bfdbookblog's review
3.0
This could probably be read as a standalone, but you’d be missing out on the history of the main characters as well as the side characters that helped make this story more complete. Just like with the last two books, there is a lot of fast and off-page relationship development that made this story seem incomplete.
Cam repeatedly mentioned and thought about leaving…it was a bit repetitive. I’d rather have seen the development of the relationship. And we saw more negativity from Adam and not enough positives.
I think at this point…I’m probably done with this series.
Cam repeatedly mentioned and thought about leaving…it was a bit repetitive. I’d rather have seen the development of the relationship. And we saw more negativity from Adam and not enough positives.
I think at this point…I’m probably done with this series.
imanewreader's review
3.0
tw - chronic pain, fatal accident, mention of murder
2.75
mmh, not really convinced by this book. the attraction came too fast and it kinda threw me off. the story was cute but could have been longer to build the relationship more.
2.75
mmh, not really convinced by this book. the attraction came too fast and it kinda threw me off. the story was cute but could have been longer to build the relationship more.
cadiva's review
5.0
4.5*
The Single Dads series from RJ is one of my favourites of all her excellent output and this is another wonderful addition.
It's a little bit more angsty than the previous three imho, the subjects it deals with are more serious, dealing as they do with chronic pain and disability as as well as criminal behaviour.
But that's not to say it's all dramatic. There are some quite special moments of romance when two bruised and battered hearts realise they've found a safe home.
And also when Cam's son Finn realises he can make true friends who won't dump him because something he had no control over.
Adam's family are awesome, and we get to catch up with Asher, Eric and Leo and all their loved ones too.
Now, bring on Nick and his happy ending!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
The Single Dads series from RJ is one of my favourites of all her excellent output and this is another wonderful addition.
It's a little bit more angsty than the previous three imho, the subjects it deals with are more serious, dealing as they do with chronic pain and disability as as well as criminal behaviour.
But that's not to say it's all dramatic. There are some quite special moments of romance when two bruised and battered hearts realise they've found a safe home.
And also when Cam's son Finn realises he can make true friends who won't dump him because something he had no control over.
Adam's family are awesome, and we get to catch up with Asher, Eric and Leo and all their loved ones too.
Now, bring on Nick and his happy ending!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
aligroen's review
5.0
This was a nice and sweet story. I hated seeing Cameron suffer due to his husband's actions but Adam was able to give him someone else to focus on. Adam is still learning to live with the after effects of his accident and ends up with the life he never thought was possible. Both of these guys are so sweet with each other I loved watching them navigate their changing dynamic and find the happiness they both thought they didn't deserve.
I received a copy of this book and am giving an honest review
I received a copy of this book and am giving an honest review
kumabear's review
4.0
4 stars
Always is the 4th book in the Single Dad series written by R.J. Scott
Cameron moves to New York, as a single father, with the love of his life. While there, he is alienated from his closest friends. He is alone. After his husband embezzles thousands of dollars and murders someone, he is left alone. Once again a single father, he is scared for his son's life. He moves back home and into a strangers house. He needs to find a job fast; he doesn’t plan to stay long to keep the press off his trail but he finds new love. Adam, a young firefighter, attempts to save a child, while he does, he almost loses his life and does lose his career. All he ever wanted to be is a firefighter. He can’t stand very long and has excruciating headaches that leave him bed bound for days. When Cameron and his son move in, Adam just wants to fill his big house and keep himself busy but what he finds, instead, can change his life.
Adam was so sweet. He connected with Cameron and Finn (Cameron’s son) fast, and adapted his house for them. He falls for both of them. I love how he included Finn in his activities and humoured him. Cameron fell for Adam as fast as Adam fell for him—which was sweet—and they work very well together as a couple. He doesn’t treat Adam with kid gloves, despite his injuries, and he fits into Adam's big family.
I really liked this book. It was an easy read, and I read it in a single sitting. I was sad to see it end, but I did want them to have their happy ever after. The characters deserved it. I am also super excited for the next book. We hear a lot about Nick in this book, and he also deserves a happily ever after.
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
Always is the 4th book in the Single Dad series written by R.J. Scott
Cameron moves to New York, as a single father, with the love of his life. While there, he is alienated from his closest friends. He is alone. After his husband embezzles thousands of dollars and murders someone, he is left alone. Once again a single father, he is scared for his son's life. He moves back home and into a strangers house. He needs to find a job fast; he doesn’t plan to stay long to keep the press off his trail but he finds new love. Adam, a young firefighter, attempts to save a child, while he does, he almost loses his life and does lose his career. All he ever wanted to be is a firefighter. He can’t stand very long and has excruciating headaches that leave him bed bound for days. When Cameron and his son move in, Adam just wants to fill his big house and keep himself busy but what he finds, instead, can change his life.
Adam was so sweet. He connected with Cameron and Finn (Cameron’s son) fast, and adapted his house for them. He falls for both of them. I love how he included Finn in his activities and humoured him. Cameron fell for Adam as fast as Adam fell for him—which was sweet—and they work very well together as a couple. He doesn’t treat Adam with kid gloves, despite his injuries, and he fits into Adam's big family.
I really liked this book. It was an easy read, and I read it in a single sitting. I was sad to see it end, but I did want them to have their happy ever after. The characters deserved it. I am also super excited for the next book. We hear a lot about Nick in this book, and he also deserves a happily ever after.
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
wendylynnm's review
3.0
While a sweet book, this one did not click for me and that has never happened with an RJ Scott book. She's usually one of my go-to authors.
I liked the idea of Cam and Adam together but honestly, they didn't mesh out well in my head (I think this is a me problem, not the story problem).
I liked that they were both flawed and had issues to work out separately and together. It's always great in a series when characters from the previous books are pulled in and I adore Leo, Eric, and Sean.
While this one did not work for me I do look forward to the next book with Nick.
An ARC was provided for an honest review.
I liked the idea of Cam and Adam together but honestly, they didn't mesh out well in my head (I think this is a me problem, not the story problem).
I liked that they were both flawed and had issues to work out separately and together. It's always great in a series when characters from the previous books are pulled in and I adore Leo, Eric, and Sean.
While this one did not work for me I do look forward to the next book with Nick.
An ARC was provided for an honest review.
relly's review against another edition
3.5
Thank you I'm a Sleigh 4 U
3.5 stars
I’m not sure how to explain how I feel about this one. It’s going to be all over the place.
On one hand I enjoyed it, but even while reading it I was expecting to like it more than I did. The story itself worked for me I’m just not sure I fully bought the relationship between the guys. It felt a lot slower than the other books and more work was done on the guys getting to know each other, but at the same time they moved from getting to know each other to I love you very quickly.
Both guys were broken in their own ways and trying their best to get on with life, so it was nice seeing them heal themselves and help the other heal as well. I did enjoy watching Finn come out of his shell and really start acting like a kid again.
3.5 stars
I’m not sure how to explain how I feel about this one. It’s going to be all over the place.
On one hand I enjoyed it, but even while reading it I was expecting to like it more than I did. The story itself worked for me I’m just not sure I fully bought the relationship between the guys. It felt a lot slower than the other books and more work was done on the guys getting to know each other, but at the same time they moved from getting to know each other to I love you very quickly.
Both guys were broken in their own ways and trying their best to get on with life, so it was nice seeing them heal themselves and help the other heal as well. I did enjoy watching Finn come out of his shell and really start acting like a kid again.
bessw's review
3.0
I had high hopes for this but it never quite felt right for me. I didn’t necessarily buy the chemistry between Adam and Cam, even though I really wanted to.
The persistent threat of something happening the whole book despite no evidence of anything felt a little weird. I was disappointed that, when something finally did happen, it felt shoehorned into the last 6% of the book. I think the story could have been the same without some nefarious reason he needed to move.
There were a few errors in the ebook, and a few passages where the author repeated the same thing (or something contradictory) only a few lines apart. “I couldn’t say no” and then a few lines down “I could have said no,” for example. Since it is a paid ebook currently and not KU or free release, I would expect a bit more editing and proofreading, which rounded my 3.5 down to a 3.
The persistent threat of something happening the whole book despite no evidence of anything felt a little weird. I was disappointed that, when something finally did happen, it felt shoehorned into the last 6% of the book. I think the story could have been the same without some nefarious reason he needed to move.
There were a few errors in the ebook, and a few passages where the author repeated the same thing (or something contradictory) only a few lines apart. “I couldn’t say no” and then a few lines down “I could have said no,” for example. Since it is a paid ebook currently and not KU or free release, I would expect a bit more editing and proofreading, which rounded my 3.5 down to a 3.
bfdbookblog's review against another edition
3.0
This could probably be read as a standalone, but you’d be missing out on the history of the main characters as well as the side characters that helped make this story more complete. Just like with the last two books, there is a lot of fast and off-page relationship development that made this story seem incomplete.
Cam repeatedly mentioned and thought about leaving…it was a bit repetitive. I’d rather have seen the development of the relationship. And we saw more negativity from Adam and not enough positives.
I think at this point…I’m probably done with this series.
Cam repeatedly mentioned and thought about leaving…it was a bit repetitive. I’d rather have seen the development of the relationship. And we saw more negativity from Adam and not enough positives.
I think at this point…I’m probably done with this series.