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heavenlyi's review against another edition
5.0
I was so excited to learn we were getting more Sam and Tiel and I have to say, Restored has captured my heart. The Walshes are one of my favorite literary families. They are big, loud, and love giving each other hell on a regular basis. This series gets better and better with each book, and every time I read the newest one, I think this is my favorite. This book was amazing on so many levels; least of all was reconnecting with two of my favorite characters and their boisterous family.
“Tiel. I want to be married to you. I want to be yours, and I want you as mine. This is about us, and nothing else. Please, sweetheart, let’s pick a date, and then we focus on the important things, like honeymoon destinations and what to name our kids.”
In this book, we get a more mature Sam and Tiel. They are a solid unit now, and are committed to working on their issues together. It was refreshing to see how these two took on the obstacles they are faced with, including the challenges of getting married and starting a family. While they both still harbor insecurities, communication helps them avoid unnecessary drama. There is nothing forced in their relationship, everything between these two feels organic. The way Sam and Tiel love each other is beautiful.
“I get to keep you, I thought, and pressure swelled in my chest as I realized, for the millionth time, that this man belonged to me. He was going to be my husband, the father of my babies, the one I grew old and most likely senile with, the one meant all for me.”
I loved how the Walsh siblings support one another, it’s truly inspiring. You can see the growth this family has made from the first book. Kate’s writing is incredible, her witty dialogue and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud throughout the book. The emotion she pours onto the page grabbed me right from the start. There is humor, sadness, and struggle, all adding up to one incredible story.
“I want to give you everything, anything. My family, my name, my children, my everything. Take it all. Take me, and let me give you everything they couldn’t.”
This is not a standalone. The book’s timeline corresponds in part with The Cornerstone, and there are plenty of spoilers for the previous books, so I recommend reading the series in order.
“Tiel. I want to be married to you. I want to be yours, and I want you as mine. This is about us, and nothing else. Please, sweetheart, let’s pick a date, and then we focus on the important things, like honeymoon destinations and what to name our kids.”
In this book, we get a more mature Sam and Tiel. They are a solid unit now, and are committed to working on their issues together. It was refreshing to see how these two took on the obstacles they are faced with, including the challenges of getting married and starting a family. While they both still harbor insecurities, communication helps them avoid unnecessary drama. There is nothing forced in their relationship, everything between these two feels organic. The way Sam and Tiel love each other is beautiful.
“I get to keep you, I thought, and pressure swelled in my chest as I realized, for the millionth time, that this man belonged to me. He was going to be my husband, the father of my babies, the one I grew old and most likely senile with, the one meant all for me.”
I loved how the Walsh siblings support one another, it’s truly inspiring. You can see the growth this family has made from the first book. Kate’s writing is incredible, her witty dialogue and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud throughout the book. The emotion she pours onto the page grabbed me right from the start. There is humor, sadness, and struggle, all adding up to one incredible story.
“I want to give you everything, anything. My family, my name, my children, my everything. Take it all. Take me, and let me give you everything they couldn’t.”
This is not a standalone. The book’s timeline corresponds in part with The Cornerstone, and there are plenty of spoilers for the previous books, so I recommend reading the series in order.
kirbyj_'s review against another edition
4.0
this one broke my heart completely.
oh sam and tiel, you both deserve the entire world.
oh sam and tiel, you both deserve the entire world.
sarahpalys's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jessie203's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
faeriequeenofthewest's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sm_almon's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Of all the characters I would have loved to have a second follow-up, Sam and Tiel were at the bottom of my list; however, I did like this glimpse into their life after their very turbulent first book.
katthekittkat's review against another edition
2.25
This sequel was boring and basically a waste of time for me. I wasn't necessarily rooting for them to fight and have issues but it was really just 250 pages of them trying to have a baby and failing until the last chapter. Kinda lame. There was little to no resolution to any issues introduced in the first book - there were no issues even relevant (spoiler: they make up!). They got a happy ending at the end of their first story so this really just came out of nowhere and provided nothing. I don't feel closer to the story or the characters or even the family? Really not sure what the point of this was. I’ve seen some reviews pointing to the realism of a couple wading through marriage and their own issues but that’s not why I personally like to read romance novels. I don’t expect or desire realism - I have my own relationship and friends/family’s for that. 2.25⭐️
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
Meh.
HOW CAN A HOT MAN COVER BETRAY ME? I'm hurt and disappointed. So, so freaking disappointed. Restored is like the fifth book in this damn Walshes series. I honestly have no idea why so many were made to begin with and I instantly regret continuing this series. However, since I'm ALMOST done with this thing (hoping and praying that there isn't another book) I can sort of see the light shining at the end of this damn dark tunnel I dove into.
In this, you will meet Sam and Tiel. They were okay but I didn't really care about what was going on. Honestly, with all these books (so far) I will reach a point where I most definitely stop giving a fuck about what is going on. The drama is meh and the smut is there (like right in front of my face) but I just don't care about it. For some super odd reason, I'm not invested in it. Which is definitely worrisome because I love the smut - especially good smut.
Overall, I feel like my smut meter might be broken.
HOW CAN A HOT MAN COVER BETRAY ME? I'm hurt and disappointed. So, so freaking disappointed. Restored is like the fifth book in this damn Walshes series. I honestly have no idea why so many were made to begin with and I instantly regret continuing this series. However, since I'm ALMOST done with this thing (hoping and praying that there isn't another book) I can sort of see the light shining at the end of this damn dark tunnel I dove into.
In this, you will meet Sam and Tiel. They were okay but I didn't really care about what was going on. Honestly, with all these books (so far) I will reach a point where I most definitely stop giving a fuck about what is going on. The drama is meh and the smut is there (like right in front of my face) but I just don't care about it. For some super odd reason, I'm not invested in it. Which is definitely worrisome because I love the smut - especially good smut.
Overall, I feel like my smut meter might be broken.
breabooks0410's review against another edition
5.0
Restored was a highly anticipated read for me and it did not disappoint!
If you loved Sam and Tiel in Necessary Restorations, be prepared to fall even harder for them in Restored. Their love for each other is truly amazing. The story is real and true filled with life's ups and downs, crazy shenanigans, sexy times (oh, the sexy times!), happiness and heartache. You will definitely laugh out loud as well as shed a few tears.
If you have read the previous books in the series (if not, please get on that immediately!), then no doubt you have fallen in love with all of the Walsh characters. I crave glimpses of them and get down right giddy when I get to spend more time with them in each book.
Kate is an amazing storyteller. She brings the Walshes alive and you get to experience every detail and emotion. She truly has an amazing gift and I cannot wait to read more from her in the future.
I won an advanced readers copy in a giveaway and this is an honest review.
If you loved Sam and Tiel in Necessary Restorations, be prepared to fall even harder for them in Restored. Their love for each other is truly amazing. The story is real and true filled with life's ups and downs, crazy shenanigans, sexy times (oh, the sexy times!), happiness and heartache. You will definitely laugh out loud as well as shed a few tears.
If you have read the previous books in the series (if not, please get on that immediately!), then no doubt you have fallen in love with all of the Walsh characters. I crave glimpses of them and get down right giddy when I get to spend more time with them in each book.
Kate is an amazing storyteller. She brings the Walshes alive and you get to experience every detail and emotion. She truly has an amazing gift and I cannot wait to read more from her in the future.
I won an advanced readers copy in a giveaway and this is an honest review.
teresajluvs2read's review against another edition
5.0
Restored is book five in the Walsh Brothers series by Kate Canterbary. Having read the other four books, I'd recommend reading them in order.
Sam Walsh who build furniture for their sustainable Architect business has finally return from Maine where he was on a sabbatical and healing his mind, body and soul. Tiel Desai is so happy that her soul mate has returned. Once again Riley interrupts during a hot and heavy moment due to lack of doors in the loft. But its Sam and Tiel's love for each other that makes the entire book with updates on Sam's brothers and their soul mates; Matt and Lauren, Patrick and Andy plus Shannon and Will. Can Tiel over come her families neglect of her and will Erin ever get her own book?
Tiel Desai had finally received her doctorate in Music Therapy, loves Sam Walsh with all her heart and soul but when it comes to her family they only celebrate the accomplishments of Agapi not hers. So she decides that the Walsh family will be hers, marries Sam and has great arguments about Riley leaving the "nest" AKA finding his own place to live so that he can eat his huge bowls of cereal in his boxers without Sam wanting him to move out. There is a heartbreak when Sam and Tiel experience a loss and Sam goes through tests related to his diabetes but in the end there are two new additions to the Walsh family from Shannon and Tiel. Yes, there is a lot of sex but this is a romance book and who doesn't love a little afternoon delight in the book they are reading?
Hopefully, Riley and Erin's books will be coming out soon because Ms. Canterbary's Walsh Brothers series are one of the best books to read. I can't wait for the next one!
Sam Walsh who build furniture for their sustainable Architect business has finally return from Maine where he was on a sabbatical and healing his mind, body and soul. Tiel Desai is so happy that her soul mate has returned. Once again Riley interrupts during a hot and heavy moment due to lack of doors in the loft. But its Sam and Tiel's love for each other that makes the entire book with updates on Sam's brothers and their soul mates; Matt and Lauren, Patrick and Andy plus Shannon and Will. Can Tiel over come her families neglect of her and will Erin ever get her own book?
Tiel Desai had finally received her doctorate in Music Therapy, loves Sam Walsh with all her heart and soul but when it comes to her family they only celebrate the accomplishments of Agapi not hers. So she decides that the Walsh family will be hers, marries Sam and has great arguments about Riley leaving the "nest" AKA finding his own place to live so that he can eat his huge bowls of cereal in his boxers without Sam wanting him to move out. There is a heartbreak when Sam and Tiel experience a loss and Sam goes through tests related to his diabetes but in the end there are two new additions to the Walsh family from Shannon and Tiel. Yes, there is a lot of sex but this is a romance book and who doesn't love a little afternoon delight in the book they are reading?
Hopefully, Riley and Erin's books will be coming out soon because Ms. Canterbary's Walsh Brothers series are one of the best books to read. I can't wait for the next one!