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Promise Me Nothing by Jillian Liota
5.0
I'm still struggling to put into words how this book made me feel. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would! Talk about a twisted, convoluted, heart breaking journey for the heroine Hannah. Her entire life story broke my heart. The difficult situations that she dealt with at such a young age. The loss and loneliness she felt. Her strong and relentless desire to grasp onto anything that could ground her. I adored everything about this independent, selfless, courageous young woman.
Hermosa Beach was suppose to be an opportunity to get away from her drab reality, get to know a family she didn't know existed, have a carefree summer at the beach. But once she stepped foot off that Greyhound bus, nothing would ever be the same. Lucas, her half brother from another mother was a hot shot surfer who lived a life of luxury (a far cry from her foster care upbringing). He had a mansion on the beach, model physique friends, more money than he knew what to do with and not a care in the world. He had everything but the sibling relationship with a little sister he'd never met.
This romance read had my full attention from cover to cover. I was so engrossed in Hannah's story, her navigation of a whole world she didn't feel a part of, her discovery of the secrets her father kept. And then in walks Pier Boy Wyatt and knocks her off her feet and she took me down with her! I was invested in this duo like you wouldn't believe. I wanted so badly for Hannah to finally catch a break. Let the knight on a white horse save her from herself. But Wyatt was not a savior, he was a wolf in in sheep's designer clothing.
Ivy, oh Ivy. You sweet little angel. I adored every scene she was in. Something about her brave little soul had her holding my heart in her hands. Jillian did an incredible job highlighting the struggles Ivy faced, her want for acceptance and inclusion, her love for her family. Gah! She was probably my favorite character in the entire book.
I didn't want to believe the plot of this story. I just didn't want to accept that this was the way the story would end. I literally had to pick my jaw up off the floor and stop to blink a few times. So many secrets, so many lies and so much deceit. I didn't think Hannah, Lucas and Wyatt could recover after a bomb detonated between them.
The ending held me captive. I didn't know if Hannah could recover. If she even wanted to try. The way the author wrapped up the ending of this story was nothing short of amazing. I closed this book with a smile on my face and giddy feelings for what was to come. Let's not forget that this was a love story and it sure had it's hot and steamy moments! The slow burn between Hannah and Wyatt was to die for. The ups and downs were worth the wait.
Hermosa Beach was suppose to be an opportunity to get away from her drab reality, get to know a family she didn't know existed, have a carefree summer at the beach. But once she stepped foot off that Greyhound bus, nothing would ever be the same. Lucas, her half brother from another mother was a hot shot surfer who lived a life of luxury (a far cry from her foster care upbringing). He had a mansion on the beach, model physique friends, more money than he knew what to do with and not a care in the world. He had everything but the sibling relationship with a little sister he'd never met.
This romance read had my full attention from cover to cover. I was so engrossed in Hannah's story, her navigation of a whole world she didn't feel a part of, her discovery of the secrets her father kept. And then in walks Pier Boy Wyatt and knocks her off her feet and she took me down with her! I was invested in this duo like you wouldn't believe. I wanted so badly for Hannah to finally catch a break. Let the knight on a white horse save her from herself. But Wyatt was not a savior, he was a wolf in in sheep's designer clothing.
Ivy, oh Ivy. You sweet little angel. I adored every scene she was in. Something about her brave little soul had her holding my heart in her hands. Jillian did an incredible job highlighting the struggles Ivy faced, her want for acceptance and inclusion, her love for her family. Gah! She was probably my favorite character in the entire book.
I didn't want to believe the plot of this story. I just didn't want to accept that this was the way the story would end. I literally had to pick my jaw up off the floor and stop to blink a few times. So many secrets, so many lies and so much deceit. I didn't think Hannah, Lucas and Wyatt could recover after a bomb detonated between them.
The ending held me captive. I didn't know if Hannah could recover. If she even wanted to try. The way the author wrapped up the ending of this story was nothing short of amazing. I closed this book with a smile on my face and giddy feelings for what was to come. Let's not forget that this was a love story and it sure had it's hot and steamy moments! The slow burn between Hannah and Wyatt was to die for. The ups and downs were worth the wait.