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by Piper Rayne
ARC: Release Date- 07/12/2022
#FriendsToLovers #SecondChance #Sports #SmallTown #FamilySeries
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4 STARS
Book seven in the series can be read as a standalone and
ends with a HEA. Readers might find it more
enjoyable to read the series in order though.
This is a family series with recurring characters and developing
relationships that are helpful to understand as the series progresses. It is written in first person from a dual POV.
I wasn’t sure how Xavier was going to make it right with
Clara going into this book. I had a good
idea of what had happened between them to break their friendship. I knew Xavier would have to redeem himself to
win her and me over. He does a fair
amount of appropriate groveling, which I appreciated. They slowly rebuild their friendship while
exploring having their relationship be the “More” that the chemistry between
them demands. They must learn how to
make a long-distance relationship work.
It is not easy, but I really appreciated that they put the effort into succeeding
together. I loved Clara and how well she
knows herself. Even though her
confidence was shaken, she refuses to compromise her needs and dreams. She is more forgiving than I would be. I guess she loves Xavier more than I do.
As always, I love the Greene family, the small-town
dynamics, and the grandmas (who never fail to crack me up). I liked reading the
flashbacks to their past, especially their childhood. Those scenes build an understanding of the
depth of their friendship and their history together. I am glad these two have finally worked out
their relationship to be exactly where they should have been for a while now.
Amazon First Reads: Release Date- 08/01/2022
#ShortStory #Military #FirstReads
5 STARS
I chose this short story through the Amazon First reads program
for July 2022. This is my first read by
this author and now I want ot read more.
This short story is written in third person from a dual
perspective. Lily is a petty office of
the Women’s Royal Navy in WWII. Known as
Wrens, these ladies played a huge role in intercepting German communications
and sending them to code breaker teams.
In 1943, Lily is on duty when she intercepts communication from the future
and hears what happens to a U.S. ship in 2023. Matt is a petty officer in 2023.
It is his transmission that Lily hears. It impacts her in such a profound way
that she does everything in her power to change the future she heard.
I adored this!
It is a quick read that made me think and makes me want to read more by this author. The mystical element of communicating across a wormhole in time was fascinating. I loved the relationship that Lily and Matt build. They form a friendship, and a mutual respect. If they hadn’t been separated by 80 years, I am certain it would have been more. Their connection was tangible. Lily’s character is fierce as she does what she can to change the future she originally heard over her radio. Matt is brave and persistent in using Lily’s knowledge to make sure the change actually happens. I loved everything about this story. Read it. It only takes an hour or so and you will be afterward.
ARC: Release Date- 07/21/2022
#FriendsToLovers #Stalker #SmallTown #HealingLove #RomanticSuspense
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5 STARS
This novel is part of the ABCs of Love Series. It is a standalone and ends with a HEA. It is written in first person from an
alternating dual POV.
The book begins as Sophia is finishing her senior year of
college. She has acquired a stalker and
goes from being an outgoing young woman to someone living in fear. They meet the first time when Gage is an
officer on the scene when something happens to her. Gage is at a crossroads in
his life at that time and he makes a decision that will change him and his life
forever.
In Part Two, readers pick up three years later where Sophia
is still dealing with her stalker and still hiding in fear. Gage has left a long undercover assignment
and evaluating his choices for the future.
Neither one of them are who they used to be. When they meet again, they form a friendship
based on understanding each other in a way no one else can. Their chemistry and the tenderness they share
is palpable.
There is so much to love about this story. Gage is fiercely protective while recognizing
that he is broken and carrying a ton of baggage. His friendship with Sophia helps him realize
how much work he needs to do on himself to heal and how much acceptance of the
present is important in his recovery.
Sophia has anxiety and panic attacks, and I could feel it in the writing
as she struggles to be as normal as she can be while being stalked for so
long. The mental health aspect of both
characters is incredibly important to their story and to their understanding of
each other.
This book offers intricately layered characters. I loved both
Gage and Sophia so much. The suspense element
of the stalker provides tension and produces a lurking fear. At the climax,
Sophia is strong and fierce, and I loved that she was able to be that in that moment. I adored how Gage made her feel safe. I loved how she accepted Gage for who he is
and loved him completely. Heat, deep emotion, and difficult issues are included
in this book, which is my new favorite by this author.
TW: Heroine has a stalker. Mental health issues are
explored.
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