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Impressive!

Wow! This novel is amazing! The author describes everything so well, and you can really feel the love between the couple. You sense the intensity of their emotions as they express themselves. The writing is spot-on and makes perfect sense. The author knows exactly where the story is going. The descriptions are clear, and the locations feel so real that you almost feel like you’re there with the characters. You can also feel the '90s vibe from their teenage years. The last chapter really shows how tough their environment was and how cozy their final setting felt. I wish I had the chance to read the first two books in this series.

Sensed to be Sensual

A very bold novel. It’s a story about people’s sexuality. While it has a lot of erotic scenes, which are important for the plot, it’s not just about lust, passion, and desire. It also explores the trauma some people face related to sex. The plot twists are well done. I thought Clark was the main lead at first, based on how he was introduced. Or maybe he still is, just in a different way? The twist definitely felt like a surprise. I really like Petra’s character. She seems confident and strong-willed. It’s unusual for me to like a supporting character more than the main one, but I prefer Petra over Camilla. I’m also interested in Alex’s story.

Save the Best for Last

This last book in the 4-part series is my favorite and brought out a lot of emotions: 1. Admiration – I really admired Olivia’s determination to become strong, successful, and independent. Even though her past insecurities lingered, she used them as motivation to reach her goals. 2. Exhilaration – The erotic scenes were written so smoothly that they didn’t feel like typical sex scenes. It felt like the couple wasn’t just having sex, but truly making love. Their sweet moments together were natural and not overdone. 3. Nervousness & Anticipation – When Delia announced she was pregnant with Wes’ child, my heart raced. I really hoped Wes wasn’t the father. (I know it’s silly, but I got really into it. LOL) 4. Relief and Triumph – Of course, when the test results came back and the baby wasn’t Wes’, I felt so relieved. 5. Feeling Hungry (LOL!) – The author did a great job describing Olivia’s food and eating habits that made me want to eat what she was having. I love how the story shows how two people with painful pasts—one who was abandoned, the other who abandoned—can heal each other. It really feels like this story was the best one for last.

Expect the Unexpected

An intriguing story on a whole new level. I didn’t expect the twist in Blake and Adrienne’s relationship. It might not be what you expected, but it works. It’s refreshing to see the story from a different perspective. Thoughts: * Love knows no gender. Love has no boundaries. * You shouldn’t stay in a relationship just because of the time you’ve spent together, especially if you know it’s no longer possible. Message to the Author: You never fail to impress me with your writing. I’m not usually into this type of story (girl-to-girl, man-to-man), but you made me read and finish it. Actually, I just remembered Brokeback Mountain is one of my favorite movies. I guess it depends on the story—if it has depth, it catches my interest, like this one. It’s so engaging that you just want to know what happens next. Your writing is detailed and clear. You’re a great storyteller.

Wrong but Felt so Right

Sofia is such a naughty and promiscuous female lead. Even with this kind of personality, I can’t bring myself to hate her. I loved her in The Wrong Move, and I love her even more in this book. The author made Sofia’s flirtatious nature cool and likable. This is well-written fiction—despite the main characters acting like players, being overly coquettish, and making questionable decisions, I never felt irritated. Even if I did, the author always found a way to ease that irritation. I even found the characters’ foolishness funny and entertaining! It’s also rare to find a story about two female friends making a game or bet over a hot, hunky, and somewhat good-catch man. I also really enjoyed the plot development. It presented an unusual situation but was still natural and didn’t feel dragged out. On a scale of 1 to 5, I’d give this an average rating of 4.25, based on the author’s unique yet entertaining plot ideas. Lastly, I hope Rea writes a great story about Spencer as well. I think this character truly deserves it."

Cheating, Cheaters, Cheatee...

It’s rare to see a novel with a female protagonist who cheats but still feels like a normal person. Cheaters are common in real life, and sometimes, when a third person is involved, they even end up happy. A victim can become a cheater too, and a cheater can stay a cheater. This story is really about the truth of cheating. It could even be called The Science of Cheating or The Art of Cheating. For me—and probably for most people—cheating is SH!T. But this novel isn’t. It’s so engaging that you can’t stop reading. There are no boring parts; every chapter is interesting. I liked seeing EL’s POV in the prologue and then Zane’s POV in chapter 11 of the same scene. It’s great to see both perspectives. Overall, it’s a strong story with a clever plot. And one more thing—this is the author’s first novel, yet she did an amazing job. Rea Holland, you are a very talented writer.

Soulful!

The author wrote this short novel in a way that really lets you feel the characters’ pain and struggles. I love how she uses a diary at the start of each chapter to show the characters’ emotions so personally. But... is it really over by chapter 8?

I need a Legal Counsel! LOL

Most novels make the male lead super rich—CEOs, presidents, or business owners. Not this one. I first thought Alexander was a billionaire pretending to be poor, but the plot completely surprised me! I do wish there were more details about him being a fugitive, even though the real criminals were caught. He ran from prison while still a suspect—so how does that even work? Maybe I need a lawyer. LOL. Despite that, the story is clever, unpredictable, and keeps you hooked from start to finish.

Family is Love!

This emphasizes how to be good parents to your children and how important family support is in everyone’s life. The bromance between Lawrence and Ethan was lit! I also loved the updates on the other characters mentioned in the first book of this series.

A Bad Antagonist could be Good

The story is ok. I just find it weird about Lucy's character. She was so in love with Liam but it's so easy for her to gave up that love; and even becomes a very good friend of the couple instantly! It would probably better if she has this bitch-liar-gold digger personality. This would add more spice to the story.