This series is a second gen series and the family/friend dynamics are so so amazing. And when Maddox makes an appearance I about died. We love a protective older brother moment! I fell for Maddox HARD but Cooper gave him a run for his moneyyyyyy. The mouth on him? Bye. It’s always been you, Curly,” he whispers, staring down at me with such open affection it steals my breath. “I guess it was just a subconscious thought. I have never wanted to be like this with anyone else. Not once.”

I am character-driven romance girlie at heart. When books have vibrant characters, chances are I’m gonna love it. And Addie and Cooper are vibrant and funny and perfect. Addie is a wild girl and Cooper is the quiet, steady, art professor. The two of them slowly realize they’re perfect for each other and when the spice finally hits omfg I’m still thinking about the beach scene 👀 Hindi naging maganda ang karanasan ni Shaina sa mga naunang karelasyon. Ang huling lalaking pinagkatiwalaan at minahal ay nagpaakit sa kaniyang pinsan. Ang malala pa ay nabaliktad ang sitwasyon at siya ang lumalabas na manloloko. Naisumpa niya sa sarili na hindi na muling magmahal at pagbayarin ang dalawang nagwasak sa kaniyang puso. I think I’ve made a mistake by not being more honest with you,” he starts, his voice no more than a husky whisper. Oakley was a SWOON worthy book boyfriend. He was the absolute best. A little birdie told me, we see him again in the next generation series and I. Am. Here. For. That. !! Overall, I just loved this one. It's heartfelt, so much dang fun, and yes, a little emotional. I loved getting to see the deeper connections between the families the relationships—the love, respect, and so much more that they all share. As well as catching up with my babies, Maddox and Braxton and getting a preview for the next couple. While I can't wait to see what happens next, I'm so sad to say goodbye to these two.They enter into a fake relationship to try to help his imagine as well as derail their past issues that have resurfaced. Only their feelings aren’t fake and when truths are explored about their past, they need to decide if what they are discovering together is worth it. This Is The Epitome Of A Second Chance, Friends-to-strangers-to-lovers Masterpiece. By Far Hannah’s Best Work To Date. The Storyline Is Touching, Enduring, And Breathtakingly Beautiful.

He’s Been Smitten With Her Since They Were Teenagers, And At Age 12, He Already Knew He Wanted To Marry Her. The Cleanest. To Be Honest, I Didn’t Think I Would Enjoy This Book, But As Soon As I Started Reading, I Was Hooked Into Its World And Enjoyed Every Second Of It. Not Only Were Braxton And Maddox An Extremely Hot Couple, But They Were Also So Mature. Maddox Is One Of My Current Favourite Book Beaus From 2023. Maddox has only wanted one thing in his life other than to play in the NHL and that was Braxton. A split decision gets Maddox into a bit of hot water and the only person that will be able to help him is Braxton. The Characters Hannah Writes Constantly Leave Me Speechless; This Was My Second Time Reading The Novel, And I Liked It Even More The Second Time. Every Book Has At Least One Character With Whom You May Identify. I Played The Female Protagonist In This Story Alongside Braxton. Somebody I Cherish Beyond Measure.Within the first few chapters, I was already smiling, laughing, feeling lighthearted, and genuinely happy at seeing familiar faces from the other series. When I read how old everyone was especially Oakley and Ava, it made me realize, “omg these aren’t the same twenty something year olds I once read about a few years ago!” It’s coming full seeing everyone as parents, and the kids going off doing their own things from Adalyn, Cooper, and Maddox and Braxton (from the first book “Her Greatest Mistake”). Even getting moments of Tiny (Tinsley a.k.a. Sierra & Braden’s daughter) let me get a bit of insight as to how she was now that she was older, and I cannot wait to read her story with Adalyn’s brother, Noah! of course, with these two, the fake dating doesn't last long at all, both of them pinning for one another, being is close proximity often. It is hard for them to keep is 'fake', but it's not an easy hurdle for them to get over as Maddox is still heartbroken from 8 years ago. Braxton is still trying to come to terms with everything. So much happens, but not too much where you get lost in the plot. Everything is straight forward and gets to the point.

It takes a genius to be able to write a psychological thriller covering the gritty subject of domestic abuse, beautifully, but Simpson has achieved just this. It takes an incredibly talented author to write a novel depicting the female perspective of domestic violence with grace, authenticity, and effective research, but I suspect Sarah's experience working as a psychologist is responsible for enabling her to write the most realistic portrayal I've ever read- and I've written one myself. Cooper and Adalyn are two souls that were meant for each other. I loved the sweet moments between them, the skate park and all the beautiful moments between them on the trip had my soul melting. Plus all the smutty scenes😮‍💨😮‍💨 Once again Queen Hannah did not disappoint. The story opens with a thrilling car ride in which Eve's husband we assume is trying to end both their lives.This is a book to take your breath away. The layers are unpeeled slowly and deliberately and it is deep, dark and tantalising! I’ve waited my entire life to have you like this, and I would wait another lifetime, regardless of what you decided to do. Just because you didn’t wait doesn’t mean you love me any less than I love you. It just means I hurt you as deep as you hurt me. I don’t blame you for moving on. But what we did and didn’t do doesn’t matter now. What matters is that I’m the last one to have you like this.” Oakley & Ava are adorable, loved them. I really appreciated that there wasn’t a third act breakup. I love when an issue arises, and the couple works through it together. Nine years ago, at the age of seventeen, Maddox Hutton was grossly taken advantage of by his best friend, Braxton Heights’ father, Roy. You see her dad was a want, to be sports agent, but the NHL did not approve of him. However, he did steer, Maddox wrong making him lose out on any contract, even his original offer. Once he fired, Roy, things were tense because fans thought he was a spoiled former NHL kid.