SADLY, VERY DISAPPOINTING.. 🥱😵‍💫🙁

I loved the first book in this trilogy but somehow I thought I hadn’t followed up with books two and three. So, when this was listed, I thought it couldn’t be missed. Unfortunately though, neither delivered the plot I was hoping for. Book two has a lot of YA past chapters and I should’ve checked its reviews because I’d written.. “This second book is mainly told in the past when Cade and Jolie were just seventeen which was a bit too YA for my tastes and there was absolutely no feel-good factor to be had.. in fact it’s a heartbreaking tale of physical punishments and abuse by a father. The chapters told in the present weren’t a lot better because Cade isn’t willing to listen or forgive Jolie and, after the cliffhanger, I think it’s going to get even tougher. Jolie also seemed weak in this one and needed to confess.” Duh, what was I thinking buying this!! And book three isn’t much better with a lot of assumptions, miscommunications, a secret that stupid stupid stupidly should’ve been fact-checked, a weak heroine and a lot of internal dialogue.

Worth a credit? No, not for me.. and sadly I intend to return it.. but great narration though.

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Theres so much angst and love!!!

Love the story. I laughed, I cried, smiled and swooned. The book was a crazy, sexy and heartbreaking read.

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Kincaid

I love him and his attitude and Sebastian York is one of my favorite narrators

Overall Worth It.

While I wanted to ring the neck of the FMC many times for her stupidity, I get her psychological immaturity, fear and distorted mindset of what love is, given her abuse. Her distorted “take charge” moments were very misplaced only showing how completely f’d up she was even though she was now an adult and had gone through lengthy psychoanalysis. With that said, the story was invasive and touch’s on the darkest parts of abuse for both males and females. So listener beware. Performances were stellar.

Narration spot on, storyline drags.

I have listened to more than 275 audio books in the last 2 years. One common denominator that has started to drive me crazy is weak women and in some cases men that continue to use their upbringing or lack thereof as a reason for lack of communication, trust and lies. People do overcome these obstacles on a daily in real life but, does all the drama really sell books and give people reading them feel better about themselves? For me, it leaves me frustrated, annoyed and wishing they would just tell the truth and communicate and not place the woe is me card in every book. This book series could have been told in 1 book and spoiler alert, leaves you with a predictable happy ending after years of being miserable apart …

Disappointed

Very Disappointed, story, narration, and wish that my credit were returned for something else, better!!

5+ Stars!!

One of the best dramatic performances I’ve ever heard. Sebastian and Elena were incredible. Story was excellent too. Disturbing, thought-provoking and captivating. Well done!!

Good story…

But was dragged out a bit with all of angst in Cade and Jolie’s heads, especially Jolie. She was so in her head keeping unnecessary secrets and allowing herself to be manipulated over and over by her father. SPOILER ALERT: not getting a second paternity test after leaving home was just too stupidly ridiculous. The fathers death was disappointing. It was wrapped up to quickly and neatly considering all he had done. He should have experienced considerable pain prior to death. Someone should have cut off his penis then butt f*** him with a stick before allowing him to die. Overall a good three book set series. I highly recommend the entire series and read in order even if they are advertised as standalone.