awesome and heart wrenching
591027
Very well written. Tons of emotion. Made me tear up a few times and I'm not one to do that!
3194389
This book is beautiful, emotional and brutal and I inhaled every word. I said OMG so many times it lost its meaning.

This book follows on where 'Bad Things' ends but you know from the first few sentences in the prologue that this is not going to be a hearts and flowers happy journey. And it isn't, its devastating and R.K. Lilley is a genius in the way this sad story is told.

There is never any doubt that Tristan and Danika love each other and need each other like they need air to breath but circumstances and life have other plans and that love can be as destructive as much as it can be healing.

Danika is so strong and like she says she is a fighter and survivor. She loved Tristan unconditionally, gave all of herself to him, was so selfless, forgiving and trusting. When Tristan said he wasn't good enough for her by the end of the story I thought he was right. She had a such a bad childhood and then the things she went through with Tristan was horrific but yet she was strong enough to rise above it and true to her word she did not let it define her.

Tristan, big strong alpha caveman who loved Danika so much it hurt. His childhood wasn't a walk in the park either but unlike Danika where the bad things of the past made her stronger, they swallowed Tristan up and he made some really poor choices, that had life altering results. His self destructive ways not only brought him down but also brought Danika down with him.

We were introduced to Tristan and Danika in the "Up In The Air" series and by the end of this book we find out how Danika got that limp and why they are estranged.

I think Danika made the right decision at the end of this book because they were toxic and her life had changed so much that it was going to take a lot of time to adjust.

Hours after reading this book, I keep thinking about how it all played out and I am furious with Tristan and know that I could never be even half as forging as Danika.

Thank goodness I waited until the final book was released before reading this one because even knowing the next book is waiting for me is I am still a mess .

This is a brilliant series and different in so many ways to others that I have read and I can't recommend it enough.
4644404
This book was really good. It was such a beautiful story, heart wrenching it made me cry. I was hesitant to start reading it because of what the book was about. I recently lost two people in my life to cancer. There were times that couldn't keep reading, I just needed to stop cry and then go back to reading after. I'm really happy I did read it though, the characters captivated me, their story made me appreciate my life more :)
1719004
I loved this book. This book brought out so much anger, sadness, hope and longing from me. Jordan was such a strong man to put up with all he did. My heart broken for him over and over again. Torrey was suck a firecracker that you could not help but love the way she was and how she was protective of Jordan. The Reverend was such a hypocrite that it made you wasn't to slap her straight. Oh and Jordan's parents needed a good beating themselves. I loved how this story aged out. A great book.
2076902
Awesome story line - so much was real and heartbreaking. I cried at the ending.
416237
This book is so emotional that my heart broke for the characters. I seen and felt everything they did. It's about two lost souls who finally find their anchor only to have it constantly taken away. This is a must read and I can't wait to begin the next book.
3450567
This is so heartbreaking in the end with the sacrifice that Chayse/Joe/Chris makes. He literally gives up his life, his love and his freedom so tess can live a normal life and have happiness and a future. I hope they find him and she fights for him he so deserves that. She is his heart and soul what keeps him going. Poor Guy.

tess is a unusually talented girl with dreams. Dreams that seem real so real that they do seem to come true. She has the perfect life. Great grades, awesome parents and friends that love her. At sixteen she meets the mysterious Joe and the two are attracted to one another. They don't see each other again or so she thinks.

Soon Tess is off to Stanford and meets Chris. He trains her in track and is secretly in love with her. He is protective of her and only wants her to be happy without any complications. One night Tess does something stupid and he saves her. From here it goes to pot and Chris leaves so he can protect her. Years later tragedy hits her life and she feels she can't go on. At this point Chris comes back and he is now Chayse. they grow close and she finds out his secret and that they are alike in their unique gifts. At the same time they figure out they are soul mates (with some amazing intimate scenes) they are found well Chayse is found and they are caught. He does what he can to protect her and she is home with no memory. So sad.

Tess to me was a little sheltered and too perfect. Chris/Joe/Chayse was flawed and wonderful to see. As Tess grew she softened and you began to like her and she even wigges herself in your heart. Not as much as chayse and Jack though. Jack is Tess's best male friend and has a crush on her. He's sweet and kind and patient. Takes tender care of her when tragedy hits her world. Chayse is the same with her but it is different because they challenge each other and love each other fiercely.

the only meh I have is it took a little bit to warm up to the book. Not because it wasn't good because it is but because the writing lulled in the beginning. Once you got from her perfect world and to Stanford where you got to see real emotion in tess and real reactions it picked up and you began to like Tess and fall in love with Chayse and get engrossed in this tale of love and sacrifice.

A good book that shows how one sacrifices for love and will do anything to protect and make sure their soul mate is happy. A interesting twist about who Tess and Chayse are and the end with Mr. Sterns leaves you hanging. So does the way Chayse and Tess leave one another and the pulling out of the letter and the picture with her wanting to know what is going on. Also it tears my heart to see her dog Gem sad over losing Chayse. A good mystery adventure love story for new adult.
4692833
This is a gut wrenching story of a brave woman who suffered a lot and found happiness after it. I will recommend this book to anyone who feels lost, insecure, afraid, stressed or going thru a difficult time in their lives. It is uplifting as it is sad and happy. It brought me to tears and I will never forget Cheryl. She reminded me of my own daughter, who never met her father.
2706570
This book was very emotional, parts of it brought tears to my eyes. It broke my heart that Chloe  blamed herself for what happened to her Aunt and Uncle and cousin,she would do anything to help them so they wouldn't lose everything, so she did what she had to do and made a very tough decision because she felt like she had no other choice,because they meant everything to her. I was so angry at the way Jackson would blow her off all the time when she tried to talk to him, he was always  just to busy, and would never listen to what she had to say. He really shouldn't of been made at her, he broke her heart too. The ending blew me away, my mouth is still hanging open. I can't wait for the next book, I definitely recommend this one, you won't be able to put it down once  you start it.
1299557
My first book that I have read by Colleen and I had to have tissues but the cries were so worth it. I absolutely loved this book. I will say you will have all kinds of emotions and probably will feel each one. This is such a heartfelt book and one that you will feel a part of.

Sky is such a brave girl for taking on everything she has been through and Holder OMG I love him. Holder will do whatever he can for Sky. Sky really needs him when the truth comes out about her and everything she thought she knew only to find out it was a lie.

I recommend this to everyone to read. You won't regret it except maybe for the crying parts. I will continue to read more from this author.
3068711
This book was so poignant and heart wrenching in its truths. The subject matter is hard to fathom but I know well how true and live changing the mental abuse and horror can be. A must read.
4872103
I have chosen a five star rating because it truly has earned it.  The story fully takes you thru a tragic accident from start to finish.  How the surviving husband deals with his grieving in a realistic way.  You feel what he feels and it is just a heart wrenching struggle.  I was surprised ,  i couldn't stop til i reached the end of the book.  I believe it warrants the high rating
756902
Wow is all I can say about this book . I was hooked from the first page . The story of Jane and Caleb is a very strong touching story of overcoming a tragedy and finding love and life again. Jane first sees Caleb at her daughters grave site on a rainy day . She is interested in the young man as to find out ,more about her daughter . She finds him all beaten up on the street corner and takes him home . Where they begin heal each other and fall in love .
 This book is a real rollercoaster . You really feel for both Jane and Caleb .they both are hurting so badly and they work on healing each other . You will laugh and cry especially towards the end .
 I recommend this book wholeheartedly
1514022
This book is a one of a kind, this poor girl goes thru so much and has some much heartache but I don't want to ruin the ending . This book you will not want to put down. Can't WAIT for Book 2
1587098
This is a great story of pain, love, and tragedy. It will leave you heartbroken and yet grateful to feel the sting of loss.
4872800
Grab the tissues.  This story is both heart wrenching and happy at the same time.  As I started reading it, I felt sorry for Megan.  She had some horrible things happen to her.  But then she was able to get out of that situation and found a couple who took pity on her.  Then she meets the new cook, Nik.  And things take a turn for the better, and worse.

Devon Ashley puts us in a story that is scarily similar to what has happened to many girls when they are abducted.  This book isn't for the faint of heart, and it does have strong situations that would not be fit for the young adult.  It's classified as New Adult, becuase the main character is 19 at the "present" time in the book.  But her story starts when she was just 17.  This book is one of those that I feel people will either appreciate or hate.  Maybe it's becuase I have seen too much evil to not hate this book, becuase I thought it was amazing, and the strength alone that Devon Ashley would have to have in writing it.

If authors only wrote things that were easy and not controversal, then there wouldn't be many good books out there.  But, like I said, if you are not of the faint of heart, then I strongly suggest you pick up this book!
2943686
This book I such a heart wrencher, I was in tears for most of the book. It a great story of God's grace and his unconditional love for us.