This book didn't disappoint and at times was really emotional
586414
I didn't want it to be over. Fabulous characters all flawed in different ways. I couldn't wait to see how each life turned out. This book didn't disappoint and at times was really emotional. I was laughing one minute and crying the next.
1658432
This book was emotionally intense. I did give this book 5 stars because it was a really good story, but to me it felt like it had a lot more sad parts to it than just standard drama or humor or intimate scenes, a bit unbalanced. Liv is a strong heroine and doesn't take anyone's s***. No matter how high on the totem pole they are in the MC, even her dad doesn't catch any slack. Daemon is a strong alpha male who genuinely cares about Liv and her safety and begins to really care about the well being of the child she's carrying, even though it's not his. There are a lot of characters in this book with a lot of drama on their plate. I am sure books are in the making for all the men and the women who match them accordingly. Point of Redemption is the next book, it covers Ryker and Faith's story.

Like I said, good story and five stars with a HEA, just know it's some serious content. I haven't decided if I want to read the second one, but maybe.

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This book had me really emotional and heartbroken at times.  The horrible things Anna went through and how broken she was.  I had a hard time reading the beginning and her story.  It broke my heart but then to see her transformation.  She really was broken and her Ashton saved her in every way.  I was scared to read more at times afraid I would suffer if it all ended badly.  It was a very strong book in the emotional level.  It will stick with me for days.  It really is a must read.
1662965
I was totally surprised with this book. The ending may have been not what I expected but til then reading the whole book has been quite an experience for me. I don't think i have ever cried reading a book in the beginning, middle, and towards the end. And its not because its a very sad story, it has some parts of it like death where it tugged into my heart based on my experience. I honestly enjoyed reading this and its one of the books where i didn't really get annoyed with the main character being a teenager. I actually liked Macey and can feel her emotions and understand her thoughts. The books is well written and makes you want to keep reading it in one sitting just like all the other books of Stephanie Erickson that i've read. I'm excited to read the next book and see how Macey's story continues.
3603629
What I enjoy about this author is that she gets to the heart; she write with emotion that the reader can feel. I knew early into this read, that it would have a rawness that would evoke some serious feelings. I truly enjoyed it, so my next comments are more my commentary about certain aspects of the story.
There was an immaturity about Charlotte that was difficult for me to embrace. For a 27 year old, she reacted more like an 18 or 21 year old. I felt that Adam was more a feeling than a person, as he didn't get enough "space" within the story for me to attach my emotions to him directly. I truly loved Seth, as he showed the most maturity, compassion and forgiveness that I so admired, and honestly I'm not sure that I could have done the same. I would have loved more of his thoughts, but it was fitting for Adam to have the last words.
1685843
This is a book that will put you through the wringer emotionally.  The characters are unique and three dimensional and full of both admirable traits and flaws.  With a paranormal twist I didn't see coming, I was involved with this story from the start.

 The author has a strong, clear voice and helps the reader really see the scene as it unfolds.  Sometimes what happens isn't good or happy, and sometimes the characters make me want to slap them silly (Roxanne at the beginning and Nick for much of the book about drove me batty).  That I got so involved in them speaks volumes, though, to Ms. Gamble's skill with her writing.

 There were some parts of the book I didn't like ... but not because of the writing. Because I didn't like the route the story took in places.  Some decisions that were made rubbed me wrong, even when I could understand why the character made them.  And certainly the author doesn't give her characters and easy time of things... it's just heart-breaking so much of the time, right up to the end.

 This is a good book for readers who appreciate character driven, intensely emotional stories.
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If you buy this book you will not be disappointed. I'm use to reading books with way more sex and I as this story progressed I was surprised at how much a teen book captured my attention and held it until the very end. This story was an emotional roller coaster that took me back to high politics and hierarchy. I was a little sad when the story was over but I do look forward to more from this author.
1326150
In more ways than one, this book surprised me, and in the best way. It was fast-paced and easy to read, just as the first book in the series was, but this novel was also surprisingly emotional and gripping. It confronted what it was to be human, and all that makes us so. Ms. Cummings found a way of bring a Dystopian world to life but also presenting hope. While I feel that so many books in this genre have endings that are less than you hope for, this one did not disappoint.
3955045
This book sucked me in and I needed to finish it as soon as possible, it had its hooks into me.  The love and hate between Alex and Lucas it is real and I felt it the hole time.  I needed to know what was going to happen with them and when and I was invested, like yelling at the book invested.  I knew I couldn't change what was written but I was so emotionally involved I couldn't help myself.

There was so much to this book, yes the love and the hate, but there was also such tenderness and poignancy to it as well.  The time period covered was huge but it kept moving and time advanced and didn't feel stale or rushed.
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**Actual rating 3.5 stars**

Source: Netgalley UK

I had a real love hate relationship with this book. The majority of it was absolutely brilliant, heart wrenching, emotional and giving a portrait of loss, grief and healing, with our main character Lucy still trying to come to terms with the loss of her child when his killer is released  setting off a whole new range of emotions that threaten to tear her apart.

Things I loved: The difficult and emotional relationship Lucy has with her eldest child, who is now a teenager with all the ups and downs that brings, but with the added difficulty of his own guilty feelings about the day his brother went missing. I found this to be extremely well drawn, realistic and it absolutely tugged on my heartstrings. Generally as well the issues between Lucy and her ex husband are also intelligently written with a devastating look at how the loss of a child can affect and in this case end a marriage.

I also thought the mystery element was very well done  when another child disappears it falls to the lead officer in Jacks case to take on the mantle of another child abduction investigation  and his thoughts, feelings and actions are for the most part shrewdly woven into the narrative to give a different voice and attitude to proceedings. A well flowing and excellent plot to be sure.

But thensex. Oh dear me. I am aware that this is very subjective and in general I am not adverse to a darn good sex scene if it is in keeping with the rest of the novel and adds something to the characters or the plot that gives them a greater depth. But for me, in this case, it just BAM took me right out of the moment. Initially the growing attraction between Lucy and Matt (the police officer) was subtle and added to the flow, but then at seemingly to me VERY odd times they went in for a descriptively written moment of bed hopping. There was one particular instance of this that had me shaking my head  I cant say more due to spoilers but it really did grate on me personally as a reader due to what was going on around them at the time. For me, it was not required, didn't really add anything and all it did  was remove me from the emotion of the tale  and it IS a very emotional story.

Back to the plus side, I like how Ms Kelly has managed to make me think about acts of vengeance, whether it is ever justified and also to give real consideration to our justice system and how, when an offender is supposedly rehabilitated, what the consequences are to both victim and perpertrator when he or she is released back into the community. It was an interesting sub plot if you like, how the decision is made and how wide ranging the affects of that can be  and it was definitely part of the book that engaged my brain.

Overall then, yes as I said. Love/Hate relationship for me as a reader but I would still have no hesitation recommending it to fans of mystery and psychological tales, and it certainly has not put me off reading more from this author in the future because the writing itself was great and the main basis of the story was addictively good.

Happy Reading Folks!
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This one got me in the feels. I cried with the main character, felt her embarrassments and her pain and her joy.

Granted, there were some moments I just didn't understand why/how she'd be all friendly to Mr. Man after he'd been an ass, but I very much liked their relationship anyway.  Although I can't for the life of me figure out how/why she let that one BIG thing go without another word. It's a spoiler, and you'll know what I'm talking about if you read it.

In spite of some of the inconsistencies in character behavior, I really enjoyed this story.
4438429
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It was an emotionally engaging story. I don't normally like books involving addiction but this one blended the drama with closure even if the ending wasn't what was expected.
2854165
I'm not sure what I expected when I started reading this free book.  I was not disappointed though  This book has everything: romance, heartbreak, struggles, family issues and a little comedic relief thrown in.  This book is not "chic lit" by any means but a moving tale of one woman's heartbreak and the road to recovery.

This book is a fast paced read.  There is so much emotion packed into the pages of this book that was easy to read in just a couple of sittings.  There is not time to be bored because so much is happening.  The reader is easily transported into the lives of the wealthy Spencer family and Julia who the story is centered around.

I can't believe this was a first work by this author. The book does need a little polishing but for a first work it is pretty well done.  I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a deep, emotional read.
3946758
I was looking for a standalone to kill some time while waiting for a friend and jumped into this story.  I had been looking forward to reading it and time was on my side.  Let me just say WOW.  This book was so heavy, it had its comedic moments but overall it was a deep read.  At least for me.  The book revolves around siblings, kind of since Scout is not blood related to them, coming together during the last days of their father's life.  Each sibling is dealing with their own hang-ups and issues while they have to wait for the inevitable outcome.  Each siblings story is just so heartbreaking, but underneath it all is a beautiful love that unfolds.  I really worry that I'll say to much and spoil the story for someone else.  Let me just conclude with have a tissue ready, you will tear up, and although you get your HEA to me is was a little bittersweet.  I'm not knocking it in any way, but I didn't really leave smiling a big goofy grin, more of a heartfelt knowledge.
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This book was heartfelt, emotional, annoying, and amusing all at the same time. It was heartfelt and very emotional because it dealt with very serious issues that the main character struggled with. I couldn't relate with what he was going through, but I did understand the seriousness and could only imagine the difficulty of dealing with something like that. I can appreciate how the author handled something that many people are struggling with everyday.
1958506
This was the first book I've read by Kristan Higgins, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.  I thought it started off a bit slow and took a while to get going, but by the middle I was emotionally invested and had to keep reading right to the end.  I did like the offbeat dialogue and quirky characters - not just one or two of them - but a whole town of them (though I did think a couple kind of pushed the envelope a little, even for romantic fiction).  This story was big on emotions and feelings rather than explicit physical encounters.  I recommend this book if you're looking for a gentle-paced, unlikely love story and have a box of tissues handy, because, like me, you probably will cry at some points, but it just makes the ending sweeter.
632428
There are so many emotions in this book, I don't even really know how to write what I'm feeling.

This book starts off with a troubled kid and then morphs into a really sweet romance novel. Then you are smacked with a twist so big, it leaves you an emotional mess.

I really can't say enough about this book. It pulls on your emotions and it leaves you waiting to read the next book. This book deals with heavy topics. It touches on so many different topics, but you never feel that the hard topics are getting in the way of the plot and story. The story is written very well and the characters are very well developed.

I really loved Chase and the conflict between bad boy and boy next door. I also enjoyed Nikki and the way she pulled Chase out of that negativity. They were a very well developed couple and I appreciated the author showing the relationship developing and the change from Nikki's dislike to caring and then loving Chase.

Be prepared for some crazy emotional ups and downs in this book. The author does a great job of making you feel what the main character is going through. I highly recommend this book.