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Second chance story for the win! Honestly second chance stories are hit or miss for me. So many things go into play; why did they split in the first place, how old were they, how much time has passed, character growth??

Sammy and Will are childhood best friends who are inseparable until Will’s mom marries and Will moves away pretty suddenly the summer they’re 10/11.

Fast forward 7 years later and Will is back in town for the summer after graduation and he and Sammy end up rekindling their relationship and ultimately taking things further than just friendship. Sammy however has the weight of the world on his shoulders, with taking care of his brother and himself, their mom leaving, and possible homelessness. He loves Will so much that he pushes Will away so Will doesn’t give up his future, breaking Will’s heart and his own.

The story jumps about 10 years after the split and Will is moving back after a bad divorce. He and Sammy reunite after he wins a welding lesson at a charity event, the lesson being given by Sammy.

Will is irritated with Sammy but Sammy is so patient with Will and explains everything to him and why he did what he did when they were younger. Sammy really proves himself to Will but Will’s really holding Sammy at arms length.

This story was a wonderful second chance story. Sammy had wonderful character growth development. It’s happy, sad, emotional…..The side characters were amazing, Will’s mom and his friend Jason (whose story I’m really looking forward to) were the best. I definitely recommend if you love second chance, friends to lovers, and/or hurt/comfort.
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Oh this book. This is the second book I’ve read by Abigail Glenn, the first being Drag Me Down which was an amazing 5 star read and here I am again with another 5 star read.

Ezra my sweet baby Ezra has been through so much in his short life. However breaking into Sinro for a chance to get him and a dear friend off the street changes the trajectory of his entire life. 

Cain is broody and kind of a douche at first. He’s also been through a lot. He’s been betrayed and lost love. But catching Ezra breaking into his company changes his life and outlook on love. 

These two were so damn sweet together. Cain was so patient with Ezra after finding out the things he’d been through. He was so protective of him. He would burn the world for his Ezra. 

This story also has wonderful side characters. I really hope Rev gets a book, I think there’s a lot more to him than meets the eye. 
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Unbreak My Heart is a wonderful second chance romance. 

In the beginning we follow Cameron, who stumbles upon a man who he assumes is homeless and is also badly beaten. Only to find out it was Gael, none other than the boy he loved when he was 16, who left ten years ago. 

Gael, left at 16 because of his father, he was hoping to make a better life and come back for Cameron but that’s not what happened. That poor man was put through it, only for his long lost love to be the one to find him and take him. Cameron takes in Gael and helps him heal and their relationship starts to rebuild, although Cameron still doesn’t trust Gael not to disappear again. 

This was a very enjoyable story. It is short only about 145-150 pages so things progress quickly but the characters are wonderful, especially Cameron, to be able to help someone who hurt you so badly. 

 

I definitely recommend for a wonderful short read!

Lau’s story! Omg I’ve been waiting on his story since I read Whispers In The Dark. 

He is so arrogant and dramatic. There’s more to this sleep demon than just his prickly attitude though. Lau saves Ivy from an attack that nearly killed them (Ivy is a non-binary character). He’s already pretty smitten with Ivy even though he tries to act like he’s not. He nurses Ivy back to health and during that time they grow pretty close. 

Ivy is quite a firecracker, giving it the dramatics and attitude right back to Lau. 

I absolutely loved these characters. And the scene with the Golrath had me cackling. It was hilarious. I adored this book and it seems each one has a new character I’m hoping get their own book, Vari I’m looking at you. I loved Lau’s brother Vari, he had me in hysterics. 

This is such a cute, fun, sweet, read. We also get to see our friends Nor, Cody, and of course the ferocious Crumbs. 
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Pieces Of Us is amazing like I knew it would be. It’s starts basically where Maison is “captured” and ring is taken down during the party and survivors are moved to the safe house. 

I freaking love Maison. During Monstrous Deeds I didn’t so much, but now that we get his side of thing, he feels so much, he loves his brother Carter so much and was literally tortured saving him, yet still beat himself up about things he wish were done differently. 

Nolan, who is a survivor, I didn’t particularly like in the other books either but he was actually really sweet and once you see his perspective on things it’s easier to understand why he is the way he is. 

These two men were so broken. They formed an unlikely bond and together started to put their broken pieces together, only something vital is missing and they both know it. They love each other so much but they KNOW that there is something that is lacking that they can’t give each other. 

This book end in a HFN. I’m looking forward to the next book even though I’m not huge on MMM, I know they need Hunter…. So I really want to see the dynamic between Maison and Nolan (who are already in an established relationship) and Hunter. 

This was such a fun read. It’s third person dual POV. 

We start by following Amias, who works for The Legion, flee his job, home and basically his life, after taking someone’s life to protect his nephew Owen, who is Shadowborn. The Legion take the lives of Shadowborns because they feel their magic is threat to open a gate they wish to remain closed, hence why he needs to protect Owen. 

Amias acquires the help of Colt to protect them on their journey, this is a man who Amias helped as a teenager get his life together. Amias and Colt set off to retrieve Owen and flee the country to protect him. 

Poor Owen is essential ripped away from his first steady home. 

This is quite the adventure, from fleeing the country to running into bands of thieves to being captured by The Legion; if you love magic, legends, secrets and adventure then this is for you. This book is not spicy, like not even a little, however there is some internal pining from Colt and Owen who grow close during their quest. They do endure a lot together. They do finally kiss towards the very end. 

I do look forward to the next book. It does end in a cliffhanger and I’m curious how Amias will handle things with Elian. I definitely recommend if you’re a fan of fantasy. 
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