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jbsco's review
5.0
I was so excited to read Sean's story! It was perfect. I laughed at parts, teared up at parts, my heart broke and then I got filled with joy and happiness at parts. Sean and Jenna meet in a transit camp in Turkey. He is a Captain in Canadian armed forces ans she is a midwife working on the camp. After a two week whirlwind romance Sean and Jenna get married in Gibraltar. While still in Turkey, Jenna finds out that Sean has been injured and travels half way around the world to be with her husband, only to find out he hasn't told his family about her. Sean is wallowing in self pity and wants nothing to do with her. The Foster brothers and their friends/family immediately take her in and in typical Foster brother fashion help kick Sean's butt until he begins to come out his funk. Jenna never gives up hope and their journey will suck you in from the first chapter, and you won't be able to put it down until you are finished!!!
jigsawgirl's review
5.0
I enjoyed Sean and Jenna's story. At first, it bothered me a little going back and forth between past and present, but it was necessary and not a major irritation. I was glad when we finally got to stay in the present.
I thought the author did a good job in portraying Sean's feelings about not being the man he was before. I had to admire Jenna for showing up and sticking it out. Jenna was such a good person. I think she only let her frustration show a couple of times.
This book was inspiring in the way Jenna remained steadfast. Her ability to stay the course helped Sean to make necessary changes in his life.
This romance was sweet, steamy, a little sad, inspiring, and resulted in Sean and Jenna's HEA.
I thought the author did a good job in portraying Sean's feelings about not being the man he was before. I had to admire Jenna for showing up and sticking it out. Jenna was such a good person. I think she only let her frustration show a couple of times.
This book was inspiring in the way Jenna remained steadfast. Her ability to stay the course helped Sean to make necessary changes in his life.
This romance was sweet, steamy, a little sad, inspiring, and resulted in Sean and Jenna's HEA.
jje121579's review
5.0
Getting married 2 weeks after meeting, Sean and Jenna's chance of forever was questionable. But after his injury her determination leads to both of them really getting to know each other. This realistic look at a soldier's recuperation and readjustment to civilian life is heartbreaking. You feel for Sean but just as much for Jenna. The other "feels", happiness, hope, and a hefty dose of heat are also prominent in this encouraging story.
maymay0316's review
5.0
This book came and knocked me on my ass in the best way. I didn't know about this series or author until Katie Reus sent an email recommending this and I am so happy she did!
I started this yesterday and finished it in less than 24 hours. Every little break I got I read. I read this story before bed and it was the first thing I was thinking of this morning. That alone tells you how captivated I was by Zoe York's writing.
This book is about Jenna and Sean. She's a midwife working with Doctors Without Borders in a refugee camp and Sean is a Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces. They had an instant attraction that grew into more during their short serendipitous time together. I usually read romantic suspense so I don't know why I was expecting this story to be similar to that, but it was different and refreshing in the best way.
The book juxtaposes the now, with chapters from the past showing how they met overseas and their 2 week vacation together. You also find out what happened with Sean and see both characters process everything. One of the things I loved was how the author explained everything with the town and the families before the book started. I felt safe as a reader and Pine Harbour is a masterclass on how small towns should be written. It was so comforting. I also loved how accepting the community was of Jenna.
Yes the book starts off kinda "insta-love" with how they met but Zoe wrote these characters so well that they were very dimensional. You got to see insight into both of them being surprised at how soon and strong their feelings for eachother were and how they fell in love. There were moments I teared up. The book has angst but it was good angst and never felt superficial to me. I could empathize with Sean a lot. I have chronic pain issues and know that frustration and initial upset at mourning your old life and body. Jenna was smart, sweet and patient. I loved her friendship with Grace and that she went to therapy. It's nice to read a book that tackles that and non-judgemental female friendships. This book had capable main characters that weren't perfect but they tried their best and by the end I really felt they were a team.
One of the things I loved most was the quote "We don’t always get what we want, but we can make what we get something worth wanting."
I will absolutely be checking out more books from this series & Zoe York.
I started this yesterday and finished it in less than 24 hours. Every little break I got I read. I read this story before bed and it was the first thing I was thinking of this morning. That alone tells you how captivated I was by Zoe York's writing.
This book is about Jenna and Sean. She's a midwife working with Doctors Without Borders in a refugee camp and Sean is a Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces. They had an instant attraction that grew into more during their short serendipitous time together. I usually read romantic suspense so I don't know why I was expecting this story to be similar to that, but it was different and refreshing in the best way.
The book juxtaposes the now, with chapters from the past showing how they met overseas and their 2 week vacation together. You also find out what happened with Sean and see both characters process everything. One of the things I loved was how the author explained everything with the town and the families before the book started. I felt safe as a reader and Pine Harbour is a masterclass on how small towns should be written. It was so comforting. I also loved how accepting the community was of Jenna.
Yes the book starts off kinda "insta-love" with how they met but Zoe wrote these characters so well that they were very dimensional. You got to see insight into both of them being surprised at how soon and strong their feelings for eachother were and how they fell in love. There were moments I teared up. The book has angst but it was good angst and never felt superficial to me. I could empathize with Sean a lot. I have chronic pain issues and know that frustration and initial upset at mourning your old life and body. Jenna was smart, sweet and patient. I loved her friendship with Grace and that she went to therapy. It's nice to read a book that tackles that and non-judgemental female friendships. This book had capable main characters that weren't perfect but they tried their best and by the end I really felt they were a team.
One of the things I loved most was the quote "We don’t always get what we want, but we can make what we get something worth wanting."
I will absolutely be checking out more books from this series & Zoe York.
wellactjoally's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
3.0
Soldier recovering from a TBI and his secret wife. Midwife. Cultural competency. Doctors Without Borders. Rehab. Jurassic Park. Eloping. Sex in Spain. Long distance relationship. Friends. Family. Long distance running. Military. Pie. Unreciprocated orgasms. Erectile dysfunction.
danniellereads's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
veronicadidato's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A solid story that I enjoyed. The characters were believable and while I'm usually not a fan of the insta-love trope, I think this book handled it pretty well, and I did feel like them falling for each other that quickly made some degree of sense in context.
I really enjoyed the reflection of the two parts of the story and how it was juxtapositioned against each other. It was definitely a stark contrast and I think it served the story well. It was also mirrored in the main characters themselves, where we got to see Sean going through shit and being an asshole, and Jenna not being goaded into it. I saw some reviews talking about how she was "too perfect" for not being as shitty to him as he was to her in the beginning, but I disagree with that. She struggled with her own things, which compared to his might seem insignificant, but that doesn't make them any less of a struggle.
The parts I didn't necessarily like were that while things are addressed far more in this story than other similar ones, like injuries and grief and sadness and so on, it didn't really sit with them. It did feel a bit like "ok, now we've addressed it, time to move on". It was just moving from one beat to another, never really letting you sit with the feelings and the situation. I think that could have taken the story to a 5-star for me. The lack of it made the story feel like it progressed a bit too smoothly despite the fact that I know that the characters struggled - I just didn't get the chance to feel it.
All in all, a good story worth reading.
I really enjoyed the reflection of the two parts of the story and how it was juxtapositioned against each other. It was definitely a stark contrast and I think it served the story well. It was also mirrored in the main characters themselves, where we got to see Sean going through shit and being an asshole, and Jenna not being goaded into it. I saw some reviews talking about how she was "too perfect" for not being as shitty to him as he was to her in the beginning, but I disagree with that. She struggled with her own things, which compared to his might seem insignificant, but that doesn't make them any less of a struggle.
The parts I didn't necessarily like were that while things are addressed far more in this story than other similar ones, like injuries and grief and sadness and so on, it didn't really sit with them. It did feel a bit like "ok, now we've addressed it, time to move on". It was just moving from one beat to another, never really letting you sit with the feelings and the situation. I think that could have taken the story to a 5-star for me. The lack of it made the story feel like it progressed a bit too smoothly despite the fact that I know that the characters struggled - I just didn't get the chance to feel it.
All in all, a good story worth reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, Cursing, and Grief
Minor: War
firefly's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pixeldaisy's review against another edition
4.0
I've been counting down the days to release for this book, and I was not disappointed! Thank goodness for holidays-- I bought it this morning and finished it this afternoon :/.
While not my favourite Zoe York book, definitely my favourite in this series, I can honestly say that this series just keeps getting better and better. Jenna was honest and real, a well defined character in her own right, and Sean was well written-- a lot of heartfelt, raw moments in this book.
While not my favourite Zoe York book, definitely my favourite in this series, I can honestly say that this series just keeps getting better and better. Jenna was honest and real, a well defined character in her own right, and Sean was well written-- a lot of heartfelt, raw moments in this book.