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daisyknox's review against another edition
5.0
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We finally learn what made Hayes such a bitter angry man and I’ve got to tell you, I don’t blame him. The North brother you love to hate is way more likeable than we ever realized before now. When circumstances ripped his first love from him, Hayes didn’t handle the loss very well and he’s never fully recovered. It was even tougher on Vanessa but she’s a superhero for building a life with her daughter against all odds. I loved Vanessa and the way she stood up to Hayes like nobody else.
There’s so much emotion between these two and it starts with a lot of anger but as they work out their differences, they begin to see the other’s point of view. They don’t like that POV, but they understand it and that changes things. The more they open up, the more those emotions evolve. Neither one of them knows what to expect but they mesh perfectly now, just like they did as teens. And no matter how tough it might be to accept each other’s choices, they’re ideally matched, balancing one another perfectly. Sure, acting on their attraction is probably a bad idea but they can’t just ignore it after all these years.
This was a fun story to read. I adored the characters (even Hayes!) and while I don’t yet have teens myself, I’m familiar with them and the author did a superb job of creating teenagers. I didn’t dislike Haven, but she was a realistic balance of wanting to play adult while being as immature and bratty as a toddler at times. Her character was very real to me. I enjoyed the roller coaster of emotions here and especially loved the interaction Hayes has with his sister-in-law Jordan. She’s witty and always has a great burn for him, like “Yeah, is it true you can’t be in the same room as a Bible or you’ll burst into flames?” and – when she catches him crying in a rare tender moment – “I wasn’t aware demons had tears”.
I’m sad to see this series end but I loved the way it ended. Hayes and Vanessa got a great HEA and so did the rest of the gang. There’s a great glimpse into the future that wraps it up nicely for everyone.
bibliophile90's review against another edition
4.0
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
Hayes story was one of my most anticipated ones the moment I met him Wild North. He is such an arrogant and horrible person in the previous books. So I couldn't wait to learn more about him and see him fall in love. I wanted to know more about his background and find out why he hates the world. The story starts off where it left off in the previous book with Haven, a teenage girl, claiming to be the daughter of Hayes. I couldn't wait to see how Hayes would handle this and I wanted to know what type of relationship he had with Haven's mother. Haven really was the perfect combination of Hayes and Vanessa. She is pretty sassy and speaks her mind.
"You've always been my ideal."
Hayes is like a fish out of water and I loved seeing a different side to his very confident and mean side. However, he never got over his first love Vanessa and seeing her again and finding out they share a daughter brings back all kinds of feelings. I loved seeing a softer side to Hayes and it was obvious he would do anything for his family. Vanessa made me mad a couple of times but I could understand her hesitation and be afraid of getting hurt. In most romance novels the heroine makes sacrifices but I was happy that Hayes made them as well. I really enjoyed this steamy second-chance contemporary romance. I am sad this is the last book in the series. I really hope Jamie will write a novella updating us on what all the North brothers and their partners are doing in the future.
Hayes story was one of my most anticipated ones the moment I met him Wild North. He is such an arrogant and horrible person in the previous books. So I couldn't wait to learn more about him and see him fall in love. I wanted to know more about his background and find out why he hates the world. The story starts off where it left off in the previous book with Haven, a teenage girl, claiming to be the daughter of Hayes. I couldn't wait to see how Hayes would handle this and I wanted to know what type of relationship he had with Haven's mother. Haven really was the perfect combination of Hayes and Vanessa. She is pretty sassy and speaks her mind.
"You've always been my ideal."
Hayes is like a fish out of water and I loved seeing a different side to his very confident and mean side. However, he never got over his first love Vanessa and seeing her again and finding out they share a daughter brings back all kinds of feelings. I loved seeing a softer side to Hayes and it was obvious he would do anything for his family. Vanessa made me mad a couple of times but I could understand her hesitation and be afraid of getting hurt. In most romance novels the heroine makes sacrifices but I was happy that Hayes made them as well. I really enjoyed this steamy second-chance contemporary romance. I am sad this is the last book in the series. I really hope Jamie will write a novella updating us on what all the North brothers and their partners are doing in the future.
amoretteobean's review against another edition
5.0
4 1/2 stars-Second chance, secret teenage baby? Angsty goodness
kodom251999's review
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely love the North Brothers. I loved Alex because I like the grumpy ones, but Hayes gave him a good run as the favorite. Vanessa and Hayes get their second chance. I loved that she put him in his place and showed him how to live. I loved that Haven was so like him, and she opened his eyes. I felt his pain and hurt over missing so much of her life. I loved this family.
angliareadsx's review
all of these characters are unbearable and i’m not a fan of switching POV’s mid chapter
gemmalouise1988's review
5.0
The Devil has a heart ❤️
I have loved this entire series and right up until this book Alex and Jordan's story was my favourite (Wild North) but this book has stolen the crown. I didn't like Hayes AT ALL in the first three books but this book showed his human side and I couldn't help fall a tiny bit in love with him. I do love second chance and this was done beautifully
I have loved this entire series and right up until this book Alex and Jordan's story was my favourite (Wild North) but this book has stolen the crown. I didn't like Hayes AT ALL in the first three books but this book showed his human side and I couldn't help fall a tiny bit in love with him. I do love second chance and this was done beautifully
528's review
3.75
I Really likes it.
The Teenager annoyed the heck out of me sometimes.
Most of the Time i could understand the reason behind her actions but still she overreacted a lot and had no respect for her mother.
The twist in the end was unnecessary i would have expected a more mature handling from her but othed than that a very good book.
The Teenager annoyed the heck out of me sometimes.
Most of the Time i could understand the reason behind her actions but still she overreacted a lot and had no respect for her mother.
The twist in the end was unnecessary i would have expected a more mature handling from her but othed than that a very good book.