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toddie09's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
The Bachelor Brotherhood started out of necessity. It has repeatedly failed though. One by one they have fallen. Last but not least, Matt has encountered the One. The One who broke him, the One who got away, the only One he has ever loved.
Sometimes second chances happen. Matt isn't sure he wants to take it. Bitter and still upset 12 years later it's hard to make sense of everything. One thing he does know, Anna still has the same pull over him.
This sweet and endearing mess (aka their lives) is the perfect way to spend your day. Fighting battles, kicking space rocks, and watching Lego Movie never sounded better.
The Bachelor Brotherhood started out of necessity. It has repeatedly failed though. One by one they have fallen. Last but not least, Matt has encountered the One. The One who broke him, the One who got away, the only One he has ever loved.
Sometimes second chances happen. Matt isn't sure he wants to take it. Bitter and still upset 12 years later it's hard to make sense of everything. One thing he does know, Anna still has the same pull over him.
This sweet and endearing mess (aka their lives) is the perfect way to spend your day. Fighting battles, kicking space rocks, and watching Lego Movie never sounded better.
norwayellesea's review against another edition
4.0
The third book in the Bachelor Brotherhood series, Always You is a standalone and a second chance romance novel.
Matt Osborn gets more attention than he wants as the coach for his nephew's soccer team. Since taking of the role, he's got used to the mothers eyeing him up at practice as they wait and watch their kids run around the pitch. When a new boy turns up for practice, he's shocked when the mother speaks to her son, because it's a voice Matt recognises and it belongs to a woman who broke his heart.
Back home in the US to look after her father, Anna Robins is also juggling life as a single mum, whilst working remotely for a UK finance company. When she takes her five-year-old son to soccer practice she's shocked to find her son's best friend Ethan is the coaches' nephew. He's also the man she walked away from to pursue her career in London.
It took a little while to get into the narrative. I was a little bit distracted in the beginning as I wondered if I'd read this novel before. Once I'd established I hadn't, the protagonists' back-story didn't keep my attention the whole time, especially the chaotic football practice scene. Yet, once I passed that mark, Matt and Anna's journey to a happy ever after begins earnestly.
With lots of feels, I was delightfully surprised by the emotion packed into the pages as the author reveals the depth of the issues that surround the protagonists. It's heartbreaking for the pair, but what really tugs at the heartstrings is the effect on the ones closest to them.
Much emotion and heartbreak are evident as two people who have always had feelings for each other, try and navigate the complexities of their current lives to try to find a way to be together. Love and sacrifice in equal measures, with unconditional love and devotion, Matt Osborn is every woman's dream and he has to convince this woman again, to take a chance on him. Anna, who has done the opposite of what she said she'd do and now living with the consequences, has to live up the reality that she can't have what she wants with the man she's always loved.
The secondary characters and fun, specifically the children. Their behaviour adds not only a fun element but a serious one too, as the little people have the most to gain and lose as the adults look for a compromise for all. The "villain" is played well too and while he's not a likeable chap, his portrayal was well done.
Overall, after a slow start Always You is an enjoyable novel with a heartfelt ending.
4 stars
***arc received courtesy of Forever via NetGalley***
Matt Osborn gets more attention than he wants as the coach for his nephew's soccer team. Since taking of the role, he's got used to the mothers eyeing him up at practice as they wait and watch their kids run around the pitch. When a new boy turns up for practice, he's shocked when the mother speaks to her son, because it's a voice Matt recognises and it belongs to a woman who broke his heart.
Back home in the US to look after her father, Anna Robins is also juggling life as a single mum, whilst working remotely for a UK finance company. When she takes her five-year-old son to soccer practice she's shocked to find her son's best friend Ethan is the coaches' nephew. He's also the man she walked away from to pursue her career in London.
It took a little while to get into the narrative. I was a little bit distracted in the beginning as I wondered if I'd read this novel before. Once I'd established I hadn't, the protagonists' back-story didn't keep my attention the whole time, especially the chaotic football practice scene. Yet, once I passed that mark, Matt and Anna's journey to a happy ever after begins earnestly.
With lots of feels, I was delightfully surprised by the emotion packed into the pages as the author reveals the depth of the issues that surround the protagonists. It's heartbreaking for the pair, but what really tugs at the heartstrings is the effect on the ones closest to them.
Much emotion and heartbreak are evident as two people who have always had feelings for each other, try and navigate the complexities of their current lives to try to find a way to be together. Love and sacrifice in equal measures, with unconditional love and devotion, Matt Osborn is every woman's dream and he has to convince this woman again, to take a chance on him. Anna, who has done the opposite of what she said she'd do and now living with the consequences, has to live up the reality that she can't have what she wants with the man she's always loved.
The secondary characters and fun, specifically the children. Their behaviour adds not only a fun element but a serious one too, as the little people have the most to gain and lose as the adults look for a compromise for all. The "villain" is played well too and while he's not a likeable chap, his portrayal was well done.
Overall, after a slow start Always You is an enjoyable novel with a heartfelt ending.
4 stars
***arc received courtesy of Forever via NetGalley***
spowers2627's review against another edition
5.0
This was by far my favorite book of this series. I was drawn into the story of Matt and Anna and their sweet boys. Denise Grover swank has such a knack for balancing the romance, humor, and drama in her books. Her gift for writing about relationships is shown through the parent/child relationships, good strong friendships and romantic relationships that are woven in this story. I laughed out loud at the Chuck E Cheese scene and my eyes watered over Anna's struggle to relate with her dad. Such a satisfying read.
alsudik's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
musingsbysophie's review against another edition
5.0
Couldn’t put it down!!!!!
I have been so excited for this release.. I love Denise’s romcoms!!! I wish they were never ending... the wedding pact is one of my all time favourite series and now so is the bachelor brotherhood!!
I loved this story about Matt & Anna, it was very different from the other two books about matts best friends Kevin & Tyler. I loved that Matt wanted a family & how much he loved children! Brilliant characters great story and perfect ending of course!!!
More of these please??!
I have been so excited for this release.. I love Denise’s romcoms!!! I wish they were never ending... the wedding pact is one of my all time favourite series and now so is the bachelor brotherhood!!
I loved this story about Matt & Anna, it was very different from the other two books about matts best friends Kevin & Tyler. I loved that Matt wanted a family & how much he loved children! Brilliant characters great story and perfect ending of course!!!
More of these please??!
angelastl's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. Forget book boyfriends I want Matt as a book husband. He's an amazing character who is so well written. He's strong and protective and the perfect guy. Anna is strong in her own way. From a loveless marriage she has a ton of inner strength. She proves she will do anything she can for her son.
The story line is excellent. Plenty of drama. This book is really fantastic.
The story line is excellent. Plenty of drama. This book is really fantastic.
snorthington's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this sweet romance about two people reconnecting after hurt and life not going the way they planned. I found every character likeable and real, like they could be real people I know. I thought the story was fresh and engaging, and I loved the ending!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my review from the publisher and NetGalley.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my review from the publisher and NetGalley.
paddlefoot55's review against another edition
4.0
ARC received for an honest review
Make an appointment with your dentist, as Always You is so darn sweet it will give you a toothache!
This is my first Denise Grover Swank read, and even though this is book 3 in a series it did not affect my enjoyment.
This is a sweet and tender second chance romance, as we all have that one that got away, and we are full of what ifs, right.
Matt has got to be the sweetest, most patient guy I have ever read. I know that if things played out in my life like they did in his, I would not handle it as good as him.
Anna is adorable too, with a lot of baggage she is carrying around in her head and her heart.
I do like Matt and Anna together, but to me it felt a bit rushed how they got back together. I mean, after all that happened it felt like "hi, you're back, let's get together" -but this could just be me.
There are great secondary characters, a story that flows and makes your heart fill with hope.
I will now need to go back and read the first 2 books in this series.
Make an appointment with your dentist, as Always You is so darn sweet it will give you a toothache!
This is my first Denise Grover Swank read, and even though this is book 3 in a series it did not affect my enjoyment.
This is a sweet and tender second chance romance, as we all have that one that got away, and we are full of what ifs, right.
Matt has got to be the sweetest, most patient guy I have ever read. I know that if things played out in my life like they did in his, I would not handle it as good as him.
Anna is adorable too, with a lot of baggage she is carrying around in her head and her heart.
I do like Matt and Anna together, but to me it felt a bit rushed how they got back together. I mean, after all that happened it felt like "hi, you're back, let's get together" -but this could just be me.
There are great secondary characters, a story that flows and makes your heart fill with hope.
I will now need to go back and read the first 2 books in this series.
jcmbank's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.5