I really enjoyed the hell out of this book. It was the perfect sequel to Crash. What was different about this one was the way that every character evolves. From Lucy’s Dad who was pretty much a recluse was actually going out. As for her Mom, she changed too and started to connect with Lucy in a way that she never did before. In the first book when Jude was revealed as the son of Lucy’s brothers killer I waqs crushed. That was so huge I out the book down and was shaking my head. It seriously came so far out of left field. Not that that wasn’t enough but when Lucy discovers that her Dad knew long ago I was blown away. I also didn’t see Jude being so angry at the Larson family. When it came time for Jude to express his anger I was also shocked that he had such a valid point. If not for his Dad becoming so depressed over his job, he wouldn’t have freaked and done the things that lead to Lucy’s brother being shot. All in all it was a great healing moment when Lucy’s Dad said he figured it out and that he didn’t blame Jude for anything his Dad did. 

So this book takes place in New York. Lucy leaves sunny California for Julliard. Soon after he quirky and bold rom mate India drags her to a football game where it turns out Jude was. Lucy had no idea that Jude took the football scholarship and was in New York. They reunited and it was awesome! In this book the ups and downs were greater than before. A few times Jude asked Lucy point blank why she did something and instead of saying for him or his love she said for herself. When Adriana Vix enters the equations Lucy tries to hold back but jealousy gets the best of her. Then Jude questions her motives and they go their separate ways.

The only thing Jude has ever wanted was for Lucy to admit to him how she feels and say they belong together. For so many reasons Lucy just holds back and needs to go on her own self discovery mission. It hurts a lot to read those passages too!

My heart broke too many times and for that I love the author. What a tangled web. I think the ending was what I wanted and hoped for. I was thrilled that Jude used his brains and came so far. As for Lucy she overcame her parents ridicule and her own feelings about her brother. 

This was riddled with turmoil. heartbreak and love. I totally say go buy it NOW but not before you read Crash! 

DONE Oh my what a great book. I was up and down all afternoon. Now I tackle the end of my vacation laundry and then I will write a wonderful review. Jude is my new book boyfriend!

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Starting this one now that the sequel was released today!

Well another fabulous book by Miss Stephens!! I loved my summers in New Hampshire and Plymouth was a second home to me. I truly enjoyed the scenery as it was described. Mikayla works at the main bank in the town of Plymouth with her best friend Neil. Mikayla was just such a good person and that hurt me when she met Chance. I loved her best friend Neil and how they had each others back. Neil was gay and in a sort of secret relationship with Adrian who also lived in Plymouth. Poor Neil had his heart broken too. Neil was in a relationship with a to be discovered con man too. Neil doesn’t know why him and Adrian broke up either. A lot of really cute dialogue goes on when a friend Natalie, who also works at the bank is interested in Neil and she doesn’t know he is gay. Mikayla is teaching him how to ignore her advances. That was so funny!

The thing about Chance was that his identity and who he was, was never hidden. He told her straight out he was a con artist and he told her she made him want to stop. It was a very suspenseful book and I know Chance was a bad guy, a thief, and a liar but damn I wanted him to get straight! The fact that they really did love each other was so special I hoped he could be redeemed.

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