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I need more of this world! 🙌🏽

Reviewed: 02-19-24

Love, Love, and Love!! This book was fantastic from beginning to end. There was never a dull moment. The world-building and main/side characters were perfect. Ramsey and Scout had a complicated past that was interfering with the present. Everything about this book was interesting, and I couldn’t put it down. From Ramsey and Scout's troubles to their instant connection and intense need for each other. To their friends and family having their problems and relationship issues. I didn't want it to end. I hope we can revisit Pine River soon. Also, the Narrators was great!

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Oh, my heart. 🫶🏽

Reviewed: 09-06-23

I've cried a few times while reading this book. I laughed out loud and physically felt my heart shattered at one point. It was a bit of an emotional roller-coaster. I instantly loved these characters. The way their relationship came about was genuine, even if it was difficult to process. Losing someone who they both loved wasn't easy. Putting their lives on hold to care for Scottie was selfless and heartwarming.

Falling for each other was an unexpected path, but it was meant to be. The day their lives fell apart led them on a journey of self-discovery and the kind of love they didn’t think was possible. I loved the slow burn, the intense sexual tension, the way they held themselves back. I also loved the vulnerability and the trust they shared.

Scottie melted my heart. At one point, I had tears falling down my face, full of anxiety and hoping for the best. Scottie was what Carly and Josh needed and vice versa. Because family isn't just blood; it's who you love and who loves you back. The people you can't imagine your life without. Great story, and the narrators were amazing! 🙂

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Ready for book 2.

Reviewed: 07-07-23

This book is one of my top reads of the year. I initially ignored it, but most of my book friends constantly posted about it. So, I decided to check it out, and I'm glad I did. The story, this world, and its characters pulled me in and never let go. It was easy to love these characters, root for them, laugh, and whisper-yell at my Kindle—and the dragons, oh my, how I instantly loved them. I finished up the last couple of chapters on audio while at the hair salon, and let me tell you, I was sitting there trying not to cry. That chapter ripped my heart out, and I'm still not okay. (IYKYK) Then the ending had me shocked and ready for book two. I can’t wait! The narrator was fantastic, btw.

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Another great read!

Reviewed: 03-18-23

I love Susie and Lars's story. I'm a massive fan of this author, and everything she writes is perfect. Andi is the queen of narration, so I couldn't wait to dive in. This story had my attention from start to finish, and I wasn't ready for it to end. I loved it.

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Love catching up with the crew!

Reviewed: 11-26-22

Always a pleasure catching up with the Stage Dive gang. I never get enough of their world. Also, great reading about a new love story. Dean and Jude were sizzling together, it all happened pretty quickly. I wasn't ready to say goodbye. So glad Dean found happiness and Jude is easy to love, she's amazing. Andi Arndt is perfection as always. Quick read, hopefully, we see more of this world again soon. 5 stars, because this is my favorite author and she can do no wrong in my eyes. 🖤

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L😍VE!!

Reviewed: 09-12-22

Amazing story with great Narrators. I love all things Andi Arndt, she's my fav. This story was well written and had me from start to finish. Loss, family, love and life's roadblocks. How two people can overcome these things and find a way to be together. Great world building and wonderful characters. I loved it.

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I wasn't ready. 😭❤😭

Reviewed: 10-27-21

This book was so powerful. It had my heart from the beginning. I was crying twenty minutes into the story. It was heartbreaking and so beautiful at the same time. Overcoming grief, loss, pain, trauma, tragedy. Finding love, opening up again, trying to be okay with moving on and trusting your heart. I was an emotional wreck because this had all the feels. But I wasn’t ready for the epilogue. Being married, you don't really think about that part. That epilogue had my heart in my throat. I was ugly crying. Five star read!! I'm still trying to recover. ❤😢

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So damn good!

Reviewed: 08-01-21

This is a re-read for me. I absolutely love this series. So when I found out it was going to be on audio with Jacob Morgan as one of the narrators, I was excited! Hearing the words brought to life was emotional. The narrators did an amazing job. The prologue had me in my feelings. This story is dark but I'm addicted. It broke my heart but I needed more. Thandiwe Mpofu is so very talented. Star and The Blue Boys have my heart. 💙 Also, Angela Goethals has become a new fav of mine.

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LOVED!!!

Reviewed: 04-22-21

😭😭😍🥰

I absolutely love this book. It made my heart melt. Two people drawn together by a tragic event. I like to think it's faith. Even when bad things happen, you don't give up. Keep fighting/pushing. Don't close yourself off from the world because it may pass you by. You'll miss the chance to grow, learn, live and in this case fall in love.

Leif and Anna's connection was instant. I swoon, laughed, even teared up throughout this story. Their conversations were epic. This story turned a devastating situation into something beautiful. It wasn't easy but it was worth it. That's life, you'll never know if you don't try. Yes, it's scary and you may get your heart broken. But I'd rather love and lost then to never loved at all.

This book has all the feels and the audio was Ah-mazing! Andi Arndt is perfection as always. Please add to your tbr. 🖤🖤

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Perfect!

Reviewed: 03-29-21

Chase and Mad are my fav book couple. I'm in love with this story. The banter, sarcasm, steam, it was everything. I enjoyed seeing the characters evolve. Life and Love happens and it changes you. They grew and became smarter, stronger and they opened their hearts. I loved every second of this book. I knew I would!! The audio was Ah-mazing too.

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