Tori Madison

Not your typical review

This review is not going to be a regurgitation of the story, plot summary, character analysis. This is a review of why I think you should read this and not shy away. I am going to be honest. This book appeared on my “Recommended for You”. I read the book summary: “You. Have. Breast. Cancer.” Oh heck no – not going to read. I want my romance with steam, sexy, seductive, angsty females, alpha males. I do not want to deal with real life. I’ve been there; done breast cancer. Nope. Not. Going. There. The novel will handle the subject trite or cliched. Or worse, have the characters do things that I fought and hated. No. Nope. Not interested.

Then a friend gifted me a copy and asked me to give it a try.

I am so glad I did. It’s well worth the time.

Let’s cover the basic reviewer’s questions. Were the characters credible? Yes, all characters main and minor were completely authentic and believable. Did the main characters run into problems? Breast Cancer- given. A plot twist that is not worn or thrown in for a wow. A wholly realistic journey. Who was your favorite character? Why? Hell, I have to pick one. We all have a little bit in us or around us of Victoria, Bobbie Jo, Jen and Dana. Enough said. Could you relate to any of the characters in the story? Unfortunately, too easily. Was it hard to think about again? Yes. Was I glad I did? Yes. Because Victoria was such an amazing, strong character I fell in love with. If I could change something, what would it be? Okay, can’t say without giving away the story. But yes, some of the stuff in Victoria’s journey, not particularly happy that had to happen. But, I know that stuff does.

Who do I recommend this to? Everyone who likes anything in this genre. It’s loving, it’s heart breaking, it’s steamy, it’s great girl power, and it’s just a beautiful ride.
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This review I am going to be honest. This book appeared on my “Recommended for You”. I read the book summary: “You. Have. Breast. Cancer.” Oh heck no – not going to read. I want my romance with steam, sexy, seductive, angsty females, alpha males. I do not want to deal with real life. I’ve been there; done breast cancer. Nope. Not. Going. There. The novel will handle the subject trite or clichéd. Or worse, have the characters do things that I fought and hated. No. Nope. Not interested.

Then a friend gifted me a copy and asked me to give it a try. I am so glad I did. It’s well worth the time.
Why? Because Victoria was such an amazing, strong character I fell in love with. If I could change something in the story, what would it be? Okay, can’t say without giving away the plotline. But yes, some of the stuff in Victoria’s journey, not particularly happy that had to happen. But, I know that stuff does.
There are two defined stories in this book: one of Victoria and Blake’s love and the other Best Friends you can’t live without. Both plot journeys are interwoven yet separate in ways. I just thank god for Dana because at one point I wasn’t sure how I was going to jump into my Kindle to shake some sense into Victoria. Blake and Victoria’s love story was so believable; love is never , ever easy. Best Friends story was so thrilling to have four seemingly strong women show you their weak sides.
I know some readers like one book and you’re done. However, I agree with the author. There was no way to tell all of Victoria’s journey in one book and do the character justice. Oh, and the epilogue – I love Karma. So, now you don’t have to have two books. This boxed set is a complete full circle experience. A joy to read. It’ll break your heart, put it back together and you’ll be stronger for it.
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