I did not enjoy how new background information was introduced. It felt more like a stand alone book than a continuation of the series. ( )

I think each of the books in this series gets better. I wasn't initially enthused about the first book, "Everything We Keep". Thankfully soon after finishing #1, I had the chance to read the second, "Everything We Left Behind", and found it to be wonderful and helpful in making sense of the first title. I was hooked. Thus, when I had to chance to read the third, "Everything We Give", I jumped on it knowing that I had to find out what happens to Aimee and Ian. I wasn't disappointed.
This series builds nicely, and is best read in order to appreciate the experiences that the main characters go through to wind up where they are by the end of this book. There is just enough conflict in #3 to have kept me interested. It is less contrived than the first book, and really shows a deepening developement of style and research on the author's part. I continued to want to read about these characters and their unfolding story, particularly Ian's childhood. I have relished this love story and continued to root for them in spite of the many challenges they run up against. The conclusion was fitting and satisfying. While happy to finally know the whole story and bring it to a close, I kind of wish that I could have just a bit more of this couple and their love story. Who knows, perhaps Ms. Lonsdale will find another "Everything" in her.
I highly recommend this series, beginning at book #1, to solid and realistic romance fans. Plan to have the second and third books handy to be able to continue the saga. You won't want to have to wait like I did. If you have already read the previous books, pick this one up too. It didn't disappoint me, and I highly doubt that it will you either.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this title. ( )

Kerry Lonsdale has impressed me again with the third in the Everything series, Everything We Give. In the first two novels, she explored a traumatizing and complicated relationship distorted by unusual circumstances, touching my heart in a way that no other series has. Her third (and final) book delves into one of the most loved characters entertwined into that very contorted relationship triangle. I turned every fascinating page entranced by the unfolding of Ian's present, past, and future life. Exploring a different aspect of the circle detailed for me what made Ian the impressive and authentic person that he portrayed in the first two novels. Ian, torn and confused by the dedicated love of his wife and her undying devotion to him while she unraveled years of pain and confusion in the first two books, is internally motivated to face the tragic events of his childhood and the adult life that has shaped the man he has become.

It is not essential to read the first two in this series before starting this one, although I highly recommend reading the entire series in order to understand each character and angle. I encourage any reader who craves an unconventional love story with the perfect twist to start reading this book and series. ( )

MY REVIEW OF “EVERYTHING WE GIVE” BY KERRY LONSDALE LAKE UNION PUBLISHING JULY 3, 2018

“Everything We Give” by Kerry Lonsdale is a captivating, intense, and intriguing novel. This is the third of a series, but can be read alone. The Genres for this story are Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, and Romance. The story is told in the present and goes to the past only when it pertains to the characters or events.

The author describes her characters as complex and complicated. . Ian Collins is an award-winning photographer. He is married to the love of his love, Aimee and has an adorable young daughter Cathy. Ian has two important goals, one is to photograph for National Geographic and the other is to find out what has happened to his missing mother. There are deep secrets and twists and turns.

Ian gets an opportunity to photograph what he loves for National Geographic, but certain situations can cause major problems for Ian and his family. Ian knows that he has to find his mother, and make peace with his estranged father. This search could be dangerous and cause Ian problems with his family.

Some of the characters from the past are in this story. We see a visit from Aimee’s ex-fiance and Ian’s ex- significant other.

I highly recommend this story for those readers who enjoy a suspenseful, mysterious story with tense twists and turns. I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review. ( )

The final book in the Everything series. I really enjoyed Ian's story. My favorite parts were reading about Ian's childhood (even though it was heartbreaking what he had to endure) and the Galician horses in Spain. Everything We Keep is still my favorite but this is a close second.

Ian's childhood was CRAZY, to simply describe it. Ian's mom, Sarah, was not always herself. Sometimes she was Jackie or Billy. Ian was there to witness it all and tried to take care of his mom while his dad was away on assignment. James only made a brief appearance, but that was fine because after the second book I wasn't a huge James/Carlos fan. Then there is Aimee. For some reason she annoyed me in this book. Her reactions seemed over the top. I never really got why she was acting that way in the beginning of the book. Ian had wonderful news to to share and she was off pouting at her friend's house. The truth about Laney/Lucy/Lacy was finally revealed, although there's still a mystery there.

I definitely recommend the book it wraps up everyone's story (maybe not Laney's, but close enough). So readind Everything We Keep and Everthing We Left Behind is a must. After reading it I feel like the series is finished and I know everything I need to. The book deals with family relationships, especially between Ian and his mom and dad. There's a bit of mystery, because Ian has no idea what happened to his mother and is trying to find her. Plus there's some romance, Ian and Aimee can never take their hands off each other, even when they get mad at each other.

I look forward to reading more books by the author.

Thanks to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and the author, Kerry Lonsdale, for a free electronic ARC of this novel. ( )