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Review

“I’ll show you our reality. Just you and me. And it’ll be perfect. You’ll see.”

5 stars

I am a huge fan of this series, and have been eagerly awaiting the release of this book. Dylan has been such a mysterious part of the group, and I couldn’t wait for the chance to get to know him better. Up until now the strong and silent type, Dylan shows that he is deeply feeling, effortlessly charming, and has a wicked sense of humour, and I can now say that he has become a firm favourite. I’ll keep the mystery by not revealing who his heroine is, but I will say that OMG this is one amazing love story!

The story begins with both Dylan and his heroine at rock bottom. She is dealing with a devastating tragedy, and he has been injured in Afghanistan and sent home to recuperate. They are both struggling to deal with real life, and are lost in grief, guilt and anger at their circumstances, and it’s all of those feelings that bring them together. Just being together, not talking, not dealing with the past, is enough to bring both of them a sense of calm, and they are drawn together in a way that neither of them can deny.

“Can we just…” I motion to my room. “… be?”
His smile reaches his eyes. “We can be whatever you want … As long as I’m with you.”

Of course as time goes by, they open up to each other and things start to change, and it’s a beautiful journey for them as they drag each other out of their despair and heartache and into a new life together. And it’s not only emotional and beautifully romantic, but it’s also funny with lots of jokes, teasing and great banter. The way they come together is gorgeously heart-warming with a nice amount of sexy time, and I adored every single moment of it.

“We suck at talking.”
“I know.”
“Want to make out instead?”

“You’re just a little broken … That’s all. Now you just have to let me be the glue that keeps you together.”

If you are DESPERATE for more specific details (including heroine identity), here are go –

The story takes a big turn in the second half, and this is where the feels really become intense. The rock bottom from the start of the book seems easy compared to everything they are faced with in the second half and I read with my heart breaking and tears streaming down my face. Jay McLean gets you right into the heart and soul of these characters as they go through hell, and I felt every single moment. But watching their slow struggle out of the turmoil is worth every moment of the pain as they find themselves, and their way back to the peace and happiness that they found in each other. It’s absolutely amazing!

“I’m here because I need you. I’m here because you’re the only thing I need. You’re enough, babe. You’re everything!”

As always, the entire More gang is along for the ride, and I loved the chance to catch up with them all. They are there to support Dylan and his girl through everything that they go through, but it’s the funny moments that I loved the most. From Dylan’s complete electronic ineptitude to book club, Lucy’s drunken outbursts and the outrageous pranks, I was laughing out loud so many times! I also loved Dylan’s family – his brother, Eric, in particular is freaking hilarious! The side characters bring so much to the story, but their antics help lighten the mood of the book, and the mix of the awesome camaraderie and ridiculousness that is this group together, with the romance and intensity of the rest of the book is brilliantly done.

I adored this book. Definitely a hard read at times, but so beautifully written. This story was perfect – I laughed, I cried, my heart was broken and then fixed again, and I fell in mad, mad love.

“Sometimes you need to have nightmares to appreciate the dreams.”

Bravo Jay McLean!

5 stars.

 

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