{"id":11019,"date":"2016-09-08T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T10:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=11019"},"modified":"2017-08-04T03:43:49","modified_gmt":"2017-08-04T07:43:49","slug":"review-change-of-heart-unbreak-my-heart-2-by-nicole-jacquelyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=11019","title":{"rendered":"Release Blitz, ARC Review & Giveaway: Change of Heart (Fostering Love, #2) by Nicole Jacquelyn"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

They’ve spent their lives pushing each other away, but what will happen when they need each other most?<\/span><\/p>\n

Anita Martin doesn’t expect much from life. Growing up on the street, bouncing from one foster home to another, she learned to rely only on herself. Even after she finally found a loving family to take her in, she was still an outsider\u2014something Abraham, one of the family’s older sons, never let her forget.<\/p>\n

Abraham Evans doesn’t know how Ani always manages to get under his skin, only that’s she’s been doing it since they were teens. She is\u2014and always has been\u2014undeniably gorgeous. But he’s never met anyone as pissed off at the world as Ani.<\/p>\n

For fifteen years, Ani and Bram have agreed on exactly one thing: they can’t stand each other\u2014until one night when their anger gives way to passion. Yet even as Ani and Bram begin to secretly seek comfort in one another’s arms, they remain emotionally worlds apart. When Ani’s life takes a dramatic turn and she realizes she needs more than Bram can give, their fragile, no-strings relationship unravels. One way or another, Ani is determined to survive. But when Bram finally admits his true feelings, he may discover Ani has moved on without him.<\/p>\n

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Review<\/b><\/h4>\n

4.5 sweet, steamy and emotional stars<\/b><\/p>\n

Wow, I loved this book! Romantic, steamy, dramatic and super-emotional with wonderful character dynamics, it was a great read and I read it in one sitting unable to put it down.<\/p>\n

This book follows on from the also super-emotional Unbreak My Heart<\/a>, and while I would recommend reading that one first, this book could easily be read as a standalone.\u00a0 Those who read Unbreak My Heart<\/em> may remember Kate\u2019s gruff, protective foster brother, Bram and her brash and outspoken foster sister, Anita (Ani), and the fact that there was some underlying \u2018thing\u2019 between them. Bram and Ani grew up in the same house since they were teenagers but they have been at each other\u2019s throats pretty much constantly for 15 years. Verbal sparring and an underlying contempt for each other has been simmering in every encounter they\u2019ve ever had, but all it takes is one lust-filled moment of passion for everything to change.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re such a fucking pain in the ass,\u201d Bram gasped, pressing against me as he kissed me hard. \u201cMaybe if I just keep your mouth occupied\u2026\u201d
\n\u201cShut up,\u201d I bitched, letting go of his back with one hand so I could grip his hair.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This book moved really quickly, and I loved that we were thrown straight into it. And I was especially impressed at how quickly Jacquelyn was able to build the sexual tension between these two! I could feel the chemistry and when that first kiss happened, my heart was absolutely pounding! Bram and Ani share an incredible passion and the steamy time in this book is sizzling hot! And though neither of them really know what\u2019s going on between them and it\u2019s all kinds of confusing with their complicated family dynamic, they can\u2019t keep away from each other.<\/p>\n

I wasn\u2019t just fucking Ani. It never could have been that, and I was an idiot for assuming it could. Our lives were intertwined. I cared too much before we\u2019d started sleeping together. There was no way I was going to be able to shut that off once I\u2019d been inside her.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I really enjoyed Bram and Ani\u2019s dynamic. They know each other so well and their snark-filled banter is a big part of their relationship and even as things change between them, they maintain the teasing and the trash talk, and it was a really fun aspect of their relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cStop,\u201d he blurted, his gaze roaming up and down my nakedness. \u201cI think I\u2019m having an out-of-body experience.\u201d
\n\u201cShut up.\u201d
\n\u201cYou\u2019re bringing me sandwiches. Naked. You might be the perfect woman.\u201d
\n\u201cThese sandwiches are mine, fuckface. Feed yourself,\u201d I replied as I climbed onto the bed.
\n\u201cAnd the fantasy is gone,\u201d he replied sadly.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But underneath all of the snark and sexy time, there are genuine feelings there. Confusing feelings that neither of them really feel the need to deal with until Ani\u2019s life takes a huge turn, and they are forced to confront what they have together, what they mean to each other, and what they want for the future.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s emotional and a bit angsty as mistakes are made, harsh words are said and much soul-searching and grovelling ensues, and I honestly loved every moment of it. Watching them deal with the changes in their lives while being forced to be around each other all of the time and still being obviously in love with each other and trying hard to sort it all out was wonderfully done done. It\u2019s sweet, funny, angsty, and heart-clenchingly gorgeous watching them work through it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love you,\u201d I said quickly, watching her as she wrapped her arms around her waist. \u201cI know I\u2019m not good at it, but I\u2019m fucking trying.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And the whole family is with them for the ride (including Kate, Shane and the kids from the first book), and OMG it was gold! This is a close-knit group who are all up in each other\u2019s business, and the way they joke around with each other is freaking hilarious! But they are also incredibly supportive of each other and the mix of love, protectiveness and teasing is brilliantly done. The banter and teasing once Bram and Ani\u2019s big secret was out was perfect, and I laughed out loud so many times. The soul-deep connection between the family was beautifully explored, and the feels during particular scenes are just\u2026. wow. What a rollercoaster ride.<\/p>\n

I really loved this book. Bram and Ani are a unique but fun couple, and the emotion between them develops beautifully. I really liked the direction of their story, and even though I loved the characters from the very first page, I thought there was a great amount of character development which just endeared them to me even more.<\/p>\n

I suspect that this series could become a favourite, and I\u2019m really excited to continue on with this fantastic group. And though I\u2019m all over team Alex, after that big bombshell I\u2019m hoping for Trevor\u2019s book up next.<\/p>\n

I loved it \u2013 4.5 stars<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Fostering Love series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Unbreak<\/a>\u00a0 \"Change\u00a0 \"\"\u00a0 \"\"<\/h4>\n

Unbreak My Heart (#1)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
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Change of Heart (#2)
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Heart of Glass (#3)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
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Piece of My Heart (#4)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Find the Fostering Love s<\/em>eries\u00a0on<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>GOODREADS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

For similar reads, check out our Emotionally Intense Recommendations<\/a> page<\/h4>\n

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Giveaway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ten (10) trade paperbacks of CHANGE OF HEART by Nicole Jacquelyn<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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About the Author
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When Nicole Jacquelyn was eight and people asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she told them she wanted to be a mom. When she was twelve, her answer changed to author. Her dreams stayed constant. First, she became a mom, and then during her senior year of college–with one daughter in first grade and the other in preschool–she sat down and wrote a story. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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