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mollyreadsandcrafts's Reviews (978)
Noon was recently in an accident where he lost his wife and travels to Haley Cove to find the memories he's missing. There he meets Solace, and something tells him that this stranger could be the answer to all his questions.
Noon and Solace have a very emotional love story. Solace becomes strong because of all the devastation he has faced. His journey through grief and loss helps him find that inner strength he needs when tragedy hits yet again. He was really such an amazing character and one who 100% deserved all of the happiness in the end. Noon is a natural caretaker, but after the accident and losing those memories he's the one who needs more support. Solace knows this is his time to step up and be that strong emotional rock for someone who was there when he needed it. They are a perfect match and go through so much for their hard won happily ever after.
I think it was a unique use of the amnesia trope. I'm someone who wants that to be a surprise if it pops up in a book but since this hit from the first page I didn't mind knowing beforehand. The past and present intertwine from Noon and Solace's POVs, but I wish we got some insight on how Solace was feeling when Noon came back after the accident. I don't think it was necessary because both parts were written so well you could just feel the love between them, I'm just curious about it.
I really loved this series and seeing all the couples in this last book. Frankie and LeLe Bear are still the top for me, but all of these stories are just so good. I can't believe it's over and I'm really looking forward for whatever CP Harris puts out next!
Read if you like:
• hurt/comfort
• second chance
• amnesia
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Noon and Solace have a very emotional love story. Solace becomes strong because of all the devastation he has faced. His journey through grief and loss helps him find that inner strength he needs when tragedy hits yet again. He was really such an amazing character and one who 100% deserved all of the happiness in the end. Noon is a natural caretaker, but after the accident and losing those memories he's the one who needs more support. Solace knows this is his time to step up and be that strong emotional rock for someone who was there when he needed it. They are a perfect match and go through so much for their hard won happily ever after.
I think it was a unique use of the amnesia trope. I'm someone who wants that to be a surprise if it pops up in a book but since this hit from the first page I didn't mind knowing beforehand. The past and present intertwine from Noon and Solace's POVs, but I wish we got some insight on how Solace was feeling when Noon came back after the accident. I don't think it was necessary because both parts were written so well you could just feel the love between them, I'm just curious about it.
I really loved this series and seeing all the couples in this last book. Frankie and LeLe Bear are still the top for me, but all of these stories are just so good. I can't believe it's over and I'm really looking forward for whatever CP Harris puts out next!
Read if you like:
• hurt/comfort
• second chance
• amnesia
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Max is trying to become more open minded and accepting after making mistakes in his past that cost him his relationship with his brother. While at a gay bar, he meets Beau. Beau is welcoming, kind, and more than willing to show Max all the ins and outs of living as an out queer man. Beau's easy friendship and affection make Max reevaluate his own feelings and he starts to wonder if people can really change for the better.
If you're familiar with the Cora Rose Unexpected universe, you'll know Max as one of Maggie's (Sem, #2) homophobic brothers. He realizes how much he and his family hurt Magnus and is trying to change so he can be apart of Maggie's life. Max is definitely not a PC guy, but you can tell he's trying to learn and evolve not only for his brother, but to just be a better person. Beau sees how earnest Max is and they quickly form a fun, endearing friendship.
By Cora standards, it's a bit of a slow burn. Beau is with other people, living his life, which I think allows Max to feel more comfortable. Beau's naturally open and caring personality draws Max in, and he can't help but fall for him. He does struggle a bit with feeling more than friendship for Beau, but once Max starts to accept it he gets a little wild with the codependency in typical fun Cora fashion. Beau has a vague issue with commitment, but he cares deeply for Max and it doesn't deter Max in the least. There are so many adorable, steamy, and silly moments with these two.
I liked the characters but I felt the story was a little anticlimactic. For some reason I just kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, so the ending seemed to hit kind of suddenly. I do wish we got a little more of Max and Beau after the final chapter. I just felt like there was more of the story to be told. The epilogue is more of a little prequel for Matt's book, and it looks like it'll definitely be an entertaining read.
Read if you like:
• sexual awakening
• friends to lovers
• redemption arc
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If you're familiar with the Cora Rose Unexpected universe, you'll know Max as one of Maggie's (Sem, #2) homophobic brothers. He realizes how much he and his family hurt Magnus and is trying to change so he can be apart of Maggie's life. Max is definitely not a PC guy, but you can tell he's trying to learn and evolve not only for his brother, but to just be a better person. Beau sees how earnest Max is and they quickly form a fun, endearing friendship.
By Cora standards, it's a bit of a slow burn. Beau is with other people, living his life, which I think allows Max to feel more comfortable. Beau's naturally open and caring personality draws Max in, and he can't help but fall for him. He does struggle a bit with feeling more than friendship for Beau, but once Max starts to accept it he gets a little wild with the codependency in typical fun Cora fashion. Beau has a vague issue with commitment, but he cares deeply for Max and it doesn't deter Max in the least. There are so many adorable, steamy, and silly moments with these two.
I liked the characters but I felt the story was a little anticlimactic. For some reason I just kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, so the ending seemed to hit kind of suddenly. I do wish we got a little more of Max and Beau after the final chapter. I just felt like there was more of the story to be told. The epilogue is more of a little prequel for Matt's book, and it looks like it'll definitely be an entertaining read.
Read if you like:
• sexual awakening
• friends to lovers
• redemption arc
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If you accept that all these people are insane, crazy horndogs and just go with it, it's not a bad read
March 2023: 📚Reread & Audiobook 🎧
•minor spoilers•
Mags and Sem are my top comfort characters. They are ridiculous, over the top, crazy, and super horny but I absolutely love them. My heart breaks for Sem when he has all his negative thoughts of not being good enough, but I'm glad once Maggie figures it out he proves he is every chance he gets. They are a crazy couple, but they work. Sem just carrying Magnus around is my favorite thing, along with still stalking him even though they're together.
I actually didn't remember a bunch from my first read, and I must've entirely blocked out the last little bit because I completely forgot what happened until I read it. When I first read it I thought it was okay, but I think about this couple way more than any others. They've snuck their little crazy selfs into my heart. I'm excited to reread/listen to Emery because while I love Mags and Sem, Emery is my favorite!
Read if you like:
• obsessive MCs
• size difference
• opposites attract
March 2023: 📚Reread & Audiobook 🎧
•minor spoilers•
Mags and Sem are my top comfort characters. They are ridiculous, over the top, crazy, and super horny but I absolutely love them. My heart breaks for Sem when he has all his negative thoughts of not being good enough, but I'm glad once Maggie figures it out he proves he is every chance he gets. They are a crazy couple, but they work. Sem just carrying Magnus around is my favorite thing, along with still stalking him even though they're together.
I actually didn't remember a bunch from my first read, and I must've entirely blocked out the last little bit because I completely forgot what happened until I read it. When I first read it I thought it was okay, but I think about this couple way more than any others. They've snuck their little crazy selfs into my heart. I'm excited to reread/listen to Emery because while I love Mags and Sem, Emery is my favorite!
Read if you like:
• obsessive MCs
• size difference
• opposites attract
Mason comes to Blackcreek to create something of his own. He never felt like he fit in with his family, and it turns out they have been keeping a huge secret. Gavin is forced to leave his job and finds himself back in Blackcreek with the help of his ex and friend Braden (Stay, book 2). Growing up in a conservative household, Gavin has felt like he's lived a double life. They are both going through an identity crisis and find comfort in one another. But loyalty, fear, and family obligation threaten to ruin the freedom they've found together.
Gavin and Mason have a connection the instant Gavin walks into Mason's bar. They start as friends who bond over their similar circumstances, but it turns into a relationship that gives them the courage to be their most authentic selves. There's plenty of sexy moments (Mason is the definition of a power bottom) and sweet dates that make it easy to love this couple.
Their story focused a lot on their relationships with their families, which I thought was interesting. Mason has an accepting family but feels pressure to follow a path he doesn't want, while Gavin's family isn't accepting of his sexuality but supports him in other ways. I got hooked in the beginning on their steamy connection, but stayed for the family drama.
This is me being picky - I seriously considered dropping the rating down a whole star because of the amount of times the word "lover" was used. I don't mind it once or twice, but my god was that word overused.
I enjoyed Gavin and Mason's romance, even though it was more focused on their personal growth outside of their relationship. They're a mature couple who are willing to put in the work to be better for one another. I also loved reading about all our favorite Blackcreek couples in the epilogue novella, Return to Blackcreek. It's so sweet and heartwarming seeing the guys living out their happily ever afters.
Read if you like:
• hurt/comfort
• family drama
• small town romance
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•spoilers below•
I actually liked the fact that they took a break and got back together. I was starting to not like Mason because he was putting so much on Gavin and letting him use Mason as an excuse to not go after what he wanted. I'm glad Mason took a step back and realized they needed to sort some things out. I do however wish that we got a little more after they got back together. The epilogue was cute, but I was more excited to see them in The Return to Blackcreek epilogue novella.
•end of spoilers•
Gavin and Mason have a connection the instant Gavin walks into Mason's bar. They start as friends who bond over their similar circumstances, but it turns into a relationship that gives them the courage to be their most authentic selves. There's plenty of sexy moments (Mason is the definition of a power bottom) and sweet dates that make it easy to love this couple.
Their story focused a lot on their relationships with their families, which I thought was interesting. Mason has an accepting family but feels pressure to follow a path he doesn't want, while Gavin's family isn't accepting of his sexuality but supports him in other ways. I got hooked in the beginning on their steamy connection, but stayed for the family drama.
This is me being picky - I seriously considered dropping the rating down a whole star because of the amount of times the word "lover" was used. I don't mind it once or twice, but my god was that word overused.
I enjoyed Gavin and Mason's romance, even though it was more focused on their personal growth outside of their relationship. They're a mature couple who are willing to put in the work to be better for one another. I also loved reading about all our favorite Blackcreek couples in the epilogue novella, Return to Blackcreek. It's so sweet and heartwarming seeing the guys living out their happily ever afters.
Read if you like:
• hurt/comfort
• family drama
• small town romance
•••••••••••••••••••••
•spoilers below•
I actually liked the fact that they took a break and got back together. I was starting to not like Mason because he was putting so much on Gavin and letting him use Mason as an excuse to not go after what he wanted. I'm glad Mason took a step back and realized they needed to sort some things out. I do however wish that we got a little more after they got back together. The epilogue was cute, but I was more excited to see them in The Return to Blackcreek epilogue novella.
•end of spoilers•
