One More Chance by Abbi Glines

Series: Rosemary Beach #8/Chance #2

Format: Paperback

Pages: 256

Rating: 4 Stars

How I Got It: Purchased

               

                I finished this in like three hours. If there is anything I can say about Ms. Glines it’s that she knows how to write a book that sucks you in and doesn’t let go.

                This was an enjoyable story and I think I liked it a little more than the first book. There’s definitely a lot of crazy drama, but that’s what I’ve come to expect in an Abbi Glines story. I do appreciate that so much of the drama wasn’t about Grant and Harlow being apart. Instead they had to face problems as a couple.

                OK. Time for the spoilers.

                Going in I really didn’t want Harlow to be pregnant. It’s typically a trope that I feel is used when an author can’t come up with something better. That’s actually how I felt about Rush and Blaire’s story.

                But this felt like a good choice. The pregnancy is more of a proxy for a larger issue Grant and Harlow have to work through. And I felt she handled the pregnancy well.

                I also liked the way Nan’s character seems to be going. She had several moments that she shows she does have a soul and even got a POV chapter. I’m also glad Harlow is open to the possibility of a changed Nan. I think it would be interesting if Nan opens up and changes because of Lila and Harlow instead of a guy. But that’s probably not going to happen. 

Thanks for reading!

~Holly 

Take a Chance by Abbi Glines

Series: Rosemary Beach (Book 7)

Format: Paperback

Pages: 276

Rating: 4 Stars

How I Got It: Purchased

                It’s been a few months, but I’m returning to the world of Rosemary Beach.

                Just like the other books I breezed through this. Ms. Glines writes books that suck you in. Every book I’ve read by her I read in one sitting.               

                I had some fairly high expectations, because I really liked Grant in the previous books. He seemed like a really nice guy. And he is nice even if he’s drawn to people he wants to fix. But why does every guy have to be so ridiculous promiscuous? I would love to read a book about a guy who has a healthy sex life instead of sleeping with girls whose names they have trouble remembering.

                Harlow is an intriguing character and I did like getting to know her. She did get a little annoying when she would constantly doubt herself. Her story is interesting, but I easily guessed her big “secret”.

                I loved seeing all the characters we’ve met in the previous books. It’s always reassuring to see a couple you’ve read before still happy.

                But there’s still the Nan issue. I’ve talked about this before, but I have some conflicted feelings about her.

                Now, I don’t like Nan because she’s a bitch with no concern for how she hurts others. But I feel like she’s just there to cause conflict for the other characters. And, especially at this point, no one even tries to help her. I’d probably be miserable if no one in my life, including my family loved me.

                My hope for the series as a whole is that Nan gets redeemed. She doesn’t need a book or love story, but I want her to have some sort of happiness.

                Just like the other books in the series I’m anxious to read the next book. Unfortunately, I need to wait until there’s money in my book budget.

Thanks for reading!

~Holly