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What a feel-good book! Not only is this book about romance, but also about family; about the importance of sibling and elder relations. About the non-related families formed through long years of friendship, and in some cases short days. 

I have to say that every time Locke comes out with another Landry book, I am both extremely excited, yet very warry as I want it to be good because I love this family so much. Being an only child, I have never experienced such strong family ties. I am happy to report that Locke, as always, did not disappoint. She gave her characters distinct traits and personalities. She made me fall for a secondary character, Peck, whom I am praying will get his book. 

Like in all her books, she stresses the importance of honesty and communication in a relationship. She does follow a structure though, where we know that something will happen at 80% through the book. What she does to compensate though, is completely surprise us with what that something is!

Great job by Locke on this one! 

I received an ARC if this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thanks Adriana Locke!

I know I say this at every Landry book, but this Landry is my favourite. I really wish I could befriend Camilla. She'd probably hate me cause I'd totally drool over Dom, but hey, who wouldn't?

I love how, even though this book is a Landry Family book, it offers a more outside perspective of their family. We really got to see the Landry men from an other angle. Sometimes I even got mad at them! *gasp* Those Landry men, gotta love 'em.

Another aspect of this book I really liked is how different it was from the others. I think I say that at every book as well. The stories, although all related, are all different, and all the characters have distinct personalities. I believe that that is one of Locke's strengths as an author.

The only thing that bothers me slightly, which may be unavoidable, is the flagrant "romance book formula". It's what I call the generic plot outline. Everything goes decently well, and then at 65-80%, a huge falling out happens. The "Will they get back together, or will they not, but you know the answer" moment, followed by an epic declaration and resolution of dramatic conflict. But, hey, it works, so why fix something that's not broken?

Besides that, SWOON! Wait, did I just come up with another book name for this series ;)

I received an ARC of this book from Give Me Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Give Me Books!

I need to start off this review by saying that I went into this book not being entirely sure of what to expect, and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. Should I even be surprised? I mean, it's Adriana Locke after all!

This story line was absolutely original showing a perspective of the dangers in both working in a mine, and loving someone who works in a mine. How both parties wear scars from the environment.

It was beautifully innovative in the display of raw emotion, yet still familiar in the way Locke's writing is. I felt pangs in my chest as I was reading this book from all the emotional roller coasters. So many ups and downs Locke! 

Lastly, I want to say that the last chapters were both expected and unexpected, and that totally messed with me. I was telling myself: "It wasn't supposed to happen like that! No!" - NO SPOILERS. 

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I have received an ARC from Give Me Books in exchange for an honest review.

I believe that this is my favourite Adriana Locke book thus far. I could not put this book down. I loved this book because of how Locke was able to weave an impressively realistic tale about a love story in the public eye, showing both the good and the bad.

Alison is such a strong woman, and we are instantly fond of her from the very beginning. She is an amazing single mother, who is protective of her son, and who is the most responsible person.  

Barrett is my favourite male character Locke has created. He is such a good supporter, and he treats Alison and Hux so well. And, Oh dear Lord is he going to blow your mind!

Adriana Locke even made me laugh multiple times throughout the novel, and obviously laughing in public places when you're alone is not the best for your appearance, but I didn't care, because I was just really enjoying my book. :)

I firmly believe each of you should read this marvel, so head on over to the Promotions ​tab, and you'll find purchase links!

I have one more word for you readers: GRAPES!