I’m sad that this didn’t work for me! The blurb really intrigued me, but it just didn’t work out…

I liked this book well enough, I had some fun in parts, but others really made me consider dnfing this. I felt for Meredith and all her hardships, I understood Calder and his anger. I did not however understand his anger towards her. If he’s so much older he should have enough maturity to realize his anger for someone who, at the time, was 13 years old is uncalled for and unnecessary.

I kind of checked out when the whiny brothers showed up, I couldn’t stand them and their biases and anger towards her. She was pulled into this just like them but somehow it’s all her fault?

Finishing this was a little rewarding, not because I loved what I had just read - but because I was finally done.

I appreciated what the author was trying to do here, but it wasn’t for me. I will, however, be checking out some other works, I really liked her writing!

Thank you NetGalley for the early copy of this book - Apologies for such a late review.

This book exceeded my expectations!

I was a little worried I wouldn’t like this because I’m not big on pregnancy, surprise or not. But, anything Ann writes I have really liked. So, it’s no surprise that I really enjoyed this book.

The way Heath was ready to be involved from the beginning with Charlie, regardless if it was his kid or not, spoke volumes about the kinds of men Ann writes about. His love, support, and patience with Charlie really made me love him even more.

Charlie was written in a way that was so real. From her wanting to do it herself, to all the feels and moods that come with pregnancy. I just wanted to give the girl a hug and tell her how great of a mother she would be.

The quiet moments of vulnerability between them is what really got me. The soft gentleness that was brought out really just added to the overall vibes of the book.

I had such a good time reading this which goes to show that anything Ann writes I am guaranteed to enjoy my time.

Thank you to Luna Literary and Ann Einerson for an early copy e-book!

Thank you to Beyond the Books PR and Jess Bryson for an advanced copy of this book.

This book! I’ve been in such a slump, picked this up hoping to get a few chapter read, and then proceeded to read it in one night. Cover to cover, never wanting it to end.

Danger and Winnie both stole my hearts almost immediately. I saw myself in parts of both of these characters. Danger’s need and instinct to protect those he loves and Winnie’s inner thoughts about her self, both of these hit so close to home for me. I can only hope for someone to ease my mind the way Danger does with Winnie. These two worked so well for me together. I ate up every single one of their little interactions, thoughts, and glances from across the room. This book had me giggling out loud... in public... like a lunatic. And I wouldn't have it any other way!

I loved the little moments with Peach the cat and even though she wasn’t a main part of the book, she was part of a majorly important part. Danger using her for something so special really drove home how much he listened and cared for Winnie.

And don’t get me started on that sweetheart of a six year old! Fisher had me wanting to just hold him tight by the end of the book.

The world and people in it were beautifully written and really sucked me in from the first page. I can’t wait to read more from Jess!