Reviewed by Jdmjr85
**** Stars
#YouDeserveBetter #APWatson
As a woman with a past full of heartache, I’d heard the words “you deserve better” more times than I cared to admit. And while I thought Jacks was my definition of better, his betrayal certainly was not. The idea we’re all destined to find some great love was a reality I wanted to give up on. I had known true happiness, and it was in the arms of Jackson Carmichael.
I was supposed to say I didn’t miss him, but that would have been the biggest lie I’ve ever told. He’d been my best friend, the one who had understood me, the one who had known my deepest secrets and admired me in spite of them. That kind of love was hard to erase. I’d tried to move on with someone else, but the memory of what Jacks and I shared always lingered in the back of my mind. When he had asked to reestablish our friendship, I knew better than to agree. But after tragedy struck, the need for friendship and truth destroyed the walls I’d built around my heart. As the time came for me to choose between the man I always wanted and the safety my heart so desperately craved, I was forced to answer the question I’d been avoiding for months: Are second chances worth the risk?
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As a woman with a past full of heartache, I’d heard the words “you deserve better” more times than I cared to admit. And while I thought Jacks was my definition of better, his betrayal certainly was not. The idea we’re all destined to find some great love was a reality I wanted to give up on. I had known true happiness, and it was in the arms of Jackson Carmichael.
Wren has know heartache and pain. Unfortunately none of that prepared her for the hurt and betrayal with Jackson. She is trying to be strong and move on. When a coworker set her up on a date she goes thinking it is time to move on. While her and Kenneth do not have a "spark" she enjoys being around him so she pursues the relationship. The only problem is her heart still wants Jackson. As they plan the engagement party and help with the wedding Wren cannot fight the pull between her and Jackson. They try to at least be friends.
This is the second book in the series and unfortunately I did not read the first so I missed some of the story line. I am planning on going back to read the book to help me understand things better. This was a pleasant read but for some reason I could not connect with the main characters like I would have liked. Both Wren and Jackson are great, but the connection they clearly had was not their for me. The secondary characters Ter, Ryan, Robbie and Nate were all awesome. I even liked Kenneth until the end, but I still believe he reacted out of hurt and anger.
Both Jackson and Wren have past heartaches and as the saying goes "hurt people, hurt people." Wren still loves Jackson and misses their friendship the most, but she does not want to trust him with her heart again. Especially considering he already crushed it once. Jackson knows he messed up and is suffering because of his choices. He isn't sleeping and barely eating. He is a shell of the man he once was, because he lost Wren.
This is a 4.2 stars for me. The book was still an enjoyable read. Maybe after I go back and read book one it will change my viewpoint. I will definitely read other books by this author because I very much enjoyed the writing style. The book does have a HEA. I cannot wait to read Ryan and Ter's story.