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Crash and Burn #3
The Art of Dying
A beautifully crafted contemporary romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jamie McGuire.
Karen “Mack” Mackenzie is just beginning to live again after her nightmarish relationship with Mason Hughes, one that left her far from home and carving a path forward while looking over her shoulder. Now residing in the Boston suburb of Quincy, her southern sass sets her apart, instantly drawing the attention of local hometown hero, Terrell Kitsch.
A Marine Second Lieutenant on a thirty-day leave, Kitsch has returned to Massachusetts to breathe new life into his childhood home. A few days after his arrival, he manages to fall hopelessly in love with the first girl to slap some sense into him. Just a month later, he must report to his station at Camp Pendleton. Unable to live with the thought of leaving Mack behind when her past could catch up with her at any moment, a proposal is on the tip of his tongue.
An impulsive wedding leads to a marriage that defies odds, as Kitsch and Mack navigate his assignment to a special operations unit. His job was to live to fight another day. But the real war begins when a shadow from Mack’s past darkens their doorstep, and Kitsch is faced with the agonizing task of protecting his family in the only way he can to ensure their safety.
This enthralling love story spans two decades, captivating readers with unrepentant sacrifice, relentless suspense, undeniable passion, and unwavering loyalty and trust, one that survives fear, distance—and even death.
Karen “Mack” Mackenzie is just beginning to live again after her nightmarish relationship with Mason Hughes, one that left her far from home and carving a path forward while looking over her shoulder. Now residing in the Boston suburb of Quincy, her southern sass sets her apart, instantly drawing the attention of local hometown hero, Terrell Kitsch.
A Marine Second Lieutenant on a thirty-day leave, Kitsch has returned to Massachusetts to breathe new life into his childhood home. A few days after his arrival, he manages to fall hopelessly in love with the first girl to slap some sense into him. Just a month later, he must report to his station at Camp Pendleton. Unable to live with the thought of leaving Mack behind when her past could catch up with her at any moment, a proposal is on the tip of his tongue.
An impulsive wedding leads to a marriage that defies odds, as Kitsch and Mack navigate his assignment to a special operations unit. His job was to live to fight another day. But the real war begins when a shadow from Mack’s past darkens their doorstep, and Kitsch is faced with the agonizing task of protecting his family in the only way he can to ensure their safety.
This enthralling love story spans two decades, captivating readers with unrepentant sacrifice, relentless suspense, undeniable passion, and unwavering loyalty and trust, one that survives fear, distance—and even death.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 18, 2023
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About the author
Jamie McGuire
46 books42.8k followersJamie McGuire was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Northern Oklahoma College, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Autry Technology Center where she graduated with a degree in Radiography.
Jamie paved the way for the New Adult genre with the international bestseller Beautiful Disaster. Her follow-up novel, Walking Disaster, debuted at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists in all four categories. Beautiful Oblivion, book one of the Maddox Brothers series, also topped the New York Times bestseller list, debuting at #1. In 2015, books two and three of the Maddox Brothers series, Beautiful Redemption and Beautiful Sacrifice, respectively, also topped the New York Times, as well as a Beautiful series novella, Something Beautiful. In 2016, Beautiful Burn made an appearance on the New York Times and USA Today, and was also named iBooks' Romance Book of the Year. The same year, A Beautiful Funeral also topped the New York Times bestseller list.
Novels also written by Jamie McGuire include: apocalyptic thriller and 2014 UtopYA Best Dystopian Book of the Year, Red Hill; the Providence series, a young adult paranormal romance trilogy; Apolonia, a dark sci-fi romance; and several novellas, including A Beautiful Wedding, Among Monsters, Happenstance: A Novella Series, and Sins of the Innocent.
Jamie is the first indie author in history to strike a print deal with retail giant Wal-Mart. Her self-published novel, Beautiful Redemption hit Wal-Mart shelves in September, 2015.
Jamie lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado with her husband, Jeff, and their three children.
Find Jamie at www.jamiemcguire.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, and Instagram.
Jamie paved the way for the New Adult genre with the international bestseller Beautiful Disaster. Her follow-up novel, Walking Disaster, debuted at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists in all four categories. Beautiful Oblivion, book one of the Maddox Brothers series, also topped the New York Times bestseller list, debuting at #1. In 2015, books two and three of the Maddox Brothers series, Beautiful Redemption and Beautiful Sacrifice, respectively, also topped the New York Times, as well as a Beautiful series novella, Something Beautiful. In 2016, Beautiful Burn made an appearance on the New York Times and USA Today, and was also named iBooks' Romance Book of the Year. The same year, A Beautiful Funeral also topped the New York Times bestseller list.
Novels also written by Jamie McGuire include: apocalyptic thriller and 2014 UtopYA Best Dystopian Book of the Year, Red Hill; the Providence series, a young adult paranormal romance trilogy; Apolonia, a dark sci-fi romance; and several novellas, including A Beautiful Wedding, Among Monsters, Happenstance: A Novella Series, and Sins of the Innocent.
Jamie is the first indie author in history to strike a print deal with retail giant Wal-Mart. Her self-published novel, Beautiful Redemption hit Wal-Mart shelves in September, 2015.
Jamie lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado with her husband, Jeff, and their three children.
Find Jamie at www.jamiemcguire.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, and Instagram.
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July 25, 2023
This book is about Kitsch and his wife, Karen "Mack" Mackenzie. This was hinted at in the extra chapter at the back of The Edge of Us. It's book 3 in the Crash and Burn series but can be read as a standalone. It's highly recommended you read the first two books in the series first. Similarly the Crash and Burn series is a spinoff of the Maddox Brothers series which in turn is a spinoff of the Beautiful series. However it isn't absolutely necessary to read the other two series before reading this series to understand.
Actual rating: 4.80 rounded up. Best book in the series so far.
Meet our hero Kitsch:
Art by digitaldesignsbysunshine on Jamie's official social media. There's no art for Mack but she has copper hair and green eyes. I will update the review if the auhor commissions art for her too.
I think Kitsch and Mack were a great couple. The healthiest relationship Jamie has written so far. This book is so different from the others in the Beautiful Disaster Universe because this time the conflict doesn't come from the actual couple themselves. They get along. They don't fight. They aren't looking for third parties or unsure of their feelings. They are basically soulmates.
The next portion of the review contains spoiler.
The conflict this time comes from Mason (Mack's psycho stalker and ex-boyfriend) and the Russian mafia, Yakuza and Sudan government plotline. I thought this was interesting and nice for a change. You can tell the augor took the time to do research because it all seems plausible and auyentic. The book also spans 20 years starting back in 2002 and ending somewhere in 2022. I like how this is marked by days through out the book. And how Mack's name is striked when she becomes "Karen". It's the little details.
I like that we got to see the past of beloved characters from previous books even those who have passed like Matt. It was heartbreaking. I also teared up about Kepner and Grant.
The book kept me on my toes. Mason barely appears in the book but his threat is always there looming. He was always plotting and succeeding in hurting Mack indirectly in his sick twisted game by hurting her found family. I would like to know if Drew survived and if him and Alecia got back together if he's alive. I hope they went back for Dorito 😭
We got Maddox Brothers cameos as expected. There was a fourth book in the series announced. The author hasn't said when it will be published. We don't know the main characters but if Harbinger, Sloan and Martinez are all getting a book (the other three in the military group got their own book) my guess is that Harbinger and his wife Caroline are next. This book definitely made me curious about them.
Actual rating: 4.80 rounded up. Best book in the series so far.
Meet our hero Kitsch:
Art by digitaldesignsbysunshine on Jamie's official social media. There's no art for Mack but she has copper hair and green eyes. I will update the review if the auhor commissions art for her too.
I think Kitsch and Mack were a great couple. The healthiest relationship Jamie has written so far. This book is so different from the others in the Beautiful Disaster Universe because this time the conflict doesn't come from the actual couple themselves. They get along. They don't fight. They aren't looking for third parties or unsure of their feelings. They are basically soulmates.
The next portion of the review contains spoiler.
The conflict this time comes from Mason (Mack's psycho stalker and ex-boyfriend) and the Russian mafia, Yakuza and Sudan government plotline. I thought this was interesting and nice for a change. You can tell the augor took the time to do research because it all seems plausible and auyentic. The book also spans 20 years starting back in 2002 and ending somewhere in 2022. I like how this is marked by days through out the book. And how Mack's name is striked when she becomes "Karen". It's the little details.
I like that we got to see the past of beloved characters from previous books even those who have passed like Matt. It was heartbreaking. I also teared up about Kepner and Grant.
The book kept me on my toes. Mason barely appears in the book but his threat is always there looming. He was always plotting and succeeding in hurting Mack indirectly in his sick twisted game by hurting her found family. I would like to know if Drew survived and if him and Alecia got back together if he's alive. I hope they went back for Dorito 😭
We got Maddox Brothers cameos as expected. There was a fourth book in the series announced. The author hasn't said when it will be published. We don't know the main characters but if Harbinger, Sloan and Martinez are all getting a book (the other three in the military group got their own book) my guess is that Harbinger and his wife Caroline are next. This book definitely made me curious about them.
July 25, 2023
This is why Jamie with forever be my favourite author. Her detail and character development is out of this world! You can’t help but fall in love with the people and their stories.
Kitsch is no different. And every book I read, they just get better and better. I have been waiting so long for his story and it BLEW ME AWAY!!! What we thought we knew? NOPE!!!!
Jamie, you are a genius and I want to climb into your books and live there forever.
Kitsch is no different. And every book I read, they just get better and better. I have been waiting so long for his story and it BLEW ME AWAY!!! What we thought we knew? NOPE!!!!
Jamie, you are a genius and I want to climb into your books and live there forever.
February 27, 2024
5Stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
OMG I loved it. I loved it 😍 😍 well this book is so far my favorite one of the series . It was amaaaaaazing . I am going to need along time to get over this book ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ . Mack and kitsch were amazing 😍😍😍😍
OMG I loved it. I loved it 😍 😍 well this book is so far my favorite one of the series . It was amaaaaaazing . I am going to need along time to get over this book ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ . Mack and kitsch were amazing 😍😍😍😍
March 4, 2024
I really enjoyed this series, even though it is a 3 book series you would enjoy it more if you read her earlier book series as the characters from those series make appearances in these.
January 11, 2024
My goodness. No lie it too me weeks to finish this book. I would pick it up, set it down and do it again. This is the best book yet! It pulled on all the heart strings, it was hard for me to continue not knowing if there would be a happily ever after. The title made me feel like a happily ever wasn't going to happen. So many tears and laughs along the way. This is definitely a must read. I'm so glad I picked it back up and finished. This book is a must read!
July 30, 2023
Different but still great
This book is different from the other two books in this series. This book was more suspenseful and lots of drama. The book starts with Kitcsh meeting the love of his life, even though Mack didn't know it yet. He was back home on leave to wrap up some things before reporting to duty for the Marines when he spots Mack for the first time. Mack is trying to move on from an abusive ex when she meets Kitsch and just knows she is safe with him. They have a limited amount of time before Kitsch has to leave. They are able to make things work until creepy things start happening. Things keep getting worse until life sacrifices are made. I loved how it gave the background to Trex and Naomi's stories. The backstory relating to Naomi was heartbreaking. There were other twists that I did not see coming and were emotional. I liked the ending but I just didn't want it to end.
This book is different from the other two books in this series. This book was more suspenseful and lots of drama. The book starts with Kitcsh meeting the love of his life, even though Mack didn't know it yet. He was back home on leave to wrap up some things before reporting to duty for the Marines when he spots Mack for the first time. Mack is trying to move on from an abusive ex when she meets Kitsch and just knows she is safe with him. They have a limited amount of time before Kitsch has to leave. They are able to make things work until creepy things start happening. Things keep getting worse until life sacrifices are made. I loved how it gave the background to Trex and Naomi's stories. The backstory relating to Naomi was heartbreaking. There were other twists that I did not see coming and were emotional. I liked the ending but I just didn't want it to end.
July 31, 2023
Another amazing installment to the Crash and Burn series! This story of Kitsch and Mack was so needed. I lived every second, even the parts that made me cry. The hard scenes were beautifully written, the characters are true to their original personalities, the book is packed with action and suspense and heartfelt romance and may actually be my favorite in this series- yes, even over Trex and Naoimi's stories, which I adore!
Definitely recommend!
Definitely recommend!
July 22, 2023
She did it again.
Reading to me is an escape from reality, a vacation when I can't go anywhere. I love being lost in a book, and 9 times out of 10, one of Jamie McGuire books will do it. This one was one of those. I expected to go into this getting to know Kitsch better and more about his family that he lost and how he couldn't except that they were gone, and to be completely heartbroken because I knew I would fall in love with Mack and their love story. Falling in love with their love story for sure happened. I didn't expect it to end the way it did but couldn't have been happier. I kept waiting for the devastation of an actual loss. There was the loss of Matt. You got to know a little more about Matt and Naomi and realize that so much of everyone's stories have to do with one twisted, twisted psycho named Mason. This book had me on my toes, and I would literally scream out loud, laugh out loud, and even cry. Tho it did not make me boohoo like Beautiful Funeral. If you haven't read the Maddox brother series, I HIGHLY suggest it. I highly suggest all of her books. Jamie McGuire doesn't make you question much. Like when you wonder what someone's story is a character in a book but not the main character. Chances are, if they are intriguing enough, there is already a book with that characters story. And if you have questions, another amazing thing is that Jamie will indeed answer back, and that is just totally amazing. She is for sure my favorite author because of her books and her commitment to fans. She also seems to be like a good person, regardless of what some people say. I know this is a long review, but I just really do have a lot of great things to say. Her books have helped me so much to escape when I couldn't get away!
Reading to me is an escape from reality, a vacation when I can't go anywhere. I love being lost in a book, and 9 times out of 10, one of Jamie McGuire books will do it. This one was one of those. I expected to go into this getting to know Kitsch better and more about his family that he lost and how he couldn't except that they were gone, and to be completely heartbroken because I knew I would fall in love with Mack and their love story. Falling in love with their love story for sure happened. I didn't expect it to end the way it did but couldn't have been happier. I kept waiting for the devastation of an actual loss. There was the loss of Matt. You got to know a little more about Matt and Naomi and realize that so much of everyone's stories have to do with one twisted, twisted psycho named Mason. This book had me on my toes, and I would literally scream out loud, laugh out loud, and even cry. Tho it did not make me boohoo like Beautiful Funeral. If you haven't read the Maddox brother series, I HIGHLY suggest it. I highly suggest all of her books. Jamie McGuire doesn't make you question much. Like when you wonder what someone's story is a character in a book but not the main character. Chances are, if they are intriguing enough, there is already a book with that characters story. And if you have questions, another amazing thing is that Jamie will indeed answer back, and that is just totally amazing. She is for sure my favorite author because of her books and her commitment to fans. She also seems to be like a good person, regardless of what some people say. I know this is a long review, but I just really do have a lot of great things to say. Her books have helped me so much to escape when I couldn't get away!
August 15, 2023
This book was a lot
A lot of emotions: confusion, happiness, shock, sadness, disbelief, and other words I can think of after reading the book. Kitsch was a true good guy that Mack didn't think she deserved because of stuff in her past. There were a lot of years, drama, and things that happened to get them their happily ever after. Throughout the book I wondered why names sounded familiar and had to look back at the other books on my tablet in the Crash and Burn series. It had been so long that I read them that I had completely blanked and am glad to hear about their story from Kitsch's point of view. I almost wish I would have reread them before I read this one, but am also glad I didn't because I feel like it was a total different world in a lot of ways. I would not say you had to read the other books in this series first and they could be treated as standalones, but hearing about the Maddox brothers(from a different series) definitely brought a smile to my face. I went down a star because I had to frequently calculate how much time had passed and who the boys were because at one point there were a lot of them. I feel like this book took me on a whirlwind and I'm so glad I read it. I knew it would end okay but had to keep reading and was glad I did.
A lot of emotions: confusion, happiness, shock, sadness, disbelief, and other words I can think of after reading the book. Kitsch was a true good guy that Mack didn't think she deserved because of stuff in her past. There were a lot of years, drama, and things that happened to get them their happily ever after. Throughout the book I wondered why names sounded familiar and had to look back at the other books on my tablet in the Crash and Burn series. It had been so long that I read them that I had completely blanked and am glad to hear about their story from Kitsch's point of view. I almost wish I would have reread them before I read this one, but am also glad I didn't because I feel like it was a total different world in a lot of ways. I would not say you had to read the other books in this series first and they could be treated as standalones, but hearing about the Maddox brothers(from a different series) definitely brought a smile to my face. I went down a star because I had to frequently calculate how much time had passed and who the boys were because at one point there were a lot of them. I feel like this book took me on a whirlwind and I'm so glad I read it. I knew it would end okay but had to keep reading and was glad I did.
July 21, 2023
I loved this book!! Kitsch is such a sweetheart!! I really enjoyed how Jamie made the timeline span across several decades! It was really nice to see Kitsch and Mack meet and grow their relationship. It made you believe in love at first sight and when you meet your partner and just know!! I enjoyed that we got to know Kitsch before he joined the Marines and then we got to see him and the team interact and build their military family! I also enjoyed reading about the teams overseas operations and it broke my heart to read the actual scene when Matt died in the line of duty. That scene and those after were just gut wrenching. Especially seeing Naomi grieving but then being her bad ass self, ready to go! The entire book was very well done! I thoroughly enjoyed the amount of history and stories across the decades. It made me want to reread book one and book two again! Well done and very clever!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2023
Kitsch & Mack
I fell in love with this couple from their very first meeting & I cannot believe the relationship between these two. It makes me feel all the feels they had in this story. These two are a power couple in my eyes & their dynamics are so powerful. I feel so upset with how & why Mack went through the first part of her life the way she did with her ex Mason, then made it so much better after she met Kitsch, a unforgettable man that would do anything for her & with their two beautiful children Dylan & Emily.
I am so grateful that I was able to read this final & fantastic ending which has made me fall in love with Jamie's books all over again (I'm gonna read them all asap)
I fell in love with this couple from their very first meeting & I cannot believe the relationship between these two. It makes me feel all the feels they had in this story. These two are a power couple in my eyes & their dynamics are so powerful. I feel so upset with how & why Mack went through the first part of her life the way she did with her ex Mason, then made it so much better after she met Kitsch, a unforgettable man that would do anything for her & with their two beautiful children Dylan & Emily.
I am so grateful that I was able to read this final & fantastic ending which has made me fall in love with Jamie's books all over again (I'm gonna read them all asap)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 13, 2024
This has been my favorite book of hers since Beautiful Disaster. The story of kitsch and needing to protect his wife and kids, doing what he thought was the best idea from his wife's sketchy past.
Seeing the life of his wife and kids in hiding, while he acted like they were dead for their safety and the course of the years since her ex boyfriend went rouge with bad Russian.
The story of her keeping her kids safe in another state, another life, with a couple getting paid to help keep her safe.
After years of hiding, her ex and that mob dead, she was able to nervously come out of hiding and living her best life again with her husband and their group of best friends
Seeing the life of his wife and kids in hiding, while he acted like they were dead for their safety and the course of the years since her ex boyfriend went rouge with bad Russian.
The story of her keeping her kids safe in another state, another life, with a couple getting paid to help keep her safe.
After years of hiding, her ex and that mob dead, she was able to nervously come out of hiding and living her best life again with her husband and their group of best friends
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2024
A quick review of the series since I had reviewed the first book but not the second one:
From Here To You was great, The Edge Of Us was okay too, The Art Of Dying was...meh.
Basically, all the plots are the same, but with new characters.
The title of this one is really creative though, and it draws you into the story. It's only when you read it that you realize why it has this title - it's an important part of the plot.
For me, it was like reading the previous book all over again, but with a more creative twists to it, more intelligent and smart characters, but worse writing.
Yeah, the pace is so fast that your head starts spinning and it feels like there's a lot missing in between.
There's no character development, no journey. when do they get married? Where did the kids come from? How did they fall in love so quick?
I definitely prefered the previous two books, and I hope this one is the last in this series.
From Here To You was great, The Edge Of Us was okay too, The Art Of Dying was...meh.
Basically, all the plots are the same, but with new characters.
The title of this one is really creative though, and it draws you into the story. It's only when you read it that you realize why it has this title - it's an important part of the plot.
For me, it was like reading the previous book all over again, but with a more creative twists to it, more intelligent and smart characters, but worse writing.
Yeah, the pace is so fast that your head starts spinning and it feels like there's a lot missing in between.
There's no character development, no journey. when do they get married? Where did the kids come from? How did they fall in love so quick?
I definitely prefered the previous two books, and I hope this one is the last in this series.
July 19, 2023
I love This story.
We meer a lot of new people and we als op have a lot of peolpe form the other serie or this serie.
I still have a lot of question now at the end of the book. Like how is Apple? And how is Drew and Alecia relationship? Is Drew in prision? Or the cat of kepner?
With this book you will want to know how It end and of the get their Happy Ever After but you don’t really want to end.
Can wait for the next book of Jamie McGuire.
Hope we see a 4th book of this serie soon. With a lot of Maddox Brothers and their Panters
We meer a lot of new people and we als op have a lot of peolpe form the other serie or this serie.
I still have a lot of question now at the end of the book. Like how is Apple? And how is Drew and Alecia relationship? Is Drew in prision? Or the cat of kepner?
With this book you will want to know how It end and of the get their Happy Ever After but you don’t really want to end.
Can wait for the next book of Jamie McGuire.
Hope we see a 4th book of this serie soon. With a lot of Maddox Brothers and their Panters
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2023
be prepared to do absolutely nothing but get sucked into the life of Kitsch & Mack!
What can I say…..Aaaaaa, this was so good. I love that Jamie writes her books as stand alones but if you’ve read all of her books you catch glimpses and mentions of other
characters from other stories and it all just ties in perfectly.
I must say this, I’m a little mad at Jamie…..Trent Maddox was it for me, But now I’m sitting here feeling guilty because no one was EVER going to change my mind but Dammit Kitsch is working his way up there.
This story will take you on an emotional ride….
What can I say…..Aaaaaa, this was so good. I love that Jamie writes her books as stand alones but if you’ve read all of her books you catch glimpses and mentions of other
characters from other stories and it all just ties in perfectly.
I must say this, I’m a little mad at Jamie…..Trent Maddox was it for me, But now I’m sitting here feeling guilty because no one was EVER going to change my mind but Dammit Kitsch is working his way up there.
This story will take you on an emotional ride….
August 10, 2023
Alive again
Karen AKA Mack and Terrell AKA Kitsch met at a small town bar, hometown for him and newbie for her, having 30 days to get to know someone is what they have, with bumps in the road, and trust issues from a previous relationship she's skittish but they click, intrigue, suspense, love and hate, death and murder, friends and family, briefly getting to see the Maddox brother's, Liis Lindy again, long awaited return of special friends, exciting from beginning to the end, love and the good guys win in the end, absolutely love this story, thank you, Dana Zamora
Karen AKA Mack and Terrell AKA Kitsch met at a small town bar, hometown for him and newbie for her, having 30 days to get to know someone is what they have, with bumps in the road, and trust issues from a previous relationship she's skittish but they click, intrigue, suspense, love and hate, death and murder, friends and family, briefly getting to see the Maddox brother's, Liis Lindy again, long awaited return of special friends, exciting from beginning to the end, love and the good guys win in the end, absolutely love this story, thank you, Dana Zamora
March 13, 2024
Amazing!!
This is the 3rd book in this phenomenal series and what a great addition this story is.
This is a well written story which is an action packed emotional roller coaster, with family, friendships, danger, suspense, intrigue, humour,witty banter, loss, loyalty, challenges, heartbreak, and love which all leads to an entertaining, twisted, tragic, unpredictable, steamy, and thrilling addictive page turner which pulls at the heartstrings throughout.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
This is the 3rd book in this phenomenal series and what a great addition this story is.
This is a well written story which is an action packed emotional roller coaster, with family, friendships, danger, suspense, intrigue, humour,witty banter, loss, loyalty, challenges, heartbreak, and love which all leads to an entertaining, twisted, tragic, unpredictable, steamy, and thrilling addictive page turner which pulls at the heartstrings throughout.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
August 23, 2023
McGuire Magic Again
I don’t think there is a book that Jamie has written that I haven’t fallen in love with the characters. Mack & Kitsch have fallen into a top contender of favorite McGuire couple. This book had so many moments of gut wrenching scenes that left me wanting more and to know what happened next, followed by the most admirable love story. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next! ❤️
I don’t think there is a book that Jamie has written that I haven’t fallen in love with the characters. Mack & Kitsch have fallen into a top contender of favorite McGuire couple. This book had so many moments of gut wrenching scenes that left me wanting more and to know what happened next, followed by the most admirable love story. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next! ❤️
July 21, 2023
I was excited when I heard a third book was coming out.
I felt Mack and Kitsch were an enjoyable couple to read about. And I loved that it extended 15 years.
While this is the 3rd book in Crash and Burn. It actually takes place before the events of book 1 and 2. However it does spring you forward to put all the pieces together.
I felt Mack and Kitsch were an enjoyable couple to read about. And I loved that it extended 15 years.
While this is the 3rd book in Crash and Burn. It actually takes place before the events of book 1 and 2. However it does spring you forward to put all the pieces together.
July 31, 2023
LOVE IT!
I have loved Jamie McGuire books since I read Beautiful Disaster 10 years ago and every single one just gets better. This book is no exception to that. I absolutely love Katsch and Mack’s story. This is a story I have needed since reading books 1 & 2 of the crash and burn series and Jamie didn’t let me down!!!
Can’t wait for the next book!
I have loved Jamie McGuire books since I read Beautiful Disaster 10 years ago and every single one just gets better. This book is no exception to that. I absolutely love Katsch and Mack’s story. This is a story I have needed since reading books 1 & 2 of the crash and burn series and Jamie didn’t let me down!!!
Can’t wait for the next book!
August 4, 2023
This book started slow. I wasn’t sure why these two got their own book… didn’t make sense based on the first two in the series.
I wish I could give it more then 5 stars! I will say I am glad I read the series in order bc it’s the reason this book was so good!
Mack is a beast of a wife. I could never have had the strength to start over like that.
I wish I could give it more then 5 stars! I will say I am glad I read the series in order bc it’s the reason this book was so good!
Mack is a beast of a wife. I could never have had the strength to start over like that.
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August 21, 2023
Loved it!
I may he biased because I've loved all of Jamie's work but this was a great read! I absolutely loved that all of the books intermingled together! I also love when past characters make appearances, it makes it seem like their story's aren't over and we get a little glimpse of the happily every after we all wish to read. This story was refreshingly different! 10/10!!
I may he biased because I've loved all of Jamie's work but this was a great read! I absolutely loved that all of the books intermingled together! I also love when past characters make appearances, it makes it seem like their story's aren't over and we get a little glimpse of the happily every after we all wish to read. This story was refreshingly different! 10/10!!
January 21, 2024
Jamie NEVER disappoints! I'm always sucked into every book from the very beginning to the very end! Another reason why she is my favorite author of all times! Even though my heart broke for Mack and Kitsch, and the hate and total unbelievable Mason. Was such a great story! I also enjoy seeing other characters from my other favorite books! Love how they all come together.
July 20, 2023
Dnf. 20% I use to enjoy this author but I forgot how unhealthy she writes relationships. This was just wasn't a read for me. It's always the same with these couples she writes. I'd love to see something new like a healthy relationship for once.
December 22, 2023
Wow! This books was a wild and bumpy ride! From love at first sight to war to crazy, stalker ex boyfriends. It was such an emotional journey, and I look forward to reading more books of this particular series!
January 21, 2024
Great read, I love Jamie McGuire
Jamie McGuire is my favorite author, every book of hers that I have read is always awesome.. I can't put down her books, they are so good.. Love her my favorite..
Jamie McGuire is my favorite author, every book of hers that I have read is always awesome.. I can't put down her books, they are so good.. Love her my favorite..
January 22, 2024
Rounded up. This was so far fetched! To be a stalker for that many decades is ridiculous! There are so many things wrong with the direction she took this story. No, this wasn’t your best book yet. I’ll be real hesitant to read another if you write it.
April 1, 2024
The Art of Dying
Well, I waited about six months to read this story because the title scared me. This story played with all my emotions and wasn't sure if I could finish but so glad I did. Love is worth fighting for!
Well, I waited about six months to read this story because the title scared me. This story played with all my emotions and wasn't sure if I could finish but so glad I did. Love is worth fighting for!
October 22, 2024
This is not the usual type of book that I read. Maybe for some, this would be an interesting book. I did not enjoy the book as I had hoped. I was determined to finish the book because I bought it. I will not be reading anything else by this author.
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December 5, 2025Jamie McGuire has done it again! Although it took my mind a minute to wrap around what was happening here, by the end of the book I was in love! Mack & Kitsch are amazing together, their story shows how strong love can be when you are with the right person.
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