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Wreckless Love
Rushon “Wreck” Porter, the second oldest of the Porters has found love in all the wrong places until he meets Gia. One night of partying turned into a two-year love affair that had just as many ups as downs. Wreck didn’t think this sweet college girl would even know pain until he got to know her.
Gia Miles never saw love coming until she ran smack dab into the mean mugging, tatted-up, guarded, Wreck. The type of love he gave was all she ever wanted--but the pain...the pain that came with it only added to her turmoil.
Gia Miles never saw love coming until she ran smack dab into the mean mugging, tatted-up, guarded, Wreck. The type of love he gave was all she ever wanted--but the pain...the pain that came with it only added to her turmoil.
484 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2024
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April 15, 2024
“I swear I couldn't love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow.”
Everything Nina touches turns to gold so I’m not even shocked by how amazing this book was! I mean an absolute masterpiece and I find it difficult to put into words just how much I loved this book! If you’ve been following the Porters since their Front St. days then you know they are a handful! This family is built solid off brotherhood, loyalty and love! I mean if my siblings ain’t riding for me like the Porter’s ion want them!! Hassan was a real one with the way he raised his boys!
Like most middle children, we didn’t get as much of Wreck in the On Us series as we did the other siblings so I was so happy when Nina said she was giving Wreck his own book and the attention he rightly deserved! After really getting to know Wreck, it’s hard not to fall in love with him! He really showed us who Rushon was! He was the cool uncle, the protector, the one who made sure everyone got home safe. The one who loved up on his family extra hard. The one that slept with his gun in his left hand because he had to stay ready so he didn’t have to get ready. The one who truly saw Gia for the woman she truly was.
Wreck and Gia had such a complex love story! I love seeing how they got their start. I loved the flashback scenes that gave us their POV with some of the most memorable scenes in the series. We were blessed with front row seats, witnessing a love blossom and the recklessness that followed. Wreck and Gia both had traumatic upbringings and somehow found solace in each other. Neither of them could have imagined just how much their paths were intertwined and the full circle moment that would knock them off their square.
I mean to go from being inseparable to spewing some of the most hateful words you can conjure up had my emotions in an uproar! From beginning to end Nina did not give my emotions a break! My only complaint was that I wanted more real time moment with Gia and Wreck! When we weren’t getting flashback moments and were in real time, it seems like there was always chaos and drama! I wanted to see them loving up on each other just as much in the present!
I’m so in love with this family so getting lost in their world yet again was a reading experience that warmed my soul!
It was any moment with Lake and Ocean for me 🌊
It was Avery DJ’ing for me 🪩 🎶
It was Gia and Wreck’s therapy session for me 🥹
It was any moment with Wreck and his Granny
It was Daly and Pav for me 💒 💍 💐
It was the slow dancing and cuddles 🥰
Nina why didn’t you tell us that baby name 😐…..anywho I’ve talked enough! It’s seeming like we’re getting one more book? About Dem? I hope so 🤞🏽🤞🏽! I mean at this point Nina can write books about the kids and I’d eat it up! This is a family I simply cannot get enough of.
Everything Nina touches turns to gold so I’m not even shocked by how amazing this book was! I mean an absolute masterpiece and I find it difficult to put into words just how much I loved this book! If you’ve been following the Porters since their Front St. days then you know they are a handful! This family is built solid off brotherhood, loyalty and love! I mean if my siblings ain’t riding for me like the Porter’s ion want them!! Hassan was a real one with the way he raised his boys!
Like most middle children, we didn’t get as much of Wreck in the On Us series as we did the other siblings so I was so happy when Nina said she was giving Wreck his own book and the attention he rightly deserved! After really getting to know Wreck, it’s hard not to fall in love with him! He really showed us who Rushon was! He was the cool uncle, the protector, the one who made sure everyone got home safe. The one who loved up on his family extra hard. The one that slept with his gun in his left hand because he had to stay ready so he didn’t have to get ready. The one who truly saw Gia for the woman she truly was.
Wreck and Gia had such a complex love story! I love seeing how they got their start. I loved the flashback scenes that gave us their POV with some of the most memorable scenes in the series. We were blessed with front row seats, witnessing a love blossom and the recklessness that followed. Wreck and Gia both had traumatic upbringings and somehow found solace in each other. Neither of them could have imagined just how much their paths were intertwined and the full circle moment that would knock them off their square.
I mean to go from being inseparable to spewing some of the most hateful words you can conjure up had my emotions in an uproar! From beginning to end Nina did not give my emotions a break! My only complaint was that I wanted more real time moment with Gia and Wreck! When we weren’t getting flashback moments and were in real time, it seems like there was always chaos and drama! I wanted to see them loving up on each other just as much in the present!
I’m so in love with this family so getting lost in their world yet again was a reading experience that warmed my soul!
It was any moment with Lake and Ocean for me 🌊
It was Avery DJ’ing for me 🪩 🎶
It was Gia and Wreck’s therapy session for me 🥹
It was any moment with Wreck and his Granny
It was Daly and Pav for me 💒 💍 💐
It was the slow dancing and cuddles 🥰
Nina why didn’t you tell us that baby name 😐…..anywho I’ve talked enough! It’s seeming like we’re getting one more book? About Dem? I hope so 🤞🏽🤞🏽! I mean at this point Nina can write books about the kids and I’d eat it up! This is a family I simply cannot get enough of.
April 16, 2024
4.75 ⭐️
I knew we were about to see Gia and Wreck go through a little something but I didn’t expect this. When shit hit the fan, it HIT THE FAN. I loved all the flashbacks that went back to the On Us series. The way Nina filled in those gaps 🤌🏾 i was stressed until the end - not gonna lie 😭
There were some beautiful moments in this book (Pav & Daly) but there were also some heartbreaking ones as Gia and Wreck faced their personal demons as well as the demons that tied them together.
The Porter brothers aren’t for everybody but honey, they are for me. I love them and the way they love and protect each other - it’s beautiful. Their bond is everything 🖤
I wasn’t ready for it to end 🥹
I knew we were about to see Gia and Wreck go through a little something but I didn’t expect this. When shit hit the fan, it HIT THE FAN. I loved all the flashbacks that went back to the On Us series. The way Nina filled in those gaps 🤌🏾 i was stressed until the end - not gonna lie 😭
There were some beautiful moments in this book (Pav & Daly) but there were also some heartbreaking ones as Gia and Wreck faced their personal demons as well as the demons that tied them together.
The Porter brothers aren’t for everybody but honey, they are for me. I love them and the way they love and protect each other - it’s beautiful. Their bond is everything 🖤
I wasn’t ready for it to end 🥹
April 16, 2024
Wrecklessly In Love With the Porters
Wow Nina don't miss. She did her big one with this story, because I really felt like I got to know Wreck. Throughout all the other books his story was a big question mark, and he seemed to be the forgotten brother that was in the background. All of that was rectified with this story.
Nina did such a good job intertwining the past with the present and it honestly helped me understand how Wreck fit in with his brothers.
Gosh this was such an emotional read. I understood how Gia and Wreck connected, they were two lost souls dying to be seen, to be loved by people that should have given their love freely. That longingness connected them and they found solace in each other. Gia was much more of a mess than I expected. Her punk azz father really did a number on her as a child and as an adult. His selfishness impacted both Wreck and her in ways I was unsure they were going to be able to recover from. Ultimately love won💞❤️
I loved everything about this book, but Nina girl why you leave me hanging at the end like that 😩. At the same time the ending was so beautiful 😭. I'm gone need a Wreckless Love 2 just to close a few loops...cuz what was the babies name and I need to experience this wedding.
SN: I love when the Porter Brothers are on the page. Vants arrogant bossy azz did not disappoint. Sav with DJ and his onesie was everything. Dem stepping out and Lake damn just being the boss man that he is, swoon. River....this child bout took me out, she is a hand full and a half.
The Porters are an acquired taste and one I just so happen to be obsessed with!
Wow Nina don't miss. She did her big one with this story, because I really felt like I got to know Wreck. Throughout all the other books his story was a big question mark, and he seemed to be the forgotten brother that was in the background. All of that was rectified with this story.
Nina did such a good job intertwining the past with the present and it honestly helped me understand how Wreck fit in with his brothers.
Gosh this was such an emotional read. I understood how Gia and Wreck connected, they were two lost souls dying to be seen, to be loved by people that should have given their love freely. That longingness connected them and they found solace in each other. Gia was much more of a mess than I expected. Her punk azz father really did a number on her as a child and as an adult. His selfishness impacted both Wreck and her in ways I was unsure they were going to be able to recover from. Ultimately love won💞❤️
I loved everything about this book, but Nina girl why you leave me hanging at the end like that 😩. At the same time the ending was so beautiful 😭. I'm gone need a Wreckless Love 2 just to close a few loops...cuz what was the babies name and I need to experience this wedding.
SN: I love when the Porter Brothers are on the page. Vants arrogant bossy azz did not disappoint. Sav with DJ and his onesie was everything. Dem stepping out and Lake damn just being the boss man that he is, swoon. River....this child bout took me out, she is a hand full and a half.
The Porters are an acquired taste and one I just so happen to be obsessed with!
June 22, 2024
The Porters had me HOOKED for the last month. Front Street birthed the realest muthafuckas to walk Philly. The Porter series was full of lies, deceit, killing, but most importantly, growth. It felt like I was a part of the series, hitting licks and taking penitentiary chances with my bros and nem 😩😭. I felt what they felt. You couldn’t tell me shit! I really thought I was a Porter for a minute LMFAO all I was missing was my iced-out P.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ series!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ series!
April 14, 2024
I love this family so much. I’ve been waiting on Wreck’s story and it did not disappoint!! I loved it. I was happy and sad to read it. Happy because I’ve been waiting and sad because means we’re close to the end of the Porter family 🥺. Just one more book and I bet it going to be heavy with what all he’s been through 😩
April 15, 2024
Rushon Wreck Porter is the man!!!!!
Nina has done it again! I have to say I missed the Porters sooooo much and I was excited to see the gang again, but I was even More excited to see Rushon “Wreck” Porter’s life more in depth. Nina is the only Author who can make me change my mind about a character because…Gia🥹. It’s beautiful, funny and emotional 🫶🏽Enjoy!!!! 😊
Nina has done it again! I have to say I missed the Porters sooooo much and I was excited to see the gang again, but I was even More excited to see Rushon “Wreck” Porter’s life more in depth. Nina is the only Author who can make me change my mind about a character because…Gia🥹. It’s beautiful, funny and emotional 🫶🏽Enjoy!!!! 😊
April 16, 2024
Not what I expected
It was okay. I usually love this author's books despite the bad grammar because the way she tells a story is amazing, but this book wasn't like the others. I did, however, enjoy catching up with the other characters.
1) There were too many flashbacks. The back and forth between the past and present became annoying. They were too long and included unnecessary details, I'm not sure they added much to the story. If she wanted to include ALL of those flashbacks she should've divided the book into sections, with the first one being "How it started" and then moving to the present - "How it's going".
2) Way too many pages with lyrics. It seemed like a filler. I didn't care for reading half of a song.
3) Strangely, this book had a lot of continuity errors or just poor editing. There would be a sentence about one thing and then the next thing happens and it's not clear how they got there. Example: if it said they were talking by the couch and the next sentence would be "she was leaning against the car ignoring him", and as a reader that's missing when and why they are outside by the car now.
4) I think the deaths were insane. I would've liked his mom to have survived as well but I guess the purpose was to put them in the same playing field.
5) In the end Wreck was not endearing. His first therapy session was ridiculous. Why did he need to say what he did about her brother. Be mad at her dad all day but saying it was the game and he lost is the same thing she could say to him about his mom. The game came back to get him. It's not that he needed to regret it, but his actions led to what happened so to say he's glad he did it was crazy. He never apologized for wishing G dead or pushing her while she was pregnant. We didn't see the accountability from him. In all of the other books everyone is very specific about what they do wrong.
6) I would've liked to see a follow up about Naj and her face.
7) The book says Wreck knew the perfect name for his daughter but it's not shared. After almost 500 pages we should've seen the birth and had a name, not the baby shower. So we have to wait for a blog or another book for the name, after all of this time..
8) I don't like that it seems like Dem is going to end up with Erie. If it's not Haze then I'd rather a new character be introduced. I really don't like Erie for him, and after this being a disappointing read I can't handle another one.
I feel like this book didn't come naturally for the author and maybe that was partially the reason it took so long to write. I think there were a lot of filler pages. Maybe the author felt compelled to write this because the readers wanted it so much but I think she should stick to writing when it's on her heart and not force it because this definitely felt forced.
Wouldn't read it again.
It was okay. I usually love this author's books despite the bad grammar because the way she tells a story is amazing, but this book wasn't like the others. I did, however, enjoy catching up with the other characters.
1) There were too many flashbacks. The back and forth between the past and present became annoying. They were too long and included unnecessary details, I'm not sure they added much to the story. If she wanted to include ALL of those flashbacks she should've divided the book into sections, with the first one being "How it started" and then moving to the present - "How it's going".
2) Way too many pages with lyrics. It seemed like a filler. I didn't care for reading half of a song.
3) Strangely, this book had a lot of continuity errors or just poor editing. There would be a sentence about one thing and then the next thing happens and it's not clear how they got there. Example: if it said they were talking by the couch and the next sentence would be "she was leaning against the car ignoring him", and as a reader that's missing when and why they are outside by the car now.
4) I think the deaths were insane. I would've liked his mom to have survived as well but I guess the purpose was to put them in the same playing field.
5) In the end Wreck was not endearing. His first therapy session was ridiculous. Why did he need to say what he did about her brother. Be mad at her dad all day but saying it was the game and he lost is the same thing she could say to him about his mom. The game came back to get him. It's not that he needed to regret it, but his actions led to what happened so to say he's glad he did it was crazy. He never apologized for wishing G dead or pushing her while she was pregnant. We didn't see the accountability from him. In all of the other books everyone is very specific about what they do wrong.
6) I would've liked to see a follow up about Naj and her face.
7) The book says Wreck knew the perfect name for his daughter but it's not shared. After almost 500 pages we should've seen the birth and had a name, not the baby shower. So we have to wait for a blog or another book for the name, after all of this time..
8) I don't like that it seems like Dem is going to end up with Erie. If it's not Haze then I'd rather a new character be introduced. I really don't like Erie for him, and after this being a disappointing read I can't handle another one.
I feel like this book didn't come naturally for the author and maybe that was partially the reason it took so long to write. I think there were a lot of filler pages. Maybe the author felt compelled to write this because the readers wanted it so much but I think she should stick to writing when it's on her heart and not force it because this definitely felt forced.
Wouldn't read it again.
April 27, 2024
4.25 stars ⭐️
Okay so I have mixed emotions about this one. I adore this universe, so of course I enjoyed this book as a whole. I always enjoy seeing the Porter family and watching their legacy grow. Especially the scenes with Lake and Avery. They’re my favorite couple and I love watching Lake be a father. Along with Vant, Sav, Daly and Dem. I honestly cannot wait for Dem’s book, I just need to know so much more than I do about him, Hazel and Erie. Not quite how I feel about Dem and Erie yet. I love the scenes with all of their babies, especially River’s cute lil self. Pavati and Daly’s vows to each other made my heart melt. I love their love so much.
However, I think this may be my least favorite book out of the series. I was glad we got flashbacks of Wreck and Gia’s scenes, because as readers we were just outsiders looking in. The way I felt when I read On Us 1-3 and Clear Water, especially Clear Water, I didn’t get the same feeling with Wreck and Gia’s story. Unlike the rest of the books in this series, their story didn’t feel like there was any true growth at the end of the pain and drama. Most of their story consisted of a constant back and forth, so we never get to witness them forgive one another and move forward until the end of the book. It felt like all they knew was pain. Gia’s abuse of alcohol, her father shooting her mother then killing himself, then killing Wreck’s mother. It was all too much. It would’ve been nice to watch them be happy for a little while. I was extremely emotional when Wreck’s mom died. I felt terrible for him. Their relationship
especially was what I wanted to see in this story.
I wanted to see growth between Rasheeda and Rushon.
Don’t get me wrong, Gia definitely had growth throughout this story. I had no idea she was dealing with so much, so watching her heal and forgive herself was great. We also have the great Dr. Pie to thank for all of this. She’s always felt like my therapist too during these sessions. But… I feel like Wreck didn’t really grow as individual. I don’t know, I’m just not really satisfied with Wreck’s growth as a person in this one.
Mucci still haunting them from the grave was crazy. There is no escaping that woman.
Overall, I did enjoy this story. But I am a littleee disappointed just a tad bit. For me, the scenes we’ve gotten between them made me want to know more. I wanted to know what was happening behind close doors soo bad. I just wish their story was executed a little different
Okay so I have mixed emotions about this one. I adore this universe, so of course I enjoyed this book as a whole. I always enjoy seeing the Porter family and watching their legacy grow. Especially the scenes with Lake and Avery. They’re my favorite couple and I love watching Lake be a father. Along with Vant, Sav, Daly and Dem. I honestly cannot wait for Dem’s book, I just need to know so much more than I do about him, Hazel and Erie. Not quite how I feel about Dem and Erie yet. I love the scenes with all of their babies, especially River’s cute lil self. Pavati and Daly’s vows to each other made my heart melt. I love their love so much.
However, I think this may be my least favorite book out of the series. I was glad we got flashbacks of Wreck and Gia’s scenes, because as readers we were just outsiders looking in. The way I felt when I read On Us 1-3 and Clear Water, especially Clear Water, I didn’t get the same feeling with Wreck and Gia’s story. Unlike the rest of the books in this series, their story didn’t feel like there was any true growth at the end of the pain and drama. Most of their story consisted of a constant back and forth, so we never get to witness them forgive one another and move forward until the end of the book. It felt like all they knew was pain. Gia’s abuse of alcohol, her father shooting her mother then killing himself, then killing Wreck’s mother. It was all too much. It would’ve been nice to watch them be happy for a little while. I was extremely emotional when Wreck’s mom died. I felt terrible for him. Their relationship
especially was what I wanted to see in this story.
I wanted to see growth between Rasheeda and Rushon.
Don’t get me wrong, Gia definitely had growth throughout this story. I had no idea she was dealing with so much, so watching her heal and forgive herself was great. We also have the great Dr. Pie to thank for all of this. She’s always felt like my therapist too during these sessions. But… I feel like Wreck didn’t really grow as individual. I don’t know, I’m just not really satisfied with Wreck’s growth as a person in this one.
Mucci still haunting them from the grave was crazy. There is no escaping that woman.
Overall, I did enjoy this story. But I am a littleee disappointed just a tad bit. For me, the scenes we’ve gotten between them made me want to know more. I wanted to know what was happening behind close doors soo bad. I just wish their story was executed a little different
April 13, 2024
It’s been a minute since I posted a review, but come on now… it’s the Porter Boys🥹 (Visuals included)
Wreckless Love really was the perfect name, because these two right here… 🤦🏾♀️
Anyway, you will have to read the On Us series prior to reading this one to fully understand. Gia is a good girl from an affluent family with much more to her past than what meets the eye. She encounters Wreck who truly wrecks her world in the most chaotic yet beautiful way. Wreck is the quiet, middle child that is not always heard or seen, but cannot let go of the one who sees him more of him than his own family. I’d recommend this read and all of Nina’s books for a wild ride.
** ⚠️SPOILERS ⚠️**
••I knew, I knew it, I knew it!! I peeped game about the connection between Front Street Porter and this Book from jump. Way back when Gia spoke to Pie about her brother in one of the blogs. I was wondering how their love would get past something so big, but I’m glad it all worked out. Mucci knows she’s a darn trip, even in her death.
••Gia should not have been beating herself up over what her dad did, and it was truly misplaced anger on Wreck’s end. That was the only part that threw me for a loop, but grief is really a beast. I do appreciate the call out of him always having to chase Gia, though. Unspoken anger on both ends.
••I just love how nutty, this family is. Wreck’s book was heavier, because his character is naturally brooding, but the family will always come through with comedic relief.
••Idk why it was so funny to me when Avery wanted to fight for Gia. It was the “we can’t win them all” lmbo. Between Sav, Vant, Chi, and A… I just don’t know lol
••It’s also Chi making Sav her third husband lol
This is a 5 ⭐️ read for me, call me bias 🤷🏾♀️. I enjoy this family so much and can read story after story about them.
VISUALS: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5th37OL2...
Wreckless Love really was the perfect name, because these two right here… 🤦🏾♀️
Anyway, you will have to read the On Us series prior to reading this one to fully understand. Gia is a good girl from an affluent family with much more to her past than what meets the eye. She encounters Wreck who truly wrecks her world in the most chaotic yet beautiful way. Wreck is the quiet, middle child that is not always heard or seen, but cannot let go of the one who sees him more of him than his own family. I’d recommend this read and all of Nina’s books for a wild ride.
** ⚠️SPOILERS ⚠️**
••I knew, I knew it, I knew it!! I peeped game about the connection between Front Street Porter and this Book from jump. Way back when Gia spoke to Pie about her brother in one of the blogs. I was wondering how their love would get past something so big, but I’m glad it all worked out. Mucci knows she’s a darn trip, even in her death.
••Gia should not have been beating herself up over what her dad did, and it was truly misplaced anger on Wreck’s end. That was the only part that threw me for a loop, but grief is really a beast. I do appreciate the call out of him always having to chase Gia, though. Unspoken anger on both ends.
••I just love how nutty, this family is. Wreck’s book was heavier, because his character is naturally brooding, but the family will always come through with comedic relief.
••Idk why it was so funny to me when Avery wanted to fight for Gia. It was the “we can’t win them all” lmbo. Between Sav, Vant, Chi, and A… I just don’t know lol
••It’s also Chi making Sav her third husband lol
This is a 5 ⭐️ read for me, call me bias 🤷🏾♀️. I enjoy this family so much and can read story after story about them.
VISUALS: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5th37OL2...
April 14, 2024
I love that we got Wreck’s story….I’ve been waiting on him to tell us his story since On Us 3….It took him a Gia a while to come completely clean with one another….I hate that it costed him Rasheeda and Winston’s weak a** really got away with his duplicitous ways. The crazy about it all was the two of them knew almost from the time the met that they were it for one another….I so enjoyed little Miss River…she tickled me in a few scenes…..We didn’t hear a lot from Dem and now he needs his HEA….
April 14, 2024
Perfection!
"Gia was Wreck’s sanctuary no matter the condition, and he was her rock."
This love story was so beautiful. I knew that Gia and Wreck were solid throughout the On Us series because they built a foundation outside of sexual intercourse.
They were friends, and they shared intimacy. They genuinely liked each other.
They just had to go through both growing pains and uncovering secrets to get to the best part.
I am so happy to see how this story played out. The way the Porter Family continues to be an army for each other is unmatched. All the babies make my heart so happy. And to witness Oceana be able to be the grandmother that she is is something special. I will be reading this again because I definitely devoured it, nonstop. I was just so excited to catch back up with one of my favorite fictional families.
Bravo, Nina! You've done it again!!!!
"Gia was Wreck’s sanctuary no matter the condition, and he was her rock."
This love story was so beautiful. I knew that Gia and Wreck were solid throughout the On Us series because they built a foundation outside of sexual intercourse.
They were friends, and they shared intimacy. They genuinely liked each other.
They just had to go through both growing pains and uncovering secrets to get to the best part.
I am so happy to see how this story played out. The way the Porter Family continues to be an army for each other is unmatched. All the babies make my heart so happy. And to witness Oceana be able to be the grandmother that she is is something special. I will be reading this again because I definitely devoured it, nonstop. I was just so excited to catch back up with one of my favorite fictional families.
Bravo, Nina! You've done it again!!!!
May 3, 2024
Whew! I made it to the end and I can say Nina did a mic drop on my ass. Cuz I was struggling but she came through like “WHATS MY NAME”
April 16, 2024
too much back and forth
I’m sorry but it was waaayyy too much back and forth and going from present to past. And why was she so damn weak? I just can’t
I’m sorry but it was waaayyy too much back and forth and going from present to past. And why was she so damn weak? I just can’t
April 14, 2024
NO SPOILERS
This book took me through every single emotion! This was a heavy read at times, but Nina never gonna let us sit in sadness for too long without comedic relief and I appreciate that!
I really feel like I went back home and caught up with my family and friends I grew up with. I missed the Porters soooo much and I didn’t realize how much until I started reading this book.
I love how she brought things that happened in Front Street Porter back to the forefront in this book and we got to witness the growth in how differently they handled situations then versus now.
I’m usually not a fan of flashbacks, but Nina did such a great job with it and they were some of my favorite parts of the book. I loved seeing previous situations of Gia and Wreck’s relationship more intimately where in previous books we only heard about it or saw it from the outside, but it was done without it feeling redundant or like I needed to skip over it. 😘🤌🏽
I was also excited to see Wreck in a different light after him being the brother that was always there but just in the background. He was definitely trying to take either Sav’s or Vant’s spot cause Lake still my favorite Brother! He might have beat Vant though 🤣🤣🤣
The entire time I was rooting for Gia to take back control of her life and do what she wanted to do. I just need for my little baby to learn how to fight though 🤣🤣🤣
Pav and Daly’s wedding 💙 💙😭😭
Overall, Nina did not disappoint and now I’m curious with the way Dem was handled in this book if he getting his own story????🧐🤣 No Pressure 🥴🥴🤣
This book took me through every single emotion! This was a heavy read at times, but Nina never gonna let us sit in sadness for too long without comedic relief and I appreciate that!
I really feel like I went back home and caught up with my family and friends I grew up with. I missed the Porters soooo much and I didn’t realize how much until I started reading this book.
I love how she brought things that happened in Front Street Porter back to the forefront in this book and we got to witness the growth in how differently they handled situations then versus now.
I’m usually not a fan of flashbacks, but Nina did such a great job with it and they were some of my favorite parts of the book. I loved seeing previous situations of Gia and Wreck’s relationship more intimately where in previous books we only heard about it or saw it from the outside, but it was done without it feeling redundant or like I needed to skip over it. 😘🤌🏽
I was also excited to see Wreck in a different light after him being the brother that was always there but just in the background. He was definitely trying to take either Sav’s or Vant’s spot cause Lake still my favorite Brother! He might have beat Vant though 🤣🤣🤣
The entire time I was rooting for Gia to take back control of her life and do what she wanted to do. I just need for my little baby to learn how to fight though 🤣🤣🤣
Pav and Daly’s wedding 💙 💙😭😭
Overall, Nina did not disappoint and now I’m curious with the way Dem was handled in this book if he getting his own story????🧐🤣 No Pressure 🥴🥴🤣
April 18, 2024
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This was my lease favourite out of the series. This couple spent the majority of the book apart. The only way they connect is through flashbacks which I found annoying
This was my lease favourite out of the series. This couple spent the majority of the book apart. The only way they connect is through flashbacks which I found annoying
August 31, 2025
Wow 🥹
I can’t believe it’s over. I loveeeee the Porters so muchhh. I feel like that’s my cousins fr.
Gia and Wreck story was definitely the toughest of all & I wasn’t expecting it to be the way it was honestly. This is definitely my favorite next to Lake and A. The love, passion, healing, & grief in this book had me in tears. REAL TEARS. It took me forever to start the last two books because I honestly didn’t want to leave these characters behind. My chest so tight. 😭
NINA PLS A NOVELLA UPDATE or SOMEEEEE?
I can’t believe it’s over. I loveeeee the Porters so muchhh. I feel like that’s my cousins fr.
Gia and Wreck story was definitely the toughest of all & I wasn’t expecting it to be the way it was honestly. This is definitely my favorite next to Lake and A. The love, passion, healing, & grief in this book had me in tears. REAL TEARS. It took me forever to start the last two books because I honestly didn’t want to leave these characters behind. My chest so tight. 😭
NINA PLS A NOVELLA UPDATE or SOMEEEEE?
April 16, 2024
Immensely Overjoyed (Spoilers)🥹
Ninaaaaa!!!! You did it again women I’m here filled with many emotions and sad as well that I finished the book. I don’t think I could never not love any work Nina puts out honestly. She’s a rare gem in my top category of authors. I took my time diving in Wreck and Gia’s story I did not want to rush but was very eager and reread again everything in the Porter world because you honestly just can’t get enough of them. I’m so proud you get to add another masterpiece to your shelf of literary artistry. Gia and Wreck really had some hardships of ups and downs; they came out the ground swinging to survive. The bombs and trepidations that were dropped throughout had me on the edge like when the rollercoaster is at the tipping point and your stomach is in threads knowing things about to pop off 😂. Gia and Wreck had some very unconventional lives they were definitely a match no wonder they kept drawing to each other like moths at the light. They were really heartbroken and so recklessly in love with each other that’s why the title is that title it makes absolute sense, they were toxic for each other badly 👀. The back and forth was crazy and I know I wasn’t the only one that kept saying when are they gonna get it together. That separation gave them a slap awake but they needed it to grow and understand what was wrong.
I felt so sad for their situation because so much pain was involved and actions have consequences unfortunately and that was a price being paid. Gia and Wreck were products of messed up parents. Gia’s father ain’t nothing but a sad/ horrible excuse of a man not even sorry for his demise I’m mad at the outcome of his selfishness he contributed greatly. Her mom gets a lil side eye from me still even though she woke now which was long overdue. Wrecks mom wow just so much to say about that situation my heart broke for Rushon and his mom for what should, could and would have been. I’m just happy that Rushon and Gia got it together finally especially with Wreck not playing in making sure to leave his mark !!🤣
Catching up with the Porter crew was so joyous but so freaking funny they can have me laughing and shocked for days and those heartfelt moments continue to make me love this family so much. Seeing their blessings grow and the kids getting big and new additions of many things in life is so bittersweet because it makes you miss them and forever wanna be in their world.
I love me some Dr. Pie sis is making that money off them Porters 🥴😭but she’s literally a godsend so might as well while continuing to help them on that healing journey they really need.
This is one of my favorite books and review this year 2024 to have been done I will wholeheartedly say with my chest. I appreciate all the hard work Author Nina has done and will continue to do and cannot wait to excitedly get Dems book and get more of the Porter universe to come 🫶🫶🤎
Ninaaaaa!!!! You did it again women I’m here filled with many emotions and sad as well that I finished the book. I don’t think I could never not love any work Nina puts out honestly. She’s a rare gem in my top category of authors. I took my time diving in Wreck and Gia’s story I did not want to rush but was very eager and reread again everything in the Porter world because you honestly just can’t get enough of them. I’m so proud you get to add another masterpiece to your shelf of literary artistry. Gia and Wreck really had some hardships of ups and downs; they came out the ground swinging to survive. The bombs and trepidations that were dropped throughout had me on the edge like when the rollercoaster is at the tipping point and your stomach is in threads knowing things about to pop off 😂. Gia and Wreck had some very unconventional lives they were definitely a match no wonder they kept drawing to each other like moths at the light. They were really heartbroken and so recklessly in love with each other that’s why the title is that title it makes absolute sense, they were toxic for each other badly 👀. The back and forth was crazy and I know I wasn’t the only one that kept saying when are they gonna get it together. That separation gave them a slap awake but they needed it to grow and understand what was wrong.
I felt so sad for their situation because so much pain was involved and actions have consequences unfortunately and that was a price being paid. Gia and Wreck were products of messed up parents. Gia’s father ain’t nothing but a sad/ horrible excuse of a man not even sorry for his demise I’m mad at the outcome of his selfishness he contributed greatly. Her mom gets a lil side eye from me still even though she woke now which was long overdue. Wrecks mom wow just so much to say about that situation my heart broke for Rushon and his mom for what should, could and would have been. I’m just happy that Rushon and Gia got it together finally especially with Wreck not playing in making sure to leave his mark !!🤣
Catching up with the Porter crew was so joyous but so freaking funny they can have me laughing and shocked for days and those heartfelt moments continue to make me love this family so much. Seeing their blessings grow and the kids getting big and new additions of many things in life is so bittersweet because it makes you miss them and forever wanna be in their world.
I love me some Dr. Pie sis is making that money off them Porters 🥴😭but she’s literally a godsend so might as well while continuing to help them on that healing journey they really need.
This is one of my favorite books and review this year 2024 to have been done I will wholeheartedly say with my chest. I appreciate all the hard work Author Nina has done and will continue to do and cannot wait to excitedly get Dems book and get more of the Porter universe to come 🫶🫶🤎
April 16, 2024
THIS BOOK !!! Wreck & Gia, The porter family! 🖤 Get into it!
Nina , will always be in my Top 5 , the way she writes and have the ability to pull so many emotions out all at once . Just her writing style period one of the best!!
I missed the porters & this was NEEDED and it couldn’t have come at a better time!!
Wreck was everything I knew he would be . I knew from On us we need to see him in a different light , and more of him and man did we and it was beauty in it..
Going from past to present , I love those moment because it really made me feel I was there in all the moments and I can remember the scene from on us like it was yesterday , & just seeing how open wreck was and vulnerable with Gia . I was in Awe!!! It really put the connecting pieces for me and how they was with one another !!!
FORGIVENESS, LOVE , Heartbreak , Karma, Family, and Strength all wrapped in one !!! Nina phenomenal job!
This will forever be my Favorite Family hand down!!
Wreck & Vant relationship just……. 🥰 All the kids 😍
THE GIRLS 🤞🏽 ( A , IV & Chi .. Gia)
LAKE I’m still in love with him ( but this about Rushon i never thought he would be my #2 but this book made me Feel it all for him & more!
Trying my best with , No spoilers but yea if you not on NINA WTF ARE YOU DOING!! 🤔
G & Wreck , they needed to go through all of that it freaking suck to read!!! But I was there feeling it all I’m just happy they overcame so much!!!! LITERALLY! Some of the pages was hard to get through cause you just want them to be happy! So very HARD to watch them suffer .
Omggg Pav & Daly wedding , I was there Idc idc tears falling in all!!! 🥹🥹 now that was breathtaking…
READDDDD!!! It’s worth every page! I left alot of parts out in this review but add it and you will see what I’m talking about! BUT you gotta start at the beginning 😉
Oh yes you’re going to have a good laugh also! Cause they are some HILARIOUS!! Omg 😅
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Nina , will always be in my Top 5 , the way she writes and have the ability to pull so many emotions out all at once . Just her writing style period one of the best!!
I missed the porters & this was NEEDED and it couldn’t have come at a better time!!
Wreck was everything I knew he would be . I knew from On us we need to see him in a different light , and more of him and man did we and it was beauty in it..
Going from past to present , I love those moment because it really made me feel I was there in all the moments and I can remember the scene from on us like it was yesterday , & just seeing how open wreck was and vulnerable with Gia . I was in Awe!!! It really put the connecting pieces for me and how they was with one another !!!
FORGIVENESS, LOVE , Heartbreak , Karma, Family, and Strength all wrapped in one !!! Nina phenomenal job!
This will forever be my Favorite Family hand down!!
Wreck & Vant relationship just……. 🥰 All the kids 😍
THE GIRLS 🤞🏽 ( A , IV & Chi .. Gia)
LAKE I’m still in love with him ( but this about Rushon i never thought he would be my #2 but this book made me Feel it all for him & more!
Trying my best with , No spoilers but yea if you not on NINA WTF ARE YOU DOING!! 🤔
G & Wreck , they needed to go through all of that it freaking suck to read!!! But I was there feeling it all I’m just happy they overcame so much!!!! LITERALLY! Some of the pages was hard to get through cause you just want them to be happy! So very HARD to watch them suffer .
Omggg Pav & Daly wedding , I was there Idc idc tears falling in all!!! 🥹🥹 now that was breathtaking…
READDDDD!!! It’s worth every page! I left alot of parts out in this review but add it and you will see what I’m talking about! BUT you gotta start at the beginning 😉
Oh yes you’re going to have a good laugh also! Cause they are some HILARIOUS!! Omg 😅
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August 9, 2024
4.75⭐️
I love Rushon. Outside of Vant, he’s my favorite brother. I know everyone loves Lake but it’s Wreck & Vant for me.
The love story between him and Gia is just so toxic but what love story in this series isn’t?? I may be in the minority but I love them two together and for a second I didn’t think they was going to make it. & after that hospital scene I didn’t want them too! Rushon you was out of pocket.
The whole back and forth, miscommunication could have been avoided with just a conversation.
I was glad her daddy offed himself but was so sad that Rasheeda got caught in the crosshairs.
One of my favorite scenes were the therapy scene with Gia & Wreck.
I’m obsessed.
I love Rushon. Outside of Vant, he’s my favorite brother. I know everyone loves Lake but it’s Wreck & Vant for me.
The love story between him and Gia is just so toxic but what love story in this series isn’t?? I may be in the minority but I love them two together and for a second I didn’t think they was going to make it. & after that hospital scene I didn’t want them too! Rushon you was out of pocket.
The whole back and forth, miscommunication could have been avoided with just a conversation.
I was glad her daddy offed himself but was so sad that Rasheeda got caught in the crosshairs.
One of my favorite scenes were the therapy scene with Gia & Wreck.
I’m obsessed.
April 15, 2024
I wasn’t expecting poor Gia to go through so much but I empathize with her, her parents did a number on her. Wreck was always a mystery to me but I’m glad he had his brothers and SILs to help him through the darkness. From around 58% of the book to the end things started to really come together for me. The ending was the sweetest. 3.5-4⭐️
May 7, 2024
I had to sit on this before I wrote a review.
This was flawlessly executed in my opinion. Nina, as usual, absolutely killed this. Initially, I didn’t have much stock in Wreck’s story; partially because of his storyline or lack thereof in the ‘On Us’ series. I was going to read it regardless but I was in no rush until I saw all of the chatter around it. I moved it up my TBR and I do not regret it. Wreck and Gia’s story was robust. I experienced many emotions while reading. Shock, contempt, joy……you name it, I’m sure at one point I experienced it while reading.
Wreck, the formidable middle child. Unapologetically loyal and a fierce protector. Behind his hard but cool exterior was a young boy looking to be wanted and needed.
Gia, much like Wreck, was fighting demons and paying penance for crimes she did not commit. Meeting Wreck set her world on fire in every way possible. She craved boundless love, a love free of stipulations….a pure love. She did not know that it would come in the form of a chain blunt smoking, gun toting, face tat having Porter. Flying too close to the sun comes with severe consequences making Gia question if that type of love could conquer all.
10 outta damn 10. Nina shooting straight slugs and no blanks with the Porters.
I want more. I would and could read ten more about the Porters. I need Dem.
This was flawlessly executed in my opinion. Nina, as usual, absolutely killed this. Initially, I didn’t have much stock in Wreck’s story; partially because of his storyline or lack thereof in the ‘On Us’ series. I was going to read it regardless but I was in no rush until I saw all of the chatter around it. I moved it up my TBR and I do not regret it. Wreck and Gia’s story was robust. I experienced many emotions while reading. Shock, contempt, joy……you name it, I’m sure at one point I experienced it while reading.
Wreck, the formidable middle child. Unapologetically loyal and a fierce protector. Behind his hard but cool exterior was a young boy looking to be wanted and needed.
Gia, much like Wreck, was fighting demons and paying penance for crimes she did not commit. Meeting Wreck set her world on fire in every way possible. She craved boundless love, a love free of stipulations….a pure love. She did not know that it would come in the form of a chain blunt smoking, gun toting, face tat having Porter. Flying too close to the sun comes with severe consequences making Gia question if that type of love could conquer all.
10 outta damn 10. Nina shooting straight slugs and no blanks with the Porters.
I want more. I would and could read ten more about the Porters. I need Dem.
April 29, 2024
Chile, this family!!
I have conflicting feelings about this book. I love the universe and enjoyed it overall, especially the Porter family's growth into parenthood. Lake and Avery are my favorite couple, and watching Lake as a father is heartwarming. I'm patiently awaiting Dem's book to learn more about him, Hazel, and Erie.
Nina skillfully brought past events from Front Street Porter back into focus, showcasing how much the Porters evolved in handling situations. It was nice to see Wreck step into a more prominent role, shifting from being in the background. Throughout the book, I was cheering for Gia to reclaim control of her life, but I also wished for her to learn to fight for herself.
While I appreciated the flashbacks of Wreck and Gia, their story lacked the growth and resolution I expected. Their constant back-and-forth was exhausting, and their relationship felt overshadowed by pain and drama. Gia's struggles with alcohol abuse and their traumatic pasts weighed heavily on the narrative. I wanted to see more happiness and growth between them.
I have conflicting feelings about this book. I love the universe and enjoyed it overall, especially the Porter family's growth into parenthood. Lake and Avery are my favorite couple, and watching Lake as a father is heartwarming. I'm patiently awaiting Dem's book to learn more about him, Hazel, and Erie.
Nina skillfully brought past events from Front Street Porter back into focus, showcasing how much the Porters evolved in handling situations. It was nice to see Wreck step into a more prominent role, shifting from being in the background. Throughout the book, I was cheering for Gia to reclaim control of her life, but I also wished for her to learn to fight for herself.
While I appreciated the flashbacks of Wreck and Gia, their story lacked the growth and resolution I expected. Their constant back-and-forth was exhausting, and their relationship felt overshadowed by pain and drama. Gia's struggles with alcohol abuse and their traumatic pasts weighed heavily on the narrative. I wanted to see more happiness and growth between them.
April 15, 2024
Nina does not disappoint!! I’ve missed this family so much. I made sure I had a free day, because I knew when I started I wasn’t going to be able to stop until I finished! All the feels with this book. I laughed, cried, and got angry… The writing and the story was amazing per usual! It was so good to finally get Wreck and Gia’s story.
May 9, 2024
This book gave me all the feels.
When I say Nina put everything into this book I mean it! This was my first read from her and it did not disappoint. I'm actually mad at myself for not reading this series in order because I feel like I did myself an injustice not reading the other books first. But that's okay because imma go read the other books and reread Wreck again because that's how much I loved this book.
I love all of the Porters but Wreck is my absolute favorite. I fell in love with him from the very beginning of the book and I hated how unseen he felt. I loved that Vant never let him slip between the cracks. He told him he loved him and never let him forget.
The complexity and layers that is in the book is just chef's kiss. The flashbacks to the past and present day gave me everything I needed. Now let me tell you who wasn't needed and was just a waste of space, G daddy. My God did he suck and he got off too easy for me.
What I loved most? Definitely River talking about her boyfriend, the therapy session at the end, and any scene with RJ and Wreck..
I cannot wait to read this book again!
I just finished my reread after reading the ENTIRE series this time and my god was it 100000000 times better.
When I say Nina put everything into this book I mean it! This was my first read from her and it did not disappoint. I'm actually mad at myself for not reading this series in order because I feel like I did myself an injustice not reading the other books first. But that's okay because imma go read the other books and reread Wreck again because that's how much I loved this book.
I love all of the Porters but Wreck is my absolute favorite. I fell in love with him from the very beginning of the book and I hated how unseen he felt. I loved that Vant never let him slip between the cracks. He told him he loved him and never let him forget.
The complexity and layers that is in the book is just chef's kiss. The flashbacks to the past and present day gave me everything I needed. Now let me tell you who wasn't needed and was just a waste of space, G daddy. My God did he suck and he got off too easy for me.
What I loved most? Definitely River talking about her boyfriend, the therapy session at the end, and any scene with RJ and Wreck..
I cannot wait to read this book again!
I just finished my reread after reading the ENTIRE series this time and my god was it 100000000 times better.
April 17, 2024
The Porter clan is full of deeply flawed and imperfect characters, but I love them so much. I once said that Nina writes some of the realest shit I’ve ever read and that remains true with this book.
I enjoyed Wreck & Gia’s story…the flashbacks were everything and gave us a glimpse into how they fell in love and filled in gaps from other books. I have some gripes with what happened but I’m glad that they found their way back to each other!
While I don’t expect these characters to now be perfect, I did expect to see more growth/a mindset shift with Wreck. His lack of empathy was unsettling, and the excuse of “that’s how I was raised” was redundant. The Porters still love their daddy and won’t let us forget it chile 😅
The magic ✨ was within the scenes when the family would get together for certain events or just stopping by each others houses 🥹 Pav & Daly, the kids, baby Ocean…my husband Lake lmaoo
I enjoyed Wreck & Gia’s story…the flashbacks were everything and gave us a glimpse into how they fell in love and filled in gaps from other books. I have some gripes with what happened but I’m glad that they found their way back to each other!
While I don’t expect these characters to now be perfect, I did expect to see more growth/a mindset shift with Wreck. His lack of empathy was unsettling, and the excuse of “that’s how I was raised” was redundant. The Porters still love their daddy and won’t let us forget it chile 😅
The magic ✨ was within the scenes when the family would get together for certain events or just stopping by each others houses 🥹 Pav & Daly, the kids, baby Ocean…my husband Lake lmaoo
April 15, 2024
Wreck & Gia’s story was a beautiful, wild ride! Nina has not failed me yet. I loved catching up with the Porters and the growth of this family from Front St. to now is definitely a “proud” moment. As always, I laughed, cried, and had a good ole time with these characters! What can I say, read it! I missed my baby, Dem, but I know he’s coming! 🥰
May 17, 2024
I didn't want this to end. I missed the Porters so much.
April 25, 2024
4.5/5
I didn’t realize how much I missed the Porter Clan and their antics until now. Might go back and reread the whole series idk 😗
I didn’t understand how Wreck could claim that he felt like Gia was the one, but still couldn’t at least attempt to do right by her by being faithful. However I will say he changed and matured A LOT since then. I was glad he had finally tried therapy with Gia.
Gia was better than me because the way her daddy was talking to her… I would’ve been turned his world upside down, and told my mama he had a side baby. She also irritated me though. She literally was mad and jealous because a waitress was flirting with Wreck at a restaurant. Mind you they were not together and she was engaged to a whole nother man at the time.
RJ was a cute little rascal. Although his arrival was a bit unconventional, he fit right in with the entire family.
Avery and Gia’s friendship >>>>>>>
Gia’s dad was UNHINGED!!! That’s all imma say about that.
What I WILL say is love people while they’re still here; stop holding grudges and FORGIVE. Life is short and can be ended in an instant. Wreck had to learn that the hard way.
I didn’t realize how much I missed the Porter Clan and their antics until now. Might go back and reread the whole series idk 😗
I didn’t understand how Wreck could claim that he felt like Gia was the one, but still couldn’t at least attempt to do right by her by being faithful. However I will say he changed and matured A LOT since then. I was glad he had finally tried therapy with Gia.
Gia was better than me because the way her daddy was talking to her… I would’ve been turned his world upside down, and told my mama he had a side baby. She also irritated me though. She literally was mad and jealous because a waitress was flirting with Wreck at a restaurant. Mind you they were not together and she was engaged to a whole nother man at the time.
RJ was a cute little rascal. Although his arrival was a bit unconventional, he fit right in with the entire family.
Avery and Gia’s friendship >>>>>>>
Gia’s dad was UNHINGED!!! That’s all imma say about that.
What I WILL say is love people while they’re still here; stop holding grudges and FORGIVE. Life is short and can be ended in an instant. Wreck had to learn that the hard way.
April 20, 2024
It was okay
I typically love this author's books due to her amazing storytelling, but this particular book didn't quite meet my expectations.
While I adore the Porters and their relationships, Gia's character didn't resonate with me. The excessive use of flashbacks, particularly the lengthy and detailed ones, started to grate on me. I found the constant back-and-forth between past and present annoying and felt that the flashbacks didn't significantly enhance the story.
Moreover, the extensive inclusion of song lyrics felt like unnecessary filler. I personally wasn't interested in reading through half a song within the pages of the book.
I typically love this author's books due to her amazing storytelling, but this particular book didn't quite meet my expectations.
While I adore the Porters and their relationships, Gia's character didn't resonate with me. The excessive use of flashbacks, particularly the lengthy and detailed ones, started to grate on me. I found the constant back-and-forth between past and present annoying and felt that the flashbacks didn't significantly enhance the story.
Moreover, the extensive inclusion of song lyrics felt like unnecessary filler. I personally wasn't interested in reading through half a song within the pages of the book.
February 8, 2025
Seeing as I love this whole series, I feel like this was a very disappointing book because obviously there’s no more books unless she writes a story for Dem and Erie. I just feel like maybe she could’ve put Wreck and Gia somewhere in the beginning because all the other books by far surpassed this book in love drama, laughs, tears— not saying that it didn’t have all those things. It just wasn’t on the level that the other books were.
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