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Thyri and Mar have been sampling each other's goodies for a long time. Distance and time have made it easy to keep it from being more. Now, they’re in the same zip code, and things are changing— much to Thyri's chagrin.
She's kept him at bay for all these years, but it’s not so easy when she’s in his bed every night. Can she keep up this front to protect her heart, or will she have to concede defeat and let him love her?
She's kept him at bay for all these years, but it’s not so easy when she’s in his bed every night. Can she keep up this front to protect her heart, or will she have to concede defeat and let him love her?
118 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2024
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AshleyNicole
66 books805 followersI'm just a girl in love with literature. My love affair with romance novels started with I was 13 and has flourished into an obsession. I've always been a writer. Even when I was a little girl, I always had a pen and a notebook poised to let something out. You Make Me Better is my first project that will be published and I am STOKED. My goal is to write stories surrounding positive black love, with a little humor tossed in.
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April 30, 2024
Based off of everyone’s review, I was prepared to go into this book disliking Thyri. But, IMO, I don't think she was dislikeable at all. Was she difficult and frustrating? Absolutely! But, I think Thyri was misunderstood because, most of her issues stemmed from her relationship with her mama and how she allowed her stepdad to damage their relationship. Her childhood definitely played a role in Thyri’s fear of commitment. Thyri and Mar have had a 16 year on again off again situationship which, started during their freshman year of college. When they met on the yard, the attraction was instant, and the chemistry was intense. So intense that, oftentimes, Thyri felt like Mar held some kind of control over her and that reminded her too much of her mama and stepdad. Therein begins a 16-year cat and mouse game. Because she was so afraid of becoming the 2.0 version of her mama, Thyri flat out refused to commit to Mar. Sis said you can get these FWB but, das it!
Mar’s patience and maturity was commendable. The way Thyri strung him along all those years, and he just stood by waiting patiently for her to see he was where she belonged. Maybe I shouldn’t say Thyri strung him along because, that makes it seem like Mar was a simp and he was far from being anyone’s simp. All that BDE and dominance he was packin’ is why Thyri was runnin’ from him like she was fightin’ for her life for 16 years. “I was the Arthur in my own life. He kept me away from my mother, and I kept me away from Mar.” When that light bulb moment finally happened, I almost did a backflip. Right then, it dawned on Thyri she’d been self-sabotaging her own happiness and Mar had no ill intentions concerning the “control” he held over her. It took a while for her to realize she was the villain in her own love story but, Thyri finally got herself together. And, the epilogue gave me all the feels. It wrapped the entire story up on a nice little bow and gave my girl the HEA she deserved.
Mar’s patience and maturity was commendable. The way Thyri strung him along all those years, and he just stood by waiting patiently for her to see he was where she belonged. Maybe I shouldn’t say Thyri strung him along because, that makes it seem like Mar was a simp and he was far from being anyone’s simp. All that BDE and dominance he was packin’ is why Thyri was runnin’ from him like she was fightin’ for her life for 16 years. “I was the Arthur in my own life. He kept me away from my mother, and I kept me away from Mar.” When that light bulb moment finally happened, I almost did a backflip. Right then, it dawned on Thyri she’d been self-sabotaging her own happiness and Mar had no ill intentions concerning the “control” he held over her. It took a while for her to realize she was the villain in her own love story but, Thyri finally got herself together. And, the epilogue gave me all the feels. It wrapped the entire story up on a nice little bow and gave my girl the HEA she deserved.
January 30, 2024
Friends? With benefits
"That's a Good Man Savannah!"
Is what came to mind as Mar the mmc unfolded on my pages.
Mar and Thyri had a situationship for the past 16 years. He wanted more, but she was dead set on blocking her blessings smh. Having lived in different states after college they finally find themselves living in the same state. Listen the quiet dominance I felt from Mar, chille😜 I get why she was scared. Thyri was running for her life because she found herself willingly submitting to him and Ms. Independent couldn't have that😒. I ain't gone hold y'all the hold time I was wondering what her problem was...so this man treats you too good, respects your boundaries, openly cares for you, wants to protect you, cracking yo back splendidly and you running from him. Make it make sense and grow up girl 🤦🏾♀️.
Mar's dominance didn't fully carry over, because he allowed Thyri to dictate their relationship for years without putting his foot down. It felt like he was waiting for her to choose up and he clearly had the patience of a saint because I would have kicked her all the way to the curb. I was glad when she finally let her guards down.
The ending was perfect!
It had been awhile, but another good novella from Ashley Nicole, I appreciate the consistency.
"That's a Good Man Savannah!"
Is what came to mind as Mar the mmc unfolded on my pages.
Mar and Thyri had a situationship for the past 16 years. He wanted more, but she was dead set on blocking her blessings smh. Having lived in different states after college they finally find themselves living in the same state. Listen the quiet dominance I felt from Mar, chille😜 I get why she was scared. Thyri was running for her life because she found herself willingly submitting to him and Ms. Independent couldn't have that😒. I ain't gone hold y'all the hold time I was wondering what her problem was...so this man treats you too good, respects your boundaries, openly cares for you, wants to protect you, cracking yo back splendidly and you running from him. Make it make sense and grow up girl 🤦🏾♀️.
Mar's dominance didn't fully carry over, because he allowed Thyri to dictate their relationship for years without putting his foot down. It felt like he was waiting for her to choose up and he clearly had the patience of a saint because I would have kicked her all the way to the curb. I was glad when she finally let her guards down.
The ending was perfect!
It had been awhile, but another good novella from Ashley Nicole, I appreciate the consistency.
February 16, 2024
Thyri x Mar
Thyri was so frustrating and I must say I like it. Cause she is me and I am her. We are the queen of self-sabotage and maybe a little self-destruction.
Mar and Thyri have been getting it in for the past 16 years. Both caught feelings, but one of them is terrified of relationships and commitment….It's Thyri…Thyri's afraid. She put Mar through it. But she had his heart...Mar was quiet yet authoritative and on some grown and sexy man shịť. I just loved how he moved…the maturity, the patience, the caring 🥰🥰 swoon!
As annoying as Thyri was, I feel like her apprehension was justified. I get it. I get her.
I loved this novella and I just love reading Ashley's work.
Thyri was so frustrating and I must say I like it. Cause she is me and I am her. We are the queen of self-sabotage and maybe a little self-destruction.
Mar and Thyri have been getting it in for the past 16 years. Both caught feelings, but one of them is terrified of relationships and commitment….It's Thyri…Thyri's afraid. She put Mar through it. But she had his heart...Mar was quiet yet authoritative and on some grown and sexy man shịť. I just loved how he moved…the maturity, the patience, the caring 🥰🥰 swoon!
As annoying as Thyri was, I feel like her apprehension was justified. I get it. I get her.
I loved this novella and I just love reading Ashley's work.
January 29, 2024
Another one
I wish I knew where the ideas came from. I get it, if I could prattle around in the author's head, I would be stuck in a maze, and it would be fantastic. Now, let me talk to you about Mar and Thyri. I did not doubt for one minute that those two wouldn't be together. Look at the long history and the fact that neither found it important enough to sustain other relationships. Thyri was a handful, and I don't think anyone else would have been able to match her intensity like Mar. Her mother needed Jesus. And I hoped and prayed there wasn't another issue under the table. Her stepfather gave me a creepy vibe. His level of selfishness was almost childish. The fact that he was minimal in the story was completely fine with me. The parts I loved were with Thyri and Mar taking off socks and being what would eventually make them a happily ever after pair...
I wish I knew where the ideas came from. I get it, if I could prattle around in the author's head, I would be stuck in a maze, and it would be fantastic. Now, let me talk to you about Mar and Thyri. I did not doubt for one minute that those two wouldn't be together. Look at the long history and the fact that neither found it important enough to sustain other relationships. Thyri was a handful, and I don't think anyone else would have been able to match her intensity like Mar. Her mother needed Jesus. And I hoped and prayed there wasn't another issue under the table. Her stepfather gave me a creepy vibe. His level of selfishness was almost childish. The fact that he was minimal in the story was completely fine with me. The parts I loved were with Thyri and Mar taking off socks and being what would eventually make them a happily ever after pair...
January 31, 2024
3.5⭐️
Mar was one patient man. A good man. Thyri got on my nerves for 80% of the book but the ending was really good.
Mar was one patient man. A good man. Thyri got on my nerves for 80% of the book but the ending was really good.
March 4, 2024
4⭐!
Take it Off is the perfect title for this book lol! I won't give that hint away but that was cute! Thyri and Mar have this on and off again relationship going on for over a decade before she decides to move home for good. Of course, she doesn't tell him or her family and of course, he sees her out, and boom she's back in his trance! Well, sort of! Thyri is one of the most infuriating heroines that I have read! Her indecisiveness and lack of accountability almost drove me insane 😭😭. Ashley Nicole's pen was working because she got the emotion of frustration out of me for sure. Thyri was fighting some demons and all Mar wanted to do was be there and love her! That's a good man Savannah! 😩 I was on pins and needles after Thyri finally got some resolve on her trauma and we headed into the final stretch of the book. Ashley Nicole didn't disappoint with that opening or epilogue! This was a good short and the heroine stressed me out but we made it!
Take it Off is the perfect title for this book lol! I won't give that hint away but that was cute! Thyri and Mar have this on and off again relationship going on for over a decade before she decides to move home for good. Of course, she doesn't tell him or her family and of course, he sees her out, and boom she's back in his trance! Well, sort of! Thyri is one of the most infuriating heroines that I have read! Her indecisiveness and lack of accountability almost drove me insane 😭😭. Ashley Nicole's pen was working because she got the emotion of frustration out of me for sure. Thyri was fighting some demons and all Mar wanted to do was be there and love her! That's a good man Savannah! 😩 I was on pins and needles after Thyri finally got some resolve on her trauma and we headed into the final stretch of the book. Ashley Nicole didn't disappoint with that opening or epilogue! This was a good short and the heroine stressed me out but we made it!
January 30, 2024
3.8⭐
This was just exhausting. Thyri was just ughhhh. I'm like hunni there is a such thing as therapy. Mar was very patient.
This was just exhausting. Thyri was just ughhhh. I'm like hunni there is a such thing as therapy. Mar was very patient.
February 7, 2024
4 😍🤗😜😏
I really enjoyed this story; I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
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Trope: Black Love, second chance,
Enjoyment:4 ⭐
Character development: 4 ⭐
Emotional: 3 ⭐
Sweet: 3 ⭐
Romance: 3 ⭐
Heat\steam: 4 ⭐
Intrigue: 3⭐
Action: 0
Violence: 0
Story\plot: 3 ⭐
World Building: 2.5 ⭐
Enjoy!!!
I really enjoyed this story; I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
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Trope: Black Love, second chance,
Enjoyment:4 ⭐
Character development: 4 ⭐
Emotional: 3 ⭐
Sweet: 3 ⭐
Romance: 3 ⭐
Heat\steam: 4 ⭐
Intrigue: 3⭐
Action: 0
Violence: 0
Story\plot: 3 ⭐
World Building: 2.5 ⭐
Enjoy!!!
February 8, 2024
The chemistry between Thyri and Mar sparked a sixteen-year situationship that always ended with Thyri running away. She felt the hold he had over her was both strong and weakening, a dynamic she couldn't allow until it became impossible to avoid any longer. I resonated deeply with Thyri's struggle, as we all long to be a priority in someone's life and to be chosen without hesitation. This made it difficult for her to open up to a man who had genuine intentions for her. Mar was a true gentleman, and the phrase "he's a keeper" constantly came to mind when I thought of him. I admired how he stepped in to save the day and never wavered in his efforts to make sure she was okay while being patient. Although I enjoyed parts of this novella, as a whole, it didn't quite work for me. The numerous inner monologues from Thyri slowed down the pacing and took away from Mar’s perspective. I longed to hear things from his point of view because sis put him THROUGH IT! I had hoped that with their close proximity, the author would have capitalized on their interactions and show that Mar had no ill intentions concerning the “power”he held over Thyri. Unfortunately, this opportunity was missed and we didn't get to see them develop anything substantial. When Thyri finally opened up and attempted to communicate, it was five years later. Overall, it was an alright addition to the Ashley Nicole universe, but it wasn't my favorite
February 21, 2025
This was such a good book. Thyri definitely got on my nerves a few times. Her past/present relationship with her mom definitely affected her relationship with Mar. Mar pretty much waited 16 years for her and she was fighting the connection with him. But she finally realized she was holding herself back from the love she deserved.
February 10, 2024
I usually love AshleyNicole's books, but this one didn't really do it for me. I missed her patented humor, and I honestly didn't care for Thryi very much. However, I did respect her setting firm boundaries with her mother, even though it was difficult.
I would have liked more chapters for Mar - he felt more like a side character. The few chapters we did get for him, he showed himself to be a solid guy who deserved more than what Thryi was willing to give him.
I would have liked more chapters for Mar - he felt more like a side character. The few chapters we did get for him, he showed himself to be a solid guy who deserved more than what Thryi was willing to give him.
January 31, 2024
Bland
This was a slow paced story with a lot of unnecessary angst. Thyri spent most of the book fighting the love that she had for her partner. It got to be exhausting. I just wanted her to stop being ridiculous. The drama with her mom was weird. It didn’t make much sense to me. Her inability to find housing seemed like a stretch too. She just had a dark cloud around her that made her unlikable. Mar was cool, but boring. Their journey to the inevitable happily ever after was lackluster.
This was a slow paced story with a lot of unnecessary angst. Thyri spent most of the book fighting the love that she had for her partner. It got to be exhausting. I just wanted her to stop being ridiculous. The drama with her mom was weird. It didn’t make much sense to me. Her inability to find housing seemed like a stretch too. She just had a dark cloud around her that made her unlikable. Mar was cool, but boring. Their journey to the inevitable happily ever after was lackluster.
February 12, 2024
You know how you watch a reality TV show and when an episode airs that doesn't give much, it's labeled a filler episode? That's what this book gave. Filler.
The title didn't match the body of work. I expected soooo much more from this book but it fell flat. I thought we were going to be introduced to some chocolate Adonis that was so damn sexy that it oozed off of him and straight onto the pages the moment he hit the scene.
But...no. No, we didn't get that guy. Instead, we got Mar. Some airplane mechanic that waited/wasted (you choose) SIXTEEN YEARS of his life for a woman who should have been somewhere dealing with her childhood trauma, to love him. These were two very strange people who met in college and hung on to each other's belt loops because they were afraid to let go and LIVE. Thyri was so goddamn annoying that it didn't make any sense as to why Mar hung around. I gave him a HEAVY side eye the entire book because of it. She acted like the sun rose and set on her ass and truth be told, neither of them were the prize. The wait game made ZERO sense because they rarely saw each other throughout the 16 year period. Thyri kept talking about how he had this 'power' over her, yet the author never addressed what this 'power' was. Nothing I read in those 125 pages suggested power when it came to Mar. He seemed like a good guy, but that was it. Overall, these people were a bit pathetic.
1.5 Stars and I don't even know why this is getting more than one star.
The title didn't match the body of work. I expected soooo much more from this book but it fell flat. I thought we were going to be introduced to some chocolate Adonis that was so damn sexy that it oozed off of him and straight onto the pages the moment he hit the scene.
But...no. No, we didn't get that guy. Instead, we got Mar. Some airplane mechanic that waited/wasted (you choose) SIXTEEN YEARS of his life for a woman who should have been somewhere dealing with her childhood trauma, to love him. These were two very strange people who met in college and hung on to each other's belt loops because they were afraid to let go and LIVE. Thyri was so goddamn annoying that it didn't make any sense as to why Mar hung around. I gave him a HEAVY side eye the entire book because of it. She acted like the sun rose and set on her ass and truth be told, neither of them were the prize. The wait game made ZERO sense because they rarely saw each other throughout the 16 year period. Thyri kept talking about how he had this 'power' over her, yet the author never addressed what this 'power' was. Nothing I read in those 125 pages suggested power when it came to Mar. He seemed like a good guy, but that was it. Overall, these people were a bit pathetic.
1.5 Stars and I don't even know why this is getting more than one star.
March 10, 2024
Take It Off...literally
"The truth of the matter was she was the one who got away and kept running. The crazy part is she’s the only one I’d run after."
This story is hard to rate because Im still trying to consider the genre. It's a wrll written story, but from the blurb, I thought this would be a fun romp of two people finally giving it a go. Instead, it's about the FMC learning to work through childhood toxicity. As a romance, it was a little disappointing. Read this if you enjoy
🫣...the MMC being walked over constantly by the FMC
🫣... when the FMCs biggest hang-up is that the MMC is too perfect
🫣...the FMC dictating silly relationship rules, not acknowledging a relationship while the MMC clearly wants one, yelling at the MMC when he asks, "How are you?"
🫣... some steam but not a lot
🫣... a story told the majority from the FMCs perspective
🫣... a romance that feels more like a women's lit exploration
🫣... a book is about the FMCs family drama turned trauma
"The truth of the matter was she was the one who got away and kept running. The crazy part is she’s the only one I’d run after."
This story is hard to rate because Im still trying to consider the genre. It's a wrll written story, but from the blurb, I thought this would be a fun romp of two people finally giving it a go. Instead, it's about the FMC learning to work through childhood toxicity. As a romance, it was a little disappointing. Read this if you enjoy
🫣...the MMC being walked over constantly by the FMC
🫣... when the FMCs biggest hang-up is that the MMC is too perfect
🫣...the FMC dictating silly relationship rules, not acknowledging a relationship while the MMC clearly wants one, yelling at the MMC when he asks, "How are you?"
🫣... some steam but not a lot
🫣... a story told the majority from the FMCs perspective
🫣... a romance that feels more like a women's lit exploration
🫣... a book is about the FMCs family drama turned trauma
April 10, 2024
I love this captivating and delicious ride so much, that as soon as I return this book to Kindle Unlimited, I am purchasing my own copy to read over and over again as much as I need uh... want. lol!!!! It's just that good!!!!!
I am still laughing at that crazy Thyri and how she can't resist that strong pull Mar has on her. At first, I was girl you better run far, far away from that psycho magnet. Then came those pages describing all that pipe Mar was laying down and then I understood what was really pulling Thyri in, for the last 16 years.
Nevertheless, I did have a huge problem with Thyri making Mar pay for her mother's cowardice and abandonment of Thyri. She should have told Mar exactly what was going on with her selfish family. What an awesome story!!!!!
I am still laughing at that crazy Thyri and how she can't resist that strong pull Mar has on her. At first, I was girl you better run far, far away from that psycho magnet. Then came those pages describing all that pipe Mar was laying down and then I understood what was really pulling Thyri in, for the last 16 years.
Nevertheless, I did have a huge problem with Thyri making Mar pay for her mother's cowardice and abandonment of Thyri. She should have told Mar exactly what was going on with her selfish family. What an awesome story!!!!!
January 30, 2024
Take it off
This was such a good story. This author’s pen does not miss and all her stories have been a hit to me. Thyri and Mar were cute together. I loved how he never pressured her into giving him more than what she was willing to offer and allowed for her to come to her own conclusions about them being together. Now Thyri will frustrate you a little, but I found her to be very relatable and I’m glad she finally got out of her own way and accepted what Mar was offering. 10/10 highly recommend!
This was such a good story. This author’s pen does not miss and all her stories have been a hit to me. Thyri and Mar were cute together. I loved how he never pressured her into giving him more than what she was willing to offer and allowed for her to come to her own conclusions about them being together. Now Thyri will frustrate you a little, but I found her to be very relatable and I’m glad she finally got out of her own way and accepted what Mar was offering. 10/10 highly recommend!
February 23, 2024
3.5 stars
I love Ashleynicole's work but this story seemed too broad for the words wriiten. I didn't get the plot until 50% and still after that I didnt think the story was flushed out enough. Her relationship with her mother wasnt detailed enough to understand the trauma that she went through. It came off as rebillious not life altering. Wasn't my favorite by this author but will continue to support.
I love Ashleynicole's work but this story seemed too broad for the words wriiten. I didn't get the plot until 50% and still after that I didnt think the story was flushed out enough. Her relationship with her mother wasnt detailed enough to understand the trauma that she went through. It came off as rebillious not life altering. Wasn't my favorite by this author but will continue to support.
August 18, 2024
Thyri worked my nerves playing with Mar the way she did, but I’m glad she finally came to her senses and gave that man what he wanted. Mar was a patient man because 16 years is a long time to wait for a woman to come around to where you are. In true AshleyNicole fashion there were some laughs. This was a quick mostly drama free read that I was looking for after the tough read I had before this one.
AshleyNicole never disappoints!
AshleyNicole never disappoints!
March 12, 2024
The courage in acknowledging when childhood traumas have hindered you from fully diving into love and being vulnerable. What a beautiful story, AshleyNicole has this ability to write an impactful and full storry in a short amount of pages, you get to the end and it doesn't feel incomplete, you just get to the end in what feels like a blink of an eye.
February 4, 2024
I'm always happy to see and read an AshleyNicole release. This book was so good , but Thyri got on my last nerve . She was so aggravating and hard to like. Mar went above and beyond dealing with that mess.
February 23, 2024
Hmm
If annoying was a person, it would be thyri. She tried my patience every step of this book. Like literally up until about 90%. Now Mar, had his moments, but I loved him. That man had the patience of a Saint because I could never.
If annoying was a person, it would be thyri. She tried my patience every step of this book. Like literally up until about 90%. Now Mar, had his moments, but I loved him. That man had the patience of a Saint because I could never.
September 6, 2024
sweet
This was a sweet love story. Something slow to ease into. Thyri just did a lot of back and forth with herself which often made me say ok she is taking to long to get it together. Overall it was a good short story
This was a sweet love story. Something slow to ease into. Thyri just did a lot of back and forth with herself which often made me say ok she is taking to long to get it together. Overall it was a good short story
October 28, 2024
Of course I loved it. Ashley Nicole can do no wrong in my book. Even tho Thyri had my son Mar fighting for his life, he was everything. He was such a man of intention. He said what he said and stood on business. Short read with a hea.
July 14, 2024
OMG, Mar: 😍😍
💕🎇💞possible new book boyfriend alert!!💞🎇💕 SSWWWOOOOONNNN..... That Olivia is one lucky girl. Hopefully soon she can get the fuck out of her head and just fall for him the way fate keeps trying to tell her to.......
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5🌶️ burn my mouth big daddy hot peppers so far.... 🫠🫠
i enjoyed this book. I love that Olivia finally came around and claimed her man. This is a new author for me and I'll definitely be reading more of her books.
💕🎇💞possible new book boyfriend alert!!💞🎇💕 SSWWWOOOOONNNN..... That Olivia is one lucky girl. Hopefully soon she can get the fuck out of her head and just fall for him the way fate keeps trying to tell her to.......
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5🌶️ burn my mouth big daddy hot peppers so far.... 🫠🫠
i enjoyed this book. I love that Olivia finally came around and claimed her man. This is a new author for me and I'll definitely be reading more of her books.
February 2, 2024
Good Chemistry
*Spoilers It pained me to give the book a 3, especially since this is one of my favorite authors and she's pretty consistent. However, the end felt rushed. We could've gone through their adjustment room of navigating being in a relationship. I'm sure there would've been a learning curve for her. Seeing them meet each other's families, his first hand experience with her mom. There was so much more to the story. It was just they're in a relationship and the book ends. The beauty of Amazon is you can always re-release.
*Spoilers It pained me to give the book a 3, especially since this is one of my favorite authors and she's pretty consistent. However, the end felt rushed. We could've gone through their adjustment room of navigating being in a relationship. I'm sure there would've been a learning curve for her. Seeing them meet each other's families, his first hand experience with her mom. There was so much more to the story. It was just they're in a relationship and the book ends. The beauty of Amazon is you can always re-release.
July 24, 2024
2.5 rounded up. I was frustrated most of the book but forced myself to push through which is not typical for books I read by this author.
It took way too long to explain why Thyri acted the way she did. By the revelation I didn’t too care for her. And wished Mar found someone else. Instead of enjoying the couple, I spent 3/4 of the book annoyed with the FMC.
Thank goodness Mar is nothing like his grand daddy. Thyri would have been out on the street. 😂
I’m so confused, Thyri said they never used protection in all their 16 years so what was this comment about in regards to her shock about getting pregnant: “To this day, I still could swear he was wearing a condom, but whatever.”
Thyri mom is terrible. She blames Arthur but I blame her. And it’s still unclear why she couldn’t live with her dad full time if she should spend the entire summer. He should have taken his daughter out of thst environment when her mother didn’t have her in a stable home.
At the end Thyri was just aight but Mar was top tier. I really like his character and glad he stood up for himself
It took way too long to explain why Thyri acted the way she did. By the revelation I didn’t too care for her. And wished Mar found someone else. Instead of enjoying the couple, I spent 3/4 of the book annoyed with the FMC.
Thank goodness Mar is nothing like his grand daddy. Thyri would have been out on the street. 😂
I’m so confused, Thyri said they never used protection in all their 16 years so what was this comment about in regards to her shock about getting pregnant: “To this day, I still could swear he was wearing a condom, but whatever.”
Thyri mom is terrible. She blames Arthur but I blame her. And it’s still unclear why she couldn’t live with her dad full time if she should spend the entire summer. He should have taken his daughter out of thst environment when her mother didn’t have her in a stable home.
At the end Thyri was just aight but Mar was top tier. I really like his character and glad he stood up for himself
March 31, 2024
AshleyNicole is a literary genius! I started reading slower to make the book last because I didn’t want it to end! Thyri was so guarded but I loved when she had her “a-ha” moment and immediately went to fix it. The whole book I was screaming, “girl please open your eyes, you are not her!” It almost cost her Mar, but she got it together on time.
I loved how gentle and loving Mar was. When somebody says they love everything about you down to your dirty drawers, that’s Mar. I’m glad he was the remedy for her, he was everything she didn’t know she needed.
That Mom worked my nerves but I guess she was redeemable. She had a lot of making up to do cause I still don’t think she is being completely accountable. I wouldn’t have been mad if Arthur had a lil heart attack and died in the epilogue 🤭
I loved how gentle and loving Mar was. When somebody says they love everything about you down to your dirty drawers, that’s Mar. I’m glad he was the remedy for her, he was everything she didn’t know she needed.
That Mom worked my nerves but I guess she was redeemable. She had a lot of making up to do cause I still don’t think she is being completely accountable. I wouldn’t have been mad if Arthur had a lil heart attack and died in the epilogue 🤭
February 7, 2024
I Needed More…
I am a HUGE fan of Ashley Nicole’s books and have read all of them.. MOST of them more than once. However, this book left me needing more. It was a cool read, but I can’t lie, it left me frustrated. Thyri’s inability to get over her issues of being controlled didn’t go away until about 95% of the book was over. I don’t feel like I got to see her and Mar’s relationship fully blossom and grow. Sure, the epilogue gave us a glimpse of what they’d become 2 years later, but the epilogue was only about 5-6 pages or so. It would’ve be nice to see their relationship flourish more throughout the book. I’m ALL for a juicy plot and some drama, but the constant push and pull between them was a bit exhausting to read about.
I am a HUGE fan of Ashley Nicole’s books and have read all of them.. MOST of them more than once. However, this book left me needing more. It was a cool read, but I can’t lie, it left me frustrated. Thyri’s inability to get over her issues of being controlled didn’t go away until about 95% of the book was over. I don’t feel like I got to see her and Mar’s relationship fully blossom and grow. Sure, the epilogue gave us a glimpse of what they’d become 2 years later, but the epilogue was only about 5-6 pages or so. It would’ve be nice to see their relationship flourish more throughout the book. I’m ALL for a juicy plot and some drama, but the constant push and pull between them was a bit exhausting to read about.
February 6, 2024
definitely not what I was expecting from the cover, but so much more 💕
This was good. Thyri’s thought process was very interesting. She was definitely layered and I feel like Mar understood that. I mean he had to if he was still around decades later. I like how the root of her trauma almost made her lose Mar for a moment because she really needed to see how her past was impacting her future. Mar was just a man in love—grasping for straws and hoping to lose a sock or two. I would have liked more chapters from his perspective though, but I understand why the story is presented the way it is. I wouldn’t mind these two making an appearance elsewhere.
This was good. Thyri’s thought process was very interesting. She was definitely layered and I feel like Mar understood that. I mean he had to if he was still around decades later. I like how the root of her trauma almost made her lose Mar for a moment because she really needed to see how her past was impacting her future. Mar was just a man in love—grasping for straws and hoping to lose a sock or two. I would have liked more chapters from his perspective though, but I understand why the story is presented the way it is. I wouldn’t mind these two making an appearance elsewhere.
February 16, 2024
This book just didn’t do it for me. It’s not a badly written book or anything like that, but I just didn’t feel invested in Mar and Thyri’s story…and Thryi got on my nerves 😬 We only got about three chapters with Mar’s POV but that wasn’t enough for me to draw a solid opinion of him (outside of his bedroom skills).
This book is mostly about the push and pull of Mar and Thyri’s relationship, which isn’t what I expected. Given the amount of pages, I assumed Mar and Thyri were going to get together quickly. Also, about halfway through the book, it felt like the main plot switched to focus on Thryi’s relationship with her mom and Arthur and the B-story became Thyri’s relationship with Mar.
This book is mostly about the push and pull of Mar and Thyri’s relationship, which isn’t what I expected. Given the amount of pages, I assumed Mar and Thyri were going to get together quickly. Also, about halfway through the book, it felt like the main plot switched to focus on Thryi’s relationship with her mom and Arthur and the B-story became Thyri’s relationship with Mar.
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