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The Depth of You
Experience a deeply passionate and intimate love story. Two strong women, each burdened by tragedy, confront their traumatic pasts and find solace in one another.
In The Depth of You, elite escort Jennifer Dupont and author and cult survivor Dosie Fisher navigate the complexities of love against the backdrop of their tragic pasts. Nearly six months into their passionate relationship, their bond has significantly deepened, but distance and obligation strain their time together.
As Jennifer contemplates a step back from her career, she is forced to confront unresolved issues when her sister's killer is granted a parole hearing. Dosie struggles with Jennifer's volatile emotional state while confronting her own past, face-to-face, for the first time in years. Together, they grapple with the concept of biological versus chosen family while attempting to reconcile their histories with their desire for a shared future.
Will their love endure a trip to the troubled past?
The Depth of You is a heartfelt exploration of love, healing, and the courage to embrace life after trauma.
Content Warning
This novel explores aspects of psychology and mental health and contains occasionally descriptive references to past traumas, including child abuse, stalking, physical and mental abuse, cult/religious abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and murder. Please read with care.
In The Depth of You, elite escort Jennifer Dupont and author and cult survivor Dosie Fisher navigate the complexities of love against the backdrop of their tragic pasts. Nearly six months into their passionate relationship, their bond has significantly deepened, but distance and obligation strain their time together.
As Jennifer contemplates a step back from her career, she is forced to confront unresolved issues when her sister's killer is granted a parole hearing. Dosie struggles with Jennifer's volatile emotional state while confronting her own past, face-to-face, for the first time in years. Together, they grapple with the concept of biological versus chosen family while attempting to reconcile their histories with their desire for a shared future.
Will their love endure a trip to the troubled past?
The Depth of You is a heartfelt exploration of love, healing, and the courage to embrace life after trauma.
Content Warning
This novel explores aspects of psychology and mental health and contains occasionally descriptive references to past traumas, including child abuse, stalking, physical and mental abuse, cult/religious abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and murder. Please read with care.
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Published February 1, 2025
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May 21, 2025
The Lay of You was an easy 5-star read for me and one of my favorite books of the year. There’s no doubt that Corrie MacKay is an incredibly talented author, and I continue to appreciate her ability to craft deep, emotional stories. That said, The Depth of You didn’t resonate with me as much.
I know I’m in the minority here, but I really missed the tension and angst between Dosie and Jen that made the first book so compelling. (Which, of course, is wonderful for them as a couple—but I personally found myself craving more of that dynamic.) This time, the central conflict revolves around While it’s an important and emotional storyline, I didn’t connect with it as much as I’d hoped, especially as the main focus of the book.
That said, I still loved seeing Dosie and Jen in a stable, happy relationship—it’s always rewarding to watch characters grow and find their way to each other. And MacKay’s writing remains just as strong, delivering the same depth and authenticity that made me love The Lay of You. While this one didn’t hit quite the same for me, I know plenty of readers will appreciate its emotional weight and the continuation of Dosie and Jen’s journey.
I know I’m in the minority here, but I really missed the tension and angst between Dosie and Jen that made the first book so compelling. (Which, of course, is wonderful for them as a couple—but I personally found myself craving more of that dynamic.) This time, the central conflict revolves around While it’s an important and emotional storyline, I didn’t connect with it as much as I’d hoped, especially as the main focus of the book.
That said, I still loved seeing Dosie and Jen in a stable, happy relationship—it’s always rewarding to watch characters grow and find their way to each other. And MacKay’s writing remains just as strong, delivering the same depth and authenticity that made me love The Lay of You. While this one didn’t hit quite the same for me, I know plenty of readers will appreciate its emotional weight and the continuation of Dosie and Jen’s journey.
February 13, 2025
5 Stars
The Depth of You by Corrie Mackay, the second instalment after The Lay of You. No introductions needed if you’re familiar with Corrie Mackay’s severely underhyped book.
The Depth of You is more of book 1 but the focus shifts on Jennifer DuPont. Although, there’s a smattering of Dosie’s past still and a bit about their present relationship, the bulk of the story revolves around the Director’s past catching up to her present.
I’ve had to reread book 1 to refresh my memory and comparatively, it’s equally emotionally and intellectually satiating. The edge of Corrie Mackay’s books, in my opinion, is the author’s ability to balance humour, healthy intimacy, psychoanalysis and therapeutic ways the characters need to take to be a better version of themselves with very hot, very graphic sexual encounters. There is nothing more fulfilling, satisfying and sating than to read an emotionally intelligent book coupled with very very hot sex scenes.
Read Corrie Mackay’s books. It’s the best thing you can do for your soul.
The Depth of You by Corrie Mackay, the second instalment after The Lay of You. No introductions needed if you’re familiar with Corrie Mackay’s severely underhyped book.
The Depth of You is more of book 1 but the focus shifts on Jennifer DuPont. Although, there’s a smattering of Dosie’s past still and a bit about their present relationship, the bulk of the story revolves around the Director’s past catching up to her present.
I’ve had to reread book 1 to refresh my memory and comparatively, it’s equally emotionally and intellectually satiating. The edge of Corrie Mackay’s books, in my opinion, is the author’s ability to balance humour, healthy intimacy, psychoanalysis and therapeutic ways the characters need to take to be a better version of themselves with very hot, very graphic sexual encounters. There is nothing more fulfilling, satisfying and sating than to read an emotionally intelligent book coupled with very very hot sex scenes.
Read Corrie Mackay’s books. It’s the best thing you can do for your soul.
February 4, 2025
Deeply moving, emotional, and full of hope. My wish is that Corrie MacKay would write a zillion more books.
The Depth of You is the sequel to The Lay of You and focuses on the relationship between Dosie Fisher and Jennifer DuPont (The Director). The focus is on Jennifer’s journey to healing and we see how she comes full circle in reconciling with the death of her older sister many years ago.
Dosie’s journey focuses on confronting her physical triggers and Jennifer’s journey focuses on her emotional triggers. Corrie MacKay writes with such amazing passion, empathy, and sympathy. Her use of figurative language just flows throughout her work. I smashed this book in one day, I just couldn’t stop.
It’s not as spicy as The Lay of You in terms of the number of scenes, but it is still very spicy, very sweet and emotional and just smoking hot. There’s no third act break up and the consent and connection is, just,…sigh…..chef’s kiss.
The Depth of You is the sequel to The Lay of You and focuses on the relationship between Dosie Fisher and Jennifer DuPont (The Director). The focus is on Jennifer’s journey to healing and we see how she comes full circle in reconciling with the death of her older sister many years ago.
Dosie’s journey focuses on confronting her physical triggers and Jennifer’s journey focuses on her emotional triggers. Corrie MacKay writes with such amazing passion, empathy, and sympathy. Her use of figurative language just flows throughout her work. I smashed this book in one day, I just couldn’t stop.
It’s not as spicy as The Lay of You in terms of the number of scenes, but it is still very spicy, very sweet and emotional and just smoking hot. There’s no third act break up and the consent and connection is, just,…sigh…..chef’s kiss.
November 24, 2025
4.5⭐️ Good continuation of the first book. It fills in a bunch of details from their pasts that were hinted at in the first book. It wasn’t as steamy as the first one.
November 12, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨(3.75 stars)
After finishing The Lay of You, I wasn’t quite ready to let go of these characters, so diving into The Depth of You felt like the natural next step. It didn’t sweep me off my feet the way the first book did - and honestly, I didn’t expect it to - but it was still a really solid follow-up.
What I loved most was getting to spend more time with Jennifer and Dosie. These two still completely own my heart. Seeing them continue to build and nurture their relationship, even when things got rough, was so rewarding. They stayed communicative and supportive through it all, and it never felt forced or overly idealized.
Like the first book, this one isn’t afraid to wade into heavier territory, murder, mental health, and trauma all have their space here. It never comes across as sensationalized or thrown in just to create drama. The way these themes are handled feels respectful and real, which I appreciated a lot.
The writing is as strong and steady as it was in the first book, and the pacing worked well for the story. I especially liked that the focus leaned more on Jen this time. We do get some more chilling glimpses into Dosie’s past, but this book really lets Jen’s history breathe. In the first book we got the broad strokes; here, we’re given the full picture, and it absolutely pays off.
All in all, it’s a worthy continuation. It might not have hit quite the same emotional high as book one for me, but it deepened the characters I already cared about, and that was more than enough. 3.75 stars ⭐️
After finishing The Lay of You, I wasn’t quite ready to let go of these characters, so diving into The Depth of You felt like the natural next step. It didn’t sweep me off my feet the way the first book did - and honestly, I didn’t expect it to - but it was still a really solid follow-up.
What I loved most was getting to spend more time with Jennifer and Dosie. These two still completely own my heart. Seeing them continue to build and nurture their relationship, even when things got rough, was so rewarding. They stayed communicative and supportive through it all, and it never felt forced or overly idealized.
Like the first book, this one isn’t afraid to wade into heavier territory, murder, mental health, and trauma all have their space here. It never comes across as sensationalized or thrown in just to create drama. The way these themes are handled feels respectful and real, which I appreciated a lot.
The writing is as strong and steady as it was in the first book, and the pacing worked well for the story. I especially liked that the focus leaned more on Jen this time. We do get some more chilling glimpses into Dosie’s past, but this book really lets Jen’s history breathe. In the first book we got the broad strokes; here, we’re given the full picture, and it absolutely pays off.
All in all, it’s a worthy continuation. It might not have hit quite the same emotional high as book one for me, but it deepened the characters I already cared about, and that was more than enough. 3.75 stars ⭐️
October 13, 2025
4.5 ⭐️- I like this one, but not as much as book one. Where all the emotions of book one worked for me in, book 2 it just seems a bit overwrought.
Everybody’s emotions can’t be pegged at 11, 100% of the time. So for me after a while, it got to be a bit much.
However, to be fair there is a lot of heavy shit happening specially at the end, which is totally understandable why Jennifer would be super emotional.
Anyway, still a good book. And I still love Jennifer and Dosie.
Everybody’s emotions can’t be pegged at 11, 100% of the time. So for me after a while, it got to be a bit much.
However, to be fair there is a lot of heavy shit happening specially at the end, which is totally understandable why Jennifer would be super emotional.
Anyway, still a good book. And I still love Jennifer and Dosie.
May 20, 2025
Man, do these two love each other.
February 5, 2025
It is 6 months into their relationship and everything is perfect. Jennifer has her own toothbrush at Dosie’s house, space in her closet, amazing things for her and she loves it.
Then the letter from the parole board makes her freak, she shuts Dosie out. Dosie also has a scare with her brother Ira. Finding out more details about their horrendous backstories almost broke me. Not strange that they were so closed up in the first book and had so much to work through.
So good to to see their connection grow even more, being the safe space for each other, their sanctuary. They are also still so hot together, the sexting on the plane to Boston was just amazing. I love them as a couple, and I so hope this is the HEA they so deserve!
Then the letter from the parole board makes her freak, she shuts Dosie out. Dosie also has a scare with her brother Ira. Finding out more details about their horrendous backstories almost broke me. Not strange that they were so closed up in the first book and had so much to work through.
So good to to see their connection grow even more, being the safe space for each other, their sanctuary. They are also still so hot together, the sexting on the plane to Boston was just amazing. I love them as a couple, and I so hope this is the HEA they so deserve!
July 27, 2025
Beautiful follow-up to the first book. Hope there will be a third part. I’d definitely love to read more from this author <3
November 9, 2025
The hurt/comfort trope is strong in this one. Their relationship is tested with new events related to both their past.
February 6, 2025
So Good!
What can I say but I love this book so much! Jennifer and Dosie are 2 lost souls that found love in book 1 but in book 2 they found the happily ever after! At least I hope! I don’t know if there will be a book 3 but if there is I will be happy to buy that one as well! Corrie is such a wonderful writer-can’t wait for whatever she does next!
What can I say but I love this book so much! Jennifer and Dosie are 2 lost souls that found love in book 1 but in book 2 they found the happily ever after! At least I hope! I don’t know if there will be a book 3 but if there is I will be happy to buy that one as well! Corrie is such a wonderful writer-can’t wait for whatever she does next!
February 5, 2025
I've waited close to a year for this book to come out, and it didn't disappoint. I loved getting to know more about the Jennifer and Dosie. Their story is written around trauma which has created a deep bond for the two of them. While it's incredibly sad to read about their pasts, it's moving to see the life that they created because of that trauma. I hope to see more by this author in the future.
February 6, 2025
Wow
I was а little nervous this couldn't live up to the first book but it most certainly did. I can't wait to read anything and everything by Corrie Mackay in the future as well as reread this incredible, sexy, healing, beautiful, meaningful, charismatic, passionate, intense duology again and again! I will never stop recommending these books!
I was а little nervous this couldn't live up to the first book but it most certainly did. I can't wait to read anything and everything by Corrie Mackay in the future as well as reread this incredible, sexy, healing, beautiful, meaningful, charismatic, passionate, intense duology again and again! I will never stop recommending these books!
February 20, 2025
Another beautiful piece of writing! Corrie has such a distinct style that often reads like poetry to me. It is visceral and raw. And just, chefs kiss.
Just like book one we get to bear witness to healing from trauma and hurts long past and long carried. The story continues not too far from where we left them in book one. You will walk with Jennifer as she is forced to face her past. She grows so much in these pages. I was so proud of her. And sweet, good, strong, and brave Dosie… she continued her journey being perhaps one of the most emotionally intelligent people I’ve ever met. Do I talk about them like they are real? Yes. We learn more about Dosie’s past and there were many times for both characters that I felt as though I was standing right beside them.
The spice was top notch as usual! I laughed. I cried. I felt. I cheered. And I healed with them.
I need to read them back to back but I feel book 2 is an excellent sequel and I might have enjoyed it more. Usually, I am there for the angst of the will they won’t they, but they are in blissfully in love the entire time and I was grateful for that because the personal journeys they both go on are heavy. The layers are so thick. The details so well thought out and presented. The descriptions, my god, I have never highlighted so many beautiful descriptions than I did with this book. It is rich with substance I often find lacking in typical romance novels.
The point of this book (to me) is about healing from trauma and learning to face our demons and know that we can do hard things. Even when we are scared. Even when we are anxious. We can do hard things. It is also about different kinds of love. Love that harms, takes, and cages you vs love that heals, nurtures, and sets you free.
Just like book one we get to bear witness to healing from trauma and hurts long past and long carried. The story continues not too far from where we left them in book one. You will walk with Jennifer as she is forced to face her past. She grows so much in these pages. I was so proud of her. And sweet, good, strong, and brave Dosie… she continued her journey being perhaps one of the most emotionally intelligent people I’ve ever met. Do I talk about them like they are real? Yes. We learn more about Dosie’s past and there were many times for both characters that I felt as though I was standing right beside them.
The spice was top notch as usual! I laughed. I cried. I felt. I cheered. And I healed with them.
I need to read them back to back but I feel book 2 is an excellent sequel and I might have enjoyed it more. Usually, I am there for the angst of the will they won’t they, but they are in blissfully in love the entire time and I was grateful for that because the personal journeys they both go on are heavy. The layers are so thick. The details so well thought out and presented. The descriptions, my god, I have never highlighted so many beautiful descriptions than I did with this book. It is rich with substance I often find lacking in typical romance novels.
The point of this book (to me) is about healing from trauma and learning to face our demons and know that we can do hard things. Even when we are scared. Even when we are anxious. We can do hard things. It is also about different kinds of love. Love that harms, takes, and cages you vs love that heals, nurtures, and sets you free.
March 2, 2025
I was worried that this book would suffer from the sequel-syndrome, where it's boring all the way through and only gets interesting at the end, and that's exactly what happened. I was bored out of my mind for a good chunk of the book because the inner monologues dragged on forever. In general, it reads like a book in which the author has simply strung together all the scenes from the draft she wrote. And the sugary sweet romance wasn't the book's savior either.
To be brutally honest, the book desperately needs an editor to cut out 100 pages of to much “telling”.
2.5 ⭐
To be brutally honest, the book desperately needs an editor to cut out 100 pages of to much “telling”.
2.5 ⭐
February 14, 2025
I wonder what kind of drugs are in books by MacKay. Because I can not get enough and can not stop reading once I start.
The book deals with serious and heavy issues but stays gentle and growing and sweet.. It’s truely a gift to be able to write like this and create the vibes between the MCs.
The book deals with serious and heavy issues but stays gentle and growing and sweet.. It’s truely a gift to be able to write like this and create the vibes between the MCs.
April 24, 2025
I really enjoyed getting Jennifer’s POV about her past trauma. There were a lot of instances with intense, relatable emotions, so I really enjoyed that aspect. Lowkey though, the story dragged a bit and wasn’t as gripping as the first book. There were also a lot of repetitive phrases and reactions from Dosie i.e. she always says “oh” when something emotional or intense happens and maybe because I’m a fast reader i noticed that a lot but it got annoying. She was also a bit too clingy and presumptuous at times so meh. Also not nearly as spicy as the first book which was also disappointing.
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June 1, 2025
Overall a good continuation but I do hope there'll be a third book.
Being French I cringed at the language mistakes made there and the lazy stereotypes, like the name Dupont is the french version of Smith so... (Also French auntie makes croissants and baguettes ugh) and some little things just didn't make sense but it didn't affect the overall quality of the story, the incredible chemistry between the two MCs and the whole character building.
So yeah, nice one! If there is another book, I hope the author just asks people on reddit or something to translate to French, not an AI I beg you.
Being French I cringed at the language mistakes made there and the lazy stereotypes, like the name Dupont is the french version of Smith so... (Also French auntie makes croissants and baguettes ugh) and some little things just didn't make sense but it didn't affect the overall quality of the story, the incredible chemistry between the two MCs and the whole character building.
So yeah, nice one! If there is another book, I hope the author just asks people on reddit or something to translate to French, not an AI I beg you.
November 28, 2025
With the lay of you, the reader could appreciate the dawning of transcendence between the two main characters (Jennifer & Dosie). In the Depth of You, we are witness to and feel ascendance between them. It is here that the reader gets to experience how two women living with severe trauma learn the power of their influence, deep love for one another, and ability to heal one another. The focus on the development of these characters individually and as a couple facing their worst triggers, continuing to learn the horrors of each others trauma and learn that vulnerability is the answer to true healing, makes this story ripple beyond the last words written by MacKay.
What is so beautiful about this story is the divergence from the typical cliche of so much "miscommunication & misunderstandings" between characters. Here we get the pleasure of seeing the effects of strong, loving, safe, and healthy communication. MacKay is simply exquisite in her writing. She accomplishes an emotionally satisfying depth within each character and between each character's willingness to take risks and be rewarded. The discipline and authenticity Dosie gives to Jennifer by honoring who she is without attempting to "fix" her. Even with a better understanding of Jennifer's psychological and emotional turmoil, and the healthy mechanisms that Jennifer could benefit from, Dosie holds back her ache to "solve". Instead, she creates safe spaces for Jennifer to learn and grow within her own way and time. And she does. In doing so, Jennifer becomes more expressive of her feelings, and although Dosie will always crave more, Jennifer begins to create safe spaces for Dosie beyond sexual & physical intimacy (where it all began in the Lay of You). You can't help but love Jennifer for giving Dosie the stability, strength, and life she deserves. Jennifer learns how trauma impacts adulthood through Dosie and in turn recognizes how her trauma has effected her adult life (and choices). Her effort to push "through" so she can be who Dosie needs and be a better self for her own desires (all of which she learns through a greater sense of self awareness) is admirable.
The self talk of damnation and demoralization that enter their minds (an effect of trauma) and the courageous effort to recognize and conquer the spirals from happening is beyond satisfying. You can't help but be immensly proud of these two. Especially Jennifer whose healing effort is in the beginning stages compared to years of Dosie's. Checking one courageous act after another. Of course, not without enduring the struggle to get there, and get there they do. Together. What an incredible potrait of two women finding themselves wrapped in so much care, love, and understanding of each other. The light bumps the darkeness these two carry in such perfect ways. The stillness they find from each others presence, the safety from an embrace, the grounding from whispers of assurance, and the love shown to validate they matter is in every word MacKay writes.
What an empowering way to learn how individuals can have such a positive, sustaining way to move folks from being a victim of trauma to a survivor of trauma.
What is so beautiful about this story is the divergence from the typical cliche of so much "miscommunication & misunderstandings" between characters. Here we get the pleasure of seeing the effects of strong, loving, safe, and healthy communication. MacKay is simply exquisite in her writing. She accomplishes an emotionally satisfying depth within each character and between each character's willingness to take risks and be rewarded. The discipline and authenticity Dosie gives to Jennifer by honoring who she is without attempting to "fix" her. Even with a better understanding of Jennifer's psychological and emotional turmoil, and the healthy mechanisms that Jennifer could benefit from, Dosie holds back her ache to "solve". Instead, she creates safe spaces for Jennifer to learn and grow within her own way and time. And she does. In doing so, Jennifer becomes more expressive of her feelings, and although Dosie will always crave more, Jennifer begins to create safe spaces for Dosie beyond sexual & physical intimacy (where it all began in the Lay of You). You can't help but love Jennifer for giving Dosie the stability, strength, and life she deserves. Jennifer learns how trauma impacts adulthood through Dosie and in turn recognizes how her trauma has effected her adult life (and choices). Her effort to push "through" so she can be who Dosie needs and be a better self for her own desires (all of which she learns through a greater sense of self awareness) is admirable.
The self talk of damnation and demoralization that enter their minds (an effect of trauma) and the courageous effort to recognize and conquer the spirals from happening is beyond satisfying. You can't help but be immensly proud of these two. Especially Jennifer whose healing effort is in the beginning stages compared to years of Dosie's. Checking one courageous act after another. Of course, not without enduring the struggle to get there, and get there they do. Together. What an incredible potrait of two women finding themselves wrapped in so much care, love, and understanding of each other. The light bumps the darkeness these two carry in such perfect ways. The stillness they find from each others presence, the safety from an embrace, the grounding from whispers of assurance, and the love shown to validate they matter is in every word MacKay writes.
What an empowering way to learn how individuals can have such a positive, sustaining way to move folks from being a victim of trauma to a survivor of trauma.
November 4, 2025
Keeping this review very brief with highlighting the things I liked and disliked.
Following the ending of the first book we’re now seeing how Dosie and Jennifer relationship continuing to blossom. Throughout the book I’d say Jennifer was more the certain focus of having a more developmental arc with her testifying against the man who brutally murdered her sister. For me, seeing how Jennifer struggles at first to find the courage to speak on her sister’s behalf was really moving. Up until the point where I was reading Jennifer’s speech it made me utterly emotional and feeling so many emotions. Out of all the books I’ve read I have never seen the main character clock someone’s tea and destroy their character so bad with just words. I felt the power of the words through screen I was damn that’s crazy but I was absolutely supporting Jennifer standing up on business.
Aside from that, Dosie’s involvement was well pretty utilized for the most part. I feel like she was more of the one helping Jennifer with her trauma and what happened with her sister. The only thing I didn’t like was when Dosie and Jennifer separated (in different locations) and every chapter Dosie was explaining what she was doing it was kinda like she wasn’t doing much. This was more in the beginning of the book but I’m going to be honest it was boring to read and those few chapters were very hard for me to read. However, once Jennifer and Dosie reunite she becomes more involved in supporting Jennifer and comforting her.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book for the most part. I loved how Jennifer was finally able to get closure on sister’s killer. Then the ending of the book promising Jennifer and Dosie moving in together and continuing their lives. I just wish they didn’t separate in the beginning half of the book because it was very difficult to read.
Following the ending of the first book we’re now seeing how Dosie and Jennifer relationship continuing to blossom. Throughout the book I’d say Jennifer was more the certain focus of having a more developmental arc with her testifying against the man who brutally murdered her sister. For me, seeing how Jennifer struggles at first to find the courage to speak on her sister’s behalf was really moving. Up until the point where I was reading Jennifer’s speech it made me utterly emotional and feeling so many emotions. Out of all the books I’ve read I have never seen the main character clock someone’s tea and destroy their character so bad with just words. I felt the power of the words through screen I was damn that’s crazy but I was absolutely supporting Jennifer standing up on business.
Aside from that, Dosie’s involvement was well pretty utilized for the most part. I feel like she was more of the one helping Jennifer with her trauma and what happened with her sister. The only thing I didn’t like was when Dosie and Jennifer separated (in different locations) and every chapter Dosie was explaining what she was doing it was kinda like she wasn’t doing much. This was more in the beginning of the book but I’m going to be honest it was boring to read and those few chapters were very hard for me to read. However, once Jennifer and Dosie reunite she becomes more involved in supporting Jennifer and comforting her.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book for the most part. I loved how Jennifer was finally able to get closure on sister’s killer. Then the ending of the book promising Jennifer and Dosie moving in together and continuing their lives. I just wish they didn’t separate in the beginning half of the book because it was very difficult to read.
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March 11, 2025DNF.
I read about 58%. If I have to rate only this part I would give maybe 2.5⭐️. But that didn't seem fair because I didn't read the last 42%. So I decided to not rate it at al. I do want to write a review though.
I loved the first book and I was really looking forward to this one. But from the moment I started I wasn't in to it. Why? I can't explain. It just didn't got me. I always like to get in some kind of flow were I can't put the book away and there's nothing I want to do then keep on reading. The opposite happend. I kept stalling.
I don't like to not finish a book, so I don't often do so, but I kept on dreading to read. So I felt relieved when I finally decided to quit this one.
In the first half of the book Dosie and Jen weren't together very often. I missed their interactions. There also was a lot of drama. This was a continuation of the previous book. That book was finished for me, so this didn't really add anything. The previous book was also a lot of drama, but that was made up with sparkling new love and a lot of spicy stuff. There wasn't a lot of that in the part I read. I wouldn't even call it a romance.
I'm very disappointed I didn't like this book better. I really tried to keep on reading expecting it would get good because of my expierence with the previous book and also the high ratings this one is getting. I'm sorry I didn't make it through.
I read about 58%. If I have to rate only this part I would give maybe 2.5⭐️. But that didn't seem fair because I didn't read the last 42%. So I decided to not rate it at al. I do want to write a review though.
I loved the first book and I was really looking forward to this one. But from the moment I started I wasn't in to it. Why? I can't explain. It just didn't got me. I always like to get in some kind of flow were I can't put the book away and there's nothing I want to do then keep on reading. The opposite happend. I kept stalling.
I don't like to not finish a book, so I don't often do so, but I kept on dreading to read. So I felt relieved when I finally decided to quit this one.
In the first half of the book Dosie and Jen weren't together very often. I missed their interactions. There also was a lot of drama. This was a continuation of the previous book. That book was finished for me, so this didn't really add anything. The previous book was also a lot of drama, but that was made up with sparkling new love and a lot of spicy stuff. There wasn't a lot of that in the part I read. I wouldn't even call it a romance.
I'm very disappointed I didn't like this book better. I really tried to keep on reading expecting it would get good because of my expierence with the previous book and also the high ratings this one is getting. I'm sorry I didn't make it through.
September 11, 2025
Truly a stunning, stunning book. A master class in prose, use of metaphors, and just overall word-smithing. The author blew me away with the first book and yet this one is somehow miles ahead. There was not a moment where it wasn’t clear that Dosie and Jen were in love with each other, there for each other, and each others’ soulmate. The intimacy -and not just the sex, though that was scorching and perfectly written - was breathtaking. The little acts of service they do throughout the book for each other, something so simple (usually just a sentence) but so profound in illustrating their love, just chefs kiss. Reading about two broken women loving and healing each other in the way that Jen and Dosie do has truly been treat. No third act break up, no secrecy or deception, no villain in the obvious sense. Just pure, unfiltered love that is so refreshing -and honestly rare in the way it was written here- for this genre. I will read anything Author Mackay writes and I hope this isn’t the last of these characters we see, even if we just got a little pop-in novella.
April 13, 2025
5 stars. This was just—beautiful. As someone who has PTSD and has struggled through trauma, flashbacks, trying to heal, I appreciate so much the emotional depth and presence given to these two characters, women with unique trauma histories and ways in which they handle that trauma. It is so hard to capture in text the reality of limiting beliefs, of being stuck, of disappearing from yourself, and it is so well done here. Yes, there is almost interminable angst, but there is also this hopeful undertone to everything: a belief in healing and in love. I have pursued a lot of books to try to connect words to my experiences, and McKay has gifted that here when I was not seeking it, a delightful surprise. There were a couple of lose ends which didn’t get tied up, and I wish there had been a bit more description of place. But really, I’m just thankful I was able to find and read this book and connect with it.
September 8, 2025
The Depth of You picks up six months after The Lay of You, diving right back into Jennifer and Dosie’s tender, evolving relationship. This installment feels truly special—the writing is raw, emotional, and so deeply moving that it was nearly impossible to set the book down. The dialogue flows with an authenticity that makes every exchange believable, and the characters shine with remarkable depth. While the challenges they face, rooted in past struggles, are heartbreaking, their love and support for one another prove they can endure anything. For the first time, both women have someone steadfastly in their corner—championing, empowering, and cherishing them. Honestly, I wish there were another book in this series because it feels like there’s still so much more story to be told.
February 26, 2025
Doing Hard Things!
That theme was the basis for part two of this duology. Both of our girls are forced to look their trauma fueled past in the face, and overcome it. Doing this all while also maintaining a healthy and supportive relationship.
I love the way MacKay builds these characters. I found that I so easily fell in love with our MC’s in this story and rooted for them throughout.
The growth we saw in their 6 month relationship felt so realistic and flowed all the way to the heartfelt revelations and confessions in the end. BRAVA 👏🏾
That theme was the basis for part two of this duology. Both of our girls are forced to look their trauma fueled past in the face, and overcome it. Doing this all while also maintaining a healthy and supportive relationship.
I love the way MacKay builds these characters. I found that I so easily fell in love with our MC’s in this story and rooted for them throughout.
The growth we saw in their 6 month relationship felt so realistic and flowed all the way to the heartfelt revelations and confessions in the end. BRAVA 👏🏾
March 23, 2025
rate it as: 4.0/5.0 felt as if they missed out on their romance itself bc of all the new characters introduced and the storyline of jens trauma and where is the erotica part of this story? being cockblocked from their own romance is so annoying
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read it as: online copy
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favorite chapters: 1/6/8/9/10/11/14/15
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quotes:
1) Dosie had kissed her tenderly and said, “I just like the idea of your things and my things in the same place.”
2) I never would have imagined when I met you that the Director was secretly such a lovesick sweetheart.
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read it as: online copy
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favorite chapters: 1/6/8/9/10/11/14/15
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quotes:
1) Dosie had kissed her tenderly and said, “I just like the idea of your things and my things in the same place.”
2) I never would have imagined when I met you that the Director was secretly such a lovesick sweetheart.
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March 31, 2025
As with the first book (The Lay of YOu) I could not get over with the way Corrie MacKay excels at writing about the feeling of loving someone. The first half of the story was brilliant, a bit sad that Jen and Dosie were not together. But each had their trauma to deal with. But as soon as they met up again, the love and longing just oozed of the page. The way she describes the pain of loving someone so much, the wanting to crawl even closer to the person you love whilst already pressed together with no air between them... it almost made me jealous for never having experienced it.
June 28, 2025
It was okay. I would have rather gotten to know Jennifer more. How did she get into the escort business? She went from a shy teenager around the time her sister died to owning her own escorting company. How will she run the business now that she is retiring. This book felt long and drawn out. Too much focus on the trial and the past. First was was a little better in my opinion. I would have preferred to see how Dosie and Jennifer navigated relationship while Jennifer continued to work. I mean, how would it not bother Dosie? To each their own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 7, 2025
yea this wasn't as good, even though it further developed the characters to an extend which i felt could've benefited from the first book being mostly smut, I did enjoy seeing Jennifer's character challenged. Though this book appears to be rather repetitive in the Dosie supporting Jennifer sorta spiel which went round in circles, did exactly as i expected it to, and didn't progress much
minus points
plot points were underdeveloped, Ira especially, and Kim
no exhale, Ira's ending was a cop out
kind of a dud. so there's that. first book was better
minus points
plot points were underdeveloped, Ira especially, and Kim
no exhale, Ira's ending was a cop out
kind of a dud. so there's that. first book was better
February 4, 2025
I looked very forward to the continuation of Dosies and Jennifers Story when I read the first book and let me tell you it was 100% worth the wait in my opinion. Fell in love with Corries writing and hopefully in the future I can see more of the two of them together because theres still so much potential for their story!
Please read it you definitely wont be disappointed and you will love them just like I do :)
Please read it you definitely wont be disappointed and you will love them just like I do :)
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