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Into the Blue Again
Emma Landry must now navigate life post-Bailey. The role she played in her ex-wife's untimely death still haunts her. Also, she needs to understand the mystery that is Morgan. A woman who came into her life at a most inopportune time. Emma is left pondering the reasons their lives intersected, and whether or not they truly belong together.
When these women start to explore the consequences of their decisions, everything changes.
You have to understand Jonathan is a demarcation in my life.
Morgan Hale was once free-spirited and fun-loving. She avoided serious relationships and falling in love. Until she met Jonathan. A tortured and mercurial writer who turned her world upside down.
There was my life before him. And the utter mess left in his wake.
Emma is left to figure out how the broken pieces of their shattered lives are meant to fit together as she learns through Morgan’s story not only their lives' parallels but how love can be both destructive and rehabilitative.
Will the ghosts of Morgan’s past drive Emma away or bring them closer together?
When these women start to explore the consequences of their decisions, everything changes.
You have to understand Jonathan is a demarcation in my life.
Morgan Hale was once free-spirited and fun-loving. She avoided serious relationships and falling in love. Until she met Jonathan. A tortured and mercurial writer who turned her world upside down.
There was my life before him. And the utter mess left in his wake.
Emma is left to figure out how the broken pieces of their shattered lives are meant to fit together as she learns through Morgan’s story not only their lives' parallels but how love can be both destructive and rehabilitative.
Will the ghosts of Morgan’s past drive Emma away or bring them closer together?
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309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2025
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September 30, 2025
Wow... this was a real tough read. How can I describe it? Dark painful sad, tearful and depressing. This is the story of Morgan Hale who had a short relationship with Emma Landry back in book one. Both had dark secrets and a closet full of skeletons.
Many times I felt like I wanted to DNF the book but I kept going. The part that pained me the most was the story about The Society. I felt sick in the stomach as Morgan most likely felt.
There wasn't any real romance between the two MCs in the story. It was just the question of shall we continue where we left off or shall we go our separate ways?
I think it was probably better if they had gone their separate ways. It keeps everything simple, uncomplicated and straightforward but obviously where would the fun be in that? We need the suffering, the sorrow, the angst, the torment, the yearning and the hoping. We all have a certain level of masochistic tendencies in us.
In the end, the end is what it is; it is as it should be: hope...
I'm leaving a review as thanks for the free book I received.
Many times I felt like I wanted to DNF the book but I kept going. The part that pained me the most was the story about The Society. I felt sick in the stomach as Morgan most likely felt.
There wasn't any real romance between the two MCs in the story. It was just the question of shall we continue where we left off or shall we go our separate ways?
I think it was probably better if they had gone their separate ways. It keeps everything simple, uncomplicated and straightforward but obviously where would the fun be in that? We need the suffering, the sorrow, the angst, the torment, the yearning and the hoping. We all have a certain level of masochistic tendencies in us.
In the end, the end is what it is; it is as it should be: hope...
I'm leaving a review as thanks for the free book I received.
February 27, 2023
Awesome sequel!
Serving a 5 year stretch for killing her wife, Emma's early release was pending. She connected with Morgan again and after reading her journal, which detailed many dark secrets, the true roller-coaster of her life's journey was revealed.
A fantastic sequel which continues the story of Emma and Morgan, living their separate lives but memories and parallels keeping that bond tight. I love the idea of the journal which continually takes you back into Morgan life but then the chapters jump back to the present so you get a full rounded picture of who Morgan really is and a clear understanding of her behaviour. A deep, emotional story, full of ups and downs but really well written and definitely a page turner. The author has a talent of captivating her readers, the second book just as good as the first and this story could go on and on
I really hope there is more to come! Highly recommended.
Serving a 5 year stretch for killing her wife, Emma's early release was pending. She connected with Morgan again and after reading her journal, which detailed many dark secrets, the true roller-coaster of her life's journey was revealed.
A fantastic sequel which continues the story of Emma and Morgan, living their separate lives but memories and parallels keeping that bond tight. I love the idea of the journal which continually takes you back into Morgan life but then the chapters jump back to the present so you get a full rounded picture of who Morgan really is and a clear understanding of her behaviour. A deep, emotional story, full of ups and downs but really well written and definitely a page turner. The author has a talent of captivating her readers, the second book just as good as the first and this story could go on and on
I really hope there is more to come! Highly recommended.
January 14, 2023
I read Marisa Billions previous book – Like Sapphire Blue, and loved it. So, I just had to pick up the second one.
Into The Blue Again, tells us the story of Morgan – the woman who became Emma’s lover when Emma was on the run. It explores Morgan’s past through her journal that she gives to Emma to read. She wants her to make a decision on their future as a couple only after she has read the journal.
Morgan’s story is heart-breaking. Love, loss, addiction and seemingly no way out of this spiral of destruction she is on.
Will Emma still love her when she knows who Morgan really is? Or will they remain friends but go their separate ways?
You’ll have to read this wonderful story to find out.
Five stars without hesitation.
Into The Blue Again, tells us the story of Morgan – the woman who became Emma’s lover when Emma was on the run. It explores Morgan’s past through her journal that she gives to Emma to read. She wants her to make a decision on their future as a couple only after she has read the journal.
Morgan’s story is heart-breaking. Love, loss, addiction and seemingly no way out of this spiral of destruction she is on.
Will Emma still love her when she knows who Morgan really is? Or will they remain friends but go their separate ways?
You’ll have to read this wonderful story to find out.
Five stars without hesitation.
January 13, 2026
After the intense and twisty "Like Sapphire Blue," I jumped straight into "Into the Blue Again," which shifts gears into a more introspective, emotionally layered story. Emma is released from prison early and begins the difficult process of rebuilding her life. This book is less about external conflict and more about healing, trauma, and the messy, nonlinear path to redemption.
A major focus is Emma’s relationship with Morgan, a woman she met while on the run in the first book. Their connection deepens through letters and Morgan’s handwritten journal, which Emma reads while incarcerated. Morgan’s story is deeply unsettling—she’s haunted by the ghost (or guilt) of her fiancé Jonathan, who died by suicide in a way designed to punish her emotionally. The ghost is cruel, manipulative, and clearly a manifestation of her unresolved trauma.
But Morgan’s past goes even deeper. She was part of a disturbing cult-like community where she was emotionally manipulated into marrying into a hetero couple. She was drawn to the wife, Sophie, but not the husband—who ultimately forces himself on her. This part of the story is handled with a raw, unflinching honesty that adds to the emotional gravity of the book.
Despite all this, Emma continues to show Morgan compassion and patience. She offers her multiple chances, even sending her airfare to help them reconnect. Their eventual reconciliation feels hard-won and emotionally satisfying, though the road there is anything but smooth.
This book is quieter than the first, but no less intense. It’s a deep dive into guilt, forgiveness, and the long shadows of trauma. If you’re already invested in Emma’s journey, this is a powerful continuation that rewards your emotional commitment.
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A major focus is Emma’s relationship with Morgan, a woman she met while on the run in the first book. Their connection deepens through letters and Morgan’s handwritten journal, which Emma reads while incarcerated. Morgan’s story is deeply unsettling—she’s haunted by the ghost (or guilt) of her fiancé Jonathan, who died by suicide in a way designed to punish her emotionally. The ghost is cruel, manipulative, and clearly a manifestation of her unresolved trauma.
But Morgan’s past goes even deeper. She was part of a disturbing cult-like community where she was emotionally manipulated into marrying into a hetero couple. She was drawn to the wife, Sophie, but not the husband—who ultimately forces himself on her. This part of the story is handled with a raw, unflinching honesty that adds to the emotional gravity of the book.
Despite all this, Emma continues to show Morgan compassion and patience. She offers her multiple chances, even sending her airfare to help them reconnect. Their eventual reconciliation feels hard-won and emotionally satisfying, though the road there is anything but smooth.
This book is quieter than the first, but no less intense. It’s a deep dive into guilt, forgiveness, and the long shadows of trauma. If you’re already invested in Emma’s journey, this is a powerful continuation that rewards your emotional commitment.
ORIGINAL URL: http://www.livegreenwearblack.com/202...
© Jennifer R Clark. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You may share and adapt this content with proper attribution.
December 9, 2022
Bailey is gone, and Emma Landry is left with a lifetime of guilt for her sins. The horrific memories still play out in her head, forever torturing her. Yet, despite knowing Emma’s darkest secret, Morgan wants to pursue a relationship.
Beautiful, mysterious Morgan—what’s her story? By the cryptic quote she used to sign her last letter, Emma is willing to bet she isn’t the only one with an ominous past. Morgan may have more skeletons in her closet than she had led on.
Morgan wants Emma in her life, but in what capacity? But she needs to be honest about her past, even if that means letting her see the ugly parts she’s worked so hard to conceal—life before Jonathan and after his suicide. Mental illness, death, and addiction changed the course of Morgan’s life.
Will Emma’s feelings change after learning about Morgan’s unsavory past
“Into the Blue Again” is the sequel to the intensely mesmeric “Like Sapphire Blue,” and Marisa Billions does not disappoint. The charming albeit flawed main character, Emma Landry, returns on the tail end of her prison sentence, haunted and ashamed of her past but propelled to move forward by the prospect of love. Readers also get granular with the new love interest, Marisa, as we learn the intimate details of her harrowing past through her journal entries. Despite switching narratives between Emma, Morgan, and the memoir, it didn’t hinder my reading, and I was transported to each perspective easily.
Morgan’s heart-wrenching memoir evoked a visceral reaction—her anguish and guilt pulled on my heartstrings and caused me to reach for tissues more times than I’d like to admit. The tortuous flashbacks she endured were blood-chilling (I had to put the book down a few times) but necessary to capture the depth of her grief—and the PTSD that followed. The plight of loving (and losing) someone with a mental illness struck a chord with me. Still, her willingness to love again filled my heart with hope.
The book captured all the emotions that come with starting fresh—vulnerability, trepidation, and hope. As the women’s lives play out separately, readers wonder what will happen if and when they come face to face again. As with the prequel, the plot steadily builds to a surprising ending that will stay with me long after the last page.
I am completely enamored with this book (and, of course, the prequel), and it was impossible to put down. If you are a romance enthusiast of LGBTQIA+ literature, don’t miss out on this book! The characters are deeply flawed but endearing, and you can’t help but find a piece of yourself in them. I recommend reading “Like Sapphire Blue” first because this builds on the last, and then clearing your schedule; trust me, the book is all-consuming! “Into the Blue Again” is well-deserving of five stars—I would give it more if I could. I am a fan of Marisa Billions’ work, and I can’t wait to get my hands on her next book!
Beautiful, mysterious Morgan—what’s her story? By the cryptic quote she used to sign her last letter, Emma is willing to bet she isn’t the only one with an ominous past. Morgan may have more skeletons in her closet than she had led on.
Morgan wants Emma in her life, but in what capacity? But she needs to be honest about her past, even if that means letting her see the ugly parts she’s worked so hard to conceal—life before Jonathan and after his suicide. Mental illness, death, and addiction changed the course of Morgan’s life.
Will Emma’s feelings change after learning about Morgan’s unsavory past
“Into the Blue Again” is the sequel to the intensely mesmeric “Like Sapphire Blue,” and Marisa Billions does not disappoint. The charming albeit flawed main character, Emma Landry, returns on the tail end of her prison sentence, haunted and ashamed of her past but propelled to move forward by the prospect of love. Readers also get granular with the new love interest, Marisa, as we learn the intimate details of her harrowing past through her journal entries. Despite switching narratives between Emma, Morgan, and the memoir, it didn’t hinder my reading, and I was transported to each perspective easily.
Morgan’s heart-wrenching memoir evoked a visceral reaction—her anguish and guilt pulled on my heartstrings and caused me to reach for tissues more times than I’d like to admit. The tortuous flashbacks she endured were blood-chilling (I had to put the book down a few times) but necessary to capture the depth of her grief—and the PTSD that followed. The plight of loving (and losing) someone with a mental illness struck a chord with me. Still, her willingness to love again filled my heart with hope.
The book captured all the emotions that come with starting fresh—vulnerability, trepidation, and hope. As the women’s lives play out separately, readers wonder what will happen if and when they come face to face again. As with the prequel, the plot steadily builds to a surprising ending that will stay with me long after the last page.
I am completely enamored with this book (and, of course, the prequel), and it was impossible to put down. If you are a romance enthusiast of LGBTQIA+ literature, don’t miss out on this book! The characters are deeply flawed but endearing, and you can’t help but find a piece of yourself in them. I recommend reading “Like Sapphire Blue” first because this builds on the last, and then clearing your schedule; trust me, the book is all-consuming! “Into the Blue Again” is well-deserving of five stars—I would give it more if I could. I am a fan of Marisa Billions’ work, and I can’t wait to get my hands on her next book!
May 5, 2023
Video review available here: https://youtu.be/lgJQ4bFVoiY?t=336
Into the Blue Again is the sequel to Like Sapphire Blue by Marisa Billions.
I was surprised to see Marisa had already published a sequel prior to the award win. I had to check it out, so I read these back-to-back.
As always, I try to avoid spoilers so I won’t get into the plot too much but what I will highlight is the structural changes. This time around we focus on a journal instead of using flashbacks. The journal belongs to a character we met near the end of the first book.
Personally, I missed the coming-of-age threads from the first novel and found this journal a little slower and harder to get into. Eventually, the plots converge, and the pace quickens. The book ends with a normal existence for the characters. Coming off Like Sapphire Blue, which was full of twists, I was expecting big twists to fill the ending again. When it didn’t happen, I was a little put off at first, but in hindsight, the ending makes a ton of sense and is a fitting way to leave these characters with their new day-to-day lives.
I gave this 4 stars.
After a slow start, the novel picked up and grabbed me for a satisfying back-half. Now, I am not a big fan of trigger warnings as they inherently act as a spoiler. Suffice to say the Sapphire series has a long list of trigger warnings. In both books, Marisa fearlessly tackles topics many people find controversial while also touching nerves at almost every corner. If you can stomach controversy, this series is a must!
Into the Blue Again is the sequel to Like Sapphire Blue by Marisa Billions.
I was surprised to see Marisa had already published a sequel prior to the award win. I had to check it out, so I read these back-to-back.
As always, I try to avoid spoilers so I won’t get into the plot too much but what I will highlight is the structural changes. This time around we focus on a journal instead of using flashbacks. The journal belongs to a character we met near the end of the first book.
Personally, I missed the coming-of-age threads from the first novel and found this journal a little slower and harder to get into. Eventually, the plots converge, and the pace quickens. The book ends with a normal existence for the characters. Coming off Like Sapphire Blue, which was full of twists, I was expecting big twists to fill the ending again. When it didn’t happen, I was a little put off at first, but in hindsight, the ending makes a ton of sense and is a fitting way to leave these characters with their new day-to-day lives.
I gave this 4 stars.
After a slow start, the novel picked up and grabbed me for a satisfying back-half. Now, I am not a big fan of trigger warnings as they inherently act as a spoiler. Suffice to say the Sapphire series has a long list of trigger warnings. In both books, Marisa fearlessly tackles topics many people find controversial while also touching nerves at almost every corner. If you can stomach controversy, this series is a must!
January 16, 2026
Into the Blue Again is a haunting and deeply immersive psychological thriller that doesn't pull any punches. It is a raw, realistic exploration of trauma and the difficult search for redemption.
What I Loved:
• Masterful Dual Narrative: I am a huge fan of dual narratives, and it really shines here. Switching between the present-day perspective and the journal entries helps you understand the characters on a much deeper level.
• Authentic Gritty Realism: The book handles mental health with incredible honesty. It feels authentic rather than overly dramatic, capturing the reality that mental health issues are often complex and coupled. As someone who appreciates a deep dive into these themes, I found the "dark" tone to be appropriate and well-handled.
• The Emotional Tension: The connection between the leads left me feeling both hopeful and nervous. There is a lot of overlap in their pasts that makes you wonder if they can truly move forward, which kept me completely engaged.
• Smart Foreshadowing: The author does a great job of laying the groundwork for where the story is headed. If you pay close attention to the details, the "path" the characters are on feels earned and inevitable.
A powerful, atmospheric read for anyone who likes a dark, character-driven story. It’s a "second chance" story that acknowledges just how heavy the past can be. Just be aware that it is a heavy read that deals with significant triggers.
* I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
What I Loved:
• Masterful Dual Narrative: I am a huge fan of dual narratives, and it really shines here. Switching between the present-day perspective and the journal entries helps you understand the characters on a much deeper level.
• Authentic Gritty Realism: The book handles mental health with incredible honesty. It feels authentic rather than overly dramatic, capturing the reality that mental health issues are often complex and coupled. As someone who appreciates a deep dive into these themes, I found the "dark" tone to be appropriate and well-handled.
• The Emotional Tension: The connection between the leads left me feeling both hopeful and nervous. There is a lot of overlap in their pasts that makes you wonder if they can truly move forward, which kept me completely engaged.
• Smart Foreshadowing: The author does a great job of laying the groundwork for where the story is headed. If you pay close attention to the details, the "path" the characters are on feels earned and inevitable.
A powerful, atmospheric read for anyone who likes a dark, character-driven story. It’s a "second chance" story that acknowledges just how heavy the past can be. Just be aware that it is a heavy read that deals with significant triggers.
* I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 16, 2022
A story of love and acceptance
After Emma handed herself in, in the previous story for the murder of her wife, Bailee we find her at the beginning of this book nearing the end of her incarceration. She has redeemed herself slightly by helping some of the other women in the prison with their cases. However when she comes out she finds she still has a lot to do on the path of redemption and to rebuild her life starting with a halfway house and working for a non profit organisation until she can reapply for the bar to start working as a lawyer again. During all this though we get to know more about Morgan, the woman Emma met when she was on the run. Despite all the secrets Emma kept from her she still wants her to be part of her life. But first Morgan needs to tell Emma about her secrets before they can both move on and accept each other for who they are. Morgan hands Emma a journal and through this we learn the harrowing life has Morgan has had to live through. But as Emma reads Morgan’s journal they both start seeing other people and we’re not entirely certain if we will be having a happy ending. As with her previous books, Marisa Billions’s writing style left me engrossed and wanting more as this was a real page turner. I noticed the cameo from a character from a previous book by Billions, previously unrelated to this series, which I thought was a nice touch. I look forward to reading more from the author.
After Emma handed herself in, in the previous story for the murder of her wife, Bailee we find her at the beginning of this book nearing the end of her incarceration. She has redeemed herself slightly by helping some of the other women in the prison with their cases. However when she comes out she finds she still has a lot to do on the path of redemption and to rebuild her life starting with a halfway house and working for a non profit organisation until she can reapply for the bar to start working as a lawyer again. During all this though we get to know more about Morgan, the woman Emma met when she was on the run. Despite all the secrets Emma kept from her she still wants her to be part of her life. But first Morgan needs to tell Emma about her secrets before they can both move on and accept each other for who they are. Morgan hands Emma a journal and through this we learn the harrowing life has Morgan has had to live through. But as Emma reads Morgan’s journal they both start seeing other people and we’re not entirely certain if we will be having a happy ending. As with her previous books, Marisa Billions’s writing style left me engrossed and wanting more as this was a real page turner. I noticed the cameo from a character from a previous book by Billions, previously unrelated to this series, which I thought was a nice touch. I look forward to reading more from the author.
August 17, 2023
A story of love and acceptance
After Emma handed herself in, in the previous story for the murder of her wife, Bailee we find her at the beginning of this book nearing the end of her incarceration. She has redeemed herself slightly by helping some of the other women in the prison with their cases. However when she comes out she finds she still has a lot to do on the path of redemption and to rebuild her life starting with a halfway house and working for a non profit organisation until she can reapply for the bar to start working as a lawyer again. During all this though we get to know more about Morgan, the woman Emma met when she was on the run. Despite all the secrets Emma kept from her she still wants her to be part of her life. But first Morgan needs to tell Emma about her secrets before they can both move on and accept each other for who they are. Morgan hands Emma a journal and through this we learn the harrowing life has Morgan has had to live through. But as Emma reads Morgan’s journal they both start seeing other people and we’re not entirely certain if we will be having a happy ending. As with her previous books, Marisa Billions’s writing style left me engrossed and wanting more as this was a real page turner. I noticed the cameo from a character from a previous book by Billions, previously unrelated to this series, which I thought was a nice touch. I look forward to reading more from the author.
After Emma handed herself in, in the previous story for the murder of her wife, Bailee we find her at the beginning of this book nearing the end of her incarceration. She has redeemed herself slightly by helping some of the other women in the prison with their cases. However when she comes out she finds she still has a lot to do on the path of redemption and to rebuild her life starting with a halfway house and working for a non profit organisation until she can reapply for the bar to start working as a lawyer again. During all this though we get to know more about Morgan, the woman Emma met when she was on the run. Despite all the secrets Emma kept from her she still wants her to be part of her life. But first Morgan needs to tell Emma about her secrets before they can both move on and accept each other for who they are. Morgan hands Emma a journal and through this we learn the harrowing life has Morgan has had to live through. But as Emma reads Morgan’s journal they both start seeing other people and we’re not entirely certain if we will be having a happy ending. As with her previous books, Marisa Billions’s writing style left me engrossed and wanting more as this was a real page turner. I noticed the cameo from a character from a previous book by Billions, previously unrelated to this series, which I thought was a nice touch. I look forward to reading more from the author.
December 16, 2022
Into the Blue Again is an interesting and gripping contemporary fiction novel written by Marisa Billions. Emma Landry is serving her ten-year prison sentence, and Emma can't help but wonder how she will be able to come to terms with forgiving herself and whether she will be able to truly repent.
Emma killed her wife Bailey after she caught her cheating, just like her father had killed her mother by strangling her. After Bailey, Emma entered a relationship with Morgan, and when she could no longer take it, she ran away and surrendered herself. But since Emma doesn't fully know about Morgan's past, can these two find love and forgiveness in each other in the future?
This book is really deep and meaningful, exploring love and forgiveness, the human psyche, and relationships intricately. I loved reading this book, and I was completely immersed in it while reading it. The characters are well written, and they are flawed characters about whom we get to know more and more as we keep reading.
The story is well written, layered, and interesting. For me, the curiosity about the main characters' past lives was what kept me going and made this book a page turner. I truly enjoyed reading this book, and I do recommend it if you like reading books with elements of psychological thriller, suspense, and romance.
Emma killed her wife Bailey after she caught her cheating, just like her father had killed her mother by strangling her. After Bailey, Emma entered a relationship with Morgan, and when she could no longer take it, she ran away and surrendered herself. But since Emma doesn't fully know about Morgan's past, can these two find love and forgiveness in each other in the future?
This book is really deep and meaningful, exploring love and forgiveness, the human psyche, and relationships intricately. I loved reading this book, and I was completely immersed in it while reading it. The characters are well written, and they are flawed characters about whom we get to know more and more as we keep reading.
The story is well written, layered, and interesting. For me, the curiosity about the main characters' past lives was what kept me going and made this book a page turner. I truly enjoyed reading this book, and I do recommend it if you like reading books with elements of psychological thriller, suspense, and romance.
February 2, 2023
Into the Blue Again is an absolutely phenomenal follow up to Like Sapphire Blue. I loved the first book so much that I didn't think the second book could possibly stand up to the hype I had for this series already. I was wrong, this book was nearly just as good.
After Emma turned herself in for murdering her wife, she must battle with forgiving herself for what she's done. She works hard during her prison sentence to improve the lives of others and do the right thing but she wrestles with her past throughout her time in prison. Morgan (her love interest while on the run after murdering her wife) stays in contact with her by writing letters to her in prison. Emma and Morgan have a love for one another and they are unsure what it could potentially turn into. Just like Emma, Morgan has some secrets from her past that she is less than proud of, and they find healing together. After getting released early, Emma must come to terms with being back in the free world and all the choices that come with it.
I loved both of these books and hope there are more to come. This author is truly gifted in her writing as she wrote two completely captivating books that I struggled to put down.
After Emma turned herself in for murdering her wife, she must battle with forgiving herself for what she's done. She works hard during her prison sentence to improve the lives of others and do the right thing but she wrestles with her past throughout her time in prison. Morgan (her love interest while on the run after murdering her wife) stays in contact with her by writing letters to her in prison. Emma and Morgan have a love for one another and they are unsure what it could potentially turn into. Just like Emma, Morgan has some secrets from her past that she is less than proud of, and they find healing together. After getting released early, Emma must come to terms with being back in the free world and all the choices that come with it.
I loved both of these books and hope there are more to come. This author is truly gifted in her writing as she wrote two completely captivating books that I struggled to put down.
July 17, 2023
This book is about loss, grief, hope, a lot of really, really bad decisions, self-isolation, some good choices, lust, lack of direction, internal turmoil, hauntings(real or imagined...you decide), redemption, love, more love, personal growth, self-reflection, forgiveness, anger, reckless behavior, betrayal, passion, moral dilemmas aplenty, desire, addiction, indecision, loneliness, extra heaping amounts of love, etc.
Although it can be read as a stand-alone novel, it really is best as a sequel to "Like Sapphire Blue". The two books are so completely different yet the story continues in a new and beautiful way. I wouldn't have had anything done differently and I think the main characters would agree. It was a long hard road for these women, both separately and together. Your emotions will run the gambit and it is so worth it!
Although it can be read as a stand-alone novel, it really is best as a sequel to "Like Sapphire Blue". The two books are so completely different yet the story continues in a new and beautiful way. I wouldn't have had anything done differently and I think the main characters would agree. It was a long hard road for these women, both separately and together. Your emotions will run the gambit and it is so worth it!
November 20, 2025
Book 2 of this trilogy largely tell’s Morgan’s story. It also show’s Emma rebuilding her life following the events of book 1. It’s another involving read, even if you do, at times, want to give Morgan a shake for the multiple poor choices she makes! She enters into a relationship with an emotionally unstable man but can’t resist her sexual attraction to another. If you can bear more infidelity and death, plus a slide into drug addiction and joining a cult (before slow recovery)then you may well enjoy this…I’m just not sure ‘enjoy’ is the word I’d use! But again, I’m straight on to book 3…
N.B In this we meet Eli and Sophia who become significant characters both in this and in the 3rd book in the trilogy.
N.B In this we meet Eli and Sophia who become significant characters both in this and in the 3rd book in the trilogy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2023
Trigger Warning
Suicide
Mental Illness
Death
Addiction
If you already read Like Sapphire Blue book 1 you will definitely understand where, when, why and how these characters line up (Hint read book 1) Book 2 centers around Morgan and her story. If you're wondering whose Morgan well she's Emma lover from Book 1. It's all about a journal that is the window into Morgan's past, soul and pain. Morgan story is really heartbreaking in this book and Emma is still dealing with her past and present crap. In this book you get your suspense/thriller, a little paranormal, and romance. I thoroughly enjoyed his book.
Suicide
Mental Illness
Death
Addiction
If you already read Like Sapphire Blue book 1 you will definitely understand where, when, why and how these characters line up (Hint read book 1) Book 2 centers around Morgan and her story. If you're wondering whose Morgan well she's Emma lover from Book 1. It's all about a journal that is the window into Morgan's past, soul and pain. Morgan story is really heartbreaking in this book and Emma is still dealing with her past and present crap. In this book you get your suspense/thriller, a little paranormal, and romance. I thoroughly enjoyed his book.
May 18, 2023
Into the Blue Again is a wonderful and beautifully told LGBTQ psychological thriller. It’s the story of two women drawn together by love and lust, but so much more. They each deal with individual past tragedies and struggle with the resulting emotional consequences of their actions as they fight for redemption.
The characters are well-developed, and the storyline does not disappoint. If you have not read book one, do not let that dissuade you from reading this book two sequel. It reads well as a stand-alone with enough back story to keep you captivated and engaged. I highly recommend this book.
The characters are well-developed, and the storyline does not disappoint. If you have not read book one, do not let that dissuade you from reading this book two sequel. It reads well as a stand-alone with enough back story to keep you captivated and engaged. I highly recommend this book.
June 24, 2023
The 2nd book is so good. In this book you are able to see how Emma readapt herself after prison and also in her guilt. How she start to put herself out. But we also discover all of Morgan passed that is as horrible if not more as Emma. We discover so much from those two girls and how they're meant to be together. How it's two broken pieces that fit perfectly together. But can they accept that and not destroy it because they cannot accept happiness that is something you will discover while reading it !
What i enjoy the most is the double pov plus the passed of morgan come from emma reading her diary sent on purpose by Morgan. So interesting!!!
What i enjoy the most is the double pov plus the passed of morgan come from emma reading her diary sent on purpose by Morgan. So interesting!!!
March 17, 2023
How do you sleep with the person who raped you?
All day all night fuck fest?
Really?
Boy... This was one heck of a story. Oh my gosh!! It has a little bit of everythinh that completes a book. Darkness, sadness, tragedy and love. Great follow up to Sapphire Blue.
And I just wanna say Marisa Billions is one heck of a writer to come up with this series and I love it.
Her creativity is just astounding.
🥳🥳🥳🥳
All day all night fuck fest?
Really?
Boy... This was one heck of a story. Oh my gosh!! It has a little bit of everythinh that completes a book. Darkness, sadness, tragedy and love. Great follow up to Sapphire Blue.
And I just wanna say Marisa Billions is one heck of a writer to come up with this series and I love it.
Her creativity is just astounding.
🥳🥳🥳🥳
June 4, 2023
I hadn’t realised this was a sequel so it took me a while to fully engage with the story. However, when I did, it was a very enjoyable one, indeed. (I shall be reading the first, soon). It’s a book about love and redemption, an emotional story about flawed characters. The author has a lovely writing style that makes this an easy read and I found myself quietly engrossed in the storyline that I read it in two sittings. I look forward to more books by the author.
September 18, 2023
Good Book
This book takes into when Emma is going through prison and how Morgan went through life before and after when she asked Emma to read her journal so that Emma would understand her life. A wonderful story of how both women survived through life and how they are dealing with life now. A great read hope there is another book with both Emma and Morgan
This book takes into when Emma is going through prison and how Morgan went through life before and after when she asked Emma to read her journal so that Emma would understand her life. A wonderful story of how both women survived through life and how they are dealing with life now. A great read hope there is another book with both Emma and Morgan
October 1, 2024
This series is phenomenal. It's very relatable in a lot of ways. I do suggest reading trigger warnings like
Cheating
Death
Gore?
Addiction
I can't wait to read more books and I hope she makes more in the series! These books totally took me out of a reading slump. I also LOVE how the books are written.
Cheating
Death
Gore?
Addiction
I can't wait to read more books and I hope she makes more in the series! These books totally took me out of a reading slump. I also LOVE how the books are written.
January 26, 2025
This one definitely had me all up in my feelings. The story took me on a much wilder ride than I thought it would, that’s for sure! Morgan is such a freaking paradox! On the one hand I wanted to just give her a hug and on the other I wanted to shake her to just wake up. This story deals with some dark issues and themes but I really appreciate the hope that kept on shining though.
November 11, 2025
Great Character growth
I so love when characters grow into better versions of themselves. All though it’s a continuation of Emma’s story, Morgan’s journey is the prime focus. Because to walk through her journey we can see how these two fit together.
I so love when characters grow into better versions of themselves. All though it’s a continuation of Emma’s story, Morgan’s journey is the prime focus. Because to walk through her journey we can see how these two fit together.
March 1, 2023
Fantastic
I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I loved the flow of the story and all the characters were so pronounced.
I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I loved the flow of the story and all the characters were so pronounced.
March 18, 2023
A journey into the trouble minds of two women haunted by their past and conflicted about their future. Readers who like psychological trauma and drama will enjoy this book. Recommended.
April 7, 2025
Loved the sequel!
Binged it in two days!!
Can’t wait for the new one to be released!
Binged it in two days!!
Can’t wait for the new one to be released!
April 9, 2025
Chapters 11-13 and epilogue
The rest of the chapters have Emma and Morgan living their lives apart and with their will they or won't they.
Past Morgan got herself deeper in a Cult.
She must make choices on what she needs to do.
Just when you think Past Morgan made the right choice,
there is a swerve,but I think this swerve saved her life.
Present Morgan is also making choices and the ending of chapter 13 is sad and most of the epilogue as well.
The ending of the epilogue seems to be a cliffhanger.
This book will bring out emotions,but
just remind yourself it's just a book.
Chapters 6-10
Emma is on the next step of her freedom and she is struggling.
Emma wants to get back to her old life,but she feels guilty still.
She tried to bury herself in her work so she can't feel.
Speaking of feeling she is also juggling two partners.
She continues to read Morgan's journal to further understand Morgan's passed and the reason why she acts the way she does.Morgan in the past is going down a rabbit hole of no good.
Present Morgan is working on her feelings about Emma and also juggling two partners as well.
Past Morgan gets a wide awakening and she gets help from two strangers she meets.
Past Morgan meets with the two strangers and they explain everything and she can become a teacher again as she was before.She decided to go with the two people who are named Eli and Sophia.
Emma gets exciting news from her friend and business partner Brandon on her next step on getting her career back.
She visits Bailey's grave for the first time and it's emotional.
Past Morgan life is going good,she thinks she has met someone and ready to move on with this person,but the two people she thinks she can trust throws her a HUGE curve ball,
this actually had me saying out loud
"What the,where did this all come from? "
Past Morgan makes her decision,but is it a wise one?
Emma has become the workaholic she has been in the last,but she wants to fix that,and work on her feelings
Present Morgan has received a gift from Emma in the mail and they have been texting and face timing,will she use Emma's gift?
I CAN'T WAIT to read more
This is my second book by Marisa Billions
and this is my honest review.
If you ever read any of my reviews I like to have
pictures in my head of the characters.
I use my favorite actors/actress', broadway actors/actress',
and wrestlers. I also read 5 chapters and review and
repeat the process until I am done with the book.
I picture
Emma- Shay Mitchell -(Emily -Pretty Little Liars)
Morgan- Katie Homes(Joey -Dawson's Creek)
Jonathan-Keegan Allen(Toby - Pretty Little Liars)
Brandon- Cameron Monaghan(Mason- The Vampire Academy)
Jordan- Mackenzie Rosman(Ruthie- 7th Heaven)
Morgan's parents Stephen Collins and Catherine Hicks
(Eric and Annie on 7th Heaven)
Josephine/Jo-Kelly Bishop(Emily on Gilmore Girls )
Tiffany- Alexis Bledel(Rory on Gilmore Girls)
Sunny- Zoey Deutch(Rose in Vampire Academy)
Chapters 1-5
We are with Emma as she is making her way through
her time in prison.She is helping others while she
is lockdown and it just might help her get out early.
While she is lockdown Morgan writes to her
and also sends her a journal of Morgan's last.
I have to say chapter 4 will have you saying
What Oh my God!
I don't know how Marisa does it,but you can actually feel
her characters emotions jump off the pages.
Chapter 4 is so emotional wow!
Emma and Morgan are trying to figure out
everything from those past and try to forgive themselves.
I Can't wait to read more
The rest of the chapters have Emma and Morgan living their lives apart and with their will they or won't they.
Past Morgan got herself deeper in a Cult.
She must make choices on what she needs to do.
Just when you think Past Morgan made the right choice,
there is a swerve,but I think this swerve saved her life.
Present Morgan is also making choices and the ending of chapter 13 is sad and most of the epilogue as well.
The ending of the epilogue seems to be a cliffhanger.
This book will bring out emotions,but
just remind yourself it's just a book.
Chapters 6-10
Emma is on the next step of her freedom and she is struggling.
Emma wants to get back to her old life,but she feels guilty still.
She tried to bury herself in her work so she can't feel.
Speaking of feeling she is also juggling two partners.
She continues to read Morgan's journal to further understand Morgan's passed and the reason why she acts the way she does.Morgan in the past is going down a rabbit hole of no good.
Present Morgan is working on her feelings about Emma and also juggling two partners as well.
Past Morgan gets a wide awakening and she gets help from two strangers she meets.
Past Morgan meets with the two strangers and they explain everything and she can become a teacher again as she was before.She decided to go with the two people who are named Eli and Sophia.
Emma gets exciting news from her friend and business partner Brandon on her next step on getting her career back.
She visits Bailey's grave for the first time and it's emotional.
Past Morgan life is going good,she thinks she has met someone and ready to move on with this person,but the two people she thinks she can trust throws her a HUGE curve ball,
this actually had me saying out loud
"What the,where did this all come from? "
Past Morgan makes her decision,but is it a wise one?
Emma has become the workaholic she has been in the last,but she wants to fix that,and work on her feelings
Present Morgan has received a gift from Emma in the mail and they have been texting and face timing,will she use Emma's gift?
I CAN'T WAIT to read more
This is my second book by Marisa Billions
and this is my honest review.
If you ever read any of my reviews I like to have
pictures in my head of the characters.
I use my favorite actors/actress', broadway actors/actress',
and wrestlers. I also read 5 chapters and review and
repeat the process until I am done with the book.
I picture
Emma- Shay Mitchell -(Emily -Pretty Little Liars)
Morgan- Katie Homes(Joey -Dawson's Creek)
Jonathan-Keegan Allen(Toby - Pretty Little Liars)
Brandon- Cameron Monaghan(Mason- The Vampire Academy)
Jordan- Mackenzie Rosman(Ruthie- 7th Heaven)
Morgan's parents Stephen Collins and Catherine Hicks
(Eric and Annie on 7th Heaven)
Josephine/Jo-Kelly Bishop(Emily on Gilmore Girls )
Tiffany- Alexis Bledel(Rory on Gilmore Girls)
Sunny- Zoey Deutch(Rose in Vampire Academy)
Chapters 1-5
We are with Emma as she is making her way through
her time in prison.She is helping others while she
is lockdown and it just might help her get out early.
While she is lockdown Morgan writes to her
and also sends her a journal of Morgan's last.
I have to say chapter 4 will have you saying
What Oh my God!
I don't know how Marisa does it,but you can actually feel
her characters emotions jump off the pages.
Chapter 4 is so emotional wow!
Emma and Morgan are trying to figure out
everything from those past and try to forgive themselves.
I Can't wait to read more
May 17, 2025
A great sequal to 'Like Sapphire Blue'. I loved the use of Morgans journal to give us her back story although the reading of it by Emma was stretched out a bit too long to be believable in my opinion. The story was gripping even though having read the first book you had an idea of what was coming. The real depth of what Morgan experienced was well written. There are some really difficult subjects tackled in this book and they are done really well. As with the first book I was totally immersed in the story and now want to delve straight into the next one.
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