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Make or Break #4
Need Us
They made us. They broke us. Now they'll save us. Need Us is the final book in the Make or Break series. Featuring POVs from Royal, Channing and Rachel. **Author's This book starts with a bang and not everyone is happy. I know this might throw some readers off but bare with me. People grow and they change. It wouldn't be a good book if they are all happy living in La La land. In saying that, this book has a very happy ending. I promise. I love these characters and they deserve nothing less.
206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 3, 2014
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Amanda Heath
18 books1,721 followersI live in southern Arkansas with my husband and young daughter. There is also an insane Boston Terrier running around. I've always been a lone wolf and find my friends in books. I started writing at a young age and I haven't stopped since. Most days you can find me either glued to my laptop or my kindle. My first novel, This Beautiful Thing was an Amazon best seller for 11 weeks and a year later I'm still tickled to see people enjoy it. I may not be a huge seller but I have the best fans ever and I thank God everyday for every single one of them.
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August 16, 2015
That was the most wonderfull finale for our three couples....
In the beginning this book was bittersweet but in the end the bitterness swept away and the sweetness stayed behind!!!
Well, this three couples had been through a lot of stuff until finally ended up together...
Now, after 5 years the problems keep going on their lives!!!
Channing and Paisley are not together anymore... but their love for each other are still there! Now they have to found out the way to earn each other back!!!! Channing have to let go the pain is been through because of her and Paisley have to stop scaring the past....
My lovely Court and Rachel are still happy even after 5 years of marriage... but someone is determined to ruin this happiness and seperated one from another!!! They have to fight back and regain what they were having before...
Royal and Wesley are no having problems... They're preparing for the biggest event in their lives!!! But all the problems around them affected them also...
The most wonderfull thing was that finally, we heard the sides of the three people that weren't talking in the books before... Now, was the time of Channing, Rachel and Royal speaking... And that was very interesting!!!!
I really liked Asher!!! I laugh so much with this little piece of shit!!!!
It was the son of his parents... How he couldn't be just great????
I will miss those guys!!! I really enjoyed their company...
In the beginning this book was bittersweet but in the end the bitterness swept away and the sweetness stayed behind!!!
Well, this three couples had been through a lot of stuff until finally ended up together...
Now, after 5 years the problems keep going on their lives!!!
Channing and Paisley are not together anymore... but their love for each other are still there! Now they have to found out the way to earn each other back!!!! Channing have to let go the pain is been through because of her and Paisley have to stop scaring the past....
My lovely Court and Rachel are still happy even after 5 years of marriage... but someone is determined to ruin this happiness and seperated one from another!!! They have to fight back and regain what they were having before...
Royal and Wesley are no having problems... They're preparing for the biggest event in their lives!!! But all the problems around them affected them also...
The most wonderfull thing was that finally, we heard the sides of the three people that weren't talking in the books before... Now, was the time of Channing, Rachel and Royal speaking... And that was very interesting!!!!
I really liked Asher!!! I laugh so much with this little piece of shit!!!!
It was the son of his parents... How he couldn't be just great????
I will miss those guys!!! I really enjoyed their company...
December 8, 2014
I hated what happened to Paisley and Channing, they were my favourite couple in this series, i don't give a fuck that they got back together in the end, the whole situation ruined it. Yeah I enjoyed reading about everyone's lives and especially Asher 's cute remarks but Paisley's and Channing's separation? No sorry i don't like that shit. I didn't like the fact everyone hated paisley, i didn't like the fact channing called her 'the bitch' and i really didn't like the fact she left him at the altar.
Like fuck that shit.
This review probably doesn't make sense, i don't care either way, this book made me so freaking angry. I couldn't get past the fact they weren't together for a whole year to actually enjoy it, because it was actually good. If they didn't separate i probably would of gave it 3/4 stars.
"I put my forehead on hers and I stare at her. “I won’t ever ask you to marry me again. That ship
has sailed, but if you feel like having my last name, we can go to the courthouse and get married that
way. But there won’t ever be another big affair like everyone else had.” She looks sad for a second but I know it’s because she lost out on that chance."
Like fuck that shit.
This review probably doesn't make sense, i don't care either way, this book made me so freaking angry. I couldn't get past the fact they weren't together for a whole year to actually enjoy it, because it was actually good. If they didn't separate i probably would of gave it 3/4 stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 16, 2016
This book was completely unnecessary in my opinion, the trilogy would have been fine without it.
First of, what happened to Channing and Paisely was beyond fuckery and not even a decent excuse to make this book, it completely tainted my views on the first book. I fucking hated how everyone in the book loathed Paisley; even her lowkey bestfriend Rachel. The characters in this book were pieces of shits who were only good for one thing and that was pissing the reader off.
First of, what happened to Channing and Paisely was beyond fuckery and not even a decent excuse to make this book, it completely tainted my views on the first book. I fucking hated how everyone in the book loathed Paisley; even her lowkey bestfriend Rachel. The characters in this book were pieces of shits who were only good for one thing and that was pissing the reader off.
January 21, 2016
Well i was a big fan of this series , and even as at first i wasnt convinced about reading it , i ended up just loving it (especially Pierce's story) BUUUUUUUT
Mm Mm... Yeah ... This book was just Ok to me ... why ?? because I was completly lost about the Ashley part of the story ( I later find out that there is another spin about that) I dont know what happened to Ashley and Victor but weren't they supposed to be and epic love story !!??
I really liked some of the stories her , like Royal and Wesleys , but WTF !! WHY DID THEY HAD TO DO THAT TO CHANNING AND PAYSLEY ???
Besides i cant understand why did the author went with the Donnovan Arc ... it made me very unhappy to read that part, didnt that guy suffered enough already ?? it was a very uncomfortable part for me i felt bad for him ... i just didnt understand the way this story went, i enjoyed some parts very much ... but other made me cringe.
to me this book was unnecessary and the final part , with the kids , it just was to much !! just everybody with everybody else's kids ?? uhhhh no ... i just noo .l.. i dont know it kind of ruined it for me
Mm Mm... Yeah ... This book was just Ok to me ... why ?? because I was completly lost about the Ashley part of the story ( I later find out that there is another spin about that) I dont know what happened to Ashley and Victor but weren't they supposed to be and epic love story !!??
I really liked some of the stories her , like Royal and Wesleys , but WTF !! WHY DID THEY HAD TO DO THAT TO CHANNING AND PAYSLEY ???
Besides i cant understand why did the author went with the Donnovan Arc ... it made me very unhappy to read that part, didnt that guy suffered enough already ?? it was a very uncomfortable part for me i felt bad for him ... i just didnt understand the way this story went, i enjoyed some parts very much ... but other made me cringe.
to me this book was unnecessary and the final part , with the kids , it just was to much !! just everybody with everybody else's kids ?? uhhhh no ... i just noo .l.. i dont know it kind of ruined it for me
January 7, 2015
** JOSIE'S 4.5 STAR REVIEW **
I absolutely loved the Make or Break Series, as well as Amanda Heath’s writing. I have read every book from this author, but this series is by far my favorite. When I saw she was going to write a novella/epilogue I was so excited. This book is a short read and wraps up what happens to the couple over the years. We get POV’s from our favorite couples, Channing, Paisley, Wesley, Royal and Rachel and Courtney. Just like in each of their books, the author pulls at your heart and makes you feel every emotion with these characters and their lives. This is the last book in this series and the author did a wonderful job tying up everything about the couples. Let me warn you she starts the book off with a bang and swear I nearly died. I did not see that coming at all.
This book picks up 5 years later where the characters have all grown up and have pretty much settled into their lives. What I liked most about this book is that the author gradually takes readers from the present to later in future. I am not going to say much so I do not give out too much details but lord do the couples go through some heavy things in this book. The best part was seeing their maturity and how they handle things differently.
These couples will deal with some heavy subject matters, past heartbreak and betrayals but one thing that remains firms is their friendship and loyalty for each other. Even when you think things are at their worst, you can feel how they have a deep love and devotion for one another.
The author does an amazing job concluded this series. We get weddings, babies and some heavy make-up sex. Of course there is angst and drama. This is the Make and Break Series after all. This was a wonderful end to the series that left no questions unanswered. I can’t wait to see what the author will bring us next.
I absolutely loved the Make or Break Series, as well as Amanda Heath’s writing. I have read every book from this author, but this series is by far my favorite. When I saw she was going to write a novella/epilogue I was so excited. This book is a short read and wraps up what happens to the couple over the years. We get POV’s from our favorite couples, Channing, Paisley, Wesley, Royal and Rachel and Courtney. Just like in each of their books, the author pulls at your heart and makes you feel every emotion with these characters and their lives. This is the last book in this series and the author did a wonderful job tying up everything about the couples. Let me warn you she starts the book off with a bang and swear I nearly died. I did not see that coming at all.
This book picks up 5 years later where the characters have all grown up and have pretty much settled into their lives. What I liked most about this book is that the author gradually takes readers from the present to later in future. I am not going to say much so I do not give out too much details but lord do the couples go through some heavy things in this book. The best part was seeing their maturity and how they handle things differently.
These couples will deal with some heavy subject matters, past heartbreak and betrayals but one thing that remains firms is their friendship and loyalty for each other. Even when you think things are at their worst, you can feel how they have a deep love and devotion for one another.
The author does an amazing job concluded this series. We get weddings, babies and some heavy make-up sex. Of course there is angst and drama. This is the Make and Break Series after all. This was a wonderful end to the series that left no questions unanswered. I can’t wait to see what the author will bring us next.
October 9, 2018
Updated review:
I enjoyed this Epilogue book it gave us closure to all. It also made me like this author even more!
There are still a few things I didn't like, the over commenting about details the things we already knew. I get it, it's also for people to follow properly and know all of it. But it got a bit on my nerve from time to time. Because it were things I already knew.
I love the second generation also because they are so alike!
Old review:
I loved the series and this end! First I didn't want to read it because
Paisley and channing broke up. So i kept convincing myself that they
had a proper ending in their book. But than I got curious about all the other stuff
So I read it and loved it!! Don't doubt, just read and love!
I enjoyed this Epilogue book it gave us closure to all. It also made me like this author even more!
There are still a few things I didn't like, the over commenting about details the things we already knew. I get it, it's also for people to follow properly and know all of it. But it got a bit on my nerve from time to time. Because it were things I already knew.
I love the second generation also because they are so alike!
Old review:
I loved the series and this end! First I didn't want to read it because
Paisley and channing broke up. So i kept convincing myself that they
had a proper ending in their book. But than I got curious about all the other stuff
So I read it and loved it!! Don't doubt, just read and love!
July 27, 2015
THIS BOOK LITERALLY RUINED THE FIRST BOOK FOR ME! WHY? WHY WOULD RUIN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHANNING AND PAISLEY! WHY WOULD YOU GET ROYAL TO HATE PAISLEY WHEN HE WAS SO KIND TO HER!I'M GONNA PRETEND I NEVER READ THIS BOOK!
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December 10, 2016I'm not going to rate this because I think I'm extremely bias when it comes to this book. It was a terrible way to end the series and I think it spoiled every previous book that was written.....after reading about a happy ending who wants to know they separate a few years later, I know I didn't!
July 28, 2016
Really enjoyed this book a perfect ending to a great series. The epilogue was like the sweetest icing on the cake
February 15, 2015
WARNING! SPOILERS!
I feel so conflicted over my thoughts about this story. I had been so excited to discover there was a fourth book, and that it was about all of my favourite couples! But honestly, I struggled to make it through this book, as short as it is.
Everyone's older now, five years later, and only one couple is happy. One of the other couples have broken up (thankfully I had already read this in spoilers, so I was prepared or I would have HATED it from the start), and the third couple are struggling with a potential break up.
So first the happy couple - Wesley and Royal are loved up and getting married. They were adorable together and still insatiable. They had very little drama in their relationship and all seemed to be going well in their professional lives also.
The couple that are no longer - Channing and Paisley were my favourite couple in this series, so I was saddened to hear they had broken up. And to be honest, I gave up wanting them to be together, when I found out how Paisley left. I don't care what she had going on in her head. I felt so sorry for Channing for much of this story. He's a good guy and didn't deserve to be hurting. I hadn't forgiven Paisley by the end of the book, so unfortunately my feelings for this couple have been forever tainted.
The couple having issues - Rachel and Pierce had almost as much drama going on as Channing and Paisley. Rachel did an unforgivable thing, or thought she did, and was having a tough time trying to deal with it and accept that perhaps she wasn't such a bitch. Pierce has to deal with a lot of shit in this book. I struggled with feeling sorry for Rachel over what happened. I thought for one, she needed to grow the fuck up and stop running away from her husband that obviously loved her and had no issue with her. His issue was with her brother. I also thought she made a much bigger issue out of what happened, than what was necessary. Sure, bad shit happened, but it could have been much worse. I just... didn't care.
I admit, it has been several months since I finished this series, and so I found myself struggling to remember who was who as far as the secondary characters went. It felt like there were so many of them! And I definitely was confused over Ashley and her love life! Last I remembered she had just left her longtime boyfriend, now she's married to a biker, and it seems like a lot of drama had happened in the five years since the last story. I have since discovered she has her own story, which covers what has happened in that time, which I will be reading. Simply so I can fill in the blanks, because I'm feeling hella confused.
I loved the brotherly love between Channing and Pierce which has developed into something like best friends. I didn't like that they all hated Paisley one minute, even referring to her as 'the bitch' instead of her actual name (so immature, even if I despised her myself), then all of a sudden they were back to being all good. I also thought the gynecologist scene was a bit eye-roll inducing. Like really... all three of them at once, and then they all just happened to have their appointments one after the other.
The epilogue had me feeling really giddy, but then I felt like I needed more. Too much happened in too short a time and I can only assume this was a set up for a book involving all the offspring. Also, it all felt a little incestuous. I literally had to keep stopping to work out who was who and how they were all related. And there was so much sex talk among the kids, it was so uncomfortable. I understand their parents are in love, but did they have to be so blatant about it in front of their kids. I felt sick on their behalf because no kid needs to see their parents going at it. Ewww.
Anyway, I will be reading Ashley's story next because I'm intrigued. It seems she's had the most action and the biggest life change out of all of them since the previous story ended. I wish this story were more happy than it is, but whatever. I think I'll just pretend it doesn't exist. Moving on.
I feel so conflicted over my thoughts about this story. I had been so excited to discover there was a fourth book, and that it was about all of my favourite couples! But honestly, I struggled to make it through this book, as short as it is.
Everyone's older now, five years later, and only one couple is happy. One of the other couples have broken up (thankfully I had already read this in spoilers, so I was prepared or I would have HATED it from the start), and the third couple are struggling with a potential break up.
So first the happy couple - Wesley and Royal are loved up and getting married. They were adorable together and still insatiable. They had very little drama in their relationship and all seemed to be going well in their professional lives also.
The couple that are no longer - Channing and Paisley were my favourite couple in this series, so I was saddened to hear they had broken up. And to be honest, I gave up wanting them to be together, when I found out how Paisley left. I don't care what she had going on in her head. I felt so sorry for Channing for much of this story. He's a good guy and didn't deserve to be hurting. I hadn't forgiven Paisley by the end of the book, so unfortunately my feelings for this couple have been forever tainted.
The couple having issues - Rachel and Pierce had almost as much drama going on as Channing and Paisley. Rachel did an unforgivable thing, or thought she did, and was having a tough time trying to deal with it and accept that perhaps she wasn't such a bitch. Pierce has to deal with a lot of shit in this book. I struggled with feeling sorry for Rachel over what happened. I thought for one, she needed to grow the fuck up and stop running away from her husband that obviously loved her and had no issue with her. His issue was with her brother. I also thought she made a much bigger issue out of what happened, than what was necessary. Sure, bad shit happened, but it could have been much worse. I just... didn't care.
I admit, it has been several months since I finished this series, and so I found myself struggling to remember who was who as far as the secondary characters went. It felt like there were so many of them! And I definitely was confused over Ashley and her love life! Last I remembered she had just left her longtime boyfriend, now she's married to a biker, and it seems like a lot of drama had happened in the five years since the last story. I have since discovered she has her own story, which covers what has happened in that time, which I will be reading. Simply so I can fill in the blanks, because I'm feeling hella confused.
I loved the brotherly love between Channing and Pierce which has developed into something like best friends. I didn't like that they all hated Paisley one minute, even referring to her as 'the bitch' instead of her actual name (so immature, even if I despised her myself), then all of a sudden they were back to being all good. I also thought the gynecologist scene was a bit eye-roll inducing. Like really... all three of them at once, and then they all just happened to have their appointments one after the other.
The epilogue had me feeling really giddy, but then I felt like I needed more. Too much happened in too short a time and I can only assume this was a set up for a book involving all the offspring. Also, it all felt a little incestuous. I literally had to keep stopping to work out who was who and how they were all related. And there was so much sex talk among the kids, it was so uncomfortable. I understand their parents are in love, but did they have to be so blatant about it in front of their kids. I felt sick on their behalf because no kid needs to see their parents going at it. Ewww.
Anyway, I will be reading Ashley's story next because I'm intrigued. It seems she's had the most action and the biggest life change out of all of them since the previous story ended. I wish this story were more happy than it is, but whatever. I think I'll just pretend it doesn't exist. Moving on.
July 11, 2021
Finally, it's over.
If you took out anything to do with ashley, then this was an okay book. However, too much stuff went down that should have been in book 4, but obviously they decided to make a different book series instead of following along with this series.
Please bear with me I'm a little stressed out. This book was crazy. It read like somebody had a schizophrenic attack combined with multiple personalities combined with some form of emotional problems.
(Please don't take that as me insulting people with mental disorders, I have a whole slew of them up with my own.)
I absolutely loved book two and three. Book one was okay. This book was horrible. I don't have a clue what kind of medication others that gave this five stars were taking. Because they must have had something to keep their thoughts not all jumbled up like this book made my head.
(Again, I do not mean to insult anyone, I'm on tons of medication. That's why I'm able to say so calm during this review. I know y'all are looking at yourselves going yeah oh. But you have to admit you need some medication in order to keep all of the stuff straight. I suggestion hallucinogens)
And I'm sure you can read above my whole thought pattern is completely screwed up right now. I'm trying to get my thoughts out but I'm so stuck on all of these little tiny things that happen throughout the book that my brain is just bleeding.
Okay so it's all great that it all worked out in the end. But the emotional pain that these characters put themselves through was completely unnecessary. And I've experienced something in this book and it was a bit of a trigger, so I think the book should have a trigger warning. Moving on from that, I want to say that I enjoyed the book but I can't. It got two stars for me as opposed to the original one that I was going to give only because a few points made me laugh.
I had to skim over anything having to do with Damien and ashley. Or anything to do with mob fights or bikers or whatever. Because from further investigation like I had mentioned above, the author for some deranged reason, made it a whole separate series or, starting of a series. But she included it all throughout this book without telling us that there was a spinoff. I think that was kind of irresponsible as an author. But that's just my opinion.
So now in order to understand stuff that happened in this book I have to backtrack and read the MC book and then come back and read this other book partially again. And I'm sorry but that sucks. But because of my OCD I have to read the damn book.
(Normally when I start a series, and I make it at least 50% through the first book, I commit to the whole series. And when I say this, don't take it lightly. I read Bella forrest books..lol.)
And also the ending where the children are talking. Max's I could read. However as soon as Mari started talking, I basically shut the book. I don't know if there's more children talking throughout the end of the book, but I had to shut it. Because it talks about this mc. Damien walks in. I can't read their parts without understanding who the hell they are.
(And when I say that I mean, there are only vague comments about who this MC is. Vague comments about Ashley's husband. Vague comments about her being shot?!)
All in all I have to say Amanda screwed up with this book. She should not have made Ashley's story a separate series from this series. She should have stuck with the book called kiss me, and then maybe do a spin off of the full series.
Also when I read that this was a POV from channing, Royal and Rachel I had it in my head that meant their views on books one, two and three. Their stories. But no it was a completely different group of stories base years in the future.. And that made me even more confused. I felt like a freaking pinball. Anytime that I started a new chapter I heard ding ding ding ding to show how many times this story was going to bounce around and make me psychotic.
I would really love to talk to someone else who has read all of this series, not including the mc, and see how they followed along. Because at the end of this book, my emotions are so strung out. And not because of the story itself. It's because of the author. And not in a good way. It's made me lose faith in her. And that sucks.
(A great author can make you feel the emotions. The connection that each character has. They can pull you into the story and make it feel like you are either part of that story or sitting on the couch watching it unfold. When I say that Amanda upset me with this book, I am not talking about the kind of author that I just mentioned. I'm talking about someone who must have had a lot going on in her life at that time, and it led into her books.)
I want to give her another chance. But the MC book is completely ruined for me even if I do read it. Because of the fact that she included so much of it in book 4 of make or break. If she had stuck to her original plan, then all of this wouldn't be happening. I probably would have written a glowing review..
And with that being said, talk about spin-offs, the ending of the book where they're talking through the children, does that mean there's another spin-off? Oh my God my head hurts. I'm going to get online and play some second life, or maybe some wow. Maybe I should go play some wow so I can beat the living crap out of some stuff and work off some of this aggression.
Amanda Heath has potential to be a great author. I see that she has several books that she has written. And maybe those books are better. Maybe they are more emotional, have more connection. I don't know. But from the experience that I have personally had with her from this series, I found she had some potential. I found that she does have the ability to draw us in, and make us feel emotion. I know she has the ability in her to make us feel that connection to her characters. However with this book, and unfortunately with the MC book even though I haven't read it yet, she epically failed.
I am not being mean. I'm being honest. And I honestly don't think that other people were honest with her. I think they wanted to make her happy, and agreed with everything that she wrote. I think it's important to tell people when their stories are not connecting to their audience. It's something to work on.
I'm hoping, that I can calm down enough, after I read the MC book cuz let's face it, that's going to drive me insane, but I am hoping that I'm able to calm down enough to wait a couple weeks and then give Amanda another shot. Because like I said, she has several books. Maybe I just hit a bad series. And see even that, I'm annoying myself, because it's not a bad series, it's just a bad book.
If you took out anything to do with ashley, then this was an okay book. However, too much stuff went down that should have been in book 4, but obviously they decided to make a different book series instead of following along with this series.
Please bear with me I'm a little stressed out. This book was crazy. It read like somebody had a schizophrenic attack combined with multiple personalities combined with some form of emotional problems.
(Please don't take that as me insulting people with mental disorders, I have a whole slew of them up with my own.)
I absolutely loved book two and three. Book one was okay. This book was horrible. I don't have a clue what kind of medication others that gave this five stars were taking. Because they must have had something to keep their thoughts not all jumbled up like this book made my head.
(Again, I do not mean to insult anyone, I'm on tons of medication. That's why I'm able to say so calm during this review. I know y'all are looking at yourselves going yeah oh. But you have to admit you need some medication in order to keep all of the stuff straight. I suggestion hallucinogens)
And I'm sure you can read above my whole thought pattern is completely screwed up right now. I'm trying to get my thoughts out but I'm so stuck on all of these little tiny things that happen throughout the book that my brain is just bleeding.
Okay so it's all great that it all worked out in the end. But the emotional pain that these characters put themselves through was completely unnecessary. And I've experienced something in this book and it was a bit of a trigger, so I think the book should have a trigger warning. Moving on from that, I want to say that I enjoyed the book but I can't. It got two stars for me as opposed to the original one that I was going to give only because a few points made me laugh.
I had to skim over anything having to do with Damien and ashley. Or anything to do with mob fights or bikers or whatever. Because from further investigation like I had mentioned above, the author for some deranged reason, made it a whole separate series or, starting of a series. But she included it all throughout this book without telling us that there was a spinoff. I think that was kind of irresponsible as an author. But that's just my opinion.
So now in order to understand stuff that happened in this book I have to backtrack and read the MC book and then come back and read this other book partially again. And I'm sorry but that sucks. But because of my OCD I have to read the damn book.
(Normally when I start a series, and I make it at least 50% through the first book, I commit to the whole series. And when I say this, don't take it lightly. I read Bella forrest books..lol.)
And also the ending where the children are talking. Max's I could read. However as soon as Mari started talking, I basically shut the book. I don't know if there's more children talking throughout the end of the book, but I had to shut it. Because it talks about this mc. Damien walks in. I can't read their parts without understanding who the hell they are.
(And when I say that I mean, there are only vague comments about who this MC is. Vague comments about Ashley's husband. Vague comments about her being shot?!)
All in all I have to say Amanda screwed up with this book. She should not have made Ashley's story a separate series from this series. She should have stuck with the book called kiss me, and then maybe do a spin off of the full series.
Also when I read that this was a POV from channing, Royal and Rachel I had it in my head that meant their views on books one, two and three. Their stories. But no it was a completely different group of stories base years in the future.. And that made me even more confused. I felt like a freaking pinball. Anytime that I started a new chapter I heard ding ding ding ding to show how many times this story was going to bounce around and make me psychotic.
I would really love to talk to someone else who has read all of this series, not including the mc, and see how they followed along. Because at the end of this book, my emotions are so strung out. And not because of the story itself. It's because of the author. And not in a good way. It's made me lose faith in her. And that sucks.
(A great author can make you feel the emotions. The connection that each character has. They can pull you into the story and make it feel like you are either part of that story or sitting on the couch watching it unfold. When I say that Amanda upset me with this book, I am not talking about the kind of author that I just mentioned. I'm talking about someone who must have had a lot going on in her life at that time, and it led into her books.)
I want to give her another chance. But the MC book is completely ruined for me even if I do read it. Because of the fact that she included so much of it in book 4 of make or break. If she had stuck to her original plan, then all of this wouldn't be happening. I probably would have written a glowing review..
And with that being said, talk about spin-offs, the ending of the book where they're talking through the children, does that mean there's another spin-off? Oh my God my head hurts. I'm going to get online and play some second life, or maybe some wow. Maybe I should go play some wow so I can beat the living crap out of some stuff and work off some of this aggression.
Amanda Heath has potential to be a great author. I see that she has several books that she has written. And maybe those books are better. Maybe they are more emotional, have more connection. I don't know. But from the experience that I have personally had with her from this series, I found she had some potential. I found that she does have the ability to draw us in, and make us feel emotion. I know she has the ability in her to make us feel that connection to her characters. However with this book, and unfortunately with the MC book even though I haven't read it yet, she epically failed.
I am not being mean. I'm being honest. And I honestly don't think that other people were honest with her. I think they wanted to make her happy, and agreed with everything that she wrote. I think it's important to tell people when their stories are not connecting to their audience. It's something to work on.
I'm hoping, that I can calm down enough, after I read the MC book cuz let's face it, that's going to drive me insane, but I am hoping that I'm able to calm down enough to wait a couple weeks and then give Amanda another shot. Because like I said, she has several books. Maybe I just hit a bad series. And see even that, I'm annoying myself, because it's not a bad series, it's just a bad book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 3, 2016
I only read the first one of the series and this one. It's not a problem, but you won't feel attached the same way to all the characters.
The beginning seems disappointing. Everything is not good, they don't have the HEA you thought they will. I did not like it at first. However, that's what makes this book a good closing book for the series. It's not boring with everybody happy and give just a glimpse of how happy they are. It shows that, as every couple, they had some troubles along the way (even though I hope everyone does not have the same problems), but they work it out. That's what is great!
The beginning seems disappointing. Everything is not good, they don't have the HEA you thought they will. I did not like it at first. However, that's what makes this book a good closing book for the series. It's not boring with everybody happy and give just a glimpse of how happy they are. It shows that, as every couple, they had some troubles along the way (even though I hope everyone does not have the same problems), but they work it out. That's what is great!
July 23, 2016
I hate when a series switches POV. I enjoyed book 1 A LOT. But honestly, could care less about the other minor characters. I read the reviews for this books and saw that it was lackluster and only finished part of the story. I only read the Channing parts, and honestly, with all the spelling and grammar mistakes from book 1, you would think that by book 5 they would be fixed. Nope.
SPOILERS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SAVE THEMSELVES
P leaves C at the alter. They don't talk for a year. Have angry sex over and over. Baby comes, they don't make up until before its born. The other minor characters all have babies at the same time, and the Epilogue has nothing to do with P and C.
SPOILERS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SAVE THEMSELVES
P leaves C at the alter. They don't talk for a year. Have angry sex over and over. Baby comes, they don't make up until before its born. The other minor characters all have babies at the same time, and the Epilogue has nothing to do with P and C.
March 9, 2016
5 Courtney Stars...!!!
I don't know what it is about this guy Courtney Pierce, but he gets my heart racing and wish for some witch power so I can make him mine...
But alas I just have to make do with his holy awesomeness on paper...!!
Love you Court..!!! Always...!!!!!
I don't know what it is about this guy Courtney Pierce, but he gets my heart racing and wish for some witch power so I can make him mine...
But alas I just have to make do with his holy awesomeness on paper...!!
Love you Court..!!! Always...!!!!!
September 11, 2017
Thought I was going to be mad at how life was turning out for them but I'm really happy with everything. Amanda Heath is realistic in writing imperfect situations into the lives of her characters. I loved the little touches she added in that connected back to each of the couples' original stories. I think that was the key in making this the perfect ending. Each of them has their battles to work through and it made it that much more interested to read.
The epilogue is THE BEST THING EVER :)
My Playlist:
Starley - Call On Me
Louis Tomlinson - Back to You (feat. Bebe Rexha & Digital Farm Animals)
Birdy - People Help The People
Astrid S - Hurts So Good
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years (Part 2)
Charlie Puth - One Call Away
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran - Everything Has Changed
One Direction - Little Things
John Legend - All Of Me, Love Me Now
Olly Murs, Louisa Johnson - Unpredictable (Acoustic)
MAX - Light Down Low
Channing & Paisley:
DJ Snake - Let Me Love You (Feat. Justin Bieber)
Joel Adams -Please Don't Go
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello - I Know What You Did Last Summer
We The Kings - Sad Song
Halsey - Hurricane
Zara Larsson - Can't Fall In Love Without You
Isaiah - It's Gotta Be You
Alex & Sierra - Little Do You Know
Ed Sheehan - How Would You Feel
Royal & Wesley:
DJ Khaled - I'm The One (Feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne)
Beyonce - Halo
ADELE - 'Make You Feel My Love'
Tom Walker - Just You And I (Acoustic)
Court & Rachel:
Ed Sheeran - Give Me Love
Sam Hunt - Raised On It
Madilyn Bailey - Titanium
Meghan Trainor, John Legend - Like I'm Going To Lose You
Suzan & Freek - Don't Let Me Down
Alex & Sierra - Little Do You Know
ADELE - 'Make You Feel My Love'
The epilogue is THE BEST THING EVER :)
My Playlist:
Starley - Call On Me
Louis Tomlinson - Back to You (feat. Bebe Rexha & Digital Farm Animals)
Birdy - People Help The People
Astrid S - Hurts So Good
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years (Part 2)
Charlie Puth - One Call Away
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran - Everything Has Changed
One Direction - Little Things
John Legend - All Of Me, Love Me Now
Olly Murs, Louisa Johnson - Unpredictable (Acoustic)
MAX - Light Down Low
Channing & Paisley:
DJ Snake - Let Me Love You (Feat. Justin Bieber)
Joel Adams -Please Don't Go
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello - I Know What You Did Last Summer
We The Kings - Sad Song
Halsey - Hurricane
Zara Larsson - Can't Fall In Love Without You
Isaiah - It's Gotta Be You
Alex & Sierra - Little Do You Know
Ed Sheehan - How Would You Feel
Royal & Wesley:
DJ Khaled - I'm The One (Feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne)
Beyonce - Halo
ADELE - 'Make You Feel My Love'
Tom Walker - Just You And I (Acoustic)
Court & Rachel:
Ed Sheeran - Give Me Love
Sam Hunt - Raised On It
Madilyn Bailey - Titanium
Meghan Trainor, John Legend - Like I'm Going To Lose You
Suzan & Freek - Don't Let Me Down
Alex & Sierra - Little Do You Know
ADELE - 'Make You Feel My Love'
February 16, 2018
Solo por ver el desarrollo de los personajes vale la pena, pero en la historia hay situaciones poco creíbles y el uno de los conflictos principales se resuelve asi, sin mas problema, el epílogo para mi fue demasiado, un poco incestuoso jajaja pero en general si vale la leer esta novela, me encantan las relaciones de amistad entre los personajes y las parejas...
June 8, 2020
Ok, I am gonna give this book 2 stars, but only because I liked the end. It completely ruined the series with Channing and Paisley’s story. I mean, if she had to leave him at the altar, she could have at least had a good reason, like she thought she was dying or something. But NO, she was just scared! Of what? I still have no idea! Mah!
June 27, 2017
Do not read this book if you loved the first. The author paints a beautiful story of Channing and paisley and she tears it up in his book. It was so unnecessary and made me upset actually. I repeat do not read this book if you like the story between Channing and paisley.
August 22, 2017
Wow what an ending !!! I was a little confused at the beginning but everything fell into place, I couldn't put it down and had emotions from one extreme to another ! I would recommend this series to everyone! <3
April 5, 2020
Omg loved it!!!
January 6, 2015
4.5 Stellar Stars by Lisa Kane
I don’t know what it is about Amanda Heath’s Make or Break series that is so addictive for me
but I loved it! Of the three couples; Channing and Paisley, Wesley and Royal and
Rachel and Pierce, Channing and Paisley own my heart. At the end of each of their stories,
they were in a good place. Pierce and Rachel had a son, Asher, and are married. And the other two couples were in college, but very much together. Fast forward 5 years later and there are some big
changes.
Rachel did a stupid thing and as a result her relationship with Pierce (Court) is a mess. She blames herself and can’t understand why she let things happen that would destroy her
marriage. But there is more to this situation, ghosts from years ago that have never been laid to rest.
"I did this to my family and now I have to live with myself." I climb off the couch and look down at her. "Do you think you could ever forgive me? I know Court never will. I just hope this doesn't scar Asher too much."
Wesley and Royal are about to walk down the aisle. Of the three couples, they are the most stable and settled. They are united and are finally getting their big day. Although Trey was her first love, she is at peace with his death and Royal has always respected his importance in their lives.
I know Wesley loves me and I know she loved Trey. He passed way too early and that scars anyone involved. I've been asked if it makes me jealous and the truth is I could never be jealous of him. Wesley loves deeply and she wouldn't be Wesley if she didn't mourn the loss of Trey. I wouldn't take her any other way. Her ghosts make her who she is now.
But my beloved Channing and Paisley-they broke up a year ago and have no communication. Paisley tore Channing’s heart right out of his chest (we don’t find out why until many chapters into the story) and he can’t and won’t forgive her. Not that she has asked him for forgiveness. She moved out of town with her little sister Bee Bee. She left a wake of destruction in her path and is hated by pretty much everyone. However, she is in Wesley’s wedding party and Channing is a nervous wreck about seeing her again.
I want to crawl inside of myself and implode. My other half was ripped away from me. I feel like I was holding on to her so hard but it wasn't enough. She just gently too her arm out of my hold and walked away. She didn't even look back. Fucking bitch.
So instead of cherished friends filled with over the top happiness for the impending nuptials, we have chaos. The guys are planning revenge on the one who caused Rachel so much sadness and self loathing. Finally, they all realized the truth about why things happened, but Rachel still
can’t forgive herself.
The wedding brings joy for Wesley and Royal, a little bit of calm for Rachel and Pierce and a reunion of sorts for Channing and Paisley. (even if it’s just one of the flesh) But the weeks
following are going to be fruitful ones for all of them.
Last night shouldn't have happened. That's what she does to me, makes me forget all the shit that happened between us. I know we'll always be drawn together, that's what happens when you love someone with all your heart. No matter what she's done to me, I know she loved me once, with all her heart.
They all have a common bond at the end of the book, and while it may be a little cheesy, I like a little cheese with my crackers, so it worked for me. Of course, out of all of them, Channing sabatoges his own happiness, and still can’t move on past Paisley’s actions from a year ago. It takes quite a few kicks in his ass from everyone around him (I only wish I could have throat punched him myself!)
telling him it’s time to admit that neither one of them is happy without the other, and they are never going to find anyone else who can give them what they get from each other.
I loved the ending of this series. And talk about epilogues! This one leant itself to new stories with new generations to provide us more angst and drama. And if Ms. Heath writes them, I’ll be ready with my trusty Kindle ready for downloading!
I don’t know what it is about Amanda Heath’s Make or Break series that is so addictive for me
but I loved it! Of the three couples; Channing and Paisley, Wesley and Royal and
Rachel and Pierce, Channing and Paisley own my heart. At the end of each of their stories,
they were in a good place. Pierce and Rachel had a son, Asher, and are married. And the other two couples were in college, but very much together. Fast forward 5 years later and there are some big
changes.
Rachel did a stupid thing and as a result her relationship with Pierce (Court) is a mess. She blames herself and can’t understand why she let things happen that would destroy her
marriage. But there is more to this situation, ghosts from years ago that have never been laid to rest.
"I did this to my family and now I have to live with myself." I climb off the couch and look down at her. "Do you think you could ever forgive me? I know Court never will. I just hope this doesn't scar Asher too much."
Wesley and Royal are about to walk down the aisle. Of the three couples, they are the most stable and settled. They are united and are finally getting their big day. Although Trey was her first love, she is at peace with his death and Royal has always respected his importance in their lives.
I know Wesley loves me and I know she loved Trey. He passed way too early and that scars anyone involved. I've been asked if it makes me jealous and the truth is I could never be jealous of him. Wesley loves deeply and she wouldn't be Wesley if she didn't mourn the loss of Trey. I wouldn't take her any other way. Her ghosts make her who she is now.
But my beloved Channing and Paisley-they broke up a year ago and have no communication. Paisley tore Channing’s heart right out of his chest (we don’t find out why until many chapters into the story) and he can’t and won’t forgive her. Not that she has asked him for forgiveness. She moved out of town with her little sister Bee Bee. She left a wake of destruction in her path and is hated by pretty much everyone. However, she is in Wesley’s wedding party and Channing is a nervous wreck about seeing her again.
I want to crawl inside of myself and implode. My other half was ripped away from me. I feel like I was holding on to her so hard but it wasn't enough. She just gently too her arm out of my hold and walked away. She didn't even look back. Fucking bitch.
So instead of cherished friends filled with over the top happiness for the impending nuptials, we have chaos. The guys are planning revenge on the one who caused Rachel so much sadness and self loathing. Finally, they all realized the truth about why things happened, but Rachel still
can’t forgive herself.
The wedding brings joy for Wesley and Royal, a little bit of calm for Rachel and Pierce and a reunion of sorts for Channing and Paisley. (even if it’s just one of the flesh) But the weeks
following are going to be fruitful ones for all of them.
Last night shouldn't have happened. That's what she does to me, makes me forget all the shit that happened between us. I know we'll always be drawn together, that's what happens when you love someone with all your heart. No matter what she's done to me, I know she loved me once, with all her heart.
They all have a common bond at the end of the book, and while it may be a little cheesy, I like a little cheese with my crackers, so it worked for me. Of course, out of all of them, Channing sabatoges his own happiness, and still can’t move on past Paisley’s actions from a year ago. It takes quite a few kicks in his ass from everyone around him (I only wish I could have throat punched him myself!)
telling him it’s time to admit that neither one of them is happy without the other, and they are never going to find anyone else who can give them what they get from each other.
I loved the ending of this series. And talk about epilogues! This one leant itself to new stories with new generations to provide us more angst and drama. And if Ms. Heath writes them, I’ll be ready with my trusty Kindle ready for downloading!
March 9, 2017
To be honest I just skimmed through Channing's POV because he was mainly getting high or mooning after Paisley (who made a total bitchy move and left him at the altar) and before they even cleared things up, they were ripping each other's clothes off because "that's how they deal". What? Talk about an unhealthy relationship. I had hoped they had matured some, but my hopes were dashed.
Royal and Wesley were happily engaged and set to be married (Yay!). They were as cute and steamy as ever and their epilogue was a perfect way to wrap up their story.
Rachel and Pierce had a rocky relationship in this epilogue, but were able to work everything out. Although everything could've been settled sooner if Rachel wasn't set on being a martyr, but whatever. To each his own. They worked things out and that's what matters. Asher was adorable and it was great seeing Rachel and Pierce as parents.
Seeing the gang all grown up and dealing with adulthood maturely - mostly anyway - was great. All in all, this book was a good read.
Xx
Royal and Wesley were happily engaged and set to be married (Yay!). They were as cute and steamy as ever and their epilogue was a perfect way to wrap up their story.
Rachel and Pierce had a rocky relationship in this epilogue, but were able to work everything out. Although everything could've been settled sooner if Rachel wasn't set on being a martyr, but whatever. To each his own. They worked things out and that's what matters. Asher was adorable and it was great seeing Rachel and Pierce as parents.
Seeing the gang all grown up and dealing with adulthood maturely - mostly anyway - was great. All in all, this book was a good read.
Xx
December 18, 2014
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Need Us è il libro che chiude la serie YA/New Adult di Amanda Heath Make or Break.
La serie chesi professava come un'interessantissima serie di romanzi companion dopo quello che doveva essere il quarto libro, poi diventato lo spin-off Sleepless Night, prende con questo libro una piega davvero insolita in senso negativo.
Purtroppo questo romanzo si scopre essere una Novella abbastanza lunga che con diversi PoV ci fa una panoramica della situazione dopo 5 anni dalla fine degli avvenimenti del libro Save Me, e coincide a grandi linee con la fine del libro Sleepless Night.
Quante volte si è detto che per continuare una storia bisogna creare degli elementi che sconvolgano la coppia? Tantissime, ma purtroppo mentre ci sono autori che riescono a dare delle buone fondamenta ai loro seguiti ci sono altri autori che invece rovinano quello che era un buon libro singolo per scrivere un seguito che non fa altro che innervosirti.
Il libro è raccontato dai PoV di Channing, Royal e Rachel, ovvero le controparti che nei libri Make Me, Break Me e Save non avevano la parola.
Iniziamo con le cose che mi hanno infastidito:il libro comincia con una notizia sconvolgente, ovvero, Channing e Paisley si sono lasciati e qui inizia ad innervosirmi il tutto perché pensi che questo doveva essere un libro che chiudesse in bellezza le storie dei vari protagonisti e tutto poi segue in un crescendo di situazioni che quasi ti costringono a buttare il libro alle ortiche e non continuare la lettura: Rachel e Courtney si separano per una ragione che non sembra né in cielo né in terra e che rovina un personaggio secondario che non ha mai fatto nulla di male, così come era successo per Victor in Sleepless Night, per creare una situazione spiacevole l'autrice butta la patata bollente su un personaggio a caso senza preoccuparsi delle conseguenze. È vero che alla fine tutto si risolve, tutti riescono a trovare il loro lieto fine ma purtroppo non riuscirò mai più a pensare alla serie senza sentirmi tradita per gli sconvolgimenti effettuati e non mi importa dell'avvertimento fatto dall'autrice nella trama del libro circa un elemento sconvolgente, questo non è sconvolgente ma è davvero da mettersi le mani nei capelli, è rovinare una serie che hai apprezzato abbastanza da leggere anche gli altri lavori dell'autrice. Se prima l'avevo paragonata ad Abbi Glines ora ritiro tutto, Abbi non avrebbe mai scritto un libro come questo!
Non credo ci siamo molto da dire sui personaggi, mi piacciono, adoro Courtney, l'unico personaggio che non dimenticherò mai di questa storia, dolce, sensibile e davvero innamorato, ma non ho trovo nel libro quei cambiamenti così profondi che ti fanno riflettere e buttare giù due parole per descriverli, fanno degli errori, sono degli essere normali alla fine, per fortuna riescono però a risolvere i dubbi e le differenze che li avevano allontanati.
Il finale, flash forward di 18 anni ci mostra attraverso gli occhi dei figli delle tre coppie di protagonisti come si chiude la storia.
Il romanzo è brevissimo, si legge in poche ore, ed essenzialmente si poteva benissimo evitare: non aggiunge nulla di nuovo alla storia, anzi, possiamo dire che la rovina, l'unico aspetto positivo è l'epilogo, quello sì davvero carino.
Per concludere credo che il libro avrebbe avuto molto più senso se si fosse concentrato solo su pochi aspetti positivi: meglio la qualità che la quantità non trovate? Infatti, posso ben affermare che mi son trovata per la maggior parte del tempo a saltare le pagine.
2 Stelle, per un romanzo riuscito male.
Ora mi chiedo se l'autrice scriverà mai i sequel companion di Sleepless Night, staremo a vedere!
Need Us è il libro che chiude la serie YA/New Adult di Amanda Heath Make or Break.
La serie chesi professava come un'interessantissima serie di romanzi companion dopo quello che doveva essere il quarto libro, poi diventato lo spin-off Sleepless Night, prende con questo libro una piega davvero insolita in senso negativo.
Purtroppo questo romanzo si scopre essere una Novella abbastanza lunga che con diversi PoV ci fa una panoramica della situazione dopo 5 anni dalla fine degli avvenimenti del libro Save Me, e coincide a grandi linee con la fine del libro Sleepless Night.
Quante volte si è detto che per continuare una storia bisogna creare degli elementi che sconvolgano la coppia? Tantissime, ma purtroppo mentre ci sono autori che riescono a dare delle buone fondamenta ai loro seguiti ci sono altri autori che invece rovinano quello che era un buon libro singolo per scrivere un seguito che non fa altro che innervosirti.
Il libro è raccontato dai PoV di Channing, Royal e Rachel, ovvero le controparti che nei libri Make Me, Break Me e Save non avevano la parola.
Iniziamo con le cose che mi hanno infastidito:il libro comincia con una notizia sconvolgente, ovvero, Channing e Paisley si sono lasciati e qui inizia ad innervosirmi il tutto perché pensi che questo doveva essere un libro che chiudesse in bellezza le storie dei vari protagonisti e tutto poi segue in un crescendo di situazioni che quasi ti costringono a buttare il libro alle ortiche e non continuare la lettura: Rachel e Courtney si separano per una ragione che non sembra né in cielo né in terra e che rovina un personaggio secondario che non ha mai fatto nulla di male, così come era successo per Victor in Sleepless Night, per creare una situazione spiacevole l'autrice butta la patata bollente su un personaggio a caso senza preoccuparsi delle conseguenze. È vero che alla fine tutto si risolve, tutti riescono a trovare il loro lieto fine ma purtroppo non riuscirò mai più a pensare alla serie senza sentirmi tradita per gli sconvolgimenti effettuati e non mi importa dell'avvertimento fatto dall'autrice nella trama del libro circa un elemento sconvolgente, questo non è sconvolgente ma è davvero da mettersi le mani nei capelli, è rovinare una serie che hai apprezzato abbastanza da leggere anche gli altri lavori dell'autrice. Se prima l'avevo paragonata ad Abbi Glines ora ritiro tutto, Abbi non avrebbe mai scritto un libro come questo!
Non credo ci siamo molto da dire sui personaggi, mi piacciono, adoro Courtney, l'unico personaggio che non dimenticherò mai di questa storia, dolce, sensibile e davvero innamorato, ma non ho trovo nel libro quei cambiamenti così profondi che ti fanno riflettere e buttare giù due parole per descriverli, fanno degli errori, sono degli essere normali alla fine, per fortuna riescono però a risolvere i dubbi e le differenze che li avevano allontanati.
Il finale, flash forward di 18 anni ci mostra attraverso gli occhi dei figli delle tre coppie di protagonisti come si chiude la storia.
Il romanzo è brevissimo, si legge in poche ore, ed essenzialmente si poteva benissimo evitare: non aggiunge nulla di nuovo alla storia, anzi, possiamo dire che la rovina, l'unico aspetto positivo è l'epilogo, quello sì davvero carino.
Per concludere credo che il libro avrebbe avuto molto più senso se si fosse concentrato solo su pochi aspetti positivi: meglio la qualità che la quantità non trovate? Infatti, posso ben affermare che mi son trovata per la maggior parte del tempo a saltare le pagine.
2 Stelle, per un romanzo riuscito male.
Ora mi chiedo se l'autrice scriverà mai i sequel companion di Sleepless Night, staremo a vedere!
January 6, 2015
The moment I read the book - it was like...
Amanda Heath...
I wanted to hate Amanda Heath. Like really, really hate her. But there's that little Author's Note I saw before I started reading this book *Thank Goodness*
**Author's note: This book starts with a bang and not everyone is happy. I know this might throw some readers off but bare with me. People grow and they change. It wouldn't be a good book if they are all happy living in La La land. In saying that, this book has a very happy ending. I promise. I love these characters and they deserve nothing less.
Because this is one of my favorite series, and these are her books I am always looking forward for every time it went out in the market. These are the people whom I fell in love with and who fought hard for their HEAs. To see them unhappy with all those broken hearts has me aching all over.
Suddenly, couples who were so much in love with each other weren't on good terms: they were separated, they hate each other, someone did something unforgivable... I wanted to...
But since Amanda Heath promised something, I stayed. I felt all the frustration, all the pain, all those ache and bitterness in each page - but of course, theirs some smiles and a whole lot of love from another couple who were about to say their I do's. Yet again, the best and strongest type of love is the one that is tested by time and fate and survived it.
Indeed, people change. You may or may not hate the changes, but you will love how these people grew, and matured through test and time. She gave me an unexpected plot, the most unexpected twist, and an amazing bonus in the epilogues of epilogues. You just have to be a little patient, because Amanda Heath will give you a great reward before the story ends.
Review originally posted on my blog
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Amanda Heath...
I wanted to hate Amanda Heath. Like really, really hate her. But there's that little Author's Note I saw before I started reading this book *Thank Goodness*
**Author's note: This book starts with a bang and not everyone is happy. I know this might throw some readers off but bare with me. People grow and they change. It wouldn't be a good book if they are all happy living in La La land. In saying that, this book has a very happy ending. I promise. I love these characters and they deserve nothing less.
Because this is one of my favorite series, and these are her books I am always looking forward for every time it went out in the market. These are the people whom I fell in love with and who fought hard for their HEAs. To see them unhappy with all those broken hearts has me aching all over.
Suddenly, couples who were so much in love with each other weren't on good terms: they were separated, they hate each other, someone did something unforgivable... I wanted to...
But since Amanda Heath promised something, I stayed. I felt all the frustration, all the pain, all those ache and bitterness in each page - but of course, theirs some smiles and a whole lot of love from another couple who were about to say their I do's. Yet again, the best and strongest type of love is the one that is tested by time and fate and survived it.
Indeed, people change. You may or may not hate the changes, but you will love how these people grew, and matured through test and time. She gave me an unexpected plot, the most unexpected twist, and an amazing bonus in the epilogues of epilogues. You just have to be a little patient, because Amanda Heath will give you a great reward before the story ends.
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January 8, 2015
So by now EVERYONE should know I LOVE Amanda Heath! And I LOVE the Make or Break series, so when I found out we were getting MORE, I couldn't wait! I have loved every one of these characters and their love stories so to get a little more is AMAZING! Need Us is told from Royal, Channing, and Rachel's POV. And I will say within a few pages I was like WTF?!?! But all I can say is HOLD ON, because everything is so worth it. Amanda Heath never disappoints and once again has given us a real life story.
"If push comes to shove, we'll go to Vegas. We are getting married tomorrow if I have to tie everyone up and lock theme in closets. Welcome to the dramatic, overbearing, crazy as shit family."
It has been 5 years since we left these characters and it is now time for Wes and Royal's wedding. But chaos has erupted within their family. Royal won't let anything keep him and Wes from getting married (I seriously am head over heels for him *sigh*) but taking care of the people that mean the most to them is also a priority.
"I don't deserve you." -Rachel
Heartbreak and betrayal are tearing some of our favorite couples a part. Past mistakes are coming back to haunt them and could destroy some of their futures. But together they are stronger and just like always their friendships with one another is what will hold them up. Channing and Rachel go through a lot in this book. And the connection between Royal and Rachel is beautiful (twins!).
"I love you, Rach. And you're hurting so I'm hurting." -Royal
I have a million things I want to say (okay I REALLY want to say) but you HAVE to read it for yourself. I don't want to spoil the shocked moments, the swooning moments, and everything else in between that I felt when reading it. All I can say is people grow and change. Life isn't always pretty, but in this case the ending is BEAUTIFUL! (and please PLEASE let us get more… you will understand when you read the epilogue)
"I've learned that pain and love are one in the same. The person you love the most in the world has the power to destroy you or make you." -Channing
I don't even know how I feel knowing this is the end of the Make or Break series! I love every single one of these characters even more after reading Need Us, and will always have this series on my re-read list! Every story is unique and stands out. THIS IS A MUST READ SERIES! I mean what else can I say but go grab this book TODAY! You won't regret it!
"If push comes to shove, we'll go to Vegas. We are getting married tomorrow if I have to tie everyone up and lock theme in closets. Welcome to the dramatic, overbearing, crazy as shit family."
It has been 5 years since we left these characters and it is now time for Wes and Royal's wedding. But chaos has erupted within their family. Royal won't let anything keep him and Wes from getting married (I seriously am head over heels for him *sigh*) but taking care of the people that mean the most to them is also a priority.
"I don't deserve you." -Rachel
Heartbreak and betrayal are tearing some of our favorite couples a part. Past mistakes are coming back to haunt them and could destroy some of their futures. But together they are stronger and just like always their friendships with one another is what will hold them up. Channing and Rachel go through a lot in this book. And the connection between Royal and Rachel is beautiful (twins!).
"I love you, Rach. And you're hurting so I'm hurting." -Royal
I have a million things I want to say (okay I REALLY want to say) but you HAVE to read it for yourself. I don't want to spoil the shocked moments, the swooning moments, and everything else in between that I felt when reading it. All I can say is people grow and change. Life isn't always pretty, but in this case the ending is BEAUTIFUL! (and please PLEASE let us get more… you will understand when you read the epilogue)
"I've learned that pain and love are one in the same. The person you love the most in the world has the power to destroy you or make you." -Channing
I don't even know how I feel knowing this is the end of the Make or Break series! I love every single one of these characters even more after reading Need Us, and will always have this series on my re-read list! Every story is unique and stands out. THIS IS A MUST READ SERIES! I mean what else can I say but go grab this book TODAY! You won't regret it!
January 5, 2015
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4.5 stars
Need us is the final book in the make or break series by Amanda Heath.
I've loved all of the books in this series so I was a properly happy bunny when I was gifted a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
This book picks up about 5 years after the end of Rachel and Courts book.
This book is told in Channing, Royal and Rachel's Pov's and even though so many multiple perspectives should be confusing it actually works brilliantly.
This is such a close knit group of friends and it's brilliant that the banter and camaraderie still feels as effortless in this book as it did in the previous books.
WTF Paisley and Channing that's insane!!!
This book pulled me straight back into this groups drama and I loved it!!!
The only couple that are drama free are Royal and Wes.
This may not make any sense but I always knew that 'he' was a bad egg and this just proved it. Talk about a psycho christ his room was scary as!!!
I'm sorry about how vague this is going to sound but I don't want to give away any spoilers. I think we all knew that a certain couple were going to get their happy ending in the end.
I loved how 'he' got left out in the cold, personally I think he needed a serious ass kicking but Karma’s a bitch so I suppose he got what he deserved in the end.
I loved the last couple of chapters. I was grinning from ear to ear, I'm so sad that this series is ending but this story was the perfect closure for it.
Need Us gets 4.5 stars from me.
4.5 stars
Need us is the final book in the make or break series by Amanda Heath.
I've loved all of the books in this series so I was a properly happy bunny when I was gifted a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
This book picks up about 5 years after the end of Rachel and Courts book.
This book is told in Channing, Royal and Rachel's Pov's and even though so many multiple perspectives should be confusing it actually works brilliantly.
This is such a close knit group of friends and it's brilliant that the banter and camaraderie still feels as effortless in this book as it did in the previous books.
WTF Paisley and Channing that's insane!!!
This book pulled me straight back into this groups drama and I loved it!!!
The only couple that are drama free are Royal and Wes.
This may not make any sense but I always knew that 'he' was a bad egg and this just proved it. Talk about a psycho christ his room was scary as!!!
I'm sorry about how vague this is going to sound but I don't want to give away any spoilers. I think we all knew that a certain couple were going to get their happy ending in the end.
I loved how 'he' got left out in the cold, personally I think he needed a serious ass kicking but Karma’s a bitch so I suppose he got what he deserved in the end.
I loved the last couple of chapters. I was grinning from ear to ear, I'm so sad that this series is ending but this story was the perfect closure for it.
Need Us gets 4.5 stars from me.
January 8, 2015
Review : 4.5 stars.
Arc provided by the author for an honest review.
I have to say loved the conclusion to their story. It is the conclusion to the Make Or Break us series. And was a incredible conclusion. I thought the whole series was addictive to read, and this was very addictive for me, that I finished it in one sitting. That rarely happens for me.
I thought it was a good written book, and liked how it was numerous points of views, I thought it worked really well. I liked seeing the characters together especially it takes place after 5 years. I honestly happy they were brought back for another book. I hate when my favorite characters books comes to an end, but I was happy with the way things ended.
This to me was different and unique set aside from the others in the series. I was quietly surprised with how some of the couples ended up, or what went on. My jaw was dropping a lot in this book, but in a good book. I couldn't put it down. I liked seeing how everyone's relationships turned out to be.
I felt like crawling into the characters heads and make up their minds for them.
I don't want to give much away but everyone should read !!!
Arc provided by the author for an honest review.
I have to say loved the conclusion to their story. It is the conclusion to the Make Or Break us series. And was a incredible conclusion. I thought the whole series was addictive to read, and this was very addictive for me, that I finished it in one sitting. That rarely happens for me.
I thought it was a good written book, and liked how it was numerous points of views, I thought it worked really well. I liked seeing the characters together especially it takes place after 5 years. I honestly happy they were brought back for another book. I hate when my favorite characters books comes to an end, but I was happy with the way things ended.
This to me was different and unique set aside from the others in the series. I was quietly surprised with how some of the couples ended up, or what went on. My jaw was dropping a lot in this book, but in a good book. I couldn't put it down. I liked seeing how everyone's relationships turned out to be.
I felt like crawling into the characters heads and make up their minds for them.
I don't want to give much away but everyone should read !!!
December 11, 2014
I love Amanda I really do and I'm so glad to see our favorite characters again and them get what they deserve but girl needed to slow it down some. Like for real, between where an event takes place, a month goes by and then nine months what were the characters doing in those months? I mainly focused on two couples because they were my favorites in the series Wes and Royal that boy really does have a soft spot for his woman, "I nuzzle against her cheek and grin. "You can call me every name in the book, I'll still get you off. You should know this by now." Asher that little boy is so damn cute, and he's at that age where he blurts out what he sees, "he takes a big gulp of his milk and looks at me. "I saw them kissing in the hallway. Aunt Paisley had her legs around Uncle Channing and they were bumping into the wall." I was glad to see the characters get what they deserved I really was but I thought the story was too fast and needed to be slowed down just a little.
January 9, 2015
4.5 Stars
Sooooo, I loved this book. Like a lot. A lot, a lot. It was exactly what I needed to end this addictive series. Having the tri POV was perfect, Channing, Rachel and Royal all giving insight into the drama that surrounds this incredible group.
Five years after Asher is born finds Rachel and Pierce (Court) dealing with Donovan in a surprising and disgusting situation. Broke my heart from the get go I tell you. Annabella’s role was a surprise as well.
Channing and Paisley- wow. Never expected their story to end up on the road it did. Angry and conflicted Channing can be harsh. Finding their way back to happy is a hard road.
And then there is Royal and Wesley. Swoon. There are no words for how much their love made this series.
Fast forward again eighteen years- still living, loving and causing drama, now along with their mini me’s! The characters are people you want to be friends with, I will miss them.
Sooooo, I loved this book. Like a lot. A lot, a lot. It was exactly what I needed to end this addictive series. Having the tri POV was perfect, Channing, Rachel and Royal all giving insight into the drama that surrounds this incredible group.
Five years after Asher is born finds Rachel and Pierce (Court) dealing with Donovan in a surprising and disgusting situation. Broke my heart from the get go I tell you. Annabella’s role was a surprise as well.
Channing and Paisley- wow. Never expected their story to end up on the road it did. Angry and conflicted Channing can be harsh. Finding their way back to happy is a hard road.
And then there is Royal and Wesley. Swoon. There are no words for how much their love made this series.
Fast forward again eighteen years- still living, loving and causing drama, now along with their mini me’s! The characters are people you want to be friends with, I will miss them.
April 26, 2016
The first three books were great, all the characters followed through emotionally but this one was weird for me. It was nicely written like all the other books but it didn't feel like the couples followed through emotionally for me. I get that the purpose of this one was to show that it's not a happily ever after and that problems do arise, but some plotlines for characters just didn't seem fitting in my opinion. So some of stories I was surprised with was Donovan's, in the 3rd book he and his brother already made up so there shouldn't have been anymore problems because of his younger brothers betrayal with Annabella. 2nd, Channing and Paisley didn't seem like the couple who would skip out on her wedding day. Cause it was already clearly shown that He was IT for Her and vice versa. I would probably get large arguments towards materialistic petty things but not about their relationship, you know.
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