For all of those who are wondering what Morgan and Drew are up to these days, this is for you. You followed Morgan through her life of pain and then happiness in Underestimated. You followed Drew through Underestimated Too with his own trials and tribulations where he too found happiness in the end. Now read along with An Underestimated Christmas to find out if the happiness is still going strong. We pick up the story with Nicholas being nearly five and Wes being three. How do Morgan and Drew handle everyday life with a family? Will this Christmas be the best one ever, or the last? Never underestimate the ability to lose it all.
I am a story teller, a life coach, and sometimes a little crazy. I’m at an amazing time in my life where doors are opening, adventures are happening, and new friends are being made. Life is fun and I want to share that joy with the world. I’m Jettie and I am unapolgetically me. "I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." Marilyn Monroe
Have you read Underestimated and Underestimated Too? Did you fall as in love / hate with Drew as I did??? The man gets under your skin!
Now in An Underestimated Christmas you get to see how he and Morgan deal with real life. No longer is everything as easy to control. No longer can he manipulate the world. No! They both have to do what's best for the ones who mean the most.
I loved this book! I thoroughly enjoyed the ups and downs and more importantly their responses. Who would be strong? Who would fall to the deepest depth? Can their relationship survive what life has in store for them?? In true Jettie Woodruff style she pulls you into the lives, dreams, disasters, and revelations of the Kelley family. She had me hooked from the beginning...and I never wanted it to end!
I am completely overwhelmed by the emotion in this story. We re-join the Kelley’s a few years down the line, happily married with their 2 children, or are they.
The issues that Drew and Morgan face; every day issues that millions of families have to face, accept and live with every day of their lives. Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much money you may or may not have, money can’t solve everything. It’s their coping mechanisms that draw you into this emotional and heart breaking roller coaster. It’s that 1 roller coaster that you just know will make you throw up a little but you still have to get on and live the experience. It’s no surprise that I’m a huge Jettie and I'm a diehard Drew fan. Underestimated is 1 of my all time favourite stories. This 1 for me has been the best Underestimated yet.
I laughed a lot and I cried, shouted and sobbed my heart out, in parts I wanted to jump in and throttle that woman. As much as I love Morgan, she does drive me crazy. I want to smack her in the face. She flips over the slightest thing, knows exactly how to provoke Drew and can be such a bi**h, I truly hated her in some chapters. Watching Drew; brake was 1 of the hardest things I have ever read. I didn’t cope very well, I sat here chewing my fingernails reading through tears hoping that both Drew and Morgan made the right choices. Drew is the take charge and makes decisions alone kind of guy. He should really discuss certain things with his wife, but that’s just his way. He doesn’t intentionally hide things and every single thing that he does, is out of love for his wife and family. For all his faults, the 1 thing that means more to Drew than anything is his family and he will fight for them with his Every Single Breath.
The saint and sinner both within him, love him or loathe him, he will always be
Drew F**king Kelley And I <3456789 him FOREVER&ALWAYS <3
Can someone hand me a box of tissues?? That's what you're going to be saying after you read this fabulous story. This is probably the best Christmas story I've ever read. When Jettie said she was giving us more of Drew and Morgan, I was jumping and screaming, HECK YEA! But I was not prepared for the emotional ride I was going to be on. Drew and Morgan have both been a favorite of mine and very intense but this story just drained me, in a good way though. I think it sucked every emotion from me and then gave me an emotional high by the end. Jettie has once again touched on a subject that many people are aware of but don't fully understand unless their family has been touched by it. This is why I love her so much because she doesn't hold back and gives us something we can relate to.
This story takes you into what happens to some couples after they have children, don't communicate and are in denial about certain aspects of their lives. Christmas is a very hard time on some people where as for others it's the best time of the year and when miracles happen. But what happens when stress gets to be too much on a family that is holding on by a single thread even though they won't admit there might be problems?? Do you just fall apart or fight for what is yours?? Read An Underestimated Christmas and you will find these answers and I promise, you will not be disappointed.
I am huge fan of this series. Drew Kelly, in spite of his many flaws, fascinates and captivates me, even during those times when his actions repulse me. There have been many times that I have wanted to hate him. Those times never last. I have given up fighting my attraction for him. I can never break free from his spell.
If Underestimated and Underestimated Too were primarily about Drew's physical dominance over Morgan, UC is centered on the emotional warfare these two conduct towards each other.
They have been married many years now, and have two kids; Nicholas is 5 and Weston, forever to be called "Tadpole" due to his love of water, is 3. Two toddlers would be a challenge for any couple, but Nicholas is "different" than other kids his age. Morgan picks up on this and wants to find out exactly what is going on with him, but Drew is living in the land of denial and won't admit that he may need help, help that he isn't getting. Drew's whole personality is so embedded in being a controlling Alpha, that for him, his child can't be different; he is highly intelligent and maybe just a little too high strung. This ongoing battle creates conflict between Morgan and Drew.
There is no denying that Drew takes his responsibilities as head of the household seriously. But having sold his jewelry stores a few years ago may have reduced his stress level but he needs more than his family to occupy his time. So he goes behind Morgan's back and purchases a store from his former assistant, Celeste in LA. Now of course, if he has a business there, he must live there, and so must his family. Part of the problem they had in the past was due to Drew's constant travel for business, so uprooting his family and moving them to go to LA with him, is really for their own good-right? And there is no need to get Morgan upset about it in advance, she'll give in and agree to the move; she may not like it or be happy about it, but she always gives in to Drew, why should this time be any different?
Can the tension be any greater between them because of his latest escapade? But in spite of her resentment at having to move to California, Morgan settles in to a life of lunches with new girlfriends, high fashion clothing, and a superficial lifestyle. Is she leaving Drew behind?
The greatest conflict in this story has to do with Morgan's past. She has never moved on from the neglect and abuse from her childhood. She may be speaking to her mother, but has she really forgiven her? I'm not sure how she even looks at this woman or has her in her life. In a series of flashbacks, Morgan's childhood memories of hunger and neglect are heart breaking. Not to mention this woman "sold' " her to Drew. Her mother started a life of her own, married, got her act together and had another child. But she never looked back and Morgan will forever be scarred because of her.
"My mother was a drunk slut and had two children that neither of them belonged to her husband. Actually, I took care of an infant baby when I was too young to take care of myself."
It's obvious that Morgan loves Drew, almost to the point of obsession. This man physically and mentally abused her for years. Her sexuality was shaped by Drew's fetishes and she craves physical pain from sex because of his actions. There are so many issues from those years, so much baggage that Morgan can barely resolve the conflict that is inside of her -between her love for Drew and his need to control. These battles will cause Morgan to fall and hit rock bottom.
"You don't do this, Drew. Don't you think we've been through enough? Maybe it's time we stop trying. What's so wrong with that? People do it every day. Just because we don't live together doesn't mean we can't be good parents."
How Drew reacts to Morgan's issues redeems this man forever in my eyes. I worried that he would backslide into being her physical abuser again. If I give away one spoiler let this be the one. In spite of just about every trigger he is confronted with, he DOES not resort to violence. Through a ton of hard work and suffering, he has changed. He might always be a controlling asshole, but the old Drew that intentionally hurt Morgan is gone. He cherishes her and his boys and even if he had to give them up for their own good, he would. Morgan is the one who puts their marriage and family at risk. But how can anyone blame her, given her years of abuse? She gets a free pass in my book.
"You seem to forget I was abused by a man of great power for a good many years. My life sucked and then I made yours suck. I'm sorry. I bet your mother grew up in a bad situation, too. We all come from somewhere, Morgan. And if you're not careful, you're going to waste away a lonely old woman. You'll die being an angry, bitter, resentful, tortured soul, and I'm not going to stay around and watch it. I'm going to raise two happy, healthy boys, and I want nothing more than to do that with you, but not like this."
If you are looking for a Christmas story, with tons of caroling and hot cocoa and songs around the tree, this book isn't for you. It might take place during the holidays, but it is the story of two battle weary souls, who love each other with all their hearts. How much can two people take until they say "enough"? Can a relationship that started with such a violent beginning ever really succeed?
I was supposed to be the strong one, the one that held it all together and the only thing I could do is continue to watch it crumble. Did I do this to her? Our foundation was started on quicksand. Maybe we never had a chance in hell. Maybe we brought two boys into the world only to mess them up, too. I didn't want that. They deserved better than that.
Drew and Morgan are deliciously flawed and damaged but they are not broken. They will never have a happily ever after, they are more the happy for now kind of couple. They will never be perfect, but they complete each other. There are plenty of books with couples riding off into the sunset all set to live their beautiful lives. But if you want to break away from the usual, then this is the series for you. I will follow Drew and Morgan through every story Jettie Woodruff decides to write for them, they are etched in my reader's soul and will forever remain two of my favorite characters.
3,5 Bateu saudade de Drew e Morgan e acabei lendo até que enfim esse pequena história deles. O casal é bem tóxico e me cansei por eles, muitas discussões e tensões o dia todo com os filhos, memórias tristes do passado, a falta de de diálogo, a descoberta da condição do filhinho mais velho, o novo desafio na vida de Morgan... O Natal não foi nada, calmo, rs
When I found out Jettie was writing another story about Morgan and Drew I literally jumped up and down. Morgan and Drew are two characters that have always held a special place in my heart. Let’s start with I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars it deserves way more. This is a book people look forward too when you are so sucked into the story it seems like you actually know these characters. When I went into this book I was kind of expecting a lighter story because both Morgan and Drew had already been through so much. I should have known better than to let my guard down because I have read every single book by Jettie and she never disappoints. This book brought out emotions that I didn’t even know I had. One minute I would be laughing and the next I would be so mad I wanted to scream at my kindle then I would burst into tears. I don’t know who I was more upset with in this book Morgan or Drew. Both of them made me so mad at times and other times I felt the pain from both of them. One of my favorite things about Jettie’s writing is how she breaks down your emotions and builds them back up and you end up falling completely in love with characters that you should either hate or be pissed at. This is by far one of the best books I have ever read. I love Jettie’s writing style and I will continue to read as long as she continues to write. Once you start on Morgan and Drew then they will forever be enter twined in your heart. I hated to say good bye to these to but also very thankful Jettie gave us another part of their lives. This is a book that I will forever tell people to read!!!!! Thank you again Jettie for being such an amazing author and giving us such wonderful characters to love. <123456789 Morgan and Drew!
OMG, when I saw this was coming out I was so excited & it was fucking awesome ! I know some people would think I'm crazy but I fucking love Drew. I cried at the end at the Christmas present he got Morgan. He turned out to be such a great Husband & Father & I love his good side & his naughty side.
The necklace Drew got Morgan was inscribed with this :
I'm an imperfect man and I have made my wife an imperfect woman. We're just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other. She will forever be my always.
OMG!!! I totally expected this to be novella about Drew and Morgan at Christmas time!!! HOLY SHIT - What we got was another full length awesome ride with the Kelley's!!
I LOVED EVERY MINUTE!! Even though, just like the first two, I cried a bunch of times, I laughed a little and my stomach and heart hurt a few times too!! Everything I have come to expect and love from the amazing Ms Woodruff!
Thank you sweetie for this surprise Christmas gift!! xo
**Received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review**
Another wonderful story about Drew and Morgan. After everything this couple has been through, we get to see them again a few years down the line.
Morgan is always upset at Drew because he has a tendency to do things without involving her in them. So that pisses her off and arguments erupt between them.
Drew just wants to make Morgan happy and he thinks that by buying new homes elsewhere and jewelry stores he can make her happy. Morgan doesn't care where he buys jewelry stores or homes, all she wants is for him to talk to her and clue her in.
Then they have another problem. Their 5 year old son is a bit different from the rest of the kids. Morgan starts to notice and when she brings it up to Drew, he doesn't want to accept that maybe there is something wrong with their son (that's another thing that they disagree on).
You get to experience the whole beautiful Christmas they will be spending in a small town in the outskirts of NY. Morgan fights Drew, tooth and nail about moving anywhere near the cold, but in the end she relents.
Their problems keep growing and growing, but will they be able to just stop and focus on what's important? They need to realize that their family is one of a kind and even though Drew was a real asshat with her when he forced her to marry him, things really turned for the best for them. They have two little beautiful boys they need to think about now.
Totally love Jettie's books and this one just got added to my favorites list. You need to read this series, it is an amazing story that you get to experience a lot with both Drew and Morgan.
I just can't get enough of these two -- Drew really won my heart and he sure taught us that he changed for the better! He loves Morgan more than life itself so that proved to us how much he is worthy of our love <3
I was in a serious Christmas funk before reading this book. Like I didn't start shopping, I didn't want to bake cookies, I just wanted the whole Christmas thing over with. Then I read what Drew and Morgan were up to. And Jettie, have you been eavesdropping in my house??? This story hit home! Well, without the billionaire husband and multiple homes, of course, but the struggles. They are real. Jettie does a wonderful job at taking touchy subjects and putting you right there with the characters. She makes you feel what they feel, cry with them, laugh with them, get angry with them. What Drew and Morgan faced with their son is what I am going through with my own child. The denial, the anger, the questions, every.last.bit of it. Now, I haven't pulled a Morgan (oh, just wait to see what she's done now). She's forever pushing Drew's buttons and Drew is forever fighting the demons he has done so well at fighting off. I think I was more frustrated with her in this book than him, most of the time. We still have the old Drew and Morgan, that much hasn't changed. But they have evolved. This is true character development. This is how you do it. Each phase of their relationship brings new challenges and I love how they choose to face them each time. It shows growth. They aren't different people, they are the same ones we all love, they just might handle things a tad different. And while I know it may be cliche to say this book put me in the Christmas spirit, but it's true, it did. It encapsulates the very meaning of Christmas and it put things in to perspective for me. I can't give enough praise for this book and I would give it 100 stars if I could. I missed these two and it was nice to catch up. And if you don't get all warm and fuzzy inside after reading this, there is no hope for you what so ever...ya Grinch.
Do you remember that feeling you got as a kid waiting on Santa to come and how you couldn't sleep because you were so excited to see what he brought you??
Yeah that's how I felt when I first heard this book was coming out.
If you read about Drew and Morgan Kelley in Underestimated then you understand completely. If you haven't it's a MUST read before reading this one.
I knew from the start that these two would always hold a special place in my heart after the wild, emotional and trying ride they took us on. However, I didn't realize just how much I needed them...how much I've missed their crazy chemistry. The way they challenge each other every step of the way only to get lost in steamy sex all over again.
I should have seen the emotional roller coaster coming but I didn't. But I did feel an incredible connection-as a wife, as a mother who wants so badly to be "better" than her own past upbringing.
But as good as all that way for me what I loved the most about this story was just how "real" it was. This could totally happen to anyone of us on any given day. Life isn't hearts and flowers-it's pain, struggles and learning to not only cope but to live through them. It's not something money can buy-it's something you have to dig deep within yourself to find.
Thank you Jettie Woodruff for yet another amazing story that will live within me for years to come.
Recommend: This book is about family bonding. But, this book still have that Drew and Morgan sweet time, it’s a family thing. They made supper, bath their kids and all. It’s nice. It’s not light because I cried 8 times while reading and 3 times while typing this. It’s such an amazing book and it send a great message to show people about autism kids nowadays. They are not sick or disable, they are just different. In fact, we all different.
This was more then a catch up with the Kelley's book it delve so deep into some dark places wow. The issues and what they had to deal with and how they dealt with them really broke your heart. I love Morgan I love Drew(obviously) but you need them to be together to pull through. You had me tearing up I was not expecting to feel this emotion. Listen we got the the hot Drew sex that you expect and damn you love it.... But this was more and absolutely loved it.
Underestimated Christmas was the best Christmas present. I absolutely love drew and Morgan their struggles are real and my heart broke for them both in this book. The love and bond are so strong. Through out the underestimated series I have despise drew and was so mad at Morgan for wanting to be with him then I fell in love with drew and now they are my favorite book couple! I would love to see drew with a daughter.
This book put me through the ringer. The emotions, feels, anger and love I have for Morgan and Drew Kelley is just all too real. I feel this could be a couple friend of mine and they are just laying their ups and downs out there for me to understand and sympathize with. And boy! With the story Ms. Woodruff told, these two needed the love and sympathy from friends and family more now than they ever did.
"An Underestimated Christmas" Jettie Woodruff. Picks up a few years into the future with their son 5 year old son Nicholas and 3 year old son Weston (nickname Tadpole). Like all couples with kids there seems to be a separation building between Morgan and Drew on how to raise their kids. Drew feels his son Nicholas is beyond exceptional and can do no wrong. But Morgan feels there is something underlying with Nicholas' behavior that is causing him to out more than normal. When Morgan's assumption becomes reality. How will they cope to get Nicholas through the toughest hurdle of his life. Will they come together as one unit or will denial and a destructive downward spiral cause them to lose it all?
After reading the second book in the series, "Underestimated Too", you would think after such a hard battle both of these two endured. Their story and life were in Happily Ever After mode. Well you are wrong. Like any normal couple you go through hardships. I seriously thought these two were not going to make it together in the end. My favorite couple in the WORLD NOT MAKING IT TO THE END?!?! SAY IT ISN'T SO! I will love Drew and Morgan until the end of time, but damn did they break my heart into a million pieces in this book. Drew wants his family together no matter what, but when he did that he made decisions without taking his family's well being into consideration. Drew doesn't take anything from anyone. He does what he wants when he wants. Basically the bastard in the first book, but now has become a book hubby and boyfriend from his "no nonsense, I know I'm not perfect but I'm trying" mentality. You truly can't help but love him and honestly you question your morals when doing but so who cares? Can you honestly sit there and say your man is perfect? Heck no. But if he has done wrong, changed and making all efforts to correct the wrongs, right, would you judge him and give him so much berating and chastising? I would truly hope not. Because at the end of the day he is only doing this from the love he has deep down inside. There is no mistaking that.
Now this is when I have to take a deep breath where Morgan is concerned. Drew put her through hell and back and after book one. But like all other survivors of spousal abuse she came out on top. A strong woman who confronted Drew and let him have it. In this book, she seem to just given up in a way and I was disappointed. Honestly Woodruff wrote this story in such a honest and gripping way, that I can understand, somewhat, why she started a co-dependency with prescription drugs. But it gutted me when she started to take the obsession a bit deeper. It's hard when your child is diagnosis with any type of ailment or whatever, but do you think being hopped up on drugs will make that reality go away. Just won't happened. I love you Morgan but damn did you piss me off in this one!
Woodruff books are not fluff and flowers by no means. It's twisted, cruel, unforgiving and REAL. You can't fault her from writing what's in her heart. She gives you a story that takes you on a wild ride and just doesn't make you want to get off. You don't want to leave these characters behind because you wind up caring so much about them. This story was a beautifully tragic ever after. One I will never ever want to forget. Damn I'm going to miss these two.
Out of 5, I'm giving "An Underestimated Christmas" 5 stars. Beautifully done.
Drew and Morgan, you gotta love them! I couldn't wait for this book to be out! I signed up for a giveaway arc and got to read this a little early and just finished! This book is just as good as the first one! Of course Drew and Morgan always have you pulling out your hair at times, but you still love them. Before I started I was thinking, what else could they possibly go through that could be worse than before??? Everyone goes through rough patches, and just because you made it through, doesn't mean that there aren't more to come. Which you will see while reading, and I'm telling you right now, be prepared for some heart melting stuff. I was in tears by the end and I loved it. It moved me so much to see how the story unfolded and things turned out!
There is a lot in this one, but it's Jettie and who doesn't love them some Jettie! This series is by far my favorite so far, I loved it and cannot wait to see what else the author has to yet to release. I know I will always read her books as she is one of my faves!!! I highly recommend reading all 3 of the underestimated books, they are different in a great way. Unlike any I have read before. I can still remember reading the very first one, which is the first time I had ever read a Jettie book. I was confused, pissed and thinking what the heck am I reading?? I told my best friend that I would let her know about it, because at the moment I wasn't too sure if this was going to be a book that I liked. It turned out to be one of my very favorites, and I told my friend to read, read , read and get back with me!! She is now an absolute hardcore Jettie fan as well as a street team member!!! Super glad I took a chance and read that book!!!
"Sometimes you have to have the bad things in life in order to open your eyes to the good things you stopped paying attention to."
What happens when the pressures of life take hold? How do you cope? Can you and your family survive?
"Why? Why would anyone want to go through this thing called life? We do it for love. There is no other explanation on earth that explains why any of us would choose to do this had we been given a choice. You spend your entire life trying to be better for the ones you love. The ones who hurt you the most."
This book is a tough read and hits you hard. It's real life and digs deep. The struggles are real and relatable and will tear at your heart. It's emotional, heartbreaking, and filled with hope.
Morgan's battles were tough and real. I went through so many emotions with her. My heart broke for her struggles and for her and Drew. I'm so glad she found the strength and courage to fight. I loved seeing how much Drew had grown as a husband and a father. He is so in love with his family and willing to do anything to get them back on track.
"But there isn't a deeper love than ours. You know that, Morgan. Yes, we have a fucked up relationship, we do things most married couples don't, and we fight just as strongly as we make love, but we're us. We're a family and I want nothing more than to have all this animosity between us gone. I miss you, Morgan."
Jettie's writing is so phenomenal. You're right there in every moment. You feel so much when reading as each new scene unfolds. An absolutely fantastic story!
Once again Jettie has done it again! I loved Drew and Morgan from the first book Underestimated. I loved watching them grow as a couple. In this book I had to sit on my review for a day or so. There was just to many emotions running through me and I wanted to make sure I got this review right, and not saying how much I was mad at the time. Lets start with Drew. I fell in love with Drew all over again in this book. Yes he was still dealing with some issues but who could blame him? I think Drew will always have to deal with his problems. He was a certain way for so long, and although you can change, you can't ever erase those feelings he has. Now Morgan. I have to admit that Morgan was always my favorite characters in the first two books. In this one, I did love her to death, and I do understand why she did what she did. BUT I will not lie and say that I didnt get angry or frustrated with her. I felt she created more problems by not letting go. I wont get into it a lot cause i want you to read the book and find out yourself what i mean. overall i did love this one. i am sad to see Drew and Morgan's story end, but I am glad it is. It ended perfectly! this was one hell of a ride and jettie brought out so many emotions from me in this book. Its an awesome gift to be able to write a book and make a reader feel that way. Highly recommend this book, and i promise you will not be disappointed.
Do you remember that feeling you got as a kid waiting on Santa to come and how you couldn't sleep because you were so excited to see what he brought you??
Yeah that's how I felt when I first heard this book was coming out.
If you read about Drew and Morgan Kelley in Underestimated then you understand completely. If you haven't it's a MUST read before reading this one.
I knew from the start that these two would always hold a special place in my heart after the wild, emotional and trying ride they took us on. However, I didn't realize just how much I needed them...how much I've missed their crazy chemistry. The way they challenge each other every step of the way only to get lost in steamy sex all over again.
I should have seen the emotional roller coaster coming but I didn't. But I did feel an incredible connection-as a wife, as a mother who wants so badly to be "better" than her own past upbringing.
But as good as all that way for me what I loved the most about this story was just how "real" it was. This could totally happen to anyone of us on any given day. Life isn't hearts and flowers-it's pain, struggles and learning to not only cope but to live through them. It's not something money can buy-it's something you have to dig deep within yourself to find.
Thank you Jettie Woodruff for yet another amazing story that will live within me for years to come.
All I wanted for Christmas was more Drew. I have been on #TeamDrew from the book 1 Underestimated. I was beyond thrilled Jettie told me she was writing me a Christmas story like a fan girl I may have squealed. As a single mum I didn't get a Christmas present but Jettie sent me Drew what a brilliant gift for Christmas this was.
How real was this story and so touching. Having said I yelled and screamed at my ipad and in boxed screamed at Jettie. I swear this amazing author will unfriend and hide from me one day. An Underestimated Christmas is a few years later and what I found was not what I thought would happen to Drew and Morgan, that's how real this story is. Yes he they are still rich etc BUT they have struggles like every normal family. It was so beautiful written you felt part of the family well I did anyway.
Jettie you made fall more deeply in love with Drew I didn't think that was possible but you did. So I got Drew for Christmas now I have thought of your next title. Never Underestimate Easter ~ The love story of Chocolate? *hint hint* Okay I will leave it up to you I'm just saying I could read another book or two or three of Drew and Morgan :)
We all have this love/hate relationship with Drew, but Jettie sure knows how to rip your heart apart and then slowly put it back together one piece at a time! I have absolutely loved Drew and Morgan's story from the beginning. These two have gone through so much sh** that nobody should ever have to go through, and yet they could still love one another. In Underestimated Christmas you are going to see the two of them at wits end with each other. What can I say real life can be a bit**! But, for once ladies you will be more upset with Morgan. If you were wanting a Jolly Christmas story this isn't the one for you. You are going to have a very wicked Christmas Story from these two. But, I can honestly say that I have fallen even more in love with Drew! Now I just want them to have an HEA they both deserve for once!! Ladies, grab a tall glass of wine, cause you are going to need it!
Jettie~ Thank you so much for writing this novel!! I know those two had gone through so much, and I didn't think we would see them again. You have done such an outstanding job with their story!!!
I loved the first two books and wanted to love this one. The book was very well written, thought provoking, and tackled some deep issues and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the author, or the series, to anyone. My problem with this one was Morgan. She was so strong in the first two books but in this one, she whined and complained practically non stop. I realize she was dealing with some difficult issues but that brings me to the other reason why I had difficulty enjoying this book. **spoiler alert** Again, nothing to do with the writing (which was awesome) I just couldn't enjoy the storyline. Reading about a mother taking drugs with her kids in the car, scoring them while leaving her 3 year old unattended in a bar, all while whining that Drew needs to let her do what she wants... It wasn't pretty. This wasn't the Morgan I knew from the first two books and it was difficult to reconcile this junkie with the Morgan I read about in Underestimated and Underestimated Too.
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review
If you have read Underestimated and Underestimated Too then like me you probably have a love/hate relationship with Drew because of the things that had happened between him and Morgan, but I was so excited to find out where their life had taken them and let me tell you Jettie did not disappoint with this book. Yes they still have lots of ups and downs they have to deal with, the problems their little boy Nicolas his having whilst Morgan is also fighting her own demons but they are a family and pull together to be there for each other. Drew still has his demanding ways with regards to some aspects of his life with Morgan but in this book I feel we see a different side to him as he helps Morgan with her struggles and shows the love he has for his family. Definitely worthy of 5 stars and definitely a book I will be recommending.
When I heard we were getting more Drew and Morgan I was beyond ecstatic. This was exactly what I needed because book 2 ended a little too similar to book 1 to me and it had me wondering if Drew would really change since it seemed that Drew would after book 1 but he definitely had his issues in book 2, so I couldn't wait to read this one. What can I say...I loved it!!! I fell in love with Drew and Morgan all over again. I loved how Drew always made a point to call Morgan my love. To me that seemed so important and so glad that Jettie had him saying it through out the book. I thoroughly enjoyed how Drew helped Morgan deal with the past with the trailer and the portraits, that made so much sense and helped Morgan with moving forward. That was just perfect. I can never get enough of Morgan and Drew, so this book was just an awesome and perfect surprise! Jettie, anytime you feel like surprising us with more Drew and Morgan is always awesome! :)
This series has everything I look for in a book! It was dark, full of twists, some obvious, some not quite so.
I went from hating to Drew, to thinking actually he's not such a bad guy to thinking for Christ's sake when are you ever going to learn! The guy frustrated me, I wanted to shake him and don't even get me started on Morgan!!
This book sees Drew's and Morgan's marriage face new traumas and we get to learn a little more about each of their sad and traumatic pasts, My heart broke all over again. It's wasn't as dark as the previous 2 but still very much addictive.
I like the way the author constantly found new situations for Morgan & Drew to disagree a fight over. This trilogy has put my heart through it's paces. I have loved every single book.
I'm actually quite sad to have to leave Drew and Morgan they have made compelling reading!
This is still going on? Well, at least the Suffragettes, womens lib, and even the Spice Girls got their message across to the majority of women. Jettie Woodruff was not one of them.
A wife beater Christmas. Does Drew cover his fists in wrapping paper before he hits Morgan? Will her "stupid vagina" gush ~ cream ~ squirt ~ ejaculate at the thought? Gather round young girls. Listen to Morgan/Jettie and her teachings ~~~ he hits me because he loves me ~~~it doesn't hurt me as much as it hurts him ~~~my son is too young to remember witnessing his dad beat me ~~~it was my fault ~~~I'm so happy to be pregnant again for him ~~~my name is Luca I live on the second floor
Jesus H Christ. Authors, if you want to write dark romance or delve into spousal abuse, do it fucking right.
I loved this book! I loved this series! It showed real life family struggles and real life work to get through it. They didn't give up on each other even though at times it would have been the easier thing to do. I loved the love in this family, even though there was a lot of struggle. Just a great book and a wonderful series.
My one complaint unfortunely is that there are a LOT of misspelled words and that drove me a little crazy. I started highlighting them and there wound up being a lot of highlights. It really needs to be edited again. Normally that would have lowered my rating but in this case, if I could have given more than 5 stars I would have but I couldn't so I'm still giving it the 5 stars.