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They weren’t perfect, but they were perfect for each other. Or so Tessa thought. Now she’s left picking up the pieces of her shattered heart, doing the one thing she should've done all along, avoid the local rockstar at all costs.

While Jaxon struggles with his decision, he prepares for the most important job of his life. Can he handle all that life is throwing at him, or will old demons return to consume him?

As a darkness almost forgotten threatens to overshadow and bury them, secrets are forced into the light. Just when they think they’re finally released from their agony, the ultimate betrayal might crush any hope of happiness.

The conclusion of Tess and Jax's emotional rollercoaster ride to everlasting and unbreakable love.

This novel is intended for readers 18+ as it includes strong language, explicit content and topics that may be upsetting to some readers.

386 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 14, 2025

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B. Evans

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B. Evans’ life changed the day she stepped into a bookstore and stumbled upon the romance section. As a student of true crime and world events, she’d never been particularly interested in fiction, until an intriguing cover caught her eye and the rest, as they say, is history. The devoted reader grew into a writer and crafting romance became B.’s therapy, passion, and favorite adventure.

B.’s debut novel, My Butterflies, is a bittersweet journey about the courage and struggle of choosing happiness. Her characters are messy, flawed, and real, exploring the truth about love: it isn’t always easy, but it is always life changing.

B. has a wonderful husband, adorable kiddo, and mini poodle that’s always at her side. A writer and bookworm by night, when the sun is shining B. enjoys skiing, scuba diving, and seeking fresh inspiration for her next story.

B. also loves to review books she’s read and reviews ARCs/ALCs on NetGalley, which she started doing in February 2025.
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Profile Image for Cahdii.
272 reviews11 followers
November 8, 2025
🎧 Audiobook Review 🎧
🎤 Dual narration by Laura Horowitz and Gregory Salinas
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐
Performance: 🎤🎤🎤🎤 🎤
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
POV: Dual, first person, present tense
What to expect: College Romance, Second chance, Secrets & plot twists, MMC is a nerd and a hot rockstar, FMC is a soccer player, Bonding over trauma, Close friendships

This book was so worth the wait. It’s such an emotional rollercoaster. Within the first 4 chapters, I had felt heartbreak, amusement, and frustration at the characters. Even with the happily ever after, this book left me with so many heavy emotions. I was literally curled up in a ball for like half an hour after finishing it, trying to get off the rollercoaster. As soon as I was done, I wanted to start book one (which I relistened to before diving into this one) again because I just couldn’t let go of the characters.

This is book 2 of the Butterflies duet and must be read after book one, My Butterflies. This review contains spoilers for book one, so if you haven’t read that, skip this and check out my review for book 1.

This book picks up where book one left off. After the breakup, a heartbroken Tess goes back home to New York, while Jax tries to do the right thing with Brooke – re-establishing a friendship and supporting her through the pregnancy. I don’t like breakups where one person presumes to think for the other person and tells themself they’re better off without them, then proceeds to end things in the most hurtful way – but I gave Jax grace because he’s 22 and still maturing. He also sees the error of his ways fairly quickly and fights to get her back.

They really go through it in this book. It’s definitely heavier, more emotional, and more graphic than the first, particularly in its depiction of the trauma that the main characters experience, so if you’re a sensitive reader, I recommend checking the content warnings on the author’s website before diving in. But it’s not all heavy – there are lighter moments woven through. Tess’s parents are a steady source of warmth. They’re supportive of Tess, and surprisingly kind, forgiving, and understanding of Jax.

Both characters are flawed and make mistakes, but ultimately, they grow a lot over the course of the story. In book one, we saw them battle and come to terms with their feelings while in relationships with other people, but they spent little time together as a couple. So it was rewarding seeing them as a couple in this book – openly expressing their love, working through doubts and navigating the new reality with Brooke. There were misunderstandings that led to hardship and grief, but they also added depth to the story. Their emotional connection is unwavering, their chemistry is still sizzling, and there’s even more spice in this one.

The author’s writing drew all sorts of emotions from me. Her descriptions of Jax’s performances and his passion for music were a thing of beauty, making those moments feel as vivid and emotionally charged as the characters’ personal struggles.

The narration was top tier. Gregory Salinas and Laura Horowitz perfectly capture the story’s emotional depth, making the characters’ struggles and triumphs feel so real. Gregory Salinas is amazing at playing the tortured hero. His performance makes you feel Jax’s pain and celebrate his healing journey, bringing every emotional beat to life. I haven’t listened to many books narrated by Laura Horowitz – which is such a crime. She’s phenomenal in dual narration. Her male voices are very convincing, and she brings such depth and feeling to every scene. Together, they elevate the story, making the emotional highs and lows impossible not to feel.

This book takes you on an emotional ride, full of heartbreak and pain, but also healing, growth, and love. The characters are flawed but compelling, the writing is beautiful and heartfelt, and the narration brings every moment vividly to life. If you enjoyed the first book you should definitely pick up this one. If you love romance that makes you feel deeply, full of hidden truths, supportive friendships, and a touch of suspense

*I received an advance copy from BookBuzz PR. These thoughts are entirely my own.
Profile Image for Emaan.
372 reviews4 followers
August 2, 2025
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗕. 𝗮𝗻𝗱 @𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗯𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗽𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗥𝗖! 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

I mentioned reading this story on the Episode app a few years ago, and when I dove into this book, all the feelings from reading that version came back. The happy moments, but also the pain, the drama, and the suspense. There was so much that went on, and every moment from start to finish was deliberate.

Note: I tried to write this review as spoiler-free as possible since this book isn’t published yet at the time of this writing, but soft spoiler alert just in case.

Tess always stood out to me as one of the top FMCs I’ve read. As Jax noted, she was nice and caring, but didn’t tolerate bullshit, and she was passionate about the things she cared about. I thought her goal of becoming a cop was powerful and said a lot about her character (in a good way), and it came in handy in certain cases. However, by no means was she perfect, and she did have a tendency to shut people out while denying anything was wrong.

When it came to the breakup, Jax was an idiot, and I wanted to grab him by the shoulders and shake him. But then I wanted to hold him tightly. He wasn’t perfect either, but he knew his responsibilities and tried his best to honor them. He tried his best to be a supportive partner to Tess. He doted on her and gave their relationship his all. The only thing I noticed that MAY be counted as a point against him was that he tended to let his emotions run high, but considering the circumstances, I couldn’t really blame him. When it came to Tess’s safety, he didn’t kid around.

Everything about the course of the relationship was so raw and not sugarcoated. I won’t lie and say the miscommunication wasn’t irritating, but I guess it was realistic in a situation like that. Even after the reconciliation, there was always a tinge of doubt that lingered, and of course there were the new curveballs life threw at them. But I also realized their love was stronger than any problems they had.

There were difficult, sometimes disturbing situations and the aftermaths. When it came to the events themselves, B. did not hold back. She was able to go into more detail than the Episode guidelines allowed, and it was jarring, but at the same time it enhanced my experience. About the aftermaths, they were written in a way a person in said situations would act in the real world.

B., if you ever see this, I just wanted to thank you. I’m so glad you adapted this story to novel form, and as much as I love the Episode version, it has nothing on this duet. But one thing’s the same, Tess and jaXOn (see what I did there?) have my heart.

TW: past drug addiction, near relapse, stalking, attempted assault, PTSD, drug-induced seizure
Profile Image for Mars Rads.
484 reviews11 followers
September 3, 2025
There has been one book that I read this year that the minute I finished reading it, I actively stalked the author’s instagram because I could not wait to read the next book. That book was My Butterflies by B. Evans. I checked every day for word on the sequel. When Still Butterflies was announced, I was so excited. After finally getting the chance to read this book, I can honestly say that I enjoyed it even more than the first book. These two books are the kind of books that will tear your insides out and lay them out for you to see as the characters worm their way in where your heart used to be. B. Evans does not hold back and presents the good, bad, and the ugly of this couple’s relationship. We are there front and center as these two continue from the end of book one where life had just hit these two dead on and ripped them apart. We start with the heartache that they are both experiencing and are there as they try to live with their pain. This book gives us ups and downs, laughs and tears, love and pain. Just writing this review, I feel so many emotions.

This book is all about the characters. What I really love about it is that these characters are how real and raw they are. Jaxon and his addiction, something that will forever be in his life, is such a strong, emotional point. The hurt and pain both MCs have been through is just so real. The paranoia and trauma that Tessa deals with hit me just right and kept me hooked. Every hill and valley on this ride kept me right there. Every time I felt the happiness and euphoria of these two trying to find happiness, I suddenly felt my stomach drop as you were hit with something bad.

This book was the perfect second half to this duet. It was exactly what I was waiting for and I was not disappointed. This book definitely upped the spicy quotient with so many excellent spicy scenes. We had the slow burn in book one and moved into the blazing inferno in book two. This duet has been one of my favorites to read lately and I know this story will stick with me for a long time. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea because it is raw and real at times, but I couldn’t recommend this duet more.

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285 reviews4 followers
November 3, 2025
Wow.

Thank you to BuzzBuzz PR & B. Evans for the ALC. Narrated by : Laura Horowitz & Gregory Salinas

If you want to go on a more wild ride of highs and lows than a Ferris wheel... this, this duet is that.
Tessa and JaXOn will stay with you long after the pages are over. Not only for the undeniable love that they have for one another but the challanges that they have to overcome seperately and together. And did they have everything possible thrown at them.

Tropes: College Romance, Rockstar and Soccer FMC, Forbidden Romance, Romance Suspence, Found Family, Tragic Pasts

*Check Triggers* - Butterflies Duet covers a LOT of heavy, emotional topics.

The fact that this is B. Evans' debut book/duet - you would never know. Her writing style and skillset is easily as good as any of the best sellers on booktok right now. The pace was flowing from start to finish. I felt B. Evans respected the hard topics and triggers with care. I think the way she handled Tessa's conflicting emotions and triggers in this book was very realistic with how some handle with trauma and despite not wanting to or seeing what they're doing, still push people away.

Still Butterflies is one of my top reads of the year....and I have read over 225.

So much happens in this book, right into the last 10%.

In my opinion I would have say that this story had a mix of: Kandi Steiner (angst) /Elle Kennedy (coming of age & university found family)/Catherine Cowles (suspense)

HIGHLY recommend.
Profile Image for Amanda DiNinno.
65 reviews2 followers
August 18, 2025
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have to start off saying I was lucky enough to ARC read My Butterflies and then beta read Still Butterflies- and now ARC read the final edited copy of Still Butterflies.


I absolutely adore this duology! Tessa and Jaxon are a great couple and the journey they find themself on through this second half of the story is absolutely harrowing. From miscommunications to SA to heartbreaking courtroom drama to redemption arcs to terrible truths to a HEA this book had it all. While this may not be a literary masterpiece the emotions, the story, the characters it made it a knock out of the park for me!

Thank you to B. Evans for writing this beautiful story, for letting me be in whatever little part a part of the final product of this sequel and to the publishers for giving me an ARC to review!


Now give me a story about Chuck!
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Profile Image for Han.
128 reviews17 followers
September 13, 2025
I will always have a soft spot for B. Evans and these two characters.

I’ve read their story many a times, and while this second part was very different to what I’ve read in the past, I’m still blown away and in awe of their love for one another.

This story did not disappoint and part of me is heartbroken to have finished reading about Jax and Tess, but another part is happy that they finally got their happily ever after.

There were so many brilliant scenes within this story, but I genuinely think the court scenes were some of my favourite, and I really enjoyed the spicy ones too.

All in all, this was a brilliant story full of raw emotions, plot twists I never saw coming, and a beautiful ending.

Will definitely reread in the future!
Profile Image for Shauna Adams.
Author 1 book13 followers
August 14, 2025
Well, that was truly worth the wait 🙌 Book 2 picks up right where we left off with Jax and Tess.

The heartache both characters feel in the aftermath of book 1 left me feeling like it was hard to breathe. There is so much packed into this amazing story and the twists and turns will keep you guessing to the very end.

A tale of heartbreak, second chances, betrayal (not by MCs), trauma, hurt/comfort and healing. This one will catch you in all the feels and the payoff is worth it all.

I can honestly say I loved this duet but I am sad that it's over. Jax and Tess are one of my fav couples 🥰 and yes I still hate Brooke 🤣 perhaps even more so lol
Profile Image for Jennifer Wycech.
1,041 reviews26 followers
October 28, 2025
Second chance
College rockstar

Dual narration - Laura Horowitz & Gregory Salinas
Fantastic narrators.

I have been waiting for this audio. I needed to know if Tess & Jax would get an HEA.

This is book 2. You DO need to read book one first. So if you haven’t read My Butterflies I suggest you go read that first.

No spoilers in this review but this is a heartbreaking story that does get its HEA. I’m so happy to see Jax & Tess got there. I love these characters and this story. It’s just so beautifully written and really gets into the nitty gritty of relationships , the trials and twists that these characters have to go through is incredible.
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194 reviews1 follower
January 10, 2026
What an emotional roller-coaster! This is book 2 in the duo, and wraps up Tessa and Jax's story. It's long, but keeps you engaged. In my review of book one, I noted it as emotional. This upped the ante! Also, this is definitely more graphic (check the triggers!), but also a lot has happened. The spice also increased, both in amount of spice and level of spiciness (for those interested).
I appreciated the (unfortunately) realistic details of the story. I love reading romance for the happy endings but, like reality, there's a lot of struggle and pain that exists as well. This story touches all of that and still ultimately finds it's HEA. B. Evans did a great job crafting this story.
Profile Image for Cady Zimmermann.
39 reviews4 followers
August 14, 2025
This hands down one of the best series I have ever read. I can’t believe this is only the second book this author published. You have to read book one before you read this one because it ends on epic cliffhanger. Jax and Tess go through so much to get their happy ending. They eventually get that happy ending but the go through a lot to get it. There is a certain character you will want to throat punch. If you’re looking for a series you can’t put down this one is for you. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Profile Image for Brieanna.
241 reviews1 follower
August 12, 2025
I’ve been waiting for this release for damn near a year, and my god, I am not disappointed.

The plot? A fucking train wreck! The chemistry? To die for. The emotion? All over the place and back again. And I was here for every second of it and then some. I devoured this book. I needed to know what happened, and it was delivered.

This was not the conclusion I was expecting, but it was the conclusion I needed. Jaxon and Tessa will always hold a special place in my heart ♥️
Profile Image for Lori Caprio Tate.
498 reviews3 followers
August 16, 2025
This author has become one of my favorites quickly… she left me hanging in My Butterflies and she left me over the moon in the second book. Jax and Tessa’s relationship goes through monumental trials and tests. The chemistry in out of this world. And the feelings that Ms Evan’s pulled from me had me crying and the cheering. I have found a new favorite author to me, and i can’t wait for her next book.
Profile Image for Michelle.
1,756 reviews21 followers
August 12, 2025
Tessa & Jaxon
Friends to lovers
Rockstar
Second Chance
Trauma Bond
Secrets & plot twist

This one is an emotional rollercoaster for sure!!

I didn't know what to expect from the conclusion of Tessa & Jaxon but this one did not disappoint!

Full of secrets and plot twists, heartache and healing.

I really enjoyed this one!
Profile Image for Kylan Hennon.
62 reviews2 followers
August 13, 2025
It was a good story! I for some reason just did not like the Tessa character, she just rubbed me the wrong way. BUT I would still recommend this book because it was a good story! So be sure and check it out for yourself!
Profile Image for Idan Globin.
14 reviews1 follower
October 19, 2025
10/10. 50 stars. Such a beautiful ending to an amazing love story. This series had me feeling all sorts of ways, but that’s how it should be! B. Evans is a phenomenal author, highly recommend to anyone and everyone!!!
Profile Image for Sam P.
162 reviews
November 4, 2025
I love when a book proves me wrong. A third of the way in I was convinced that both Jax and Tess would annoy me and miscommunicate me into a DNF. ABSOLUTELY NOT! This was worth every flare of frustration in the beginning, and a great ending to this rollercoaster of a duet.
1 review
August 16, 2025
THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER THAT B.EVANS PUTS US ON IS A JOKE!!!! My heart!! Everything about this book is *chefs kiss* beautifully written!
Profile Image for Arleigh Salerno.
435 reviews13 followers
September 23, 2025
That emotional rollercoaster we got on...? yea, we never got off.. and this time, we went into a darker tunnel for sure.
I giggled, I swore, I slapped my work bench, and... I cried. My heart broke as well as healed all in this book. This was a great conclusion to this amazing duet. The story of Jax and Tess feels so much more real. Relapses, secrets, cheats, jobs, family... SA and healing. Not giving up. The way the author wrote her second book was just... captivating for me. This is worth the wait!
Profile Image for Bethany Dezarn.
104 reviews15 followers
September 23, 2025
Perfect ending to My Butterflies! I am no longer mad about book one, but sad the story is over. I loved this so much! These two books stole my heart. Very fast paced and sucks you in!

Jaxon and Tessa were perfect. Their story is very relatable for many people and shows the emotions that people in those situations go through. I loved every bit of the story. Secretly, I hope there is more and that this isn't the ending! I cant wait to get the trophy for my shelf!
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