People say they would die for the one's they love, but would they live for them?
Willow Sinclair knew going to her friend's wedding was a bad idea. The last thing she wanted to do was come face-to-face with her ex Henry. Just as tensions begin to rise between the two, one of the groomsman steps in to save the day.
Paul Austin knows all too well what it feels like to be on the wrong side of someone's anger. After pulling Willow away the two enjoy the rest of the evening dancing together, but just before the night comes to a close Willow disappears.
A year later Willow is starting a new job for her father's company, working as a secretary for none other than Paul Austin. The two begin to rekindle their connection but the cracks begin to show.
Henry isn't willing to let Willow go that easily and Paul has some secrets of his own that he can't hide from the light forever.
Forever grateful to be a part of Caz’s street team and to be able to get an ARC copy of all of her books. I do love this series, the friendships, the banter and of course the romance.
The found family trope is a firm favourite of mine and to see the boys friendships run so deeply and be so loving towards one another, especially Dylan and his matching pyjamas is the sweetest thing. I am so excited for his book and to see more of Brian, IYKYK.
Willow’s character had me rooting for her through everything. The work setting, meeting and then not seeing each other again for a while, I ate it all up. The thoughtfulness of Paul’s actions, even taking her out to dinner at a place from her “travels” 🥹 However I do think she deserves better than Paul, despite me loving him at the start of the book I changed my mind along the way and feel like she could find someone who isn’t going to ever make her second guess their actions. Whether that is because I don’t like to give out second chances or if I’m being too harsh I’m not sure but for me personally I think it would’ve ended better if they stayed separated. I’m sure a lot of romance readers will disagree without getting a HEA but these are my personal thoughts. I’m glad he went to therapy and got the help he needed, and didn’t rush back into a relationship. Ngl that had me worried for a second there. The ending was so much better than I feared it would be as it went in a totally different direction to what I expected but I still think Willow can do better especially after Henry.
I was also a bit disappointed in how much Noah’s character had changed from book 1 to book 2, he seemed like such a downer in this one compared to the Noah I loved reading about in Next Stop Us. He was coming from a place of love for his friend and being from a different POV will obviously change his character but I didn’t expect the change to be so drastic.
My emotions were all over the place reading Terminating Here, if you want to read something that will give you a true rollercoaster of emotions and tear your heart in two give this a go.
Lastly please please read and take seriously the trigger warnings first. I read them several times and it still caught me off guard how much it actually affected me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
There hasn't been a Caz book that hasn't hit for me yet, and this one is NO exception!!!
Once again, there are genuine real life issues in here that Caz manages to navigate so beautifully in these stories, and really capture the rawness of these situations in the most captivating and emotional ways. And in typical Caz fashion, I was in tears at multiple points in this book.
I absolutely LOVE both Paul and Willow, and their own personal back stories, and the journeys they went on through this book. I adored watching their relationship blossom and adapt and grow in the most beautiful way. And can I just say how much of a dark horse our Paul is!!! I am obsessed and FERAL for this man.
Caz… wow 😭 I cried my whole heart out reading parts of this book. This book is so incredibly special. The bond between their whole friendship group is beautiful, those people that would drop absolutely anything to be a shoulder to cry on for their friend. The representation of mental health (specifically Men’s mental health) was done with such sensitivity and care for those who may need it. This book proves exactly how important & necessary it is for even the toughest of men to speak when they’re feeling low and also lets them know that they’re never alone. Paul went through so much in this book, at times, I even thought how is anybody going to pull themselves from this but he did every single time, I just wanted to give him the biggest hug because what a man ❤️ Willow was so perfect for Paul & I think their own personal traumas helped bring them closer for sure. They were so lucky to have each other to fall on when needed and the other would pick them right back up. I absolutely adored this book & flew through it, I didn’t want to put it down. Caz, you are so talented. Thank you for letting me ARC read for you. I loved it so much. ❤️
After Noah and Isla’s emotional journey in Next Stop Us, I was so ready to dive back into London for Paul’s story—and wow, did it hit me right in the heart. Honestly, I just wanted to wrap Paul in the biggest, warmest hug. He’s been through so much: losing his mother, enduring his father’s abuse and neglect, and then facing the terrifying reality of repeating those same patterns himself. All he wants is to be better, and you feel every ounce of his struggle as he tries to claw his way toward the man he wants to be.
Enter Willow. Sweet, strong Willow. Their chance meeting at a friend’s wedding is pure sparks—banter, chemistry, that instant pull. But her controlling ex casts a shadow, forcing her to escape and leaving Paul behind. Fast forward, and fate throws them back together when Willow becomes Paul’s assistant at her father’s firm. Cue the longing, the heat, the slow-burn tension that makes you want to scream at them to just kiss already.
What I loved most is how their relationship is layered with vulnerability. Both Paul and Willow carry heavy demons, and they know the risks of falling too deep—but they can’t help themselves. It’s messy, it’s real, and it’s beautifully written.
And of course, the gang—Noah, Isla, Aaron, Jake, Tess, Dylan—are never far away. Their warmth, humor, and energy balance out the darker themes of trauma, addiction, and mental health. They’re the found family that makes this series shine, and they bring so much heart to Paul’s journey.
By the end, I was so emotional. Watching Paul fight for himself, for love, for a future—it nearly had me in tears. It’s a powerful, heartfelt conclusion that lingers long after you close the book.
If I had one tiny critique, it’s that I would’ve loved just a bit more fluff to soften the edges. Sometimes the story leaned heavily into the hard stuff—but I get why. Caz tackles these themes with sensitivity and honesty, and that’s what makes Paul’s story so impactful.
Terminating Here is a slow-burn romance that doesn’t shy away from the tough realities, but still leaves you with hope.
“It’s funny how we romanticise the concept of dying for those we love, when in reality the people we love want us to live, specifically for ourselves.”💌 I loved the book so much. The story is so well put i mean i loved the way aspects of trauma, abuse, grief and dependency are so well accumulated i LOVE THE STORY The personal struggles the growth everything is so well put. 💌 I just love paul’s character the way he dealt with his own self?? Commendable. I mean you can fight with all the demons outside but fighting the one’s inside you, those are the ones that requires the most of your strength courage and acceptance.🫶🏻 This book is a literal roller coaster. Caz’s book always make me feel so much I mean the chemistry of Paul and Willow and so was the Romance, but honestly I enjoyed their personal journeys more. I was so connected and inspired by both of them and their journey of self awareness, their strength and their resilience. 💯The way they have handled themselves in the face of adversity. The way she reflected on reality of today’s relationship. The power dynamics associated with gender roles in it through willow and henry’s relationship. Her writing is so amazing. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 And the way Caz has highlighted the importance of a strong support system!! The way she has shown male friendships >>> with no boundaries of “we don’t show emotions” and toxic masculinity👏 It’s absolutely loved! I cried I laughed I had fun.🦋💌 The way the support each other, the stood up fir each other, the subtleties of romantic gesture I loved it all!!!🥰🫀
This feels incredibly personal. A year ago, I received my first ARC, Till Death Parts Us by Caz Redpath, a romantic suspense that opened the door for me to explore romance as a genre, beyond the mysteries I usually read. Since then, I’ve read every book she’s written.
This book hits in all the right places. Paul and Willow’s journey was emotional, raw, and deeply moving. Their connection felt so real, two people carrying heavy pasts, learning to lean on each other, and finding strength in the softest moments. Paul especially had his struggles written with such care, and watching him fight through the darkness made me root for him even harder. Great time to be reading this before movember (men's mental health)
Willow’s resilience stood out. She’s been through so much, yet she never stops trying. Together, they were messy, honest, and beautiful. The way they supported was great.
The boys Paul, Dylan, Noah, Jake, Aaron are the kind of people you wish you had in your friend circle. Their bond, their banter, their softness, it’s everything. Caz writes male vulnerability with such grace, and it’s refreshing to see men allowed to be emotional, silly, and supportive.
Caz’s writing continues to amaze me, and this book is another reminder of why I love her. I’m already excited for what’s next.
I knew I loved you when you hit us with that 'she's the kind of woman you would lay down in a puddle and let her walk all over you so her shoes dont get ruined.' in Next stop us and you did not let me down in this book🥹
This book will drag you in from the first chapter, Caz's way of pulling emotion out of of you is a testament of her writing skills, she doesn't just touch on mental health and trauma, she DIVES DEEEEP and has us all destroyed by the end of the book.
The found family?? Its UNMATCHED. The boys - Noah, Paul, Dyan, Jake and Aaron - they're the BEST. Instead of hiding their feelings behind the idea of being 'tough,' the men in this book let themselves be soft and silly — watching Bridesmaids, eating pizza, drinking milkshakes, and rocking matching tractor pajamas😭🚜 That’s what I loved most🥹
Paul and Willow’s story is so sweet - I love how supportive they are of each other. No matter what battles they’re facing, they lean on one another when it counts and always find a way through together.💕
I cannot wait to see more of Dylan and Mia - they sounds interesting👀
Thank you Caz for the early ARC and as always you blow me away with your talent and I cant wait to see what you write next🤍
I love Caz’s writing, there’s always such emotional depth in her books that makes you truly feel and understand her characters. When Paul was first introduced in book one of Love on the Underground series, I was so excited for him to get his own story and it completely exceeded my expectations.
Paul is thoughtful, sweet, and caring, and from the very first moment he met Willow, his instinct to protect her was clear. Their love story is filled with so much emotion, and I found myself invested in their journey.
What Caz does really well, is capture the power of friendship. The group dynamic that runs through this series is everything, they support and guide one another through the highs and lows.
I also loved the strong bond between Paul and Dylan in this book. Their friendship felt so genuine, and their sleepovers and tractor pyjamas had me laughing.
This was another heartfelt and beautifully written book in the Love on the Underground series. I can’t wait for the rest, especially Dylan’s book.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝘇 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄! 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Caz’s stories always seem to hit THAT spot, and the mental health representation always speaks to me in some way. From Next Stop Us, I remember Paul being seemingly put together and a bit goofy, but this book gave me more insight into his character. He was hard on himself, and his journey was filled with bumps, but I felt healed seeing him heal. Willow had a big heart, and one thing I loved about her is that she took her progress seriously and knew when to set boundaries. The group looked out for each other, even when it was tough. I know things between Noah and Paul in particular got a bit strained, but I could see it came from a good place. One last thing this book taught me was that sometimes the best kind of focus is the one you give yourself.
TW: verbally and emotionally abusive parent, toxic ex, alcoholism
I often struggle to review Caz’s books because of the deep connection to the characters and the incredibly beautiful stories she writes. I don’t feel a simple review and star rating ever does her artistry justice. However, I do always try, even if I feel they don’t fully portray the heart put into the story.
Terminating Here is a contemporary romance, set in London, and I’m so grateful to have read advanced copy. It follows the story of Paul Austin and Willow Sinclair, knowing that I’ll have to hide my review if I say much more, I’ll leave it there.
Caz has a way of handling sensitive topics with such care and love, but also raw honesty. Her books are deep in a way that I don’t think many other authors would venture close to, but every time I read a new book from Caz, I’m blown away at how well it’s written. Not just the deep parts, but the book as a whole.
I highly recommend picking this book up and all of Caz’s other books too. You won’t be disappointed
Maybe there will be a day I don't enjoy a Caz book, but today is not that day.
I absolutely loved our FMC and MMC together. They just worked so well. Yes, they go through a great many trials and tribulations, but their individual and joint growth was just magical.
I love all of Caz's mental health rep in each and every one of her books. It makes things so easy to understand, and it's written so empathetically. Honestly, hats off to you.
The plot was awesome, and I love the tractor pyjamas (if you know, you know). I will recommend her books over and over again. Thank you for having me on your ARC team.
Wow! What an amazing read! Devoured this in one sitting! Couldn’t put it down! This book gave me all the feels. The mental health representation is amazing! You write it in a way that always gets me. I adore the boys bond! Whether it’s the banter, or the tough love! Willow is such a strong, brave character! The stuff she went through, by herself. Throughout reading this I was rooting for her. I love Paul. What a rough life he’s had! Just glad he had the support he needed. I laughed, got annoyed, had tears. What a rollercoaster! Amazing!!!
Wow, when I picked this up I was nervous because of how much I loved the first book. This was even better!! I could not tell you how I connected with the words. They were utter perfection
The characters really showed the complexity of being human and I’m in awe of Caz for this!
I laughed with them and I cried with them. But most of all I loved with them 🥰.
This was a journey and an essential one at that. It really showed how important self love and work is!
The emotional torture i go through reading every. single. book. of hers is something else.
Not only was this beautifully written, Caz has a way of deep diving into mental health and trauma in such a tasteful and impactful way, you genuinely feel so connected to all the characters.
I did have to take breaks reading because i was crying so hard i couldn’t read but if my tear ducts held up I definitely would have been able to finish this in one sitting. It was so lovely to see the OG couple and characters again and once again, this has a special place in my heart.
I devoured this book in 24 hours. I absolutely loved reading Paul's and Willows' story.
Caz has a wonderful writing style that immerses you into the story. She writes about some difficult subjects relating to mental health and writes about them admirably. I absolutely love her writing, and this story gave me all the feels.
Thank you for letting me be part of your ARC readers.
This book is full of emotion from Page 1. Paul and Willow have their own demons they are facing past and present. I won't lie and say I wasn't cheering them on broken people or not. They just worked together, but I shed so many tears in this book, but I also laughed, sighed and felt the love this found family has. It's heartbreaking, heartwarming, and truly an amazing book.
I am forever grateful to be an ARC reader for Caz as each story she puts out attaches to my soul, this one especially! 🤍
Wow so this book wrecked me and then picked up the pieces. Our two main characters Paul and Willow are happy, funny and love-filled people that carry a lot of hurt. The romance isnt your normal cutesy and heartfelt story but rather two people that find each other at the wrong time in life and therefore have to work on themselves to get their own personal happiness.
Its at once romantic, cute and hard to read as their stories carry a lot of dark mixed with the light. I loved this story, both cause Paul and Willow together are sweethearts and also cause you get hooked fast on their personal growth. As always I cant wait for the next book, til then Ill carry this book close to my heart 🤍