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Almost Enough: A Marriage in Crisis, Secret Baby Romance
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2026
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cheater-mmc
March 25, 2026this is not a marriage in crisis this is. a cheating book, MIC implies issues from both partners but this book is not that. he cheated on her with his assistant, call it what it is.
and ofc the mmc has to be babied and redeemed with Therapy 😐😐 this therapy for cheating mmcs need to die along with the trope
and ofc the mmc has to be babied and redeemed with Therapy 😐😐 this therapy for cheating mmcs need to die along with the trope
March 25, 2026
The whole thing about cheating is that most times the cheaters don’t really have a reason. They just do. Pointless. Just like the books. Jackson and Ellary were together since they were 16. Then he was very much enjoying a bj from his assistant. Then he got caught, and was like I made a mistake. You’re the one I love.
Ellary had no purpose in life. 9 years married. Thats it, never made anything of her life. Pointless as well. The best she could do is a barista job when she leaves Jackson. Thats the best these women have going on for them? Only to quit when she goes back to him.
Ellary goes on a date with Clayton and asks herself why she is not falling in love with him since he is such a nice guy? After coming out of a marriage of 9 years, after being with Jackson since she was 16.
And then to wrap this all up towards their HEA she suddenly goes but I still love him.
Waste of time 🤡
Ellary had no purpose in life. 9 years married. Thats it, never made anything of her life. Pointless as well. The best she could do is a barista job when she leaves Jackson. Thats the best these women have going on for them? Only to quit when she goes back to him.
Ellary goes on a date with Clayton and asks herself why she is not falling in love with him since he is such a nice guy? After coming out of a marriage of 9 years, after being with Jackson since she was 16.
And then to wrap this all up towards their HEA she suddenly goes but I still love him.
I marvel at having a second chance I don’t deserve. “Thank you for your trust. I will never shatter it again.
Waste of time 🤡
March 25, 2026
2.5/5
Let’s call a spade a spade. He cheated because he felt attraction to someone else and she built up his ego.
I appreciated the therapy but it didn’t touch enough on that fact that he was selfish enough not to think of the repercussions of his actions…not until after the fact. Even then he thought he could talk his way out of it. He learned the hard way that actions have consequences. At times I felt his inner monoglue was more about him thinking about how he could hurt her, rather than the act itself. I know in a way they are one and the same but I felt he was more worried that he’d hurt her, rather than being regretful about the actual act itself. It was also never explained the month after the first kiss with the OW. I’d want to know what their interactions were like in that time….were they flirting? Spending time together? What were his thoughts? He explained he felt guilty, but it he was functioning just fine after the first kiss. These gaps in the story frustrated me.
There were also a few repetitive moments where we were told the same things twice.
Them both Identifying his godfather/boss as only his boss on numerous occasions was confusing as they were so close, Ellie knew his boss as a family friend so why not identify by him be name? It happened quite a few times so it stood out to me.
I think the author originally wrote the story with Jackson actually having intercourse with the OW, then changed it to a bj, which is why it stated they’d had sex. I get why, but again it threw me off, of course it’s still cheating and a sexual act but it needed to be clearer.
Overall I enjoyed the story. I did feel Jackson’s remorse and I believed their reconciliation.
Let’s call a spade a spade. He cheated because he felt attraction to someone else and she built up his ego.
I appreciated the therapy but it didn’t touch enough on that fact that he was selfish enough not to think of the repercussions of his actions…not until after the fact. Even then he thought he could talk his way out of it. He learned the hard way that actions have consequences. At times I felt his inner monoglue was more about him thinking about how he could hurt her, rather than the act itself. I know in a way they are one and the same but I felt he was more worried that he’d hurt her, rather than being regretful about the actual act itself. It was also never explained the month after the first kiss with the OW. I’d want to know what their interactions were like in that time….were they flirting? Spending time together? What were his thoughts? He explained he felt guilty, but it he was functioning just fine after the first kiss. These gaps in the story frustrated me.
There were also a few repetitive moments where we were told the same things twice.
Them both Identifying his godfather/boss as only his boss on numerous occasions was confusing as they were so close, Ellie knew his boss as a family friend so why not identify by him be name? It happened quite a few times so it stood out to me.
I think the author originally wrote the story with Jackson actually having intercourse with the OW, then changed it to a bj, which is why it stated they’d had sex. I get why, but again it threw me off, of course it’s still cheating and a sexual act but it needed to be clearer.
Overall I enjoyed the story. I did feel Jackson’s remorse and I believed their reconciliation.
March 23, 2026
Betrayal and Grovel
I was recommended this book n I love a good betrayal and grovel, I was a little confused on the betrayal though. There wasn’t a lot of backstory of how a husband who loves his wife dearly could just let that happen so easily but then I was also confused whether there was actually sex that took place or not as through the book they say it was head job but then other times call it sex……
Zachary knew he messed up and he did feel guilty and sorry for his actions and my heart hurt for Allery since she didn’t see this coming at all. I was glad with the HEA and would read more from this Author just wish a few things during story were a little clearer. ❤️❤️❤️
I was recommended this book n I love a good betrayal and grovel, I was a little confused on the betrayal though. There wasn’t a lot of backstory of how a husband who loves his wife dearly could just let that happen so easily but then I was also confused whether there was actually sex that took place or not as through the book they say it was head job but then other times call it sex……
Zachary knew he messed up and he did feel guilty and sorry for his actions and my heart hurt for Allery since she didn’t see this coming at all. I was glad with the HEA and would read more from this Author just wish a few things during story were a little clearer. ❤️❤️❤️
March 25, 2026
Very readable. I didn't agree with the characters decisions, but enjoyed reading it.
My issue is the compressed timeline. The resolution wrapped up very quickly. He cheated, she walks away and they spend months apart. Then they start talking and the final decision about the marriage is wrapped up in weeks.
My issue is the compressed timeline. The resolution wrapped up very quickly. He cheated, she walks away and they spend months apart. Then they start talking and the final decision about the marriage is wrapped up in weeks.
March 24, 2026
Sweet ending
I enjoyed their healing and growing together. Jackson proved himself in the long run. However I like gut punches and more emotions when reading a cheating book.
I enjoyed their healing and growing together. Jackson proved himself in the long run. However I like gut punches and more emotions when reading a cheating book.
March 26, 2026
This was a very engaging, emotional read; I found myself tearing up in parts. Fairly simple story with very intense but straightforward emotional journeys. I really enjoyed it.
Ellie & Jackson. She's on her way to tell him about her pregnancy, after years of infertility and walks in on him cheating on her with his assistant. That's how the story starts. She obviously dumps his idiotic self and embarks on her own journey of independance, while he starts a path of self-reflection and healing.
Unlike a lot of other books with similar tropes, there isn't a ton of delving into the "why" he did it - which is actually refreshing. He gets therapy, he grovels like a madman and he fights to get her back. No prizes, there is a HEA. Whether the punishment fits the crime, that's really subjective but I was happy with how it all worked out.
Ellie & Jackson. She's on her way to tell him about her pregnancy, after years of infertility and walks in on him cheating on her with his assistant. That's how the story starts. She obviously dumps his idiotic self and embarks on her own journey of independance, while he starts a path of self-reflection and healing.
Unlike a lot of other books with similar tropes, there isn't a ton of delving into the "why" he did it - which is actually refreshing. He gets therapy, he grovels like a madman and he fights to get her back. No prizes, there is a HEA. Whether the punishment fits the crime, that's really subjective but I was happy with how it all worked out.
March 26, 2026
Misogynistic Mangle Of Mess Where They Pretend The Abuser Is Mentally Ill, And Not Just Toxic, Therapy Demonstrably Makes These Men More Toxic
I don't like men nor women who pretend what he did with Rachel was consensual.
He had a power imblance and he abused it, telling himself it was consensual.
How nice for this toxic cunt that the OW, his victim, took the blame and resigned.
A whole book of him being narcissistic and her not taking an abortion pill and moving the fuck on.
The lies this man gets to tell on the page.
Therapy doesn't work for these people, it actually makes them worse.
A fucking whole book of a manchild pretending that he regretted what he did, he was ficking cheesing, instead of regretting that he got.
I hope these two get No Contacted by that child when they are older, normalising toxic office imbalances.
I don't like men nor women who pretend what he did with Rachel was consensual.
He had a power imblance and he abused it, telling himself it was consensual.
How nice for this toxic cunt that the OW, his victim, took the blame and resigned.
A whole book of him being narcissistic and her not taking an abortion pill and moving the fuck on.
The lies this man gets to tell on the page.
Therapy doesn't work for these people, it actually makes them worse.
A fucking whole book of a manchild pretending that he regretted what he did, he was ficking cheesing, instead of regretting that he got.
I hope these two get No Contacted by that child when they are older, normalising toxic office imbalances.
March 26, 2026
good second chance
The on page cheating was rough and just not satisfied that he felt more guilty about a kiss than a BJ and if he felt that much guilt how did it happen again. The story gives no real explanation. He had an emotional affair that led to physical affair. He groveled enough for me but I had a hard time with some of His POV and what was said by him during the incident. All in all I’m glad it ended with a HEA
The on page cheating was rough and just not satisfied that he felt more guilty about a kiss than a BJ and if he felt that much guilt how did it happen again. The story gives no real explanation. He had an emotional affair that led to physical affair. He groveled enough for me but I had a hard time with some of His POV and what was said by him during the incident. All in all I’m glad it ended with a HEA
March 23, 2026
Great read!
This was a great book. The MMC had a good redemption arc. Having divorced my husband but reuniting after his own redemption arc, I could totally relate to the MFC emotions. I could feel her gut-punch, and empathize with the angst felt.
This was a great book. The MMC had a good redemption arc. Having divorced my husband but reuniting after his own redemption arc, I could totally relate to the MFC emotions. I could feel her gut-punch, and empathize with the angst felt.
March 24, 2026
Well done. There isn't any full out cheating, but enough. Ellary is one strong woman. Jackson, truly remorseful.
March 24, 2026
Excellent!
Definitely worth the read. Well written, great story! It is a more realistic book. The characters are very real and you do get emotionally involved.
Definitely worth the read. Well written, great story! It is a more realistic book. The characters are very real and you do get emotionally involved.
March 24, 2026
Good book!
I really liked the book. The story, the writing, the characters. I do read a few cheating books and good ones are hard to find. This is one I'd read again!
I really liked the book. The story, the writing, the characters. I do read a few cheating books and good ones are hard to find. This is one I'd read again!
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March 26, 2026Debut, so not rating this story. Seriously though, walking in on that is something that should never be forgiven. He is a loser and does not deserve forgiveness.
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