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Reviving Haven
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The only man Haven Wells ever loved left her broken, feeling emotionally battered and imperfect. Seven years later she's found solace in the bookstore she owns, finding love between the pages of the books she reads. Haven has adapted to a life without love or men, living vicariously through her best friend and roommate.
He's Perfect. Just ask him. Latch McKay is gorgeous, rich and successful. A famous graphic designer, he's well known for the video games he creates. However, he's also known for the trail of women he leaves behind. Latch is the walking, talking definition of wanton sex.
When Latch sees Haven at a party it's lust at first sight. A night of intoxicated passion leaves him wanting her so much he's almost willing to give up his man-whore crown. Haven has no idea why this gorgeous and much younger man wants her. After two weeks of Latch stalking her...his version of wooing — Haven has tried everything to make him go away.
But, Latch doesn't give up, and Haven finally agrees to one date. If Latch can break through Haven's walls, he just might have a chance to keep her. Unfortunately Latch has a secret of his own. As Haven's walls begin to crumble, Latch's dark secret begins to emerge.
The only man Haven Wells ever loved left her broken, feeling emotionally battered and imperfect. Seven years later she's found solace in the bookstore she owns, finding love between the pages of the books she reads. Haven has adapted to a life without love or men, living vicariously through her best friend and roommate.
He's Perfect. Just ask him. Latch McKay is gorgeous, rich and successful. A famous graphic designer, he's well known for the video games he creates. However, he's also known for the trail of women he leaves behind. Latch is the walking, talking definition of wanton sex.
When Latch sees Haven at a party it's lust at first sight. A night of intoxicated passion leaves him wanting her so much he's almost willing to give up his man-whore crown. Haven has no idea why this gorgeous and much younger man wants her. After two weeks of Latch stalking her...his version of wooing — Haven has tried everything to make him go away.
But, Latch doesn't give up, and Haven finally agrees to one date. If Latch can break through Haven's walls, he just might have a chance to keep her. Unfortunately Latch has a secret of his own. As Haven's walls begin to crumble, Latch's dark secret begins to emerge.
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First published July 26, 2014
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The only man Haven Wells ever loved left her broken, feeling emotionally battered and imperfect. Seven years later she's found solace in the bookstore she owns, finding love between the pages of the books she reads. Haven has adapted to a life without love or men, living vicariously through her best friend and roommate.
He's Perfect. Just ask him. Latch McKay is gorgeous, rich and successful. A famous graphic designer, he's well known for the video games he creates. However, he's also known for the trail of women he leaves behind. Latch is the walking, talking definition of wanton sex.
When Latch sees Haven at a party it's lust at first sight. A night of intoxicated passion leaves him wanting her so much he's almost willing to give up his man-whore crown. Haven has no idea why this gorgeous and much younger man wants her. After two weeks of Latch stalking her...his version of wooing — Haven has tried everything to make him go away.
But, Latch doesn't give up, and Haven finally agrees to one date. If Latch can break through Haven's walls, he just might have a chance to keep her. Unfortunately Latch has a secret of his own. As Haven's walls begin to crumble, Latch's dark secret begins to emerge.
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August 3, 2014
Disappointed doesn't even begin to describe my feelings on Cory Cyr's latest novel. I was so anticipating this book after devouring her first novel Bite and Release, but this book was just bad and boring. Latch (Lachlan) McKay is a 25 year old computer game wunderkind who has a reputation for loving and leaving women. Haven Wells is a 37 year old book store owner and just coming off a 7 year relationship that is described as abusive, but doesn't really delve into detail. The pair meet at a party, they have a very intimate quickie by a pool, and then Haven passes out in a vomit covered drunken stupor. Thus begins a whirlwind romance where Latch pursues Haven, but because of her "abusive" past, is reluctant to move on with her life, claiming that she's too damaged for anyone, yet whenever they are together, the sparks fly, as does their clothing.
However, Haven isn't the only damaged soul in this story, but what bothered me most is that Latch's damage was hinted at in the beginning of the story, but made like it was no big deal. Only later on in the story when he pulled a Jeckyl and Hyde move, did his damage come into focus, and at that point, it really made little sense, and I frankly no longer cared about him.
Haven was too much of a whiner to ever become likable- whining that she couldn't love another person because her first boyfriend, the abuser, told her she was no good at anything, especially anything sexual.
Another massive issue I had was that this book clearly had not been edited. There were so many places where words were missing, or there were words that didn't belong that this story was disjointed and jarring. The mistakes kept popping up just as I was getting into the story, then a mistake, and I'd either have to mentally add a word or delete a word, then try and get back the rhythm that I had had going.
Sad that this book wasn't as fabulous as her first.
However, Haven isn't the only damaged soul in this story, but what bothered me most is that Latch's damage was hinted at in the beginning of the story, but made like it was no big deal. Only later on in the story when he pulled a Jeckyl and Hyde move, did his damage come into focus, and at that point, it really made little sense, and I frankly no longer cared about him.
Haven was too much of a whiner to ever become likable- whining that she couldn't love another person because her first boyfriend, the abuser, told her she was no good at anything, especially anything sexual.
Another massive issue I had was that this book clearly had not been edited. There were so many places where words were missing, or there were words that didn't belong that this story was disjointed and jarring. The mistakes kept popping up just as I was getting into the story, then a mistake, and I'd either have to mentally add a word or delete a word, then try and get back the rhythm that I had had going.
Sad that this book wasn't as fabulous as her first.
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August 18, 2014Ooh! This one sounds good!
~~Coming July 2014~~
The only man Haven Wells ever loved left her broken, feeling emotionally battered and imperfect. Seven years later she's found solace in the bookstore she owns, finding love between the pages of the books she reads. Haven has adapted to a life without love or men, living vicariously through her best friend and roommate.
He's Perfect. Just ask him. Latch McKay is gorgeous, rich and successful. A famous graphic designer, he's well known for the video games he creates. However, he's also known for the trail of women he leaves behind. Latch is the walking, talking definition of wanton sex.
When Latch sees Haven at a party it's lust at first sight. A night of intoxicated passion leaves him wanting her so much he's almost willing to give up his man-whore crown. Haven has no idea why this gorgeous and much younger man wants her. After two weeks of Latch stalking her...his version of wooing — Haven has tried everything to make him go away.
But, Latch doesn't give up, and Haven finally agrees to one date. If Latch can break through Haven's walls, he just might have a chance to keep her. Unfortunately Latch has a secret of his own. As Haven's walls begin to crumble, Latch's dark secret begins to emerge.
~~Coming July 2014~~
The only man Haven Wells ever loved left her broken, feeling emotionally battered and imperfect. Seven years later she's found solace in the bookstore she owns, finding love between the pages of the books she reads. Haven has adapted to a life without love or men, living vicariously through her best friend and roommate.
He's Perfect. Just ask him. Latch McKay is gorgeous, rich and successful. A famous graphic designer, he's well known for the video games he creates. However, he's also known for the trail of women he leaves behind. Latch is the walking, talking definition of wanton sex.
When Latch sees Haven at a party it's lust at first sight. A night of intoxicated passion leaves him wanting her so much he's almost willing to give up his man-whore crown. Haven has no idea why this gorgeous and much younger man wants her. After two weeks of Latch stalking her...his version of wooing — Haven has tried everything to make him go away.
But, Latch doesn't give up, and Haven finally agrees to one date. If Latch can break through Haven's walls, he just might have a chance to keep her. Unfortunately Latch has a secret of his own. As Haven's walls begin to crumble, Latch's dark secret begins to emerge.
July 2, 2015
One of this author's books popped up in my update feed and I was curious enough to check out her back list. Older woman falling in love with younger man seems to be her favorite theme and since I like it too, I bought this one on impulse.
Oh man, did I regret it!
If you want to write in first person (heroine) POV , please make your character funny, witty, upbeat...likable!
And not a whiny dishrag, a petty excuse for a human being, like in this one. I beg you!
Haven needed eight (or was it seven?) years to get over her last relationship: I still don't know what tragic things happened there, but why did I feel like somebody was pulling my leg? What grown-up woman needs this long to get on with her life, to pull herself together? I am wondering...
But this only confirmed my impression of her being a complete doormat.
So you have the epitome of a human flop as the protagonist and this lick-your-fingers-hot wunderkind, twelve years younger than her, having the hots for her, and all you can think of is a big Why??? Who in his right mind would want a relationship with such a waste of space?
I kid you not.
The hero was described in every detail: chiseled abs, pecs, tats?... ( I am not sure on this one), his eyes changing colors and such, you get the gist; but because of this total failure of a heroine, I was only able to connect her with some kind of a insipiosexual/tool.
Who in his right mind would have developed feelings for such an emotional cripple? Surely not an accomplished successful 25 year old man!
And if she wasn't whining, whining, and then some, sleeping because of her being totally worn out from all the moaning and groaning and... whining was her favorite pastime.
*Yawn*
What a waste of my time!
Oh man, did I regret it!
If you want to write in first person (heroine) POV , please make your character funny, witty, upbeat...likable!
And not a whiny dishrag, a petty excuse for a human being, like in this one. I beg you!
Haven needed eight (or was it seven?) years to get over her last relationship: I still don't know what tragic things happened there, but why did I feel like somebody was pulling my leg? What grown-up woman needs this long to get on with her life, to pull herself together? I am wondering...
But this only confirmed my impression of her being a complete doormat.
So you have the epitome of a human flop as the protagonist and this lick-your-fingers-hot wunderkind, twelve years younger than her, having the hots for her, and all you can think of is a big Why??? Who in his right mind would want a relationship with such a waste of space?
I kid you not.
The hero was described in every detail: chiseled abs, pecs, tats?... ( I am not sure on this one), his eyes changing colors and such, you get the gist; but because of this total failure of a heroine, I was only able to connect her with some kind of a insipiosexual/tool.
Who in his right mind would have developed feelings for such an emotional cripple? Surely not an accomplished successful 25 year old man!
And if she wasn't whining, whining, and then some, sleeping because of her being totally worn out from all the moaning and groaning and... whining was her favorite pastime.
*Yawn*
What a waste of my time!
April 16, 2015
I love Cory's writing. She gets you with strong characters that you can relate to, you want to be friends with, you want to be with.
Haven Wells is a recluse after a seven year relationship that ended with her heart broken. Emotionally abused, she is happy to stay at home and live vicariously through her best friend...the wild and crazy Weezie.
Weezie decides that its time for Haven to get out and drags her to a party. There she spots a gorgeous guy across the room, who seems to be watching her. Nervous to be out among the living, she downs too many drinks and starts to feel tipsy. Finding herself hiding out by the darkened pool, a stranger approaches offering to give Haven a little release and relax. It's dark and all she can see is the shadow of a man and a voice that melts her. The next morning with a massive hangover, all she remembers is having extreme pleasure and then throwing up on the mysterious guy... who just so happened to make sure she got home ok.
Come to find out, our mysterious man is none other than the gorgeous and much younger guy from the party...Latch McKay. Well Mr. McKay is smitten with Haven and stops at nothing to get her attention. After a few weeks of hot pursuit, she finally gives in and goes on a date with Latch. The only thing is Latch is known as a bit of a Manwhore and so is pursuit is causing some major confusion on Haven's part. Especially when on their first date, they run into a "Friend" of Latch's who brings the claws out when seeing Haven with Latch.
The chemistry between Latch and Haven is explosive. They are made for each other. But each of them have their own secrets.
Loved every minute of this hot and steamy - fun book.
Haven Wells is a recluse after a seven year relationship that ended with her heart broken. Emotionally abused, she is happy to stay at home and live vicariously through her best friend...the wild and crazy Weezie.
Weezie decides that its time for Haven to get out and drags her to a party. There she spots a gorgeous guy across the room, who seems to be watching her. Nervous to be out among the living, she downs too many drinks and starts to feel tipsy. Finding herself hiding out by the darkened pool, a stranger approaches offering to give Haven a little release and relax. It's dark and all she can see is the shadow of a man and a voice that melts her. The next morning with a massive hangover, all she remembers is having extreme pleasure and then throwing up on the mysterious guy... who just so happened to make sure she got home ok.
Come to find out, our mysterious man is none other than the gorgeous and much younger guy from the party...Latch McKay. Well Mr. McKay is smitten with Haven and stops at nothing to get her attention. After a few weeks of hot pursuit, she finally gives in and goes on a date with Latch. The only thing is Latch is known as a bit of a Manwhore and so is pursuit is causing some major confusion on Haven's part. Especially when on their first date, they run into a "Friend" of Latch's who brings the claws out when seeing Haven with Latch.
The chemistry between Latch and Haven is explosive. They are made for each other. But each of them have their own secrets.
Loved every minute of this hot and steamy - fun book.
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June 26, 2014Can it be I have a sudden altering-words sight and it says 30 JUNE instead? Ahahha Too far away!!!! WANT IT NOW!
"His version of wooing"... <3
"His version of wooing"... <3
July 30, 2014
THIS BOOK DESERVES MORE THEN A 5 STAR RATING
Well all I can say is that Cory has hit it out of the park again. She is the reason for the bags under my eyes and the intravenous coffee drip I have attached to my veins right now. Yes I know it is my own fault actually. I should not of started this book last night, but I as soon as I saw it say that it was live . Well my one click finger was itching, so I bought. The downloaded on to kindle, read the first page then the second page . Next thing I know hubby was taking away my popcorn bowl and kissing me good night. To which I responded I will be there soon , after one more chapter , well 4 chapters later and realizing I was on chapter 17. I decided to head to bed. Just finished the book.
Let me introduce you to Latch and Haven. Latch is for the lack of a better word a extremely sexy man whore , who is also a very rich man. But he is only 25, when he sees Haven at a party he is instantly drawn to the 37 year old . With her sexy librarian look but is broken beyond repair from a past relationship. The way they meet is right out of a romance novel, as he just promises her a taste. No names change but after she passes out , Latch being the gentleman he is takes her home . Then their relationship starts . The first few times well lack of a better word were awkward. Haven tries to push him away but he doesn't. I now have a new word for a blow job. puff chore anyone. I giggled when I read that . As their relationship grows, their pasts seem to come back and haunt them and Latch's dark secret is coming to light .
Cory takes us on a roller coaster ride of emotions. The intensity of Latch an Haven's characters just hit you in the gut. Latch is larger then life and Haven may seem naïve but she comes out of her shell and really blossoms with Latch. Cory can take a character from one extreme to the other and does it in such a way it will rip your guts out. There is one scene at the gala that you will want to kill Latch . Cory builds her characters up and lets them fall to the depths of hell only to be redeemed and you fall in love with the new and improved character. I love her female characters as they are older and seem to be broken at first then you see them grow and become the woman that they should be . You feel like she is writing just for you.. We all can pick out something from each of her characters . If it is the best friend that is there to pick you up, eat junk food with you and then turn around and kick the bastards ass that hurt you . To the guy friend that would beat the crap out of you to teach you not to treat women the way you did.
Trust me ladies . you will fall in love and then get your heart ripped out, Then fall in love again.. This is one of those books that will leave wanting more. I laughed, I wanted to slap a few characters upside the head and I cried and I mean I had an ugly cry in a couple of areas. The book is flawlessly written and Cory writes with such love you can't help but to fall in love. There is a lot of sex in this book and I do mean a lot of sex. but there is also a romance and a love story. You will be wrapped up in a whirlwind of emotion .love and sex. You will want to find a very quiet place, grab your favorite drink, snack and comfy blanket . Because once you start reading you will not stop until you are done. Your kindle might have a melt down as you read but it is so worth it. This book should be on the top of your TBR LIST. I can't wait till Cory's next book . She is becoming one of my favorite authors . Check her out.
Well all I can say is that Cory has hit it out of the park again. She is the reason for the bags under my eyes and the intravenous coffee drip I have attached to my veins right now. Yes I know it is my own fault actually. I should not of started this book last night, but I as soon as I saw it say that it was live . Well my one click finger was itching, so I bought. The downloaded on to kindle, read the first page then the second page . Next thing I know hubby was taking away my popcorn bowl and kissing me good night. To which I responded I will be there soon , after one more chapter , well 4 chapters later and realizing I was on chapter 17. I decided to head to bed. Just finished the book.
Let me introduce you to Latch and Haven. Latch is for the lack of a better word a extremely sexy man whore , who is also a very rich man. But he is only 25, when he sees Haven at a party he is instantly drawn to the 37 year old . With her sexy librarian look but is broken beyond repair from a past relationship. The way they meet is right out of a romance novel, as he just promises her a taste. No names change but after she passes out , Latch being the gentleman he is takes her home . Then their relationship starts . The first few times well lack of a better word were awkward. Haven tries to push him away but he doesn't. I now have a new word for a blow job. puff chore anyone. I giggled when I read that . As their relationship grows, their pasts seem to come back and haunt them and Latch's dark secret is coming to light .
Cory takes us on a roller coaster ride of emotions. The intensity of Latch an Haven's characters just hit you in the gut. Latch is larger then life and Haven may seem naïve but she comes out of her shell and really blossoms with Latch. Cory can take a character from one extreme to the other and does it in such a way it will rip your guts out. There is one scene at the gala that you will want to kill Latch . Cory builds her characters up and lets them fall to the depths of hell only to be redeemed and you fall in love with the new and improved character. I love her female characters as they are older and seem to be broken at first then you see them grow and become the woman that they should be . You feel like she is writing just for you.. We all can pick out something from each of her characters . If it is the best friend that is there to pick you up, eat junk food with you and then turn around and kick the bastards ass that hurt you . To the guy friend that would beat the crap out of you to teach you not to treat women the way you did.
Trust me ladies . you will fall in love and then get your heart ripped out, Then fall in love again.. This is one of those books that will leave wanting more. I laughed, I wanted to slap a few characters upside the head and I cried and I mean I had an ugly cry in a couple of areas. The book is flawlessly written and Cory writes with such love you can't help but to fall in love. There is a lot of sex in this book and I do mean a lot of sex. but there is also a romance and a love story. You will be wrapped up in a whirlwind of emotion .love and sex. You will want to find a very quiet place, grab your favorite drink, snack and comfy blanket . Because once you start reading you will not stop until you are done. Your kindle might have a melt down as you read but it is so worth it. This book should be on the top of your TBR LIST. I can't wait till Cory's next book . She is becoming one of my favorite authors . Check her out.
October 5, 2015
Well this book was full of angst and a few mistakes but it kept my interest enough to the last page.
Haven Wells is a 37 year old who has survived a terrible abusive relationship with her boss and fiancé. That was seven years ago and she has now relocated to LA with her best friend Weezie, a character that I really loved in this book. They both set up home in the Hollywood Hills and Weezie helps Haven find a book store that she runs aptly called Book Haven.
Weezie the good friend that she is convinces Haven to go to a party where she meets the stunning sexy Latch McKay. Let's just say they both have a mind blowing first meeting, what Haven doesn't know is he is a very rich 25 yr old computer programmer.
I found the age difference was mentioned practically on every other page and I just wanted to scream " just go for it woman."
Both of them have issues that cause a lot of angst especially because he's a renowned womaniser. I've got to say there are some really steamy scenes in this book and Cory did that well. The last third had me turning the pages really fast and you do get a nice epilogue. So if you like sexy angst books then I'm sure you will enjoy this.
Haven Wells is a 37 year old who has survived a terrible abusive relationship with her boss and fiancé. That was seven years ago and she has now relocated to LA with her best friend Weezie, a character that I really loved in this book. They both set up home in the Hollywood Hills and Weezie helps Haven find a book store that she runs aptly called Book Haven.
Weezie the good friend that she is convinces Haven to go to a party where she meets the stunning sexy Latch McKay. Let's just say they both have a mind blowing first meeting, what Haven doesn't know is he is a very rich 25 yr old computer programmer.
I found the age difference was mentioned practically on every other page and I just wanted to scream " just go for it woman."
Both of them have issues that cause a lot of angst especially because he's a renowned womaniser. I've got to say there are some really steamy scenes in this book and Cory did that well. The last third had me turning the pages really fast and you do get a nice epilogue. So if you like sexy angst books then I'm sure you will enjoy this.
December 14, 2015
Good book!!! My only problem with this book was the flowery, over the top, way that the hero
spoke. Guys don't speak like that.
I would read more by this author.
spoke. Guys don't speak like that.
I would read more by this author.
August 10, 2018
Heroine wasn't likeable, even though her ex had treated her badly. I was unable to warm to her. The characters felt childish to me. Bailed at 67% as it wasn't improving.
August 9, 2014
Haven Wells is a 37 year old woman who lives like a hermit. She owns a bookstore, that she hides herself in during the day, getting lost in the world of book boyfriends. At night she continues her lonely lifestyle at home hanging with her roommate Weezie. There is a reason for her shut in life: her ex fiancé mentally destroyed Haven. It’s been seven years without him, but even medication and therapy hasn’t helped.
Latch McKay lives the spoiled lifestyle you would expect from a gorgeous rich young 25 year old man. He loves woman, well, he loves to take them to bed and then never see them again. His money lets him have anything he wants and unfortunately what he wants and needs are two very different things. Until he meets Haven Wells.
One night at a party Weezie drag Haven to she sees Latch and loses her inhibitions helped by some good tequila. This particular evening sets in motion her love/hate relationship with her own needs. She lusts after Latch, but he is too young and a man whore. Latch can’t understand why he is becoming obsessed with Haven and if he does get her will she find out about his demons. Can they even start a relationship if both are already hurting inside?
I will admit I won this copy of Cory’s book at a Facebook takeover party and had never heard of her before. All I have to say on that is Shame On Me! After reading this story I immediately went out and got her other book Bite & Release.
Reviving Haven is amazing! The characters are well developed and the story is fantastic. It’s one of those reads where from the first page you are hooked. Seriously! Download the sample and I will be proved correct. The first page had me thinking one way about the book and then it did a U-turn! When I started reading this story I was in the middle of a book from one of my favorite authors of all time who had finally come out with another book in her series and stopped reading the other author’s book. I had to because Reviving Haven was that good; I became as obsessed as Latch. So, my advice to anyone thinking of reading it, just get the sample and then you will know the decision you have to make: to buy it!
Latch McKay lives the spoiled lifestyle you would expect from a gorgeous rich young 25 year old man. He loves woman, well, he loves to take them to bed and then never see them again. His money lets him have anything he wants and unfortunately what he wants and needs are two very different things. Until he meets Haven Wells.
One night at a party Weezie drag Haven to she sees Latch and loses her inhibitions helped by some good tequila. This particular evening sets in motion her love/hate relationship with her own needs. She lusts after Latch, but he is too young and a man whore. Latch can’t understand why he is becoming obsessed with Haven and if he does get her will she find out about his demons. Can they even start a relationship if both are already hurting inside?
I will admit I won this copy of Cory’s book at a Facebook takeover party and had never heard of her before. All I have to say on that is Shame On Me! After reading this story I immediately went out and got her other book Bite & Release.
Reviving Haven is amazing! The characters are well developed and the story is fantastic. It’s one of those reads where from the first page you are hooked. Seriously! Download the sample and I will be proved correct. The first page had me thinking one way about the book and then it did a U-turn! When I started reading this story I was in the middle of a book from one of my favorite authors of all time who had finally come out with another book in her series and stopped reading the other author’s book. I had to because Reviving Haven was that good; I became as obsessed as Latch. So, my advice to anyone thinking of reading it, just get the sample and then you will know the decision you have to make: to buy it!
July 30, 2014
One of the hardest reviews I have wrote in a long time. Why? Because I am not sure I can express my LOVE for this book, and not make it sound like it was written by a crazy person. This book starts off with a BAM…WHAT!!!!!! And I from that moment on I was in love, it is a hell of an emotional ride I will take again. You met Haven, a woman after my own heart, a book lover. She had it ruff in the love department. So what does a woman to do? Give up and fall in love with a book boyfriend. She has a bookstore to call her own, a best friend who she lives with and my I just say is a freakin hoot. Then she sees him! OMG the prettiest man she ever seen, and in walks my new love Latch McKay! He is sexy, rich, young and a manwhore to the highest degree. And he wants Haven! After just one taste he will stop at nothing to have her, but she is broken and he has his own demons to fight. This is one of those books you don’t take lightly, you don’t just read it you devour it. You will have one of those book hangovers, that nothing other than finding maybe your own Latch might cure. So sit back, grab some water and fall in love with Latch, Haven, Weezie and Keenan. reviewed by DK for Confessions of a Booklovinjunkie
August 19, 2014
This was a very enjoyable read. Haven is a 37 year old coming out of a long term relationship where a boyfriend who constantly denigrated her over her looks, her bedroom performance and everything else. She is definitely low on self esteem and down on love until at a party she attends with her wild 40-year old roommate Weezie (a wonderful character), a drop dead gorgeous, young guy walks up to her while she's laying in a lounge chair out by the pool having her own pity party. The gorgeous hunk offers to give her an "oral awakening" just out of the blue. Our dear Haven doesn't think her life can get any worse anyway, so she agrees. And she has the greatest orgasm she's ever experienced.
Seems our gorgeous guy is a 25 year old tech wizard named Lachland ("Latch") who designed a world famous video game and is now a billionaire with a witch for a mother and a few hang ups of his own. But he and Haven click. So she is no longer esteem challenged in the bedroom but is now absolutely paranoid about the age difference and that Latch will eventually leave her for a younger woman.
This great little book is about both of these wounded people finding each other, taking comfort in each other, and learning to love each other.
Seems our gorgeous guy is a 25 year old tech wizard named Lachland ("Latch") who designed a world famous video game and is now a billionaire with a witch for a mother and a few hang ups of his own. But he and Haven click. So she is no longer esteem challenged in the bedroom but is now absolutely paranoid about the age difference and that Latch will eventually leave her for a younger woman.
This great little book is about both of these wounded people finding each other, taking comfort in each other, and learning to love each other.
October 5, 2014
Another great read from Cory! I fell in love with Bite & Release, so I was excited to read this story. I am glad I did. It was a very deep and emotional story, about two people needing to heal and move on. I mostly enjoyed it all. There is a part towards the end that left me uncomfortable, and I don't know how I really feel about it. It didn't ruin the book for me, but it shifted my view of Latch. I loved how strong Haven mostly was, but I'm not sure how much either of them healed. I enjoyed reading their story though, they had extreme chemistry together and I suppose the fact that I'm still thinking about it shows how well written this was. I look forward to Cory's next book. I recommend if you enjoy two damaged characters, fantastic and fun best friends and incredibly well written steamy HOT bedroom scenes.
August 7, 2014
Five stars...with reservations. First, Sorry, but I didn't love Latch McKay. Well, I liked him until about 82%, then he pulled a complete Jekyll and Hyde. With only 18% left in the book, it wasn't enough time in my opinion to redeeming himself. Haven spent a lot of time hung up on the age difference...I mean we should all be lucky to have a 25 year old chasing after our 37 year old a$$es. I enjoyed the story overall though and loved Keenan and Weezie (spin-off please!). Looking forward to Acquiesce and to Shea's POV from Bite & Release.
September 18, 2014
I thought this book wasn't going to be all that but more fool me that it turned out pretty good of a read.
I actually love Latch and Haven. Despite their age difference, you get the feel of a little whinging from Latch but not noticeable and Haven actually mentions it quite a lot that I found a tad annoying. I guess I don't blame her but you kind of get lost in the story and the age difference doesn't factor but their insecurity their drama their connection (WOW in a good way *winks) and the enjoyment of good friends that brings laughter, tears and awwww moments to the story.
I actually love Latch and Haven. Despite their age difference, you get the feel of a little whinging from Latch but not noticeable and Haven actually mentions it quite a lot that I found a tad annoying. I guess I don't blame her but you kind of get lost in the story and the age difference doesn't factor but their insecurity their drama their connection (WOW in a good way *winks) and the enjoyment of good friends that brings laughter, tears and awwww moments to the story.
September 12, 2016
From "Bite n Release" to "Wicked Steps", the author's reoccurring theme of the older female who have been physically/sexually/emotionally abused and, the younger/pretty/wealthy/"IamfuckedupbutIknowhowtofuck" male, did not work so well in Reviving Haven.
I wish I could give a complete review but I stopped reading at the halfway mark as I could not take more of this seriously immature "mature" woman.
I felt the book was a bit disjointed and most of the interaction between the MCs seemed forced. I'll stop now because just writing this has given me a headache.
I wish I could give a complete review but I stopped reading at the halfway mark as I could not take more of this seriously immature "mature" woman.
I felt the book was a bit disjointed and most of the interaction between the MCs seemed forced. I'll stop now because just writing this has given me a headache.
September 4, 2014
It was a story of two extremely horny adults and the sex scenes eclipsed any story line or character development. Though Haven was nearing her forties, she acted immature and very insecure. She was stuck and did not seem to be able to get over her mentally abusive relationship which ended about seven years ago. Her maturity definitely matched that of her much younger, arrogant , self-entitled lover, Latch.
November 17, 2014
I had difficulty with this book. I believe it was personal bias against the idea that a really devastatingly handsome young guy can fall for an older reclusive book store owner, who really doesn't sound overly attractive. Further, one who does her best to push him away.
Both Haven and Latch end up being very likeable characters and this story does have a good ending.
Both Haven and Latch end up being very likeable characters and this story does have a good ending.
August 12, 2014
Another great story from Cory Cyr. I loved the characters and their interaction. There was humour and emotion so plenty of laughing and crying. Latch was very intense for someone so young but I loved him nonetheless. I shall look forward to reading more of this author's work.
May 18, 2015
5 STARS!
This was amazing! My new favorite! Brilliant!
This was amazing! My new favorite! Brilliant!
September 5, 2014
Ok book.. a bit of a rushed ending. I'm not one to forgive abuse, either physical or mental, so this book really isn't the one for me.
October 7, 2015
Wonderful very sexy !!!!!
Oh my god was this book Hot. I loved this. Is there a part 2 ? I want more about these characters. Maybe weezie??
Oh my god was this book Hot. I loved this. Is there a part 2 ? I want more about these characters. Maybe weezie??
July 6, 2017
I've read several Cory Cyr books now, and liked them very much. They are her later works (OMG, Catch & Release? Re-read that so many times) so I was interested to read Revivng Haven, as it is the first story she wrote. (But not necessarily published.) I felt a bit let down. Maybe it's because this was the first story Cory wrote, but I didn't think either of the main characters were as fleshed-out as some of her others. I didn't have much rooting value for them as a couple either, because I thought Latch was just a big ol jerk and didn't deserve Haven's forgiveness. The relationship was borderline dysfunctional and considering how she'd been treated by her past boyfriend, I was surprised that she put up with it.
Didn't love this one, but it won't stop me from reading Cory's books in the future.
Didn't love this one, but it won't stop me from reading Cory's books in the future.
July 4, 2017
The book was very emotional. I loved younger man and older woman romances but there is a lot of tragedy for the characters in what they are dealing with or have dealt with. There are certain scenes that had me cringing because at times I felt I could not forgive Latch, thinking that Haven can do better. But I will give it to Latch that at the end he showed his true colors and was redeemed to live a life with Haven. And Haven through the experience blossomed under the love even if the man had a dark shadow over him at the beginning.
February 11, 2025
Seven years later after the end of an abusive relationship, the FMC still carries around so much trauma and baggage that she's nowhere near recovery. She makes highly questionable, impulsive decisions, doesn't learn from her mistakes, can barely defend herself against catty women or her toxic ex, and is emotionally manipulated by a pushy younger man whose third act nastiness (spurred by a substance abuse issue that was non-existent in the plot up to then) would make him unredeemable to anyone except a doormat. Didn't buy their HEA whatsoever.
July 27, 2017
Heart wrenchingly wonderful
Initially I wasn't sure about this book. At the start, Haven's BFF truly annoyed me and I thought it would ruin it for me. But as I continued I saw how strong their friendship was and; how much support Weezie provided while Haven dealt with Latch and her past. This was an incredibly well thought out novel with well rounded characters. I can truly say I fell in love with Latch and Haven!
Initially I wasn't sure about this book. At the start, Haven's BFF truly annoyed me and I thought it would ruin it for me. But as I continued I saw how strong their friendship was and; how much support Weezie provided while Haven dealt with Latch and her past. This was an incredibly well thought out novel with well rounded characters. I can truly say I fell in love with Latch and Haven!
January 26, 2018
Only numbers
The friends in this book keep the story going with their humor and the banter they they keep going. They are always there for each other. Two men come in to their lives and things take roller coaster ride of emotions. There are some parts that are sensitive subject matters, sexually and degrading. The actions are apart of being under the influence.
The friends in this book keep the story going with their humor and the banter they they keep going. They are always there for each other. Two men come in to their lives and things take roller coaster ride of emotions. There are some parts that are sensitive subject matters, sexually and degrading. The actions are apart of being under the influence.
October 29, 2023
Two broken halves make a whole
Haven, a 37 yr old bookstore store owner, chances upon Latch, a 25 yr old single rich entrepreneur. She thinks she’s too old for him, he doesn’t care about age. She’s only been with 2 other men, he’s a “womanizing manwhore”. It’s a story about falling in love with someone you don’t think you should, but you can’t help it.
Haven, a 37 yr old bookstore store owner, chances upon Latch, a 25 yr old single rich entrepreneur. She thinks she’s too old for him, he doesn’t care about age. She’s only been with 2 other men, he’s a “womanizing manwhore”. It’s a story about falling in love with someone you don’t think you should, but you can’t help it.
January 6, 2018
This book was a welcome change from the usual older man younger woman scenario. I loved the fact that an age group close to mine was given a storyline you don't want to miss. The twists and turns of these real and flawed characters will have you invested from the first words until the last.
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