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Blurred Lines #2
Never Let Me Go
My life ended when I was fifteen years old.
Now I'm just a ghost. A body. A lost soul.
He was supposed to be mine!
He was all I ever wanted.
The reason I kept breathing.
I deserved him.
But he's gone from me, too.
She took him away.
And now, I don’t want to be on the ground with him anymore.
And now, I don’t have to wait to see the stars.
I'm ready to float away…
Never Let Me Go is the final installment of the bestselling Blurred Lines duet.
Warning: This is a dark book and not for the faint-hearted. It contains scenes of an extremely upsetting nature. Strictly an 18+ read.
Author’s Note:
This fictional story focuses on the lives of high school students and contains graphic scenes of sexual violence, promiscuity, bullying, physical violence, excessive bad language, self-harm, rape, abduction, child abuse, and substance abuse. Some scenes in this book may be extremely upsetting for some readers and, due to its explicit content, Never Let Me Go is recommended for mature readers of eighteen years old and above.
Now I'm just a ghost. A body. A lost soul.
He was supposed to be mine!
He was all I ever wanted.
The reason I kept breathing.
I deserved him.
But he's gone from me, too.
She took him away.
And now, I don’t want to be on the ground with him anymore.
And now, I don’t have to wait to see the stars.
I'm ready to float away…
Never Let Me Go is the final installment of the bestselling Blurred Lines duet.
Warning: This is a dark book and not for the faint-hearted. It contains scenes of an extremely upsetting nature. Strictly an 18+ read.
Author’s Note:
This fictional story focuses on the lives of high school students and contains graphic scenes of sexual violence, promiscuity, bullying, physical violence, excessive bad language, self-harm, rape, abduction, child abuse, and substance abuse. Some scenes in this book may be extremely upsetting for some readers and, due to its explicit content, Never Let Me Go is recommended for mature readers of eighteen years old and above.
140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2015
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About the author
Chloe Walsh
61 books30.1k followersChloe Walsh is the NYT and USA Today bestselling author of The Boys of Tommen series, which exploded in popularity on TikTok, Goodreads, and Amazon. She has been writing and publishing New Adult and Adult contemporary romance for mature audiences for over a decade. Her Tommen series has been translated into multiple languages around the world, finding bestselling success in several countries. Chloe focuses heavily on the mental health dynamics of her characters, shining a light on important, real-life topics that are close to her heart. Heavily influenced by her own real life experiences, she pens tearjerking, and often harrowing narratives, giving another perspective to, often, unspoken everyday issues. Chloe hails from West Cork, Ireland, where she continues to reside with her family.
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Represented by Caitlin Mahony of WME - for business queries contact: cma@wmeagency.com
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December 28, 2015
Way better than the first! I really felt his love for her,Emily is a b***h
September 14, 2024
Me rehuso a hablar de lo TERRIBLEMENTE MALO que fue esto. Me doy asco.
February 11, 2016
Very Satisfied!
What a bumpy ride. I was so emotional throughout this entire book. I am so in love with Cade, his character was beyond dreamy. I loved that he was so determined not to let Mackenzie be swallowed up for good. The beginning, how they first met kept coming back to me and I couldn't help the cheesy grins that escaped from me. He was so damn adorable even then. I was cracking up just imagining a cute dark haired, blue eye boy...
~~I was playing a really important game and I didn't have time to play with girls. Especially a girl whose name sounded like my Dad's car: Mackenzie Benz.
Snickering to myself, I continued to march my soldiers over Stink Bomb Mountain.~~
That girl he didn't have time for became his everything and upon her return those feelings were just as strong but there was so many obstacles they would have to overcome and Mackenzie just wasn't strong enough. She was broken, felt worthless and no longer good enough for Cade.
This story is about overcoming traumatic events, accepting the help and love of others, realizing some things are just out of our control, we can't blame ourselves. Finding strength to move forward and create a new life of happiness and love.
What a bumpy ride. I was so emotional throughout this entire book. I am so in love with Cade, his character was beyond dreamy. I loved that he was so determined not to let Mackenzie be swallowed up for good. The beginning, how they first met kept coming back to me and I couldn't help the cheesy grins that escaped from me. He was so damn adorable even then. I was cracking up just imagining a cute dark haired, blue eye boy...
~~I was playing a really important game and I didn't have time to play with girls. Especially a girl whose name sounded like my Dad's car: Mackenzie Benz.
Snickering to myself, I continued to march my soldiers over Stink Bomb Mountain.~~
That girl he didn't have time for became his everything and upon her return those feelings were just as strong but there was so many obstacles they would have to overcome and Mackenzie just wasn't strong enough. She was broken, felt worthless and no longer good enough for Cade.
This story is about overcoming traumatic events, accepting the help and love of others, realizing some things are just out of our control, we can't blame ourselves. Finding strength to move forward and create a new life of happiness and love.
September 5, 2022
5 stars only because The true love story was between Kenzie and her dad 🥺 he always put her first which is something Cade failed to do. He stood up for her against everyone and helped her find herself again
Also, Cade’s mom..? Trash 🗑 she can fuck all the way off, this lady does not deserve an ounce of forgiveness. Her excuses were absolutely bullshit, I sincerely hated her.
Also, Cade’s mom..? Trash 🗑 she can fuck all the way off, this lady does not deserve an ounce of forgiveness. Her excuses were absolutely bullshit, I sincerely hated her.
October 11, 2025
Old Chloe walsh is more addictive. Obsessed with my golden retriever of a man Cade Matthew's.
July 1, 2016
Okay, I am going to be upfront here and say this review contains spoilers.
Sooooo if you haven't read this you may not want to read my review.
Okay seriously what the f**K did I just read?!?!
I soooooo badly wanted this to be better than the first one. I literally read that the day after finishing the first one.
I so badly wanted some character development. Maybe some actual time to pass.
Seriously, MacKenzie tries to kill herself and Cade thinks I will just love the pain away.
Really?!?! Really?!?! and not even the adults in her life even attempt to say this is not how it works. She needs therapy.
Crap like this annoys me.
I hate to put myself into the books and storylines etc but as someone who has dealt with sexual abuse ... (NOWHERE NEAR AS HORRIFIC AS WHAT THIS CHARACTER HAS BEEN THROUGH) I spent years in counselling. I know everyone is different but seriously I think anyone would need this. Her therapist in this is useless...she actually encourages the co-dependent relationship that this poor girl has. Noone actually seems to want to help her.
Yes it has the happily ever after in the end. It just seemed and felt completely unrealistic and it just made me mad to be honest.
I need to back away from this review.
I hate having a a go at someones work like this.
I think the author has some talent and maybe I just need to read something with a different story but for now I won't be reading any more of her work.
Sooooo if you haven't read this you may not want to read my review.
Okay seriously what the f**K did I just read?!?!
I soooooo badly wanted this to be better than the first one. I literally read that the day after finishing the first one.
I so badly wanted some character development. Maybe some actual time to pass.
Seriously, MacKenzie tries to kill herself and Cade thinks I will just love the pain away.
Really?!?! Really?!?! and not even the adults in her life even attempt to say this is not how it works. She needs therapy.
Crap like this annoys me.
I hate to put myself into the books and storylines etc but as someone who has dealt with sexual abuse ... (NOWHERE NEAR AS HORRIFIC AS WHAT THIS CHARACTER HAS BEEN THROUGH) I spent years in counselling. I know everyone is different but seriously I think anyone would need this. Her therapist in this is useless...she actually encourages the co-dependent relationship that this poor girl has. Noone actually seems to want to help her.
Yes it has the happily ever after in the end. It just seemed and felt completely unrealistic and it just made me mad to be honest.
I need to back away from this review.
I hate having a a go at someones work like this.
I think the author has some talent and maybe I just need to read something with a different story but for now I won't be reading any more of her work.
March 13, 2018
***********************spoiler alert**********************
Way too short but glad h got her HEA, just felt rushed after everything also predictable with ow not being pregnant after all - go figure. This was more of a novella - 1.5 instead of book 2 to tie up the HEA ending. was hoping for more of the angst, depth from book 1 hence the lower rating - a bit disappointing but still loved the overall story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Want to read
October 2, 2015When is this going to be out
January 21, 2023
What an emotional duet!
October 22, 2024
well, i’m happy that this story wrapped up in a nice pretty bow.
no honestly, i’m glad this couple had a happy ending, and i’m happy our heroine got the resolution she needed. however …. this book almost feels like blurred lines fanfic. everything just works out …. a little too perfectly that it feels inauthentic compared to the tone of the original novel.
sweet, but slightly disappointing
no honestly, i’m glad this couple had a happy ending, and i’m happy our heroine got the resolution she needed. however …. this book almost feels like blurred lines fanfic. everything just works out …. a little too perfectly that it feels inauthentic compared to the tone of the original novel.
sweet, but slightly disappointing
February 13, 2025
I feel this book wasnt needed however it was a good ending.
April 13, 2021
I loved the series, this 2nd book was better than the first, but it ended abruptly, otherwise, it would've been a 5 stars book for me. I dont believe there was a single love scene in this book, as I said ended weird, but I loved the OOT obsessed, protective hero..
- no cheating.
- no cheating.
March 3, 2025
At this point I will not be shocked if every book by Chloe walsh is a five star! I cried my eyes out to this book. The quotes HIT so hard. The recovery and healing in this book mixed with the pain was so raw and beautiful and I don’t really know how to describe it! I have such an emotional connection to any character that Chloe writes, whether I love them or hate them I do it with a passion… I don’t really know what else I can write my other review was so long for blurring lines and everything still fits for this book. Easiest 5 stars given! 🥹 I’m not prepared to say goodbye to these characters 😭
September 14, 2024
If I haven’t read BOT before this shit I would hate Chloe Walsh, goddamn. This is pure trash.
December 27, 2016
If you love heart ache and deception....
Liked the HEA an the Epilogue was nice but overall I wish the book had more. After reading Blurring Lines I was expecting more from this book. The first book was so dark and gritty an this was a wham bam thank you ma'am of neat and tidy. This book took place over a very short time span. After waiting for months j was hopeful for more than a novella. I will not give up on this author. I will be reading her other series bc I do enjoy her writing style. I love heart ache and intense emotion and Chloe Walsh has that mastered!
Liked the HEA an the Epilogue was nice but overall I wish the book had more. After reading Blurring Lines I was expecting more from this book. The first book was so dark and gritty an this was a wham bam thank you ma'am of neat and tidy. This book took place over a very short time span. After waiting for months j was hopeful for more than a novella. I will not give up on this author. I will be reading her other series bc I do enjoy her writing style. I love heart ache and intense emotion and Chloe Walsh has that mastered!
December 26, 2015
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why I LOVE Chloe Walsh! She makes you feel all sorts of emotions while reading her stories. This ending to Cade and McKenzie had me in tears and frustration, had me wanting to punch Emily and I'm not a violent person. But it also had me feeling that love they had for each other. Chloe certainly knows how to weave words together to make you feel their sadness and anger and happiness with such intensity, with such passion and heartache. Wonderful, incredible read! This is another book that I can seriously recommend by Chloe Walsh.
November 23, 2018
What can I say I've been holding my breath in anticipation waiting for what was next to come. What do I have to show for that total and utter disappointment. At the end of Blurring Lines, Emily announces she's pregnant with Cade baby and McKenzie decides that more than she's willing to put up with. The entire story they go back and forth and back and forth until even I a hopeless romantic begin to believe their pathetic. Then everyone lives happily ever after but it takes over 100 plus pages for that to take place
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 16, 2023
Reread one of my OG favorites and still 5 stars ⭐️
Cade Mathews is literally one of the most perfect book boyfriends. The way he kept fighting for Kenzie and never giving up… I freaking love him so much 🫶🏻
Cade Mathews is literally one of the most perfect book boyfriends. The way he kept fighting for Kenzie and never giving up… I freaking love him so much 🫶🏻
February 13, 2016
I liked the first one a little bit better, this one seemed a tad rushed.
August 1, 2016
Ok
It was quite redundant!!! I am not sure it really had a plot. I like her work but this was my least favorite.
It was quite redundant!!! I am not sure it really had a plot. I like her work but this was my least favorite.
January 24, 2024
If I could have given this book more than 5* I absolutely would have!
This is the story of Mackenzie and Cade who are childhood best friends who meet 10 years old. They are each other's No 1's even when they are kids. As they begin to get older their feelings start to change and just as they are on the cusp of more Mackenzie is kidnapped. What the two then go through during the time they are apart is heartbreaking. Mackenzie is subjected to torment no young girl should face and Cade is left broken without the other half of him. This persists for 3 years. What I loved about this book was the timing. Cade didn't move on for a long time (2 years). He eventually forces himself to move on in order to survive and because he is truly lonely but even when he does he cannot forget Mackenzie. He moves on with Emily (the ow) who has been after him for a long time (pre Mackenzie disappearing) and post Mackenzie disappearing she is always around trying to get Cades attention. She eventually does and they start dating. I personally felt like Cade "moved on" because he felt he had to but didn't want to and everyone around him was pushing him to as well. Emily was there and convenient, I didn't buy that he truly wanted Emily at all. Even though he starts dating Emily 2 years after Mackenzie disappeared he doesn't progress his relationship for a further 10 months (I truly appreciated the author didn’t throw him with the ow straight away). We hear that Emily was pushing for a commitment (which I took to mean an "I love you") and he chooses to compromise by sleeping with her and giving her his virginity. I felt to sorry for him as a character and I truly felt he didn't necessarily want to but he was forcing himself to move on and was getting pressure from his girlfriend. The scene at the creek and his guilt and asking for forgiveness was heartbreaking!
Both characters are broken in their own way and seeking to survive without the other. We hear the horrors of what Mackenzie is going through but that thoughts of Cade are what get her through each day.
Mackenzie is found 3 years after she disappeared and returns home 3 months after she is found. Even though Cade knows she has been found, it takes him seeing her for the first time for him to flip the switch but from that moment he is ALL about Mackenzie. I've read some reviews where it states he doesn't put Mackenzie first - I completely disagree with that. It's abundantly clear from the minute he sees her that he is all about her! Although he continues to date Emily, it stems from some bad advice from his best friend and also the fact she faces her own trauma but it's clear that Mackenzie is his soulmate and he loves her and not Emily. It takes him a matter of weeks after seeing Mackenzie again to want to break up with Emily and he barely gives it a second thought! Emily is a scheming and manipulative character and is heavily involved in the cliffhanger at the end of book 1.
Book 2 picks up where book 2 leaves off and Cade is 100% all about Mackenzie. It's clear he loves her and always has and wouldn't have ever attempted to move on with Emily had Mackenzie still be on the scene. He drops Emily like a hot potato as soon as Mackenzie comes back and I loved it! He is supportive of MAckenzie and knows exactly what she needs even if she thinks she is not worth of him. The only problem is he makes some silly decisions and he doesn't quite go about it the right way. He doesn't bow to Emily even with her trying to manipulate him and I appreciated the author not going down that route as most do!
Mackenzie's Dad is so supportive of her - total winner!
My only 2 complaints that I would have liked as a reader - I would have liked Emily to get her comeuppance a bit more. She gets off with lying manipulating and being a bully. Secondly, I would have liked a bit more from Cade about his relationship with Emily. Mackenzie asks him about it but it's vague and he basically says "It is what it is". We are told he did it because he needed to survive and he was lonely but I guess I wanted to hear from him that it was never serious, she was just there and offering what he needed at the time (we do get told she was there when he needed comfort), he just did it because he felt it was what he needed to do, he was just existing and it was driven by Emily and he just went along with it etc. I wanted him to reassure Mackenzie about why he did it and that he never would have had he thought she would ever come back. I did however note the use of the word "dating" which tends to suggest he didn't see it as a committed long term relationship.
This is the story of Mackenzie and Cade who are childhood best friends who meet 10 years old. They are each other's No 1's even when they are kids. As they begin to get older their feelings start to change and just as they are on the cusp of more Mackenzie is kidnapped. What the two then go through during the time they are apart is heartbreaking. Mackenzie is subjected to torment no young girl should face and Cade is left broken without the other half of him. This persists for 3 years. What I loved about this book was the timing. Cade didn't move on for a long time (2 years). He eventually forces himself to move on in order to survive and because he is truly lonely but even when he does he cannot forget Mackenzie. He moves on with Emily (the ow) who has been after him for a long time (pre Mackenzie disappearing) and post Mackenzie disappearing she is always around trying to get Cades attention. She eventually does and they start dating. I personally felt like Cade "moved on" because he felt he had to but didn't want to and everyone around him was pushing him to as well. Emily was there and convenient, I didn't buy that he truly wanted Emily at all. Even though he starts dating Emily 2 years after Mackenzie disappeared he doesn't progress his relationship for a further 10 months (I truly appreciated the author didn’t throw him with the ow straight away). We hear that Emily was pushing for a commitment (which I took to mean an "I love you") and he chooses to compromise by sleeping with her and giving her his virginity. I felt to sorry for him as a character and I truly felt he didn't necessarily want to but he was forcing himself to move on and was getting pressure from his girlfriend. The scene at the creek and his guilt and asking for forgiveness was heartbreaking!
Both characters are broken in their own way and seeking to survive without the other. We hear the horrors of what Mackenzie is going through but that thoughts of Cade are what get her through each day.
Mackenzie is found 3 years after she disappeared and returns home 3 months after she is found. Even though Cade knows she has been found, it takes him seeing her for the first time for him to flip the switch but from that moment he is ALL about Mackenzie. I've read some reviews where it states he doesn't put Mackenzie first - I completely disagree with that. It's abundantly clear from the minute he sees her that he is all about her! Although he continues to date Emily, it stems from some bad advice from his best friend and also the fact she faces her own trauma but it's clear that Mackenzie is his soulmate and he loves her and not Emily. It takes him a matter of weeks after seeing Mackenzie again to want to break up with Emily and he barely gives it a second thought! Emily is a scheming and manipulative character and is heavily involved in the cliffhanger at the end of book 1.
Book 2 picks up where book 2 leaves off and Cade is 100% all about Mackenzie. It's clear he loves her and always has and wouldn't have ever attempted to move on with Emily had Mackenzie still be on the scene. He drops Emily like a hot potato as soon as Mackenzie comes back and I loved it! He is supportive of MAckenzie and knows exactly what she needs even if she thinks she is not worth of him. The only problem is he makes some silly decisions and he doesn't quite go about it the right way. He doesn't bow to Emily even with her trying to manipulate him and I appreciated the author not going down that route as most do!
Mackenzie's Dad is so supportive of her - total winner!
My only 2 complaints that I would have liked as a reader - I would have liked Emily to get her comeuppance a bit more. She gets off with lying manipulating and being a bully. Secondly, I would have liked a bit more from Cade about his relationship with Emily. Mackenzie asks him about it but it's vague and he basically says "It is what it is". We are told he did it because he needed to survive and he was lonely but I guess I wanted to hear from him that it was never serious, she was just there and offering what he needed at the time (we do get told she was there when he needed comfort), he just did it because he felt it was what he needed to do, he was just existing and it was driven by Emily and he just went along with it etc. I wanted him to reassure Mackenzie about why he did it and that he never would have had he thought she would ever come back. I did however note the use of the word "dating" which tends to suggest he didn't see it as a committed long term relationship.
August 4, 2022
*insert biggest eye roll ever*
*takes deep breath*
I keep having to remind myself they are supposed to be kids so of course things are going to feel petty and juvenile... but oh, this book has that in spades.
The biggest issue is that the guy can't dump his gf because he feels sorry for her????
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?
"I don't love this chick at all and I am fucking someone else behind her back, but that someone else I really love and she needs me... but the gf needs me too... and I have no balls... therefore I fuck around for MONTHS with the gf I don't really like because I'm a "good guy" all while still screwing the woman that was sex trafficked... No of course us being intimate and her having to see me with another woman the rest of the time won't fuck her up more... of course not..."
What I find hilarious, Emily says she has no one but she does lol She has so many people. GEN has her dad..... that's all. And FUCK RUTH. SHE'S A POS.
This guy is so absolutely asinine. I don't see how he has two women fighting over him! He is 18... I'm sorry, but he can't be that good in bed. This book went down a peg from book one, in my opinion. It deals with the most petty and ridiculous storyline of this guy not knowing what to do with himself. Is he struggling with what he wants? No, not at all. And what really grinds my gears??? When he is with Emily he isn't just pissed about it. He is sweet to her, kissing her, hugging on her.... I hate him.
Gen deserved to stay away and find a happiness that wasn't tethered to a man that couldn't put her first for months. Even with what she went through being SEX TRAFFICKED, it wasn't as serious or important to him as his gf and her losses. I would have been done then. DONE.
And nothing about their relationship is healthy. NOTHING. Not a damn thing has a healthy impact. She leaves and tells him she loves him but needs time and instead of respecting that he starts calling her over and over and texting her novels of "don't leave me, come back, I need you don't do this to me" and drinking excessively??? At 18? Going to a bar with his whole football team that conveniently "doesn't card them" and gets drunk? I cannot think of one bar that would allow a whole high school football team to come in and celebrate their win by getting trashed.
He drinks in excess, his mother not giving a fuck, doesn't eat, doesn't sleep.... but we are supposed to root for them to get back together? He needs help before that. So does she.
Gen deserved so much more than getting a HEA with a man that chose another woman over her repeatedly and decided getting perpetually drunk was a better idea than getting a DNA test and sorting out his fucked up life.
*takes deep breath*
I keep having to remind myself they are supposed to be kids so of course things are going to feel petty and juvenile... but oh, this book has that in spades.
The biggest issue is that the guy can't dump his gf because he feels sorry for her????
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?
"I don't love this chick at all and I am fucking someone else behind her back, but that someone else I really love and she needs me... but the gf needs me too... and I have no balls... therefore I fuck around for MONTHS with the gf I don't really like because I'm a "good guy" all while still screwing the woman that was sex trafficked... No of course us being intimate and her having to see me with another woman the rest of the time won't fuck her up more... of course not..."
What I find hilarious, Emily says she has no one but she does lol She has so many people. GEN has her dad..... that's all. And FUCK RUTH. SHE'S A POS.
This guy is so absolutely asinine. I don't see how he has two women fighting over him! He is 18... I'm sorry, but he can't be that good in bed. This book went down a peg from book one, in my opinion. It deals with the most petty and ridiculous storyline of this guy not knowing what to do with himself. Is he struggling with what he wants? No, not at all. And what really grinds my gears??? When he is with Emily he isn't just pissed about it. He is sweet to her, kissing her, hugging on her.... I hate him.
Gen deserved to stay away and find a happiness that wasn't tethered to a man that couldn't put her first for months. Even with what she went through being SEX TRAFFICKED, it wasn't as serious or important to him as his gf and her losses. I would have been done then. DONE.
And nothing about their relationship is healthy. NOTHING. Not a damn thing has a healthy impact. She leaves and tells him she loves him but needs time and instead of respecting that he starts calling her over and over and texting her novels of "don't leave me, come back, I need you don't do this to me" and drinking excessively??? At 18? Going to a bar with his whole football team that conveniently "doesn't card them" and gets drunk? I cannot think of one bar that would allow a whole high school football team to come in and celebrate their win by getting trashed.
He drinks in excess, his mother not giving a fuck, doesn't eat, doesn't sleep.... but we are supposed to root for them to get back together? He needs help before that. So does she.
Gen deserved so much more than getting a HEA with a man that chose another woman over her repeatedly and decided getting perpetually drunk was a better idea than getting a DNA test and sorting out his fucked up life.
August 15, 2024
Spoilers
**** summary of both books****
Who: Cade and Mackenzie
Tropes: boy next door HEA
Vibes: dark
Stars: 5
Spice: 4
Angst: 5
Plot:
Grew up together as best friend and neighbours. Always choose each other over everyone else.
At age 15 they are camping at the creek with friends and Ken’s is abducted by a sex slave ring and taken to Mexico.
She is kept there for 3 years. This book is very graphic Kenz is raped and tortured along with other woman.
Kenz uses her memories of Cade to make it through the horrors.
Meanwhile Cade took years to move on and finally started dating Emily who has always liked him.
Kenz returns to find Cade is now with Emily and his dad is married to cades mum.
She is very traumatized and feels guilty for everything that has happened.
Cade try’s to help but is trapped by Emily and his mum trying to keep them apart.
He eventually tells Emily however then finds out she pregnant. He will help with the baby but is going to stand by Kenz.
Kens finds out she pregnant and try’s to tell him but is worried she’s ruining his life so she takes off with her dad to visit her uncle and cousin. Whiles she’s gone she goes to see on of the survivors and finds clarify about love and trusting someone and relying on them.
She returns to Cade to find out Emily lied about being pregnant. Cade is happy about the pregnancy.
Liked: how Kenz decided to leave in the second book and try to work on saving herself.
Loved the Angst from Cade while she was gone and fact he didn’t give up on her.
Loved that she took her power back by cutting her hair while she was away.
Disliked:
Hated Emily and Cades mum and actually Emily’s mum. They all let her down.
Disliked near the end they kept repeating “I’ve loved you since I was 10years old” bit over kill how much it repeated.
The pacing at the end of the book it all wrapped up way too soon I needed a bit more closure.
Memorable moment:
After Cade stayed with Emily when her mum and brother died and he seen Mackenzies face and how broken she was.
When Jennie decided she was only good for sex and begged Cade to f her and be rough and how he didn’t want to hurt her but gave her what she wanted as he was desperate to help her.
Was not expecting how dark the plot was, was very good binge read both books!!!
This book gave me “Still beating” vibes or books by that author.
I like how Chloe takes her books to places other authors don’t.
After binding 13 series this might be my next fave of her books.
**** summary of both books****
Who: Cade and Mackenzie
Tropes: boy next door HEA
Vibes: dark
Stars: 5
Spice: 4
Angst: 5
Plot:
Grew up together as best friend and neighbours. Always choose each other over everyone else.
At age 15 they are camping at the creek with friends and Ken’s is abducted by a sex slave ring and taken to Mexico.
She is kept there for 3 years. This book is very graphic Kenz is raped and tortured along with other woman.
Kenz uses her memories of Cade to make it through the horrors.
Meanwhile Cade took years to move on and finally started dating Emily who has always liked him.
Kenz returns to find Cade is now with Emily and his dad is married to cades mum.
She is very traumatized and feels guilty for everything that has happened.
Cade try’s to help but is trapped by Emily and his mum trying to keep them apart.
He eventually tells Emily however then finds out she pregnant. He will help with the baby but is going to stand by Kenz.
Kens finds out she pregnant and try’s to tell him but is worried she’s ruining his life so she takes off with her dad to visit her uncle and cousin. Whiles she’s gone she goes to see on of the survivors and finds clarify about love and trusting someone and relying on them.
She returns to Cade to find out Emily lied about being pregnant. Cade is happy about the pregnancy.
Liked: how Kenz decided to leave in the second book and try to work on saving herself.
Loved the Angst from Cade while she was gone and fact he didn’t give up on her.
Loved that she took her power back by cutting her hair while she was away.
Disliked:
Hated Emily and Cades mum and actually Emily’s mum. They all let her down.
Disliked near the end they kept repeating “I’ve loved you since I was 10years old” bit over kill how much it repeated.
The pacing at the end of the book it all wrapped up way too soon I needed a bit more closure.
Memorable moment:
After Cade stayed with Emily when her mum and brother died and he seen Mackenzies face and how broken she was.
When Jennie decided she was only good for sex and begged Cade to f her and be rough and how he didn’t want to hurt her but gave her what she wanted as he was desperate to help her.
Was not expecting how dark the plot was, was very good binge read both books!!!
This book gave me “Still beating” vibes or books by that author.
I like how Chloe takes her books to places other authors don’t.
After binding 13 series this might be my next fave of her books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 2, 2022
Never Let Me Go starts up right where we left off in book 1 and my heart HURT. Kenzie has been through the wringer time and time again and then we get to the end of book 1 and Walsh breaks our heart all over again with that revelation.
Kenzie and Cade share the most incredible bond, and as we go into book 2 we start to wonder if that bond is able to withstand all the stuff being thrown at them. My heart broke for Kenzie in this book, because she went through so much and it felt like she was never going to get a break. But, I also loved how quick she realized she had to put herself first if she was ever going to find some semblance of peace. My heart broke for Cade too because you could tell how much he loved and cared for Kenzie but it just felt like they were never going to make it no matter how hard he tried.
This book was just as difficult for me to read as book 1, not because of the topics they cover but because I was rooting for Cade and Kenzie from the very beginning and at times I felt like I'd never get to see two characters who earned their HEA ever get one. But, I appreciated this duet as a whole because it was a beautiful depiction of how hard we sometimes have to fight to get the life we deserve.
Kenzie and Cade share the most incredible bond, and as we go into book 2 we start to wonder if that bond is able to withstand all the stuff being thrown at them. My heart broke for Kenzie in this book, because she went through so much and it felt like she was never going to get a break. But, I also loved how quick she realized she had to put herself first if she was ever going to find some semblance of peace. My heart broke for Cade too because you could tell how much he loved and cared for Kenzie but it just felt like they were never going to make it no matter how hard he tried.
This book was just as difficult for me to read as book 1, not because of the topics they cover but because I was rooting for Cade and Kenzie from the very beginning and at times I felt like I'd never get to see two characters who earned their HEA ever get one. But, I appreciated this duet as a whole because it was a beautiful depiction of how hard we sometimes have to fight to get the life we deserve.
March 9, 2024
cade + mackenzie
🌶️🌶️/5
⚠️check trigger warnings before reading⚠️
kenzie continues on her journey of healing, but faces challenges when she can't have the one she wants - Cade. He's dealing with a surprise that has sent them reeling and not knowing where to go after the news that flips their world on its axis. kenzie needs to decide if she's going to stay and watch in pain, or leave and heal in peace.
Man, that cliffhanger from book 1 really did me in and I'm glad the second book of the duet was immediately available to read. IDK if I could have survived that suspense. But WOW, this book was an amazing end to this knockout duet. I still adored Cade and Kenzie's characters and how they cope and manage the older versions of themselves in this new dynamic they find themselves in. Emily continues with her bullying and Rita, another childhood "friend", joins Emily in the fold against Kenzie. Ian Keller soldified himself as the school d*bag and can eff all the off IMO. Ezra continued to show that he was the real MVP in the friend group. And once again the dynamic change in the friends' parents rocked me (didn't see that coming) and Anna, Kenzie's therapist, surprised me with that bathroom scene, wowzers.
the gist: high school bullying, Alabama, therapy, PTSD, Nár lagaí Dia do lám, stepbrother/stepsister, Ducati, H/S football QB, handwritten notes, betrayal, forbidden love, fake pregnancy, Florida visit, teenage pregnancy, epilogue ❤️
thank you chloe!
🌶️🌶️/5
⚠️check trigger warnings before reading⚠️
kenzie continues on her journey of healing, but faces challenges when she can't have the one she wants - Cade. He's dealing with a surprise that has sent them reeling and not knowing where to go after the news that flips their world on its axis. kenzie needs to decide if she's going to stay and watch in pain, or leave and heal in peace.
Man, that cliffhanger from book 1 really did me in and I'm glad the second book of the duet was immediately available to read. IDK if I could have survived that suspense. But WOW, this book was an amazing end to this knockout duet. I still adored Cade and Kenzie's characters and how they cope and manage the older versions of themselves in this new dynamic they find themselves in. Emily continues with her bullying and Rita, another childhood "friend", joins Emily in the fold against Kenzie. Ian Keller soldified himself as the school d*bag and can eff all the off IMO. Ezra continued to show that he was the real MVP in the friend group. And once again the dynamic change in the friends' parents rocked me (didn't see that coming) and Anna, Kenzie's therapist, surprised me with that bathroom scene, wowzers.
the gist: high school bullying, Alabama, therapy, PTSD, Nár lagaí Dia do lám, stepbrother/stepsister, Ducati, H/S football QB, handwritten notes, betrayal, forbidden love, fake pregnancy, Florida visit, teenage pregnancy, epilogue ❤️
thank you chloe!
January 4, 2025
Wowwwww. Exactly what was needed.
First off I hate Emily more than anything 😂
Mackenzie is such a strong ass girl. But I died when she gave up, literally sobbed😭 if I could jump through the book and squeeze her with hugs I sure would’ve.
The real star of this book was Mackenzie’s dad. He was the best dad anyone could ever hope to have. He put her first and made sure she always knew she wasn’t alone.
“Dad you don’t have to come, I wouldn’t expect you to”
“If you’re running sweetheart I’m running with you . And if your brave enough to face your demons then by god I’m sure as hell facing them with you” 🥹🥹🥹
“If there’s anything I’ve learned it’s that you don’t give up on people . You don’t give up hope. You don’t give up on love. It can come back. I know it. I’ve seen it, I’ve felt it I touched it . I am looking at my second chance right now”
“ you have to fight for this Kenzie. I’m fighting and I’m daring you to fight with me - to love me back. I dare you to believe that I’ll be there to catch you. That I’ll be there to break your fall” ❤️❤️
First off I hate Emily more than anything 😂
Mackenzie is such a strong ass girl. But I died when she gave up, literally sobbed😭 if I could jump through the book and squeeze her with hugs I sure would’ve.
The real star of this book was Mackenzie’s dad. He was the best dad anyone could ever hope to have. He put her first and made sure she always knew she wasn’t alone.
“Dad you don’t have to come, I wouldn’t expect you to”
“If you’re running sweetheart I’m running with you . And if your brave enough to face your demons then by god I’m sure as hell facing them with you” 🥹🥹🥹
“If there’s anything I’ve learned it’s that you don’t give up on people . You don’t give up hope. You don’t give up on love. It can come back. I know it. I’ve seen it, I’ve felt it I touched it . I am looking at my second chance right now”
“ you have to fight for this Kenzie. I’m fighting and I’m daring you to fight with me - to love me back. I dare you to believe that I’ll be there to catch you. That I’ll be there to break your fall” ❤️❤️
November 20, 2024
I’m sorry but I literally can’t bring myself to like this book, however I will say it was a tiny bit better than the first one.
There was little to no character development, Emily is straight up evil and viscous, Sharon is equally despicable, and the list goes on.
This book tried too hard to be a romantic love story but it simply wasn’t.
The whole story (both books) just seemed rushed and as if it didn’t go through the editing process.
Yes, just like in the other book, this one ALSO had soooo many mistakes and grammatical errors.
As if this book didn’t skip over enough details, it ended with 10 years later, barely giving us anything. Like go ahead and give us ABSOLUTELY NOTHINGGG!!! All we know is that Mackenzie and Cade have been together 10 years (literally a give in) and that they have 3 kids now - but absolutely zero details about them or anything else for that matter.
This short 2 book series was truly such a bust for me.
There was little to no character development, Emily is straight up evil and viscous, Sharon is equally despicable, and the list goes on.
This book tried too hard to be a romantic love story but it simply wasn’t.
The whole story (both books) just seemed rushed and as if it didn’t go through the editing process.
Yes, just like in the other book, this one ALSO had soooo many mistakes and grammatical errors.
As if this book didn’t skip over enough details, it ended with 10 years later, barely giving us anything. Like go ahead and give us ABSOLUTELY NOTHINGGG!!! All we know is that Mackenzie and Cade have been together 10 years (literally a give in) and that they have 3 kids now - but absolutely zero details about them or anything else for that matter.
This short 2 book series was truly such a bust for me.
August 3, 2024
I love Cade and Mackenzie so much even tho this book was short i feel like their story had much more to stay. AND OMD CADE THE MAN U ARE 😩😩 he’d do any thing for her he is literally lost without her.
Also her dad was so good to her, when he saw how her stepmom was treating her he stepped up immediately protecting his daughter and protecting her. Emily fr deserves to be jumped the audacity she had lying about her pregnancy and wrecking Cade and Mackenzies world.
“I wanted to be her hero.
I wanted to be better than the guys she used to read about in those teenage novels.
I wanted to have her.
I wanted to earn her love.
And then I wanted to spend the rest of my life earning it.”
“And because I’ve already told you once before, the stars will have to wait. I need you on the ground with me.”
Also her dad was so good to her, when he saw how her stepmom was treating her he stepped up immediately protecting his daughter and protecting her. Emily fr deserves to be jumped the audacity she had lying about her pregnancy and wrecking Cade and Mackenzies world.
“I wanted to be her hero.
I wanted to be better than the guys she used to read about in those teenage novels.
I wanted to have her.
I wanted to earn her love.
And then I wanted to spend the rest of my life earning it.”
“And because I’ve already told you once before, the stars will have to wait. I need you on the ground with me.”
September 9, 2018
Never Let me Go (Blurred Lines #2)
The book begins from where Epilogue finished.
Emily pregnant and Cade and Mackenzie life collapses.
Mackenzie is heart-broken and all this story big mess up.
I fell in love Chloe Walsh books. Fall series my first read,then Carter series,absolute love it
Off Limits series and then new book Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen, #1
And now Blurred Lines series.
Thank you Chloe Walsh!
The book begins from where Epilogue finished.
Emily pregnant and Cade and Mackenzie life collapses.
Mackenzie is heart-broken and all this story big mess up.
I fell in love Chloe Walsh books. Fall series my first read,then Carter series,absolute love it
Off Limits series and then new book Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen, #1
And now Blurred Lines series.
Thank you Chloe Walsh!
March 11, 2020
💔 Never Let Me Go by @cwalshauthor ⠀
After reading book 1 and feeling so shattered beyond belief, I went straight to book 2.⠀
The first thing I thought before starting was “Thank god I only discovered these books today” because I would no way be able to survive waiting for book 2. ⠀
The second thing was “thank god book 2 is only a short story” because the emotional trauma you felt in the first book, well you get it in the second too.⠀
There were times I had to stop and give myself a minute or two. I actually considered skipping straight to the happy ending because my heart was all over the place. The only thing that made me feel better was knowing that there was a happy ending for Cade and Mackenzie. Chloe Walsh was nice enough to pop that in her authors note at the start. ⠀
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If you want to read an amazing duet with the most heart wrenching, emotional roller coaster, powerful story that I have ever read so far, then look no further. This story will destroy you but in the best way possible. It is one of those stories that will stay with you and be in your mind months after you have finished. Absolutely incredible!! True love always wins ❤️ ⠀
After reading book 1 and feeling so shattered beyond belief, I went straight to book 2.⠀
The first thing I thought before starting was “Thank god I only discovered these books today” because I would no way be able to survive waiting for book 2. ⠀
The second thing was “thank god book 2 is only a short story” because the emotional trauma you felt in the first book, well you get it in the second too.⠀
There were times I had to stop and give myself a minute or two. I actually considered skipping straight to the happy ending because my heart was all over the place. The only thing that made me feel better was knowing that there was a happy ending for Cade and Mackenzie. Chloe Walsh was nice enough to pop that in her authors note at the start. ⠀
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If you want to read an amazing duet with the most heart wrenching, emotional roller coaster, powerful story that I have ever read so far, then look no further. This story will destroy you but in the best way possible. It is one of those stories that will stay with you and be in your mind months after you have finished. Absolutely incredible!! True love always wins ❤️ ⠀
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