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Bluff Harbor #2
What About Us
Torn between her desire for the guy who has her heart and her loyalty to her best friend, Kate Bergman knows she must break her own heart to give her broken and fragile friend a shot at happiness.
But letting go of River McEwan is the hardest thing she's ever done. Moving on is even harder--especially when River doesn't want to let her go. As the two resist their passion for one another, Kate uncovers the truth about her best friend. As the three of them forge a new path of friendship and discovery, tragedy strikes. Now, it's up to Kate to fight for the only man she's ever loved. But can she make River forget about the past to find a future together?
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This book is intended for a mature audience. 18+
But letting go of River McEwan is the hardest thing she's ever done. Moving on is even harder--especially when River doesn't want to let her go. As the two resist their passion for one another, Kate uncovers the truth about her best friend. As the three of them forge a new path of friendship and discovery, tragedy strikes. Now, it's up to Kate to fight for the only man she's ever loved. But can she make River forget about the past to find a future together?
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This book is intended for a mature audience. 18+
- GenresContemporary Romance
204 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2017
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About the author
Emma Tharp
38 books222 followersEmma Tharp is the USA Today Bestselling Author of The Bluff Harbor Series, Keeping It Casual, Drawn to Dark, and the McLoughlin Brother Series. She was raised in upstate New York. Being an only child, she spent a great deal of time alone, dreaming up characters who would keep her company on long family road trips. Putting her writing on the back burner, she went to college and became a chiropractor. After spending twelve years healing patients, Emma decided—with the help of her amazingly supportive husband—to use the creative side of her brain and let her characters come to the page.
If she’s not writing, Emma can be found at the gym, one of her kids sporting events, Starbucks, or a live music event.
A perfect day for Emma would be spent at her lake house with her husband, two ginger-haired children, and Vizsla, reading a book and drinking a large cup of coffee (or wine) with music playing in the background.
If she’s not writing, Emma can be found at the gym, one of her kids sporting events, Starbucks, or a live music event.
A perfect day for Emma would be spent at her lake house with her husband, two ginger-haired children, and Vizsla, reading a book and drinking a large cup of coffee (or wine) with music playing in the background.
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August 8, 2017
First book in the series was sweet dispite the angst from the missing bff . I thought it was a good friends to lovers story which is one of my favorite but this second book, the h made such stupid cruel decision that hurt the H unnecessarily. She forced H to go back to her bff, his prior g/f even though he told her repeatedly he did not love her, didnt love her before and was willing to just be a friend during her recovery but h insisted he still be her b/f! Not only that, she pretty much broke up with him then in the next breathe start dating someon else and then the next started being intimate with him! I mean she literally tried to force him (om) to have sex with her! even while asking herself if she wanted him! then proceed to strip and make out with him and when he tried to put a stop (nice guy that he is)she still tried to continue! yep douchy. I dont dnf books very often no matter what but reading this h's thoughts and actions really made me come close, was so disgusted reading that whole scene. The book pretty much lost any sort of value after for me to be honest, i just finished cause i'm stubborn that way. I felt the H should have just moved unto someone else - so didnt feel her love for him, H was way too good for her!
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November 19, 2017
In Book #1 Kate's best friend Willow disappeared one night, and everyone believed she was dead, that was except for Kate as she had been convinced she had seen Willow. During this time River and Kate got close and eventually became boyfriend and girlfriend. Now nine months later, Willow has turned up and is in the hospital with no recollection of what has happened for the past nine months. Before Willow disappeared, she was in a relationship with River. Kate is wanting to do what she thinks is best for her friend, concocts a plan and tells River that he has to date Willow now instead of her as she can't risk losing Willow all over again. The thing is though that Willow wasn't exactly missing the past nine months, she has a few secrets up her sleeve. This book frustrated me as Kate and River were losing each other and it was ripping Kate apart, whereas to be honest Willow didn't give two flying F's about River, she was too busy seeing someone else, someone else she had been with for over the past year. When the truth about Willow comes out, I was a tad disappointed as seriously, someone must have seen something and how could they have kept her disappearance over a year when she was only in like the next town over . Also were Willow's parents that freaking bad that she had to go to this extreme ? Though this part did remind of PLL and Alison's disappearance from Rosewood. After reading Book #1 which was awesome, I did feel that this book was a little let-down but at least we eventually got a HEA ending.
July 30, 2017
What About Us picks up where What About Her ends. It’s book two of the Bluff Harbor Series and is the conclusion. I really recommend that you read the first book to know more about the story and all the characters.
Willow’s alive! She’d been missing for nine months, and has no memory of where she’s been, or what happened to her. Her parents had a memorial service for her, so sure she was not going to be found, while her best friend Katie was certain she was still alive. She’d no proof, just a feeling. Even River, Willow’s boyfriend at the time, thought she was dead. Katie started dating River, despite the guilt she felt, having grown closer to him since her disappearance. They’d all been friends since childhood and Katie had always been attracted to him. And now she’s back and Katie feels so guilty. She tells River they need to stop seeing each other; he needs to go back to Willow. He doesn’t want to, but Katie is dead set on doing the right thing, pretending they’re just friends.
“I’m not going to change my mind on this, okay? We don’t have a choice. This is the right thing to do.”
“I care for Willow, and I want to help her get her memory back. But I don’t want her anymore. I want you. It’s that simple.”
“How exactly are you going to ‘move past’ your feelings?”
“I’m not sure yet. We’ll figure it out. Of course we’re going to stay friends. I can’t lose you completely.”
Katie renews her friendship with Lane Powers and makes River think that they’re dating. That should convince River to stay with Willow. Poor, naïve Katie thinks she can just turn on and off her feelings.
And, what about Willow? Where’s she been these last 9 months? Does she really not remember anything, like she claims? There are still so many strange things about her disappearance that don’t add up. Katie continues to dig into her story and it’s soon obvious that she and Willow aren’t as close as they once were.
“I can tell there’s a lot going on with you. Why don’t you tell me and get it off your chest?”
That’s why I’m so lucky. My sister has always been here for me, no matter what’s going on. I nod and start spilling.
“You know my plan to get Willow and River back to and keep my friendship with her intact?”
“Oh yeah. That really dumb plan where you dump the best boyfriend you’ve ever had—the one that desperately loves and wants you—just so you can be a martyr for your best friend. How could I forget that plan?”
So many surprises! I kept trying to guess what had happened to Willow during those 9 months she was missing and just when I thought I knew there was a new twist! What About Us kept me in suspense. I desperately wanted to shake Katie a few times, to tell her not to be self-sacrificing, and just think about herself for a change. And poor River! In love with Katie and having to pretend that he and Willow were still involved. Can he forgive Katie? Will their friendship survive? Hmmmmm…read for yourself to find out!
Willow’s alive! She’d been missing for nine months, and has no memory of where she’s been, or what happened to her. Her parents had a memorial service for her, so sure she was not going to be found, while her best friend Katie was certain she was still alive. She’d no proof, just a feeling. Even River, Willow’s boyfriend at the time, thought she was dead. Katie started dating River, despite the guilt she felt, having grown closer to him since her disappearance. They’d all been friends since childhood and Katie had always been attracted to him. And now she’s back and Katie feels so guilty. She tells River they need to stop seeing each other; he needs to go back to Willow. He doesn’t want to, but Katie is dead set on doing the right thing, pretending they’re just friends.
“I’m not going to change my mind on this, okay? We don’t have a choice. This is the right thing to do.”
“I care for Willow, and I want to help her get her memory back. But I don’t want her anymore. I want you. It’s that simple.”
“How exactly are you going to ‘move past’ your feelings?”
“I’m not sure yet. We’ll figure it out. Of course we’re going to stay friends. I can’t lose you completely.”
Katie renews her friendship with Lane Powers and makes River think that they’re dating. That should convince River to stay with Willow. Poor, naïve Katie thinks she can just turn on and off her feelings.
And, what about Willow? Where’s she been these last 9 months? Does she really not remember anything, like she claims? There are still so many strange things about her disappearance that don’t add up. Katie continues to dig into her story and it’s soon obvious that she and Willow aren’t as close as they once were.
“I can tell there’s a lot going on with you. Why don’t you tell me and get it off your chest?”
That’s why I’m so lucky. My sister has always been here for me, no matter what’s going on. I nod and start spilling.
“You know my plan to get Willow and River back to and keep my friendship with her intact?”
“Oh yeah. That really dumb plan where you dump the best boyfriend you’ve ever had—the one that desperately loves and wants you—just so you can be a martyr for your best friend. How could I forget that plan?”
So many surprises! I kept trying to guess what had happened to Willow during those 9 months she was missing and just when I thought I knew there was a new twist! What About Us kept me in suspense. I desperately wanted to shake Katie a few times, to tell her not to be self-sacrificing, and just think about herself for a change. And poor River! In love with Katie and having to pretend that he and Willow were still involved. Can he forgive Katie? Will their friendship survive? Hmmmmm…read for yourself to find out!
October 11, 2017
MUCH BETTER
I enjoyed the story very much and I was right yet wrong about what I said in my review for book #1. I was right with one event but blindsided by a second.
I enjoyed the story very much and I was right yet wrong about what I said in my review for book #1. I was right with one event but blindsided by a second.
August 2, 2017
3.5 Stars first half; 4.5 Stars second half - If you haven't read What About Her, stop now and read it. SPOILERS in regard to book 1 are below.
Going into this book, I had a nervous stomach. The anticipation of what I thought was going to happen between these three friends had me fearful of finishing their story. I loved Kate and River as a couple and hated the idea of them being ripped apart by Willow's return. And while it was inevitable that there would be some tension and drama, what I didn't expect was the level of crazy that would ensue. I was extremely frustrated throughout the first half of the book. I felt like I was reading the inner workings of a girl in high school not a college senior about to go off to NYU for her masters degree. The back and forth of Kate wanting and then pushing River away, how she seemed to be using Lane to get over River, and the whiplash of emotions every time she was around River or Willow was exhausting. I just wanted to scream and shake her to stop the madness and torture she was putting herself and River through. It was clear that Willow really didn't care about him at all, so what was Kate's hang up? I also had issues with River pretending to still want to be with Willow and so easily giving up on Kate. If River was so in love with Kate, why would he go back to Willow? He could have been there for her as a friend no matter what Kate wanted him to do. There was no need to destroy what he and Kate had and resolve himself to be with someone he no longer wanted.
In regard to the direction the story took, I had hoped that there would be less of the relationship stuff in the beginning. Going into it, I thought maybe the focus would be more on Kate and Willow's friendship and Willow's disappearance. However, there was minimal interaction between the friends, which is why it took weeks for Kate to even attempt to talk to Willow about what had been going on before she disappeared. Once the story moved into the second half of the book, I felt like I was finally getting the story I had been waiting for. We got the good kind of drama with Kate confronting Willow, the big reveal as to what happened to Willow, and the admission of feelings. I loved how the story played out and the ending. I can honestly say that the circumstances surrounding Willow's disappearance were unexpected, but what happened to her was not.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Readers Copy of this book.
Going into this book, I had a nervous stomach. The anticipation of what I thought was going to happen between these three friends had me fearful of finishing their story. I loved Kate and River as a couple and hated the idea of them being ripped apart by Willow's return. And while it was inevitable that there would be some tension and drama, what I didn't expect was the level of crazy that would ensue. I was extremely frustrated throughout the first half of the book. I felt like I was reading the inner workings of a girl in high school not a college senior about to go off to NYU for her masters degree. The back and forth of Kate wanting and then pushing River away, how she seemed to be using Lane to get over River, and the whiplash of emotions every time she was around River or Willow was exhausting. I just wanted to scream and shake her to stop the madness and torture she was putting herself and River through. It was clear that Willow really didn't care about him at all, so what was Kate's hang up? I also had issues with River pretending to still want to be with Willow and so easily giving up on Kate. If River was so in love with Kate, why would he go back to Willow? He could have been there for her as a friend no matter what Kate wanted him to do. There was no need to destroy what he and Kate had and resolve himself to be with someone he no longer wanted.
In regard to the direction the story took, I had hoped that there would be less of the relationship stuff in the beginning. Going into it, I thought maybe the focus would be more on Kate and Willow's friendship and Willow's disappearance. However, there was minimal interaction between the friends, which is why it took weeks for Kate to even attempt to talk to Willow about what had been going on before she disappeared. Once the story moved into the second half of the book, I felt like I was finally getting the story I had been waiting for. We got the good kind of drama with Kate confronting Willow, the big reveal as to what happened to Willow, and the admission of feelings. I loved how the story played out and the ending. I can honestly say that the circumstances surrounding Willow's disappearance were unexpected, but what happened to her was not.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Readers Copy of this book.
August 14, 2017
Holy cow, the suspense in this book really had me glued to my device.
I love me a book that will captivate me from beginning to end and this book definitely did it for me.
Throughout the whole book all I kept thinking about was what was going to happen, how will this end!! Will River and Kate get a HEA? AHHHH! So many questions and I loved that about this book.
Anything suspenseful and captivating is totally a must read! My heart was aching for these two individuals because even though they loved each other they just couldn't catch a break for the life of me!
the Lies and betrayal and AGAIN the suspense had me by the edge of my seat.
These types of books are the type of books I love.
5 super stars!
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
I love me a book that will captivate me from beginning to end and this book definitely did it for me.
Throughout the whole book all I kept thinking about was what was going to happen, how will this end!! Will River and Kate get a HEA? AHHHH! So many questions and I loved that about this book.
Anything suspenseful and captivating is totally a must read! My heart was aching for these two individuals because even though they loved each other they just couldn't catch a break for the life of me!
the Lies and betrayal and AGAIN the suspense had me by the edge of my seat.
These types of books are the type of books I love.
5 super stars!
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
December 30, 2019
I loved the first book and this second book is every bit as good if not slightly better! Follow Kate , River & Willow as they struggle to move on! A fantastic emotional and gripping tale that will grab you from the start and yep there will be tears! I love Kate and River and their chemistry as mysteries are solved and questions are answered, I have to say this series has me addicted to it!
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August 1, 2017Dana's 3.75 🛍🛍🛍🛍 Review
Book: What About Us (Book 2)
Series: The Bluff Harbor Series
Author: Emma Tharp
Genre: Contemporary, New Adult and College
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Stars: 3.75
This is the continuation of Kate and River's story. We find out at the end of book 1 that River's "dead" girlfriend, as well as Kate's bff, had come back and she was alive and well. There is so much mystery surrounding her return. She has a bit of an amnesia, but does know Kate and that they're best friends. Her memories of River are a little fuzzy though. Throughout the entire book you can just tell they're something fishy going on there, until everything finally blows up and we find out what had actually happened to Willow and where she had been for all those months she had been missing. Kate breaks things off with River and sends him back to Willow even though he really tries hard to fight for them. Kate's poor choices leads them on a path to disaster and you can't help but feel bad for River and wanting him to find happiness. It also makes you want to slap Kate and tell her to get her sh*t together already.
Overall, even though I enjoyed the story, it left me with so many questions that sort of left me hanging... Willow had gone away for a crazy reason, and even though the issue had gotten resolved a lot sooner, she still stayed away for a very long time. Why? How come nobody questioned her on that? Then there was the issue of a couple of people knowing that Willow was not dead, however, during all the search for her which went on for months, they did not say a word. How did they get away with it? How come the police bought the story about Willow having amnesia and didn't question any further? How come River was never told about why Willow went away to begin with? That would've been a huge info for him whether he was in love with her or not. So I enjoyed the story, but really left me unsatisfied. It was like being on a rollercoaster, you you get to the top and expect a big drop, but it's just a tiny little one. Kind of a blah ending...
***I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review***
Book: What About Us (Book 2)
Series: The Bluff Harbor Series
Author: Emma Tharp
Genre: Contemporary, New Adult and College
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Stars: 3.75
This is the continuation of Kate and River's story. We find out at the end of book 1 that River's "dead" girlfriend, as well as Kate's bff, had come back and she was alive and well. There is so much mystery surrounding her return. She has a bit of an amnesia, but does know Kate and that they're best friends. Her memories of River are a little fuzzy though. Throughout the entire book you can just tell they're something fishy going on there, until everything finally blows up and we find out what had actually happened to Willow and where she had been for all those months she had been missing. Kate breaks things off with River and sends him back to Willow even though he really tries hard to fight for them. Kate's poor choices leads them on a path to disaster and you can't help but feel bad for River and wanting him to find happiness. It also makes you want to slap Kate and tell her to get her sh*t together already.
Overall, even though I enjoyed the story, it left me with so many questions that sort of left me hanging... Willow had gone away for a crazy reason, and even though the issue had gotten resolved a lot sooner, she still stayed away for a very long time. Why? How come nobody questioned her on that? Then there was the issue of a couple of people knowing that Willow was not dead, however, during all the search for her which went on for months, they did not say a word. How did they get away with it? How come the police bought the story about Willow having amnesia and didn't question any further? How come River was never told about why Willow went away to begin with? That would've been a huge info for him whether he was in love with her or not. So I enjoyed the story, but really left me unsatisfied. It was like being on a rollercoaster, you you get to the top and expect a big drop, but it's just a tiny little one. Kind of a blah ending...
***I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review***
August 5, 2017
I am reviewing these books together because I read them together and because this is a duet. The story is about Kate, her missing friend, Willow and River. Willow is dating River when she disappears without a trace. The first book starts six months after Willow's disappearance, when all of her friends and family, except Kate have decided to move on. Kate is sure in her heart that Willow is alive and will return.
All the components for a great mystery and romance story is there. A missing girl, a friend holding on, two friends coming together in their grief and finding love. The problem for me is that the components just never came together. Kate, who is in her last year of college and preparing for grad school, comes across like a high school kid versus a young adult. She is so unsure of herself and her decisions. A good example is when she finds evidence in Willow's room , she has to ask if she should bring it to the police and then when told yes, she forgets all about it. Everyone in town is determined to "move on" and assume Willow is dead but, even so, Kate refuses to publicly acknowledge that she and River as together because of what everyone will think. In book two, she makes decisions that make absolutely no sense based on what she knows of the situation before Willow went missing and is constantly second guessing herself and leaving River confused.
The pacing is very slow, especially in book two (Poor Lane, Kate was always so exhausted.). Evidence and revealed truths are few and far in between with the majority of the pages spent on Kate's inner monologues and her leading Lane on. The ultimate "truth" of what happened to Willow was both anti-climactic and overdone.
Unfortunately, I just found this overtly angst ridden and repetitious. I'm not sure why a duet was needed and feel had the author pulled back some of the repeated scenes that this would have worked as a single romance/mystery book.
August 2, 2017
*voluntarily and honestly reviewed the ARC I received from the author*
This was a combined love and mystery story full of drama. When Willow comes back from the dead, Kate breaks it off with River, knowing how wrong it was to date one's dead best friend's boyfriend. But River can't turn off his feelings as well as Kate seems to portray, and with Willow recovering from amnesia, it's hard for Kate to even think about hurting her dear friend. So she hurts herself... and River.
The writing style was good and flowed really well. Plot and mystery, the pain and drama, was pretty great as well. Definitely hit the nail on the teenage drama, and with some heady, dark stuff going on, it made it even more interesting. When I first got into this, I was a little bereft. What Kate did was something I could not get behind, and it put a real damper on me. It was so bad that for a long time, I couldn't enjoy the book like I seemed to with the first installment. It wasn't until maybe much later that I started to enjoy it without any bad feelings. Nothing about the book, but personally, I couldn't take the unnecessary drama and then go through with what I wasn't agreeing with. Totally kept my mind open, but seriously, since I'm in Kate's POV, I really didn't like getting hurt over and over again over something that "I" set myself up with. I'm glad River did what he did, I'm glad Willow kept to her guns. There were a lot of things going on but in the end, it was a pretty good read. Went through the emotional windmill with it but that's part of the excitement.
This was a combined love and mystery story full of drama. When Willow comes back from the dead, Kate breaks it off with River, knowing how wrong it was to date one's dead best friend's boyfriend. But River can't turn off his feelings as well as Kate seems to portray, and with Willow recovering from amnesia, it's hard for Kate to even think about hurting her dear friend. So she hurts herself... and River.
The writing style was good and flowed really well. Plot and mystery, the pain and drama, was pretty great as well. Definitely hit the nail on the teenage drama, and with some heady, dark stuff going on, it made it even more interesting. When I first got into this, I was a little bereft. What Kate did was something I could not get behind, and it put a real damper on me. It was so bad that for a long time, I couldn't enjoy the book like I seemed to with the first installment. It wasn't until maybe much later that I started to enjoy it without any bad feelings. Nothing about the book, but personally, I couldn't take the unnecessary drama and then go through with what I wasn't agreeing with. Totally kept my mind open, but seriously, since I'm in Kate's POV, I really didn't like getting hurt over and over again over something that "I" set myself up with. I'm glad River did what he did, I'm glad Willow kept to her guns. There were a lot of things going on but in the end, it was a pretty good read. Went through the emotional windmill with it but that's part of the excitement.
August 7, 2017
What About Us
By Emma Tharp
4 stars!
Reviewed on behalf of 3 Degrees of Fiction Book Blog
What About Us is the second book in the Bluff Harbor series and the story picks up after the cliff-hanger of book one! I would definitely recommend that these books are read in order especially as book two contains spoilers form book one.
Poor Kate, I really feel for her in this book! She is totally torn between River and her guilt over Willow. She and River make such a lovely couple and I was really rooting for them but as with the first book I can understand her feelings and how confused she is about them. She is a very loyal person and her loyalty lies with Willow. She gave up her relationship with River because she thought it was the best thing to do. I also really felt for River in this book too because it is pretty obvious Kate has always been the one for him and as much as he cared for Willow she was never it for him. The passion and chemistry between Kate and River is undeniable.
This book definitely threw up a few twists and turns in the storyline and again I thought that the authors’ writing was really good. The story had a nice flow and pace to it – the plot twists were believable and in my eyes the ending was perfect!
What About Us was a great conclusion to Kate and River’s story and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope we get to see more form the secondary characters, especially Willow! Another solid 4 star read from this author!
By Emma Tharp
4 stars!
Reviewed on behalf of 3 Degrees of Fiction Book Blog
What About Us is the second book in the Bluff Harbor series and the story picks up after the cliff-hanger of book one! I would definitely recommend that these books are read in order especially as book two contains spoilers form book one.
Poor Kate, I really feel for her in this book! She is totally torn between River and her guilt over Willow. She and River make such a lovely couple and I was really rooting for them but as with the first book I can understand her feelings and how confused she is about them. She is a very loyal person and her loyalty lies with Willow. She gave up her relationship with River because she thought it was the best thing to do. I also really felt for River in this book too because it is pretty obvious Kate has always been the one for him and as much as he cared for Willow she was never it for him. The passion and chemistry between Kate and River is undeniable.
This book definitely threw up a few twists and turns in the storyline and again I thought that the authors’ writing was really good. The story had a nice flow and pace to it – the plot twists were believable and in my eyes the ending was perfect!
What About Us was a great conclusion to Kate and River’s story and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope we get to see more form the secondary characters, especially Willow! Another solid 4 star read from this author!
August 16, 2017
I have been waiting for this book since I finished with the first one What About Her in March. I don't do well with cliffhangers and the first one definitely ended on one. The author left us wanting and waiting for the conclusion to come out - and now that it is? It was well worth the wait.
This book picks up right where the last one left off; so I do not think you could read it as a standalone & follow the story. The author wraps up the story of River, Willow & Kate perfectly - she answers all the questions us readers have of what really happened to Willow? Who was in on the secret? & most importantly WHAT is going to happen with River & Kate? Of course I'm not going to spoil anything but I will say there are so many secrets revealed that I think my mind was literally unprepared for it. I tried to guess what might have caused the disappearance but the reason I was leaning towards was not even close. For those of you that have read Emma Tharp's What About Her - you will love every minute of this conclusion to the duet. For those of you that have NOT, go grab it today so that you can be in on the know & read this book!
This book picks up right where the last one left off; so I do not think you could read it as a standalone & follow the story. The author wraps up the story of River, Willow & Kate perfectly - she answers all the questions us readers have of what really happened to Willow? Who was in on the secret? & most importantly WHAT is going to happen with River & Kate? Of course I'm not going to spoil anything but I will say there are so many secrets revealed that I think my mind was literally unprepared for it. I tried to guess what might have caused the disappearance but the reason I was leaning towards was not even close. For those of you that have read Emma Tharp's What About Her - you will love every minute of this conclusion to the duet. For those of you that have NOT, go grab it today so that you can be in on the know & read this book!
July 11, 2017
What About Us is the second book in the Bluff Harbor series. This is not a standalone. It's the conclusion to River and Kate's story and must be read after What About Her. It begins exactly where it left off. With Kate being conflicted. She is happy but she knows it won't last long.
River and Kate's relationship was headed for a forever future. That was until Kate got the call that changed everything. Now she has to let River go. She doesn't want to. She loves him but she knows the guilt will eat her alive. So, she breaks his heart. She tells him to let her go. To move on. She feels it's the only way to keep the peace but at what expense?
I can't really get into much of the story. I don't want to spoil anything. I will say that questions will be answers. Lies will come to the surface. Twists will be had. Lives will be altered. Friendships will be tested.
Ok. So, I just have to say it...I was not a fan of Kate in this book. Nope. I wanted to shake sense into her. Slap her more than once and just ugh. But I get it. She was stuck between a rock and a hard place. As for River, I felt for the guy.
Overall...it was a rollercoaster ride. I finished it in a day so I was invested in the story, I had to know the secrets. And watch Kate dig her hole a little deeper and hope that she could fill it back up eventually. It's a great conclusion to their story.
Quotes:
“Do you have any idea in that gorgeous head of yours how difficult it’s going to be for us to just be friends?” River pushes a stray hair from my face, looking directly in my eyes.
“Why do I have to love you so damn much?” He turns the knob to the door and is gone.
The wall he’s built around his heart is too high. I have no idea how to scale it.
River and Kate's relationship was headed for a forever future. That was until Kate got the call that changed everything. Now she has to let River go. She doesn't want to. She loves him but she knows the guilt will eat her alive. So, she breaks his heart. She tells him to let her go. To move on. She feels it's the only way to keep the peace but at what expense?
I can't really get into much of the story. I don't want to spoil anything. I will say that questions will be answers. Lies will come to the surface. Twists will be had. Lives will be altered. Friendships will be tested.
Ok. So, I just have to say it...I was not a fan of Kate in this book. Nope. I wanted to shake sense into her. Slap her more than once and just ugh. But I get it. She was stuck between a rock and a hard place. As for River, I felt for the guy.
Overall...it was a rollercoaster ride. I finished it in a day so I was invested in the story, I had to know the secrets. And watch Kate dig her hole a little deeper and hope that she could fill it back up eventually. It's a great conclusion to their story.
Quotes:
“Do you have any idea in that gorgeous head of yours how difficult it’s going to be for us to just be friends?” River pushes a stray hair from my face, looking directly in my eyes.
“Why do I have to love you so damn much?” He turns the knob to the door and is gone.
The wall he’s built around his heart is too high. I have no idea how to scale it.
July 15, 2017
This is the second book in the Bluff Harbor Series and is the conclusion to the story of Willow's disappearance. I couldn't wait to read this book as I was left hanging and wondering. It's a story of true friendship and trust. When Willow returns Kate knows that she must give River up. They became so much closer while Willow was missing. It's the hardest thing she's ever done but she couldn't hurt her friend Willow. River's heart is broken as he's fallen in love with Kate. Lots of surprises and twists that will keep you guessing up until the end. Can't say more without being a spoiler. But this is a great book. I could not put it down and read it in one sitting. Would love to have a third book that would delve into more about Willow and what went on while she was missing and the truth behind everything. I received an arc copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
August 16, 2017
What About Her had me SCREAMING at the end. I was so frustrated I wanted to know what happens RIGHT NOW! So when the opportunity came about to read What About Us, I may have screamed a little more because I NEED ANSWERS!
There's so much going on here. I hate Kate and just wish she'd go away. Poor River! Her friend has been missing for 9 months and she moved in on her boyfriend. I get the girl code but it's been 9 months, don't string him a long. Either ya know, do your business or get off the pot! She wasn't good to River and this made me dislike her. I get what she was trying to do for Kate, I guess, but all the games she played just wasn't my fav.
So, Willow, the missing friend. Where has she been all this time? THIS is what I really needed to know. Where has she been and why is she back now? I kept trying to figure it out but the author is good at keeping you on your toes with unexpected twists.
Drama, mystery, and love never works out for someone. Find out who!
There's so much going on here. I hate Kate and just wish she'd go away. Poor River! Her friend has been missing for 9 months and she moved in on her boyfriend. I get the girl code but it's been 9 months, don't string him a long. Either ya know, do your business or get off the pot! She wasn't good to River and this made me dislike her. I get what she was trying to do for Kate, I guess, but all the games she played just wasn't my fav.
So, Willow, the missing friend. Where has she been all this time? THIS is what I really needed to know. Where has she been and why is she back now? I kept trying to figure it out but the author is good at keeping you on your toes with unexpected twists.
Drama, mystery, and love never works out for someone. Find out who!
July 16, 2017
4 STARS
OMG what would you do for a friend? I asked myself this question through this entire book.
this is the second book in the series and is not a standalone you must read the first one What About Her as this is the conclusion to River and Kate's story along with Willow's disappearance. The author tells a wonderful story full of twists and surprises that keep you turning page after page to the very end. Like I said earlier what would you do for a friend when you have to give up the person you love so your friend will be happy!!! Tough thing to do tough thing to read but this author is fabulous and tells this story so well.
If you have not read the first one grab it while you one-click this one you will not be disappointed in this series and this author!!
I volunteered to review an Advance Reader Copy of this book for Rockstar Book Muse
OMG what would you do for a friend? I asked myself this question through this entire book.
this is the second book in the series and is not a standalone you must read the first one What About Her as this is the conclusion to River and Kate's story along with Willow's disappearance. The author tells a wonderful story full of twists and surprises that keep you turning page after page to the very end. Like I said earlier what would you do for a friend when you have to give up the person you love so your friend will be happy!!! Tough thing to do tough thing to read but this author is fabulous and tells this story so well.
If you have not read the first one grab it while you one-click this one you will not be disappointed in this series and this author!!
I volunteered to review an Advance Reader Copy of this book for Rockstar Book Muse
August 5, 2017
Arc received on behalf of The Wandering Bookaholic in exchange of an honest review
3.5⭐️
After reading the first book in this series and having mixed feelings about it I wasn't sure what I was going to think of What About Us.
Willow has been found and returned home so her best friend Kate has given up her happiness in order to help Willow recover, including ending things with River, who had been dating Willow before she disappeared.
For me the first half of the story had too much going on too quickly. Kate was doing everything to push River away but also wasn't spending time with Willow or asking Willow what she actually wanted.
Kate's character just seemed too all over the place for me.
After the plot twist the story improved and things slowed down and all started to happen naturally and I began to enjoy the story more.
3.5⭐️
After reading the first book in this series and having mixed feelings about it I wasn't sure what I was going to think of What About Us.
Willow has been found and returned home so her best friend Kate has given up her happiness in order to help Willow recover, including ending things with River, who had been dating Willow before she disappeared.
For me the first half of the story had too much going on too quickly. Kate was doing everything to push River away but also wasn't spending time with Willow or asking Willow what she actually wanted.
Kate's character just seemed too all over the place for me.
After the plot twist the story improved and things slowed down and all started to happen naturally and I began to enjoy the story more.
August 10, 2017
What About Us picks up where What About Her leaves off. You must read What About Her in order to follow the story in What About Us.
To try to give a breakdown of the story would give so many spoilers, and I don't want to be that person. So, I'm just going to give my review based on my opinion of the story with out the additional storyline infomation.
In my review of What About Her, I mentioned I was hoping for answers in What About Us. Emma Tharp didn't disappoint. We find out a lot more of the details surrounding Willow's disappearance in What About Us. The story twists in a completely different way about three quarters through. I am giving What About Us 4.5 stars. I really liked it and the characters. There were a lot more story lines to keep track of, but I enjoy that in my reading.
To try to give a breakdown of the story would give so many spoilers, and I don't want to be that person. So, I'm just going to give my review based on my opinion of the story with out the additional storyline infomation.
In my review of What About Her, I mentioned I was hoping for answers in What About Us. Emma Tharp didn't disappoint. We find out a lot more of the details surrounding Willow's disappearance in What About Us. The story twists in a completely different way about three quarters through. I am giving What About Us 4.5 stars. I really liked it and the characters. There were a lot more story lines to keep track of, but I enjoy that in my reading.
December 4, 2017
I picked this book immediately after reading book one. Willow has been missing for nine months and all the sudden turns up with acute amnesia. Kate is so happy to have her friend back. She feels so guilty for acting on her feelings with Willows boyfriend, River that she pushes him into trying to force a relationship with Willow. Kate really ticked me off in this book. I know her intentions were in the right place, but pushing the man you love on someone else when he loves you and isn’t interested in her was a bit much for me. And the reason for Willows disappearance was odd to me. I get it to a degree but not enough to have everyone believe your dead. The book seemed a little more high school than college aged. I was happy to get all my answers answered that I had from book one.
August 11, 2017
What About Us (Book Two in the Bluff Harbor Series) by Emma Tharp
• Love
What am amazing continuation to River and Kate's story.. You'll have to read What About Us (Book Two in the Bluff Harbor Series) to find out whether or not they end up with the HEA at the conclusion or what happens. There's a LOT of emotion and love throughout this book and series, will love conquer? I thoroughly enjoyed reading both books. Although this is book two of the series which picks up where book one ends, you could read this as a standalone story, but I recommend reading both.... Just because I love them both! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book via IndieSagePR for an honest blog tour review. Due to sexual situations and adult language, this book is recommended for readers 18 and older!
• Love
What am amazing continuation to River and Kate's story.. You'll have to read What About Us (Book Two in the Bluff Harbor Series) to find out whether or not they end up with the HEA at the conclusion or what happens. There's a LOT of emotion and love throughout this book and series, will love conquer? I thoroughly enjoyed reading both books. Although this is book two of the series which picks up where book one ends, you could read this as a standalone story, but I recommend reading both.... Just because I love them both! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book via IndieSagePR for an honest blog tour review. Due to sexual situations and adult language, this book is recommended for readers 18 and older!
June 18, 2017
What would you do for a friend? What is more important, friendship or love? Find out what happens with Kate, Willow, and River as they move forward in their lives. I loved this book. It answered all of my questions from What About Her. The relationships between these characters were so real and believable. I read this book in one day. I just could not put it down and wanted to read on to see what happens next. The end had me in tears. I think there should be one more book telling about the conspiracy behind the disappearance of Willow. I can see where this would make for a good story. I would recommend this book for all to read. It was extremely well written.
July 9, 2017
This is a wonderful conclusion to What About Her. I was a bit frustrated in the beginning because we were going in circles and not getting any answers.
There are quite a few surprises. I figured out some of them but was overall surprised. This duet is certainly angst filled and keeps you on the edge of you seat.
Tension so palpable, at some point my eyes started leaking because I couldn't take it without some relief. By the end of the book, I couldn't help but to have a smile plastered on my face. Don't just take my word for it, grab a copy and find out for yourself.
There are quite a few surprises. I figured out some of them but was overall surprised. This duet is certainly angst filled and keeps you on the edge of you seat.
Tension so palpable, at some point my eyes started leaking because I couldn't take it without some relief. By the end of the book, I couldn't help but to have a smile plastered on my face. Don't just take my word for it, grab a copy and find out for yourself.
July 11, 2017
I love this series!! When I was offered an arc for this one I jumped at the chance because I couldn't wait to see what happened.
This book was a book about testing friendships and trust. I loved seeing the development of the characters and how the story unfolded. Yes, I'm being vague on purpose and that's because I don't want to give too much away.
If you're looking for a read with some twists and a bit of angst, I would recommend this series!
This book was a book about testing friendships and trust. I loved seeing the development of the characters and how the story unfolded. Yes, I'm being vague on purpose and that's because I don't want to give too much away.
If you're looking for a read with some twists and a bit of angst, I would recommend this series!
May 5, 2018
I was a little worried I wasn’t going to like book 2, I really enjoyed book 1 and loved Kate and River together so Willow coming back made look forward but dread it at the same time, once we got going, I guessed the plot but thought it was a good storyline, must admit to feeling a little sorry for Lane at times, but then couldn’t help but be intrigued with Kyle 😳😉 Really Loved the ending 😊
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 16, 2018
I don't know why it took me so long to read this book. I found it last year and put it on my kindle as I already had the first book, but got distracted by a multitude of other books and then found it again during a rainy day. I was blown away by the emotional ride that this book takes the reader. I loved this book so much. I have found a new author who I will follow so I will not miss another book.
September 2, 2018
This is the second and final book in this series and follows where Forget About Her ended.
River and Kate have now gooten Willow back and Kate has decisions to make What will you do for a friend? This is a well written story that ties up all the loose ends from the first book and gives a satisfying conclusion to the whole saga.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
River and Kate have now gooten Willow back and Kate has decisions to make What will you do for a friend? This is a well written story that ties up all the loose ends from the first book and gives a satisfying conclusion to the whole saga.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 17, 2018
This is the second book in this series by this author. This book picks up from where book one finished. Same well written characters, you will fall more in love with as you read. This is the concluding part to this story. This book will keep you guessing right to the last page. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended series
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Highly recommended series
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October 19, 2018
Emma Tharp has taken this storyline and her characters through so many changes and brought us along on this rollercoaster ride. Showing us friendship, loyalty, fear, loss, anger, forgiveness and above all, love. This one brought all the questions from book one over, added a few more and then tied them together with a heartfelt story that will bring you to your knees. What would your reaction be? A truly unforgettable story.
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