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Fostering Love #3
Heart of Glass
The next standalone novel from Nicole Jacquelyn about love, friendship, and forgiveness.
Henry Harris was living his dream as a staff sergeant in the Marines. When he's killed in action, his devastated family is in for one more shock: he had a daughter they never knew about.
Morgan Riley has been raising Etta on her own, and that's always been fine by her - until Henry's brother Trevor arrives on her doorstep, willing to do anything to help and make up for his brother's mistakes. Their attraction feels wrong, but Morgan can't seem to turn him away.
Trevor is suddenly in too deep. He has always wanted a family, but Etta and Morgan come with complications. Yet as Etta brings them closer together, Trevor begins to imagine giving Morgan and Etta the life his brother never could. But he wonders if Morgan will ever learn to trust another man with her heart, especially a man whose last name is Harris.
Henry Harris was living his dream as a staff sergeant in the Marines. When he's killed in action, his devastated family is in for one more shock: he had a daughter they never knew about.
Morgan Riley has been raising Etta on her own, and that's always been fine by her - until Henry's brother Trevor arrives on her doorstep, willing to do anything to help and make up for his brother's mistakes. Their attraction feels wrong, but Morgan can't seem to turn him away.
Trevor is suddenly in too deep. He has always wanted a family, but Etta and Morgan come with complications. Yet as Etta brings them closer together, Trevor begins to imagine giving Morgan and Etta the life his brother never could. But he wonders if Morgan will ever learn to trust another man with her heart, especially a man whose last name is Harris.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 10, 2018
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Nicole Jacquelyn
39 books3,587 followersNicole Jacquelyn started writing before she started elementary school, however she didn’t start publishing her stories until her senior year in college. Today, she’s the author of the best selling Aces Series, Hawthornes Series, Fostering Love Series and Bouchers Series. She loves to read, drinks too much coffee, and lives in Oregon with the coolest children in the entire world and an English Bulldog named Blue.
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August 2, 2018
3 Stars
Books one and two in this series (but especially book one) have become some of my favorite books of all time. All time, people.
ESPECIALLY book one. Oops, I said that already...but anyway...
Book one blew me away with the story, the character depth and complexity, the character to character interactions, and - above all - the supreme level of delicious angst.
Book two did not quite tip the angst scales as much as book one, but still...It had me at hello.
Book three was entertaining enough, but I'll be frank: it just didn't have me spellbound like the previous two books. There was pretty much ZERO angst and what angst was present...? Took place mostly between Trevor and his mother and not Morgan aka the love interest....Eh.
So yeah, this one just didn't have me clamoring to turn the page like the previous two books. Plus, although Trevor and Morgan had amazing chemistry, I wanted MORE of them. They spend the majority of the book apart and they fall in love over the course of what seemed like only a handle of interactions which lasted mere days in length each.
It's actually a huge credit to Jacquleyn's writing skill that she was able to make me believe in the bond between these two what with how little they really did interact. In person. On page.
Speaking of Jacquelyn's writing skill, I am unendingly impressed by her talent. For real. Her stories are just so fucking good. And it's not just the plots and the characters, it's the quality and depth of them. Jacquelyn has her finger on the pulse of what is the human condition for so many. She writes layered characters that are realistically fraught with emotional baggage and scars and sometimes you want to punch them in the face while still rooting for them at the same time.
All that said, while this wasn't my favorite of Jacqulelyn's books, in my opinion, it's still head and shoulders above the vast majority of books out there in this genre.
In short, I enjoyed it immensely and will read this series for as long as Jacquleyn writes it and I will read whatever she writes for as long as she writes, period.
Books one and two in this series (but especially book one) have become some of my favorite books of all time. All time, people.
ESPECIALLY book one. Oops, I said that already...but anyway...
Book one blew me away with the story, the character depth and complexity, the character to character interactions, and - above all - the supreme level of delicious angst.
Book two did not quite tip the angst scales as much as book one, but still...It had me at hello.
Book three was entertaining enough, but I'll be frank: it just didn't have me spellbound like the previous two books. There was pretty much ZERO angst and what angst was present...? Took place mostly between Trevor and his mother and not Morgan aka the love interest....Eh.
So yeah, this one just didn't have me clamoring to turn the page like the previous two books. Plus, although Trevor and Morgan had amazing chemistry, I wanted MORE of them. They spend the majority of the book apart and they fall in love over the course of what seemed like only a handle of interactions which lasted mere days in length each.
It's actually a huge credit to Jacquleyn's writing skill that she was able to make me believe in the bond between these two what with how little they really did interact. In person. On page.
Speaking of Jacquelyn's writing skill, I am unendingly impressed by her talent. For real. Her stories are just so fucking good. And it's not just the plots and the characters, it's the quality and depth of them. Jacquelyn has her finger on the pulse of what is the human condition for so many. She writes layered characters that are realistically fraught with emotional baggage and scars and sometimes you want to punch them in the face while still rooting for them at the same time.
All that said, while this wasn't my favorite of Jacqulelyn's books, in my opinion, it's still head and shoulders above the vast majority of books out there in this genre.
In short, I enjoyed it immensely and will read this series for as long as Jacquleyn writes it and I will read whatever she writes for as long as she writes, period.
July 11, 2018
➳There is always a first time for finding true love in the forbidden, and Nicole Jacquelyn has found a way to write this in a phenomenal romance story filled with angst, emotions, and such raw passion towards the characters…
➳As an avid reader for emotional romance stories, I can say that my love for this novel is immense and I am beyond glad that I did not hesitate to pick up this novel since I have never read a novel by Jacquelyn before. That being said, this girl is going to have to read the first and second book in this series to understand the characters mentioned in this novel. However, with this novel a lot can be said in regards to the characters and the love I have for them. Trevor is an individual who has gone through the loss of someone important in his family, a family that has gone through many other obstacles life has put them in. When he encounters himself with some unexpected news and meets Morgan, everything changes for him and his way of living. As the older brother from a huge family, he is expected to act in a certain manner in which makes everyone take a step back when they soon realize his obsession with Morgan and his need to protect her.
➳Morgan, a single mother of one, being struck with some sudden surprise that can help alter the life of her daughter, meets Trevor and the chemistry sparks instantly. However, the forbidden aspect fo this romance novel is the honesty of Trevor being the uncle of said little girl who has been raised by Morgan, her mother. “Forbidden” is a very flexible word as both Trevor and Morgan seem to find a way through their obstacles on how to be together as a family. The sudden need to protect Morgan and their precious one is one absolutely drools over Trevor. No matter what he does or what he thinks, everything he does for Morgan is the one thing I adore the most;
➳When the barriers are brought down between Trevor and Morgan, the chemistry just spark instantly. Something that I rarely find in a full length romance novel. The messages being said in this novel are also very powerful. Pain, life struggles, being a single mother, rape drugs, college life, and unexpected twists and turns— they all make this novel worth reading and take your sweet little to enjoy and throughly let the words sink in.
➳Overall this is yet another romance novel that I hope many get a chance to read this year. I am so glad I listened to my favorite publicist Estelle from FR about this beauty since I am looking forward to reading the previous novels in the series very soon. If you are looking for a romance that will break your heart and mend it all over again then I recommend adding this one to your tbr as it will for sure make you crave more of Jacuqleyn’s writing.
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➳As an avid reader for emotional romance stories, I can say that my love for this novel is immense and I am beyond glad that I did not hesitate to pick up this novel since I have never read a novel by Jacquelyn before. That being said, this girl is going to have to read the first and second book in this series to understand the characters mentioned in this novel. However, with this novel a lot can be said in regards to the characters and the love I have for them. Trevor is an individual who has gone through the loss of someone important in his family, a family that has gone through many other obstacles life has put them in. When he encounters himself with some unexpected news and meets Morgan, everything changes for him and his way of living. As the older brother from a huge family, he is expected to act in a certain manner in which makes everyone take a step back when they soon realize his obsession with Morgan and his need to protect her.
➳Morgan, a single mother of one, being struck with some sudden surprise that can help alter the life of her daughter, meets Trevor and the chemistry sparks instantly. However, the forbidden aspect fo this romance novel is the honesty of Trevor being the uncle of said little girl who has been raised by Morgan, her mother. “Forbidden” is a very flexible word as both Trevor and Morgan seem to find a way through their obstacles on how to be together as a family. The sudden need to protect Morgan and their precious one is one absolutely drools over Trevor. No matter what he does or what he thinks, everything he does for Morgan is the one thing I adore the most;
“Morgan had become just as important. I craved her like I’d never craved anything in my life, even knowing how wrong it was. I wanted them both, and that scared the shit out of me…”
➳When the barriers are brought down between Trevor and Morgan, the chemistry just spark instantly. Something that I rarely find in a full length romance novel. The messages being said in this novel are also very powerful. Pain, life struggles, being a single mother, rape drugs, college life, and unexpected twists and turns— they all make this novel worth reading and take your sweet little to enjoy and throughly let the words sink in.
➳Overall this is yet another romance novel that I hope many get a chance to read this year. I am so glad I listened to my favorite publicist Estelle from FR about this beauty since I am looking forward to reading the previous novels in the series very soon. If you are looking for a romance that will break your heart and mend it all over again then I recommend adding this one to your tbr as it will for sure make you crave more of Jacuqleyn’s writing.
➳ARC kindly provided by my favorite publisher at Forever Romance, in exchange for an honest review...
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May 13, 2018
4 stars!!!
After reading the first 2 books in this series, I could not wait to get my hands on Heart of Glass. Not only because I loved Trevor, but needed to know what would happen after that Henry bomb was dropped.
Trevor and Morgan have both experienced loss in their lives. It's a different kind of loss, but loss all the same. When Trevor learns that his foster brother Henry had a child, he knows he needs to meet her, to make sure she's okay and hopefully be able to be a part of her life. What he never expected was Morgan. To be honest, the last thing Morgan expected was someone like Trevor to walk into her life. Morgan is a single-mom doing the best she can. She's never had it easy in life but always worked hard. Trevor and Morgan connect straight away when they meet. It was a bit of insta-like, but the romance between Trevor and Morgan was definitely more of a slow burn.
What made Heart of Glass so different than the others in this series is the hero. Trevor is a stand-up guy, and dare I say he's damn near perfect. When the first few heroes in this series were... for lack of a better word...assholes- it was kind of nice to see a different kind of hero. Trevor was fantastic and my favorite part of this book. I loved how he was with Morgan, and Etta as well. Even though his relationship with his mom is super important to him, I loved that he stood up for his relationship over all else.
Nicole Jacquelyn writes the best emotionally angsty books. This book had a lot less angst than some of the others IMO, but still gave me all the feels I needed. I do wish that the couple had more time together, that is always a peeve of mine in books, but overall, this was a solid addition to this series of stand-alones and I enjoyed reading it a lot. The familial aspect always makes my heart happy and I love these are always a bit messy romances. I also just really love Jacqueline's writing. She always hooks me. Now, please please please bring on Alex's book next! I'm still waiting!!!
After reading the first 2 books in this series, I could not wait to get my hands on Heart of Glass. Not only because I loved Trevor, but needed to know what would happen after that Henry bomb was dropped.
Trevor and Morgan have both experienced loss in their lives. It's a different kind of loss, but loss all the same. When Trevor learns that his foster brother Henry had a child, he knows he needs to meet her, to make sure she's okay and hopefully be able to be a part of her life. What he never expected was Morgan. To be honest, the last thing Morgan expected was someone like Trevor to walk into her life. Morgan is a single-mom doing the best she can. She's never had it easy in life but always worked hard. Trevor and Morgan connect straight away when they meet. It was a bit of insta-like, but the romance between Trevor and Morgan was definitely more of a slow burn.
What made Heart of Glass so different than the others in this series is the hero. Trevor is a stand-up guy, and dare I say he's damn near perfect. When the first few heroes in this series were... for lack of a better word...assholes- it was kind of nice to see a different kind of hero. Trevor was fantastic and my favorite part of this book. I loved how he was with Morgan, and Etta as well. Even though his relationship with his mom is super important to him, I loved that he stood up for his relationship over all else.
Nicole Jacquelyn writes the best emotionally angsty books. This book had a lot less angst than some of the others IMO, but still gave me all the feels I needed. I do wish that the couple had more time together, that is always a peeve of mine in books, but overall, this was a solid addition to this series of stand-alones and I enjoyed reading it a lot. The familial aspect always makes my heart happy and I love these are always a bit messy romances. I also just really love Jacqueline's writing. She always hooks me. Now, please please please bring on Alex's book next! I'm still waiting!!!
July 15, 2018
I don't know what to say. I mean, when I first saw the blurb for Heart of Glass my reaction was "I need this so bad!" Then I started reading and instead of being blown away I found it rather bland.
Morgan was .... bland
Trevor was sweet, but bland
The story - bland
His mother - a controlling prima donna I could well have done without reading, she took away from the story and had more page time than a side character should've. 🙄
The romance - what romance? They spent the majority of the book miles apart mostly avoiding each other so no communication. Yeah, that totally did. not. work.
The rushed ending and lack of epilogue - seriously? They're e-v-e-n-t-u-a-l-l-y together and I blinked and hit the end. Bloody hell, I needed SOMETHING to make my wading through this thing sort of worthwhile.
I adored the first two books in the Fostering Love series, this one not so much. I struggled to finish this.
Morgan was .... bland
Trevor was sweet, but bland
The story - bland
His mother - a controlling prima donna I could well have done without reading, she took away from the story and had more page time than a side character should've. 🙄
The romance - what romance? They spent the majority of the book miles apart mostly avoiding each other so no communication. Yeah, that totally did. not. work.
The rushed ending and lack of epilogue - seriously? They're e-v-e-n-t-u-a-l-l-y together and I blinked and hit the end. Bloody hell, I needed SOMETHING to make my wading through this thing sort of worthwhile.
I adored the first two books in the Fostering Love series, this one not so much. I struggled to finish this.
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June 25, 2018DNF at 40%
I hate to do this because the first two books in this series were 5 star reads for me, but I am so bored and I don't like either of the main characters. It's been a week of me pushing myself to read this book and I'm not enjoying it. It feels like work, reading for fun shouldn't feel that way.
ARC provided by the publisher via netgalley.
I hate to do this because the first two books in this series were 5 star reads for me, but I am so bored and I don't like either of the main characters. It's been a week of me pushing myself to read this book and I'm not enjoying it. It feels like work, reading for fun shouldn't feel that way.
ARC provided by the publisher via netgalley.
July 13, 2018
Heart of Glass was the kind of story that you wanted to fall in love with. With a tragedy that left us wondering what would happen next in the wake of new information regarding the Harris family, I think that it’s safe to say that everyone was waiting on pins and needles for this book. The premise was on point, we already knew the family, and when you added a sweet baby in the mix, your heart melts even before you read the first chapter.
After learning that his foster brother had a baby that his family never knew about, the oldest sibling Trevor, makes it his mission to get in touch with the mother of his child in an effort to get to know her and the baby. Family has always been important to the Harris clan and knowing that there was a piece of them out there that they have never met, just didn’t feel right for them. With his mind made up along with some nervous reservations, Trevor embarks on the journey of finding another part of his family. But upon arriving, he quickly learns that things will never be the same for him or the woman who is the mother of his niece.
Morgan has been through her fair share of heartache and disappointment over the past few years. From moving to different foster homes with her little sister when they were younger, to losing their mom. But things have a way of working out and even though it’s not perfect, Morgan is content and happy with her life. Who wouldn’t be when you have a two year old who makes you feel like you hung the moon for them? With just the two of them for now, life is good and it couldn’t get any more better or complicated. That all changes when there’s a knock on her door from daughter’s father side of the family and not only is things about to change for the better, but its also going to get messy.
They say you cant help who you fall in love with and I think this when you’re in this family, that quote needs to be your motto.
“Morgan had become just as important. I craved her like id never craved anything in my life, even knowing how wrong it was. I wanted them both, and that scared the shit out of me….”
As I’ve said before, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book to learn more about these characters. I knew it was going to be messy and complicated and I was really looking forward to it because lets face it: I love drama!! As much as I loved a few characters and seeing everyone from the previous books, I kind of expected more out of this one. I didn’t feel the chemistry between Trevor and Morgan as much as I should have and what was supposed to happen gradually over time, felt like mere days to me. I needed them to be in each other’s company a lot more. I also wasn’t a huge fan of Morgan and some of her actions just rubbed me the wrong way.
With that being said, I still think that if you’ve followed this family from previous books and you’ve enjoyed them, then you’re going to like this one and catching up with the others.
July 10, 2018
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There's something to be said about reading a book by an author you've never read before. You have nothing to compare it to, no expectations and can read without bias (if you stay away from reviews, that is). So when reviewers remark that there isn't as much angst as in the previous stories in the series I can smile and and enjoy the ride.
That feeling, the one I knew I was supposed to have, the one every parent had, even the shitty parents? I didn’t feel it.
The prologue is the first emotional punch. It's told from the hero's brother Henry's point of view and leaves you with a slew of questions. We learn fast that Henry has passed away and left a daughter behind who he couldn't connect with but he made sure that her future would be secured if something happenend to him while he was a Marine. He left his family in the dark about his daughter so it's an understatement when i say they were angry.
Trevor, like his brother Henry grew up in a foster family so he has zero understanding why Henry never told them about Etta. It's something I would have liked to know, too but this was never really addressed which I found a little sad because it made Henry look like a jerk. He basically denied his daughter the chance to get to know his family.
I missed him like hell. I was also so angry with him that I wanted to punch something.
Trevor is a good guy and very likeable. His little insecurities with Morgan in the beginning of the story really endeared him to me an made him feel real. With Morgan being a runner though, he was a little in danger of becoming a doormat. There is ony so much patience I have for a woman who runs hot and cold with a male character. And Trevor forgave Morgan a lot. Fortunately he took charge of the situation in the end.
As mentioned Morgan was complicated. She also spent two months in the foster system after her drug addict mother passed away and her dad was in prison for a minor charge. She definitely had issues. I have to admit, issues aside, I really liked her as a person. The way she was with Etta was wonderful. However, she didn't treat Trevor the way he deserved to be treated and I got really frustrated with her at some point.
Why in the hell did certain people have such easy lives when the rest of us had to fight for every piece of happiness we could grasp? And then, when life was ready to give us something good, why was it so hard for the have-nots just to accept it? Why was I standing in the arms of a man I cared about, one who’d forgiven me for treating him like crap, and I couldn’t even hug him back?
Then there was Henry, Shane and Trev's mother. God. She was a mess. I know she'd lost her son but damn. Trevor described her as a saint but the face she showed us was bitchy and spiteful. I can't say I felt a lot of love for her.
The relationship between Morgan and Trevor didn't feel super-organic. They met twice, talked on the phone and texted...
..and Trevor knew he was in love.
The ending was a little abrupt and I would have loved to see an epilogue.
I know I said a lot of things that didn't make this sound great, but there is a reason this still gets a fairly high rating: I really enjoyed this story. I read fast through it and was invested the whole time.
It was easy to let Trevor and Morgan pull me into story, Nicole Jacquelyn's writing style is very pleasant and fluid.
With all the niggles I had I loved learning about Trevor, Morgan and their families. I loved Trevor and Morgan I adored Etta and I fell in love with Trev's meddling relatives and would love to read the previous books in this series. The next book is definitely on my radar and I can't wait to find out who it will be about!
April 5, 2020
3 ⭐️
Much less angsty than the first book and less problematic.
Had some family drama and the love story didn’t really take centre stage.
It was a good book, just not very memorable when it comes to the romantic relationship that it built. I didn’t really feel the connection between the characters. There was something.. just not enough. Thankfully this was about more than love, which is what saved it.
Much less angsty than the first book and less problematic.
Had some family drama and the love story didn’t really take centre stage.
It was a good book, just not very memorable when it comes to the romantic relationship that it built. I didn’t really feel the connection between the characters. There was something.. just not enough. Thankfully this was about more than love, which is what saved it.
June 23, 2018
3,5-4 STARS
Such a lovely story, I was hooked from the first pages.It was a fast aced story, full of emotions and it has drama.A sweet hero and a heroine that it took me a little bit to really like her.
The romance was great, it has angst and the romance is slow burn which is exactly what I was looking!Trevor is the main reason why I loved this story!He is the perfect hero, sweet,protective and swoon worthy!Like I said Morgan wasn't an easy heroine, she is stubborn and there were moments I didn't like her.
Overall, it was a great story but not my favorite from this author.I'm looking forward to see what will have next from Nicole Jacquelyn!
Such a lovely story, I was hooked from the first pages.It was a fast aced story, full of emotions and it has drama.A sweet hero and a heroine that it took me a little bit to really like her.
The romance was great, it has angst and the romance is slow burn which is exactly what I was looking!Trevor is the main reason why I loved this story!He is the perfect hero, sweet,protective and swoon worthy!Like I said Morgan wasn't an easy heroine, she is stubborn and there were moments I didn't like her.
Overall, it was a great story but not my favorite from this author.I'm looking forward to see what will have next from Nicole Jacquelyn!
July 10, 2018
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This is one of those books that leaves me conflicted. While I was reading, I enjoyed the story and I thought it was interesting. Yet by the time I finished I was left feeling unsatisfied and waiting for more. It was like there just wasn't enough story with the characters and I kept hoping we would see more of Morgan and Trevor together.
I think for me there was just too much going on with Trevor's family and it focused on trying to give the family backstory instead of focusing on the main characters. Then there was drama thrown in with his mother and I just didn't understand that at all. It took the heartfelt feeling away from the book and replaced it with frustration, which wasn't enjoyable.
Overall, this isn't a bad story it's just one I couldn't fully appreciate since I kept wanting more from the main characters. It's still an interesting one so I would still recommend it, especially if you enjoy some angst in your stories.
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This is one of those books that leaves me conflicted. While I was reading, I enjoyed the story and I thought it was interesting. Yet by the time I finished I was left feeling unsatisfied and waiting for more. It was like there just wasn't enough story with the characters and I kept hoping we would see more of Morgan and Trevor together.
I think for me there was just too much going on with Trevor's family and it focused on trying to give the family backstory instead of focusing on the main characters. Then there was drama thrown in with his mother and I just didn't understand that at all. It took the heartfelt feeling away from the book and replaced it with frustration, which wasn't enjoyable.
Overall, this isn't a bad story it's just one I couldn't fully appreciate since I kept wanting more from the main characters. It's still an interesting one so I would still recommend it, especially if you enjoy some angst in your stories.
December 28, 2018
The story begins where the last book ended after Henry Harris’ family learns not only of his death in a Marine training accident but also that he has a 2-year old daughter he’d abandoned. His adopted brother, Trevor, takes on the mission to locate the child and her mother, Morgan Riley, and reach out to them. When he finds them, Trevor immediately connects with her and little Etta. Despite her typical wary nature, Morgan develops a bond and trust with him as they prepare for the family reunion.
I initially enjoyed how this story developed as Trevor and Morgan took tentative steps toward developing a friendship, building trust and the beginnings of a relationship. He had great instincts that she responded to almost immediately, both sort of aware of a slight attraction. I liked both of them and how Etta connected the two of them. What fell flat for me is Morgan’s reaction to the rest of Henry’s family, specifically Trevor and Henry’s mother, Ellie, and her behavior towards Morgan. The story spiraled in a direction that didn’t make sense nor felt true to either character. And, there were significant time gaps that really tested my sense of reality.
What began as a really good story settled into something less than. It transitioned to lots of details about mundane activities while briefly mentioning more important actions. It ended rather abruptly with a resolution that felt hollow. I really enjoyed the first two books and had high hopes for this one considering the storyline. The conflicts felt contrived when there were better directions the story could have taken. I’m hoping the next book recaptures the magic of this series.
(I received an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review)
I initially enjoyed how this story developed as Trevor and Morgan took tentative steps toward developing a friendship, building trust and the beginnings of a relationship. He had great instincts that she responded to almost immediately, both sort of aware of a slight attraction. I liked both of them and how Etta connected the two of them. What fell flat for me is Morgan’s reaction to the rest of Henry’s family, specifically Trevor and Henry’s mother, Ellie, and her behavior towards Morgan. The story spiraled in a direction that didn’t make sense nor felt true to either character. And, there were significant time gaps that really tested my sense of reality.
What began as a really good story settled into something less than. It transitioned to lots of details about mundane activities while briefly mentioning more important actions. It ended rather abruptly with a resolution that felt hollow. I really enjoyed the first two books and had high hopes for this one considering the storyline. The conflicts felt contrived when there were better directions the story could have taken. I’m hoping the next book recaptures the magic of this series.
(I received an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review)
April 12, 2018
3.5 STARS
Several things stand out when I try to describe this wholly unforgettable series of standalone romances. First, they're usually heavy with angst and heartache... And I LOVE that. The emotion and complicated dynamics in each of these books make for a heart stopping, breathtaking reading experience. Second, they're all layered and woven together meticulously. The characters all have such rich history that kind of comes full circle in their adulthood. Their dynamics change, they evolve from everything they once were into something entirely different and it's so DELICIOUS as it happens. And third, and most importantly, each story is a powerful testament to what it means to be a family, what it truly means to make a family that has nothing to do with blood but rather the people who step up and claim you as theirs with zero expectations or conditions. It's a beautiful undercurrent running through each story, and there's nothing redundant about any of them. Each book is a must read, refreshing story of love and familial bonds and I can't get enough of them.
But here's the thing. I feel this intense need to go back and reread this book because I feel like I missed something important. Heart of Glass felt a bit instalove-ish, like the fall into love came out of nowhere, and I feel like that stems from the fact that I don't feel like I got to know these characters well enough. There was something notably absent from the build up of their relationship that I can't pinpoint but it was pivotal. There's a lot going on in this book though. There's familial drama and a whole lot of backstory and there's drama with side characters and there's a ton of push and pull between Trevor and Morgan. So the integral part of their romance might've taken a backseat. This was still a great story, it was just missing something.
Morgan is not an easy character to figure out. She is sometimes so stubborn and difficult that it makes her unlikable. But I also totally got her. Her life hasn't been easy, she's taken care of herself and then her daughter alone for so long, she doesn't roll over easily to let anyone get close. Trevor is the opposite. He's so sweet, the eternal protector, the mama's boy that's always there whenever anyone needs him. He's open and honest with his feelings whereas Morgan is pretty closed off. I almost wanted him to make Morgan grovel for not appreciating him a little more. I wanted to see some Shane come out in him. But that's just not Trevor and as much as I was frustrated by how easily he rolled with the punches, I also very much appreciated that he was never going to be the guy that did or said something out of line in the heat of that frustration. He's solid and Morgan needed solid. Their entire dynamic was a refreshing one and as much as I missed the angst and fiery passion of Unbreak My Heart, I could also appreciate the author's decision not to give her readers a repeat of the story that's already been written.
This was a really cute story at the end of the day. Heart of Glass is a slow burning romance that evolves from something tragic but becomes something full of hope. It definitely lacks the fire and angst that the first two standalone novels of this series brimmed with but it's not a super light story by any means. I can't lie and say that I didn't miss the angst a bit but there's a lot that this story has going for it. Heart of Glass has a decidedly different vibe but it's a romantic page turner full of emotion and I really did enjoy it.
Several things stand out when I try to describe this wholly unforgettable series of standalone romances. First, they're usually heavy with angst and heartache... And I LOVE that. The emotion and complicated dynamics in each of these books make for a heart stopping, breathtaking reading experience. Second, they're all layered and woven together meticulously. The characters all have such rich history that kind of comes full circle in their adulthood. Their dynamics change, they evolve from everything they once were into something entirely different and it's so DELICIOUS as it happens. And third, and most importantly, each story is a powerful testament to what it means to be a family, what it truly means to make a family that has nothing to do with blood but rather the people who step up and claim you as theirs with zero expectations or conditions. It's a beautiful undercurrent running through each story, and there's nothing redundant about any of them. Each book is a must read, refreshing story of love and familial bonds and I can't get enough of them.
But here's the thing. I feel this intense need to go back and reread this book because I feel like I missed something important. Heart of Glass felt a bit instalove-ish, like the fall into love came out of nowhere, and I feel like that stems from the fact that I don't feel like I got to know these characters well enough. There was something notably absent from the build up of their relationship that I can't pinpoint but it was pivotal. There's a lot going on in this book though. There's familial drama and a whole lot of backstory and there's drama with side characters and there's a ton of push and pull between Trevor and Morgan. So the integral part of their romance might've taken a backseat. This was still a great story, it was just missing something.
Morgan is not an easy character to figure out. She is sometimes so stubborn and difficult that it makes her unlikable. But I also totally got her. Her life hasn't been easy, she's taken care of herself and then her daughter alone for so long, she doesn't roll over easily to let anyone get close. Trevor is the opposite. He's so sweet, the eternal protector, the mama's boy that's always there whenever anyone needs him. He's open and honest with his feelings whereas Morgan is pretty closed off. I almost wanted him to make Morgan grovel for not appreciating him a little more. I wanted to see some Shane come out in him. But that's just not Trevor and as much as I was frustrated by how easily he rolled with the punches, I also very much appreciated that he was never going to be the guy that did or said something out of line in the heat of that frustration. He's solid and Morgan needed solid. Their entire dynamic was a refreshing one and as much as I missed the angst and fiery passion of Unbreak My Heart, I could also appreciate the author's decision not to give her readers a repeat of the story that's already been written.
This was a really cute story at the end of the day. Heart of Glass is a slow burning romance that evolves from something tragic but becomes something full of hope. It definitely lacks the fire and angst that the first two standalone novels of this series brimmed with but it's not a super light story by any means. I can't lie and say that I didn't miss the angst a bit but there's a lot that this story has going for it. Heart of Glass has a decidedly different vibe but it's a romantic page turner full of emotion and I really did enjoy it.
August 15, 2020
Heart Of Glass fue una lectura facil y ligera de leer. En ciertos momentos me falto mas sentimiento, era como si toda su relacion sucediera de forma un poco mecanica, lo que es una lastima, puesto que la historia de amor de Trevor y Morgan podia haber resaltado mucho mas si la autora hubiera pulido mejor ciertos detalles.
La trama en un inicio pense que iba a resultar mas dramatica pero me sorprendio favorablemente que Nicole Jacquelyn desarrollara su historia de una manera tan directa y natural, sobre todo porque realmente no hay un verdadero problema con que ellos se enamoren, o al menos esa es mi opinion respecto a su conexion a traves de Henry.
Me hubiera gustado que la escritora se hubiese tomado mas tiempo en detallar el pasado de Morgan, creo que todo quedo un poco en el aire, ademas el final aunque satisfactorio me parecio un poco brusco.
En definitiva, si quieres pasar el rato con un romance lindo sin mucha complejidad, esta tercera novela es una buena opcion, no es impresionante pero cumple su cometido bastante bien y encima su protagonista masculino es muy muy lindo ( ella no lo es tanto xDD ).
3 Estrellas!
July 24, 2018
Well I was pretty disappointed in this one. It wasn't bad but it wasn't anything to write home about either. I'm not sure how many pages it was but it felt really short. The hero and heroine barely spent any time together. The hero was pretty much instantly in love with her. There was very little conflict in the book. I didn't really care for the heroine at all and I don't know why the hero loved her. She was mostly a bitch to him. I think if you're trying to sell me on the fact that the heroine is smart and sweet and caring you need to show me a few instances of her being that way. Meh.
One point in favor of the book was that the baby was written age appropriately. So yeah for that.
One point in favor of the book was that the baby was written age appropriately. So yeah for that.
July 5, 2018
I honestly don’t get know how to write this review. I’ve been a BIG fan of this series. I loved “Unbreak My Heart” and “Change of Heart” by this author but sadly this book fell flat for me and I didn’t have the same angsty and emotional reaction while I was reading.
I liked Trevor, he was a sweetheart and such a good guy but he could be too nice at times. Kinda a pushover and that gets old quick. Shane and Bram (from the other books) are a little more alpha and I think that’s why I enjoyed the stories better.
Morgan at times got on my nerves with her back and forth but I could understand her hesitation. This is definitely a taboo relationship and a lot could be at stake if it goes wrong. Then we have Ellie, Trevor’s mother who was a complete nightmare in this story. She really disappointed me with her actions and if I was Morgan I wouldn’t have been that forgiving.
I had a very hard time feeling the connection between the characters. I don’t know if it’s because they spent some time apart and we were told about their relationship and not see it fully developed? They really didn’t have that much of a history like the other couples. I’m not sure what it was but something just felt off about Trevor and Morgan. Trevor in my opinion caught feelings way too soon for a woman he barley knew. This was a nicely written story but sadly it just didn’t suck me in like the other books did. I didn’t hate the book but it’s not my favorite of the series.
Nicole Jacquelyn is a wonderful writer and I will continue along with this series. I’m hoping the next book will be about Alex!
*NetGalley Review*
I liked Trevor, he was a sweetheart and such a good guy but he could be too nice at times. Kinda a pushover and that gets old quick. Shane and Bram (from the other books) are a little more alpha and I think that’s why I enjoyed the stories better.
Morgan at times got on my nerves with her back and forth but I could understand her hesitation. This is definitely a taboo relationship and a lot could be at stake if it goes wrong. Then we have Ellie, Trevor’s mother who was a complete nightmare in this story. She really disappointed me with her actions and if I was Morgan I wouldn’t have been that forgiving.
I had a very hard time feeling the connection between the characters. I don’t know if it’s because they spent some time apart and we were told about their relationship and not see it fully developed? They really didn’t have that much of a history like the other couples. I’m not sure what it was but something just felt off about Trevor and Morgan. Trevor in my opinion caught feelings way too soon for a woman he barley knew. This was a nicely written story but sadly it just didn’t suck me in like the other books did. I didn’t hate the book but it’s not my favorite of the series.
Nicole Jacquelyn is a wonderful writer and I will continue along with this series. I’m hoping the next book will be about Alex!
*NetGalley Review*
September 20, 2020
Heart of Glass es la historia de Trevor y Morgan, empecé a leerla con la mejor disposición, esperando que me enamorara como la anterior, pero tristemente me decepcionó muchísimo.
Los dos libros anteriores me atraparon por todas las cosas que compartían, fuertes lazos familiares, amor, pasión, angustia. El romance entre los personajes principales era el conductor de la historia, en Heart of Glass la historia de amor falló. Nunca sentí que llegué a conocer profundamente a Trevor o a Morgan. Sé lo que la autora nos contó, pero sus escenas juntos no me convencieron, ya que carecían de chispa y de pasión. No sentí el amor entre la pareja.
Trevor, me pareció demasiado blando, un niño de mamá que si no fuera porque sus primos lo alentaron no habría luchado por Morgan.
Otra cosa que no me gustó fue la manera horrible en que se comportó Elle. Sé que estaba sufriendo por la pérdida de Henry pero no tenía que portarse como una perra total. En los otros libros se hizo hincapié en las relaciones familiares,y que la unión que había no tenía nada que ver con la biología sino con el amor que se tenían, aquí todo eso brilló por su ausencia.
También la autora incluyó la trama secundaria, basada en la hermana de Morgan que no aportó nada a este libro, empujada con calzador.
El final super apresurado y abrupto, le faltaron unas cuantas páginas más para redondear la historia.
En resumen, un libro decepcionante, y la parte romántica muy poco convincente y carente de emoción.
Espero tener mejor suerte con la historia de Alex.
2.5 stars
Los dos libros anteriores me atraparon por todas las cosas que compartían, fuertes lazos familiares, amor, pasión, angustia. El romance entre los personajes principales era el conductor de la historia, en Heart of Glass la historia de amor falló. Nunca sentí que llegué a conocer profundamente a Trevor o a Morgan. Sé lo que la autora nos contó, pero sus escenas juntos no me convencieron, ya que carecían de chispa y de pasión. No sentí el amor entre la pareja.
Trevor, me pareció demasiado blando, un niño de mamá que si no fuera porque sus primos lo alentaron no habría luchado por Morgan.
Otra cosa que no me gustó fue la manera horrible en que se comportó Elle. Sé que estaba sufriendo por la pérdida de Henry pero no tenía que portarse como una perra total. En los otros libros se hizo hincapié en las relaciones familiares,y que la unión que había no tenía nada que ver con la biología sino con el amor que se tenían, aquí todo eso brilló por su ausencia.
También la autora incluyó la trama secundaria, basada en la hermana de Morgan que no aportó nada a este libro, empujada con calzador.
El final super apresurado y abrupto, le faltaron unas cuantas páginas más para redondear la historia.
En resumen, un libro decepcionante, y la parte romántica muy poco convincente y carente de emoción.
Espero tener mejor suerte con la historia de Alex.
2.5 stars
April 14, 2020
The story of Trevor that picks up where we left off in the previous book of the series, with his family still trying to wrap their heads around the fact that their beloved Henry had a child he never told anyone about.
Morgan, the child's mother, is a complete unknown, and Trevor is on a mission to see how receptive she'd be to allowing his family to be in little Etta's life.
She is far from what he expected, and it turns out . He is immediately attracted to her, something that causes him no small amount of discomfort since she is his brother's ex.
Morgan, who is also uncomfortably attracted to him, is happy to let Etta get to know the other side of her family, but .
Trevor and Morgan soon become friends before .
Things get even more complicated when Trevor .
He eventually realizes that .
I liked the story well enough, but felt that the romance was overshadowed by .
The series continues with Piece of My Heart and Alex's story next.
Previous book review:
✦ Change of Heart (Fostering Love, #2) ~ ★★★ (10/02/2019)
✦ Unbreak My Heart (Fostering Love, #1) ~ ★★★ (08/01/2019)
Morgan, the child's mother, is a complete unknown, and Trevor is on a mission to see how receptive she'd be to allowing his family to be in little Etta's life.
She is far from what he expected, and it turns out . He is immediately attracted to her, something that causes him no small amount of discomfort since she is his brother's ex.
Morgan, who is also uncomfortably attracted to him, is happy to let Etta get to know the other side of her family, but .
Trevor and Morgan soon become friends before .
Things get even more complicated when Trevor .
He eventually realizes that .
I liked the story well enough, but felt that the romance was overshadowed by .
The series continues with Piece of My Heart and Alex's story next.
Previous book review:
✦ Change of Heart (Fostering Love, #2) ~ ★★★ (10/02/2019)
✦ Unbreak My Heart (Fostering Love, #1) ~ ★★★ (08/01/2019)
May 22, 2018
Beautiful, unexpected, and troubled.
Another fab book from author Nicole Jacquelyn.
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July 11, 2018
I'm disappointed with this one. I had such high hopes since I LOVED Unbreak My Heart (I reread it all the time) but Heart of Glass was just so... bland. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and didn't feel much for their story. The ending was pretty abrupt too. Etta, the little girl, was the highlight of this book. I wish I could've loved it more!
Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review.
Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review.
August 10, 2021
This book was about a brother falling for his dead brothers bm which his brother had abandoned. It dragged they spent most of the time separated I didn’t feel the connection didn’t even give me an epilogue 3 stars bc the baby was adorable.
February 27, 2023
2.9 🌟 para Heart of Glass, tercer libro de la serie Fostering Love de Nicole Jacquelyn.
📖 Al terminar esta novela me di cuenta de manera casi definitiva que no tengo ningún tipo de interés en continuar con las siguientes entregas de la saga. Solo Unbreak My Heart valió la pena para mí pero, lamentablemente, no fui capaz de conectar ni de emocionarme por las historias de los otros personajes de la saga y la vida es muy corta para desperdiciarla en libros que no tengo ganas de leer.
◾ Heart of Glass fue ligeramente superior a Change of Heart pero, a la hora de la verdad, la diferencia fue mínima. Siento que la pareja de esta novela era más interesante porque tenía un potencial buen drama de por medio con el tema de los hermanos aunque al final se desperdició un poco. Dio lo que tenía que dar al principio pero se desinfló el conflicto bastante rápido a mi gusto.
➡️ Los protagonistas de esta historia, Henry y Megan, me gustaron más que la pareja de la segunda entrega, sin embargo, menos que los de la primera. No tienen mucho carisma como personajes pero tampoco cuesta demasiado empatizar al menos un poco con ellos. Especialmente con Megan que es a la que más pude entender.
➡️ La química entre ambos protagonistas no es mala aunque no resalta ni está tan llena de tensión como la de Kate y Shane. Aun así, tienen sus buenos momentos pero no resulta suficiente para que el libro sea realmente bueno...
📖 Al terminar esta novela me di cuenta de manera casi definitiva que no tengo ningún tipo de interés en continuar con las siguientes entregas de la saga. Solo Unbreak My Heart valió la pena para mí pero, lamentablemente, no fui capaz de conectar ni de emocionarme por las historias de los otros personajes de la saga y la vida es muy corta para desperdiciarla en libros que no tengo ganas de leer.
◾ Heart of Glass fue ligeramente superior a Change of Heart pero, a la hora de la verdad, la diferencia fue mínima. Siento que la pareja de esta novela era más interesante porque tenía un potencial buen drama de por medio con el tema de los hermanos aunque al final se desperdició un poco. Dio lo que tenía que dar al principio pero se desinfló el conflicto bastante rápido a mi gusto.
➡️ Los protagonistas de esta historia, Henry y Megan, me gustaron más que la pareja de la segunda entrega, sin embargo, menos que los de la primera. No tienen mucho carisma como personajes pero tampoco cuesta demasiado empatizar al menos un poco con ellos. Especialmente con Megan que es a la que más pude entender.
➡️ La química entre ambos protagonistas no es mala aunque no resalta ni está tan llena de tensión como la de Kate y Shane. Aun así, tienen sus buenos momentos pero no resulta suficiente para que el libro sea realmente bueno...
July 25, 2018
3.5 stars
This was an enjoyable listen overall but it just didn’t reach the love I’ve had for the first two books. I liked the couple but it was a bit back and forth too much and there was a sense of drama lama. The mother really got on my nerves for the first time in this book.
This was an enjoyable listen overall but it just didn’t reach the love I’ve had for the first two books. I liked the couple but it was a bit back and forth too much and there was a sense of drama lama. The mother really got on my nerves for the first time in this book.
August 30, 2018
I would have liked more of of build up between Trevor and Morgan it would have seemed a little more realistic than how their relationship started. Trevor’s foster mother really pissed me off during multiple parts during this story. This was a good read but not a fantastic one for me.
July 30, 2019
Was expecting more of an impact but I got to see a bit of the previous book's characters, so there's that.
July 10, 2018
3.5 stars!
The third book in the Fostering Love series, this is a sweet and emotional slow-burning romance with strong family themes, a single mother heroine and a hero to-die-for! It can easily be read as a standalone, but ties in well with the earlier books of the series as it follows up the bombshell dropped in the last book
Trevor Harris grew up as one of the foster kids featured in this series. He was lucky in that he found true family with the Harrises, and he got two life-long foster brothers out of the deal – Shane (hero of Book #1) and Henry. The family was devastated following the death of Henry while he was serving overseas, and were then left reeling again after learning that he had a daughter that none of them new about.
Morgan Riley is the mother of 2-year-old Etta – daughter of Henry. They weren’t together romantically when she was conceived, and though Henry didn’t want to be a father and wasn’t really a part of Etta’s life in that way, they remained friends. As a single mother she has struggled to get by, but she works her butt off to provide a good life for herself and her baby girl.
Trevor is a gentle sweetheart. His family are all desperate to make contact with Morgan and little Etta, but it’s him who feels drawn to seek them out. When they finally meet, Morgan is sweet and welcoming and they form an easy and immediate friendship, which is sweetened by Trevor’s bond with Etta. And after his initial visit morphs into text messages, phone calls, and more visits… things slowly and naturally begin to shift.
This is such a sweet romance. It’s a real slow burner, with Trevor battling between his loyalty to his brother and his family, and his growing feelings for Morgan. And though she’s feeling the attraction too, Morgan isn’t interested in a relationship at all, running at the hint of anything that even looks like commitment. There is a bit of back and forth as they figure it all out, and it’s a bit messy, but their connection is beautifully written and I could feel it all with them
Big shout-out to Trevor who is absolute romantic hero perfection. He’s sweet, kind, patient and understanding. He loves his family fiercely, and he bravely follows his heart when he realises his true feelings. It was beautiful to watch his journey and I absolutely loved him! Morgan had her moments of irritation, and I didn’t always understand her, but she’s been through a lot, and I love her strength and protectiveness and her desire to be there for her loved ones.
Family is a big theme in this series, and it’s written so well. There are some family dramas in this one – some bringing the feels and some truly surprising – and the dynamics are explored really well, which I enjoyed. I also loved catching up with the couples from the previous books as they live out their HEAs. And the involvement of little Etta was just gorgeous as she stole the hearts of everyone around her, and her developing relationship with “Twevo” was a real highlight.
This was a really sweet read. Mildly dramatic without the angst and with a nice amount of emotion. It finished kind of abruptly and I would have loved a little bit more, but I really enjoyed this one.
3.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy of this book was generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The third book in the Fostering Love series, this is a sweet and emotional slow-burning romance with strong family themes, a single mother heroine and a hero to-die-for! It can easily be read as a standalone, but ties in well with the earlier books of the series as it follows up the bombshell dropped in the last book
Trevor Harris grew up as one of the foster kids featured in this series. He was lucky in that he found true family with the Harrises, and he got two life-long foster brothers out of the deal – Shane (hero of Book #1) and Henry. The family was devastated following the death of Henry while he was serving overseas, and were then left reeling again after learning that he had a daughter that none of them new about.
Morgan Riley is the mother of 2-year-old Etta – daughter of Henry. They weren’t together romantically when she was conceived, and though Henry didn’t want to be a father and wasn’t really a part of Etta’s life in that way, they remained friends. As a single mother she has struggled to get by, but she works her butt off to provide a good life for herself and her baby girl.
Trevor is a gentle sweetheart. His family are all desperate to make contact with Morgan and little Etta, but it’s him who feels drawn to seek them out. When they finally meet, Morgan is sweet and welcoming and they form an easy and immediate friendship, which is sweetened by Trevor’s bond with Etta. And after his initial visit morphs into text messages, phone calls, and more visits… things slowly and naturally begin to shift.
I craved her like I’d never craved anything in my life, even knowing how wrong it was. I wanted them both, and that scared the shit out of me.
This is such a sweet romance. It’s a real slow burner, with Trevor battling between his loyalty to his brother and his family, and his growing feelings for Morgan. And though she’s feeling the attraction too, Morgan isn’t interested in a relationship at all, running at the hint of anything that even looks like commitment. There is a bit of back and forth as they figure it all out, and it’s a bit messy, but their connection is beautifully written and I could feel it all with them
“I can’t believe how lucky I am that I finally found you.”
“Were you looking for me?” I asked dumbly, the words tumbling from my lips before I could hold them back. I froze as soon as I’d realized what I’d said.
“Baby, I’ve been looking for you my entire life,” he replied, raising his head until our foreheads were pressed together. “You might not be there yet,” he breathed. “But I’ve never been more sure.”
Big shout-out to Trevor who is absolute romantic hero perfection. He’s sweet, kind, patient and understanding. He loves his family fiercely, and he bravely follows his heart when he realises his true feelings. It was beautiful to watch his journey and I absolutely loved him! Morgan had her moments of irritation, and I didn’t always understand her, but she’s been through a lot, and I love her strength and protectiveness and her desire to be there for her loved ones.
Family is a big theme in this series, and it’s written so well. There are some family dramas in this one – some bringing the feels and some truly surprising – and the dynamics are explored really well, which I enjoyed. I also loved catching up with the couples from the previous books as they live out their HEAs. And the involvement of little Etta was just gorgeous as she stole the hearts of everyone around her, and her developing relationship with “Twevo” was a real highlight.
This was a really sweet read. Mildly dramatic without the angst and with a nice amount of emotion. It finished kind of abruptly and I would have loved a little bit more, but I really enjoyed this one.
3.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy of this book was generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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July 6, 2022
Low 3 stars…I was hoping even though my GR friends rated this similarly that I would manage to love it, but that was not the case. I love a single parent trope and cute kids, but that was not enough to carry this book. I found Trevor and Morgan to be pretty boring and their attraction not very believable. There was very little build up to the first time they got together and it felt very abrupt and like it should’ve just taken place later in the novel especially with the weird circumstances of how they knew each other. Also a weird note but I felt like Morgan was moving around too much and had jobs for like 3 seconds before getting fired but none of that reflected on her personality (she wasn’t flighty or irresponsible) so idk I thought it was random of the author to include that like just have her move directly in with her dad or something. In general I just felt like this book was a bit of a hot mess. Ellie, Trevor and Henry’s mom, was so annoying and even at the very end I don’t feel like she was redeemed, she was being bitchy to Morgan until the last second. So that HFN they got was very underwhelming and I don’t feel like much was settled, but 🤷🏼♀️ I don’t feel bad for putting off reading this book for so long because everyone was right it wasn’t anywhere near as good as books 1&2, but I think I will give book 4 a try and hope for the best.
July 11, 2018
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I was completely lured in by the cover and the premise of the story. I had never read author Nicole Jacquelyn before and I decided going into this one without reading the previous two. First things, this works perfect as a standalone I was not lost at all in the dynamics of the family or anything. So that was a plus. But ultimately, this book didn't endear itself to me. It wasn't good or bad it was just plain ol' boring.
HEART OF GLASS is the story of Morgan who has always been a single mother after her "not quite boyfriend" got her pregnant and didn't really want to be a father. He never told his family about the baby but left a life insurance policy in her name just in case. Worst case scenario happened and he was killed and now Henry's family wants to get to know that last little pieces of Henry left in the world.
I thought this would be an interesting and emotional journey because there are a lot of heavy issues to deal with. Instead it was all a bit lackluster. The development of the romantic relationship was slow burn at the same time boring. I didn't really buy into the romance and then all of a sudden things got physical. Let me tell you, it's been a while since I've been shocked by a couple having sex for the first time but it just felt so off here that I couldn't help but think the author had a checklist saying sex for the first time in chapter whatever it was and she had to fit it in.
On another note, I also found the grief for someone dying was not really talked about much. I thought this could've been explored better and from a lot of different angles.
I don't think I'll be continuing with this series, nor reading back to the others. It's a shame for me because it's all about a family that fostered a lot of children and they grew up very close so I thought the concept was interesting. But I didn't really care enough for the rest of the family either to want to see their HEAs.
*ARC provided by publisher
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July 16, 2018
Nicole Jacquelyn's Fostering Love was one of those pleasant surprises for me. I picked up the first book simply because the cover caught my eye and got a whole lot of realistic characters, big quirky families and cute children.
September 17, 2020
Even though this is the 3rd book of a series I felt that it read like a standalone.
Henry Harris is in the service and when he dies his family finds out he had a daughter. A daughter Henry didn't have anything to do with.
Morgan Riley has been raising their daughter,Etta, all on her own and now Henry's brother, Trevor, arrives on her doorstep asking to be apart of Etta's life. There is an attraction between Morgan and Trevor and Trevor feels guilty as Morgan was his brother's ex. Morgan doesn't see it that way as she and Henry really didn't have feelings for each other. Henry's family can't wait to meet Etta and Morgan feels that Etta should meet her grandparents and other family members.
What we find out about the Harris family is that the parents took in foster children and had adopted Henry and Trevor but there are so many others out there that they treat like family.
This book pulled at my heart for so many reasons. Etta never knowing her father and now getting to know his family. Morgan and Trevor wanting to be together but Trevor and Morgan have things pulling them apart. Not to mention Trevor's parents who have a hard time with everything.
I received this book from Forever for review.
Henry Harris is in the service and when he dies his family finds out he had a daughter. A daughter Henry didn't have anything to do with.
Morgan Riley has been raising their daughter,Etta, all on her own and now Henry's brother, Trevor, arrives on her doorstep asking to be apart of Etta's life. There is an attraction between Morgan and Trevor and Trevor feels guilty as Morgan was his brother's ex. Morgan doesn't see it that way as she and Henry really didn't have feelings for each other. Henry's family can't wait to meet Etta and Morgan feels that Etta should meet her grandparents and other family members.
What we find out about the Harris family is that the parents took in foster children and had adopted Henry and Trevor but there are so many others out there that they treat like family.
This book pulled at my heart for so many reasons. Etta never knowing her father and now getting to know his family. Morgan and Trevor wanting to be together but Trevor and Morgan have things pulling them apart. Not to mention Trevor's parents who have a hard time with everything.
I received this book from Forever for review.
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