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The Unforgettable Duet #2
Remember Me When
Remember Me When is the second and final book in the heart-rending and passionate Unforgettable Duet from USA Today Bestselling Author Brooke Blaine.
My worst nightmare and your greatest fear became a reality:
You don’t remember me.
You don’t remember the accident, or the weeks afterward.
You don’t remember my bed as your safe place, or when, against all odds, you fell for me.
You remember me only as the casual acquaintance you saw as you grabbed your daily coffee.
Three sugars, two creamers.
Perhaps an acquaintance is all I’ll ever be to you now.
Maybe I can shoulder the heartbreak and the loss of you, if it means you’ll be happy.
Unless…
You remember me when.
Remember Me When is the second and final book in The Unforgettable Duet and should only be read following Forget Me Not.
My worst nightmare and your greatest fear became a reality:
You don’t remember me.
You don’t remember the accident, or the weeks afterward.
You don’t remember my bed as your safe place, or when, against all odds, you fell for me.
You remember me only as the casual acquaintance you saw as you grabbed your daily coffee.
Three sugars, two creamers.
Perhaps an acquaintance is all I’ll ever be to you now.
Maybe I can shoulder the heartbreak and the loss of you, if it means you’ll be happy.
Unless…
You remember me when.
Remember Me When is the second and final book in The Unforgettable Duet and should only be read following Forget Me Not.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 25, 2018
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Brooke Blaine
62 books2,423 followersBrooke Blaine is a USA Today Bestselling Author best known for writing romantic comedy and M/M romance. Her novels lead with humor and heart, but Brooke never shies away from throwing in something extra naughty that will scandalize her conservative Southern family for life (bless their hearts).
She’s a choc-o-holic, lives for eighties bands (which means she thinks guyliner is totally underrated), believes it’s always wine o’clock, and lives with the coolest cat on the planet—her Ragdoll/Maine Coon mix, Jackson Agador Spartacus.
She’s a choc-o-holic, lives for eighties bands (which means she thinks guyliner is totally underrated), believes it’s always wine o’clock, and lives with the coolest cat on the planet—her Ragdoll/Maine Coon mix, Jackson Agador Spartacus.
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December 22, 2022
This duet was beautiful. Angsty and heartbreaking at times, but sweet and lovely for most of it. The amnesia trope is much more prevalent in this sequel compared to its precedent, but the first installment has our couple putting their life together that makes their journey all the more worthy. I absolutely loved seeing how these two came back together in this sequel. My heart broke for the two—for Reid, because he couldn’t put the pieces of his life together no matter how desperate he was; for Ollie, who suffered alone as the man he loved didn’t remember him. It wasn’t really anything new. The revelations, the amnesia itself, the I’m-not-giving-up-on-you parts… It’s been done before. But I still enjoyed it, especially because I don’t really read books with the amnesia trope.
I’ve been wanting to read a Brooke Blaine book since I started reading MM. However, when I noticed most of her books are co-written with Ella Frank, my interest wavered. A lot. I’m glad she has this duet, and that it’s written only by her, because I can see how I can become a fan of her writing. I hope she writes more solo projects in the future.
Possible full review to come. Maybe not. Quite possibly not. I seem to be lacking writing skills at the moment and have zero motivation to stare at my laptop and type my feelings on the recent books I’ve read. I blame nothing and no one but my finals. Every time I finish with exams/finals, I end up in a reading/reviewing slump.
I’ve been wanting to read a Brooke Blaine book since I started reading MM. However, when I noticed most of her books are co-written with Ella Frank, my interest wavered. A lot. I’m glad she has this duet, and that it’s written only by her, because I can see how I can become a fan of her writing. I hope she writes more solo projects in the future.
Possible full review to come. Maybe not. Quite possibly not. I seem to be lacking writing skills at the moment and have zero motivation to stare at my laptop and type my feelings on the recent books I’ve read. I blame nothing and no one but my finals. Every time I finish with exams/finals, I end up in a reading/reviewing slump.
“I don’t understand how you can look at me like that,” I said.
“Like what?”
“With your entire heart in your eyes.”
“Because I love you,” he said. “You own me, Bluebird. Completely. You always have, and you always will.” His lips skimmed against my knuckles in a light caress. “I loved you the first time I saw you in your cardinal pin, before you even knew I existed. Way before I even knew your name. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you. No lengths I wouldn’t go to keep you safe. To keep you happy. That’s all I’ll ever want in this life—to make you happy. To love you with all that I am.” He choked up at the end, and I couldn’t help wrapping my arms around his neck and letting him feel my response, and the way my heart soared at his words, with a kiss.
It was beautiful. It was perfect. It was worth every ounce of heartbreak and every scared and confused thought I’d ever had. To be with Ollie, I would go through it all again, over and over, just for the moments like this, where I felt like my heart was going to burst from the overflow of love he gave to me.
August 5, 2023
— 4 stars ☆
this duet was... simply put, beautiful. Ollie and Reid had a soulmate-like connection, which is what i love about the amnesia trope - it feels like they’re destined to be. and the way they’ll face all their obstacles together, be together through the highs and lows, fight for each other and love and cherish and remember each other through everything - something about that is so romantic to me. <3
“How are you real?” Reid’s words were muffled against my chest.
“I'd been thinking the same damn thing about you.”
the way Ollie helped Reid find himself? Ollie’s devotion to Reid was something i adored more than anything. i hated the suffering he had to go through when Reid forgot him, my poor baby. :( but the way Ollie and Reid loved each other in spite of everything, and always, always, found each other? i’m dead bye -
“I won’t leave you again. I promise.”
“You’re mine?” he said, a small smile on his face.
“All yours. For as long as you want me.”
“Good.” He nibbled and sucked on my lower lip.
side note: i just ADORED Mike 😂🫶 he was the perfect meddling lil fella who couldn’t keep his nose out of Ollie’s business, but i loved the way he shipped Reid and Ollie together; as he should. 😌
this duet was... simply put, beautiful. Ollie and Reid had a soulmate-like connection, which is what i love about the amnesia trope - it feels like they’re destined to be. and the way they’ll face all their obstacles together, be together through the highs and lows, fight for each other and love and cherish and remember each other through everything - something about that is so romantic to me. <3
“How are you real?” Reid’s words were muffled against my chest.
“I'd been thinking the same damn thing about you.”
the way Ollie helped Reid find himself? Ollie’s devotion to Reid was something i adored more than anything. i hated the suffering he had to go through when Reid forgot him, my poor baby. :( but the way Ollie and Reid loved each other in spite of everything, and always, always, found each other? i’m dead bye -
“I won’t leave you again. I promise.”
“You’re mine?” he said, a small smile on his face.
“All yours. For as long as you want me.”
“Good.” He nibbled and sucked on my lower lip.
side note: i just ADORED Mike 😂🫶 he was the perfect meddling lil fella who couldn’t keep his nose out of Ollie’s business, but i loved the way he shipped Reid and Ollie together; as he should. 😌
March 4, 2018
4 Stars
This one takes place three months after the end of book one. In this one, Reid was confused, frustrated and angry and he took his anger on his family and Ollie! It was hard to see him like that! I liked him in the book one but I could understand him why he reacted that way. He'd been through a lot. At the end of book one, Reid told Ollie to fight for him and I just expected him more trying and liked to see Ollie’s fighting on those three months but not just his calling (as they said), it was like he had lost his hope on Reid on those months! Told in dual POV, 1st person, a quick read with low angst. It’s the second installment in "The Unforgettable Duet" and it should be read in order. Overall, I really liked it and hope you enjoy it as well!
This one takes place three months after the end of book one. In this one, Reid was confused, frustrated and angry and he took his anger on his family and Ollie! It was hard to see him like that! I liked him in the book one but I could understand him why he reacted that way. He'd been through a lot. At the end of book one, Reid told Ollie to fight for him and I just expected him more trying and liked to see Ollie’s fighting on those three months but not just his calling (as they said), it was like he had lost his hope on Reid on those months! Told in dual POV, 1st person, a quick read with low angst. It’s the second installment in "The Unforgettable Duet" and it should be read in order. Overall, I really liked it and hope you enjoy it as well!
March 23, 2021
This was a great ending to the story.
I loved Ollie so much. He is the sweetest person and the most amazing boyfriend ever. Reid's character changed quite a bit, which is understandable considering what he went through, but sometimes I missed the sweet, easy-going Reid we met in the first book.
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Re-read 3/2021: Enjoyed it even more this time around. 4.5 stars
I loved Ollie so much. He is the sweetest person and the most amazing boyfriend ever. Reid's character changed quite a bit, which is understandable considering what he went through, but sometimes I missed the sweet, easy-going Reid we met in the first book.
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Re-read 3/2021: Enjoyed it even more this time around. 4.5 stars
March 9, 2018
Well, poop.
After loving the first book so much, but then having to wait for the release of the second half of the story, I think I lost a LOT of the first book's momentum.
Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy book 2, but reading 3 other books in the middle of the two halves of the story definitely made this one lose a bit of its previous *Oomph*.
Ollie was still the most awesome of awesome book boyfriends ever. Nothing changed at all on that front. Go, team Ollie!
However, I wasn't a huge fan of Reid's constant lashing out. It seemed totally out of character from the Reid in book 1 to me. Sure, I understood it. I just wasn't the biggest fan of that behavior being the MAIN plot driver in the story.
Plus, I was literally dying for a coming out scene with both of Reid's parents, which seemed to have happened by the epilogue, 2 years down the road, but not on-page.
So yeah, "poop" about sums up my feelings on how the book 'could' have been for me, and I'd have to rate this conclusion story at around 3.25 stars for overall enjoyment.
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March 4, 2018
My heart broke for Ollie. To find the love of your life only to lose him is a terrible thing, especially when he's not lost at all, just lost to you.
Reid's behavior in this book was deplorable. I get that he was confused and angry, as all his life's disappointments and resentments came flooding back without the one bright beacon that could light his way home. But slapping the hand that soothes you, having a hetero panic attack—that was not the Reid we met in the first book.
Fortunately, Reid's mother turned out to be a better person than I anticipated. I was hella frustrated with everyone for keeping the truth from Reid though. It was bloody stupid.
I'm rating this book 4 stars because I loved the way the men ultimately came together (again); Reid's flashes of memory were powerful and true, and the epilogue . . . *happy sigh*.
Reid's behavior in this book was deplorable. I get that he was confused and angry, as all his life's disappointments and resentments came flooding back without the one bright beacon that could light his way home. But slapping the hand that soothes you, having a hetero panic attack—that was not the Reid we met in the first book.
Fortunately, Reid's mother turned out to be a better person than I anticipated. I was hella frustrated with everyone for keeping the truth from Reid though. It was bloody stupid.
I'm rating this book 4 stars because I loved the way the men ultimately came together (again); Reid's flashes of memory were powerful and true, and the epilogue . . . *happy sigh*.
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January 13, 2023
"You're"—he slowly shook his head—"really something else. I'm not sure what the right word is."
There was no way he couldn't hear the way my heart faltered for a few beats, but I tried to brush off what he was trying to tell me, because otherwise, I wasn't sure I could keep my hands away from him. "Persistent? Ginger? Bonkers?"
"Beautiful," he said, the word coming out shaky, but without an ounce of sarcasm or a trace of humor. He stood utterly still, memorizing every line of my face, my chest, my arms, and the craziest thing in that moment was that I believed him. The most striking man I'd ever seen thought I was beautiful. He kept blowing me away at every turn.
i read this last month, towards the end of 2022, and i originally wasn't going to write a review but honestly, i'm still thinking about these characters, and this story, today that i figured i'll just write a lil review so i have something to look back on and have a way to remember how this book made me feel.
this duet surprised me. it's not that i thought i would hate it, but the amnesia trope and i don't get along bc i hate the idea of forgetting, not remembering, your loved one. i love sad, heartbreaking stories that make me feel, but this is a trope that makes me sad-S A D. however, like most tropes, it truly depends on how the author executes the story and if the book works for me or not through that and imo, Brooke Blaine delivered this trope well. i would say, for the most part, the romance itself (in this review, i'm referring to the duet, not just this book, when i talk about the romance fyi) is very much sweet and beautiful. the dynamic between Ollie and Reid felt so... natural and pure. seamless. i loved their connection. they have the type of relationship i just wanna protect bc all i want is to see them happy and in love. unlike book one, this book had a bit more angst and heartbreaking moments but i loved how, similar to book one, it's inevitable how Reid just keeps falling in love over and over with Ollie with every second they spend together and i loved his realization in both books (since we all know Ollie fell first). i guess that is one thing i do like about this trope: it always gives off soulmate vibes when there's amnesia involved and the mcs still find their way back to each other in the end, and learn to fall in love with one another once again. 🥹
There was no way he couldn't hear the way my heart faltered for a few beats, but I tried to brush off what he was trying to tell me, because otherwise, I wasn't sure I could keep my hands away from him. "Persistent? Ginger? Bonkers?"
"Beautiful," he said, the word coming out shaky, but without an ounce of sarcasm or a trace of humor. He stood utterly still, memorizing every line of my face, my chest, my arms, and the craziest thing in that moment was that I believed him. The most striking man I'd ever seen thought I was beautiful. He kept blowing me away at every turn.
i read this last month, towards the end of 2022, and i originally wasn't going to write a review but honestly, i'm still thinking about these characters, and this story, today that i figured i'll just write a lil review so i have something to look back on and have a way to remember how this book made me feel.
this duet surprised me. it's not that i thought i would hate it, but the amnesia trope and i don't get along bc i hate the idea of forgetting, not remembering, your loved one. i love sad, heartbreaking stories that make me feel, but this is a trope that makes me sad-S A D. however, like most tropes, it truly depends on how the author executes the story and if the book works for me or not through that and imo, Brooke Blaine delivered this trope well. i would say, for the most part, the romance itself (in this review, i'm referring to the duet, not just this book, when i talk about the romance fyi) is very much sweet and beautiful. the dynamic between Ollie and Reid felt so... natural and pure. seamless. i loved their connection. they have the type of relationship i just wanna protect bc all i want is to see them happy and in love. unlike book one, this book had a bit more angst and heartbreaking moments but i loved how, similar to book one, it's inevitable how Reid just keeps falling in love over and over with Ollie with every second they spend together and i loved his realization in both books (since we all know Ollie fell first). i guess that is one thing i do like about this trope: it always gives off soulmate vibes when there's amnesia involved and the mcs still find their way back to each other in the end, and learn to fall in love with one another once again. 🥹
March 2, 2018
***4.5 Stars***
Damn, this book so spoke to my romantic heart. Again. And I have to say I'm finding it pretty comfy here in book heaven. ;-)
After the ending of Forget Me Not, I knew Ollie and Reid would not go easy on me, but at least this way my inner angst-junkie also got its happy times. Both guys have such an amazing chemistry, though, ...
... they make everything hurt sooo good.
I won't say more because everything else would be too spoiler-y. The story was a tad coincidental, the medical issues probably highly unlikely and the ending felt a tiny weeny bit rushed, BUT I STILL DON'T CARE!!!
Remember Me When reminded me a bit of Erich Segal's Love Story. Yeah, don't ask, I don't know why, either. Totally different outcome, so before you start to faint now, this one here has a really sweet HEA. So maybe it's the banter. Maybe it's the name Ollie. Or maybe it's just the fact that it is a beautiful love story. Highly recommended!
"... when someone else comes along and blows away every dream and expectation you ever had, no one else means a damn thing. Past, present, or future."
Damn, this book so spoke to my romantic heart. Again. And I have to say I'm finding it pretty comfy here in book heaven. ;-)
After the ending of Forget Me Not, I knew Ollie and Reid would not go easy on me, but at least this way my inner angst-junkie also got its happy times. Both guys have such an amazing chemistry, though, ...
... they make everything hurt sooo good.
I won't say more because everything else would be too spoiler-y. The story was a tad coincidental, the medical issues probably highly unlikely and the ending felt a tiny weeny bit rushed, BUT I STILL DON'T CARE!!!
Remember Me When reminded me a bit of Erich Segal's Love Story. Yeah, don't ask, I don't know why, either. Totally different outcome, so before you start to faint now, this one here has a really sweet HEA. So maybe it's the banter. Maybe it's the name Ollie. Or maybe it's just the fact that it is a beautiful love story. Highly recommended!
February 27, 2018
Oh man...this book. I knew it was going to be emotional after we're left with the cliffy at the end of book 1. But I had no idea I would spend the majority of the book either tearing up or sobbing. I don't want to give too much away because this book feeds off of book 1 and could have huge spoilers. I'm sure most of you have figured it all out but go in blind.
I will say this, everyone is miserable in this book. Each has their own "reasons" but miserable just the same. It's heartbreaking for everyone.
Oh Ollie...I just want to wrap you up in a cotton blanket and snuggle the hell out of you. This man was damn near perfect. He had me laughing, crying and swooning.
I found myself a bit frustrated with Reid. I liked Reid a lot in book 1 but here, he's different. There's a reason for sure, but when I have the perfect Ollie, I just want him to be happy and Reid wasn't helping. I felt sorry for Reid though. I can't imagine what he was going through and he had every right to be frustrated and lash out. But Ollie is there, patient and kind, to help him find his way.
Just know, love finds a way. Soulmates reunite.
I will say this, everyone is miserable in this book. Each has their own "reasons" but miserable just the same. It's heartbreaking for everyone.
Oh Ollie...I just want to wrap you up in a cotton blanket and snuggle the hell out of you. This man was damn near perfect. He had me laughing, crying and swooning.
"He was too important to me to rush things, and I wanted him to be sure of me, not just caught up in the moment. But one thing was for damn certain— Reid Valentine was mine."
I found myself a bit frustrated with Reid. I liked Reid a lot in book 1 but here, he's different. There's a reason for sure, but when I have the perfect Ollie, I just want him to be happy and Reid wasn't helping. I felt sorry for Reid though. I can't imagine what he was going through and he had every right to be frustrated and lash out. But Ollie is there, patient and kind, to help him find his way.
"You never stopped believing in me, even when I lost hope in myself, even when I pushed you away… even when I hurt you. But you… you love so fiercely. You see the good in the world because you are the good in the world.”~Reid
Just know, love finds a way. Soulmates reunite.
"It wasn’t until you came around that my world came back to life.”~Reid
"He’d not only saved my life, but he’d saved my soul. He’d saved my hope when I had none."~Reid
July 8, 2018
**** 4.5 Stars ****
Oh man... *heart eyes*
I'm so glad book 2 was already out, coz I'm gonna tell you, I would have been so pissed otherwise!
This second book worked much better for me.
.) Great MCs character development, specially Ollie.
.) Interesting plot.
.) Captivating relationship.
.) More angsty than the first, which I loved it.
.) Very convincing chemistry.
Shame it was so short. I would have gladly read more about 'em.
It's available on KU at the moment.
Oh man... *heart eyes*
I'm so glad book 2 was already out, coz I'm gonna tell you, I would have been so pissed otherwise!
This second book worked much better for me.
.) Great MCs character development, specially Ollie.
.) Interesting plot.
.) Captivating relationship.
.) More angsty than the first, which I loved it.
.) Very convincing chemistry.
Shame it was so short. I would have gladly read more about 'em.
It's available on KU at the moment.
July 3, 2021
Ollie, Ollie, Ollie. Could he be any more perfect? His patience, his love for Reid, his dedication to what was best for Reid. It was almost too much perfection, except he was too perfect to be too much. I love Ollie, okay? My heart broke for him so much here.
My heart broke for Reid too. He was so lost and confused. I was angry for him because nobody was telling him the truth.
It was like something was missing, something vital that no one was telling me, and my mind couldn’t seem to rest until it knew what it was. The missing piece of the puzzle.
Love found a way. I cried. I smiled. So many feelings.
“I promised I’d wake up to you. It may not have been right away, but I’m awake now, Ollie. I’m awake, and I see you. I see us.”
But. The amnesia trope went in overkill here and I wasn’t able to suspend disbelief quite enough not to roll my eyes. 🤷♀️
My heart broke for Reid too. He was so lost and confused. I was angry for him because nobody was telling him the truth.
It was like something was missing, something vital that no one was telling me, and my mind couldn’t seem to rest until it knew what it was. The missing piece of the puzzle.
Love found a way. I cried. I smiled. So many feelings.
“I promised I’d wake up to you. It may not have been right away, but I’m awake now, Ollie. I’m awake, and I see you. I see us.”
But. The amnesia trope went in overkill here and I wasn’t able to suspend disbelief quite enough not to roll my eyes. 🤷♀️
April 18, 2019
4.25 stars for the duet
This is simply a beautiful love story between two people that find each other. I thoroughly enjoyed watching them fall in love- the stolen glances, blushing, and the sweet smiles. Everything is perfect for them, until it’s not.
Remember Me is book 2 in The Unforgettable Duet and starts a few months after book 1 ended. Ollie is devastated and Reid is also struggling. I didn’t like Reid in this one as much as I did in book 1, but Ollie, I wanted to take him home and wrap him up. He was just absolutely the sweetest.
I really think this should have been one book and not a duet, but I am just thankful that I had book 2 ready to go.
This is simply a beautiful love story between two people that find each other. I thoroughly enjoyed watching them fall in love- the stolen glances, blushing, and the sweet smiles. Everything is perfect for them, until it’s not.
Remember Me is book 2 in The Unforgettable Duet and starts a few months after book 1 ended. Ollie is devastated and Reid is also struggling. I didn’t like Reid in this one as much as I did in book 1, but Ollie, I wanted to take him home and wrap him up. He was just absolutely the sweetest.
I really think this should have been one book and not a duet, but I am just thankful that I had book 2 ready to go.
December 30, 2021
“My dream began before I met you. In that little coffee aisle at Joe’s, when you saw me and what we could be before I even knew to look up.”
I love when an author has the ability to make you really care about the characters -if only we didn’t suffer with them. I only had a couple of problems with this one:
↬ There were some arguments that felt off and made me struggle to imagine the situation happening in real life.
↬ I’m low key angry at Reid because he was an a*** with Ollie too many times. I get that he was passing through a lot, but my Ollie is the most beautiful, caring man and didn’t deserve any of that. There were a couple of times where I just wanted him to forget about Reid because it was heartbreaking to see Ollie hurting.
Also, I know I shouldn’t compare books, but this duet reminded me of Missing Pieces trilogy by NRWalker a lot and I liked how NRW handled it more. Still, if you loved that one and want to read another amnesia romance, the couple was great in this one too. I’m glad I gave them a try because it was quite an emotional, beautiful ride.
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
I love when an author has the ability to make you really care about the characters -if only we didn’t suffer with them. I only had a couple of problems with this one:
↬ There were some arguments that felt off and made me struggle to imagine the situation happening in real life.
↬ I’m low key angry at Reid because he was an a*** with Ollie too many times. I get that he was passing through a lot, but my Ollie is the most beautiful, caring man and didn’t deserve any of that. There were a couple of times where I just wanted him to forget about Reid because it was heartbreaking to see Ollie hurting.
Also, I know I shouldn’t compare books, but this duet reminded me of Missing Pieces trilogy by NRWalker a lot and I liked how NRW handled it more. Still, if you loved that one and want to read another amnesia romance, the couple was great in this one too. I’m glad I gave them a try because it was quite an emotional, beautiful ride.
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
February 28, 2018
*4.25 stars*
Suspension of disbelief required but still one of the most romantic stories I've read.
Suspension of disbelief required but still one of the most romantic stories I've read.
May 31, 2018
I think maybe I overdid it with the fluff.
Don't get me wrong. It's über romantical and whatnot but my suspension of disbelief demon kept escaping from his box and smacking me in the mouth.
I gave as good as I got but it was touch and go there for a second. That fucker is mean.
I won't lie and say I didn't have a warm fuzzy or two but if when I next see my dentist and am told I have a cavity I'm blaming this series.
Somewhere between 2-3 stars, rounded up. Because nice.
March 1, 2018
I am so sure that everyone is going to love these two books. They just have a feel about them. I didn't love them but I can see how most readers will. So, do not base your choice on me, I am most likely the minority.
I'm going with a solid 3★'s for this one because I did like it.
The story is very romantic. Once you get through the angst. I like romance. No complaints there.
I was a little frustrated with this one though and truly, what frustrated me had to be or there wouldn't have been a book at all, so, no win on that front. There was so much wrong with the beginning and everyone had a bit of responsibility for it, even Reid, mostly Reid's parents and Ollie, but everyone played their part and it set up an ugly beginning that could not possibly end good for anyone.
And the solution to that? No. I just didn't buy it.
But again, like I said. This read good. Like, I didn't want to put it down and was totally invested.
So, I totally recommend these and like I said, most will probably be head over heels in love and I can totally get that.
I like these two book series. I think there should be more. They are fun.
I'm going with a solid 3★'s for this one because I did like it.
The story is very romantic. Once you get through the angst. I like romance. No complaints there.
I was a little frustrated with this one though and truly, what frustrated me had to be or there wouldn't have been a book at all, so, no win on that front. There was so much wrong with the beginning and everyone had a bit of responsibility for it, even Reid, mostly Reid's parents and Ollie, but everyone played their part and it set up an ugly beginning that could not possibly end good for anyone.
And the solution to that? No. I just didn't buy it.
But again, like I said. This read good. Like, I didn't want to put it down and was totally invested.
So, I totally recommend these and like I said, most will probably be head over heels in love and I can totally get that.
I like these two book series. I think there should be more. They are fun.
February 26, 2018
NOW LIVE!!!
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Remember Me When starts off weeks after where the last book ended. In this story we get to see Ollie and Reid discover each other all over again as they fight past all the obstacles in the way. I think I actually liked this book even more than the first, which doesn't happen often with duets, because there was so much keeping this couple apart yet the chemistry between them was always strongly represented.
I already fell in love with these characters before reading this but reading how they came back together after so much tragedy had me loving them harder. I just couldn't get enough of how perfect they were together. Definitely a couple I recommend reading!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon US * Amazon UK
Remember Me When starts off weeks after where the last book ended. In this story we get to see Ollie and Reid discover each other all over again as they fight past all the obstacles in the way. I think I actually liked this book even more than the first, which doesn't happen often with duets, because there was so much keeping this couple apart yet the chemistry between them was always strongly represented.
I already fell in love with these characters before reading this but reading how they came back together after so much tragedy had me loving them harder. I just couldn't get enough of how perfect they were together. Definitely a couple I recommend reading!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
March 5, 2018
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After the cliffhanger I was left with in Remember Me When I was a little worried this book wouldn't live up to RMW. Welp, it did ...with bells on!
The author ramped up the angst and anguish at one hella pace and kept my stomach in knots. I hurt for Ollie, that man is a bloody saint - sweet, caring, selfless and so protective. I admit there was times I wanted to slap Reid, but given what he had gone through and was still going through I got why he turned into a little bitch at times. He was lost, confused and overwhelmed. Through all this Ollie never wavered.
I loved this duet of second chances and soul mates reuniting. Ollie + Reid = Perfection 💕
After the cliffhanger I was left with in Remember Me When I was a little worried this book wouldn't live up to RMW. Welp, it did ...with bells on!
The author ramped up the angst and anguish at one hella pace and kept my stomach in knots. I hurt for Ollie, that man is a bloody saint - sweet, caring, selfless and so protective. I admit there was times I wanted to slap Reid, but given what he had gone through and was still going through I got why he turned into a little bitch at times. He was lost, confused and overwhelmed. Through all this Ollie never wavered.
I loved this duet of second chances and soul mates reuniting. Ollie + Reid = Perfection 💕
April 16, 2019
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this story. For some strange reason, it's broken up into two "books" so you have to read Forget Me Not for the first half of the story.
I liked the first half better. I particularly liked the MCs dialogue and interactions. It's basically a gfy trope with an amnesia theme. You have to suspend disbelief in order to enjoy the story. It's pretty far fetched. But the writing is really good and the love story very sweet.
I really enjoyed this story. For some strange reason, it's broken up into two "books" so you have to read Forget Me Not for the first half of the story.
I liked the first half better. I particularly liked the MCs dialogue and interactions. It's basically a gfy trope with an amnesia theme. You have to suspend disbelief in order to enjoy the story. It's pretty far fetched. But the writing is really good and the love story very sweet.
May 29, 2018
Not gonna do a profound review and I’m going to paraphrase Ele : no idea if the medical stuff is accurate, not really happy about this double amnesia tropes.
It was romantic as f** and I want an Ollie in my life !!!
Note : to be read with Forget Me Not
It was romantic as f** and I want an Ollie in my life !!!
Note : to be read with Forget Me Not
February 26, 2018
'Given that Brooke Blaine 'deaded me' (listen to The Goon Show and all will be explained) with Forget Me Not it's rather appropriate that Easter is just around the corner as, with Remember Me When, I've just risen like Lazarus from the cold dead place my heart went with Ollie and Reid.
While short (and oh, how I'd love to read about them forever) this book is perfection. As with book one, I'm not giving anything away other than to say the heart recognises its twin, even through the pain and the confusion, and I loved every page of this.
I was so glad there wasn't a huge wait between parts of this duet, I'm glad Brooke took the narrative choices she did with Reid's family, I'm glad there are characters like Ollie and Reid to bring joy to my reading world.
Together these two books are simply gorgeous, their words matching the exquisite covers which represent two wonderful souls going through the flames and coming out reborn.
I loved Ollie and Reid and this duology will be a re-read for me whenever I want a beautiful and true romance.
#ARC kindly provided by the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
While short (and oh, how I'd love to read about them forever) this book is perfection. As with book one, I'm not giving anything away other than to say the heart recognises its twin, even through the pain and the confusion, and I loved every page of this.
I was so glad there wasn't a huge wait between parts of this duet, I'm glad Brooke took the narrative choices she did with Reid's family, I'm glad there are characters like Ollie and Reid to bring joy to my reading world.
Together these two books are simply gorgeous, their words matching the exquisite covers which represent two wonderful souls going through the flames and coming out reborn.
I loved Ollie and Reid and this duology will be a re-read for me whenever I want a beautiful and true romance.
#ARC kindly provided by the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
February 27, 2018
I said in my review of the first book that I don’t like amnesia stories where one MC forgets about their relationship with the other MC, and how I was happy this story was different since Ollie and Reid start something after Reid gets amnesia. But then the end of the first book happened…
So it’s totally me, and not the book here. Everyone else will probably eat this up.
So it’s totally me, and not the book here. Everyone else will probably eat this up.
March 7, 2018
I'm über impressed with Brooke Blaine's writing. This series was heartbreaking and full of hope.
5 Stars for book 1
4.5 for book 2
4.75 for the series.
I loved every second of my reading experience.
Off to find more BB books.
5 Stars for book 1
4.5 for book 2
4.75 for the series.
I loved every second of my reading experience.
Off to find more BB books.
February 27, 2018
Whyyyy is this not up on Amazon? It's the 26th now! Ugh!
EDIT: yay, it's up on Amazon! So excited!
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assfdhjjk that was SO. DAMN. CUTE!
Ollie and Reid were so good together and I loved this and seeing them make their way back to each other and for Reid, falling in love with Ollie all over again, it was just wonderful. These two are so sweet and adorable together, and their love is evident. They just work perfectly together.
And the ending is sure to make your heart melt. WONDERFUL HEA that i couldn't stop grinning about. These two were just so damn meant to be. Like even though that isn't really a thing, idgaf because sometimes two people just work SO well together, they just fit together so perfectly that it feels meant to be.
This probably coulda been added to the first and these could have been one long book - but maybe people would have complained about it being too long, and where the first one ends IS a good place to end it (even though it is mean and tortuous!) - at just 151 pages, but it did also feel like its own separate part of their story.
And as upsetting as it was that Reid lost his memory of Ollie, I was kinda glad he remember everything (well, before the accident) so he was mostly himself again - he was just missing the love of his life ;).
Perfect, loved it. It was adorable and a sweet and somewhat angsty but a lot less angsty then it could have been, which I appreciated. Also, I couldn't put this down and read it in almost one sitting (if I hadn't had to to do to work haha)
Two enthusiastic thumbs up from me!
EDIT: yay, it's up on Amazon! So excited!
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assfdhjjk that was SO. DAMN. CUTE!
Ollie and Reid were so good together and I loved this and seeing them make their way back to each other and for Reid, falling in love with Ollie all over again, it was just wonderful. These two are so sweet and adorable together, and their love is evident. They just work perfectly together.
And the ending is sure to make your heart melt. WONDERFUL HEA that i couldn't stop grinning about. These two were just so damn meant to be. Like even though that isn't really a thing, idgaf because sometimes two people just work SO well together, they just fit together so perfectly that it feels meant to be.
This probably coulda been added to the first and these could have been one long book - but maybe people would have complained about it being too long, and where the first one ends IS a good place to end it (even though it is mean and tortuous!) - at just 151 pages, but it did also feel like its own separate part of their story.
And as upsetting as it was that Reid lost his memory of Ollie, I was kinda glad he remember everything (well, before the accident) so he was mostly himself again - he was just missing the love of his life ;).
Perfect, loved it. It was adorable and a sweet and somewhat angsty but a lot less angsty then it could have been, which I appreciated. Also, I couldn't put this down and read it in almost one sitting (if I hadn't had to to do to work haha)
Two enthusiastic thumbs up from me!
dnf-or-on-hold
May 15, 2020
February 28, 2018
Me ha gustado, ha sido bonito, y he disfrutado leyendo. Pero, me gustó más el primero. Aquí la autora se precipita mucho al contar lo que ocurre cuando Reid se despierta por segunda vez. El libro es muy corto y se pasa muy por encima por lo que ocurre, de forma un tanto superficial, y como comenté, precipitada. De todas formas, una lectura agradable, ambos protagonistas son muy dulces y su historia de amor, también.
March 1, 2018
I enjoyed most of this a lot, although I wish that the whole progression from Reid and Ollie getting reacquainted to finding each other again had taken a bit longer.
I also found the ending just a little bit too sweet for my tastes, but that's on me!
Nice two parter, well worth reading!
I also found the ending just a little bit too sweet for my tastes, but that's on me!
Nice two parter, well worth reading!
July 11, 2018
Me ha gustado un poco más que el primero pero la verdad es que los he encontrado lentos y ellos con bastante poco que ver... Le doy 3 porque debe ser difícil contar tan poco en dos libros 😶
February 26, 2018
DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU HAVEN'T READ BOOK #1 YET!!!
OK, where were we? Reid just woke up after his surgery and he didn't remember Ollie.
Ollie was of course heartbroken, but he hoped that it would only last for a little bit, that Reid would remember him again very soon.
But nope. It's three months later now and Reid remembers everything from before the accident, but he doesn't remember the time with Ollie. How they fell in love.
Reid's mom is worried about her son. He seems so unhappy and angry and she doesn't know what to do to help - so she asks Ollie to be his friend again. She says he's never been happier than in those weeks after the accident.
That's all I'm telling you about the story - I don't want to spoil anything. ☺
This second book was just as adorable as the first one.
I read it so effing fast - I hadn't even started reading and then it was over already ☹
But it was also so heartbreakingly sad and frustrating. Poor Ollie. He's so in love with Reid and he doesn't know what to do - how to get him to remember. Ugh, so sad.
And poor Reid. He knows something happened in that time after the accident, but nobody wants to tell him about it. But he wants to remember so badly. He needs to. He knows he's missing something really importat.
It will take our two darlings a good long while until they can ride off into their Happy End Sunset together ...
And we readers have an amazing time watching Ollie and Reid fight for that Happily Ever After.
AMAZING ROMANCE
Sweet, funny, moving, sad, adorable, sexy ... just perfect.
RUN TO YOUR NEAREST AMAZON ASAP!
YOU NEED TO REID THE BOOK RIGHT NOW!!!!
(↑↑↑ see what I ↑↑↑ did there? ↑↑↑ ☺)
P.S. A few tiny little things that bothered me a bit. The ages still don't fit for me. Ollie is early thirties and Reid is late twenties. They both should be mid twenties in my opinion.
Also. I think it all went a bit fast. The first half of the book it's this back and forth and Reid doesn't remember and then bam they kiss and bam sex and bam epilogue - the end. It was way too fast - Reid went from being a hetero man just out of brain surgery to sex with a gay guy in a second without blinking. It was a bit weird. BUT it's fiction and a bit of a fairytale and we just love those two together. I just wish the two books would've been one big book with a LOT more in it. More depth, more sparks and falling in love and falling back in love and more time together. More sexiness. More family & work. And more Mike - he's just hilarious!!! ☺
BUT - don't worry, I LOVED this book - both books. And now hurry Brooke (& Ella) - I need to read whatever comes out of your 'typewriters' next!!!
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February 28, 2018
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
Ahhh… Brooke Blaine slayed me emotional as she brings forth a romance that had all the feels. It’s been awhile since I have been emotionally attached to fictional characters but there was just something more about the story of Ollie and Reid. It’s a love story that was a testament of trust, faith, hope, endurance and patience. Since this book was more about the journey of two people finding their way back together, I won’t say much but OMG I will just say my heart burst with so much love and adoration for Ollie and Reid. A must read for all romance fans!
Brooke Blaine
Ahhh… Brooke Blaine slayed me emotional as she brings forth a romance that had all the feels. It’s been awhile since I have been emotionally attached to fictional characters but there was just something more about the story of Ollie and Reid. It’s a love story that was a testament of trust, faith, hope, endurance and patience. Since this book was more about the journey of two people finding their way back together, I won’t say much but OMG I will just say my heart burst with so much love and adoration for Ollie and Reid. A must read for all romance fans!
Brooke Blaine
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