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Cape Hill #2
Lasts
Él es de otra.
He’s married. He’s forbidden, but I want him.
Knowing what can never be kills me.
No podemos desafiar al destino, estamos destinados el uno para el otro
Ella está con él.
Pero él no es digno de ese amor, y ella siempre será mi vida.
I’ll burn the entire world to the ground until she rights her wrongs.
This will end with us, and she knows it.
He’s married. He’s forbidden, but I want him.
Knowing what can never be kills me.
No podemos desafiar al destino, estamos destinados el uno para el otro
Ella está con él.
Pero él no es digno de ese amor, y ella siempre será mi vida.
I’ll burn the entire world to the ground until she rights her wrongs.
This will end with us, and she knows it.
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First published November 21, 2018
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C.L. Matthews
48 books1,808 followersC.L. Matthews is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author who lives in lala-landia with their husband and invisible friends. They're queer and Mexican-American, and love to write as many diverse characters as they can. They want to riot the lack of authentic Mexican food in their state but will settle for cooking their own dishes in the meantime. They enjoys tacos, Red Bull, and warm water, because they're crazy. They're an oddball and realize it’s been mentioned before, just go with it. Their joys in life consist of writing unconventional romances, making book covers, causing havoc to her reader’s hearts, and genre-hopping when they need a change of scenery. They're a special kind of weird and enjoy every moment of it.
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March 1, 2021
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Aaron Shedlock - 5 Stars
Jacob Morgan - 4 Stars
Lacy Laurel - 3 Stars ...her performance as a Latinx Male was cringeworthy..just no!
Story 2 Stars
I am soooooo disappointed! This story is chock-full of yummy taboo stuff but lacks development and depth.
Aaron Shedlock - 5 Stars
Jacob Morgan - 4 Stars
Lacy Laurel - 3 Stars ...her performance as a Latinx Male was cringeworthy..just no!
Story 2 Stars
I am soooooo disappointed! This story is chock-full of yummy taboo stuff but lacks development and depth.
April 7, 2022
This is a different book compared to book 1. Sure they shared the same characters but legit, everything about them were suddenly changed.
I got a whiplash myself.
Suddenly, we got additional backstory to these characters and it got overcomplicated and farfetched. Maybe I'm the terrible reader in this one, but the plot also changed. Now it's not about the taboo relationship between the stepfather and the stepdaughter anymore or the love triangle between two of them and the childhood best friend... Now, we have gang wars? Split timeline? Existential crisis for the best friend? Another taboo relationship between the stepfather and her father's twins siblings? And if you're confused, imagine my confusion.
Anyway, it had potential but things just got too overloaded with extra side plots in this one.
I got a whiplash myself.
Suddenly, we got additional backstory to these characters and it got overcomplicated and farfetched. Maybe I'm the terrible reader in this one, but the plot also changed. Now it's not about the taboo relationship between the stepfather and the stepdaughter anymore or the love triangle between two of them and the childhood best friend... Now, we have gang wars? Split timeline? Existential crisis for the best friend? Another taboo relationship between the stepfather and her father's twins siblings? And if you're confused, imagine my confusion.
Anyway, it had potential but things just got too overloaded with extra side plots in this one.
November 17, 2018
"I want all of her lasts. Last touches, last kisses, last love, and to be the man she'll ever have."
I'll be honest with you. I really don't know how I feel about this book. It splits my heart and soul in two pieces. So I'm really not sure how I'm gonna write this review. Lasts is special in so many points. Mostly it's confusing. My best guess is, that CL Matthews is a genius. She writes her characters so intense that you feel as confused as they do, on so many different levels.
"Sy is the reason my soul is weeping, and Brax is why my heart feels weighed down by a million trains."
Don't expect a lot of action of this book nor a thrilling ride. Expect to be mostly within the heads of the trio Brax, Leia and Silas. Expect to get a deep-dive into their souls, minds and thoughts. Expect to get some of Sila's history. Expect to get all hot and bothered at one moment, only that shortly after the author can hit you with a bucket of cold water to get you back to reality.
"No matter how much I love him, no matter how right he feels under my fingertips, it's too many shades of wrong."
Yes, the love you will experience within this book, might be - for normal social standards - fifty shades of wrong and forbidden. But who are we to judge? Love has no boundaries, only in our minds. So be open, dive into the minds of Sy, Leia and Brax and let your self get carried away by a love that's so complicated, ugly and mixed up, that it's already beautiful again.
"He was my first, but he'll never be my last, not when he's not even my now."
CL Matthews delivered with Lasts a fantastic sequel to Firsts. It will twist your mind in so many ways, that at the end you'll have no idea what you just read and leaves you no idea in what direction the story will continue.
"Love isn't measured in age. It's not even measured in time. It's unexplainable. And that's what makes it beautiful."
I'll be honest with you. I really don't know how I feel about this book. It splits my heart and soul in two pieces. So I'm really not sure how I'm gonna write this review. Lasts is special in so many points. Mostly it's confusing. My best guess is, that CL Matthews is a genius. She writes her characters so intense that you feel as confused as they do, on so many different levels.
"Sy is the reason my soul is weeping, and Brax is why my heart feels weighed down by a million trains."
Don't expect a lot of action of this book nor a thrilling ride. Expect to be mostly within the heads of the trio Brax, Leia and Silas. Expect to get a deep-dive into their souls, minds and thoughts. Expect to get some of Sila's history. Expect to get all hot and bothered at one moment, only that shortly after the author can hit you with a bucket of cold water to get you back to reality.
"No matter how much I love him, no matter how right he feels under my fingertips, it's too many shades of wrong."
Yes, the love you will experience within this book, might be - for normal social standards - fifty shades of wrong and forbidden. But who are we to judge? Love has no boundaries, only in our minds. So be open, dive into the minds of Sy, Leia and Brax and let your self get carried away by a love that's so complicated, ugly and mixed up, that it's already beautiful again.
"He was my first, but he'll never be my last, not when he's not even my now."
CL Matthews delivered with Lasts a fantastic sequel to Firsts. It will twist your mind in so many ways, that at the end you'll have no idea what you just read and leaves you no idea in what direction the story will continue.
"Love isn't measured in age. It's not even measured in time. It's unexplainable. And that's what makes it beautiful."
August 18, 2019
Update : Audio version
Lacy Laurel and Aaron Sherlock are fantastic . Yet, for me , Jacob Morgan as Brax is on a class of his own. Outstanding.
Taboo deliciousness
LASTS, book 2 in the Cape Hill Series , starts right where FIRTS, stopped. And Holy Smokes , Batman it's a must read.
C.L. Mathews give us a dark, emotional and fleshy tale that is devilish raw , gritty and unconventional . And that , for me , makes it an addictive read ...yum hum give me more !
LASTS lives up to every promise and more as the author isn't finish with this story. Be aware , this books ends in a cliffhanger but it's okay, the journey and characters arc merits a third book. I only encourage her to write faster ; I am salivating for more !
Yep, I am addicted to this book trilogy and Leia, Brax & Sy are the cure!
I can not wait to read Lasts... Book 1- First was amazing ! Please C.L. Mathews type faster , I want to read your book! ;)
Lacy Laurel and Aaron Sherlock are fantastic . Yet, for me , Jacob Morgan as Brax is on a class of his own. Outstanding.
Taboo deliciousness
LASTS, book 2 in the Cape Hill Series , starts right where FIRTS, stopped. And Holy Smokes , Batman it's a must read.
C.L. Mathews give us a dark, emotional and fleshy tale that is devilish raw , gritty and unconventional . And that , for me , makes it an addictive read ...yum hum give me more !
LASTS lives up to every promise and more as the author isn't finish with this story. Be aware , this books ends in a cliffhanger but it's okay, the journey and characters arc merits a third book. I only encourage her to write faster ; I am salivating for more !
Yep, I am addicted to this book trilogy and Leia, Brax & Sy are the cure!
I can not wait to read Lasts... Book 1- First was amazing ! Please C.L. Mathews type faster , I want to read your book! ;)
June 21, 2019
Oh, this book.
I was hesitant for this book. Maybe it's because of not feeling good enough, or maybe something else entirely. Either way, doubts can really hinder your writing. That's what happened here. Then, it just hit me, and I made changes. And with those changes, I felt secure and positive.
I hope you all love the continuation of Leia, Sy, and Brax. And I hope you add Forevers to your TBR, it's the conclusion of their story.
Add Here: bit.ly/forevers_
I was hesitant for this book. Maybe it's because of not feeling good enough, or maybe something else entirely. Either way, doubts can really hinder your writing. That's what happened here. Then, it just hit me, and I made changes. And with those changes, I felt secure and positive.
I hope you all love the continuation of Leia, Sy, and Brax. And I hope you add Forevers to your TBR, it's the conclusion of their story.
Add Here: bit.ly/forevers_
November 14, 2018
Every single thing I want to say about this book will just give the story away, and I’m not gonna do that. I will say it’s another excellent book by one of my favorite authors.
It’s definitely got some emotional moments, along with a lot of really steamy ones.
I thought I knew going into this book which team I was on, and if you have read Firsts, you know exactly what I’m referring to. If you haven’t read Firsts, what the hell are you waiting for?! Read it now and prepare yourself for everything that is Lasts!
It’s definitely got some emotional moments, along with a lot of really steamy ones.
I thought I knew going into this book which team I was on, and if you have read Firsts, you know exactly what I’m referring to. If you haven’t read Firsts, what the hell are you waiting for?! Read it now and prepare yourself for everything that is Lasts!
November 15, 2018
Duck. Me. Sideways.
I’ve read this book twice now, and was just as surprised with the turn of events during read two as I was when reading it the first time round.
Lasts gives you more of an insight into Silas’ character and his past. It’s grittier and rawer than Firsts – book one of the Cape Hill series – so buckle up and enjoy the ride. One thing’s for sure…not everything is as black and white as it seemed in Firsts…
**Lasts is the second book of the Cape Hill series. In order to fully enjoy this book, it is recommended to read Firsts.
I’ve read this book twice now, and was just as surprised with the turn of events during read two as I was when reading it the first time round.
Lasts gives you more of an insight into Silas’ character and his past. It’s grittier and rawer than Firsts – book one of the Cape Hill series – so buckle up and enjoy the ride. One thing’s for sure…not everything is as black and white as it seemed in Firsts…
**Lasts is the second book of the Cape Hill series. In order to fully enjoy this book, it is recommended to read Firsts.
November 14, 2018
I love this book as much as I loved the first in this series! This book was so good. The suspense, the angst, and the hot scenes. I have been anxiously waiting for this book since I finished reading Firsts. I love the characters! The emotions I went through while reading this had me everywhere at once. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!
November 13, 2018
“Tears fall from my eyes like blood drips from an open wound” I can’t with this quote, with this book. It’s so much. I don’t even know where to start to explain what I thought of it! All the secrets revealed! The steaminess. The push and pull. The times my chest ached. The emotions she pulled out of me were crazy! I don’t want to spoil anything. But damn! That second epilogue. Hottest ever!! Please say its foreshadowing.... A total 5+ stars!
November 14, 2018
I thought I was ready for Lasts. It turns out I had no idea. This book was so good! CL Matthews cranked up the dial on all the heat and suspense and angst and had me gripping my Kindle and racing through the pages as fast as I could. I so love Leia and Sy and Brax and their twisted journey to love. I can't wait for the rest of their story!
December 2, 2019
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My only complaint is that C.L should have made this one book with three parts. I love it though. Taboo, MMF, plus an intriguing storyline.
My only complaint is that C.L should have made this one book with three parts. I love it though. Taboo, MMF, plus an intriguing storyline.
March 4, 2021
In Lasts we rejoin Sylas, Leia, and Braxton. This time they take a trip to Puerto Rico for Leia's 18th birthday. These characters have so much sexual tension and chemistry it is crazy. I am anxious to listen to book 3, Always.
November 16, 2018
After Firsts I was hooked, after Lasts I’m addicted!
CL Matthews can melt my kindle any day. She has a way with taboo that just leaves you wanting more. Lasts was not enough!
The queen of #CarrotTeases did it again, I’ll be polishing my pitchfork later on.
My girl Leia, still loving two men for completely different reasons. Can you blame her? I can’t. Sy is hot. Brax is hot. Sandwich please??
Sy, this guy is loyal beyond words. My heart aches for him. He is finally found someone who fills his whole heart, but to protect her he has to do things none one us want.
Brax, my pequeño is growing up. His awakening is Lasts is refreshing. Seeing him grow and start finding himself is amazing to witness. He still has a long way to go to be the man that I know he can be. Can’t wait to see that happen.
Lastly, don’t be hating on my Papi Danté. Yes, uhh he crossed some lines, but from a dads point of view, can you blame him?? Nope I can’t. So put the shanks down and chill. Okay?
If you want a story to keep you on your toes with some turns and twists, this is for you. If you want a story that will make you love so many flawed characters, this is for you. If you want a story that will make you squirm, this is for you. Have a nice cold drink ready and dive in!
CL Matthews can melt my kindle any day. She has a way with taboo that just leaves you wanting more. Lasts was not enough!
The queen of #CarrotTeases did it again, I’ll be polishing my pitchfork later on.
My girl Leia, still loving two men for completely different reasons. Can you blame her? I can’t. Sy is hot. Brax is hot. Sandwich please??
Sy, this guy is loyal beyond words. My heart aches for him. He is finally found someone who fills his whole heart, but to protect her he has to do things none one us want.
Brax, my pequeño is growing up. His awakening is Lasts is refreshing. Seeing him grow and start finding himself is amazing to witness. He still has a long way to go to be the man that I know he can be. Can’t wait to see that happen.
Lastly, don’t be hating on my Papi Danté. Yes, uhh he crossed some lines, but from a dads point of view, can you blame him?? Nope I can’t. So put the shanks down and chill. Okay?
If you want a story to keep you on your toes with some turns and twists, this is for you. If you want a story that will make you love so many flawed characters, this is for you. If you want a story that will make you squirm, this is for you. Have a nice cold drink ready and dive in!
November 20, 2018
C.L. Matthews picks up in Lasts, where Firsts stopped. The emotional journey we follow in this story is nothing short of breathtaking and heart wrenching. Every word, every page, and each character pulled me in and left me in tatters. This author is only growing from strength to strength as she finds her niche and with this beautifully intricate taboo book, she's woven a story that will stick with me for a long time to come. I'm still reeling by her poetic writing, and the heartbreak and choices that these characters need to come to terms with.
Well done, Cassie, an incredible story. Now if only you would hurry and finish the next instalment. ;)
Well done, Cassie, an incredible story. Now if only you would hurry and finish the next instalment. ;)
November 18, 2018
Lasts by CL Matthews is book Two in the Cape Hill Series. This conintues the story of Brax, Silas and Leia. You do need to read the previous book 'First' to fully understand and enjoy this one. Leia is still in love with Silas while Silas is still married to her mother. Silas is also battling a issue off Leia's radar to keep her safe, which means he can't be fully open with her. Brax is still in the mix working his way through his feelings also.
This book doesn't end their stories another should be coming out to give us more into their relationship and what is going on.
This book doesn't end their stories another should be coming out to give us more into their relationship and what is going on.
November 15, 2018
Blown away by this book it picked it when firsts left off! You get more background on Silas and xo but wow Silas and Lelia that was just wow! Brax he continues to impress me! Another amazing job!
November 17, 2018
I'm blown away!
I loved Firsts and how the story of these complex characters started, but also it left so many questions unanswered and the plot twists and drop offs could literally take you in any direction!
What I absolutely LOVED about this book was that it took those turns and unanswered questions from Firsts, and started to pick away at them ever so slowly. It was agonizing(and steamy!) but amazing to read all at the same time. Lasts started to peel back the layers and give you glimpses into the back story of each character to put the puzzle pieces together a little bit, chapter by chapter. Then also threw you for a loop by adding in more twists! Just when you thought you had something figured out, she would throw something different at you and make you have to re think everything! I loved how intriguing this story was and cannot wait for more! The cliffhangers were killer but in the best ways!
I am beginning to kinda hate Leia a little bit, shes getting flighty and contradicting herself alot. But I also kind of love that about her. She's raw and real with the emotions shes battling and the internal struggles shes dealing with. I had to step back a few times, and re read her chapters thinking "ok, I'm reading this from a 30 yr old me perspective....she's 17 try this chapter again through her perspective" lol then I started to get it way more!
I loved the character development of Sy, he's got a few different sides to him and they all started to come into view in this book, so you start to get to know him better and begin to understand what makes him tick, why he has made the choices he has....but still not REALLY knowing him yet. We have so much more to learn about him and I'm so excited!
Brax is still kind of an illusion of a character to me, even after some of the back story development but I kinda like the mystery of him still. He wasn't really a forefront in this story much and the end was such a HUGE cliffhanger for him that I'm eager to learn more about him and see where his role in this series takes us!
Such a great read!
I loved Firsts and how the story of these complex characters started, but also it left so many questions unanswered and the plot twists and drop offs could literally take you in any direction!
What I absolutely LOVED about this book was that it took those turns and unanswered questions from Firsts, and started to pick away at them ever so slowly. It was agonizing(and steamy!) but amazing to read all at the same time. Lasts started to peel back the layers and give you glimpses into the back story of each character to put the puzzle pieces together a little bit, chapter by chapter. Then also threw you for a loop by adding in more twists! Just when you thought you had something figured out, she would throw something different at you and make you have to re think everything! I loved how intriguing this story was and cannot wait for more! The cliffhangers were killer but in the best ways!
I am beginning to kinda hate Leia a little bit, shes getting flighty and contradicting herself alot. But I also kind of love that about her. She's raw and real with the emotions shes battling and the internal struggles shes dealing with. I had to step back a few times, and re read her chapters thinking "ok, I'm reading this from a 30 yr old me perspective....she's 17 try this chapter again through her perspective" lol then I started to get it way more!
I loved the character development of Sy, he's got a few different sides to him and they all started to come into view in this book, so you start to get to know him better and begin to understand what makes him tick, why he has made the choices he has....but still not REALLY knowing him yet. We have so much more to learn about him and I'm so excited!
Brax is still kind of an illusion of a character to me, even after some of the back story development but I kinda like the mystery of him still. He wasn't really a forefront in this story much and the end was such a HUGE cliffhanger for him that I'm eager to learn more about him and see where his role in this series takes us!
Such a great read!
July 24, 2021
Are you freaking kidding me?!?!? That ending 🤯.... But let me back up. Leia is a typical teenage girl. So back and forth it's enough to cause whiplash. But then again Sy and Brax aren't any better! The drama and craziness surrounding this trio is insane... And I'm loving every second of it! Since it ended with a cliffy... Now I just have to sit here and go nuts to find out what happens.... So y'all need to go One-click it so that you can go crazy with me! And because it's an awesome book. 😁
November 23, 2018
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OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS!!! FINALLY! I finally got my hands on one of my most anticipated reads of 2018 and let me just tell you all that it was totally worth the wait! C.L. Matthews almost completely destroyed my heart when I read Firsts back in May and I really thought I was prepared for Lasts, but holy moly I was not. For a brief moment I even thought I knew pretty much everything about Silas and Leia...but I absolutely had no clue what the heck was about to happen.
This insanely beautiful forbidden romance got a whole lot hotter with all the new twists and turns thrown our way. There were so many unexpected and OMG moments throughout that I found myself picking my jaw off the ground a few times. This extraordinary raw story had my heart beating right out of my chest and I loved every single moment. Readers finally got to see a new side of Silas and the journey he took that ultimately led him to Leia. These two were meant for each other and yet obstacle after obstacle kept getting in their way. My heart bled for them and I even shed a few tears. I don't know if my heart will ever be the same again...at least until I get my hands on the Cape Hill series!
OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS!!! FINALLY! I finally got my hands on one of my most anticipated reads of 2018 and let me just tell you all that it was totally worth the wait! C.L. Matthews almost completely destroyed my heart when I read Firsts back in May and I really thought I was prepared for Lasts, but holy moly I was not. For a brief moment I even thought I knew pretty much everything about Silas and Leia...but I absolutely had no clue what the heck was about to happen.
This insanely beautiful forbidden romance got a whole lot hotter with all the new twists and turns thrown our way. There were so many unexpected and OMG moments throughout that I found myself picking my jaw off the ground a few times. This extraordinary raw story had my heart beating right out of my chest and I loved every single moment. Readers finally got to see a new side of Silas and the journey he took that ultimately led him to Leia. These two were meant for each other and yet obstacle after obstacle kept getting in their way. My heart bled for them and I even shed a few tears. I don't know if my heart will ever be the same again...at least until I get my hands on the Cape Hill series!
November 22, 2018
What has CL Matthews done to me?!?! I feel like I want to kiss her and strangle her all at once for making me so invested in this taboo tale.
Lasts picks up where Firsts left off except now we get all the backstory between Leia’s mom, dad and Danté that I never saw coming. It added so many more layers to this already addictive series. Between the characters, the authentic and rich feel of Leia’s heritage and the crazy sexy couplings... this is a dark and taboo readers dream.
I can’t wait for more!!
Lasts picks up where Firsts left off except now we get all the backstory between Leia’s mom, dad and Danté that I never saw coming. It added so many more layers to this already addictive series. Between the characters, the authentic and rich feel of Leia’s heritage and the crazy sexy couplings... this is a dark and taboo readers dream.
I can’t wait for more!!
November 21, 2018
Ahhhh! I finished this book in one sitting. Page after page wanting more and more. I couldn't get enough and was upset once I hit the end. Leia, Sy and Brax story just keeps getting better and better. This book provided more background on Sy and Brax. I couldn't get enough. I wanted to know all the things about Silas. I don't want to give too much away but Sy past gives so much insight to why he holds his emotions back. BraxBraxBrax... I just want to protect him. Oh and the chemistry is fire! *fans self* And the angst takes your breath away. My mind is still reeling from the ending. I can't wait to be back in the world of Leia, Sy and Brax.
Dante, I don't like you and I'm keeping an eye on you. *evil eye*
If you are looking for a book about love, lies, loyalty and betrayal this book has it all. Take a chance and read this series!
Dante, I don't like you and I'm keeping an eye on you. *evil eye*
If you are looking for a book about love, lies, loyalty and betrayal this book has it all. Take a chance and read this series!
May 8, 2019
I was so excited to finally get my hands on Lasts and I was not disappointed. Sy and Leia have off the charts chemistry and it was scorching HOT - like melt my Kindle hot! Without giving too much away, if you read Firsts, you will know what I'm talking about when I say teams and whose you are on. Some switched sides, but I've not wavered. I enjoyed learning more about Sy's past and at the same time realized how much I really hate Dante. We got to see a whole lot of Brax in this book and I freaking loved every bit of it. Leia is one lucky girl :) My curiosity has definitely been piqued with some of the side characters - especially the twins and hope to read more about them at some point. Patiently awaiting the release of Forevers!
November 15, 2018
C.L. Matthews did not disappoint with this second book in her Cape Hill series. I love these characters! The torment and torture they each go through, the love that they share, the mystery that surrounds them, and the beauty in their pain blends into a perfect storm of lust, love, and uncertainty! I had so many questions from the first book, so many thoughts and wants and hopes. Book 2 left me with more insight, but more questions too! The nail-biting ending left me angry with a few characters and loving others even more! I cannot wait for Forevers to learn the fate of Sy, Leia, and Brax.
May 27, 2019
Deliciously addictive. Decadently forbidden. Sinfully passionate.
C.L. Matthews has absolutely delivered with her follow up to her tantalizing and illicit novel, Firsts. With Lasts I was brought back into this world of complicated yet powerful, consuming love. And consumed I was as I devoured each and every word. Lasts is a romance that shatters taboos and leaves your heart and mind twisted and begging for more. Now I sit and anxiously await the third and final book due early 2019. The wait might just kill me. It’s also going to be completely worth it.
C.L. Matthews has absolutely delivered with her follow up to her tantalizing and illicit novel, Firsts. With Lasts I was brought back into this world of complicated yet powerful, consuming love. And consumed I was as I devoured each and every word. Lasts is a romance that shatters taboos and leaves your heart and mind twisted and begging for more. Now I sit and anxiously await the third and final book due early 2019. The wait might just kill me. It’s also going to be completely worth it.
November 21, 2018
Frustration! My brain had to slow down. The story had spinned into many directions.. Lasts had highlighted the darker past of Silas.. the man he was...
I was intrigued with the dynamic, the feeling between entwined crazy selfish emotions and physical love.
Come on, the story was great! I had to roar down my pent up screaming of WHY!!! Im excited for more...This triangle love had torned down my heart..
I was intrigued with the dynamic, the feeling between entwined crazy selfish emotions and physical love.
Come on, the story was great! I had to roar down my pent up screaming of WHY!!! Im excited for more...This triangle love had torned down my heart..
November 21, 2018
After reading Firsts, I couldn’t wait to read more about Leia, Brax & Sy. This book continues right where Firsts left off. There is so much going on with these great & intriguing characters and I love the taboo nature of this story as well as the steamy scenes. The flashbacks of Sy’s past relationship with the twins was also hot & forbidden, leaving me hoping for more of them in the next book. I can’t wait to read the conclusion of this great story!
July 28, 2020
I did not think that this love story could any more complicated or intense- anymore intoxicatingly angsty and conflicting, but CL has supercharged this sequel, and my brain and heart are at battle with one another, tearing me apart when it comes to just how I want, need, or think this story will all play out. Be warned though, despite this title, this is not the last of these characters that has left me thirst for the finale (yet to be written) of this chaotic, heart wrenching journey.
What I love most about this series is just how on my toes it keeps me- everything is surprising, everything is conflicting. Our characters keep shedding their layers, becoming increasingly complicated, increasingly dynamic. And the story just keeps twisting- the motives, the intentions, the true feelings- always opaque and always evolving. Just when you think they’ve found an understanding, that everyone has come clean, more twists, more turns, more questions come to light. Parts of this story were sweet and touched my soul, others heart touching and painful, and some just so jaw dropping that I’m still trying to dig my heart out from somewhere in my stomach.
I really loved the side of Silas we got to experience in this book- allowing us to see a bit more into his intentions, his experiences, what led him to this place. Which only made me even more conflicted- this whole Brax vs. Silas challenge is SO well done- and I love how CL toys with the idea that you can have more than one match, love more than one person, because each represents a different aspect of yourself and what you need. And Leia is still so young, at times she doesn’t know what she needs, which makes this dynamic that much more rich, that much more dramatic
CL continues to be a new and inspired voice- her characters are unapologetically flawed, relationships and feelings aren’t clear cut, and the emotions inspired are viscerally raw. This is a series that you have to go into with an open mind- with the understanding that love can not be contained, that love is complex and unpredictable, and that sometimes love is found in the exact place it shouldn’t- making the more dynamic human emotion in our arsenal even more challenging. These characters are living that reality- and they can only control the way they lean in, or out, of the love they share- but they can’t stifle its existence, and the more you try to control your love, the more it tries to control you.
This book continues to challenge me and my conception of romance and love- CL shows us how falling in love can be effortlessly easy but LIVING in love, GIVING into that love can be excruciatingly hard, because love can be ugly and toxic at the same time love can be beautiful and restorative. Seemingly contradictory truths coexist when it comes to loving someone, and that- that exploration, has me turning these pages, has my heart in knots, and has me so very perplexed at just what I want for Leia. But what I want, hell what she wants, won’t be the victor in the end- because CL shows us that the heart can not be tamed, even if the path it is leading you on is painful and unclear.
What I love most about this series is just how on my toes it keeps me- everything is surprising, everything is conflicting. Our characters keep shedding their layers, becoming increasingly complicated, increasingly dynamic. And the story just keeps twisting- the motives, the intentions, the true feelings- always opaque and always evolving. Just when you think they’ve found an understanding, that everyone has come clean, more twists, more turns, more questions come to light. Parts of this story were sweet and touched my soul, others heart touching and painful, and some just so jaw dropping that I’m still trying to dig my heart out from somewhere in my stomach.
I really loved the side of Silas we got to experience in this book- allowing us to see a bit more into his intentions, his experiences, what led him to this place. Which only made me even more conflicted- this whole Brax vs. Silas challenge is SO well done- and I love how CL toys with the idea that you can have more than one match, love more than one person, because each represents a different aspect of yourself and what you need. And Leia is still so young, at times she doesn’t know what she needs, which makes this dynamic that much more rich, that much more dramatic
CL continues to be a new and inspired voice- her characters are unapologetically flawed, relationships and feelings aren’t clear cut, and the emotions inspired are viscerally raw. This is a series that you have to go into with an open mind- with the understanding that love can not be contained, that love is complex and unpredictable, and that sometimes love is found in the exact place it shouldn’t- making the more dynamic human emotion in our arsenal even more challenging. These characters are living that reality- and they can only control the way they lean in, or out, of the love they share- but they can’t stifle its existence, and the more you try to control your love, the more it tries to control you.
This book continues to challenge me and my conception of romance and love- CL shows us how falling in love can be effortlessly easy but LIVING in love, GIVING into that love can be excruciatingly hard, because love can be ugly and toxic at the same time love can be beautiful and restorative. Seemingly contradictory truths coexist when it comes to loving someone, and that- that exploration, has me turning these pages, has my heart in knots, and has me so very perplexed at just what I want for Leia. But what I want, hell what she wants, won’t be the victor in the end- because CL shows us that the heart can not be tamed, even if the path it is leading you on is painful and unclear.
December 7, 2018
*** TONGAN BOOK LOVER - BOOK REVIEW ***
Title: Lasts (Cape Hill, #2)
Author: C. L. Mattews
Reviewed by: Ofa from Tongan Book Lover
Rating: 4.5 Stars
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Lasts is the second book and continuation of First from the Cape Hill Series. It picks up from the cliffhanger (which this author seems to like) from book one and dives back into the lives of Sy, Leia, and Brax. The first book MUST be read first before this one in order to fully comprehend the situations that come up in this book. The first book had me rooting for the underdog, a character that no one would have even taken a second look at. And that's what attracted me to this book in the first place. It wasn't the forbidden feel, it was the fact that I was completely entranced by the underdog (#TEAMBRAX). You go in expecting to love two certain characters but I was drawn to Brax more than Sy. And while I'll fight all you #SySluts, in the end, I just want Brax happy.
There is so much going on in the Cape Hill world. Virginity's are taken, sexualities are questioned and loyalties are doubted. It's an unpredictable story of love, sex, and betrayal. Another aspect that intrigued me was that there isn't one character in this story who has a set person their hearts are set on. You will have no idea who is going to end up with who because at this stage everybody is just fucking each other. And I swear there were moments where I wanted to reach through the screen and shake the shit out of Leia, Sy and Brax. Like omg, get your fucking shit together guys. The author and these characters are just playing with our hearts at this stage with no care in the world as to if we make it out alive.
I can't wait for Forevers, which I hear is WORSE. So I don't know if I'll survive it because I barely made it out of this one!
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Title: Lasts (Cape Hill, #2)
Author: C. L. Mattews
Reviewed by: Ofa from Tongan Book Lover
Rating: 4.5 Stars
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Lasts is the second book and continuation of First from the Cape Hill Series. It picks up from the cliffhanger (which this author seems to like) from book one and dives back into the lives of Sy, Leia, and Brax. The first book MUST be read first before this one in order to fully comprehend the situations that come up in this book. The first book had me rooting for the underdog, a character that no one would have even taken a second look at. And that's what attracted me to this book in the first place. It wasn't the forbidden feel, it was the fact that I was completely entranced by the underdog (#TEAMBRAX). You go in expecting to love two certain characters but I was drawn to Brax more than Sy. And while I'll fight all you #SySluts, in the end, I just want Brax happy.
There is so much going on in the Cape Hill world. Virginity's are taken, sexualities are questioned and loyalties are doubted. It's an unpredictable story of love, sex, and betrayal. Another aspect that intrigued me was that there isn't one character in this story who has a set person their hearts are set on. You will have no idea who is going to end up with who because at this stage everybody is just fucking each other. And I swear there were moments where I wanted to reach through the screen and shake the shit out of Leia, Sy and Brax. Like omg, get your fucking shit together guys. The author and these characters are just playing with our hearts at this stage with no care in the world as to if we make it out alive.
I can't wait for Forevers, which I hear is WORSE. So I don't know if I'll survive it because I barely made it out of this one!
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#Lasts #CLMatthews #CapeHillSeries #Forbidden #Taboo #TonganBookLover #CurvyBookWhore #Angsty #Dirty #AgeGap #Novella #LoveTriangle #BookReview #BookBlogger #TBR #Forevers #Firsts #ARC #Beta #Cheating #Conspiracy #Family #Romance #LoserLeia #TeamBrax #SaggySy #Mindfuck
April 4, 2022
AUDIBLE review: There’s much more to this story than meets the eyes. There are layers upon layers of conflict, deceit, longing, lust, betrayal, and love. It was interesting to have three POV’s in this story. I wasn’t expecting to have Brax brought into the story in that manner. And honestly, I don’t see how he benefited the story’s progression. His narrator also came across as monotone and disinterested. He wasn’t even engaging during sex scenes where he should have been aroused and enticing.
Last time we were in Cape Hill, Arizona. Now the characters are in Puerto Rico visiting family and there is more Spanish than last book, sometimes without translations because Leia and Brax both don’t understand enough Spanish. And Dante has a tendency to speak Spanish more than English. We also get to meet a few new characters, including Dante’s twin siblings.
But the craziest thing about this story is the unveiling of Sy’s past relationship with Danter’s siblings. I don’t understand why this trio took up so much of the story but I guess I can see how it helps us understand Dante’s distaste of Silas. There are so many secrets still left to unfold. I have so many questions - especially how that dream at the end changes things for all three characters.
Narrators:
Leia is voiced by Lacy Laurel
Silas is voiced by Aaron Shedlock
Brax is voiced by Jacob Morgan
🔥 continuation of Leia & Sy’s forbidden romance
🥵 taboo MF twin’s relationship with Silas (MFM)
🤦🏽♀️ Dante and XO’s reunion
🔥 insanely hot moments with Leia and Sy
😴 hot AF dream scene
𝓋𝓍𝒽𝑒𝓍𝓃 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓈
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Last time we were in Cape Hill, Arizona. Now the characters are in Puerto Rico visiting family and there is more Spanish than last book, sometimes without translations because Leia and Brax both don’t understand enough Spanish. And Dante has a tendency to speak Spanish more than English. We also get to meet a few new characters, including Dante’s twin siblings.
But the craziest thing about this story is the unveiling of Sy’s past relationship with Danter’s siblings. I don’t understand why this trio took up so much of the story but I guess I can see how it helps us understand Dante’s distaste of Silas. There are so many secrets still left to unfold. I have so many questions - especially how that dream at the end changes things for all three characters.
Narrators:
Leia is voiced by Lacy Laurel
Silas is voiced by Aaron Shedlock
Brax is voiced by Jacob Morgan
🔥 continuation of Leia & Sy’s forbidden romance
🥵 taboo MF twin’s relationship with Silas (MFM)
🤦🏽♀️ Dante and XO’s reunion
🔥 insanely hot moments with Leia and Sy
😴 hot AF dream scene
𝓋𝓍𝒽𝑒𝓍𝓃 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓈
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November 18, 2018
"You're perfectly wrong for me and that's why it's so hard to leave." - Shawn Mendes
Wow, just wow is all I can say. I thought that Firsts was heartbreaking and addicting, oh boy was I wrong. Lasts literally gutted me and at the same time made me want more and for this story to never end. This book is one hell of an emotional rollercoaster ride. But every emotion and page turning second was worth it.
The character building in this story is amazing. Once you get to know the characters you can't help but fall in love with them and watch them as they go through hell and back.
I can't wait to see where Sy and Leia's relationship goes and what all will happen in their chaotic mess. Don't get me wrong. I'll always be #TeamSy, but I really want to see more from Brax. I want to see where him and Brady end up and if they cross that line in there relationship. I have so many unanswered question and I'm ready for the next book for every single answer.
I received this book as an ARC and this is my honest review.
Wow, just wow is all I can say. I thought that Firsts was heartbreaking and addicting, oh boy was I wrong. Lasts literally gutted me and at the same time made me want more and for this story to never end. This book is one hell of an emotional rollercoaster ride. But every emotion and page turning second was worth it.
The character building in this story is amazing. Once you get to know the characters you can't help but fall in love with them and watch them as they go through hell and back.
I can't wait to see where Sy and Leia's relationship goes and what all will happen in their chaotic mess. Don't get me wrong. I'll always be #TeamSy, but I really want to see more from Brax. I want to see where him and Brady end up and if they cross that line in there relationship. I have so many unanswered question and I'm ready for the next book for every single answer.
I received this book as an ARC and this is my honest review.
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