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The Light to My Darkness
My relationship with my husband has been splashed all over the tabloids ever since we first started dating. What should I have expected when I took New York City's most eligible bachelor off the market?
But no matter how long I'm with my husband, I can't shake the feeling that a stroke of luck brought me here. That I don't deserve the life around me. And I swear, if one more paparazzi takes a picture of me I'm going to freaking lose my mind.
I needed to prove to myself that I'm not worthless. So I wrote a novel under a pen name, but I've been rejected by so many literary agents I've lost count. And I'm so consumed with this idea that I need more out of life that I never had a chance to see the real story unfolding around me. The story that would threaten the life I took for granted.
But no matter how long I'm with my husband, I can't shake the feeling that a stroke of luck brought me here. That I don't deserve the life around me. And I swear, if one more paparazzi takes a picture of me I'm going to freaking lose my mind.
I needed to prove to myself that I'm not worthless. So I wrote a novel under a pen name, but I've been rejected by so many literary agents I've lost count. And I'm so consumed with this idea that I need more out of life that I never had a chance to see the real story unfolding around me. The story that would threaten the life I took for granted.
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First published September 19, 2017
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April 27, 2018
The light to My Darkness is book five in the Hunted series but read very well as a standalone book for me!
Penny and James are expecting their second child and they both think they know the gender of their baby. They have a fun back and forth with each other. Penny believes she is having a boy. James believes they are having a girl. They have a three-year-old daughter and on the surface, things seem to be going great for this family.
Penny has been turned down by several publishers and is feeling insecure about her chances for success. She wants to make a name for herself and to be a successful writer. She wants to do this on her own, even though her husband could help her in this arena. She is also dealing with a health issue which she is experiencing during her pregnancy.
The book did start off slowly for me as I got to know these characters and the people in their lives. Then as Penny began to experience more and more health issues/symptoms the book began to pick up. The couples concern and frustrations over her symptoms felt very real and understandable. The book is mostly Penny but then toward the later parts of the book, the reader is given James POV which I really enjoyed and appreciated.
Then *BAM* something happens in this book that left me with my mouth hanging open and there is a cliffhanger....I imagine readers of this series will need to have their tissues on hand. That ending...UGH! It will leave many gutted and wanting to know what happens next.
This is my second Ivy Smoak book and I love how she manages to turn the tables and leave me asking "what the hell just happened?" because I did not see THAT coming! There is a twist and as I mentioned a cliffhanger that leaves the reader wanting more.
I received a copy of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review.
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Penny and James are expecting their second child and they both think they know the gender of their baby. They have a fun back and forth with each other. Penny believes she is having a boy. James believes they are having a girl. They have a three-year-old daughter and on the surface, things seem to be going great for this family.
Penny has been turned down by several publishers and is feeling insecure about her chances for success. She wants to make a name for herself and to be a successful writer. She wants to do this on her own, even though her husband could help her in this arena. She is also dealing with a health issue which she is experiencing during her pregnancy.
The book did start off slowly for me as I got to know these characters and the people in their lives. Then as Penny began to experience more and more health issues/symptoms the book began to pick up. The couples concern and frustrations over her symptoms felt very real and understandable. The book is mostly Penny but then toward the later parts of the book, the reader is given James POV which I really enjoyed and appreciated.
Then *BAM* something happens in this book that left me with my mouth hanging open and there is a cliffhanger....I imagine readers of this series will need to have their tissues on hand. That ending...UGH! It will leave many gutted and wanting to know what happens next.
This is my second Ivy Smoak book and I love how she manages to turn the tables and leave me asking "what the hell just happened?" because I did not see THAT coming! There is a twist and as I mentioned a cliffhanger that leaves the reader wanting more.
I received a copy of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review.
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February 9, 2019
I can't believe this book was ever written. It adds nothing to the story. It only shows that there's been zero growth in the main characters after years together. Penny is still whiny and insecure and James is still one breath away from regression - or so he thinks. So their dependency continues because they make it weird. And it makes whatever love story they're supposed to have look like they are addicted to each other rather than there being more. I know that's a theme the author pushes throughout, but she's done it so much the love story doesn't really factor in as much now. They're both junkies in my mind at this point.
The plot is seriously lacking. Maybe the required next book (because yes, this one stopped partway through the story like so many of the others, so you have to buy another book to get any explanations) will give it more of a point, but frankly I have no interest in reading more of this story. I don't want to give it anymore of my time or money. The first few books at least had some obstacles that made more sense. Crazy ex, younger/inexperienced Penny, insecurities about the age disparity and wealth disparity, uprooting their lives to start anew, James's terrible parents, etc. was all a lot to deal with in a short time, but it worked well enough to make you want to know what was going to happen. This story doesn't have that. And the amount of foreshadowing about health issues was a bit much. We got it, her heart hurts or she's crazy or both. Also, she's pregnant and emotional. We're tracking. You don't have to remind us every other word. And honestly, she was this emotional in the other books, too, or close. She was also paranoid and insecure about James and his feelings. None of this is new ground for us.
Moving on, the villain just doesn't make sense at this point in the story and the motivation isn't there. Add to that the fact James's security detail leave gigantic gaps in security when it suits the story and you can't help but wonder why they were ever introduced. They clearly suck at their jobs but are still lauded as being excellent and super loyal. What's so damn hard about keeping crazy people out of the apartment they're guarding? The front door should be watched constantly. Besides it's outside the apartment so it's not the same as say a bathroom or bedroom. It's the only point of entry so guard it. Damn.
Maybe the next book will pull it all together and make it a better story, but I'll never know because this one killed the series for me. And let's be honest, the teaser at the end of this one to make you get the next one was the final straw - she's got amnesia and doesn't remember anything? Seriously? Guess it's a good thing she wrote their whole courtship down beforehand, huh? *rolls eyes*
The plot is seriously lacking. Maybe the required next book (because yes, this one stopped partway through the story like so many of the others, so you have to buy another book to get any explanations) will give it more of a point, but frankly I have no interest in reading more of this story. I don't want to give it anymore of my time or money. The first few books at least had some obstacles that made more sense. Crazy ex, younger/inexperienced Penny, insecurities about the age disparity and wealth disparity, uprooting their lives to start anew, James's terrible parents, etc. was all a lot to deal with in a short time, but it worked well enough to make you want to know what was going to happen. This story doesn't have that. And the amount of foreshadowing about health issues was a bit much. We got it, her heart hurts or she's crazy or both. Also, she's pregnant and emotional. We're tracking. You don't have to remind us every other word. And honestly, she was this emotional in the other books, too, or close. She was also paranoid and insecure about James and his feelings. None of this is new ground for us.
Moving on, the villain just doesn't make sense at this point in the story and the motivation isn't there. Add to that the fact James's security detail leave gigantic gaps in security when it suits the story and you can't help but wonder why they were ever introduced. They clearly suck at their jobs but are still lauded as being excellent and super loyal. What's so damn hard about keeping crazy people out of the apartment they're guarding? The front door should be watched constantly. Besides it's outside the apartment so it's not the same as say a bathroom or bedroom. It's the only point of entry so guard it. Damn.
Maybe the next book will pull it all together and make it a better story, but I'll never know because this one killed the series for me. And let's be honest, the teaser at the end of this one to make you get the next one was the final straw - she's got amnesia and doesn't remember anything? Seriously? Guess it's a good thing she wrote their whole courtship down beforehand, huh? *rolls eyes*
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May 16, 2021
This book was unbelievable. Yet again, Ivy delivers a smash hit right out of the ballpark.
This book was absolutely fantastic. The whole series has had me absolutely gripped.
This book was a roller-coaster of a ride. It hit all of the feels. I absolutely love James and Penny. They are absolutely fantastic characters. I love their story, and how these characters have developed since Temptation. Seeing their relationship grow and develop is absolutely magnificent. I love them.
This is the continuation of James and Penny’s love story after Devotion concluded. This was a good read for me, not the absolute best, but a 4 stars out of 5 stars. It was slow and only got intriguing at the very end with the major ending and cliffhanger we always get from Ivy. In this book we’re introduced to Scarlett, James and Penny’s 3 year old daughter, and new baby on the way. As the norm, they do not want to find out the baby’s sex. James and Penny are dynamite together as usual, but this story takes a turn for the worse. There is definitely not a HEA in this one. We must continue to read A Whirlwind of Color, Book 2 to find out what happens to James and Penny. Not to be missed at all.
This book was absolutely fantastic. The whole series has had me absolutely gripped.
This book was a roller-coaster of a ride. It hit all of the feels. I absolutely love James and Penny. They are absolutely fantastic characters. I love their story, and how these characters have developed since Temptation. Seeing their relationship grow and develop is absolutely magnificent. I love them.
This is the continuation of James and Penny’s love story after Devotion concluded. This was a good read for me, not the absolute best, but a 4 stars out of 5 stars. It was slow and only got intriguing at the very end with the major ending and cliffhanger we always get from Ivy. In this book we’re introduced to Scarlett, James and Penny’s 3 year old daughter, and new baby on the way. As the norm, they do not want to find out the baby’s sex. James and Penny are dynamite together as usual, but this story takes a turn for the worse. There is definitely not a HEA in this one. We must continue to read A Whirlwind of Color, Book 2 to find out what happens to James and Penny. Not to be missed at all.
October 28, 2019
seriously....?? how on earth has this series received such high reviews?
Meh...
Meh...
November 6, 2018
*** I received an advanced copy and chose to review it ***
** 100% spoiler-free review **
* 5 heart stopping stars *
Ivy Smoak has once again given her readers a heart stopping, completely engrossing read centered around our favorite professor and his former student, James and Penny. Just when we think everything is going smoothly for our 2 favorite characters, Smoak drops The Light to My Darkness and blows our minds! This book is everything readers have come to expect from the author---super sexy, suspenseful, a bit angsty and an emotional roller coaster from start to finish.
Penny is still Penny---insecure, anxious and needy but we see a different side of her as a mother. Her protective nature is on full display even when she is is unsure of herself. Then there is James---still mysterious and broody but as a dad, we see his softer, more loving side. I didn't think he could get more swoon-worthy but damn was I wrong! All of our favorite characters return in full force and I loved how their relationships with one another were on display. Mason, Bee, Matt, Rob, Daphne, Tyler, Hailey, Jen and Ian all play important roles throughout the story and make this a sort of homecoming for readers. There are a few new characters that will endear readers and I personally hope that this is setting the stage for a future spin-off series by Smoak because there is SO much potential there!!
While the first part of the book read a bit slow for me, things really started to pick up midway through and towards the end, my heart was beating fast and I found myself racing through the pages to see what was going to happen next. Readers will get a huge treat when they get several chapters from James's POV! This is a first for the series and I absolutely loved getting inside James's head and knowing his thoughts and feelings. It was seriously a game changer for me! There is a huge cliffhanger at the end and it left me completely reeling! Smoak knows just how to wind readers up and leave them wanting more, more, MORE! I can't wait for the next installment in this series to see how everything turns out.
** 100% spoiler-free review **
* 5 heart stopping stars *
Ivy Smoak has once again given her readers a heart stopping, completely engrossing read centered around our favorite professor and his former student, James and Penny. Just when we think everything is going smoothly for our 2 favorite characters, Smoak drops The Light to My Darkness and blows our minds! This book is everything readers have come to expect from the author---super sexy, suspenseful, a bit angsty and an emotional roller coaster from start to finish.
Penny is still Penny---insecure, anxious and needy but we see a different side of her as a mother. Her protective nature is on full display even when she is is unsure of herself. Then there is James---still mysterious and broody but as a dad, we see his softer, more loving side. I didn't think he could get more swoon-worthy but damn was I wrong! All of our favorite characters return in full force and I loved how their relationships with one another were on display. Mason, Bee, Matt, Rob, Daphne, Tyler, Hailey, Jen and Ian all play important roles throughout the story and make this a sort of homecoming for readers. There are a few new characters that will endear readers and I personally hope that this is setting the stage for a future spin-off series by Smoak because there is SO much potential there!!
While the first part of the book read a bit slow for me, things really started to pick up midway through and towards the end, my heart was beating fast and I found myself racing through the pages to see what was going to happen next. Readers will get a huge treat when they get several chapters from James's POV! This is a first for the series and I absolutely loved getting inside James's head and knowing his thoughts and feelings. It was seriously a game changer for me! There is a huge cliffhanger at the end and it left me completely reeling! Smoak knows just how to wind readers up and leave them wanting more, more, MORE! I can't wait for the next installment in this series to see how everything turns out.
September 2, 2017
whyyyyyyy??? Ivy, this book tugged on my emotions the entire time. A part of me knew what was going on, but I didn't expect all of this. That precious smart Scarlett. Thank God for her. I laughed, cried, and by the end, I was pulling my hair out. Amazing book, but why put us through heartache by ended it like this. I need James right now, and I need Penny too. You can't do this to us. Please don't do this to us.
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loving this series
October 5, 2019
OH MY GOD!!! Ivy, how the hell could you do this to my favorite couple?!?!
Penny and James are back in Foundation, but everything is not OK like it should be. Yes, they're still in love and still sexing each other up as often as possible. But, Penny is pregnant with what she knows is a boy, even though James is sure they're going to have a girl, and she's having some health problems with this pregnancy. I won't spoil, well I will but only in this spoiler tag So James and everyone else are extra protective of her and it's driving her mad.
She's also still writing her and James' story and having no luck getting it published, so she's feeling extra insecure, even more so than usual. Add onto that that Scarlet is suddenly becoming a holy terror, especially to Penny, and Penny's world is tilting off its axis.
Then things come to a head and Ivy decides to kill me with a cliffhanger like no other and I'm feeling extra upset and needy, because I need the next installment like yesterday. I have to know what happens with my favorite couple and if it's not good I'm going to have a massive pity fest for myself because James and Penny have survived all the bullshit from before so they absolutely have to make it to the other side in good health and even more in love. Please, I am begging you, Ivy, please, please, please give me that sequel soon, and make it a happy one!!
I received an ARC for an honest review.
October 7, 2019
Not sure why I even read this except it was free, since I didn’t even like the first book.
Penny is still the same whinny, insecure and needy person. Constantly complaining how she was the size of a whale and questioning James true feelings for her. I didn’t like the direction the author took the story where we’re left wondering if Penny really is struggling with mental health issues or was suffering a medical condition.
Penny is still the same whinny, insecure and needy person. Constantly complaining how she was the size of a whale and questioning James true feelings for her. I didn’t like the direction the author took the story where we’re left wondering if Penny really is struggling with mental health issues or was suffering a medical condition.
November 8, 2020
OMG
This ends in the craziest way! This whole book felt ominous, like you knew something bad was going to happen. And it was worse than I could imagine! Huge crazy cliffhanger. Why did I have to read this and mess with the happy ending Penny and James got in the Hunted series???
This ends in the craziest way! This whole book felt ominous, like you knew something bad was going to happen. And it was worse than I could imagine! Huge crazy cliffhanger. Why did I have to read this and mess with the happy ending Penny and James got in the Hunted series???
October 12, 2018
The Light to my Darkness by Ivy Smoak is the fifth book in the Hunted Series. I have not read the other books in this series but was able to jump right into this story. I don't feel as if you have to read the previous books in this series to enjoy this book, Ms. Smoak does an excellent job bringing the new reader up to speed. But, this book was just soo good, I definitely feel the need to go back and read this series from the beginning.
This book is a continuation of Penny and James’ story. Be prepared to be unable to put this book down, you will be totally and completely bewitched. The Light to My Darkness is painstakingly well written and the heartbreakingly beautiful characters will permeate your very soul. Penny is so easy to like and relate too. She is a truly genuine person, but she is filled with so much self doubt and insecurity. She is searching for her place in the world. James is a loving, devoted husband and father, who wants nothing more than to make Penny happy.
But, the road to happiness is not an easy one. Be prepared for quite a few “OHHH NOOO” moments. And of course Ms. Smoak leaves us wanting more…. Yes, there is a cliffhanger, ARGH! I will definitely be reading the next book in this series!
***I won a Kindle copy of this book, by way of Goodreads, as part of a Goodreads giveaway. I received no compensation, financial or otherwise. This is my honest review.***
This book is a continuation of Penny and James’ story. Be prepared to be unable to put this book down, you will be totally and completely bewitched. The Light to My Darkness is painstakingly well written and the heartbreakingly beautiful characters will permeate your very soul. Penny is so easy to like and relate too. She is a truly genuine person, but she is filled with so much self doubt and insecurity. She is searching for her place in the world. James is a loving, devoted husband and father, who wants nothing more than to make Penny happy.
But, the road to happiness is not an easy one. Be prepared for quite a few “OHHH NOOO” moments. And of course Ms. Smoak leaves us wanting more…. Yes, there is a cliffhanger, ARGH! I will definitely be reading the next book in this series!
***I won a Kindle copy of this book, by way of Goodreads, as part of a Goodreads giveaway. I received no compensation, financial or otherwise. This is my honest review.***
February 5, 2020
Let me lay this out.
I loved the first few books. They were totally insane but ok due to the fact the characters liked each other and they just needed to work on themselves to make it work. Decently written etc.
But then this book happens and I'm sitting here just scratching my head because these characters are just horrible to the main heroine. She's lost her memory, people are trying to kill her constantly(last series) and then she's obviously having issues fitting in. I mean her husband has all this money and she's stuck with him this whole time considering she said that she's never felt comfortable with the whole money scenario. But he still doesn't trust her? Even though she’s been with him and tried to manage the whole time?!.
The other thing is, she has lost her memory and she's unstable, super scared and sad(someone tried to hurt her AGAIN). But all anyone can do around her is get mad that she's not remembering and how she's choosing "not to". Then when they do tell her she's scared and unable to function because BAM! She has kids and a sick preemie baby and a husband who is constantly controlling and wow all I kept hoping for was this chick was going to just leave. And try to get better away from all the toxic people surrounding her.
I loved the first few books. They were totally insane but ok due to the fact the characters liked each other and they just needed to work on themselves to make it work. Decently written etc.
But then this book happens and I'm sitting here just scratching my head because these characters are just horrible to the main heroine. She's lost her memory, people are trying to kill her constantly(last series) and then she's obviously having issues fitting in. I mean her husband has all this money and she's stuck with him this whole time considering she said that she's never felt comfortable with the whole money scenario. But he still doesn't trust her? Even though she’s been with him and tried to manage the whole time?!.
The other thing is, she has lost her memory and she's unstable, super scared and sad(someone tried to hurt her AGAIN). But all anyone can do around her is get mad that she's not remembering and how she's choosing "not to". Then when they do tell her she's scared and unable to function because BAM! She has kids and a sick preemie baby and a husband who is constantly controlling and wow all I kept hoping for was this chick was going to just leave. And try to get better away from all the toxic people surrounding her.
August 15, 2019
This is my review for the series as a whole...
I have fell victim to yet another Smoak series. When I finished The Hunted series and heard there was another series about Penny and James, I knew I had to read it. And I quickly flew through it just as fast as the others.
In this series we get both Penny and James’ pov. And it was everything. My heart hurt so very much reading this one. I bawled ugly tears. My heart broke over and over for them both. Especially with book 2. I wasn’t sure I could handle all the emotions being whirled at me. It tore at me.
One heart stopping, emotion driven moment after another. 5 Stars!
I have fell victim to yet another Smoak series. When I finished The Hunted series and heard there was another series about Penny and James, I knew I had to read it. And I quickly flew through it just as fast as the others.
In this series we get both Penny and James’ pov. And it was everything. My heart hurt so very much reading this one. I bawled ugly tears. My heart broke over and over for them both. Especially with book 2. I wasn’t sure I could handle all the emotions being whirled at me. It tore at me.
One heart stopping, emotion driven moment after another. 5 Stars!
March 2, 2021
Okay, part of the Hunted Series that bothered me was the fact that someone kept leaving when things get tough. But, that person hasn’t learned. So it’s starting to get a tad annoying now. What I do love is that the gang is still together and even closer. I love their love for one another and their banter. This is my least favorite book of the series. That hurts me to say since I was sooo glued to the first part of the Penny and James saga. I might have to take a breather break from Penny and James, just so I can appreciate them more.
December 20, 2022
I like this world but I’m kinda over James and Penny! Do I need to finish these books to move onto the rest? The whole reason I even started the hunted series was because I wanted to read untouchables but it was recommended I start temptation first. I’m over this couple though. It’s getting stale.
One of my biggest pet peeves is when authors insert themselves into their books. With Penny having the pen name as Ivy Smoak, just kinda ruins eveything for me. Especially since she’s writing their story. I find it very cringe!
One of my biggest pet peeves is when authors insert themselves into their books. With Penny having the pen name as Ivy Smoak, just kinda ruins eveything for me. Especially since she’s writing their story. I find it very cringe!
February 4, 2020
This book was a waste of time. The description of this book said it was full of suspense. There wasn’t a hint of suspense until I was through 80% of the book and that 80% was pretty boring. I was disappointed in this book and certainly wouldn’t bother with the next book about Penny and James.
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September 19, 2017
WOW!! Just WOW!!
I absolutely love this couple, Penny and James, and the trials and tribulations that they seem to always find themselves in. This story was like a slowly moving storm, - not so slowly that the story didn't have me hooked - I could just see something was coming, and it wasn't going to be good.
I knew that the shiz was going to hit the fan, but what actually happened caught me off guard! Totally! I'm left with shock, suspicion, and anxiety. All the feels. The next book can't come fast enough!
Ms. Ivy really put me through the wringer in this book! I cannot wait for the next one!
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I absolutely love this couple, Penny and James, and the trials and tribulations that they seem to always find themselves in. This story was like a slowly moving storm, - not so slowly that the story didn't have me hooked - I could just see something was coming, and it wasn't going to be good.
I knew that the shiz was going to hit the fan, but what actually happened caught me off guard! Totally! I'm left with shock, suspicion, and anxiety. All the feels. The next book can't come fast enough!
Ms. Ivy really put me through the wringer in this book! I cannot wait for the next one!
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September 19, 2017
I was given an advanced copy for my honest review.
This book is #5 in the beloved Hunted Series. From the first page you are sucked into James and Penny's world. Is the baby a boy or girl? Is it one baby or multiples? Has James and Penny made peace with James' parents?
I could hardly put it down and stayed up late into the night reading just to find out what is happening. I laughed, cried, and may have wanted to head out east, find Ivy and demand answers. I may have had to Google a thing or two...east coast and they're funny phrases 😂
Ivy hit this one out of the park. Too bad she took my heart with it! #EverygirlneedsaProfHunter
This book is #5 in the beloved Hunted Series. From the first page you are sucked into James and Penny's world. Is the baby a boy or girl? Is it one baby or multiples? Has James and Penny made peace with James' parents?
I could hardly put it down and stayed up late into the night reading just to find out what is happening. I laughed, cried, and may have wanted to head out east, find Ivy and demand answers. I may have had to Google a thing or two...east coast and they're funny phrases 😂
Ivy hit this one out of the park. Too bad she took my heart with it! #EverygirlneedsaProfHunter
January 15, 2024
The story unfolds at a slow pace, with the narrative gaining momentum only in the final five chapters. This pacing was a drawback for me as I seek a more consistently engaging experience as I read.
With the story stopping with the unknown of what is going to happen to Penny and now to James, you have to get right into the next book.
With the story stopping with the unknown of what is going to happen to Penny and now to James, you have to get right into the next book.
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February 13, 2021
I am gutted, Smoak did it again, I literally can’t wait for the next book. 😭 so happy I was introduced to the Hunted series and now this follow up, I can’t get enough!!
August 25, 2021
Bit of a slow beginning but Ivy always delivers lol
September 10, 2022
Just keeps getting better!
March 18, 2021
/gasp/
March 9, 2024
Meh. Glad to finally get James’s POV at the end.
June 16, 2020
This is the fifth book with these same characters. Their lives are getting darker and darker with someone trying to poison the heroine.
March 19, 2020
4.5 Stars
This was a fantastic read with a twisted cliffhanger.
Penny and James are married. This book takes you along their married life, their trails, and blissful moments. They are head over heels, crazy for one another. They often interacted as if it was their first encounter, and I loved it. They also had a three-year-old daughter with one on the way.
I loved their love and their relationship with their friends.
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This was a fantastic read with a twisted cliffhanger.
Penny and James are married. This book takes you along their married life, their trails, and blissful moments. They are head over heels, crazy for one another. They often interacted as if it was their first encounter, and I loved it. They also had a three-year-old daughter with one on the way.
I loved their love and their relationship with their friends.
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