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Cops and Docs #4
Drawing the Line
Pediatric resident Dr. Dani Russell is focused on her career and there’s no room for anything else since her last relationship crashed and burned. She’s seen as standoffish and cold to everyone except her patients and her best friend Rick. That’s just fine with her.
Detective Rebecca Wells, newly appointed to Atlanta’s Juvenile Missing Person Unit, is a woman in a state of flux and on a mission to fix her unsatisfying personal life. That means reaching out to her ex, Dani, to make amends. But after sizing up the once warm, friendly woman she loved, Rebecca can’t believe how unrecognizable she now is or how hurt she is.
Is it too late for them? Has too much time passed to make things right?
An enemies-to-lovers, second-chance lesbian romance that’s powerful, sizzling, thought-provoking, and everything in between.
Detective Rebecca Wells, newly appointed to Atlanta’s Juvenile Missing Person Unit, is a woman in a state of flux and on a mission to fix her unsatisfying personal life. That means reaching out to her ex, Dani, to make amends. But after sizing up the once warm, friendly woman she loved, Rebecca can’t believe how unrecognizable she now is or how hurt she is.
Is it too late for them? Has too much time passed to make things right?
An enemies-to-lovers, second-chance lesbian romance that’s powerful, sizzling, thought-provoking, and everything in between.
283 pages, ebook
Published November 7, 2018
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K.D. Williamson
10 books302 followersKD (aka Minerva/Rizzleslvr72) is a Southerner and a former nomad, taking up residence in the Mid-West, east coast, and New Orleans over the years. She is also a Hurricane Katrina survivor. Displaced to the mountains of North Carolina, she found her way back to New Orleans, where she lives with her partner of ten years and the strangest dogs and cats in existence.
KD enjoys all things geek, from video games to super heroes. She is a veteran in the mental health field working with children and their families for over ten years. She found that she had a talent for writing as a teenager, and through fits and starts, fostered it over the years.
KD enjoys all things geek, from video games to super heroes. She is a veteran in the mental health field working with children and their families for over ten years. She found that she had a talent for writing as a teenager, and through fits and starts, fostered it over the years.
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November 14, 2018
'ARC provided by Ylva-Publishing in exchange for an unbiased review'
**'Books that are forged in passion,demand fidelity and commitment, often drives you as a reader to either boredom or rage and sleep with you at night..Creativity is paradoxical..'
Fair series!
'DRAWING THE LINE-Bk #4' can be describe as an honest,at times complicated and realistic series that dive into all the signs of an unsatisfying and draining relationship of the past that also spotlight how both leads (Dani & Rebecca) could not even recognize what a truly genuine and loving partnership should be like. Both had to lay their turbulent and tumultuous past to rest in order to move forward -- but because they became so accepting of the lies,anguish and humiliation and even train themselves to become numb to their emotional pain that when time came to admit and confront past mistakes & issues they still ended up sometimes sabotaging any attempt at resolving their relationship. Additionally there was deception,fraudulent behavior from both and now after four years when trying to have a decent conversation each still sometimes weaken their capacity to trust again. But to heal their renewed friendship and past broken lives both had to rediscover old feelings of just wanting and choose to ignore those negative memories of the past because once this healthy boundary is established of communicating regularly and getting advise from supportive friend,only then will readers notice this common result that leads to a healthy emotional desire to rebuild,reinvest,fully commit and engaged more in their present relationship. At times this series might seem a little average to some readers but it might also enrich our understanding of what pain & being fiercely in-Love is and of the resilience to working on a better future. Above all,this series is a love story: offering a penetrating portrait of good intimacy when it counts,physical longing,the courage to learn about togetherness and the foundation of a relationship. Recommended read to everyone!
**'Books that are forged in passion,demand fidelity and commitment, often drives you as a reader to either boredom or rage and sleep with you at night..Creativity is paradoxical..'
Fair series!
'DRAWING THE LINE-Bk #4' can be describe as an honest,at times complicated and realistic series that dive into all the signs of an unsatisfying and draining relationship of the past that also spotlight how both leads (Dani & Rebecca) could not even recognize what a truly genuine and loving partnership should be like. Both had to lay their turbulent and tumultuous past to rest in order to move forward -- but because they became so accepting of the lies,anguish and humiliation and even train themselves to become numb to their emotional pain that when time came to admit and confront past mistakes & issues they still ended up sometimes sabotaging any attempt at resolving their relationship. Additionally there was deception,fraudulent behavior from both and now after four years when trying to have a decent conversation each still sometimes weaken their capacity to trust again. But to heal their renewed friendship and past broken lives both had to rediscover old feelings of just wanting and choose to ignore those negative memories of the past because once this healthy boundary is established of communicating regularly and getting advise from supportive friend,only then will readers notice this common result that leads to a healthy emotional desire to rebuild,reinvest,fully commit and engaged more in their present relationship. At times this series might seem a little average to some readers but it might also enrich our understanding of what pain & being fiercely in-Love is and of the resilience to working on a better future. Above all,this series is a love story: offering a penetrating portrait of good intimacy when it counts,physical longing,the courage to learn about togetherness and the foundation of a relationship. Recommended read to everyone!
November 12, 2018
3.25 Stars. I thought this was a solid read but the book didn’t really click for me personally. I’m a fan of Williamson, I have enjoyed all her books and was really looking forward to this one. This is my least favorite in her Cops and Docs series but I still expect most people will enjoy this.
This story is about Danni a doctor and Becca a detective. Becca and Danni dated years ago and it didn’t end well. When Becca decides to move back where they both reside, they soon find themselves in each other’s company. Can they work on being friends or is the bad blood between them just too thick?
What I didn’t care for in this book was really just personal preferences. Things that bother me might not bother you so you mileage may vary. The main issue is I don’t care for books where the mains are apart for most of the story. While they do have scenes together, it really felt like 75% apart, 25% together. It was too much of a split for my tastes. When couples don’t spend that time together, I feel I don’t get to see that bond and connection forming. They spent a lot of time apart doing their separate jobs which were not as exciting as I had hoped.
My other issue was I had trouble with some of the characters. It took me a long time to warm up to Becca. This is probably the opposite of most readers as Danni makes the logical choice of a character not to like, but I got her. To me Danni was a baby ice queen in training and I got a little tired of everyone acting like she was so awful. Becca messed her up so she was really guarded, I understood it. I did appreciate that Becca kept trying and was kind as the book went on, but I still felt she owed a real apology to Danni. I don’t know if I somehow missed it but she never really said sorry for what she did and why she did it. Instead it felt like everything was put on Danni to beg forgiveness. I also had some trouble with Rick who was the main secondary character. Sometimes I really liked him, other times I wanted to yell “stop whining!” He kept causing drama between the two women and then would get mad at them for bringing drama in his life.
As you can see from my issues it just is a case of personal preferences. There wasn’t anything wrong with Williamson’s writing; I just didn’t care for all her choices. Because of this I expect most people will enjoy this book, it just wasn’t a perfect fit for me.
An ARC was given to me by YLVA for a honest review.
This story is about Danni a doctor and Becca a detective. Becca and Danni dated years ago and it didn’t end well. When Becca decides to move back where they both reside, they soon find themselves in each other’s company. Can they work on being friends or is the bad blood between them just too thick?
What I didn’t care for in this book was really just personal preferences. Things that bother me might not bother you so you mileage may vary. The main issue is I don’t care for books where the mains are apart for most of the story. While they do have scenes together, it really felt like 75% apart, 25% together. It was too much of a split for my tastes. When couples don’t spend that time together, I feel I don’t get to see that bond and connection forming. They spent a lot of time apart doing their separate jobs which were not as exciting as I had hoped.
My other issue was I had trouble with some of the characters. It took me a long time to warm up to Becca. This is probably the opposite of most readers as Danni makes the logical choice of a character not to like, but I got her. To me Danni was a baby ice queen in training and I got a little tired of everyone acting like she was so awful. Becca messed her up so she was really guarded, I understood it. I did appreciate that Becca kept trying and was kind as the book went on, but I still felt she owed a real apology to Danni. I don’t know if I somehow missed it but she never really said sorry for what she did and why she did it. Instead it felt like everything was put on Danni to beg forgiveness. I also had some trouble with Rick who was the main secondary character. Sometimes I really liked him, other times I wanted to yell “stop whining!” He kept causing drama between the two women and then would get mad at them for bringing drama in his life.
As you can see from my issues it just is a case of personal preferences. There wasn’t anything wrong with Williamson’s writing; I just didn’t care for all her choices. Because of this I expect most people will enjoy this book, it just wasn’t a perfect fit for me.
An ARC was given to me by YLVA for a honest review.
October 29, 2018
Oh how I love Cops and Docs books, especially ones by KD Williamson.
Becca and Dani were in love but their relationship wasn’t working so Becca ran and spent sometime working out what she wanted from her life. 4 years later she’s back and ready to deal with the fall out and try her hardest to win back Dani but first she has to make Dani see she wasn’t the only one at fault and hopefully love can follow.
I have a little obsession with Cop romances so when I heard KD Williamson was continuing her Cops and Docs series I was elated. Seriously elated!!
I really enjoyed the second chance romance trope in this book. I was pulling for these characters from the get go. I really liked Dani and her character’s insecurities masked as abruptness/ rudeness. She was complex and I really enjoyed watching Becca find ways to break down her walls.
The sex scenes were unbelievably hot and to be honest, a little different to what I’m used to. Let me explain… Both Becca and Dani knew each other intimately because they had been in a relationship before. So I think the first sex scene was almost like what I would call make up sex. Its angry and frustrating but so very hot you can’t help but get hot under the collar.
I would be remise if I didn’t mention the secondary character in the book that all made this story worth so much more. Rick in particular stole my heart a little bit. He was Becca and Dani best friend and ultimately was stuck in the middle but also stuck in the cross fire more than once. He’s a good guy with a big heart and nothing but love for both Dani and Becca. Looking back on the journey of the book I wouldn’t be able to see it flow as good as it did without him. And he is one of many secondary characters that helped to enhance Drawing the Line.
All in all another triumph from KD Williamson and I cannot wait to see what comes next… Oh wait, I know it is another Cops and Docs story. She is publishing a short story about he first two Cops and Docs characters, Kellie and Nora.
5 stars!!!
Becca and Dani were in love but their relationship wasn’t working so Becca ran and spent sometime working out what she wanted from her life. 4 years later she’s back and ready to deal with the fall out and try her hardest to win back Dani but first she has to make Dani see she wasn’t the only one at fault and hopefully love can follow.
I have a little obsession with Cop romances so when I heard KD Williamson was continuing her Cops and Docs series I was elated. Seriously elated!!
I really enjoyed the second chance romance trope in this book. I was pulling for these characters from the get go. I really liked Dani and her character’s insecurities masked as abruptness/ rudeness. She was complex and I really enjoyed watching Becca find ways to break down her walls.
The sex scenes were unbelievably hot and to be honest, a little different to what I’m used to. Let me explain… Both Becca and Dani knew each other intimately because they had been in a relationship before. So I think the first sex scene was almost like what I would call make up sex. Its angry and frustrating but so very hot you can’t help but get hot under the collar.
I would be remise if I didn’t mention the secondary character in the book that all made this story worth so much more. Rick in particular stole my heart a little bit. He was Becca and Dani best friend and ultimately was stuck in the middle but also stuck in the cross fire more than once. He’s a good guy with a big heart and nothing but love for both Dani and Becca. Looking back on the journey of the book I wouldn’t be able to see it flow as good as it did without him. And he is one of many secondary characters that helped to enhance Drawing the Line.
All in all another triumph from KD Williamson and I cannot wait to see what comes next… Oh wait, I know it is another Cops and Docs story. She is publishing a short story about he first two Cops and Docs characters, Kellie and Nora.
5 stars!!!
November 12, 2018
I really liked the first 3 books in this series and was really looking forward to reading this 4th book. Unfortunately it turned out to be a disappointment. Instead of 1 story about the two main characters I read what felt like 2 separate stories. Story 1 about Dani and her job as a doctor working with young cancer patients and story 2 about Becca who moved back to her hometown as a missing persons detective for the Atlanta PD.
I had trouble connecting with the main characters because of their limited interaction in the book. The author spent a large amount of time telling the main characters separate stories and their daily struggles with friends, colleagues and relationships in general. In fact if this book was cut down to the time Dani and Becca interacted, it wouldn't even amount to half of its size.
The book did have a very interesting beginning as we find out that 4 years ago Dani and Rebecca were a couple but broke up due to very valid reasons. The author keeps you curious as to what happened and who is to blame by slowly revealing tidbits about the breakup. The intrigue however soon wears off because once again the main characters are living in separate stories with only their best friend Rick (who is a delightful character) as a buffer.
I found myself skimming quite a few times because I honestly couldn't be bothered to read about their jobs. Even when Becca and Dani finally got together, I can't say that I cared very much. The few sex scenes were lackluster and nowhere near the steamy scenes that were written in the first 3 books.
I'm sorry to say this only gets a 2.75* rating.
*The author really needs to contact Coca Cola Inc. about a possible sponsorship considering she mentioned the product 47 times throughout the book. Yes, I counted because it was that repetitive!
I had trouble connecting with the main characters because of their limited interaction in the book. The author spent a large amount of time telling the main characters separate stories and their daily struggles with friends, colleagues and relationships in general. In fact if this book was cut down to the time Dani and Becca interacted, it wouldn't even amount to half of its size.
The book did have a very interesting beginning as we find out that 4 years ago Dani and Rebecca were a couple but broke up due to very valid reasons. The author keeps you curious as to what happened and who is to blame by slowly revealing tidbits about the breakup. The intrigue however soon wears off because once again the main characters are living in separate stories with only their best friend Rick (who is a delightful character) as a buffer.
I found myself skimming quite a few times because I honestly couldn't be bothered to read about their jobs. Even when Becca and Dani finally got together, I can't say that I cared very much. The few sex scenes were lackluster and nowhere near the steamy scenes that were written in the first 3 books.
I'm sorry to say this only gets a 2.75* rating.
*The author really needs to contact Coca Cola Inc. about a possible sponsorship considering she mentioned the product 47 times throughout the book. Yes, I counted because it was that repetitive!
November 15, 2018
Wow, this is a train wreck of a book. Dani and Rebecca broke up four years previously and Rebecca moved away. With the death of Rebecca’s aunt and guardian, she returns to Atlanta with the intention of staying. Dani is not happy and their mutual friend, Rick, is stuck in the middle of all of it. Rebecca is trying to settle in to her new position at the Atlanta Police Department and Dani is in her last year of her residency.
This is the antithesis of a slow-burn romance: it’s a slow-burn anti-romance. The problem is that the writing of it is really good. Their pain, anger and animosity for each other drips off every page, page after page. And then there’s that fine line between love and hate, compounded by palpable chemistry. Dani and Rebecca aren’t easy to either like or dislike because they’re both quite complex characters. There were times when I felt more irritated with Rick than I did with either of them.
I love romances where the protagonists behave like adults, communicate well and sensibly resolve the issues that arise. I think it takes guts to write something that is nothing like that. Second chance romances usually start from the characters meeting up again, they clear up the miscommunication and the romance begins building. Williamson hasn’t given her characters an easy miscommunication to clear up. She’s given them the hurt and devastation that two people go through when they haven’t been careful enough in their care of each other and have allowed their relationship to disintegrate. Perhaps there is too much realism.
The problem comes in rating my read. I would normally give three stars to a book that was an easy read and that I, for the most part, liked but that I also know in the long term won’t be terribly memorable. This is so much better than that but I didn’t like it. I read it in a couple of hours because I couldn’t tear myself away. I think this is one of those stories that will stay with me for a while because Rebecca and Dani did get into my head. So on the basis of my engagement with the story, my enjoyment of the writing and thoughts left rattling in my brain, I’m rating this 4.5 stars rounded down.
Book received from Ylva Publishing for an honest review.
This is the antithesis of a slow-burn romance: it’s a slow-burn anti-romance. The problem is that the writing of it is really good. Their pain, anger and animosity for each other drips off every page, page after page. And then there’s that fine line between love and hate, compounded by palpable chemistry. Dani and Rebecca aren’t easy to either like or dislike because they’re both quite complex characters. There were times when I felt more irritated with Rick than I did with either of them.
I love romances where the protagonists behave like adults, communicate well and sensibly resolve the issues that arise. I think it takes guts to write something that is nothing like that. Second chance romances usually start from the characters meeting up again, they clear up the miscommunication and the romance begins building. Williamson hasn’t given her characters an easy miscommunication to clear up. She’s given them the hurt and devastation that two people go through when they haven’t been careful enough in their care of each other and have allowed their relationship to disintegrate. Perhaps there is too much realism.
The problem comes in rating my read. I would normally give three stars to a book that was an easy read and that I, for the most part, liked but that I also know in the long term won’t be terribly memorable. This is so much better than that but I didn’t like it. I read it in a couple of hours because I couldn’t tear myself away. I think this is one of those stories that will stay with me for a while because Rebecca and Dani did get into my head. So on the basis of my engagement with the story, my enjoyment of the writing and thoughts left rattling in my brain, I’m rating this 4.5 stars rounded down.
Book received from Ylva Publishing for an honest review.
December 3, 2018
I think this one is going to come down to personal preferences when it comes to what you are looking for in a romance. A breakup to makeup story can be a success but it's a hard road to navigate. The reader has root for the couple even though they know there has been a monumental moment that caused that relationship to end. By the time I finished with Drawing the Line I just couldn't have cared if the love was back or not.
Dani and Becca broke-up four years ago. They tore each other apart at the end of their relationship. One night Dani coming home late after a long night as a medical student walks into an empty apartment. Becca took everything that belonged to her and hit the road. No goodbye, nothing but a disconnected number. In all honesty who could come back from that kind of hurt. Who is going to even take your phone call much less fall in love with you again? That is a monumental mountain to climb up. Add on to it that for four years they have had ZERO contact. Then Becca decides to move back to Atlanta needing forgiveness. Girl, come on now. Dani and Becca share a mutual bestie, Rick, who has played the middleman for years. To say their bad blood is thick is a huge understatement. These two ladies have monster obstacles to overcome even to be in the same room together.
Dani, she's okay. A bit of an ice queen who keeps everybody at a distance never really overcoming her breakup with Becca. Becca, she is really, really hard to connect with. I did not care for her, and maybe I missed something but she came off like a giant ass. Really neither character made my heart swoon. I needed to root for their them, for their love, and in all honesty, I just wanted to end my time with them as quickly as possible.
K.D. Williamson is a brilliant writer. I love her work, but this one was just not for me. I'm going to chalk it up on me that this isn't my type of story. I know there will be folks that love Drawing the Line and rightfully so. I think it comes down to preference, this just not being the book for me on this given day. 2.75 stars
Dani and Becca broke-up four years ago. They tore each other apart at the end of their relationship. One night Dani coming home late after a long night as a medical student walks into an empty apartment. Becca took everything that belonged to her and hit the road. No goodbye, nothing but a disconnected number. In all honesty who could come back from that kind of hurt. Who is going to even take your phone call much less fall in love with you again? That is a monumental mountain to climb up. Add on to it that for four years they have had ZERO contact. Then Becca decides to move back to Atlanta needing forgiveness. Girl, come on now. Dani and Becca share a mutual bestie, Rick, who has played the middleman for years. To say their bad blood is thick is a huge understatement. These two ladies have monster obstacles to overcome even to be in the same room together.
Dani, she's okay. A bit of an ice queen who keeps everybody at a distance never really overcoming her breakup with Becca. Becca, she is really, really hard to connect with. I did not care for her, and maybe I missed something but she came off like a giant ass. Really neither character made my heart swoon. I needed to root for their them, for their love, and in all honesty, I just wanted to end my time with them as quickly as possible.
K.D. Williamson is a brilliant writer. I love her work, but this one was just not for me. I'm going to chalk it up on me that this isn't my type of story. I know there will be folks that love Drawing the Line and rightfully so. I think it comes down to preference, this just not being the book for me on this given day. 2.75 stars
November 18, 2018
A solid 4 stars. This is the 4th in Williamson's Cops and Docs series but it is clearly a stand-alone with no references to the previous books.
This is a second chance romance. Four years ago, Rebecca Wells who I believe was in the police academy at the time and Dr. Dani Russell was in her early years of residency in pediatrics, specializing in pediatric oncology were living together. Ultimately, their relationship soured as Dani's required & demanding time at the hospital increased. Rebecca moved to Savannah where she became a cop and later a detective in Missing Persons. Now Rebecca has returned to Atlanta after she had inherited her aunt's house and got a job in Atlanta's Juvenile Missing Persons.
This is an unusual Cop 'n Doc romance. Many pairings, the couple's work life often intersects. But in this case the MC's met in college and their work contributed to their relationship demise. As the years went by Becca matured but Dani closed herself off from all except her patients and best friend and roommate Rick. Rick is also Becca's best friend and is the buffer between them. They put him in a difficult position, but he was able to handle it (and them).
I found it interesting watching how Dani was able to connect with her patients and their parents but at the same time is cut off from her co-workers, except for Rick (also a resident). Reviewer @Lex Kent described Dani best as a "baby ice queen in training". We get a little bit of Becca's work but mostly it was her friendship with her work partner, Mark. I'm kinda glad because at the moment, I don't think I could read too much about the depressing parts of her job.
This is a slow burn/second chance romance. They had to forgive, communicate, become friends again and learn from what went wrong. But warning - the majority of the book they are not together. It didn't bother me, but it has for others.
Full disclosure - I won this book from the author with no expectation for a review.
This is a second chance romance. Four years ago, Rebecca Wells who I believe was in the police academy at the time and Dr. Dani Russell was in her early years of residency in pediatrics, specializing in pediatric oncology were living together. Ultimately, their relationship soured as Dani's required & demanding time at the hospital increased. Rebecca moved to Savannah where she became a cop and later a detective in Missing Persons. Now Rebecca has returned to Atlanta after she had inherited her aunt's house and got a job in Atlanta's Juvenile Missing Persons.
This is an unusual Cop 'n Doc romance. Many pairings, the couple's work life often intersects. But in this case the MC's met in college and their work contributed to their relationship demise. As the years went by Becca matured but Dani closed herself off from all except her patients and best friend and roommate Rick. Rick is also Becca's best friend and is the buffer between them. They put him in a difficult position, but he was able to handle it (and them).
I found it interesting watching how Dani was able to connect with her patients and their parents but at the same time is cut off from her co-workers, except for Rick (also a resident). Reviewer @Lex Kent described Dani best as a "baby ice queen in training". We get a little bit of Becca's work but mostly it was her friendship with her work partner, Mark. I'm kinda glad because at the moment, I don't think I could read too much about the depressing parts of her job.
This is a slow burn/second chance romance. They had to forgive, communicate, become friends again and learn from what went wrong. But warning - the majority of the book they are not together. It didn't bother me, but it has for others.
Full disclosure - I won this book from the author with no expectation for a review.
November 5, 2018
Real. Gritty. A great read.
This was the normal type of break up story because for once it was realistic and honest. Dani was hurt...but so was Becca and it was due to some far fetched plot by someone else but something that happens in real relationships.
I started off being angry at Becca but this book is the epitome of there are always two sides to a story. The emotion was not always pretty but that is what made this book such a great read.
I love that both characters had to work on themselves and it wasn't just one person begging forgiveness.
*4.3 stars
This was the normal type of break up story because for once it was realistic and honest. Dani was hurt...but so was Becca and it was due to some far fetched plot by someone else but something that happens in real relationships.
I started off being angry at Becca but this book is the epitome of there are always two sides to a story. The emotion was not always pretty but that is what made this book such a great read.
I love that both characters had to work on themselves and it wasn't just one person begging forgiveness.
*4.3 stars
December 28, 2018
Dr. Dani Russell is a Pediatric resident dedicated to her job and nothing else. She comes across as distant and cold to everyone except her little patients and her best friend Rick. She is content with her life until Detective Rebecca Wells, Dani's ex and the reason why she is so isolated, comes back to Atlanta permanently. She has done a lot of introspection and is decided to mend things with her. But Dani has changed a lot and refuses to even acknowledge Rebecca. Will they have a chance to heal old wounds, build a friendship or maybe more?
This is book 4 of K. D. Williamson's 'Cops and Docs' series. 'Drawing the line' is a second chance romance with an interracial couple and a bisexual character. Written in third person from the point of view of both main characters, the reader gets in their headspace a lot. The problem is that, most of the time, these characters are hard to like. These women have serious baggage, for intelligent, independent women you wonder how they could sometimes be so immature.
To make matters worse, they are separated from each other a lot so it's hard to feel their chemistry, except for some flashbacks when their relationship was fine. It is good to see, though, how they both start making an effort separately in their professional lives and with their common friend Rick who should win a prize for patience. The subplots of both mains dealing with juvenile disappearances or seriously ill children makes them more likeable but those stories do nothing to push the romantic plot forward.
Maybe Ms. Williamson wrote herself to a corner, she skilfully created conflicted and flawed characters and she excelled at making the sparks fly when they fight. Their minimal encounters, constant bickering and the hate sex (as described by Rebecca) don't help building the relationship either. So a happy ever after in this context feels a bit forced. Not the best scenario for a romance.
Overall, an ok read if you enjoy second chance romances with a lot of drama at the side. 3.5 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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This is book 4 of K. D. Williamson's 'Cops and Docs' series. 'Drawing the line' is a second chance romance with an interracial couple and a bisexual character. Written in third person from the point of view of both main characters, the reader gets in their headspace a lot. The problem is that, most of the time, these characters are hard to like. These women have serious baggage, for intelligent, independent women you wonder how they could sometimes be so immature.
To make matters worse, they are separated from each other a lot so it's hard to feel their chemistry, except for some flashbacks when their relationship was fine. It is good to see, though, how they both start making an effort separately in their professional lives and with their common friend Rick who should win a prize for patience. The subplots of both mains dealing with juvenile disappearances or seriously ill children makes them more likeable but those stories do nothing to push the romantic plot forward.
Maybe Ms. Williamson wrote herself to a corner, she skilfully created conflicted and flawed characters and she excelled at making the sparks fly when they fight. Their minimal encounters, constant bickering and the hate sex (as described by Rebecca) don't help building the relationship either. So a happy ever after in this context feels a bit forced. Not the best scenario for a romance.
Overall, an ok read if you enjoy second chance romances with a lot of drama at the side. 3.5 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at
www.lezreviewbooks.com
December 5, 2018
I really loved the first two books in this series, but I struggled to get into this book.
December 28, 2018
I was offered the book by the author in exchange of an honest review, so … Here it is !!!
Seems the beta reader(s) and the editor were tired ‘cause I’ve noticed a few typos and other mistakes (KD was informed about that)
Oh Gosh !!! Dani’s behavior & resentment got on my nerves several times… OK she’d been hurt badly by Becca in the past but being such a jerk is so stupid. She says she wants to be « the grown person » but unlike Becca who has really changed, she’s in denial of her past action in the failure of their relashionship and acts like a misbehaved child .. Seriously, I wanted to slap her in the face.
« hate sex » …. Ouch !!! I can understand the lust after 4 years but since I’m a romantic, I’m not fan (at all) at the idea of that kind of encounter and it’s even worse when hygiene rules are ignored, (guess a cop and a doc are not immune to vaginal yeast infections and other nice lil things like that so …)
Since there are no date, just some information like « a couple days ago », « a few months back », etc from time to time, it’s very confusing & very hard to know how much time really passed from the beginning to the end of the novel. + Some short in time actions are too much detailed compared to some others which are longer, it’s disturbing not having at least an idea of what’s happening in thoses long periods : my feeling is that it creates an imbalance in the narration.
Rebecca/ Becca => it’s tiring to have both names all the novel long … That just my POV but I think it would have been better to have « Becca » all along, it’d help to be closer to the character …
Since they both work with children (one to find them when they got missing and the other to heal them, it’d have been great to have some professionnal interaction between the 2 main characters … it’d have been another way to help them to reconnect …
There is some humor all along the novel and it’s really appreciated. 😊 (I loved the « episode » about the Avengers .. LOL)
I also loved that one of the main character is a WOC and that the other needs to wear her glasses even to read a text (she’s more human with way .. LOL)
I confess that (for my own taste) some action is missing in this cop story … & I think that the first 2 books in this Cops and Docs series were the best … BUT, don’t get me wrong, it’s a pleasant reading nonetheless …. So, I’ll let you grab your own copy and make your own opinion … Enjoy (or not) your reading guys !!
Seems the beta reader(s) and the editor were tired ‘cause I’ve noticed a few typos and other mistakes (KD was informed about that)
Oh Gosh !!! Dani’s behavior & resentment got on my nerves several times… OK she’d been hurt badly by Becca in the past but being such a jerk is so stupid. She says she wants to be « the grown person » but unlike Becca who has really changed, she’s in denial of her past action in the failure of their relashionship and acts like a misbehaved child .. Seriously, I wanted to slap her in the face.
« hate sex » …. Ouch !!! I can understand the lust after 4 years but since I’m a romantic, I’m not fan (at all) at the idea of that kind of encounter and it’s even worse when hygiene rules are ignored, (guess a cop and a doc are not immune to vaginal yeast infections and other nice lil things like that so …)
Since there are no date, just some information like « a couple days ago », « a few months back », etc from time to time, it’s very confusing & very hard to know how much time really passed from the beginning to the end of the novel. + Some short in time actions are too much detailed compared to some others which are longer, it’s disturbing not having at least an idea of what’s happening in thoses long periods : my feeling is that it creates an imbalance in the narration.
Rebecca/ Becca => it’s tiring to have both names all the novel long … That just my POV but I think it would have been better to have « Becca » all along, it’d help to be closer to the character …
Since they both work with children (one to find them when they got missing and the other to heal them, it’d have been great to have some professionnal interaction between the 2 main characters … it’d have been another way to help them to reconnect …
There is some humor all along the novel and it’s really appreciated. 😊 (I loved the « episode » about the Avengers .. LOL)
I also loved that one of the main character is a WOC and that the other needs to wear her glasses even to read a text (she’s more human with way .. LOL)
I confess that (for my own taste) some action is missing in this cop story … & I think that the first 2 books in this Cops and Docs series were the best … BUT, don’t get me wrong, it’s a pleasant reading nonetheless …. So, I’ll let you grab your own copy and make your own opinion … Enjoy (or not) your reading guys !!
November 14, 2018
Its well written and I usually find this author a solid story teller. This one was not to my personal taste.
I tried but I just could not take to the story or the characters. I particularly could not take to Becca, and found the whole baggage between the MCs quite irritating and immature. Perhaps it just lacked action for me, but it felt like it dragged in a lot of places. Could have benefited from more interaction between the 2 MCs.
Arc received from Ylva for honest review.
I tried but I just could not take to the story or the characters. I particularly could not take to Becca, and found the whole baggage between the MCs quite irritating and immature. Perhaps it just lacked action for me, but it felt like it dragged in a lot of places. Could have benefited from more interaction between the 2 MCs.
Arc received from Ylva for honest review.
November 13, 2018
I really wanted to love this because I love second chances and the almost guaranteed angsty-ness of the genre/trope. Buuuuut, this one was just okay for me. I'm a sucker for the nonstop push-pull pining but even I got tired of it in this one--so much so that I uncharacteristically stopped binge-reading to go do something else instead. I actually semi wanted Dani and Rebecca to resolve their issues and then for them to date other people instead because their relationship just felt toxic. I also wish they got together a bit sooner so there was more emphasis on how Dani and Rebecca worked on their relationship and those past insecurities. It didn't feel fully resolved by the end, just that they were in the honeymoon, everything's-fine-sex-no-problems-here-sex-sex-sex phase. Also honestly they'd probably benefit from going to couples therapy together to work out some of their issues.
Some more on their past history probably would've been nice too (how long they were together, more happy times, specifics/details to why things fell apart the first time, etc.) to build a case for why they should get back together. But I am not optimistic about them lasting and I secretly want them to break up and be with other people. Now that I think about it, I didn't really like either one of them very much, so there's that.
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On second thought, I might be into a sequel about Rebecca with a new love interest or maybe even a third chance story ten years later when they've learned how to be secure and actually have a healthy relationship.
Some more on their past history probably would've been nice too (how long they were together, more happy times, specifics/details to why things fell apart the first time, etc.) to build a case for why they should get back together. But I am not optimistic about them lasting and I secretly want them to break up and be with other people. Now that I think about it, I didn't really like either one of them very much, so there's that.
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On second thought, I might be into a sequel about Rebecca with a new love interest or maybe even a third chance story ten years later when they've learned how to be secure and actually have a healthy relationship.
February 18, 2019
KD Williamson's character work is phenomenal in this one. It's not an easy read, since both women have some serious baggage to work through, but I found it totally worthwhile to join them on their journey.
October 1, 2022
A really lovely book - forgotten how well KD writes: a masterclass. Love the secondary characters, the camaraderie of the Hospital / Police. Excellent. Recommended.
November 13, 2018
This one of those books that I found just didn't resonate with me personally. I like K.D. Williamson's writing, and there were some points that I enjoyed. It is well written, which is annoying. I just couldn't get behind the characters.
With this being book four of the Cops and Docs series, Williamson took her formula up a notch. Dani, the doc, and Rebecca, the cop, are ex's who've gone through a terrible breakup where Rebecca moves away. In the meantime, one of them gets progressively worse and the other finds herself. It all comes to a head when Rebecca returns and they must learn to live with each other for their friend's sake.
Both characters irritated the hell out of me in different ways. I could understand Dani's anger to a point, and her withdrawal from herself and her coworkers. There are points in the book where she treats people like crap, and knows she does it, but doesn't care. That goes from ice queen straight into apathetic. But then we see her interactions with her patients and see that she does actually care. Rebecca doesn't get why her actions hurt Dani so much, despite her being a different, more mature person during the events of the book.
Again, I love K.D. Williamson's writing. The characters irritated the crap out of me, and I was really only cheering them on because Rick is so good. I did not want him to lose his two best friends. I know people will enjoy it, loved it even, but it wasn't for me. I'll recommend it because it is well written and intense, like a typical Williamson book.
I received this ARC form Ylva in exchange for my honest review.
With this being book four of the Cops and Docs series, Williamson took her formula up a notch. Dani, the doc, and Rebecca, the cop, are ex's who've gone through a terrible breakup where Rebecca moves away. In the meantime, one of them gets progressively worse and the other finds herself. It all comes to a head when Rebecca returns and they must learn to live with each other for their friend's sake.
Both characters irritated the hell out of me in different ways. I could understand Dani's anger to a point, and her withdrawal from herself and her coworkers. There are points in the book where she treats people like crap, and knows she does it, but doesn't care. That goes from ice queen straight into apathetic. But then we see her interactions with her patients and see that she does actually care. Rebecca doesn't get why her actions hurt Dani so much, despite her being a different, more mature person during the events of the book.
Again, I love K.D. Williamson's writing. The characters irritated the crap out of me, and I was really only cheering them on because Rick is so good. I did not want him to lose his two best friends. I know people will enjoy it, loved it even, but it wasn't for me. I'll recommend it because it is well written and intense, like a typical Williamson book.
I received this ARC form Ylva in exchange for my honest review.
November 9, 2018
In “Drawing the Line”, K.D. Williamson tells the story of a relationship that ended four years and yet remains a painful ever-present force in the daily life of the protagonists.
Dani, a doctor in her final year of residency answered her heartbreak by pushing back from life and diving into her work. The one exception to this is her best friend, Rick, the person she can’t quite shut out. Rebecca still carries regrets, and though she’s tried to change for the better by becoming a police officer and serving something larger than herself, she’s trapped by what she still feels. Rick, once again, is one of her closest friends. When she moves back home after her Aunt’s funeral, Rick is caught between the two women. Initially, they try and come to some sort of truce for his sake. Their baggage, however, keeps getting in the way.
My favorite part of the story is the reconnecting that starts through texts. They are so honest with one another in this format and KD does a great job of showing their souls and fears. (Note: If K.D. ever wants to tell one of those ‘romance that starts by a wrong number text,’ I am so down.) They both discover that they still aren’t entirely happy with who they are and wonder if they might be able to help one another. They decide to try to become friends while still working through more complex feelings. K.D. explores this, showing many missteps and wrong turns along the way. Rebbecca expresses it best at one point wondering aloud if Dani wants to kiss her or the person she was four years ago. These parts of the story are both powerful and delightful. Dani's fragility, in particular, is compelling and moving.
(Note: One hurt/comfort scene made me sigh happily in a way that earned a judgemental look from my cats. They aren’t romantics.)
There’s a bravery is telling a “will they/won’t they” story where the romantic leads already did and it didn’t work out. There needs to be understanding of what happened in the past and faith should be kindled that there’s a chance things will be different this time. Why the characters initially got together and what happened to slowly dissolve the relationship - is never entirely clear to me. Clues are provided, of course, but it remained blurry and unformed. In this same vein, we are told that they used to be very different and have both changed. That too never transcends into something we are shown. This disconnect makes the flow at the beginning a little disjointed at points.
However, in terms of giving the reader faith that there’s a chance love might full-on win, that beacon of hope starts small and grows. It’s never a certainty, but it’s a constant. Occasionally the beacon also sizzles. I don’t want to spoil that part but, trust me. Ahem, back to my point. Most of us read lesbian fiction because we are desperate to believe that no matter how lonely or unwanted we sometimes feel in society, we can find total, unconditional acceptance in the heart of another. This story protectively nurtures that idea and will leave readers with hope.
Dani, a doctor in her final year of residency answered her heartbreak by pushing back from life and diving into her work. The one exception to this is her best friend, Rick, the person she can’t quite shut out. Rebecca still carries regrets, and though she’s tried to change for the better by becoming a police officer and serving something larger than herself, she’s trapped by what she still feels. Rick, once again, is one of her closest friends. When she moves back home after her Aunt’s funeral, Rick is caught between the two women. Initially, they try and come to some sort of truce for his sake. Their baggage, however, keeps getting in the way.
My favorite part of the story is the reconnecting that starts through texts. They are so honest with one another in this format and KD does a great job of showing their souls and fears. (Note: If K.D. ever wants to tell one of those ‘romance that starts by a wrong number text,’ I am so down.) They both discover that they still aren’t entirely happy with who they are and wonder if they might be able to help one another. They decide to try to become friends while still working through more complex feelings. K.D. explores this, showing many missteps and wrong turns along the way. Rebbecca expresses it best at one point wondering aloud if Dani wants to kiss her or the person she was four years ago. These parts of the story are both powerful and delightful. Dani's fragility, in particular, is compelling and moving.
(Note: One hurt/comfort scene made me sigh happily in a way that earned a judgemental look from my cats. They aren’t romantics.)
There’s a bravery is telling a “will they/won’t they” story where the romantic leads already did and it didn’t work out. There needs to be understanding of what happened in the past and faith should be kindled that there’s a chance things will be different this time. Why the characters initially got together and what happened to slowly dissolve the relationship - is never entirely clear to me. Clues are provided, of course, but it remained blurry and unformed. In this same vein, we are told that they used to be very different and have both changed. That too never transcends into something we are shown. This disconnect makes the flow at the beginning a little disjointed at points.
However, in terms of giving the reader faith that there’s a chance love might full-on win, that beacon of hope starts small and grows. It’s never a certainty, but it’s a constant. Occasionally the beacon also sizzles. I don’t want to spoil that part but, trust me. Ahem, back to my point. Most of us read lesbian fiction because we are desperate to believe that no matter how lonely or unwanted we sometimes feel in society, we can find total, unconditional acceptance in the heart of another. This story protectively nurtures that idea and will leave readers with hope.
November 8, 2022
She couldn’t help but remember the fires they’d started together, the laughter and the way they used to talk. It had to be more than just memories.
3.5 stars. I went into this a bit tentatively, knowing that it's most people's least favourite in this series. But I actually ended up quite liking it! That's honestly a bit of a surprise for me? Second chance romance can be pretty hit or miss for me, and both characters were a bit aggravating at different points in time. But I don't know, lately I've been really enjoying romances involving imperfect people who try to do better, and visibly work their way towards being better people, and this was that. I don't want to read about perfect characters; perfect characters don't exist. I was a little afraid at first that this was going to be a bit one-note, because in the beginning, it seemed like everyone wanted to place the blame for the failed relationship squarely on Becca. Things do eventually become a bit more nuanced, and we get a clearer picture of why they didn't work out, and the mistakes that were made on both sides. Even though they didn't spend as much time together as I would normally like in my romance novels, they were almost constantly thinking about each other, which more than made up for that to me. The reconciliation didn't come easily; they both had to really work for it. It was really believable, the way that Dani held onto her anger, the way that Becca was frustrated, and then tentative and contrite, and then when she saw that they might have a chance together, doggedly persistent. The writing made me believe in the romance, and that they would have a real second chance together, and that's all I wanted.
I did have a lot of pet peeves. There was a lot of casual fatphobia, which was just really annoying. This is the second book I've read in a short period of time that has a protagonist who is an unapologetically bad driver, and I really don't enjoy that, especially since in this case, Becca is a police officer. There were too many pop culture/celebrity references, which just is a little bit of a pet peeve for me. I don't mind if there are a few, but there were so many, it was a little obnoxious. I do think that this could have been a little bit longer, and that they could have had a few more conversations together. But the ones that they did have were really impactful, so I ended up liking this a lot.
Listening to the audiobook is read by Abby Craden, who, as always, does a really good job. Again, though, I really wish that this series had dual narration with a black narrator.
Solid series all in all. Glad I took the time to finish it.
Content warnings:
November 11, 2018
Drawing the Line is the fourth book in the cops and docs series by K.D. Williamson. Even though it is part of a series, it is also capable of being read as a stand-alone book, though I would encourage you to read all four of them as well as anything else you can get your hands on by this author.
This is an angst filled second chance romance. Dr. Dani Russell and Detective Rebecca (Becca) Wells broke up as a couple four years ago. It was a bad break with bitter feelings that followed them to the present. Now Becca has moved back to the same city and would like to at least try to make amends, but those hard feelings are really difficult to get past.
Oh my goodness, this book grabbed me at the first page, and I just could not put it down. The chemistry between these two characters was hot. The secondary characters are well written and complement the main characters. The plot and the flow of the tale was perfect, and it was so good to see a bit of my old Southern stomping grounds again in the setting of this story. You would not believe the looks I get way up here in the North when I ask for my coke with extra ice. And my mouth just watered when Ms. Williamson reminded me of biscuits with sausage gravy. Sigh.
If you love a good angst filled romance with cops and docs as the main characters, then make sure you pick up this novel. It’s definitely going into my favorite read-multiple-times folder.
I received an ARC from Ylva Publishing for an honest review.
This is an angst filled second chance romance. Dr. Dani Russell and Detective Rebecca (Becca) Wells broke up as a couple four years ago. It was a bad break with bitter feelings that followed them to the present. Now Becca has moved back to the same city and would like to at least try to make amends, but those hard feelings are really difficult to get past.
Oh my goodness, this book grabbed me at the first page, and I just could not put it down. The chemistry between these two characters was hot. The secondary characters are well written and complement the main characters. The plot and the flow of the tale was perfect, and it was so good to see a bit of my old Southern stomping grounds again in the setting of this story. You would not believe the looks I get way up here in the North when I ask for my coke with extra ice. And my mouth just watered when Ms. Williamson reminded me of biscuits with sausage gravy. Sigh.
If you love a good angst filled romance with cops and docs as the main characters, then make sure you pick up this novel. It’s definitely going into my favorite read-multiple-times folder.
I received an ARC from Ylva Publishing for an honest review.
February 7, 2019
3.5 Stars.
As a fan of Williamson and the Cops and Docs theme in general, I was very excited to delve into this book. It has everything you could want with a romance, a tumultuous past between the mains, a bunch of secondary characters that you get quickly attached to, and attraction.
This book centers on Dani Russell, a resident doctor in the Pediatric unit of the hospital, and Rebecca Wells, former Atlanta resident and now returning to town as a cop. The two have history that slowly unfolds throughout the book, and you learn how much both of them have changed since they split four years ago, only one of them for the better.
I really enjoyed this book for a multitude of reasons. I love the entire theme of Cops and Docs for one, and find that this book was very well written in the understanding of both of these professions and the stressors put upon each in the day-to-day. I also liked that there were secondary characters that you can relate to. Rebecca's fellow cop, Mark, was one of my favorites. But I liked that we were able to see how she's grown from before and now meshes with her new team and how that's something she strives to do. Dani's arc is different, and I really like how she recognizes that she needs to make changes and actively pursues them and does look for help in doing so.
At first I thought I missed something important, but I liked that Williamson didn't lay out the relationship history all at once, the slow reveal worked well with the pacing with this book. I felt that the best friend, Rick, was a little needlessly dramatic, but I liked the history with him and how he drew Dani and Becca together and forced them both to take a good look at themselves and tackle their problems.
The only thing I had issue with in this book was the texting grammar, which I realize is a THING, and it didn't hinder from the book, just made me twitch a bit.
An copy of this book was provided to me by YLVA for a honest review.
As a fan of Williamson and the Cops and Docs theme in general, I was very excited to delve into this book. It has everything you could want with a romance, a tumultuous past between the mains, a bunch of secondary characters that you get quickly attached to, and attraction.
This book centers on Dani Russell, a resident doctor in the Pediatric unit of the hospital, and Rebecca Wells, former Atlanta resident and now returning to town as a cop. The two have history that slowly unfolds throughout the book, and you learn how much both of them have changed since they split four years ago, only one of them for the better.
I really enjoyed this book for a multitude of reasons. I love the entire theme of Cops and Docs for one, and find that this book was very well written in the understanding of both of these professions and the stressors put upon each in the day-to-day. I also liked that there were secondary characters that you can relate to. Rebecca's fellow cop, Mark, was one of my favorites. But I liked that we were able to see how she's grown from before and now meshes with her new team and how that's something she strives to do. Dani's arc is different, and I really like how she recognizes that she needs to make changes and actively pursues them and does look for help in doing so.
At first I thought I missed something important, but I liked that Williamson didn't lay out the relationship history all at once, the slow reveal worked well with the pacing with this book. I felt that the best friend, Rick, was a little needlessly dramatic, but I liked the history with him and how he drew Dani and Becca together and forced them both to take a good look at themselves and tackle their problems.
The only thing I had issue with in this book was the texting grammar, which I realize is a THING, and it didn't hinder from the book, just made me twitch a bit.
An copy of this book was provided to me by YLVA for a honest review.
July 8, 2022
Drawing the Line by K.D. Williamson was an interesting take on the second chance relationship trope. I listened to the audio version narrated by Abby Craden.
Dani is a Peadiatric doctor who is solely focused on her career. Rebecca is a detective and also Dani's ex, who walked out on their relationship several years earlier. Now back in town with a new job, Rebecca and Dani share a best friend, so their paths cross almost instantly. They are thrown straight back into the angst and grief of their broken relationship. Dani is forced to confront her own actions during their time together as she realizes that Rebecca has grown into a stronger more independent woman who she still craves physically.
Book number four in the Williamson's Cops and Docs series is a little more angsty, and has some really great character development throughout which is displayed both in their personal lives and careers. Abby Craden brought the story to life as only she can. Overall, a great book to listen to.
Dani is a Peadiatric doctor who is solely focused on her career. Rebecca is a detective and also Dani's ex, who walked out on their relationship several years earlier. Now back in town with a new job, Rebecca and Dani share a best friend, so their paths cross almost instantly. They are thrown straight back into the angst and grief of their broken relationship. Dani is forced to confront her own actions during their time together as she realizes that Rebecca has grown into a stronger more independent woman who she still craves physically.
Book number four in the Williamson's Cops and Docs series is a little more angsty, and has some really great character development throughout which is displayed both in their personal lives and careers. Abby Craden brought the story to life as only she can. Overall, a great book to listen to.
November 27, 2018
Williamson writes romance stories but she doesn’t sugarcoat them. Her protagonists are flawed people and they know it. This can sometimes lead to gritty but brilliant books, like Williamson’s novel Pink – I loved that book.
I wasn’t as keen on this one, however, and I’m not quite sure why. I certainly find the premise believable enough – two immature young women break up acrimoniously because they can’t take the pressures of trying to balance the demands of work and relationship. Four years later they meet again – is the spark still there and have they matured enough to handle a relationship? Do they want to?
The two leads are well fleshed-out characters and I found them both quite likeable, even with their flaws – nobody’s perfect, after all (although some lesbian romance protagonists are portrayed that way).
Some of the action was a tad repetitive and the leads seemed doomed to remain antagonists. Their rapprochement therefore occurs rather too quickly and I was left feeling that the relationship was maybe a HFN rather than a HEA affair. The sexual attraction between the two is very strong, but we aren’t shown why or whether they even like each other. We’re told that they had happy times but we’re only shown the bad times. Perhaps that’s why it doesn’t quite work for me.
I also found the secondary characters rather two-dimensional. I would have liked to understand more about their motivations.
Drawing the Line isn’t a bad book – it kept me interested in reading it, but I wasn’t riveted. That could just be my personal taste, though – I’m sure plenty of other readers will love it.
Note: I received an advance copy of this book from Ylva publishing in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn’t as keen on this one, however, and I’m not quite sure why. I certainly find the premise believable enough – two immature young women break up acrimoniously because they can’t take the pressures of trying to balance the demands of work and relationship. Four years later they meet again – is the spark still there and have they matured enough to handle a relationship? Do they want to?
The two leads are well fleshed-out characters and I found them both quite likeable, even with their flaws – nobody’s perfect, after all (although some lesbian romance protagonists are portrayed that way).
Some of the action was a tad repetitive and the leads seemed doomed to remain antagonists. Their rapprochement therefore occurs rather too quickly and I was left feeling that the relationship was maybe a HFN rather than a HEA affair. The sexual attraction between the two is very strong, but we aren’t shown why or whether they even like each other. We’re told that they had happy times but we’re only shown the bad times. Perhaps that’s why it doesn’t quite work for me.
I also found the secondary characters rather two-dimensional. I would have liked to understand more about their motivations.
Drawing the Line isn’t a bad book – it kept me interested in reading it, but I wasn’t riveted. That could just be my personal taste, though – I’m sure plenty of other readers will love it.
Note: I received an advance copy of this book from Ylva publishing in exchange for an honest review.
December 2, 2018
It’s been a while since I’ve read a story that has sucked me in to the point where I couldn’t think about anything else until I got to the last page but I must say that this story did that and more. Dani and Rebecca will stay with me for quite some time because I’ve formed such a deep attachment to Dani. The highest of fives belongs to this author because she created well rounded and relatable characters who had to deal with a lot of personal dilemmas. I can’t wait to read more books from this awesome author and I’ll make sure to set aside another weekend to devour her superb writing.
November 3, 2018
Here's what I love about KD Williamson's books. She doesn't follow the typical "formula" in romance novels. Couple meets/couple gets together/some type of disaster or misunderstanding happens/couple reunites. I wasn't even sure if Dani and Becca were going to make it in this book until the very last page. (Maybe they did, maybe they didn't.) I love that. This is a second chance/enemies to lovers story with a lot of dimension. My favorite in the Cops & Docs series.
June 30, 2019
KD Williamson presents us with a second-chance romance that has all the ingredients to keep you reading until you get to the end of the story of these complex characters with whom I ended up having a love-hate relationship in the best way possible. Rebecca and Dani have a shared story together, a crazy and toxic relationship that made them took different paths in life. When they meet again they are not the same persons they used to be and while Rebecca has changed for the better, Dani has immersed herself in a very dark path where rage and distrust define her new self. We know they are gonna end up together but what is a stake here and what is so much more Important than becoming a couple again is for them to find peace. For Dani to be able to look herself in the mirror and love what she sees, to accept herself and get rid of the sour baggage the past left on her shoulders.
There are not a lot of authors that accomplish what KD Williamson has with every new book and it’s make you feel deeply interested in the characters’ story, making the book so much more than a romance and providing the plot with a deep trip to the characters’ emotions and motivations. You get to see the good and bad, the best and the worst of them and that’s why I connected with Rebecca, that’s why sometimes I wanted to punch Dani and the reason I felt so deeply for her. Because I know the path she is walking, I know how hard it can be and seeing her evolve and change has been delightful. So yes, maybe I wouldn't define Drawing the Line by KD Williamson as a romance, at least not your typical lesbian romance, but it's real, bitter and touching for all those who have tried to find themselves when life throws you a curveball.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and voluntarily leaving a review.
There are not a lot of authors that accomplish what KD Williamson has with every new book and it’s make you feel deeply interested in the characters’ story, making the book so much more than a romance and providing the plot with a deep trip to the characters’ emotions and motivations. You get to see the good and bad, the best and the worst of them and that’s why I connected with Rebecca, that’s why sometimes I wanted to punch Dani and the reason I felt so deeply for her. Because I know the path she is walking, I know how hard it can be and seeing her evolve and change has been delightful. So yes, maybe I wouldn't define Drawing the Line by KD Williamson as a romance, at least not your typical lesbian romance, but it's real, bitter and touching for all those who have tried to find themselves when life throws you a curveball.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and voluntarily leaving a review.
June 9, 2019
I thought this was a decent read. The angst was there from the start as Becca moves back to town after leaving 4 yrs prior. The story actually pulled me in from the beginning. Got annoyed with Rick’s whining real quick, since he seemed to be the cause of a lot of the drama that he was complaining about. Got even more irritated when it seemed like everyone was making Dani out to be at fault for not dropping everything to forgive Becca for saying some pretty, I’ll be honest, shitty things to her and then vanishing. I will say Dani could have been a bit more cordial at times but who wants someone who deeply hurt you to be shoved down your throat? I kept with it because I felt like Dani and Becca still had good chemist, if only they could just sit down and have a good solid honest talk. I kept waiting for that solid discussion or at least a big apology that never really came. There were little bits here and there but in my opinion, it just wasn’t enough. I did appreciate that both characters realized they needed to make some changes in their lives and eventually did something about it. I wouldn’t have minded a little more of a cops life aspect, but that’s just personal preference. Overall I liked these two, I just wanted more from them. Ditch Rick too!;)
November 8, 2018
I really enjoyed this instalment in KD Williamson's "Cops and Docs" series, the fourth. Each book is stand alone with new characters so if you haven’t read the others, it’s okay to dive right in and then work backwards (because I think you’ll want to...).
Dani and Becca had a bad break up and Becca moved away - but now she’s moved back... Have they changed enough to make it work second time around? I loved the secondary characters, especially Rick and Mark and I wish we’d had more action on Becca's cases - a crossover to a kid of Dani's who was missing or something, would’ve added some tension. But this is a series based on credible, well written characters full of flaws and doubts leading to an HEA. At times I wanted to slap Dani and then I wanted to hug her but love makes us do strange things - including hurting those we care for. Dani especially needs to look at her behaviour. There is more than enough here to keep you turning pages.
Recommended as a good read curled up with a coffee (and maybe a cat like Peyton) on a chilly winter's night.
I was given an ARC in return for an honest review.
Dani and Becca had a bad break up and Becca moved away - but now she’s moved back... Have they changed enough to make it work second time around? I loved the secondary characters, especially Rick and Mark and I wish we’d had more action on Becca's cases - a crossover to a kid of Dani's who was missing or something, would’ve added some tension. But this is a series based on credible, well written characters full of flaws and doubts leading to an HEA. At times I wanted to slap Dani and then I wanted to hug her but love makes us do strange things - including hurting those we care for. Dani especially needs to look at her behaviour. There is more than enough here to keep you turning pages.
Recommended as a good read curled up with a coffee (and maybe a cat like Peyton) on a chilly winter's night.
I was given an ARC in return for an honest review.
November 25, 2018
This was okay? It took me awhile to get into it. I felt confused a fair amount. I never completely understood what happened in the past, though I got the gist. But I didn't see how Becca changed so much even though they kept talking about how she changed. The pace also seemed off to me, like sometimes there was too much detail and sometimes I didn't know what was going on? Maybe I was a poor reader, but it just didn't flow right for me.
It also took me a bit to feel the chemistry between Dani and Becca. I felt it most when they were texting, those were my favorite parts.
If you are a fan of KD Williamson and this series, you will probably enjoy this book, but I wouldn't start with it.
*Ebook received from YLVA in exchange for this review*
It also took me a bit to feel the chemistry between Dani and Becca. I felt it most when they were texting, those were my favorite parts.
If you are a fan of KD Williamson and this series, you will probably enjoy this book, but I wouldn't start with it.
*Ebook received from YLVA in exchange for this review*
May 21, 2020
3 to 3.5* This is book 4 of K.D. Williamson's popular series. I've read the first 3, but the books (aside from books 1 and 2) can be read as stand-alones. Dani (pediatric oncologist resident) and Becca (cop in juvenile missing-person squad) are the main characters. They had a bad, acrimonious break-up several years ago but now, Becca have decided to move back to the same city. They also share a best friend, Rick, who is frequently caught in the middle. Both Dani and Becca are very good at their jobs, but they're really bad when it comes to their personal relationships. The push-and-pull between the two of them is interesting, but I did not really feel the chemistry to be as potent as with the author's previous books.
November 9, 2018
I really enjoy copdoc stories & KD writes them so well! Dani & Becca have been apart 4 year after a sudden break up. Becca has grown & changed coming back to town hoping to get Dani back! The hospital is where Dani has been getting over Becca & she’s trying to finally reach her dream of becoming a doctor! Leaving the relationship the way she did, Becca has some work to do to get Dani back. Can these two women overcome their issues to get their relationship back on track? There are other characters in this story that you will learn to love & the storytelling will keep you reading! Enjoy KD’s latest & I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
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