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Just Like Heaven
๐๐โ๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅโ๐๐ง ๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง.
๐๐โ๐ซ๐ ๐ฐ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ.
If only I couldโve convinced my heart.
We were gorgeously young and desperate for one another.
His lips whispered promises of all the stars in the sky. While I dreamt of a love that would last forever.
But weโre star-crossed.
Fate had decided our course.
Leaving us to cling to each other as we crumbled to ash.
His need became possession.
My innocence turned jaded.
Our families declared war.
All that remained was hate.
But Calder was raised by wolves. The rules didnโt apply. I was his until he said otherwiseโfor better or for worse.
Our love storyโs bathed in crimson and drenched in bullets.
Because sometimes, Romeo comes with tattoos, guns, and a taste for blood.
๐๐โ๐ซ๐ ๐ฐ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ.
If only I couldโve convinced my heart.
We were gorgeously young and desperate for one another.
His lips whispered promises of all the stars in the sky. While I dreamt of a love that would last forever.
But weโre star-crossed.
Fate had decided our course.
Leaving us to cling to each other as we crumbled to ash.
His need became possession.
My innocence turned jaded.
Our families declared war.
All that remained was hate.
But Calder was raised by wolves. The rules didnโt apply. I was his until he said otherwiseโfor better or for worse.
Our love storyโs bathed in crimson and drenched in bullets.
Because sometimes, Romeo comes with tattoos, guns, and a taste for blood.
362 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2021
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Trilina Pucci
26ย books4,645ย followersTrilina Pucci, a #1 Amazon and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, is a connoisseur of pop culture and SANPELLEGRINO, but her true passion lies in crafting tantalizing romantic novels that delve into the depths of desire, emotion, and even hearty belly laughs.
When she's not penning steamy love stories, you'll find her indulging in Netflix marathons with her husband, Anthony (Residence is a fan fave), and their three not-so-little ones.
When she's not penning steamy love stories, you'll find her indulging in Netflix marathons with her husband, Anthony (Residence is a fan fave), and their three not-so-little ones.
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September 23, 2021
"I swear to God, if anyone ever fucking touches you, Iโll kill them. Do you understand that? Thatโs how fucking deep I love you. You are always and forever fucking mine.โ
Holy shittttt. Calder Wolfe, what the hell have you done to meeeeee?! I lived and breathed this book for days after I finished it. I couldn't sleep without thinking about it. I wasn't even 20% into the story and I KNEW Just Like Heaven was going to be one of my fave stories of the year. I AM ADDICTED TO CALDER AND SUTTON! The butterflies I was feeling while reading were like HOLY SHIT!!! I felt like I was right there with them. JFC.
Calder is fucking life y'all. I will never forget this man. He is the ultimate book boyfriend. Protective, sexy as fuck, mega alpha, dirty talker, swoony af. His love for Sutton is unlike anything I've ever read! I. FUCKING. DIE.
Ok also the Wolfe brothers are fucking everything. Okay? Like how much hotness can one handle with these guys? Please for the love of fuck write their books Trilina. Also the girl gang was ON. POINT. Omg I love pretty much everyone in this story at some point. LOL I've got it bad man.
When I neared the end I was LEGIT SCARED TO FINISH OMG THE ANXIETY WAS FUCKINNNN REAL Y'ALL!! MY HEART WAS BEATING OUT OF MY CHEST!!!
Then I FINISHED AND DIED. DIED. ALL THE DEADS.
So anyway...I cannot say enough about this love story, seriously. Your heart will swell, burst and shatter. You'll feel punched in the guts, face and g-spot. Trust me when I tell you, you must read this story. It's one of my favourite books of 2021. And Calder is one of my top book boyfriends ever!
HOLY SHIT THIS REVIEW IS A HOT GOD DAMN MESS. Sorry. Fuck!!!
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Our love storyโs bathed in crimson and drenched in bullets.
Because sometimes, Romeo comes with tattoos, guns, and a taste for blood.
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October 17, 2021
Just like Romeo & Juliet these two were doomed from the start, both sets of fathers sworn enemies, she was the good girl attending a catholic school, he was the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, neither shouldโve crossed paths, but when they did no one else mattered because these two didn't care about breaking the rules.
September 25, 2021
4 STARS
A modern day Romeo and Juliet retelling that will tug at every heartstring you have and leave you reeling in your feels.
Now look, I'm not generally a reader that enjoys insta anything; particularly of the insta love variety. But somehow, Trilina Pucci has made a liar out of me in this book. Maybe it was because there was enough tension to build everything up that the somewhat insta love really flowed into the story? Maybe it was the Romeo and Juliet vibes of star crossed lovers who are doomed from their first glance. Whatever the case, it just worked for me here.
Sutton and Calder couldn't be more different. Sutton is the good girl, daughter of a senator. Calder is the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, and son of a ruthless criminal. Their love is doomed from the start, but they're drawn to each other like moths to a fire.
A fated love. A chance meeting. A stolen glance. It all gets set in motion the second Sutton lays eyes on the new bad boy in town. Their fathers are mortal enemies. Sutton's father being a ruthless and driven senator determined to eliminate crime in their town. And Calder's father being a ruthless criminal with mafia ties who's bringing the crime to it. Calder was born into a life of crime and knows he'll die knowing nothing different.
The only reason I'm rating this a four is as much as it worked for me here, I still like a bit of tension between the MCs and Sutton's fall for Calder was instant. Not that I blame her. The man oozes sexual chemistry the second he appears on the page. And I appreciate that while their connection is instant, them getting together wasn't. There was tension, the odds stacked against them, and I lived for their stolen moments together.
The spice in this book was EVERYTHING. That confessional and holy water scene? Holy hell.
And then there was the cliff. I was prepared for a cliff, don't get me wrong, it's a duet after all. But I was NOT prepared for this one. It ripped my heart from my chest and left me with bated breath until the next installment.
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Why are you here?โ
His hand comes up, fingers brushing my hair from my eyes before he answers, making the world come back into focus. โIโm here because you are.โ
A modern day Romeo and Juliet retelling that will tug at every heartstring you have and leave you reeling in your feels.
Now look, I'm not generally a reader that enjoys insta anything; particularly of the insta love variety. But somehow, Trilina Pucci has made a liar out of me in this book. Maybe it was because there was enough tension to build everything up that the somewhat insta love really flowed into the story? Maybe it was the Romeo and Juliet vibes of star crossed lovers who are doomed from their first glance. Whatever the case, it just worked for me here.
Sutton and Calder couldn't be more different. Sutton is the good girl, daughter of a senator. Calder is the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, and son of a ruthless criminal. Their love is doomed from the start, but they're drawn to each other like moths to a fire.
A fated love. A chance meeting. A stolen glance. It all gets set in motion the second Sutton lays eyes on the new bad boy in town. Their fathers are mortal enemies. Sutton's father being a ruthless and driven senator determined to eliminate crime in their town. And Calder's father being a ruthless criminal with mafia ties who's bringing the crime to it. Calder was born into a life of crime and knows he'll die knowing nothing different.
The only reason I'm rating this a four is as much as it worked for me here, I still like a bit of tension between the MCs and Sutton's fall for Calder was instant. Not that I blame her. The man oozes sexual chemistry the second he appears on the page. And I appreciate that while their connection is instant, them getting together wasn't. There was tension, the odds stacked against them, and I lived for their stolen moments together.
The spice in this book was EVERYTHING. That confessional and holy water scene? Holy hell.
And then there was the cliff. I was prepared for a cliff, don't get me wrong, it's a duet after all. But I was NOT prepared for this one. It ripped my heart from my chest and left me with bated breath until the next installment.
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December 26, 2021
going to need to sit with this one for a little bit but if you liked the leo/claire danes romeo and juliet... i think you'll like this
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June 25, 2025This book is EVERYTHING that I love about romance. Trilina Pucci keeps elevating her craft, and this is most certainly her most resonant and powerful work to date. This is what epic romance is all about- consuming passion, earth shattering intensity, breathless devotion, the unbreakable connection of two soul mates, all set amidst impossible odds. Hands down a top read of the year! I'm DESPERATE for book 2!
This isnโt your standard Romeo and Juliet retelling. This one has so much more soul, intensity, passion- dare I say, it feels even more epic?! We still have everything that makes the inspiration familiar- star crossed lovers, rival families, danger and judgement, that all consuming first love, and ample drama. Trilina even works in some of the most emblematic allusions to the original- even that special balcony. But beyond that, this is the work of a creative mastermind creating a brilliantly captivating, and completely enchanting new world- a story more reimagined than modernized. And that is what makes it so special. We have all the Trilina Pucci yumminess - prep school and wrong side of the tracks tension, the best girl gang ever, mafia danger, nefarious villains, brothers bonded by more than blood, AND SO MUCH SPICE!
But the heart of this story remains true- the all-consuming power of first love, of soul mates, who despite an unwavering and profoundly rich connection to each other, their love is destined to fail. And their love story swallowed me whole from start to finish. They surprised me- I wasnโt expecting this kind of soulful intensity- or this level of epic devotion. These two fall so fast, so deeply- and I FELT IT. Oh man, I felt it to my core. Their every heartbeat- I felt it as my own. And that is because of the CHEMISTRY. This is by far some of the most passionate, enthralling character connections Iโve read. These two captured my heart and mind in every way.
CALDER IS EVERYTHING. I have not fallen so hard for a book boyfriend in a while. The juxtaposition of his edge and his heart, his bravado and vulnerability, his brutality and his kindness. I am obsessed with this man. AND HE REVS MY ENGINE! And also Suttonโs- whom I also adored. Sheโs sweet, a bit unsure, gentle and naive- but sheโs also got a fierceness that grew with every passing page. And together- their fire, their desperation, their devotion, the longing and intimacy. Their love is a force- but the question is, can their love fight fate and destiny?
Prepare for a roller coaster of emotional turmoil and ecstasy- and a brutal cliffhanger that will shatter your heart. Twists, betrayal, lies, but hope. Never before was there a tale of more woeโฆ.or was there? Trilina- we need book 2!!!
Hands down Trilina Pucci's best book to date...until Book 2, I'm sure!
This isnโt your standard Romeo and Juliet retelling. This one has so much more soul, intensity, passion- dare I say, it feels even more epic?! We still have everything that makes the inspiration familiar- star crossed lovers, rival families, danger and judgement, that all consuming first love, and ample drama. Trilina even works in some of the most emblematic allusions to the original- even that special balcony. But beyond that, this is the work of a creative mastermind creating a brilliantly captivating, and completely enchanting new world- a story more reimagined than modernized. And that is what makes it so special. We have all the Trilina Pucci yumminess - prep school and wrong side of the tracks tension, the best girl gang ever, mafia danger, nefarious villains, brothers bonded by more than blood, AND SO MUCH SPICE!
But the heart of this story remains true- the all-consuming power of first love, of soul mates, who despite an unwavering and profoundly rich connection to each other, their love is destined to fail. And their love story swallowed me whole from start to finish. They surprised me- I wasnโt expecting this kind of soulful intensity- or this level of epic devotion. These two fall so fast, so deeply- and I FELT IT. Oh man, I felt it to my core. Their every heartbeat- I felt it as my own. And that is because of the CHEMISTRY. This is by far some of the most passionate, enthralling character connections Iโve read. These two captured my heart and mind in every way.
CALDER IS EVERYTHING. I have not fallen so hard for a book boyfriend in a while. The juxtaposition of his edge and his heart, his bravado and vulnerability, his brutality and his kindness. I am obsessed with this man. AND HE REVS MY ENGINE! And also Suttonโs- whom I also adored. Sheโs sweet, a bit unsure, gentle and naive- but sheโs also got a fierceness that grew with every passing page. And together- their fire, their desperation, their devotion, the longing and intimacy. Their love is a force- but the question is, can their love fight fate and destiny?
Prepare for a roller coaster of emotional turmoil and ecstasy- and a brutal cliffhanger that will shatter your heart. Twists, betrayal, lies, but hope. Never before was there a tale of more woeโฆ.or was there? Trilina- we need book 2!!!
Hands down Trilina Pucci's best book to date...until Book 2, I'm sure!
September 3, 2025
4.5 stars: all the Romeo and Juliet vibes I needed
Plus, throwing people off of cliffs, ainโt always a bad thing ๐คฃ
Oh how I miss teaching freshmen ๐ญ (but i looove the tenth and eleventh grades too)
And this hit the spot...
Except we don't get the tragic ending the traditional Romeo and Juliet ends with๐ญ
I've always wanted to rewrite that play, just because these are KIDS that deserve to live their HEA
Thank goodness TP wrote one where we get to SEE that ๐๐ป
We get Insta ๐
We get enemies ๐
We get star-crossed ๐ซฃ
We get deaths ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
We get OBSESSION and DRAAAAMA ๐๐ฎโ๐จ
And love โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Sutton (18) is willing to lose her V because she wants to know what itโs like to finally do it, and she knows just the right man to lose it too, Hunter ( ๐ฅดOM). Heโs well known to have taken lots of vs from other girls (๐ตโ๐ซ๐ตโ๐ซ๐ตโ๐ซ), which means that he knows what heโs doing ๐. But on the night that she wants to do this, she walks in on a ๐ฅ scene where a girl is on her knees for a guy, and thatโs when she realizes that maybe she needs to wait on losing her V ๐ . Sheโs not ready ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
When she leaves, sheโs contemplating her choice and looking at the stars, and thatโs when she meets Calder (19); thatโs also when she realizes that they have a connection ๐
Calder comes from a family of โcriminalsโ and a sadistic, abusive father, but when he meets Sutton, he feels hope and happiness โค๏ธ. He feels protective of her and also wants to be with her ๐ซถ๐ป.
But when they find out that they are coming from opposing families since her dad is a politician, they realize that being together might not be as easy as I thought ๐ฌ.
Theyโll need to find a way to be together, and if not, theyโll die trying๐ซ .
What I loved: possible spoilers
โ the Romeo and Juliet vibes โค๏ธ. Yes, my literature-loving heart was eating this up ๐คฃ ๐๐ป. Iโm so glad that this is gonna get an HEA, because my heart cannot handle it otherwise ๐
โTHE BALCONY SCENE!! ๐ฅน๐ฅน๐ฅน yes. It ties into the first bullet, but I was GIGGLING like a schoolgirl ๐คฃ
โOh Romeo Romeo. Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy nameโฆโ ๐ซถ๐ป๐ซถ๐ป๐ซถ๐ป๐ซถ๐ป
โ the connection ๐ซถ๐ป. These two might be from opposite sides of the tracks, but when it comes to being connected, it works โค๏ธ
โthe โin the momentโ times โค๏ธ. This is the same as their connection, but I just loved all the effort they made into just being around each other ๐ซถ๐ป
โthe ๐ฅ. Ummmโฆ so, itโs on the slow burn side, but we get lots of appetizers that satiate our hunger, and also, causes us to blush ๐คฃ. Their first kiss? At almost 30% while there at church, hiding from their families ๐คฃ. The first time he makes her ๐ฆ? In a confessional booth at about 50 Ish % ๐ซฃ๐ฅต. When he decides to eat a hearty breakfast from her ๐? Before 60% ๐ฅต with some reciprocal oral ๐ซ . And then, when sheโs out shopping with her mom? Uffff the danger aspect for sure ๐คฃ๐ฆ (67% ish). Itโs almost at 90% when they go all the way ๐ฅ.
^^ these two give no Fssss ๐๐ป. If they could find a moment to sneak away, theyโre gonna find it ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
โ how protective Calder is โค๏ธ. Look, if your man ainโt throwing his rival off a cliff for you, then what is he even doing ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ. WE๐๐ปNEED ๐๐ปDEDICATION.
โ^^ in par with that, Calder is willing to sacrifice himself for Sutton ๐ซถ๐ป ๐ฅน๐ญ
โ the side characters โค๏ธ. Iโm so glad that both Calder and Sutton have people in their corner, because they need it ๐ , especially with the way the cliff hanger ends ๐ญ. Luckily, Suttonโs friends came in on a clutch, especially at the end. Plus, I loved all their conversations lol and how supportive they are โค๏ธ
โ the comeuppance ๐. You damn right I loved this ๐ฎโ๐จ. I mean, I didnโt expect to see some of these deaths, but I ainโt mad at it ๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐. Some people shouldnโt live ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
What I wanted more of/didnโt like:
โ the lack of safety talk ๐. We know that Sutton is a V, but what about Calder? We donโt really know much about his past, so I would appreciate knowing that heโs clean ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ. I would love it even more if he was a V as well ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐๐
โthe owd ๐. Although nothing happens, I still wasnโt happy with something almosthappening ๐ (in Calderโs thoughts ๐ . Yes, I hold a grudge ๐คฃ. No, I donโt care that she was thinking of losing her v to Hunter ๐คฃ bahahahah)
โ the parents ๐. Theyโre all terrible people ๐คฌ
Overall, I loved it ๐ซถ๐ป. Now I have to finish the duet lol
โ ๏ธsafety squadโ ๏ธ
-no cheating/sharing
-deaths/violence/mafia
-attempted suicide
-OW: after the mcs meet but before anything happens, the H is thinking of moving on w ow. Ow sits on his lap and grinds on him. This is after the h tells him they can never happen AND she leaves to be w om (who she plans to lose her v to ๐ฌ)
-OMD: the h plans to lose her v to om but things happen and she doesnโt. Thereโs some โpettingโ that is about to happen after meeting the H (specifically, after the ow lap scene). He causes drama. The H takes care of him ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
-virgin h/not a manwhore H (maybe?)
-no condoms or safety talk
-CLIFFY!!!
Plus, throwing people off of cliffs, ainโt always a bad thing ๐คฃ
Oh how I miss teaching freshmen ๐ญ (but i looove the tenth and eleventh grades too)
And this hit the spot...
Except we don't get the tragic ending the traditional Romeo and Juliet ends with๐ญ
I've always wanted to rewrite that play, just because these are KIDS that deserve to live their HEA
Thank goodness TP wrote one where we get to SEE that ๐๐ป
We get Insta ๐
We get enemies ๐
We get star-crossed ๐ซฃ
We get deaths ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
We get OBSESSION and DRAAAAMA ๐๐ฎโ๐จ
And love โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Sutton (18) is willing to lose her V because she wants to know what itโs like to finally do it, and she knows just the right man to lose it too, Hunter ( ๐ฅดOM). Heโs well known to have taken lots of vs from other girls (๐ตโ๐ซ๐ตโ๐ซ๐ตโ๐ซ), which means that he knows what heโs doing ๐. But on the night that she wants to do this, she walks in on a ๐ฅ scene where a girl is on her knees for a guy, and thatโs when she realizes that maybe she needs to wait on losing her V ๐ . Sheโs not ready ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
When she leaves, sheโs contemplating her choice and looking at the stars, and thatโs when she meets Calder (19); thatโs also when she realizes that they have a connection ๐
Calder comes from a family of โcriminalsโ and a sadistic, abusive father, but when he meets Sutton, he feels hope and happiness โค๏ธ. He feels protective of her and also wants to be with her ๐ซถ๐ป.
But when they find out that they are coming from opposing families since her dad is a politician, they realize that being together might not be as easy as I thought ๐ฌ.
Theyโll need to find a way to be together, and if not, theyโll die trying๐ซ .
What I loved: possible spoilers
โ the Romeo and Juliet vibes โค๏ธ. Yes, my literature-loving heart was eating this up ๐คฃ ๐๐ป. Iโm so glad that this is gonna get an HEA, because my heart cannot handle it otherwise ๐
โTHE BALCONY SCENE!! ๐ฅน๐ฅน๐ฅน yes. It ties into the first bullet, but I was GIGGLING like a schoolgirl ๐คฃ
โOh Romeo Romeo. Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy nameโฆโ ๐ซถ๐ป๐ซถ๐ป๐ซถ๐ป๐ซถ๐ป
โ the connection ๐ซถ๐ป. These two might be from opposite sides of the tracks, but when it comes to being connected, it works โค๏ธ
โthe โin the momentโ times โค๏ธ. This is the same as their connection, but I just loved all the effort they made into just being around each other ๐ซถ๐ป
โthe ๐ฅ. Ummmโฆ so, itโs on the slow burn side, but we get lots of appetizers that satiate our hunger, and also, causes us to blush ๐คฃ. Their first kiss? At almost 30% while there at church, hiding from their families ๐คฃ. The first time he makes her ๐ฆ? In a confessional booth at about 50 Ish % ๐ซฃ๐ฅต. When he decides to eat a hearty breakfast from her ๐? Before 60% ๐ฅต with some reciprocal oral ๐ซ . And then, when sheโs out shopping with her mom? Uffff the danger aspect for sure ๐คฃ๐ฆ (67% ish). Itโs almost at 90% when they go all the way ๐ฅ.
^^ these two give no Fssss ๐๐ป. If they could find a moment to sneak away, theyโre gonna find it ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
โ how protective Calder is โค๏ธ. Look, if your man ainโt throwing his rival off a cliff for you, then what is he even doing ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ. WE๐๐ปNEED ๐๐ปDEDICATION.
โ^^ in par with that, Calder is willing to sacrifice himself for Sutton ๐ซถ๐ป ๐ฅน๐ญ
โ the side characters โค๏ธ. Iโm so glad that both Calder and Sutton have people in their corner, because they need it ๐ , especially with the way the cliff hanger ends ๐ญ. Luckily, Suttonโs friends came in on a clutch, especially at the end. Plus, I loved all their conversations lol and how supportive they are โค๏ธ
โ the comeuppance ๐. You damn right I loved this ๐ฎโ๐จ. I mean, I didnโt expect to see some of these deaths, but I ainโt mad at it ๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐. Some people shouldnโt live ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
What I wanted more of/didnโt like:
โ the lack of safety talk ๐. We know that Sutton is a V, but what about Calder? We donโt really know much about his past, so I would appreciate knowing that heโs clean ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ. I would love it even more if he was a V as well ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐๐
โthe owd ๐. Although nothing happens, I still wasnโt happy with something almosthappening ๐ (in Calderโs thoughts ๐ . Yes, I hold a grudge ๐คฃ. No, I donโt care that she was thinking of losing her v to Hunter ๐คฃ bahahahah)
โ the parents ๐. Theyโre all terrible people ๐คฌ
Overall, I loved it ๐ซถ๐ป. Now I have to finish the duet lol
โ ๏ธsafety squadโ ๏ธ
-no cheating/sharing
-deaths/violence/mafia
-attempted suicide
-OW: after the mcs meet but before anything happens, the H is thinking of moving on w ow. Ow sits on his lap and grinds on him. This is after the h tells him they can never happen AND she leaves to be w om (who she plans to lose her v to ๐ฌ)
-OMD: the h plans to lose her v to om but things happen and she doesnโt. Thereโs some โpettingโ that is about to happen after meeting the H (specifically, after the ow lap scene). He causes drama. The H takes care of him ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
-virgin h/not a manwhore H (maybe?)
-no condoms or safety talk
-CLIFFY!!!
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November 4, 2021
1.5* skimmed to the end and won't read the second one.
I didn't like this. The characters were too unlikable and immature IMO.
Positives:
-I vibed with the writing style
Negatives:
-Insta love I don't know what the fuck happened here
-Cringefest of lines between the h & H
-Nondescript Hero. He was supposed to be the town baddie but he came across as a love sick puppy.
-Annoying af heroine. First 50 pages of the book are spent with her being desperate to lose her virginity. She chooses this Hunter dude (the villain) but then she sees the H and is in lurv
Hunter sends her some mean texts that he already found another woman and that he wants his toys new, and homegirl is upset for a total of five seconds before everyone convinces her to give the dude another chance. She goes out with him and because she sees the H with a girl on his lap, she decides to let this dude who she doesn't even like touch her and semi finger her in the water.
-The rest of the story is just them sneaking out and having sex. There's nothing going on but sex.
Of course, at the end, classical Romeo and Juliet, their parents are enemies and separate them.
-Immature characters with no depth.
Safety:
I didn't like this. The characters were too unlikable and immature IMO.
Positives:
-I vibed with the writing style
Negatives:
-Insta love I don't know what the fuck happened here
-Cringefest of lines between the h & H
-Nondescript Hero. He was supposed to be the town baddie but he came across as a love sick puppy.
-Annoying af heroine. First 50 pages of the book are spent with her being desperate to lose her virginity. She chooses this Hunter dude (the villain) but then she sees the H and is in lurv
Hunter sends her some mean texts that he already found another woman and that he wants his toys new, and homegirl is upset for a total of five seconds before everyone convinces her to give the dude another chance. She goes out with him and because she sees the H with a girl on his lap, she decides to let this dude who she doesn't even like touch her and semi finger her in the water.
-The rest of the story is just them sneaking out and having sex. There's nothing going on but sex.
Of course, at the end, classical Romeo and Juliet, their parents are enemies and separate them.
-Immature characters with no depth.
Safety:
September 30, 2021
DNF at 50%
I'll just list the things I disliked:
The side characters: the friends were annoying and brought nothing but annoyance in me.
the baptism in Sutton's hymen break blood๐คข: nothing more romantic than your guy getting baptized in your hymen break blood which he broke by mistake while fingering you๐คฉ
the constant use of cream: for the love of God authors using cream thinking its sexy should be banned.
the insta love: they were promising forever to each other when they were practically strangers and that was a huge turnoff. I quickly lost interest after they got together.
The only thing I liked is that they were actually adorable sometimes and the make out scenes were cute.
I'll just list the things I disliked:
The side characters: the friends were annoying and brought nothing but annoyance in me.
the baptism in Sutton's hymen break blood๐คข: nothing more romantic than your guy getting baptized in your hymen break blood which he broke by mistake while fingering you๐คฉ
the constant use of cream: for the love of God authors using cream thinking its sexy should be banned.
the insta love: they were promising forever to each other when they were practically strangers and that was a huge turnoff. I quickly lost interest after they got together.
The only thing I liked is that they were actually adorable sometimes and the make out scenes were cute.
September 21, 2021
HOLY CRAP!! This book was amazing!! It blew my mind. I didn't know I needed Sutton and Calder in my life, but damn I'm better because of it. From the very first page to the very last one my heart and emotions were taken hostage by these characters. The storyline was fantastic, but these two were PHENOMENAL!!
I call dibs on Calder! HE.IS.MINE. Back the heck UPPPPPP! I don't care that he's a bad boy from the wrong side of town. He owns my heart.
Sutton may live in a large home and have parents with important jobs, but she was almost forgotten by them. She was craving to be noticed and loved. To find her worth. She knew she'd never find it inside the walls of her cage. She just needed to be set free to soar.
My goodness, Sutton and Calder's chemistry was on fire!!! They were perfection.. pure perfection.
I can't even - I need book 2 like right now!!! You can't do that to my heart. These characters will own a piece of it forever.
YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!! DON'T READ REVIEWS.. JUST READ and surrender your heart and soul over to the dark side for a bit. You'll thank me!
*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
I call dibs on Calder! HE.IS.MINE. Back the heck UPPPPPP! I don't care that he's a bad boy from the wrong side of town. He owns my heart.
Sutton may live in a large home and have parents with important jobs, but she was almost forgotten by them. She was craving to be noticed and loved. To find her worth. She knew she'd never find it inside the walls of her cage. She just needed to be set free to soar.
My goodness, Sutton and Calder's chemistry was on fire!!! They were perfection.. pure perfection.
I can't even - I need book 2 like right now!!! You can't do that to my heart. These characters will own a piece of it forever.
YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!! DON'T READ REVIEWS.. JUST READ and surrender your heart and soul over to the dark side for a bit. You'll thank me!
*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
January 6, 2023
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''My soul recognized hers''
Safety warnings:
- No cheating
- OW/OM drama
- Mention of drugs/drug overdose
- Attempted su*cide
- S*xual assault
- Violence
- Manipulation/blackmail
- Cliffhanger
Didnโt think I would love this so much so please if you are interested go in completely blind! I am so glad I did.
SPOILERS BELOW โฌ๏ธ
SPOILERS BELOW โฌ๏ธ
SPOILERS BELOW โฌ๏ธ
SPOILERS BELOW โฌ๏ธ
Let me just start this by saying I devoured this duet in the 12 hours it took for me to get home from my holiday. Spent the entire plane ride finishing this because I needed to know how it ended and thanking the lack of internet from stopping me from checking GR for spoilers.
I went into this completely blind and only knowledge I had was that this was a Romeo and Juliet retelling with a lot of twists and darkness.
Calder? Perfection
Sutton? Perfection
The plot? Amazing
The villains? Absolutely cruel and surprising
The twists? Painful
The end? Heartbreaking
Their love was a once in a lifetime. I didn't feel like their insta-love was anything to complain about. I understood how deep it can go and how souls can feel connected to someone. I even enjoyed their bad boy/good girl theme. He was the guy from the wrong side and from the wrong family while she was the girl who was from the picture-perfect political family.
Calder has two brothers (both adopted into the family at different times). Roman who he has known since he was a child and West who has been a part of the family for a few years. These three are loyal to each other and are always protective. I loved how Roman and Calder wanted to keep West away from the mafia/drug world they were a part of.
Oh boy though - her family? An absolute disaster. Her parents were by far the biggest surprise in villains. I was SHOCKED by how easily they ended up being the main villains in her life. I was appalled really by so much of it and it gets worse in book 2.
OW drama? Random chick sits on Calderโs lap and gives him a lap dance. This is before the MMC's get together and are anything. Sutton even enforced Calder to leave her alone and letting him know it wouldn't work between them, so Calder allows the girl just out of spite and to make Sutton jealous since she is with who her parents wish her to date.
OM drama? Hunter? I hated him from the moment we meet him. He was slimy and gross. He was known as the guy who took girls virginities and then discarded them only to see them as conquests. He tried to get with Sutton during a particular scene, but he wouldn't take no for an answer and ended up being thrown off the cliff by Calder after being beaten. He survives to haunt these two again but that scene where he got his ass handed to him was so satisfying.
The fact that we as readers were even kept out of the loop for the break up scene. I was in SHOCK. I was hurt by how Calder went about it because he was being forced to give her up and had no choice, but I didn't think he would so cruel.
BUT it was all for show. Sutton knew about his sad ultimatum and they both played an incredible part into making everyone believe they were breaking up in such a cruel way. The scene after where she meets up with him and we get the flashback about their decision and conversation...I was applauding Trilina. It was outstanding.
However, .....I knew it couldn't be that easy. They miscalculated the damn evil they were dealing with. Hunter's family and Sutton's family were in deep with the mafia (Calder's uncle) and choose to make the worst choices to please him. Hunter plants drugs into Sutton's room and her mother is appalled, calls the psych ward to intervene and take her away. It's a whole drama and I don't think my summary will do it justice.
Sutton however is told that Calder will be taken to prison for ''supplying'' her with drugs and raping her if she doesn't cooperate. This causes to go full on Juliet and take the drugs and overdose. Oh prior to this moment her mother lets her know she wishes she had an abortion....gross.
Calder? Drives out to her home (despite them having to be apart) after her friends inform him of the disturbing call they received from her during the fight with her parents and Hunter. Calder gets there only to find her finds her convulsing and barely breathing. He is shot by someone and falls right by her side bleeding out.
Thankfully this is a duet so the two of them aren't going out the way Romeo/Juliet do but this was an intense cliffhanger.
Honestly, I don't think my review does this book justice.
''My soul recognized hers''
Safety warnings:
- No cheating
- OW/OM drama
- Mention of drugs/drug overdose
- Attempted su*cide
- S*xual assault
- Violence
- Manipulation/blackmail
- Cliffhanger
Didnโt think I would love this so much so please if you are interested go in completely blind! I am so glad I did.
SPOILERS BELOW โฌ๏ธ
SPOILERS BELOW โฌ๏ธ
SPOILERS BELOW โฌ๏ธ
SPOILERS BELOW โฌ๏ธ
Let me just start this by saying I devoured this duet in the 12 hours it took for me to get home from my holiday. Spent the entire plane ride finishing this because I needed to know how it ended and thanking the lack of internet from stopping me from checking GR for spoilers.
I went into this completely blind and only knowledge I had was that this was a Romeo and Juliet retelling with a lot of twists and darkness.
Calder? Perfection
Sutton? Perfection
The plot? Amazing
The villains? Absolutely cruel and surprising
The twists? Painful
The end? Heartbreaking
Their love was a once in a lifetime. I didn't feel like their insta-love was anything to complain about. I understood how deep it can go and how souls can feel connected to someone. I even enjoyed their bad boy/good girl theme. He was the guy from the wrong side and from the wrong family while she was the girl who was from the picture-perfect political family.
Calder has two brothers (both adopted into the family at different times). Roman who he has known since he was a child and West who has been a part of the family for a few years. These three are loyal to each other and are always protective. I loved how Roman and Calder wanted to keep West away from the mafia/drug world they were a part of.
Oh boy though - her family? An absolute disaster. Her parents were by far the biggest surprise in villains. I was SHOCKED by how easily they ended up being the main villains in her life. I was appalled really by so much of it and it gets worse in book 2.
OW drama? Random chick sits on Calderโs lap and gives him a lap dance. This is before the MMC's get together and are anything. Sutton even enforced Calder to leave her alone and letting him know it wouldn't work between them, so Calder allows the girl just out of spite and to make Sutton jealous since she is with who her parents wish her to date.
OM drama? Hunter? I hated him from the moment we meet him. He was slimy and gross. He was known as the guy who took girls virginities and then discarded them only to see them as conquests. He tried to get with Sutton during a particular scene, but he wouldn't take no for an answer and ended up being thrown off the cliff by Calder after being beaten. He survives to haunt these two again but that scene where he got his ass handed to him was so satisfying.
The fact that we as readers were even kept out of the loop for the break up scene. I was in SHOCK. I was hurt by how Calder went about it because he was being forced to give her up and had no choice, but I didn't think he would so cruel.
BUT it was all for show. Sutton knew about his sad ultimatum and they both played an incredible part into making everyone believe they were breaking up in such a cruel way. The scene after where she meets up with him and we get the flashback about their decision and conversation...I was applauding Trilina. It was outstanding.
However, .....I knew it couldn't be that easy. They miscalculated the damn evil they were dealing with. Hunter's family and Sutton's family were in deep with the mafia (Calder's uncle) and choose to make the worst choices to please him. Hunter plants drugs into Sutton's room and her mother is appalled, calls the psych ward to intervene and take her away. It's a whole drama and I don't think my summary will do it justice.
Sutton however is told that Calder will be taken to prison for ''supplying'' her with drugs and raping her if she doesn't cooperate. This causes to go full on Juliet and take the drugs and overdose. Oh prior to this moment her mother lets her know she wishes she had an abortion....gross.
Calder? Drives out to her home (despite them having to be apart) after her friends inform him of the disturbing call they received from her during the fight with her parents and Hunter. Calder gets there only to find her finds her convulsing and barely breathing. He is shot by someone and falls right by her side bleeding out.
Thankfully this is a duet so the two of them aren't going out the way Romeo/Juliet do but this was an intense cliffhanger.
Honestly, I don't think my review does this book justice.
December 15, 2021
Calder is quite the Romeo. ๐
I don't typically really like retellings, but I thought this was well-done. The way she used the tale of Romeo and Juliet to shape this story of star-crossed lovers was a lot of fun.
What I loved:
๐ the h (Sutton) is sassy and curious but also innocent and vulnerable... she's the 18-year old daughter of a prominent politician who is very concerned about image - she's craving the love that is missing in her life
๐ the H (Calder) - he's 19 and is in the Irish mafia - he's from the wrong side of the tracks and his family is enemies with Sutton's politician father - Calder is intense and broody - his father is an abusive sociopath
๐ Like Romeo and Juliet, this is a story of star-crossed insta-love - it just takes one look. This book is filled will obsession, forbidden torrid embraces, and melodrama GALORE
๐ Calder is so very jealous and possessive. All I have to say, is if your man doesn't fling his rival off a cliff, I don't even know how you can look at him. ๐ ๐ป
๐ very interesting use is made of a church confessional and the Holy Water. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
๐ there's loads of sexual contact in this book, but they don't actually get to the full meal until 90% - but keep in mind that this is a duet. It didn't bother me, because these two spend plenty of time in a detailed dirty clench. ๐คฃ I love this aspect of clandestine young-love stories. ๐๐
๐ I loved how much Calder puts Sutton first. He makes it clear that she is his #1 priority and he is determined to be with her. There are times when you expect him to break it off with her for her protection, but he always chooses her. ๐ฅบ
๐ Sutton has a great pair of close girl friends. I liked them a lot. They seemed to be genuinely in her court, and Sutton really needed that kind of support, given her asshole parents.
๐ Calder is all about taking care of Sutton - he makes them slow down and take their time, and he loves satisfying her in all the ways. I thought it was super hot. ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅต
What I didn't like:
- When we meet Sutton she comes off as a little desperate to lose her virginity. ๐ I think it was about being in control of her own choices and fitting in with her more experienced friends... and it was a lot of bravado... because once she's in the situation where that might happen, she's less sure of herself and backs out.
- there is no talk of protection of any kind. ๐ We don't get much info about Calder's sexual past, other than the overall feeling he knows what he's doing... but they never question the possibility of her getting pregnant, nor does he ever say he's clean. No condoms are used. Birth control isn't even a passing thought. ๐
- I really wish this was one book. That cliffy was killer, but expected, given the R&J theme.
Bottom Line? I really enjoyed this book. ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ Calder is fantastically possessive and ALL IN. Sutton is just vulnerable enough and perfect for Calder. I thought the use of the Romeo and Juliet theme was a great vehicle for some fun melodrama, that would have felt OTT and out of place otherwise. As someone who doesn't really like instalove, it really worked here, for me. 4.5 stars
โ ๏ธSAFETY SQUAD SPOILERSโ ๏ธ
- no cheating or sharing
- OW drama - before the MCs are officially a thing, a girl sits in the H's lap while at a party on the beach. The h is there and witnesses it. She's upset... but she also just told the H they can't be together - the H does not reciprocate with any other girl
- OM drama - the h is basically promised to another guy in her class - at a party on the beach, that guy tries to touch Sutton, and the H watches... Sutton only REALLY has eyes for the H - but this OM causes problems throughout the book - the h starts out attracted the OM, but after she meets the H, she's no longer interested, even if she has to act like she is
- no dubcon - except when the OM tries to make passes
- h is a virgin - sheโs done some heavy petting but thatโs it
- H is not a virgin, but no indication that he is a manwhore - we do not get much info about his past sexual experience at all
- no condoms - no safety talk at all
- it looks like the two MCs kill themselves at the end, ala Romeo and Juliet (but this is a duet, so draw your own conclusions)
- mafia violence
I don't typically really like retellings, but I thought this was well-done. The way she used the tale of Romeo and Juliet to shape this story of star-crossed lovers was a lot of fun.
What I loved:
๐ the h (Sutton) is sassy and curious but also innocent and vulnerable... she's the 18-year old daughter of a prominent politician who is very concerned about image - she's craving the love that is missing in her life
๐ the H (Calder) - he's 19 and is in the Irish mafia - he's from the wrong side of the tracks and his family is enemies with Sutton's politician father - Calder is intense and broody - his father is an abusive sociopath
๐ Like Romeo and Juliet, this is a story of star-crossed insta-love - it just takes one look. This book is filled will obsession, forbidden torrid embraces, and melodrama GALORE
๐ Calder is so very jealous and possessive. All I have to say, is if your man doesn't fling his rival off a cliff, I don't even know how you can look at him. ๐ ๐ป
๐ very interesting use is made of a church confessional and the Holy Water. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
๐ there's loads of sexual contact in this book, but they don't actually get to the full meal until 90% - but keep in mind that this is a duet. It didn't bother me, because these two spend plenty of time in a detailed dirty clench. ๐คฃ I love this aspect of clandestine young-love stories. ๐๐
๐ I loved how much Calder puts Sutton first. He makes it clear that she is his #1 priority and he is determined to be with her. There are times when you expect him to break it off with her for her protection, but he always chooses her. ๐ฅบ
๐ Sutton has a great pair of close girl friends. I liked them a lot. They seemed to be genuinely in her court, and Sutton really needed that kind of support, given her asshole parents.
๐ Calder is all about taking care of Sutton - he makes them slow down and take their time, and he loves satisfying her in all the ways. I thought it was super hot. ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅต
What I didn't like:
- When we meet Sutton she comes off as a little desperate to lose her virginity. ๐ I think it was about being in control of her own choices and fitting in with her more experienced friends... and it was a lot of bravado... because once she's in the situation where that might happen, she's less sure of herself and backs out.
- there is no talk of protection of any kind. ๐ We don't get much info about Calder's sexual past, other than the overall feeling he knows what he's doing... but they never question the possibility of her getting pregnant, nor does he ever say he's clean. No condoms are used. Birth control isn't even a passing thought. ๐
- I really wish this was one book. That cliffy was killer, but expected, given the R&J theme.
Bottom Line? I really enjoyed this book. ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ Calder is fantastically possessive and ALL IN. Sutton is just vulnerable enough and perfect for Calder. I thought the use of the Romeo and Juliet theme was a great vehicle for some fun melodrama, that would have felt OTT and out of place otherwise. As someone who doesn't really like instalove, it really worked here, for me. 4.5 stars
โ ๏ธSAFETY SQUAD SPOILERSโ ๏ธ
- no cheating or sharing
- OW drama - before the MCs are officially a thing, a girl sits in the H's lap while at a party on the beach. The h is there and witnesses it. She's upset... but she also just told the H they can't be together - the H does not reciprocate with any other girl
- OM drama - the h is basically promised to another guy in her class - at a party on the beach, that guy tries to touch Sutton, and the H watches... Sutton only REALLY has eyes for the H - but this OM causes problems throughout the book - the h starts out attracted the OM, but after she meets the H, she's no longer interested, even if she has to act like she is
- no dubcon - except when the OM tries to make passes
- h is a virgin - sheโs done some heavy petting but thatโs it
- H is not a virgin, but no indication that he is a manwhore - we do not get much info about his past sexual experience at all
- no condoms - no safety talk at all
- it looks like the two MCs kill themselves at the end, ala Romeo and Juliet (but this is a duet, so draw your own conclusions)
- mafia violence
October 18, 2022
Just like Heaven is the story of star-crossed lovers, Sutton Prescott and Calder Wolfe.
The daughter of Senator Baron Prescott, Sutton is expected to surround herself with well-bred, upstanding friends, including her boyfriend. Not fall head over heels with the boy from the wrong side of town.
Despite being doomed from the start, fate brought them together. When Sutton and Calder follow their hearts, not the rules it ends in a beautiful disaster.
Rating: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
Burn: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Darkness: ๐ค
Heat: ๐ถ๏ธ
Range of Emotions: ๐ฉ
Ending:๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ {Cliffy}
POV: ๐ซ๐ป {Dual}
๐ Genre: Contemporary Romance
โจ Tropes: High School, Mafia/Bratva/Crime Family, Retelling/Reimagining, Rival Families, MINE!, Virgin h
๐ Kinks: Dirty Talk
โ ๏ธWarning: The angst in this slow-burn will edge you to the point of combustion!
๐ฉSafety Squad: OW/OM Drama, VรฎoIencฤ, Suรฏcรฏde Attempt
๐ฃ Type: Just like Heaven is part of the St. series and ends on a cliffhanger.
๐ Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are โฆ explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
The daughter of Senator Baron Prescott, Sutton is expected to surround herself with well-bred, upstanding friends, including her boyfriend. Not fall head over heels with the boy from the wrong side of town.
Despite being doomed from the start, fate brought them together. When Sutton and Calder follow their hearts, not the rules it ends in a beautiful disaster.
Rating: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
Burn: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Darkness: ๐ค
Heat: ๐ถ๏ธ
Range of Emotions: ๐ฉ
Ending:๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ {Cliffy}
POV: ๐ซ๐ป {Dual}
๐ Genre: Contemporary Romance
โจ Tropes: High School, Mafia/Bratva/Crime Family, Retelling/Reimagining, Rival Families, MINE!, Virgin h
๐ Kinks: Dirty Talk
โ ๏ธWarning: The angst in this slow-burn will edge you to the point of combustion!
๐ฉSafety Squad: OW/OM Drama, VรฎoIencฤ, Suรฏcรฏde Attempt
๐ฃ Type: Just like Heaven is part of the St. series and ends on a cliffhanger.
๐ Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are โฆ explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
September 17, 2021
And just like thatโฆI AM WRECKED AND LEFT REELING!
An insta-love story about star-crossed lovers who canโt have forever. A life neither of them chose will decide their fate. Their soul-searing connection cannot be denied but their forbidden love will tear them apart.
Sutton and Calder knew instantly that their lives would be forever changed. A passionate love story begins but it is destined for tragedy.
The author will put you through the paces. A whirlwind romance that has to be hidden. Sheโs been groomed her whole life to be the perfect daughter. Heโs been raised to be a criminal. They know they cannot love in the light, but in the dark they belong to each other.
So many obstacles. Itโs life or death. And that ending will leave you stunned. The wait for the conclusion will be killer, but I know the author will make it worth it.
An insta-love story about star-crossed lovers who canโt have forever. A life neither of them chose will decide their fate. Their soul-searing connection cannot be denied but their forbidden love will tear them apart.
Sutton and Calder knew instantly that their lives would be forever changed. A passionate love story begins but it is destined for tragedy.
The author will put you through the paces. A whirlwind romance that has to be hidden. Sheโs been groomed her whole life to be the perfect daughter. Heโs been raised to be a criminal. They know they cannot love in the light, but in the dark they belong to each other.
So many obstacles. Itโs life or death. And that ending will leave you stunned. The wait for the conclusion will be killer, but I know the author will make it worth it.
September 24, 2021
My heart is split open, my soul is raw and ravaged but this story was worth it! Sutton and Calderโs story is so emotional and the angst my gosh itโs mind blowing! I just want to read this over again for the first time because the wait for book 2 is going to be torture!
This is the first book by Trilina that I have read and I think I picked the perfect one! The connection between these two was absolutely breathtaking! I canโt even think coherently when I remember their moments together because they were so emotionally overwhelming! The need and understanding between them was beautiful!
I have to say that this is the start of something epic! This love story will not be forgotten and one that needs to be experienced! I can not wait for the next book because things are about to get crazy and Iโm here for it all!
This is the first book by Trilina that I have read and I think I picked the perfect one! The connection between these two was absolutely breathtaking! I canโt even think coherently when I remember their moments together because they were so emotionally overwhelming! The need and understanding between them was beautiful!
I have to say that this is the start of something epic! This love story will not be forgotten and one that needs to be experienced! I can not wait for the next book because things are about to get crazy and Iโm here for it all!
November 1, 2021
3 โญ๏ธ
A Romeo and Juliet retelling meh!
A Romeo and Juliet retelling meh!
January 18, 2023
3.5 Stars / 3.5 Steam Fans
I wish the characters were older, maybe in college instead of high school. They were very immature. I enjoyed the reimagining of Romeo and Juliet.
CW: Instalove, Violence, Drugs, Rape Accusations, Virginity, Privilege, Abuse, Wrong Side of the Tracks, Warring Families, Politics, Suicide, Cliffhanger
Video review available in Week 3: Jan 15 โ Jan 21, 2023, weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk (https://www.youtube.com/@stephsromanc...)
I wish the characters were older, maybe in college instead of high school. They were very immature. I enjoyed the reimagining of Romeo and Juliet.
CW: Instalove, Violence, Drugs, Rape Accusations, Virginity, Privilege, Abuse, Wrong Side of the Tracks, Warring Families, Politics, Suicide, Cliffhanger
Video review available in Week 3: Jan 15 โ Jan 21, 2023, weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk (https://www.youtube.com/@stephsromanc...)
March 26, 2023
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ก ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐จ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ญ.
It gave me all the ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ of first love. The first experiences for both main characters are so vividly communicated in this ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐ฌ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ and ๐๐ฑ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ story.
The ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ of this ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ story is ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ, I soaked in the authors ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ, ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ words.
I love the way humor, emotions and the grittier aspects are so balanced and they blend so seamlessly.
Calder is my favorite book boyfriend!
Calder is the son of a mafia underboss who involves his three sons in his business dealings.
Sutton is the daughter of a Senator determined to clear out the criminals. Her parents use her as a prop, to be seen as the perfect family.
The two fatherโs are enemies obviously, with Suttonโs father determined to run Calderโs father out of town.
This couple are classic star-crossed lovers!
Calder is a dangerous alpha ๐๐ง๐ he is so caring and protective.
Both with Sutton and with his two brothers.
Did I mention he writes in a journal? Heโs quite ๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ guy and a deep thinker.
Swoon! I freaking adore him. Talk about a dreamy guy.
Sutton is fairly ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ง๐ญ, sheโs kind, ๐๐ฎ๐ง, ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ and also open minded.
Sheโs not a dull kind of sweet. She has strength and a lot of love to give.
She has two bada*s besties who are an amazing addition to the story. They are ๐ฌ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ค๐ฒ, ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ and they bring the ๐๐ฎ๐ง. They are also true blue, supportive friends.
Suttonโs sexual innocence is written really well in my opinion. A lot of times Iโm not a fan of virginal heroineโs because it just doesnโt read as virginal. The author does a great job of showing Suttonโs inexperience ๐๐๐ also her openness to sexual things. Itโs a nice combination that worked really well for me in this story.
Calder and Sutton together are ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ, they are immediately connected as if they are one heart and mind.
Their bond is described and shown in amazing ways that made my heart flutter. I was constantly swooning, I fully understand the true feeling of swooning now.
Together they are #relationshipdreams
Their chemistry and sexy times are beyond great, they are so incredibly ๐๐๐ together and there is also the excitement of ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ and first ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ of love.
Itโs a special kind of hot and steamy.
All that ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐๐๐ญ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ mixed with naughty is ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ!
The story is a page turner, itโs super romantic, itโs exciting, completely entertaining with moments that made me feel incredible anger for Sutton and Calder. The mistreatment and use of them is a shared connection between them. Itโs so heart wrenching in many instances.
The ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ and ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ are fantastic! I love cases like this when when I donโt see the plot twist coming. I loved every bit of it.
I highlighted so many beautiful quotes, I wonโt share any because itโs out of context and could be a spoiler.
The end has a lot happening fast.
I was anxious and on the edge of my seat. Itโs obviously a BIG cliffhanger.
This book is a ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐!
I highly recommend this book to any romance reader.
It gave me all the ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ of first love. The first experiences for both main characters are so vividly communicated in this ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐ฌ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ and ๐๐ฑ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ story.
The ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ of this ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ story is ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ, I soaked in the authors ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ, ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ words.
I love the way humor, emotions and the grittier aspects are so balanced and they blend so seamlessly.
Calder is my favorite book boyfriend!
Calder is the son of a mafia underboss who involves his three sons in his business dealings.
Sutton is the daughter of a Senator determined to clear out the criminals. Her parents use her as a prop, to be seen as the perfect family.
The two fatherโs are enemies obviously, with Suttonโs father determined to run Calderโs father out of town.
This couple are classic star-crossed lovers!
Calder is a dangerous alpha ๐๐ง๐ he is so caring and protective.
Both with Sutton and with his two brothers.
Did I mention he writes in a journal? Heโs quite ๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ guy and a deep thinker.
Swoon! I freaking adore him. Talk about a dreamy guy.
Sutton is fairly ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ง๐ญ, sheโs kind, ๐๐ฎ๐ง, ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ and also open minded.
Sheโs not a dull kind of sweet. She has strength and a lot of love to give.
She has two bada*s besties who are an amazing addition to the story. They are ๐ฌ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ค๐ฒ, ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ and they bring the ๐๐ฎ๐ง. They are also true blue, supportive friends.
Suttonโs sexual innocence is written really well in my opinion. A lot of times Iโm not a fan of virginal heroineโs because it just doesnโt read as virginal. The author does a great job of showing Suttonโs inexperience ๐๐๐ also her openness to sexual things. Itโs a nice combination that worked really well for me in this story.
Calder and Sutton together are ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ, they are immediately connected as if they are one heart and mind.
Their bond is described and shown in amazing ways that made my heart flutter. I was constantly swooning, I fully understand the true feeling of swooning now.
Together they are #relationshipdreams
Their chemistry and sexy times are beyond great, they are so incredibly ๐๐๐ together and there is also the excitement of ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ and first ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ of love.
Itโs a special kind of hot and steamy.
All that ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐๐๐ญ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ mixed with naughty is ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ!
The story is a page turner, itโs super romantic, itโs exciting, completely entertaining with moments that made me feel incredible anger for Sutton and Calder. The mistreatment and use of them is a shared connection between them. Itโs so heart wrenching in many instances.
The ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ and ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ are fantastic! I love cases like this when when I donโt see the plot twist coming. I loved every bit of it.
I highlighted so many beautiful quotes, I wonโt share any because itโs out of context and could be a spoiler.
The end has a lot happening fast.
I was anxious and on the edge of my seat. Itโs obviously a BIG cliffhanger.
This book is a ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐!
I highly recommend this book to any romance reader.
November 3, 2021
DUET REVIEW 4.5 STARS
'Our fathers are enemies. Our lives are predestined โ doomed from the start.โ
โYou donโt date the son of a crime boss for the Irish mob when youโre the daughter of a senator.โ
Well, what can we say after reading Trilina Pucciโs St. Simeon Prep Duet in one hit? Itโs a tale as old as time, a gritty, raw, and dark version of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo, and Juliet. Riddled with angst, suffering, and manipulation. Saturated in love, passion, and eroticism. Swathed in heartbreak, vengeance, and violence. This duet was quite the rollercoaster ride and Trilina Pucci had our emotions all over the place till the very last page. A dark anti-hero romance that was fabulously written, all-consuming, and skirted with boundaries, just how we like it!
โThe devil already knows your name, Calder Wolfe. And one day, even heโll be afraid of the kingโฆTragedy awaits you. Death is knocking. And itโs on her doorstep.โ
We have a soft spot for love stories that are cursed by circumstance, in this case even more so as this duet was hard as bloody nails. It wasnโt pretty hearts and flowers or even stereotypically romantic. Rather, it was a mess. Ugly, tainted, and bloody. There was so much packed into this story, from families at war, Irish mob, corrupt politicians, and murder and torturous enemy mayhem. We were there for it all!
โIโm going to give you the stars, and the moon, and โ"
โLove. Youโre going to give me love.โ
The way in which Just like Heaven began, we had a feeling this wasnโt going to be an easy ride. As soon as we read: โYour love will end tragically โ he wonโt save youโฆ. But you will save him.โ We just knew! And we were not wrong. We had chills as did Sutton when she comes across her destiny, her soulmate, Calder Wolfe. Wheels are set in motion and their tale is as harrowing as it gets, yet the love is fierce and all-consuming.
โDeath isnโt waiting for Calder. Itโs listening for his instruction.โ
We hung on to the knowledge that we were able to immediately pick up Sinning Like Hell to continue their journey, knowing full well it was going to get a hell of a lot worse before it got better. We had no idea! But there was beauty too hidden amongst the pages.
โYou saved me. Gave me purpose. Led me to be the man I was supposed to become. Because for an angel to walk on this earth, itโll need the protection of the Devil.โ
Sutton is a beautiful, slightly naรฏve, and innocent Catholic girl who faces the ultimate test when sheโs rendered speechless by the blue-eyed โdevilโ, the magnificent dirty-talking bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, who is everything she didnโt know was missing from her life. In return, Calder knows heโs found his soulmate and he will fight to the death to keep her safe and in his arms. The path to their โhappyโ is like one long explosive fight scene. Twists and scheming manipulations are thrown like roadblocks to thwart their romance and happily ever after.
โI hope you find me and that Iโm still whole. Because I never anticipated that when I told you I was willing to wade through hell to be with you โ that tonight, the Devil would call my bluff.โ
There are some scenes in this duet that are so bloody hot that turning the pages scorched our fingers. You all know those scenes, the ones that are so outrageous, they completely start a fire in your belly and get your pulse racing! Weโll say no more on thatโฆ. except Calder Wolfe is everything! This duet consumed us, and we can only liken the experience to an active volcano that simmers until it boils over into a frenzied eruption of hot molten fiery lavaโฆpun intended.
Whilst it felt a tad too insta-love for us initially, by the time we turned the last page of the second book, we were in tears at the heartfelt beauty of Sutton and Calderโs love story!
โWrite about a love that defies the stars. Write about yours.โ
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January 23, 2023-DNF 15%-
I don't usually DNF books this early on- but I'm being picky about what books I read atm (because if I'm going to procrastinate, I want it to be worth it yk ๐ญ).
I just didn't really like any of the characters? The h wasn't for me, and I wasn't into the insta aspect of the romance or the side characters. A lot of the interactions felt immature, and I just couldn't get into it ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐คทโโ๏ธ.
The writing was actually alright, and the book has a lot of great reviews, so maybe I'll pick it up in the future๐คก๐ญ๐คก๐คก๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธlmao sure.
I don't usually DNF books this early on- but I'm being picky about what books I read atm (because if I'm going to procrastinate, I want it to be worth it yk ๐ญ).
I just didn't really like any of the characters? The h wasn't for me, and I wasn't into the insta aspect of the romance or the side characters. A lot of the interactions felt immature, and I just couldn't get into it ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐คทโโ๏ธ.
The writing was actually alright, and the book has a lot of great reviews, so maybe I'll pick it up in the future๐คก๐ญ๐คก๐คก๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
March 4, 2023
romeo & juliet except romeo has a โจgun โจ
January 19, 2023
2โญ๏ธ cornball
September 21, 2021
O.M.F.G!!!! This book was a hell of a ride!
โI canโt stop looking at her. Itโs like every piece of her calls to me. Like magnets.โ
Sutton Prescott and Calder Wolfe. Two young people from opposite sides of the track. Enemies by virtue of their last names. Star-crossed lovers. An impossible love. Gaaaahhh! This story was gripping, gritty, dirty and unashamedly romantic. God, the depth of feeling they inspired in the other in such a short space of time was breathtaking and heart-melting.
โSomething dark stirs inside of me as I look at her. Possession. More potent than anything Iโve ever felt. This f*cking girl is mine.โ
Calder was a bad boy in the truest sense but, beneath his gorgeous, tough guy exterior beat a heart that was loyal and passionate. Raised without a mother by a brutal father, he didnโt know what love was. Sutton was the quintessential good girl but from the moment she sees Calder, sheโs captivated. Her obsession leads her to behave out of character, but the joy that she gets out of her time with him almost broke my heart because she was a girl crying out for love instead of just being a convenient asset to ambitious, political parents. The chemistry and connection between Calder and Sutton was intense and incendiary! They were SO. HOT! I loved the way Calder treated her. He was seriously to die for! His passion and possessiveness made me swoon. HARD! Sutton might have been innocent but I loved the way she thrilled him with her adventurous spirit and her enthusiasm.
โI want Calder more than I understand, and not just sexually. I want to own every piece of him โ no boundaries, living by only the rules we make.โ
This book is a duet so it won't be a surprise that thereโs a cliffhanger. And, what a cliffy!! This was an all-consuming, addictive, compelling read! Seriously canโt wait for the next book.
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โI canโt stop looking at her. Itโs like every piece of her calls to me. Like magnets.โ
Sutton Prescott and Calder Wolfe. Two young people from opposite sides of the track. Enemies by virtue of their last names. Star-crossed lovers. An impossible love. Gaaaahhh! This story was gripping, gritty, dirty and unashamedly romantic. God, the depth of feeling they inspired in the other in such a short space of time was breathtaking and heart-melting.
โSomething dark stirs inside of me as I look at her. Possession. More potent than anything Iโve ever felt. This f*cking girl is mine.โ
Calder was a bad boy in the truest sense but, beneath his gorgeous, tough guy exterior beat a heart that was loyal and passionate. Raised without a mother by a brutal father, he didnโt know what love was. Sutton was the quintessential good girl but from the moment she sees Calder, sheโs captivated. Her obsession leads her to behave out of character, but the joy that she gets out of her time with him almost broke my heart because she was a girl crying out for love instead of just being a convenient asset to ambitious, political parents. The chemistry and connection between Calder and Sutton was intense and incendiary! They were SO. HOT! I loved the way Calder treated her. He was seriously to die for! His passion and possessiveness made me swoon. HARD! Sutton might have been innocent but I loved the way she thrilled him with her adventurous spirit and her enthusiasm.
โI want Calder more than I understand, and not just sexually. I want to own every piece of him โ no boundaries, living by only the rules we make.โ
This book is a duet so it won't be a surprise that thereโs a cliffhanger. And, what a cliffy!! This was an all-consuming, addictive, compelling read! Seriously canโt wait for the next book.
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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R3PT21Y...
September 21, 2021
I AM SCREAMING RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!
Jesus Christ, like what the fuck did I just read? Besides one of the best books of the year, that is. Maybe even ever. Calder and Sutton have absolutely SLAYED every part of me. I am literally speechless. Like how am I even expected to have a single coherent though right now???
Iโm going to just tell it like it isโฆ Calder Wolfe is THE absolute book boyfriend. Out of all the books Iโve read, Iโve never met anyone quite like C and damn, he really is the king. This man, yโall. Heโs everything you could ever want and more. The definite alpha, possessive, bring-you-to-your-knees-with-just-a-look vibes radiate off of him and when I tell you the way he loves Sutton is unparalleled, I mean it.
And thereโs there our beautiful girl. I absolutely loved Sutton (Aubrey and Piper too!) and how fierce she is. She really came into herself and the love she has for Calder is forever. She had such growth within these pages and her strength was so great to witness.
The connection between them is the epitome of an epic love story. Itโs intense, passionate, all consuming. Madness. Obsession. I loved every second of it. I was emotionally gut punched by Calder and Sutton, feeling ALL. THE. FEELS. between them and still begging for more. How am I ever expected to move on from them?
Hands down, THE best book that Trilina Pucci has written. This woman is such a MASTER of her craft and the way she continues to excel with each new story is incredible. Just Like Heaven will forever be a cornerstone of her career.
Without question, my favorite read of 2021.
Jesus Christ, like what the fuck did I just read? Besides one of the best books of the year, that is. Maybe even ever. Calder and Sutton have absolutely SLAYED every part of me. I am literally speechless. Like how am I even expected to have a single coherent though right now???
Iโm going to just tell it like it isโฆ Calder Wolfe is THE absolute book boyfriend. Out of all the books Iโve read, Iโve never met anyone quite like C and damn, he really is the king. This man, yโall. Heโs everything you could ever want and more. The definite alpha, possessive, bring-you-to-your-knees-with-just-a-look vibes radiate off of him and when I tell you the way he loves Sutton is unparalleled, I mean it.
And thereโs there our beautiful girl. I absolutely loved Sutton (Aubrey and Piper too!) and how fierce she is. She really came into herself and the love she has for Calder is forever. She had such growth within these pages and her strength was so great to witness.
The connection between them is the epitome of an epic love story. Itโs intense, passionate, all consuming. Madness. Obsession. I loved every second of it. I was emotionally gut punched by Calder and Sutton, feeling ALL. THE. FEELS. between them and still begging for more. How am I ever expected to move on from them?
Hands down, THE best book that Trilina Pucci has written. This woman is such a MASTER of her craft and the way she continues to excel with each new story is incredible. Just Like Heaven will forever be a cornerstone of her career.
Without question, my favorite read of 2021.
September 20, 2021
4.5 Stars
"Why would I need to look? When to me you look just like heaven."
Y'all - this is one of the steamiest romeo and juliet re-imaginings that I've ever read. Calder and Sutton definitely are the definition of star crossed as her father is a senator and his is the head of a crime family. So of course a ton of obstacles in the way of their young love. Calder totally captured my heart with his love and loyalty to Sutton. Sutton took slightly longer for me to connect with but she definitely grew on me as she started to mature through her relationship with Calder. And then chemistry between the two of them was FIRE from jump. This one had a great blend of romance and action (especially between the two families). And can I just say how much I hate the parents?? If you love your star crossed lovers with some serious heat- you do not want to miss this one! Can't wait for more of their story!
"Why would I need to look? When to me you look just like heaven."
Y'all - this is one of the steamiest romeo and juliet re-imaginings that I've ever read. Calder and Sutton definitely are the definition of star crossed as her father is a senator and his is the head of a crime family. So of course a ton of obstacles in the way of their young love. Calder totally captured my heart with his love and loyalty to Sutton. Sutton took slightly longer for me to connect with but she definitely grew on me as she started to mature through her relationship with Calder. And then chemistry between the two of them was FIRE from jump. This one had a great blend of romance and action (especially between the two families). And can I just say how much I hate the parents?? If you love your star crossed lovers with some serious heat- you do not want to miss this one! Can't wait for more of their story!
September 28, 2021
5 BEAUTIFUL LOVE STARS!! I have no words at this moment. All I can say is BEAUTIFUL LOVE!!! Calder and Sutton will be in my heart forever. I need the next book, like I need my next breath. You must read this book.
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September 23, 2021This was ok. Nothing much to it. Honestly it was quite lacking. I skipped thru a lot of it.
December 29, 2021
Yarฤฑm bฤฑraktฤฑm 150. sayfada. Sรผper zeka olduฤum iรงin 900 okunmasฤฑ olan kitaba baลlarsam olacaฤฤฑ buydu! Aslฤฑnda ilk baลlarฤฑ gayet gรผzeldi de daha bi รถpรผลmede sen benimsin ben seninim. Yok zฤฑkkฤฑmฤฑn kรถkรผ yani. Mantฤฑk arayan cennete gitsin dedik de valla hikayenin cehennemde bile yeri yok artฤฑk.
May 11, 2023
4.5โญ๏ธ AS A ROMEO AND JULIET OBSESSED WHORE THIS HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO EAAAAAAAAAAT! It was so dramatic I absolutely loved it. Like a teen CW show on crack. Amazing cliff hanger and I canโt wait to see how it ends.
September 26, 2021
Holy shit this story is AMAZING!!! I canโt believe this is my first read by this author but let me tell you it wonโt be my last! This is a beautiful gut wrenching thought provoking star crossed lovers romance unlike no other that Iโve read the emotions the passion the love these two have for each other this book is literally everything right now and I am dying for the next book ! AMAZING !!! This book is a brilliantly addictive well written love story and Iโm so glad Iโm here for it ! Calder Wolfe is my new obsession!!!
September 21, 2021
I cannot tell you how perfect Just Like Heaven was. Itโs a top read of 2021 and completely caught me off guard.
The amount of feelings that were bought to the surface reading this book were unreal. I laughed, I cried, my heart broke and swooned.
Iโm not giving away any details apart from itโs a star crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet-esque romance with all the damn feels. Go in blind and prepare to fall hard.
Phenomenal. I need book two right now!
The amount of feelings that were bought to the surface reading this book were unreal. I laughed, I cried, my heart broke and swooned.
Iโm not giving away any details apart from itโs a star crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet-esque romance with all the damn feels. Go in blind and prepare to fall hard.
Phenomenal. I need book two right now!
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