M. Robinson is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author crowned as the “Queen of Angst” by readers around the world. Dive into her visionary world that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and leave you wanting more. She writes everything from contemporary to suspense romance and is best known for her novel, El Diablo.
When M isn’t in the cave writing her next epic love story, you will find her shopping and living on a boat in Florida with her real life pirate, her lobster, her husband Bossman. Sipping on Starbucks and hanging out with their two dogs, a German shepherd mix and a gordito Wheaten Terrier reading a good book. Or spending time with her family, who she is extremely close with.
Above all, M loves her readers more than anything and loves to connect with them! She is on all social media platforms @authormrobinson but you will find her in her happy place the most. Her VIP Reader Group on Facebook or her second favorite happy place, Instagram.
"You mean everything to me. Then. Now. Always." I’m going to miss this series. Second chance romance is one of my favorite tropes, and Monica does it well. In this book, there’s an added element of suspense I really enjoyed and that wasn’t in the others. Don’t worry, no spoilers here!
"Cherry, I know what you look like when you’re wet. And right now, I’d bet your panties are fucking drenched." Monica does write some of the best alphas. To be honest, and even though he had his (hot!) moments, I don’t think Adrian was as alpha as the previous heroes in this series. He did bring all the swoon, and damn, he’s so in love that it’s hard not to like the guy. Or maybe impossible, especially when he gets all protective.
"Now I was in a war with a woman I couldn’t forget. All I knew was I couldn’t lose her again. I wouldn’t survive it a second time." At the same time, I thought Paige wasn’t that great. Yes, she’s a strong, independent woman and she makes a point of letting him know what she thinks of him. But there were plenty of times when you could see she was holding on to something that doesn’t make sense anymore. So I felt like there was too much unnecessary drama from her.
"The second his mouth touched mine, I was a goner. There’d be no coming back from him." Paige is Adrian’s brother’s best friend, and was therefore off-limits to his playboy ways when they were at school. As in the other books, this story is told in the present and through flashbacks, and I loved that. You can see how it all starts, and how much they know they can’t, but they can’t help themselves.
"Her hazel eyes still had the power to bring me to my knees with a simple look or smile." So, it happens. And you can clearly see how much Adrian was in love with Paige even ten years before, even though he was mostly an asshole at first. But when he fell, he fell hard, and I was there for it.
"I’ve wanted you for as long as I can remember. It’s always been you, Cherry. I met you first, but he got you instead." I’m going to come out and say it - I hated his brother. It’s like he wanted to have Paige on the side for more than just friendship, even though he had a girlfriend. So I absolutely hated that they had to keep what they had a secret because of him. It was even worse because Adrian was dreamy. Until he broke her heart. He did it for the best reasons, but did it nonetheless.
"I’d sit there for the rest of my life if that’s what it took for her to open up to me again." These days, Adrian is a bigshot. Paige is an executive assistant who is asked to work with him. Suddenly, all the feelings come crashing in again, the love but the hurt as well. Paige desperately tries to keep him at arm’s length, but that’s not gonna work for him. Not when she’s the one who got away.
"I hate to break it to you, Cherry, but if I want in… I’m getting in." There’s a lot of tension. Neither of them is backing down and they’re both blind to their feelings, maybe even more than they were ten years before. However, Paige is very set in her ways and she wants nothing to do with him. It’s going to take a lot to bring her barriers down and make her see him the way she once did, and he’s more than willing to do it.
"You’re standing right in front of me, Cherry girl, and you still feel miles away." Adding to the tension is a third party who is trying to get to Paige. Regardless of Adrian’s protection, they keep coming for her, and it kept me turning the pages to find out more. Especially since the danger keeps pulling them closer.
"What do you want?" "To tuck you in my bed every night." Like I said, Adrian was a dream. He is so in love with her as he’s ever been, because he never stopped, but the shadow of the people coming for her and of his own brother still haunt him. He should have said those three little words then. He should say them now. But what if he does and she turns away?
I missed the characteristic M. Robinson steam. There was a lot of build-up, which I loved, but not a lot of actual sex. Were they hot together? Undoubtedly, but I wanted more on the page instead of off it. Also, and while I loved the suspense element, it felt rushed to me. There was so much more that could be added to the story. I would have loved to know more about it.
"You’re all I need. You’re all I ever needed." Adrian carried the book for me, so even though I was happy to see them get their long-overdue HEA, I was happy mostly for him. He deserved it for everything he went through, for never giving up on the one he’d always wanted. She was always his, all he needed was the chance to show her that.
“I never stopped loving you. Not for a second, a day, a year. It’s always been you. I love you, Adrian.”
This is the last book in the second Chance series and it didn’t disappoint. I really enjoyed this book. I’m a sucker for second Chance and best friend’s older brother. I read this book in less than a day.
Do you ever get over your first love? It’s been over a decade since Adrian broke Paige’s heart. Paige didn’t just lose Adrian, but her best friend Cade as well. Now he’s back in her life wanting her to be his new executive assistant but she wants nothing to do with him. So when Adrian starts to dig into her life he finds out that someone is stalking her. All Adrian wants is to protect her and win her back but that last thing she wants. Paige finally agrees to work and let him protect her but that doesn’t mean she not going to fight him along the way. Their connection and chemistry is still alive a well even after all those years. But can you trust the one that broke your heart again or do you move on with your life without that person? I love that the story went back and forth using both their POVs between now & then so you can see how their relationship started, ended and start again. I just love how jealous they both were of each other back then and now. Their banter and tension throughout the story was great it had me hooked from the first page.
I would recommend if you like: 🧡Second Chance 🧡Best friend’s older brother 🧡CEO & Executive Assistant 🧡Steamy Scenes🔥
A special thanks to M. Robinson and her team for giving me an ARC!!!
M. Robinson covered every possible side of second chance romance in this series of standalones and I cannot choose a favorite. Second Chance Mine hit all the right places in my heart. It was angsty and soul wrecking and deliciously dirty. Adrian is the most epic and irresistible kind of JP alpha hero. And Paige was his perfect match with her fierceness and sweetness. These two have stolen my heart instantly.
Self made billionaire Adrian Drake has one mission in his life now. To protect and win back the woman he loves and had to hurt twelve years ago. Paige Summers isn't going to listen to him or let him dictate her life so easily. Because when Adrian broke her heart, she also lost another important person- her best friend and Adrian's brother Cade. But she has a stalker after her and Adrian insists staying with him while she work as his EA is best for her. Temptations are high but can she trust him again?
I will never get tired of M. Robinson's alpha heroes. Yes Adrian is so overbearing and controlling and sometimes irritatingly bossy and a total ahole many times..but there is something so sexy and attractive about a man who will do anything to protect his woman. Like anything. Even if it means breaking his own heart and letting her go. He is groveling for mercy while he believes he hurt her all those years for the right reason and he got hurt equally. His love and devotion and obsession was so epic. He is used to bulldoze his way through in business but Paige is another kind of challenge. Paige is no longer the naive shy sweet girl in college. She has become this sassy and confident and fiery woman who won't let Adrian go away with any of his bs. She fights for her independence and she fights for making him pay for every bit of pain. She just didn't let him in her body and mind easily. Years ago, they were off limits to each other and that factor has to played out too. The angst here is so beautiful. I enjoyed every second of emotional torture and anguish as these two broken souls battled it out. Their love is bright and intense even after all those years. And so is their explosive chemistry. Adrian is a master of dirty talk and filthy games in bedroom and it was pure fire. The stalker added a suspense angle that gave this story an extra edge and it was also necessary to bring down the final barrier between them.
This was probably one of my favorite couples of this second chance series! Paige is best friends with her neighbor Cade while secretly crushing on his older brother Adrian. They spend their school aged years dancing around each other until Adrian can no longer keep his distance in college. Their relationship doesn't end well and severs Paige's friendship with Cade. Years later fate helps their paths cross again when Adrian is in need of an executive assistant and he becomes her boss. There's also a hidden danger in the form of an obsessed stalker looking to cause trouble for Paige. This book still had steam but maybe slightly less than others in the series.. I honestly didn't miss it though because this book excelled with the emotional impacts. I could feel the anguish their separation caused as well ad that undying love neither could admit at various times in their history. I was sold from the first to last page on this book and I'm really looking forward to the new series this author lines up in the last few pages!
ARC Review of Second Chance Mine by M. Robinson * * * * * A steamy second chance romance where a best friend's brother troupe ended in heart break and redemption. Not to forget a wild twist.
Paige did not expect to run into Adrain, the man who broke her heart and was the cause of losing her best friend. Now he just won't seem to take the hint she doesn't want to speak with him...or see him...or generally exist around him. However he is not taking no for an answer once he discovers her secret, one that has him swooping her away into his penthouse and making her work for him. Adrian is playing with her. Making her see how much he wants her. But she can not forgive and forget so easily. Danger is lurking in the shadows and knocking on the door. Adrian may be her biggest pain...but he is also her protector. Intense teasing, chilling threats, heartbreak and betrayal. It's actionpacked and ready to deliver.
Love these reads and this is no exception. Adrian really likes to spin anything Paige says into something dirty and it was a surprise he could do it so much! I'm surprised she didn't slap him more, especially when he broke into her place. There goes the nice china plates! It's going for his head!
A thrilling close proximity, enemies second chance romance!! It's been 10 yrs since Aidan ripped Paige's heart out with a lie. Now that fate has brought them back together with Belle introducing Paige as his new assistant, Aidan is ready to set everything right and keep Paige in his life. He will do anything to have her close ... takeover her father's company and even remove beds from the guest room so her only option is to sleep with him.
I enjoyed the banter and tension between them ... and the suspense near the end kept me turning pages. Loved that Paige didn't make it easy for Aidan. This book flips between past and present between when she was in college falling secretly for Aidan and now. This is definitely a book I would reread any day. Wish it was longer as I wanted more Aidan and Paige.
Loved Second Chance Mine and can't wait to learn more about Haven trying to catch the eye of the bad boy!!💘
Tropes: Second Chance, She's his brother's best friend, Jealousy, Stalker, Boss x Executive Assistant, Roommates, Close Proximity, Lovers to Enemies to Lovers
1.5 stars Where to begin? Well he’s loved her since he was a teen yet the whole time he is a huge man ho. Likes to throw it in her face bc he knows she has a crush on him. She even walks in on him getting a BJ and makes out with him right after!!!! That’s some self respect there for the heroine. And such a good way to show the reader the heroes love. I get avoiding her and a romantic relationship with her out of respect for his brother but that’s doesn’t mean you need to make him disgusting and in need of dick bleaching. Moving on…It’s not even what he said in the past that bothers me. Yes it was cruel and his reason was beyond stupid but I’m sorry, the the ten year separation for THAT? Ridiculous. Anyway, the reason I didn’t like him is because when she came back into his life (he never once tried to contact her for those ten years) and he suddenly remembers their love he treats her like trash. He wants her back but doesn’t even try to explain what he did until like 85% into the book. After he forces her into a contract to work for him for six months I thought he would spend time making up for the past. Maybe an explanation. Maybe a grovel. But nope. He is cocky and not in a good way; he treats every conversation they have like a joke. I think the author wanted him to be an alpha but he wasn’t an alpha he was a selfish, controlling jerk. He threatens to call the escort service he always uses and hook up with an escort when she doesn’t want to go to a gala. Then at the gala she flirts with another man to show him how it feels. They are even right? Well, to me they were. But nope he grabs a blond he finds attractive that has been eye fricking him all night and dirty dances with her with his thigh between her legs and lips on her neck. Remember, at this time he’s trying to show the heroine that he loves her and wants her and she loves him. No grovel. Zero. Oh wait he did apologize towards the end and then the author used a totally overdone trope. To make the reader forgive the hero he takes a bullet for the heroine. I believe in their HEA but the hero never redeemed himself.
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"Paige's steady composure was solid while she continued to act like she wasn't once mine. It didn't matter how pissed off she appeared, I know what was beneath her blue dress and f*ck-me heels."
This is a standalone second chance romance and follows Paige's life after she agrees to be her bestfriend's brother's assistant whom she also shares a past with. Adrian is well aware that he broke Paige's heart and inturn ruined her relationship with his brother too. But he inserts himself back into her life ten years later because of a threat to her safety and they're now stuck together in the same house temporarily. The story had plenty of angst and emotions. I felt bad for both Paige & Adrian because they were both hurting though it was also funny to see Paige try to distance herself from Adrian but failing miserably lol. Nevertheless, this was a feel good romance with some amount of mystery and thrill thrown in. I did not see THAT TWIST coming in the end at all. It was an enjoyable read with and the banter between Adrian & Paige was filled with tension and enough angst if you need that kind of books, as well as a HEA ending. I just wanted to see more of Adrian & Paige's life together because I felt like the epilogue was too abrupt. But keeping that aside, it was a fun read!
One thing is for certain, Monica never fails to write the hottest book boyfriends. Adrian was delicious! The usual alpha attitude Robinson does so well along with his caring possessiveness. Sign me right up!
Paige comes crashing back into his life by chance, and I loved the determination he showed to get her back where she belonged. The melting pot of issues they faced and had to overcome made for a great tension filled and suspenseful read that kept me turning those pages.
It was a fairly slow burn, and there wasn’t as much 🔥🔥 as I’d have loved to see from them but I really enjoyed the story!! I’d have loved it to have been a bit longer and maybe an angry woohoo thrown in!
Okay, even with the blurb it was like going in blind. I had no idea what to expect from from all sides of this story, and man what a story this was. We go back and fourth between past and present with development, but it was fairly easy to not get lost in translation and for that, I’m appreciative.
As with the Queen Of Angst, her signature was everywhere, with the addition of suspense and an outcome I did not see coming. Second Chance Mine was an original that had me in the pits of hell along with these characters. This authors words evoked every feeling out of me, because I was there and they were here. I was them, and they were me. Kinda like feeling someone’s embarrassment, I felt everything they was feeling because the depth was deeper than I imagined.
Adrian and Paige are people you never see coming. Adrian is the literal top alpha in every aspect of his life. He’s the most selfish/unselfish Hero I think this author has ever written. Majority of the time I wanted to junk punch him, but then his redeeming qualities shown through, and I just melted. Paige had the tendency to p me off. She had a backbone, but it wasn’t all that strong or so I thought until I reached the end of this book. I understood her all too well in the end.
Second Chance Mine is a book that kept me guessing, kept me on my toes, and kept me in my feels. I recommend it.
Man oh man, the angst and tension was turned up for this one! “Second Chance Mine” is an angst filled, steamy and suspenseful second chance enemies to lovers story that I could not put down.
After breaking her heart 10 years ago, Adrian is back in Paige’s life. Someone has been stalking her for the last year and Adrian promises to do everything in his power to stop whomever is doing it. But his help is the last thing Paige wants and she fights him at every chance. But once the reason why Adrian broke her heart all those years ago comes to life, the chemistry and connection they have is still there and burning red hot.
I loved the added suspense of a stalker to this storyline. It help add on some extra angst and tension between Paige and Adrian which I loved. Their chemistry and connection was apparent from the start. I loved how the storyline was set up going back and forth between now and then so you could really see how much they were meant to be together. Adrian is a swoony and yummy alpha who would literally do anything for Paige. Paige was an instant favorite for me because she’s smart, caring and put Adrian in his place. She didn’t make it easy for him and made him work to earn her forgiveness. This was such a great wrap up to the series and I’m already looking forward to the next series.
According to the title, this is a second chance romance, but it's so much more than that. It's also a brother's best friend romance that's deliciously forbidden and full of angst.
Adrian and Paige's story goes back and forth between the past and the present, taking you on their journey from a teenage crush to their suspenseful second chance. Ten years have passed since Adrian broke Paige's heart and caused her to lose not only her first love but also her best friend. The blurb gives nothing else away so I won't either, but I will tell you that this story is filled with dirty talk, steam, suspense and angst. This love/hate relationship will give you a bit of whiplash at times and there will be some twists that you may not see coming.
Although I definitely felt the angst, I didn't feel as much emotion with this story as I typically do with this author's books. I didn't quite feel the connection with these characters as much as I did with the other couples in this series, but I still enjoyed their banter and chemistry. As with all of this author's books, she leaves you by setting up her next story, and just with the little snippet that we get here, I'm already looking forward to that one.
Kindle Unlimited: No Stand-alone: Yes* Author: M. Robinson Rating: 5/5 ⭐️ Spiciness Rating: 3/5 🌶 POV: First Person Dual Perspective Main Couple: Adrian and Paige Trope(s): Second Chance, Best Friends Brother, Forced Proximity
Second Chance Mine is the 6th and final book in her Second Chances Series. Not only is the perfect book to end the series, but it leads us into what is next. Gah- this book. I read it off and on all day because I just couldn’t walk away from Adrian and Paige. Adrian has made his mistakes and he knows the time to man up is now. This slow burn, building the tension and suspense until it crashes down was beautifully put together. This dance kept them and us on our toes. Then and now their attraction oozes of the pages. This is a low heat read, but the story builds to deliver more - more of the romance and the second chance, not only between Adrian and Paige, but Cade too.
We alternate from the present to the past as we get all the tea between Adrian and Paige. And, if you read Second Chance Rival, Paige is a familiar face plus Monica had dropped the Easter egg of this book.
Paige is a top notch EA and when her boss approaches her with an opportunity to help a friend for six months- Paige doesn’t hesitate. But, when she is introduced to her new boss, she comes face to face with her past and the man that obliterated her heart ten years ago. Not only did she lose Adrian, she lost her best friend Cade, Adrian’s brother, and the support of their family.
Growing up Adrian was off limits to Paige and vice versa- Cade demanded it be so. She was his best friend.
But, years of suppressing how they both felt- erupts and there is no going back.
Adrian made a choice when the truth came out- that choice tore their worlds apart.
Now ten years later he has another chance and he isn’t letting it slip thru his fingers. Paige has her walls up high and solid. But, when he discovers the secret she has been keeping for the last year he uses his authority to bind her to him, temporarily at least.
Paige needs Adrian’s help, but she wants closure too. She is all to familiar with his games. But, this time he isn’t walking away until he gets his prize- his Cherry.
I can’t get over how much I love every single book in this series and I’m going to miss it so much. Second Chance Mine (Second Chance #6) is another steamy and well written hit and it’s a fantastic way to end the series.
Adrian and Paige are a very interesting and combative duo and these second chance, enemies to lovers entertained me at every turn. Between Paige’s smart mouth, feisty and quick witted personality and Adrian the dirty talking, charming and smug alpha, I was in complete heaven. They are an absolute riot especially with their sizzling chemistry and combustible sexual tension. And when they finally hit the sheets, I was reminded as to exactly why M. Robinson is one of my favorite authors. They more than rekindled their old flames and their panty melting love making set everything on fire!
One of the many things I love about Second Chance Mine is that M. Robinson provides not only romance and heat but she puts just the right amount of angst to keep you intrigued and there’s an unexpected plot twist that made the story even better. The epilogue is a great introduction to a new stand-alone series that I can’t wait to read.
4.5 Stars— Paige and Adrian were together in college, but had a horrific breakup and haven’t seen each other for 10 years. The horrific breakup? Well, her best friend and Adrian’s little brother found out they were sneaking around and Adrian said it wasn’t serious. Everyone broke contact until Adrian agrees to come to a party to meet his new, temporary executive assistant.
When fate gives Adrian the chance to get Paige back, he goes full Second Chance series alpha to ensure she realizes she’s always been his. He’s takes this role even more seriously than the previous guys because Paige has been stalked for over a year and that stalker is escalating their efforts.
The tension between Adrian and Paige is palpable. And his alpha-ness is so dang hot! These two were absolutely meant to be.
It’s the lowest spice of the series, but probably the most complex. AND THAT PLOT TWIST. Not only was it genius, I didn’t see it coming.
I’m so sad to see this series end, but the subtle nods to her next series made me so excited for January.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I do not even know where to start. I couldn’t put it to down. I’m seriously obsessed with Adrian & Paige!! I didn’t want this to end. The banter & dialogue was everything. Probably one of my favorites of this series and I love them all ha ❤️❤️ Their story had me on an emotional rollercoaster not gonna lie & there was very intense moments along the way. But I highly recommend this read. It’s the last of the series and man was it worth it. The s3xual tension was strong i will say that. Ha This book does go back and forth from past & present to get a better understanding on what happened with them. So good!! M robinson did an amazing job as always.
I am huge huge fan of this author. I was so excited to have the opportunity to read this book. I never ever forgot my first love. This book brought back those happy in love feelings and so much more. This book has the steamy sexual chemistry and thrills! Adrian is this hot hot handsome super alpha CEO who just...well I would work for him any day! This is definitely a page turner! I triple dare you to read this book!!
Second Chance Mine is fantastic! Best friends, a very hot brother and a secret relationship bring this beauty to one very emotional read. The love and heartache in this beauty will definitely pull at your heart strings. Adrain and Paige’s story is full of laughs, tears and even a little mystery. The writing is phenomenal and I love the duel point of views. This is definitely a must read and if you’ve read this author before you know it will become a favorite. Great read!
Adrian and Paige have undeniable chemistry in this office lovers romance! It's steamy, smart and thrilling. I was hooked from the first page. Awesome plot line. I enjoy the Then & Now perspective, too. We get a totally clear understanding of their history & present. Second Chance Mine is a stellar finale to the Second Chance series! Each standalone is unique & excellent.
Faith steps in for Aiden and Paige. After a horrific breakup they don't see each other for 10 years until a chance meeting has other plans and they are forced to face their demons that were long buried. Paige and Aiden's dynamic was off the charts with this book! They were just beautiful to read. You couldn't help but want them to find their happiness after they both put eachother's happiness above their own.
He took a bullet for her Monica has become one of my favourite authors.. I would write anything that she writes The stories that she wings and how she does this just makes you fall in love with her characters and the story...
This book was def a banging ending. The heartache between the two main characters was on point. The plot twist was amazing and the ending helped heal the heartache a bit. ♡ her and her addicting stories.
The fact that this book is the last of this amazing series is soooo bittersweet. I loved this book! There were so many twists and turns that I wasn't expecting. Talk about the angst in this one...phew! Like the other books in this series I love the back and forth on the timelines, so that the readers get a full view of who these characters are. Paige and Adrian were everything...just so perfect. Adrian was pure alpha I loved at times when Paige really just didn't put up with it. She is one amazing heroine. I really can't say enough about this book. It was perfection. I'm so sad to see this series being over, but I'm so thrilled for the next series that was briefly teased. I received and ARC for my opinion.
This is the ultimate enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity romance between an alpha, bossy man and a strong-willed sassy woman. The result is an explosion of chemistry and banter.
Paige is Adrian’s brother's childhood best friend. Adrian saw her first but his younger brother befriended her first. Adrian has a caring soul and didn’t want to take anything from his brother. He spent years sitting back and watching the two until college. It’s been 10 years since his brother found out about them and they ended their relationship. Paige’s boss is pregnant and will be taking leave and offers Paige to her husband’s friend who needs a PA as a solution. The instant Adrian sees Paige all of his old feelings resurface. When he finds out that Paige may be in trouble, he immediately moves her in with him.
This book hooked me from the beginning. I love good banter and these two have it in spades. Adrian’s flirty responses were relatable. It was so easy to see how much he still loved Paige and he was set to prove it. He was protective and swoony. The spice was a bit of a slow burn in the present as Adrian takes steps to protect Paige and get her back, but the chemistry was off the charts.
I enjoyed the suspense element of this story, the reveal felt a little rushed but the build-up kept me turning the pages and was definitely not what I expected.
This second chance story made me feel and captured my attention with every word Monica wrote.
This is the last book in the Second Chance series. I’m sad to see it go, but the teaser for her new series has all my attention. This is a standalone and can be read without reading any of the previous books…..but in my opinion the entire series is awesome.
I literally devoured this book in one sitting and don’t regret it one bit! Paige and Adrian haven’t seen each other in ten years and there is no love lost between them! Adrian and Paige had this forbidden love story with Paige being best friends with his brother Cade who always had the rule to never date his brother but Paige always had a crush on him and when Adrian started showing interest she couldn’t resist
I loved that we got both past and present to find out what happened and why! I loved that Adrian may have broken Paige’s heart but he never stopped loving her after all that time. Paige wasn’t afraid to show how much she despised Adrian for breaking her heart. I loved how fiercely loyal she was to hating him
Paige has a stalker and it has been going on for over a year when Adrian decides he is going to find out who it is. I did not expect the stalker to be who it was and at first I literally had to think about who they were but when it was revealed I walk like wow ok, crazy! When everything happens I loved that she finally realised how much Adrian really loves her and they get their HEA!
Second chance mine is the final book in the second chance series and it definitely went out with a bang. Adrian and Paige have know each other since they were kids, but they were off limits to each other. Fast forward ten years later and they come into each others lives again and years of hurt , devastation and old feelings come crashing back to the surface. M Robinson is the queen of angst and she absolutely lived up to the name with this book. Adrian and Paige’s story unfolded between the past and the present , which flowed seamlessly together. Their banter and sexual chemistry made for a page turning read. Throw in a little suspenseful twist and I didn’t want to put this one down until I found out how it ended. Adrian and Paige were a rollercoaster of emotions for me, but in the end I had happy tears in my eyes because after all the emotional turmoil these 2 souls have been through ,they ended up together where they should have been 10 years ago💞
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
I knew I was going to get all the feels.. and M. Robinson for sure delivered ALL OF THEM. The pacing was great, I felt like most of the book was set in the present with a couple of chapters in the past. I sometimes don’t like it when most of the book is set in the past, so I am happy this was so well balanced for me. LOVED this hero, he was just so alpha and bossy just the way I liked it. Like damn I'll be his good girl lol. Loved the angst and suspense as well. It just made me want to fly through the pages. Felt like this book had some great surprises and I only saw a couple of them coming. The story just flowed nicely because of it. The tension between the characters was chefs kiss, I love how it developed and how it was paced. Loved the ending and especially what I believe is a little hint towards a new series from this author.
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M. Robinson knows how to write! She had me hooked from start to finish. Adrian and Page fell in love in college but they could not be together because she was his brother’s best friend. The moment his brother found out it ended and she had not spoken to either one of them since. Years later they see each other again at a job interview.
I was frustrated that Page acted like all the rules she put in the contract were actually going to keep Adrian from trying to get close to her. That contract was all a lie to get her to say yes to the job. It was obvious Adrian was not going to stay away from her. I didn’t even need to have the flashbacks because I felt it from the first moment they saw each other. I have to say Ms. Robinson knows how to keep the reader wanting for more. The sexual tension throughout that whole story was intense! I have not read any of the other books in this series but you better believe I will now!