Publication date: September 10, 2019
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Format: Audio
Source: Hoopla
4 Stars
I knew within moments of meeting Mason Holt that he would
change my life forever.
I just didn’t realize how much.
As my world spirals out of control, he continues to protect and take care of
me. Being just friends is all he’s been able to offer, but when a life-changing
event happens, our relationship blossoms into something more.
When I think we can finally be together, someone threatens to tear us apart.
I’m not the same girl Mason met years ago, but I’m determined to fight for what
I’ve always wanted—him.
Fair warning: This review may contain spoilers for the first book in the duet, Truly Mine, which has to be read before this one. If you plan to read Truly Mine, come back after that one has wrecked you. :)
After the jaw-dropping ending of Truly Mine, I didn’t waste any time jumping directly into Truly Yours. This one picked up right where Truly Mine ended and I was amazed at what these characters had endured. Sophie really showed her strength when she recognized she needed time to heal emotionally from the events of the past several months. And for her, that meant pulling away from Mason and putting their relationship on hold while she underwent counseling and worked to find herself again. While part of me wanted to cry at that, because they were finally able to be together, I also understood and applauded Sophie for understanding she needed help.
Meanwhile, Mason was an absolute rock for Sophie. Patient and kind and utterly devoted. It killed him to not be able to care for Sophie fully like he wanted, but he was determined to be there for her and support her in the way she needed. Throughout it all, he was also dealing with the potential legal fall-out from previous events and mounting pressure from his father (who was such a high-powered sleaze ball).
The slow-burn aspect across Mason and Sophie’s duet was
off the charts, but the pay-off was so worth the wait. From their first
meeting, more than three years previously, their chemistry and connection were
strong. And over the years it shifted from frenemies, to the closest of
friends, to more. I loved the evolution of their relationship over time and the
bond they formed through so many shared experiences was rock solid. It was a
long and rocky road – one that saw Sophie’s life at risk and had staggering
complications – but it made their outcome even sweeter.
Kennedy Fox created a delicious blend of drama, action, angst, and romance. Sometimes drama-free is what I want, but when I’m looking for something with more bite, and a couple that has to fight for their happy ending, Fox totally delivers. I love how throughout the span of the books, these characters become so familiar that I feel like I’m reading about friends. I ache for these characters, I cheer them on, I yell at them when they behave like idiots and won’t get out of their own way, and more than anything, I love their love stories.
I love that you just jumped straight into the next book....You are tempting me so bad with Kennedy Fox. Sometimes when done well...drama in a book can be a plus when written the right way.
ReplyDeleteGreat review darling.
Thanks Renee. :) I had such a good time binging the whole series. Listening to them one after another like that helped me really connect with the characters.
DeleteI can really appreciate that Sophie realized she needed to get professional help and really work on herself first before getting into another relationship.
ReplyDeleteI was so proud of Sophie for that. Even though she knew she was hurting Mason, she had to take care of herself.
DeleteYes! Glad it was worth the tears and anguish. I have such a love/hate relationship with those relationships that take so long to come together. It's frustrating while I am waiting, but so satisfying when it finally happens.
ReplyDeleteSame! There are time when I just want them to get together already, but the pay-off is so worth it. :)
DeleteI'm glad this second book had all the drama you needed! It sounds like a good duet.
ReplyDeleteIt really was. I had so much fun binging the whole series (all three duets) in a row.
DeleteI love this cover so much! I like the sound of this slow-burn romance and I'm already in love with Mason!
ReplyDeleteMason was such a good guy! I loved how steadfast he was for Sophie.
DeleteSounds like just the right amount of angst here and nice that you were able to dive right into the second story. The wait can be brutal!
ReplyDeleteYes! I was so happy to be able to binge the whole series with no wait in between.
DeleteI always find the romance rings truer when it is earned, even if that means the characters have to fight through some tough situations. It sounds like this one really delivers on all fronts!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, Ethan. I've never been a fan of "insta-love" stories. The feelings are always deeper, and more authentic, if there is time and effort involved in the relationship.
DeleteYou're are making me want to read this series so much!
ReplyDeleteYou should! I hope you'll love it if you decide to give the series a try.
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