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Seven Year Itch #4
Because
I’ve heard if you can make it through the first seven years of marriage you’ve made it past the tough part and it’s smooth sailing.
Whoever said that was an idiot.
I’ve been married for seven years, and in that time I’ve waited for my immature husband to grow up and become a responsible man.
It still hasn’t happened, and I’m at the end of my rope. I need him to be a father to our child, not someone who needs his own toys to be content. I want a partner, not a guy more concerned about his friends than his wife.
This is my marriage, and before I throw in the towel I’ve decided to do something drastic to make it happen.
I’m Shayla Vincent and this is my story.
Whoever said that was an idiot.
I’ve been married for seven years, and in that time I’ve waited for my immature husband to grow up and become a responsible man.
It still hasn’t happened, and I’m at the end of my rope. I need him to be a father to our child, not someone who needs his own toys to be content. I want a partner, not a guy more concerned about his friends than his wife.
This is my marriage, and before I throw in the towel I’ve decided to do something drastic to make it happen.
I’m Shayla Vincent and this is my story.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2016
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Jennifer Foor
105 books3,001 followersJennifer Foor is an award winning Contemporary Romance Author. She's best known for the Mitchell Family Series, which includes ten books.
With over forty published titles, there is a story for every interest. Her books can be found on most platforms and in paperback.
She is married with two children and spends most of her time behind a keyboard, creating and writing stories straight from her heart.
With over forty published titles, there is a story for every interest. Her books can be found on most platforms and in paperback.
She is married with two children and spends most of her time behind a keyboard, creating and writing stories straight from her heart.
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July 19, 2017
Oh my Goodness!
Where do I start? At first I thought I was reading the story of my life. Married at 18 Check, Pregnant check, children check, insecurity check, jealousy check, everything was spot on. I understood the h so much it was painful. I read my life story and I was just stunned. To hear what he was thinking was painful. I am so missed that she had to lose weight before he realized he loved her was just awful. Maybe It was because She finally loved herself. I Just hated what I read. It brought back painful memories. And I just didnt buy his change of Heart. It was just too sudden. At all! He didn't physically cheat but he emotionally did with those girls on Facebook, the Secretary and the way he thought about the h was just awful. Painful to read. He was such a narcissistic jerk. I hated him. Yes the h was insecure and jealous but I understood why. She should have left him. And his friends were awful. Big time. No believable HEA for me. Sorry.
Where do I start? At first I thought I was reading the story of my life. Married at 18 Check, Pregnant check, children check, insecurity check, jealousy check, everything was spot on. I understood the h so much it was painful. I read my life story and I was just stunned. To hear what he was thinking was painful. I am so missed that she had to lose weight before he realized he loved her was just awful. Maybe It was because She finally loved herself. I Just hated what I read. It brought back painful memories. And I just didnt buy his change of Heart. It was just too sudden. At all! He didn't physically cheat but he emotionally did with those girls on Facebook, the Secretary and the way he thought about the h was just awful. Painful to read. He was such a narcissistic jerk. I hated him. Yes the h was insecure and jealous but I understood why. She should have left him. And his friends were awful. Big time. No believable HEA for me. Sorry.
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March 15, 2016
Two words: Train Wreck
This is my second book by this author and I just don't think I jive with her writing style. I need my book ladies to have a little more backbone.
This is my second book by this author and I just don't think I jive with her writing style. I need my book ladies to have a little more backbone.
March 15, 2016
The husband is an absolute fucking bastard to his wife.
Spoiler: here is just one of many of his disgusting and horribly cruel thoughts he had about his wife
“I remember when she told me she was pregnant. It was like a kick to my stomach. We’d been careless, but I never expected her to want to keep the baby. I still don’t know how my life would have turned out if it hadn’t happened. Don’t get me wrong, I will never regret having our daughter. She’s my angel and I’m blown away by the love she brings to my life, although there’s always that wonder in the back of my mind. Shayla and I wouldn’t have lasted. There’s no way. Even though she was different back then, I know I would have gotten “bored. It’s just the way I’m wired.”
How is this considered romance? If he hadn't knocked her up when she was 19 he would have dunked her eventually?
Oh and when she tells him she wants to separate these are his selfish a childish thoughts
Oh really? Oh poor you! You ignore your wife and treat her like garbage for 7 years and YOU are the one that feels you are owed something? Fuck you.
Oh and the really amazing part is when he tells her he wishes he could punch her in the face!! Yup! She asks for a break and he responds by calling her s bitch and telling her to shut up and that he wishes he could punch her
“Right now I feel like punching you in the face,” I say out of frustration. “But I will never lay a hand on a woman. Not even if she’s being a complete bitch. Like I said before, do what you have to do. I’m sick of this shit you’re throwing at me. Maybe you’re right. Go to your parents, Shayla. Don’t come back here until you know what you want.”
Trash trash trash
Spoiler: here is just one of many of his disgusting and horribly cruel thoughts he had about his wife
“I remember when she told me she was pregnant. It was like a kick to my stomach. We’d been careless, but I never expected her to want to keep the baby. I still don’t know how my life would have turned out if it hadn’t happened. Don’t get me wrong, I will never regret having our daughter. She’s my angel and I’m blown away by the love she brings to my life, although there’s always that wonder in the back of my mind. Shayla and I wouldn’t have lasted. There’s no way. Even though she was different back then, I know I would have gotten “bored. It’s just the way I’m wired.”
How is this considered romance? If he hadn't knocked her up when she was 19 he would have dunked her eventually?
Oh and when she tells him she wants to separate these are his selfish a childish thoughts
Oh really? Oh poor you! You ignore your wife and treat her like garbage for 7 years and YOU are the one that feels you are owed something? Fuck you.
Oh and the really amazing part is when he tells her he wishes he could punch her in the face!! Yup! She asks for a break and he responds by calling her s bitch and telling her to shut up and that he wishes he could punch her
“Right now I feel like punching you in the face,” I say out of frustration. “But I will never lay a hand on a woman. Not even if she’s being a complete bitch. Like I said before, do what you have to do. I’m sick of this shit you’re throwing at me. Maybe you’re right. Go to your parents, Shayla. Don’t come back here until you know what you want.”
Trash trash trash
July 3, 2017
I love marriage-in-trouble stories, so this one looked good - even though reviews are mixed. The framework of the problem(s) in the marriage is pretty good. However, the overall story did not fill the framework set. The characters were not given time to truly work on the problems - they were immature and imho remained immature. I don't believe the MCs were given enough time to grow, mature, have meaningful interactions to lead to resolutions - they just did and it only took one month. I was surprised that the h lost 36 pounds in 1 month - I got derailed trying to figure that one out - okay not eating from depression and running everyday with your Dad - got it!
Anyway, I do not believe in the changes because of the way all of the events occurred and the inevitable reconciliation because it just seemed to happen all of a sudden. So great premise but lacking execution. 2 stars.
Anyway, I do not believe in the changes because of the way all of the events occurred and the inevitable reconciliation because it just seemed to happen all of a sudden. So great premise but lacking execution. 2 stars.
July 19, 2022
Well this was different.
The first part was really good and I liked it very much, the second part not too much.
It's a story of a couple who married when they were teenagers because she got pregnant. The impression is that their love was still too fresh when she got pregnant and they had to marry, so they weren't able to build a strong relationship before their marriage.
The hero went from teenager to father and husband, with a job and serious commitments and eventually resented his life. He lived a life struggling with his craving for carefreeness and the hard reality of his obligations. All his friends were still free and often he went out with them trying to have fun.
The heroine wasn't much better.
She put on weight and wasn't happier with her life than the hero was. She became a jealous and insecure wife, who thought his husband cheated on her and didn't love her and only married her for their child.
And it was sonehow true, because he often thinks that he would never have married her if she didn't get pregnant.
I think that the same can be said for the heroine even if she didn't explicitly realize it.
She is a clingy woman with very low self esteem and is dependent on him.
He even tells her to go back to her parents and she cries and begs him not to send her away.
Not because she loves him but because she's afraid of being alone.
She uses sex to manipulate him.
I didn't like the hero because he was immature and selfish but I didn't like the heroine either because she chose to become a victim.
Not good.
They are not good together and thank god the heroine realizes that she's becoming an awful person and that her marriage is probably over, so she leaves him.
Then she grows up, she changes and becomes her own person, while the hero IMO remains the same selfish immature child.
His reactions are not good at all, he resents her and tries to manipulate her into coming back with him using their daughter but she doesn't change her mind. She's also losing weight, taking care of her looks and trying to find a better job.
I loved what she did. She wasn't happy with the woman she had become, she was very young and already turned into a frumpy overweight housewife, and she tried to become a confident and attractive woman.
She went back to school because she had plans for a better job.
Then one day she went home and found an almost naked woman in their house, so she asked for divorce.
The woman was sleeping at their house with a friend of the hero, not with the hero but of course the heroine didn't trust the hero any more.
The hero seems to be suddenly in love with her, and seems to realize that he is losing her.
This is where the book was lost for me, because I didn't understand how one minute he didn't even stand her and then he coulnd't live without her and was crying like a baby. Really?
Nope.
Unlike many other romances with marriages in crisis, where the couple has already had a great love before the crisis and then life happened, this one hasn't a couple who was very much in love before her pregnancy, so they didn't really bond.
His thoughts about her were unflattering.
He never cheated but he chat with other women on fb and met ow when he was out with his friends and even took their number.
I think he wasn't in love with his wife and when she went away he was scared of being alone.
The author tries to make him believable but IMo she fails, because it was all too sudden.
He is suddenly crazy about her, he dates her, he finds her the most beautiful and desirable woman in the world when some days before he couldn't get out of their house fast enough to go partying with his friends.
And then suddenly all is well.
The heroine also has a relapse when in the end she asks a gorgeous friend to try and seduce her husband.
That was a disappointment because this shows she didn't basically change and remained the same insecure woman as before.
Meh.
Not a bad book, very angsty in the beginning but I didn't understand the hero's change.
It's not an easy reading but it is surely very realistic: they didn't marry out of a great love, and became a dysfunctional couple where both were not satisfied. I wish the author had focused more on his growth as a man instead of letting us believe he was so in love with a wife that he didn't want until two days before.
The first part was really good and I liked it very much, the second part not too much.
It's a story of a couple who married when they were teenagers because she got pregnant. The impression is that their love was still too fresh when she got pregnant and they had to marry, so they weren't able to build a strong relationship before their marriage.
The hero went from teenager to father and husband, with a job and serious commitments and eventually resented his life. He lived a life struggling with his craving for carefreeness and the hard reality of his obligations. All his friends were still free and often he went out with them trying to have fun.
The heroine wasn't much better.
She put on weight and wasn't happier with her life than the hero was. She became a jealous and insecure wife, who thought his husband cheated on her and didn't love her and only married her for their child.
And it was sonehow true, because he often thinks that he would never have married her if she didn't get pregnant.
I think that the same can be said for the heroine even if she didn't explicitly realize it.
She is a clingy woman with very low self esteem and is dependent on him.
He even tells her to go back to her parents and she cries and begs him not to send her away.
Not because she loves him but because she's afraid of being alone.
She uses sex to manipulate him.
I didn't like the hero because he was immature and selfish but I didn't like the heroine either because she chose to become a victim.
Not good.
They are not good together and thank god the heroine realizes that she's becoming an awful person and that her marriage is probably over, so she leaves him.
Then she grows up, she changes and becomes her own person, while the hero IMO remains the same selfish immature child.
His reactions are not good at all, he resents her and tries to manipulate her into coming back with him using their daughter but she doesn't change her mind. She's also losing weight, taking care of her looks and trying to find a better job.
I loved what she did. She wasn't happy with the woman she had become, she was very young and already turned into a frumpy overweight housewife, and she tried to become a confident and attractive woman.
She went back to school because she had plans for a better job.
Then one day she went home and found an almost naked woman in their house, so she asked for divorce.
The woman was sleeping at their house with a friend of the hero, not with the hero but of course the heroine didn't trust the hero any more.
The hero seems to be suddenly in love with her, and seems to realize that he is losing her.
This is where the book was lost for me, because I didn't understand how one minute he didn't even stand her and then he coulnd't live without her and was crying like a baby. Really?
Nope.
Unlike many other romances with marriages in crisis, where the couple has already had a great love before the crisis and then life happened, this one hasn't a couple who was very much in love before her pregnancy, so they didn't really bond.
His thoughts about her were unflattering.
He never cheated but he chat with other women on fb and met ow when he was out with his friends and even took their number.
I think he wasn't in love with his wife and when she went away he was scared of being alone.
The author tries to make him believable but IMo she fails, because it was all too sudden.
He is suddenly crazy about her, he dates her, he finds her the most beautiful and desirable woman in the world when some days before he couldn't get out of their house fast enough to go partying with his friends.
And then suddenly all is well.
The heroine also has a relapse when in the end she asks a gorgeous friend to try and seduce her husband.
That was a disappointment because this shows she didn't basically change and remained the same insecure woman as before.
Meh.
Not a bad book, very angsty in the beginning but I didn't understand the hero's change.
It's not an easy reading but it is surely very realistic: they didn't marry out of a great love, and became a dysfunctional couple where both were not satisfied. I wish the author had focused more on his growth as a man instead of letting us believe he was so in love with a wife that he didn't want until two days before.
March 16, 2016
Because (Seven Year Itch #4) by Jennifer Foor
3 stars!!
This was one of those books that I desperately wanted to love but could only “like” and it wasn’t through want of trying on my part. Normally I try and throw myself into the characters’ lives and immerse myself, imagine myself in their shoes and living their life but no matter how hard I tried, if I was Shayla, I would have left Brandon years ago. How they got to their seven-year itch is beyond me. A bit harsh??? Certainly not, read this book, let the anger bubble and fester and then you will say that Brandon was a complete arsehole too. He sort of redeems himself towards the end, but for the majority of this book I wanted to strangle him, slap him about a bit and just in general, inflict injury. The dialogue that came out of Brandon’s mouth was unbelievable and only made me intensely dislike him all the more…but anger is a great emotion to evoke from me because it doesn’t happen very often, so Jennifer Foor, I salute you…you royally pissed me off and that is no mean feat!!
Shayla and Brandon were together through college and an unplanned pregnancy meant that they were married young and basically thrust into “adulting.” Shayla had taken all this in her stride, she loved Brandon with all her heart and was totally consumed by everything Brandon. Brandon, however, just wanted to be a teenager again, while he adored his daughter and allegedly his wife, he still wanted the single life too and in my opinion just hadn’t matured. He felt like he had sacrificed his ideals and aspirations when Shayla got pregnant, he went to work to support his family instead of doing what he wanted to do and herein lies resentment. It is this resentment that has caused a lot of their issues but Shayla has her own problems too.
Shayla was extremely untrusting and I must admit, if I was her husband, I would have been a little peeved too, however, he made her this way. While Brandon would never lay a finger on Shayla, he cut her with words, he mentally tortured her and she sucked it up like a sponge. But deep down, underneath all the resentment, loathing and fighting I could see love, Shayla and Brandon just needed to find it once again.
This was a story that I believe many married couples could relate to, it does make you think about your own and you cannot help but draw comparisons in some way or another. Shayla didn’t have a backbone and I think that if she had found hers earlier on in the relationship it never would have gotten this bad, however, she does find it in the end. These two though did love each other in their own way, sometimes life becomes a habit, bad habits crawl in and stay, the good ones lose their place. This was a journey for Shayla and Brandon, they had to rediscover themselves individually as well as rediscover themselves as a couple. A marriage is a partnership, they needed communication and to realise that sex was not a means to sweep it all under the rug…after all you can make a mountain out of a molehill and these two had a whole mountain range to sort through.
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3 stars!!
“How does a couple start over when too much negativity has transpired between them?”
This was one of those books that I desperately wanted to love but could only “like” and it wasn’t through want of trying on my part. Normally I try and throw myself into the characters’ lives and immerse myself, imagine myself in their shoes and living their life but no matter how hard I tried, if I was Shayla, I would have left Brandon years ago. How they got to their seven-year itch is beyond me. A bit harsh??? Certainly not, read this book, let the anger bubble and fester and then you will say that Brandon was a complete arsehole too. He sort of redeems himself towards the end, but for the majority of this book I wanted to strangle him, slap him about a bit and just in general, inflict injury. The dialogue that came out of Brandon’s mouth was unbelievable and only made me intensely dislike him all the more…but anger is a great emotion to evoke from me because it doesn’t happen very often, so Jennifer Foor, I salute you…you royally pissed me off and that is no mean feat!!
“I’m sleeping with the love of my life; my enemy, the only person in the world who will destroy me, and I can’t hold back. I want to fuck her until there’s nothing left to fight about. We need to let it go. It’s the way it has to be. Nothing good will come from this, but I continue, because I know a part of me will never be able to stop.”
Shayla and Brandon were together through college and an unplanned pregnancy meant that they were married young and basically thrust into “adulting.” Shayla had taken all this in her stride, she loved Brandon with all her heart and was totally consumed by everything Brandon. Brandon, however, just wanted to be a teenager again, while he adored his daughter and allegedly his wife, he still wanted the single life too and in my opinion just hadn’t matured. He felt like he had sacrificed his ideals and aspirations when Shayla got pregnant, he went to work to support his family instead of doing what he wanted to do and herein lies resentment. It is this resentment that has caused a lot of their issues but Shayla has her own problems too.
“I owe myself the benefit of knowing I’m still good at something, because everything else I touch seems to turn to shit.”
Shayla was extremely untrusting and I must admit, if I was her husband, I would have been a little peeved too, however, he made her this way. While Brandon would never lay a finger on Shayla, he cut her with words, he mentally tortured her and she sucked it up like a sponge. But deep down, underneath all the resentment, loathing and fighting I could see love, Shayla and Brandon just needed to find it once again.
“Moping around miserable wasn’t helping me change the way our relationship has molded into a loveless cesspool of negativity.”
This was a story that I believe many married couples could relate to, it does make you think about your own and you cannot help but draw comparisons in some way or another. Shayla didn’t have a backbone and I think that if she had found hers earlier on in the relationship it never would have gotten this bad, however, she does find it in the end. These two though did love each other in their own way, sometimes life becomes a habit, bad habits crawl in and stay, the good ones lose their place. This was a journey for Shayla and Brandon, they had to rediscover themselves individually as well as rediscover themselves as a couple. A marriage is a partnership, they needed communication and to realise that sex was not a means to sweep it all under the rug…after all you can make a mountain out of a molehill and these two had a whole mountain range to sort through.
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August 4, 2023
3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK or decent reads.
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Couple in crisis after 7 years of marriage.
They got married too young due to pregnancy.
He pretty much continues the single life hanging out with friends and not committing to marriage. He despises her and resents having married her, he thinks he would make a better choice later and it wouldn't be her.
She is insecure and wants him to be more mature and spend more time with his family.
The journey is intense and I confess that I was very irritated with both of them.
There is no physical betrayal, only emotional.
His friends are pieces of shit that if they were enemies they wouldn't do so much harm. They openly hate the heroine and always give bad advice to the hero who gets carried away by his friends.
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Couple in crisis after 7 years of marriage.
They got married too young due to pregnancy.
He pretty much continues the single life hanging out with friends and not committing to marriage. He despises her and resents having married her, he thinks he would make a better choice later and it wouldn't be her.
She is insecure and wants him to be more mature and spend more time with his family.
The journey is intense and I confess that I was very irritated with both of them.
There is no physical betrayal, only emotional.
His friends are pieces of shit that if they were enemies they wouldn't do so much harm. They openly hate the heroine and always give bad advice to the hero who gets carried away by his friends.
dnf
December 22, 2024This is diabolical! DNF 53% because I can't face the thought of these to toxic loons getting a HEA
March 20, 2016
As soon as I read the description to this book I knew I was in for some heartache! It had a lot to do with things going on in my own relationship right now that this book called to me. It was like I was searching for answers. In hope of answers for my own life I discovered so much more to this story and things we all go through for love. Yes it's silly to think of real life and compare to fictional characters and books. The thing is with Jennifer Foor the way she writes is so realistic I feel like all of this has happened and can happens. Shayla and Brandon have so many problems like we all do. There was some moments in the book where Brandon just was a total jerk! The games they played back and forth made me want to chock the life out of my kindle haha but again the things they did is exactly what we all do in real life. The choices Shayla had to make for her family was the bravest thing she could do! I'm so very happy with the way this book ended and this is one I'd really love to read more of if ever there was a novella about them. All in all I learned that we love who we love and we have to be strong enough to fight for them!
**ARC provided by author for honest review**
**ARC provided by author for honest review**
March 20, 2016
I really use to enjoy Jennifer Foor books. What's happened?! Unlikable characters for one. Both idiots who need to grow the f up. The storyline UGH..don't get me started.
March 16, 2016
Title: Because (Seven Year Itch # 4)
Series: Seven Year Itch Series
Author: Jennifer Foor
Genre: Romance
Stars: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Annamaria
Published: March 14, 2016
Publisher: Jennifer Foor
Pages: 221
Five Beautiful Stars! Brandon and Shayla got married because she was pregnant with their child. It forced them to grow up and be responsible adults at the young age of nineteen. Marriage is not easy under the best circumstances let alone being so young and with a baby to raise. Both of them loved their child to pieces. Can they stop saying because and take ownership for their faults and make the marriage work? Jennifer writes a story so true to life you feel what they go through as they try to work through their problems. I would advise having the tissues near you. I loved the characters and can tell you this is a must read! This is the fourth book in the Seven Year Itch Series.
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
Plot: 5
Chemistry: 5
Pacing: 5
Ending: 5
Character Development: 5
Series: Seven Year Itch Series
Author: Jennifer Foor
Genre: Romance
Stars: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Annamaria
Published: March 14, 2016
Publisher: Jennifer Foor
Pages: 221
Five Beautiful Stars! Brandon and Shayla got married because she was pregnant with their child. It forced them to grow up and be responsible adults at the young age of nineteen. Marriage is not easy under the best circumstances let alone being so young and with a baby to raise. Both of them loved their child to pieces. Can they stop saying because and take ownership for their faults and make the marriage work? Jennifer writes a story so true to life you feel what they go through as they try to work through their problems. I would advise having the tissues near you. I loved the characters and can tell you this is a must read! This is the fourth book in the Seven Year Itch Series.
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
Plot: 5
Chemistry: 5
Pacing: 5
Ending: 5
Character Development: 5
March 19, 2016
I love Jenn and I love her books. And she did it again with Because. Because is the story of 2 people, Brandon and Shayla, who have hit a rough patch in their marriage. They have that 7 year itch. Is this the end? Can they make it work?
Because is full of emotion, fast paced and easy to read. It’s also realistic. The things they go through in the marriage are things any married couple can face. Taking one another for granted, fighting. Needing to work on things. It’s all real.
I loved the dual point of view. Jenn did a great job on both. I have to say I really didn’t like Brandon. At all. He really was an ass*hole. He didn’t have too many redeeming qualities. But he did come around and it made me feel better about him. I do give Shayla credit. She had her own issues but she realized she wasn’t happy and things weren’t working and she left. I give her credit her for that. I won’t say whether they work things out or not. Go one click to find out!
Because is full of emotion, fast paced and easy to read. It’s also realistic. The things they go through in the marriage are things any married couple can face. Taking one another for granted, fighting. Needing to work on things. It’s all real.
I loved the dual point of view. Jenn did a great job on both. I have to say I really didn’t like Brandon. At all. He really was an ass*hole. He didn’t have too many redeeming qualities. But he did come around and it made me feel better about him. I do give Shayla credit. She had her own issues but she realized she wasn’t happy and things weren’t working and she left. I give her credit her for that. I won’t say whether they work things out or not. Go one click to find out!
July 25, 2024
1.5 stars
play logical by olivia rodrigo
this man’s friends are a-holes and he never groveled enough to deserve her. heroine was boring and never made him work to earn her back… talk about disappointing
play logical by olivia rodrigo
this man’s friends are a-holes and he never groveled enough to deserve her. heroine was boring and never made him work to earn her back… talk about disappointing
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July 24, 2025I got about 60 percent in to this book ( about 200 pages). The writing is great: well paced, interesting plot and characters you can relate to. However I just disliked the MMC so much that I didn't have the energy to finish this one. He's manipulative, gaslight his wife and takes advantage of her even during their separation. I feel as if the fmc matured during their separation amd the mmc is still acting immature and hasn't gotten himself into therapy.
I will read more from the Author as I like her writing style but this book just isn't for me.
I will read more from the Author as I like her writing style but this book just isn't for me.
March 20, 2016
I have been a huge fan of Jennifer Foor's Seven Itch series since she put out the first book in the series, Binge. So it should come as no surprise that I jumped on Because as soon as I could get my hands on it.
So let's start with how Because is part of a series. No, you don't need to read the series to read Because. The Seven Year Itch books can all be read alone. The common thread that they all share is that of the "seven year itch." This series deals with real life issues. It hits on what is going on in marriages behind the closed door. It isn't pretty. It is often ugly. But the thing I treasure most about this series - it is REAL. So let me also say this, I feel like Because is one of those books you are going to have strong emotions over. You are either going to really like it and appreciate what Jennifer is doing here, or you are going to hate it. I will be surprised to see people in between (but I could be wrong here... feel free to let me know ;) )
Because deals with Shayla and Brandon's marriage. They married young. Two babies having a baby. Ok, they weren't really babies.. they were what 18? Still a baby in my book. They were high school sweethearts who loved each other but definitely got married due to a unplanned pregnancy. Is it really any surprise that now, they may be having issues? People will have some concerns with Brandon and how he speaks and treats Shayla. People may also have issues with how long it has taken Shayla to stand u for herself. But relationships are a two way street. These 2 jumped in feet first, poured all their love into their daughter and forgot to grow up TOGETHER. Brandon's friends are all still single and partying and he wants to still have his friends and hangout once in a while. Shayla has lost confidence in herself since she gave birth and yearns for the 'perfect marriage' not realizing there is no such thing as perfect. So.... they grow apart. They forget how to communicate effectively. They forget what made them THEM. And instead they snipe at each other. They fight. It just hurt my heart.
But if you think real hard, I bet you know similar couples. And that is the genius of this story. I can picture one couple (keeping them vague so no one gets offended! LOL) who I know who have been together since they were early on in HS. They married, had kids and then illness hit. They were almost unprepared because the man hadn't fully grown up. Don't get me wrong the couple was in love, they both were great with the kids.. but the man still had that irresponsible, childlike side to him. And they didn't communicate well. Those are a ton of the key issues here in Because. And a lot of it is because of the youth and immaturity and the pattern in the relationship from when they start so young.
We tend to only read and believe the fairytale romance stuff. Well the truth is real life is hard. Real life is ugly. And in real life you will hit some major bumps in the road. It is what you do when that happens, how you pull yourself out of it that counts. You need to read Because to see how Shayla and Brandon fare... but here is a hint - it is a HEA ;)
I received a complimentary copy of Because in exchange for my honest review.
So let's start with how Because is part of a series. No, you don't need to read the series to read Because. The Seven Year Itch books can all be read alone. The common thread that they all share is that of the "seven year itch." This series deals with real life issues. It hits on what is going on in marriages behind the closed door. It isn't pretty. It is often ugly. But the thing I treasure most about this series - it is REAL. So let me also say this, I feel like Because is one of those books you are going to have strong emotions over. You are either going to really like it and appreciate what Jennifer is doing here, or you are going to hate it. I will be surprised to see people in between (but I could be wrong here... feel free to let me know ;) )
Because deals with Shayla and Brandon's marriage. They married young. Two babies having a baby. Ok, they weren't really babies.. they were what 18? Still a baby in my book. They were high school sweethearts who loved each other but definitely got married due to a unplanned pregnancy. Is it really any surprise that now, they may be having issues? People will have some concerns with Brandon and how he speaks and treats Shayla. People may also have issues with how long it has taken Shayla to stand u for herself. But relationships are a two way street. These 2 jumped in feet first, poured all their love into their daughter and forgot to grow up TOGETHER. Brandon's friends are all still single and partying and he wants to still have his friends and hangout once in a while. Shayla has lost confidence in herself since she gave birth and yearns for the 'perfect marriage' not realizing there is no such thing as perfect. So.... they grow apart. They forget how to communicate effectively. They forget what made them THEM. And instead they snipe at each other. They fight. It just hurt my heart.
But if you think real hard, I bet you know similar couples. And that is the genius of this story. I can picture one couple (keeping them vague so no one gets offended! LOL) who I know who have been together since they were early on in HS. They married, had kids and then illness hit. They were almost unprepared because the man hadn't fully grown up. Don't get me wrong the couple was in love, they both were great with the kids.. but the man still had that irresponsible, childlike side to him. And they didn't communicate well. Those are a ton of the key issues here in Because. And a lot of it is because of the youth and immaturity and the pattern in the relationship from when they start so young.
We tend to only read and believe the fairytale romance stuff. Well the truth is real life is hard. Real life is ugly. And in real life you will hit some major bumps in the road. It is what you do when that happens, how you pull yourself out of it that counts. You need to read Because to see how Shayla and Brandon fare... but here is a hint - it is a HEA ;)
I received a complimentary copy of Because in exchange for my honest review.
March 28, 2016
The moment I started reading you can feel the desperation, loneliness these two characters were feeling, Jennifer didn't hold on the emotions on what takes place in a marriage that is so lost, how can one recover or can they come back from the loss, it's very powerful, anguish,raw,gritty with every page turned you feel pain, angry, the confusion these two characters share with miscommunication.. There's so many real issues between Shay and her husband they face off with the deep issues that have them calling it quits or can the grow has a couple and rekindle there marriage
All marriages aren't easy it's work they embark on a journey to find themselves, to see if there love is strong enough to move forward. Shay has so many insecurities, she was so innoying I wanted to shake her at times, she's weak but you will see growth. Shay needs to find happiness in herself before she can build her marriage back or is fate that brought her to this point
Brandon is a selfish asshole he figures since he provides for his family, he's the man of the house and can do what he wants doesn't answer to anyone.. He should be a bachelor not a husband but when faced with the most difficult battle of his life.. He needs to find out what's the most important or could it be to late
Because is filled with so much emotions have tissues ready, the connection with the characters is written in a way that will keep you turning the pages. I loved every minute of this book it's so emotional,the struggles a marriage goes through, there heartache, and also there blessings who doesn't deserve them
Blushing babes are up all night
All marriages aren't easy it's work they embark on a journey to find themselves, to see if there love is strong enough to move forward. Shay has so many insecurities, she was so innoying I wanted to shake her at times, she's weak but you will see growth. Shay needs to find happiness in herself before she can build her marriage back or is fate that brought her to this point
Brandon is a selfish asshole he figures since he provides for his family, he's the man of the house and can do what he wants doesn't answer to anyone.. He should be a bachelor not a husband but when faced with the most difficult battle of his life.. He needs to find out what's the most important or could it be to late
Because is filled with so much emotions have tissues ready, the connection with the characters is written in a way that will keep you turning the pages. I loved every minute of this book it's so emotional,the struggles a marriage goes through, there heartache, and also there blessings who doesn't deserve them
Blushing babes are up all night
June 13, 2023
A husband who calls his wife a bitch every day, and a codependent wife who wants to stay married to this asshole. The marriage is sick and toxic and not worth saving. They only think this is love and they "love" each other because something is wrong with both of them. This isn't love. Literally all he can think about is teaching her a lesson, and using the kid as a pawn to manipulate her to come back home. He's sick.
They play dumb high school-level mind games with each other the ENTIRE book till the very end.
You know what the problem is? It's like reading about my ex husband, except what if I ending up staying married to him and not getting divorced. It's not romantic, it's a fucking nightmare! LoL!
They play dumb high school-level mind games with each other the ENTIRE book till the very end.
You know what the problem is? It's like reading about my ex husband, except what if I ending up staying married to him and not getting divorced. It's not romantic, it's a fucking nightmare! LoL!
March 29, 2024
Don’t bother. The husband is an immature pig. Treats his wife like she’s his mother. Threatens to cheat, calls her names, spends more time with his friends than his family.
Has multiple emotional affairs. Obviously talks mad shit about her to his friends.
He only takes notice when it’s too late. The idiot let’s a half naked woman walk around his house and the wife walks in thinking the worst. This is after the wife cleaned the house for him, he and his boys trash it. The woman was with his buddie but still.
Terrible book. Even after they make up, I realized it was because she lost weight and had a makeover. He sees her out with her friend. He’s always out but never took her out.
Anyways.
Has multiple emotional affairs. Obviously talks mad shit about her to his friends.
He only takes notice when it’s too late. The idiot let’s a half naked woman walk around his house and the wife walks in thinking the worst. This is after the wife cleaned the house for him, he and his boys trash it. The woman was with his buddie but still.
Terrible book. Even after they make up, I realized it was because she lost weight and had a makeover. He sees her out with her friend. He’s always out but never took her out.
Anyways.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 15, 2016
Loved it...actually love this whole series.
JF gives another look at what can go wrong in a marriage and reminds us...it's work and you have to put the effort in.
My favorite thing is the dual POV so we get to see where both characters are.
JF gives another look at what can go wrong in a marriage and reminds us...it's work and you have to put the effort in.
My favorite thing is the dual POV so we get to see where both characters are.
July 13, 2021
Immature on many levels
The story and writing are immature, and the book is riddled with distracting errors (the writer needs to pick to pick verb tense, and look up the words "bought" and "bout" the dictionary).
The story and writing are immature, and the book is riddled with distracting errors (the writer needs to pick to pick verb tense, and look up the words "bought" and "bout" the dictionary).
August 3, 2023
I’ve found my re-read when I want to get angry at a H that is just so dense and stupid he makes your blood boil
They had parts where they were both childish but it kinda worked for the petty side of me that craves drama
They had parts where they were both childish but it kinda worked for the petty side of me that craves drama
April 25, 2021
Although I love a good, angsty, marriage in trouble story, this one was just about two insecure young adults being ridiculously immature and the story lacked any real substance. The timeline was extrely rushed, particularly for the kind of maturing and understanding the author wants us to accept in a months time. A marriage in the kind of trouble she writes about isn't going to be fixed in a month or two. It's also unlikely the heroine is capable of losing 36 lbs in one months time.
I think the story could have benefited from a longer separation, and more details about how the hero came to understand his mistakes and how his friendships may have contributed to them. We see the heroine doing the work to change her mental and physical hangups, regardless of how rushed and unrealistically they are written, but we don't really see how the hero has come about his attitude changes.
Overall, I just wasn't impressed with this one. Aside from the problems in the storyline, the author made some really elementary spelling mistakes and a few odd word choices. I think she could really benefit from hiring someone to edit her before publishing.
I think the story could have benefited from a longer separation, and more details about how the hero came to understand his mistakes and how his friendships may have contributed to them. We see the heroine doing the work to change her mental and physical hangups, regardless of how rushed and unrealistically they are written, but we don't really see how the hero has come about his attitude changes.
Overall, I just wasn't impressed with this one. Aside from the problems in the storyline, the author made some really elementary spelling mistakes and a few odd word choices. I think she could really benefit from hiring someone to edit her before publishing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 21, 2016
4 BECAUSE TRUST STARS (★★★★)
*** Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. However, this doesn’t affect my opinion of this book and the words in this review. ***
Seven years later I’m married to someone I love with my whole heart, but also loath at the same time.
When you talk about beautiful stories, Because is a perfect example. I can’t put into words how this book touched my heart. I didn’t know what to expect when I saw the cover and read the summary. It did appeal to me, but I wasn’t too enthusiastic to start. After a couple chapters it was immediately clear to me that Because is a winner! Because takes you onto a very emotional rollercoaster and pulls on all the right heart strings.
The person in the reflection is lost, scarred, and afraid. I hate her as I stare and watch tears falling from my eyes. Crying isn’t what bothers me the most. Its knowing I probably can’t fix what is broken, both inside of me and with my marriage. How can I get my husband to change when I don’t want to change myself?
Shayla and Brandon are married for seven years, but their marriage is broken. It all started at high school, were they got into a relationship. After a couple unhandy choices, like forgetting to use a condom, Shayla got pregnant with their beautiful little girl, Aberdeen. It didn’t last long before Brandon asked Shayla to marry him, and they did. All this time, Shayla waited for the moment Brandon grew into an adult. The moment he would put her first, instead of his friends. Unfortunately, that moment never came.
In these seven years, Brandon hasn’t changed a bit, but Shayla has. Because of Brandon’s supercilious remarks, Shayla hasn’t only lost faith in Brandon and their marriage, but also in herself. Now they are in a terrible marriage. Shayla tries to do everything she can to show Brandon that something is wrong and that change is needed. But do as she may, Brandon keeps insisting it’s all good between them.
Soon, Shayla figures out they need to take drastic measures to salvage their marriage. They separately need to work on their selves, if they want to have any hope in coming out stronger at the other side. Will her actions be their salvation or will it destroy everything they have been building up in these seven years.
She thinks I don’t love her anymore. She’s wrong. My love for her is different than when we were teenagers. It’s changed, grown even, but at the same time it’s damaged. We’re damaged.
I was immediately immersed in the story. I felt like I could easily connect with both characters. I got emotional when seeing how much Shayla loves Brandon. I instantly sympathized with her. She wants to save her marriage, because Brandon means everything to her. Only, she doesn’t has a clue how to achieve that. In the beginning, I didn’t completely understand Brandon, so I wanted to step in the book to tell Shayla that she should give up on Brandon. He behaved terribly towards her. I couldn’t imagine wanting to live a life like that. He made sure she felt uncertain and she was thoroughly broken because of him.
I loved reading Brandon’s POV, because it gave me the opportunity to better understand the motives behind his behavior, whereby I could shine a more objective light on their damaged marriage. I could actually see how much he loves Shayla and that he wasn’t the only one to blame for their marriage failing. It also became clear that Brandon might not be the most ideal husband, but he is a fantastic dad. Aberdeen means a lot to him and I thought that was really cute.
I didn’t entirely get why Brandon stood so against resolving their problem. For so long, he kept insisting nothing was wrong and that Shayla overreacted. Which made him behave ludicrous. I couldn’t apprehend his way of thinking. He assumed Shayla would change her mind if he provoked her. So it was a relief when he finally worked it out and I was hoping for them both that he wasn’t too late. That Shayla didn’t give up on them already, because I know for sure that I wouldn’t lasted that long.
“I’m determined to fix this. Brandon can promise me the world, but it’s never going to repair what’s broken inside of me. I have to do that myself. It’s going to be hard, but this fight isn’t just for me. It’s for my family.”
Shayla is severely depressed and she has low self-esteem. Because I recognize myself in her, it was easy for me to put myself in her shoes. She felt like a real person and made me think about myself. I know how it feels not wanting to look in the mirror because you hate what you see. That’s why I had a lot of respect for her choice to work on herself. That is not an easy choice to make. No matter how often people around you tell you how pretty you are and that they love you, it will never resonate if you don’t believe it and if you don’t love yourself.
With Because Jennifer Foor tells the emotional story between two broken individuals who are trying to find their way back to each other. The book contains real characters who play into your emotions and feelings.
Brandon is my kryptonite. As much as I know he might be bad for me, I crave more. I need it, because nothing else can give me what he does.
Because is compelling, heartrending and heartwarming at the same time. This may be my first book by Jennifer Foor, but it won’t certainly be my last. I am curious about the other books in her Seven Year Itch series. Undoubtedly when those are just as gripping and touching as Shayla and Brandon’s story. Are you looking for a romance novel that isn’t lighthearted, but contains a story that is inspirational, moving and that ignites hope? You should definitely pick up a copy of Because.
I need him like I need the air to breathe. I want him like he’s the only hope for happiness. It’s a hunger I can’t refuse.
This review first appeared on Chelles Life in Books
*** Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. However, this doesn’t affect my opinion of this book and the words in this review. ***
Seven years later I’m married to someone I love with my whole heart, but also loath at the same time.
When you talk about beautiful stories, Because is a perfect example. I can’t put into words how this book touched my heart. I didn’t know what to expect when I saw the cover and read the summary. It did appeal to me, but I wasn’t too enthusiastic to start. After a couple chapters it was immediately clear to me that Because is a winner! Because takes you onto a very emotional rollercoaster and pulls on all the right heart strings.
The person in the reflection is lost, scarred, and afraid. I hate her as I stare and watch tears falling from my eyes. Crying isn’t what bothers me the most. Its knowing I probably can’t fix what is broken, both inside of me and with my marriage. How can I get my husband to change when I don’t want to change myself?
Shayla and Brandon are married for seven years, but their marriage is broken. It all started at high school, were they got into a relationship. After a couple unhandy choices, like forgetting to use a condom, Shayla got pregnant with their beautiful little girl, Aberdeen. It didn’t last long before Brandon asked Shayla to marry him, and they did. All this time, Shayla waited for the moment Brandon grew into an adult. The moment he would put her first, instead of his friends. Unfortunately, that moment never came.
In these seven years, Brandon hasn’t changed a bit, but Shayla has. Because of Brandon’s supercilious remarks, Shayla hasn’t only lost faith in Brandon and their marriage, but also in herself. Now they are in a terrible marriage. Shayla tries to do everything she can to show Brandon that something is wrong and that change is needed. But do as she may, Brandon keeps insisting it’s all good between them.
Soon, Shayla figures out they need to take drastic measures to salvage their marriage. They separately need to work on their selves, if they want to have any hope in coming out stronger at the other side. Will her actions be their salvation or will it destroy everything they have been building up in these seven years.
She thinks I don’t love her anymore. She’s wrong. My love for her is different than when we were teenagers. It’s changed, grown even, but at the same time it’s damaged. We’re damaged.
I was immediately immersed in the story. I felt like I could easily connect with both characters. I got emotional when seeing how much Shayla loves Brandon. I instantly sympathized with her. She wants to save her marriage, because Brandon means everything to her. Only, she doesn’t has a clue how to achieve that. In the beginning, I didn’t completely understand Brandon, so I wanted to step in the book to tell Shayla that she should give up on Brandon. He behaved terribly towards her. I couldn’t imagine wanting to live a life like that. He made sure she felt uncertain and she was thoroughly broken because of him.
I loved reading Brandon’s POV, because it gave me the opportunity to better understand the motives behind his behavior, whereby I could shine a more objective light on their damaged marriage. I could actually see how much he loves Shayla and that he wasn’t the only one to blame for their marriage failing. It also became clear that Brandon might not be the most ideal husband, but he is a fantastic dad. Aberdeen means a lot to him and I thought that was really cute.
I didn’t entirely get why Brandon stood so against resolving their problem. For so long, he kept insisting nothing was wrong and that Shayla overreacted. Which made him behave ludicrous. I couldn’t apprehend his way of thinking. He assumed Shayla would change her mind if he provoked her. So it was a relief when he finally worked it out and I was hoping for them both that he wasn’t too late. That Shayla didn’t give up on them already, because I know for sure that I wouldn’t lasted that long.
“I’m determined to fix this. Brandon can promise me the world, but it’s never going to repair what’s broken inside of me. I have to do that myself. It’s going to be hard, but this fight isn’t just for me. It’s for my family.”
Shayla is severely depressed and she has low self-esteem. Because I recognize myself in her, it was easy for me to put myself in her shoes. She felt like a real person and made me think about myself. I know how it feels not wanting to look in the mirror because you hate what you see. That’s why I had a lot of respect for her choice to work on herself. That is not an easy choice to make. No matter how often people around you tell you how pretty you are and that they love you, it will never resonate if you don’t believe it and if you don’t love yourself.
With Because Jennifer Foor tells the emotional story between two broken individuals who are trying to find their way back to each other. The book contains real characters who play into your emotions and feelings.
Brandon is my kryptonite. As much as I know he might be bad for me, I crave more. I need it, because nothing else can give me what he does.
Because is compelling, heartrending and heartwarming at the same time. This may be my first book by Jennifer Foor, but it won’t certainly be my last. I am curious about the other books in her Seven Year Itch series. Undoubtedly when those are just as gripping and touching as Shayla and Brandon’s story. Are you looking for a romance novel that isn’t lighthearted, but contains a story that is inspirational, moving and that ignites hope? You should definitely pick up a copy of Because.
I need him like I need the air to breathe. I want him like he’s the only hope for happiness. It’s a hunger I can’t refuse.
This review first appeared on Chelles Life in Books
May 11, 2021
Wow. Talk about scumbag. He’s “never physically cheated” while taking numbers and talking to women, including “past conquests” (mind you, they married right out of high school, I believe), so the wife is clearly to blame for him being an all around dumpster husband. He goes to strip clubs with friends, KEEPS the numbers women give him, sometimes talks to them and past hookups, bashes his wife to everyone who will listen, and repeatedly talks about her fat ass. To her. While looking to get it from behind because he doesn’t care that she feels like a faceless, nameless hookup being tossed a pity f*ck. Then he has the audacity to lose his mind when she finally says she’s done? Nah. Miss me with that, buddy.
This guy didn’t learn a damn thing except how to play like he loves his wife to keep his cozy life. Sure, he finally told friends to shut up once in a while, but he also let them all know how he hates his wife for so long that it felt utterly fake. This is a guy who didn’t sell me on his change of heart. At. All.
This guy didn’t learn a damn thing except how to play like he loves his wife to keep his cozy life. Sure, he finally told friends to shut up once in a while, but he also let them all know how he hates his wife for so long that it felt utterly fake. This is a guy who didn’t sell me on his change of heart. At. All.
February 4, 2018
2.5 stars.
I marked this as three but scaled down to 2.5 as I did read the entire book and therefore it meant that it kept my attention. I do like this authors writing and she does keep me engaged.
With this book though, I (as a self proclaimed angst whore) found it quite low in angst and just missed the mark a little in the light bulb understanding from the H. I thought the author did a great job of displaying the h's insecurities and heartache and the H's childishness and selfishness and yet how he justified his behaviour. I think it needed more in-depth self analysis from him for the turn around to be believable.
To be honest, I didnt love either of the MC's and this also decreased the number of stars allocated.
I like how this author really tries to show the emotions, thought processes, justification and then redemption of her characters. i will continue to read more of her books.
I marked this as three but scaled down to 2.5 as I did read the entire book and therefore it meant that it kept my attention. I do like this authors writing and she does keep me engaged.
With this book though, I (as a self proclaimed angst whore) found it quite low in angst and just missed the mark a little in the light bulb understanding from the H. I thought the author did a great job of displaying the h's insecurities and heartache and the H's childishness and selfishness and yet how he justified his behaviour. I think it needed more in-depth self analysis from him for the turn around to be believable.
To be honest, I didnt love either of the MC's and this also decreased the number of stars allocated.
I like how this author really tries to show the emotions, thought processes, justification and then redemption of her characters. i will continue to read more of her books.
January 20, 2018
When this book started I really couldn't stand Brandon. The way he treated his wife Shayla was awful. What was worse was the way that she kept accepting his behavior. He used sex against her to settle any arguments they had. He didn't see her side of things when he would go out with his single friends until late in the night, always watching porn, flirting and collecting other women's phone numbers. He thought that since he didn't actually do anything it was okay.
Shay finally had enough and left. It was Brandon's wake up call but was he willing to change to keep his wife.
I really hated how much of a doormat Shay was. She needed a backbone to fight for what she wanted. Yes she finally got one but I hate when an author makes the females weak.
Shay finally had enough and left. It was Brandon's wake up call but was he willing to change to keep his wife.
I really hated how much of a doormat Shay was. She needed a backbone to fight for what she wanted. Yes she finally got one but I hate when an author makes the females weak.
April 18, 2021
Because I could
I'm conflicted on this on, Brandon was an ass a giant one at that and would degrade his wife only because he could. Sharks needed to get respect and get herself some self esteem!! I just didn't get the appeal for Brandon for most of the book he was horrid and the stuff that came out of his mouth towards his wife just because he could. He still wanted to behave as he was single and do whatever he wanted. Shayla was no better following him begging for scraps of attention. Then the full on angst comes when they separate and more stuff happens til it comes to ahead.. She was definitely a better person than I would be.. I liked it even though it was so hard to read for me.
I'm conflicted on this on, Brandon was an ass a giant one at that and would degrade his wife only because he could. Sharks needed to get respect and get herself some self esteem!! I just didn't get the appeal for Brandon for most of the book he was horrid and the stuff that came out of his mouth towards his wife just because he could. He still wanted to behave as he was single and do whatever he wanted. Shayla was no better following him begging for scraps of attention. Then the full on angst comes when they separate and more stuff happens til it comes to ahead.. She was definitely a better person than I would be.. I liked it even though it was so hard to read for me.
May 7, 2023
I finished reading it, which is why I gave 2 stars, but I hated this story! The two MCs are immature and toxic. They bait and taunt each other constantly. It’s terrible.
I’m not even sure what supposedly changed by the end. She lost weight and he was less rude, that’s it. Other issues are unresolved— a huge one being his friends. His friends hate his wife, encourage him to stay out late drinking, and even sometimes encourage him to cheat on his wife (he never has, supposedly). They also do things like sign him up for a dating app and pose as him. This issue is never addressed, nor does the husband ever seem to see this as a problem.
They get back together, but I’d beg money they’ll be right back to their immature antagonism 6-12 months after the end of the book.
I’m not even sure what supposedly changed by the end. She lost weight and he was less rude, that’s it. Other issues are unresolved— a huge one being his friends. His friends hate his wife, encourage him to stay out late drinking, and even sometimes encourage him to cheat on his wife (he never has, supposedly). They also do things like sign him up for a dating app and pose as him. This issue is never addressed, nor does the husband ever seem to see this as a problem.
They get back together, but I’d beg money they’ll be right back to their immature antagonism 6-12 months after the end of the book.
January 28, 2019
Okay, first the heroine really got on my nerves. She had valid points but her constant whining and over analyzing were annoying. He was a boy in a man's body. Both seriously needed to 'adult' and learn how to communicate to each other. There was a lot of growth and an HEA.
The story flowed and I like the style of this author. Her portrayal of the child was a little too advanced for her young years.
Not bad (once you got past the posturing and the whining).
The story flowed and I like the style of this author. Her portrayal of the child was a little too advanced for her young years.
Not bad (once you got past the posturing and the whining).
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