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Stil van jou
(A Pound of Flesh #2)
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Max heeft het flink voor zijn kiezen gehad. Zijn drugsprobleem wordt gevoed door de breuk met zijn vriendin Lizzie, waar hij nooit overheen zal komen, en het verlies van hun zoontje. Toch lukt het hem om clean te worden. En dan ontmoet hij Grace, die net zo mooi en lief is als haar naam doet denken. Maar ook zij torst heel wat met zich mee...
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
November 29th 2016
by Zomer & Keuning
(first published January 5th 2016)
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Book 1 in this series is a very special book that will always stay among my favorites. Books 1,5 & 2,5 in this series are a continuation of Book 1’s MC’s story.
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This one, Book 2 “An Ounce of Hope” is, however, about Max, who is the friend of Book 1’s hero Carter.
I didn’t enjoy his book, I didn’t like his story…
Actually, I never liked Max at all.
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Max is a drug addict. He had a girl he loved very much and th ...more
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This one, Book 2 “An Ounce of Hope” is, however, about Max, who is the friend of Book 1’s hero Carter.
I didn’t enjoy his book, I didn’t like his story…
Actually, I never liked Max at all.
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Max is a drug addict. He had a girl he loved very much and th ...more
Sep 18, 2015
Aestas Book Blog
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LOVE this new cover!!! This sequel to "A Pound of Flesh" tells the passionate love story of Carter’s best friend, Max.
Max O’Hare can’t seem to let go of his past: his drug habit, the end of his relationship with Lizzie Jordan, the woman he knows he’ll never get over, and the loss of their unborn son.
After successfully completing rehab and learning to explore his deepest fears and dreams through painting, Max meets Grace Brooks. With her innate optimism, and her love of art and photography, Grace ...more
Max O’Hare can’t seem to let go of his past: his drug habit, the end of his relationship with Lizzie Jordan, the woman he knows he’ll never get over, and the loss of their unborn son.
After successfully completing rehab and learning to explore his deepest fears and dreams through painting, Max meets Grace Brooks. With her innate optimism, and her love of art and photography, Grace ...more
Jul 27, 2015
Angy Potter - Collector of Book Boyfriends
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it was amazing
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UPDATE JAN 13TH-2015
Audiobook Review: 5 stars
An Ounce of Hope is a beautiful and sexy story about redemption and second chances in life. I loved Max when read A Pound of Flesh , and I was so excited about reading his book, because he was so broken and I needed to know more about him but mostly, I needed to read how he would get his HEA. I’m so happy I could read—and listen to— this beautiful book. It made me cry so many times, not only with Max’ story but also with Grace’s. ...more
Audiobook Review: 5 stars
An Ounce of Hope is a beautiful and sexy story about redemption and second chances in life. I loved Max when read A Pound of Flesh , and I was so excited about reading his book, because he was so broken and I needed to know more about him but mostly, I needed to read how he would get his HEA. I’m so happy I could read—and listen to— this beautiful book. It made me cry so many times, not only with Max’ story but also with Grace’s. ...more
3.5 Stars.
I sorta me'd about quite a bit of this book. I didn't generally like the characters, they were okay. The angst over-load was too much for me, for eg, it's not bad enough to have one family member die tragically, but we need 3 to die tragically. The characters don't actually meet until 73 pages in/20% of the way through. It was all just a little... bland with a little to much drama. That said, it was nicely written, there wasn't anything that turned me off reading, and it was generally ...more
I sorta me'd about quite a bit of this book. I didn't generally like the characters, they were okay. The angst over-load was too much for me, for eg, it's not bad enough to have one family member die tragically, but we need 3 to die tragically. The characters don't actually meet until 73 pages in/20% of the way through. It was all just a little... bland with a little to much drama. That said, it was nicely written, there wasn't anything that turned me off reading, and it was generally ...more
Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. –Samuel Smiles-
This is the second book in the series, I loved A Pound of Flesh and when it came to Max I was intrigued. And in all honesty I didn’t think that Ms. Jackson would have been able to pull it off.
This was the ending of book 1 which made me so intrigued about Max.
Carter reached out and pulled him into a tight embrace as Max sobbed onto his jacket. "Don't leave me like sh ...more
Sophie Jackson quickly jumped onto my radar with A Pound of Flesh, which sky rocketed to my top ten favorite reads of 2015. To say I was excited to read An Ounce of Hope was a slight understatement; it felt like I had been waiting for eternity! Masterpieces take time and I will jump on rooftops to say that this book was exactly that, a masterpiece.
I never once doubted that Ms. Jackson was going to deliver exactly what her readers wanted. I will fully admit, I am a bit of a scrooge about pricing ...more
I never once doubted that Ms. Jackson was going to deliver exactly what her readers wanted. I will fully admit, I am a bit of a scrooge about pricing ...more
Great book!! Minus one star because of how many times I wanted to slap Max for being such an adorable asshat!!
Such a beautiful story! Hope, redemption, healing. It was so wonderful. There was this perfectly paced, incredible build throughout that had me drawn in, I couldn't stop reading. I swear sometimes I even held my breath because there was so much emotion and intensity. Just incredible!
Max and Graced were these flawed and scarred characters and I loved, loved, LOVED their growth throughout. Great character development. Learning the details of their stories was really emotional, it was like I was r ...more
Max and Graced were these flawed and scarred characters and I loved, loved, LOVED their growth throughout. Great character development. Learning the details of their stories was really emotional, it was like I was r ...more
Dec 02, 2017
Bindi Boo
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5 stars
LOVED it!
My heart! Phew, this one really put me through the wringer.
LOVED it!
My heart! Phew, this one really put me through the wringer.
When I first read A Pound of Flesh, I was not enthralled with Max. He was a mess and a definite bad boy, so knowing that I was going into a book all about this guy, I was hesitant as to what I would feel. But I should not have worried. The author crafted Max into a likeable guy that is not only beautiful to look at, he has a lovely soul once you get through all of his baggage.
His story is a long painful crash into the realization that he can be capable of feeling something for a woman again. Gr ...more
His story is a long painful crash into the realization that he can be capable of feeling something for a woman again. Gr ...more
5 shining stars!
Wow, wow, wow, I love this book!
It’s a breathtakingly beautiful story of two people’s journeys to reclaim their lives after heartbreaking tragedy, and an emotional, sweet and passionate love story that absolutely stole my heart! It’s a long-ish book, a detailed story and a slow burning romance, and I adored every moment of it.
Max is the best friend of Carter from A Pound of Flesh (and though this could be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the previous books to full ...more
Wow, wow, wow, I love this book!
It’s a breathtakingly beautiful story of two people’s journeys to reclaim their lives after heartbreaking tragedy, and an emotional, sweet and passionate love story that absolutely stole my heart! It’s a long-ish book, a detailed story and a slow burning romance, and I adored every moment of it.
Max is the best friend of Carter from A Pound of Flesh (and though this could be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the previous books to full ...more
4.5 stars
We met Max as Wes Carter's bestfriend in APOF, we knew him as troubled, an addict and on a downward spiral. This starts where the last book leaves us with Max left at rehab. This is not any light read it's pretty intense but it's also hopeful. Max had such hard time growing up this is his journey in redemption after hitting a low.
While this starts of slow pace it builds up with how Max deals with his life after rehab and real life. Everyone has their own story of struggling and adaptin ...more
We met Max as Wes Carter's bestfriend in APOF, we knew him as troubled, an addict and on a downward spiral. This starts where the last book leaves us with Max left at rehab. This is not any light read it's pretty intense but it's also hopeful. Max had such hard time growing up this is his journey in redemption after hitting a low.
While this starts of slow pace it builds up with how Max deals with his life after rehab and real life. Everyone has their own story of struggling and adaptin ...more
Jun 10, 2015
Ralou by Collector Of Book Boyfriends
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*WARNING: It contains spoilers from the previous books*
Another extremelly emotional journey by Sophie Jackson is completed. And once again was addicting, amazing and captivating as hell without leaving a gap for not loving it.
An Ounce of Hope is the second installment on the amazing A Pound of Flesh series. For those who haven’t read the series, on the first book A Pound of Flesh, Jackson tells the story of Carter and Kat and how these two fell i ...more
I really like when book grabs my attention from the very beginning, and recently, that was not very often. I loved APOF, and as soon as An Ounce of Hope was out, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it.
We first met Max in APOF and I have to say, I kind of really liked him ( and I am in minority here) even though he was a drug abusing bad boy.
This was a intense, sometimes emotionally exhausting romance between two broken people who were trying to deal with their pasts, heal and find themselves ag ...more
We first met Max in APOF and I have to say, I kind of really liked him ( and I am in minority here) even though he was a drug abusing bad boy.
This was a intense, sometimes emotionally exhausting romance between two broken people who were trying to deal with their pasts, heal and find themselves ag ...more
Now I'm completely torn. I really didn't think it would be possible for me to like this book as much as I liked Kat & Carter's, but I think I might have liked it more.
When I first started reading I found myself having trouble getting into it. I think part of the problem was that I was preparing myself for Max to make some really bad decisions and/or fight any real feelings he might get for someone other than Lizzie. I fully expected that his addiction would be a great source of the drama that ha ...more
When I first started reading I found myself having trouble getting into it. I think part of the problem was that I was preparing myself for Max to make some really bad decisions and/or fight any real feelings he might get for someone other than Lizzie. I fully expected that his addiction would be a great source of the drama that ha ...more
4.5 Stars ~ An Ounce of Hope is a beautifully written novel about hitting rock bottom and crawling back. This book is deeply emotional, heartbreaking, and all-consuming. Sophie Jackson does an amazing job with Max’s character and she couldn’t have written a more perfect woman for him than Grace. Grace, who also has demons of her own yet was willing to take a chance on Max.
“Do you know what I see when I look at you?”
Max shook his head fervently. “I’d rather not know—”
“I see a man who wants so muc ...more
“Do you know what I see when I look at you?”
Max shook his head fervently. “I’d rather not know—”
“I see a man who wants so muc ...more
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I absolutely loved Sophie Jackson’s A Pound of Flesh last year (my review here), so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on more of the series! An Ounce of Hope is Max’s story, Carter’s best friend and a cocaine addict. I wasn’t particularly a fan of his in APoF, but I found myself rooting for him and hurting for him so much in his book. An Ounce of Hope is an intense, emotional romance between two broken people as they struggle to heal and build a new life for ...more
I absolutely loved Sophie Jackson’s A Pound of Flesh last year (my review here), so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on more of the series! An Ounce of Hope is Max’s story, Carter’s best friend and a cocaine addict. I wasn’t particularly a fan of his in APoF, but I found myself rooting for him and hurting for him so much in his book. An Ounce of Hope is an intense, emotional romance between two broken people as they struggle to heal and build a new life for ...more
3.5 stars
I read and loved Pound of Flesh and I was intrigued to see Max's story, so I was pretty exited to get the invite to read it.
Max and Grace are interesting characters. I liked reading their relationship grow. They both have serious issues, which means the book and plot line is a little darker than the previous one. There is a great cast of characters {could I get more Riley and Tate, please?} and fun, fluffy parts, while few and far between, were fantastic.
There is a lot of drama. Like ...more
I read and loved Pound of Flesh and I was intrigued to see Max's story, so I was pretty exited to get the invite to read it.
Max and Grace are interesting characters. I liked reading their relationship grow. They both have serious issues, which means the book and plot line is a little darker than the previous one. There is a great cast of characters {could I get more Riley and Tate, please?} and fun, fluffy parts, while few and far between, were fantastic.
There is a lot of drama. Like ...more
There’s no better way to start off the New Year than with a good book, and friends, An Ounce of Hope, Sophie Jackson’s latest novel, is a GREAT one. I’ve been a Sophie-fangirl for a while, yet each additional story solidifies the special place she holds in my heart and on my bookshelf! Once again, Sophie has created a engaging piece of work that embodies the power of love and forgiveness, especially when it comes to oneself.
***Read the full review at We So Nerdy! ...more
***Read the full review at We So Nerdy! ...more
Loved this one even more than the first. Max and Grace both have serious issues they are working through. Their romance is slow and cautious with a few hiccups and one major mistake. I loved their long journey to love. One of my favorite aspects of this was their maturity. That doesn't mean they didn't make stupid mistakes, but they eventually fixed them and learned from them. Really excellent book.
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Amazing characters, beautiful story . I loved every single page ...
A touching story with hope and healing for both Max and Grace.
Feb 01, 2018
Rosie J.
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Recommends it for:
Romance Lovers
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3.5 Stars
New cover doesn't match the description (old cover did) of the heroine AT ALL. ...more
New cover doesn't match the description (old cover did) of the heroine AT ALL. ...more
May 25, 2015
Jo ReadsRomance
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Reviewed for The Hopeless Romantics Book Blog.
After meeting Max in "A Pound of Flesh", I couldn't wait to get stuck into this book and I was not disappointed. Sophie Jackson has delivered another beautiful story for me to gush about. I loved having the opportunity to really get to know Max and by the time I had finished this book, I felt as though I knew him inside out. The more I discovered about this stunning man, the more I fell in love with him. Poor Max had been through so much heartbreak a ...more
After meeting Max in "A Pound of Flesh", I couldn't wait to get stuck into this book and I was not disappointed. Sophie Jackson has delivered another beautiful story for me to gush about. I loved having the opportunity to really get to know Max and by the time I had finished this book, I felt as though I knew him inside out. The more I discovered about this stunning man, the more I fell in love with him. Poor Max had been through so much heartbreak a ...more
We met Max in A Pound of Flesh, as Carter's best friend who was hooked on cocaine and just not at all happy with life. At the end of A Pound of Flesh we see Carter putting in rehab, and An Ounce of Hope picks up where we left off, but is Max's story.
Max is the type of character you want to hate, but there is just something about him you can't help but fall for. He's done some bad things in life and to his friends, and has had his heart broken to pieces by the girl he thought was the love of his ...more
Max is the type of character you want to hate, but there is just something about him you can't help but fall for. He's done some bad things in life and to his friends, and has had his heart broken to pieces by the girl he thought was the love of his ...more
An Ounce of Hope is the second book in author Sophie Jackson’s Pound of Flesh series. After reading the first book and falling in love with these characters, I was so excited for Max’s story and thrilled to have received an early copy. Filled with emotion, angst, and turmoil, this was another fantastic addition to the series.
Max and Grace are both some seriously damaged characters. They are both hurting and trying to overcome some pretty large personal obstacles. They both truly deserve a chance ...more
Max and Grace are both some seriously damaged characters. They are both hurting and trying to overcome some pretty large personal obstacles. They both truly deserve a chance ...more
I don't know what to say. I don't know how to feel. This book held my heart captive from the very first word. I've just finished and am sat here with a tear stained face. But I also have a smile a mile wide and hope in my heart where before it felt like an empty void.
The trials and tribulations Max has to undergo on this journey are so emotionally exhausting. I felt a strong connection to Max and understood exactly what he was going through. Having lost someone I loved a couple of years ago, it ...more
The trials and tribulations Max has to undergo on this journey are so emotionally exhausting. I felt a strong connection to Max and understood exactly what he was going through. Having lost someone I loved a couple of years ago, it ...more
An Ounce of Hope by Sophie Jackson
We first met Max in A Pound of Flesh and frankly, I wasn't a fan of his. He is/was an addict and didn't care for himself, much less anyone else. I had this book on preorder as I was curious to see how Jackson would redeem this character and I'm thrilled to say that she did so beautifully.
Max and Grace are both complex characters who have been through the wringer and survived, if just barely. Grace is such a strong woman who deals with her fears head-on and you ...more
We first met Max in A Pound of Flesh and frankly, I wasn't a fan of his. He is/was an addict and didn't care for himself, much less anyone else. I had this book on preorder as I was curious to see how Jackson would redeem this character and I'm thrilled to say that she did so beautifully.
Max and Grace are both complex characters who have been through the wringer and survived, if just barely. Grace is such a strong woman who deals with her fears head-on and you ...more
Max and Grace.
Max seemed like such an ass in the first book. He really wasn't just a guy with a past that broke him causing his downward spiral. His son died at 7 months utero and then shortly after Lizzie (fiancé/mother of the unborn baby) left without a word.
Freshly out of rehab he is trying to rebuild himself. The last thing he needs is a girl with a shattered past. But it works despite them thinking they can do it without any emotional involvement. Grace reminds me of a little doe. Fragile b ...more
Max seemed like such an ass in the first book. He really wasn't just a guy with a past that broke him causing his downward spiral. His son died at 7 months utero and then shortly after Lizzie (fiancé/mother of the unborn baby) left without a word.
Freshly out of rehab he is trying to rebuild himself. The last thing he needs is a girl with a shattered past. But it works despite them thinking they can do it without any emotional involvement. Grace reminds me of a little doe. Fragile b ...more
WOW. Just WOW.
Ok, where to begin, I'm at a loss. This was heartbreaking on so many levels but at the same time so rewarding. Showing that no matter what shit life throws your way there's always a way to pick yourself back up again and at the end of the day there's always always someone worth to bare yourself to and makes the pain bearable. ...more
Ok, where to begin, I'm at a loss. This was heartbreaking on so many levels but at the same time so rewarding. Showing that no matter what shit life throws your way there's always a way to pick yourself back up again and at the end of the day there's always always someone worth to bare yourself to and makes the pain bearable. ...more
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