Heart of Glass (Fostering Love, #3) by Nicole Jacquelyn

Jan 07, 2018 Val ⚓️ Shameless, Skanky & Bitchy ⚓️ rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, can-shit-on-paper-i-would-read-it, cute-kid-alert, family-saga, grief

3 Stars

Books one and two in this series (but especially book one) have become some of my favorite books of all time. All time, people.

ESPECIALLY book one. Oops, I said that already...but anyway...

Book one blew me away with the story, the character depth and complexity, the character to character interactions, and - above all - the supreme level of delicious angst.

Book two did not quite tip the angst scales as much as book one, but still...It had me at hello.

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Apr 28, 2018 Cristina | CristiinaReads rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc-books

➳There is always a first time for finding true love in the forbidden, and Nicole Jacquelyn has found a way to write this in a phenomenal romance story filled with angst, emotions, and such raw passion towards the characters…

➳As an avid reader for emotional romance stories, I can say that my love for this novel is immense and I am beyond glad that I did not hesitate to pick up this novel since I have never read a novel by Jacquelyn before. That being said, this girl is going to have to read the ➳There is always a first time for finding true love in the forbidden, and Nicole Jacquelyn has found a way to write this in a phenomenal romance story filled with angst, emotions, and such raw passion towards the characters…

➳As an avid reader for emotional romance stories, I can say that my love for this novel is immense and I am beyond glad that I did not hesitate to pick up this novel since I have never read a novel by Jacquelyn before. That being said, this girl is going to have to read the first and second book in this series to understand the characters mentioned in this novel. However, with this novel a lot can be said in regards to the characters and the love I have for them. Trevor is an individual who has gone through the loss of someone important in his family, a family that has gone through many other obstacles life has put them in. When he encounters himself with some unexpected news and meets Morgan, everything changes for him and his way of living. As the older brother from a huge family, he is expected to act in a certain manner in which makes everyone take a step back when they soon realize his obsession with Morgan and his need to protect her.

➳Morgan, a single mother of one, being struck with some sudden surprise that can help alter the life of her daughter, meets Trevor and the chemistry sparks instantly. However, the forbidden aspect fo this romance novel is the honesty of Trevor being the uncle of said little girl who has been raised by Morgan, her mother. “Forbidden” is a very flexible word as both Trevor and Morgan seem to find a way through their obstacles on how to be together as a family. The sudden need to protect Morgan and their precious one is one absolutely drools over Trevor. No matter what he does or what he thinks, everything he does for Morgan is the one thing I adore the most;

“Morgan had become just as important. I craved her like I’d never craved anything in my life, even knowing how wrong it was. I wanted them both, and that scared the shit out of me…”

➳When the barriers are brought down between Trevor and Morgan, the chemistry just spark instantly. Something that I rarely find in a full length romance novel. The messages being said in this novel are also very powerful. Pain, life struggles, being a single mother, rape drugs, college life, and unexpected twists and turns— they all make this novel worth reading and take your sweet little to enjoy and throughly let the words sink in.

➳Overall this is yet another romance novel that I hope many get a chance to read this year. I am so glad I listened to my favorite publicist Estelle from FR about this beauty since I am looking forward to reading the previous novels in the series very soon. If you are looking for a romance that will break your heart and mend it all over again then I recommend adding this one to your tbr as it will for sure make you crave more of Jacuqleyn’s writing.

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May 04, 2018 Christy rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2018-four-stars

4 stars!!!

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After reading the first 2 books in this series, I could not wait to get my hands on Heart of Glass. Not only because I loved Trevor, but needed to know what would happen after that Henry bomb was dropped.

Trevor and Morgan have both experienced loss in their lives. It's a different kind of loss, but loss all the same. When Trevor learns that his foster brother Henry had a child, he knows he needs to meet her, to make sure she's okay and hopefully be able to be a part of her life. What 4 stars!!!

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After reading the first 2 books in this series, I could not wait to get my hands on Heart of Glass. Not only because I loved Trevor, but needed to know what would happen after that Henry bomb was dropped.

Trevor and Morgan have both experienced loss in their lives. It's a different kind of loss, but loss all the same. When Trevor learns that his foster brother Henry had a child, he knows he needs to meet her, to make sure she's okay and hopefully be able to be a part of her life. What he never expected was Morgan. To be honest, the last thing Morgan expected was someone like Trevor to walk into her life. Morgan is a single-mom doing the best she can. She's never had it easy in life but always worked hard. Trevor and Morgan connect straight away when they meet. It was a bit of insta-like, but the romance between Trevor and Morgan was definitely more of a slow burn.

What made Heart of Glass so different than the others in this series is the hero. Trevor is a stand-up guy, and dare I say he's damn near perfect. When the first few heroes in this series were... for lack of a better word...assholes- it was kind of nice to see a different kind of hero. Trevor was fantastic and my favorite part of this book. I loved how he was with Morgan, and Etta as well. Even though his relationship with his mom is super important to him, I loved that he stood up for his relationship over all else.

Nicole Jacquelyn writes the best emotionally angsty books. This book had a lot less angst than some of the others IMO, but still gave me all the feels I needed. I do wish that the couple had more time together, that is always a peeve of mine in books, but overall, this was a solid addition to this series of stand-alones and I enjoyed reading it a lot. The familial aspect always makes my heart happy and I love these are always a bit messy romances. I also just really love Jacqueline's writing. She always hooks me. Now, please please please bring on Alex's book next! I'm still waiting!!! ...more

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Jan 24, 2018 Bev rated it it was ok

Shelves: annoyed-me, disappointing, fight-that-fall-baby, forbidden-romance, i-have-issues, low-or-no-angst, make-up-your-damn-mind-already, na-ya, push-and-pull-fml, round-and-round-we-go

I don't know what to say. I mean, when I first saw the blurb for Heart of Glass my reaction was "I need this so bad!" Then I started reading and instead of being blown away I found it rather bland.

Morgan was .... bland

Trevor was sweet, but bland

The story - bland

His mother - a controlling prima donna I could well have done without reading, she took away from the story and had more page time than a side character should've. 🙄

The romance - what romance? They spent the majority of the book miles ...more

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Jun 25, 2018 Rachel Reads Ravenously added it

Shelves: did-not-finish, arc, ebooks, everyone-loved-but-me, romance

DNF at 40%

I hate to do this because the first two books in this series were 5 star reads for me, but I am so bored and I don't like either of the main characters. It's been a week of me pushing myself to read this book and I'm not enjoying it. It feels like work, reading for fun shouldn't feel that way.

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Apr 10, 2018 Sonya ♕Chatterbooks book blog♕ rated it liked it

Shelves: arcs-2018, highly-anticipated

Heart of Glass was the kind of story that you wanted to fall in love with. With a tragedy that left us wondering what would happen next in the wake of new information regarding the Harris family, I think that it’s safe to say that everyone was waiting on pins and needles for this book. The premise was on point, we already knew the family, and when you added a sweet baby in the mix, your heart melts even before you read the first chapter.

After learning that his foster brother had a baby that h ...more

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Jul 09, 2018 Astrid - The Bookish Sweet Tooth rated it liked it

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There's something to be said about reading a book by an author you've never read before. You have nothing to compare it to, no expectations and can read without bias (if you stay away from reviews, that is). So when reviewers remark that there isn't as much angst as in the previous stories in the series I can smile and and enjoy the ride.

That feeling, the one I knew I was supposed to have, the one every parent had, even the shitty parents? I didn’t feel it.

The prolo ...more

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Apr 17, 2018 Pavlina Read more sleep less blog❤❤ rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, best-cover

3,5-4 STARS

Such a lovely story, I was hooked from the first pages.It was a fast aced story, full of emotions and it has drama.A sweet hero and a heroine that it took me a little bit to really like her.

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The romance was great, it has angst and the romance is slow burn which is exactly what I was looking!Trevor is the main reason why I loved this story!He is the perfect hero, sweet,protective and swoon worthy!Like I said Morgan wasn't an easy heroine, she is stubborn and there were moments I didn't ...more

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Jul 10, 2018 Sabrina rated it liked it

Shelves: arc-edelweiss-netgalley

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This is one of those books that leaves me conflicted. While I was reading, I enjoyed the story and I thought it was interesting. Yet by the time I finished I was left feeling unsatisfied and waiting for more. It was like there just wasn't enough story with the characters and I kept hoping we would see more of Morgan and Trevor together.

I think for me there was just too much going on with Trevor's family and it focused on trying to give the family backstory instead ...more

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Dec 26, 2018 Jonetta rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, netgalley-arc, 12800-in-2018, 300-series-up-to-date, 5000-books

The story begins where the last book ended after Henry Harris’ family learns not only of his death in a Marine training accident but also that he has a 2-year old daughter he’d abandoned. His adopted brother, Trevor, takes on the mission to locate the child and her mother, Morgan Riley, and reach out to them. When he finds them, Trevor immediately connects with her and little Etta. Despite her typical wary nature, Morgan develops a bond and trust with him as they prepare for the family reunion. ...more

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Apr 12, 2018 Jessica (Angie & Jessica's Dreamy Reads) rated it liked it

3.5 STARS

Several things stand out when I try to describe this wholly unforgettable series of standalone romances. First, they're usually heavy with angst and heartache... And I LOVE that. The emotion and complicated dynamics in each of these books make for a heart stopping, breathtaking reading experience. Second, they're all layered and woven together meticulously. The characters all have such rich history that kind of comes full circle in their adulthood. Their dynamics change, they evolve fro 3.5 STARS

Several things stand out when I try to describe this wholly unforgettable series of standalone romances. First, they're usually heavy with angst and heartache... And I LOVE that. The emotion and complicated dynamics in each of these books make for a heart stopping, breathtaking reading experience. Second, they're all layered and woven together meticulously. The characters all have such rich history that kind of comes full circle in their adulthood. Their dynamics change, they evolve from everything they once were into something entirely different and it's so DELICIOUS as it happens. And third, and most importantly, each story is a powerful testament to what it means to be a family, what it truly means to make a family that has nothing to do with blood but rather the people who step up and claim you as theirs with zero expectations or conditions. It's a beautiful undercurrent running through each story, and there's nothing redundant about any of them. Each book is a must read, refreshing story of love and familial bonds and I can't get enough of them.

But here's the thing. I feel this intense need to go back and reread this book because I feel like I missed something important. Heart of Glass felt a bit instalove-ish, like the fall into love came out of nowhere, and I feel like that stems from the fact that I don't feel like I got to know these characters well enough. There was something notably absent from the build up of their relationship that I can't pinpoint but it was pivotal. There's a lot going on in this book though. There's familial drama and a whole lot of backstory and there's drama with side characters and there's a ton of push and pull between Trevor and Morgan. So the integral part of their romance might've taken a backseat. This was still a great story, it was just missing something.

Morgan is not an easy character to figure out. She is sometimes so stubborn and difficult that it makes her unlikable. But I also totally got her. Her life hasn't been easy, she's taken care of herself and then her daughter alone for so long, she doesn't roll over easily to let anyone get close. Trevor is the opposite. He's so sweet, the eternal protector, the mama's boy that's always there whenever anyone needs him. He's open and honest with his feelings whereas Morgan is pretty closed off. I almost wanted him to make Morgan grovel for not appreciating him a little more. I wanted to see some Shane come out in him. But that's just not Trevor and as much as I was frustrated by how easily he rolled with the punches, I also very much appreciated that he was never going to be the guy that did or said something out of line in the heat of that frustration. He's solid and Morgan needed solid. Their entire dynamic was a refreshing one and as much as I missed the angst and fiery passion of Unbreak My Heart, I could also appreciate the author's decision not to give her readers a repeat of the story that's already been written.

This was a really cute story at the end of the day. Heart of Glass is a slow burning romance that evolves from something tragic but becomes something full of hope. It definitely lacks the fire and angst that the first two standalone novels of this series brimmed with but it's not a super light story by any means. I can't lie and say that I didn't miss the angst a bit but there's a lot that this story has going for it. Heart of Glass has a decidedly different vibe but it's a romantic page turner full of emotion and I really did enjoy it. ...more

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Jul 04, 2018 Richelle Robinson rated it liked it

Shelves: diverse-reads-2018

I honestly don’t get know how to write this review. I’ve been a BIG fan of this series. I loved “Unbreak My Heart” and “Change of Heart” by this author but sadly this book fell flat for me and I didn’t have the same angsty and emotional reaction while I was reading.

I liked Trevor, he was a sweetheart and such a good guy but he could be too nice at times. Kinda a pushover and that gets old quick. Shane and Bram (from the other books) are a little more alpha and I think that’s why I enjoyed the st ...more

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Jul 25, 2018 Kindling Micky rated it liked it

Shelves: 2018-read, audio, audio-2018, children, contemporary-romance, death, dramarama

3.5 stars

This was an enjoyable listen overall but it just didn’t reach the love I’ve had for the first two books. I liked the couple but it was a bit back and forth too much and there was a sense of drama lama. The mother really got on my nerves for the first time in this book.

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Jul 24, 2018 Jacqueline J rated it it was ok

Shelves: baby-child-involved, contemporary-romance

Well I was pretty disappointed in this one. It wasn't bad but it wasn't anything to write home about either. I'm not sure how many pages it was but it felt really short. The hero and heroine barely spent any time together. The hero was pretty much instantly in love with her. There was very little conflict in the book. I didn't really care for the heroine at all and I don't know why the hero loved her. She was mostly a bitch to him. I think if you're trying to sell me on the fact that the heroine ...more

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Jul 11, 2018 Lacey (Booklovers For Life) rated it liked it

Shelves: tbr-2018, adult, contemporary-romance, arc, review-copy, dual-multi-pov

I'm disappointed with this one. I had such high hopes since I LOVED Unbreak My Heart (I reread it all the time) but Heart of Glass was just so... bland. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and didn't feel much for their story. The ending was pretty abrupt too. Etta, the little girl, was the highlight of this book. I wish I could've loved it more!

Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review.

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Aug 29, 2018 Tammy rated it liked it

Shelves: audio-books, good-read

I would have liked more of of build up between Trevor and Morgan it would have seemed a little more realistic than how their relationship started. Trevor’s foster mother really pissed me off during multiple parts during this story. This was a good read but not a fantastic one for me.

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May 22, 2018 Tanja ~ T's Book ~ KT Book Reviews rated it really liked it

Beautiful, unexpected, and troubled.
Another fab book from author Nicole Jacquelyn.

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Jul 10, 2018 AJ rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, drama, romantic, series-standalone, steamy

3.5 stars!

The third book in the Fostering Love series, this is a sweet and emotional slow-burning romance with strong family themes, a single mother heroine and a hero to-die-for! It can easily be read as a standalone, but ties in well with the earlier books of the series as it follows up the bombshell dropped in the last book

Trevor Harris grew up as one of the foster kids featured in this series. He was lucky in that he found true family with the Harrises, and he got two life-long foster brothe ...more

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Jul 16, 2018 Dragana rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, dual-pov, family-drama, forbidden-love, second-chance-at-love, single-parent, cute-pets

Nicole Jacquelyn's Fostering Love was one of those pleasant surprises for me. I picked up the first book simply because the cover caught my eye and got a whole lot of realistic characters, big quirky families and cute children.

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Jun 30, 2018 FMABookReviews rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-it-quenched-my-addiction-stars, arc, waiting-for-amazon, waiting-for-blog

Single mother, Morgan Riley was raising her adorable daughter, Etta on her own. Etta's father, Henry Harris, wasn't interested in being a father. He was a staff sergeant in the Marines and had no plans on having a family. Morgan knew his intentions from the start; they were friends (with benefits) and she never expected anything more. But even this determined bachelor couldn't shirk his responsibilities completely. He made sure that Morgan and Etta would be the recipients of his life insurance s Single mother, Morgan Riley was raising her adorable daughter, Etta on her own. Etta's father, Henry Harris, wasn't interested in being a father. He was a staff sergeant in the Marines and had no plans on having a family. Morgan knew his intentions from the start; they were friends (with benefits) and she never expected anything more. But even this determined bachelor couldn't shirk his responsibilities completely. He made sure that Morgan and Etta would be the recipients of his life insurance should he die while serving his country.

Trevor Harris was devastated at the loss of his brother. But his world tilted on its axis when not only did he discover his brother had a child whom he'd abandoned but also a child he never told his family about!

Determined to make sure Henry's daughter was safe and taken care of, Trevor took off to meet Morgan. He hoped the two could be friends and that she would allow the Harris family to become a part of Etta's life.

Henry not only instantly fell for Etta but he fell for Morgan. And while he wanted her to be a permanent part of his life, he was worried what people would think about him going after his dead brother's ex and more importantly, he was worried Morgan didn't feel the same way about him.

While Morgan cared about Trevor, her past didn't teach her how to let someone love her. Instead, she learned how to only depend only on herself and to keep her feelings locked away. When it got to be too much, it was easier to run than it was to deal with the feelings, the family and the possibility of happiness.

While I loved Trevor, and his desire to have and take care of Morgan and Etta, Morgan was a difficult character to connect with. On the one hand, I understood her defense mechanism to not trust people, but she seemed to always assume the worst in others and that made her a difficult character to like. Also, I was confused about how Etta was able to carry on a coherent conversation one minute and then speak complete gibberish the next.

But what captivated me was the tender love story. It was healing, reverent and sweet. Showcasing the feelings of trepidation and elation, Jacqueline captured the essence of falling in love! Heart of Glass was a tender and endearing love story!

I was provided a review copy by the publisher. This did not influence my opinion of the book nor my review.

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Jul 11, 2018 Under the Covers Book Blog rated it it was ok

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

I was completely lured in by the cover and the premise of the story. I had never read author Nicole Jacquelyn before and I decided going into this one without reading the previous two. First things, this works perfect as a standalone I was not lost at all in the dynamics of the family or anything. So that was a plus. But ultimately, this book

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

I was completely lured in by the cover and the premise of the story. I had never read author Nicole Jacquelyn before and I decided going into this one without reading the previous two. First things, this works perfect as a standalone I was not lost at all in the dynamics of the family or anything. So that was a plus. But ultimately, this book didn't endear itself to me. It wasn't good or bad it was just plain ol' boring.

HEART OF GLASS is the story of Morgan who has always been a single mother after her "not quite boyfriend" got her pregnant and didn't really want to be a father. He never told his family about the baby but left a life insurance policy in her name just in case. Worst case scenario happened and he was killed and now Henry's family wants to get to know that last little pieces of Henry left in the world.

I thought this would be an interesting and emotional journey because there are a lot of heavy issues to deal with. Instead it was all a bit lackluster. The development of the romantic relationship was slow burn at the same time boring. I didn't really buy into the romance and then all of a sudden things got physical. Let me tell you, it's been a while since I've been shocked by a couple having sex for the first time but it just felt so off here that I couldn't help but think the author had a checklist saying sex for the first time in chapter whatever it was and she had to fit it in.

On another note, I also found the grief for someone dying was not really talked about much. I thought this could've been explored better and from a lot of different angles.

I don't think I'll be continuing with this series, nor reading back to the others. It's a shame for me because it's all about a family that fostered a lot of children and they grew up very close so I thought the concept was interesting. But I didn't really care enough for the rest of the family either to want to see their HEAs.

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May 23, 2018 TeriLyn rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc

**Heart of Glass generously provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

4 "It's both of you." Stars

This story, like the ones preceding it in this series, held that thread of unconditional love in it I've come to really connect with in Nicole Jacquelyn's writing. I fell in love with this series from the first two books and Jacquelyn once again provided a uniquely structured tale with distinctly different circumstances surround the characters. It was wonderful catchi **Heart of Glass generously provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

4 "It's both of you." Stars

This story, like the ones preceding it in this series, held that thread of unconditional love in it I've come to really connect with in Nicole Jacquelyn's writing. I fell in love with this series from the first two books and Jacquelyn once again provided a uniquely structured tale with distinctly different circumstances surround the characters. It was wonderful catching up with this family and getting Trevor's story.

And Trevor, for me, is really the epicenter of connection to this story. He's charming and innately kind, forgiving, appreciative, and compassionate. His unwavering faith in his family and their bond to each other is so welcoming and cozy. The sort of taboo shade his story takes on makes it all the more interesting to see how this collected, confident reacts. He did not disappoint. Morgan Riley's introduction to this story came as an overwhelming surprise to Trevor and his family in the midst of muddles feelings from heartbreak and loss. She's independent and steadfast in her loyalty and giving nature. She's admirable in many parts of the book.

Told from the first person points of view of both characters, the connection between these two took me a while to feel. I was emotional over them, their struggles and guilt, their hesitation. But the connection between took longer if that makes sense. I got everything from Trevor but not the same from Morgan in a sense. Her resistance I understood just as I did his but with her it felt disconnected somehow and then became a bit mean. It wasn't an overwhelming blast of emotions like I got throughout the first two books. Some of the magic was missing from these two when it came to the emotional vulnerability of the angst.

Overall, Nicole Jacquelyn still has my utmost loyalty to this series and this family. I love the dynamics. I love that anything goes and I love the bonds that have been created and continually flourish with each new book. Jacquelyn's writing and storytelling tethers me to the stories beautifully. Heart of Glass will leave you feeling all the feels for these characters and their journey.

My 5 star review for Books One & Two:
Unbreak My Heart
Change of Heart/i>

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May 22, 2018 Ali rated it really liked it

There is a certain warmth to Nicole Jacquelyn's writing that never fails to draw me in. I'm not sure if it's from the real life situations or the real life characters she crafts so well. Either way, I always fall a tiny bit in love.

That is really what the Fostering Love series is. Real life. It's not fanciful. There are no mega billionaire dominants, no rockstars, no extravagant mansions and jets and shiny cars.

These are stories of bins of dirty diapers, days of unwashed hair, sleepless nights ...more

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Jul 06, 2018 Liz rated it it was amazing

I am a huge fan of the Fostering Love series by Nicole Jacquelyn. I loved, absolutely loved Unbreak My Heart, the first book in the series and have read the eBook and listened to the audio several times since it was published. Heart of Glass, the third book in the series, was just as emotional, full of angst and tugged at my heart. I devoured it in one sitting, reading late into the night.

Though each book can technically be read as standalones, reading them in order gives you an overview of all ...more

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Jul 17, 2018 Hms rated it liked it

I absolutely loved Trevor. It's as if NJ dreamed up the perfect man and put him on paper. He was always steady, stalwart and why he picked Morgan is beyond me. With that said, I really didn't like Morgan. She redeemed herself toward the end, but I felt she couldn't think rationally, most of the time, and would fly off the deep end, cutting off and hurting Trevor. If I were that dude I would have run far AND fast. She never showed appreciation when Trevor would sacrifice for her. He dropped every ...more

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Jul 10, 2018 The Book Bee added it

Shelves: dnf

DNF at 23%....that's not very far in, is it!!?? It's not. Hangs head in shame

I tried. I really really tried and it just sucks that I feel this way, but this book was ridiculously repetitive and long winded. I really felt like I was standing still and the story could have been moving by this point. When I put the book down, go do something, then try to go back to it....and actually dread it, I know it's time to put it down.

So I did....

But then I went back and tried one.more.time, I ended up skimm DNF at 23%....that's not very far in, is it!!?? It's not. Hangs head in shame

I tried. I really really tried and it just sucks that I feel this way, but this book was ridiculously repetitive and long winded. I really felt like I was standing still and the story could have been moving by this point. When I put the book down, go do something, then try to go back to it....and actually dread it, I know it's time to put it down.

So I did....

But then I went back and tried one.more.time, I ended up skimming a tad, yep - still repetitive, still annoying. I knew at that point I needed to chalk it up as a loss and be done. I think part of the reason why I was impatient for this one was the OTT anger the family had for Henry. Even though I understood their background and reasoning, the constant complaining about it wore me out. I just wanted to say, "Move along - we get it. Let's keep the story moving!!"

On top of that, Trevor was a little too soft for me. Just too.....soft. Ugh. I'm not saying every man has to be an alpha-billy-badass, because that's not how I feel, but this one was just on --> that side of my soft-meter.

I had a little issue with the life insurance/her finances situation, and that made me roll my eyes a little too hard. I think I was already done by that point and knew that anything that happened that was easily fixed or there was a solution would have not worked as a stubborn person, just an annoying chance for drama that was unnecessary for me. It just left a bad taste in my mouth. Not fair, but I think that's just how it got lead up to it.

So, as much hype as I'd heard about this author's writing, I was super excited to jump into this book but I'm sad to be setting it down. Frustrated even. This is the third book in the series, but the story itself was easy to follow and was considered a standalone. It was definitely understandable and not hard to follow, so kudos for that part of it. The story itself wasn't bad, and I really wanted to read it and see how it all came together, but when I find myself skimming this early just to get to a spot that's more interesting with less repeating, it is a telling sign. sigh ...more

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May 10, 2018 My Pink Fairytales rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, genre-contemporary-romance, my-book-boyfriends, slow-burn, alpha-male, drama, strong-female-character

If you read the blurb, you might get the feeling that this is a incestuousy forbidden type of romance, but i don't see it like that at all.
In the prologue, you'll get Henry's POV. He doesn't want a kid, doesn't feel anything for Etta or her mother. Then we find out he's dead and his family learn about the daughter he left behind.
Trevor might be his brother and they share a last name, but they're actually foster brothers and the most important thing is Henry's lack of relationship with both Mor ...more

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Jul 09, 2018 Heather C rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, july-2018

Heart of Glass is the third installment in the Fostering Love Series but it can absolutely be read as a standalone.

Morgan Riley has been raising her daughter by herself but when the father was killed in action in the Marine's she finds that his family didn't know about them and now wants to be part of their lives. While she was expecting them, she wasn't expecting his brother, Trevor. The moment she laid eyes on him at her front door, she felt a connection. Knowing it is wrong, she fights it bu ...more

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Jul 11, 2018 The_reading_foodie rated it liked it

3.5 Stars

Henry was killed serving his country but after his death his family finds out he has a daughter they knew nothing about. Morgan has been raising her daughter Etta as a single parent and her life is turned around when Trevor, Henry’s brother, shows up wanting to make amends for his brothers mistakes. They find themselves mutually attracted to each other instantly but can they get past the feeling they’re doing something wrong? Can Morgan learn to give her heart another when she’s been so ...more

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