OH WOW!!! What a way to start my 2019 read! This book is SUPER AMAZING!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!! Yep, it definitely belongs in my top favorites list of all time. I know it's such a cliche to say this but I was literally hooked from the moment I started reading. Jen really knew how to capture my attention, had me glued to the book and never wanted to let it go. I just had to read it over again after reading the last page coz I couldn't seem to get enough of this book. I fell madly in love with Jordan and Emery instantly.
I first met Jen when I read "For Finlay", the first book in this series. I've always eagerly tried books from new authors to fall in love with. And "Oh boy!" did I fall head over heels in love with that book and its amazing author. I was immediately captivated by Jen's beautiful words. Then, my attraction to her style became more intense when I read "For Forrester." These two books will always have a special place in my heart. Now I have to make room for more of Jen's books. An easy addition to my top favorites author list.
I've always been drawn to "friends to lovers" books. I love the excitement I get with every page I turn trying to guess when the hero and heroine would finally let go; and let their feelings for each other flow freely, and admit that that they love each other in the most intimate way. And YEP! "For Emery" is one of the reasons why I love this kind of trope. A heart warming story about a beautiful friendship between a boy and a girl that started when they were young. A friendship that went beyond what was norm. I love the innocence of the bond they had with a promise to protect, to care and to love.
I had goosebumps and was always giddy while reading this amazing book. I couldn't flip the pages fast enough until I reach the part where Jordan and Emery would finally be a couple. And Wow! My heart was just bursting with excitement and I was smiling like a lunatic when they finally admitted their feelings for each other. I wanted to hug Jordan that exact moment but at the same time wanted to hit him at the back of his head while telling him "What took you so long?" then turn to Emery, hug and kiss her while whispering in her ears "Finally, the wait is over! Don't ever let him go!" Jordan was the perfect guy for Emery. The epitome of a perfect boyfriend. So thoughtful, so caring and oh so loving. But what I love most about him is that he's over protective. He would do anything to protect Emery without thinking of the consequences.
When I first met Jordan in "For Finlay", he was the Grady prick and I hated him for what he did to Finlay. But he definitely redeemed himself to my eyes and my heart in this book. The Jordan I met and fell in love here is not the Grady I despised in "For Finlay". Aaarrgghh I couldn't stop talking about Jordan Grady! I just love, love, love him so much!!! And YES! I love Emery just as much. A loving daughter and an amazing friend. Such a straightforward, strong and determined girl who followed her dream.
"For Emery" is a beautiful and emotional love story that touched me deeply and one that will stay with me forever. A smile was plastered on my face and I was swooning like a teenager. Though it got me teary-eyed in some part, still, it was worth every tear I shed. The secondary characters were just as lovable and amazing. Ahem...Jen, this is me hinting for you to consider making a book for Raquel, Abbott and Flip. I would love to read their love stories too (especially Flip).
Two thumbs up to a perfect book that I highly recommend everybody should read. Oh, and one last thing, I would like to applaud Jen for tackling social awareness on domestic violence.