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Survivors Find Love #3
Range of Emotion
He lost everything, except the straight best friend he’s been in love with for years.
Nate Granger moves to the small isle of San Juan Island after a prolonged illness leaves his life shattered. The appeal of having his best friend and a small farm of roaming goats, dogs, and a donkey, seems like the ultimate healing retreat.
A decade of friendship and Jamie doesn’t know how to tell his best friend he might be ready for something more. He jumps at the chance to help Nate heal, and hopes that when the man finds his way through the chaos, he’ll welcome Jamie with open arms.
Nate Granger moves to the small isle of San Juan Island after a prolonged illness leaves his life shattered. The appeal of having his best friend and a small farm of roaming goats, dogs, and a donkey, seems like the ultimate healing retreat.
A decade of friendship and Jamie doesn’t know how to tell his best friend he might be ready for something more. He jumps at the chance to help Nate heal, and hopes that when the man finds his way through the chaos, he’ll welcome Jamie with open arms.
281 pages, ebook
First published May 31, 2019
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October 13, 2023
“I’ve been reading all those romances you love so much. I’m not the hero. I’m a ranger with old cop instincts. I can be cynical as fuck. It also means I’m good at reading people and situations, but I can’t save you from the demons in your head. Man, does that make me mad. I can only distract you from them for a while. But I’d like to be the one you come to for distraction.”
nate’s life is miserable, to put it bluntly. after turning himself into a mental health ward, the last thing he expected to be doing was moving into his best friend’s house, jamie, after a year of potential but missed treatment and help. with no job, no family to go to, and no friends to miss, he reluctantly agrees, unsure how being outside on a small island will help him get back up.
the mental health representation in this was phenomenal. the anxiety and depression were written incredibly accurately (at least from my personal experience and perspective). there’s no cure to what nate is going through, even if there are moments of hope and desire. unlike the previous books, range of emotions features the perspective of the person battling mental health instead of the love interest. it was different from the earlier installments as we are witnessed to nate’s head and his struggles. it was a raw portrayal of what and how depression and anxiety begin affecting his life every day. this was the angstiest of the trilogy, full of emotional damage, hope, and a comfort/healing story.
nate’s perspective was the most distinct out of all three stories. perhaps it’s because we were reading through the view of the damaged character and not told what he was going through instead, but i felt myself relating to a big part of his struggles. it’s painted with raw emotion, accurate portrayal, and authentic voices. again, there’s no sugarcoating what the main character, nate, goes through; the author never makes it seem like depression and anxiety can be magically cured through romance. instead, we witness nate slowly but indeed find love with his best friend, jamie, but also find love for his life again, getting to different points of gratitude and happiness. even though i’m a sucker for mental health representation in romance, i don’t think i can ever get behind realistic things such as mental health to be cured just because the person found love. it’s not something i can bring myself to let go and accept; my brain can’t choose to suspend disbelief and take it as it is. that’s why i’m grateful that lissa kasey never made it a point to show romance has taken every issue and struggle her characters go through. we saw it in book 1, 2, and now this third installment. nate and jamie are together in the end, but the author doesn’t take away mental health like it was never something they added.
Nate wanted to curl up and die. That would be quicker, right? Less of a burden on Jamie. He was smart enough not to voice the words. Put those words out there and they would haunt him. Jamie might take him to a hospital somewhere. He might be committed for being as crazy as he was, but he also couldn’t take them back. It was like as long as he didn’t speak them out loud, they had less weight. The demons needed to stop pressing on him so hard. He wasn’t ready to go yet. Wasn’t ready to give up. No matter how much sometimes his brain spun with the options.
however, because i am a romance reader, first and foremost, i expect romance to be the most significant winning factor in these stories. with that being said, i felt like there was no romance and chemistry between nate and jamie. i’m usually not one to complain formally about a book being or not being dual pov, but this is a case where i do think the dual perspectives were necessary. while books 1 and 2 are also single pov, there wasn’t a time when i thought the others were required additions. even if i prefer them, i learned and saw enough about the other two characters who didn’t have their pov to feel any attraction or tension. on the other hand, this one missed the mark by a lot.
jamie and nate are best friends who met online. even if we’re told about their closeness and what they’ve done before (attending dragoncon together, late-night calls, trusting each other with their secrets, etc.), there was no tension between the two that made me believe in their relationship. the moments they shared felt platonic through and through. we’re more than halfway through, and while we know nate is attracted to jamie, there’s no hint or marker given to us to indicate jamie is feeling anything close or similar. even with the hurt/comfort theme, jamie’s comfort and healing felt more out of friendship than anything else. because nate believes jamie is straight, there are no moves of any type made. there’s nothing i could use to base the attraction on. no hints or subtle changes were made that indicated any sort of UST, potential interest, or anything related to a future relationship.
i loved both characters. jamie is a wonderful character. he’s incredibly patient and wants to be there for his best friend. he offers nate a helping hand, in which nate stays with jamie for a year, and they spend time together to help nate. he’s very optimistic, always looking at the bright side, and reassuring nate. the entire town loves him, and for good reason. on the other hand, nate is more introverted, feels broken, and is unsure what to do. he’s pessimistic, constantly feeling lower than high, and struggles with his mental health. slowly, nate begins coming out of his inner shell and accepting the help jamie offers him. with his intense patience and understanding, there are no moments where jamie is the opposite of who he is. there were never moments where he faulted nate for how he felt, or when he got tired, or how he couldn’t keep up with things. in a way, he can be seen as a too perfect character, but i do think he was simply a down to earth type of guy who wants the best for everyone. even when things didn’t go as planned, he tried his best to make up for it.
still, the character’s relationship was hardly romantic, in my opinion, because there was nothing to base it on. before i knew it, i was 78% in, and jamie was telling nate he loves him (with a capital L). while i’m all for slow burns (you all know this), i failed to see the picture correctly here. even if jamie tells nate he isn’t straight, i’m back to what i explained before: there were never any remarks, hints, or anything to indicate potential interest. no tension. no small moments. everything felt platonic, done out of goodwill, as a friend, and not someone who wanted more.
with that being said, while i was disappointed, i think this trilogy deserves more love. the simple fact that mental health is always relevant to the characters, and the story is a reason in itself. i think too often authors romanticize this, as if all it takes is “the name of love” for a damaged character to no longer be broken. the characters have all been lovely, the mental health representation has been written realistic, and the romance, while not my favorite, has had its incredibly uplifting moments that remind me why i read this genre.
“You are more than the money you bring in. You are more than a job. You are more than some guy in a townhouse rescuing cats. Your worth can’t be measured by what society values. Society values status, class, and money. But that’s all smoke. You could spend your life chasing money and never find happiness, even if you became the richest man in the world. If you’re not doing what brings you joy, then what is the point?”
nate’s life is miserable, to put it bluntly. after turning himself into a mental health ward, the last thing he expected to be doing was moving into his best friend’s house, jamie, after a year of potential but missed treatment and help. with no job, no family to go to, and no friends to miss, he reluctantly agrees, unsure how being outside on a small island will help him get back up.
the mental health representation in this was phenomenal. the anxiety and depression were written incredibly accurately (at least from my personal experience and perspective). there’s no cure to what nate is going through, even if there are moments of hope and desire. unlike the previous books, range of emotions features the perspective of the person battling mental health instead of the love interest. it was different from the earlier installments as we are witnessed to nate’s head and his struggles. it was a raw portrayal of what and how depression and anxiety begin affecting his life every day. this was the angstiest of the trilogy, full of emotional damage, hope, and a comfort/healing story.
nate’s perspective was the most distinct out of all three stories. perhaps it’s because we were reading through the view of the damaged character and not told what he was going through instead, but i felt myself relating to a big part of his struggles. it’s painted with raw emotion, accurate portrayal, and authentic voices. again, there’s no sugarcoating what the main character, nate, goes through; the author never makes it seem like depression and anxiety can be magically cured through romance. instead, we witness nate slowly but indeed find love with his best friend, jamie, but also find love for his life again, getting to different points of gratitude and happiness. even though i’m a sucker for mental health representation in romance, i don’t think i can ever get behind realistic things such as mental health to be cured just because the person found love. it’s not something i can bring myself to let go and accept; my brain can’t choose to suspend disbelief and take it as it is. that’s why i’m grateful that lissa kasey never made it a point to show romance has taken every issue and struggle her characters go through. we saw it in book 1, 2, and now this third installment. nate and jamie are together in the end, but the author doesn’t take away mental health like it was never something they added.
Nate wanted to curl up and die. That would be quicker, right? Less of a burden on Jamie. He was smart enough not to voice the words. Put those words out there and they would haunt him. Jamie might take him to a hospital somewhere. He might be committed for being as crazy as he was, but he also couldn’t take them back. It was like as long as he didn’t speak them out loud, they had less weight. The demons needed to stop pressing on him so hard. He wasn’t ready to go yet. Wasn’t ready to give up. No matter how much sometimes his brain spun with the options.
however, because i am a romance reader, first and foremost, i expect romance to be the most significant winning factor in these stories. with that being said, i felt like there was no romance and chemistry between nate and jamie. i’m usually not one to complain formally about a book being or not being dual pov, but this is a case where i do think the dual perspectives were necessary. while books 1 and 2 are also single pov, there wasn’t a time when i thought the others were required additions. even if i prefer them, i learned and saw enough about the other two characters who didn’t have their pov to feel any attraction or tension. on the other hand, this one missed the mark by a lot.
jamie and nate are best friends who met online. even if we’re told about their closeness and what they’ve done before (attending dragoncon together, late-night calls, trusting each other with their secrets, etc.), there was no tension between the two that made me believe in their relationship. the moments they shared felt platonic through and through. we’re more than halfway through, and while we know nate is attracted to jamie, there’s no hint or marker given to us to indicate jamie is feeling anything close or similar. even with the hurt/comfort theme, jamie’s comfort and healing felt more out of friendship than anything else. because nate believes jamie is straight, there are no moves of any type made. there’s nothing i could use to base the attraction on. no hints or subtle changes were made that indicated any sort of UST, potential interest, or anything related to a future relationship.
i loved both characters. jamie is a wonderful character. he’s incredibly patient and wants to be there for his best friend. he offers nate a helping hand, in which nate stays with jamie for a year, and they spend time together to help nate. he’s very optimistic, always looking at the bright side, and reassuring nate. the entire town loves him, and for good reason. on the other hand, nate is more introverted, feels broken, and is unsure what to do. he’s pessimistic, constantly feeling lower than high, and struggles with his mental health. slowly, nate begins coming out of his inner shell and accepting the help jamie offers him. with his intense patience and understanding, there are no moments where jamie is the opposite of who he is. there were never moments where he faulted nate for how he felt, or when he got tired, or how he couldn’t keep up with things. in a way, he can be seen as a too perfect character, but i do think he was simply a down to earth type of guy who wants the best for everyone. even when things didn’t go as planned, he tried his best to make up for it.
still, the character’s relationship was hardly romantic, in my opinion, because there was nothing to base it on. before i knew it, i was 78% in, and jamie was telling nate he loves him (with a capital L). while i’m all for slow burns (you all know this), i failed to see the picture correctly here. even if jamie tells nate he isn’t straight, i’m back to what i explained before: there were never any remarks, hints, or anything to indicate potential interest. no tension. no small moments. everything felt platonic, done out of goodwill, as a friend, and not someone who wanted more.
with that being said, while i was disappointed, i think this trilogy deserves more love. the simple fact that mental health is always relevant to the characters, and the story is a reason in itself. i think too often authors romanticize this, as if all it takes is “the name of love” for a damaged character to no longer be broken. the characters have all been lovely, the mental health representation has been written realistic, and the romance, while not my favorite, has had its incredibly uplifting moments that remind me why i read this genre.
“You are more than the money you bring in. You are more than a job. You are more than some guy in a townhouse rescuing cats. Your worth can’t be measured by what society values. Society values status, class, and money. But that’s all smoke. You could spend your life chasing money and never find happiness, even if you became the richest man in the world. If you’re not doing what brings you joy, then what is the point?”
January 12, 2021
This book could be read alone, although characters from the first two do show up in supporting roles. Nate has been battling severe migraines and depression for a while, and now he almost lost his battle. As he prepares to leave a mental health facility, he's not sure what he's going to do next. But he's given a helping hand and a sanctuary by an old friend.
Jamie lost his wife to cancer years ago, and now lives alone in an idyllic small island community. He scoops up Nate and his elderly cats, and brings them to his home, offering peace and quiet, support and low pressure, as Nate tries to heal. And while their friendship began at a time when Jamie pretty much considered himself straight, there's an element of attraction at work that makes Nate wonder if maybe he can have more with the guy he's always felt closest to.
This was good friends-to-lovers, with a fairly realistic picture of depression. Jamie is a bit too perfect, but he's trying very hard for something he's wanted for a long time. I liked that in this installment we are in the head of the damaged character, not their significant other. Nate's thoughts and process helped us walk alongside him to some degree of healing. I appreciated that he had setbacks and it wasn't always clear sailing, and that the romance developed slowly and organically from the friendship.
Jamie lost his wife to cancer years ago, and now lives alone in an idyllic small island community. He scoops up Nate and his elderly cats, and brings them to his home, offering peace and quiet, support and low pressure, as Nate tries to heal. And while their friendship began at a time when Jamie pretty much considered himself straight, there's an element of attraction at work that makes Nate wonder if maybe he can have more with the guy he's always felt closest to.
This was good friends-to-lovers, with a fairly realistic picture of depression. Jamie is a bit too perfect, but he's trying very hard for something he's wanted for a long time. I liked that in this installment we are in the head of the damaged character, not their significant other. Nate's thoughts and process helped us walk alongside him to some degree of healing. I appreciated that he had setbacks and it wasn't always clear sailing, and that the romance developed slowly and organically from the friendship.
June 26, 2019
With a series name like ‘Survivors Find Love’ I knew that this was not going to be an easy read but, based on the first two books and the blurb, I hoped it was going to be a worthwhile one. The theme in this volume is mental illness, and it is not only very topical, but also a deeply emotional subject for people to deal with. The author has done a great job of approaching it in a sensitive way, and having Nate tell the story means I was able to see the world from his perspective – giving me a better idea of what he has to deal with. Nate’s journey is a hard one: he goes from a lack of self-worth leading to his belief that he is not lovable to a point where he can begin to hope that maybe he can heal and find the love he so desperately wants. It’s touching, realistically written, and had me completely invested in the outcome.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
June 16, 2019
Realistic look at depression but not depressing!
Lissa Kasey has written many books where the characters struggle with mental illnesses, injuries, abuse, PTSD and the like. This story delves into some of the history and effects Nate experiences with severe depression, the worst being improperly or overly medicated. However the plot is about healing, after Jamie manages to move Nate to the island. Animals are a huge part of the story, as Jaime rescues and fosters. The book has so much going for it, especially if you’re a fan of hurt/comfort tropes. I caught so many feels as Jamie works hard to help Nate find peace and a way to tell him that his love is no longer just platonic. Labels aren’t used for Jamie’s sexuality but reminds us we don’t all fit in defined boxes. This can easily be read as a stand alone but I highly recommend this whole series.
Lissa Kasey has written many books where the characters struggle with mental illnesses, injuries, abuse, PTSD and the like. This story delves into some of the history and effects Nate experiences with severe depression, the worst being improperly or overly medicated. However the plot is about healing, after Jamie manages to move Nate to the island. Animals are a huge part of the story, as Jaime rescues and fosters. The book has so much going for it, especially if you’re a fan of hurt/comfort tropes. I caught so many feels as Jamie works hard to help Nate find peace and a way to tell him that his love is no longer just platonic. Labels aren’t used for Jamie’s sexuality but reminds us we don’t all fit in defined boxes. This can easily be read as a stand alone but I highly recommend this whole series.
September 7, 2025
4 ⭐️ I think
Tbh i’m a bit torn about how to rate this book.
I mean. Did I liked it? Yes.
Gimme decently written mental health issues any day and I’ll say thanks 😂
At times the book felt a bit too sweet and a bit too “I’ll teach you how it is and how it should be”. One of MC felt a little bit too perfect.
But. The nuance of suffering of the other MC. That was top notch and I even teared up once or twice.
I would have wanted the ending to be more fleshed out. And again, just a tiny bit less honey sweetness.
But overall it was a pretty nice read.
Tbh i’m a bit torn about how to rate this book.
I mean. Did I liked it? Yes.
Gimme decently written mental health issues any day and I’ll say thanks 😂
At times the book felt a bit too sweet and a bit too “I’ll teach you how it is and how it should be”. One of MC felt a little bit too perfect.
But. The nuance of suffering of the other MC. That was top notch and I even teared up once or twice.
I would have wanted the ending to be more fleshed out. And again, just a tiny bit less honey sweetness.
But overall it was a pretty nice read.
June 8, 2020
An unbelievably beautiful and poignant look into mental health issues but, more importantly, a love story full of hope.
June 1, 2019
4.5 out of 5 stars
Description ~
Nate Granger is losing everything to mental illness; his job, his home, and even his sanity. All he has left are his three ancient cats and a best friend who lives across the country. Faced with the choice of trying to piece the tattered remains of his life back together or move in with the man he’s always dreamt could be his and start over, Nate is too afraid of losing Jamie to decide.
After Jameson “Jamie” McKendal lost his wife to cancer, he buried his grief in online video games, which is where he met Nate. Now he specializes in rescues, both as a park ranger, and as an animal rehabilitation specialist. He knows a skittish animal when he sees one, and Nate’s been in need of rescue for a while. A decade of friendship has Jamie thinking he might want more, but he has to help Nate heal first.
Can Jamie convince Nate that his worth lies in who he is and not what he can do for others? Does Nate even dare to hope for a chance to find love in the aftermath of his chaotic life?
My Review ~
Range of Emotions is the third book in the Survivors Find Love series. While you do see characters from the previous books, you could read this as a standalone without getting losing the story.
This was a really good read..but also a tough read as the main character, Nate, lives with mental illness. This is told through his eyes and that gives the story a depth into what living with mental illness really is like, and Nate goes through highs and lows and lots of self esteem issues through the entire book.
As I said, I thought this was a good, solid read, with a very satisfying ending. I liked that it showed you could live with mental illness but still were able to have healthy relationships, even while you were working on getting healthier yourself. Nate's friendship with Jamie and then their eventual relationship are the one thing that Nate can draw on and depend on to be there for him. While the events in this book may not be intrinsic to all who live with mental illness, it shows that we/they are still human beings who need the support, and love of others in their lives.
I loved Jamie's steady presence in Nate's life. Even when Nate was at his lowest he still treated him as Nate. He and Nate as friends and then again as lovers were the best mix together. I'll admit there were a few parts in there that were really swoon-worthy between them.
I highly recommend picking this one up for a not so light read that packs an emotional punch with fantastic characters.
Description ~
Nate Granger is losing everything to mental illness; his job, his home, and even his sanity. All he has left are his three ancient cats and a best friend who lives across the country. Faced with the choice of trying to piece the tattered remains of his life back together or move in with the man he’s always dreamt could be his and start over, Nate is too afraid of losing Jamie to decide.
After Jameson “Jamie” McKendal lost his wife to cancer, he buried his grief in online video games, which is where he met Nate. Now he specializes in rescues, both as a park ranger, and as an animal rehabilitation specialist. He knows a skittish animal when he sees one, and Nate’s been in need of rescue for a while. A decade of friendship has Jamie thinking he might want more, but he has to help Nate heal first.
Can Jamie convince Nate that his worth lies in who he is and not what he can do for others? Does Nate even dare to hope for a chance to find love in the aftermath of his chaotic life?
My Review ~
Range of Emotions is the third book in the Survivors Find Love series. While you do see characters from the previous books, you could read this as a standalone without getting losing the story.
This was a really good read..but also a tough read as the main character, Nate, lives with mental illness. This is told through his eyes and that gives the story a depth into what living with mental illness really is like, and Nate goes through highs and lows and lots of self esteem issues through the entire book.
As I said, I thought this was a good, solid read, with a very satisfying ending. I liked that it showed you could live with mental illness but still were able to have healthy relationships, even while you were working on getting healthier yourself. Nate's friendship with Jamie and then their eventual relationship are the one thing that Nate can draw on and depend on to be there for him. While the events in this book may not be intrinsic to all who live with mental illness, it shows that we/they are still human beings who need the support, and love of others in their lives.
I loved Jamie's steady presence in Nate's life. Even when Nate was at his lowest he still treated him as Nate. He and Nate as friends and then again as lovers were the best mix together. I'll admit there were a few parts in there that were really swoon-worthy between them.
I highly recommend picking this one up for a not so light read that packs an emotional punch with fantastic characters.
June 3, 2019
In the third book of Kasey’s Survivors Find Love series, we have Nate and Jamie working together to help each other. Nate is sick from a severe case of anxiety to the point of admitting himself. But it does not help. Jamie is his best friend and offers to his home on an island to help Nate recover.
Over time, Nate is given the cards to help combat his anxiety, and he learns to heal himself with Jamie right there giving him the push needed.
It’s a great story, showing that the right person will help you overcome the worst your brain can offer and love you right through all the bad times. Lissa Kasey does a wonderful job showcasing the symptoms and not exaggerating them. She tells us that no, they won’t go away but we can control them.
I love this story. I loved seeing Jamie nurture and adore Nate back to health. He was a steadfast part of Nate’s life.
A lovely slow burn friends to lovers romance with feels.
Over time, Nate is given the cards to help combat his anxiety, and he learns to heal himself with Jamie right there giving him the push needed.
It’s a great story, showing that the right person will help you overcome the worst your brain can offer and love you right through all the bad times. Lissa Kasey does a wonderful job showcasing the symptoms and not exaggerating them. She tells us that no, they won’t go away but we can control them.
I love this story. I loved seeing Jamie nurture and adore Nate back to health. He was a steadfast part of Nate’s life.
A lovely slow burn friends to lovers romance with feels.
June 3, 2019
Love this series of books, very emotional stories that draw you, not easy issues to deal with but Lissa does it amazingly.
Looking forward to more.
Looking forward to more.
June 5, 2020
Beautiful
I have never read a book written with such love and feelings. I have cats and I love them. I think the author understand that cats are wonderful and love their humans. Jamie was simply a beautiful friend to lover any person would want or need.
I have never read a book written with such love and feelings. I have cats and I love them. I think the author understand that cats are wonderful and love their humans. Jamie was simply a beautiful friend to lover any person would want or need.
September 4, 2019
***Possible Spoilers***
Wow. The author put me through the wringer on this one. I would never have thought that I could relate to the mental health issues that plague Nate. The author made sure I did. It was hard and harsh and twisted me up inside as I watched Nate struggle fruitlessly against the symptoms of his depression. I railed against the doctors who constantly threw medications at him and refused to consider any other diagnosis than depression for any new symptoms that presented themselves.
Range of Emotion is a beautiful story. Jamie is the friend that we all want. He is selfless, kind, patient, giving and willing to upend his life to help you and give you the time, space and mental support to figure out your own life and nurture you into a better place mentally. He withholds his innermost thoughts from all but Nate, seeming to prefer the deeper privacy it affords him. In Jamie’s care, Nate finds in the strength and resolve to fight the demons that affect his life in such detrimental ways. Jamie does not try to “cure” Nate. He just lends support and a soft place for Nate to land. There are so many emotions within these pages, and I loved them all; even the pain-filled ones. I love Range of Emotion, book three in the Survivors Find Love Series. I felt a strong connection to both characters and rode their highs and lows right along with them. Nate hurt my heart over and over while Jamie provided a balm to soothe the pain.
The romantic connection that grows between these two men is beautiful and satisfying.
It was nice to see characters from the first two books. They are lovely people who enhance each storyline in which they appear.
I enjoyed this book, and look forward to more from this author.
Wow. The author put me through the wringer on this one. I would never have thought that I could relate to the mental health issues that plague Nate. The author made sure I did. It was hard and harsh and twisted me up inside as I watched Nate struggle fruitlessly against the symptoms of his depression. I railed against the doctors who constantly threw medications at him and refused to consider any other diagnosis than depression for any new symptoms that presented themselves.
Range of Emotion is a beautiful story. Jamie is the friend that we all want. He is selfless, kind, patient, giving and willing to upend his life to help you and give you the time, space and mental support to figure out your own life and nurture you into a better place mentally. He withholds his innermost thoughts from all but Nate, seeming to prefer the deeper privacy it affords him. In Jamie’s care, Nate finds in the strength and resolve to fight the demons that affect his life in such detrimental ways. Jamie does not try to “cure” Nate. He just lends support and a soft place for Nate to land. There are so many emotions within these pages, and I loved them all; even the pain-filled ones. I love Range of Emotion, book three in the Survivors Find Love Series. I felt a strong connection to both characters and rode their highs and lows right along with them. Nate hurt my heart over and over while Jamie provided a balm to soothe the pain.
The romantic connection that grows between these two men is beautiful and satisfying.
It was nice to see characters from the first two books. They are lovely people who enhance each storyline in which they appear.
I enjoyed this book, and look forward to more from this author.
August 8, 2019
I loved Jamie, he was one of the most sweetest characters. Nick is struggling with anxiety & migraines. He has been to so many doctors & all they do is pile more drugs into him with no real relief. He has been friends with Jamie for a very long time, meeting through a game WoW (War of Warcraft). After Nick ends up in the psych ward, Jamie shows up & talks him into coming home. He has been trying to get him to the island for a long time. Nick finally gives in & goes home to the island. What we then have is a slow recovery, though he will never be fully healed as mental health is a life long issue, and a friends to lovers. I liked that Jamie had feelings for Nick for a long time. It has been 10 years since his wife's death but he is finally allowing himself to give a chance with someone else. I would like to find out what happened to Troy and hope he has a book in the future.
ARC provided by LesCourt Services in exchange for an honest review.
ARC provided by LesCourt Services in exchange for an honest review.
December 31, 2020
This was my favorite of the series. I felt like the relationship was well developed and fit well within the rest of the story. For most of the book, Nate and Jamie have a solid friendship and I think I would have been ok if their relationship had stayed that way even if that meant this didn't turn out to be a romance books after all. It does turn into a romance though (obviously) and I think the guys are good together.
I loved all the cute pets, especially Harry the hairy goat, and I really felt for Nate and Jamie when they had to deal with some of the harder realities of pet ownership and fostering.
There were some plot threads left unresolved regarding side characters, I'm hoping there will be a book 4 involving them soon.
I loved all the cute pets, especially Harry the hairy goat, and I really felt for Nate and Jamie when they had to deal with some of the harder realities of pet ownership and fostering.
There were some plot threads left unresolved regarding side characters, I'm hoping there will be a book 4 involving them soon.
July 9, 2019
**4.5 Stars
A really great addition to the series. While it was still a difficult topic to read it wasn't as gut wrenching as the previous books. I love the friends to lovers trope and this one was sweet and comforting even with the angst. Jamie and Nate are a great couple and they were perfect for each other. Their personalities complimented each other, each comforting the other in a way that made them stronger. No matter what Nate says he was a hero in my book.
I hope there will be a book for Troy, I want to know about him and I need to know what happened. His part isn't a cliff hanger but it was incomplete.
August 18, 2019
Another survivor, another brilliant book. Lissa Kasey showed us again how letting in the people who care about us is part of the healing process and that we deserve happiness no matter what. Now is the turn of Nate and Jamie who are best friends to learn love and trust are the best medicine and that sometimes our forever had been in front of us all the time. The book is as better as the previous ones and again, with words Ms Kasey immerse us in this world of emotions surfacing in every paragraph. Kept me on the edge of my seat until the end. Amazing!!
I received this book as an ARC and this is my honest opinion
I received this book as an ARC and this is my honest opinion
August 15, 2020
Love you to bits.
This book series has made me realize a few things about myself. Each book resonates with something deep inside me, but I feel most like Nate, although I haven't been hospitalized. Mental health is a stigma that needs to be "normalized" (even though I really hate that word). Thank you, Author, for being so blunt and terrible and amazing with it. The parts where Nate goes down the rabbit hole and loses track of time? Or his brain is thinking of so many things at once it triggers a panic attack? Yeah, I get that a lot. Author, you are brilliant and reading your books has been more therapeutic for me than anything in the past year. <3
This book series has made me realize a few things about myself. Each book resonates with something deep inside me, but I feel most like Nate, although I haven't been hospitalized. Mental health is a stigma that needs to be "normalized" (even though I really hate that word). Thank you, Author, for being so blunt and terrible and amazing with it. The parts where Nate goes down the rabbit hole and loses track of time? Or his brain is thinking of so many things at once it triggers a panic attack? Yeah, I get that a lot. Author, you are brilliant and reading your books has been more therapeutic for me than anything in the past year. <3
August 17, 2019
This is the third book in this series and they keep getting better.
Nate and Jameson are best friends. Nate suffers
From mental illness and Jameson has suffered a loss of his wife years ago.
Can they go from best friends to lovers? Can Jameson help Nate survive? My heart broke for Nate and what he goes through every day. Jamie just wants to help his friend.
Throw in some awesome previous characters and fantastic goat named Harry, some rescue animals and you have a great written book.
Nate and Jameson are best friends. Nate suffers
From mental illness and Jameson has suffered a loss of his wife years ago.
Can they go from best friends to lovers? Can Jameson help Nate survive? My heart broke for Nate and what he goes through every day. Jamie just wants to help his friend.
Throw in some awesome previous characters and fantastic goat named Harry, some rescue animals and you have a great written book.
August 19, 2019
Range of Emotion is the third book in the Survivors Find Love series by Lissa Kasey. Nate and Jamie's story had me feeling emotions and not wanting to stop reading until I knew their HEA. They have a strong and beautiful friendship and when they crossed into lover territory I was so happy they were making that move. This story is sweet and wonderful... with some drama, some humor and lots of emotion.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
February 9, 2021
All of you is perfect for all of me.
Love isn't about being perfect, it is about being perfect for each other.
This book took us to the darker side of mental illness and showed us that even at what we feel is rock bottom in our life, there is always hope. Sometimes it is finding the one that can give you that hope or maybe it is realizing that the person you are looking for is looking back at you in the mirror.
What Jamie and Nate had from the beginning was "love"... it had no labels and it had no restrictions it just was... just as it was supposed to be!
Love isn't about being perfect, it is about being perfect for each other.
This book took us to the darker side of mental illness and showed us that even at what we feel is rock bottom in our life, there is always hope. Sometimes it is finding the one that can give you that hope or maybe it is realizing that the person you are looking for is looking back at you in the mirror.
What Jamie and Nate had from the beginning was "love"... it had no labels and it had no restrictions it just was... just as it was supposed to be!
March 9, 2023
Such a good book. These characters deal with real emotions and mental health disorders and are so real that it almost hurts to read. It is so beautiful though. Nate and Jamie are both “broken” by society standards but that doesn’t mean they can’t live their lives and be happy. Nate just has to find his more healthy normal and Jamie, his best friend for years, wants to help him find it. This is a slow burn romance and deals more with their healing and their very real relationship that anything else. It really is a good book.
September 6, 2019
This is the third book in The Survivors Find Love Series. A beautiful and well written book. The plot was entertaining and it was steady throughout the book. I found the story and characters likeable. The characters were developed and thought out. Nate and Jamie are the MC’s of this book. I can recommend this book as a good read. I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book for an honest review.
August 19, 2019
Jamie is a super patient guy! Nate's struggles are painful to witness. I did not enjoy this book like the first two. It was somewhat repetitive. The relationship does not really take off until almost the end of the book. Not sure Nate will ever go hiking or camping again- pretty bad experiences!
September 2, 2019
OMFG!!! This fantastic, powerful, emotionally charged, raw, gritty, intense, heartbreaking yet ultimately hopeful, slow burning, engaging, grab-you-by-the-feels, makes you shed tears of both joy and sadness, beautiful, amazing, and totally awesome tale had me hooked from beginning to end. I would DEFINITELY recommend getting this marvelous masterpiece ASAP.
September 1, 2019
This book is a deeply emotional, very slow burn romance. Nate has lost himself, not wanting be found, afraid the world. Jameson has been hiding for years, since his wife died. Could they heal each other? I loved their relationship and their love of animals just added to the story.
April 24, 2021
4.5*
I liked this book the best of the series, it had very realistic descriptions of people living with anxiety, depression and panic disorders.
I liked both MCs but was disappointed with the unfinished business with Jordan. I really wanted to know if he has survived.
I liked this book the best of the series, it had very realistic descriptions of people living with anxiety, depression and panic disorders.
I liked both MCs but was disappointed with the unfinished business with Jordan. I really wanted to know if he has survived.
March 6, 2023
Super Couple
This couple were perfect for each other. It was great seeing more of Bastian and Charlie. I was glad to see Jameson getting his HEA. Lissa really does such a fantastic job with the hurt/comfort trope.
This couple were perfect for each other. It was great seeing more of Bastian and Charlie. I was glad to see Jameson getting his HEA. Lissa really does such a fantastic job with the hurt/comfort trope.
August 12, 2019
wonderful :)
January 10, 2022
Awesome story. I am loving this series. I can't wait until the next book is available. I hope we get to see Troy meet that special someone.
July 21, 2022
A sweet emotional series of 3 books, but they could be read stand-alone; however, the MC's are in each other's stories so worth reading them all in order.
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