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The Light to My Darkness #3
This Is Love
I fell in love with Penny as soon as she fell into my arms. I wasn’t a believer in fate, but she convinced me. And every day she convinced me just how special our relationship was. It was us against the world. And I foolishly thought our love was indestructible.
Now I know that love isn’t about light and darkness or whirlwinds of color. Love can’t be defined in such simple terms. When you lose it, all of that becomes clear.
I don’t know how much longer I can breathe in a world where I look into my wife’s eyes and only see a stranger. I’d do anything to get her back. But this is one thing I don’t know how to fix.
This is the end to our love story. I just hope to God it’s not the end of us.
Now I know that love isn’t about light and darkness or whirlwinds of color. Love can’t be defined in such simple terms. When you lose it, all of that becomes clear.
I don’t know how much longer I can breathe in a world where I look into my wife’s eyes and only see a stranger. I’d do anything to get her back. But this is one thing I don’t know how to fix.
This is the end to our love story. I just hope to God it’s not the end of us.
238 pages, Hardcover
Published January 29, 2019
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February 1, 2019
Note: I rarely feel the need to write full reviews. When I have, I was either truly loved by a story or really put off by one. In this case, the latter prevails.
After reading the first 5 books in James and Penny’s story I felt I needed to see it through and read the final installment. The series had enough worthy about it to make me want to know how it all ends up. I am happy they got their HEA but realistically, all the final book did was reinforce what I suspected and felt my final impressions would be. I’ll get to those in a minute because they are pertinent to all SIX books in this series. Before that I would like to address a couple things specifically about this final book that really bothered me.
I waited for this one to be released after the 5th book’s cliffhanger. I even paid the $6.99 AGAIN for the 6th book. In the world of kindle e-books, I find it really annoying to pay $7 for a book I can’t even hold in my hand. And to have a story go on and on for 6 books, all of which are priced the same is really off putting. I get authors deserve to have their stories paid for, but splitting what should have been 2-3 books into SIX and charging full price for each feels like a money grab to me.
To further add insult to injury...this sixth book was FILLED with pages and pages of memories reprinted verbatim from the authors previous books within the series and even 30 or so page swipes directly quoted from a children’s book the author collaborated on with someone else. At the worst, using this technique was unimaginative and a way to get more money without actually having to write much new content. At the least it was a way for her to sell more of her children’s book!! A complete turn off for this reader. I get wanting to reminisce about a past moment I the story, but have faith your readers will remember and just quote a couple paragraphs from the scene. Do t Re-print the ENTIRE scene or chapter. It’s boring and only leads to skimming.
Ok...now that I have those two points off my chest I’d like to talk about the story and the characters.
Let’s start with Penny. Oh penny. I so badly want to like this character. Oddly I liked her better before James. She jumps to SO MANY false conclusions in these books. It’s annoying. That was a constant theme throughout all the books. She would THINK she knew what was happening or someone was saying and she’d fly off the handle. NO! That’s not how life or relationships work. And even if you do that once you tend to learn from those types of mistakes. Not penny. From book1 to book 6 it was jumping to conclusions all day long. Another annoying habit? She would finally be convinced of the truth only to have doubts cloud her beliefs seconds later. “What if he changed his mind? What if he doesn’t want me anymore?” Ugh. How often do you need to be convinced lady??? It’s one thing to feel vulnerable, but the needy insecure stuff is annoying beyond anything. I often found myself wondering why her friends were so loyal to her? Why people loved her so much because the way she was depicted was so over the top dramatic and needy.
As far as James is concerned...who doesn’t love a good older guy, professor with crazy good looks main man in a story? He was pretty good but the whole addiction storyline was bordering on over dramatic. First he was addicted to drugs and then he was addicted to Penny and apparently that was a real enough fear that drove the storyline ...is this love or an addiction ? Come on. Annoying!!!
One final picky note because at $6.99 a pop I feel there should NOT be any grammatical errors. Get an editor or get a new one. I should not have to mentally add the words I know you meant or change the tense of verbs or swap in the right pronouns when reading a book I’m purchasing for real money. At this price point, if you’re self publishing then hire a real editor.
And while we are at it, do you really have to include your own name in the story? Is this series the Ivy Smoak true story? Are you telling YOUR personal story? If so then fine, but otherwise it seems very self-gratifying and narcissistic to throw your author name into the story as the lead characters “pen name.” Come on. That was cheap.
The positive is all the supporting characters were all pretty great. Rob aaa a favorite for his comedy. Melissa was a great BF. Hailey was such a devoted wife and trusting. That was nice to read when Penny was all about doubts. I didn’t understand the Matt stuff. It seemed like it never really developed and what was there was unnecessary and Jen, Mason and Bee were pretty much dropped like a bad habit in the final book which was strange and a little insulting to their characters.
Ok that’s all. It could have been one of the greats. It fell short in many ways.
After reading the first 5 books in James and Penny’s story I felt I needed to see it through and read the final installment. The series had enough worthy about it to make me want to know how it all ends up. I am happy they got their HEA but realistically, all the final book did was reinforce what I suspected and felt my final impressions would be. I’ll get to those in a minute because they are pertinent to all SIX books in this series. Before that I would like to address a couple things specifically about this final book that really bothered me.
I waited for this one to be released after the 5th book’s cliffhanger. I even paid the $6.99 AGAIN for the 6th book. In the world of kindle e-books, I find it really annoying to pay $7 for a book I can’t even hold in my hand. And to have a story go on and on for 6 books, all of which are priced the same is really off putting. I get authors deserve to have their stories paid for, but splitting what should have been 2-3 books into SIX and charging full price for each feels like a money grab to me.
To further add insult to injury...this sixth book was FILLED with pages and pages of memories reprinted verbatim from the authors previous books within the series and even 30 or so page swipes directly quoted from a children’s book the author collaborated on with someone else. At the worst, using this technique was unimaginative and a way to get more money without actually having to write much new content. At the least it was a way for her to sell more of her children’s book!! A complete turn off for this reader. I get wanting to reminisce about a past moment I the story, but have faith your readers will remember and just quote a couple paragraphs from the scene. Do t Re-print the ENTIRE scene or chapter. It’s boring and only leads to skimming.
Ok...now that I have those two points off my chest I’d like to talk about the story and the characters.
Let’s start with Penny. Oh penny. I so badly want to like this character. Oddly I liked her better before James. She jumps to SO MANY false conclusions in these books. It’s annoying. That was a constant theme throughout all the books. She would THINK she knew what was happening or someone was saying and she’d fly off the handle. NO! That’s not how life or relationships work. And even if you do that once you tend to learn from those types of mistakes. Not penny. From book1 to book 6 it was jumping to conclusions all day long. Another annoying habit? She would finally be convinced of the truth only to have doubts cloud her beliefs seconds later. “What if he changed his mind? What if he doesn’t want me anymore?” Ugh. How often do you need to be convinced lady??? It’s one thing to feel vulnerable, but the needy insecure stuff is annoying beyond anything. I often found myself wondering why her friends were so loyal to her? Why people loved her so much because the way she was depicted was so over the top dramatic and needy.
As far as James is concerned...who doesn’t love a good older guy, professor with crazy good looks main man in a story? He was pretty good but the whole addiction storyline was bordering on over dramatic. First he was addicted to drugs and then he was addicted to Penny and apparently that was a real enough fear that drove the storyline ...is this love or an addiction ? Come on. Annoying!!!
One final picky note because at $6.99 a pop I feel there should NOT be any grammatical errors. Get an editor or get a new one. I should not have to mentally add the words I know you meant or change the tense of verbs or swap in the right pronouns when reading a book I’m purchasing for real money. At this price point, if you’re self publishing then hire a real editor.
And while we are at it, do you really have to include your own name in the story? Is this series the Ivy Smoak true story? Are you telling YOUR personal story? If so then fine, but otherwise it seems very self-gratifying and narcissistic to throw your author name into the story as the lead characters “pen name.” Come on. That was cheap.
The positive is all the supporting characters were all pretty great. Rob aaa a favorite for his comedy. Melissa was a great BF. Hailey was such a devoted wife and trusting. That was nice to read when Penny was all about doubts. I didn’t understand the Matt stuff. It seemed like it never really developed and what was there was unnecessary and Jen, Mason and Bee were pretty much dropped like a bad habit in the final book which was strange and a little insulting to their characters.
Ok that’s all. It could have been one of the greats. It fell short in many ways.
April 20, 2020
I love James & Penny
January 30, 2019
This was kinda of a waste. Most of it was repeat. Copy and paste. And oh what a lot of crying and boohoo. Tooo much of it.
January 24, 2020
I honestly wanted to love this series, but it was just okay for me. I'm bummed about it, quite frankly. I wanted to love Penny as much as I did, James. But throughout all three books, she was so negative. And every time she thought horribly of James it pissed me off. In The Hunted series, I attributed much of her behavior and ridiculous over the top reactions to her age and hoped she'd mature and grow on me in this serious, but she didn't. I had a hard time understanding why James would put himself through so much heartache with Penny. I guess that's true and blind love.
There were far more lows than highs in these books and it was just too much for me. James was so devoted and loving, constantly trying to please and protect her, and yet, Penny forever felt unworthy of James and blamed herself for everything. Like what kind of crap is that? They'd been together 7+ years. I couldn't take her constant insecurities, all the while, James was continually trying to prove his love to her. Jesus, they exhausted me. Most of the drama could have been eliminated had they each just said what was on their mind and in their hearts. It frustrated me so much. I'm glad to be finished reading The Light to My Darkness series.
There were far more lows than highs in these books and it was just too much for me. James was so devoted and loving, constantly trying to please and protect her, and yet, Penny forever felt unworthy of James and blamed herself for everything. Like what kind of crap is that? They'd been together 7+ years. I couldn't take her constant insecurities, all the while, James was continually trying to prove his love to her. Jesus, they exhausted me. Most of the drama could have been eliminated had they each just said what was on their mind and in their hearts. It frustrated me so much. I'm glad to be finished reading The Light to My Darkness series.
August 19, 2019
Despite the book’s flaws, I wanted to discover Penny’s and James’ fate. It was hard work to complete. It consisted of so much filler that I found myself skimming huge sections. I can understand the need to allude to past events, but not the necessity for umpteen pages cut and pasted from previous instalments. I did have to laugh at the resolution of James’s cardiovascular terminal diagnosis - apparently all that was required was to breathe deeper!!!!!! Finally, I had whiplash from the constant ‘“he loves me, he loves me not”.
May 9, 2025
really enjoyed the series and getting to know the characters.
January 31, 2019
It's been a long journey for James and Penny. When This is Love begins, Penny still isn't back to her former self and it's eating at James that Penny is so far away from him. He wonders if she'll ever regain her memory and remember how much they love each other, how much they fought for each other and their love. And I have to admit I wondered too, if she'd ever be the awesome Penny I grew to love as she and James fell in love.
But I shouldn't have doubted because my favorite professor/student couple didn't let me down and even though it was painful, there were a lot of obstacles for them to overcome, tears to be cried, and hearts to be broken, they finally, FINALLY found their way back to each other! And it was glorious. I will sorely miss Professor Hunter and his favorite student, but their story has truly been an epic one, one I won't ever forget. It's emotional, suspenseful, sexy and filled with love as they finally fight their way back to each other.
ARC via author for an honest review.
Full review posted on my blog ---> Live Through Books Blog.
May 16, 2022
I read 8 books in 3 days idk what to do with my life anymore
May 10, 2020
I’m not going to lie, I was really disappointed with this one. I’ve followed James and Penny over 10 books (two more to go) and this one I struggle to enjoy. If it wasn’t for the last 5/6 chapters it genuinely would have got 1 star.
I found myself skipping over copy and pasted sections from the first 6 books. And they weren’t the odd paragraph here and there it was pages and pages.
Was a genuinely disappointing end to what had been an amazing series. I’m just glad for them last few chapters.
I found myself skipping over copy and pasted sections from the first 6 books. And they weren’t the odd paragraph here and there it was pages and pages.
Was a genuinely disappointing end to what had been an amazing series. I’m just glad for them last few chapters.
August 15, 2019
I can't get enough of Penny and James. I'm happy this ended the way it did. I also got a kick out of the Easter egg the author put in here. 😆 This really is a beautiful series would recommend. It's a good read. Rob cracks me up I haven't started is story but I'm going to be.
January 30, 2019
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
I fell in love with Penny as soon as she fell into my arms. I wasn't a believer in fate, but she convinced me. And every day she convince me just how special our relationship was. It was us against the world. And I foolishly thought our love was indestructible. Now I know that love isn't about light and darkness or whirlwinds of color. Love can't be defined in such simple terms. When you lose it, all of that becomes clear. I don't know how much longer I can breathe in a world where I look into my wife's eyes and only see a stranger. I would do anything to get her back. But this is one thing I don't know how to fix. This is the end to our love story. I just hope to God it's not the end of us.
This is the thrid and finaly book in this series. You must read Light to my Darkness and Whirlwind of Color before This is Love or your are going to be so terribly lost. However, with that said you don't want to miss those two books. They are simply amazing and the love story of Penny and James. This is a ending three years in the making and it is one that will blow you away. If you have never read a Ivy Smoak book.....go get one now and fall in love with some of the most amazing writing you have ever read. She always blows me away. It just feels like she has this super amaizng connections to her characters that comes throught in her writing. Like she is writing and telling the stories of some of her best friends. This conclusion is so worth the wait we all went though and so sad at the same time because you do not want your time with Penny and James to every end. These are two characters that are certainly unforgettable. These two have been through so much, and I do mean things that would have ripped a realationshop to shred but James and Penny have always made it though. I am so not going to give anything away about thsi story. I don't want to ruin anything for anyone. If you have yet to start these trilogy you need too. Your missing out of something beautiuful and amazing. If you have read the other two then buckle up and enjoy every single second that you get to spend with James and Penny.
I fell in love with Penny as soon as she fell into my arms. I wasn't a believer in fate, but she convinced me. And every day she convince me just how special our relationship was. It was us against the world. And I foolishly thought our love was indestructible. Now I know that love isn't about light and darkness or whirlwinds of color. Love can't be defined in such simple terms. When you lose it, all of that becomes clear. I don't know how much longer I can breathe in a world where I look into my wife's eyes and only see a stranger. I would do anything to get her back. But this is one thing I don't know how to fix. This is the end to our love story. I just hope to God it's not the end of us.
This is the thrid and finaly book in this series. You must read Light to my Darkness and Whirlwind of Color before This is Love or your are going to be so terribly lost. However, with that said you don't want to miss those two books. They are simply amazing and the love story of Penny and James. This is a ending three years in the making and it is one that will blow you away. If you have never read a Ivy Smoak book.....go get one now and fall in love with some of the most amazing writing you have ever read. She always blows me away. It just feels like she has this super amaizng connections to her characters that comes throught in her writing. Like she is writing and telling the stories of some of her best friends. This conclusion is so worth the wait we all went though and so sad at the same time because you do not want your time with Penny and James to every end. These are two characters that are certainly unforgettable. These two have been through so much, and I do mean things that would have ripped a realationshop to shred but James and Penny have always made it though. I am so not going to give anything away about thsi story. I don't want to ruin anything for anyone. If you have yet to start these trilogy you need too. Your missing out of something beautiuful and amazing. If you have read the other two then buckle up and enjoy every single second that you get to spend with James and Penny.
March 21, 2021
Saben, este libro, fue un sí, pero no.
Quizá, para alguien que se haya leído los libros apenas salieron tiene sentido. Para aquellos que esperaron su tiempo para leer el siguiente libro porque aún no salía publicado. Es totalmente entendible, pero para alguien que los leyó de corrido... no... ¿saben por qué? porque tiene algunos flashbacks por ahí, que son literalmente copy/paste de escenas de libros pasados. Que sí, ojo, tiene sentido que estén ahí, pero para mí, que leyó los libros de corrido fue casi un 'oh cmon' y me salté varias páginas... vaaaaarias páginas por lo mismo.
Puede que al principio, haya pensado que el hecho de que ella quisiera ser autora en un abrir y cerrar de ojos en el último libro de la primera saga principal haya sido una especia de turnoff, tiene sentido ahora para el desarrollo de esta segunda parte. Para ser sincera, sentí que ese deseo de ser autora fue una idea que se le ocurrió a Ivy de la nada y la plasmó en las últimas páginas.. pero bueno, supongo que gracias a eso, tuvimos la segunda parte.
Los personajes fueron nanais como diría yo. Tienen su encanto, pero no creo que sean de esos personajes que sean recordados por sus hazañas, porque es probable que en dos libros más, ya ni me acuerde de sus nombres ajajajja.
La historia completa fue entretenida, placer culpable porque no es el tipo de libro que tiendo a leer.. no por el trama, si no, por el estilo de escritura de la autora... hubo algo que me incomodó y una vez que lo omití, el libro como dije, se hizo entrete.
Puede que más adelante lea historias del resto de los personajes, ya que leí a la rápida, que cada pareja tiene su libro.. pero por ahora, cambiaré estilos.
Quizá, para alguien que se haya leído los libros apenas salieron tiene sentido. Para aquellos que esperaron su tiempo para leer el siguiente libro porque aún no salía publicado. Es totalmente entendible, pero para alguien que los leyó de corrido... no... ¿saben por qué? porque tiene algunos flashbacks por ahí, que son literalmente copy/paste de escenas de libros pasados. Que sí, ojo, tiene sentido que estén ahí, pero para mí, que leyó los libros de corrido fue casi un 'oh cmon' y me salté varias páginas... vaaaaarias páginas por lo mismo.
Puede que al principio, haya pensado que el hecho de que ella quisiera ser autora en un abrir y cerrar de ojos en el último libro de la primera saga principal haya sido una especia de turnoff, tiene sentido ahora para el desarrollo de esta segunda parte. Para ser sincera, sentí que ese deseo de ser autora fue una idea que se le ocurrió a Ivy de la nada y la plasmó en las últimas páginas.. pero bueno, supongo que gracias a eso, tuvimos la segunda parte.
Los personajes fueron nanais como diría yo. Tienen su encanto, pero no creo que sean de esos personajes que sean recordados por sus hazañas, porque es probable que en dos libros más, ya ni me acuerde de sus nombres ajajajja.
La historia completa fue entretenida, placer culpable porque no es el tipo de libro que tiendo a leer.. no por el trama, si no, por el estilo de escritura de la autora... hubo algo que me incomodó y una vez que lo omití, el libro como dije, se hizo entrete.
Puede que más adelante lea historias del resto de los personajes, ya que leí a la rápida, que cada pareja tiene su libro.. pero por ahora, cambiaré estilos.
January 28, 2019
Have your tissue box ready for during & a bottle of wine (or something stronger) for when you finish reading this emotionally filled culmination of James and Pennys love story.
Penny and James have not had an easy road on this journey of love and this last installment continues to have obstacles, some that seem insurmountable, to overcome. The 'real' Penny is still lost and without her James is lost too, struggling & fighting for the other half of his soul. He tries to jump start her memories with her book that depicts the story of how they met and everything in between in their love story. But did that just confuse her and drive her into the arms of anther man?! Will she come back to him? And his health issues, will he be strong enough to be there if/when she 'finds' herself and comes back?
The answers are in this book but getting them is mentally and physically taxing but I wouldn't change it for anything. For the first few chapters my chest felt tight, there was a lump in my throat & tears standing in my eyes. I felt James' helplessness. The rest of the story I rotated between crying, smiling and even a few laughs. The emotion, the love and the intimacy were so well written I physically ached. I read this in one day because I just couldn't stop. I had to know whether it all worked out. Then I needed to process all my feelings so I postponed reviewing until now. This is a love story that will stick with me & will definitely be in my 'stories to read again' folder.
A round of applause to you, Ivy!!
Penny and James have not had an easy road on this journey of love and this last installment continues to have obstacles, some that seem insurmountable, to overcome. The 'real' Penny is still lost and without her James is lost too, struggling & fighting for the other half of his soul. He tries to jump start her memories with her book that depicts the story of how they met and everything in between in their love story. But did that just confuse her and drive her into the arms of anther man?! Will she come back to him? And his health issues, will he be strong enough to be there if/when she 'finds' herself and comes back?
The answers are in this book but getting them is mentally and physically taxing but I wouldn't change it for anything. For the first few chapters my chest felt tight, there was a lump in my throat & tears standing in my eyes. I felt James' helplessness. The rest of the story I rotated between crying, smiling and even a few laughs. The emotion, the love and the intimacy were so well written I physically ached. I read this in one day because I just couldn't stop. I had to know whether it all worked out. Then I needed to process all my feelings so I postponed reviewing until now. This is a love story that will stick with me & will definitely be in my 'stories to read again' folder.
A round of applause to you, Ivy!!
August 15, 2019
This is my review for the series as a whole...
I have fell victim to yet another Smoak series. When I finished The Hunted series and heard there was another series about Penny and James, I knew I had to read it. And I quickly flew through it just as fast as the others.
In this series we get both Penny and James’ pov. And it was everything. My heart hurt so very much reading this one. I bawled ugly tears. My heart broke over and over for them both. Especially with book 2. I wasn’t sure I could handle all the emotions being whirled at me. It tore at me.
One heart stopping, emotion driven moment after another. 5 Stars!
I have fell victim to yet another Smoak series. When I finished The Hunted series and heard there was another series about Penny and James, I knew I had to read it. And I quickly flew through it just as fast as the others.
In this series we get both Penny and James’ pov. And it was everything. My heart hurt so very much reading this one. I bawled ugly tears. My heart broke over and over for them both. Especially with book 2. I wasn’t sure I could handle all the emotions being whirled at me. It tore at me.
One heart stopping, emotion driven moment after another. 5 Stars!
January 29, 2019
Ivy Smoak has done it again! The conclusion to James and Penny's story was everything we could have wished for and yet not what we wanted. What do I mean, you ask? I think I speak for all of us Hunted Stalkers when I say we never want this couple to go away! We love them like they're our own! I cried ugly tears while reading these books and did happy dances. I yelled at them and wanted to throw my kindle across the room. But all in all I devoured this series like a Thanksgiving feast, stuffed myself every time a book came out and fasted until the next.
James and Penny have that special kind of love that withstands time, crazy exs, mothers, psycho doctors, bullets, amnesia, any obstacle that gets thrown in their path. Like they so eloquently state it, love isn't darkness or light, it isn't a kaleidoscope of color. It is a feeling. It is us. It is Love 💓. And this book is perfect. I would give it 10 stars if I could.
James and Penny have that special kind of love that withstands time, crazy exs, mothers, psycho doctors, bullets, amnesia, any obstacle that gets thrown in their path. Like they so eloquently state it, love isn't darkness or light, it isn't a kaleidoscope of color. It is a feeling. It is us. It is Love 💓. And this book is perfect. I would give it 10 stars if I could.
January 31, 2019
I absolutely love James & Penny and so happy to finally get to their happy ending with hopefully no more things to keep them apart. I gave this 5 stars because I love them but I did scan over some parts where they would keep recalling the past or when she was reading from the book to Scarlett. I had re-read the series late last year to prepare for the new books so it was all fresh but I do get why the memories can back at least. This series was made into 3 books and it should have really just been 2 at the most because this book truly didn't have a lot of content but I got the happily ever after and we finally got Penny back, James & Penny on the same path and all and the kids. I definitely recommend this book and the series if you love James & Penny and since all of the books are out you won't have to wait the length of time we all did. LOL!
February 2, 2019
A lovely end to Penny and James’ story. It’s never been an easy journey for this lovely couple but true, unmovable love transcends everything. James always believed in his family once he got used to his life. Penny got her memories back and moved mountains to keep her family. They are a formidable team and with their extended family who is their rock, there’s nothing that can separate them. Sorry to see them go, finally. But what a journey it has been. You were phenomenal as always Ivy and I look forward to see what’s next 💜
November 10, 2020
I'm glad to find out how everything ends up with Penny and James, even though they really have to be put through sooooo much to get their happy ending. And it makes me even more curious about Matt now. I'm even more confused about the Empire High series, wow, I didn't think that was possible.
I wasn't very into the word for word flashbacks from previous books. Or from the book she was writing. I understood the purpose but I mostly skimmed all that. Beyond that though, I do love this couple.
I wasn't very into the word for word flashbacks from previous books. Or from the book she was writing. I understood the purpose but I mostly skimmed all that. Beyond that though, I do love this couple.
February 21, 2021
Well that series was truly amazing!! I can’t believe it took me this long to discover it, but wow. Such a great conclusion to the story, Ivy Smoak is such a wonderful author, I can’t wait to start another series by her!! 10/10 would totally recommend the story of Penny and James 😭👏🏻
August 29, 2021
This book was a good way to wrap up the series, I just felt the memory scenes were a little too long to be enjoyable since I had already read every word. That being said I'm looking forwards to reading other series by the author!
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February 1, 2019
This is love
I've read the whole Hunter series and I love it. This is truly a great series. I love penny and james relationship along with all the other couples. This book was a tear jerker (maybe more tears knowing this was the end of the series) but in the end it was truly a happily ever after.
I've read the whole Hunter series and I love it. This is truly a great series. I love penny and james relationship along with all the other couples. This book was a tear jerker (maybe more tears knowing this was the end of the series) but in the end it was truly a happily ever after.
February 1, 2019
Perfect
I instantly fell in love with James and Penny the first time I read their story. When I heard Ivy state This Is Love was their end, I cried. I've never been so emotionally attached to fictional characters before, but Ivy's writing did that. Thank you for the ending you gave them, and I look forward to your next book (whatever that may be)!
I instantly fell in love with James and Penny the first time I read their story. When I heard Ivy state This Is Love was their end, I cried. I've never been so emotionally attached to fictional characters before, but Ivy's writing did that. Thank you for the ending you gave them, and I look forward to your next book (whatever that may be)!
February 2, 2019
Perfect ending
This was the idealic ending for this series. After all the trials and tribulations James and Penny have endured, it was the perfect way to say goodbye to these characters. I have thoroughly enjoyed Ivy’s writing and hope to read more from her in the future.
This was the idealic ending for this series. After all the trials and tribulations James and Penny have endured, it was the perfect way to say goodbye to these characters. I have thoroughly enjoyed Ivy’s writing and hope to read more from her in the future.
February 18, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I was a great ending to an awesome story. I love the whole series and this finished it perfectly. Thank you very much Ivy Smoak for sharing James and Penny's story with us. It was beautiful and very moving. I'm very sad to have it come to and end but I loved the journey.
August 10, 2020
Absolutely enjoyed this series.
I was consumed by Penny's and James' story. It is an absolute must read. I just couldn't put down the book or get enough.
I was consumed by Penny's and James' story. It is an absolute must read. I just couldn't put down the book or get enough.
January 30, 2019
OMG!!! I couldn't ask for a better ending!!!! This was so good, it caught my attention from the very first page and I couldn't put it down until I finished it. I'm sad that this is the end of Penny and James's story, but it was a good ending to their love story. I hope Mrs. Smoak will continue on with this world she has created, but if not that's ok. I'm just so happy they got a good ending. Mrs. Smoak did a fantastic job as always, can't wait for her future books!
January 31, 2019
This was a perfect ending to a beautiful series and I am honestly sad that it had to end but that said I feel in love with James all over again and I loved how the author showed us why James and Penny were perfect for each other because they complimented each other and the way they loved each other was real and authentic
March 9, 2024
The amount of copy and paste from the Hunted Series is baffling. I am happy to see the resolution to their story though.
January 29, 2019
What a beautiful conclusion to James and Penny's story. It had me crying and smiling with how emotional it was. I don't want to spoil anything but know that there are no cliffhangers. They finally get their happily ever after. I really enjoyed this series. It had all the ups and downs and mystery you could want in a story. I'm sad this series is over but I'm excited to see what Ivy comes up with next.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 30, 2019
OMG I LOVE IT
Omg I am so Happy that they finally got their happy ending but I’m sad it that last book... Great job Mrs. Ivy keep the great reads coming I’ll always be a fan. Thank you ma’am
Omg I am so Happy that they finally got their happy ending but I’m sad it that last book... Great job Mrs. Ivy keep the great reads coming I’ll always be a fan. Thank you ma’am
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