The end of a cute series. I was a little sad to open this one up. But at the same time, I will readily admit that this is the book that made me want to read the series. I had the first book as part of 15 book collection and hadn't read it yet. I wanted to and kept thinking I would soon. Then I had also snagged a free copy of book two several months ago. Well when the author had all three books on sale for $0.99 cents I hemmed and hawed and finally decided I have the other two and this is the book that I really want to read, but I can't read them out of order. So I snagged a copy and dove right in. I'm gonna say it again...cute series. I was laughing out loud throughout them and loving those characters, aching for them (especially Taylin) during their heartaches and sad moments.
Ashlee is the older twin sister with Taylin being the younger sister. Taylin gets her story in book two and Chase, their brother, has his story in book one. Love this family and all their friends. Especially that as one story ended, we kept seeing those characters throughout the whole series.
Now, I said that this is the book that really made me want to read the series, but I have to say I wasn't Ashlee's biggest fan. I didn't dislike her (in the first two books) but she wasn't sweet and gentle like Taylin. She was in your face and say what she thinks. But she was still intriguing and her unrequited love for the man she had loved since she was 12 had me wanting to read her story. I love stories about friends, who have known each other for years, who finally realize they love each other. And this one, with Ashlee loving her brother Chase's best friend Beau for many years really had me interested to see how the author would pull it off. For me it was a success. And, good news, I loved Ashlee! I figured I probably would, that her persona in the other books wasn't showing the full picture, but mostly what others saw and thought of her. I was right. There's a whole other story and reading it from Ashlee's thoughts and life was great.
She is definitely very persistent and isn't afraid to go for what she wants. And when what she wants comes back into her life, and quite possibly wants her too, life is gonna be sweet. I loved the Georgia (southern charm) setting and the characters manners and accents. I could hear the awesome southern accent while reading (fellow voices in my head club members are you feeling it-umm I mean hearing it-too????). I love a good southern accent. It just makes me happy. Then again many other accents do too, maybe because I lack one...ok I'm sure people in other countries might argue that one with me, but as far as an American accent, it's just plain old Jane accent. But I will admit I can imitate most accents pretty darn good!
Ok, back to the story. I got a little sidetracked about accents. Beau has several doubts and reservations and past history that he needs to figure out. He's a thinker, he doesn't rush headlong into anything. He process and contemplates and thinks and then maybe after a long while, moves forward. Complete opposite of Ashlee, who just goes rushing forward into life and its challenges, adventures and joy. I must say that they're a pretty cute couple together. And Beau's grandma. Oh, her and her friends are definitely one of my favorite parts of this story. So fun and Ashlee's friendship with them, just added to all the charm. If you're looking for a fun series(I think you'd be able to read them as stand alones but you'll have a lot more enjoyment reading them in order) this is definitely one I'd recommend. Grab them, immerse yourself in good ol' Southern manners, and devour these sweet romances.
Content: Clean. Kissing, some make out scenes but nothing overly graphic. They characters set boundaries and talk about not wanting to have sex before marriage. Some very mild religious aspects, they go to church and pray, nothing preachy or in detail.
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Happy Reading!!!