Sometimes It Lasts by Abbie Glines, Start Date: November 18th 2013

[Rachmi]

Cage York has to choose between a love of the game and a love of the girl in this sultry Sea Breeze novel from New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines.

After waiting for his big break, bad boy Cage York is finally called up to prove his worth in the college baseball arena. But when Cage’s girlfriend, Eva, mourns the sudden loss of her father, it’s not Cage’s comforting arms she runs to, but those of her former fiancé’s twin brother, Jeremy.

Torn between his baseball dream and the girl of his dreams, Cage must prove he’s worthy of Eva’s love, or risk losing her to Jeremy forever.

Fifth book of Sea Breeze series! Jenna and I will read it on November 18th. Everyone is welcome to join us.

[Jenn]

Yay, I'm excited for this. Love me some Cage York!

[Rachmi]

My favorite of Sea Breeze series so far is Because of Low. But I also like Cage for his persistence to Eva in While It Last.

[Jenn]

Because of Low was amazing. I loved While it Last too. However, Preston's book was good, it let me down a tiny bit. Still flew through it and enjoyed it though.

And can you believe I've read them all except the new one and the first one. I haven't read Breathe yet.

[Rachmi]

What? how can you read all of the series except the first one? Marcus from Because of Low was introduced in Breathe.

Yes, book 4, Preston's story was quite let me down too.

[Jenn]

I know it's wild, huh?

I really need to read Breathe. I might wait though, till the last one comes out and pick up Breathe at the very end. Then again, if amazon would ever put it back on sale...I'd snatch up quick.

I am curious about this book sense it is like a "true" sequel -- and not some body else's story.

[Rachmi]

Yes, I feel that way too. It's still Cage and Eva story so it really is a sequel of While It Lasts.

I think it's better for you to read Breathe before since Jason is Jax's younger brother. So you get to know him since the first time he is introduced to the series :D

I didn't quite like book 4 because it seems only have sex in it without so much story.

[Jenn]

That's a good point actually. I havent met Jax or Jason at all hardly. Maybe just a brief scene or two.

And...agreed. Some parts of it were just too far fetched. Like I totally dont believe that he forgot they slept together...cause he thought it was a dream.

But his little siblings were precious.

[Rachmi]

Actually I'm curious of Misbehaving since it's kind of the opposite from other Abbi Glines books. Jason is a good guy who meet bad girl :)

So yeah, I suggest you to read Breathe after Sometimes It Lasts and before Misbehaving.

[Jenn]

Are we still on for Sometimes It Lasts?

:)

[Rachmi]

Yes, it's already November 18th here. I'm going to start now on my way to office but will manage only a couple of chapters, then continue it tonight :)

[Rachmi]

How about you?

[Jenn]

It's still the 17th here. But I thought I'd go ahead and pick it up tonight, and read a couple chapters too.

[Rachmi]

I think we can read it at the same time, then :D

The prologue is very interesting, don't you think?

[Rachmi]

Chapter four (view spoiler)["He was perfectly fine. He had his hair." why did she assume her father cancer based on his hair? the hair can be an indication after he takes the treatment as in chemo or radiation, right? (hide spoiler)].

[Jenn]

That prologue was soooooo good! Engaged with a baby coming! I can't even.... Didn't realize she was going to be pregnant in part of this book.

[Rachmi]

Yup...makes me want to read the rest of the book ASAP :) but too bad I have to stop on chapter 8 since I'm in the office now.

[Jenn]

I'm just on two. but it's nice seeing all my favorite people having a fish fry together. I forgot how much I love these characters.

And it does make me wanna read the rest of the book asap!

[Rachmi]

I want to know your opinion of what I mentioned above about something on chapter 4.

I like reading about Marcus and Low again, moreover now they (view spoiler)[will have a baby (hide spoiler)] and kind of miss Jax and Sadie but I didn't miss Amanda and Preston since I didn't quite like their story :)

[Jenn]

Okay, I'm at Chapter 5 now. And I'm enjoying this a lot. I will say that, and this is overly critical but it keeps bugging me, that a lot of things seem repetitive or redundant. Like (view spoiler)[ I get it. She was as close to Jeremy as Josh. Even though she loved them differently. (hide spoiler)] But I know the author is just trying to give the reader some history. And I think it bugs me, cause I just want to skip that (since I already know it) and dive into the meat.

As for your question. (view spoiler)[ Hmmm...not sure. She didn't know what was wrong with her father, but realized that since he had his hair -- he hadn't been in chemo treatments. But your right, loss of hair isn't a sign of cancer. It's just a harsh effect from the treatments. So maybe, seeing his hair -- she could either hung on to the hope that they caught in time, he wouldn't need treatment, or that it wasn't actually cancer. Don't know really, that's just my thoughts. Good question. (hide spoiler)]

I loved seeing them all interact again. I don't know Jax and Sadie, but it's on the list ;p And I didn't love Preston and Amanda's story, but I still enjoyed it. And it's cool to see playboy Preston settled down. And of course Marcus and Low! (view spoiler)[ A BABY! YAY! (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Super agree with the repetitive part! I feel it too, though I didn't skip it, it kind of bug me. Makes me think that Eva is quite whiny especially on chapter 6 or 7, I forgot, when (view spoiler)[she asked Cage to stick to their plan and leave Eva at her father's house (hide spoiler)]. I felt like I want to tell her "enough already, I get what you mean! :D

[Jenn]

I didn't skip it either -- just kinda wanted too ;p

And exactly, I just wanta be like...enough..I get what you are saying. I'm sure it's good for those diving straight into this book without reading the others though. But ahh...it bug me.

[Rachmi]

Yes...I kinda wanted too :D

Don't you feel Cage is (view spoiler)[being unfair to Hayden (hide spoiler)] in chapter 8? I mean she helped him and was quite nice to him but then I can't believe he treated her like that in the next morning, though again I understand his reason don't want to make a friendship with her, but still I think it's rude.

[Jenn]

Just got to that part -- and he was very rude. I'm like you -- I understand why -- but it was rude. It cracked me up when she said (view spoiler)[ Cage the shit York (hide spoiler)]

Also, (view spoiler)[ you know that Eva and Cage have to eventually end up together. I just wonder if Jeremy will get a girl. Or even a book? It sees like he's crushing on Eva, and he needs a happy ending. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

I'm guessing (view spoiler)[Eva's engagement ring (I assumed it's an engagement ring) in the prologue is from Jeremy but somehow Jeremy realize that Eva still loves Cage, no matter what. I do believe Jeremy loves Eva, though, more than a friend or a sister. And in my wildest guess he will end up with Hayden someday in some book :) because I'm kind of like her so far :D (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

I feel like I'm being over critical of this book. But I am ALSO really enjoying it!! I cannot look away, but I am going to have to put it down soon. It's super late here.

Okay so this moment in chapter 10 ---> (view spoiler)[ Cage did not have to feed her. She is grown. And she knows if she's hungry or not. It just wasn't sweet to me. It came off as overly needy. What did you think? (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Rachmi wrote: "I'm guessing [spoilers removed]"

I think so too. And...
I'd really like it if those two ended up together. I like her a lot too so far.

[Rachmi]

I can't view your spoiler now since I'm only on chapter 8 this morning but will post my progress later while you're sleeping :D

I think after book #3, While It Lasts, I'm more critical to this series. That's why I won't read another series from Abbi Glines soon.

[Rachmi]

Jenna wrote: "Okay so this moment in chapter 10 ---> [spoilers removed]"

Agree with you, the whole breakfast scene was ridicolous to me. I wonder whether the author or other readers think it was sweet while we think it was the opposite.

I'm on chapter 12 now. Gosh....I thought Eva and Cage will pass speaking repetitive things but I don't think they will do it soon. I really want to skip it! They are being too emo!

[Rachmi]

End of chapter 13, now (view spoiler)[ we know Hayden won't be in another book, moreover as Jeremy's girlfriend :) It's just my wild imagination, then (hide spoiler)].

[Rachmi]

End of chapter 16 (view spoiler)[ I really like the way Dewayne thinking, about Cage being man up and no excuses regarding his relationship with Eva, even when his mom was indeed hurt him (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)["Normally his clothing choices were limited or nonexistence when he showed up in my dreams. We're also on a bed or against a piece of furniture. Not talking about my cows" that was funny :D (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

End of chapter 25 (view spoiler)[ hundreds candles in a barn? hmm.....I don't think it's a good and smart idea (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Finished! it didn't impress me and I didn't quite enjoy it.

[Jenn]

I've Bout 30% left. Then we can chat about it. Also, I met Sadie a bit. And I'm curious about book 1

[Rachmi]

Yes, Sadie is engage now. I'm kind of miss her and Jax. I think book 1 is the sweetest and lighter than other books from the series.

[Jenn]

Hey! I finished. But have to dash off to my night Stats class. I'll message you on here when I get back.

But I will say that I really enjoyed that last 20% even though a lot of this book frustrated me throughout.

Okay, talk to you soon - ish.

[Rachmi]

Okay, good luck with your stats class. Does stats mean statistic? I had a statistic class when I was in uni and kinda hate it :)

[Jenn]

Yeah, statistic. I dont like it. But did well on my last exam :)

So this book.... I have mixed feelings. You didnt enjoy it?

The ending made me happy. And that was funny in your chapter 17 spoiler.

And i didn't even think about your spoiler in 25 ---- but that is great point. And does seem dangerous!!

[Rachmi]

I know right? Maybe the author think it's romantic while I think it's a bad move, if not dangerous. What if (view spoiler)[they accidentally drop one of the candles?It can burn the barn! (hide spoiler)]

Agree with you, the last few chapters was quite good, but I don't know....when I think it's as a whole story, I didn't quite like it. I think mostly were because the repetitive things and there were things that kinda silly to me, just like in chapter 25.

How about you? what mixed feeling did you get?

[Jenn]

Very good point. It did seem romantic. (view spoiler)[ But gah, if that barn was wood with dry hay in it. It could have been really bad (hide spoiler)]

The beginning was good. The middle frustrated me to no end. And was so REPETITIVE. And just kinda feel flat for me in the angst department. It kinda bugged me that she was mad at him, he was mad at her. And it went on like that for so long. Especially with her (view spoiler)[ carrying his baby. (hide spoiler)]

But the end was soooo good. The last 20% was pretty dang good though. And reminded me of why I enjoy Glines. Even though Preston's book wasn't my favorite seeing him, and his family interact (view spoiler)[ especially with Trisha and Rock (hide spoiler)] was one of my favorite parts.

And I still want Jeremy to have a book! And a HEA.

[Rachmi]

Hehehe, you aren't the only one who wants Jeremy has his own book! I want he gets HEA too :D

I also liked that (view spoiler)[Trisha and Rock scenes, they seems so happy with Preston' siblings (hide spoiler)].

The repetitive things was what mostly bugged me. I mean, when I read second part of the book, I thought it won't happen again but it still happened and not only from Eva but also from Cage, (view spoiler)[about how he pitied himself because Eva said he is her biggest mistake. He talked about it again and again. (hide spoiler)]

And although I was quite liked the last 20%, (view spoiler)[I wasn't satisfied enough of the way they forgave each other. I don't know....I was kinda wish they didn't forgive each of them easily. I wanted more drama before they finally get together, hehehe (hide spoiler)]