Yay!! Another Serena Bell book is about to breathe loveliness into the world. I love Serena and her stories. I’m excited for this one, and having read it – I’m excited to have you guys read it, too.
So… I loved this book. I’ve missed Serena’s writing, and somehow her Loveswept titles are her best work.
Jake and Maddie have known each other since they were kids. And now they share a beautiful 4 year old Gabe together. But as single parents sharing custody. See, Jake Parker screwed up five years ago. So caught up in his own crappy upbringing, fearing he’ll follow his father’s abusive behavior, he wrongs Maddie in the worst way.
Maddie is doing (almost) everything right. And then she walks in on her boyfriend and her best friend together. Betrayed and lonely she turns to Jake, her friend and the only person who’s ever made her feel safe, even if in all aspects of her life except the one to promise her the happily ever after she deserves.
I didn’t like Maddie in the first scene she appears in the story. I have to put it out there. Regardless, books, like life, are changing with each page you turn.
When Jake takes Maddie and Gabe in to live with him until Maddie finds a new place to live, a second chance at love is presented for both of them.
What I loved about this story is the dynamics between the characters: Jake and his friends – the epic 3 way bromance. They work together, hang out together, drink together and live the bachelor life together. They also don’t really approve of the type of his relationship with Maddie, which makes it all that much interesting.
Maddie and Sienna, Jake’s sister, their relationship grows with the story, and while their is a minor one, it’s the type of interaction that moves the plot along wonderfully.
Jake and Gabe’s relationship melted my heart in the best of ways, as expected with any father and son. Their just so stinking cute.
Jake and Maddie’s relationship is the best, though. I appreciated the gradual unravelling of the layers to their characters, their complexities and their emotional depth. I’m partial to contemporary romances that have a child character. I normally really enjoy them. But this one was extra sweet because the child was not what made the story great.
Do Over is a fantastic feel good, minimum drama and no cliffy second chance at love story. It’s exceptionally well written, it has its fair share of sexy times, there are sweet and tear jerking moments, but lots of aww scenes (Gabe is in all of them) and lovey dovey sweetness.
5 Stars
~Eleanor
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Toe-curling? Check. Sheet-twisting? Check. But is that enough for a second chance?
Jack: I’m pretty much as tough as they come. But when a woman comes to me in tears, I’m jelly. Scratch that—when Maddie Adams comes to me in tears, I’m jelly. That’s how we ended up making our incredible son five years ago, and that’s why I practically beg her to move in with me when she’s in a tight spot. Of course, the last time I got the chance to be the hero, I let her down, but I’m not making the same mistake twice. This time, I’m going to be the man she deserves—and then I’m going to lay every ounce of sexy on her until she lets me back into her heart.
Maddie: Jack Parker is hot, and he knows it. What he’s not is a family man, something this single mom had to learn the hard way. Still, moving into his place until I get back on my feet makes all kinds of sense. He’s an old friend. He’s, ahem, the father of my child. And let’s face it, now that I’ve just been colossally dumped, we’ve got nowhere else to go. The truth is, I never could resist Jack. Living under the same roof puts dirty thoughts in my head. And when my brilliant plan backfires, my whole body is begging for a do-over. . . .
Do Over is a standalone novel with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a satisfying happily ever after. This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Don’t miss any of Serena Bell’s delightful romances:
YOURS TO KEEP | HOLD ON TIGHT | AFTER MIDNIGHT | TURN UP THE HEAT | CAN’T HOLD BACK | TO HAVE AND TO HOLD | GETTING INSIDE
