Dominic is also completely obsessed with Sloane and I LOVED THAT. He may "hate" her on the outside but he is totally in love with her. I loved seeing him be whipped for her and basically worship her with his heart. It is shown through his words, his actions, and especially through his body language. They both accepted that Eric is a huge part of Sloane's life and did not discredit his position in their lives even as they fell in love. They never pretended as if the past and Eric did not exist. It was really nice how this important thing was not ignored or silenced. overall Restore Me is a new favorite of the year. I had a feeling this book was going to be amazing after some friends raved about it, and of course it was! If you love Kennedy Ryan’s writing, this author will really work for you. I cannot wait to read more from this author. Every time I touch you is a gift, Sloane. One I don’t know if I’m going to get to keep, which means I want to rush this more than anything. I want to dive headfirst into your eyes and never come up for air. I want to use every part of my body to bring pleasure to yours,” This one just wasn’t for me, unfortunately. Mainly because I didn’t like either of the MCs so I wasn’t invested in their story at all. I’m a very character-driven reader so this really killed the book for me. I tried to get through this for like 4 days before finally deciding to DNF.

Shorn head, blade switched off, I rest my palms against the edge of the vanity and lean in, still trying to catch a glimpse of the man I’ve become. I feel old and unsettled, my heart and mind at war. The last words I ever spoke to my father—

Sloane’s husband died 4 years ago but she didn’t really seem to miss him or think about him all that much. I know she's likely moved on by now but I was just expecting her to be more emotional about it, otherwise why include this as a main plot point? if i was basing this rating solely off chris and mal’s romance it would sit at a 4.3-4.5. i enjoyed them as i always do but to be completely honest i’m ready for their happy ending. i understand the importance of their relationship in this season in both of their lives, but there are moments in the story where i am FEENING for their ending. where they can stop dwelling on their past and fall into each other without their past restraints. we don’t get that in this book and we won’t get that for six more (book) years. that’s the not-so-good news. the great news is that that isn’t what i’m only basing the rating on. During your commute: If you take public transportation or have a long commute, you may find it helpful to use that time to read. That's part of the problem with knowing your enemy so well: becoming familiar with the information you never have a reason to use like how to make her eyes shine with happiness or the right thing to say to entice her lips to pull into that dazzling smile that she gives to everyone but you.

Old habits, Castle,” I said quietly. “Bad habits. You’re right, of course. Of course you’re right.” I just love when a story just makes me completely obsessed and Dominic definitely did this to me. I couldn’t put this book down. I was immersed from the get go. Enemies to lovers and secret pining for years and I was done for. Dominic and his pining for Sloane was chef’s kiss. He’s head over heels in love with her. She hasn’t dated since her husband and Dominic’s best friend suddenly died four years ago. An evening out changes everything between him and Sloane. It was supposed to be a simple business arrangement, a few months of playing a role that came far too easily to the both of us, but it wasn’t long before it became more.I really wanted to love them but i simply couldn't. there was so much and so little going on at the same time to the point it became a constant migraine to continue reading. i can't bring myself to give this one star bc ily hoda, so one star for you, one star for dom, and one honorary star for mentioning greys, merder forever 🤞🏼 Early morning: Some people find that reading in the morning helps them start their day with a positive and productive mindset. But the main reason I disliked this is because Dominic was such a child. When it comes to the enemies-to-lovers trope, there needs to be a solid reason for the hatred between the MCs and this book did not deliver. The only reason Dominic hated Sloane is because he liked her first before she married his best friend. I can accept some animosity because of this for a few months, maybe. But 12 years?? Grow the hell up. She feels like every dream I’ve ever had, every wish I’ve ever made, every oath I’ve ever sworn to keep all rolled up into one perfect being.”

After a drunken night, and a surprisingly sexy act of heroism, he's started to be . . . nice. Treating me like something other than the embodiment of his annoyance, which would be nice if it didn't make me feel things I swore to never feel for another man after my husband died. Okay tell me if I’m wrong but the song Fire on Fire by Sam Smith gives me majorrr Mal and Chris vibes Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Librarians Group is the official group for requesting additions or updates to the catalog, including:The devastation that marred her features that night still haunts me. Refusing to let me forget that the knife I plunged into her heart to protect her had pierced mine as well. Dogging my steps as I walked through my miserable life without her. JL Seegars writing is so heartbreakingly good that it should be criminal. Chris and Mallory’s relationship isn’t the only thing that has developed. Their author has found a nice balance between making her writing detailed without sounding verbose. Like her characters, she has grown and it’s so fulfilling to see. sloane just needed a hug and to stop catering to everyone else in her life. she was an amazing heroine and her respect for her husband’s family was such a sweet part of the story. but i’m sorry sloane, dom is the absolute star of the show here.

I did not think it would be easy to be a leader, exactly, but I do think I thought it would be easier than this: Now there were some times of miscommunication that could be avoided, but i guess it was in line with their character and the things they went through and it added to the tension so i guess i didn't mind it that much. Overall i loved it and i will definetely read the rest of this series and more from this author. We speak of knight in shining armor, but I was not all prepared for Christopher Johnson. From a game of truth or dare laced in pinned up desire, smothered longing, and chemistry that couldn’t at all be denied. A whirlwind whirlwind romance began. Chris has his own demons though… a future not of his own making. Expectations and family tradition. The beautiful boy born with a silver spoon tries vehemently to go against the grain. But there strong more seasoned forces at work.

The truth is I’ve not been myself for what feels like a long time, so much so that I’ve begun to wonder whether I ever really knew. I stare, unblinking, into the mirror, the din of buzzing hair clippers echoing through the room. My face is only dimly reflected in my direction, but it’s enough for me to see that I’ve lost weight. My cheeks are hollow; my eyes, wider; my cheekbones more pronounced. My movements are both mournful and mechanical as I shear off my own hair, the remnants of my vanity falling at my feet. But something is changing between us, and I don't know how to stop myself from breaking every promise I've ever made to myself regarding my best friend's wife. Promises that include never telling her that there's a long list of things I feel about her, but hate isn't one of them. I am proud to Dom, this man!! The most unselfish man ever, loving so deeply from a far and keeping his feelings hidden all those years. My heart well and truly broke for him. Sexy and intense though!