Review: Didn't tempt me! Sorry contains some spoilers!
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 06 9, 2014
When Jammie and I decided to start blogging we did it because we love to read.  We love to talk about what we read and we wanted to pass our love of books onto anyone who wanted to listen.  We promised we would always write honest reviews even if it was hard to and some times an honest review might not be a good one.  Sometimes there is a book that no matter how hard you try to read it or how much you want to love it you just don't.  The thing is though what we say in our reviews it's just that. Our review, our opinion of a book we have read. We don't get paid to run this blog we don't get paid to read these books we do it because we have an overwhelming love for the written word.  So please try to refrain from emailing going off on or bad mouthing either of us for our opinions. We promise to only critique the books not the Author's.Now That I have said that this is one of those times that as a blogger I am going to write a review that is going to hurt.  It's going to hurt because I really disliked this book. I can't even apologize for it I just didn't.Brittan has been a shell of a person since her fiancé died in Iraq. She's self destructed over the eight years since he died with drugs and sex. She has built steel bands around her heart and most days just wishes she could be numb.  Jordan is a talented cocky musician who just happens to be heading out on tour as part of the opening band for Brittan's.  As She continues to try to piece her life back together. Jordan relentlessly makes it his mission to get under her skin.  Will she finally let go of her past or will she lose the chance to truly love again?Sounds like an awesome story hu?  I picked up this book when Jammie put it down, I decided I would see if it was more my speed... sometimes it happens!  As I began to read it I had some serious issues with content.  Britten was never married to Cane, When he dies on active duty She gets the visit from the 2 officers no Military spouse ever wants to see..  She gets the flag from his coffin and she receives his next of Kin benefits. I am a military spouse I have served alongside of my husband as he put in his 20 years and I have never seen them give a flag to a grieving girlfriend.  Wife yes, Mother yes even a Grandmother but never a fiancé'.  The next thing we see is Brittan self destruct. It was heartbreaking.  It takes grit and strength to be the one left behind and Brittan is weak. She doesn't have a lot of redeeming qualities.  We've read ton's of character's who have been dealt blow after blow and seeing them overcome and become stronger and more resilient is what makes them endearing to us.  I thought okay, Jordan is going to come along and be this amazing guy who's going to build her up and make her whole.  Which he does just not in the way I was expecting.  He was cocky and arrogant. He covers up when she relapses and gets high instead of holding her accountable.  A person who cares for you would have kicked your a$$ not cleaned your mirror.  That's where my other issue with this book lies.  She's an addict who spent six months in rehab prior to going on this tour yet she drinks like a fish.  Addiction is addiction.  I just couldn't wrap my head around these two they where both immature (ya I tried doing the math they both would have been late 20's) When the walls come down and they are finally together I was like okay lets see what happens next. Then the ex-girlfriend decides to try to nail Jordan with a baby (ya didn't see that one coming ha) This was the only time I actually felt like we saw a bit of strength in these two. Brittan stays by his side as they wait to find out who the daddy really is.  She even puts the ex in her place so ok I'll give her a star for that one!  The kicker is that Brittan never lets go of Cane she still wears his engagement ring, granted she switched hands but still. Jordan is fine with it and will even accompany her to his grave year after year.  I just don't know how to feel about that.  I don't know people, I just couldn't enjoy this story no matter how hard I tried.  It wasn't badly written it just failed to evoke the emotions in me that a story like this could and should have.  This one is just not a book I would recommend there are too many others out there with a similar theme that are just done well, better.Lisa<3ARC Provided by author for an Honest review