Review: A wonderful conclusion to the Counting on Love series!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2014
I’ve always loved Erin Nicholas’ the Bradford series and Counting on Love series, so I was eagerly awaiting Conner and Gabby’s book! “Up By Five” wrapped up the Counting on Love series just perfectly, and it’s honestly my favorite book out of all the stories I’ve read of Erin’s. I also thought it was fitting that the series ended with Conner because who didn’t want to see the oldest sibling finally fall in love? Throughout this series, we had the chance to witness Conner, a protective, loving brother watch all 4 of his sisters fall in love with his best friends! It sure had its ups and downs and funny moments, so it made it even better when Conner falls in love with his friend and fellow paramedic, Gabby! Turnabout is fair play, so it was funny to have the guys tease and antagonize him when they realize he fell for Gabby.Conner is used to always being there for his sisters. He likes to be the hero as Gabby would put it. When Gabby’s apartment complex burns down, Conner takes it upon himself to have Gabby stay over at his place. But how are they going to deal with their attraction towards one another if Gabby stays with him for 2 months? Will they just remain friends, or will they become more?Gabby has plans. She’s always wanted to become a doctor, so she’s pursuing her dream and going into medical school in 2 months! She’s leaving the job she loves! She doesn’t want Conner to fall in love with her. For 2 years, she purposely put her hair up and wore loose-fitting clothing, so Conner wouldn’t notice her as more than a friend. She cannot have anything more with Conner, but even the best laid-out plans don’t always turn out the way you want it.Without giving too much away, one of my favorite things about this book is that we get to see so many of the characters from both series! All of them were there to support Gabby and Conner. You will see this a lot, but even more so towards the end of the book. Now “Up by Five” wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t see the occasional banter from Conner and Mac! Obviously, with Conner always flirting with Mac’s wife, Sara, Mac couldn’t pass up the opportunity to reciprocate the favor! This made for some really hilarious scenes!“Up by Five” can be read as a stand-alone book, but it is best to read the series just because you get to see all your favorite characters again. If you are a fan of the Bradford series and Counting on Love series, you will love this book! There’s nothing more to say. Erin has written another masterpiece! Simply put, it’s a well-written, well-rounded story that will make you laugh out loud and tug on your heart-strings!