Review: Gotta love those Valentines...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 11, 2013
***Received a review copy as part of a blog tour in exchange for an honest review***While Evie and Jared had their issues, this is the story of the truly wounded. We're introduced to Quinn, a young woman who's been through hell and never quite managed to find her way back, and Travis, a man with a massive hero complex who puts himself through the ringer everyday to save lives. Both are broken and hurting, continuing on in the only ways they can. Then one night a chance encounter leads to a one night fling - one with serendipitous and quickly snowballing ramifications for them both.The relationship between them was sweet when needed, passionate frequently, and filled with each of them trying their best to show the other that they're worthy of love, despite their scars. So, adorable, basically. Often, it was the kind of relationship we all search for: one that inspires strength in ourselves, even outside of the relationship itself.The story itself will keep you interested, and the final climax will have you worried, shocked, proud, and relieved as it leads you through, putting Travis and Quinn through more than any couple should have to experience. And, because this is the genre and a HEA is obligatory (thankfully), they'll come out stronger on the other side.Best of all, we got plenty more hilarity from the crew! All the boys are as hilarious as ever, Mac and Evie are their righteous selves, the Valentine men (plus Casey) continue to ruin us for non-fictional men. With the lack of drag, I found myself loving the series even more. We're left wondering what exactly is going on with Mac and Jake and if poor, too-hot-for-his-own-good Casey will ever get his chance at love. I mean, there's Mitch too, but really we want it to be Casey. I'll be interested to see who's picked next in the series!All in all, Give Me Strength was a great follow-up, even better that the first! I can't wait to see which of these lovely boys is next in her lineup!*Check out more reviews at [...]