Review: Bitter Sweet
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 28, 2014
5 Bitter Sweet StarsWe are introduced to Rex in Mad's book, they are half brothers... Growing up and living with a father with mental problems, a mother that withered away taking care for her sick husband and work to keep the family afloat, there was no affection shown. So Rex's take on love was tainted. Rex is closed off and feels alone even among the amazing Black family that welcomed him with open arms."They’re all whipped. Every damned one of them. They dote and fawn all over their women to no end. I just can’t do it."Hayes an out going, pastry chef and a roller derby girl. She has had bud luck with men only dating the duds, she is looking for a good man she deems worthy of a second date. When she witnesses a heart melting moment between Rex and Scout (Nixon's daughter) at a bout, she realizes our breaded, tattooed, suspender wearing Rex might be worthy. Little does Hayes a phone call will turn into something so amazing, finding hope and trust in one another."So no suspenders?""No, I was afraid you'd drag me into a corner and defile me, I didn't want to tempt you."False Start ties up this whole series up so beautifully. This book, no, this series is filled with so much emotion and romance but with this being the last one, its so bitter sweet. The ending and epilogues were very satisfying and left me in tears, get your tissues ready!!! I hate that this is the end of this series, but wait! This isn't the last we will see of the Black family, the amazing and talented Lila Felix is doing a spin-off series of Black kids. I absolutely adore, the Love and Skate series, Lila created such a heartwarming, captivating world known as the Black Family. (it's hard saying goodbye to them, but so happy I can revisit them any time I like) And I look forward to any book by this author. If your in the mood some sweet, fun Ya read, this is definitely the series for you!!!"We just work together Hayes. I'm better when I'm with you. I'm happier when I'm with you. I feel like me when I'm with you."