Publication Date: 26th Nov 2024
Publication Date: https://mybook.to/stilltheone
Goodreads Book Page: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216636168-still-the-one
Genre: Contemporary Romance
3.3 Stars
One Liner: Enjoyable but has some loose ends
Book Blurb:
Eve Cassidy thought Guy Foster was the
only man she would ever love. Theirs was a whirlwind romance and marriage -
until it all ended in tears...
Five years after their breakup, Eve still hasn’t
found a reason to believe in true love. But when Foster has an accident and she
discovers she’s still listed as his next of kin, Eve knows she can’t let him
wake up in the hospital with no one by his side. After all, those devilishly
blue eyes have always been hard to say no to…
Foster isn’t sure if his poor battered brain is
playing tricks on him when he sees the only woman he’s ever loved sitting next
to his bedside. Maybe Eve never got over him like he never got over her? And
when Eve agrees to him moving into her one-bedroom apartment to recover, it’s
clear these exes have unfinished business.
Will weeks in close quarters be the making or
breaking of this smoldering second-chance love story? Up close and personal,
old habits can be hard to break.
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My Thoughts:
The story comes in Eve and Foster’s first-person POVs.
The premise is rather sweet, and I hoped for a heartwarming story. It is a nice book, no doubt there. However, it doesn’t reach its full potential.
Eve and Foster are well-written. Since we get both
POVs, we see their feelings for each other, their fears, their vulnerability,
etc. I like that we never have to doubt Foster’s love for Eve. It is steady and
unwavering from start to finish. Eve’s feelings are clear too though she is a
bit more tentative and wary of commitment (the second time).
The flashbacks of the past are short yet detailed.
Those they are not linear, it is easy to put the pieces together. What started
as an insta-love ends up convincing by the end. However, I wish we had more
scenes (at least 2 more) from the past.
Foster injuries make this a slow burn with no spice
(not even in the past). I admit it’s a little disappointing but fine. The
banter is childish and silly but fun too. I laughed and rolled my eyes at their
flirting. It fits the character arcs.
I also like the medical and nursing part of the
plot. The author’s professional experience blends the details into the
storyline seamlessly. (This isn’t my field, I don’t know if something is
incorrect)
The premise calls for extra depth to the narrative
and some tears. However, the story doesn’t dig deep. Quite a few leads have
been provided but have gone nowhere. Sustaining those would have made it better
(the memory lapse part, the video, the annoying friend & sis, the lack of
official documents which Eve didn’t seem to wonder about until the end, Eve’s
other exes, etc.).
That said, the MCs do have good conversations and
don’t try to hide their feelings (or confusion). Even if they messed up in the
past, they try to fix things by being open about their current situation.
I tend to like the best friends more in this genre
but I couldn’t really like Kait and Jess. Gen, Phil, and Matt are much better.
I was glad when Eve stood her ground and set boundaries.
Don’t go into the book for the tropes, though. The
forced proximity part is okay but the one-bed thing is not even an issue in a
way. Read it as a clean second-chance romance (not really smoldering in there).
It’s got a steady pace, so you can finish it in a couple of hours.
To summarize, Still The One is a good read about
lovers finding their way back to each other after a painful separation. It
could have been a lot better but should work if you want something light yet touching.
The author’s note throws a light on some of the
whys, but I wish the editors worked a little more on the inconsistencies to
iron out the wrinkles.
Thank you, Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood
Books, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about
the book.
#NetGalley
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About the Author – Aimee Brown
Aimee Brown is the bestselling romantic comedy
author of several books including The Lucky Dress. She’s an Oregon native, now
living in a tiny town in cold Montana, and sets her books in Portland.
Previously published by Aria, her new series for Boldwood is full of love,
laughter, and real-life issues. The first book will be published in January
2023.
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Facebook: @authoraimeebrown
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