This book was not what I was expecting. It kind of reads as two books and I’m not entirely sure it completely works.
I found this book, especially the “then” parts to be slow. The language choices at times didn’t suit the age of the characters and there’s a generous sprinkling of British slang despite the book being set in America.
If this book is truly to be a second-chance romance, the past section takes up too much time which then leads to info dumping in the current section. I also found connections weren’t really explained. I would’ve loved some background into Jase and Jacob’s relationship, it seemed like a good one, but it’s kind of glossed over.
I also didn’t especially like Vicki. She seemed entirely unconcerned about her best friend’s wellbeing and don’t get me started on the rest of the wedding party. That bit was all a bit disconnected for me.
So in all, an okay book.
I would also advise a trigger warning might be needed for those who are sensitive to rape, violence against women, and suicide. ššš
Title: XO
Author: Melissa Jane
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 2, 2019
Blurb
I swear to
God, Jacob Lynch, if I ever see your arrogant, smug face again, I’ll ruin your
manhood with a swift knee.
You were
the glorified football captain, the heartthrob, the most popular boy in school
and yet suddenly you vanish leaving all your horrid friends pointing the finger
at me, circling like hungry vultures to see if I would break.
They just
didn’t know that I already had. Daily. For months I cried for you. You. Broke.
Me.
You taunted
and tormented me for years until you finally convinced me to fall in love with
you. You said, “Nothing can ever tear us apart.” And I believed you.
But you
lied.
And then
you left.
Without a
word, without a touch, without a sound.
You. Just.
Left. Right when my world fell to pieces, you lit the match and watched from
afar, as what remained went up in flames.
So, if I
ever do see your stupidly handsome face again, you’ll be nothing more than the
boy I used to know. The boy who broke my heart and crushed my soul all in a
single day.
Because
Jacob Lynch… I have no more XO’s to give.
No longer
yours,
Rosie.
P.S. I hate
how much I still love you
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Author Bio
Melissa Jane is a writer of strong Alpha's and feisty
heroines. Her love for action and romance means she puts her characters through
some epic adventures and compromising situations, all with a healthy dose of
uncontrollable passion.
Residing on the beautiful beachy Gold Coast in Australia, Melissa enjoys the year-round sunshine with her gorgeous husband and even more gorgeous furbaby, Pocket-the-Yorkie.
When she's not working, you'll often find her with a glass (ahem...bottle) of Sauvignon in hand, seeking out adventure with her just-as-crazy friends.
Residing on the beautiful beachy Gold Coast in Australia, Melissa enjoys the year-round sunshine with her gorgeous husband and even more gorgeous furbaby, Pocket-the-Yorkie.
When she's not working, you'll often find her with a glass (ahem...bottle) of Sauvignon in hand, seeking out adventure with her just-as-crazy friends.
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