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Come Back to You by Alexa Rivers

sirsangel's review

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challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

The bad guy was easily figured out. 

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tammy_m_nc's review

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5.0

Filled with all the emotions, the connections and the love.

I loved Liam and Kennedy’s second chance, first love romance with a side of stalker. This heart warming story will give you all the swoony swoons while also pulling at your heartstrings with all the emotions. Expect to laugh, cry, swoon, grit your teeth, bite your knuckles, and cheer. Liam is a fire fighter is Destiny Falls, a small town in New Zealand. Kennedy is an actress from LA. Eleven years ago Liam and Kennedy were in love and planning to make their life together in Destiny Falls. Unfortunately a family tragedy resulted in Kennedy ending their relationship without an explanation. Kennedy has now finished the obligations holding her in LA and has returned to Destiny Falls in hopes of finding the happy life she dreamed of. As Liam and Kennedy journey to their HEA, there are a lot of truths to learn and accept, a lot of hurdles to overcome, and a lot of baggage to unpack. All the while Kennedy is being harassed by a stalker. Liam and Kennedy were beautifully portrayed as real, relatable people who have flaws, but are really just trying to do their best as messy humans. The story included sweet moments, steamy scenes, chuckles, supportive friends and family, painful pasts, mystery, light danger, and all the heart squeezing love. The story was well written and included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline. I especially enjoyed the plot devices of the unsent text and email messages as a glimpse into the MCs mindset while they were separated for more than a decade. While the bad guy in the story was fairly easy to guess, that did nothing to diminish the enjoyment of the story. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

finnyautumns's review

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2.0

liam is a mega asshole, i guessed the stalker right away, and it was just very rushed

sarah_oliver's review against another edition

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5.0

Stunning!

I loved this! I have been so looking forward to reading Kennedy's story and this did not disappoint. Her and Liam were heartbreakingly gorgeous. I loved the bittersweet excerpts from unsent email and text messages written to each other over the 11 years they were apart, and their journey to coming back to each other. Such a moving, beautiful, swoony, steamy, tender story with a dash of intrigue and excitement. I absolutely love Destiny Falls and the people within and look forward to more stories to come in this new series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

finnyautumns's review against another edition

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2.0

liam is a mega asshole, i guessed the stalker right away, and it was just very rushed

beyondevak's review against another edition

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4.0

Quick Summary: A second chance romance

My Review: Come Back to You by Alexa Rivers is a true second chance romance. At its core, this book is about two people who had forever in their hands, only to have it torn from them due to tragic circumstances.

The beauty of this romance is revealed when readers are invited to witness one person's bravery and decision to chase their dream of happily ever after.

Right before the dream of real reconciliation can become a reality, a new tragedy occurs. A betrayal of the worst kind threatens everything.

My Final Say: Readers will be immediately drawn into this story of romantic intrigue. They may even be charmed by Destiny Falls and its residents.

Rating: 3.75/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A

I voluntarily read this title via NetGalley. The words I have shared are my own and have not been influenced by any other person. Appreciation is extended to the author and to the publisher, who provided access to this work in exchange for an honest review.

aromer19's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

booked_up_nixi's review

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5.0

I loved this story and these characters!

The suspense was perfect, the characters flawed and the growth of the characters was true their shared story.

This second chance romance was hard earned and worth the wait!

I also loved the set up for the next book and anxiously awaiting its release with the next Destiny Falls HEA!

This is a wonderful read that you won’t put down!

sware65's review

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5.0

This is such a brilliant read. After reading the prequel I knew that I needed to read the rest of Liam and Kennedy's story.
Kennedy knew where she needed to be now that all her siblings had left the home and that was back in Destiny Falls.
Most of the town wanted nothing to do with Kennedy especially Liam and his family but when a stalker starts to get too close to her Liam will do anything to keep her safe.
They enjoy spending time together but when things with the stalker start to escalate will they find him before someone gets seriously hurt.
So much drama and suspense but also so much emotion and love.
You won't be able to put it down.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

wilko's review

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5.0

Kennedy knew returning to Destiny Falls would be hard not just due to the memories but how everyone looks out for everyone and she broke Liam's heart, what surprised me is the literally cancelled Kennedy as in no one talked about her, had magazines about her or anything! Neither Kennedy or Liam got over each other so when she returns there are high emotions to go through by everyone one, but Kennedy keeps fighting for a chance. Don't think this is just a romance as it's not, Kennedy also has a stalker who may have followed her to Destiny Falls and this adds another layer and complexity to Kennedy and Liam's chance at love.
I can not wait for the next book to see which Destiny Falls resident has a chance at love!