If you like stories about your boyfriend’s past coming to haunt you and everyone you love, mixed with a husband getting deployed, then this book is for you.

I can’t say I am crazy about this sequel. Compared to the first book, Captive of a Commoner is way better. However, considering the theme for this book where they’re fresh relationship is being put to the test by keeping Chase and Alicia apart it really gives off the vibe of sadness, worry, and learning how to stand strong despite all that’s happening around their lives. The first book was all adventure and excitement while this one kept me on edge by worrying when Dmitri will strike again.

I do love books which give me insights of lives of people with challenges beyond every day problems such as where to find a job or whether your significant other is cheating on you or not or other women hitting on your man. I can’t say much since this is a spoiler free review, but to get a feel of the vibe I’m talking about here I’ll just say this. Alicia and Chase are in a blooming relationship, a lot has happened since the end of book 1 and now Chase is being deployed and the length of is absence cannot be determined.

There’s all this worry, and stress, Alicia is trying to stay afloat by creating new designs and each design marks something in her life. Still written in the single point of view of Alicia, her world being put on a roller coaster ride since being reunited with Chase Reardon.

I can’t say I love this book, there’s just too much of Alicia’s thoughts and flashbacks of her sad past but I can’t say I hate it too. Stuck in the middle I give it a 3 out of 5 stars.

Apart by C. J. Pastore. It might have taken me awhile to get into the book but once I did I enjoyed the characters and dialogue. The storyline is erotic with a mix of suspense. I look forward to reading more by the author.

I liked the military part of this story. It was a good romance but I did get confused with all of the characters I though.

Apart is C.J. Pastore's debut novel. I enjoyed the descriptions of a day in the life of an aspiring fashion designer.
This book was difficult to get into. The similes and metaphors throughout the first few chapters was annoying and a bit much. I think similes are fun, but when one appears in every other sentence, it ruins the moment.
Once I got into the nitty gritty, I enjoyed it. I had a few ideas swirling In my head regarding the villain and some of the not-so- subtle hints.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone that likes a bit of drama but is willing to wade though the fluff.
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I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This would have been a 5 star book for me....except for a major issue I have with CHEATING! I think most readers would honestly be extremely upset with cheating on a military husband who went missing 2 weeks prior. It was out of character and seemed thrown in. It honestly ruined the last 25% of the book for me, because I kept hoping I read it wrong or Thomas slipped her something. Cheating is not something I'm ok with reading and I read some messed up stuff...but this no.



The continuation for this story started off amazing and pulled me into the romance that is Chase and Alicia. It was messy and complicated and they both had issues. I liked that Alicia wanted to stand on her own feet but also listened to the people around her.

I liked Chase and his alpha personality. However I felt as if he became more controlling in this book, and after reading the trigger scene for me it seemed as if it was to counter Alicia's perceived weakness.

I know I'm basing a lot off one scene and I tried to get over it but I cant. I want my characters to be in a romance and be honest, This felt off and it took me from excited and on edge of my seat to apathetic over the whole book. That being said some people may have no issue with it but I did.

I gave it two stars because the writing was flowing and the plot was good.