August Fog is much like the description of fog; dampening, heavy, and sometimes blinding. Monica is in a fog, although it comes across as a mild funk in the beginning, making her relatable. She’s coming off an injury. She’s bored, she feels restricted. She stops taking her meds as prescribed. Enter the shiny, new neighbor to pique her interest. The neighbor too is intrigued and intriguing. However, this is where the fog and love triangle tropes roll in. The husband becomes a forgotten-about character, that wanders in and out of scenes with little acknowledgment. The relationship between Monica and Quinn lacks chemistry and their connections seem at odds with their thoughts, expressed and unexpressed. They seem to exist in separate fog clouds constantly circling, but not quite connecting on a sustainable emotional level. They dive into more risque behavior that neither quite pulls off and the expressed soul mate issue becomes problematic due to a lack of chemistry between Monica and Quinn. Still, there is a genuine connection between the two guys during a passive-aggressive power play steeped in reality because of unsaid things. The writing is strong and the author writes dialogue beautifully. However, the love connection between Monica and Quinn seems forced and the Monica/Alex marriage is incomplete with a riddled backstory. The ending, while open-ended, is satisfactory; it is in keeping with the foggy notions of disillusionment.

A book about a woman, torn between her husband and neighbor, who never failed to make my heart tingle and ache! I loved how the characters were realistic and relatable, knowing that they were struggling with things that many others do! This book is a great read.

This was so different from what I normally read. I am not a fan of cheating in books. However I knew going in that was a huge part of this story and I’m glad I read it. It was written so well and the storyline kept me interested page after page.

This was a good plot with realistic, flawed characters. It was well written and I enjoyed the story. I look forward to reading book 2.
Many thanks to A L Gouldan and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was quite a bit steamier than what I ordinarily read and there were parts of this story that had me reliving some very unfortunate pieces of my past (which I was ill prepared to deal with), so I may not be able to give a fair review at this time. Overall, it was well written and interesting with (mostly) likable characters of whom I wanted to know more which is ultimately what kept me reading until the end. I would be highly interested in reading the remainder of the series. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review August Fog!!

I had higher expectations of this book. The premise really intrigued me and I thought it had a unique concept. However it didn't deliver. It was enjoyable at the beginning but the more I read, the more bored I was. I liked the writing and the characters so that's why my 3⭐

I wanted to like this book but I just couldn't. The writing is stellar which is why I stuck with it but the drama between Monica, her husband and her soulmate just got to be too much and then throw in an addiction to pills just stirred it into a melee that I didn't like.. Check it out though because it's just my opinion. I liked the writing so much I would like to read something else by the the author. Happy reading!

August Fog is the story of Monica, a woman who's dissatisfied in her marriage. It leads her to a flirtation with her neighbor, Quinn. Even though she knows it's wrong, she can't help but fall into an affair with him. Normally, I would condemn Monica for her actions.. However, as you get the backstory of Monica and Alex's marriage, you find that he is definitely not a perfect spouse. In addition, several inferences are made over the course of the story, to Monica's ongoing battle with depression.

Even though I initially thought it was clever to have a chapter for each day in the month of August, I sometimes found it to be tedious. I don't like unnecessary details and I felt like there were instances where information was being provided as a "filler." I feel like there was room for more character development. I would have liked more detail on their backgrounds and so forth. Perhaps we'll learn more in the subsequent books.

Overall, I did like the story and will continue the series because I need to know how it wraps up.

Thank you too NetGalley and A.L. Goulden for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was full of text that made me cringe over and over. Ugh. The descriptions were laughable. Everything about this was uncomfortable.

August Fog is the story of a woman who struggles with depression and her marriage, when she finds the answers in Quinn, the man next door. Hot and steamy and hard to put down, this book tells of a woman's sacrifices and her ability to put down responsibilities and live for herself.

August Fog takes a look at a marriage and showed how little decisions built up into something else. The writing kept me propelled to figure out what would happen at the end, but I feel it lacked some character development. I would have appreciated a more in depth look into the main character's depression. I liked how the book wasn't wrapped up into a neat little bow at the end, making it feel more realistic.

This book had an interesting premise and characters. The writing, I felt, was a little heavy-handed at times but overall still a compelling read.

A lot of this book could have been edited out as it became almost boring with the day-to-day information. I felt like I could have skimmed the majority of the middle of the book and still not missed out on much. I enjoyed the information on art and the paintings. I don't have plans to read the other books in this series.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.