Audiobook8 hours
Make Me Stay
Written by Jaci Burton
Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
Having left his hometown of Hope years ago, only one thing could persuade architect Reid McCormack to come home for a lengthy stay-the challenge of renovating a historic building. But once the job is finished, he'll be headed back to Boston, no matter how much he's drawn to beautiful florist Samantha Reasor.
Samantha watches over her elderly grandmother and pours a piece of herself into every floral creation she designs. Her crush on Reid has been blooming for a while now, but she's reluctant to act on it. A temporary fling isn't what she's looking for, even if Reid is smoking hot and super sexy. She wants a real, permanent, forever kind of love.
Two people with different goals couldn't possibly work, and yet as their attraction grows into something deeper, maybe falling in love is the one thing Samantha and Reid can build a future on.
Samantha watches over her elderly grandmother and pours a piece of herself into every floral creation she designs. Her crush on Reid has been blooming for a while now, but she's reluctant to act on it. A temporary fling isn't what she's looking for, even if Reid is smoking hot and super sexy. She wants a real, permanent, forever kind of love.
Two people with different goals couldn't possibly work, and yet as their attraction grows into something deeper, maybe falling in love is the one thing Samantha and Reid can build a future on.
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Reviews for Make Me Stay
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good small town story with a sweet romance combined with a bit of heat. Reid McCormack made his return to Hope in the previous book (Love After All) to attend his brother's wedding. While there, he and his brothers bought one of the town's historic buildings, preventing it from being demolished. Now Reid is in charge of its renovation, keeping him in Hope for an extended time before he heads back to Boston and his life there. He didn't count on getting involved with Sam.Sam is the owner of the local florist shop, which she has taken over from her grandmother. She has a busy life, centered around her work and watching over Grammy Claire. She's fascinated by the plans for the mercantile and has had a quiet crush growing for Reid. Acting on it wasn't in her plans, but resisting the attraction proved to be impossible.I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Sam and Reid. They are both part of the same group of friends, so they have known each other for a while, but it's only recently that there has been more to it. Both of them have noted the attraction, but Reid is determined to return to Boston, and Sam wants more than just a fling from her next relationship. Though both try to ignore the sparks, but that doesn't work for long. The friendship that has grown between them turns into friends with benefits, and those benefits are pretty intense. More than passion, the time they spend together also deepens the bond between them. I loved seeing the two of them watching out for each other, understanding and supportive when lives get busy. It was sweet to see the number of times one or the other would show up with food just when the other needed a break. I also liked Reid's quiet presence when Sam was dealing with her grandmother's issues, supportive but not controlling.As the weeks went on, their feelings deepened. Sam was the first to admit it to herself, but couldn't bring herself to say anything. Reid's plans to return to Boston have never been in doubt, and she won't guilt him into staying in Hope. I ached for her and her pain in letting him go but really wished that she had given him at least a hint of what she felt. Reid spent a much longer time denying his feelings. He spent more and more time reminding himself that he was going back to Boston, and each time it seemed to be a harder sell. I loved seeing his friends and family doing their best to convince him to come home to stay, and I wanted to shake Reid out of his stubborn determination. I liked the boot in the butt that his brothers provided. Fortunately, when Reid finally makes up his mind, he's very focused. I liked his big moment at the end, as he takes his courage in hand and goes for it.Even more than Reid and Sam, whose romance I did enjoy, I loved the dog. I loved how he attached himself to Reid and would not be dissuaded. I liked Reid's acceptance of the dog's attention, even though he kept trying to deny their bond. His frequent response of "he's not my dog" soon became the dog's name. It was fun to see Reid talk to the dog and imagine the dog's answers. He was a wonderful sounding board for Reid's dilemmas, especially when it came to his relationship with Sam.As always in series like this, I like being able to catch up with characters from previous books. Casual scenes like the gang meeting at Bash's bar give glimpses into their everyday lives, while events like the ranch barbeque are the opportunity to witness major life events. I loved the house scene with Bash and Chelsea and her closet dilemma. There's also a hint for a future book that looks like it could have some drama to it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Make Me Stay by Sidney HalstonBook #2: The Panic SeriesSource: Netgalley and PurchaseMy Rating: 5/5 starsMy Review: I don’t even know where to start with this ball of awesome! I read this book twice before sitting down to write this review and I still have no idea where to begin . . . . If I must pick a starting place, I think I’ll go with my weakness, characters ? Matt: Simply put, the universe hates Matt Moreno. Though he likes to believe he’s in control, if he’s honest, he’s never been in control of his own life. From birth, his father has groomed he and his twin, Nick to take over the family business. While Nick got a business degree, Matt was shuffled off to law school and as their father begins to age, the twins are taking over more and more of the nightclub’s running and responsibilities. For Matt, that means a full work week at the law firm and then endless hours at the club over the weekend. Matt’s burning more than one candle at both ends and eventually, something’s got to give. The only bright spot in Matt’s life is June, the gorgeous raven-haired beauty who walked into his life five months past. Just when Matt thought the universe was finally throwing him a bone, June disappears without a trace just as Matt, his brother, and father are arrested for a myriad of crimes. One year later . . . . .June/April: Matt Morena was both the best and worst thing to ever happen to June/April. He was strong and sexy, smart and successful, and cared for her unconditionally. Walking away from Matt was the hardest thing June/April has ever had to do and the betrayal is more than she can bear. As it happens, Matt isn’t the only person who feels betrayed by June/April which is how she finds herself in a hospital room surrounded by complete strangers. In fact, there is nothing in June/April’s memory, at all. When Matt shows up in her hospital room, the only emotion she has toward him is complete confusion. Her body recognizes Matt instantly, but her mind just won’t recall who he is or why on earth he is so very angry with her. Even more confusing, this man who seemingly hates her is taking her home to aid in her recovery. The Plot: This is the first time (if memory serves) Halston has split one of her books into two distinct parts and it’s pure genius. Though Matt’s woman occupies a single body, her story is really that of two distinct women and two very different periods in her life. In fact, even as the plot unfolds and the reality of the whole June/April situation becomes clear, it is hard to see the two characters as a single individual – one playing a role and one real. Though there are certainly shared characteristics between June and April, they quite impressively read as two distinct and separate characters. This sort of distinction creates a very rich, very deep plot with characters far more complex than the synopsis implies. Though there is some plot overlap from the first book (Pull Me Close) it is told from a completely different perspective. In fact, it’s told from three completely different perspectives, Matt’s, June’s, and April’s. The Bottom Line: The very nature of this book - two distinct parts, two distinct characters in a single body, and one very angry man – likely would have gotten away from a less experienced, less talented author. Furthermore, without careful planning and some crafty plotting, Make Me Stay could have become nothing more than a repeat of book one in the series. Instead, Make Me Stay is strong standalone title that shares characters and some plot points with book one, but is in no way a repeat or even a lame rehashing. Matt is by far my favorite of the primary characters and he tugged at my heartstrings from start to finish. Even in his angrier moments, I still wanted all the best in the world for the poor bastard. I found June incredibly difficult to like (to be fair, June felt the same way), but April was so very easy to like and feel for. To see how Matt reconciles the knowledge and reality of these two women in one shared body was really one of the highlights of the read and made me like him all the more. As always, the inclusion of older characters into this story was quite welcome and certainly helped round out the cast and enhance an already excellent story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A nightclub where the women are sexy, the men are gorgeous, and things aren't always what they seem. Matt is having a bit of a hard time adjusting his two job, and the loss of his lady. Once he's found her again it will take a lot of pleading and forgiveness before their relationship can get back on track. I love these two together. I recommend this book, but be sure to read the first book, Pull Me Close.Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.