❤️❤️❤️ THE PERFECT LISTEN ❤️❤️❤️

I’ve listened to and really raved about the other books in this very enjoyable series.. but this one, this one I truly truly loved with all my heart. The thirteen hours flew by as I listed and fell for these sweet characters and heard how these strangers became friends then best friend then lovers and then couldn’t help but fall in love with each other during their wonderful twelve months backpacking journey together around the world. The secondary characters were essential, adding warmth and camaraderie and friendship and fun. There were laughs and laughter along the way but their journey would have crossroads, lines in the sand, tears, compromises and second-chances too.

Worth a credit? A million yes’.. it had heart and humor.. romance and relationship hiccups.. and sex and soul-mate sweet sentiments.. and characters growth and oh so many other things that puts a smile on my face. And, of course, CJ and Sebastian’s narration brought the characters, the fun, the ebb and flow, the swoony and sentimental and the growth of story to life.

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A fun read until the end -

TL Swan is without exception a charmed, clever read. When CJ Boom and Sebastian York perform her creations it takes them next level. In this case, had this duo not narrated the story it may have failed.

The first 80% of this romance is a delightful romp through Europe intermingled with a blossoming love story, but the last 20% was not well written, especially the ending, which was juvenile and truncated.

The real test - I have no desire to reread it.

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The air crackles between us

I am glad this is the last book in this series. The actors were great and the story was entertaining. I just did not like “the air crackles between us” in every book.

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Nope. Just nope. I tried.

The writing is better than a 1 star rating. But that's it. The whole book is based on a horrible person.

Christopher is just too much - selfish, sexist, impatient, entitled, unwilling to compromise, a complete bully, who constantly flouts his lack of self-control as if it's a good quality...? Not okay. If he is the future of men in this world, we are all in trouble.

Yes he has moments where he's an okay human. Overall he is a horrible person with a few good traits. He is a youngest and I get it- that's basically how they are for the most part. But he takes it to a disgusting new level. He acts like he's never been disciplined. He is sooo wrong for 85% of the book and should be apologizing for all of that time, but nope. He apologizes to his brothers and mom as soon as he says something out of hand. But to everyone else his is awful. The way he treats women, talks about them, interacts with strangers- just a complete asshole. Then on top of that, the way he treats "the one" makes me nauseated. THE WAY HE TALKS TO HAYDEN. Just disgusting. It's a horrible abusive relationship and SHE NEVER STICKS TO HER GUNS. He apologizes to her twice. In the whole book. And it's not even a good apology. Awful. Just awful. And their sex scenes. All horrible. It's just not good. He is so rough with someone so sweet it's just cringey. Nothing good about it at all.

The good parts in the book:

Reading about the year abroad backpacking - I never knew this was what it was like. And now I wonder if it's really this bad. (Interesting idea for sure and I can never allow my daughters to do it. 😳 I will pay extra to make sure they can be safe if they want to travel. Shudder.)

Eddie- loves him to pieces. He really redeemed the story. Love him. And everything with him in it. Honestly, the whole book being about Eddie would have been great

The actual writing was not bad.

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Cringey

This whole thing was not good. Not very likable characters. Couldn’t wait for it to be over.

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Could not have loved it more

I laughed, I cried and felt every emotion possible….it’s the first book in a long time that made me feel so many things. I need more of their story!

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Just ok

Not what we usually come to expect from TLS. The first 3/4th part of the book did not sound like anything she would’ve written.also, It looks like that I’m addition to “Margaritas” “lump in my throat” in every one of her book we will be reading a lot more “air crackles”….

Anxiously awaiting for the follow up to find me Alastar.

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Worst book by Swan

I live this author’s work but this was such a far fetched story line I could not even luster after a couple chapters. I kept skipping chapters thinking it would get better but it was so ridiculous it was hard to listen too. I finally skipped to the last chapter without thinking it ever got any better. This mile high club was a very big let down. A crash and burn for me.

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The Do-Over took over my heart

The Miles Brothers are back in Christopher’s story.

You will truly fall in love with a whole new cast of unforgettable characters, they are joined by some beloved favorites from past stories as you follow Christopher on his life do-over journey. This book is full of laughter and so much heart you will end it feeling full of hope with a huge smile on your face.

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One of my favorite listens! 💕

I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard listening to an audiobook. This whole series is great, but this one was a great way to end it. Sad it’s over!