Thank you to Bethany House for my free copy in exchange for my honest review.
I completely adored Melissa Tagg's first book 'Made to Last', so when I saw this one was up for review I requested it right away. I was so excited to get it in the mail and started reading it that night. Much to my disappointment, I had a very hard time getting into it. I just couldn't bring myself to care about Kate and Colton, or the storyline - at first.
After putting it down for almost a week, I started reading it again determined to push past the first couple chapters. Partly because I needed to be able to review it, and partly because I know Melissa's talent. Sure enough, once I pushed past the lackluster (for me, at least, but then again I am not a football fan - someone who is may not have a hard time getting into it) I discovered why so many people have been raving about the book.
There is romance, humor, family ties, drama, and most important growth. The characters - and I am talking about all of them - grow on you until your heart nearly bursts with love for them. Truly, by the end of the book I felt like they were my characters, and I found myself wanting friends like them.
When Colton learned the truth, my heart broke for him and I longed to shelter him from the pain and heartache he had gone through. I cried, I laughed, and I, even, felt the chemistry between characters. One character made me laugh because she sounded so much like me when I was younger (her style and attitude, that is), it was a bit crazy - her name is even my name: Megan. I swear, I thought Melissa knew me when I was going through that phase of my life because she was me in a lot of ways.
The cover is perfect, but then again I LOVE the covers of Melissa's books. Seriously, she gets some of the best. Though, I do think the guy picked to represent Colton didn't fit him completely as I pictured a taller and more "footballer" type of guy - something like Tim Tebow.
Anyway, I ended up loving the book and it is going into my collection happily. However, I give it a 4 out of 5 just because I am not into football and because of that, it was hard to get into. Wonderful story! I can't wait for the next one from Melissa!
