Reading between the wines discussion

Goodness I love me some Rush. The sex in this book was making me blush :)

know I am going to get so much crap for this but....I was disapointed with Never Too Far! I loved the first book, but this one I feel like she turned him into a p_ssy for lack of better words...He spent the whole book messing up then telling her he would make it up to her then turning around and messing up again....Then she just kept saying how strong Blair was but then Blair rolled over everytime he messed up. I just think there was a lot more she could have done with their story...I don't feel like these were the same characters from the first book.

Are we assuming that everyone here read the book already? I have some questions, but I don't want to give away spoilers. And I love Rush! One of my favorite book boyfriends!

Rena- I did enjoy the first book much more, too. I missed that Rush as well. I felt that a lot if this book focused on misunderstandings between them and they were misunderstandings that we saw while reading so I got bored with those parts.

Okay, so here it goes. First, I love Abbi Glines. She has a talent. I can read her books for hours and not even realize it. For a mom of three who runs a school of over 200 preschoolers and has serious ADD that is a HUGE compliment! Okay..on to the review.

Yes, Blair and Rush changed in this book, but that's what love will do to you. There were parts I loved and parts I scratched my head and had a things that make you go HMMM moment.

In the end of Never too Far Blair is angry and her walls are understandably high. However, time heals wounds and love conquers all. Part of love come forgiveness. Blair is young and her emotions get the best of her from time to time, but when she realizes she misunderstood or jumped to conclusions she's mature enough to rethink her position. That's graceful and those are the qualities that Blair is constantly praised for. She has a gentle, loving and forgiving spirit. Don't confuse her "I'm never gonna love again" mind set at the end of book one as WHO she really was/is. She was hurting and like many of us, we put up walls until we can cope and work through our issues. It doesn't mean it becomes a personality trait. I liked the way Abbi walked us through there journey. It seemed very real. Rush did keep messing up and is very self centered. He never had to worry about health insurance or beds. He grew with these mistakes. I could see progress as I read. The only time I found myself really angry and really ready to yell at Blair "LEAVE his ass" was the way he treated her after the boating accident. Seriously, lame.
The sex scenes were HOT, Abbi didn't let us down in this department. The ending felt a little rushed and I was definitely left wanting more and I'm glad to hear we'll get more. Overall, I enjoyed it. I found myself attached to Blair and Rush, that is always a sign of good read.

* My only "disappointment" really began in book one when Rush comes inside Blair without her consent, I was equally disappointed with Blair blaming herself for his action. Not acceptable anyway you look at it. Sorry, had to get that off my chest.

I truly enjoyed this book and am so pleased that Abbi is writing a 3rd but I have to agree that Rush was completely whipped and lacking in the manly department. But really I don't care. Love me some Rush!!

I really enjoyed this book. Yes, Rush kept messing up and Blair rolled over each time and forgave him, but a lot of it wasn't that big. Lunch with his sister at the club wasn't that huge. He should have been able to count on her to be grown up, but he couldn't. Lunch with his ex and playing golf with her, in my eyes, she was just a friend, so he wasn't doing anything wrong. I was extremely pissed at the treatment of Blair after Nan's accident. She should have left him, and he should have had to grovel. I was also a bit upset about him missing that first ultrasound, but he can't help the timing of when him mom showed up. Of course, he could have handled it better. He was/is learning how to be in a relationship. Life happens. Relationships are hard,and you can't sweat the small stuff (a lot was small or miscommunication in my eyes.) I also liked how Abbi ended the book. I think I may be in the minority here, but it left me feeling hopeful for them.