Happy release day to The Best of All. The second book in The Best Men series by Karla Sorensen is officially live. This was an emotional read with great characters and a wonderful HEA. This story is sure to tug at your heartstrings!
The Best of All (The Best Men #2) by Karla Sorensen
A decade-old animosity is the only thing Liam Davies and Zoe Valentine have in common. Until their mutual best friends pass away and they’re appointed co-guardians of the trusting couple’s precocious toddler, Mira.
Liam is committed only to professional football. Relationship-wise, he’s even better at defense. Still wrestling with a tough childhood, he’s not cut out to be a father. Why his late best buddy believed in him, Liam has no idea.
An optimistic romantic, Zoe has always dreamed of a fairy-tale life. But even though Liam’s biceps make her dizzy and she can’t stop thinking about his lips on hers, he’s not exactly Prince Charming. With or without that brooding Brit, she is determined to make good on her friends’ last wish.
Forced into a predicament they never expected, Zoe and Liam are discovering things about each other that could scorch through boundaries, warm hearts, and change minds. And best of all, with their shared love for a pint-size surprise like Mira, they might just turn a house into a home.
4 out of 5 stars
The Best of All was a wonderful read! It was
emotional and real with amazing characters and I loved their growth throughout the story as they let their guards down, fell in love, and became
a family. It was painful at times but also filled with sweet, heartfelt
moments. I enjoyed it all!
I loved Zoe and Liam. Zoe was giving and determined but
also in pain from her divorce and the loss of her best friend. I loved her
doing everything she could for Mira and embracing the situation with Liam. Liam
comes off as a gruff jerk and I couldn’t wait for his walls to come down and to
find out why. When his moment comes and his past is revealed, it was
heartbreaking. Besides their personal issues, they're also dealing with their
feelings for one another in the middle of this complicated situation. There is a
pull between them that I could feel. There was a slow burn happening and I was caught
up in the emotion and all the healing taking place as they came together.
There’s a nice cast of characters mixed in. Mira was adorable
and I loved the relationships she had with both Zoe and Liam. There were so
many fantastic moments with her that made me smile. There were a lot of fun
moments with Liam and his teammates and Zoe with her new friends that added a
bit of levity as well.
I thought this was well done. I loved the dual POV and
thought it flowed well. I really liked the descriptions and all the feelings it
brought out in me. It's light in the drama department but it's intense with all
the emotion thanks to them dealing with grief and moving on from past hurts. While
I did enjoy the slow burn, it was a little too drawn out for me. By the time they
got there, some of that chemistry I had felt between them from the start had dwindled.
Overall, I thought this story had entertaining moments,
was full of heart, and I loved the building heat and sexual tension. I flew
through it I couldn't wait for all of them to get their happily ever after.
Complimentary copy received.
"Wonderful read that was emotional, sweet, and full of heart!" - About That Story
Thank you Montlake Publishing for the advanced copy of The Best of All.
Connect with Karla Sorensen
The Best of All (#2) - Amazon
I'm a huge fan of gruff men in books that have things to work out because I love to watch those walls come crumbling down. Who are some of your favorite tortured heroes? Let me know!
