Savannah Peters thought she kept her one forbidden lover and their soft touches and midnight whispers entangled in the bed sheets of their past. Their secret relationship tarnished by his lies and betrayal.The basketball star was toxic, and Savannah was … in love.A dangerous, disappointing combination she had to escape.Years after Savannah walked away, he returns, pleading for one more chance.A … pleading for one more chance.
A chance she questions—especially when she sits under beautiful constellations with a man who gives her what her ex couldn’t.
Better.
After the stars burn out, Savannah will learn that one man is a painful lesson, and the other might just be the one …
But who will be the better man?
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4 Chemical Reaction Stars!!
This was my first book by Ms. Webster and what an amazing beginning to my relationship with her. Because of the nature of this book and to avoid any spoilers, my review is going to be vague because you need to experience all the gasp-worthy, sometimes heart wrenching and powerful moments of this book for yourself.
Savvy is a woman that has been very badly hurt in the past when it comes to men and all she’s ever desired is to be “the one” for a man that can see all her beauty inside AND out. This woman really changed as this story progressed. We get some history too, which helped me since I know Savvy has been introduced in the Science of Unrequited Series. I felt a sense of pride for her because she comes to believe she’s worth all the love The Better Man has to give her.
Ms. Webster’s writing is beautiful, complex, engaging and captivating. There’s so much attention to detail that I was drawn into the story and really just didn’t want to put it down. There were many moments that I couldn’t believe what I was reading. The struggle for Savvy is jumping off the pages with her thoughts and actions. I absolutely fell in love with this girl!!
Now that I’ve read my first book by Len Webster, I’ll definitely be doing some one-clicking very soon!!
This talented author had the unique ability to draw in her readers from the very beginning of her tales. This is a well written flawless story which is about Savanna and her journey of self-discovery, as well as having angst and love triangles, which all lead to an emotional roller coaster ride which had me hooked and intrigued throughout this addictive page turner. I highly recommend for all.
Len Webster always does this to me. (I’m actually a little bit afraid of her now.) I am always reduced to a mess of emotions from her words.
I can’t use the 800 highlights I did in my copy- it would give the story away. I can’t tell you who The Better Man is even though I knew it once he is introduced in this story. I can’t tell you a lot but I can tell you this:
1. Its about time we got Savannah’s story.
2. AJ lovers are going to ecstatic to see her again.
3. Savvy could not have found a BETTER Man than this one.
4. I am so jealous of The Better Man. Not gonna lie, I have man envy.
5. Len does absolutely nothing to spare your feelings. (Tissues strongly suggested.)
6. I could probably read it all over agin right now and still be as affected and completely fallen for The Better Man.
The constellations are enough…very 8 protons of Len to tease us and woo us with something so “simple”. I am thoroughly happy and a complete mess. I’m also looking forward to whatever Ms. Webster has next.
Len Webster knows how to pull at your heartstrings with love triangles and angsty writing. The Better Man is an fine example of the web she knows how to weave.
Savannah Peters you may recognize if you read the Science of Unrequited series. This is a total and complete standalone from that series, but you may recognize a few people (and squeee in delight like I did) along the way.
Savannah appears to be a glutton for punishment, caught in a relationship where she is only being used. No matter how much she gives, or how many times she says she is done and then returns, or is emotionally abused she never severs ties to her abuser. It’s hard when you don’t put yourself first in a relationship. It’s also hard when it’s what you’ve known growing up in your very own household. A mother who loves money and shiny objects more than her own daughter isn’t exactly the best role model or the best one to receive affection from. Savannah is stuck in a cycle that she doesn’t know how to break free from considering she’s stuck in the same one with her own mother.
When Savannah meets someone new, someone who actually treats her with kindness, appreciation, adoration, and like she is someone who deserves to be loved, Savannah’s world opens up to something she’s never had. Is she really worthy? Is this real? So many questions plague her along with the noose of her old relationship that keeps pulling her down. With promises of being a better man she’s torn between her old love and the possibilities of a new one. What will she decide when she’s at a crossroad?
Love is so scary when habits are so easy to slip back into. So often we don’t feel worthy of better so we revert to what’s easy, but with a simple change of how we feel, or in how we look at life we can open ourselves to so much better in the world. This book is a great reminder of what we get when we make better choices.
**So, why haven’t I given names to whom Savannah is in a love triangle with? Well….I believe you should discover that for yourselves. Who will be the better man for her? Take the journey and find out. Is it man #1 or man #2?
The Better Man is full of surprises. And in an effort to keep just exactly who that better man might be, my review will be a bit vague, so you can experience your own OMG moment like I did. But I can still and will laud Len Webster and the way she crafted such a beautiful story.
The very resilient Savannah Peters intrigued me, all through the 4 book The Science of Unrequited series. She was always there for her college bestie in AJ and saw her through all the ups and downs of her love with Evan. Now that she is all grown up and living in Vermont with her dad, we finally get all the details as to her secret lover and how he almost broke her once and for all. I always remember just how strong she appeared, not taking anyone’s nonsense and being the voice of reason. So for me, seeing just how wrapped up Savvy was in this man, who only knew how to take, but didn’t appreciate the kindness, the loyalty and the affection this woman gave him over and over again, was clearly a bit of a shock. But her selflessness and determination to be the best girlfriend no matter what is what makes her special and it took the true better man of this story to show her just how much.
Webster takes her time and there is a slew of back and forth moments, where Savannah is trying her hardest to grasp onto a new happy, while shedding a broken past. Her timing seems to always be off a bit and I admit I was as frustrated as she and her new mystery man was with how fate could be both wonderful and cruel at the same time. Getting the chance to express true and deep feelings seems to be an underlying theme here, with Savannah formerly desperate to hear those 3 all important words and currently wishing they would almost stay buried.
There are wonderfully poignant moments, especially with one Miller Gilmore, and Savannah shines through as brightly as her golden-colored hair. Plenty happens in this book, with a few jaw-dropping confessionals and heart-stopping scenes. The myriad of emotions felt was overwhelming at times, and I shed more than a few tears, with some of them truly happy ones.
In the end, The Better Man is a journey of self-discovery for Savannah and the choices she has to make even when they may thwart what and who her heart truly desires. Once again, Webster has created incredible characters who bare their souls even when it hurts. I loved that she showed the vulnerable side to Savannah, but paired it beautifully with the strength she always had to give her a real kind of presence. This a woman any man would be honored to have by their side. In addition, the secondary characters add the right amount of stability and advice when needed and it makes for a truly well-rounded and enticing story. It’s quite the ride, but well worth every struggle.
Oh and one more thing: the man who is truly the better man as is referenced in the title? He’s exceptional and is simply perfect for our girl.
4.5 stars all the way!
Let me begin by saying this book was so much more than I expected, and I freaking loved it!! After reading the synopsis I didn’t know what to expect. The whole book is very emotional and passionate. In general, The Better Man is much more on the emotional than other books. It focuses a lot more on the development of the characters as well as their friends, family and their experiences – not just the sex part which often happens in other books. I just loved how passionate and real these characters were. I mean who wouldn’t fall in love with Savannah and… haha not going to tell you that yet, you’ll just have to read The Better Man yourself to find out. But let’s just say all the characters in this book were just great. The main characters were so sweet, caring and real and all the others were so real as well! You can really relate to these characters and their life.
As a personal fan of Len Webster’s work, I couldn’t help but fall in love with this story. It’s unique and passionate and something totally new. No other author writes like her – emotional, passionate, heartfelt,… . From page one until the end the book was filled with love, fun, angst and drama. It’s quite the rollercoaster ride, but totally worth it. The Better Man is just full of surprises. It’s an experience of itself and definitely something new and refreshing to read.
I loved the Better Man and if you give Savannah a chance then she and all the other characters in this perfect book will steal your heart, just like they did mine.
The Better Man hooked me from the beginning of the book. I didn’t want to do anything else but read this book. Savannah love life made her always the second choice and good enough for left overs. In this story, we get to witness her growth and her never settling for less. Standalone. HEA. A story that is an great addition to her other books. Happy Reading!