All the Days After

It’s the bestie’s brother is off-limits trope and Carrie Thorne did it very well. It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed one of her books. I mean, I’ve enjoyed every book I’ve read by Ms. Thorne, it’s just been a while since I’ve read one of her books. I wanted to make that clear. Anyway, this is a definite winner!

Asher has a reputation that no one is letting him forget. It’s not a good reputation. But good grief, can no one realize that he’s not the guy he used to be? He’s almost thirty and everyone still judges him by his actions in high school. He has just come home after retiring from the Navy where he was a SEAL. He’s very different than he was in high school. The only thing that hasn’t really changed is that he’s not sure what he wants to do with the rest of his life. If his dad has his way, Asher will be taking over Sutherland Hardware, the family business. Asher really doesn’t want to do that.

Sophie and Pippa are headed to Foothills for Pippa’s wedding. Pippa is Asher’s little sister, Sophie is her best friend. They’ve just finished grad school and are ready to start the next phase of their lives. Pippa: marriage and teaching. Sophie: moving to Foothills and starting an accounting position with Pippa’s aunt. Pippa is just a wee bit uptight and nervous. She definitely has anxiety about Sophie finally meeting Asher. Asher’s reputation may or may not involve past friends of Pippa’s.

This story takes place over a three week period. Everyone is tiptoeing around Pippa and trying not to set her off. She’s losing it just fine on her own. Asher and Sophie find kindred spirits in one another. As they become closer they realize they can’t let anyone know. Pippa would completely lose it. All of this leads to some antics, sweet moments, and a wee bit of drama. All the Days After is a fun story!

All the days after is 5th book I have read by the author and I continue to be struck by the characters they create. I find myself riding the roller coaster of emotions along with them – I care what happens to them.

I loved the small town setting of the story along with the theme of figuring out what you want from life. It is amazing how even the most surefooted person can be tripped up by doubt and indecision.

This story is definitely slow burn, but it allows their friendship to grow. I actually read book 2 of the series first and loved seeing how the group of friends and family came together.

A definite satisfying read from a favorite author.

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I have been a little torn while reading this book. Some small things here and there irritated me while reading and I huffed to myself about it, but I still kept reading, because I was captivated by the story.

The story is actually really well written. Interesting story developements and storytelling, and good characters.

I like a story with strong character buildings and Asher, Sophie, Pippa and the others comes through in a good way in this story. Some more than others of course, but there is evolution in both the individuals and in their relationships.

It’s quite a lot of sex scenes (even if they pretend it’s not sex) and while that doesn’t really bother me, that part of the story feels added on to me. Like someone thought the story needed spicing up. Well, not to me, I think that part of the story was a little silly. It would have been an at least as good (probably better) love story without the explicit scenes, but that’s me.

The budding relationship is beautifully and sensitively written and so are the other relationships between generations, friends and siblings.

I’m going to read the next book in the series too, because Carrie Thorne obviously knows how to tell a story!

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Enjoyed the story. Relationships sometimes happen despite warnings from friends. The heart wants what the heart wants.

Four and a half stars.

This is the first in the Foothills Romance series . Sophie and Asher have instant chemistry but they have both promised his sister they wouldn’t have sex. In the process of respecting Pippa’s request, they get to know each other and peel off the layers of who they really are. This is an exciting, fast paced story. Why I took off a half star: the wedding stresses were too over the top for me and Grady’s personality change was too fast for believability. Overall a good read with lots of sexual tension and some interesting challenges. On my recommended list.

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This is the 2nd book I’ve read written by Carrie Thorne; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

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Oh I loved this one. It was my first book from this author but it won’t be my last.

The Characters were well-developed and the theme of PTSD was well caught up.

Archer has returned home from the Navy and his sister won’t let him be friends with Sophie because he normally cheats on women. And they give up the friendship to Pippa. But Sophie won’t?

It’s a relaxing read with many feelings transported by a very good and interesting style that never gets you bored.

There aren’t a lot of intimate scenes but the feelings grow deeper and love is always sexy, and I liked Ashers respect for Sophie a lot.

The secondary characters are well-developed and I like them to have their own story. Sophies story was scary and sad and I adored that she found a new family with Pippa.

This is for everyone who loves to read mindful good romance with a lot of steamy thoughts and friendship.

Ich habe dieses Buch sehr geliebt. Es war mein erstes Buch dieser Autorin aber mit Sicherheit nicht das Letzte.Die Charaktere sind sehr gut ausgearbeitet und das Thema PTBS ist sehr gut beschrieben.Archer ist von den SEALs zurück und seine Schwester möchte nicht, dass er sich mit ihrer besten Freundin Sophie anfreundet. Zu oft hat er ihre Freundinnen für ein Abenteuer zwischen den Laken benutzt und dann gemieden. So hat Pippa all ihre Freundinnen verloren. Aber Sophie wird das nicht tun , oder ? Es ist ein sehr entspannendes Buch durch den Sprachstil werden viele Gefühle transportiert und es ist niemals langweilig. Es gibt keine ausufernden Liebesszenen aber die Gefühle und die Liebe in dem Buch fand ich auch sehr sexy. Ich mochte, dass Asher so respektvoll zu Sophie war. Die Nebencharaktere sind ebenfalls toll und ich hoffe der eine oder andere bekommt noch seine eigene Geschichte. Sophies Familiengeschichte hat mich sehr entsetzt und berührt und ich finde es toll, dass sie in Pippas Familie neuen Halt gefunden hat.

Dieses Buch ist empfehlenswert für alle die gerne gefühlvolle Romance Geschichten lesen.

Enjoy!

This is the first book that I have read by this author and it certainly won’t be the last!

This was such a great story! I instantly became invested in both Asher and Sophie. There was the usual drama you’d expect in a best friend’s brother storyline , but there was the added drama of Yvette and the fact that this story was so well written that made it such a great read! I’m dying for the next book in the series!

This is a beautiful story of a sister’s best friend and her brother. I have to say I really didn’t care for the sister, Pippa. You can form your own opinion, after reading. Asher is a former Navy SEAL and has returned home. He’s staying with his parents. Sophie is getting ready to start work with their Aunt Jane, as an accountant. She’s also staying at the Sutherland home. Pippa tells Asher that Sophie is off limits to him. I won’t leave any spoilers, but I will say I’m so glad I read this book by Carrie Thorne.

Superb writing elevates this heartfelt romance!

I was surprised at how quickly the story made me understand exactly why it was so important to Pippa that her friend not date her brother. The author has a gift for imbuing the characters with emotional depth in a manner defined by simplicity and compassion. I loved the sweetness of the growing friendship between Asher and Sophie, their love for Pippa overriding their intense chemistry. And the chemistry was there right from the start fairly steaming off the pages, but our main characters showed more respect for themselves, Pippa, and the entire Sutherland family by taking things slow and focusing on Pippa’s wedding first and foremost.

I really enjoyed the author’s sutbly witty and sometimes biting commentary with respect to some of the secondary characters. Presented as the inner thoughts of our main characters, these delightful insights gave our hero and heroine well-developed personalities that are rarely found in novels. All of the events were well-plotted to expose the history and obstacles that both have to overcome before they’re ready for a relationship, and it all seamlessly takes place in the weeks leading up to the wedding. A tragic side story nearly broke my heart, but it was beautifully placed to highlight how unbreakable the romance had already become.

This is a fantastic, memorable romance with a solid HEA, and I’m looking forward to reading more in this developing series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.