This story starts with a question. Six years ago, Blythe had a choice to make. A choice that would alter the course of her life, and the lives of the two men she loved, forever. There was Finn, the tough and mysterious bad boy who took Blythe into his home, and Asher, the handsome go-getter who showed Blythe a world she’d never known. Both men had secrets. Both men wanted Blythe for their own. … Blythe for their own.
The choice was hers to make.
This story starts with a question.
Six years ago, Blythe made her choice.
Did she choose the better man?
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Blythe made many choices in her life that led her to New York City. She wanted a fresh start away from her small town, where the memories were just too hard to deal with. In the big city, she was anonymous; no one knew her business or gossiped behind her back. She was looking forward to her future with positivity and excitement, and she only hoped she would always make the best choices. But sometimes the right choice is not the one worthy of being chosen.
Blythe never thought she could be interested in two men at the same time. Finn is dark, secretive and foreboding and Asher is wealthy, carefree and full of himself. She was very conflicted about her feelings for them and she was unsure as to what path to take. Blythe wanted the fairytale ending full of love, hope and magical dreams. Everything was happening so fast and she felt as if her emotions were swirling around her, creating a whirlwind of confusion. Both roads could lead to a happily ever after, but will her journey take a toll on her heart?
A modern day fairytale told in a way that only Kiersten can pull off. This story was so beautiful. Change mixed with heartache and grief, topped with healing and growth is a powerful and ambitious task to take on, and it was executed in such a realistic and careful way. I found myself cheering for Blythe, and until t-h-e twist… I didn’t know who I wanted to be THE guy. I definitely did not see the shocking twist coming, but it played out is such a magically perfect manner. The descriptions of how Blythe felt moving to New York from her small hometown made me feel as though I were standing in her (Blythe’s) shoes. This is a tale that definitely proves that having it all, is oftentimes not nearly as charming as assumed, and that second chances are worth it. I really enjoyed this book, and I really enjoyed the characters and their journeys. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
…and they lived happily ever after… *cue the happy tears*
Blythe meets Finn. Blythe meets Asher. And the story just goes from there! Such a good story! You can’t help but feel for all three of them, but you know someone is going to get hurt. But who??? I’m such a fan of Kiersten’s books.
one second changes everything.
A mugging alters their lives in the blink of an eye. A few seconds on the streets of New York and nothing will be the same.
Blythe is resilient and incredibly loving. Asher is wealthy, opulent, and adoring. Finn is an acquaintance that walks away to keep her safe.
This story has twists you don’t see coming and has you waiting for all to unfold. There is a HEA but it isn’t all that typical
This one will make you stay up all night to find out what happens. Blythe moves to NY and is welcomed by a mugger. Finn comes to here rescue.Even though there is instant mutual attraction he is hesitant to act on it. He leaves every move up to Blythe. Blythe finds it hard to read his signals. She meets Asher and things move along but she never forgets Finn. He keeps popping up. The choice between two handsome men should be easy but everything is not always what it seems. Great writing with great characters. the story is filled with twists and turns that will have you turning the pages.
Kiersten once again delivered an exceptional intriguing book, that keeps you turning those pages wanting more. You have Blythe who has been through tragedy and moves to get a fresh start. She meets two different guys in two different places, both who Blythe likes for different reasons, but the men have their pasts they are hiding. This book is intense with love, secrets, challenges, and an end I did not see coming. This is what I am so intrigued in loving Kierstens books. She gets you in her books like your living in that moment and then the twists they take at the end surely will shock you. Two men, one woman, hidden secrets, all their pasts, and then their is the current situations. What can go right or wrong? Thank you Kiersten , another 5 star ++++ book.
This is my first book by Kiersten. It started slow for me but soon developed into a well paced read. It is a classic love triangle romance with a few twists layered in to keep you on your toes in the second part of the book. I really enjoyed peeling back the layers between the heroine and Finn in particular. The constant will they work things out or will Asher be the last man standing.
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I enjoyed the book. There were parts that dragged in the back story but all in all a good read.
Kiersten Modglin wrote a fantastic book about an interesting love triangle. I was on pins and needles throughout the book wondering whether Blythe would choose Finn or Asher?
The book was well written and the loved the way the characters were developed through the story.
Once again, there were some twists in the story that I did not see coming.
I was absolutely hooked from the beginning to the very end.
I have read several of Kiersten’s books and have loved them all.
So I suggest you make “The Better Choice” and grab this for your next read.
“I think I might love you, Blythe.”
“You may have mentioned that.”
“I’ll mention it every single day until you’re ready to say it back.”
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Can you really ever be 100% sure you made the right one? Isn’t hindsight 20/20? If you’re anything like me, you make a choice, and then spend the next days, months, years wondering “what if”. Well, Blythe has a choice to make – and its a doozy!!
On one hand, she has Finn O’Brien. He’s handsome and sexy and came to her rescue on her first day in the city. He’s non-committal, his apartment decor consists of empty pizza boxes, he’s sending her mixed signals, but he’s always there for her no matter what. Protecting her, even when danger literally comes knocking. He’s surrounded by mystery and secrets but something about him draws her to him like a moth to a flame. She knows he feels it too, but he’s keeping her at arm’s length. Are the secrets bound to destroy them?
On the other hand, she has Asher Grace. He’s got movie-star good looks, runs in the high society circles and has a bank account that could give her everything she’d ever want. But it’s not the money she cares about. He makes her feel… special. He loves her, there’s no doubt and he’ll give her the world if that’s what she wants. But is it? Asher has his own secrets, and the truth just might ruin everything.
In one glance, one crucial moment, her world starts unraveling. Everything she believed, has turned out to be a lie. Can she really trust anyone? Among the lies and secrets, is the truth. And in that truth, lies the one she belongs with. But who will it be?
I absolutely love this author. I love how she entwined everyone’s lives but still kept you guessing at who is lying and who is telling the truth and who she’s going to choose!! In true Modglin fashion, when it all comes out, I audibly gasped and said “Nooooo way!” So good!! Great read! Grab it now and find out if Blythe made the better choice, or if she made the wrong one!
I was totally captivated from the very first page with the well written storyline and characters that were written with such great detail and depth! The twists and turns kept me at the edge of my seat until the very last page was read!
This book really kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. It was incredibly action packed and with so many twists & turns that it had me guessing the whole time. I really loved Blythe and Finn.
This book is so good! Its a non stop ride on the emotional roller coaster! Choices made, decisions questioned, a future in doubt. You’ll find yourself picking one of the men in the book and then questioning it the entire read. Kiersten really takes the reader on an emotional journey. Her plot twists and turns make for a fantastic read. I couldn’t put it down.
This is my first Kiersten Modglin story and I am really impressed. The writing and story telling was great and I found myself really engrossed in the story, and the characters. There were times I was so frustrated and heartbroken but I couldn’t make myself put it down.
I am not really a love triangle type of person, I tend to shy away from them, but I really enjoyed this one. I knew immediately who I wanted Blythe to be with and she definitely picked the better man. I loved how the story played out and will definitely be reading more by Kiersten in the future. 4 1/2 stars from me!
Asher, Blythe, and Finn…… Their story is an amazing one! Every time I thought I had the story figured out, Kiersten Modglin took her characters and their story down a completely different road. It was so real, heartbreaking, and I LOVED it!!! The whole time I was reading I knew who I wanted her to choose, and when the book was done my reader heart was happy!
Loved this story so much!!!
This author knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seat and The Better Choice did not disappoint. I couldn’t put this book down. It is really well written with mind blowing twists that keep you begging for more. The characters are wonderful and it has great storyline full of twist and turns, deceit, heartbreak, and life altering choices. This is a story about a love triangle that you don’t want to miss.
Our author friend is filled with a gift for keeping her readers filled with anxiety while reading and having to pick one character over another or just love them all!
I was so sure of one choice and then sad when it went the other way but not and I am not usually so wishy washy about what I want for my main characters!
I love that I had this experience with this book and author!
A phenomenal read that’ll pull you in. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the characters. The love, tension, suspense, and drama were just enough to weave an intricate tale that pulls at your emotions. I absolutely recommend reading this book it will not disappoint.
I’ve read a few of this author’s books and I’ve loved every book that I’ve read from her, so I always look forward to a new release from her! I was excited about this book because the synopsis is very intriguing and I really wanted to know more! I then put my name down for an ARC of this book and made it my next read once I received the ARC! After reading this book, I can say that I wasn’t too sure what to expect from the plot! The synopsis doesn’t give anything away apart from that there’s a love triangle! The love triangle was the main point of the plot, but the author added quite a few unexpected twist and turns to keep things interesting and to shake the plot up! I was surprised with a few of the twists and one major one changed the plot a lot! The characters were also amazing and made this book even better! Blythe was the main character, and she had lost her family and she was in a new place and was trying to find her feet again! This did make me feel sorry for her, but she worked hard and found herself a good job! I also felt like Blythe was way too trusting in the book! She just went off with her love interests when she knew absolutely nothing about them! This was dangerous, especially in a place as big as New York! I did connect with Blythe and I felt like she did come a long way in this book and made the best choice for her! There was obviously a love triangle in this book and I don’t want to reveal which guy Blythe chooses because that would be a huge spoiler, so I’m going to discuss both guys instead lol! Finn and Asher were both the love interests of Blythe! I actually wasn’t sure what to make of both guys when they were first introduced! Finn helped Blythe out and didn’t push her into a relationship! He tried to be there to support her too! Asher on the other hand was slightly more persistent when it came to Blythe! He was also more about showing off his family’s money and trying to impress Blythe! Finn didn’t care about money and he just wanted to be happy! Both guys had also done bad things, but only one had learned from his mistakes and moved on! This book was only written from Blythe’s point of view, which didn’t really surprise me! I mean, I would have loved a few chapters to have been written from Finn and Asher’s point of views, but it was Blythe’s story and it was about her deciding which guy was right for her! It allowed for secrets to be revealed too and for Blythe and the reader to find them out at the same time! I was also still able to connect with Finn and Asher! I can also completely understand why this book is a standalone! All the questions raised were answered and the plot was wrapped up and left at the perfect place for Blythe and the guy she chose! I still have a few of this author’s other books to read, which I’ll definitely be doing soon and I can’t wait to see what she’s going to release next! The cover for this book is also absolutely perfect for it! I love it a lot and it suits the feel of the book! The cover image also suits what happens in the book and the cover models are perfect too! Big thank you to Kiersten for an ARC of The Better Choice!
Holy cow! I loved this book! The love triangle, trying to decide who to root for, Asher or Finn. Deciding who’s the bad boy. As I read this book, I kept saying, Blythe better pick who I wanted. This was a page turner, read it in one sitting