Max Wainwright’s life has been filled with difficult choices, dating back to his rough upbringing in England, a life he left long ago. But as tough as some of those choices have been, he has never regretted making a single one of them – with the exception of the one he made several years ago during a business trip to Seattle. Walking away from the only woman he’s ever really cared about continues … continues to be the biggest regret of his life – the only regret.Jill Parrish was young, naïve, and impressionable when she first met and fell head over heels in love with the handsome, enigmatic Max Wainwright. She innocently believed their passionate affair would last forever, and that she had met the love of her life. But when he left her without a backwards glance, her heart and spirit were irrevocably broken, and she feared she would never be whole again.When Max and Jill meet again by chance, she’s finally managed to move on, and is even contemplating an engagement to another man. Will Max find a way to overcome his deep-seated emotional issues and finally claim the only woman he’s ever loved? Or will he risk losing Jill forever, and regretting it for the rest of his life?
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Where do I even begin….I guess I should say HANDS OFF, MAX IS MINE! If there was ever a book boyfriend to be had I would want Max. The One Real Regret takes us on a journey of love, loss, regret, and second chances.
Jill and Max met when he was thirty-six and she was a twenty-two year old college student who was working part-time at a company Max was called in to consult on. The attraction was instant and overwhelming for each of them. But Max was in Seattle just for a few weeks while working on this consulting project. They agreed to a temporary fling but neither could prevent feelings from becoming involved.
Fast forward four years and Max and Jill met under similar circumstances at a different company but things are definitely not the same. YES the chemistry is still there but now there is hurt and betrayal as well. Can Jill find it in her heart to forgive Max? Will Max come clean about his past and give in to accepting the love that he thinks he doesn’t deserve?
I must admit that I was furious at time with Max but I totally understood where he was coming from after learning about his past. Did I agree with him? NO and that is why I was furious! The author did a wonderful job with taking us on the journey of not only Max and Jill in the current day but we get to see exactly what happened with them four years prior when they first met. We were also gifted with the insight of Max and Jill’s upbringing which shaped each of them.
I have truly enjoyed each of the stories in the Bachelor Series and I had been waiting for Max’s since the very beginning and now I’m torn, I’m thrilled to have read it and loved it, but, it also means the series/trilogy has come to an end, and I can honestly say I am going to miss each of these men and the fabulous women that have stolen their hearts.
The One Real Regret is an easy book to recommend to lovers of contemporary romance. This can easily be read as a standalone but I would suggest reading the trilogy in order that way you get to meet Jordan and Finn and have the buildup to Max’s story the way it was meant to be, I promise you will not be disappointed. Happy Reading!!!
One Real Regret by Janet Nissenson is book Three in the Bachelor Series. This is the story of Jill Parrish and Max Wainwright. I have loved the previous books, but feel if you wish to do so you could make this a standalone book.
Max and Jill meet a few years ago when he is a consultant for the company that Jill works for. Both are attracted to the other and go into an agreement to be together during the time that he is work with the company. Jill is young, innocent at the time growing her wings of adulthood and the broken chains of a very conservative grandmother who has pasted. Max is running from his past on his way to making his own way in the world never feeling like he deserves much happiness. But when his business is complete he leaves Jill which he later always seems to regret. Jill thought that Max was the one for her but he left her and didn’t look back. Now some years later she is a successful business women who ends up meeting Max again when he once again is helping the company she is working for. Is this their second chance at Love?
Loved this series, this author and their story.
Max doesn’t think he deserves nor know anything about love, I mean look at all he went through and his parents, what could he possibly have to offer. Instead he works hard to overcome all that his childhood was and to make his teacher, the one that supported and rescued him, proud. He became his own self-made man, leaving his past far behind him, until he met Jill. While she felt loved by her Grandmother, her life wasn’t easy but was governed strictly with no run for trouble. There’s nothing typical about this book. It’s sexy. It’s not rainbows and unicorns. But it is their truth. It’s a great read that will have your emotions screaming for attention as you go through the highs and lows and then you’ll meet their friends who are their family. It’s an awesome read from this author and nice to finally know Max’s hidden past. As always it’s always good to see the ones who think themselves the worst of the bottom feeders, to be seen for who they are not defined by their past. Love these two together.
OMG I loved Max’s story!!!! Here’s the thing (and my favourite thing) about a book by this author,it lacks NOTHING!!!! You get the full back story on the main characters without it being too much, then she develops them into just amazing people that you fall in love with. Add to that, the reappearance of characters from the other books in this series and it’s a recipe for an AMAZING book in my humble opinion. I cannot recommend this book, series and any other book by this author enough. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book for an honest review.
Seeing Max again years after he broke her heart is not what Jill was expecting for her work day. And it’s definitely not something she wants, not something she ever wanted. But, at least she’s over him, right?
Max had good (he thinks) reasons for so coldly walking away from Jill all those years ago, though. Reasons he’s never told a living soul about. But perhaps, if he can open up his heart and bare his soul, Jill would give him the second chance he now realizes he wants. The question is, is he capable of doing that? Not only that, but does he deserve a second chance?
I’m of two minds about The One Real Regret. On one hand, I liked Jill and Max and and their close friendships with their respective friends. I felt there was a decent amount of character growth, which is always appreciated. On the other hand, there was A FREAKIN LOT of in their own heads dialogue, too much for my tastes. It made the pace drag and I started skimming to be honest, which is never a good sign. But, the fact that Max and Jill are great characters, genuinely likable with lots of depth, made up for the too much inner dialogue and draggy pace, so 4 stars seems fair.
Maxwell Wainwright has had me intrigued since the first book of this trilogy, knowing he recreated himself but not all of the details plus his seemingly tragic past love story is absorbing.
Jill Parrish is the twenty-six year old chief financial officer of an up and coming business who was once in a relationship with Max however that ended poorly. Max, is now forty, a fashion plate and good looking specimen of a man. They are both stunned, to say the least, to see just who they’ll be working closely with for the next couple of weeks as Max consults for the firm, a possible explosive situation in the making.
The One Real Regret is told in different time frames; Max and Jill’s childhood, when Max and Jill meet for the first time in Seattle and now, after meeting up again in San Francisco. Both give their points of view throughout the story however Jill reminisces mostly about their first encounter. Through these we gain an opportunity to understand both characters at a deeper level.
I instantly liked Jill and could easily relate to her character. Likewise I liked Max too but he’s the type of character that you need to warm up to I feel, as well now understand how much pressure he puts on himself. However there were a few times I really wanted to give him a solid shake or kick in the behind! Jill’s housemates are fun characters too and when she is retelling that part of the story in her mind they livened things up with their fun attitude towards life in general and their encouragement of Jill to explore more things.
It is wonderful visiting with familiar characters too; Jordan and Aubrey, Finn and Delilah are still such a breathe of fresh air to read about. The camaraderie between these friends is heartwarming. It’s also fabulous reading more about their stories too.
A slightly darker, more intense story and brilliantly composed.
This is book 3 and the final book in The Bachelor Series and I was sad to see it end but what a way to end the series, this author certainly saved the best for last !!!
The One Real Regret is Max and Jill’s story, he is the older serious Brit and she is the younger sheltered sometimes innocent Southern woman………..
Max has kept his skeletons hidden well even his best 2 friends don’t know what he is hiding and those skeletons mean he will never get involved in a relationship………
Jill was raised by her very strict grandmother and when she passed away she moved across the country and rebelled against everything she thought was right in her upbringing, she ditched her clothes for the latest fashion and changed her hair and then she met Max……..
Max and Jill were never meant to be forever he was only teaching her how to be a modern woman but fate and love often work in mysterious ways.
I loved this book , I loved the characters, I loved the story and I loved how this book made me feel, the characters have depth and sizzling chemistry but it’s the secrets that kept me turning the pages I needed to know if the past would always dictate the future for the swoon worthy Brit I was falling for, I needed to know if this adorable couple got the HEA they both deserved. This book captivated me and there was no putting down until I had read the last page so please make sure you have the time before you start this must read book.