Falling for your best friend’s sister has never felt so bad yet so damn right. From USA Today Bestselling author BJ Harvey comes the third and final standalone in the Chance series, this time it’s the much anticipated story of Drew and Ashley.***I have a long history of acting first and thinking it through later. In fact, I’m the definition of a screw up. Case in point – I’m having a baby with a … – I’m having a baby with a woman I can’t stand, my ex is now my best friend’s wife, and I’m in love with a woman I can never have.
My biggest secret is falling for my best friend’s sister twelve years ago.
My biggest mistake is thinking I could live without her.
And now my biggest regret is the look on her face the moment I tell everyone I’m already married to the woman they hate most.
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I’ve been really looking forward to Third Strike and Drew’s story and overall I was not disappointed in this book. I sat down to read and I have to say I devoured it in one sitting as I just couldn’t put it down.
Third Strike is the story of Drew and Ash and the book spans many years. I actually really enjoyed how the story built over the years as I really love to see the emotional connection between the H/h develop on a substantial level, however, there were times, where I felt that the early story in particular moved along a little too quick and I felt that we missed out on a real significant boom from Drew and Ash. That said, the second half of the book, was a killer and really packed an emotional punch.
This book delivered drama, angst and romance and was a really enjoyable read. This has been a great series and one I would definitely recommend!
I was provided with a copy of this book from the Publisher. There was no inducement or obligation and I opted to leaved a review.
* A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review *
Are you a fan of angst?? Then you need to read Third Strike by BJ Harvey.
Third Strike is the third and final book in BJ Harvey’s Chances Series. I wouldn’t recommend reading them out of order. Each book is about a new couple but the storyline is interconnected throughout all the books. So this is a series you will want to read from the beginning.
I am a HUGE fan of BJ Harvey’s writing. She continues to give us amazing storylines and characters we can fall in love with. Her writing is flawless and captivating. Third Strike is definitely my favorite in this series, and I loved the first 2 books.
I am not going to talk about the storyline much because I don’t want to spoil the other books in this series or this book. Plus this is a book you need to go into blind so that you can experience all the emotions that are brought out of these characters!!
I will say this, this book is about Drew (Millen’s BFF) and Ashley (Millen’s sister). We first met them in book 1….One Shot. I knew once I found out that these two were getting a book it was going to be good. This story spans over a 12 year timeframe. We get to see Drew and Ash when they first meet to the present time. I loved how h
This story was told and how everything unfolded. This book definitely had me pinned to the pages and kept me on my toes.
This is a story that is full of love, emotion, sexy times and heartbreak. Just know in the end your heart will be put back together.
Buckle up because this book will take you and your heart on one heck of a ride!!
All I can say is this author is made for writing romance. Her writing is flawless and emotion pours from the pages. The characters are some that you will connect with on another level and others you just can’t help but love to hate. The plot of this book is easy to get lost in and I love how much these characters feel for one another. Its true love can span a lifetime. Twists and turns throw a knife in their relationship but if they hold on for just a little longer it will all be worth it in the end. If you love a good romance filled with angst, I suggest you pick up a copy today and enjoy the ride.
4 “Forever and Always” Stars
Third Strike is the first book by BJ Harvey I’ve read and honestly, I had no idea it was part of a series, but I will be going back and reading the first two as well. My emotions were all over the place with this story. I loved Drew, but man did I want to throat punch him on more than one occasion. I’m glad it was told in dual perspective, because if I didn’t have an inside to what was going inside Drew’s mind, I’m pretty sure I would not have liked him at all. He put himself and Ashley through so much love, heartbreak and pain, but I got why he did it, but it didn’t mean I had to like it.
Drew’s life has never been an easy one. He has struggled with so much from the death of his mother, his loyalty to his best friend who is more like a brother to his love for said best friend’s little sister. He’s made mistakes and choices that he has come to regret, but in the long run, make him a better and stronger person. I don’t want to give anything away, so jump on board and take a ride on this emotional rollercoaster of a story. It will break your heart then put it back together again.
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This book is one of my all time favorites of Harvey’s.
I thought I was ready for Drew and Ashley’s story. But once I started it was nothing what I thought it was going to be. It was so much more. I knew there was more to Drew then and a cocky, arrogant playboy he was portrayed as in first two books. Harvey showed us a whole other side to Drew. There was only one person who really knew who Drew really was. And that was Ash. Until now. Get ready because Harvey is going to take you on an emotional rollercoaster. This book was filled with angst, heartache, laugh out loud moments, devotion, hope, growth and so much love. I couldn’t put it down. And didn’t want it to end.
Drew and Ash. A love story that spans a lifetime and one I still can’t stop thinking about. BJ Harvey has written one of her most powerful books to date with Third Strike. Digging deep to relay every single bit of intensity that is this couple. Taking the notion of a forbidden love to new heights with this all-encompassing story of want and need and the very definition of meant to be.
Having been able to see Drew as the funny ‘sidekick’ so to speak to his best friend Millen in prior books, I was always very curious about his side of things and if his good intentions were sincere or if he was the screw up he portrayed. From the very start, I felt the want that Drew had for Ash, as they meet one sunny afternoon, poolside at Millen’s house when they were just 20 and 17. Theirs was an immediate reaction to the other and is the beginning of years of heartache and despair that I wasn’t sure either would survive.
The Author takes us on a journey through the many twists and turns that ultimately define Drew and Ash’s romance. My heart broke right along with them as they are desperate to keep their affair private, not wanting to hurt Millen and threaten long-time relationships.
The passion between them is beyond incredible. Talk about no one else existing when they are together. These two have as strong a pull towards one another as I’ve ever seen. And as they experience a plethora of starts and stops, years of frustration with a hint of sweet joy mixed in just to mess with their hearts over and over again, I was as broken up as they were, about their missed opportunities to come clean and to have the life they were supposed to have with each other.
I loved seeing Drew grow into a responsible and loving man. His transformation wasn’t easy and the underlying reasons as to his newfound pride and synonym for responsibility is the biggest surprise of all. Reaching rock bottom, I was truly proud of him and to watch as those closest to him feel the same had me in tears.
With an ending that had me blubbering like a fool, Third Strike will undoubtedly be one of my very favorites for 2019. BJ Harvey put me through the wringer and I applaud her ability to write a book rich with emotion that brought me to my knees more than once.
It is simply superb and deserves 5+ huge stars! This one is not to be missed.
I’m writing this as I’m still crying, so there’s that lol. If that doesn’t give you an idea on the feels you’re gonna be feeling, then I’ll come right out and tell you. YOU WILL FEEL ALL THE EMOTIONS!!! All of them. This a story through the years, from Drew and Ash’s first meeting,, to all the meeting there after. The fun, the laughs, the sneakiness, the sadness, and most definitely the tears. And don’t forget love, for everyone, not just these two. There were so many times throughout that Drew was lost, and let me tell you, that teared me up. Because you can’t help but love him. And hope for him to be happy. Eventually I’ll stop the tears (I hope lol). But I’ll gladly shed them again when I go back and read this series again
Oh, I know what you did here B.J! You set our expectations low for Drew in the other books only to hit us with his story like this!! I actually thought he is the most arrogant and cocky man alive that doesn’t know how to appreciate true friendship & love. Deep down I always knew there’s something more than meets the eye, that if Ash likes him, he can’t be that bad. But I wasn’t expecting to see all the beautiful and sometimes frustrating layers that Drew has.
Well chosen when B.J. decided to write this book from Drew’s POV and on that particular time frame. I don’t think I could have understood Drew’s decisions if I wasn’t inside his head :))) He’s one complex man, loyal but sometimes dummy (eh, men). But otherwise he’s a sweetheart. And Ash deserves the trophy for the most understanding person alive. She is the constant from his life when he didn’t even know that he need it. I loved their story and their journey was tough and complicated so I was over the moon when they reached their HEA.
Drew and Ashley romance is one for the ages. They have been in a on and off relationship for years. He has been there for her secretly buy she was willing to wait for him until he committed the ultimate betrayal. Drew is misunderstood because of the way he behaves. Family love can help with everything and Ash family means the world to him. This story is so full of angst that you will definitely need tissues. Great Conclusion to series.
Whew…what a ride for us readers, and for Drew. My heart ached for Drew, and for Ash, but more for Drew. In love with his best friends sister but having to hide it from him, only to be yanked into said best friends drama without any understanding from said best friend. But what a man Drew became. Wonderful book!!
The Chances series has ended on an absolute high with Third Strike. This book is the most angsty of the three books and the one that will shatter your heart and then piece it back together again. Drew and Ash’s story is a tough journey, one filled with so many dips and road blocks it will feel like no amount of detours will result in them finding their true destination. Their story will own your heart, make you smile, cause tears to be shed on more than one occasion but in the end these two will be deep in your soul. Third Strike is a love story worth fighting for and one that will remain in your heart and your head long after the last page has been read.
What an incredible read, it pulled all the emotions from me , from tears to laughter to wanting to throw my ereader across the room. Be prepared once u start this read u can’t stop. Drew and Ashley these two are perfect for each other, they just can’t get the timing quite right. Years and years they struggle with the love they have for each other, but they are always that person for each other. Always there when the other needs.