For You by Kristen Ashley

For You by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

2019 audio reread

It's been long enough since I last read it, this time it felt familiar, but yet, almost new again to me. And I don't think I could love this book any harder. It's definitely one of my top favorites of KA, and has reminded me why The Burg is still one of my top 3 favorite KA series. I almost wanted to dive back in from the boas soon as I heard the last words.

*****

The Burg series is one of my top fav KA series - with Colt and Feb's story staying super close to my heart!

Getting to be a part of Colt and Feb's 2nd chance at love was a mind-blowing trip! The drama, the suspense, the conversations, the emotions, the intimate moments - all of it put together was amazing. I've yet to meet a KA couple who didn't make me fall in love with their story and *feel* deep down every emotion from the highest highs to the lowest lows right along with them.

Rereading this story fully for the 2nd time made me fall even more in love with Colt and Feb. I was able to pick up on and understand things better, why they did/felt the way they did.

Kristen Ashley is an amazing story teller and this is not a book to be missed!

At Peace by Kristen Ashley

(The 'Burg, #2)

This was one of the first KA books I discovered and boy, did it hook me and make me an addict!!

I mean, this is Joe! And Vi and the girls with Joe?! (swoon!) I've absolutely have fallen in love with Joe and his girls and how they gave Joe what he needed and then he in turn gave them exactly what they needed. I adored "buddy" and when I learned the story behind how that came to be, I loved it all the more.

This book has some of the most intense scenes that keep hitting me hard every time I read it, even though I know it's coming now. Doesn't matter, I still get gutted. That just makes this all the more epic of a story!

(and I love how in The Promise we get even more of Joe and Vi's story!)

For You by Kristen Ashley

(The 'Burg, #1)

The Burg series is one of my top fav KA series - with Colt and Feb's story staying super close to my heart!

Getting to be a part of Colt and Feb's 2nd chance at love was a mind-blowing trip! The drama, the suspense, the conversations, the emotions, the intimate moments - all of it put together was amazing. I've yet to meet a KA couple who didn't make me fall in love with their story and *feel* deep down every emotion from the highest highs to the lowest lows right along with them.

Rereading this story fully for the 2nd time made me fall even more in love with Colt and Feb. I was able to pick up on and understand things better, why they did/felt the way they did.

Kristen Ashley is an amazing story teller and this is not a book to be missed!

Hold On by Kristen Ashley

(The 'Burg, #6)

Oh my goodness!! I read the first few chapters then decided to save the rest for Labor Day weekend where I could binge and not worry about being sleep deprived (too badly). So worth the wait - especially because I'm at a loss of words for how I feel. Basically:

I *loved* Merry. Always have since we first met him. And I loved Merry for Cher.

I *loved* Cher. And I loved her for Merry.

I absolutely adored Ethan!!

I felt everything! I laughed so hard, I cried so hard, I swooned, I sighed, I hurt.

The epilogue: killed me. Perfection!

Games of the Heart by Kristen Ashley

(The 'Burg, #4)

Loved getting to see Mike finally find his girl and watch how they build their family. Dusty was a delight and Mike made me swoon (well, after he got his head out of his butt). This one definitely was more family oriented as we see how Dusty's family work through her brother's death and Mike navigates through raising his kids with a not so great ex-wife. Plus we get a little side Story watching Fin fall for Reesee (sigh! Love that KA gave us that little extra goodness).

and any book that gives a peek into Joe and Vi's lives... well, that is just the sprinkles on the icing on (Tess') cup cakes! :)

Golden Trail by Kristen Ashley

(The 'Burg, #3)

Loved getting a KA book that's all from Layne's perspective. Kind of a nice twist - plus always being in Layne's head allowed me to fall for him harder, and feel his struggle and highs/lows as he worked through getting Rocky back and helping her beat back the darkness that stole her from him years ago. I adore 2nd chance stories, and this fit my tastes beautifully. Watching them work through to their HEA, and getting a fun dose of awesome kids (and Joe and Vi and their girls) was pretty sweet. The epilogue: stinking amazing!! KA writes amazing epilogues and this is one of my favs!

The Promise by Kristen Ashley

(The 'Burg, #5)

I enjoyed getting to experience Ben and Frankie's story. It was different enough from the rest of the KA books that it gave you a new taste, but yet it was still clearly a KA story, with all the feels and emotions and beauty you've come to expect.

I loved seeing how Frankie's view of herself changed, and how she realized how she looked and felt about herself was way different than how others saw her (well, the others who truly mattered). That realization, along with seeing it reflected in other people (Joe towards is girls, Luke towards his girls, etc.) was beautiful to watch bloom - both in her and (hopefully) in yourself as a reader.

As much as I loved Ben and Frankie, I absolutely *adored* getting more of Joe and Vi's story. To me it completed their HEA beautifully! Oh and when Mr. Luke Stark showed up?? Swoon! :)