Saturday, February 11, 2023

Book review: Chasing Riptides, by Aly Stiles


Save Me #6

Matty Silva & Britt Esposito

Matty breaks my heart and Britt makes me laugh!  This book was angst heaven and I despaired that it would ever turn out right, Matty seemed like a hopeless case of brokenness.  


A very creative guy, his feelings always betray him, and especially because he feels unloved and unwanted except for his brother.  His abusive childhood and his mother’s wickedness have really engraved into his soul and have made him feel worthless except as a pretty boy, only good for looking sexy in front of the band and for pleasuring lots of random ladies.


The only exception to the rule is Britt who calls him weirdo and smacks him every time he says the wrong thing.  She’s his rock and the only woman who is true to him.  She’s loved him since they were kids but she doesn’t dare act on it for fear of ruining their bond.


This angsty book is chock full of strong emotions, lots of tears, despair and hopelessness.  I truly had little hope of Matty turning the wave into mental health, and it really took a village.  In spite of the sadness, the book didn’t feel heavy or dragging.  The love story proceeds very slowly and very cautiously.  I love these stories that are based on a person’s personal struggles and how they are overcome and surpassed, instead of tons of sexy times.  Very heartfelt and heartbreaking and sweet!



Purchase links


 https://mybook.to/ChasingRiptides



About the author


From angsty and dark to snort-laugh funny, Aly writes romance from her soul to yours.

Aly is a musician, cat lover, and terrible cook. Really terrible. She's a classically trained harpist who now plays keys in several band environments. In her limited free time, she's a blackbelt training in Kyokushin Karate and binge-watching Netflix.






  


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