Book Review: From Here to You
From Here to You (Crash and Burn #1) by Jamie McGuire
Goodreads Summary:
As Darby Dixon sits in a tiny Texas church bathroom on her wedding day holding a positive pregnancy test, she realizes that of all the bad decisions she's made in her life, marrying her abusive fiancé would be the worst. She's never been able to stand up for herself, but she'll sure as hell stand up for her baby. With just the cash she has on hand, she runs to get a bus ticket to the farthest place she can afford. Between her sheer grit and pageant-queen smile, she lands a job as a front desk clerk at the Colorado Springs Hotel. It's not a glamorous life, but she and her baby are all that matters.
A former Marine, Scott "Trex" Trexler has worked in the most dangerous, corrupt, war-torn places on earth. Now he finally has a chance to return to the last place he'd felt at peace--Colorado Springs, Colorado, to take a new job with the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, a top-secret military installation buried deep within the granite.
The moment Trex walks into the inn, Darby knows he's dangerous. There's no way she wants to get involved with another man who seems to be keeping way too many secrets. As charming and devastatingly gorgeous as Trex is, he clearly isn't telling her everything. But as wildfires rage on the mountain and Darby's ex-fiancé shows he isn't so willing to let her go, both she and Trex are soon to find out that what you don't know absolutely can hurt you.
My Review:
5/5 Stars
There are several ways to know a book was good. One way in particular the way that applies to this book is when you think back to it and remember it so vividly you thought it was a movie. McGuire did it again writing the most beautiful love story amidst worldly issues such as abuse.
At first I was opposed to how quickly Darby seemed to be opened to a new relationship, but McGuire did a good job keeping it a constant concern in her mind throughout everyday life including Darby's new relationship. I loved the character Darby. She truly was a strong and independent women, anyone that is able to walk out of an abusive relationship is, despite her always doubting herself. The character of Trex was interesting and I have mixed emotions about him. He truly cared about Darby but was overbearing at times.
This is the first book in the series Crash and Burn. The second book is about 2 characters when met in From Here To You, so I'm excited to get to read more about their storyline. I have yet to be disappointed by a Jamie McGuire book, for sure read this one when you get a chance!!
Goodreads Summary:
As Darby Dixon sits in a tiny Texas church bathroom on her wedding day holding a positive pregnancy test, she realizes that of all the bad decisions she's made in her life, marrying her abusive fiancé would be the worst. She's never been able to stand up for herself, but she'll sure as hell stand up for her baby. With just the cash she has on hand, she runs to get a bus ticket to the farthest place she can afford. Between her sheer grit and pageant-queen smile, she lands a job as a front desk clerk at the Colorado Springs Hotel. It's not a glamorous life, but she and her baby are all that matters.
A former Marine, Scott "Trex" Trexler has worked in the most dangerous, corrupt, war-torn places on earth. Now he finally has a chance to return to the last place he'd felt at peace--Colorado Springs, Colorado, to take a new job with the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, a top-secret military installation buried deep within the granite.The moment Trex walks into the inn, Darby knows he's dangerous. There's no way she wants to get involved with another man who seems to be keeping way too many secrets. As charming and devastatingly gorgeous as Trex is, he clearly isn't telling her everything. But as wildfires rage on the mountain and Darby's ex-fiancé shows he isn't so willing to let her go, both she and Trex are soon to find out that what you don't know absolutely can hurt you.
My Review:
5/5 Stars
There are several ways to know a book was good. One way in particular the way that applies to this book is when you think back to it and remember it so vividly you thought it was a movie. McGuire did it again writing the most beautiful love story amidst worldly issues such as abuse.
At first I was opposed to how quickly Darby seemed to be opened to a new relationship, but McGuire did a good job keeping it a constant concern in her mind throughout everyday life including Darby's new relationship. I loved the character Darby. She truly was a strong and independent women, anyone that is able to walk out of an abusive relationship is, despite her always doubting herself. The character of Trex was interesting and I have mixed emotions about him. He truly cared about Darby but was overbearing at times.
This is the first book in the series Crash and Burn. The second book is about 2 characters when met in From Here To You, so I'm excited to get to read more about their storyline. I have yet to be disappointed by a Jamie McGuire book, for sure read this one when you get a chance!!
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