This book has spoilers in it if you haven't read the By A
Thread series yet, you may not want to read the synopsis. This is a companion
book to that series and I highly suggest reading it first.
Have you ever been involved in an epic love story where you wound up alone? Have you devoted yourself so completely to someone that you lost yourself in their abyss?
Patrick Greer spent the past five years revolving around El. He fought like hell to not feel the emotions for her that were hidden deep in his gut, until he couldn't anymore. He was so sure of them, of her, of what they were to each other, until he wasn't.
Patrick couldn't even imagine the things he'd done for her, with her and to her. El broke him.
He was a liar, a friend, a lover, a fixer, a runner and a killer.
Now he had to figure out who he was without her.
*There are adult situations, tons of cussing and you may enjoy this book with an adult beverage.
Have you ever been involved in an epic love story where you wound up alone? Have you devoted yourself so completely to someone that you lost yourself in their abyss?
Patrick Greer spent the past five years revolving around El. He fought like hell to not feel the emotions for her that were hidden deep in his gut, until he couldn't anymore. He was so sure of them, of her, of what they were to each other, until he wasn't.
Patrick couldn't even imagine the things he'd done for her, with her and to her. El broke him.
He was a liar, a friend, a lover, a fixer, a runner and a killer.
Now he had to figure out who he was without her.
*There are adult situations, tons of cussing and you may enjoy this book with an adult beverage.
Review:
“You’re holding her hand because you want to; she’s holding yours because she needs to.”
This is a companion book to
the By A Thread Series (By a Thread, Tension, Seamless) so in order to
understand what takes place in this book, it is highly recommended that you
read those books before you read this one.
I went into this book not
liking Patrick at all. I despised him. Better yet, I hated him for taking
advantage of Stella during one of the weakest times in her life. I didn’t always hate him. There was a time
where I liked him, I honestly did. But I made RL aware of my feelings towards
him and she tried to reassure me that my feelings for him would change
drastically after I read this book. I didn’t believe her. There was no way she
would be able to change my mind. OMS! She proved me wrong! Completely wrong!
We get to see what went on in
Patrick’s head from the very beginning of By A Thread as he tells the story
from his POV. He goes as far back as how he became friends with Jaimie and how
he told him not to do it. The more I read the book, the more I understood
Patrick’s actions and why he did what he did. Yes, he hurt people, created years’
worth of lies, did a lot of fucked up things that will probably haunt him
forever, but one would do everything in
their power to protect who they love and that’s exactly what Patrick did for
Stella. He truly loved her unconditionally.
“I wanted to believe that you and I could figure out a way for us to be together, but now I know that’s impossible. Can we love each other and not be with each other?”
“I need you to let me go.”
Millie got the shitty end of
the stick in this situation. She loved Patrick while his heart truly belonged
to another. I felt bad for her. I really wanted him to just let her go instead
of leading her on. Thank goodness Patrick had Billie and Jesse there to keep
his head on straight for him. Stella chose George and Patrick needed to realize
he needed to move on. Stella would only bring him down. Patrick just pours out
his emotions and doesn’t know how to move on since he’s only ever loved Stella
all those years. He did everything for her and because of her. My heart can’t just help but break for him. This is where I
start disliking Stella for hurting Patrick after all that he’s ever done for
her. He did everything because he loved her and she didn’t even chose him.
“She’s the wire and you are the bolt cutters I needed.”
I told RL that Patrick needed
to find himself his own girl that isn’t Stella. Thank goodness he got his HEA! After
all that poor guy he went through, I’m glad he found happiness in the end; someone who truly understands him. I
just wish I had more about their love story though..yes, I’m greedy, I want more.
Another fantastic job by RL. You did a great job making me fall in love with
Patrick just like you said I would. Although this seemed a little tougher for
me to read because he had to endure more secrets than anyone. I need to get
some musubis to you some day as well. Maybe that will convince you to write Billy’s
story a little faster….
The funny thing about endings
is that they’re always the beginning of something…
I received a copy for my
honest review.
This review was done by Jenn.
Excerpt 1
"Stop, man,"
Jesse said as he parked the car in front of Patrick's new place.
"What?"
"I've only lived
with you for a few months, but even I know that look."
"What look?"
"The look like
someone kicked you in the fucking ribs," Jesse answered and punched
Patrick in the arm.
"I look like
someone just kicked me in the ribs?"
"Pretty much."
Jesse walked in the propped open door. "Nice place, man."
"Thanks. I don't
need much."
"I know you wanted
to get out on your own, but you could've stayed with me for awhile."
"I appreciate that,
but I've imposed for too long."
"No imposition,
man. I had fun having you around. Didn't cramp my style at all."
Patrick laughed, they'd
had fun everywhere they'd gone for the past couple of months. "Glad I
didn't cramp your style."
“No, really,” Jesse said
seriously. “I need a good wingman that’s not a football player. We’ll
definitely have to hang out after you move.”
“Well, you are my
only friend here so far, so I guess you’ll do.” Patrick laughed. He was
glad he had someone he could count on in Atlanta, who knew everything and he
didn’t have to be too open with. He wasn’t good at sharing and stayed to
himself mostly. Patrick had plenty of acquaintances, but he could count
people he considered friends on one hand. He felt lucky. Jamie had
no friends. Patrick put that thought away immediately. Jamie managed to
invade his thoughts when he was least expecting it these days.
They shook hands and
Jesse pulled him in for a one-arm hug. "Yo, you need to let all this stuff
with Stella go."
"I know." He
nodded. "I just can't seem to get past it. I'm so mad at her."
"You need to choose
forgiveness,” Jesse instructed solemnly. “You both did what you did.
It's in the past. You staying mad at her is your way of hanging on to
something that isn't worth hanging on to."
"She's worth
it," he almost whispered.
"Yeah, for George,
not you,” Jesse said firmly. “She's not yours to hang on to, man."
"But that's the
part that—"
"I know."
Jesse slapped Patrick’s back. "That's the part you need to let go. Y'all
fucked, it was good. You loved her, she loves you in her own way, and it’s
fucking tragic. It's not going to happen. She's having George's baby, they’re
married. It's done. Nothing else for you to do."
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