Elizabeth O'Roark

The Deal and the Deep Blue Sea

Ana Clara Moreno

"It’s only a second, but infinity rests within it. And I see exactly what we could have been. I see what he wants, what I want, and how terrifying it would be if it was at all possible. He would be more. He would be the long journey into the unknown. And I’m pretty sure, with him, I could be convinced to try."

Andrea Rodriguez

Ahhh I can't tell y'all how much I loved this book. The first one was great, but oowee I liked this one even more.

There is just something about a man that plays the role of the asshole, but is actually such a softie and is super protective over the fmc. I love this song, play it again!!!

Drew's backstory killed me. She never knew what it was like to have someone truly care about her or actually worry over her. I loved that Josh helped Drew realize she was accepting being treated much worse than what she deserved and showed her what it felt like to be cared for.


  "You deserve someone who worships the ground you walk on, Drew. Someone you can lean on. Who cares more about your happiness than his own."


It was a process, but it made me so happy to see Drew slowly open up to Josh and it killed me every time how, after learning more about her, he came to her defense against Six or any other dick. God, while Josh pretended to be a dickhead, Six was actually a dickhead. The absolute worst scum of the earth. 

Also, Elizabeth O'Roark knocked it out of the park again with the banter. She had me smiling and laughing several times throughout this one.

Another one of my favorite things about this book were the stolen glances and small touches between Josh and Drew while in Hawaii. So. freaking. good. Plus, I loved all of their inside jokes. It made me feel all warm and fuzzy whenever they kept coming back up lmao.

I gotta say I wasn't super excited to read Drew's story, but man I am so glad I read it. Finishing this one was a great way to start my birthday!!

sydney

ingrid

LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!! it was so sad reading about drew but seeing her progress and how she finally got out of that toxic environment was amazing + her relationship with josh was so well done, i was OBSESSED. this was just excellent!

lalitha

i’m personally not a big fan of the forbidden romance trope. very cute tho. i love drew :)))

Aslı

such a fast and compelling read. hit too close to home at some parts. i loved almost all of it but i wish the covers would be more... acceptable

The Deal and the Deep Blue Sea

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