Name: The Downside of Love
ISBN: 9781721690718

Meghan Quinn

This isn't a story about a love triangle. There is no triangle involved. This isn't a story about an accidental pregnancy. Although having a baby with her . . . I would. This isn't a story about lies and deception, even though at times I've lied to myself. No, this is my story. A story about sacrifice. A story about a man who fell in love with the wrong girl. A story I wish I never had to tell. This is a story about the true meaning of the downside of love.

The Downside of Love

Megan Lowe

Whoa! This book is heavy! But it’s pretty great. 
Stryder is just...
And Rory is tough, loving, and caring.
I did feel at times this book was a little hard to follow, especially with the shift in time. I think that may have been helped by reading the first book, something I didn’t do. But this book had all the feels and one hell of a powerful love story.

Candyce Kirk

I have to start off by saying that this author is an amazing writer! She managed to write a duology with a twist I never saw coming! The Upside of Falling started off as an emotional rollercoaster and kept on going during The Downside of Love. Both of these stories are about finding love, opening up your heart, learning to trust, dealing with your past and following your dreams. I really have to think about how to write this review, because it's so easy to accidentally spoil something with just a little detail. Meghan Quinn took a big risk I think writing this the way she did. A lot of romance readers expect a predictable romance and this duology is anything but. At first, I have to say I wasn't happy with the turn this story take, but it grew on me the more I had read. I still had mixed emotions in the end, just because I wanted something different for certain characters. The Downside of Love is just such a raw and emotional book and your heart breaks realizing that some people just don't get the love they deserve from the people they should be able to expect it from. If you're a reader looking for something totally different, definitely give this duology a try. You won't be sorry! This book had me laughing and crying!

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Guys, I have to be totally honest here — I have no idea how to review this book in a way that won't spoil the story. If you've not read the duet and you're planning to, tread carefully. I'm going to try my best to not give things away, but I'm also not sure how to talk about my feelings without doing just that.

I'll be the first to admit I was a) heartbroken, b) nervous and c) a little angry when I started this book. But, at the same time, I trusted Meghan to give us the story she wanted us to have. Even if I was more than a little unsure about how things were playing out. It was impossible not to fall for the idea of Rory and Colby while reading The Upside of Falling. Their connection seemed real and their love seemed true and, even through the struggles, I hoped they would be able to work things out. I doubted it, though, when I read the ending. Yet, a little piece of me still held out hope. 

The Downside of Love isn't the story I thought I wanted. I can't lie about that. But, what I can say is that while it might not have been what I wanted, I truly believe it's what was right. My brain was basically shouting "No! No! No!" for awhile, but my heart felt differently. As much as I loved the first book, I can't deny this just fit. 

While I love Meghan and trust her work, I did worry about how this duet would play out. I tend to be such a shipper that I'm basically ride or die when it comes to my favorites, unwilling to see there just might be something else that works better. I went in with as much of an open mind as I could manage and I fell in love. This duet won't be for everyone, but it worked for me. While this story arc is complete, I can't wait to see what happens next for another character (or two?). Write quickly, Meghan.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

FAVORITE QUOTES

Do I tell her love her? Do I tell her I saw her first, that I stepped aside, despite wanting her more than anything? Do I tell her that she is not only my best friend, but the woman of my dreams? 

"For the first time in my life, Rory, I want to be the gentleman you deserve."

"My life is magnificent because of you. I am more than happy. I'm content and full because you also breathe life into me. And that's the sort of life I want to live. And it's only possible with you."

The downside of love is heartache and uncertainty, but the upside of falling is finding an everlasting love that will carry you through a lifetime of happiness.

Life is full of chances. Opportunities. Challenges. But it's what you do with them that counts.

Chantale

WOW! This duet put me through such an emotional journey.

I found The Downside of Love wasn't as good as the first one but it was still good enough for me to enjoy it.

I love the characters and the story and the ending? The ending very much surprised me. 

I do highly recommend this duet and you do have to read The Upside of Falling before you read The Downside of Love.

I give this 4 out of 5,

The Downside of Love

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