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Covet #2
Finding Him
A novel about a shattered family, broken hearts, and healing love by Rachel Van Dyken, the number one New York Times bestselling author of Stealing Her.
Coming out of a coma was one hell of a wake-up call. While I was in the dark, my estranged twin brother, Bridge, had replaced me in the company I owned and swept up my fiancée in the takeover. With my ruthless reputation, can I blame them for falling in love? I have to look long and hard at where I’ve been and where I’m headed. Alone time? The universe has other plans.
Our family’s secluded Vermont cabin comes with a gorgeous—if at first, unwelcoming—surprise. She’s renter Keaton Westbrook, a social media superstar struggling with her own private grief. As a winter storm bears down, we’ve found something to keep us warm—an intimacy neither of us expected and both of us need.
After we say goodbye, what happens then? Keaton and I are longing to reconcile with our painful pasts. I can’t bear to do it without her. Is it too much to ask of fate to give us a second chance at life and love?
247 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 20, 2020
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March 11, 2023
Originally 4 stars but changed to 4.5 stars.
Thank you so much to the publisher and to NetGalley for providing me an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was such a good book. The only reason that I did not rate this book 5 stars was because the first half of the book did not completely click with me. I had trouble focusing on the characters and their story. However, when I read the second half, a major switch happened for me in terms of my attitude towards this book. There were so many amazing parts that made me swoon, and this book was so emotional (especially towards the very end) that my eyes were blurry with tears as I was reading it.
If you want a beautiful, emotional romance, give this one a shot!
Thank you so much to the publisher and to NetGalley for providing me an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was such a good book. The only reason that I did not rate this book 5 stars was because the first half of the book did not completely click with me. I had trouble focusing on the characters and their story. However, when I read the second half, a major switch happened for me in terms of my attitude towards this book. There were so many amazing parts that made me swoon, and this book was so emotional (especially towards the very end) that my eyes were blurry with tears as I was reading it.
If you want a beautiful, emotional romance, give this one a shot!
January 17, 2020
<3 4 stars <3
Such a great read, it was emotional at some point, fun , sexy and heartwarming!I find the story refreshing and fast paced.I adored the characters and I love the romance and how it started!
This one was such a nice surprise , I didn't expect to like it so much!Both Julian and Keaton are grieving the way they connected was nice.Julian was a great hero, I loved him and I believe he was perfect for Keaton!He was exactly what she needed!
Overall, it was a great read, I enjoy it!
Such a great read, it was emotional at some point, fun , sexy and heartwarming!I find the story refreshing and fast paced.I adored the characters and I love the romance and how it started!
This one was such a nice surprise , I didn't expect to like it so much!Both Julian and Keaton are grieving the way they connected was nice.Julian was a great hero, I loved him and I believe he was perfect for Keaton!He was exactly what she needed!
Overall, it was a great read, I enjoy it!
February 2, 2020
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
*** 3.5 STARS ***
I have to say, I wasn't the biggest fan of Julian in Stealing Her and thus I was a bit reluctant to start this book even though I wanted to find out who he really is / how the accident changed him.
It took me a while to get into Finding Him but I ultimately really enjoyed it and read the final 60% of it in a single sitting. I really loved the female main character Keaton and I also liked Julian a lot more than I did in book one (which is what I was hoping for and why I picked up this book in the first place). When it comes to Izzy and Bridge however, I have to say that I'm still not their biggest fan even though I'd hoped that seeing them as an established couple in book two would help with that. Another aspect I really disliked in this novel was that Rachel Van Dyken used one of my least favorite tropes towards the end of Finding Him and the excuse the characters used to try to justify it just definitely didn't make it okay for me. But I'm also pretty sensitive when it comes to that trope because I just hate it so much and I don't want to spoiler it now but it might be something that wouldn't even bother most people.
All in all however, this was a quick and fun read and even though there were a few things that bothered me, I still definitely enjoyed reading Finding Him and I'm glad I picked it up.
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*** 3.5 STARS ***
I have to say, I wasn't the biggest fan of Julian in Stealing Her and thus I was a bit reluctant to start this book even though I wanted to find out who he really is / how the accident changed him.
It took me a while to get into Finding Him but I ultimately really enjoyed it and read the final 60% of it in a single sitting. I really loved the female main character Keaton and I also liked Julian a lot more than I did in book one (which is what I was hoping for and why I picked up this book in the first place). When it comes to Izzy and Bridge however, I have to say that I'm still not their biggest fan even though I'd hoped that seeing them as an established couple in book two would help with that. Another aspect I really disliked in this novel was that Rachel Van Dyken used one of my least favorite tropes towards the end of Finding Him and the excuse the characters used to try to justify it just definitely didn't make it okay for me. But I'm also pretty sensitive when it comes to that trope because I just hate it so much and I don't want to spoiler it now but it might be something that wouldn't even bother most people.
All in all however, this was a quick and fun read and even though there were a few things that bothered me, I still definitely enjoyed reading Finding Him and I'm glad I picked it up.
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February 25, 2020
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WOW!!! This book deals with personal lost between 2 characters and 2 different circumstances. This deals with trying to move on and getting on with life. Keaton Westbrook is a social media superstar who gets stranded with a billionaire in a wintery day in a cabin. The last thing these two wanted to do was have to be stranded together complete strangers.
I loved this book. A guilty pleasure that I can pick up and read in one sitting. Rachel VanDyken's stories grasping me from the beginning and I just dont want to put down until I get to the end. Such a sad but great read.
WOW!!! This book deals with personal lost between 2 characters and 2 different circumstances. This deals with trying to move on and getting on with life. Keaton Westbrook is a social media superstar who gets stranded with a billionaire in a wintery day in a cabin. The last thing these two wanted to do was have to be stranded together complete strangers.
I loved this book. A guilty pleasure that I can pick up and read in one sitting. Rachel VanDyken's stories grasping me from the beginning and I just dont want to put down until I get to the end. Such a sad but great read.
February 27, 2020
Release Day 2/25/20
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Finding Him is the companion novel to Stealing Her. The Covet series focuses on twin brothers separated in their teens, parent trap style, to live with one parent and not see the other again. Both brothers grew up to be very different men.
Finding Him focuses on Julian, who lost his fiancé to his twin brother while in a coma. There are reasons and let’s just say he was not the best man or boyfriend pre-coma. However almost dying changes people and Julian wants to be a better man. To recenter himself after another tragedy hits, he heads off to relax and relive some of his favorite childhood memories at the family cabin, only to find it occupied by a familiar looking woman who just won’t leave.
Keaton is trying to escape the world as well. She has run off and rented the cabin to remember the man she loved and lost to cancer and figure out how to say goodbye. The last thing she needed/wanted was to share the cabin with some pretty boy who makes her feel things she hasn’t felt stirring in her since her love’s death.
There are moments in this story that worked rather well for me. The meet cute for instance was a lot of fun even if Julian was a big jerkface. The first time they had to get naked together to share body heat was a nice icebreaker also. I liked how the relationship between them started to build. Julian wasn’t a good guy before the coma and I like how he owns it and admits to the mistake he made with the girl he lost.
I did struggle with parts of the story because they used a trope I’m not a huge fan of and it took away from my overall enjoyment. Keaton is also in the limelight in social media and always so worried about what her fans will read into what she is doing. She is so over aware of her public face that it was a real struggle for me to sympathize with some of things she did so others wouldn’t know she and Julian were semi together.
This is a cute fluff story with some fun moments and some tender moment that make you go aww. It was just missing the extra something to take it from a good story to a great one for me.
Narration:
The audio had a narrator for both Isobel and Bridge’s PoV. I enjoyed both narrations and thought the male performance improved since Stealing Her. I listened to this at my usual 1.5x speed.
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Finding Him is the companion novel to Stealing Her. The Covet series focuses on twin brothers separated in their teens, parent trap style, to live with one parent and not see the other again. Both brothers grew up to be very different men.
Finding Him focuses on Julian, who lost his fiancé to his twin brother while in a coma. There are reasons and let’s just say he was not the best man or boyfriend pre-coma. However almost dying changes people and Julian wants to be a better man. To recenter himself after another tragedy hits, he heads off to relax and relive some of his favorite childhood memories at the family cabin, only to find it occupied by a familiar looking woman who just won’t leave.
Keaton is trying to escape the world as well. She has run off and rented the cabin to remember the man she loved and lost to cancer and figure out how to say goodbye. The last thing she needed/wanted was to share the cabin with some pretty boy who makes her feel things she hasn’t felt stirring in her since her love’s death.
There are moments in this story that worked rather well for me. The meet cute for instance was a lot of fun even if Julian was a big jerkface. The first time they had to get naked together to share body heat was a nice icebreaker also. I liked how the relationship between them started to build. Julian wasn’t a good guy before the coma and I like how he owns it and admits to the mistake he made with the girl he lost.
I did struggle with parts of the story because they used a trope I’m not a huge fan of and it took away from my overall enjoyment. Keaton is also in the limelight in social media and always so worried about what her fans will read into what she is doing. She is so over aware of her public face that it was a real struggle for me to sympathize with some of things she did so others wouldn’t know she and Julian were semi together.
This is a cute fluff story with some fun moments and some tender moment that make you go aww. It was just missing the extra something to take it from a good story to a great one for me.
Narration:
The audio had a narrator for both Isobel and Bridge’s PoV. I enjoyed both narrations and thought the male performance improved since Stealing Her. I listened to this at my usual 1.5x speed.
May 23, 2020
4-4.5 ⭐'s
What was the reason you read the book? It's the second book in the Covet series and I had to find out what happened with Julian.
And how was it? It was unexpectedly good.
What's it about? How Julian is moving on with his life after being in a coma, grieving over someone and dealing with his brother and ex fiance.
What's good about it? Julian, hands down.
Anything you didn't like? Not really. There are a few cliche things but I was okay with them.
Anything that surprised you? Julian...he was surprisingly sweet...and sexy.
Would you recommend it? If you like Alpha men that don't back down from a challenge, then you need to read this!
What was the reason you read the book? It's the second book in the Covet series and I had to find out what happened with Julian.
And how was it? It was unexpectedly good.
What's it about? How Julian is moving on with his life after being in a coma, grieving over someone and dealing with his brother and ex fiance.
What's good about it? Julian, hands down.
Anything you didn't like? Not really. There are a few cliche things but I was okay with them.
Anything that surprised you? Julian...he was surprisingly sweet...and sexy.
Would you recommend it? If you like Alpha men that don't back down from a challenge, then you need to read this!
January 9, 2020
I hadn’t read a Rachel Van Dyken book in awhile prior to Finding Him. Although I haven’t read the first book in the Covet series, I enjoyed this one enough that I would go back and read the first book. Keaton and Julian were both really likable characters. I especially liked Julian and was rooting for him as a reformed playboy/jerk. Finding Him is about two people grieving the loss of loved ones who find themselves snowed in in a remote cabin together. An unlikely bond forms while they are stuck in the cabin depending on each other and they find themselves at peace in a way they haven’t been in a long time. This was about finding both themselves again and each other while learning to move on with their lives. I didn’t pull an all nighter for this one and there were no crazy twists or surprises but it was a good read.
April 4, 2020
“You’re the annoying twin, aren’t you?”
I narrowed my eyes at the back of her head. “Actually, I’m the charming one.”
She looked over her shoulder. “Hmm, can’t see it.”
Finding Him was beautifully emotional and one of my favorite books this year! By that first chapter, I already had tears in my eyes. Twice. And as the story unfolded, I had tears for a past love story, tears for brothers and of course tears for Julian and Keaton. But there was also so much to smile and swoon about. This book was sexy, funny and had the best banter. So if you're a fan of romance, a tortured hero and the most beautiful happily ever after, definitely add this one to your list. I can't recommend it enough!
“You’re going to get drunk while I take care of our basic human needs?”
“Think of it this way . . .”He smirked. “If you don’t build a fire, we’re going to have to get naked and share body heat, and I highly doubt that would be your first choice, since you’re already so fucking frigid.”
I almost picked up the knife.
I almost threw it at his perfect face.
Instead, I took the high road, flipped him off, and went in search of my coat.
Julian and Keaton got off on the wrong foot, and then some. Julian was forced to get away from life and find some peace after waking up from a coma, losing his fiancée to his twin brother, and having his mother pass away. Keaton wanted to write her past love story, but away from all of the lime light. Neither of them expected to find someone else at that cabin. And neither of them wanted to be the one to leave. So what unfolded was an emotional roller coaster that had me completely addicted.
Because my heart might as well have been buried in that casket next to my mom’s. God knows that’s how my soul felt, like the dirt was trying to pull me under, trying to bury me along with my mother.
I was just as dead as she was.
And I had to wonder if maybe, maybe the world was better off without Julian Tennyson fully existing in it.
Julian fascinated me in Stealing Her, and as we got to know him in this story, I loved him even more than Bridge. His thoughts bled from the pages, since he was consumed by the pain of his past. His decisions, actions and who he was haunted him at every waking moment. Yes he had done horrific things, but at the same time it felt like he had been so easily cast aside. His whole world changed in the blink of an eye. So of course he was an asshole to those around him. Especially when we saw how little he thought of himself. He broke my heart again and again. So tortured doesn't even begin to describe Julian. Yet, he could be so thoughtful and considerate. Well, when he wanted to be lol.
I would always need a weapon and armor.
Because Julian Tennyson up close was lethal.
And Julian Tennyson thinking about me, holding me in his arms, felt too good.
I shivered again.
And while Julian was battling his own demons, Keaton was there. She was sassy and I loved how she had no problem standing up to him. She would go toe to toe with him and wouldn't back down! They definitely didn't like each other in the beginning, and they had no qualms letting the other know it. It was awkward and funny, and I loved how the messed with each other. The "test" had me laughing so hard I was gasping for air!
“Just because you type the end to one story doesn’t mean you don’t get to start another,” he said wisely as he stood and made his way back to the stove.
Yet at the same time, Keaton had her own personal struggles. Her parents were celebrities and she was a social media sensation. Keaton fell in love with a normal guy who sadly ended up passing away from cancer. And she was writing their love story for a book. So while there was lightness within Keaton, she was still drowning in her own pain too. Just like Julian.
We were polar opposites. The media painted me like a saint. And Julian Tennyson? Hell’s number -one sinner.
I wasn’t stupid enough to believe it was just mind-blowing sex.
It wasn’t.
Not with Julian.
It felt raw, aggressive, violent in the way it crashed over me every time he touched me.
Finding Him truly had it all. There was love, friendship, redemption, forgiveness and it was emotional every step of the way. There was also sexual tension, steamy moments and scenes that had me laughing so hard. And the journey Julian and Keaton faced, after leaving the cabin, had me even more obsessed with what would happen next. Finding Him had everything I always look for in a romance novel. It was uplifting while also gutting. If made me laugh, smile, cry and best of all, I fell madly in love. This story will always hold a special place in my heart and I hope you'll discover Finding Him too!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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February 23, 2020
Amazing. Simply amazing and it should come as no surprise that Rachel Van Dyken has produced another satisfying book full of emotion.
Julian Tennyson has had a rude awakening. After being in a coma, he woke up to find out that his twin brother not only took over his company but also stole his fiancé. Knowing himself and acknowledging that he’s spent a lifetime trying to please his heartless father, can he blame them? But facing tragedy and death has made him change his outlook in life.
Keaton Westbrook is not only a social media queen, she was born America’s sweetheart with her Hollywood royalty parents. But tragedy is indiscriminate and she must now pour her heart into a book she can’t bring herself to write. She rented a cabin in the woods to be alone with her grief and computer, but she found a sexy, surly man willing to listen and help.
Forced to take a vacation, Julian finds Keaton in his cabin and end up trapped together. Both broken and mourning, they not only find solace in each other, they form a deep bond based on that allows their hearts and souls to start healing in ways they never would have imagined. But what happens when the time comes to part ways? Will life allow them to get a second chance a love?
After reading Stealing Her, book #1 of the Covet series, I couldn’t fathom how Julian could find happiness. His life had become a cluster of hurt and regret. But to form, Rachel expertly pens a touching story of two broken souls who find and help each other that was impossible to put down. I smiled, and cried and swooned from start to finish.
It was impossible not to fall for both characters. Even though Keaton’s recent past is heartbreaking, she is most definitely a strong woman. As for Julian, his journey towards redemption is equally touching and could have only been achieved with Keaton’s help, because while Julian helped her write her story he was forced to open his own heart, forgive himself and forgive his brother.
Finding Him is book #2 of the Covet series by author Rachel Van Dyken. It is a standalone contemporary romance told from both points of view with happy ending.
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➵ Hero: Totally broken but incredibly swoon worthy hero.
➵ Heroine: I loved her and loved how she loved the seemingly unloveable Julian.
➵ Sexiness: Off the charts. These two had epic love and chemistry!
➵ Feels: Like I said, I cried and laughed and love hard throughout the entire story.
➵ Plot/Pace: PERFECT! I twill most likely read this story again because of its wonderful, angsty plot
Julian Tennyson has had a rude awakening. After being in a coma, he woke up to find out that his twin brother not only took over his company but also stole his fiancé. Knowing himself and acknowledging that he’s spent a lifetime trying to please his heartless father, can he blame them? But facing tragedy and death has made him change his outlook in life.
Keaton Westbrook is not only a social media queen, she was born America’s sweetheart with her Hollywood royalty parents. But tragedy is indiscriminate and she must now pour her heart into a book she can’t bring herself to write. She rented a cabin in the woods to be alone with her grief and computer, but she found a sexy, surly man willing to listen and help.
Forced to take a vacation, Julian finds Keaton in his cabin and end up trapped together. Both broken and mourning, they not only find solace in each other, they form a deep bond based on that allows their hearts and souls to start healing in ways they never would have imagined. But what happens when the time comes to part ways? Will life allow them to get a second chance a love?
After reading Stealing Her, book #1 of the Covet series, I couldn’t fathom how Julian could find happiness. His life had become a cluster of hurt and regret. But to form, Rachel expertly pens a touching story of two broken souls who find and help each other that was impossible to put down. I smiled, and cried and swooned from start to finish.
It was impossible not to fall for both characters. Even though Keaton’s recent past is heartbreaking, she is most definitely a strong woman. As for Julian, his journey towards redemption is equally touching and could have only been achieved with Keaton’s help, because while Julian helped her write her story he was forced to open his own heart, forgive himself and forgive his brother.
Finding Him is book #2 of the Covet series by author Rachel Van Dyken. It is a standalone contemporary romance told from both points of view with happy ending.
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2SPJULW
* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via NetGalley. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. *
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➵ Hero: Totally broken but incredibly swoon worthy hero.
➵ Heroine: I loved her and loved how she loved the seemingly unloveable Julian.
➵ Sexiness: Off the charts. These two had epic love and chemistry!
➵ Feels: Like I said, I cried and laughed and love hard throughout the entire story.
➵ Plot/Pace: PERFECT! I twill most likely read this story again because of its wonderful, angsty plot
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March 3, 2020
To give you an idea of how much this book wrecked me, I cried for the *first* time reading chapter two. Two! This was so well done and I was completely emotionally invested from the start. Julian and Keaton's relationship is amazing, but her relationship with Noah was also perfect, even though it ended tragically. The flashback stories with Noah are what really did me in. He was so perfect during those times and since he's gone, he'll always stay that way. Having Julian understand that and watch him struggle with his feelings for Keaton was rough yet beautiful.
This was well written and I couldn't get enough. I wish there was more!
This was well written and I couldn't get enough. I wish there was more!
January 21, 2020
This book was everything! Their love was everything! I devoured every second of the story. In all honesty I was very emotional, I've been sad, I have cried, I have laughed and I cheered for them. It was the perfect story for Julian and Keaton, the ending they deserved. I couldn't wish better outcome for them.
They met, although somewhat inconveniently, each grieving their personal loss. What they haven't expected was to find themselves snowed in and feel attracted to one another.
Keaton was supposed to write book about the loss of her first love but she couldn't .....due to her broken heart and due to frost bite. When Julian offered his typing skills she was finally able to tell her story to slowly let go.
Unknowing, though their past entwined and they both could go through the grieve together while working chapter after chapter. He's changed, he promised to become the one person who would made his late mother proud. She's tried to avoid the influence of social media but it was hard to read the negative comments. One step forward, two steps back.
What they haven't meant was to fall in love or were they destined for it to happen?
There are no other words except I immediately fell in love with both characters and absolutely adored the whole story.
They met, although somewhat inconveniently, each grieving their personal loss. What they haven't expected was to find themselves snowed in and feel attracted to one another.
Keaton was supposed to write book about the loss of her first love but she couldn't .....due to her broken heart and due to frost bite. When Julian offered his typing skills she was finally able to tell her story to slowly let go.
Unknowing, though their past entwined and they both could go through the grieve together while working chapter after chapter. He's changed, he promised to become the one person who would made his late mother proud. She's tried to avoid the influence of social media but it was hard to read the negative comments. One step forward, two steps back.
What they haven't meant was to fall in love or were they destined for it to happen?
There are no other words except I immediately fell in love with both characters and absolutely adored the whole story.
January 21, 2020
A snowed-in, one-night stand romance!
If you've read Stealing Her, then you know that Julian has woken up from a coma to find that his twin brother was blackmailed into impersonating him (by his crazy dad) and fell in love with Julian's fiancé! Julian is understandably angry and feeling lost after accomplishing his goal of removing his father from power. On top of that, he's reeling from the loss of his mother. A trip to their family cabin is in order. But there's one problem - the cabin has been rented out to Keaton Westbrook - a woman who's romance with a terminal cancer patient dominated the headlines. Keaton is trying to fulfill Noah's dying wish that Keaton write their story. Julian turns out to be the strength that Keaton needs. I love, love, loved this book!
If you've read Stealing Her, then you know that Julian has woken up from a coma to find that his twin brother was blackmailed into impersonating him (by his crazy dad) and fell in love with Julian's fiancé! Julian is understandably angry and feeling lost after accomplishing his goal of removing his father from power. On top of that, he's reeling from the loss of his mother. A trip to their family cabin is in order. But there's one problem - the cabin has been rented out to Keaton Westbrook - a woman who's romance with a terminal cancer patient dominated the headlines. Keaton is trying to fulfill Noah's dying wish that Keaton write their story. Julian turns out to be the strength that Keaton needs. I love, love, loved this book!
January 28, 2020
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
OH BOY!! I need a tissue, or two, oh fine! Give me the whole box.
At the beginning it was simply about two people overwhelmed with grief mixed with a witty and funny banter. It was funny, okay?
Then from nowhere at all, I started sobbing like a like a baby, never thought I’d be this big of a mess.
I loved Julian and Keaton so much. It didn't have much conflict, so if you don't enjoy them in a book this is safe for that. But it has so many discussions about how people treat "celebrities", how they idolize them and then act angry when they're just trying to live their lives and find someone that makes them happy. It also explored different kind of grief: for a partner and for a mother. Which was so fascinating to read about!
It was a quick and really great read overall, so i totally recommend it!
OH BOY!! I need a tissue, or two, oh fine! Give me the whole box.
At the beginning it was simply about two people overwhelmed with grief mixed with a witty and funny banter. It was funny, okay?
Then from nowhere at all, I started sobbing like a like a baby, never thought I’d be this big of a mess.
I loved Julian and Keaton so much. It didn't have much conflict, so if you don't enjoy them in a book this is safe for that. But it has so many discussions about how people treat "celebrities", how they idolize them and then act angry when they're just trying to live their lives and find someone that makes them happy. It also explored different kind of grief: for a partner and for a mother. Which was so fascinating to read about!
It was a quick and really great read overall, so i totally recommend it!
February 24, 2020
"We are all villains in someone else’s story"
3.5/5
I was really looking forward to Julian's story, cause I just love an anti-hero who redeems himself throughout his book.
While I really liked both the main characters, this book has two of my least favorite tropes in it.
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Just give me Julian's book already!!! Why do I always root for the underdog...
3.5/5
I was really looking forward to Julian's story, cause I just love an anti-hero who redeems himself throughout his book.
While I really liked both the main characters, this book has two of my least favorite tropes in it.
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Just give me Julian's book already!!! Why do I always root for the underdog...
February 25, 2020
I love it when an author redeems a character from a previous book, especially when the reader (and maybe I am only speaking for myself *shrug*) would put her hand in the fire before admitting that character was redeemable!! This story did that! I picked up Stealing Her, the first book in this series, when Finding Him came up for review and read all about Julian Tennyson and let me just say that man had me #twitchy! And then Finding Him happened and …. damn, *happy sigh*
NOTE: You do not have to read Stealing Her before you read Finding Him, but (lol there is always a but), you will appreciate the man Julian is a lot more if you do. Just my 2 cents. Do with them what you will.
I really felt this story while I read it. Julian and Keaton both were dealing with deep issues and they were a comfort to each other while they were stranded in a blizzard and as they helped each other come out of their perspective grief, they navigated themselves right into a romance. What I enjoyed the very best about this story is exactly that, they both had conflict they needed each other to get thru. It wasn’t one sided. It wasn’t just one character trying to get past something while the other was there for support. They both had things to get past/thru and they had each other to do it with … that’s what made the story deeply emotional for me.
Rachel Van Dyken spun a captivating and emotional tale full of heart and hope. For as much as the story saddened me, there were equal parts that gave me joy and made my heart soar! Amazing story I highly recommend to everyone!
NOTE: You do not have to read Stealing Her before you read Finding Him, but (lol there is always a but), you will appreciate the man Julian is a lot more if you do. Just my 2 cents. Do with them what you will.
I really felt this story while I read it. Julian and Keaton both were dealing with deep issues and they were a comfort to each other while they were stranded in a blizzard and as they helped each other come out of their perspective grief, they navigated themselves right into a romance. What I enjoyed the very best about this story is exactly that, they both had conflict they needed each other to get thru. It wasn’t one sided. It wasn’t just one character trying to get past something while the other was there for support. They both had things to get past/thru and they had each other to do it with … that’s what made the story deeply emotional for me.
Rachel Van Dyken spun a captivating and emotional tale full of heart and hope. For as much as the story saddened me, there were equal parts that gave me joy and made my heart soar! Amazing story I highly recommend to everyone!
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February 26, 2020Fate brought them together. What happens when their pasts collide?
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Stealing Her, a novel about a shattered family, broken hearts, and healing love by Rachel Van Dyken, the number-one New York Times bestselling author.
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Stealing Her, a novel about a shattered family, broken hearts, and healing love by Rachel Van Dyken, the number-one New York Times bestselling author.
February 25, 2020
Forever Love The Second Time Around
Heart-wrenchingly beautiful! I wanted Julian’s story and the author blew me away with this emotional love story. Two broken hearts that were drawn to one another and healed by acceptance and unconditional love.
Keaton has survived a terrible loss. She’s just trying to move forward. She’s been asked to write her story about how she fell in love and lost that love tragically to cancer. She’s a social media princess and the world wants to read her romance first hand.
This is her chance to heal, let Noah go and move on with her life. The life he felt she deserved.
She never imagined that when she rented an isolated cabin to finish her book, she’d end up snowbound with the billionaire bad boy Julian Westbrook.
Neither wants to be stuck with the other. An accidental scheduling conflict forces two strangers to be stuck together for days. Julian makes his discontent known and comes off as a real jerk. Sparks fly!
He was on a forced vacation from work. After losing his fiance to his twin brother and then watching his mother slowly die, he needs some time to find his way. He’s not the same man he was a few months ago. He’s trying to figure out his new normal.
Julian offers to help Keaton write her story. It’s exactly the push she needs to get it done. And he’ll get to spend time with the woman he can’t seem to stop thinking about.
Both of them are suffering. Together they’ll help each other heal. It’s heart breaking. It will touch your soul. This story is so incredibly beautiful. It’s full of special moments and intense chemistry. It will break your heart and then piece you back together. So many poignant words and a story that will remain in your heart.
Heart-wrenchingly beautiful! I wanted Julian’s story and the author blew me away with this emotional love story. Two broken hearts that were drawn to one another and healed by acceptance and unconditional love.
Keaton has survived a terrible loss. She’s just trying to move forward. She’s been asked to write her story about how she fell in love and lost that love tragically to cancer. She’s a social media princess and the world wants to read her romance first hand.
This is her chance to heal, let Noah go and move on with her life. The life he felt she deserved.
She never imagined that when she rented an isolated cabin to finish her book, she’d end up snowbound with the billionaire bad boy Julian Westbrook.
Neither wants to be stuck with the other. An accidental scheduling conflict forces two strangers to be stuck together for days. Julian makes his discontent known and comes off as a real jerk. Sparks fly!
He was on a forced vacation from work. After losing his fiance to his twin brother and then watching his mother slowly die, he needs some time to find his way. He’s not the same man he was a few months ago. He’s trying to figure out his new normal.
Julian offers to help Keaton write her story. It’s exactly the push she needs to get it done. And he’ll get to spend time with the woman he can’t seem to stop thinking about.
Both of them are suffering. Together they’ll help each other heal. It’s heart breaking. It will touch your soul. This story is so incredibly beautiful. It’s full of special moments and intense chemistry. It will break your heart and then piece you back together. So many poignant words and a story that will remain in your heart.
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March 27, 2020Fate brought them together. What happens when their pasts collide?
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Stealing Her, a novel about a shattered family, broken hearts, and healing love by Rachel Van Dyken, the number-one New York Times bestselling author.
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Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/FindingHim
Stealing Her, a novel about a shattered family, broken hearts, and healing love by Rachel Van Dyken, the number-one New York Times bestselling author.
May 3, 2021
I wish I could get past the narrator from the first book because I loved the second!!
These 2 characters are lighting and it’s kind of fitting. They are both hurting from past love and not ready to move on but life has other plans.
I like that it kind of hits them both that they are falling for each other they helped each other heal.
Sigh so good.
Great narration more please!
These 2 characters are lighting and it’s kind of fitting. They are both hurting from past love and not ready to move on but life has other plans.
I like that it kind of hits them both that they are falling for each other they helped each other heal.
Sigh so good.
Great narration more please!
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February 26, 2020Fate brought them together. What happens when their pasts collide?
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Stealing Her, a novel about a shattered family, broken hearts, and healing love by Rachel Van Dyken, the number-one New York Times bestselling author.
Read for #free on #KindleUnlimited
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/34p4y93
Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/FindingHim
Stealing Her, a novel about a shattered family, broken hearts, and healing love by Rachel Van Dyken, the number-one New York Times bestselling author.
March 20, 2020
Oh gosh, my heart. Finding Him was everything I didn't even know I was looking for. So much emotion poured from my body. I laughed. I cried. I cursed. I loved. I hated.
Julian Tennyson is my new favorite RVD hero. Serious book boyfriend material. So swoon worthy. This man right here is the way a man down on himself should be written. I felt his pain, his lack of self worth, and I felt his growth and love. I felt for our hero. I rooted for him to find his confidence, his pride/esteem, and the new person he was trying to become. I rooted for him to get the girl.
Keaton was the perfect match for Julian. His soulmate. I adored her. She too deserved the perfect love story.
I'll admit, I sometimes got frustrated with her but it didn't take her long to make things right. To fix the communication issues. And she never left Julian thinking he wasn't in her heart, as well, for very long. I loved this about her.
Hell, I loved this about both of them. They communicated and didn't leave the issues to blow up into long contrived dramatic consequences. Weeks and months didn't go by before they fixed things. Huge plus!!
Now, I will say I did not read book one yet. I plan to though. I need more Julian. And I'm dying to get to know Bridge. You can read Finding Him without reading Stealing Her. You won't feel lost, promise. However, you'll want to go back to the beginning for the same reasons I do.
If you are looking for a sweet, emotional read, with light angst, this book is exactly what you need.
Julian Tennyson is my new favorite RVD hero. Serious book boyfriend material. So swoon worthy. This man right here is the way a man down on himself should be written. I felt his pain, his lack of self worth, and I felt his growth and love. I felt for our hero. I rooted for him to find his confidence, his pride/esteem, and the new person he was trying to become. I rooted for him to get the girl.
Keaton was the perfect match for Julian. His soulmate. I adored her. She too deserved the perfect love story.
I'll admit, I sometimes got frustrated with her but it didn't take her long to make things right. To fix the communication issues. And she never left Julian thinking he wasn't in her heart, as well, for very long. I loved this about her.
Hell, I loved this about both of them. They communicated and didn't leave the issues to blow up into long contrived dramatic consequences. Weeks and months didn't go by before they fixed things. Huge plus!!
Now, I will say I did not read book one yet. I plan to though. I need more Julian. And I'm dying to get to know Bridge. You can read Finding Him without reading Stealing Her. You won't feel lost, promise. However, you'll want to go back to the beginning for the same reasons I do.
If you are looking for a sweet, emotional read, with light angst, this book is exactly what you need.
February 4, 2020
Very emotional story between Keaton and Julian. Keaton's recent past was so heartbreaking and I loved how Julian helped her through it all. In helping Keaton, Julian had to be vulnerable and open his heart.. He was able to forgive his brother and absolutely redeem himself.
March 13, 2021
3.5 stars
February 24, 2020
4.5 stars
Waking up from a coma is hard, but waking up from a coma to find your fiance in love with your twin brother is a world changer. Especially when it feels like the entire world moved on while you were sleeping. Julian Tennyson has some soul searching to do as he works to find his place now that he is awake again, and his brother and former fiance think some time alone at the family cabin is the perfect place to figure out his next steps. The only problem is the cabin isn’t empty.
Keaton Westbrook grew up with the spotlight of Hollywood on her family. Now she is a social media influencer looking to find some peace and quiet to write a book she is already behind schedule on. A month in a secluded cabin should be the perfect place to sort through her grief and find the words to tell the story she promised to share. But a snow storm blows in and she finds herself not as alone as she thought in the cabin she rented.
I loved both of these characters. Julian is the kind of guy who grows on you. When he was talked about in Stealing Her, I thought I was going to hate him forever. But as we get to know him as he recovers, he makes changes that make it impossible to hang on to the animosity. I loved watching him give of himself as he tried to help Keaton reach her goals. Keaton is just trying to grieve and move on as best as she can, but being in the social media spotlight makes it difficult when her fans expect her to react one way even as she begins to feel something different.
The arc that Julian has made throughout these two books had me rooting him on as he works on forgiveness (of those around him and of himself) and acceptance of his new situation had me cheering for him from the beginning of this book. I loved watching him step out of his norms to help Keaton so she could walk her own emotional journey as well. This was exactly the story I was hoping for Julian as he began to change at the end of Stealing Her, and I couldn’t be happier for the final outcome!
Waking up from a coma is hard, but waking up from a coma to find your fiance in love with your twin brother is a world changer. Especially when it feels like the entire world moved on while you were sleeping. Julian Tennyson has some soul searching to do as he works to find his place now that he is awake again, and his brother and former fiance think some time alone at the family cabin is the perfect place to figure out his next steps. The only problem is the cabin isn’t empty.
Keaton Westbrook grew up with the spotlight of Hollywood on her family. Now she is a social media influencer looking to find some peace and quiet to write a book she is already behind schedule on. A month in a secluded cabin should be the perfect place to sort through her grief and find the words to tell the story she promised to share. But a snow storm blows in and she finds herself not as alone as she thought in the cabin she rented.
I loved both of these characters. Julian is the kind of guy who grows on you. When he was talked about in Stealing Her, I thought I was going to hate him forever. But as we get to know him as he recovers, he makes changes that make it impossible to hang on to the animosity. I loved watching him give of himself as he tried to help Keaton reach her goals. Keaton is just trying to grieve and move on as best as she can, but being in the social media spotlight makes it difficult when her fans expect her to react one way even as she begins to feel something different.
The arc that Julian has made throughout these two books had me rooting him on as he works on forgiveness (of those around him and of himself) and acceptance of his new situation had me cheering for him from the beginning of this book. I loved watching him step out of his norms to help Keaton so she could walk her own emotional journey as well. This was exactly the story I was hoping for Julian as he began to change at the end of Stealing Her, and I couldn’t be happier for the final outcome!
February 2, 2020
I really enjoyed reading about Julian. This is the follow up to Stealing Her and to really appreciate this one, you do need to read the first book. In the first book we get a little about Julian and let’s face it, most of it was bad! This book we get to know him and realise what a good man he is post the coma and maybe not so bad before. Keaton is going through grief and her previous love story had been lived in public. She is America’s sweetheart, Julian is definitely not! They are well suited when they get to know each other, she is reticent about being seen in public with him - what would the fans say? You feel Julian’s hurt about this as he fights to be good enough for her - when he is already good enough, thankfully there is a HEA and a rather satisfying epilogue.
Thanks NetGalley for the copy for an honest review.
Thanks NetGalley for the copy for an honest review.
February 8, 2020
Finding Him continues where Stealing Her ended but this is Julian’s Story this time, as opposed to Bridge’s, his twin brother. I do believe you would have a greater understanding of what these men have been through if you have read the first book in the series, but the author does mention the history between them if you have yet to do so. I however, have really enjoyed reading both books and would urge you to do the same.
What I loved about this book is the change we see in Julian. What he has been through would be enough to shake anyone. His initial reactions to past events are understandable and after being told to take a break to reflect and recover, he meets Keaton who is actually going through a pretty tough time herself.
The attraction between Julian and Keaton when they meet is instant, yet they have so much that they both need to come to terms with before they can consider moving on in their lives. Both of them are grieving and because of who they are, every move that they make is scrutinised by the press and followers, which I know Keaton in particular struggled with.
I loved the way in which Julian cared for Keaton. Seeing him put someone else before himself was unexpected but as I said before Julian has transformed himself in this book and whereas I really disliked him in Stealing Her, my feelings towards him have also changed and I would without hesitation gladly hand over my heart to this new version of that man.
This book is quite emotional at times and I had to wipe the tears away on more than one occasion. There were a few laugh out loud moments and I smiled lots too. Finding Him earns 4.5 stars from me and a recommendation for you to read this.
What I loved about this book is the change we see in Julian. What he has been through would be enough to shake anyone. His initial reactions to past events are understandable and after being told to take a break to reflect and recover, he meets Keaton who is actually going through a pretty tough time herself.
The attraction between Julian and Keaton when they meet is instant, yet they have so much that they both need to come to terms with before they can consider moving on in their lives. Both of them are grieving and because of who they are, every move that they make is scrutinised by the press and followers, which I know Keaton in particular struggled with.
I loved the way in which Julian cared for Keaton. Seeing him put someone else before himself was unexpected but as I said before Julian has transformed himself in this book and whereas I really disliked him in Stealing Her, my feelings towards him have also changed and I would without hesitation gladly hand over my heart to this new version of that man.
This book is quite emotional at times and I had to wipe the tears away on more than one occasion. There were a few laugh out loud moments and I smiled lots too. Finding Him earns 4.5 stars from me and a recommendation for you to read this.
February 25, 2020
I think this is the best book to date for RVD. This book was so full of emotions!! You get the witty humor along with the heartbreaking love and you go on one hell of a rollercoaster ride with Finding Him.
Another this that I think Rachel is the queen of is taking that one guy that everyone seems to hate and redeeming him in such a way that you break. She did it with Phoenix (Eagle Elite) and Julian was so broken and kinda the villain in Stealing Her that I really didn't know what to expect of him in this book. My heart was put through the wringer as Julian tries to come to terms with his new life. Losing his fiancee to his brother, losing his mother after just finding her love again. Once I started the book, I could not put it down.
Rachel amazes me with each new book that publishes but I have to say that the Covet Series is my new favorite!
Fate brought them together. What happens when their pasts collide?
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A novel about a shattered family, broken hearts, and healing love by Rachel Van Dyken, the number-one New York Times bestselling author of Stealing Her.
Another this that I think Rachel is the queen of is taking that one guy that everyone seems to hate and redeeming him in such a way that you break. She did it with Phoenix (Eagle Elite) and Julian was so broken and kinda the villain in Stealing Her that I really didn't know what to expect of him in this book. My heart was put through the wringer as Julian tries to come to terms with his new life. Losing his fiancee to his brother, losing his mother after just finding her love again. Once I started the book, I could not put it down.
Rachel amazes me with each new book that publishes but I have to say that the Covet Series is my new favorite!
Fate brought them together. What happens when their pasts collide?
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A novel about a shattered family, broken hearts, and healing love by Rachel Van Dyken, the number-one New York Times bestselling author of Stealing Her.
February 11, 2020
This story is one of my favorites of 2020. Probably my favorite RVD book EVER!
Julian Tennyson is EVERYTHING AND MORE!
After reading Stealing Her, I couldn’t wait to read this story because I knew that we were all going to fall in love with Julian. I knew that he was going to redeem his broody self and boy did he ever! I knew deep down there was a heart of gold but we get to see something even more. We get to watch as these two write their story while saying goodbye to the past.
A furry of emotions will hit you while you read a
heartbreaking love story that turns into true love.
Highly recommended!
As always RVD slays at storytelling.
Thank you to Net Galley for providing me with a free advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are those of my own.
Julian Tennyson is EVERYTHING AND MORE!
After reading Stealing Her, I couldn’t wait to read this story because I knew that we were all going to fall in love with Julian. I knew that he was going to redeem his broody self and boy did he ever! I knew deep down there was a heart of gold but we get to see something even more. We get to watch as these two write their story while saying goodbye to the past.
A furry of emotions will hit you while you read a
heartbreaking love story that turns into true love.
Highly recommended!
As always RVD slays at storytelling.
Thank you to Net Galley for providing me with a free advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are those of my own.
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