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rusticreadingal's review
5.0
Jennifer Rodewald has done it again! I'm beginning to sound like a broken record when it comes to her books, but she never fails to deliver an incredibly authentic, poignant, and faith-filled read.
I absolutely loved Everything Behind Us. It's an emotional read, for sure. There's lots of tears, but it's also brimming full of hope, showcasing the wonder of God's steadfast love.
The characters were wonderful and likable. Connor was a great leading man. He's upstanding, honorable, and an all-around genuine good guy. I was really rooting for Sadie. She was dealing with a lot and handled everything with such strength and bravery. I really admired that about her. And Reid was such an adorable and serious little guy. So cute!
I highly recommend this novel of forgiveness, second chances, and coming home again. If you're a fan of contemporary romance, you can't beat this series. I can't wait for the next Murphy Brothers story!
I received a copy of this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
I absolutely loved Everything Behind Us. It's an emotional read, for sure. There's lots of tears, but it's also brimming full of hope, showcasing the wonder of God's steadfast love.
The characters were wonderful and likable. Connor was a great leading man. He's upstanding, honorable, and an all-around genuine good guy. I was really rooting for Sadie. She was dealing with a lot and handled everything with such strength and bravery. I really admired that about her. And Reid was such an adorable and serious little guy. So cute!
I highly recommend this novel of forgiveness, second chances, and coming home again. If you're a fan of contemporary romance, you can't beat this series. I can't wait for the next Murphy Brothers story!
I received a copy of this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
michaela002's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
heatherwoodauthor's review
Although I liked being back with the Murphys and getting to know Connor, the way Sadie refused to stop believing lies about him and mistreated him the whole time made it hard to enjoy the story. The resolution was too simple and quick at the end to not have happened earlier in their relationship. They both felt one dimensional and didn't really change throughout the book.
fiction_aficionado's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Jennifer Rodewald’s books always clench my heart in a fist—sometimes gently, other times not so gently!—but this story has a particularly poignant quality of vulnerability and tenderness due to both the situation and the personalities of the characters. Marriage of convenience is one of my favourite tropes, and until recently it’s been almost exclusively the domain of historical romance, but this story is a shining example of how well it can work in a modern setting.
I formed an attachment to Connor Murphy the first time I met him. He fits right in to his family of jokesters but also quickly impressed me as the Murphy brother you would want behind you in a crisis. And that’s exactly where Sadie is at the beginning of this story: A single mother facing the fact that she may not be around to see her four-year-old son grow up. Is it any surprise Connor steps up with a literal proposal to support her through her crisis?
The beauty of this story lies in Connor’s absolute commitment to Sadie and his love and care for her even before that developed into a romantic attachment. It’s also in the way Sadie and Connor worked through the very real and complex emotions that came with their situation—both their current circumstances and the history that lay between them. As is so often the case with Rodewald’s stories, this isn’t just a romance; it’s a love story. And it’s a beautiful antithesis to the dominant narratives about romance and marriage found in our contemporary culture.
The Murphy Brothers series is quickly becoming one of my all-time favourite romance series!
I received a copy of this novel from the author. This has not influenced the content of my review, which is my honest and unbiased opinion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer