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The Fallen Too Far Trilogy: Includes Fallen Too Far, Never Too Far and Forever Too Far
When Blaire Wynn's mother passed away, her life changed in an instant and she finds herself uprooted into a new world of luxury and extravagance when she has to move in with her estranged father and his new wife.
Blaire knows she'll never fit into this life, and to make matters worse, her father has gone overseas for the summer with his wife, leaving her stranded with Rush, her new stepbrother, who's irritating, arrogant and… seriously sexy.
Blaire knows Rush is anything but good for her, but somehow she can't fight the attraction she's feeling, especially when she starts to think the attraction might be mutual… Rush is jaded and has dark secrets that Blaire is afraid of uncovering, but despite Rush's troubles, Blaire just may have fallen too far to walk away…
Full of passion and hot romance this ebook collection of Abbi Glines' Fallen Too Far Trilogy is perfect fans of New Adult!
Includes a sneak peak of the new hot book in the Rosemary Beach series, Take a Chance!
Blaire knows she'll never fit into this life, and to make matters worse, her father has gone overseas for the summer with his wife, leaving her stranded with Rush, her new stepbrother, who's irritating, arrogant and… seriously sexy.
Blaire knows Rush is anything but good for her, but somehow she can't fight the attraction she's feeling, especially when she starts to think the attraction might be mutual… Rush is jaded and has dark secrets that Blaire is afraid of uncovering, but despite Rush's troubles, Blaire just may have fallen too far to walk away…
Full of passion and hot romance this ebook collection of Abbi Glines' Fallen Too Far Trilogy is perfect fans of New Adult!
Includes a sneak peak of the new hot book in the Rosemary Beach series, Take a Chance!
573 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 20, 2014
About the author
Abbi Glines
128 books86.2k followersAbbi Glines is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Smoke, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, Field Party and Existence series. She never cooks unless baking during the Christmas holiday counts. She believes in ghosts and has a habit of asking people if their house is haunted before she goes in it. She drinks afternoon tea because she wants to be British but she now lives in New England and that's as close as it is going to get. When asked how many books she has written she has to stop and count on her fingers. When she’s not locked away writing, she is reading, watching Netflix and all the introverted stuff.
You can connect with Abbi online in several different ways. She uses social media to procrastinate.
You can connect with Abbi online in several different ways. She uses social media to procrastinate.
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October 2, 2022
4.5-star
NOTE: Read & rated this back in Jan 2020, when I was more tolerant and didn't do Safety Spoilers.
Likable characters. Especially 19yo virgin h who just buried her beloved mom (who she took care of for 3 yrs from cancer) and who's neglectful dad has just sent her to live at the beach house of his wealthy stepson--famous-rockstar's son 24yo stocktrader H. Loved her inner strength and positive outlook. She also tended to be kind & forgive, despite the many negatives she's gone through in life the last 5 years (i.e., her ID twin died from car accident with her then-involved dad driving, dad leaves h & her mom after sister's death for his ex-GF who's H's stepmom, h's mom struggled with cancer for 3 yrs with h taking care of her, h's childhood BFF & BF cheats on her & not there for her during her mom's sickness).
Loved stepbro H's OTT alpha possessive-obssessive attitude towards h. Initially, he was cruel and acted like a jerk to her. He made sure h could hear/see them smexxing. He put her in the tiny room below stairs by the kitchen coz he thought she was a moocher like her dad. He strongly resisted his attraction towards her by bringing different OW in his house. Loved seeing H by Book3 solidly prioritize h & their baby first in his life. He made it clear to his sister and his mom clear that they come 1st.
Good emotionality with some angst from H, when he put his manipulative younger sister 1st & ignored h's calls/texts when she needed him coz he was busy trying to console his guilt-tripping sister. Written well with great pacing. 2ndary chars were written in a balanced way that introduced them w/o distracting from the main romance.
NOTE: Read & rated this back in Jan 2020, when I was more tolerant and didn't do Safety Spoilers.
Likable characters. Especially 19yo virgin h who just buried her beloved mom (who she took care of for 3 yrs from cancer) and who's neglectful dad has just sent her to live at the beach house of his wealthy stepson--famous-rockstar's son 24yo stocktrader H. Loved her inner strength and positive outlook. She also tended to be kind & forgive, despite the many negatives she's gone through in life the last 5 years (i.e., her ID twin died from car accident with her then-involved dad driving, dad leaves h & her mom after sister's death for his ex-GF who's H's stepmom, h's mom struggled with cancer for 3 yrs with h taking care of her, h's childhood BFF & BF cheats on her & not there for her during her mom's sickness).
Loved stepbro H's OTT alpha possessive-obssessive attitude towards h. Initially, he was cruel and acted like a jerk to her. He made sure h could hear/see them smexxing. He put her in the tiny room below stairs by the kitchen coz he thought she was a moocher like her dad. He strongly resisted his attraction towards her by bringing different OW in his house. Loved seeing H by Book3 solidly prioritize h & their baby first in his life. He made it clear to his sister and his mom clear that they come 1st.
Good emotionality with some angst from H, when he put his manipulative younger sister 1st & ignored h's calls/texts when she needed him coz he was busy trying to console his guilt-tripping sister. Written well with great pacing. 2ndary chars were written in a balanced way that introduced them w/o distracting from the main romance.
August 28, 2017
I wasn't going to finish the series. It was cheesy cute.
May 8, 2017
Infinity stars
This is one of my all time favorite series, ever. I love the characters, the settings, the author, and everything that involves the Rosemary Beach boys. I reread the books any chance I get*which I don't have* so when I saw this collection of course I had to dive right in. And might I add its still as good as the first time I read it and I will never get tiered of it. Can I just say if u haven't read any of the Rosemary Beach books I suggest you DROP EVERYTHING and jump right in. You won't regret it.
Until next time,
xoxo, Rag
This is one of my all time favorite series, ever. I love the characters, the settings, the author, and everything that involves the Rosemary Beach boys. I reread the books any chance I get*which I don't have* so when I saw this collection of course I had to dive right in. And might I add its still as good as the first time I read it and I will never get tiered of it. Can I just say if u haven't read any of the Rosemary Beach books I suggest you DROP EVERYTHING and jump right in. You won't regret it.
Until next time,
xoxo, Rag
August 30, 2014
I want to worship the author for creating a kickin’ ass hot books like these! Fucking shit, I love Rush and Blaire! I have a Rush Crush! The plot, the character… dayum!
I friggin love the song Rush sung Blaire during their wedding when she was walking the aisle. God, I wish I was Blaire! They’re cute and hot together. Nan pissed the hell outta me because of lots of her appearances especially in Forever Too Far. And I can imagine Nate! He must look adorably cute with most Rush’s features and Blaire’s blonde hair. Wish this friggin books will have movies. I’d watch it if that happens.
Well deserved 5 stars! I will read Rush Too Far next!!!
I friggin love the song Rush sung Blaire during their wedding when she was walking the aisle. God, I wish I was Blaire! They’re cute and hot together. Nan pissed the hell outta me because of lots of her appearances especially in Forever Too Far. And I can imagine Nate! He must look adorably cute with most Rush’s features and Blaire’s blonde hair. Wish this friggin books will have movies. I’d watch it if that happens.
Well deserved 5 stars! I will read Rush Too Far next!!!
October 1, 2017
This series was kind of ridiculous, but I just spent my whole weekend reading all 3 books and plan to read the next ones, so apparently I liked it anyway.
May 18, 2014
the whole step brother falling in love with step sister thing really bothered me. But reading the books I enjoy how the characters compliment each other so well though their personality is different from each other. Rush the spoiled arrogant son of the famous rocker Dean never thought that when a strange girl showed up on his doorstep one night that his life would have been changed to the extreme. Blair a sweet innocent girl who just lost her mother and her home came looking for her father who ran out on her five years earlier with nothing but a suitcase her old truck and twenty dollars to her name not to forget her trusty hand gun neatly tucked under her car seat. The development of the relationship between Rush and Blair is breathtakingly beautiful i thoroughly enjoyed it I wish the trilogy didn't have to end but I guess all good things come to an end.
July 15, 2016
This is my second time I am reading this series en must say I still loved it. Get ready to be very emotional and know that this is one love story you are going to love.
December 16, 2014
**originally posted for Bedroom Bookworms ***
Since one of the keynote speakers at the Queen City Indie Con was Abbi Glines, I kept thinking I should read some of her books. She comes highly recommended by all my booknerd friends, so I should do that. But as usual, my TBR list got ahead of me and I didn’t actually read anything until the night before the con started. And this is the story of why I was REALLY tired when I met Abbi Glines.
Overall Rating: 5 stars- Screw sleep! I’ll let the kids watch TV and eat hot dogs tomorrow.
Okay, so anyone who knows me knows I don’t sleep. I always say I’m an insomniac, but I’m not really sure that’s accurate. If I’d shut the book and go to bed, I’d sleep fine. I just have more books to read better things to do. But this night, I really COULDN’T sleep. I’m a fussy sleeper and I was in a strange city, strange hotel attending my first con. Megan was sleeping soundly (she snores a little, but it was cute) in the bed next to mine and I was staring at the ceiling. So I thought, “what the hell” I’ll start one of these Glines books.
…and then it was 3am. And we had to be up at like 5:30. Ouch. But totally worth it.
See, here’s the thing. Book 1 is Fallen Too Far. And it’s good. I mean, good. It’s not a complicated, epic kind of book. There is plenty of angst (our heroine has a particularly upsetting back story) but it’s a quick read that seems like something your friend would tell you about.
So, I get to the Con and to get to my seat I had to slip past this pretty blonde lady. I get to my seat and turn around and realize that the pretty blonde lady I just rubbed up against is Abbi. Freaking. Glines. Okay, deep breaths now.
So, I go up and calmly inform her that I was up all night reading one her books. She was sweet and lovely and asked me which book and we talked about our hero Rush and how dreamy he is. And boom, I fan girled out.
So, that night (after I took a long and much-needed afternoon nap) I popped open book 2 – Never Too Far. And yet again, stayed up way too late reading it cover to cover. DAMN IT, I HAVE NO SELF CONTROL.
Seriously, though, Rush is awesome. Totally book boyfriend material. (Megan already claimed him, though. Grr.) And Blaire is spunky enough and sheltered enough that you can forgive her for some of her shortcomings.
It does take a little while in Fallen Too Far to fall in love with Rush. Like any proper book boyfriend, he’s kind of an ass in the beginning. But once he comes around, he is all in. It’s a beautiful thing.
Things move fast with Rush & Blaire. By the beginning of Never Too Far (book 2) I was nervous. Blaire was doing things I didn’t agree with, and things were just… heavy. But never to worry. They would figure it out. And by the time we get to Forever Too Far, (book 3) there is no doubt that our lovers belong together. The outside world (And fucking NAN) may be out to get them, but they are amazing together.
I read Book 1 & 2 in just barely over 24 hours. I forced myself to take an author break before reading book 3 because I know I’m setting myself up for trouble if I don’t. But it only lasted one book. Instead of feeling like I could take a break from Rush & Blaire, I just wanted more. There are more books in this series. There is Rush Too Far (review to come) from Rush’s POV and then we start to work through the hearts of the other characters in town.
I definitely recommend these books without hesitation. Again, they are not highly complicated, angsty book. There is drama, but the whole feeling of them is a hopeful one and I’m very glad I read them. You should, too.
Smut Factor: 5 stars- Had to wake my husband at 2am to quench my “need.”
Character likability: 5 stars- He’s my book boyfriend and I want to BE her.
Storytelling: 4 stars- Totally bought it.
Writing and editing quality: 4 stars - Well done!
Since one of the keynote speakers at the Queen City Indie Con was Abbi Glines, I kept thinking I should read some of her books. She comes highly recommended by all my booknerd friends, so I should do that. But as usual, my TBR list got ahead of me and I didn’t actually read anything until the night before the con started. And this is the story of why I was REALLY tired when I met Abbi Glines.
Overall Rating: 5 stars- Screw sleep! I’ll let the kids watch TV and eat hot dogs tomorrow.
Okay, so anyone who knows me knows I don’t sleep. I always say I’m an insomniac, but I’m not really sure that’s accurate. If I’d shut the book and go to bed, I’d sleep fine. I just have more books to read better things to do. But this night, I really COULDN’T sleep. I’m a fussy sleeper and I was in a strange city, strange hotel attending my first con. Megan was sleeping soundly (she snores a little, but it was cute) in the bed next to mine and I was staring at the ceiling. So I thought, “what the hell” I’ll start one of these Glines books.
…and then it was 3am. And we had to be up at like 5:30. Ouch. But totally worth it.
“He pressed a kiss to my ear. “Do you feel stretched? Can you tell I’ve been inside you?”
I nodded, feeling my knees go a little weak from the tone in his voice.
“Good. I like knowing you can feel where I’ve been.”
See, here’s the thing. Book 1 is Fallen Too Far. And it’s good. I mean, good. It’s not a complicated, epic kind of book. There is plenty of angst (our heroine has a particularly upsetting back story) but it’s a quick read that seems like something your friend would tell you about.
“Forgive me for being an idiot.”
So, I get to the Con and to get to my seat I had to slip past this pretty blonde lady. I get to my seat and turn around and realize that the pretty blonde lady I just rubbed up against is Abbi. Freaking. Glines. Okay, deep breaths now.
“What’re you doing?” I asked breathlessly.
“Praying to God you won’t stop me. I’m a starving man, Blaire.”
So, I go up and calmly inform her that I was up all night reading one her books. She was sweet and lovely and asked me which book and we talked about our hero Rush and how dreamy he is. And boom, I fan girled out.
“Everything about her is fucking perfect,” I said aloud then shift my gaze back to Meg. “I don’t just love her, she owns me. Completely. I’d do anything for her.”
So, that night (after I took a long and much-needed afternoon nap) I popped open book 2 – Never Too Far. And yet again, stayed up way too late reading it cover to cover. DAMN IT, I HAVE NO SELF CONTROL.
Seriously, though, Rush is awesome. Totally book boyfriend material. (Megan already claimed him, though. Grr.) And Blaire is spunky enough and sheltered enough that you can forgive her for some of her shortcomings.
“Can I bathe you?”
It does take a little while in Fallen Too Far to fall in love with Rush. Like any proper book boyfriend, he’s kind of an ass in the beginning. But once he comes around, he is all in. It’s a beautiful thing.
“I really wish I could confirm to him
that you do in fact have a penis. A very
big and pretty penis,” Blaire whispered.
I winced.
“Please, just call it big.
Don’t call it pretty. That hurts its
feelings.”
Things move fast with Rush & Blaire. By the beginning of Never Too Far (book 2) I was nervous. Blaire was doing things I didn’t agree with, and things were just… heavy. But never to worry. They would figure it out. And by the time we get to Forever Too Far, (book 3) there is no doubt that our lovers belong together. The outside world (And fucking NAN) may be out to get them, but they are amazing together.
“Your Sister is a crazy bitch. She's fucking insane. We need help." - Dean”
I read Book 1 & 2 in just barely over 24 hours. I forced myself to take an author break before reading book 3 because I know I’m setting myself up for trouble if I don’t. But it only lasted one book. Instead of feeling like I could take a break from Rush & Blaire, I just wanted more. There are more books in this series. There is Rush Too Far (review to come) from Rush’s POV and then we start to work through the hearts of the other characters in town.
“This sweet, determined, sexy-as-hell blonde walked into my life and gave me a reason to live.”
I definitely recommend these books without hesitation. Again, they are not highly complicated, angsty book. There is drama, but the whole feeling of them is a hopeful one and I’m very glad I read them. You should, too.
“Nothing in life was as precious as this woman. It never would be. I’d found my happiness.”
Smut Factor: 5 stars- Had to wake my husband at 2am to quench my “need.”
Character likability: 5 stars- He’s my book boyfriend and I want to BE her.
Storytelling: 4 stars- Totally bought it.
Writing and editing quality: 4 stars - Well done!
September 3, 2016
*****Warning! Reviews ALL 3 books, so 2nd and 3rd reviews contain spoilers for the ones before it. *****
Fallen Too Far:
OMG!! Rush is at the top of my list for hottest, dirty-talking BBF!
Blaire is reeling from the devestation of the last 5 yrs. Her twin sister died, her father left, her mother was diagnosed with cancer and ultimately, passed away. Need I go on? Life has laid her out with a right hook, and then for good measure, kicked her while she's down.
As a last resort, she contacts her estranged father to help her get back on her feet. He sends her to what she assumes is his new home. Only to discover that not only is it not his place, but he's not evern there. Without any other options, she if forced to accept the begrudging help of the owner of the house, her new step-brother, Rush.
Rush's sister, Nan, spews venom her way at every opportunity, for some unknown reason. Rush jumps hot and cold every five minutes. He tells her she's in over her head, not good for Nan, and then tells her as much as he wants her, he's nothing she could handle. On top of that, everyone in town seems to be in on the secrets that Rush and Nan are hiding from her. Everyday, she finds herself wanting Rush more, and everyday, she tells herself she can't have him.
Things may seem to come together for a while, but ultimately, her world is about to down around her. This time, it may leave her broken beyond repair.
Blaire is one tough cookie. She is one of the first Heroines I've come across that doesn't seem to have a whiny, obnoxious side that rears it's ugly head from time to time. She is understanding and selfless. She works hard and tries to find her own way. Ultimately, she believes that she doesn't belong in the world around her and is therefore much more accepting of Rush's craptastic treatment of her.
Rush...oh Rush. If ever you wanted a guy with hot dirty mouth, possesive alpha traits, and a sweet, sweet sugary side...Rush is your man. He fights to stay away from her, but eventually, he loses the battle. This is when we see the jerk disapear (well, with Blaire anyway) and the besotted, sweet, oh so whipped lover makes his entrance. He'll have your heart racing, melting, and body burning.
Never Too Far:
After a heart-breaking ending to Fallen Too Far, I was desperate to read this book!!
Blaire is lost. So very lost. Her world has been shattered and it seems to her that it is beyond repair. Rush is devestated without Blaire. He is wasting away in his misery and would give anything for one more chance with her.
Fate is a bitch, but she's got one foot in Rush's corner. Blaire's got a secret and it is forcing her to find her own way. To Rush's utter relief, life brings her back to Rosemary Beach. He's determined to earn her forgiveness and trust. Despite unexpected surprises and the poison that is Nan, Blaire begins to hope that in the end, Rush will choose her above all. But when tragedy strikes, even Rush doesn't seem to know where he stands.
This book is a rollercoaster of love, lust, and...just awesomness. The story is now told in both Blaire's and Rush's POV. This takes the book to a whole new dimension! Rush is a really complicated character and it made loving him even easier when I understood his perspective. He is still my dirty-talking bad boy, even more so now that I get to hear those dirty thoughts in his head too...
Blaire frudtrated me a little bit in this book. She's adamant that she is going to leave Rosemary Beach and make it on her own. However, whether she is with Rush or not, I felt it was selfish of her to leave considering their circumstances (you'll understand when you read it...). However, ultimately they are one of my favorite couples and this book just added to my love for them.
Forever Too Far:
Happily ever after? Not so much... It seemed like life was going to settle down for Blaire and Rush. However, family drama is bursting their bubble and it's quickly leajing oxygen. I'm betting you can guess the major source of the problem. Yep. Evil, bitchy, Nan. The worst part is that she doesn't have any reason to hate Blaire anymore (Other than having Rush's love too, I guess) but she won't let it go! Once again, we find Rush struggling to juggle his love for Blaire and his relationship with Nan. Blaire's pretty understanding, but I'm wondering at what point she has no other option than to just give up.
Despite the issues with the family and such, it's wonderful to see Rush and Blaire's relationship reaching the next level. The way that Rush adore's Blaire and their baby is so one more reason why I love him. He doesn't lose his dirty mouth (thank goodness!), but we see him mellow a little more, enjoying the way his life is becoming domesticated. It's unexpected, and often doesn't seem credible, to see a bad boy rocker settle into a life of wife, kids, home cooking,etc. Yet, somehow, Abbi Glines made me believe it. I believe that under his tough exterior, Rush longs for a currier and Ives portrait of his life.
Saying goodbye to these two was EXTREMELY hard. However, I take comfort that I'll see them again in the other books of The Rosemary Beach series.
Fallen Too Far:
OMG!! Rush is at the top of my list for hottest, dirty-talking BBF!
Blaire is reeling from the devestation of the last 5 yrs. Her twin sister died, her father left, her mother was diagnosed with cancer and ultimately, passed away. Need I go on? Life has laid her out with a right hook, and then for good measure, kicked her while she's down.
As a last resort, she contacts her estranged father to help her get back on her feet. He sends her to what she assumes is his new home. Only to discover that not only is it not his place, but he's not evern there. Without any other options, she if forced to accept the begrudging help of the owner of the house, her new step-brother, Rush.
Rush's sister, Nan, spews venom her way at every opportunity, for some unknown reason. Rush jumps hot and cold every five minutes. He tells her she's in over her head, not good for Nan, and then tells her as much as he wants her, he's nothing she could handle. On top of that, everyone in town seems to be in on the secrets that Rush and Nan are hiding from her. Everyday, she finds herself wanting Rush more, and everyday, she tells herself she can't have him.
Things may seem to come together for a while, but ultimately, her world is about to down around her. This time, it may leave her broken beyond repair.
Blaire is one tough cookie. She is one of the first Heroines I've come across that doesn't seem to have a whiny, obnoxious side that rears it's ugly head from time to time. She is understanding and selfless. She works hard and tries to find her own way. Ultimately, she believes that she doesn't belong in the world around her and is therefore much more accepting of Rush's craptastic treatment of her.
Rush...oh Rush. If ever you wanted a guy with hot dirty mouth, possesive alpha traits, and a sweet, sweet sugary side...Rush is your man. He fights to stay away from her, but eventually, he loses the battle. This is when we see the jerk disapear (well, with Blaire anyway) and the besotted, sweet, oh so whipped lover makes his entrance. He'll have your heart racing, melting, and body burning.
Never Too Far:
After a heart-breaking ending to Fallen Too Far, I was desperate to read this book!!
Blaire is lost. So very lost. Her world has been shattered and it seems to her that it is beyond repair. Rush is devestated without Blaire. He is wasting away in his misery and would give anything for one more chance with her.
Fate is a bitch, but she's got one foot in Rush's corner. Blaire's got a secret and it is forcing her to find her own way. To Rush's utter relief, life brings her back to Rosemary Beach. He's determined to earn her forgiveness and trust. Despite unexpected surprises and the poison that is Nan, Blaire begins to hope that in the end, Rush will choose her above all. But when tragedy strikes, even Rush doesn't seem to know where he stands.
This book is a rollercoaster of love, lust, and...just awesomness. The story is now told in both Blaire's and Rush's POV. This takes the book to a whole new dimension! Rush is a really complicated character and it made loving him even easier when I understood his perspective. He is still my dirty-talking bad boy, even more so now that I get to hear those dirty thoughts in his head too...
Blaire frudtrated me a little bit in this book. She's adamant that she is going to leave Rosemary Beach and make it on her own. However, whether she is with Rush or not, I felt it was selfish of her to leave considering their circumstances (you'll understand when you read it...). However, ultimately they are one of my favorite couples and this book just added to my love for them.
Forever Too Far:
Happily ever after? Not so much... It seemed like life was going to settle down for Blaire and Rush. However, family drama is bursting their bubble and it's quickly leajing oxygen. I'm betting you can guess the major source of the problem. Yep. Evil, bitchy, Nan. The worst part is that she doesn't have any reason to hate Blaire anymore (Other than having Rush's love too, I guess) but she won't let it go! Once again, we find Rush struggling to juggle his love for Blaire and his relationship with Nan. Blaire's pretty understanding, but I'm wondering at what point she has no other option than to just give up.
Despite the issues with the family and such, it's wonderful to see Rush and Blaire's relationship reaching the next level. The way that Rush adore's Blaire and their baby is so one more reason why I love him. He doesn't lose his dirty mouth (thank goodness!), but we see him mellow a little more, enjoying the way his life is becoming domesticated. It's unexpected, and often doesn't seem credible, to see a bad boy rocker settle into a life of wife, kids, home cooking,etc. Yet, somehow, Abbi Glines made me believe it. I believe that under his tough exterior, Rush longs for a currier and Ives portrait of his life.
Saying goodbye to these two was EXTREMELY hard. However, I take comfort that I'll see them again in the other books of The Rosemary Beach series.
August 3, 2016
I'm going to review this after I've read each book in the collection.
Fallen Too Far:
In the beginning of this series, we meet Blaire Wynn. She's just buried her mother, who passed away from cancer, and has moved to Rosemary Beach, FL to live with her father's new family. When she arrives, she meets Rush Finlay, man-whore extraordinaire and her new step-brother. Blaire has been through more than any person should have to suffer for someone so young. And although she really has no family left, since her father left shortly after her sister's death, she doesn't really fit in with her knew step-family.
While Blaire tries to stay away, she can't deny she has feelings for Rush, and the more time she spends with him, the harder it is to not fall for him. But Rush is hiding a secret regarding his sister, Nan. And after Blaire finds out what that secret is, she runs back to the only place that ever felt like home and to the only people that she ever really loved.
Rush really is a piece of work, but I think he's my favorite book boyfriend ever. He tries to hate Blaire for everything he believes that she represents and what her family did to his, especially Nan. And Nan, the ever spoiled princess, can't seem to understand that her anger is misplaced with Blaire. I don't think I've ever hated a character so much. Nan really tops the cake! The vitriol that she spews from her mouth is like nothing I've ever encountered, in real life or fantasy. I'm convinced she is really the spawn of Satan. And as such, she deserves no happiness in her life. Her mother has fed her with lies for her entire life and turned her into this monster that no one can stand, yet Rush feels beholden to. And too many times, he proves that his loyalties lie with her. I understand the whole family aspect, but at some point, you have to cut your losses. You can't allow someone so evil and poisonous to continue on that way. They will never be happy and the only time they are is when they're making someone else miserable. It's not healthy, and Rush indulging her behavior doesn't help.
Never Too Far:
At the start of this one, we find Blaire back in Alabama, trying to move on and start a life that doesn't include Rush. After finding out that Nan is her real sister, and that Rush believes her mother was some kind of home-wrecker, Blaire decides she needs to get away. When she finds out sh'es pregnant with Rush's baby, things get complicated.
She wants to make a life for herself and the baby. She knows she needs to tell Rush about the pregnancy, but she just can't bring herself to do it. When it comes down to it, Rush has a tendency to pick his family over Blaire, and she just can't allow her child to be subjected to that kind of life. When Rush finds out about the baby, he swears he's going to change and that Blaire and their child will be his number one priority. But when Nan gets in an accident, that promise is tested, and Blaire seems to get the shitty end of the deal once again.
I really want to be mad at Rush but I can't. He's never actually had a relationship and he's spent his whole life taking care of Nan, so when Blaire comes out of nowhere, it's hard for him to choose. He really does try but he just keeps screwing up.
And I want to be annoyed by Blaire's whining and "woe is me" attitude, but I can't, because she has a reason to be that way. Every time she gives Rush a chance and begins to trust in him, he turns around and runs right back to his family. It's really hard for her to not be so timid and cautious when it comes to him. Because for every step they take forward, in the next chapter, they're taking two steps back. All because of Rush's loyalty to Nan.
I'm just thankful that Blaire has Woods, who has started to grow on me. It's hard for me to decide who I like more sometimes, Rush or Woods? And even Grant, although it seems like Grant may actually be turning in to Team Nan. Ugh...really? Seriously?
Forever Too Far:
In the conclusion, Blaire and Rush are planning their wedding. Everything seems to be going well until Nan stirs up trouble in CA. Blaire, being the caring person she is, convinces Rush to travel to CA to calm Nan down and then they'll be able to return. Once they arrive, the drama starts, and it doesn't take long for Blaire to realize that once again, she's taken a backseat to Rush's family.
After having some issues with her pregnancy due to stress, Blaire runs back to Florida, to spend some time with her father. It seems like Blaire is always running, but it seems to get Rush's attention. And Rush, bless his heart, he just can't seem to get it right. He says all the right things, but his follow through is terrible.
We meet Harlow and Kiro in this book. And we get to see Grant and Harlow's first time meeting. We also get a little bit of insight in to Woods and Della. I'm ready to pick up those books next.
Final Thoughts: I don't know why it took me so long to pick this series up. If you haven't read these books yet, or really anything from this author, you're missing out. I flew through it in just two days and I'm ready to start all over again.
Fallen Too Far:
In the beginning of this series, we meet Blaire Wynn. She's just buried her mother, who passed away from cancer, and has moved to Rosemary Beach, FL to live with her father's new family. When she arrives, she meets Rush Finlay, man-whore extraordinaire and her new step-brother. Blaire has been through more than any person should have to suffer for someone so young. And although she really has no family left, since her father left shortly after her sister's death, she doesn't really fit in with her knew step-family.
While Blaire tries to stay away, she can't deny she has feelings for Rush, and the more time she spends with him, the harder it is to not fall for him. But Rush is hiding a secret regarding his sister, Nan. And after Blaire finds out what that secret is, she runs back to the only place that ever felt like home and to the only people that she ever really loved.
Rush really is a piece of work, but I think he's my favorite book boyfriend ever. He tries to hate Blaire for everything he believes that she represents and what her family did to his, especially Nan. And Nan, the ever spoiled princess, can't seem to understand that her anger is misplaced with Blaire. I don't think I've ever hated a character so much. Nan really tops the cake! The vitriol that she spews from her mouth is like nothing I've ever encountered, in real life or fantasy. I'm convinced she is really the spawn of Satan. And as such, she deserves no happiness in her life. Her mother has fed her with lies for her entire life and turned her into this monster that no one can stand, yet Rush feels beholden to. And too many times, he proves that his loyalties lie with her. I understand the whole family aspect, but at some point, you have to cut your losses. You can't allow someone so evil and poisonous to continue on that way. They will never be happy and the only time they are is when they're making someone else miserable. It's not healthy, and Rush indulging her behavior doesn't help.
Never Too Far:
At the start of this one, we find Blaire back in Alabama, trying to move on and start a life that doesn't include Rush. After finding out that Nan is her real sister, and that Rush believes her mother was some kind of home-wrecker, Blaire decides she needs to get away. When she finds out sh'es pregnant with Rush's baby, things get complicated.
She wants to make a life for herself and the baby. She knows she needs to tell Rush about the pregnancy, but she just can't bring herself to do it. When it comes down to it, Rush has a tendency to pick his family over Blaire, and she just can't allow her child to be subjected to that kind of life. When Rush finds out about the baby, he swears he's going to change and that Blaire and their child will be his number one priority. But when Nan gets in an accident, that promise is tested, and Blaire seems to get the shitty end of the deal once again.
I really want to be mad at Rush but I can't. He's never actually had a relationship and he's spent his whole life taking care of Nan, so when Blaire comes out of nowhere, it's hard for him to choose. He really does try but he just keeps screwing up.
And I want to be annoyed by Blaire's whining and "woe is me" attitude, but I can't, because she has a reason to be that way. Every time she gives Rush a chance and begins to trust in him, he turns around and runs right back to his family. It's really hard for her to not be so timid and cautious when it comes to him. Because for every step they take forward, in the next chapter, they're taking two steps back. All because of Rush's loyalty to Nan.
I'm just thankful that Blaire has Woods, who has started to grow on me. It's hard for me to decide who I like more sometimes, Rush or Woods? And even Grant, although it seems like Grant may actually be turning in to Team Nan. Ugh...really? Seriously?
Forever Too Far:
In the conclusion, Blaire and Rush are planning their wedding. Everything seems to be going well until Nan stirs up trouble in CA. Blaire, being the caring person she is, convinces Rush to travel to CA to calm Nan down and then they'll be able to return. Once they arrive, the drama starts, and it doesn't take long for Blaire to realize that once again, she's taken a backseat to Rush's family.
After having some issues with her pregnancy due to stress, Blaire runs back to Florida, to spend some time with her father. It seems like Blaire is always running, but it seems to get Rush's attention. And Rush, bless his heart, he just can't seem to get it right. He says all the right things, but his follow through is terrible.
We meet Harlow and Kiro in this book. And we get to see Grant and Harlow's first time meeting. We also get a little bit of insight in to Woods and Della. I'm ready to pick up those books next.
Final Thoughts: I don't know why it took me so long to pick this series up. If you haven't read these books yet, or really anything from this author, you're missing out. I flew through it in just two days and I'm ready to start all over again.
December 11, 2019
Enjoyable series so far. Drama, romance, secret pasts and plenty of steamy bits hit all the right spots to keep you entertained.
April 25, 2020
Absolutely one of the best series I've ever read!
May 27, 2020
Its a really nice book.
June 4, 2022
3.5 stars
January 2, 2024
Descent smutt reads
March 13, 2024
rating: 4.5 ⭐️
format: ebook / the rosemary beach series book 1-3
comment: re-read. still one of my favorite series.
format: ebook / the rosemary beach series book 1-3
comment: re-read. still one of my favorite series.
August 12, 2024
Loved me some Rush and Blair. Both were great, especially Blair but Rush pulled through in the end. Just took him a while to get there.
December 3, 2020
I will never forget this series, I didn't get enough sleep for a week.. I love this, you made me fall in love with the characters.. the love they have for each other, the twist and turns of the story.. i love everything.. ♥️♥️♥️
September 7, 2020
La historia es bastante normal pero muy entretenida, aunque no tolero mucho a Rush y sus celos tampoco me cae bien Blair pero la historia esta bien contada y se lee muy rapido.
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February 6, 2017Si tuviera que elegir una de las parejas de la serie de libros Rosemary Beach sin duda sería Rush y Blaire, no porque sea la primera, si no porque desde el principio de la historia se ve que va a ser una relación explosivas llena de altibajos y secretos que descubrir pero en la que el amor que los protagonistas viven es explosivo e incluso puede llegar a destruirles
October 9, 2020
How could anyone possibly like this book enough to give it more then one star? I didn't want to even admit I read this piece of garbage, much less that I liked it. I'm not a big fan of love stories in general but I read about two a year just for the hell of it and, unfortunately, this time I listened to the reviews for Rosemary Beach. Wow, what a bad decision.
So we have Blair, the only thing you need to know about her is she is perfect, just like absurdly perfect in every way. Then we have Rush, he is a complete dick and a womanizer but, since he looks good and has money, he is obviously perfect for Miss Perfect. I do not believe this author could have said enough how physically perfect these two people are without it just being a 273 page description of two perfect specimen. Of course because as we have established, Blair is perfect, every male around Rosemary Beach wants her. Unfortunately for all those poor souls, she got cheated on once and can't move on, I'm guessing because she is such a fragile bird she was just going to be single forever. Because thats what woman do when their high school boyfriend cheats on them right? Rush has no personality except for being a womanizer who suddenly changes completely because Blair is so incredibly perfect, because asshole womanizing men do that when they meet the perfect woman, so if you asshole crush tells you that he will change if you fuck him you should totally believe him.
So I make it through the first one and, because I'm either a worse bookaolic then I thought or just because I had already bought it and I have too much time on my hands, I read the second one. Here's a great message for 19 year old girls: get yourselves knocked up because you are too fucking stupid to tell your womanizing boyfriend you aren't on birth control until after he cums all in you. And then this fucking idiot seems all shocked she is pregnant because I guess all the other girls he fucked and never called again didn't teach him how babies are made. So, yea teen agers reading this book and believing any of this bullshit could ever REALLY happen; don't go to college or Europe or open your own pet shop. No, go get knocked up by your first "love" and get married, make him hate his sister, and hold on tightly to your victim card. So, I force myself through the septic tank that is the second book and open the third book. Wow, this author has the audacity to go back and tell the first story again but through the eyes of Rush. Are you kidding me? Is this for real? Am I in a nightmare that won't end? What kind of lazy ass pathetic author does that? Do I even have to say I threw that shit straight in the recycling bin? I wouldn't want to give it to any charity and be the reason anyone else ever read that pathetic attempt at a love story.
Okay, maybe if you enjoy love stories more then me its not as bad as I make it seem, but no way does this trilogy deserve more then 3 stars. Its crap wrapped up by perfection and love because the author can't write a good love story or develop good characters that have flaws. The only flaw she actually has (Rush being a giant box of douches) is actually, somehow, turned into a good thig because he "changed for her". God I wanted to punch both of these assholes and their baby.
So we have Blair, the only thing you need to know about her is she is perfect, just like absurdly perfect in every way. Then we have Rush, he is a complete dick and a womanizer but, since he looks good and has money, he is obviously perfect for Miss Perfect. I do not believe this author could have said enough how physically perfect these two people are without it just being a 273 page description of two perfect specimen. Of course because as we have established, Blair is perfect, every male around Rosemary Beach wants her. Unfortunately for all those poor souls, she got cheated on once and can't move on, I'm guessing because she is such a fragile bird she was just going to be single forever. Because thats what woman do when their high school boyfriend cheats on them right? Rush has no personality except for being a womanizer who suddenly changes completely because Blair is so incredibly perfect, because asshole womanizing men do that when they meet the perfect woman, so if you asshole crush tells you that he will change if you fuck him you should totally believe him.
So I make it through the first one and, because I'm either a worse bookaolic then I thought or just because I had already bought it and I have too much time on my hands, I read the second one. Here's a great message for 19 year old girls: get yourselves knocked up because you are too fucking stupid to tell your womanizing boyfriend you aren't on birth control until after he cums all in you. And then this fucking idiot seems all shocked she is pregnant because I guess all the other girls he fucked and never called again didn't teach him how babies are made. So, yea teen agers reading this book and believing any of this bullshit could ever REALLY happen; don't go to college or Europe or open your own pet shop. No, go get knocked up by your first "love" and get married, make him hate his sister, and hold on tightly to your victim card. So, I force myself through the septic tank that is the second book and open the third book. Wow, this author has the audacity to go back and tell the first story again but through the eyes of Rush. Are you kidding me? Is this for real? Am I in a nightmare that won't end? What kind of lazy ass pathetic author does that? Do I even have to say I threw that shit straight in the recycling bin? I wouldn't want to give it to any charity and be the reason anyone else ever read that pathetic attempt at a love story.
Okay, maybe if you enjoy love stories more then me its not as bad as I make it seem, but no way does this trilogy deserve more then 3 stars. Its crap wrapped up by perfection and love because the author can't write a good love story or develop good characters that have flaws. The only flaw she actually has (Rush being a giant box of douches) is actually, somehow, turned into a good thig because he "changed for her". God I wanted to punch both of these assholes and their baby.
August 15, 2016
I think every book i read is a part of my Natbookworld. Sooo i just can't not-like couples in there with their stories, their heartaches, their love to each other, etc. I loved Rush and Blaire because they are actual people with actual love-ache story in my Natbookworld. But i'm giving series 4 stars because some issues were just too petty for me. I really love that kind of stories with happy ends but authors sometimes just need to be careful what they write- cause honestly the stories often lose their reality and psychological development of their characters. Some 'moves' authors make are just really too petty and they give me an urge to roll my eyes so hard i have difficult time to actually unroll them back.
Again, I LOVE Rush and Blaire but i just think i don't wanna my eyes to be rolled back in my head for eternity :D just saying.
All in all, Rush is a sigh worth man and their story is too cute. Well, except the fact that Rush left his phone too many times and forgot about that damn appointments.
P.S there had been a lot of promises from him and it got on my nerves bcause promises should be made only once and done.
Again, I LOVE Rush and Blaire but i just think i don't wanna my eyes to be rolled back in my head for eternity :D just saying.
All in all, Rush is a sigh worth man and their story is too cute. Well, except the fact that Rush left his phone too many times and forgot about that damn appointments.
P.S there had been a lot of promises from him and it got on my nerves bcause promises should be made only once and done.
June 15, 2015
I didn't like this particular Abbi Glines trilogy nearly as thought as I would. I did like Blare well enough, but I didn't like the every time drama happened, Blare and Rush had sex aspect. I also didn't much like the every time something terrible happened, Blare would most likely run. Everyone mentioned how the cliffhanger at the end of book 1 was such a big surprise. I didn't really see it that way, but I've been reading nothing but romance for 2 or so months.
The other aspect that I didn't much like was the fact that Blare and Rush were related by marriage. I went all the way through book 1 thinking, "Umm, your parents are married. There's no need for the two of you to hook up."
Would I read another book of Abbi Glines? I might, if there's nothing better for me to read.
The other aspect that I didn't much like was the fact that Blare and Rush were related by marriage. I went all the way through book 1 thinking, "Umm, your parents are married. There's no need for the two of you to hook up."
Would I read another book of Abbi Glines? I might, if there's nothing better for me to read.
June 15, 2014
I love these books even though they tear me apart.
I read them so often that I can't count how often I've read them. I love Rush. I loved him with Blaire.
I suffered with Blaire, but I also understand Nan. I hate Nan for her behavior, but I understand her and that tore me apart. Emotionally I was a wreck. I hurt when either Nan or Blaire was hurt and both of them happy was just not possible, so I hurt the whole time.
Some of you can't side with Nan, but even though I can't approve with her ways of dealing things, I can still understand her. I know how she get to the point where she is.
So all in all I love these books even though they emotionally kill me :'(
I read them so often that I can't count how often I've read them. I love Rush. I loved him with Blaire.
I suffered with Blaire, but I also understand Nan. I hate Nan for her behavior, but I understand her and that tore me apart. Emotionally I was a wreck. I hurt when either Nan or Blaire was hurt and both of them happy was just not possible, so I hurt the whole time.
Some of you can't side with Nan, but even though I can't approve with her ways of dealing things, I can still understand her. I know how she get to the point where she is.
So all in all I love these books even though they emotionally kill me :'(
June 21, 2014
3.5 considering there're 3 books here. All of them tell Rush and Blaire's story. I had previously read Simple Perfection and Twisted Perfection, the story of Woods and Della. The stories are interwoven and it was interesting to get a different perspective on some of the happenings at Rosemary Beach. These books also provided insight into supporting characters and how they fit into the stories.
Blaire wore on me sometimes, but then I had to remember that she is only 19. Rush's actions spoke way louder than his words for much too long, and it wasn't proving what he was trying to convince Blaire of. All in all, these are fun summer reads.
Blaire wore on me sometimes, but then I had to remember that she is only 19. Rush's actions spoke way louder than his words for much too long, and it wasn't proving what he was trying to convince Blaire of. All in all, these are fun summer reads.
April 17, 2015
I liked this trilogy. I liked Blaire, she's a nice girl. Kind, strong, loving. I really liked her. I had less affection for Rush. Well I didn't hate him but I really wasn't in love with him. And when I'm not in love with a male character, it's not a great sign. I loved the story, mostly because of Blaire. But Rush... He disapointed me. Really. He was too weak with his family, he was seriously lacking of commitmment toward Blaire and their baby. I was almost crying for Blaire when he didn't show up to the doctor appointment to hear their baby heartbeat. So yes the trilogy is good but be prepared to face a weak boy who isn't a real man.
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April 16, 2021
4.2. Rush Findlay rock stars son. Psycho mean bitch half sister.
Thinks her daddy left to go raise perfect family. Daddy now married to Bitches Nan and nice guy rush’s mom.
Blair is the step sister her mother just died of cancer. Her father ran off 4 years ago to be with supposed love of his life rush and nana mom.
Rush and Blair instant attraction but rush is nans sister and protector first and she just uses and manipulates and verbally abuses everyone bc she had no daddy growing up.
Turns out it wasn’t Blair’s dad who was her daddy at all but the other guys in the Slasher Demon band Kiro. Who’s just a rocker with women
Thinks her daddy left to go raise perfect family. Daddy now married to Bitches Nan and nice guy rush’s mom.
Blair is the step sister her mother just died of cancer. Her father ran off 4 years ago to be with supposed love of his life rush and nana mom.
Rush and Blair instant attraction but rush is nans sister and protector first and she just uses and manipulates and verbally abuses everyone bc she had no daddy growing up.
Turns out it wasn’t Blair’s dad who was her daddy at all but the other guys in the Slasher Demon band Kiro. Who’s just a rocker with women
February 13, 2014
Favorite series.
March 25, 2014
So addicting. Abbi Glines is pure genius. Fell in love with the characters so fast!
A MUST READ x 100000000.
A MUST READ x 100000000.
July 18, 2019
Es tan hermosa<3.
Reseña en el blog: Mmmmm... quizás.
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