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A review by booksandmeforevermore13
Keep by Anna Hackett
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I listened to the audiobook, with Callie Dalton and Teddy Hamilton as narrators in dual narration. So I most definitely enjoyed and recommend the audiobook since these two are some of my favorite narrators.
Growing up with addicts and then the circumstances that led to him being sent to foster care had scarred Colton deeper than he'd ever let on. His brothers knew, but he much preferred never thinking about it. Now all he wanted was to do right by his daughter and give her the best life he could. He feels like he's tainted by all that he's seen and lived through to ever be with someone who is so free and vibrant as Macy.
Macy is Colton Fury's officeassistant manager. Moving to New Orleans wasn't something she'd planned on, but losing her mother and then being in a difficult situation with her last boyfriend had been the push she needed to finally start over. I loved her character and how funny, adorable, strong, sweet, loyal, and protective she was. She loved teasing Colt and had the sweetest relationship with his daughter Daisy.
The romance between Colton and Macy had been a long time coming. I loved their dynamics and how her sunshine personality balanced out his grumpy one. The origami bears she made for him made me smile. The way she was so unbothered by his gruff exterior, even though he was a bounty hunter and dangerous in general. I found that super funny. Colton tried to keep his distance from her due to his own past and insecurities, so there was some push and pull, which only added to their angst. But things fall into perspective for him when someone starts targeting Macy, and things really start building between them from that point.
The back and forth and Colt's conflicting feelings added a lot to the sexual tension between them, which made the spice that much better.
The suspense blended really well with the romance and kept me hooked till the end. I liked that the characters don't just chalk up things to being a coincidence and actually use their brains to connect the dots. Things got really intense towards the end, and Macy didn't just wait around; she took charge and did what needed to be done for Colt's sake, which I loved.
This is one thing I'm loving in Anna Hackett's books: that the FMCs take charge and aren't just damsels in distress who wait to be saved. Yes, the men do save them and have the whole "touch her and die" thing going, but the women are just as fierce and never give in.
Again, the Fury brothers always have each other's backs, and I love the family bond between them. The way they wanted to spend time together and plan family dinners was precious. They all worked together to help Colton and Macy out, no questions asked. I also loved the way Beau and Kavner kept teasing Colt about his crush on Macy. He definitely did not last even three days before giving in, and I was cackling at that turn of events.
Growing up with addicts and then the circumstances that led to him being sent to foster care had scarred Colton deeper than he'd ever let on. His brothers knew, but he much preferred never thinking about it. Now all he wanted was to do right by his daughter and give her the best life he could. He feels like he's tainted by all that he's seen and lived through to ever be with someone who is so free and vibrant as Macy.
Macy is Colton Fury's office
The romance between Colton and Macy had been a long time coming. I loved their dynamics and how her sunshine personality balanced out his grumpy one. The origami bears she made for him made me smile. The way she was so unbothered by his gruff exterior, even though he was a bounty hunter and dangerous in general. I found that super funny. Colton tried to keep his distance from her due to his own past and insecurities, so there was some push and pull, which only added to their angst. But things fall into perspective for him when someone starts targeting Macy, and things really start building between them from that point.
The back and forth and Colt's conflicting feelings added a lot to the sexual tension between them, which made the spice that much better.
The suspense blended really well with the romance and kept me hooked till the end. I liked that the characters don't just chalk up things to being a coincidence and actually use their brains to connect the dots. Things got really intense towards the end, and Macy didn't just wait around; she took charge and did what needed to be done for Colt's sake, which I loved.
This is one thing I'm loving in Anna Hackett's books: that the FMCs take charge and aren't just damsels in distress who wait to be saved. Yes, the men do save them and have the whole "touch her and die" thing going, but the women are just as fierce and never give in.
Again, the Fury brothers always have each other's backs, and I love the family bond between them. The way they wanted to spend time together and plan family dinners was precious. They all worked together to help Colton and Macy out, no questions asked. I also loved the way Beau and Kavner kept teasing Colt about his crush on Macy. He definitely did not last even three days before giving in, and I was cackling at that turn of events.