Recommend: Julie says, “Anything from Abbi Glines is a win!”
Marcus Hardy had hoped to enjoy a year away at college while he put the summer he’d rather forget behind him. But instead, he’s jerked right back to the coastal town of Sea Breeze, Alabama due to a family crisis. His dear ol’ dad found himself a girlfriend only a few years older than Marcus. So now his sister needs help dealing with their mother who is mentally falling apart. The only bright spot to returning is the fascinating red head who sleeps over several times a week. The problem is she’s sleeping in bed with his new roommate, Cage Watson.
Willow “Low” Foster needs a place to live. Running to Cage’s apartment every time her sister kicks her out isn’t exactly a long term solution. Juggling her courses at the local community college and a part time job doesn’t produce excess income. But Cage has a new roommate and suddenly sleeping over at her best friend’s apartment isn’t such a bad thing. Not when she gets to see those sexy green eyes of Marcus Hardy’s twinkle when he smiles at her like he wants her there.
Even though Cage seems a little territorial where Low is concerned, Marcus finds time to spend with Low without upsetting his roommate. Cage may use his small college baseball star persona to sleep with every hot female in his path but he’s still under the disillusion that when he’s through sowing his wild oats, he’s going to marry Low. Marcus intends to change that assumption for both Cage and Low. Until his carefully laid plans come crashing down with a revelation he never expected. He’ll have to choose between Low or his family. Because once the truth comes out…. there’s no other choice.
Review by Julie
Why I read this book: It was written by Abbi Glines. There doesn’t need to be any more of a reason.
What I Liked: This is a true Glines contemporary romance. The characters are lovable, the romance has just enough conflict to make you squirm, and the ending makes you sigh and smile. Even though this is a spin-off from Breathe, you really get to know Marcus more. That boy sure knows how to get himself in trouble while not even realizing it. haha Low is a interesting character with trust issues. Her relationship with her best friend Cage (Marcus’ roommate) is odd, his own realizations at the end of the story helped me be OK with that part of the plot line. I liked the dynamics and the conflict…well…yeah. It’s a doosey.
The writing style fits Glines and flows just like her other contemporary romances. The plot moved along, the right things happened at the right time to make me shake my head or hold my breath in anticipation.
What I Didn’t Like: Not much. I really didn’t care for Cage, BUT Glines made him just protective enough to be annoying to me yet able to back off when I wanted him to as not to become a truly annoying character. Others have loved this character though. Not to say I didn’t like him, I just didn’t like the presumptive nature of his future with Low yet he still lived a particular lifestyle right in front of her.
Overall: Highly I recommend this book to contemporary romance fans. There is some sexual content which is why this is categorized as New Adult. But, it’s not anywhere near adult content.
Ditto your thoughts! I DID like Cage though! I’m looking forward to a story about him now. I feel the same way about Abbi Glines. Anything she writes will be golden.
It’s not that I didn’t like Cage, he just didn’t pull at my heart strings like he did with others. lol I liked his support of Low, but until the end when he kind of opens up, he was just a character for me that I scratched my head and thought, “Really? You really think this is OK?” haha I can see a story for him and I’d totally want to read it. It would be a Glines creation after all. haha
Ok! To be honest, I read only parts of your review. I read the summary. I don’t like to read others thoughts about love triangles or unrequited love. I like Ms. Glines writing and just wanted to read her books for my own thoughts. I did see your comment about Cage and that’s when I really tuned out. Sorry!!
I have not read anything by Abbi. My New Year’s resolution is to read more fiction (I’ve been mostly a non-fiction reader) and to discover new (to me) authors & bloggers. Thanks for the good review.
I’m not really fond of Contemporary romance but I’m very curious about Because of Low. I have read so many good reviews from the tour and I noticed that all reviewers say how wonderful Abbi Glines writes. I think that says a lot.
I really enjoy Abbi’s writing. Part of her charm though is she is a good contemporary romance writer. So, if you’re not a fan of the genre just be aware of that. She does have a YA paranormal romance if you’re a fantasy fan. It’s called EXISTENCE.
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Title: Because of Low
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Ditto your thoughts! I DID like Cage though! I’m looking forward to a story about him now. I feel the same way about Abbi Glines. Anything she writes will be golden.
It’s not that I didn’t like Cage, he just didn’t pull at my heart strings like he did with others. lol I liked his support of Low, but until the end when he kind of opens up, he was just a character for me that I scratched my head and thought, “Really? You really think this is OK?” haha I can see a story for him and I’d totally want to read it. It would be a Glines creation after all. haha
I am a fan also. I bought this one but haven’t read it yet. I think I’ll have to reader sooner than I planned.
Thanks for the review! I am looking forward to reading this book!
Ok! To be honest, I read only parts of your review. I read the summary. I don’t like to read others thoughts about love triangles or unrequited love. I like Ms. Glines writing and just wanted to read her books for my own thoughts. I did see your comment about Cage and that’s when I really tuned out. Sorry!!
Can’t wait to read Because of Low!! Love your review
I enjoyed reading your review as this book sounds like a good read.
Thanks for sharing!
I can’t wait for because of Low! It looks so good!!
Love the review,read Breathe,can’t wait to read Because Of Low.Thanks for the tour n the giveaway,love meetin’ new bloggers.
I have not read anything by Abbi. My New Year’s resolution is to read more fiction (I’ve been mostly a non-fiction reader) and to discover new (to me) authors & bloggers. Thanks for the good review.
I’m not really fond of Contemporary romance but I’m very curious about Because of Low. I have read so many good reviews from the tour and I noticed that all reviewers say how wonderful Abbi Glines writes. I think that says a lot.
I really enjoy Abbi’s writing. Part of her charm though is she is a good contemporary romance writer. So, if you’re not a fan of the genre just be aware of that.
She does have a YA paranormal romance if you’re a fantasy fan. It’s called EXISTENCE.
I love it when an author knows exactly how to manipulate the reader into disliking a character in just the right way.
Because of Low sounds intriguing, with well fleshed-out characters and I think that’s perfect for a contemporary romance!
Thanks for a great review and for putting Abbi Glines on my TBR list:)
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I’m now dying to read this it sounds so amazing
I really think I would enjoy this read
oooo great review!!! this poor book keeps getting pushed back for me to read it!! grrr
Tara