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Book Review – Never Too Far (Rosemary Beach #2) by Abbi Glines

Book Review – Never Too Far (Rosemary Beach #2) by Abbi Glines

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4.5 – 5 stars (same rating as book #1)

“No. One. Comes. Before. You.”

I HEART RUSH!! and I loved this book!

Ohhhh this book was just so ADDICTIVE!!! There is something about Abbi Glines’ writing that makes me desperately just want more and more and more!!!

Its the kind of story you can just inhale in one sitting – a quick, deliciously angsty, drama-filled romance. 

What made me love it was that I never once, not for one second EVER EVER EVER doubted how right Blaire and Rush were for each other, or how much they loved each other. That was clear and unwavering. That being said, they went through some pretty serious ups and downs, huge insecurities, a lot of mess ups and dysfunctionality along their road to making their relationship work.

At times it was a little ‘much’ for me, but I got the same feeling while reading this book that I get when I’m watching a really well-written TV show — its like, I know that sometimes its just “drama” but I just eat it up!

I’m not going to talk about the plot of this one at all. Its a direct continuation of book #1 (which should absolutely be read first) and the story picks up 3 weeks after the cliffhanger ending of the first one. There’s a bit of a twist that I suspected from book one that plays out in this book and basically affects the whole general story line. I loved it and loved where it took the characters.

The story was told in chapter-by-chapter alternating POVs so we were never left too long without understanding both sides of the story.

I seriously seriously seriously love Rush. That guy just makes my heart race. He’s hot, swoony, and flawed (not to mention tattooed and pierced). Just… gah! How can you not love him when he says stuff like this:

“There is nothing is rather do than be near you… [I’ll] take whatever the hell I can get when it comes to you… I will do anything. Anything, Blaire, just to be near you… You need me, I’m there.”

For the most part I really liked the way he handled things – I mean, sure he kept messing up and I wanted to grab him by the shoulders and shake him a few times but his mistakes were mostly understandable, and let me tell you, that man knew how to grovel. There was just no way you could doubt his intentions. I mean this was all new to him too – the first time he’d actually cared about someone enough to want a relationship… his first time actually falling in love.

It totally warmed my heart how he was never willing to just let any of their issues go. He tried to respect her space but at the same time was always pushing to try and work through them. You could just FEEL how much he was desperately head-over-heels in love with Blaire and you just KNEW that he’d do just about anything to protect her.

“Let me prove it to you. Leaving me doesn’t let me prove anything. You have to stay with me, Blaire. You have to give me a chance… Trust me to protect you and put you first.”

My heart just plain HURT when he messed up, or when unfortunate situations lead to misunderstanding and general angst but at the same time I love the feel that it gave the story – it kept you a little worried and yet totally invested in the character’s lives.

“I love you, Blaire. I love you so damn much it hurts.”

I felt bad for Blaire because for the most part, I understood her insecurities – about not being a part of his world, being reminded of it every day and being surrounded by reasons why they wouldn’t fit together. I liked that she wasn’t weak – she simply had trust issues brought on by all the men in her life, in some way or another, betraying her. And given Rush’s past and his family connections, it was hard for her to accept that she could actually put stock in his love for her.

“She’d lost everyone in her life she’d love and trusted. Why would she believe me? The only men in her life had left her. Betrayed her. She expected nothing else… I wasn’t letting anyone else hurt her.”

 “I love her. I will stop at nothing to make sure she’s safe.”

There is some serious hotness in this book – much like in the first one. Some of those scenes had me fanning myself! Definitely adult.

And, rest easy! There is no cliffhanger at the end of this book!!! *whew* But, that being said, you are left wanting ‘more’. It leaves off at a happy place, but it was a bit abrupt. I would have definitely loved an epilogue or just a tiny glimpse into their future but I know there are going to be two more books in this series so, despite them not being focused on Blaire and Rush, I have high hopes of seeing more of them in the future and maybe of getting a giant swoony epilogue at the end of the whole series 🙂

“No man has ever loved a woman as much as I love you. Nothing will ever come before you. I don’t know what else I have to do to prove to you that I won’t let you down again. I won’t hurt you. You don’t have to be alone anymore. I need you.”

I absolutely LOVED this book and I would definitely recommend this series for everyone!

** SERIES READING ORDER **

#1 FALLEN TOO FAR — RUSH
Kindle | Paperback | My Review

#2 NEVER TOO FAR — RUSH
Kindle | Paperback | My Review

#3 TWISTED PERFECTION — WOODS
Kindle | Paperback | My Review

#4 FOREVER TOO FAR — RUSH
Kindle | Paperback

#5 SIMPLE PERFECTION  — WOODS
Kindle | Paperback

#5 TAKE A CHANCE — GRANT
Kindle | Paperback


 

Comments

  21. what a great review! got the book this morning! canNOT wait to start it! after reading this, I’m even more excited!!!!!

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  35. Love all Abbi’s books, You know its good when you find yourself crying with the characters! Fallen too far was my favortie one so far. Can’t wait to read Never too far, when amazon decides to list it…

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  39. Loved Never too far, if anything it was too short! could have had so much more story, was a lovely sweet ending,..

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  45. Not so patiently waiting for Never Too Far to go live on Amazon!!! Loved the first book, can’t wait for the second. I swear Abbi Glines gets better every time!!! Thanks, Aestas 🙂

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  54. Ahh Amazon needs to get with the program! =) Thanks for the awesome giveaway! This is quickly becoming my favorite series.

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  64. Abbi Glines I love your books your an amazing writer think you for giving me moments to completely loose myself in a story. Cant wait to read your next book

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  71. I love Abbi Glines she is an amazing author every book she has written is just as good as the one before!!!! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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  77. I’m so so angry at amazon!! I need Rush STAT! And omg, there’s going to be a 3rd and 4th book? You’re killing me here, in a good way of course;-)

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  78. Great review, as always! I can’t wait to read this one. I loved Fallen Too Far, can’t wait to see where their story ends up. Thank you 🙂

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  85. I am so excited to read Never too Far! I love Abbi Glines! Thank you so much for all the hard work you guys do on your blog!

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  87. just downloaded from Smashwords! Amazon really dropped the ball on this one! About to take a break at work to read!! Yikees, can’t wait. Love your books Abbi!

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  92. I bought the ebook the moment it was released and I stayed all night to read it! I loved every bit and I can’t wait for it it come out in paperback!!! ‘

    ~Euni

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  95. Love Abbi Glines! Anything she writes!! Can’t wait for Amazon to finally release Never Too Far! It’s killing me!!!

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  99. I’m beyond excited and frustrated with Amazon! They ruined a day of celebration! I hope they get their act together Pronto!

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  100. I’ve been waiting for this book for about three weeks, I was lucky enough not to have stubbled upon Fallen Too Far months before this highly anticipated finale to the story of Rush and Blaire. All that being said, it has still felt like FOREVER! It says something about a review as well that leaves me hanging on the edge of my seat and just the teasers were enough to make me jump up and down knowing that being at work keeps me from diving into this series all over all. Thanks for the great review, I can’t wait to read this one for myself.

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  101. I am FINALLY reading Fallen Too Far and waiting for Amazon to get it together and release Never Too Far before I finish! Awesome review and giveaway, thanks!

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  108. I love the series! Just finished Never Too Far and OMG! it had me almost crying at the end… Can’t wait for Twisted Perfection and Grant’s story to come out.

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  114. Abbi Glines = literary genius
    AMAZING indie author
    characters that leave you wanting more.
    plot development that knocks other books out of the water.
    five stars

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  119. Great review. I totally felt the same at the end – despite it being HEA, there are still issues that need to be worked out and I just don’t feel like their story is over… but with Woods’ and Grant’s books coming out, I imagine it is? I don’t know… the story needed something extra at the end. An epilogue would have been great, but I understand that since the series is continuing that can’t really happen… I don’t know.. maybe Abbi Glines has one more story in mind for them in the future, but isn’t telling us yet? ‘Cause that’d be awesome!!

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  126. After going through He$^ with Amazon, I really could use the opportunity to win a signed copy of Never Too FAr. Fingers crossedx.

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  128. would be awesome to win the first one since I haven’t read it YET! If it isn’t on my list to read I am adding it

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  134. I have read Fallen Too Far. I am currently reading Never Too Far. I would already be done by now but Amazon never put it up so I downloaded the B&N app on my phone and bought the book. These have been the best books I have ever laid eyes on. Abbi Glines is one smart and interesting women. Blaire and Rush have tons of hurddles to overcome. But if there love is strong enough it can overcome anything. #RUSH #BLAIRE #ABBIGLINESROCKS

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  143. I’m from the UK & couldn’t wait until 7 March so downloaded Never Too Far from Smashwords. Finished the book & LOVED it!!! Thank you Abbi Glines. So very happy to hear about books 3 & 4!!

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  144. Absolutely loved this book! Abbi Glines is such a great author and on her webchat yesterday she was so sweet and humble. 🙂 I can not put down any of her books.

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  147. I have the biggest book hangover ever from Never too far:) I may have to start whole series again to get my rush crush fix:) awesome books please mention rush and blaire lots in woods book!!!!!

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  148. LOVED these two books. This is one series that stayed with me since I read the first one. Awesome giveaway too.

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  150. I read Never Too Far: Loved it, I want another Rush Blaire book to come out. I hope I win the signed book copy…..

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  151. fallen too far was incredible, and then Never too Far is just as great
    Abbi is a great author so of course her books are great! Love the giveaways! I mean who wouldn’t want a copy of these 2 books! Can’t wait to read the next 2 books!

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  152. I really hope I’d win one of these, especially the ecopy of Never Too Far.. The first book was a major cliffhanger for me, so I think about it all the time and I think I’d be insane if I don’t read Never Too Far now </3

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  153. I have been waiting all day to get this book an amazon!! I can;t wait to cuddle up on the couch tonight and read!!!

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  157. Finished the book yesterday! I loved every minute of it! I, too, needed more at the end- but you made my day; I was not aware of the additional books in the series. Can’t wait for Woods’ HEA- he is such a great guy!

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  160. I have been waiting for this release! Abbi Glines is one of my fav authors! Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway!

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  161. Blaire and Rush might be one of my all time FAVORITE book couples.. These books make me so happy, I re-read Fallen Too Far again last night so I was read for Never Too Far today.. Sooo.. I just finished Never Too Far and I’m a complete mess.. This can’t be the end 🙁 I’m so sad.. I want this book to go on and on and on and on.. It’s the worst feeling when a story you really connect with and adore reaches closure.. Geesh.. Love Abbi.. Thanks for an AMAZING series! So wonderful!

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  172. I’m totally dying to read Never Too Far!! I just finished Fallen Too Far today, so I NEED the next book. Even though your review didn’t give anything away about the plot, it made me want to read it that much more. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  187. I’ve been waiting for this one! I was too much of a weenie to read Fallen until this one came out. Can’t wait to read them.!

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  193. I haven’t read either of these books, but from all of the comments everywhere I am seeing, I am definitely going to have to.

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  201. I’m not surprised you loved the book! Abbi is a fantastic writer and her characters are so easy to like. She has magic that always come together to give us a fantastic book!

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  209. Wow! What a great review! For sure want to read it! Abbi Glines’s books never disappoint me. I love all her books and i’m sure i’ll be loving this book too! Thank you for doing this giveaway! =)

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  210. You have a really great review! Loved the book! I also thought #2 was much better than #1. I felt like Fallen Too Far gave me closure, but not how I would have wanted it. Never Too Far gave the perfect tug and pull at the heartstrings you’d want from a romance and left me completely satisfied!

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  214. I love Abbi Glines! Her writing is awesome. I have been holding off on reading Fallen Too Far until Never Too Far came out. I was all set to start reading them both today but then found out that I have to wait until March 7 because I am in Australia. Winning this comp would be fantastic!

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  221. I never been so excited waiting to read a book before. I just read Fallen too far a few weeks earlier and found out that the next book going to be release a few weeks later. The news makes me so happy!!!! Thank you so much for creating this website and sharing ur fav books that u have read with all ur followers.

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  234. Aestas………….again!!!! another amazing giveaway.

    I have the biggest crush on Rush Finlay! Oh, lord….and Woods too. GAAADSSS…
    I can’t wait for his story.

    Thank you!

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  243. I loved this book! I agree when I read the last sentence and then saw “The End” my jaw literally hit the ground and I thought WTH? I am happy to know we are going to get more Blaire and Rush!

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  263. Love Abbi and her books!! Sad to see that others aren’t happy for her in her success of Never Too Far, in one day!! I’m just excited to see that we will get more Rush and Blair in the future!! Thank you for offering the giveaway!

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  265. I spend the whole night reading “Never too Far” i love it as I love the 1st one. Can’t wait to know more about Rush!

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  272. I loved both books!!! I just read about there being a third book on Blaire and Rush, sooooooo excited!!!! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  280. i can’t wait for never too far to be available on amazon UK. I have been waiting ages to read it. I love Rush!! Abbi is one of my top 5 authors!! thanks for the giveaway!!

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  286. I read Never Too Far in just about 5 hours,,, I got it from smashwords and started reading it immediately… Couldn’t get enough. Loved it!

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  299. BEST BOOKS EVER!!!!
    i fell in love with fallen too far by the first page, and when never too far came around i couldnt wait to get started!!! i finished never too far in a matter of hours, it was that addictive.
    i would totally love a signed copy!! would make me soooooooooooooo happy 🙂

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  301. I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about these books…I’d love a signed copy to read and save!! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway.

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  313. I loved the first book right until the cliffhanger at the end. 🙁 I could not wait to read this one and find out more about Blair and Rush. I love Abbi Gline’s books. They are amazing! I really liked the reveiw and thank you for the giveaway chance.

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  318. Abbi Glines is amazing! Truly, love her stories! Thanks for this giveaway…another thing that tops my list of amazing is this blog! Keep up the great blogging 🙂

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  331. Thanks for this awesome giveaway. I love this blog. Abbi has been a favorite of mine since Vincent Boys and Sea Breeze Series.

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  345. I have read both books and absolutely love them… Although i think I like the first one more just because of the killer ending!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win signed books.

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  348. I read both books and records time it took me 2 hours per book love the storyI recommend it to anyone it’s a must read!!! ♥♥♥♥

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  352. Love all your books!!! I’m hoping you’ll write the other boys story. I would love to know more about woods,garret, and nan…

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  361. I absolutely love these books!! I stayed up last night until 1 so I could finish Never to Far!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  385. I can’t think of a series I liked more than this one.Simply loved Rush. I call it my love crush lol Hope there is more to come.Thank you Abbi for writing such a excellent series.

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  388. Thanks so much!! I liked both books but I wanted more from NTF. I wanted to see a bit more of Rush dating Blair and winning her back. Still very enjoyable reads 🙂

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  390. Thank you Abbi, I’m so glad that you can share your passion of writing with us! I love me some Rush. Hope there is more of Rush & Blaire…

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  409. I’m so excited about the giveaway! I just love Abbi Glines. I’ve been following her and have become such a huge fan! Seeing her live fan-chat the other night was amazing. She’s just a great person and author! ❤

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