Arc Review | Piece Of My Heart (Fostering Love #4) by: Nicole Jacquelyn

Piece Of My Heart is the fourth book in the Fostering Love series by Nicole Jacquelyn and is told from Alex and Sarai’s point of view.

Sarai has every moment of her life planned. She plans to avoid surprises, not realizing that some surprises are unavoidable. With only a few more months of college under her belt she’s more focused than she’s ever been. That’s why meeting Alex is the worst thing for her planning mind.

Alex is a man that lives life one day at a time, he welcomes surprises, and isn’t afraid to put his heart on the line. When his co-worker invites him on a double date, he nearly refuses, but the promise of a free meal is too good to pass up. When he first sees Sarai, he knows deep in his heart that this girl is the one he’s been searching for, and she’s not afraid to give him a run for his money. He just needs to show her he’s worth pushing her plans to the side for.

My Thoughts:

Holy emotions.
When I started Piece Of My Heart, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I read the first three books in the fostering love series, so what I did know, there was going to be either a hint or a hell of a lot of angst. Either way, I was invested as soon as I read the blurb.

I always love when an author forces characters to step out of their comfort zones. There’s a hint of awkwardness that is quickly followed by a freedom that comes along with doing something different and realizing that the world isn’t going to end if you veer off the path. These moments are the most real for me, which made me love Sarai’s character that much more. I felt her fear and her pain straight through my heart, bone deep.

Sarai is your typical bookworm, and what makes her unique is the fact that she can keep a man on his toes with her clever puns and quick wit. I loved the fact that she was independent and didn’t take no shit when standing up for herself and her friends. This woman is sassy and fierce.

Alex is the boy next door, with a sweet smile and a jokester attitude. I absolutely adore his type of character. I loved his down to earth vibe, and considering he’s Abraham’s twin really threw me for a loop. These two may look identical, but they couldn’t be more different where personalities are concerned.

Alex and Sarai’s first encounter was awesome! I loved the fact that Nicole Jacquelyn built this relationship from the ground up. They started off as acquaintances, then verged into the friend territory, before finally jumping in head first. The development in the relationship only made the angst that much deeper. My heart was ripped out of my heart and stomped on. If it’s possible to be shell shocked from a novel turning in a direction I didn’t see coming, then that’s what I felt. I literally wanted to curl under a blanket and have a good cry for a few minutes…. Or hours…. Or days….

That’s the absolute worst but also the best thing. When you’re riding a high from a couple that is soooo damn cute and irresistible and then the rug gets pulled out from underneath you and you feel like you’re falling flat on your face. That’s is exactly what Nicole Jacquelyn did to me! I didn’t see the outcome ending like that, I felt immediate rage and wanted to throw my kindle.

Overall, Piece Of My Heart was an intriguing read that captured my attention from the start. The reason why I dropped a star on my rating was simply for the fact that the ending felt a tad bit rushed. I wanted just a little bit more raw and emotion in order to tip it up to a full five star rating. Besides that small fact, I loved everything about this novel from the heat, to banter, to the angst. It was a great read and one that I recommend to all that love those romances that come out of nowhere.

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Peace Love and Happy Reading,

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