Intentional Acts of Kindness by Drea Braddock
(I received an ARC for this book)
Trigger Warnings include:
domestic violence, rape, ptsd, grief, cancer
I don’t know what I did to get to be in a world where Ivy Hughes is kissing me, but I hope nothing changes.
Ivy grabbed a hold of my heart the moment she placed the coffee in Miles’ hands. And I was instantly protective of her. And then Miles took a piece of my heart as soon as we got his POV. By chapter 3 I knew I needed more. And more would never be enough. There’s a connection between them from the first touch. Their eyes always finding each other, bodies like magnets. The universe never allowing them to be apart. They were meant to find each other, help each other, hold each other. I’m convinced Miles is Jess Mariano in an alternate universe, and I decided that the moment Ivy described him. He has the weight of the world on his shoulders, and his selfless heart when it comes to Ivy definitely added to it! Their love story is just as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. Ivy may not have the weight of the world on her shoulders, but she is carrying around something really heavy. And the moment she finds the strength to tell Miles, because of the trust they share, that’s just not something I can put into words. They are both such beautiful souls. Two souls that were always meant to find each other. Every time Miles did something out of the kindness of his heart just because that’s who he is, I could cry. He has no idea what he is doing for Ivy, what that meant to her. To be this person effortlessly, without hesitation. I said “she’s so cute” out loud about Ivy a lot. And I said “aw Miles” an equal amount (maybe more). I definitely felt the urge to yell into a pillow about how sweet and thoughtful Miles was over and over again. The bond between Ivy and Miles’ sister in law was another favorite for me. Honestly, I loved everything about the three of them and Miles’ brother, and Ivy’s mom! Just perfection through and through. And their happily ever after? If that’s not what I get, I don’t want it. It’s definitely a heavy read. But every time a character consoles another character, it felt like they were consoling me, reassuring me that everything would be okay.
• “If you can’t give her everything, don’t give her anything.”
• “I’m a mere mortal. I’d defy any man to resist the combination of those jeans and Ivy’s curves.”
• “You taste even better than I remember.”
• “Kissing you is about the only thing that occupies my thoughts lately.”
• “Be less sexy and I won’t be interested in ogling you.”
• “Sorry for the boob grazes. I mean, I’m not actually sorry at all. But I think that’s the sort of thing I’m supposed to apologize for.”
• “I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed waking up more.”
• “You’re too special for where things are headed. Not like this. Not here.”
• “You’re like…a goddess. Like you should be painted by Pierre Rutz.”
• “Do you see my eyes? They’re up here, looking at yours.”
• “I only want to see your body if you’re willingly showing it to me.”
• “That’s what you do to me.”
• “Will you put your hands on me? I want you touching me. Only you.”
• “I want to give you everything you need. Everything.”
• “It’s probably good that you don’t understand the power you have over me.”
• “Yes, I still want you. Now more than ever.”
• “Like we were always supposed to be together.”
• “For the record, guys like this. I like this.”
• “You’re part of me. I wanted you here, like you’re here.”
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