The Downside of Love

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The Downside of Love (Blue Line Duet #2) by Meghan Quinn<br />2 stars!!!<br /><br /><input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="dc843172-1a58-40fa-8b52-71d5a3ac6769" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="dc843172-1a58-40fa-8b52-71d5a3ac6769"><b><i><blockquote>“I might have been a blessing, but I’m sure as hell not the love of your life. I was just a Band-Aid to your broken heart.”</blockquote></i></b><br /><br />This is one of the hardest reviews I have ever had to write but is the result of when one of your favourite authors goes rogue lol. I hate it when I don’t love a book, especially from an author I adore, but I have to be honest and say this one just didn’t work for me. I adored the first book in this duet and it is because of that I just couldn’t connect with the second, so much so it took me four days to read it.<br /><br />There are a lot of ways this duet could have gone and the direction that Meghan Quinn took this one would have been the last on my list. It is hard to say anything without spoiling it for anyone else, but when you invest a whole book on one couple and it is a duet, the expectation is there that their story will continue.<br /><br />Colby and Rory’s relationship was hard fought in The Upside of Falling, Colby was this impenetrable fortress and yet Rory persevered, she broke through and she made him fall in love for the first time. That kind of love, for me, is once in a lifetime. Meghan Quinn wrote their story with heart, passion and determination and their character connection was off the charts. To demean all that in the second book really fucking hurt. Seriously, as soon as I saw where book two was going, I cried.<br /><br />The defamation of Colby’s character and his and Rory’s relationship was the last straw for me. While I persevered and read the whole book in the hope that what I was reading would miraculously change, it didn’t and the more I read, the more pissed off I got. So angry in fact I literally threw my kindle.<br /><br />I appreciated Stryder’s story, but his choice of girlfriend was a deal breaker for me. His happy ever after should have come in a spin-off personally, it was definitely a story worth telling, just not in The Downside of Love.<br /><br />Colby put his heart on a silver platter for Rory in The Upside of Falling, for Rory to basically then chop it up, trample, stamp and basically throw it to the pigs in The Downside of Love was testament to her character. Rory was a fixer, she basically went after men that she deemed needed fixing and when her next pet project came along she was out with the old and in with the new. To fall out of love that quickly with someone was unbelievable, especially when their relationship was followed so heavily in the first book, it basically undermined the story that Meghan Quinn told in The Upside of Falling. If you are going to go that route, at least make the reader fall out of love with the first man. Colby was willing to give everything up for Rory, that is how deep his love for her ran and I appreciated that she wanted him to fulfil his dreams first, but to not even try a long-distance relationship? The letters, why? It just didn’t work for me.<br /><br />There are a lot of glowing reviews for this one and I am definitely in the minority, what didn’t work for me will probably work for you. The book was incredibly well written as ever, but for me, it was the plot that let it down. Meghan Quinn lined up a spin-off book at the end, and I’m sorry, but that is just another hell no for me. I gave The Upside of Falling 4.5 stars, but this one just didn’t match it unfortunately.<br /><br /><b><i><blockquote>“Loving you has been my greatest sin, and I’m fucking ashamed.”</blockquote></i></b></label><br /><br /><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://www.theromancecover.com">www.theromancecover.com</a>

<b>*****FIVE++++++++++ STARS*****</b><br>{ARC Generously Provided by Author}<br><br><br><br><b>The downside of love is heartache and uncertainty, but the upside of falling is finding an everlasting love that will carry you through a lifetime of happiness.</b><br><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1530904203i/25933288._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><br><br>I’m unequivocally head over heels in love with Meghan Quinn’s writing! I enjoyed the first book but even when I finished it, I was thinking I tend to love her romantic comedies so much more because I get her sense of humor, BUT, I will admit I was so wrong!! <b>THE DOWNSIDE OF LOVE</b> blows the first book out of the water and totally made me a believer in Meghan Quinn as an author who can deliver across multiple genres!! I can’t even begin to express how much this book touched my heart. I stayed up way past my bedtime last night because there was no way I would get any sleep until I knew how the story unfolded for everyone!! Quinn delivered an <b>EXQUISITE</b> conclusion to the <i>”Blue Line Duet”</i>!!<br><br><br><br><br>At the end of the first book, I was so angry and already passing judgment. I should have known that this author wasn’t going to take the expected path with the continuation of the story. I loved how it all unfolds in book two. Totally unexpected and completely <b>PERFECT</b>!! I have read a series that took a similar approach and that was a five ++++ read for me too. I like when the author surprises you and makes you see things in a completely different light and now I know if this had been told any other way, I don’t think I would have felt so strongly about this book!!<br><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1530904203i/25933289._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><br><br>This is one <b>EPIC</b> love story filled with <b>CRUSHING ANGST</b>!! I’ve got to prepare those of you who don’t have the strongest of hearts to be able to deal with that, but I think what you need is a nice glass of wine and a good buddy to read along with you that can get you through the rough patches! This is a duet that should be added to everyone’s TBRs!! <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Here are my overall ratings<br><br><u> <b>Hero:</b> </u> <b>5++++++++</b><br><u> <b>Heroine:</b> </u> <b>5</b><br><u> <b>Plot:</b> </u> <b>5+++++++</b><br><u> <b>Angst:</b> </u><b>5</b><br><u> <b>Steam:</b> </u> <b>5</b><br><u> <b>Chemistry Between Hero &amp; Heroine:</b> </u> <b>5+++++++</b><br><br><br><br><b>THE DOWNSIDE OF LOVE</b> is available now!! Don’t waste a minute!! Go on and one-click!!<br><br><br><br>Amazon US: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://a.co/e69fHyq">http://a.co/e69fHyq</a> <br>Amazon UK: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://amzn.eu/cL6HusD">http://amzn.eu/cL6HusD</a> <br>Amazon CA: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://a.co/5arZ98k">http://a.co/5arZ98k</a> <br>Amazon AU: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/2KADU32">https://amzn.to/2KADU32</a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1518275520i/25036529._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">

<strong>Awful duet, awful characters</strong><br /><br />This author has been hit and miss for me lately but this is definitely the most terrible story I have read. This review isn't a reflection of the author as a person but of this story and I am going to give you the spoiler everyone else wants to avoid because I believe if you pay for your books it will make a difference . This is Strder and Rory's story and it's just ugly. Rory is ugly, shes just an awful character that there is no redemption for in my mind. Basically she falls for Stryder and they end up together after they basically abandon Coby because Coby left to be a pilot. Rory is too shallow and self centered to care about anyone but herself in both books. It's all her all the time. I dont know what either character saw in her. She basically says she didn't really love Coby and he was just a challenge but she loves Stryder because they were friends. After she chased Coby down she was too weak to stand up for love and stayed home for her brother because apparently she is the only one who can care for him. Really? Ugh. Self righteous b#tch. She deserves no one. She ends things with Ciby in an awful way by just not ever answering him back so he "did not get his Hope's up." Really. Terrible character. And Stryder betrayed his best friend. Ugly. And Roroy gets mad at Coby for being mad at Stryder because Coby doesn't support Stryder when he breaks up with her. Ugh again. Awful. Dont waste your time!!! Why even write the first book of you are going to completely invalidate that whole love story?! Trivialize it. Stupid. AND really Ryan and Coby? Nope! Not having it. Rory and Stryder end up together and Coby gets screwed over with a broken heart.

5Emotional Stars ?????<br /><br />Meghan Quinn what an emotional journey you have taken me on with this duology... The first book is an absolute must before you read this one.... in my review of the first book I compared the book to a plane flight that landed you in the wrong destination.... now this book starts with you at that incorrect destination... at first all you can think is... this is not where I want to be! But then you take a closer look and you see this location is different but beautiful as well.... The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, the drinks are flowing... so you decide to stay and see how it goes, perhaps this will be the best vacation you’ve ever had???<br /><br />This book sure made me alter my expectations... i’m going to need to be very vague in this review, because the entire book is really a spoiler and I do not want to spoil this for you... just know this is a beautiful emotional story that will take your emotions on a rollercoaster ride.... you’ll find yourself wanting things to happen that you never thought you would... apparently Meghan Quinn knows better than we do....<br /><br />This book had everything you want in a romance... fantastic characters... sizzling chemistry... and all the feels... this book will make your heart beat a little faster and set those butterflies off in your stomach... and the ending..... perfection! And the epilogue... ugh please tell me there is a follow up, please!<br /><br />Absolutely recommend to fans of an emotionally filled love story that will leave you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart?<br /><br />*** many thanks to Meghan Quinn for my copy of this book ***

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<b> Release Date: </b> July 5, 2018<br /><b> Genre: </b> Contemporary Romance<br /><b> Actual Rating: </b> 5+ stars<br /><br /><b> Highly Recommended </b> <br /><br />The Downside of Love is a rare and phenomenal romance with a true portrayal of the human heart. Meghan Quinn pens an excellent and emotional read. I thought I knew what I wanted, I thought I new what I needed. But Quinn throws us a delicious curve ball and shows us what is really meant to be. <br /><br />This is going to be a short and sweet review because anything I say about the story has a potential to be a spoiler for those who are itching to read it. I will say this though, Quinn has written an original and unforgettable novel. She writes a raw love story that anyone can relate to yet, so many know nothing about. Most romances are clear, cut, simple. Not this one... But you will want it and fall in love anyway.<br /><br />Make sure to read this duet IN ORDER. I cannot stress that enough! And don't cheat and flip to the last few chapters because it will ruin the emotion and vulnerability of the story. Also, this book (and the first) will consume you. Friends and I who have been reading together have not been able to stop talking or thinking about it for days. It's that GOOD. I highly recommend it.

Thought I loved book 1, then I got to book 2 and realized it's so much better. So, naturally, I'm very happy with the outcome of the story. But even if I wasn't, it's about the journey. And, hey, fictional characters. :D

This book was a disappointment for me. The first book was a 5 star read but the way the story progressed in the second book left me with feelings of frustration, anger, confusion. I'm giving the plot a 0-star rating....and a 2-star general rating just because I was curious enough to see how the story ended and I made it to the last page...<br /><br /><u>In short:</u><br /><b>Hero</b> 3/5 | <b>Heroine</b> 2/5 | <b>Plot (Point, Originality)</b> 0/5 | <b>Writing Style</b> 4/5 | <b>Steam</b> 2/5 | <b>Romance</b> 3/5 | <b>Angst-Suspense</b> 3/5 | <b>Darkness</b> 1/5 | <b>Humor</b> 0/5 | <b>Secondary Characters</b> 3/5 | <b>Drama-Conflict</b> 4/5 | <b>Mystery</b> 0/5 | <b>Twists</b> 1/5 | <b>Pacing</b> Fast | <b>Action</b> 1/5

<strong>Not what i was expecting</strong><br /><br />Did not like the plot. Lost total respect for the characters. It just seemed like they used the guy. Played him. Total sleeze thing to do. The girl, such a shallow character in the end. I saw that they tried to give her credibility in her struggle but, she still lied about her feelings and made choices that weren't hes to make. I felt the main character could have been just fine on his own without that nonsense, would have ended up in the same place but much happier. Not my favorite.