Last Love by Xavier Neal {a review}

Last Love is a jaw-dropping, second chance romance from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Xavier Neal! This is book two in The Love Duet, so if you haven't read First Love, go do so!

Are you ready to find out how Ryder and Presley reunite? How they fall back in love? How they finally get their happily ever after? If so, then run to Amazon now, because this story is AMAZING. Xavier Neal has written another fabulous duet, and I could not put this book down.

I gave this book 4.5 Stars over on Goodreads, it was THAT good! Here is my mini review of the book. Remember, I can't really elaborate since this is a conclusion to an ongoing storyline.

Things that I loved:

• Ryder and Presley finding their happiness
• Ryder finding people who cared about him
• Ryder had closure
• Presley spoke up when it was time
• Katherine

Honestly Katherine was a fantastic character, and having her as a friend was everything. She knew when to push, when to encourage, when to support. Yes her career guides her a bit on that, but I truly think it is just who she is as a (fictional) person. Plus she had some awesome one liners that had me laughing.

This conclusion to The Love Duet was everything. Our characters continued their journey, and still had moments that caused them to stumble. Yet they learned so much about the other as everything unfolded.

Since finishing Last Love, I have learned that Merrick and Jovi have a story as well! So I will need to read that to see how they came to be.

Thank you for taking time to check out my post. I greatly appreciate it. It is my hope that you'll check out Last Love by Xavier Neal, and fall for this second chance romance the way I did.

Happy Reading,
Laura

Ryder Collins wasn't always this determined.

This optimistic.

This devoted.

Once upon a time he was fractured.

Resentful.

Disgusted by his entire existence.

So, what happened?

He's finally given the opportunity to make things right with his soulmate.

Hopefully.

(This is the conclusion to The Love Duet)

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About the Author

Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.

In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible). 

She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack" and their two fur babies.

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Thank you to Xavier Neal, and DS Promotions, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Last Love. 

First Love by Xavier Neal {a review}

Xavier Neal is back with a heart-wrenching second chance romance that is going to blow you away. First Love is the first book in The Love Duet, and it is simply amazing. This book will tug on your heartstrings, and you may find yourself trying to figure out how these two are going to get back together. I know I am!

Ooh did I fall hard for Presley & Ryder's story! Their story is filled with passion, and with a connection so deep that you just know they are soul mates. Of course their story is also filled with heartache and pain. This first half of the story dives into their past, and also shows us where they are current day. We see them as adults, and how they are trying to live their lives. For Presley life seems a bit easier, but Ryder is dealing with a lot and has someone walking him through how to heal, how to cope, and how to return to a "normal" life. 

From their high school romance, to their soul mate like connection, I just could not get enough. Ryder has this dark element to him that brought on conflict, heartache, and drama. Presley is more of the quite person who tries to blend in, yet her relationship with Ryder made that difficult to do. These two opposites held my attention throughout the book, and I cannot wait to see how their story concludes in Last Love.

Xavier Neal did a fantastic job of taking us from current day back to when they were in high school. We were able to witness everything that happened, and see how it is still affecting Ryder and Presley to this day.

These deeper books, the ones that hit a bit harder, are some of my favorites of Xavier's. They are what keep me coming back for more.

I need Last Love immediately so that I can find out how their story concludes, and to see just how they reconnect. My gut tells me it is going to be explosive, passionate, but also filled with a lot of hate to love moments. I hope that Presley does not make it easy for him to work his way back into her life. So make sure to pre-order that one, or at least mark the release date (5/26) on your calendar.

Thank you for taking the time to read my random thoughts on First Love. I wish I could have gone into more detail about what was going on, but I also didn't want to ruin anything for you. Also, if substance use (/addiction) is something you struggle to read about, maybe sit this one out. It isn't over the top, but it is featured.

Happy Reading,
Laura

Ryder Collins wasn't always this broken.

This bitter.

This miserable.

Once upon a time he was whole.

Happy.

Excited for what his future held.

So, what happened?

His soulmate walked out of his life.

Forever.

(First Love is the first half of The Love Duet. It does end up on a cliffhanger that is concluded in part 2, Last Love)

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About the Author

Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.

In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible). 

She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack" and their two fur babies.

Connect with Xavier

Website | Newsletter | Facebook | Facebook Group | Instagram | BookBub | Amazon | Goodreads | Twitter | Pinterest | TikTok | Spotify | Merch Shop

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Thank you to Xavier Neal, and DS Promotions, for providing me with an advanced review copy of First Love.