Change of Heart by Nicole Jacquelyn

Change of Heart (Fostering Love)

by Nicole Jacquelyn

Anita Martin has rubbed Abraham Evans the wrong way since she moved in with his parents as a teenager. Over ten years later, she's still abrasive, rude and undeniably attractive, which is why he's been sleeping with her for the past two years. Their arrangement is simple-sex with no strings. When Anita's life changes dramatically, she realizes she needs more from Abraham than the occasional call in the middle of the night. Abraham, however, isn't willing to make things real between them. Months later, a family tragedy nearly brings Abraham to his knees but when he realizes that the only person he wants is Anita, it may be too late for her to forgive him.

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This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.


Ani and Bram have never seen eye to eye. They are always being snarky at each other just to get a rise of one another. They had never even considered the possibility of something more between them. One night, Ani follows Bram, wondering where he's going. She's surprised by what she finds and by the end of the night, they are making out and having one moment of passion. A lot of situations happen between Ani and Bram, and they may just not make it.

Bram was a total asshole. And I meant that in the nicest possible way.

I thought Unbreak My Heart was a great book and I wasn't sure how Change of Heart would be better. It completely blew me away! I definitely didn't think Change of Heart would top the first book, but it completely did! Ani's and Bram's story was bitter-sweet, to say the least. They would bicker so much, but it just added to the tension between them.

The romantic scenes were just as amazing. The romance was freaking hot and sweet and I just cannot even! Bram's caring nature was what I loved most of this book. He would argue so much with Ani, but when it came down to it, he was so loving and would always worry about her. His caring nature is shown even more when something unexpected happens in their lives that I can't discuss or I would spoil a lot of the story. I will say it was the most delightful part of the story.

Ani is so strong, loyal to her foster family, grounded, and with so much love to give. She received news she didn't want to hear that completely broke her, but she managed it with maturity that only a strong woman can. I felt so much for Ani through the entire book. Everything that would happen to her, I would feel so deep in my soul. She took all of it in stride, though and I was in awe of her strength.

I loved the family dynamic in this story so much. I've never read a book that involves a family as tight as this one. They would have family dinners every Friday! The thing is, they are all grown ups (over 28 years old), yet they would still go to their parents house every Friday to be with the whole family. No matter where they were, if something happened, they would all drop whatever they were doing to rush back home.

Change of Heart is the most glorious, heart-wrenching, beautiful book I've read all year. I'm in love. This will be a re-read for sure. I absolutely loved this book! It's easily one of my top 5 faves of 2016.

I received an eARC and ARC from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.


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