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Book Review of Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie
Author: Debra Anastasia
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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As I've said before I wasn't a big fan of Debra's first book. However this book to me was leaps and bounds better than her first work. To me this had more of a flow to it and didn't jump all over the place. Debra did a fantastic job of weaving the Blake, Cole, and Becketts backgrounds and stories into one book. I loved how we got to read about all of the brothers throughout the book and even some of the supporting characters' backgrounds. Although I was a littled disappointed with Mouse's outcome. I found myself being attached to him after reading his story.

Onto Blake, Cole, and Beckett. 3 Men who couldn't be anymore different from one another but the bond they have is unbreakable. Blake the gentleman that wear's his heart on his sleeve, Cole the man of faith who is more closed off than Blake, and Beckett the bad boy who will do whatever necessary to protect his family even though it means a life of crime.

All 3 brothers incredible. All 3 grew throughout the entire book and finally found themselves and who there are with the help of Livia, Kyle, and Eve. All 3 strong female characters. Kyle had allot of growing to do to get over her own complexes but was glad she finally got over them to respect herself.

My favorite though was getting to see glimpses of Beckett's soft side when the author would reveal his emotions to us. Those to me were the best parts. Also reading about Blake was rather emotional as well but in a good way because it allows us as the reader to see truly grasp how far he has come throughout the book. Honestly there really isn't a bad thing I could say about this book. I was glad with the endings. Afterall Beckett actually makes you cheer for the murderer. I hope that maybe we get a book about him in the near future with him able to be with his brothers at some point. I don't even care if it's a new leading lady for him. I would like to find out if he changes his ways.

If you haven't read this book I would suggest giving it a go. The way the author wrote from everyone's POV was great and definitely gives you an idea what everyone is about and going through. I didn't feel left in the dark about anyone in the book, it was refreshing.