Like A Memory

This book has brought together the best of both worlds. Heartbreak and true love. Just like both their parents have gone through. So wonderful to see the true love between Nate and Bliss. I was blown away to know that two of my favorite series have come together to now bring even more wonderful reads into my world!

I thought this was a good story. However, I think it was a poor editing job. I t was almost as if it was done entirely with voice recognition and not edited before going to the publisher. That made it into a somewhat difficult read at times. Otherwise, the story line was good and I enjoyed the characters. I would recommend it to anyone as a good romance read.

I swear reading Abbi Glines is like coming home. I love her swoony heroes and sweet as pie heroines. The southern charm. The engaging storylines. I just missed THIS. Like A Memory was so great. I enjoyed it so much. Book funk is officially over.

I agree that this book needed family tree to keep all the kids straight! Didn't care to hear life history of all of them! I wanted romance and heat, you got wham bam tragedy gone! Back and over! WHAT.......happen? ......

Love Nate and Bliss, I can understand Nate's fear and the reason it took him so long to admit that he couldn't live without Bliss. I would have liked to see more of the old gang though, more Rush, Blaire, Grant and Harlow etc.

Storyline was okay and what you'd expect from Abbi Glines. She could have raised the bar by exploring Octavia's background and developing her character more.

The biggest problem I have with this book - and it's a problem that goes back to her earlier books - is the lack of editing/proofreading. There are grammar issues on nearly every page and incorrect words are prevalent. I thought as Abbi's popularity increased, a stronger editor would have been hired, but it seems maybe there isn't an editor at all and the AG camp is okay with shoddy work because we're still buying her books.

Abbi Glines is one of my favorite authors, every book she writes is beyond great. Like a memory is no exception, I have waited for this story since the ending of the Sea Breeze series. It was well worth the wait!

This couldn't have been done better. You can tell he is rush's son. Having so many of the kids that showed up after the other books ended and having new friends show up confused me a little and it was hard to catch up with all of them in one book as most weren't even born when both series ended but it wasn't impossible either. Abbi always touches on the hard topics without making them ok or having them overshadow the story and she has done it perfectly again. If you loved sea breeze and rosemary beach then you ate going to love this.

As usual Abbie Glines knocked it out if the park ! I loved it ! It have read both the Rosemary Beach Series and the Sea Breeze Series. I love how the two different series came together with the kids! As I read I remember there parents stories and see them in these characters. This is hard to do. As always Abbie did amazing with this story. By far my favorite author. Can't wait for the next story !

Short and not so sweet review, sorry Ms .Glines .This book was not a great read for me ,the way the author ended the Sea Breeze Series was perfection, leaving with Bliss and Nate as teenager's meeting was so great , sometimes it's just best not to mess with the perfect ending and this read kind of ruined that success in my humble opinion. This is the story of Bliss after fighting cancer, thank goodness Ms.Glines didn't focus to much on the heartbreak and depression about reading about a young child fighting for her life because I would have stopped reading immediately, so for that I was grateful. This is a story about years after Bliss beats cancer and meets Nate again in her twenties.Nate 's character was just aloof and strange, every kid from the off spring of the Rosemary Series and the Sea Breeze Series is mentioned, or in the story and it really was over load and confusing instead of enjoyable. The author you can tell was busy setting up her future reads and is was overly obvious in her storytelling. Nate's fiance storyline just went wrong ,so wrong for me, not what I wanted to read and it came out of left field just a bit of a mess ending for her , not liking it at all.I wasn't happy at all with Nan 's book either very disappointing!!!! and now this one did not thrill me either, I miss the Ms.Glines writing that hooked me in to her reads for years, these last few books have turned me off.I'm done with future reads of the offspring. I'll just leave it for the YA now ,because this story felt like a YA only read with some heavy depressing moments, yikes !!!!

I loved the Rosemary Beach series, so I wanted to read this one about Nate Finlay. The story overall was good, but I'm shocked by the number of grammatical and spelling errors in this book. It made it a little difficult to read at times. It just didn't seem up to par with Glines' other books.

Another great read by Abby Glines. I will admit it wasn't a rush and Blaine story but you will find it pretty interesting. I really enjoyed it. Not a lot of drama or crazy but it was a little different. It was sweet and beautiful.

I really enjoyed every second of this book. After having read the story of Nate's parents (must read) I was expecting something really well written and thrilling from this author and she did not disappoint!

The perfect blend of two worlds readers have come to love and adore!

I did love that the way the book was written made it so I did not have to go back and reread 12 books leading up to this. Which is WONDERFUL!!!

This book was so exciting to read! Everyone was grown up!! I loved that Bliss and Nates parents were mentioned and secondary characters all mad an appearance. What an emotion packed book. It was definitely worth the wait.

Like a Memory was everything I could have asked for in this book. We get a glimpse back into the worlds that Abbi Glines created and I truly loved every second of it. I can't wait for more of this series and to
Get to know the new generations of Rosemary Beach and Sea Breeze.

Cute story, lots of drama and lots of moments where you say 'awww' I don't like how it ended. To me it feels like it left you hanging. I hope she creates another one to finish where this one left off.

Seems like we have been waiting along time for this book and Abbi made it everything it should be!! Was great to see how favorite characters children were as well as just be back with both series!! Absolutely loved it!!

This book was like breathing fresh air! The characters were beyond amazing! I loved the chapter when Bliss brought Nate to her family dinner it was hilarious. Five stars for Abbi Glines well deserved book!

This is probably my second negative review of all time. I hate giving them but i'm so disappointed with this book, I can't even believe it. I was beyond thrilled when I found out there was going to be a Nate/Bliss book. While I wasn't wanting Rush/Blair 2.0, I at least expected more from their son than this. I mean, seriously, what is wrong with this guy? If he said he wanted "easy" one more time, I felt like I was going to do severe damage to my Kindle. This boy (not a man IMO) comes from a major love story and the only thing he can attribute his theory of love is that his dad would fall apart or die if his died. I get that might stem from his teen romance with Bliss, but since we have NO IDEA what actually happened during that summer, I can't really give it credence.

Next, is the over-the-top drama. It wasn't needed or necessary and I felt like it was just thrown in to give a reason for Nate to feel ok with he and Bliss being together. I mean, the reason for the incident (trying not to give spoilers) is massively awful and it just didn't fit in the story...again, no background...for something this awful, a paragraph or two is not sufficient.

Finally, my brain hurt trying to figure out what kids belonged to the characters from the Sea Breeze series. I had to stop reading and try to find clues because until Saffron and Holland's (eye roll) last name was finally mentioned, I had no clue they were Krit and Blythe's daughters. And then there were the Rosemary Beach kids...I had no idea that Grant and Harlow was Lila Kate's parents until almost the end of the book. Honestly, it boggled my mind...there must have been ten kids' names. Oh and one last thing: Eli (Marcus & Willow's son). Why make his character an exact replica of his dad and even his circumstances with Bliss.? I get that he wanted to protect Bliss and I'm pretty sure he wanted her for himself, but why was no one pointing out that she is the one that shut Nate out...it's not like he walked away from her. And why did Nate's grandpop not mention to him back when he was 16 that his girlfriend had cancer...it just seemed like a convo they would have had.

Ok, well, I guess you can tell that i'm frustrated.
So, something positive: Meeting Cage York as a father at 98%...he almost made the whole book worthwhile. He had me laughing so hard in that last 2% as well as her brothers.

I feel like crap writing this review. I really wanted to like this book; I wish I had. I think it could have been something so awesome. All I can say is please don't do a second book where Bliss's cancer comes back...if I see an advertisement for a second book for these two, you can bet that is what it's going to be about.

Great cross over of the sea breeze and the rosemary beach series but I also like that you don't have to have read either series to know what's going on. I did get a little confused as to who all the kids belonged to! Wow to many characters. But it was still a five star read.

Loved the combination of the two series! Do I wish there was more? Yes! Could it have been more developed? Probably! But it has me eager for the next book in the series; can't wait for Lila Kate's story!

The first thing I thought while reading this book was how weird it is that my favorite characters from the Rosemary Beach and Sea Breeze series have GROWN UP KIDS. Overall, I really like this aspect though because it's fun to see these "babies" all grown up and watch their love stories play out. On the other hand, I felt a little confused deciphering who was who because there are so many characters mentioned and named and they belonged to a different couple from one of the series. For me, this took a little of the focus away from THIS story because I was trying hard to remember who was who in terms of the other kids parents. Perhaps giving readers a little family history prior to opening up these books will help with this confusion.

Another thing that sort of grated on my nerves is the relationship between Nate and his fiance Octavia. This is NOT the relationship that plays out n this book and a little bit of cheating takes place which is a turn off for me as a reader. I mean, I get it. Sometimes we slip up. Sometimes our hearts and our heads say differing things and so on. However, even before Bliss and Nate became close again it was pretty apparent that Nate didn't care much about his fiance and their relationship so he probably should have ended things long before his heart went to someone else. This of course, is my personal preference.

Other than this, Abbi Glines is a phenomenal writer and I will always pick up the books she writes. Also, I sincerely believe that she is the queen of New Adult romances so fans of the genre can't really go wrong when picking up her books. Finally, while this one may have fallen a little flat for me I would still recommend it to readers because everyone has their own preferences and the story itself is still good.

Bliss and Nate connected once when they were younger, then again for a whole summer when she was 15. Nate felt a magical connection to her and didn't understand when she blew off his texts and phone calls. Bliss was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after their summer and didn't want Nate to know, or see her sick and without her hair. She was immature and handled it badly. Nate went on with his life, went to college and met his fiance' Octavia. Octavia and Nate had an easy relationship and neither really seemed too much in love with the other. When Bliss turns out to be Octavia's new employee, things get complicated fast. Bliss was still keeping her secrets which was silly since the whole town knew of her illness and it wasn't something that was going to stay hidden forever. Nate finds out the truth and sets about trying to get Bliss to see that he would have been there but she never gave him the chance. Bliss was still trying to justify her actions and she lost some of my respect with that. Eli was still her best friend, secretly in love with her, and she was clueless. Nate finally starts to get to know Bliss again and feels the same magical connection as before. He makes some life changing decisions and is devastated when one of those consequences comes back in a tragic way. Bliss and Nate had a hard time getting their footing beneath them and it seemed all was lost for a while. I liked how Nate was able to get his head wrapped around what happened and started making plans for their lives. Bliss was able to see the true man Nate was. I liked the ending and look forward to more books in this series. I will say that there were some blatant typo's and it did take away from the story for me at points.

This book was amazing!!!! And it was so perfect to see two ahhhhmazing series in one! But my goodness did they have a rocky start but a Abbi being Abbi worked her magic and made everything come together! Their turmoil when they first saw each other after a while was so funny! I burst out laughing a lot! Then I was sad and then really sad and then screaming whyyyyyyy and then I calmed down after hearing the explanation! Ooooo wee and Nate is just like his Dad sighhhh why why why do they only exist in books :( lol but yup 5 stars for this bad boy :)

When Bliss heard Octavia and Nate talking omggggg my heart was breaking! I was like how is she going to forgive him :(((((( that would cut so deep!!!!!

I was sad that Octavia did that and was shocked to see why. And I felt so angry that she would make that choice to kill their baby without telling him. It takes two to make one she should have told him and I'm sure Nate would have fought her on it! I understand it is her body but half that baby is his too idk that is crazy but so is life.

SPOILERS!!!!!! Don't read unless you finished

Oh my gosh and I am soooooo sad!!!!!!!!!! Cruz Kerrington is a JERK! Ughhh and he doesn't want KCC that makes me sooooo sad bc Woods is seriously my fav! I hope Lila Kate's book is next and I hope she gives Cruz a run for his money! She is feisty lol

I am soooo excited Blythe is a famous author I looooove her! And I want to know more about Larissa! That stinks the baby daddy didn't stay! But yup I love this series and can't wait for more ! I want Rush and Cage to be BFFs lol

The Rosemary Beach/Sea Breeze crossover fans of both series have been waiting for! I LOVED meeting these 2 characters again(met briefly at the end of Until the End ). They are grown up and have grown in different ways. After the summer they met, Bliss had a shock of her life and had to deal with situations she never fathomed. Nate was hurt by her after that summer, he changed his feeling on love. 7 yrs later they meet again...cicumstances are different.....grab this book and get to know the new generation. Nate and Bliss fight through so many emotions to get to where their heart and souls know they belong. Abbi Glines does a fantastic job on bring these new characters to life and giving us a bit of all the others as well. This is a stand alone. You do not need to read the other series to read this one.

Absolutley loved this book!! So glad she merged two great series! Always love the emotional depth that Abbi writes with. Finished this book with a smile on my face and anxiously waiting for more!

-Jess

Bliss and Nate are the next generation of Rosemary Beach/Sea Breeze characters. Their characters were developed but their connection was not as compelling as her other couples. Overall, it was great to revisit the original couples and their families.