This is Erin and Conor's story. I liked this book and understood some of the feelings Erin had about herself because of being overweight. I have friends that have been through what she went through. However, this was not one of my favor stories in this series. ( )

This is a sweet story that has an undercurrent of some serious issues.
Erin and Conor.
They are both 35 so it's a refreshing change to read about romance between a couple a bit older.
Erin is not very social, she has some serious issues, one being a complete lack of confidence in anyone interest in her. She is very capable in her employment and is well liked by others but just doesn't see it herself.
Conor has liked since he met her but is finding her somewhat of an enigma. But he perseveres and he is so gentle with her and sweet.
There is a dent in their plans when Erin gets in to trouble. We catch up with lots of different characters from the gang as they all help Conor.
The issues she has with self image and her background are serious and current and I thought it was brave of the author to deal with these issues. I am not going to explain not to spoil anything but it is worth a read. ( )

Oh my goodness, this was slightly difficult to read. Talk of self-hatred and struggling to see one's worth is hard but this was beautifully written. I adore Erin and Conor was just perfect. I highly recommend this series. ( )

Justice for Erin is another Stoker book that totally tugged at my emotions in a different way than I expected. Erin had a difficult childhood and her method of dealing with it was by eating. As a comfort eater myself, I get that. I have never been as large as Erin was (450 lbs), but I could understand the feelings. So, she had gastric bypass. Again, I haven't had that surgery but I know enough people who have and the struggles that come with that as well. Food to her has created fear. It makes her feel terror. Conor and his family have a very different relationship with food. In their family, food is love. However, Conor and Erin bond over their love of nature. They become quickly enamored with each other despite Erin's obvious insecurities.

I liked the character growth in Erin. She is able to see and identify her struggles and throughout the story, come to see things in a different way. Its all natural and doesn't feel forced or fake. The climax of the story brings lots of the guys from the series together and its pretty heart pounding! Its like a combo of an episode of Criminal Minds and Man vs. Wild. Plus, there is a donkey. I'm still not sure what the heck is up with that donkey.

Slow building romance, every day issues, complex characters, and a dash of danger made Justice for Erin difficult for me to put down!

 

• POV: 3rd


• Tears: yes


• Trope: virgin


• Triggers: none


• Series/Standalone: stand alone


• Cliffhanger: no, but a big lead in to the next book that I am now dying for!


• HEA: yes with a sweet epilogue!

Books by Abbie Zanders, Maryann Jordan, Kaylea Cross...then you will probably like Justice for Erin!

 


Justice for Erin





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