Title: Too Late
Author(s): Colleen Hoover
Published by Hoover Ink on November 19, 2016
Pages: 394
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Suspense
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Format: eBook
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Sloan will go through hell and back for her little brother. And she does, every single night.
Forced to remain in a relationship with the dangerous and corrupt Asa Jackson, Sloan will do whatever it takes to make sure her brother has what he needs.
Nothing will get in her way.
Nothing except Carter.
Sloan is the only good thing to ever happen to Asa. He knows this and he never plans on letting her go; even if she doesn't approve of his lifestyle. But despite Sloan's disapproval, Asa knows what it takes to get what he wants. He knows what he needs to do to remain on top.
Nothing will get in his way.
Nothing except Carter.
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I admired Sloan. I found her character compelling. There may be persons who would have negative things to say about her choice to stay with Asa, but I get why she did it. Her willingness to put her brother’s care above her physical and mental safety showed her selfless nature. Finding an alternative means of helping her brother seemed impossible. I admit there were a few times I wished she would fight back, but then I reconsidered knowing that to do so could prove to be more harmful.Luke may be cute, but when it came to police work, he made stupid mistakes. I could probably blame his mistakes on the fact that he had fallen in love, but as a cop in a dangerous situation, he should never allow his emotions to dominate his thinking.In my years of reading, I have encountered a few crazy characters but Asa proved the craziest of the bunch. The things he did to keep Sloan with him was creepy. He gets off on other people’s fear and for him love is all about control.
The shocking revelation about Asa’s past helped me to understand how he became the person he now, but I still did not like him. I felt sympathy for him as a child but there was none for the adult version. He may have been crazy, but he was very smart and that made him dangerous.
I enjoyed seeing Sloan and Carter together. He may not have been good at his duties as an undercover cop, but when it came to loving Sloan, he excelled.
There were some intense moments when they were together. Asa monitored her every move and so I feared for them whenever they were together. I kept wondering if Asa would catch them together and feared the outcome if he did.
Conclusion/Recommendation
The story took me on a nerve-wracking journey. It covered a myriad of disturbing topics that may not be for everyone. If you are turned off by abusive situations, then you may want to avoid this book. However, if you are like me and like stories that are dark and suspenseful then you will enjoy Too Late.
About Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including the bestselling women’s fiction novel It Ends with Us and the bestselling psychological thriller Verity. She has won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance three years in a row—for Confess (2015), It Ends with Us (2016), and Without Merit (2017). Confess was adapted into a seven-episode online series. In 2015, Hoover and her family founded the Bookworm Box, a bookstore and monthly subscription service that offers signed novels donated by authors. All profits go to various charities each month to help those in need. Hoover lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys.
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I’m a Hoover fan, so I would definitely give this one a try. Hugs, RO
This sounds like such a page turner! I like stories where a cop goes undercover, and the added element of the crazy drug dealer, Asa, as well as a love story between, makes this sound like such a great read!
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
I have a love hate relationship with NA novels but this one sounds like it’s my type. I miss your posts Nadene hopefully I’ll be back soon xo
Now, that does sound complex. Neat how she let you get to know all the characters and their motivations.
Asa sounds like a dangerous character and I love crazy characters in my reads. This sounds good.
Great review. I have not heard of this one!
Great review. I’d not heard of it before now.
This is an author I’ve always been intrigued by but the romance puts me off.
Gemma @ Gemma’s Book Nook
Coho is amazing no matter what genre she’s writing.
I keep meaning to read CoHo
Great review, although I know I can’t handle her books.
I bought this one last month but in French as the cover was prettier and I’m curious to read it too
I’m trying to think if I’ve read this one or not and for the life of me I can’t remember! I usually devour her books so I’m not sure how I would have missed this one although it does sound pretty intense so I might have passed on it. I’ll have to go look on Goodreads now to see LOL. Wonderful review!