From Ashes

Another fantastic book my Molly McAdams! Get your southern drawl ready because you will be hearing it in your sleep! Your heart will go will beat faster and you will love, hate and get totally annoyed while reading this book. I ranted a few times on Facebook and Twitter!Tyler is finally ready to leave for college in Texas and he isn't going alone. Unbeknown to Cassidy, Tyler planned to take her with him. Tyler has been Cassidy's protector since she was six years old and he had no plans to leave her in California without him there to watch over her. She doesn't have the greatest family life since her dad died.Tyler wants Cassidy to use this move as an opportunity to heal and start anew--make friends and live without the fear she had living with her mom and stepdad. They have always been so close--so close that his parents weren't even sure if they were dating or no--but to Cassidy they were best friends/family.Once in Texas they move in with Tyler's cousin Gage. Cassidy and Gage have an immediate attraction and Tyler isn't happy about this and warns his cousin to back off....hmm something sounds familiar here---LOVE TRIANGE--maybe. Hmm. So, Tyler obviously isn't thinking Cassidy as his BFF or his sister he wants to use this new environment to be a couple. Will she return his feelings? Tyler seems to think so but there is one problem--Gage. Gage and Cassidy have an apparent attraction and are drawn to each other. Tyler feels threatened and he does everything in his power to keep them apart. These are the parts where I am yelling at the book and cursing out Tyler because I will tell you now--he's a little bugger that deserves at good ass whoopin'!! In my opinion, of course.The things Tyler does and says drive me crazy. He claims that he is her protector but some of the things he says and does are so selfish and hurtful that you just REALLY want to smack him upside the head!! For most of the book I really just thought he was an jerk and then he really and truly proves me right because he does something that is so hurtful, selfish and downright low. His actions cause Cassidy harm and the repercussions from his actions send her right to Gage.Now you would think that would be the end Gage gets the girl. Nope! And that is what I love about Molly McAdams. You think the book is going to be smooth sailing and then she throws a wrench in your happy world of reading. So, without giving anything away expect lots of bumps in the road and then throw in something or someone from left field and you got yourself a story that will keep you on your toes and guessing. Honestly, in most stories you hit the 80% mark and things are wrapping up and coming to a nice neat conclusion but not this story. And that what makes it so great!Now you will need a few tissues but you won't have to invest in Kleenex. I was reassured by the author herself that there would be no "ugly cry" but a few tears were shed from time to time. It's a great read and you will love it! I had a couple of cranky mornings because I stayed up way to late reading. It was worth it though! That is what coffee is for, right? Go get this book--read it, yell at Tyler and let me know if you think he is a little bugger too?!?! Enjoy!!

3.5 StarsThis book was a struggle for me. I wanted to love it as much as I loved Taking Chances (and yes I LOVED it even though it ripped my heart out, chewed it up and spit it back out!). But it just didn't happen. I think there are a couple of reasons for that and I will do my best to explain!First, I need to get this off my chest....bear with me because this has nothing to do with why I was only in like with this book. Tyler is a total but! Not even at the end did I feel he redeemed himself. There were so many times in this book that I wished there was a punch this character button attached! I have never wanted a character to go away as much as I did him! He was a total douch bag! How no one saw through him for what he truly was is beyond me!Whew..ok I think I can move on now. The major issue I had with From Ashes is the complete and total lack of communication between Cassidy and Gage. I just could not wrap my mind around how two people who spent as much time together as they did and felt the way they did for one another, would never ask any questions. That the important things would never come up! This made it difficult for me to relate to them as a couple, friends, roommates or anything else!! I seriously was ready to give up reading the rest of the book after the incident at the ranch. But I love this author too much to give up so I pushed on...I struggled with how i felt about Cassidy. in the beginning, i truly felt bad for her with all that had happened. but i also struggled to understand why she would allow herself to suffer the abuse she did when she could have gotten out of it. I understood on some level her childhood resulted in her insecurities with her feelings for Gage and how she handled their relationship. But then about 70% or so in, I was no longer confused with how I should feel about her. I flat how disliked her. What she did was totally without a shadow of a doubt selfish and stupid! So even though she may have redeemed herself in Gage's eyes, she sure as heck didn't in mine!And Gage...oh sweet hot headed romantic lovable Gage. I was smitten with him from the beginning. He is what made the book worth it for me. I totally loved how he was with Cassi and how deeply he felt for her. Sure he had his guy moments but they were not bad enough to take away from his appeal. Especially when he finally kicked Tyler's but! Although I think he could have done a better job of it. And maybe more often would have nice too! And the ending was perfect. Even with my dislike for Cassidy, I could not help but smile with the way things turned out. Because even after what she did I still believe she deserved to find happiness after the hell she had been through.So I will close by saying while I didn't love this book, I did like it. and there were moments i guess i did love. i believe if you can pull through the first half or so of the book you will find it is a good read!

WOW, this was an absolutely lovely story. before I even started reading it, I took a dislike to Gage, guess I shouldn't come to conclusions.after settling in, I slowly started giving him my heart, and then when I realised what Ty was doing, he quickly got it.That said what Ty did for Cassidy was true friendship, even though he wanted so much more. She settled in well, with the group of friends, I so wanted her to be happy. So when she ran away, even after learning her mother was involved OK n the fire, I really thought Gage would follow her, buy no Ty manipulated the situation again, I was angry with him four that. And mad at Gage for being led by Ty again.Then she meets Detective Green, I though oh no, here we go again, Gage is going to loose Cass again. So glad she came to her senses. She had been through so much, but eventuasllky true love won Through.Their love was a roller coaster of a ride, even with the hospital visits.So glad the HEA worked out, after everything they had been through it was deffo deserved.

WOW, what a read, I went through so many Emotions reading this book, sometimes I got really Angry with Cassidy with the way she acted with Tyler and Gage and then when Conner entered this book towards the end, but I had to remember that she had been through a lot in her life so far, Tyler was a good friend to Cassidy until the inevitablehappened and made me want to Smack him out of her lfe for good he was a really devious little swine and deserved a good smacking, This book made me Laugh, Cry & get Angry, the Romance side was Beautiful, it truly was an " Oh My God book " I Loved it and couldn't put it down, I was gripped from start to finish ( and I didn't want it to finish)!!I gave this book 5 Stars because in my opinion it deserves it.Congratulations Molly, a truly fantastic book.and can't wait to read more from this Author

I absolutely loved 'From Ashes', it is easily the best book thatI have read from the 'Young Adult' genre. It has everything that I want in a romance and then some.Our hero, Gage, is magnificent! Not the usual promiscuous bad boy, he is very sweet and romantic, while still having a bit if a bad boy edge.The plot of the story is great and handles the topic of abuse perfectly; sensitively and well researched. I did feel a tad frustrated with our heroine Cassidy at some points, but isn't the point of a great novel to stir up your own emotions.I have to admit that my favourite part of this novel was that we got see and read through part of their happy ever after. So many stories end just as it all come good for them and I'm always left wanting more. I loved that we were taken past that point and got a glimpse at what they had to come.An easy 5 stars from me!

I loved this book. I was totally hooked from the first chapter.Cassidy Jameson is such a strong girl, to come through the abuse she suffered from her Mother & stepfather, to be such a beautiful loving woman.Her best friend Tyler takes her away to Texas, where she meets & falls in love with Gage, a sexy, strong man, who adores her from the first meeting.Cassidy & Gage go through an awful lot of heartache & interference from Tyler, but finally make it togetherA really lovely and emotional story. Molly McAdams has such a beautiful writing style, it is so easy to get swept up with her characters & stories. I have loved all 3 that I have read so far.I rate this a 10 out of 10 and cant wait to read more from her.

I actually don't know how to rate this book. This book has to be THE most frustrating books I've ever read. Sooooo many misunderstandings because they didn't talk to each other. A character that was such a nasty piece of work that I wanted to punch him, but the worst bit was the forgiveness - WTH? But then I realised Molly must be a really forgiving person because I remember having an issue with forgiveness with Taking Chances. There were parts of this book that I loved, but way too many bits that I was frustrated or just downright angry. Usually I love books that make me feel so many emotions, but the bad definately out weighed the good. I was confused with the need for the Connor situation but I have to say that I loved Gage.