My rating: 4/5 stars
I am obsessed with this series. I don’t know what the author put in it, but it’s addictive, breathtaking, and so comforting that I cannot stop reading. I have to admit, I was not a fan of the first book, but the rest of the volumes were pure perfection and an addiction for me, with so many ideas and healthy tropes that my heart couldn’t take it much longer and just BOOM!!!
Kennedy and Isaiah are our couple, a couple I didn’t see coming, but a couple that I enjoyed reading about so much. Isaiah is Kai’s brother, and although he is completely different from his brother, he is hiding so many things inside. He might be funny, easy-going, and relaxed, but deep down, he is constantly afraid of losing the people he loves. He fights so many internal battles, and his crush on Kennedy might seem like a joke, but it’s the most valuable thing he has.
Kennedy is insecure, afraid of physical contact, and very unaware of her qualities. She is extremely smart and capable, but being a woman is something she needs to fight for, because in the field of sports medicine, this is considered a disadvantage. After her fiancée leaves her for her stepsister, Kennedy is left heartbroken and makes a rush decision to spite her parents and marry Isaiah in a drunken night in Las Vegas. This will ignite a storm, a fake marriage trope or marriage of convenience, but one that will lead to a true relationship al the end of the plot.
They need to remain married to that Kennedy won’t lose her job, so they just play along as a happy couple and see where things go. This was not supposed to be HEA, but who knows? Maybe faith has other plans for them.
I loved Isaiah and his determination towards Kennedy, his patience, and his correct attitude with her. He made her feel valuable, made her aware of how amazing she is, and that speaks volumes. Seeing Kennedy evolve from the shy and insecure woman to being strong, confident, and not fearing initiating a private touch or kiss in public was amazing to see and observe. I loved seeing that healthy kind of love, when you put others’ happiness above your own. What Isaiah did was amazing, and I loved his connection with Kennedy, the way they built up their level of trust, getting from friends to lovers, and knowing each other at the most intimate level.
I think Tomforde writes beautifully, including some tropes that are out there in the world, but treated differently or not addressed at all. Her relationships are not toxic; they are about love, empowerment, and creating a healthy future together. Windy City awakens something in me that I cannot explain, but it’s a good feeling, a feeling that maybe other authors will learn by example and write stories like hers in the near future. 🙂
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