Book Review: More Than Anything by Natasha Anders

What if the boy of your dreams turned out to be your nightmare? That’s exactly what happened to Tina Jenson when after sleeping with Harris Chapman she heard the most hurtful comments that would totally change her life.

It was not even a night of passion; “more than anything,” it was just two young adults fumbling their way. But, for Tina it resulted to a decade of disappointments of heartache while in her eyes, Harris continued to thrive.

So, when she had an opportunity to leave Cape Town to put her stakes somewhere, she jumped on that chance. What surprised her was that Harris followed her. Was it a coincidence or did Harris have an agenda in mind?

A story of second chances, “More Than Anything” is a romantic story at its core. For Tina and Harris, it was about a childhood crush that ran deeper than what they themselves thought it was. As for their respective families, they were oblivious to what Tina and Harris feel for each other.

Somehow, this is also the crux of the matter. Being honest with each other could have save Tina and Harris a lot of heartaches. Being honest could also have brought their family members closer to each other. And because their families are also close, friendships would have been tighter.

This is the second book by Natasha Anders that I have read. And both books are “sleepers” which in the movie industry means an unexpected achiever of success. That’s actually a compliment.

More Than Anything” started slow, though there were so many things going on. It was not adrenaline pumping nor there were steamy scenes. But it still pulls you in. By the time you reach the third chapter, you find yourself invested with the characters.

“More Than Anything” is not the kind of book that you cannot put down. You actually put it down; yet you look forward going back to it. It’s a slow burn romance, but don’t think for once that it is boring. There are so many things going on and there are enough twists and turns that feels breadcrumbs you want to follow.

When you finally finish it, you sigh because the story was so good, you start reading it again because you want to feel those endorphins again!

“More Than Anything” is Rated T for Teens.

More Than Anything” is Rated T for Teens.

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A sleeper success

“More Than Anything” is a sleeper, which in the movie industry means achiever of unexpected success. It is not the kind of book that you cannot put down. You actually put it down; yet you look forward going back to it. It’s a slow burn romance, but don’t think for once that it is boring. There are so many things going on and there are enough twists and turns that feels breadcrumbs you want to follow.

Title: More Than Anything

Author: Natasha Anders
Release Date: June 11, 2019
Publisher: Montlake Romance

Summary

Tina Jenson belongs to the same social stratum as Harris Chapman, but he’s out of her league—at least that’s what she thinks before they jump in bed together. It’s the perfect night, but when she overhears crude, hurtful comments the next morning, she can’t get away fast enough.

Ten years later, Tina’s life is a mess. That night with Harris didn’t just hurt her feelings; it started a cascade of disappointment and heartbreak. Every time she bumps into Harris, her heart twists inside out. She still wants him, but she’s harboring a painful secret from their night together that she’s not ready to reveal.

Crossed signals, high-society whispers, and shame have kept Tina and Harris apart for years, but deep down, they’re hungry for each other and eager to write their own rules. Can they let go of the past and find their way back to each other, or are the barriers between them too high and too strong?