Better Together
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- Author：Mandi Blake
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Reviews
Mackenzie
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Such a sweet story that resembles Christ’s love for us！
Erin Kissling
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Mandi does such a great job developing her characters that you feel their ups and down like they are your own。 Remi and Colt is the dream… best friends turned lovers。 This instant family brings hope。
Rebecca
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Absolutely amazingI love all of your books。 They keep me so interested it’s hard to put them down。 I love that we don’t have to wait until the end to know the couples are in love。 I also love the suspense you add and that you have real life issues and that you show the love of Jesus。
Debra Fletcher
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Oh to be better togetherColt had loved Remi from the first glance at her。 He had waited so long for their love story to be written。 What a powerful story it turned out to be。 One of forgiveness， love， mercy & grace。 One that was written by the Master。
Kathryn
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A thought provoking and feel-good read。What is so wonderful about Colt and Remi’s story， although to most people it may seem like an impossible stretch of a relationship， is that Mandi Blake can make it feel so convincingly real。 Sure， a love like Colt’s love for Remi is very hard to come by but the emotional hold-out of Remi is far more common due to similar experiences occurring in today’s dysfunctional society。 How do we overcome negative circumstances？ Do past mistakes label us for life？ I b A thought provoking and feel-good read。What is so wonderful about Colt and Remi’s story， although to most people it may seem like an impossible stretch of a relationship， is that Mandi Blake can make it feel so convincingly real。 Sure， a love like Colt’s love for Remi is very hard to come by but the emotional hold-out of Remi is far more common due to similar experiences occurring in today’s dysfunctional society。 How do we overcome negative circumstances？ Do past mistakes label us for life？ I believe that accepting one’s own imperfections is a major step towards acknowledging self-worth and the capacity to love others。 Yes， I did say that the story is thought provoking – in a good way。What woman wouldn’t dream to have a loving partner like Colt？ This love story is a journey built on solid friendship with unexpected events that will tug at your heart strings and keep you engaged。 A full-length novel， Better Together is very well-written and edited。 All the characters – especially the children - and the setting played a perfect role in illuminating the journey。 It is a breeze to read through and still leave you desiring more… I received an arc and this is my honest and voluntary review。 。。。more
Nari
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Cole and Remi are a great couple。 I liked how they started out as good friends and the story built from there。 Abbey and Ben added warmth and charm to the story。 If you enjoy a good story with a good moral to it then you will love this book。
Karen Brasher
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Better Together Loved Colt and Remi’s story。 It is a marriage of convenience but also friends to love。 Remi has such a horrible past that she feels unworthy of Colt’s love， thinking that his background could not possibly be as bad as her own。 She thinks he is perfect。 What happens when she discovers his childhood was no better than hers？ Can two children in need of parents to love them after losing their own lead them to find a home and family together？
Deanna
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Remi and Colt have had a friendship for many years， something Colt has wanted to change but Remi was adamant that friendship was all there could ever be。Colt never stopped loving this headstrong woman and it’s a good thing too because when push comes to shove， she’s right there in his corner to fight for him and a future she never thought she’d have。They were both troubled souls due to their backgrounds growing up， Colt was able to move on easier but Remi really struggled with her past and for w Remi and Colt have had a friendship for many years， something Colt has wanted to change but Remi was adamant that friendship was all there could ever be。Colt never stopped loving this headstrong woman and it’s a good thing too because when push comes to shove， she’s right there in his corner to fight for him and a future she never thought she’d have。They were both troubled souls due to their backgrounds growing up， Colt was able to move on easier but Remi really struggled with her past and for what she’d done。 But the love of a good man and 2 children who desperately need her， help her see that there is a way forward and to learn from the past and to not let it define us。Colt， I just wanted to hug， he was just steadfast and loyal， you couldn’t help but hope for a HEA。 And Remi ， despite her wrongs， had made huge steps to change and embrace her future， and if she ever faulted， you just knew Colt would be there to build her up again。Just loved it 。。。more
Linda Lee
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A beautiful， clean story of perseverance and trusting God in His timing。 This story will grab your heart and take you on a journey of new beginnings。 healing hearts， and a true love that cannot be denied。 The characters work through their broken pasts to make a beautiful future together。
LaRae Galloway
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What an incredible story！ Remi and Colts friendship was so sweet！ It was heartbreaking that Remi didn't see herself in light of the changed person she had become！ Colt helped her to see that！ Such a wonderful story！！ I loved the proposal！！ And little Ben and Abby were such a great part of the story！ 。 The ending was the best！！ Loved every minute！！ What an incredible story！ Remi and Colts friendship was so sweet！ It was heartbreaking that Remi didn't see herself in light of the changed person she had become！ Colt helped her to see that！ Such a wonderful story！！ I loved the proposal！！ And little Ben and Abby were such a great part of the story！ 。 The ending was the best！！ Loved every minute！！ 。。。more
Marie Bourgery
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I’ve been rooting for Remi and Colt to get together for a while and she might not have taken the leap if he hadn’t become guardian of his orphaned nephew and niece。 Remi still has a lot of baggage to deal with like believing she’s not worthy to have love and a family after her dark past。 Colt isn’t perfect but he goes out of his way to make her， and the kids feel loved and protected and several things happen to threaten their happiness。 Ben and Abby were so sweet and brave with all that happened I’ve been rooting for Remi and Colt to get together for a while and she might not have taken the leap if he hadn’t become guardian of his orphaned nephew and niece。 Remi still has a lot of baggage to deal with like believing she’s not worthy to have love and a family after her dark past。 Colt isn’t perfect but he goes out of his way to make her， and the kids feel loved and protected and several things happen to threaten their happiness。 Ben and Abby were so sweet and brave with all that happened in their young lives。 。。。more
Elaine
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Totally five stars！！ I loved this story for so many reasons。 The really fun banter between the main characters， Remi and Colt， had me grinning continually through the first few chapters， while the tragic event that turns life on its head for both characters leads them into new circumstances and the fallout from both their pasts with God ever present as they work through their difficulties…。finding that Better Together is completely true！A God honouring novel with much learning for the reader whe Totally five stars！！ I loved this story for so many reasons。 The really fun banter between the main characters， Remi and Colt， had me grinning continually through the first few chapters， while the tragic event that turns life on its head for both characters leads them into new circumstances and the fallout from both their pasts with God ever present as they work through their difficulties…。finding that Better Together is completely true！A God honouring novel with much learning for the reader where God offers forgiveness， hope and preservation for those who come to Him。 Well done！Loved Colt’s great patience （what a man！！） and Remi’s determination in the face of adversity。 And the children…they were so funny， loving and typical heart stopping in their antics at times！I received this as an Advanced Reader Copy and this is my own opinion given voluntarily。 。。。more
Sarah Nguyen
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3rd person
Jessica Baker （A Baker's Perspective）
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Colt。 New book boyfriend right here。 Readers that like strong， romantic， loyal， hard working swoony heroes are going to go crazy for him！ This is my favorite hero from Mandi Blake， and I’m pretty sure no other will compare。 And talk about a friends to romance troupe – this one is high up on my list。 Sweet romances are definitely my jam and I know when Mandi Blake is the brains behind the story I am in for a treat。Better Together has so many things I want in a contemporary romance。 Banter。 Faith。 Colt。 New book boyfriend right here。 Readers that like strong， romantic， loyal， hard working swoony heroes are going to go crazy for him！ This is my favorite hero from Mandi Blake， and I’m pretty sure no other will compare。 And talk about a friends to romance troupe – this one is high up on my list。 Sweet romances are definitely my jam and I know when Mandi Blake is the brains behind the story I am in for a treat。Better Together has so many things I want in a contemporary romance。 Banter。 Faith。 Marriage of Convenience。 Friendship。 Romance。 Wonderful secondary characters that add to the charm of the story。 And main characters with a past。 Though I think both Colt and Remi made a bigger deal then they needed to about their pasts， I could sort of understand it。 They chose to define themselves by their family， something we should never do。 I know this first hand。 But they both grew after circumstances pretty much forced them to， and I thought Blake navigated it perfectly。Every time I read one of Blake’s stories， it’s automatically my new favorite。 BUT I don’t think any of her novels are going to top this one as being my favorite。 Remi and Colt are the sweetest couple， and I didn’t want to say goodbye to them。 Hopefully they’ll make a cameo in the next book in the series！ I highly recommend Better Together for contemporary romance fans。 It’s got plenty of chemistry， and a love story that will leave you unable to put the book down。I received a complimentary copy of this novel。 I was not required to write a favorable review。 All thoughts and opinions are my own。 。。。more
Margie
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I loved this book。 I would have loved to have really seen the look on Remi’s face when she realized she had proposed to Colt。 I had a 50s sitcom childhood so I have a hard time realizing how bad a childhood can be。 It really breaks my heart that everyone couldn’t have a family like mine。 Remi and Colt make sure that Ben and Abby have a different childhood from theirs。
Samantha Ball
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Loved it！I loved Colt and Remi's close friendship， their teasing， and their support of each other。 This marriage of convenience romance was well-written， had the cutest children who made me laugh， and was almost impossible to put down。 If I could've read it in one sitting， I would've！ Highly recommended。 I can't wait for Brett's story now :-） Loved it！I loved Colt and Remi's close friendship， their teasing， and their support of each other。 This marriage of convenience romance was well-written， had the cutest children who made me laugh， and was almost impossible to put down。 If I could've read it in one sitting， I would've！ Highly recommended。 I can't wait for Brett's story now :-） 。。。more
Raven2352
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Such an amazing story， best in this series so far。 Colt has loved Remi for years， she has a past that just wants to be friends。 But Colt taking the responsibility for his niece and nephew change their dynamic。 Will Colt get the woman he has always loved？ Read to find out！
Stacy K
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What if you no longer want to be friends anymore but instead want more。。 This story is about Colt and Remi who are best friends。 Remi has a past that she’s not so proud of and doesn’t trust so easily。 Colt wants a family but when he gets news about a family member he might be able to get his wish but at a cost。 These two characters might have trouble ahead but in the end know they have friends who will stick by their side。 The 2 kids （Addy/Ben） were adorable！I read an ARC via the author and I'm What if you no longer want to be friends anymore but instead want more。。 This story is about Colt and Remi who are best friends。 Remi has a past that she’s not so proud of and doesn’t trust so easily。 Colt wants a family but when he gets news about a family member he might be able to get his wish but at a cost。 These two characters might have trouble ahead but in the end know they have friends who will stick by their side。 The 2 kids （Addy/Ben） were adorable！I read an ARC via the author and I'm voluntarily choosing to review it。 。。。more
Teresa
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This was so good。 I love Colt and Remi's story。 I love how Colt told Remi his feelings from the very beginning and then just patiently waited for her to come around。 Love the kids。 Great characters and story plot。 Loved it！！I received an advanced copy of this book and am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion。 This was so good。 I love Colt and Remi's story。 I love how Colt told Remi his feelings from the very beginning and then just patiently waited for her to come around。 Love the kids。 Great characters and story plot。 Loved it！！I received an advanced copy of this book and am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion。 。。。more
Lucia Valenzuela
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What a wonderful story with all the feels。 This book touches each and every emotion， love of course， fear， sorrow， pain， guilt， patience， forgiveness and more。 I absolutely loved Remi and Colt’s story。 I appreciate all their unique conversations and interactions。 Ben and Abby are both adorable。 I highly recommend this one and can’t wait for Brett’s story。I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary， honest review。
Sherry
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I enjoyed this heartwarming story of faith， learning to believe in yourself and trusting in love。 Colt always told Remi she was his princess and that she was perfect but she didn't believe him。 Colt's love and patience gives Remi so much， confidence and forgiveness。 I enjoyed this heartwarming story of faith， learning to believe in yourself and trusting in love。 Colt always told Remi she was his princess and that she was perfect but she didn't believe him。 Colt's love and patience gives Remi so much， confidence and forgiveness。 。。。more
Ellen
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4。5 StarsI really enjoyed this story。 There is just so much heart and emotion， watching these characters work through trauma。 Colt is just so amazing and so patient。
Shebb
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Another fabulous read by Mandi Blake！Remi and Colt's story has been building since the beginning of the series， invoking sympathy for Colt and his unrequited love for Remi。 Thankfully， this story explores a relationship between the two。。。 yippee！Their story isn't without "down" moments， with many difficult choices， and although they both endured sad and broken upbringings， Remi buried her hurts deep and allowed her past to dictate her future。 So amongst the external hurdles they both face， the b Another fabulous read by Mandi Blake！Remi and Colt's story has been building since the beginning of the series， invoking sympathy for Colt and his unrequited love for Remi。 Thankfully， this story explores a relationship between the two。。。 yippee！Their story isn't without "down" moments， with many difficult choices， and although they both endured sad and broken upbringings， Remi buried her hurts deep and allowed her past to dictate her future。 So amongst the external hurdles they both face， the biggest hurdle for Remi is herself。Yeah， cue the need to give her a big， squishy hug。 🤣Colt is just a wonderful， stand-up kinda guy， so I hurt for him when he was overcome with grief and humongous expectations。I also loved meeting Abby and Ben！ Their rambunctious behaviour tired me at times （ha ha！）， but I cheered for them even during the tough moments。Oooh！ I also loved seeing the Blackwater Ranch peeps， with lots of Camille sightings！ So nice to revisit other series characters。 😍A fabulous read with the holy trifecta of romance， children and animals。 🤣NB I received an ARC of this novel。 。。。more
Sharon
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Wow！ This is a wonderful book。 I loved the characters。 Even though I was given a copy of this book by the author， it in no way influenced my opinion and this is my honest review。
Fonda Marshall
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Letting go and finding happinessRemi didn't think she deserved to loved or to have a family， Colt knew as soon as he met Remi she was the one for him。 When his brother and sister in law died in an accident and he became guardian of Ben and Abby Remi suggested they get married for the sake of the kids。 Their aunt tried to kidnap the two kids but they were able to stop her and adopt the kids and become a true family Letting go and finding happinessRemi didn't think she deserved to loved or to have a family， Colt knew as soon as he met Remi she was the one for him。 When his brother and sister in law died in an accident and he became guardian of Ben and Abby Remi suggested they get married for the sake of the kids。 Their aunt tried to kidnap the two kids but they were able to stop her and adopt the kids and become a true family 。。。more
Angela （justwant_2read）
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Very cute romance！ This instant family with a marriage of convenience， and cowboys was just too fun。 It had a lot of hard， deep past stuff but the redemption and faith in Christ was beautiful。 A great Christian romance packed full of stuff to keep you turning pages。Thank you to the author for an advanced copy。 All opinions are my own。
Wren Woodland
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Redemption and forgiveness Wow！ What a powerful story。 She felt herself unworthy of love or even happiness， her early life convinced her of this， then as a teenager she did all she could to prove it true。 As a young adult she hit rock bottom and only then was she able to change-if only she could forgive herself。 Colt was a true hero in this， always believing the best of her and calling her perfect and princess。 Loved this so much Clean。
Cindy
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Remi left Colt to pursue her dream of the rodeo， but she is now back home due to a career-ending injury。 She has plans to open a racetrack。 Colt is hoping to woo her back。 Due to a tragedy， Colt’s niece and nephew need him。 Remi marries him so he can provide a home for the kids。 Can Colt convince Remi that this can be more than a marriage of convenience？Will Remi open the racetrack， or is there a better idea？
Rebmay
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This book gives readers a sweet， tender and beautiful best friends to lovers romance。 It is also a story about family and the unconditional support of good friends。 Both Remi and Colt had hard and painful childhoods that have left a mark or burden on them。 They have been friends for years though Cole has hoped almost as long for something more between them。 Remi firmly put him in the friend zone and Cole has done his best to hide his feelings from her。 Cole is still hopeful about love and making This book gives readers a sweet， tender and beautiful best friends to lovers romance。 It is also a story about family and the unconditional support of good friends。 Both Remi and Colt had hard and painful childhoods that have left a mark or burden on them。 They have been friends for years though Cole has hoped almost as long for something more between them。 Remi firmly put him in the friend zone and Cole has done his best to hide his feelings from her。 Cole is still hopeful about love and making a family of his own， but Remi has no such hope。 She has never felt love and doesn’t believe that she is worthy of it。 She believes that Cole deserves someone much better than her， though she dreads the day he does find someone who will be his wife and the mother of his children。 Cole knows that Remi is the one for him， but he refuses to push her further for fear she will end their friendship。 For now friendship is enough for him。 When a family tragedy leaves his niece and nephew in need of a guardian， Cole steps up to take them。 He is a man of faith， conviction， loyalty and compassion so he knows that taking care of his niece and nephew is the right thing to do。 Remi is right by his side through the shock of it all and it is she that suggests that they get married。 To secure custody and make a stable home for the two kids is the reason Remi gives Colt。 He agrees and hope surges again that he can somehow convince Remi of his love and get her to open her heart to him。 Remi’s doubts and fears make it hard to accept love or to recognize it， but as time goes on， both Colt and the kids are showing her what love entails。 Still she is afraid to reveal her painful past and secrets， believing that Colt will push her away like everyone else has in the past。 Will she ever open her heart to love， to Colt？ I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review。 。。。more
Ashley Johnson
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Better Together by Mandi Blake is a sweet friends to more romance that is sure to sweep you off your feet！ This plot has a few of my favorite tropes， however definitely had some twists I didn’t see coming that navigated the story in a completely unexpected and interesting way！ Colt was the most gracious and steadfast hero。 He really demonstrated unconditional love to Remi。 Both Remi and Colt didn’t have easy childhood experience， and yet they approached life completely differently which allowed Better Together by Mandi Blake is a sweet friends to more romance that is sure to sweep you off your feet！ This plot has a few of my favorite tropes， however definitely had some twists I didn’t see coming that navigated the story in a completely unexpected and interesting way！ Colt was the most gracious and steadfast hero。 He really demonstrated unconditional love to Remi。 Both Remi and Colt didn’t have easy childhood experience， and yet they approached life completely differently which allowed Colt to help Remi overcome some of her obstacles。 Remi was a quirky and outspoken heroine that was definitely closed off and determined to be self reliant。 Colt really had to show up each and every day with consistency and love to get her to break down her walls。 I enjoyed the strong faith message in this book。 Redemption， forgiveness and God’s Grace are all present on this book and it really pulled all the storylines together。 The conclusion had a few suspense filled moments to keep readers on their toes， but ultimately ended up in the happily ever after that we know and love from this author’s books！ The epilogue will definitely tease your interest for the next book as well！ 。。。more
tpg0
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As an AI language model， I do not have personal opinions or experiences。 However， I can provide you with information about the book "Better Together"。 "Better Together" is a book by Nikki Groom。 It talks about creating powerful partnerships and alliances that can help improve businesses and personal lives。 The book provides strategies and examples of how to build and sustain effective partnerships that can lead to greater success and fulfillment。 The book is aimed at entrepreneurs， small business owners， and individuals looking to collaborate and create meaningful connections。 It covers topics such as identifying potential partners， setting goals， communication， and developing a shared vision。 Overall， "Better Together" is a practical guide that offers insights and tips on how to create partnerships that can have a positive impact on both personal and professional life。
tpg1
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Sorry， as an AI language model， I do not have personal thoughts or opinions。 However， "Better Together" is a book written by Nikki Abramson that is about self-discovery， healing， and the power of community。 It tells the story of Nikki's journey to find her true identity and her struggle with mental health issues。 The book also explores the importance of building connections with others and the positive impact it can have on our lives。 Overall， "Better Together" is a profound and inspiring book that encourages readers to embrace their true selves and build meaningful relationships with others。
tpg2
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