When I read some of the other reviews, I was a little upset. People said they didn't like the ending and they gave it such a bad score because of that. I was worried that either, the story was terrible (That was a stupid thought, because lets be serious, has Steph and Liz EVER written anything bad??) or, someone died or some other really horrible ending that just guts you. Not at all what I was thinking. This story was a little different than the other Lengths books, which is probably why they chose to make it a novella. It focuses not just on Enzo and Jess, but also on all the characters from the previous books as well. This story is centered around the wedding of Cohen and Maren. So, it ties all the characters together so well, while still focusing on Enzo and his drama. I absolutely can not wait to see what Steph and Liz have in store for Enzo with the new spin off series. I started Riptides after reading Lengths. Riptides is a stand alone companion novel in the Lengths series. If you read the first one and then read this one, you are going to want to read more. It definitely can be read as a stand alone, but after reading the first one and then jumping a few books to this one, there are characters I didn’t know yet that I want to know. Speaking of those characters, all of the characters in Steph and Liz’s series are so colorful, so full of life, and they completely add to the story. Each and every person that is in this book, to me, is an integral part of making this book what it is.On to Enzo and Jess. Seriously. Why didn’t anyone pursue me like Enzo pursued Jess? I kind of want to sing what a man, what a man, what a man, what a mighty good man. He’s definitely not perfect, and we get the feel that he was a ladies’ man before he met Jess, but wow, what a man now. I don’t know about you all, but deep down a lot of us women want that man that makes us feel like we are protected. It’s one thing I love about holding my husband’s hand. His hand is so much bigger than mine, it makes me feel safe. Enzo wants to protect Jess like that. It was a beautiful thing.I don’t even know what to say without giving away the twist man. There is a cliff hanger to this one that wasn’t in the first book I read by them. I’m not sure how I feel about that. The twist had my mouth dropped to the ground and when it was over I was sitting here in shock saying …. I can’t tell you what I said can I? Ugh. Keeping this spoiler free is difficult.I loved Jess and Enzo together. I love the story. I’m not sure exactly what I think about the cliff hanger. I guess I do know, I just don’t want to give you guys anything that will spoil it for you. I do want the next book like yesterday, so that must mean I loved the entire book period.
What do You think about Riptides (2000)?
I can't wait to read how Enzo's story continues in ALMOST LOVER (a Rutherford Vineyard novel)
—khalea
3.5 Stars for Enzo.I can't wait for the continuation of his story! :)
—Aman
Poor Enzo. I can't wait for his book. I hope he gets a HEA.
—Adro
