Stepping Stone | Liv Arnold | Book Review

Stepping Stone by Liv Arnold

Title : Stepping Stone
Author : Liv Arnold
POV : Jenna & Marco
Series : Invested in You
Book : 2
Standalone : Yes

The Book Blurb


Every time Jenna Kravitz sees her sex on a stick ex-husband, she still craves him like he’s a hotdog with all the fillings. They were soulmates, meant to grow old together…before his freight train wreck dropped her off at despair station. As if that weren’t enough, she’s tasked with finding her employer’s hacker, which might be the colleague whipping up her innermost fantasies.

Marco Kravitz returned from Afghanistan with PTSD. In a moment of lapsed judgment, he ruins his marriage. So, when his ex-wife proposes they have kinky fun, he accepts. After all, she can’t help being drawn to his gigantic...brain.

How could his plan to win back the mother of his children possibly go wrong?

He must rise to the occasion. She has to swallow her pride.

Rating - 4 /5 ★★★


My Review


Amazing! This is such a heart-twisting book. It has a unique story and theme that pushes me to step outside of my comfort zone, and I honestly like that part of the book.

Even after divorcing, Jenna Kravitz is still attracted to her ex-husband Marco. She is trying hard to move on in her life when she gets word from her employer that the software she created has been hacked. Jenna needs to discover the mole at her workplace to keep her job safe. And the one person she thinks has more reason to hack is the one who is helping her find a part of herself she never knew existed. In the heat of the moment, Jenna offers her ex-husband kinky fun with no strings attached, and Marco accepts it immediately. Marco ruined his marriage because of the effects of his PTSD from the war in Afghanistan. Now, his only aim is to win Jenna back and reveal the part of himself that he has been hiding from her.

Marco is the soul of the book. His intro begins with a fight in the ring; I knew right away that I would be going to love him, and I did. Marco is still dealing with his PTSD and is kind, gentle, caring, and understanding towards their children. I adore the process of his healing for his family. Marco and Jenna's chemistry and dynamics are off the charts. They feel natural and are fantastic with each other.

Jenna is wonderful and enjoyable to read. Her struggle to discover and embrace her new personality is terribly realistic, and I'm not sure whether I was comfortable at first. But after this book, I'm indeed comfortable reading the light phrase of bisexuality. Jenna's family and the Marco sisters make their place in the story unnoticed.

The plot is unique and emotionally developed. I never expected this book to have so much funny banter and moments, yet serious intimate scenes lead to hilarious moments that I will never forget, and this is the portion I devour the most. I enjoy the tiny thrill of suspense and the final twist. This book is well-written and fast-paced.

Overall, Stepping Stone tells the story of a painful journey of self-discovery, acceptance, sexual awakening, heartbreak, trauma, healing, forgiveness, and second-chance romance. Arnold touches on and brings to life several taboo and vital issues in this book. It is a must-read romance with well-developed characters and a compelling tale.


Recommendations
  • Grab this book if you like second-chance and office romances with drama and humor.
  • It discusses several aspects of bisexuality.
  • It is perfect for first-time readers.
  • Only suitable for adult readers.
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Special Thanks; For providing a free copy for an honest review.

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