Title: More Than Him
Author: Jay McLean
First published January 27, 2014
264 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781495340604 (ISBN10: 1495340600)
Rating: 4.32
Overview
“We all have a light within us that shines bright, even in the darkest of times. But what happens when that light flickers and dims?
For Scarlet and Logan, their light was nearly extinguished by the monsters that lurked in their past. However, they refused to let the darkness win.
They fought back, not just for themselves, but for each other. Together, they discovered that their love was the key to reigniting their inner flames.
More Than Him is a story of hope, resilience, and the power of love to conquer all.”
About the Author
Meet Jay McLean, a successful author with a passion for romance novels in both the New Adult and Young Adult genres. She’s also a self-proclaimed procrastinator who loves to read and spend time with her three young boys.
In her downtime, she enjoys watching true crime documentaries and indulging in reality TV.
Jay’s writing style is reflective of her personal tastes, focusing on books that evoke a range of emotions from laughter to heartache. She resides in her dream home in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, where she enjoys blasting music and filling her home with laughter.
Editoral Review
More Than Him by Jay McLean is the second installment in the More Than series, published on January 27, 2014. McLean is a contemporary romance author known for her emotional and angsty stories.
More Than Him is a story about love, loss, second chances, and redemption, with a focus on family, loyalty, and self-discovery. The plot follows Logan Matthews, an ex-con who is trying to rebuild his life after spending three years in prison.
Logan has always been in love with Amanda Hardy, his best friend’s girl, but he knows he can never have her. However, when Amanda’s life takes a turn for the worse, Logan decides to step in and help her, even though it means confronting his past and risking his future.
As Logan and Amanda spend more time together, they realize that their feelings for each other run deeper than friendship, but Amanda is still dealing with the aftermath of her past relationship, and Logan’s past may come to haunt them both. More Than Him is a quintessential New Adult romance, with a focus on character development, deep emotions, and steamy scenes.
McLean’s prose is engaging and vivid, and her characters feel real and relatable. Logan and Amanda are complex and flawed, but they are also strong and resilient, and their chemistry is off the charts.
McLean also does an excellent job of exploring themes of addiction, abuse, and trauma, and how they affect people’s lives. One of the strongest aspects of More Than Him is its pacing.
The story moves at a steady pace, with just the right amount of tension and drama to keep the reader engaged. McLean’s use of dual perspectives also adds depth and nuance to the story, allowing the reader to see both Logan and Amanda’s thoughts and feelings.
However, More Than Him is not without its flaws. The plot can be predictable at times, and some of the side characters are underdeveloped.
Additionally, some readers may find the book’s heavy themes and emotional intensity overwhelming. Overall, More Than Him is an excellent addition to McLean’s More Than series.
It is a story about second chances, forgiveness, and the power of love to heal past wounds. Fans of new adult romance and contemporary literature will enjoy this emotional and gripping novel.
Rating: 4/5
