This was a sweet story. Deirdre is a tight-laced attorney and Jagger is a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants hippie. But, when you get to know them (and they get to know each other), you find out that Deirdre just needs to let loose and Jagger just needs someone to share his carefree life with. It maybe took a little too long for Dee to loosen up and accept her fate but I liked how it all came together. It was excellent writing! 5 stars!!

Maybe We Won't by Melissa Foster is the third book in the Silver Harbour series and we meet Dierdre and Jagger in this opposite attract small town romance story. Dierdre has survived a difficult childhood and has emotional scars as a result, she left the island and her two younger sisters at an early age. Jagger is a travelling musician/ chef and they are total opposites. Jagger lives in his RV and travels as and when he wants, Deirdra, is a up and coming hard working lawyer that spends all her time with her work. I just loved this story and the characters from start to finish

Deirdra had to grow up way before she should have had to which never allowed her to discover who she was and what she truly wanted. She has devoted all her time and energy to her career as a lawyer so when she endures a setback she heads back to her hometown even if it is the last place she wants to be.

Jagger is a chef at her family’s business who couldn’t be more different from Deirdra as while she wants to strategize her life to the last detail, he believe that things happen for a reason. He wants to show her a different and more fulfilling way to live but that means breaking through the walls she has erected around herself and helping her heal from her past.

Deirdra and Jagger’s story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. There is so much more depth to both Deirdra and Jagger than first appears as they take us on an emotional and romantic journey that still has the humor and great supporting characters that we expect from this author.

Th is is the 3rd installation in this series. This is Diedra’s story. Her other two sisters have found their HEA in previous books. Diedra is a lawyer who works all the time. She is looked over for a promotion at her firm so she takes a two month leave. She goes to her sisters house to get away. Jagger is a free spirit. He travels around using his talents for awhile then moves on. This is their story. Great conclusion to series.

Deirdra and Jagger! Sigh!! It’s sooooooo good. A lawyer and a wonderer. All I’m gonna say is READ it already.

A case of opposites attract for Deirdra and Jagger. She loves to plan and know what she is doing and he is a free spirit who loves to travel . Can he convince her to give him a chance.
A great read. Love both characters and that is told from both of their points of view.

Deirdra is a workaholic escaping reality after missing a promotion she deserves, and enjoying some time in Silver Harbor. Her family owns a restaurant and though being back around them provides her so much peace, having to be near their Chef, Jagger, drives her crazy.

This was such a heartfelt story that had a real of emotions invoking. There was such great character development and strengths. There’s so many lessons learned on both ends and I found it incredibly realistic and relatable. The chemistry and connection is so steamy.

I have not read the other sisters stories yet, but now having a taste of their little world and family I would love to.

I was drawn by this cover and author and excited to dive in. However, I struggled to connect with the writing style and I did not finish the book. Thank you for the arc in exchange for an honest review

Maybe We Won't is the third book in the Silver Harbor series about three sisters. This one focuses on Deirdra de Messieres, the oldest sister who early on learned to take on a lot of responsibility after her father died and her mother coped by turning to alcohol. She is now a high powered attorney who spends most of her time focused on work, however she has recently been passed over for a promotion and takes a sudden leave from her job in hopes of prompting them to see how crucial she is to them and regret their decision. She heads back to her hometown of Silver Harbor to spend time with her sisters and regroup. There she starts spending time with Jagger, someone who is her complete opposite in every way. He is a modern day "hippie" and likes to live life without long term commitments, living out of an RV and although liking to be close to his family, spending time traveling to different places.

I love an opposites attract, small town love story and I loved watching how different they were, yet they still worked. I was a little frustrated by how extreme each of them were - both Didi as the workaholic and Jagger as a "hippie"(that word was used fifty times - 50 - in the book)! I struggled a bit with how to rate it because parts of the use of the word hippie and the extreme aspects of their personality was frustrating, but I still really loved parts of their story, especially those involving the sisters and their relationship with each other and their past.

I did not know that this was a series when I downloaded it, I did not feel like it was hard to read, but I think that it would be so fun to read about the other two sisters in this series! Deirdra no longer lives on the island, but she was recently passed up for a promotion at the law firm- she decides to take 2 months off to show them how much of a mistake that was. Through this she starts to interact with Chef Jagger and he slowly starts to break her hard surface. I loved all of the layers of her story, and how we slowly get to see how heartbreaking it is when you lose a parent so young. I also related so much to the focus on alcoholic parents, made this romance truly come alive for me!

I got a chance to rediscover Melissa Foster again. I remember how good her books are. This was so great I can’t wait the read the others in the series.
Deirdra and Jagger were so great together. Deirdra the uptight lawyer and Jagger the free spirit musician and chef. She has a lot of resentment from her past and I appreciated that jagger help her see that she can let go of the anger and resentment she has. I also enjoyed that he never wanted to change her only show her that she was still that adventurous girl she push down from childhood. They had great character development throughout the book.
I like the interactions with their family was so enjoyable to read.
A special that from Montlake and NetGalley for this copy

After listening to the first two books, I was very excited for Deirdra’s book. She is back on Silver Island after taking a hiatus from her job, which was very surprising from her. Her job and life off the island has always been her main priority. Both her sisters have fallen in love on Silver Island and she is happy for them, but itches to leave every time she is there. Her great childhood turned rough has tarnished the island. So when laid-back, “hippie” guitar playing Jagger sets his sights on her, her whole world gets turned upside down yet again.

Deirdra goes through major personal changes throughout her story. In previous books, we learn that she is not very laid back, very career driven, and has difficulty opening up to people. When we got a glimpse of who her love interest was in book two, I knew book three was going to be great.

Jagger, even though he is the complete opposite of her, is the perfect match. He finds a way to soften her edges and make her slow down. He finally allows her to open up about her difficult childhood and her parent’s passing. She has plenty of trauma she has just pushed aside and it not only affected her relationships, but her as a person.

I really liked seeing the character development throughout this book and how the romantic relationship progressed. I loved seeing other side characters and Deirdra’s interactions with her sisters. I felt certain parts were drawn out, but the romance is definitely slow burn so it is to be expected. Overall, enjoyed getting to finally see Deirdra get the ending she deserves!

Deirdra is a hardworking lawyer who is feeling underappreciated and takes a bit of time off to see her family maybe then her place of employment would see what things would be like without her. Thing is she's going back to her hometown and revisiting old memories that she would rather not deal with. Having to be the one to take care of her mother and siblings she had to grow up fast and give up alot. She's a serious person and Jagger is everything she's not. He's free spirited with little tying him down and he just might be the thing to loosen her up a bit.

There was so much up an downs with this book but one thing that remained that same was how much I was enjoying this book. I loved getting to know the characters. It was clear they came from different backgrounds and it was tough seeing Deirdra's past. She gave up so much to help her family and refused to be seen anything like her mother. Being back to her hometown dealing with old memories has to be hard but with the help of Jagger she was able to see more then what she remember. While she was remembering the bad times Jagger was helping her see some of the goodtime with her mother. Then theres the whole Jagger being a free spirit, who she sees as a slacker but eventually warms up to him. I loved seeing that change in her and seeing the romance progress. Like most things this short hiatus will come to and end decisions will need to be made and overall it was interesting how it turned out. I really did enjoy that romance between Deirdra and Jagger they were a perfect match!

Highly Recommend!

This was such a wonderful book! I absolutely loved Jagger and Deirdra’s story. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to read all 3 of the books in this series thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley. Deirdre played a minor role in the other books and we were also introduced to Jagger but they finally got the HEA that they deserved! I loved reading about how Jagger stays connected to his brother and sings to him over FaceTime when his brother needs him

Je ne présente plus Melissa Foster puisque comme vous le savez, je la lis depuis de nombreuses années en anglais et maintenant, elle commence à être traduite en français (Yeahhhhh) . S'il y a bien un roman que j'attendais, c'était "Maybe we won't" puisqu'il mettait en scène la dernière soeur de la fratrie "De Messière" (ce sont trois deux soeurs et une demi-soeur), la plus impressionnante par son caractère dur et renfermé "Deirdra" qui est avocate à Boston et qui n'accepte de revenir sur l'île de Silver Island où vivent ses soeurs que très rarement tant ce lieu est attaché à de mauvais souvenirs pour elle.
Attention risque de spoilers si vous n'avez pas lu les deux premiers!

En effet, la jeune femme a vu sa mère sombrer dans l'alcoolisme après le décès de leur père et c'est elle qui s'est occupé d'elle et surtout de leur jeune soeur Abby et si toutes deux sont parties adultes pour avoir une autre vie, c'est le décès de leur mère qui les a ramenées sur l'île et là... il y a des tas de secrets qui ont explosé, notamment la révélation d'une demi-soeur, Cait, que leur mère avait été forcée, par ses parents, d'abandonner. Elle leur a laissé une lettre chacune et si Abby et Cait ont lu la leur après avoir trouvé le bonheur auprès d'hommes exceptionnels, ce n'est pas le cas de Deirdra, toujours autant en colère et qui a fui de nouveau à Boston. Mais lorsque son patron embauche quelqu'un pour le poste qu'elle convoitait, elle décide de prendre deux mois de congés afin de lui faire comprendre combien elle lui est indispensable. Elle revient donc sur l'île de son enfance car ses soeurs vont se marier et fiancer et elle est amenée à côtoyer Jagger Jones, un jeune homme qui vit de manière libre et qu'elle a surnommé le "hippie" car il couche dans un van avec sa chienne, va où le porte son envie et chante et travaille juste ce qu'il faut pour vivre. Il n'a pas de plan de carrière, vit simplement, bref, il est tout l'opposé de notre héroïne. Mais lorsque les plans de Deidra ne se déroule pas tel qu'elle l'espérait et qu'elle réalise qu'elle n'est pas assez présente pour ses soeurs, la compagnie du jeune homme va lui ouvrir de nouvelles portes et la jeune enfant qu'elle a enfermée en elle et qui était avide de liberté, de plaisir et d'arts, pourrait peut-être refaire surface. Mais Deidra doit retourner à Boston pour son travail et qui compte tant pour elle et Jagger doit s'envoler pour la France deux semaines après. Comment deux êtres aussi différents pourraient-ils se rapprocher et trouver le bonheur alors que le temps, en plus, leur est compté? eh bien vous le saurez en lisant ce nouveau roman excellent de Melissa Foster qui m'aura encore fait passer par des tas d'émotions et comme toujours m'aura appris sur des sujets forts.

Mon avis : Je vous l'ai dit, j'ai adoré ce roman : non seulement la romance entre ces deux personnages que tout oppose est très sympa, drôle, sexy et forte en émotions diverses mais en plus, comme toujours, Melissa Foster aborde des sujets forts qui moi, m'épatent toujours. Cette fois, c'est l'autisme non-verbal mais aussi la nourriture bio, l'importance du local et des fermes-auberges notamment. Je ne vous dirai pas en quoi et comment ces sujets se retrouvent au coeur du roman mais sachez qu'elle a fait un travail de recherches énormes (cela se sent) et que l'on apprend au détour d'une page et forcément que la romance entre Deidra et Jagger en est renforcée.
La relation de ces deux-là est explosive car tout les oppose : elle est carriériste et lui ne suit pas de plan de vie : il va où il a envie, travaillant quand c'est nécessaire : il profite de la vie et de la nature (je vous laisse découvrir comment il en est arrivé là ) Deidra est une jeune femme qui a tout fait pour ne pas vivre ce qu'elle a dû subir lorsqu'elle était enfant et que son père tant aimé est mort brusquement : du jour au lendemain, elle a vu sa mère s'écrouler et devenir alcoolique. Elle a dû se battre pour l'aider, a dû faire en sorte que sa soeur ne souffre pas trop de la voir ainsi et s'efforcer de leur trouver toujours à manger tout en allant à l'école : bien sûr, elles étaient aidées par les amies de sa mère et notamment les Remington ou les Steele (ils ont leurs séries, eux aussi et je les suis donc vous pouvez retrouver les chroniques de leurs romans) mais dès qu'elle a pu fuir et partir faire ses études, elle n'est que peu revenue. Mais ses soeurs ont trouvé le bonheur : Abby va se marier avec Aiden et Cait va se fiancer avec Brant : elles ont besoin qu'elle soit là et qu'elle s'investisse dans leur bonheur. La jeune femme va alors prendre conscience qu'elle passe à côté de nombreuses choses et que même si ses soeurs ne semblent pas lui en vouloir, elle est en train de rater les moments qui comptent pour elle. Aidée par Jagger, elle va alors prendre conscience que fuir ne sert à rien et que la vie ne se résume pas à se noyer dans le travail pour oublier : trouvera-t-elle alors la force de pardonner à sa mère et de se pardonner à elle-même? C'est une jeune femme touchante qui a grandi bien trop tôt et trop vite mais qui aime ses soeurs plus que tout (y compris celle dont elle vient de faire juste connaissance) et elle est généreuse, une fois qu'elle laisse tomber le masque, elle est exceptionnelle et l'on comprend pourquoi tous l'aiment autant. J'ai adoré son chemin vers le bonheur, pas toujours simple, hein? mais c'est une belle âme.

Jagger, lui, est un être solaire : il a une vie qui me déstabiliserait aussi mais il inspire la joie de vivre, est sexy et adorable : il est plus que patient avec Deidra mais sans doute est-ce dû au fait qu'il la connaissait de par ce que sa mère avait dit d'elle, avant son décès. Même si rien n'est simple, il va lui faire réaliser que la vie mérite d'être vécue réellement. De plus, il est honnête : il lui dit qu'il doit partir et ne reviendra pas avant longtemps : il ne lui promet rien et en même temps lui promet tant. Mais il n'avait pas prévu que Deidra serait cette jeune femme qui lui offre de nouvelles perspectives. Vous ne pourrez que succomber aux charmes, à la gentillesse, à la patience mais aussi à la drôlerie sexy de cet homme ouvert sur le monde et ses beautés. Lui aussi a son lot de souffrances mais il en a fait des forces et c'est ce qui le mène dans la vie. Il avait aussi besoin d'une Deidra pour ne pas toujours aller que de l'avant sans regarder en arrière, pour vivre des expériences que d'autres ne peuvent pas et qu'il est bon aussi parfois de se poser.

Outre cette belle romance, j'ai adoré retrouver les deux couples des deux premiers tomes mais aussi les amis (J'adore Jule, moi et le couple qu'elle forme avec Grant) et familles de cette belle île où j'adorerais vivre. J'aime autant les jeunes (les futurs héros) que les parents de ces familles qui sont quasi parfait : cette fois, mon coup de coeur va Roddy si adorable avec elle...
J'adorerais aussi faire les voyages virtuels organisés à la bibliothèque et qu'expérimente Deidra : bon sang que j'ai ri lors de ces scènes ou lorsque ces dames se réunissent pour leur nuit de... (je ne vous dis pas de quoi) soutenues par leurs maris! C'est vraiment la force de Melissa Foster : nous faire passer par un maelstrom d'émotions et du rire aux larmes, nous proposer une nouvelle romance hot et sexy qui n'a pas son pareil à une autre (chaque couple a son histoire et ce n'est jamais la même) et le tout en faisant passer des messages (là, il y a une vraie couleur écologique) ou en abordant des sujets sérieux.

Que dire de plus, si ce n'est bravo et vivement le prochain! Fort heureusement, pour vous, vous pouvez dorénavant la lire en français ^^

Jagger Jones is what all good book boyfriends are made of; sandy sheets and all the flutters, a pure soul and attentive to all needs ;) I couldn’t have been more in love with him! Almost immediately, his sweet-hearted but teasing nature and fun loving spirit turned my heart to putty and I was his; a full surrender.

And Deirdra! Oh Didi how my heart hurt for you. The shadows of her hidden within my own heart just ached to see her wrestle with all those walls that she - and her deep wounds - has hid behind. A woman so strong, and yet just as susceptible to her fears and vulnerabilities as the rest of us. Hers was an inspiring story to witness, and the unwrapping of all the layers to her character as she transformed before me was raw, honest, and messy; a true portrait of love and healing as Jagger helped her revive that little girl who’d once believed, still trapped inside. A gentle listener and a fierce lover, the patience and passion with which Jagger faced these very walls around her heart was endearing, and I admired the fact that he assured her always that there was no weakness in her emotions as he encouraged her to keep on feeling; the good, the bad, and the ugly.

These two could not have been any more opposite at a first glance, and yet, together they formed the perfect whole. The battles they’d each faced weren’t just a ploy for extra dramatics or tension. They were deep and ingrained in Deirdra and Jagger, and the methods by which they were raised and dealt with was authentic and true to both of their characters. The chemistry and the organic love between these two was beautiful, the rekindling of the relationships between Deirdra and her sisters such a joy to witness, and all of the emotions that this tale stirred; theirs was a love that was all consuming and to feel as though I got to be a part of watching it happen, laughing and crying and falling with them? There are no words for how I adored it all.

In true Bri fashion I jumped in blind to the rest of the series (for those wondering, it is possible to read Maybe We Won’t as a stand alone) but I just know I’m going back to read the first two books. I’m not done with Silver Harbor, or any of these brilliant characters, just yet 🥰

Thank you to Montlake and Netgalley for the advanced copy of Maybe We Won’t, and for this timeless and soul-stirring reminder about all the things that matter most.

Deirdra and Jagger are a really cute couple. They seem like one of those couples that shouldn’t work, but they fit together nicely. Deirdra has been uptight and focused on her career so much that she is missing out on things with her sisters. Jagger was the perfect guy to bring out the girl that she was when she was young, before her father died. There were moments that Jagger just makes you go “Awwwww.” He can be so sweet and romantic, then turn around and make things steamy. I got choked up a few times, especially when Deirdra faces what she’s been avoiding or running from for years. Jagger changed her perspective in so many ways.

So lovely!

This was a classical Hallmark trope: fancy attorney want's nothing to do with the hippie but falls in love with him. But this is just to box the story in a known category, the truth is the book has a lot more depth if you read the other books in the series. And both characters have much more substance and complexity in their humanity.

Both Deidra and Jagger have hidden stories to tell and ways in which they shine beautifully. Each of them had their share of hard years and both are destined to create fantastic lives if only they let themselves see the bigger picture, the other possibilities. Their coming together is both explosive and tender, in a beautiful, heartwarming love story.

I love how this book ends the series, Deidra's story turned both unexpected and charming and I would love to see it turned into a movie. Though I suspect the book is so well written it would be hard for the movie to tell the story better.

I, also, adored what the title refers to. There are so many happy ending that feature the same happy family that it's wonderfully refreshing to see from time to time stories that end like this.

I received a copy of this in order to offer my personal view on it.

The Silver Harbor series has allowed me to escape from reality for a bit when I've needed it most and that's what makes this series so fun to read. It's emotionally packed with family, love, friendships, career life, traumatic events, etc. with a little bit of spice thrown in.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC copy of this book for my honest review!

Deirdra is at a crossroads in her professional life and has returned temporarily to her family at Silver Island to decide her next move. With too many skeletons in her island closet all she wants to do is run – towards Jagger, the local hippie was not what she had in mind. They couldn’t be more different, she’s a workaholic lawyer, whilst on the outside he appears to be a free spirited musician who tends to go with the flow and goes where the wind takes him. Getting in to bed with him by accident was not part of the plan. Once out there, it’s only a matter of time before Deirdra discovers the real Jagger and they embark on a fling together. It should be temporary, but with Jagger making Deirdra feel safe, cherished and adored, and awakening her long forgotten spirit and emotions what happens when they realise they are more than just flinging, they are both falling for each other?
Be still my beating heart, not only did Jagger give Deirdra butterflies, I had some too. What’s not to love about him, he’s kind, caring, flirty, romantic, supportive and addictive and has a way of connecting with the real Dierdra. Their story was emotional, heart warming, uplifting, a real feel good read and an enjoyable opposites attract romance.