The Do-Over
4 (The Miles High Club)
by T L Swan
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Pub Date Aug 30 2022 | Archive Date Sep 13 2022
Amazon Publishing UK | Montlake
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Description
In this sexy installment of the Miles High Club series from bestselling author T L Swan, a billionaire playboy goes incognito on a backpacking trip in Europe. But how long can he hide from love?
I’m wealthy, powerful, and able to get any woman I want.
So why do I feel so empty inside?
In search of a deeper me, I take a sabbatical from my privileged life. One year of backpacking around Europe: a new identity, no contacts, and no money. Not a bad plan, I think.
Until I get there.
A crowded hostel room, body odor, and beer bongs—there are no words for the fresh hell I’ve landed in.
But amid the chaos, I meet my new roommate, Hayden Whitmore. She sleeps in the bed opposite me, and I openly admit to staring at her more than I sleep. Beautiful, innocent, and smart. Not my usual type but perhaps the perfect woman.
There’s just one small problem with the divine Miss Hayden. She’s totally unaffected by my charm. Nothing is working, and now, I’ve been friend zoned.
What?
But the good thing about me is that I’m an incredible problem solver, and I’ve come up with a diabolical plan. I’m going to slide right in under her friend zone. Be the best damn friend she ever had, hold her hand, make her laugh, and spoon with her in bed.
But now there’s another problem.
Hayden is the one who is sliding under my skin, and maybe friendship isn’t enough.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781542034593 |
PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 560 |
Featured Reviews
This book was my most anticipated book of the year and it DID NOT disappoint. TL Swan only writes magic. Her stories are captivating, heartfelt, hilarious and unforgettable. I am telling you.. this woman can do no wrong and she just keeps proving it over and over. This book was everything and honestly it might be my new favorite.
I have been (in)patiently waiting for a Christopher’s book and it didn’t disappoint! I loved his and Hayden’s love story and all of the travelling aspect. There is so many touching moments in this book, especially between Christopher and Eddie. All of the classic TL Swan banter and steaminess! A fantastic summer read.
I never, ever thought anyone would surpass Tristan but Christopher has done it! I loved everything about this book. Of course there were tears but true to T.L. Swan's style, the Miles brothers make you laugh out loud. Christopher's growth and realizations from the beginning of the book until the end played out nicely.
While reading the series in order isn't necessarily a must, it makes the collective stories that much better. I'm so sad we've run out of Miles brothers. Truly one of my favorite series of all time.
It is fully possible that there will never be a hotter literary group of brothers than the Miles brothers by T L Swan.
When I heard that Christopher Miles was getting his own book, I simply knew that I had to get my hands on it as quickly as possible. After being told time and time again that he is out of touch with reality, playboy Christopher decides to spend a year backpacking- without disclosing his identity to anyone he meets.
I loved the premise of this book, Christopher is of course sexy as sin, and it really did a great job of showcasing chosen family. However, because it encompassed the course of more than a year and locations around the world, I often felt that the pacing of the book was a little disjointed. At times, while still extremely spicy, the sex almost felt like it was put into the book just to give the reader what they expected of a Miles Brother story, but between the sheets, the main characters had little chemistry.
I wanted to love The Do-Over after devouring the rest of the Miles High series, but sadly, Christopher's story left me feeling a little more than "meh."
Like most of TL Swan books, I devoured this one. Christopher and Hayden story is unconventional and interesting, a rich playboy faces reality scenario. I have enjoyed the series, and The Takeover is by far my favorite of the Miles brothers. Though The Do-Over is very different it was not comparable in my mind. Some aspects of the story seemed rushed just to complete the series, for example the reason for Christopher's attachment problems was not very realistic. Inserting Hayden's old love interest was sporadic and confusing. I will still be a fan of the authors work and am excited to read the extended epilogues about the other brothers.
*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review*.
Warning - This review contains spoilers for the whole book.
The Do-Over was one of my most anticipated romances of the year but unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. It follows the final Miles brother Christopher and his love interest Hayden. Christopher decides to go backpacking after living an extremely privileged life. In Spain he meets Hayden who is also backpacking. They get on well and embark on a relationship.
I enjoyed seeing the Miles brothers and enjoyed their banter. It was great to see Jameson and Tristan and how their lives were progressing. But this was the only part of the book I enjoyed.
Christopher was way too entitled for my liking and he never changes. He loves having money which is fine but thinks he is better than everyone else. I read books for escapism not to read about a hero that doesn’t care about anyone else. He tells Hayden that his job is more important than hers without considering that the only reason he has the job is because his family owns the company. Nepotism is not cute. "I will not be judged for having money... my parents have worked fucking hard to build the Miles empire What... does she think she's above it?
There was so much shaming of other women and I just can’t stand to read that in 2022. For example a woman has a lot of body hair and is shamed by Christopher for it and it was not funny. He compares her to a gorilla. "It's gorillas in the mist down there." A woman flirts with Christopher and says she is a model so Hayden says "Only Fans, I bet". Even if she was an Only Fans model what does it matter. Fuck-bunny hobag is used. Every woman wants to fuck Christopher and I am so over that in 2022. Women like Bernadette was an unhinged sex obsessed woman as she says referring to Christopher "When I find a snack in my bedroom, what do you expect."
The jokes weren’t funny. They were so juvenile and it was like being back in school. Christopher shames a guy for not wearing deodorant. Wow, so funny. Jokes like this . . . "Bangkok? Banging my cock sounds like a job I would actually want." The hero also ends up projectile vomiting which is so romantic.
Christopher and Hayden start sleeping on the same bed randomly and then the heroine is grateful that he hasn’t slept with anyone in two months. Talk about the bare minimum. Then he lies about who he is for a huge part of the book which of course causes the typical conflict.
Christopher and Hayden are together and they go and meet Hayden’s family. Hayden’s family live on a farm and are clearly not as good as the Miles’ because the author made clear attempts to diminish them. For example, Hayden’s mother will only serve offal which everyone at the table has to eat. "Offal? I frown. You know, like brains and kidneys and stuff."
Then they break up because Christopher can’t do long distance relationships because he needs sex which to me proves he doesn’t really love Hayden. They are not a good match together and clearly wanted different things in life.
Overall this was so disappointing. I was so excited for it and thought I would love it. Everything in this book has been done before by this author. It felt very similar to Elliot’s book in terms of character dynamics. I truly feel I don’t know anything about Christopher. He is so bland and faceless to me. The only thing I do know is that he loves money and sex with multiple women. I didn’t have a good time reading this and for that reason I have to give it a 1 star review. Also there is going to be an extended epilogue book of the Miles brothers and that feels like a cash grab to me.
TL does it again with the 4th book in the Miles High Series. The Do Over is Christopher’s book; Christopher realizes that his life is very shallow and that he doesn’t truly know who he is. So he decided to take a year off and go “backpacking”. During his stay in a hostel he meets “simple country girl” Hayden and is forever changed.
The Do Over was absolutely a 5 star read for me! The banter and humor that sets TL’s writing apart was sooo good in this one. I didn’t think I could laugh harder than I did in The Takeover, but I may have just laughed out loud more so in The Do Over.
I just love the Miles men! I love the journey that TL takes us on with them and how they evolve and learn so much from the women they love. Christopher was no exception to this and among all the brothers I think had the biggest growth and development.
Hayden was a strong woman who knew herself well and stood up for that. However, she too can’t resist a Miles 😉
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶🌶/5
book: The Do-Over
by: T.L Swab
5/5 ⭐️
Christopher, Christo, Chris…where do I even begin?! This book had a little bit of enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, and one and only feel. This book had me hating him one minute and loving him the next. The “do-over” premise was introduced in Tue Casanova, so I was excited to see how Christopher’s adventure would be and now I have and it was SO good! My favorite thing about this book is Hayden is just a super relatable character compared to the other three female leads in the series. The way she was described, she was your girl next door. Their banter and arguments were just so funny. And unlike the other three, you definitely see a lot of growth in Christopher and I appreciated that the obstacle they had to go through wasn’t Miles Media related but something deeper and more substantial. This was such a good end to a very sexy, smart, and witty series. I am so excited for the release to get my hands on my physical copy and add Christopher in with the rest of his brothers. 😍🥰🤍💯
I have been waiting for this final installment in the Miles High Club series and have to say that it definitely does not disappoint!! The feels in this book are exhilarating and I would catch myself laughing out loud, smirking, swearing, sweating, and emotionally crying… the whole gamut. Loved the scenes with all the brothers and other cast of characters from her other books. This book is one for the times and I can’t wait to read it again. Love, love , love this baby… ok not enough said but definitely read this one.
2.5/5 ☆
This was just okay. Felt a bit all over the place and the writing wasn’t my favorite. Christopher wasn’t super likable either and Hayden was a pushover. Don’t think anyone will top Tristan for me.
Sexy, sexy, sexy is how I would describe THE DO-OVER by T L Swan. I've only read one other book in her Miles High series, but I must go back and read the others.
When a series involves a family and their romance stories, particularly male characters, it can be tricky. I think
T L does a good job of navigating all these characters. We get glimpses into their lives post their "own books." And that's a lot of fun.
THE DO-OVER is Christopher Miles' story. I have mixed feelings about this character. He's super entitled and a brat. He's also a perfectionist trying to keep up with his successful brothers in business AND romantic lives. This is his big obstacle to overcome.
This book starts with Christopher and two other women after a "tryst" so just know it's a bit risque.
I liked Hayden's character and the way she was determined to teach Christopher how to love. However, they both seemed to not want to grow. In the end, of course, they compromised, but it was a long struggle to get their. Then again, that's the beauty of these types of romances, no?
Most of the book is set during their year-long backpacking adventure. For me, I wasn't a fan of the wandering characters journey. I'd rather a corporate setting because that's the "Miles High" series. But, I liked how the side characters were featured AND they stuck together with the same pack throughout the story.
I read the book quickly and that's always a sign it's a good one!
Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for an e-copy of THE DO-OVER to review.
I rate THE DO-OVER by T L Swan four out of five stars.
There is something about the Miles High Club series that makes me instantly drop what I'm doing to devour. I thought Tristan was safe in his spot as my favourite Miles man but in walks Christopher who is grumpy, playful and full of sass. I made the mistake of reading this on the train yesterday and was laughing like a maniac. I was going to say I will miss this series but knowing there is an extended epilogue book coming next makes me super happy. This series is without a doubt one of my ultimate comfort reads.
Pack you bags and let's go on an adventure. Because that is what I call The Do-Over by T.L.Swan. A swoony, entertaining, spicy and incredibly emotional adventure. Christopher and Hayden made me laugh till my cheeks hurt, gave me all warm fuzzy feels and captured my heart. Another perfect masterpiece from T.L. Swan. Get ready for the ride.
Billionaire playboy Christopher Miles is having an existential crisis. To find himself, he decides to go backpacking..without money and without his real identity. And on his first stop in Spain, he meets Hayden. He was trying awkwardly to deal with the simplest things of life as he never had to worry about these before. Sweet and sassy Hayden slowly gets under his skin. But the question is: can he really commit putting aside his fears? What will happen when Hayden comes to know about his true life?
Christopher is an adorable ahole. Ahole..not in the bad way. He is the youngest Miles and he was born into riches. So it was a shock to him to experience life in such raw form. And he behaved a bit snobby initially. It's a long way from the billionaire playboy penthouse to a stinking backpacker's hostel. But he is so nice at the core. He adapted fast. He made friends. He showed that he care about people. He asked questions about himself even when the answers were not always pretty. And damn he is sexy as sin! His arrogance, his c0cky charm, his scorching hot sex appeal..all add to the list of reasons he is an epic hero. But, for me, the most attractive part was his vulnerability. He wants perfection and control but his trip and Hayden stripped him off every pretensions. He fall hard and fierce and that unsettled him. He gets angry when losing control, he gets irrational when things go down but his way of loving Hayden is magnificent.
And our billionaire bad boy needed someone exactly opposite like Hayden to destroy the walls. This woman is awesome. She comes from country and she loves her family farm and her unique job. She is kind and goofy and hilarious and also absolutely fierce. She love the Christopher without money or fame. But she didn't let him bulldoze his way through her life later. Her dreams and aspirations are equally important.
The author took me around the world through some interesting setups, amazing people and intriguing experiences. I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun in a romance. Hayden and Christopher had a flirty and hilarious beginning. Loads of swoon, bonding time, slow burn and emotional build up. And then the flood gate opened and I went from smiling like a lunatic to clutching my heart in pain of angst. It was such a beautiful conundrum. It was an emotional rollercoaster for sure. I was laughing one moment, and the next moment the hard hitting emotions wrecked me. I was a mess of smile, tears and feels.
PS Extra points for the amazing sex scenes those were not just deliciously dirty, filthy and nuclear hot..they were also witty and took the story to next level.
PPS THE BROMANCE IS EPIC
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily through Netgalley and Montlake
I love all the Miles men but Christian holds a special place in my heart now, his naivety and humor had me smiling throughout the whole book🤌🏻🥰
Fantastic book! The characters are easy to follow. Was able to read the book in less than a day and was intriguing throughout! Several twists keep the book engaging.
Thank you, Netgalley and Amazon, for giving me the chance to read and review this!!
I've been anticipating the 4th installment to this series since I read the 3 other ones last year!
I think this one takes a bit to get into/like Christopher. The beginning part was very rough for me to read. I understand part of it was just his bachelor personality that he's trying to let go of. Still, a lot of the language and vocabulary used towards women, sleeping around, and sex felt like overkill. It was just too much and slightly cringey to read those conversations. Christopher's narration, and even Hayden's at times, were tinged with a bit too much sexism for my taste.
However, it does get better! Once his and Hayden's friendship starts growing and Christopher's on the trip longer, it seems like they both come into their own (especially Christopher), and reading became effortless. I liked that this story showed a lot of introspection on Christopher's end; I didn't see that as much in the 3 other books. He definitely had the most to grow out of, and I think Swan did a good job making that happen. The pacing is relatively fast once the characters start coming into their own. I liked it much more in the middle and later half of the book. It's filled with many cute, sentimental, and funny moments. And I loved the different settings and where their trips take them; it felt like I was living through the characters themselves. I'm also always a sucker for when characters in past books/other works get mentioned, so I loved seeing the rest of the Miles men and other ones from other Swan's other series mentioned. Not to spoil anything significant, but that one scene on the boat was so incredibly funny; I'm so happy she included it.
I will say it's slightly predictable, especially if you've read the other 3 in the series. They all essentially follow the same formula, especially with that third and final act. However, I think T.L. Swan always ends her books on a perfect note; she gives a satisfying ending for both romantic interests that doesn't feel like one is getting more than the other.
The one thing I will remark on is that I felt some hesitancies with one character's storyline...It felt a bit white-savior-esque, especially with the character's actual life revealed towards the end (I don't want to spoil anything too much). I think a sensitivity reader would have been a good idea in this case, just so that that feeling of uncomfortableness could have been avoided. It was sweet and sentimental, but I'm also torn on it.
Overall, I think this makes for a great, quick, easy, romance beach read! I enjoyed it. I'll admit The Takeover with Tristan is still my favorite in the series, but if you've read any of the other 3, this one is a must-read so that you can see how all 4 brothers journey and where they end up. Only giving this one 3 stars because of my hesitances at the beginning and that other questionable storyline.
So, yes, still very much worth a read, and I definitely think any romance reader will fall in love with Christopher and his journey. I'm so sad to see the end of the Miles series but happy to have now read the lives of all of these characters. It feels like a bittersweet ending! Excited to see what else T.L. Swan has in the future (hint: make another series following different groups of friends/siblings cause I'm a sucker for them).
This book had me laughing out loud. Christopher is hilarious. When he decides to go on a year long backpacking trip everyone thinks he has lost his mind and honestly I agreed. When he gets to Spain and meets his roommates in the hostel it’s rocky at first because Christo is a fish out of water living in another world. They become quite the friend group and travel together, work crazy jobs and looked after each other along the way. One of them being Hayden. At first Hayden though Christo was a player but they became the best of friends and over time they became each other’s everything. This book had me laughing, made me feel emotional and then at the end made me love Christopher so much. He’s such a good guy under all the Miles wealth. Can’t wait to read the extended epilogues. I need more from the Miles Brothers. I received an ARC of this amazing book.
I don’t even know where to start with this, because this book was *literal perfection*. I felt alllll the emotions: I laughed so hard I snorted, I was frustrated at the real life scenarios Christopher and Hayden found themselves in, and I teared up as they made their way to their HEA.
Christopher Miles is a billionaire playboy that no one takes seriously. Hayden Whitmore is a cautious farm girl who has never traveled. They both find themselves staying in a hostel on a 12 month backpacking trip in Spain.
This was a friends to lovers story with THE BEST banter - the brothers’ interactions are so spot on, Hayden and Christopher’s flirting, basically anything Chris thinks or says. Christopher’s personality is distinctively carved out and he is simply put, my favorite TL Swan guy now. I SWOONED.
Hayden and Christopher’s story felt so organic and natural, I felt like I was spending time with my friends. I did not want this to end. These have legitimate issues to overcome and Sean does that realistically (although I definitely was mad at them for not figuring out the answer earlier lol). I read this in about 4 hours bc it’s that good. Props to TL Swan for dropping in 3 old friends, too ☺️
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
Times I Swooned: 4
Tropes: friends to lovers, secret identity, opposites attract
I really enjoyed this one. And to be honest this one could stand on its own, you really woundnt need to read the other three, IMO. This was the FUNNIEST out of the whole series. I thought Tristan meeting Claire's kids was funny, but this one had so much more humor! It was steamy of course. I enjoyed that this one was in a totally different environment than the others. Christopher... while I wanted to slap him, I also wanted to hang out.
Christopher surprised me at every turn, such a lovely story and an interesting pivot from the other brothers. If you love the miles men you’ll love this brother, but know it won’t follow the usual pacing and enjoy every moment!
The Do-Over - T.L. Swan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
“We are not calling our farm Bumfuck, Nowhere, Christopher.” “Why not?” He kisses me again. “Hopefully there’s going to be a lot of bumfucking going on here.”
Christopher 👏🏻 Chris 👏🏻 To 👏🏻 Pher!!!!!
This book was gold pure TL gold!!!
The banter and chemistry between Christopher and Hayden was perfection! Their story was sweet and frustrating and superb!
Christopher is hands down my favorite Miles brother. He was just adorable and sexy and REAL.
My only disappointment was he didn’t get an epilogue and I needed more of an ending!! The GOOD news is we are getting a BOOK of epilogues for all boys!!!
“His eyes search mine, and I smile softly. My tiger is tamed.”
I have mixed feelings about this book. I had hoped, based on their interactions in the previous books, that Christopher would be more like Tristan and therefore so would his book. (It's no secret that The Takeover is one of my favorite books ever) This just fell flat for me though. It wasn't a long book, but it dragged in parts and felt longer than it was. At 87% I was staring at the screen thinking "how in the world is this going to resolve itself" and the ending seemed super rushed and honestly a little frustrating given how everything had blown up previously. I also found the timeline a little hard to follow. All that being said, it was so freaking fun to see the Miles brothers and their women again. And Harry and Patrick!! The scene on the yacht with those surprise characters was *chefs kiss* I was laughing so hard. Well done. Please, please, please I need an extended epilogue with all of them one more time.
Wow! I’m obsessed with Christopher after this book. Straight up 5 star read for me. I loved all the characters including the side characters we met along the way. This book is tied with ‘The Casanova’ for me as my favourites in the series.
I’ve been counting down to August 30th to read this book so was absolutely thrilled to manage to get an ARC of it. I’m in love with this full series! I love that all the brothers are slightly different but that each journey was still captivating and never felt repetitive.
I burst out laughing multiple times at Chris’s one liners.
I’m sad that the Miles high series is coming to an end as we have somehow ran out of brothers to read about. However I was delighted to see at the end of this book that there will be a new book with extended epilogues coming sometime in the future.
I loved this book! This is TL Swan at her very best.
I don’t want to spoil anything but will say, I loved Christopher and Hayden. Their relationship and banter, the guest appearances from the other Miles boys and that surprise announcement at the end of the book (Miles brothers extended epilogue anyone?!) I struggled to put this book down and really enjoyed it. It’s not heavy/ angsty and will definitely give you a good laugh as well as a great story! Highly recommend!
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC.
This book *sigh* New Boyfriend Alert!
Why T.L. Swan I wasn't ready!!!
Wow! Wow! This might just be my fav from the series {sorry Tristan...}
I'll add the full review after the release :)
I highly recommend this book!
5/5 ⭐️
4/5 🌶️
This was such a great story. The characters, the plot, the ups and the downs, everything about it was perfect. I cried happy and sad tears (and I'm not much of a crier). It was the perfect ending to this amazing quartet of books about the Miles brothers.
Chris rivals Tristan as my favorite brother. He is so dang hot and has such a big heart. I love how he started this book not believing in love and found himself head over heels for a sweet, country girl. Hayden is probably my favorite of the FMCs. I love how strong she was, refusing to let go of any part of herself for a man. In the beginning it was about their physical relationship and in the end it was about her happiness.
The story had my heart aching so many times. It was such a roller coaster of emotions... Between Eddie, the parents, their hurdles and their love I was a mess. Chris's heart was bigger than I ever could have expected and Hayden's rivaled it. TL's books are always laugh out loud funny and The Do-Over was no different, the yacht scenes especially had me rolling. I loved their hostel friends and wish we got to see what their lives got off to. I was so happy we got to have a couple Miles family moments, any time they all get together it's a great time.
I'm sad this series is coming to an end. I swear I could read a dozen books about each brother and never get tired of them. The Stopover surprised me after a friend rec'd it and I fell in love with all four of these amazing men. Looking forward to Miles Ever After and getting to see Chris and Hayden's epilogue.
The Do-Over by TL Swan is the perfect mix of fun, emotional and spicy. The youngest, Christopher Miles sets out to find himself and backpacks through the world where he meets new people, new places, new situations and the one girl that makes him change his mind about love.
I loved that she did not fall to his feet instantly and wasn’t a push over. She let him know how she felt and was emotionally intelligent and the slow burn of their relationship despite the hot chemistry and tension brewing between them. I loved her character so much, she was so sweet, down to earth, quick witted and just so cool. The friend group as well and I loved reading all the adventures and situations they found themselves in. I did enjoy the farm girl and rich boy trope and how their dynamic worked. The book overall for me is 4.6 stars and would’ve been 5 stars, but I wish TL Swan would drop is having the male main character call the love interest the b word when she’s validly angry at him for something he did and wish he would take more accountability for his actions and willingly to see things through her eyes. While he definitely did take some time to get there he was willingly to work on himself and make choices that put her above his needs which I thought was needed for his growth. I also loved seeing his brothers again and their brother relationship that they have with each other and how supportive and full of banter and bickering they are. I also loved the theme of found family and how their story ended. It was absolutely so sweet and emotional and had the perfect ending. I loved it.
As an avid TL Swan fan, The Do-Over is the cherry on the top of the Miles High Series. The story is the perfect balance of humor, romance and spice as I've come to expect from TL Swan books. Christopher's story was filled with emotional depth and we see his and Hayden's characters experience personal and relationship growth. The crossover appearances of other TL Swan characters was such a delight and I cannot wait for more from TL Swan.
Can they make the dream last after they will have to put down their backpacks…
Oh my!
I know it is bad but I needed to read this book, such a full of feel-good sentiments.
My first read by the author was the previous book, Elliot’s story, and it was so emotionally and sensually charged, I did not think I could read a better tale.
But this book while being diametrically different, as not an office romance but a on-the-road romantic journey, exceeded my wishes.
Christopher is the youngest and last unmarried brother from the Miles brood, he oozes and breathes sex, with absolutely no impulse to change his single status until his brothers having fun with him let slip to them he is unable to commit, too spoiled to change his lifestyle and to be the man of one woman and if he were to find her he would be unable to keep her.
It is a kind of awaking for him, as who is he without his name, wealth and city’s comfort. He get everything he wants without so much lifting a finger, he works hard and lives fast, a social sexual being.
Thus the sabbatical year to discover himself.
Hayden, after her breakup with her boyfriend, has withdrawn from social life, she has her job, her family and for two years it has been enough. Why embarking into the unknown alone is quite a jump for her, but a needed respite to let the past go and start anew. She is a down to earth quiet woman, checking out things and places from her bucket list, meeting new people and learning to live a little out of her usual bubble, not looking for grand things, just experiencing life as best she can.
When they first meet, they immediately clash, pretty city boy and country girl, and while he hides who he is, at time, he struggles to let his old way behind while Hayden learns to open and trust again. They become fast friends after the first bickering moments. They complete one another as she comes out of her shell and he reveals the man behind his name but with him hiding who he is back to normal life and she a commitment kind of girl, will things go spiraling down or can they make it work in the long term…
This is a beautifully written love story but also the experience of a lifetime, to have the courage to leave everything behind and begin again with no judgement from people around as they are all in this together.
While it is an intense moving read it has also its fun and witty instants as they all adapt to make this journey unforgettable.
Hayden and Christopher’s journey is an heartrending one, leaving you shattered but sentimentally fulfilled and demanding more of them, of Hayden, Christopher and Eddie.
5 stars
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 hot hot hot
I have been granted an advance copy by the publisher, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
I have to admit I was worried I wouldn’t like Christopher for a good part of the book. I mean he was a spoiled, immature brat. But those chapters where he got set up and started backpacking and staying at a hostel were epically funny. And then, this author did a masterful job unraveling the onion that is Christopher. But she did so realistically and I’m such a way that never made you feel like Christopher made a 180 immediately, which so many stories do, when dealing with a bad boy. I also adored Hadley and add in Eddie and this was a fun, fantastic story that kept my attention throughout. My only complaint was that the ending was a little abrupt, tied up a little too neatly. And while we got to see his brothers throughout the book, we didn’t see the wives- would have been nice to follow up a little with them too. But still, a fun and fantastic addition to this series.
Christopher is living the high life, wine & women whenever he wants, but when people start pointing out how entitled he is he takes a look at his life and realises something need to change. He decides to go backpacking through Europe for a year (at 31 which I found odd). He is incognito as he doesn’t want anyone to know how rich he is. On his first day he meets Hayden, a down to earth farm girl who immediately recognizes him as a player and decides they should just be friends. They become part of a group of backpackers who decide to travel around together and they become increasingly close. Things really heat up between them, but I didn’t like what Hayden kept calling him,. He was very arrogant and expected Hayden to fit into his life and wasn’t willing to compromise. She wanted to be with him but received quite a shock when she saw what his normal life was like. I am a fan of TL Swan and the Miles High series is my favourite series by her so I was really looking forward to reading this book, but I was quite disappointed. I just couldn’t connect with the main characters. I liked to addition of Eddie the teenage bartender and how they looked out for him but things that happened with him didn’t make sense to me.
4⭐️ 4🌶
This book took me on an emotional roller coaster. Christopher and Hayden experienced so much personal growth but we’re still flawed and relatable (you know except for one being a billionaire). I loved them, I was infuriated by them, I laughed and I cried.
Christopher especially surprised me with his emotional growth. I’m not going to lie, he wasn’t my favorite of the brothers at the start of the book but his journey showed me how big his heart really was and I absolutely loved him by the end.
Hayden needed some help breaking out of her shell and doing things outside her comfort zone. Christopher and their friends were exactly what she needed. I loved the confidence she gained throughout their travels and it broke my heart when she started to doubt herself. But she was strong, persevered and ultimately found her prince.
My only wish for this book is that we had an epilogue right now. I know one is coming and I can’t wait. But right now I’m left missing a little glimpse of their future and I can’t let it go. I’m too attached to these characters.
I’ve become emotional invested in the whole Miles clan and I am sad that their series is coming to an end. I’m ready to reread the series again just so I don’t have to say goodbye.
I am a huge TL Swan fan. I’ve read several of her books and The Miles High Club series is one of my all time favorite series. I have been patiently waiting for this book and was SO excited to get an ARC of it. This book is AMAZING. I loved it. I read it in a day. It was such a fun story and I absolutely love Christopher and Hayden. There were times where I was laughing so hard and other times where I was crying and so full of emotions. And the spice was great. What else could you ask for? I’m sad that this is the last love story in this series but it ended in such a beautiful way. Well done TL! It’s a must read for sure!
The 4th Billionaire Miles Brother Christian is a hottttt player known for just that- playing.
He feels like he is at a dead end and wants a change and decides to pack up and go backpacking for a year. Hayden Whitmore is ready for a change in her life and is set to travel for a year and they both end up at the same hostel in Spain... Let the Spice Begin!!
This is Enemies to Friends to Lovers,
Close Proximity,
Grumps / Sunshine
Alpha-hole
T.L. Swan knows how to write a heart-wrenching, spicy stories that I could truly feel in my heart. Usually the third act misunderstanding is something that is really annoying and does nothing for the plot, but by the third act I felt where the characters were and needed to know how they would get to the HEA that we all love! I loved the whole journey!
The Do-Over is the fourth book of the series and features Christopher, the baby of the family. Christopher doesn’t do relationships, gets laid on the regular, and has more money than he knows what to do with - so why does he feel so empty? In order to prove to himself and his brothers that he is more than just a sex crazed billionaire afraid of commitment, Christopher sets off on a one year backpacking trip - no money, no Miles family perks. What could go wrong?
Like the other books in this series, I could not put The Do-Over down. This friends-to-lovers romance was captivating from the start and I ate up every last word. Hayden and Christopher’s situationship was filled with longing and angst - when things finally heated up, I thought I would spontaneously combust! The backpacking aspect of The Do-Over was perfectly done and lent itself to this being one amazing adventure. The way it all played out in the end was exactly what I had hoped for and yes, I cried a little bit. It’s Eddie’s fault.
I can’t wait to see the Miles family again in the Miles Ever After!
A billionaire travels incognito on a backpacking trip in Europe and falls in love. She isn't interested and just wants to be friends...
Love both characters. They are fun, exciting, sexy and sweet together. I love hearing from the rest of the Miles brothers of course. It was fun seeing them again. A terrific escapist romance. Love it.
Thanks to the publisher for the arc.
It was okay. I feel like you know what you're getting when you read these type of books. Neither of the main characters were particularly likeable. I think I'd rather read about one of the other brothers.
Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
T L Swan can do no wrong. I love The Miles High Club series and Christopher's story had everything I love in romance stories. The banter between his brothers and later on between him and Hayden, who he nicknames Grumps is great. The story between him and Eddie was so heart warming and the ending brought tears to my eyes. This was a great final installment for the series and I absolutely can't wait for the Miles Brothers epilogues. Many thanks to the publisher for an eARC in exchange for my honest review. I'll be recommending this one to all of my friends on pub day!
Chris was NOTHING like I expected. He was so much more than I could have imagined. And Hayden, she seriously is just this perfect dream girl.
I love how unconventional the story of Christopher and Hayden was. This is not your typical billionaire romance - we got to see Chris take a page out of Jameson's book and shorten his name and for a while he wasn't a Miles brother. I loved how TL made you hate him for his billionaire, spoiled youngest child quirks but also made you fall in love with him as he fell in love with Hayden. Seeing them go from friends, to best friends and when they started spooning to dropping "babe" and "baby" and kissing shoulders. I was swooning just as hard as Hayden was!
The pining, the angst, the romance, the family.
Oh also - Eddie. I have so many hearts in my eyes and a massive case of warm fuzzies for this boy and his story.
The highly anticipated fourth book in the Miles High Club series was so different from the others & so much fun. Christopher’s journey of self-discovery was certainly a fresh take on a billionaire romance! There were so many hilarious moments in this story- from buying/packing his backpack, to working impossible jobs- the laughs just kept coming. But, at the end of the day, just like his brothers, Christopher Miles melted me into a puddle. He was, quite possibly, the absolute sweetest, especially given his complete cluelessness. Hayden’s grounded, level-headed personality gave her the upper hand a lot of the time, despite her inexperience, and it was lovely to see them balance each other out so perfectly. The spice was spicy, the HEA was happy (really, really happy), and I wish there were 10 more Miles brothers.
And the final instalment of The Miles High Series did not disappoint.
Christopher is everything. Funny, charming, charismatic and a bit of a donkey. But oh so lovable.
And then there's Hayden, that girl blew my mind. All the usual feels, emotions, frustrations and heartache for one of Tee's books.
It was so good to see the rest of the family too! My heart is so happy!
A massive round of applause to you @tlswanauthor you've written another amazing book!!
I felt like I had mixed opinions on this one! At times, I was unsure about the book, but ended up enjoying the ending. If you have read this series, you will probably enjoy this one!
It breaks my heart to give this rating but my oh my was this a bigger disappointment than the frozen pizza I had for dinner.
It started off really well! I loved the whole 'Let my rich self live like an ordinary pay cheque to pay cheque citizen' and seeing how aghast he is at how us common folk live.
But then things quickly spiralled out of control including Christopher's personality.
It was as if the author didn't know whether to make him the bratty baby-of-the-family character or the entitled, rich, self-absorbed character or the tantrum-throwing rich kid character. This dude was all over the place! One thing does stand throughout, he is entitled, spoilt and so selfish.
Hayden was not much better. She made no effort, NONE, to figure out what she wanted. She just wallowed and appeared at certain places at convenient times. A marshmallow if I ever saw one.
Chris and Hayden never communicated with each other. NEVER!!!! They would spew irrational thoughts, hurt feelings and sleep with each other. When I got to the end of the story, I felt I had no idea who these two characters were.
The Eddie plot was beyond ridiculous and not even I (a soap opera lover) could suspend my disbelief for that particular storyline.
The writing is so clunky and all over the place. I felt like I was having whiplash but without experiencing the impact beforehand. The MULTIPLE time jumps did not work in this story either. (If it's only an hour later, no need to let the reader know by announcing it before the start of the paragraph. I'm sure you can find more creative ways to indicate the passing of time)
With each new book in this series, that hero is my favorite. I wasn’t sure if Christopher was going to make the cut, but holy heck…he totally won me over and wormed his way into my heart. I will not be forgetting him for a long while.
Christopher had a lot to learn as he set out on his backpacking trip across Europe. I thought for sure he’d throw in the mini towel early on, but he stuck it out despite the smells and crazy characters. I began to fall in love with this hero that on the surface didn’t offer much in the way of any emotional depth.
While he was attracted to Hayden from the beginning, this is not the type of storyline where the hero immediately fell in love with the heroine and wanted only her. Instead, he slowly began to transition from the playboy he was into someone that became an incredible hero. Watching it was hilarious, moving and definitely sexy.
I’m really not about the heroine, but Hayden did make her mark with me as she was such a great heroine. When she was struggling, I felt the pain and when she was happy, I was just as ecstatic. She was the perfect counterpoint to Christopher as she was honest and upfront with a background that had given her a sense of calm that she brought into her relationship with him.
When this couple faced a major conflict, I sobbed at the result. I worried that the end was going to be contrived to make things work or that the author would force Hayden into a position that went against who she was at heart. Not so. Along the way to their happy ever after, I found myself crying even more as Christopher took a step that I had been hoping for all along but was unsure of the outcome. While I had plenty of tears in the last part of the book, I had so many laugh out loud moments leading up to it. Literally laugh out loud as in a burst of laughter that I couldn’t contain. So glad I was alone when that happened.
This is a lengthy book and it was difficult to set aside. I found myself thinking about it during those times and anxious to get back into the story. It’s filled with secondary characters that were fun and brought their own humor to the page. That included his family, particularly his brothers as well as Hayden’s father who I loved as he got to know Christopher. These are the types of characters that I’d love to see again in a novella that updates us on this couple’s relationship.
All of that to say, I absolutely LOVED this book and I didn’t even touch on what were some of the steamiest scenes I’ve read in a while. Definitely a fun, sexy, emotional story well worth reading.
Did I just fall in love with another Miles brother? Yes, yes I did. Christopher Miles had me swooning, laughing and crying through this book. He truly has it all. When Christopher starts to realize even though he has everything in life but still feels empty he needs to do something about it. He decides to take a year off to go backpacking. Once he gets there, the hostel he is staying in is a disaster rethinking his plan. Until he meets his new roommate, Hayden. She is smart, sweet, and down to earth the perfect someone for Christopher. They go from strangers to best friends to lovers and the wild ride is so worth it. Their banter with one another was so funny. I loved every minute of their story and growth together. TL Swan has truly done it again with the Miles brothers.
once again, TL Swan has brought us a new swoony billionaire to fall for 😍 This was book four in the miles high club and follows the youngest brother, Christopher.
Christopher has a stark realization that he not living his life as the person he wants to be, after being told by quite a few people in such a short amount of time, he decides he needs to step back from his glamorous life and go on a year long adventure to find his true self.
what i loved most about this was getting to experience the traveling as if i was there with all of them. It truly felt authentic and getting to see the relationships that were built along the way was so special.
another this i loved was the push and pull between Christopher and Hayden. Growing their relationship from strangers to best friends to lovers was a wild experience. They hit so many speed bumps along the way but really tried their hardest to be open and make things work. In the end after so many roller coaster emotions they got their HEA.
One things i couldn’t groove with as well was the time hopping. Though i know it had to be done. given, if we truly experienced all 12 months, the book would never end! But some parts just felt like BAM here we are! that is why i couldn’t give it a full 5 stars.
Overall this book was fabulous and now i just am in love with all the Miles brothers and it just doesn’t seem fair that they aren’t real!!
TL Swan always has a way of having extremely hilarious moments to break up some of the heaviness in her stories… some fun moments that i absolutely loved and will always think about.
1. the taxi/vomit scene
2. christopher being scared of gorilla girl
3. THE YACHT SCENE 😂
I can't cope with overwhelming emotions right now !!!
TL Swan delivers another fantastic read, that had set my heart on fire. This is a goodbye and definitely a bittersweet ending... I love SO much Miles Brothers, that I'm not ready to leave this world.
The Do Over is pure magic. Christopher and Hayden are explosive adventure, TL used her neverending magic, so like always, I laughed my a** off, and ugly sobbed more than often.
Hayden is perfect girlfriend and such a sweetheart, that You can only love with every single heartbeat. You know this feeling, when the sun starting to shine at Your face, after rainy, cold day ???? Hayden is my sunshine, she's different but she's amazing just the way she is. She took Christopher by surprise, and guess what ??? She is exactly everything what he needed!
Friends to lovers never looked so good, People! This is official, but also not surprising 🙃😅... I fall deeply for the last Miles Brother and his Girl ! I can't wait for You all to read this book.
OMG!!!!! I loved this book so much. Christopher won my heart. Even though I'm sad to say goodbye to the Miles brothers, I loved this book. I think I will need a few weeks to recover from this hangover. Definitely a must read.
4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Do-Over was able to get me out from my reading slump because how is it possible for me to finish a 553 pages book in less than 12 hours? I'm telling ya, something about TL Swan's writing is just so addictive that I can't help but devour it from page to page.
Up until now, I still can't believe I finally finished reading the last book in this series. All those years of waiting for Christopher's book is totally worth it because this book is just so good. I love everything about it. From the plot, storyline, romance, and characters. Everything is just top tier and TL Swan really delivers it as great as her other books.
Christopher and Hayden is certainly one of my favourite couples who served friends to lovers trope. The attraction has always been there between them from the very beginning but they didn't cross the line since Christopher and Hayden's belief in romance are the complete opposite. Him not believing in long lasting relationship and her cherishing love more than anything else.
Now, I won't be saying anything more to avoid spoiler but these two are just everything! I love them so much! Their chemistry is totally off the chart and the sexual tension? *chef kiss*. Their connection runs so deep that you can literally feel the love that they have for each other. All their moments really stole my heart. There are some funny moments, sweet ones, and even emotional ones.
Overall, The Do-Over was an amazing read and I enjoyed every part of it. Even though this book isn't my most favourite in the series, but it still has its own special buzz that made the book perfect in its own way. Despite it being lengthy, I still kinda wished it was longer. I don't know why but I just needed more. Something about the last few chapters aren't enough for me. But again, it didn't affect my enjoyment or anything.
Anyways, if you love the previous books in the series, then you will certainly love The Do-Over. Highly recommend everyone to give this book a chance. You definitely don't want to miss this!
I am so in love with this book and these characters, it is everything I expected and more, TL Swan did it again because The Do-over is an funny, sexy, sweet and emotional story that captivated me from beginning to end.
I was so excited to read about Christopher and his story and gahhh I loved him so much. Christopher goes backpacking and his first few days are a mess, he made me laugh so hard, and he's so adorable and sexy, and he meets Hayden at a hostel, she is such a sweet and kind girl, she doesn't fall for Christopher's charms like all the girls but she can't help but be attracted to the charismatic Christopher and they easily become friends, but as time goes on the attraction they both feel becomes so hard to hide and wow the tension between them is palpable through the pages. Their electrifying chemistry is off the charts, I loved their dialogues and scenes together so much and I love the Miles brothers so much, together they are perfect.
This book is so good, an amazing slow burn romance, captivating and intense. It's the perfect mix of fun, feelings and steamy scenes that made me laugh, cry and sigh. It's so adorable and cute and I can't get enough of this world and characters, I adore it. definitely highly recommended! Perfect for fans of
Romcom
opposites attract
Billionaire romance
Forced proximity
One bed
Friends to lovers
Slow burn
I love the Miles Brothers and I am so excited I got the opportunity to read an ARC of The Do Over! These billionaire brothers are hot and emotionally stunted, and reading their stories as they mature and find meaningful relationships has been a delightful journey. To say I’ve been anxiously awaiting Christopher’s story since finishing Elliott’s story in The Casanova is an understatement!
Christopher is the youngest, most entitled, and now the only single Miles Brother. Feeling lost and discouraged by a lack of meaning in his life, he opts to take a year off from Miles Media to backpack through Europe incognito with limited funds. Along the way he meets Hayden, a farm girl who has lived a sheltered life and is seeking adventure. Christopher learns he doesn’t really like himself and seeks to improve his outlook on life, including making himself vulnerable and opening his mind to a relationship with Hayden. Problem is…he’s not telling Hayden about his fame & fortune as they grow closer and closer to the end of their travel.
When you read these books, each Miles Brother grows on you in his own way. Tristan is still hands down my favorite, but there’s something to love about every brother and Christopher is no exception! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - and super excited for the upcoming book of extended epilogues!
“The Do-Over” is a fun, sweet, steamy and emotional story that I devoured in just a couple hours because I could not put this story down. I have loved reading about each of the Miles Brothers and Christopher and Hayden won me over and I loved their bond and relationship.
Christopher Miles is the baby of the family. While he’s worked hard at Miles Media, things have definitely come easier for him. Tired of his brothers giving him a hard time about it, he takes a year off, bringing only 2000 pounds and is going to go backpacking for a year. There he meets a group of interesting people including fellow American, Hayden. Hayden is backpacking for a year after breaking up with her fiance. Hayden isn’t charmed by the Miles swagger at all. But the two form a friendship as they navigate their trip and feelings neither thought was capable make their way to the surface.
This was such a fun book to read. I loved all the Miles Brothers banter and no matter how much they picked on each other, they would do anything to help one another. Christopher definitely was the spoiled youngest son but this trip was what he needed. Hayden was so smart and independent and the perfect match for Christopher. Their banter was top notch and made me laugh so many times. Their relationship transitions so smoothly and you could just see how organically pure it was. Christopher is a delicious dirty talker and that Miles' swagger was on point. I cannot wait to relisten to this in audiobook. I could hear Sebastian York and CJ Bloom in my mind as I read it.
This was my first book from T.L Swan and it did not disappoint. I cannot wait to read the others in this series! I loved the chemistry and banter that Christopher and Hayden had. Also, loved watching the relationship grow. This was a great book and I couldn’t put it down!
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for this arc!
So so so so good!! I couldn’t put this one down! I loved seeing Christian mature throughout the books and he comes in close second when it comes to favorite miles brothers (Tristan has my heart). TL Swan has a way of making me swoon, laugh, and cry in all of her books & this 4th installment didn’t disappoint! Also Hayden is my fave miles wife! I adored her!!
Oh my gosh. I loved loved loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. Christo the sweetest man, I absolutely adored it. Finding yourself, finding love, adventures 10/10
Just when I thought TL Swan couldn't get any better, she totally delivered and then some when she wrote THE DO-OVER, the fourth (and last) installment of the Miles High Club series. I don't know what it is about the book, but it really resonated with me. It's by far my favorite Miles High Club.
THE DO-OVER features the youngest Miles brother, Christopher Miles. At thirty-one years old, he is the Head of Marketing at his family's mega media company, Miles Media. His whole life, he's never really had to work hard for anything as it's been handed to him (and his brothers aren't shy to remind him of his privilege). Christopher is blessed with good looks and can get any girl he wants. But the one thing Christopher has not been able to do is have a girlfriend. It's by choice but he can't help but feel a little jealous when he sees his brothers happy with their families. Feeling empty inside, and in an effort to find himself, Christopher decides to take a sabbatical from Miles Media to travel around Europe for a whole year under the guise of a poor backpacker.
At his first destination he meets twenty-five year old Hayden Whitmore at the hostel. They initially bump heads but soon become fast best friends. Hayden isn't Christopher's usual type and they are as opposite as can be. Christopher is a playboy billionaire executive at a media magnate and Hayden is an innocent small-town girl who grew up on a farm and is looking for her Prince Charming. But Christopher is super attracted to her and the feeling is mutual. After being friend-zoned for what seems to be forever, they begin a hot and heavy affair. But can Christopher tamp down his own insecurities to have a real relationship with Hayden? And is Christopher enough for Hayden who's looking for a fairy tale romance?
While writing THE DO-OVER, TL Swan proclaimed that she was in love with Christopher and I have to say, I am, too. He is my favorite Miles brother and I had such a hangover after reading the book. I loved the story and adored Christopher and Hayden together. I loved watching their friendship blossom into real, unadulterated true love. I am sad that the Miles series is over but can't wait for their extended epilogues, Miles Ever After, to come out next Valentine's Day!
Thank you so much, NetGalley, TL Swan and Foreword PR, for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!
I was so excited for this book as I binged the rest of the series at the start of the year.
I feel like this book has a completely different vibes from the others in the series and I actually really loved that.
I'm not going to lie this has made me want to go backpacking for a year to figure myself out.
Watching Chris become a man and not a spoiled, entitled man child was amazing!
Watching his friendship with hayden was beautiful. It was also hilarious seeing them fight their feelings for each other.
I read this in 3 days I 100% recommend.
I am hooked on this series!!! Worth the wait for this one!! I have enjoyed this entire series and T L Swan has become one of my favorite authors. I hope there will be production of this series into a mini series or something in the future. As usual, five stars from me!!!
I was so excited for this book and it did not let me down!! I devoured it in one day and could not put it down! Go read it.
I spent alot of this book going between a 3 and 4 star review. I have loved every single book in the Miles High series. T.L. Swan has a way of writing that pulls you in and gets you invested in the characters, and this book was no different. I will say I enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first half.
I struggled with connecting to the backpacking story. Christopher is in his 30's, and yet the premise of the story felt very new adult to me. The behaviors exhibited felt juvenile at times. However, T.L. Swan's writing, Miles brother cameos, and connection to the characters made this a solid read for me.
This is the final book in The Miles High Club book series! I highly suggest reading the books in order as you will get the best experience of the stories that way!
The final book follows the youngest Miles brother Christopher! He takes off on a year long backpacking hiatus to hide from his identity and discover who he really is! This trip puts a lot of things in prospective for him and he meets amazing friends and Hayden! Hayden was perfect for Christopher and she truly showed him his value. She was patient and understanding. This book had so much in it! I laughed out loud so many times and I also cried! We also get some fun snippets of the other Miles Brothers! T.L. Swan is an amazing author and I can’t wait for me from her!
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for this advanced copy for my honest review.
The Do-Over is 553 pages of amazingness! This book is so much more than I was expecting and I fell in complete love with Christopher and Hayden. There are so many moments where I laughed out loud because they were hilarious, and then a huge chunk of the ending of the book where my heart just broke for them. Christopher is spoiled and can be a bit selfish but you really root for him, you just know he can be better. Then you can see how good he can be when he meets a teenager named Eddie. My heart melted. Hayden is pure goodness and light who takes a year to go off in the world and just live, enter Christopher here. They fight hard for their love and kept me guessing if they were even going to be able to work it out until the very end. I could not put this book down and highly recommend it! This is a must read for anyone!
The book was really easy to follow and I enjoyed the writing style.
Overall Book Review:
The book start out with Christopher coming to the realization that he’s a bit spoiled and entitled. He decided to backpack through Europe to challenge himself.
Christopher meets his love interest Hayden at a hostel. Hayden is a down to earth farmer and Christopher is a big city ceo. Although they are opposites in many ways, they form a beautiful friendship.
Hayden was such a likable character. Calm, patient and understanding.
Overall I really enjoyed this love story. The spice of course was amazing, this is TL SWAN.
Tropes:
- opposites attract
- innocent girl and bad boy
- secret identity
Overall Ratings
4/5 ⭐️ 3.5/5 🌶
Awesome book. I love finding a great author. I read it in one day. Yes it was a binge. Now I have to read the others she wrote. Cute, funny, emotional, and very entertaining.
5/5⭐️
4/5🌶
This was such a great story and book. I fell in love with the Miles brothers last year and have since re-read the series 2x. This story with Christopher and Hayden was just as good as the other if not better.
I loved seeing Christopher evolve and become his true self. T L swan writes the most hilarious scenes and I was laughing out loud for a lot of this book. I also love how he took care of Eddie throughout the whole book.
Hayden is my fav FMC from this series. She stayed true to who she was and didn’t sell herself short to be with a man. I cried happy tears and sad tears in this book. I loved every minute of it and I need and want the next book.
I loved this series and I’m so sad it’s over. Christopher and Hayden’s story was so wonderful and I really felt Their love. Highly recommend!!
The Do-Over is the final book in the Miles High Club Series, and one of my most anticipated reads of the year! I'm so happy it did not disappoint. I laughed so so much, and truly enjoyed following along their journey.
Christopher and Hayden. Adored them. Great chemistry, hot and teasing banter, and just so fun! The side characters were also great, especially Eddie.
I also appreciated that we got to see a few old faces. I love when previous characters make cameos, especially cross-over ones.
I'm so happy the author is releasing a book of extended epilogues. I can't wait for more of the Miles family.
It's funny how some books, no matter how many pages there are, you can just blow through reading. Because they're that good. Did I stay up all night reading this? Yes. Am I stupid crazy tired? Yes. Regrets? Just that there's no more to read!
Christopher is cocky and sure of himself, and outspoken. And something interesting is that even as he goes on a journey to find himself and falls in love, for the most part who he is doesn't change. He does open his heart more and appreciates people more, but...I don't think I'm explaining it well. Just, he still was cocky and confident and flawed, but fell in love. With Hayden, who loved him for him, but doesn't deserve being lied to. And when these two fight? It's big! They say crappy things to each other, they blow up a bit, it feels realistic.
And then there's Eddie. The kid who stole the show and stole everyone's hearts. He's so awesome, but his part in the story did make me cry a bit. I loved seeing all Christopher's brothers here and there, and I swear I just love this series so much. It's addicting. Any more brothers hiding anywhere that need a story?
Just when I thought I had my favorite Miles brothers sorted, TL Swan has to go and give us Christopher! His lack of filter had me cackling at times and blushing at others.
When we meet Christopher again, he’s still in his playboy ways and its not until its pointed out to him (repeatedly) that he can come across spoiled, entitled and lacking depth that he starts to look inwards, and what’s the only way for him to make a new start for himself? A “Do-Over”.
On his journey to find himself, Christopher finds Hayden, our Heroin who is on a similar self discovery journey. Hayden’s strength is everything I expected from TL Swan, as she knows how to write strong women, but the vulnerability thats displayed tugged at my heartstrings. The fight for each other by also for themselves.
The banter. The spice. The sweetness. The emotion. *Chefs Kiss*
Of course this would not be a true TL Swan book without some hilarious anecdotes from the Miles brothers along with some special guest appearances which I was SO here for. I was heartbroken for this series to be ending, but then Tee decides to give the people what we cant and publish Miles Ever After, a book of extended epilogues for each of the 4 Miles brothers on Valentines Day 2023!
I will now be re-reading all the Miles brothers books and listening them on audio until Valentines Day.
*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review*.
#TheDoOver #NetGalley
4.5 ⭐️ 3.5🌶
This books was amazing!! I loved the dynamic between Christopher & Hayden, so cute. I literally felt ALL the emotions while reading this book, if they laughed then I laughed & if they cried then I cried.
I loved Christopher and his idgaf, my way or the high way attitude (well mostly, iykyk). His very caring, passionate and truly had a big heart 💛
And Hayden, that girl won’t take no shit for nothing. I think that’s what makes them perfect for each other, he can be an ass and she can put him in his place. I think them building a friendship first made it easier for them to fall in love. I feel like if they would have jumped into dating it would have never worked for the two.
Their love for each other, but also their love for Eddie!! 💛
I loved how the story was ended, and how everything worked out. It was a beautiful story 🥰
trope(s): roommates, friends to lovers
There's one thing that you are always guaranteed with a T.L. Swan book, an Alpha male who eventually will show you his gooey insides! Christopher and Hayden are not the only love story that flows through this book, you meet a young boy Eddie as well who will capture you heart. This book has a lot going on, but because the writing is so perfect, you don't notice how much you are being put through emotionally until the end. I felt I was in all the wonderful cities along with these characters, and the ending had me laughing and crying all at the same time! This might just be my favorite MIle's High club book!
The writing style was good and engaging but the story seemed to drag on a bit. While I get the year traveling was when he was trying to find himself but too much time was spent on that part when the true conflict started after the year was over and they had to get to their real lives. About a quarter to half of the first part of the story could have been edited out. Also, I am not a prude but the main male character was pretty vulgar and down right unsympathetic at first. He also became verbally idiotic/abusive during their fights in the second half of the book. I also felt that the female lead didn’t really give herself a chance to thrive in her new environment before throwing in the towel. She literally spent a year traveling but could not find anything to keep her amused or occupied while in London? All in all the story had some good bones but could have been better. I appreciated the resolution but couldn’t figure out why no one thought of it sooner. I would consider reading more from this author but hope the other stories are not quite as drawn out.
Honestly worth the hype in my eyes. I loved following "Christo"'s and "Hayzen"'s story. There was lots of bickering, and miscommunication though. Such a good "end" to this series!
I absolutely loved this series, and the Miles brothers (Tristan is my favorite by far). So to say I was really excited to finally get to Christopher after falling in love with him during Elliots book only to end up having a lot of mixed feelings about this book is a little disappointing.
This book was a roller coaster of emotions. I loved it at times, but it also fell quite flat for me in other moments.
In the beginning Hayden and Christophers banter was so much fun, I loved that she kept putting him in his place for being a spoiled brat. Chris’ charm and flirting was so swoon worthy, and I loved how much of a softy he could be at times. But all of that seemed to instantly change after getting together, Hayden became quite the pushover, while the smallest things could send Chris into hulk mode.
Everything just felt a little too all over the place a lot of the time.
The 3rd act break up and later on reunion left me wanting to be honest, neither of them really even tried to solve anything before breaking up and upon reuniting after so long apart I felt that the moment should have been bigger.
Also, even though I know you shouldn’t go into anything with expectations but I of course did when it came to how hot and heavy I expected Chris to be, especially given how the spice was in the other books and that were told “this is even 100%”, these scenes felt rushed, a bit bland and lacked so much chemistry.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for giving me this eArc to review.
The do-over follows Hayden and Christopher when they both become roommates at a hostel in Barcelona.
At first I found one of the characters quite hateful and wasn't too fused about the other character either.
I didn't like how they interacted at first but as it went on I quite liked how sweet they were together but they were the sort of couple where they're great when they're good but bad when they're not good. There were a few lies, miscommunication and just not times between them and I honestly really liked the part where they were not together the most.
Christopher has a bit of a hero complex but I do appreciate his anxiety. This book spans over a year so there are a lot of "X weeks later", "X hours later" as well.
I had missed the Miles brothers so much and what a way to end this series! This one is up there with The Takeover as my two favorites. It felt like coming home to these characters and this just read so easily despite being a bit of a longer romance. There were just so many moments that made me smile.
It was a bit of a rollercoaster but I thought the characters were written so well. Their actions and hesitations at times were very understandable, even though it could be frustrating to read. You could really feel the connection between Christopher and Hayden and I just felt for them both so much. Roommates/friends to lovers is a trope that can be hit or miss for me and this was just worked.
And the guest appearance!!!!! I was so shocked and had the biggest smile on my face. It was seriously the best. And Eddie! Absolutely love that kid.
I cannot wait for the epilogue novel even though it will be officially saying goodbye to this series. If you haven't picked these up yet, highly recommend starting with The Stopover!
And thank you to Foreword PR, Net Galley, and the Author for the ARC!
The Do Over by TL Swan
Rating: 3 stars
Steam: 2 chilis
This is my eleventh book by TL Swan so it’s safe to say that I enjoy her writing. I loved the first two books in the Miles High series (Tristan will always be my #1) but unfortunately these last two books have not been my favorite. This book had some great moments and I’ll be thinking about some of them for a long time…but ultimately I was disappointed.
In this fourth installment in the series, the youngest Miles brother, Christopher, decides that he’s going to go backpacking in Europe for a year to prove to his family and himself that he is more than just a spoiled rich boy. He needs to know that he’s capable of making friends and being independent outside of his family’s connections.
It’s while staying in a hostel that he meets Hayden, a “simple country girl” who is taking a trip to get over a broken heart. The two have an instant and complicated connection since she thinks she’s falling in love with a poor janitor and not a celebrity billionaire.
This book has all of the signature sarcasm, hilarity and charm that TL Swan is known for. Christopher has some hilarious responses when things get slightly inconvenient and his alpha tendency towards being protective made me swoon at times. Hayden is unflappable. She takes every situation in stride and somehow manages to put up Christopher’s childishness and immaturity without much complaint.
My issue is that Swan’s MCs are supposed to be these handsome, strong men who are softies for their women. But then a simple disagreement will have them screaming about what a bitch their girlfriend is. Maybe I’m just outgrowing all the drama? And I prefer a little more depth and substance when it comes to my leading men? I have a hard time imagining these CEO billionaires stomping around like children when they don’t get their way. It’s definitely not attractive to me.
The story felt all over the place, physically and emotionally. Swan glosses over the passage of time, making it difficult for the reader to connect with the love story. Months of connection is lost when the author writes ‘six weeks later’ at the beginning of every chapter.
I don’t think Christopher actually grows at all in the story. He finally learns how to compromise at the end but the third act breakup was dramatic and unnecessary. Also, the spice that I’ve come to know and love in this series seemed lackluster here. It didn’t have the usual tension and I wasn’t as invested as I was in the first two books.
I would still recommend this to anyone who has loved this series and has been waiting for Christopher’s story. It’s definitely better than the last book and some of the scenes remind me a lot of the Takeover. This will probably be my last TL Swan book for a while. Although she did announce that she’s writing an extended epilogue for all the Miles brothers, which I will of course be reading. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the chance to read this one early. The Do Over will be available on 8/30.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Do Over by TL Swan
This book comes out 8/30/22 and is the 4th in the Miles High Club series.
This book is about Christopher. Christopher is the marketing specialist for the Miles media group As well as the youngest child. Christopher decided to take a year off and go backpacking through Europe. He hooks up with a group of people he begins traveling with and working with and really enjoys Hayden’s company with her around each other. As the year progresses they become more and more inseparable. Christopher has done an excellent job this entire year not letting anybody know who he really is. All of his friends call him Christo. He tells them that he is a teacher and finally let it slip that he’s a janitor.They do odd jobs to make money to stay afloat and to be able to keep traveling they end up crewing on a yacht where his best mates are. He calls and begged them not to blow his cover. Surprisely they let his secret lie. It’s not until they are getting in the car to head to New York Hayden he tells who he is and that he has lied. But can she trust him?
Thanks to AMazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
T. L. Swan is back in the final Miles brother series: this time with the youngest brother, Christopher’s story. Filled with spice and friends to lovers, fans will flock to her latest story.
Christopher is a spoiled multi billionaire: he has women flanking at his arms, attitude brooding with every look and clothes fitting an athletic body. Yet, his three brothers cannot stop mocking him and telling him to live on the realistic side. Taking their advice to heart, Christopher sheds his identity and sets off on a twelve month backpacking tour of Europe. Little does he know, his life is about to flip onto its side when a farm girl named Hayden shows up at the hostel.
Hayden instantly regrets packing and hopping on the plane to go to a backpacking trip that is two years in the making. She’s on the trip to find herself again after a tumultuous breakup two years prior. She’s the down to Earth missing puzzle piece to Christopher Miles. Instantly, they turn into friends without the “hanky panky” mixed into the formula.
Yet, things instantly turn into sparks of chemistry as the year of backpacking continues. Will Christopher be able to open up about his real identity to Hayden before it is too late?
I went in with high expectations for the last Miles Media brothers read having loved the others. The friends to lovers adventures were filled with banter and spark that allowed readers to see just how broken Christopher may seem behind closed doors. While Christopher has the charm and Hayden has the love, this couple’s steamy scenes seemed forced or thrown in because Swan is known best for her spice. I was hoping for an epilogue to wrap up the couple’s story and tie the whole series with a flourish. Thankfully, Swan will be back with an epilogue for all couples coming next year.
The Do-Over is the 4th book in the Miles High Club and it was probably my favorite book out of the series! This installment follows Christopher, the youngest Miles brother, in his quest to find himself. He decides in order to do that, he needs to backpack across Europe and live without all the luxuries that come along with being a Miles. Is he able to let loose and live like a normal person? Is he able to put his guard down and fall in love?
This book was absolutely HILARIOUS! Christopher's personality is like none I have read and he's one of my favorite fictional humans! His banter with everyone he encounters is top-notch. He works hard but loves hard. He is compassionate, kind, and has the biggest heart; however, at the same time, he is a playboy. Women just throw themselves at him and he knows being married and having kids is not in his future. Until he meets Hayden.
Hayden is a country girl. She is patient, kind, and knows what she is looking for for her future. She needs to go on a backpacking adventure to get out of her comfort zone and finally be able to move on from a broken heart. She knows Christopher's kind and is not interested. She is not interested and this is something Christopher has never experienced.
There were soo many scenes that I was LOL so loud. I could not get enough of this book. I am so sad this series is over, but this book was the way to end it.
If you love TL Swan and/or the Miles Brothers, you need to read this book!
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
🌶🌶🌶
Tropes:
▫ Strangers to friends to lovers
▫ Secret Billionaire
▫ Rom Com
💬 Thoughts:
This book has been one of my most anticipated of this year and oh my god did I love it!! I’ve missed these gorgeous brothers so much and I was living for every scene in this book with them all in it.
Christopher, the youngest of the brothers has never had a relationship. He is a playboy, who loves sex, usually with multiple women at a time and doesn’t think he could give that up for anyone.
He is feeling a little lost and like he doesn’t know who he is outside of work so he decides to set off backpacking for a year to find himself. This is where he meets Hayden. Although his attraction for Hayden was there from the start, he knew she wasn’t the type of girl who sleeps around so he tried to keep his distance, but they developed this amazing chemistry and friendship in the process. This book is definitely a slower burn than the others in the series, but their friendship was everything!
Christopher is hilarious and was such a sweetheart! He was always putting others before himself and I loved how much he adored Hayden. But what I loved even more than Christophers relationship with Hayden was his relationship with Eddie 😭. It made my heart so happy 😊.
Whilst I did love Christopher, Elliot still has my heart as the #1 Miles brother and I need the extended epilogue in my life NOW!
The Miles High Club series will always be an all-time favorite of mine but I don’t know that it ended as strongly as it could have.
Don’t get me wrong, there was a lot I enjoyed in The Do-Over. Christopher’s time backpacking was the greatest part of his story. I loved reading about all the adventures, his roommates, Eddie. He had so much growth during his trip, it was so nice to see his character development and I really appreciated his friendship with Hayden. I loved seeing his bond with Elliot come into play multiple times. As always, I’m a sucker for banter so I lived for those moments. I was also very happy with how Christopher and Hayden’s story played out.
With all that being said, there was still a bit that left me feeling kind of “meh”. A lot of moments felt very rushed, the build up for them was great but then they just ended and I felt like I didn’t get closure a few times. There was a few things that could have really added to the plot but since they were just kind of tossed in there they took away from what was ultimately rushed.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Amazon for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC for The Do-Over!
Sadly, for me each book since The Stopover has been less and less entertaining. Christopher is spoiled and stays spoiled despite the purpose of the book. There's so much misogyny and women shaming in parts of this book. Hayden and Christopher are very bland, I didn't see the chemistry at all. I loved the Stopover, I am sorry to say that I didn't love this one as much.
Once again I have been swept up by the romance, Finally getting a chance to fall for Christopher was exactly what was needed, having devoured the previous books I was over the moon to get to read this beauty.
Headlines:
Opposites, lies and backpacking
An office meets cows
Working on yourself
Chris, the male protagonist in this story was something of a tool but he knew it and set off on a year away from money and safety to try and change himself. Kudos to that but Chris wasn't always easy to like and that element wasn't resolved early on. I stuck with him and it was worth it.
Hayden was a country bumpkin, so the opposite to Chris in every way. What started as friendship, didn't stay that way. As is often the case with Swan's books, there was a special character that stole the show when he was on page...Eddie. Eddie had my eyes brimming and that last quarter of the book nearly wrecked me.
This book felt like the funniest of Swan's installments of these brothers and the laugh out loud-ness was real. So many monents, banter and ridiculous situations ruled the pages and I loved that. The chemistry was good and the connection felt real; time was taken and nothing was rushed.
I'm sad there were only four brothers, they've been a blast to read about but we have some epilogues coming in a book later down the line. Thank you to netgalley for the review copy.
The Do-Over by T. L. Swan.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥
So damn good. I’ve loved this series with all my heart. Tristan was my favorite until Christopher came along. But let’s be honest-I’d take any of the Miles brothers if given the chance. This book has it all. It made me laugh out loud on multiple occasions and it made me cry. And can’t forget the spice. (I’ll take 5% from Christopher any day).
When you realize you’re living a life without substance and decide to leave for a year to dig deep and find out who you truly are. It can’t all be about money and sex. Life is so much more. Christopher sets out to discover himself and finds things he never knew he wanted or needed. Hayden goes through a rough breakup and decides she needs to get away and do something for herself. Coming from two very different worlds, these two collide and find that maybe home is somewhere you never expected.
“Our chats about nothing mean everything.”
“We could win the war and blow up the world.”
Super excited for what’s to come. #MEA.
Description:
I’m wealthy, powerful, and able to get any woman I want.
So why do I feel so empty inside?
In search of a deeper me, I take a sabbatical from my privileged life. One year of backpacking around Europe: a new identity, no contacts, and no money. Not a bad plan, I think.
Until I get there.
A crowded hostel room, body odor, and beer bongs—there are no words for the fresh hell I’ve landed in.
But amid the chaos, I meet my new roommate, Hayden Whitmore. She sleeps in the bed opposite me, and I openly admit to staring at her more than I sleep. Beautiful, innocent, and smart. Not my usual type but perhaps the perfect woman.
There’s just one small problem with the divine Miss Hayden. She’s totally unaffected by my charm. Nothing is working, and now, I’ve been friend zoned.
What?
But the good thing about me is that I’m an incredible problem solver, and I’ve come up with a diabolical plan. I’m going to slide right in under her friend zone. Be the best damn friend she ever had, hold her hand, make her laugh, and spoon with her in bed.
But now there’s another problem.
Hayden is the one who is sliding under my skin, and maybe friendship isn’t enough.
#grumps #bumfucknowhere #MEA #milesbrothers #ghw
4.5
Christopher is the youngest Miles brother and has lived a care-free playboy lifestyle his entire adult life. Upon this realization and feeling unsatisfied, he makes a rash decision to take a year long sabbatical and travel around backpacking, starting in Spain. He lives in a hostel and meets Hayden, a farm girl who booked this trip to get over a heartbreak. The two meet and like each other, but struggle to reconcile their differences and form a meaningful relationship.
I really enjoyed this! This was definitely the most lighthearted and funny book in this series and I laughed out loud so many times, especially with all the "Ahh's". As always this was quite long, but I didn't mind. The story was interesting and I couldn't put it down. I liked Christopher and Hayden's journey and how they grew both together and a part. I also loved their relationship with Eddie and that whole aspect of the story. Christopher and Hayden were both solid, well written characters and as always I like how the female stands up for herself. Some of their fights and points of contention were interesting but made sense with the story. It was nice to catch up with the characters from the rest of the books as well (but why SO many children? I found that so weird). As always there were a couple of comments and word choices made by both characters that I didn't necessarily care for, so not a 5 star. But this was funny, entertaining and a good read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review! I'm really happy I got to read and review this.
You know how you anticipate something and then its such a huge let down when you actually have it in your hands? Have you ever had that feeling? What about the feeling when you anticipate something soooo very much AND then it lives up to your expectations...nay precedes them and you just float on a cloud for several days after reading a great book? That's the feeling I had...and I'm still on my cloud.
Christopher. The final brother. The youngest. The most irresponsible. The one that seems to have just gotten by on the coattails of others. However, this perception is greatly exaggerated when he realizes he wants to make his own mark on the world. To accomplish finding out who he is as a person, he decides to leave his world of privilege and backpack around the world with just a few thousand dollars for the entire year.
This is where we meet our heroine, Hayden. Hayden is coming off of a major breakup and wanting to experience the world. While on her journey of self-discovery, she meets Christo (our hero in disguise!) who is also trying to find out about himself.
T.L. Swan is an amazing world builder. Her stories are long, have a bit of a slow delicious burn, but you know who you are reading. You know the characters, their motivations, their faults, and also their strengths. This is a beautiful conclusion (or is it??) to the four brothers series.
One thing to note - I think this book is better read with the series. However, it could be read as a standalone. But why would you want to?
I AM EMOTIONAL!!!!! I loved this book so much but I am so sad that this was the last main book in this series. I knew when I read The Casanova that I would be intrigued by Christopher's story and I am so glad that this book proved me right. As with all of the books in this series I laughed out loud so many times. TL Swan has a way of writing a spicy romance with the charm of a rom-com.
This book had some differences from the other three, primarily because of the location, but it was still everything I wanted. Christopher and Hayden had such a wholesome connection and I wanted to read about them for 500 more pages. The Do-Over had so many amazing tropes; friends to lovers, forced proximity. IT WAS ALSO SO SPICY! Their chemistry was outstanding.
By the end I was so emotional knowing that I was saying goodbye to my favorite brothers, but I also felt so happy after reading this amazing book.
I genuinely think T.L.Swan has four of the most hottest billionaire playboys known to man (and woman!)
Christopher is by far the worst of the bunch. His take what I want and non-committal attitude has him taking himself off to backpack for a year. And the results are hilarious. Chris is the kind of guy that gives no f**ks. He also doesn’t sleep with women one on one if you catch my drift …
Then there’s Hayden, she and Chris have that whole enemies to lovers vibe going for them until they don’t. And then they fall in love. Which is hot. Christopher is a hot lover. HOT.
What I didn’t like was the way Hayden started a little strong but then became weak when it came to giving in to Christopher. But plot twist, I also hated the way she didn’t try to embrace his life. I don’t know, she kinda bugged me.
This book is on par with the humour of The Takeover (which is my fave). The side characters Basil, Bernadette, Bodie all hilarious and lots of fun and let’s not forget Eddie!!! What a heartbreaker that story is!!
If you want laugh out loud moments and a hot alpha asshole. This is definitely the book for you!!
Rating this one was hard for me. I love the first 3 books in the series, with the first 2 being absolute knockouts. That said, this one felt like I was reading a different series. The only times that I felt like I was actually reading a Miles High book was in the scenes with the rest of the Miles' brothers. I think the problem for me is that this wasn't an office/workplace romance like the first 3 books are. While I enjoyed the backpacking experience through Christopher's POV (some scenes being incredibly funny), I just found myself missing the parts that made me enjoy the other novels in the series so much.
That being said, I did still really enjoy this book. It was a slow start. I really didn't start to find myself invested until about the 30% mark, but once I hit that point, I devoured the rest of the book in one sitting. Christopher was another spectacular Miles brother. I really enjoyed the fact that T L Swan wrote him to be afraid of imperfections and it made his chapters really enjoyable to read. He also had just that perfect amount of possessive and jealous levels that he shares with the rest of his brothers. Hayden was a bit of a bore for me and I didn't really find anything about her that stood out. I just felt like Emily, Claire, and Kate all had a bit more fiestyness to them. However, I did enjoy the romance and relationship between the 2. Their friendship was believable and the journey to lovers was even more believable.
3.75 stars
I love all the Miles brothers, but Christopher is without a doubt my favorite.
Christopher has grown up entitled and privileged. He’s never had to work for what he’s wanted, never been in a relationship, and lives the player lifestyle. He takes a year to find himself-and the Do Over follows him on his journey.
TL Swan always includes funny scenes in her Miles books, but I was ROLLING the entire book. Christopher is sarcastic and witty and there is so much comedy, as well as a lot of spice. A definite 5 star read and a great ending to the Miles brothers. I already can’t wait to do a reread when it comes out on audio.
DNF at 21%
What is this?? Seriously, since the very beginning everything is all over the place and the writing is so bad and cringey.
Seriously, Christopher is a 31-year old dude who acts like and entitled 15-year old and is cringey af.
Don’t get me started on Hayden, she tries to act like a saint but slut shames any women with confidence.
I was so excited to read this because the previous books were amazing but this feels like if a teenager is writing on their diary, everyone acts so dumb.
This is Christopher's story, who is the youngest brother. The characters are well-developed and likeable. I just think that the story dragged on at times, with the main characters coming together to then take backward steps. The ending came quickly and was predictable. Overall, though, this was a good story.
3.5 rounded down.
This is my least favorite book out of the series. The story writing wise seemed disjointed in areas. Some parts had me cracking up and then there were sweet and heartfelt moments as well, however, Christopher and Hayden's romance didn't make me feel much. I wasn't left swooning or cheering them on. Christopher failed to win me over as well..which every other brother did from the jump. Something was just a tad off with this story as a whole. I wish I felt differently, but. My favorite out of The Miles High Club will forever be Tristan's journey. A true gem!
Thank you Netgalley and Montlake for this early copy!
Be warned, “The Do Over” delivers a loaded punch of feel good vibes! T. L. Swan tells a story worth listening to, or reading again and again. Christopher Miles is out to change up his life, and he did not expect for such thing to happen until he finds himself in Spain, being won over by the authentic, bright-light that is Hayden Whitmore. This story unfolds in a raw, realistic digestion of a dream. Living vicariously through the characters is inevitable and a fantastically fun! Then ending is better than anyone could anticipate!
TL Swan can do no wrong.
I absolutely loved this book. Does it takes the top spot in this series? Idk. Tristian Miles is hard to top but the more you read this the more you realized Christopher is like Tristian and this book became everything I needed.
There was typical TL Swan/Miles brothers banter and ridiculousness, where my favorite rich dudes are assholes and look like dumbasses and the women thrive. I loved the grovel. I loved the little aspects of other series sprinkled in. And I loved the ending and side story that was so damn beautiful and very similar to why I loved Tristian.
I was on the edge of my seat for the final installment of the Miles High series. These books have been my comfort reads for some time. Christopher absolutely did NOT disappoint! I loved getting to see all four brothers interact, and I loved Christopher's character development and his relationship with Hayden. Overall I have nothing bad to say about this book other than I wish it was longer!
I am so grateful to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing for the ARC of the Do-Over, my new favorite in the series. Thank you!!
I feel something being wedged up my ass.
"Ahh." I turn around to see that same kid who was kicking me before. "Fuck off, kid," I yell. I push him hard, and he goes flying back.
He stands, infuriated. Then he charges me. I push him back. "Diego," I yell.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
This is the 4th and last book in The Miles High Club series by TL Swan.
I’ve already read book 1 and 2 of this series and I loved the Takeover to a whole other level, since it is said that Tristan and Christopher i had quite high expectations. And although nothing will ever top The Takeover for me, this was a pretty good one!!
I must be honest, at the beginning I couldn’t stand Christopher: he was way too arrogant and basically a sex maniac lol.
However, going into the story and learning about his perfectionism made me actually relate to him a lot (who could have said that!?) and some scenes were funny as hell!😂
I loved Hayden’s character too, especially when she standed up to Chris’ slightly spoiled behaviour. 😅
I can’t say how much I appreciated the introduction of Eddie’s story, once again the streght on this book was the bond between kids and one of the Miles brothers.
There were a few fade to black scenes that felt weird considering it’s a TL swan book but I didn’t mind them since there were explicit ones as well.
Also it was so nice seeing the other members of the family gathered together!!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I totally enjoyed this and it was full of the usual sarcasm and banter that I would expect with a TL Swan book. Opposites attract of course and I liked the premise of getting away anonymously backpacking which was so outside Christopher's comfort zone. Also there was the sizzling sex that was hot hot hot. Hayden was also in a situation outside her comfort zone and I think she reacted reasonably when she was blindsided by the truth of who Chris was. Absolutely entertaining read.
The Do-Over had me laughing out loud from cover to cover!
(Well, minus the part where I was nearly in tears.)
Thank you to TL Swan, NetGalley, and Amazon Publishing UK for this ARC!
Before starting this one, I honestly couldn't remember much about Christopher from the rest of the series. But when I heard this book centered around backpacking through Europe? I knew it was going to be good! The Miles brothers had already proven they don't do well when things are below their standards & I knew it would make for a fun book!
I absolutely loved the found family that Christopher & Hayden developed with their hostel roommates! Especially after Christopher had such a rough start with them. Although the entire plot point with Eddie just felt *off* for me. Even once we learned why he had to be a big part of the plot, it still felt very forced.
Overall, I really loved this book & I'm so excited for the extended epilogue, Miles Ever After!
Christopher & Hayden
Dual POV throughout with one brief extra POV from a side character. Book 4 in The Miles High Club series. Slow burn, friends to lovers.
Christopher Miles (31) is the youngest of four boys, a billionaire playboy, and the head of marketing for his family's company, Miles Media. Christopher's life lacks depth and he has never been in a monogamous relationship. When his brothers harass him about his playboy ways Christopher decides to take a year away from the family business, his wealth and privilege, to backpack as far as he can on a limited budget, working where he can to support himself.
Hayden Whitmore (25) is the only child of third generation New York farmers. Hayden planned a trip to travel the world after the devastating break up from her childhood sweetheart two years ago. Hayden has her life seemingly mapped out and just needs a break before her next chapter begins. Her mom is convinced Hayden will find the one on her travels.
HFN. JP
5 stars
I like rant reviews because they make me get off my chest all the anger and frustration I have with the book but I can't do that here because I ADORED THIS BOOK!
The only bad things in this book were Tristan and Jameson; I detested them in their book and I detested them here. Aldo Mr. Masters... I hate you.
Now, Christopher was one of those characters that I was intrigued about in the previous books and because I didn't have much luck with them I was a bit wary on picking his book but I'm glad ibdid because he was everything I hope and more.
The way this man grew on me... when he first met him he's the epitome of a spoiled brat and to see how he grew up and became the most amazing guy?!?! Oh my God! He's one of my favorite heroes.
Hayden, it took a bit for me to fully like her because sometimes I wanted to smacked her in the head when she acted stupid but she was fantastic by the end too.
Together we see how they helped each other become a better person. Their friendship is amazing 👏 and also the bond they make with the rest of the "Fossils". The adventures they have are hilarious and so much fun to read.
And yes we have miscommunication but we all knew it was going to happen but the way it was handled and we didn't get stuck in it... amazing.
I honestly didn't expected to love this book as much as I did because again I didn't have the best experience reading this particular series but to be honest I think because of the so much fun story and the super sweer romance (it was so good!) and the steamy scenes (they were amazing!) and mostly because i adored Christopher, i think this is easily one of my favorite books this year.
Btw... that ending... I cry 🤧 absolutely beautiful.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
What I liked: Out of the four brothers/books this was was my second favorite because of the memorable storyline. I loved Christopher and Hayden when they were backpacking and in the hostel. I thought their relationship from friends to lovers was very well developed. A great opposites attract with a city boy and a country girl. I enjoyed the change of scenery from the other books and that is what makes it more memorable. It was hilarious to see Christopher struggle and navigate a privileged- free lifestyle. I absolutely loved Eddie/Christopher/Haydens relationship.
What I disliked: Their relationship when they got back home was so messy. It's expected, but it's like their personalities changed along with their relationship. Especially Hayden. She became a doormat. Christopher's anger issues got 10x worse. He was in the wrong and messed up so many times and Hayden was the one groveling and asking for forgiveness?! Girl Stand Up!! It was very frustrating! By the end I really thought that Christopher made all those changes not because of Hayden but for Eddie. All that said, this was still better than the first and third book.
“We could win the war and blow up the world.”
I had been so looking forward to Christopher Miles book and The Do-Over did not disappoint. Christopher comes to the realization that he needs to grow as a person and embarks on a yearlong backpacking journey where he meets Hayden. These two are complete opposites but somehow their relationship works. Hayden and Christopher were fun, playful, steamy, angsty perfection.
“She has this calming effect on me. As soon as she’s in my arms, all is well in the world.”
Hayden is a sweetheart. She has been hurt badly by her ex and spent two years hiding from life. Now she’s trying to break out of her shell and learn about who she is as a person. She is trying to embrace new challenges and with Christopher’s encouragement, she pushes herself out of her comfort zone.
“Your life has been so perfect that you’ve never had to dig deep to find out who you really are.”
Christopher starts out as a shallow, selfish man who never thinks of others. When this is brought to his attention, he realizes that he needs to make a change in his life. When he meets Hayden, she shows him that his heart is what matters most and that he’s enough without all of the flashy material wealth. He made a lot of mistakes along the way, but in the end, he realized that in order to be truly happy, he needed to grow up and embrace love.
“Everything about our love is crystal clear and yet, in so many ways, messy and complicated.”
The banter between these two was so delightful. They truly developed a friendship before they embarked on a relationship. Their chemistry was electric and their spark jumped off the pages. They both had a lot of growing that they needed to do, but they were always supportive of one another through everything. All of the angst and heartbreak they encountered helped to strengthen their bond in the end.
“I thought to be happy that I needed to be a diamond, but you showed me that it’s okay to be coal, and you loved me just as I was. You didn’t need me to be anything else. I was enough.”
This was a lengthy book, but I absolutely devoured it. Full of sparkling banter and friendship, so much steam and a lot of heart, The Do-Over made my heart full and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Now I can’t wait for the epilogue for all of the brothers. It can’t come soon enough.
Real rating: ♾
Oh my freaking god. I haven’t stayed up late reading a book in a HOT second. And I finished this bad boy in less than 24 hours.
This book was actually amazing. I thought I laughed a lot while reading “the takeover”, but I was actually CACKLING almost throughout the entirety of this book!!! I loved it.
I love Christopher. Like with a passion. Him and Hayden 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼are just something else, in the best way!!!
This entire story was just downright phenomenal. It felt different somehow, but it was the absolute perfect ending to the miles high club series. I am so sad that the series has come to an end. I’m not ready for it to be over!!!!!!!!! But y’all. I seriously loved it. I laughed, but I also cried. My emotions were all over the place. I was so in my feels and I can’t wait to talk to y’all about it.
Also I love EDDIE. Jesus. My heart.
Hayden is so awesome and she will not get walked on!!! We love a country girl with a good ole back bone! Christopher is a playboy but goddamn he has an amazing heart.
I will need 7-10 business days to recover from this.
Tropes:
Roommates
Friends to lovers
City boy/country girl
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
Thank you to NetGalley for this arc.
I had such high hopes for this book and ultimately it just fell short.
I was invested in the story to see how things shook out but the plot felt slow at some points and then felt rushed at the end. The woman shaming is rampant and some of the language around that was off-putting to me. The main characters had a physical connection, that much is clear and constantly repeated throughout the novel, but I’m not sure they had much more than that. Christopher does change in some ways but doesn’t change in a lot of majorly important ways. I was shocked when Christopher reveals who he is, thinks he isn’t in the wrong for lying to her for a year, and Hayden just forgives him within a day. There were quite a few plot points that were just glossed over and never discussed again. I would have liked to see some explanation of how they were going to fit into each other worlds more than just the compromise at the end.
When Christopher Miles decides to go backpacking under a new identity of broke, teacher Christo, he wasn’t counting on farm girl Hayden being the woman of his dreams. Building a beautiful friendship can their year abroad turn into something more? Oh my god this was just perfect! Super funny, super hot and super romantic!
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
I was so excited to grab this book because TL could do no wrong in my mind and I couldn’t wait to get back to the Miles brothers.
Christopher is the youngest Miles and seems pretty entitled. A few remarks and jabs from his older brothers sets him off and he decides to prove them wrong. And takes it to the extreme, backpacking across Europe. And on a budget.
Hayden is still getting over her past relationship and decides to take a break from her life, on the farm with her parents, and see the world.
Chris and Hayden cross paths at a hostel and quickly become part of a group traveling and working together. Chris’ charms don’t quite work on her and she assumes she’s nowhere near his type, so they settle on being friends.
I loved the dynamic between Christopher and Hayden while in Spain. The line between friends and lovers was pretty blurred as time went on. They seem to develop a strong connection with each other, but is blindsided when the trip ends.
I found the last part of this book to be a little predictable, but in all fairness I think that comes when opposites attract. There are going to be struggles. I was mad for Hayden on several accounts, the Christopher she had is Spain wasn’t with her when they got home. The vacation is over and reality sets in, but there is zero time for adjustment. After some soul searching and distance, they both realize that they just need each other, no matter where they end up.
Oof what a mess. The writing was subpar at best and I didn’t find any of the characters to be likable.
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Tropes: chance encounter, friends to lovers, second chance, opposites attract
Christopher Miles the baby of the Miles clan who needs a do over. He wakes up one day and realizes no one takes him seriously and his life doesn’t feel like it’s going anywhere. He decides to take a year off and backpack through Europe with a different name and no money. On his first day there (after a disastrous beginning) he meets Hayden (who also just arrived) and a little group that becomes their found family. Hayden is resistant to his charms because he is the opposite of what she thinks she wants. They quickly become best friends (hello cute cuddle scenes) as their group starts traveling together. Christopher doesn’t understand how she can resist their chemistry and she tries really hard to, until she can’t.
They all spend a year traveling without her knowing who he truly is (also insert some fun cameos here) until the last day when they fly home together and she learns just who she fell for. Once home they must learn to come together or fall apart.
This book had so much that I loved. The relationship was adorable. I loved the character growth. This book was also hilarious. Christopher was a little bit of a drama queen so watching him learn real life was the best. My only complaint was that the last quarter felt rushed to an abrupt ending. I wanted more! I wasn’t ready to say goodbye that fast. I’m SO grateful we’re getting an extended epilogue for all the brothers because I wasn’t ready to say goodbye!
thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for this ARC copy of The Do-Over!!
this book was a pretty okay read. it was quick and easy to read as it had shorter chapters and each chapter was broken up quite a bit which moved the story along a lot faster. for me, i didn’t love the start of this book. it felt quite rushed and like it was skimming over the start of their relationship and friendship. i felt there was no building towards their friendship it just sort of started and then the book would skip a few days or weeks and their friendship was in a different stage.
i did, however, like the development of christian though. he wasn’t my favourite character but he did go through quite a bit of self development. he spent time trying to figure himself out and sort through his struggles with forming relationships. i also really liked how he did this to try to be a better and more self aware person for hayden and their relationship.
there were quite a few parts of the book that i really enjoyed and found were really funny and entertaining throughout. such as the Mykonos scenes and the ending.
but overall the book was a pretty okay read. it wasn’t my favourite and wasn’t as great as i expected it to be.
A great finale the Miles High Club series. Although I didn't really care for Christopher at the beginning of the book, I loved him by the end. Hayden was an absolute angel. I loved getting to see glimpses of the other brothers throughout the book. The odd jobs made me laugh. Eddie's story was my absolute favorite. I will definitely be going back to reread this entire series.
I have been waiting for this book ever since I closed The Casanova and take a bow Tee because it was a perfect ending.
Christopher is the youngest of the Miles brothers and he definitely shows it, he looks up to his brothers and their relationship just makes me melt but also had me in stitches it felt so real. Christopher is the epitome of the youngest child always trying to compete with his brothers and prove that he is just as worthy as they are but there are parts of his personality which show that he just can’t fail and so he takes steps not too become a failure including not being I a relationship. After his brothers make fun of him during a board meeting he takes the drastic measures to disappear for 12 months and go back to basics.
Hayden is a simple farm girl who booked her trip to try and get over her ex and when she meets Christopher in a hostel in Spain they don’t exactly hit it off but quickly become friends and can’t bare to be apart. Their relationship was so beautiful and so organic, he was content to just cuddle her while she read - the dream!
Everything was going swimmingly for these 2 and I could just tell something was brewing and when it hits they needed their heads banging together, and Eddie that boy needs protecting at all costs he was a star in his own right and can we please have a book for him in the future please and thank you?
In true Tee fashion we get some proper laugh out loud moments ‘the yacht’ that’s all I’m saying. And I adored the little cameos from the boys from the misters series, I love them so much. Christopher has zero filter and basically says what he feels and doesn’t care about the consequences which had me howling at times. And from the first chapter Christopher’s personality shines through and let’s say Tee doesn’t guide us into it 😜
This book follows the youngest of the Miles brothers, Christopher, and Hayden who meet at the start of there year long backpacking adventure around Europe.
Despite the fact he's a billionaire Christopher decides to do backpacking the proper way (staying in hostels, working random jobs), which leads to some pretty funny scenes early on his adventures as he's way out of his depth
There were times I wanted to slap some sense into Christopher, and just get him to talk to Hayden, he (like the rest of his brothers) really is a sweetheart deep down, it may just takes the right people (and some time apart) to bring it out of him
Overall, I loved this book, the ending was super cute, the spice was spicy and the banter between the Miles brothers is top tier as always
Thanks you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for gifting me the eARC to read and review
The Do Over did not go as expected but was better, way better! Christopher and Hayden are opposites in every way! Christopher comes from money, he has the world at his finger tips and he knows he’s one of the most eligible bachelors. Hayden comes from small town USA. She’s a hard worker and doesn’t take anything for granted!
When Christopher decides to backpack for a year he meets Hayden and group of amazing friends that he decides to travel with! A friendship quickly blossoms which turns to more. The only problem, Christopher doesn’t want Hayden to know who he is!!
The first part of this book is spent on getting to know both Hayden and Christopher. You get to see their relationship blossom. Then we get some time jumps through their year abroad and then the good part, life back in reality!!
I loved seeing both Christopher and Hayden grow and find their way in the world! I loved the friends they made and also their hilarious families!
Thank you to Amazon Publishing UK for gifting me an advance copy of The Do-Over by T.L. Swan, through NetGalley – it comes out on August 30, 2022!
I have been waiting for Christopher’s book, it’s easily been my most anticipated romance book of 2022 – and it did not disappoint!
Hayden was a breath of fresh air, so witty and resilient and very much relatable. There were so many times I was pleasantly shocked at how logical she was being – which I find helps me connect with characters (especially female MCs, and even more so in romance novels).
Christopher…oh Christopher, you make me smile. I did not know if I had enough space in my heart for another Miles brother. I was wrong. Christopher was so charming and hilarious, even when he was being frustratingly ignorant and clueless – which he redeemed himself in every way!
T.L. Swan’s writing is fantastic as always – grabs the reader right from the first sentence. I loved all the traveling aspects of The Do-Over and the sweet connections with the side characters. As always, the banter was perfect, and the steam was bang-on. I am so very sad there are no more Miles brothers as I love being a part of their world.
The completion of the Miles High Club series is finally here. 🥹 This series is one of the first ones I read when I got back into reading, and watching it end is bittersweet [buuut we have the extended epilogue coming so that’s a plus!]. In true TL Swan fashion, she has given us two new characters to fall in love with. Hayden is from upstate New York and works on her family’s farm. Christopher is the youngest Miles brother and lives between New York and London. For different reasons they both decide to go on a backpacking trip and end up meeting at a hostel [a Miles brother in a hostel is almost as funny as Jameson Miles attempting to camp]. Christopher and Hayden hit things off from the start and become fast friends. At first, that’s all they are : best cuddly friends, but over time things get hotter and feelings get deeper. Throughout this backpacking trip, Christopher isn’t exactly honest about who he is, and when the trip comes to a close and it’s time to return to real life, their relationship is put to the test. Our small town girl, Hayden, isn’t built for the big city rich life and she struggles to acclimate. I’m leaving out some of the story because there are a few hidden nuggets in there [cute tidbits + cameos] that you’ll just have to find for yourself, but I promise you’ll love them. Overall, this story is so cute and so funny. I found myself smiling while reading it and laughing out loud many times. Admittedly, the spice was lacking for me. There were quite a few fade to black scenes and that was disappointing [hello ass play I really really wanted you]. Annnnd Christopher was a bit of a softy for me - I’m sorry - maybe I just prefer villains and anti-heroes at this point, but I just wanted a bit more edge to him. All in all, if you’re a fan of this series, you already know you’re reading this one, so enjoy!
4 Stars for this backpacking pair!
I just loved Hayden ... she's so sweet and sees the good in everyone and everything. Then there's Christopher ... his attitude was over the top and I really didn't like him at the beginning, but as the book went on, my opinion changed (slightly). I thought that in the first half of the book the characters were way too immature for their age, but they were redeemed in last half of the book. I did like that the other Miles brothers made appearances in this book and we found out a little more on their stories.
Christopher has a life crisis and decides to backpack across Europe for a year. Hayden broke up with her boyfriend two years ago and her life is at a standstill, so to shake it up she decides to go backpacking across Europe. Christopher and Hayden meet at the hostel and there is an instant connection, but Christopher is keeping a big secret that could end things before they even begin.
I received an early copy courtesy of Amazon Publishing UK through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
How is this the last book in the Miles brothers series?! The stopover was my first book by this author and lead me down the path of reading a handful of others by her. This series is by far my favorite. While Tristan is by far my favorite brother of them all. I think Christopher had the most growth. This book made me wish I had backpacked around Europe and took more chances it’s never to late to follow your heart.
This was the perfect book to say goodbye to these brothers!! Christopher was not how I imagined him to be but was soooooo much better!! He is easily my favorite brother & this book took so many turns but the ending was so fabulous!!
Ooh, it’s been a while since I’ve read such an egotistical, self centred character as Christopher Miles, and guess what? I loved him. The youngest of the Miles brothers, and quite possibly the most entitled (also could be my favourite), comes down to earth with a bang when he decides to up and leave his privileged life and go backpacking around Europe for a year, with limited funds I might add. His adventure begins when he gets scammed by a ‘lady’, wallet, cards and cash stolen. Lesson learned, but it doesn’t matter anyway, because once he meets sweet, caring, lovely Hayden Whitmore, he doesn’t desire any other woman, and that’s a new experience for him. She is everything Christopher isn’t. I just love it when a sexy billionaire is taken to his knees by the unexpected appearance of a woman who has no interest in his money or status. This book also has the added bonus that said woman doesn’t have any knowledge of said billionaire’s fortune. Lies and deceit (in his defence it’s unintentional deceit from our sexy billionaire). Christopher is so out of his depth when it comes to relationships, and Hayden is so patient and good with him. They make a wonderful couple, until reality sets in and Hayden finds out what she’s up against. Highly entertaining, with some truly endearing moments, Christopher was so over the top selfish it was funny, that said, he also had a very sensitive, kind side to him. Eddie I have to say was the real star of the show. I loved him. I’ve got to be honest and say I did shed a few tears. I was sad when the book ended. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.
This is the BEST book I’ve read all year, it was so worth the wait! If you liked Tristan’s story than you will Love Christopher’s, the banter in this book is laugh out loud funny. Christopher, the youngest Miles brother, decides he needs to make a change and prove to everyone around him he is capable of being on his own without money so he decides to go on a year long backpacking trip hiding his true identity, where he meets not only Hayden, a beautiful country girl, but also Eddie, a 14 year old who works in a bar and who Christopher is drawn to almost immediately. This book was a rollercoaster ride there for a minute and overall incredible. You do not have to read these books in order, nor do you have to read them all but once you meet one Miles brother, you’ll want to meet them all.
The Do-Over was the much anticipated book four of the Miles brothers series. I was so excited for Christopher’s story, but sadly it did not live up to the other brothers’ books.
Christopher wants a “do-over” on his job and decides to backpack for a year. There he meets Hayden, a country girl finally letting go of her first love.
The writing seemed rushed and juvenile. The booked spanned over a year and parts seemed to jump all over. The couple doesn’t seem to have a lot in common. Their chemistry is ehh, not like the other Miles’ brothers’ romances.
If you have read the other books, I would still read this one. There are parts that are funny and it ends in a HEA.
This one felt so disjointed and all over the place. I wanted to like Chris more but something didn’t click for me. Hayden was OK- I hated her in the beginning, I can’t stand when authors write “I’m not like other girls” kind of FMCs that put other women down as a way to show how “weird and quirky” they are. Like the use of the word hobag multiple times was unnecessary
TL never disappoints me! I inhaled this book and finished it way too fast 🥹 I loved The Do-Over so much.
Christopher was the most romantic sweetheart I knew he’d be, and I LOVED him and Hayden together. Their chemistry was amazing.
I’m so sad to be done with the Miles brothers. These brothers have brought the biggest smiles to my face!
5/5⭐️
2.5/5🌶
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“You’re the first girl I’ve ever wanted more with.”
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Christopher is notoriously known as a playboy who is superficial. He decides to set out and backpack round trip to find himself. While trying to find himself, he meets Hayden, a country girl, that he connects with.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE OF THE SERIES.
I believe whole heartedly that traveling gives you a new outlook on the world & yourself… and for TL Swan to include this perspective in her book makes me so damn happy.
Christopher becomes a better person through travel and meeting new people. He learns how to love and that’s is the beauty of this book. Money can’t buy everything.
I laughed, I cried, I felt love through the pages…
Eddie has my entire heart. Omg I loved that kid so much.
5 ⭐️ 3🌶
I was one of the lucky ducks that managed to nab an ARC of this bad boy from NetGalley and I have never been more happy for myself, ever.
Well buddies it has finally happened, we have reached the final Miles brother adventure! Will Christopher beat out your current fave brother?
I myself am a TriStan but Christopher I think might just be cosying in on the 1st place platform with Tristan.
I loved Hayden and Christopher together and separately, the relationship they built as friends, for me, was the best possible foundation for their romantic relationship to blossom.
I didn't know I could be so content reading about a couple who were so stubbornly trying to keep themselves in the friend zone but they were so comfortable with each other it was quite frankly adorable.
I'm sure it'll come as a shock to no one that the banter is top tier and the will they/won't they tension is excellent. I couldn't think of a better end to what has been an incredible series!
Now I'm off to weep in a corner until Valentines Day. I'll have to stop the tears then so that Miles Ever After isn't all blurry when I read it.
Omg so so good. I thought the ending was too short. Honestly I wanted more. I love this series and I really wanted a little more of a wrap up or an epilogue for this one but otherwise this story is just perfect! I can’t get enough of the Miles brothers and Swans writing.
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Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
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After securing the ARC and before reading, I of course sprinted to Amazon to download the first three in this series and proceeded to read all of them over the span of 2 days. I don’t know what kind of fairy dust is in these books, but they are so fun and addicting! Billionaire boyfriend is one of my favorite tropes so I was really in for a treat here.
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In The Do-Over, the fourth book in the Miles High Club series, we finally get the behind-the-scenes in Christopher’s beautiful head, where he decides to take his “leap year” and travel abroad for a year with a limited budget to discover who he truly is. This book made me want to travel SO BADLY! Chris meets Hayden, a sweet farm-girl recovering from a broken heart, and their friendship falls quickly, with the two becoming practically inseparable from day one.
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Hayden lost me for a bit in the middle of the story - I thought she was a little too go-with-the-flow for me - but she quickly redeemed herself and I loved watching Chris and Hayden both grow into the people they always knew they could be with each other.
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I giggled like a schoolgirl throughout all of their banter and fun and loved loved loved it - I will say the spice in this one wasn’t the spiciest… iykyk… but it’s definitely still there. The tension was just SO much hotter.
4 stars
What a surprise this book was!
I went into this thinking it would be your run of the mill steamy billionaires romance but I was oh so wrong. This was a very unique book and unlike other books I’ve read! I enjoyed the story and the characters and the relationship that grew between Christopher and Hayden!
This book made me laugh and cry and feel all the feels throughout while also being super fun and entertaining, it practically read itself!
This is only my second TL Swan book, the other one I read was the last Miles Brother book so I’m still not super familiar with the author, but I know that I really enjoy their writing!
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the earc in return for an honest review
The Do-Over is the fourth installment in the Miles High series. Similar to the previous books, The Do-Over follows Christopher, a billionaire workaholic.
The premise of the book sounded interesting, and I admittedly went into this hoping for a different experience than what I had reading the first book in this series. Further, as a contemporary romance, I was looking forward to a bit of an escapism blended with realism.
Unfortunately I was rather let down while reading this book. Here are my three biggest issues with this book:
1. The relationship has a clear power imbalance that is never truly sorted out. In the beginning of the book, Hayden makes it clear that Christopher can use a phrase “I need a minute” to signal when he wants space to breathe and think. He never uses this phrase, and there were multiple instances where the two of them are fighting and this would have been the ideal time for Christopher to be mature and use this phrase. Instead, during many of these fights Christopher’s language is borderline abusive, if not extremely aggressive. In fact, the one time Hayden stood up for herself led to Christopher being the biggest man-child and causing the most unnecessary third act. Christopher is constantly forgiven and I question f this is because he’s the party with more power, or if Hayden simply had no spine.
2. The infantilization of the Spaniard Eddie was….gross. To set the scene, Eddie is a 14 year old bartender. Obviously, to be working at age 14 means that you’re likely in a position where you need to take care of someone. Per Eddie, this someone is his grandmother. Regardless of his financial status, Eddie is quite the character, speaking numerous languages and being very street smart. Like many people when they travel, Christopher and Hayden treated Eddie like he was a toddler, rather than an actual person (ie: a teenager). To put this even further into perspective, Eddie is only 3 years younger than Christopher’s nephew. Would they have spoken to Harry that way? Absolutely not, but because Eddie is young and speaks a different language suddenly they find it OK to treat him like a child. I found this entire plot line to be very unrealistic, which is ironic because I’m reading a billionaire romance.
3. Christopher is very selfish when it comes to Hayden. That’s it. In every sex scene it’s more heavily focused on Christopher’s pleasure. First time, make up, etc, there’s very little attention on pleasuring Hayden and much of the attention is put on making sure Christopher is satisfied. If I’m reading a smutty novel I’d at least like to read about the man putting in effort
All of that being said, I found the book to be a very quick read. While I won’t be reaching for another brothers story anytime soon, I found that when it was good, it was good. 3 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4901808770
🚨🚨🚨This review is filled with spoilers so please skip this if you don’t want to know anything.
Unfortunately this was my least favorite of the four Miles brothers books. My number one complaint is the plot line about Eddie. It felt very white savior to me.
I also didn’t care for how the perfectionist and therapy stuff was brought up about Christopher as a kid and then was just never brought up again for the rest of the book. Like it’s clearly still an issue. This could have been a great opportunity for mental health and therapy representation.
The trip part of the book of them backpacking was a good time, I flew through the book. Once the trip is over and they go back to real life, the relationship and the book just kind of goes downhill.
For a 560 page book, the conflict was resolved awfully fast as well. Like you couldn’t have taken more time to flesh that out a little?
There’s also a lot of derogatory talk about women from multiple characters in this. Even Hayden does it. I don’t remember that in any of the other books.
A millionaire who decides to go backpacking for a year? What could possibly go wrong?👀
I adored this book from start to finish. Such a fun read and hilarious.
Christopher Miles is one of the millionaire Miles brothers, charming, straightforward and the funniest character I have met and he’s the complete opposite of Hayden. Hayden is such a kind hearted and fun soul who lives on a farm with her family and decided to take this little adventure to move on from her ex. Put these two together and you have the perfect romance. People do say opposites attract.
This book was filled with humor, adventure, spice and everything you look for in a billionaire romance. Let’s just say Christopher does not disappoint in the bedroom but I’ll leave it up to you to decide😏. I cannot wait to read the other books on the series! Absolutely fantastic!
The Do-over featuring the fourth Miles brother Christopher was one of my most anticipated reads by this author for the year.
We see from the previous stories that Christopher is the light hearted, funny, easy going brother, but as we get to know more of him we see his lightheartedness is subjective.
As I kept reading this book and laughing all I could think about was when the angst bomb was going to be dropped. We all know this author loves to break us and finally, finally I got what the heart break. I sobbed durning this story, which doesn't happen often. Wiping the tears away all the while feeling my heart breaking for this couple.
I loved this story and so sad we came to the final brothers storyline.
The Do-Over is a friends to lovers story about two people who meet while staying in the same hostel while traveling through Europe. They are actually roommates and become good friends, working together and sightseeing before they ever take their relationship to a different level.
Hayden works on a farm but has always wanted to travel and see more. Christoper is actually from a wealthy media empire, but decides to abandon his riches and backpack his way through Europe as a different version of himself on a little bit of a journey to finding himself.
This story was a little bit of hit and miss for me. It took me quite a while to become invested in the story line and I felt like it kind of dragged on at times. Christopher wasn't very endearing for the beginning part of the story, but I did appreciate the growth of his character as the story developed and I adored his relationship with Eddie. I did like Hayden and Christopher together mostly, but didn't always buy them actually being together and that they would actually work out long-term even if I wanted them to. Overall, this was just an ok story for me and I am not sure if I would go back and read the others in the series or continue on any further.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Best book I’ve read this year! Deserving of ALL THE STARS!
Both my husband and my dad are named Christopher, so I already knew going in that Christopher’s are just the best. But my my my is Christopher Miles something special!
This book will had me laughing out loud one minute, tearing up the next, then back to absolutely swooning in no time. These Miles men and their irresistible swoonieness are so next level.
One of my most anticipated reads this year and it did not disappoint. Everything I wanted and more. TL Swan totally delivered. I could have easily read it in one setting, but made myself spread it out over a few days to really savor it.
The Do-Over is the fourth standalone in the Miles High Club series; however, I strongly recommend reading all four books in order!
All of the Miles High Club series books are in Kindle Unlimited and include narration if you’re an audiobook fan like me! I look forward to re-reading this one with the audiobook on release day!
Thank you to the author and publishing team for the opportunity to voluntarily review a copy of this book!
This series has been an emotional rollacoaster and I am thrilled it ended with Christopher's story. I loved the idea that Chris was to take a year off to find himself by taking a year off and "roughing it" in the real world while traveling. I think TL Swan did a great job of building Chris's character from the first night he was in Spain and we really got to see his personality in this book. The romance was great in this book but the found family aspect of this book is what really made this story. Between the backpackers becoming a small family and then events later in the story that I don't want to spoil. I cannot wait to see what is next for TL Swan.
eARC supplied by Netgalley.
The Do-Over follows arrogant playboy Christopher as he leaves the high-life to backpack around Europe for a year, where he meets small-town girl Hayden.
I'd seen T.L Swan recommended on my FYP on TikTok so was excited to pick up the Do-Over as an arc. It is the fourth in a series but can be read as a stand-alone.
I really enjoyed the story which, whilst being a standard romance plot of playboy and small town girl, was delivered with humour and fun. I will definitely be looking into more of Swan's back catalog.
The do over was so worth the wait for Christopher Miles and his grump Hayden. Christopher is shook to his core by his brother's assessment everything comes easy to him and he is entitled. To prove them wrong he sets off on a backpacking trip with little money. He meets fellow traveler Hayden at the hostel room they share. While he's handsome Hayden knows they want different things as she nurses her broken heart and they become friends. But Christopher can't help but be drawn to Hayden and wants more yet isn't sure he's capable of giving her what she needs. Christopher is endearing and charming while immature at times, but shows tremendous growth throughout the book. Hayden is faced with some difficult decisions on her own journey of self discovery. She has a big heart that enchants Christopher and others along with immense patience at times. I loved these two and the whole Miles family. I can't wait for the epilogue for all these men and their families. TL writes such wonderful characters and I'm going to miss them.
This is the first book I've read by this author.
The premise instantly caught my attention, I hadn't encountered the "billionaire-takes-backpacking-trip-to-find-himself" trope before. It had it's good and fun moments and I enjoyed some parts of the book.
It started so well, but I think it could have been shorter, some parts felt like it didn't add to the overall arc. There was something that didn't sit well with the way the MC and one of his brothers talked about women: "get her pregnant so she'll be entertained" something along those lines, maybe I'm missing some context since this is book 4 in the series and I haven't read the other brother's stories.
I had a hard time with the mc's personal growth and his tantrums, the end felt a bit rushed in terms of his character development, like I kept waiting for more.
I wanted to love this book so much, but all in all it was mostly fun and light summer read.
I'll still will give the others books a try to get a sense of the author's style.
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I hate to leave a negative review for any book; I know how hard authors write to create these stories but honestly, this one was not for me.
I listened to the first three in this series and was excited for Christopher’s story! But to me, he was not a likeable MMC nor did he redeem himself or change. He expected Hayden to do whatever he wants just because he’s Christopher Miles, even after he spent a year away from his family/the business.
Hayden…I feel like she had so much promise but also fell flat for me. She blamed herself for not trying harder when clearly Christopher wasn’t trying.
I had high hopes for the premise of this book, but it wasn’t for me. As I always say for books that weren’t for me: give it a try, it might be for you!
I am torn with how I feel about this book. On one hand, as always, The writing is fantastic... on the other, I feel the flow, and at times pace, is inconsistent. Once we get to the end, certain aspects that were considered important are no longer involved. This makes the story feel forced rather than organic and true to the characters. I hate to say it, but this was my least favorite book in the series.
I fell in love with Ms. Swan’s Miles High Club from the moment I read The Stopover and I’ve anxiously waited for each book to be released in this series and now it’s finally Christopher’s turn! I couldn’t wait to dig into his story! Honestly, I think it would be a difficult challenge to write all 4 of these stories and have them all equally outstanding, but somehow she has done that. I love all the Miles men and I’ve always said that Tristan’s story was my favorite (and it still is–he is just simply hilarious with those kids), but I have to say that Christopher and Hayden’s love story was just that a heartwarming, real love story. There were so many touching moments, as well as moments filled with angst, but experiencing their journey together was quite enjoyable and fulfilling. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this series and watching these men become better men because of the women in their lives. I’m very grateful to have been given the opportunity to read an early copy of this book for NetGalley for my honest opinion.
3.5/5 - Book #4 of the Miles High Series; eARC received
So sad the Miles brother series is over! I loved them all, and while Christopher wasn’t my favorite, I still really enjoyed this series! I love how T.L always includes characters from other series included (Julian Masters and Sebastian Garcia of the Mr. Series). This book, I loved Hayden’s incredible sweet character. The general friendship between her and Christo was a bit frustrating, and Christo was just too entitled, even at the end when he is ‘reformed’ and their third act break-up made me aggressively angry, but I loved the ending, including the incorporation of
Brief Plot: Christopher is a spoiler 30-something millionaire who decides to go off the grid for a year to backpack across Europe, where he shares a group room with other 20-30 year olds, to include Hayden, and girl from farm area in upstate New York. Ats the two get to know each other, Hayden friend zones Christian because he’s still too spoiled. Over the year, Christian is challenged to change his frame of mind, and then he and Hayden may stay a chance. OR are their lives too spereate to ever work together?
Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for an eARC coy of The Do-Over by T. L. Swan. This is my honest review!
4.5⭐️s! I absolutely loved this book!! I have missed reading about the Miles brothers. Christopher’s book was one of my most anticipated read this year and it did not disappoint.
The banter between the brothers had me actually laughing out loud. I love their relationships! 😂🥰
Christopher is definitely the most stubborn of the brothers, but I really enjoyed seeing him overcome his relationship hang ups throughout his book. Hayden really changed the game for him. I loved her as a character. They had great banter, soo much chemistry, and she was so patient with him. 🥺 Don’t even get me started on their relationships with Eddie!! The cutest EVER.
100% recommend this book.
Unfortunately, this was a very generous three star from me. The Takeover is one of my favorite books and that magic is hard to capture twice but I do not believe that Tristian Miles would ever have punched a door while screaming at his crying girlfriend to come out of the room she was hiding from him in. Christopher Miles though. What are you doing?
I liked that he took time to self reflect in his year abroad backpacking across countries but I don't feel like he was much different than when he started. His mother sat him down with his therapy notes from when he was 10 years old and said basically here are things to work on. Not once in the 21 years since then did anyone put him back into therapy or have a conversation with him about it? It just felt so odd. There were several time jumps that made transitions really choppy.
If this had been a standalone out of a different series (minus the scene mentioned above) I don't know that I would have judged it so harshly but I know what TL Swan is capable of and I'm afraid this wasn't it.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.
3.75 round up to a 4
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC.
This was like coming home, in the sense that you knew what you were getting.
This is the story of Christopher, the youngest Miles brother and Hayden, a sweet country girl.
I really enjoyed Christopher’s redemption ARC, from playboy to someone who is ready for a relationship.
It had that signature Swan humour too. I really loved seeing Christopher get ready for the trip.
I have missed the Miles brothers so much and it was good to see them again and catch up with what was
going on in their lives. I cannot wait to read the epilogue in February.
I have been waiting for Christopher’s story and this didn’t disappoint. He was bratty and spoiled which I wasn’t ready for but watching him throughout this story made my heart so full. TL Swan cannot do anything wrong. If you love TLs books and the Miles High club the. You need this book!
This book deserves all the stars in the world! I absolutely loved this book with my whole heart and will forever have Christopher as my favourite Miles brother!
I love that even though Christopher was basically told he has no substance that didn’t stop him from proving everyone wrong! He decided that he was going to do something even if it was a bit extreme and way out of his comfort zone!
I love how much he changed in regards to relationships and just being relaxed! The relationship he not only developed with Hayden but with Eddie as well made my heart skip a beat! Christopher doing his do over and backpacking for a year changed him for the better and it was honestly inspiring!
I loved the yacht scene - it literally had me in stitches!
He was fiercely loyal to his family and his job and even though he loved Hayden immensely there was that doubt in his head about them working but of course everything worked out in the end and they ended up at bumfuck nowhere!
Much like all of her books, this was incredible. It’s spicy but still has a great plot. Detailed, thought out storyline with believeable characters. I love the brothers but I think that he’s my new favorite!!
Of course she did nothing less than exceed every expectation I had of this book! Just like the others, I could not put this down! This song reminds me of Taylor Swifts Afterglow. Of course she perfectly ties in all the characters and their stories from the other books of the series. You fall in love with Christo, Grumps, and Eddie. I will absolutely re read this book. Well worth the read!
Christopher is spoiled. He decides to see what life is like without money and backpack around Europe.
Hayden is trying to get away from her heartbreak and open herself up to what else is out there, even if she is being pushed to.
Their relationship doesn’t start off with a bang but slowly it develops into more. But one of them is keeping a secret that may change everything.
I really enjoyed the banter between all the brothers, I lived for it!
No one will top Tristan for me, ever. The Do Over started to pick up around 50% and I found myself not wanting to put it down.
-Opposites Attract
-Friends to Lovers
-Secret Identity
Mission failed!
"The Do-Over" is the fourth and last book from the Miles-High series by T.L Swan. However, this book can be read as a standalone.
For me, there are only two extremes with the author's books - I either hate them or love them. Unfortunately, she could not inspire me with "The Do-Over".
Unfortunately, this was not only due to the unsuccessful realisation of the plot, but mainly due to the horrible and obnoxious protagonist Christopher.
Christopher is absolutely spoiled and whinythere is no character development at all. He is not a character I particularly like, because he is far too over the top and spoiled form e. Nevertheless, he has a good heart. That's why I find it a pity that there was no character development in him.
I actually liked Hayden at the beginning of the story. She made a down-to-earth and intelligent impression on me. In the course of the story, my sympathy for her diminished a bit, because I just found her naive.
Sadly, the backpacking theme was ticked off extremely quickly and uncharitably. Suddenly, the countries visited were only summarised on one page, which I found more than stupid and was not the aim of the story.
Unfortunately, I also didn't like the way the story progressed.
Unfortunately, "The Do-Over" only gets 1 out of 5 stars from me.
Thanks to NetGalley US and T.L Swan for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am having such a book hangover, I thought Tristan was my favorite Miles brother, but Christoper may have just stolen the top spot.
Christopher was such a complex character, at first I didn’t think I was going to like him, he seemed to spoiled and snotty for my liking, but of course he proved me wrong. He comes to a crossroads in life after being teased he is spoiled and doesn’t know how to do thing by himself, so he sets off on a sabbatical for a year to find himself. I loved it when he first walked into the hostel, I laughed so hard, does he really know what he’s getting into?
I absolutely loved Hayden, she was so down to earth, I could see myself being friends with her. Setting off on a year to find herself, the last thing she expected was Christopher. She was able to strip him of his pretentiousness’ and had him exploring his life and it’s decisions.
As always I love catching up with all the Miles brothers and their families. Keep an eye out at the end for a special announcement!
4.5⭐️ 2.5🌶
TL Swan. The woman is a genius. This has been my most anticipated book of the year and it didn’t disappoint. I know not everyone gels with her writing style but I do. So yeah I can overlook imperfections in the plot lines. Her endings are epic. They never fail to tear me apart in just the right way, before getting to the HEA. Ok off my soapbox.
I love how this book starts out with Christopher and his brothers. Their banter and bond is something spectacular. A little cheesy and over the top but 🤩 nonetheless. Getting this glimpse of all of them makes me want to immediately go back and re-read the series.
As the book blurb indicates, Christopher, or Christo😉, is taking time to away to discover who he really is. His journey will give you all the feels. 🥰🥺🥵😂. I won’t say too much other than I dare you to come away and not fall in love with Eddie. 💕
We really didn’t get to know a lot about Christopher from the previous Miles brothers books other than he was the baby, playboy brother who had no intentions of settling down, especially with one woman 😏 But let’s talk about how wonderful he is. He has bits and pieces of his brothers in him but boy does he have the biggest heart. The way he’s a simp for Hayden is so endearing and this is coming from someone who LOVED The Stopover and Jameson’s alpha character.
Yes the spice is lacking in this book, but I didn’t mind because I really did enjoy the story that much.
I’ll just say the 3rd act break is so heartbreaking yet so authentic. 😭 There’s a lot of stubbornness but also maturity in what unfolded. But the ending couldn’t haven’t been more perfect.
I CANNOT wait for Valentine’s Day when we get to read the extended epilogues for all the brothers. I will never not think about this series. 💯
*Thank you to TL Swan, Amazon Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
What can I say about this book? Brilliant. Hilarious. Swoony. Christopher Miles is the funniest, and most clueless of the Miles brothers. I simply loved Cosmo and Helga (or Grumps). TL Swan is amazing.
🖤 Genre/Trope: Cont. Romance, comedy, friends to lovers, Dual POV, Stand-alone character series Book 4/4
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/5
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥4/5
💥Heavy Profanity💥
🎒The last installment of the Miles High Club series has me completely bamboozled! Or in the words of Christopher Miles, “margarooted!” (More on this later. 😜)
Short Synopsis:
Christopher Miles, the youngest of the Miles billionaire brothers, is known for his carefree womanizing ways. Although he’s always relished in this lifestyle,it’s become apparent that he’s frustrated by accusations that he’s the spoiled little brother. In order to clear his name of this stereotype, he sets off to backpack through Europe with little money to his name and an alias.
Hayden has always lived the simple life. Craving adventure, she sets off to Spain in search of long nights in hostels and new friends from across the world.
Christopher and Hayden are complete opposites and constantly challenge one another. Developing a comfortable friendship, they begin to make memories together. Their chemistry becomes more undeniable each day that passes. Perhaps there’s a possibility that this friendship may have potential for something more.
🎒Ok…let me just get out of the way that the hostel life is something new to me. Lacking cleanliness and very little privacy does not sound appealing…BUT it makes for many laughs! Seriously, this book had me laughing out loud in public. (Random confused stares from people around me were common during this read.😅)
🎒Although Elliot still owns my heart, (sigh for grumpy secret romantic 😍) Christopher and Hayden’s story was a breath of fresh air from the previous series books’ office setting.
🎒Really and truly, if steamy, laugh out loud, romances are for you, pick up this series. You wont regret it!
*Side note: Margaritas was the beverage of choice throughout this book. (Hence the the margarooted statement above!)
𝔸ℝℂ ℝ𝔼𝕍𝕀𝔼𝕎 - The Do-Over by T L Swan
Feeling empty and searching for a deeper meaning in life, spoiled rich boy Christopher Miles decides to take a year away from his CEO lifestyle to travel around the world.
No money, No contacts, No plans. Not a bad idea according to Christopher - that is until he arrives and sees where he is staying. Surrounded by body odour and chaos, the youngest Miles brother heads out to conquer the local ladies… only to have his money stolen. He’s living in his version of Hell and in walks his new roommate… Hayden Whitmore.
Hayden is Christopher’s total opposite and completely unaffected by his charm, as roommates they slowly create a friendship that neither of them expected. The problem? Christopher doesn’t want a friendship anymore.
♥️ Opposites attract
♥️ Secret Identity
♥️ Friends to Lovers
This sexy finale of the Miles High Club did not disappoint. Christopher starts off immature, you can tell he’s the youngest brother. BUT he grew on me and ended up being funny and charismatic although he will forever be a bit of a prat. Hayden, however, was super likeable to me. Down to earth farm girl with a heart of gold, she definitely gave this big city CEO a run for his money. There were hilarious moments and parts that made me sob but it was a typical T L Swan book and I loved it. Bring on the extended epilogues 😍
⭐️ 4/5
🥵 2/5
“She has this calming effect on me. As soon as she’s in my arms, all is well in the world.”
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You know how when you are getting to the end of a book and you don’t want it to end but then you want to know how it ends. This book had me stalling to finish it because I didn’t want it to be over.
I had this feeling Christopher’s story might break my heart but little did I know how well it would be put back together by Hayden. And there is this side character (this one’s human, unlike Elliotts’d ducks) that will also steal your heart.
This story though was the most epic way to end a series. I know we are getting bonus scenes in 2023 but Christopher and Hayden’s story was like saving the best for last. The author did that and anyone who says differently is lying…lol. This book was like the culmination of every brother and of course it happened to be the youngest one. And Hayden, I couldn’t love a heroine more then I love her and in a little way I see a little of myself in her (that’s probably why she burrowed into my heart).
This series will be one I always recommend. And yes I know they are considered standalone but you won’t get the full effect of the whole story, all 4 books if you don’t read them in order.
This book was just another reason why TL Swan will always be a one-click author for me.
I literally just read this entire series back to back in order to get to this one and simply, my life will never be the same. Holy 😮💨😮💨😮💨
I really, really loved this book! The chemistry was excellent and the pacing was perfect. Yet another slam dunk by TL Swan!
In this sexy installment of the Miles High Club series from bestselling author T L Swan, a billionaire playboy goes incognito on a backpacking trip in Europe. But how long can he hide from love?
I’m wealthy, powerful, and able to get any woman I want.
So why do I feel so empty inside?
In search of a deeper me, I take a sabbatical from my privileged life. One year of backpacking around Europe: a new identity, no contacts, and no money. Not a bad plan, I think.
Until I get there.
A crowded hostel room, body odor, and beer bongs—there are no words for the fresh hell I’ve landed in.
But amid the chaos, I meet my new roommate, Hayden Whitmore. She sleeps in the bed opposite me, and I openly admit to staring at her more than I sleep. Beautiful, innocent, and smart. Not my usual type but perhaps the perfect woman.
There’s just one small problem with the divine Miss Hayden. She’s totally unaffected by my charm. Nothing is working, and now, I’ve been friend zoned.
What?
But the good thing about me is that I’m an incredible problem solver, and I’ve come up with a diabolical plan. I’m going to slide right in under her friend zone. Be the best damn friend she ever had, hold her hand, make her laugh, and spoon with her in bed.
But now there’s another problem.
Hayden is the one who is sliding under my skin, and maybe friendship isn’t enough.
This is the fourth book in the Miles High Club series. I HATED Christopher at the start, but he really redeemed himself throughout this book. Well written with plenty of steam and chemistry.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I really enjoyed the last book in the Miles High Club series. I really enjoy TL Swan's writing and story telling. The characters she writes and the situations they are put in are so unique and entertaining. By doing this she enhances the romance in the story and makes the experience for the reader so much better than expected.
Christopher Miles is out with his brothers when they make a slight comment hinting that he is spoiled. This doesn't sit well with him and to prove them wrong he decides to backpack through Europe. He finds a hostel in Europe and travels there. We see him get ready for the trip and it's really funny. I didn't think he would stick through with his plan but he meets Hayden, a farmer girl from NY. Hayden is down to Earth and hasn't had the best track record with men because her ex was her HS sweetheart who cheated on her.
Christopher and Hayden don't start off on the right foot but their relationship slowly develops. For the first half of the book we watch as their friendship grows. They become each other's best friends and it's beautiful. We see how Hayden has to resist Christopher because she doesn't want to ruin their friendship by sleeping together but we also see how Christopher develops feelings for her. The entire time they are traveling together Christopher doesn't tell Hayden he is actually part of the Miles Media family and is actually rich.
Once she is told, she is too caught up in the news to say much. He convinces her to give him a chance and move to London. We watch as the two struggle to adapt to life outside of backpacking.
Overall, I loved how the relationship developed and the angst we felt for a large part of the book. I also loved Christopher's growth throughout the book and the way he had to work on not quitting on things just because he thought he'd fail. This was a steamy read and was the perfect end to the series.
The Do-Over is book 4 in The Miles High Club. Featuring the youngest Miles brother, Christopher.
Christopher is now second in line for the brothers for me. No one will top Tristan’s story, but Christopher’s is close. Tired of being the partying playboy, Christopher decides to take one year and travel Europe backpacking.
Hayden, still reeling from her first break-up, two!, years ago, decided to backpack through Europe for a year and come back refreshed and ready for her next steps. It’s going to be a big change from a farm in upstate NY.
The two meet in a hostel in Spain and are instantly smitten. Their journey has some ups and downs and the city boy and farm girl storyline is one we all know.
I figured the story and end would be similar to Elliott’s book, but this one felt more raw and real. You could feel the love in the page, but also the heartache of is love enough?
My *only* wish would be for Eddie to get a POV in the epilogue. He had a short 1 page in the book, but I knew there was more to his story in this book. I think a couple pages in the epilogue would be perfect.
Sometimes, if you're not careful friendship can blind you to what is staring you right in the face...
Once again T.L. Swan has outdone herself. Wow!! she really did it this time. Christopher Miles is entitled, full of himself. He can have anything or anyone he wants. Christopher also realizes that his life seems meaningless, empty and lonely. He has an epiphany of sorts and decides he needs a reboot. He makes a decision to take a year off and trek around the world through new eyes. He discards his old self and hopes to discover a better person within himself.
He meets Hayden on his journey and is immediately drawn to her. He usually has no problem winning over a woman with just a sexy smile, but Hayden does not go for the bait. They become close friends, but Hayden wants more. Seeing Christopher's transformation made my heart go pitter-patter. Their story had me laughing, doing a massive amount of crying, but also filling me with hope for the two of them to get their acts together and see what was staring them in the face.
The cherry on the sundae was seeing all the brothers together again. I loved this story hard.
The way this blends perfectly with the first three books. I can’t believe this is the end of the Miles brothers. I adored all of their stories and will revisit them often. This one felt different then the other books, but it was still so enjoyable. I was a little thrown off by Christopher’s journey, but I understand why he’s doing what he’s doing. Overall, expect the same humor and steam that’s expected from TL and those flirty little Miles boys.
Christopher, is 31 and the youngest Miles brother. He works in their London media offices and at the beginning of the story his brothers give him grief over his lack of a real relationship, being spoiled and entitled…he of course disagrees, but then while on a date later than night the woman he’s with says something similar to him. It gets Christopher thinking and he decides to take a year sabbatical from Miles Media and go backpacking, living in hostels, and finding jobs along the way for money. His brothers laugh it off thinking he’s joking, which just pushes Christopher even more into going. So he sets out to leave behind his penthouse, fancy limo drivers, extravagant lifestyle, his “regulars” and random hookups, and heads to Spain!
Across the ocean, Hayden is leaving behind the farm life where she works in animal husbandry, and heads to Spain. Christopher and Hayden become roommates, with multiple other people, in a hostel in Spain. They quickly hit it off and along with their hodge-podge group of new traveling friends decide they’ll do 12 countries in 12 months all together. New jobs, new friends, new adventures, and friendship boundaries are crossed along the way!
The Miles series has been kind of all over the place for me: I did like book 1, I really loved book 2, and then really disliked book 3. And while I’d hoped to love this one, I sadly didn’t. Things I didn’t like: so many cringe moments, the way Christopher talks/thinks about others is just icky the first half, the book/story felt all over the place, all the women hitting on Christopher all the time, the humor…it just came off cringe, crass, and juvenile to me. Seeing this billionaire kind of have to “rough it” and deal with daily chores/life was probably supposed to be comical but just made me eye-roll at his obliviousness to money and “normal” things. I do think the story dragged on for too long and I wish he would have told her sooner who he really was, instead of lying about his job for so long.
I did like that the romance is slow burn and they become friends first. I do think Christopher’s character became better over time, because of his journey and time with Hayden. I did enjoy his relationship with Eduardo, a boy he meets along the way who was honestly a highlight of the book.
Thank you to the publisher (Montlake) for an e-ARC via NetGalley. All thoughts in this review are my own. The Do-Over has a publish date of August 30, 2022.
THE DO-OVER | ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
“𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘐’𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴,” 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘭𝘺.
𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯.
“𝘐’𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵, 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 . . . 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵.”
“𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯?”
“𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰.”
I was so excited to get my hands on a copy of this early from Netgalley! I just love the Miles brothers, and Christopher was no exception.
That being said, he definitely needed to learn some things about life and had some growing up to do. And like his brothers he had his flaws, made mistakes— some that had me shaking my head and yelling at my Kindle— but he had a lot of growth and I loved to see it.
I also absolutely loved the moments with Christopher's brothers and family. It was nice to catch up with little glimpses into their lives now. And I just CANNOT WAIT until February for all their extended epilogues, in Miles Ever After ❤️
Hayden was so likable and very easy to relate to. I loved how she stayed true to herself no matter how hard it was.
“𝘋𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵,”𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴.
“𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵?”
“𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘐’𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘭.“
𝘔𝘺 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴.
“𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦.”
Together Christopher and Hayden had me laughing and smiling constantly. I loved their friendship and I loved as it became more. Their chemistry was undeniable. Their jokes and banter made them feel so real. And their struggles had my heart breaking.
And y'all. That ending. All. The. Feels. 🥹😭
Read if you like-
Backpacking across Europe
A City boy and country girl
Friends to lovers
Duel POV
Undercover billionaires
The Miles brothers
This is a 4.5 stars
Christopher is London and New York's It bachelor. He likes his life fast and full of women. When he gets off of a date that didn't go well and she tells him that no one will ever love him if he keeps going at the rate he is. He needs to just find who he is and get grounded. So he tells his brothers he is going on a year long backpacking trip. He gets everything he needs and heads to Barcelona, stays in a hostel and everyone knows him as Christo and he is a teacher. He meets beautiful blonde named Hayden and they become the best of friends. What happens when feelings come in to play with the friendship? What happens when the world you though isn't what it is? What happens when vacation is over?
This is a very different kind of TL Swan book. I really was shock of how long it takes to get spice in this book compared to a normal TL Swan book but it fits with the story really well. The last half of this book was incredible! I also fell super hard for Christopher for what kind of person he became! I can't wait for the novella!
Review: The Do-Over • TL Swan🧳
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
💓Release Day • August 30th
•So much wow and so many thoughts! First and foremost, I was so excited for the story of our youngest Miles brother and Christopher did not disappoint, y’all. His character growth blew me away and having a front-row seat to his journey was incredible! And I loved his dynamic with Hayden! Christopher very much needed someone who could plant his feet firmly on the ground, and I thought Hayden humbled him beautifully. ♥️♥️
•Christopher Miles has the perfect life: more money than he could imagine, his pick of the most beautiful women in the world, and his dream job. But just when he thinks he truly has it all, he gets the reality check of a lifetime in the form of a verbal slap in the face from his closest confidantes—his brothers. 🤯
•Suddenly, Christopher finds himself on his most spontaneous adventure yet: one year of backpacking through Europe with limited funds and the possessions he can carry on his back.
•And even though Christopher is cultured and well-traveled, no one could prepare him for his most recent destination: the friend zone.
•Hayden Whitmore, our small town, minimalist FMC has met her fair share of privileged, playboy assholes and she has zero time for more bullshit in her life. Her new plan? A backpacking trip across Europe. What she doesn’t expect is to meet her best friend & soul mate: a teacher named Christo. Or is he a custodian?🤔
•You guys, I’m in love with this book. It was the perfect conclusion to the Miles High Series! TL Swan’s writing is unmatched and the tension & banter in this story were top notch! I’ll be on the edge of my seat anxiously awaiting each couple’s extended novella!🤩
•Read. This. Book. You won’t be disappointed!🤍
I mean who doesn’t love billionaire romances?
4.5 stars ⭐️
it’s funny, it’s cute, there’s spice, what’s not to love? I really enjoyed this book and sped right through it. Now I have to go back and read the first three in the miles high club.
I’m incredibly sad. I wanted to love this book but there was just something missing.
The writing felt a bit all over the place and jumpy. Some scenes didn’t flow as well as others. The pacing was off too.
I really liked the characters and their story. I liked the ending a lot.
Unfortunately this was my least favorite of the Miles brothers books. Looking forward to the epilogue novel though.
Thanks for the review copy!
The Do-Over is the fourth book in the Miles High series and one of my favorites! I loved the change in Christopher's character over the course of the book. He went from someone who never wanted to settle down, to having the best relationship with Hayden and Eddie. The banter between Christopher and Hayden and their love for Eddie just made my heart melt.
Christopher's journey of self worth and self-discovery was hard, but fulfilling in the end. I loved reading every minute of it. I loved how we got to read more about the brothers too. I love their relationship so much that they're a close knit family.
Hayden I adored her. She was a down to earth girl that was humble and total opposite of Christopher. I loved the progression of their relationship too. It was a slow burn that had me rooting for them all the way. Also the spice was hot! Like his brothers, Christopher had the same intensity. If you enjoyed the other books in the series you will love this one!
Read this if you like:
✈Billionaire romance
✈Slow Burn romance
✈Friends to lovers
✈Happily ever after
✈Spicy reads
Release date: August 30, 2022
Thank you to @netgalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
So I wondered where Tee was going to go with Christopher, and this book had a completely different feel for me to books 1-3. I loved the travel element but really this was a self-discovery, personal-growth journey with some funny events and side characters as well as emotional highs and lows.
We are treated to a little insight into backpacking. It was a great representation of play hard, work a little, make lifelong friends, see cool places and live a life with zero responsibilities. Why wouldn’t a billionaire want to experience the world as a backpacker with meagre funds? Christopher wanted to know if people would like or love him for him, not his bank balance, and he certainly found a chosen family who fit the bill.
The unexpected part of this book for me was the emotional highs and lows. There is some serious heartbreak but of course after shredding our hearts, Tee delivers the balm to heal our wounds and bring a smile to our faces. One thing you can always rely on with Tee is her witty dialogue and snarky banter.
A good conclusion to the MILES HIGH CLUB.
The Do-Over - Miles High Series - T L Swan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
With each consecutive release from the Miles High Series I’ve thought, can TLSwan make these characters and stories any better?
Well, let me tell you, Christopher Miles is the prince of one liners and such an endearing character and you’re going to love him.
Some good natured fun poked at Christopher by his elder Miles siblings finds him rebelling against his privileged life and taking off on a twelve month backpacking trip to “find himself”. Little does he realise, he’s led a truly golden life until he winds up in a hostel in Spain, rooming with all assortment of wonderfully fun characters but most of all, the gorgeous Hayden.
Hayden’s on a year long ‘find yourself’ tour as well, but her roots are firmly planted in her mid west country home and her animal husbandry career that she will return to.
Their relationship is purely platonic as far as Hayden is concerned but Christopher sets himself a goal to be ejected from the friend zone and fall into Hayden’s bed. The road to achieve in this goal is definitely not paved with gold for Christopher and he learns so much about himself on the journey.
A little guy called Eddie adds a certain sweetness to this fabulous story and teaches Christopher so much about living, giving Christopher a much needed reality check on his own life.
This wonderfully written friends to lovers trope, will capture you from the very start and will leave you wanting more. The Miles brothers are certainly a force to be reckoned with but the women in their lives definitely know how to play these guys and seem to finish with the upper hand.
Adored Christopher and Hayden’s story and loved every word from this series. Can’t wait for the epilogues for all the Miles families.
I can’t get enough of this series! This one definitely felt a bit different than the others and a bit more of a slow burn. But it warmed my heart and now I want more from the Miles family.
Thank you NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review
The Do-Over
(The Miles High Club #4)
By T.L. Swan
The Do-Over was everything I was waiting for and more. First, the Miles brothers, I mean ~ come on! But Christopher Miles damn gurl this was so so good.
It all started with some brotherly teasing that turned into a mission for Christopher to find himself. A backpacking yearlong trip around the world. Finding himself, trying to answer the question who is Christopher Miles?
Hayden Whitmore needed this trip. Still not over her first love, her first boyfriend, her first “experience” the man who left to go to college and left her behind. Here she is 25 and has only had one “experience” she needs to move on and she needs to do it now. In Barcelona where the sun shines, the beaches are beautiful and backpackers live together in one room…or should I say Christopher Miles sleeps across the room from Hayden Whitmore….and so it begins.
The humor in The Do-Over is some of the best comedy I’ve read. I could picture their adventures and misadventures as if I was there with them! But comedy is just a part of this book. There is young Eddie, who Christopher takes a shine to and when I say shine, he wants to look after this boy, make sure he has the things he needs, Christopher has a protective instinct when it comes to Eddie. Eddie however holds his cards close to his chest and there is so much we don’t know.
The biggest thing that hit me was when we found out some of Christopher’s back story. It hit home, I was sure I might have an idea why Christopher was the way he was. I’ve seen this in someone I know and it truly is a “thing.”
Do Christopher and Hayden fight, sure don’t we all; but the one thing they fight hard for is what they have. Their feelings for each other, their need to touch, to talk, to taste each other; what they hoped for when it comes to their future.
When I finished, I had tears (from laughing) running down my cheeks and I would have been hard pressed to get a word out. I loved every moment, good and bad and as I finished the last page I knew it wouldn’t be long before I pull this book out for a Do-Over.
Five big fat amazing stars from me with a smile of pure enjoyment on the side!
Wow what a book! Just finished and I have to say that this was probably my favorite in the series. I laughed, I cried, all the emotions. Get ready to pull an all nighter because you will not want to put this book down!
The story begins with Christopher Miles who is a billionaire playboy that has everything he could ever dream of wanting. Good looks, any woman he wants, and he also successfully runs Miles Media, a multi billion dollar company. He’s successful in every way but feels that he needs to make something of himself so he takes a sabbatical and plans a backpacking trip through Europe.
Hayden Whitmore is a country girl who lives on a farm with her family and is happy with her life but her parents want more for her. She’s had her heart broken once but believes she will meet the right guy when the time is right. She’s also planned a backpacking trip and things start to get intense when she find out Christopher Miles is her new Roommate 🔥
These two have an immediate attraction but Hayden is also put off by Christopher and his arrogance. As fate would have it, they end up sharing a kiss one night that changes everything. They become closer and their friendship starts to blur into something more.
I absolutely loved the dynamic of these two together. Christopher is dominating in every way but Hayden stands up for herself and pushes back. The “white dress” scenes were hilarious(you’ll see) and I found myself laughing throughout the rest of the book as well. Christopher Miles is swoon worthy and his dirty talk was everything 🤌🤌 He may be my favorite Miles Brother. We also get some surprise appearances from the guys in the Mr. Series and that was one of my favorite parts!
The backpacking trip was epic and I truly felt like I was on this journey with them! This was an amazing book and the ending was perfect.
Thank you T.L Swan and Net Galley for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
My Review
I received an ARC of this book from NetGally. Book comes out 30 Aug 2022.
Oh, man, this book and I don’t mean that in a good way. I started this book so many times and kept stopping after three chapters or so. I was seriously considering DNFing the book because of the Christopher Miles’ level of entitlement. In the end, I slogged through the book and there were some sweet moments in this book and I did enjoy parts of this book and Christopher was sexy as sin but I cannot call this a five star read for me.
Parts of this book felt so disconnected, and Christopher and Hayden felt off at times. As in, I couldn’t connect with them as a couple. I was happy that Christopher grew as a person by the end of the book and I found the end of the book sweet and that is why I’m going to rate this book 3 stars. So disappointing. I was so excited to read this book too.
Will I read more by T L Swan? Yes, just because this book was not really my cup of tea doesn’t mean that others would be the same. I have read one other book by T L Swan and enjoyed it, so I am willing to read more. Will I read the rest of the books in the Mile High Club? I’m willing to try another book in the series before saying that it’s not for me.
Until next time peace and happy reading.
When Christopher Miles, meets Hayden Whitmore, she believes him to be teacher. He is trying to find himself as a backpacker in Europe, away from his privileged life. She is wanting to experience life away from the family farm. Chris has never had a serious relationship, always wanting to live the carefree life. Yet Hayden soon gets under his skin, especially when she puts him in the friend zone.
Another great addition to the Miles High Club but I have to admit that Christopher was not as likeable as some of his brothers. Whilst this is a standalone book, brothers all appear at the start, giving Christopher the impetuous to start his adventure. Whilst he does some growing up by the end of the book, there were moments where sex did seem to overtake the true value of his relationship with Hayden. Probably the biggest highlight of the book was the young Spanish boy Eduardo, who seemed at times, more mature than Christopher.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Had some entertaining moments but it really wasn’t great. The writing was choppy and repetitive, it was also like the author had never had a conversation with an American as well because he said so many things we don’t say out here and it was comical. Very OTT and unrealistic but as I said entertaining. Smut scenes were also cringe, which was a bummer. I stand by my statement after the last book, Elliot was my favorite Miles bro. This is most likely my last Swan book though, it was just too… “full on.”
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I am such a huge fan of TL Swan’s and her Miles High Club series is one of my all-time favorites! So to say I’ve been both anxiously awaiting but yet also dreading the end of this series is an understatement. It’s so bittersweet ,but The Do-Over and Christopher were both so amazing and I honestly can’t wait to go back and read about the Miles brothers again! This series is one I recommend to everyone that is a fan of romance.
The Do-Over was a lot different than I was expecting, yet I really loved it! Christopher was so much more than you’d expect at first glance and I honestly loved him so much. He was funny and witty, sweet and sexy. I loved him and Hayden, their chemistry was there right from the start. I loved seeing their friendship grow and strengthen as this story progressed and I loved seeing their interactions with the rest of the characters as well, especially Eddie!
This book might have had a different feel than the rest of the series, but it was such a good story and I honestly loved seeing a different side to Christopher than I expected. I was so sad to finish this book even though I loved it, but with TL Swan’s announcement of Miles Ever After, her novel of extended epilogues for the Miles brothers, she has given us something to look forward to with all these beloved characters! I seriously cannot recommend this series enough, if you haven’t already read them, you are missing out! Can’t wait for Swan’s next book, but especially more of these amazing brothers and their families.
This did not work for me. The book opens with the male MC in bed with two women he refers to as "hobags". To their faces. And they apparently think this is funny and charming. It doesn't really get much better from there. This guy is spoiled, careless, entitled, and selfish and I didn't really see any improvement over his experiment of going off the grid. I couldn't like or respect him, so I had no interest in reading about him.
Fans of erotica or dark romance might find this more enjoyable. As a romance, it left me cold.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.
This is my first time reading this author and series. I read this as a standalone.
I really liked the romance in The Do-Over. Friends to lovers is such an underrated trope and it's done very well here. It's also a slow burn so be prepared for pining! I liked that the friendship between Hayden and Chris seemed genuine and realistic. They had an instant connection and just understood each other. Their friendship made their journey to love all the sweeter.
Chris I had a really had time rooting for. He just came off as very cringey and unlikeable for majority of the novel. He does have some redeeming moments but they are far and few between.
I did enjoy the premise (as someone who wanted to backpack when I was younger). I think the descriptions and events for this part of the book were well done and make me want to travel even more.
Overall this is a fun, quick read just be prepared for an unlikable hero.
Those Miles brothers just have my heart. I didn't want to like Christopher. He starts out this book exactly how I don't enjoy characters to be. But his growth in finding himself on a year abroad and his LOVE for Hayden is so close to perfect.
In typical Miles tradition, this is funny and sweet and swoony and romantic. It's filled with characters we have known and loved in previous books. It's a long road trip, but the pay off is so worth it.
The Miles High series can definitely be read as stand alone. But the world building and character development across the series is just good enough that I hope you start at the beginning. I know I am looping back to the Mr series to catch those guys, too.
This story was everything I except from a T.L. Swan book.
Funny, witty, serious, sexy and all about family and falling in love.
Christopher Miles is the youngest of his brothers.
He’s privileged, overindulged and sexy.
He’s only ever known the easy life. His parents worked long and hard to get where the family is.
So Christopher doesn’t know what hardship is because his parents were rich and successful while he was growing up.
He takes things for granted and is used to having his every wish and need catered to.
When his brothers make fun of him for it it gets him thinking.
The youngest Miles’ decides to backpack across Europe with very limited funds and work whatever job he finds for his necessities.
Hayden is a country girl through and through. She helps on her parents farm.
She loves the land, the sun and the animals.
Hayden is sweet, kind and loves wholeheartedly, she’s down to earth and takes everything with a carefree attitude and in stride.
She’s broken hearted a to get over her sadness she flies to Europe to backpack from country to country.
I loved both her and Christopher.
They are socially, economically and environmentally so vastly different.
So they can’t be compared to one another.
They are the product of the upbringing and each brings and adds different aspects to the world and the people around them.
While they were backpacking they were free spirited and so excited and easy going with whatever adventure they were thrown in.
There were hilarious fall out of my seat tears streaming down my face moments, sweet heartwarming times and alpha throw down situations that had me smiling from ear to ear.
Then real life came barreling in and reality was in their face.
At times how it was dealt with was not cool again because of how they were raised.
But when you truly love someone and they are your one that’s when you learned to give and take.
The growth and development of the characters especially Christopher was so good to see.
Learning to comprise and working to reach a point where both can have what brings joy to the other was worth what they went through.
Christopher and Hayden come from loving affectionate families never lacking in that way.
And understanding that family is what you make it to be was so inspiring and brought joy to my spirit.
I very much enjoyed this book.
This was a DNF. At 60% I couldn't read any further. Attempted on several occasions to put it down and take a break and start again. Sadly just didn't work for me.
Christopher was a very immature and unlikeable hero in my opinion. He is told by his brothers and the woman he dates that he's spoiled and entitled. He doesn't think so. He decides to embark on a sabbatical, he'll leave all his privilege behind and backpack through Spain.
Hayden is a down to earth, simple farm girl and headed to Spain as well.
The two meet at a hostel room that they are sharing.
And so he begins the pursuit and she's not really impressed. Well Christopher isn't used to that so he determines he'll eventually win her over.
The writing and characters in this book were very unappealing to me. The MC's dialogue and thought process was immature and made him unlikeable to me.
The heroine was one dimensional as well. I found her neither likable or unlikeable, bland comes to mind.
The writing is not for me as well. It was incoherent at times and found it had no direction during sections of the book.
Don't know if I will read another book of this author. Don't think her writing is for me.
All of the books in the Miles High series are sexy, fun and leave you wanting more. The Do-Over is no exception - I loved the story of Christopher and Hayden and now want to plan a trip to Europe to re-create all of the adventures that they had.
The Do-Over by TL Swan is the fourth book in The Miles High Club Series, and this is Hayden and Christopher’s story.
Christopher is a billionaire and comes from the prestigious Miles family. While his brothers are now settled down, he is just living life as is and doesn’t really have goals or plans. His brothers make fun of him for that, and a lot of people don’t take him seriously. At some point his life is not satisfying anymore and he is disappointed in himself and therefore goes out of his comfort zone. He takes a gap year and goes backpacking through Europe with no money and without his connections. I really liked how much Christopher developed in one year.
On his first stop in Barcelona, he meets Hayden. She grew up on a little farm in the US and this trip is also a little out of her comfort zone as she has little to no experience with relationships and intimacy. She is a country girl, and the land is just where her heart is at.
Christopher and Hayden are very opposite from each other and while this definitely is a conflict, they just fit together perfectly. Christopher also never was in a relationship, and I loved to see how he built one with Hayden. Some of my favorite scenes were in Barcelona and when they later met each other’s families. The whole plot around Eddie was wholesome and the found family aspect is just the best every time. I felt a lot while reading the book and just love this story.
Overall, The Do-Over is just amazing and one of my new favorite TL Swan books. 5 stars.
(ARC kindly provided in exchange for a review.)
I really enjoyed Chrstopher and Hayden's story! This one did not disappoint. I really enojyed watching him struggle through out this rad. I also like that she stayed true to herself and did not change who she was.
I’m so grateful to NetGalley and Montlake Publishing for the eARC of The Do-Over.
The Do Over focuses on Christopher Miles, the last of the Miles brothers. The characters were likable and overall I enjoyed the story. I loved getting updates on the other brothers and “seeing” them happy with their families from the previous books.
Spoilers:
I had a hard time buying that Hayden would forgive 12 months of lying after a few hours of pouting, but ended everything over rainy weather. I was too invested in the story by this point to quit, but it was a tough sell for me.
Overall I love everything TL Swan writes and would recommend this book and the series to a friend!
Going into The Do-Over blind was the best decision I have ever made! Christopher Miles is even better then I expected! He starts of as this entitled, spoiled brat but quickly turns into a fun, loving and caring character, especially with his Hostel roommates.
Hayden is a typical country girl sent out in the world by her mother to experience life.
I loooved her and Christoph together alot. Their story starts out as friends but turns into this really sweet relationship.
I have to admit I think The Do-Over has to be the best book in this series and that says alot, since I seriously loooooved The Takeover!
5⭐️
Christian, feeling lost in his life at Miles Media, decides to take a year long sabbatical (must be nice) to go backpacking and traveling through the world in order to find himself. He sets off to Spain with $2,000 and his huge ego in tow, where he meets Hayden who turns his life upside down.
Christian is a typical entitled Miles brother. Hayden is a country bumpkin who is happiest hanging out on her family farm. They became friends first, before taking their relationship to the next level. However, the part I most enjoyed in this book were the side characters. Baz and Bodie were hilarious, & I adored Eddie for bringing out Christian’s soft side.
Now to touch briefly on the things that contributed to the 2 stars I knocked off of my rating. 1) Christian said/did some pretty hurtful things that I personally feel were not necessary. 2) I don’t feel like the couple actually learned from the big conflict in order to make their relationship stronger. 3) While this book was spicy, I don’t feel like the couple had any sexual chemistry. 4) I feel like Hayden’s strong will slipped away as the book went on, which was disappointing.
Read if you love:
🧲 Opposites attract
🕵🏼♀️ Secret identity
🤍 Found family
🎒 Adventures & traveling
🐮 Cows
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher (Montlake) for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
While I generally enjoyed the Miles High series, I had trouble connecting with this one. There were some editing issues I had a hard time getting past (mostly inconsistencies), and both the hero and the heroine’s dialogs felt forced - like certain things were only said to get a pint across to the reader, where it could have been woven into the plot better.
That aid, I enjoyed the spice and the genuine drama.
Thank you to Amazon Publishing UK for the advanced reading copy via Netgalley, the receipt of which did not impact my review.
The Do-Over by T.L. Swan focuses on Christopher Miles, the youngest brother and arguably the most spoiled/entitled. After a little tantrum, he goes backpacking through Europe for twelve months with a small account balance (for him) to get started and is determined to keep his identity a secret. At the first hostel in Spain, he meets a group of core friends that define his experiences for the year - most notably, Hayden Whitmore. Hayden is a small-town girl who grew up on a cattle farm in the Finger Lakes and has a degree in animal husbandry, with plans to take over the family business after her father retires. Their real lives couldn't be farther from each other - and there are understandable conflicts and concerns when the truth comes out and real life gets in the way.
I enjoyed this book and found it entertaining, though some references and words used toward women were a little outdated. The chapters featuring the relationships between the brothers were very fun and sweet. And now to go back and read the first three books in the series!
My heart felt like it was going to burst so many times while reading this.
Christopher has such a big heart & it took him backpacking for a whole year to see what changes he needed to make in his life. He’s a city boy, who has more money than he knows what to do with & hasn’t done much things for himself as money can buy you all the help so you don’t need to do things yourself.
Hayden is your typical country gal, works on her parents farm & prefers the country over the city. Taking a year to go backpacking to get out there & experience more of the world was something she planned awhile ago, finally the time has come & it couldnt be a more perfect experience for her.
Eddie, oh Eddie. That kid has my whole heart & more. He was too precious for his own good.
I loved the big part he plays in this story, especially towards the end!
I will hands down never shut up about this one.
I’m sorry Elliot, but Christopher has just knocked you off the pedestal!
Absolute chefs fkn kiss!
3/5⭐️
2.5/5🔥
This is a tough one for me. I had high expectations for Christopher’s book and I feel a bit let down. I enjoyed each book prior but this one fell flat for me. The writing seemed choppy and lost my interest at times. I feel like there were certain things that were just thrown into the story but ultimately went nowhere and served no purpose. The last book I read from her was Ferrara and I absolutely loved it. Something about this seemed off. It didn’t feel the same.
I understand Christopher is supposed to be the younger, immature brother but he was a straight up jerk at times. I know if I were Hayden, I would have said see ya! I think Hayden caved too easily and became a pushover. I get she loved Christopher but he treated her terribly at times. All in all, I felt like everything was rushed and not very organic.
On a positive note, there were several funny moments and I loved seeing all the interactions with the brothers! I’m looking forward to the extended epilogue.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Do-Over was a slightly disappointing end to this series. I was hoping that Christopher's book would be more like The Take Over. I wasn't a huge fan of the romance in this book. Christopher was a sell entitled jerk who only cared about himself despite saying he was changed. Hayden was a huge pushover. She wouldn't stand up for herself or what she wanted. And in the end, she still was a push over. They couldn't communicate with each other at all. I loved the travel setting but we didn't actually get to see them on any of their adventures. We only saw them at the housing base and at their jobs. I would have loved seeing the two of them exploring different countries. I liked seeing the other couples for a short time in the book but would have loved to see her meet the other wife who is more down to earth. I really can't wait to see what the new epilogue book will have in it.
I keep going back and forth on how to rate this one. This is likely a 2.5 to 3 star read for me which is quite disappointing given that this was one of my most anticipated reads this year. One of the reasons why I absolutely love the other books in this series is that they are so funny and this book just didn't really deliver in that department. I didn't enjoy the writing in this one and I just wasn't as invested in their relationship. There were some comments made throughout this book that made me raise my eyebrows and were just off putting.
I felt like the brother series got better and better, and the fourth and final book did not disappoint. Remy ended up being my favorite and I loved reading his redemption story.
I wouldn't read this book as a standalone though because there's stuff from other storylines in the other books which just made this one better.
I loved the last one, and I'm not usually a fan of the tropes in the book, but it was well done overall.
The Do-Over (The Miles high club)
By: TL Swan
📚💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕📚
Intense perfection!
In book four in the Mikes brother saga we get baby brother Christopher and Hayden’s love story. This author kinda takes this billionaire playboy so out far of his comfort zone it often made me cringe, laugh and pleasantly pleased. Hayden is the sweet hometown girl and has know idea who Christopher really is because he took a year without money to find himself and hostels is were it all begins.
The author writing is flawless, and the words are so captivating, the plot had so many twists and turns and none that I was expecting, and many shockingly intimate I have become a huge fan of this author. The author writes with so much intensity and emotion pulled from each book it’s felt page after page. Some are quick witted story lines are so perfect and lets you believe you have a front row seat. So being able to read this love story didn’t disappoint. The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills.
Authors Blurb: I’m wealthy, powerful, and able to get any woman I want.
So why do I feel so empty inside?
In search of a deeper me, I take a sabbatical from my privileged life. One year of backpacking around Europe: a new identity, no contacts, and no money. Not a bad plan, I think.
Until I get there.
A crowded hostel room, body odor, and beer bongs—there are no words for the fresh hell I’ve landed in.
But amid the chaos, I meet my new roommate, Hayden Whitmore. She sleeps in the bed opposite me, and I openly admit to staring at her more than I sleep. Beautiful, innocent, and smart. Not my usual type but perhaps the perfect woman.
There’s just one small problem with the divine Miss Hayden. She’s totally unaffected by my charm. Nothing is working, and now, I’ve been friend zoned.
What?
But the good thing about me is that I’m an incredible problem solver, and I’ve come up with a diabolical plan. I’m going to slide right in under her friend zone. Be the best damn friend she ever had, hold her hand, make her laugh, and spoon with her in bed.
But now there’s another problem.
Hayden is the one who is sliding under my skin, and maybe friendship isn’t enough.
This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.
Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕
The Do-Over by T L Swan is book 4 in the Miles High Club series. First, if you haven't started this series, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!?! It is hands down one of my favorites and I couldn't wait for this book to come out! While each book has focused on a different Miles brother, this book focuses on the youngest brother, Christopher. I basically want to tell you everything that happens but will leave it for you to enjoy. I did not want this book to end. Not only was the book epic but a perfect way to end the series. Please do not read this as a standalone. Read the whole series and you can thank me later!
*Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this title.*
So I'm gonna cut right to the chase. While I found that part of this book reminded me fondly of previous books that I loved... on the whole this final entry to the Miles High Club was not for me. Since I respect this author I will keep this review succinct and not spiral into the rant that I want.
This book is about Christopher Miles being told by his brothers that he is entitled and doesn't know anything about being a normal guy. This leads him to decide to take a "Do-Over" year and go backpacking through Europe. With only $1500 in his pockets and a fake name (kind of) he heads off to try and survive on his own and meet people who don't know of his privilege. On this trip he meets Hayden, who is taking her own year off of life to get her groove back. She has no idea who Christopher Miles is and if he wants to get with her, he's gonna have to grow up and win a girl with more than his money. (This is a summary in my own words.)
3 Things I liked:
-The Miles family moments. The brothers together in the beginning. The little notes they sent Chris during his travels. And of course, the family dinner where we get a peek at Tristan and a pregnant Claire (I will always STAN these two-perfection!)
-Christopher and Eddie's relationship. Any time these two were together I was melting. I wish there was more of them. I almost rated this book higher just for their interactions. The way Christopher looks out for him and champions him was really cool.
-A few swoony conversations here and there. They do have a very good physical relationship. The author knows how to bring the heat.
3 Things I strongly DISliked:
- The amount of gross things used for humor in the first 30% of this book. (vomit, body hair, animal husbandry, etc.) Like... are we 13 here?
- The amount of times that the dialogue tag referred to Christopher as "yelling, screaming, or raising" his voice. He was speaking in a raised or angry voice more often than he used an indoor voice. Whenever something wasn't going his way, he was screaming. He threw fits and tantrums CONSTANTLY. I know part of this is supposed to be how he is in the beginning... to show a character growth, I guess but... at a certain point I realized it was just his default and it made him so unlikable. Any time Claire wanted to discuss something... he listened for 2 seconds before he escalated. I'm serious, keep your eye out for what volume he speaks in. It's telling.
-And all of this leads to my biggest issue: I don't know how Hayden stays with him. He is a lair, a manipulator, a bully, and when he doesn't get his way.... he leaves. At first I liked that Hayden was patient and that she didn't always jump to conclusions, but eventually... I wanted her to go back to the farm as well. At least the cows aren't going to jerk you around. I know there was a lot of their time on the road that we don't see but... I think she's better off without him.
Rounding this out, I just didn't believe the romance by the time we ended. We spent a big portion of the book with them as friends. Which is GREAT! However, we skip through that time with time jumps and I didn't get to EXPERIENCE all the little things Chris was doing that had Hayden so devoted to her... so when they were together and he would constantly have these tantrums.... I just wanted her to leave.
His brothers were right, he was and still is spoiled.
Hayden and Christopher had the potential to be the best romance yet from this author. But I found Christian to be absolutely insufferable with very little growth in this book, until the very end. He was CONSTANTLY losing his temper and I just did not care for him at all. The ONLY redeeming quality his had was his love and concern for the boy, Eddie.
I did not like the slapstick approach to humor, the non stop partying and sleeping around, and the constant reference to how Christopher "needed" sex and that was a constant conflict in their relationship.
I loved The Takeover but this one was a hot mess.
I knew Christopher Miles’ story was going to be a wild one and it was very much that. It was a love story that took two very different people and put them in extraordinary circumstances outside of both of their normal and on a level playing field. They never would have met otherwise and wouldn’t have given each other a chance either. Having met this way, allowed them to get to know each other as people and equals, without Chris’s wealth and Hayden’s situation to keep them from exploring what could be between them.
Christopher Miles lives the rich life to its fullest - indulging in women, cars, and booze. What he doesn’t realize is that his existence is very hollow. So his big idea to find his inner depth is to leave it all behind for a year and backpack with no access to his wealth. He plans to live under the radar. Once he gets to Spain, he realizes what a mess he’s put himself into. Then slowly over time, he starts to see the people around him. He starts to live, then love. Hayden is easy going and always up for a challenge. She brings a vibrance to his life that he didn’t even know he was missing. But there’s one problem: she has no idea who he really is.
I enjoyed this love story. It was a bit chaotic at times and didn’t have a big climax and ending, but more of a slow amble into the HEA. It was a little anticlimactic but it worked well for me. I will have to say that I did not like the beginning of the book. I thought Chris was a jerk and that the events right upon getting to Spain were better suited for a romcom and felt a little ridiculous in a contemporary novel. But once past that, I really enjoyed the light humor and story as it unfolded. Another thing I would like to note is that T needed an American editor. Both characters are American, and used British words and phrases throughout. It was a bit annoying and took me out of the story a bit. This could be forgiven for Chris because he has lived and worked in London for quite some time, but even still I’m not sure he would have been quite so British. Overall, this is a good story that I enjoyed but not my favorite of the series.
I've had The Do-Over on my most anticipated list forever. I can't begin to tell you how excited I was to read it. So what did I think of it? Well, I have a mixed opinion on it. I loved many things, but one aspect didn't work for me.
To close out The Miles High Club series, TL Swan delivers a funny, steamy, and emotional tale. As expected, the banter between the brothers and Christopher and Hayden is wildly entertaining. There's a good balance between laugh-out-loud humor and heartbreaking moments.
Although I adored Hayden and enjoyed her growth throughout the story, I never fully connected with Christopher. The little things that bothered me about him kept piling up. Christopher is very selfish and used to getting his way without regard for the impact on others. While Christopher redeems himself in the end, it was too late for me.
I definitely recommend reading The Do-Over. Overall, I really enjoyed Hayden and Christopher's journey and glimpses into the lives of the other Miles brothers. I'm looking forward to the recently announced happily-ever-after updates for all of the Miles brothers.
Review
5/5⭐️ you’re never too old for a Do-over!!
This book was hilarious, fast paced, easy to read, dual POV and had a very interesting plot.
It had me smiling, laughing, gasping, questioning my whole entire life and also crying out of pure joy 🥹.
A book about discovering yourself, letting others in, making bonds, having fun, pushing your boundaries and just living life !!
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series but I just loved how different & unique Christophers story was🤌🏽
Seeing more of all of the extended Miles family was just so heartwarming as well (especially Tristans ☺️)
The hot chocolate scene 🥰🥰🥰🥰🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 The ending 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽
I did guess about Eddie but did I still cry? Yes, yes I did 🥺
I'll keep this short and not-so-sweet: when the "hero" of a romance novel makes you nauseous, it's not going very well. I absolutely loved The Stopover, and it feels like every one of Swan's books since then has just upped the shock value, with "heroes" whose actions turn my stomach. As always, her writing is incredibly bingeable and each to devour, but this male lead is SO extraordinarily off-putting that I was left feeling sick to my stomach. The book is also unnecessarily long, so I skimmed a significant portion of it. I was not emotionally invested, and I didn't care if this couple found their happily ever after.
I’ve loved the Miles brothers (though my soft spot always will go to Jamieson 🥰) and though I felt this book was rather different from the others, it still hit the spot.
Christopher has always had everything come easy to him, though he genuinely doesn’t realise it. A true portrayal of someone who doesn’t know how good he has it, he only really finds out when he, in a fit of pique, decides to go backpacking for a year.
Meeting up with Hayden, there are lots of “feelings” but at mainly her behest they decide to try friendship (*snigger*, when does that ever work out!)
Obviously feelings, emotions and *ahem* other stuff happens and at the end of the year reality comes crashing down meaning our love torn couple have to try to find a happy mix between what was, what can be and what will be.
A fantastic love story before anything else, this book also contains a fabulous family dynamic (though not nearly enough of the other brothers as I would have liked to have seen!), giggles and high emotion.
A lovely conclusion to this series, I am crossing all fingers, toes and any available appendages now that the author returns to the Stanton world for her next book..
I heard great things about this book and it did not disappoint! Quick, spicy read that was perfect for getting out of my reading slump. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
First off, I’d love to mention how cool this premise was with the backpacking and meeting in a hostel setting. I’ve never read a book with those aspects in it and I loved it! Hayden is our heroine who is remarkably herself and she has no problem knocking Christopher back a peg and showing that she wasn’t falling for him right off the bat. Christopher is a huge player whose world got rocked by Hayden. When he came to the revelation that he was falling for her and then in love? It was all over for him. I really liked that their relationship grew naturally. They first became best friends and had a blast always hanging out together, then obviously from there, they slowly started to fall for each other and wanted to be more than friends. When they finally got together it was such a special moment! Of course, the book also has some seriously funny moments like many of her other books. This series is over now BUT we will be getting an extended epilogue book of all the couples on Valentine’s Day called Miles Ever After so I cannot wait for that!
This book was a complete miss for more. I have enjoyed the other three books in this series and I was excited for Hayden and Christopher's story. Maybe I overhyped in my head because I really thought this was going to be the best romance yet from this author.
But I found Christopher to be absolutely unlikeable. His character was obnoxious. He was an ass. He came across as a self serving jerk. He has major anger management issues and was incredibly unkind to Hayden.
The writing and tone of the story was a miss for me. I only made it to 42% before I gave up. The partying and sleeping around was to much. The constant reference to how Christopher's desire and need for sexual gratification was gross.
The hate on women by both characters was so offensive, I just gave up. This was not a book for me.
I received an ARC from NetGalley. This is a totally honest review.
This book had me cracking up from the very beginning. As a huge fan of The Miles High Club Brothers, Christopher is the funniest one of them. The tone is set right from the beginning of what to expect from Christopher. He is the youngest of all of the Miles High Brothers. He's gorgeous, hilarious, witty, and ideally, with the biggest heart of all the brothers.
If you enjoyed the other three brothers, you would also love this one. It was a slow burn, but one I could say I enjoyed very much. I did not want it to end, as I found it amusing seeing how Christopher was able to find himself on this backpacking to Europe trip. Being in Europe alone and not having to lean on his brothers, he discovered who he indeed was, but most importantly, he finally understood the true meaning of love.
This book had all the spice and everything nice.
I highly recommend all of T.L. Swan's books! She NEVER disappoints.
*Thank you NetGalley for an eARC of this book* and thank you T.L Swan for finishing off the Miles High Series with this story! 5 stars aren’t enough! The Do-Over had me in absolute hysterics at various points in the book! I don’t think I’ve EVER laughed this hard reading a contemporary romance! and I’ve read both the camping scene in The Stopover AND the scene where Tristan meets Harry in The Takeover. Christopher is now my favourite Miles brother (sorry Tristan). Don’t hesitate to pick up this book on its release date, the storyline is a fresh take on the billionaire stories we’ve all come to love from TL Swan.
I have loved the miles high series! This was no different. However the first half was a bit slow for me. I didn’t enjoy the backpacking part very much since this was a billionaire romance. It was not even very fish out water scenario either. However, I did love the romance and how it built. I loved how the happily ever after came about too.
Soo good! Tristian is still my fav, but this whole plot line was PERFECTION. I need to read more books that travel. I now need to visit SPAIN ASAP!
4.25⭐
I was really excited to read The Do-Over by T.L. Swan as I'm a huge fan of the series and whilst Christopher isn't my favourite of the brothers this was an enjoyable and entertaining read. And one character in particular really shone and Christopher did grow on me and as a character especially after he met Hayden.
Not to mention the pace at which the story developed was perfect and with plenty of steam, emotion and lots of moments of fun. This was a great read; it just didn't capture me like the earlier books did and it took me a couple of tries to really get into it. But I'm glad I did and I would happily recommend it to others.
As a whole I've enjoyed this series but this wasn't my favorite of the four. I was very frustrated with Christopher most of the book and while I understood why he did things the way he did I felt the book could have had a little more honesty.
Tristan is still my favorite Miles brother, but I am glad I got a chance to read this one.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest opinion.
If you liked the first three books in the series, i would recommend not reading this one, it honestly made me hate the miles brothers, the author gave them words and reactions that were so misogynist and downright derogatory towards women.
Christopher was so toxic that reading even the romantic scenes felt uncomfortable, he was literally emotionally abusing and did lots of gaslighting, and Hayden was allowing this, she had this feminist persona at the beginning, but then her love made her so weak, love is supposed to make you strong, it's not about lowering your expectations and limits.
That was a bad ending for a nice series.
* I received an ARC of this book through netgalley and the publisher *
Mehr als drei Sterne kann ich leider nicht vergeben. Ich mochte alle drei vorherigen Teile der Serie und auch in diesem Buch gibt es Momente, die ich sehr genossen habe.
Die Prämisse alleine war schon zu unglaubwürdig um mich wirklich zu fesseln. Ein Milliardär unterwegs mit dem Rucksack?!
Hayden war als Protagonistin okay, auch wenn nicht wirklich irgendetwas herausgestochen hat.
Christopher beginnt als egozentrisches, weltfremdes Kind...und beendet das Buch leider auch als solches. Am Ende wünschte ich mir Hayden würde auf der Farm bleiben bis Christopher lernt, dass sich die Welt nicht nur um ihn dreht.
Leider ein schwaches Ende der geliebten Serie.
BOOK REVIEW: The Do-Over by @tlswanauthor
4 Stars
I was so excited to read this final installment of the series and thankfully it did not let me down.
To begin with, I did struggle to get into the book. Chris (the lead male) didn't exactly endear me to him and I struggled to find a connection at all. In fact I nearly DNFed but am SO glad I didn't as it got much much better once the story progressed a little. This is a strangers that meet when backpacking to friends to lovers romance and I loved how the romance built between the two leads. I especially loved that the lead female Hayden was the one holding the reigns in the relationship and the one that friend zoned Chris! Their chemistry is undeniable and it was so much fun to see them grow closer and closer. I wasn't a fan of some of Chris's actions and don't think he got the telling off he deserved which is why I can't rate this higher.
Hayden was definitely my favourite character. She is a ray of sunshine and I loved how much she loved life and put her all into everything. I really routed for her. I had a rollercoaster of emotions with Chris but ultimately he is a good guy and that really shows towards the end of the book. I loved his relationship with his brothers and with the boy Eddie (which made my heart melt!).
The writing was great and definitely held my attention. I really enjoy T. L Swan's books and can't wait to read more of them. Highly recommend this series to romance (and smut) lovers!
Please note that I was #gifted this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
I’m beyond mind blown. Miss Swan decided to go all out with the last installment of The Miles High Club and I’m absolutely in love with Christopher Miles and Hayden Whitmore.
This book is full of laughs, self discovery, compromising, hot scenes, made families but above all true love.
Christopher embarks on a year long backpacking Euro trip to find himself after realizing that his life is not normal and he needs to find out who he really is. In Barcelona he meets Hayden and they become fast friends. With other backpackers they go all over Europe and it’s the best time of their lives. When the trip comes to an end they have to face reality and life is not always as easy as it seems, even when you’re madly in love with each other.
These to have to really go through so much to get to their HEA but that’s what makes it even more beautiful and worth it in the end. There were times while I was reading that I didn’t understand why the book had to be so long, we could have stop and be happy with the way it was a several points but then we would have missed on the amazing finale Miss Swan gave us. True love, a made family and a happily ever after in Bumf*ck Nowhere, England.
I was so excited for Christopher Miles and I wasn’t disappointed because his story was everything I expected and so much more. Christopher Miles the youngest Mikes sibling and Hayden Whitmore’s journey is the perfect addition to this wonderful series. Christopher ha decided it’s time to spread his wings and take off backpacking around Europe and he has decided to get the real pack backing experience by only having limited funds and staying in hostels….now that was always going to be a shock to the system for a billionaire. But add in getting scammed, getting his wallet, cards and cash stolen he finds himself in need of help and that’s when Hayden comes to the rescue. What follows is an entertaining, fun read as this couple get to know each other as they travel to different parts of Europe. Problem is Hayden knows backpacking Christopher not billionaire Christopher so what happens when his secret is revealed. One click now to find out. This book has it all, I laughed, I smiled, I held my breath and I swooned as I joined this couple on their trip around Europe. I fell hard and fast for Christopher and I adored the sweet and caring Hayden but what took this book to another level was the love, compassion and patience shown to the adorable Eddie a young boy working various jobs to keep his head above water. I highly recommend this witty and emotional read because yes I did shed a few tears as I came to the end of this wonderful read.
Christopher Miles has a lot of growing up to do in this one and the majority of the book revolves around his friendship with Hayden. I really, really enjoyed her character a lot more than I did Christopher. She was so forgiving of him and he needed her understanding soul. He's your typical playboy and isn't shy to admit it. I was hoping that it would be less of the storyline than it was, but overall it was a good addition to the series.
The book that I've been waiting for a year is finally here, and it totally didn't disappoint. Of course Christopher has A LOT of shoes to fill after all such amazing books in the series. But like always, I devoured the book, and couldn't put it down. I've been in a book slump, and didn't feel like reading much at all this month. Always happen whenever I read a book by TL Swan.
Without giving too much away, we know Christopher was going back packing around Europe for a do-over and pretty much to show his brothers that he's not spoiled and can pretty much live a life without money. Hayden was trying to get over her heartbreak so she decided to back pack also. They met at the hostel, and became good friends. Slowly they start to fall for one another, but Hayden knows she's bound to have to get another heart break from Christopher so she rather stay as friends.
I laughed pretty much throughout the book. A few times where my heart was hurting and beating so fast. A few times where I swooned so hard. One time where I wanted to throw my kindle. Lol I legit screamed so hard at one point.
I just really love this book. Now I'll have to sit here and wait until Miles Ever After.
This was so good! Although it is not my favorite from the Miles High series, it was still great.
I loved getting a little glimpse into everyone’s lives and FINALLY getting to learn about the spoiled, entitled Christopher.
This book was hilarious and had me laughing out loud, then turn around and I was crying. I was all over the place while reading this and I just enjoyed it SO much.
What a perfect way to end an amazing series.
4.5 stars
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❤️❤️❤️1/2
Enjoyable and entertaining for the most part.
Admittedly some areas felt a little bit slow to me, and I couldn’t help but skim read to the next page, but that could be me personally, it may not be like that for everyone, reviews differ.
One the whole the characters were interesting and involved, they had a good chemistry and I enjoyed their interactions.
Christopher takes a bit to get use to he’s a little entitled for my tastes.
I found Hayden too nice for him.
Is it worth the read? Yes most definitely, enjoy .
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
Oh what a book!!! My heart is filled with so much love
Christo aka Christopher what a swoony mofo. He was pure Perfection. The Mile's brother are everything and more. They feed off eachother.
Banter, swoon and so much more with a journey to find himself Christopher will have you eating out of the palm of his hand.
What a way to end the Mile's series. Hayden and Christopher's story was everything and more. I laughed hard with tears then cried hard with emotions.
I laughed so much to the point i nearlly wet my self. The yacht scene had me good and the end omg the tears i cried my jaw hurt so much.
Christopher oh how he shows his emotions. When hes having a freak out moment everyone knows about it. The love and care he has for the people he loves is what made me love him the most. His love for Hayden and Eddie swelled my heart.
Let’s me start by saying wow wow wow. With every book I’ve read in the series I would state I love each brother more but now all brothers have their own book, I must state Christopher is my favourite and can I say want more? Oh yes and the whole Valentine’s Day novella is going to be an instant download. I’m not saying I don’t love them all in their own way but Christopher depth and just how beautiful he is of a person shone through.
This book had me glued to my seat and I read it within one day but I must say anything tl swan writes makes my reading life happy. Tl swan has this way of pulling you in and not wanting the book to end. This book had me on a roller coaster of emotions, one minute I was laughing which I’m sure my neighbours heard and then next thing I was an emotional mess. If you haven’t read the other brothers books I do recommend it even though they can be read as standalones but you’ll have a better understanding of the bond and the relationship between brothers and how supportive of each other they are. The best way to describe this book for me - emotional, raw, passionate and one of my favourite reads so far this year and probably top read of Tl swan.
What I can say about the hero and heroine. Christopher decides he wants to go backpacking for a year without anyone knowing who he is and just be free to travel and discover himself until he meets the beautiful and smart heroine who instantly have this chemistry off the charts and there is a continuous push and pull. This is a must read and highly recommend this book. If I could give it 100 stars I would.
I received an arc to give an honest opinion.
🍾Happy release day🥂
✨𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬. 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞.✨
I honestly don't even know where to start with this review, I mean loved every single bit of this book!
I swear you will not regret reading this wonderful book and it gets infinite stars from me❤️
Christopher Miles is officially my favorite Miles brother
He honestly surprised me a lot throughout the book.
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀
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When Christopher decided to move out of his comfort zone and go backpacking for a year, I just knew I was in for a treat because I didn't think he'd do well 🤣
This book had me cry laughing so many times, but my absolute favorite would be Christopher fainting when he saw Hayden with her hand in a cow🤣.
Second to this is definitely the yacht 🤣IYKYK
I haven't read the books for Sebastián and gang, but you best believe these men are now sitting in my ebook library🤝
But if you were to ask which moment I would never forget from this book and absolutely won my heart over...
It would be when this man went back for Eddie. I was ugly crying at this point 😕
Rating : all the stars⭐
Thank you netgalley for this arc copy. ❤️
5 star writing; 3 star plot
I love this author's writing style and I've loved each of the previous books I've read in this series. This one, however, just didn't quite rise to the standard set by its predecessors.
The writing is, as anticipated, extremely well done. I was hooked on the compelling story and vibrant characters right from the start. The problem, for me, was that Christopher was set up for a redemption arc that never really materialized. Instead, we're left with a former playboy who chooses to become monogamous but remains as self-centered as ever. Even when he's trying to see things from Hayden's point of view, he just can't quite figure out why she's not as happy as someone who gets to be with him ought to be.
Hayden started out as a wonderfully strong, independent woman who didn't take any of his attitude. She has standards, and it's clear that Christopher is not capable of anything close to what she deserves. Yet, apparently their "chemistry" is strong enough to compel her to overlook months of lying, weeks of being ignored and even "handled" by his assistants because he's "too busy" to call himself, and eventually it allows her to forego any remaining desire she had for her original career. To see a once-strong woman reduced to arm candy was disappointing, to say the least.
I honestly couldn't put this book down - the writing really is that good - but by the HEA, I was left wondering how such a shallow relationship could possibly go the distance. If not sleeping with other people is the only standard a girl has, then Christopher is that girl's Mr. Right.
If you've been following the Miles family in this series, you probably want to read this as much as I did. Just know that he's not the hero his brothers are. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Thank you to Net Galley for this ARC! I I have loved the Miles High Club series by TL Swan along with her other books, so I was SO excited to have the opportunity to read Christopher's story!
I liked that the majority of this book had a completely different setting than the rest of the series because Christopher decides to take a break from his family's company to backpack Europe incognito. Christopher always was the most mysterious of the Miles brothers, so it was nice to finally see his personality on its own.
I did enjoy the push/pull between Christopher and our female MC Hayden, who grew up on a farm and actually calls Christopher out on his spoiled ways. However, even after everything they've been through, he slips back into those selfish tendencies when he and Hayden have to deal with the ramifications after revealing who he really is. Luckily, because of their established friendship and some great groveling, they get their HEA.
Honestly, some of my favorite parts were the cameos from other amazing TL Swan characters from this series and others! While the Takeover still remains my favorite in the series, The Do-Over was great, and I can't wait for "Miles Ever After"!
Unfortunately, this writer's style is not for me. There was some good banter here and there, but it was outweighed by messy, and what felt like to me, inconsistent characters. But, I'm in the minority based on the overall Goodreads rating, so it's definitely a case of 'it's me, not the book'.
I know that I say this every time but each time I feel it has been the best one yet. Absolutely loved it. Had some laugh out loud moments. Thank you TL Swan for yet another wonderful book. Can’t wait for the next one. 💕
5 Star review of The Do Over (The Miles High Club #4) by T.L.Swan
Having read and listened to these books I could not wait to read youngest brother Christopher Miles story. I knew that the woman who would tame him would need to be special and Hayden Whitmore is certainly that.
This was a wonderful addition to the series and one I enjoyed. I fell hard and fast for Christopher. He ticked every box for me, even though there were times that I wanted to smack him across the back of his head.
Christopher has embarked on a back packing journey across Europe, not as a billionaire, but a “typical” backpacker. Meeting Hayden is the last thing he expects when she comes to his rescue when his wallet and cards are stolen.
I loved everything about Christopher and Hayden once they finally got together as they embarked on a journey of discovery. There were moments that had me laughing out loud, swooning and sighing. It was heart warming and entertaining to watch their relationship develop. However what happens when Hayden uncovers the truth that Christopher has hidden?
Will she forgive him or will their blossoming relationship be torn apart? One click and find out. This was a well written story that ticked all the boxes for me.
I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley
OMG! What can I say about The Do-Over by T. L. Swan? I was so excited about this book from the day it was announced. Every single book in the Miles High Club series has been terrific. And with every book, I have fallen in love with yet another Miles brother.
What to say about Christopher? It’s impossible to not love this “himbo” and his efforts to find himself and prove that he has more to offer the world, and women in particular, than his bank account. The start of the book is so fun when you have all the brothers together as Christopher announces his plan to take a one year sabbatical and backpack through Europe without the safety net of his unlimited family funds.
Fish out of water scenarios are always so fun, especially when it comes to romance. To have someone who has never even had to call a cab end up deciding to leave all his money behind when he has never even gone camping, is absolutely hilarious. It brought back memories to Jameson’s camping trip in the first book in the series, The Stop Over.
T. L. Swan is such a goddess when it comes to whip smart dialogue. She also writes such wonderful side characters with crazy personalities and the situations she puts them in are so original and hilarious!!!
I love Hayden. She is such a great foil to Christopher. Their personalities are so suited to each other. She has commonsense and is kind and caring but also has insecurities that make her very relatable. From her first encounter with Christopher you could sense a spark there and I found their journey as a couple to be quite possibly the most romantic of the entire series. And that is saying a lot. But in typical T. L. Swan fashion, she can flip the switch from swoony sweetness to inferno sexy times like no one else! These Miles brother’s sure know how to bring on the heat. And it’s not just the physical intimacy, either. The dirty talk is next level!
Of course that’s not to say there aren’t obstacles that Christopher and Hayden must navigate. Secrets, lies, and omissions have a way of adding up and it’s only a matter of time before all is revealed and Hayden will have to ask herself if she ever really knew Christopher at all.
But The Do-Over is also a story about family. The importance of family is such a strong theme in each of the Miles High Club series books. These men love each other dearly and it’s clear they would do anything for each other. And in this case, Christopher discovers the term family can be applied to more than the family you were born into.
All in all The Do-Over is T. L. Swan at her very best. There were (at least for me) belly laughs, blushes, and tears of sadness and of joy and relief. And I loved every minute of it. I can’t wait to see what stories she dreams up next. Until then, I will be queuing up the audiobook so I can experience it all over again with CJ Bloom and Sebastian York to guide me along.
Another amazing story by TL Swan! I felt like I was in the story & experiencing all the highs & lows with Christo & Hayden! Cannot rate this highly enough 💕💕
When you think you read the best book of the year and this one come along. Fantastic read and a must for everyone. Wow my head is blown away. How am I going to recover. New book boyfriend for sure. Thanks TL Swan for killing all my future book boyfriends
City boy meets country girl. This friends to lovers, who start off as roommates whilst backpacking in Spain is the fourth installment of The Miles High Club, and in my opinion Swan has saved the best till last.
Christopher has his own reasons for embarking, incognito for twelve months on his travels, however he soon realises that the life of a backpacker is far more chaotic than the privileged life he had been fortunate enough to be living, up until his recent sabbatical. He soldiers on with things and amidst the chaos he makes friends with the others he bunks alongside, there’s one in particular who catches his attention, Hayden Whitmore and despite their initial clashing they go on to become more than just friends.
Falling in love wasn’t something Christopher nor Hayden had anticipated, but as their relationship progresses, love blossoms for the pair. During their twelve months backpacking there’s lots of back and forth banter between themselves and others, honestly you’ll feel as though you’re amongst good friends whilst reading this, you’ll laugh and you’ll cry, your heart may even hurt a little, but it’s all worth it, I promise. We also get to witness the brotherly love and banter between the Miles siblings along with a brief yet entertaining interaction with the whole family when Christopher and Hayden return stateside, introductions are made to Hayden’s family also as the pair have some decisions to be made which are then followed by issues they need to overcome, which they do in a realistic way even though they do take their time in doing so. Then there’s Eddie… Eddie, Eddie, Eddie 🥹🥰 I dare you not to fall in love with that boy, you’ll fail, he will steal your heart just as he has done mine. Eddie captures the hearts of Christopher and Hayden, he plays a fundamental part of the story and their journey together, especially towards the end.
I loved everything and more about The Do-Over, it’s my favourite book from the series, and I’m sorry Tristan you’ve been evicted from the top spot, Christopher and that filthy mouth of his has taken poll position as my Miles man. I highly recommend this book, the whole series in-fact, if you haven’t already started read it now, you won’t be disappointed.
Great characters who are lovable! Lots of lol moments and an awesome feel good book that makes you want to try a do over! I want to try travelling on a dime!
This is the forth book of the Miles High Club Series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but you’ll enjoy the banter between the four Miles brothers and cameos from T.L. Swan’s Mr. series a lot more if you read in order.
Dual PoV/Friends to Lovers/Slow Burn
Christopher Miles is 31 and the youngest of the four Miles brothers, running their successful worldwide operating family media group, Miles Media, with them. He is entitled, insanely rich, insanely good looking, a player, who never had a serious relationship in his life, and having women practically falling at his feet. His life feels great. Until it doesn’t. Something starts to feel shallow, culminating in a meeting with his three older brothers, all reformed players who are now happily married, two with kids, harassing him for being way too selfish to have a family himself.
Christopher feels hurt and misunderstood. He feels he needs to prove something and makes a snap decision to take up on an old idea to take a one-year sabbatical going undercover, with no name and money to him.
Hayden Whitmore is 25 and the only child of hardworking farmers in upstate New York. She is still not fully over the breakup with her high school sweetheart two years ago. She believes in romantic forever love and abhorres players. She had booked her flight to Europe for a gap year as a distraction to the break-up and nearly refuses to go, but her mom and best friend fiercely insist.
Let’s just say Christopher and Hayden’s first encounter in a backpacker hostel in Barcelona isn’t exactly ideal… but it doesn’t take long for both to realise there is more to their relationship and they genuinely like to spend time with each other. Hayden blocks Christopher’s advances for more than friendship for quite some time as she senses that giving in could easily end their friendship and she ends up just being one of his numerous forgotten conquests. But Christopher for the first time ever wants to prove he is more than that. And Hayden learns to live in the moment with Christopher, being less uptight and just go with it.
It is a sweet love story and I adored Christopher and Hayden and I loved how protective and territorial Christopher could get in regard to Hayden, whom he lovingly nicknamed Grumpy or Grumps.
There was just a little downside to the story and nearly took the fifth star away: Sometimes Christopher acts like a child in a tantrum, it was unbelievable, I could have beaten him up, like is he truly 31 or just 5? Honestly, how did he ever hold a key position in a world wide company with that attitude before this trip? He makes up for it in a big way though in the end.
Except for that little flaw I truly enjoyed the story and highly recommend it. If you have not done so yet, indulge in the complete Miles High Club Series. You are in for a treat!
WOW, just wow. The last brother from Miles Club series and boy he didn't disappoint.
Christopher and Hayden's story is full of bunter and obstacles, from friends to lovers it demands your attention while you reading this book.
TL Swan, really delivered well and as always after reading the book I am again in a slump and cannot find anything better to read.
Thank you once again for a wonderful story.
Another thoroughly enjoyable read that I devoured from beginning to end! Thanks TL Swan for taking me on yet another fabulous journey with your words!
I’m Flying High after the latest installment of everyone’s favorite series: The Miles High Club. This was such a FUN read. I felt light hearted during and after 💛
I was excited to get to know Christopher like I felt I knew the other Miles brothers.
He sure took me on an adventure 🎒🥵
I genuinely felt like I was trying to find myself with him, like I experienced his lack of experience/knowledge/disgust/determination/ exasperation… right there with him in regards to this trip and finding himself!
Then we meet our Hayden… I connected with her straight away… completely throughout the entire book I felt like she was my soul sister.
It was fun watching the two fall in love. I fell in love with Christopher too… he was just FUN! I felt happy and carefree while I was reading about him and had the craving to go back after finished to get that feeling again. I was there, I was on a backpacking trip..,if only!!
I personally felt like this was a bit of a slow burn… just a bit. And I love a slow burn baby. I love the friends to lovers scenario, but I wasn’t truly sure how this one would end! I felt the sacrifice… and I related to it a lot so Hayden’s pain hurt me and stuck with me.
Overall, I can’t wait to read again. I love these Miles brothers… and TL Swan’s words 🦢.
This book. I fly through her books because they suck me all the way in!
Christopher Miles turn! And boy was it a fun time.
Christopher feels misunderstood and that he’s viewed in a way he doesn’t like. He decided to go backpacking for a year to find himself and see where it leads. With no money mind you.
Enter Hayden. A cow farmer who goes on sabbatical to backpack through Europe.
They end up at the same hostel.
This story. These characters. The humor and the heat.
Their hearts…
Loved
Loved
Loved
𝚃𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜
▪️Contemporary romance
▪️Friends to lovers
▪️One bed trope
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚛 𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐
🌶🌶🌶
𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠
Christopher Miles has it all, money, power and women. Yet he still feels empty inside. So what fixes that? Backpacking for a year with only $2000 to his name… which he loses in the first day 😂
Early on in his trip, he meets Hayden, who seems to be the only girl immune to his charm. So they decide to become good friends! And along with a few others they meet on the way, backpack all around Europe. Yet as time passes, their connection grows stronger. How will Christopher tell Hayden his secret?
This book was one of my favourites in the series!! There were so many times I was CACKLING soooo much 😂 and when the spicy scenes came boy were they gooooood 🥵
Christopher and Hayden have such an amazing dynamic and I absolutely adored their story! If you’re looking for romance, laughs, great plot and potentially a few tears, then this is the book for you!
The Do Over is out TODAY!
ARC Review ✴️✴️✴️✴️
TL Swan is like comfort food. She is a whole vibe and all of us who love her agree there's no one who writes like her. You will yell at her while you read! But you will also laugh until you cry.
If you've read the first 3 books in the Miles High Club series, you know what you're getting - an addictive, fast read with humor, swoon, spice, and drama.
In this enemies to friends to lovers story, the MMC, Christopher, is a manwh0re (as usual with TL...I like to call them Swanwh0res) in search of himself. The FMC is a farm girl looking to move on from heartbreak and see the world.
They meet while backpacking in Spain and make some hilarious friends along the way. And there are so many great cameos from the other Miles brothers we know and love!
Much like The Takeover (Tristan... sigh...), this book is hilarious from the beginning. It's a comedy of errors as Christopher travels like a pauper for the first time in his life.
Only a couple of observations to note because in my mind TL can do little wrong:
Sometimes I felt like Christopher acted 24-ish rather than 31. To be a successful media mogul, I expected him to be a bit more mature.
If you're epilogue obsessed like me - there isn't one! I struggle with this because I crave closure, but I am somewhat comforted that TL is writing a Miles brothers epilogue to be released on Valentine's day next year.
If you love TL, this book is a non-negotiable. Go read it now!!!
The Do-Over is out TODAY on Kindle Unlimited and for purchase on Amazon! Thanks @tlswanauthor for the opportunity to read an advanced copy! I'm still not over it. 💕
The fourth Miles brother is a crack up.. had no idea from the other books that he would be so out of touch with reality.. was hilarious to see him coping with the life of a backpacker..’Christo’ & Hayden were a bit of an odd couple to begin with but you couldn’t help but laugh, cry and cheer them on.. the series finished on a high note and now cannot wait for the encore..
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Wonderful wonderful wonderful! Loved this series and all the brothers but I will say this book was a perfect summer read. Reading about falling in love in sunny climes really is perfection
A beautiful love story about true soul mates.
Another knock out storyline with loveable characters, just what we have come to love from this amazing author. Full of quick witted, one liners, sass and banter. Yet another HOT Miles brother to add to the mix and another female who doesn't take his S**t, love it. Lets just say I want my own Christo for so many reasons, he is such a beautiful man inside and out. I'm already on a re-read
T L Swan is my all time favourite author. Her books roll like a film in my mind when reading. Her books are so well written and detailed and I always find myself at the end of the book far too soon. I've loved the Miles High series and loved each brothers story. I did love Christopher and Haydens story but with this one I felt he was a little to entitled and this bugged me a bit. I loved Hayden and her maturity towards the drama he caused though. And over all I loved their adventures and where it got them in the end. Its a beautiful love story and I can't wait for all the epilogue to the Miles High men. Thank you TL Swan
This was the perfect ending to the Miles High series❤ And so another Miles brother is added to my "Favorites" I would say he is on par with Elliot. The story unfolds of Christopher finding himself and proving to others that he is not the spoilt entitled man everyone thinks he is.. taking a year off from the limelight and everything convenient - well for a billionaire. Enter Hayden.. a humbled cow handling farmgirl.
A friends first relationship.. she was having none of him, to Lovers when she has all of him.
I love how the whole story progresses to him finding himself and then getting back into his world with a humbled mind with Hayden in hand. Side characters were Hilarious and my heart for little Eddie just broke and mended with Chris being a protector for him.
Can't wait for next year for a Miles family catch up😁❤❤
The final book in the Miles High trilogy, and definitely one of my favourites! Christopher and Hayden's story was not at all what I expected, but I was not disappointed.
Christopher was so easy to fall in love with, and the banter was hilarious. So many laugh out loud moments, and a few real tear-jerkers.
I can't wait to see what comes next from this author.
THe Do Over was a fun read. As a reader, you really get immersed in the characters, its almost as if you are watching a movie take place in your mind. TL Swan’s books really belong on the big screen. The plot moves along at a quick pace and the story evolves so naturally, before you know it, you’re at the end of the book.
This has been such a great series. The Miles Brothers and their wives fulfill every reader’s dream of the perfect story: they are funny yet serious, crazy but in a normal manner, they do outrageous things but we still love them for it. Looking forward to her future series.
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WOW!! I find TL Swans writing is like no other author I’ve read. Her books have me enthralled from the very beginning.
This instalment of the Miles High Club was just everything. It had it all, from absolute hilarity to gut wrenching lows and everything in between. Christopher Miles is as infuriatingly stubborn as he is emotionally beautiful and Hayden Whitmore, such a strong sweet and sassy character.
I loved this book so much that I’m diving in for a re-read, it’s that good!!
I needed a break from the mundane books in this genre that I had been reading. Boy did I ever get that. No details in this review of the Miles High Club and Christopher...but if you want to laugh until you cry, snort or shake, THIS IS YOUR BOOK. Where TL Swan comes up with this - is exactly where my mind wants to me. Hilarious, want to smack some sense into him...it's ALL there!!
TL Swan, The Do Over is honestly one of my top books, it's freaking halarious, romantic and everything I imagined. The connection between Christopher and Haze is out of this world, I will be honest I didn't want this book to end as it was the last chapter of the Miles brothers who I grew to love each of them. I wish there were more then 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I could give you all❤️ thank you for writing these master pieces and sharing them with us beloved Swan members❤️
📍 Blurb: Christopher Miles has everything, money, looks, family, but there's still something missing from his life. He decides to embark into an adventure, go backpacking around Europe to find out who he really is. Will the people he meets along the way change him or will he go back to his playboy ways once his trip is over?
📍I'll start this review by saying that I'm in love with the Miles brothers. I've really enjoyed the first 3 books (Elliot being my fav of course), so I was really looking forward to reading this one!
And I have to say, as always, Tee didn't disappoint! There's banter, there's steam, angst adventure, what more could I ask for?
I loved watching Chris and Hayden grow together, they were the cutest 😍 and the side characters were really well written, especially one who has all my heart 💖
The fact that one of setting was outside of the UK and a hostel was so much fun!
All in all, it was a great, fun read that I got through in what, 24 hours! Strongly recommend it!!! I cannot wait for Miles Ever After, the epilogue book for all brothers 😍😍
Thank you Netgalley, ForewordPR and the author for this eARC in exchange for and honest review!
After having read The Casanova and this book, I truly wonder if the author knows anything about Europe. Anyway, this whole book was a frustrating reading experience. Christopher is the worst of all the brothers, a rude, arrogant, spoilt, cowardly and immature prick who doesn't deserve anyone, let alone Hayden. The only reason why this book isn't a one star is that I like the family scenes. I liked half the books in the series which I will re-read but the rest, not so much.
I loved this next installment in the Miles High series.
Each of the brothers' stories have been both funny and heart wrenching in their own way and Christophers' was no different.
The character progression, his development over the time frame the book is set is amazing and only makes you love him that bit more.
Hayden is perfect for him and is the driving force in his development, being able to see the world in different ways. She's so strong and independent, and a little fiesty - just like all the Miles' women! A strong willed woman is what every man needs in his life!
I loved this story so much and was devastated to come to an end - both the story and the series as Chrostopher is the last miles brother.
WOW, just wow. The last brother from Miles Club series. Christopher had a lot to live up to but boy he did not disappoint!
The story is amazing and well paced with laughs and dramatic moments a plenty. Great side characters as is expected with T L swan books.
Must read series!
It takes a special character to make me root for him despite his eye-raising antics as our male lead did in the early part of this book, but Christo cleared that huddle with ease. The Do over is the 4th book in the Miles Brothers books by T.L. Swan and it delivered in spades. I will say that while all these books have very similar story beats, the author still manages to eventually make each couple's individual journey different and unique to them.
Christopher was a hoot and a half and Hayden in return was absolutely charming. I enjoyed the two of them very much. Eddie was then the icing on the cake. The three of them just made sense and I rooted so hard for those crazy kids and their HEA.
While these books could do with some tighter editing, lose <100pages; ultimately they do what they set out to do: entertain the heck out of me (I actually belly laughed a lot), provide steam, and have me absorbed in the character journeys. This book, like all the Miles brothers books, was a lot of fun. Seeing old characters was also a lovely treat and I totally can NOT wait to read their extended epilogues.
A big thanks to Amazon publishing, the author, and Netgalley for the ARC
Laughed, cried, cried from laughing... Simply magnificent! Major book hangover and already missing the Miles Brothers.
Christopher, you sneaky little Casanova, trying to prove his brothers wrong and learning a lot of life's lessons along the way. I love that part!! No spoilers, but get ready for a hell of a ride! TL never disappoints and The Do-Over is the one of her very best.
A perfect 10 star story for a camping vacation and nights by a campfire. A page turner that had me binge read it.
Christopher is rich, spoiled, pampered and always gets what he wants. He does work hard and he’s very disciplined. He doesn’t do well with bullshit. Hayden is broken hearted and she works at her parents ranch. She needs a change of scenery so she decides to go backpacking. Christopher needs a change too so he decides to go backpacking. What an adventure this will be.
I love this author’s storytelling. This story was so addicting and highly entertaining. There was never a dull moment. I loved Christopher because he is not what he shows people. He cares, deeply. This story was heartbreaking and heartwarming too. It’s funny at times. I never laugh this much while reading.
This is one of the bests stories I’ve read. Beautifully executed. Storyline that was unique and captivating. Bottomline this is a must read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story
I literally binged the first 3 books in this series, and when I saw it was available on @netgalley, I had to grab it! This can be read as a stand-alone, but I recommend you read the first 3 in order to get each brothers story.
This book was swoon worthy, hilarious, and made me cry. I love books that are all three of those. Christopher was laugh out loud hilarious, and I really enjoyed the story between him and Hayden.
Thank you #netgalley for the early copy of this book! I’m also so happy to have my physical copy in hand to complete my series collection. The first three books are also on @amazonkindle unlimited with audiobook, so I will be rereading (relistening) to this one for sure!
DNF @ 33%
Within the first chapter Christopher (hero), a 30-year-old man, is throwing the biggest hissy fit in the world. He is literally acting like a two-year-old over a comment of him being spoiled.
Christopher walks around with so much entitlement and everything that comes out of his mouth is snotty and rude. He body shamed someone for having pubic hair, and describes them as a “gorilla”. He also cannot stop telling this man he has such bad odor in every single fucking chapter it seems like. He pushes himself on another woman even when she says no and doesn’t want to kiss.
Hayden‘s (heroine) shopping with her mom and best friend. And her mom‘s literally calling her own daughter a prude because she doesn’t want to wear a G string bikini???? Wtf.
This book flipped and flopped all over the place. The plot didn’t have a structure whatsoever. this is super disappointing considering I enjoyed the rest of the books in the series.
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This book can be summed up in a few words... Growth, True Love, Always Moving. Christopher Miles, like his brothers, did NOT disappoint! I absolutely adored Christopher and I absolutely adored Hayden. This story brought me to tears and had me believing in the power of love and trust! Bravo to Ms. Swan - I cant wait to hear more in the Valentine's Special!
Make your heart melt!!
Christopher Miles enjoys the finer things in life but he has never took the time to stop and open his eyes to appreciate the little things in life or things that money and prestige doesn’t buy. When his brothers are relentless in pointing this out Christopher decides to prove them wrong and sets out to backpack for a year and find himself. He makes friends with a group of people at the hostel and they have the time of their life partying wherever the road leads. Hayden Whitmore has sparked the eye of Christopher but she is not his usual type of women and she seems immune to his charm which has him more determined. Hayden is an only child and grew up on a farm. Her mother insists for her to go on this trip so Hayden can see the world and what it has to offer which includes finding her soul mate. Christopher meets a little boy by the name of Eddie who will steel you heart. Between Hayden and Eddie and the challenges of the backpacking life Christopher begins to see things in a much different perspective and by the end of the book this trip will change his life forever.
TL Swan has brought perfection to this book! I love Hayden’s character and how patient she is with Christopher. Eddie is beyond precious and I just want to hug him and hold him tight. Christopher is so swoony and has a heart of gold. And yes, he has the Miles trait of the dirty talking alpha in the bedroom. This book made me cry and feel heart ache, it made me laugh throughout it and I thought I would pee my pants in chapter 19 with Julian Masters, Spencer Jones, and Sebastian Garcia in the yacht scene. This book is what the world needs right now. You feel connected like you are with them on this trip and makes you want to experience a backpacking trip of your own and be free to see the world. It makes you feel like there is hope and that they are still good in this world. I strongly encourage you to buy this book and feel all this wonderful magic.
What an amazing addition to the Miles brothers series. Such a great storyline, with great characters to fall in love with.
There are some great laugh out loud moments along with touching heartbreaking moments.
The inclusion of the glimpses of the other brothers was the icing on the cake.
Another must read from this author who never fails in her wonderful storytelling.
Can’t wait for the next book in the series
Christopher Miles, the last brother to have his story told and it definitely didn’t disappoint! Loved the relationship between Christopher and Hayden and that it took its time to develop. Hayden is a strong independent character but she wasn’t over the top about it. She didn’t take any crap and gave it back when she needed to. Christopher was definitely giving off those Miles boys alpha vibes but at the same time you could see his vulnerable side and that despite what he thought he wanted he really did want what everyone else had. Someone to love and someone to love him. I enjoyed how their relationship progressed. I also loved the character of Eddie and was extremely happy with the ending. Would definitely recommend!
The long awaited story of Christopher has arrived and oh boy…. Swoon
We’ve had the brooding brother, the funny brother and the romantic brother and I was wondering what trait Christopher would have but he has a little bit of each brother in his personality, I love him.
Christopher decides to take a year out to find “the one” who will love him for himself not because of his name or wealth so decides to go back packing, queue hysterical laughter from his 3 brothers, Christopher goes to Europe for a year and meets Hayden, he tells her he’s a teacher, she’s never heard of Miles media because she lives on a farm in the middle of nowhere and she isn’t impressed with wealth, she’d rather meet someone who is poor, oh dear what could go wrong, lol.
This book had so many funny parts, the job on the boat was hilarious, Hayden’s parents cat, Hayden meeting Christophers family for the first time, with the brothers and families, so many laugh out loud moments and some swoony moments as well and as for Eddie OMG
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this book, it was everything I could have hoped for and then to turn the last page and find out we’re going to get the extended epilogues for all the brothers I could have cried with happiness
Thank you TL Swan for yet another fantastic story I really wished I could live inside your imagination where these stories come from.
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest review.
This is the fourth and the last book of the Miles High series by TL Swan. If you haven’t read this series, you absolutely have to! This series is heartwarming, scorching hottt and will make you laugh so hard and cry at the same time. I have read all of TL Swan’s entire catalog and boy she is definitely my top three one-click author. Christopher and Hayden’s love story full of funny banters, emotional and just pure swoony. It is so great to see the brothers and the men from Mr. series too. Read it you won’t regret it. Finally, I have one message to TL Swan - please I need more from the Miles’ brothers!!
This was just okay. While there were moments of greatness, overall this book was too long (which seems to be a trend for this author) and I sometimes had a hard time liking Christopher. Also, the entire conflict was extremely hard to buy into because the plot of the Casanova, book 3 in this series, proves that it should have been a non-issue from the start.
This book was definitely an adventure! It took me completely by surprise. I wasn’t sure how I felt about Christopher going into this book based on his appearances in the previous books, but he won me over by the end of the story. There’s so much more to Christopher than his exterior playboy ways. I loved seeing how much his character grew throughout the story, it was such a great redemption arc. I fell for Christopher like Hayden did. Hayden balanced Christopher out perfectly. And oh my gosh, Eddie! They were all meant to find and save each other.
I adore the bond and banter between the Miles brothers. Tristan is still my favorite brother, but after reading this story, Christopher is a close second!
AMAZING!
As expected The Do Over is just that AMAZING, Characters are so right for each other, I love this story! AS usual with all TL Swann books. All the Miles brothers are swoon worthy, but I think this brother, Christopher is the one that does it for me! Can’t wait for another amazing book by TL Swan
I've loved this entire series and the brothers all good a special spot on my heart. However, I agree with Christopher's brothers - he is spoiled!! I felt no differently about him at the end of the book.
I did enjoy the friendships and relationships made on his do-over attempt. Hayden is way too good for him though!!
Loved all the Miles family fun and jabs. I'm glad I read this and definitely recommend it to those that have read the series.
This book was full of humour from the beginning, the main characters - Christopher was charming, funny and totally lovable - Hayden was independent, honest and perfect for Christopher. I throughly enjoyed this wonderful story and it will join my other T L Swan books as a book I will read over and over again.
When I was reading this book you could catch me squeaking at least five times in the span of a minute because of Christopher and Hayden. I loved their relationship and how it was built up. The development in their relationship and how raw it was really made the story even better. Hayden is honestly so relatable and her personality was everything we needed. Christopher is obviously a new book boyfriend on my list considering he made me squeal so much. And, overall the book itself was a great addition to the series and I recommend to all readers. A five star book for me!!
I’m so so sad this series has come to an end! This book was amazing and the perfect conclusion for the Miles brothers. Before this book, Tristan was my favorite, but after reading I think him and Christopher are at a tie. Thank you TL Swan for another masterpiece ❤️
I love the title, I love the idea of this book and I absolutely loved the story. I’ve read all TL Swan’s books and I’m a huge fan. This one is not the exception.
Christopher Miles is wealthy, powerful, and able to get any woman he wants. When his brothers joke about his impossibility to compromise with anything, he decides to search for a meaningful life and takes a sabbatical from his privileged life. One year of backpacking around Europe: a new identity, no contacts, and no money. But things get a bit messy when he gets there: a crowded hostel room, body odor, and beer bongs—there are no words for the fresh hell he has landed in.
But amid the chaos, she meets his new roommate, Hayden Whitmore. She sleeps in the bed opposite him. Beautiful, innocent and smart. Not his usual type. But there’s one small problem: Miss Hayden is unaffected by his charm and friend zoned him. Now he needs to come up with a plan to seduce her, but apparently, Hayden is the one who’s sliding under his skin, and maybe friendship isn’t enough.
I couldn’t stop laughing most of the book. Christo is just too funny. Absurdly funny. He’s an entitle man who has lived his life as a prince with lots of money and now he has to really work for a living. OMG he is a work of art. The dynamics with Hayden are amazing. The dialogs witty and smart, and the steamy moments, out of this world. I adored that they cuddle all the time. I liked Hayden but Christopher is so powerful, so strong, that for me he stoles all the attention.
I’m in love with these two, Eddie and the other side characters in the trip. The story is addictive and I couldn´t stop reading it. I highly recommend all the books in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I just absolutely loved this story, I fell for Christopher immediately….I know he is a bit of a rogue, totally entitled and spoilt but my goodness what a charmer and a magnet for all things fun and sinful!!!
Ms Swan has written the ultimate bad boy in a designer suit, who oozes charm….the guy you just can’t stay away from no matter how hard you try or how bad you know it is going to end for you!
You want to dislike him and everything about his lifestyle and attitude, especially as he doesn’t really seem to have much about him apart from his image and playboy status, but it is almost impossible!
Then we have beautifully balanced Hayden, she is the calm to Christopher’s overly energetic chaos. Brought up in a wonderful home full of love and commitment. Her examples of love are everlasting. She is homely and appreciative of the small things that make life special.
Classy and controlled but with a wild child side just fighting to get out….they are the perfect opposites attract with his outgoing attitude and her level headedness….but don’t be fooled….she has a feisty, adventurous side and together they embark on the most amazing journey of discovery, fun and challenges…
I loved this story, as we got to know these characters and also as they got to know themselves. With some really emotional moments and points where we could literally see the real man underneath all the polish, the caring, beautiful guy just waiting for the chance to be someone’s hero….and boy when he does he is all fire and heart.
With some fantastic humour and outrageous predicaments I couldn’t get enough of these wonderful characters.
Christopher with his no filter and his interactions with his brothers had me laughing out loud…Hayden and her ‘managing’ his outbursts was so perfectly written it had me chuckling! Then their moments shared as friends and as a couple were so beautifully observed and real…oh and smoking hot!!!
Just wonderful…! Can’t wait for the extended epilogue😊
Another amazing read, I couldn’t put the book down - I think Christopher Miles is my favourite! Well done TL Swan!
truly enjoyed this book! Christopher and Hayden were a fantastic couple and I loved their relationship. Christopher is right up there with Tristan for me. I had some good laugh out loud moments when he visited her family! This book gave me butterflies while reading and it felt like I was experiencing all the feels along with Hayden and Christopher. Definitely a must read if you like the Miles brothers!!!
*and ARC of The D0-Over was provided in exchange for an honest review
What a book the fourth Miles brother …Christopher story had me laughing … swooning and smiling his story meeting Hayden on his finding himself adventures is one not to be missed … highly recommended a heart warming ending … 5 star
I found this book enjoyable, it had its funny moments and the steam that I’ve come to expect in T.L. Swans books! The romance was sweet and it was nice getting to see Christopher work through his emotions and discovering what he wanted/what was really important to him (although I will say I wish we had seen more growth in his character). I really enjoyed the travelling aspect of the story, and seeing the different friendships that were made along the way, and wish we had got to read more about other places they travelled to outside of Spain. The pacing of the book felt a little off and all over the place at times and the back and forth between the couple throughout the book was a bit frustrating especially when it felt like a lot of concessions were being made by one party and not the other.
While this isn’t my favourite book in the Miles High Club series I still enjoyed it & definitely recommend for fans of the previous three books! I can’t wait for the epilogue book next year so we can catch up more with where all the brothers are at in life!
This might have been my favorite of the Miles brothers. Don’t get me wrong, they are all swoon worthy, but Christopher is hilarious. The humor in this book was an unexpected surprise and I loved it! Christopher and Hayden were the perfect balance to each other. This was definitely a great addition to the Miles High Club series!
The Do-Over gives us the story of the 4th Miles brother Christopher. I was so excited to finally have his story especially after I felt like he was the least talked about brother in the other books! I do however feel like his story was my least favorite out of all of them. I had a hard time liking him and his story, it felt like something was off.
You know when you can tell someone is the younger sibling? That’s exactly what this was. He was kind of a brat. 😂 Since I had such a hard time liking him it made me not as invested in his relationship with Hayden. I will say I love their banter and I think she is so good for him, I just felt like there was something missing between them. I enjoyed the last 30% of the book and the ending was exactly what I hoped for! It’s worth the read if you’ve read the rest of the series though because seeing all the brothers together was so worth it. Now to wait for Miles Ever After!
Christopher is the youngest of the four Miles brothers, and for me, somewhat of a dark horse. From the outside he appears to have it all. Good looks, intelligence, wealth and the love of his Family.
Then why is he questioning everything about his life?
Chris decides he needs a “Do-Over”. With a limited budget & his trusty Backpack- he begins an adventure in Barcelona.
What ensues is a hilarious heartfelt story of self discovery. Trouble finds him everywhere, he has to learn to filter that mouth, and worse- this cocky chic magnet finds himself in the friend zone.
Hayden Whitmore planned a trip of distraction- to help her move on from her past. That distraction did not include the clean freak hot guy with a reactive mouth. Yep she was giving this dude a wide berth. But when he repeatedly keeps looking out for her, her aloof exterior starts to melt.
Oh boy! These two are like night and day. Through all the hilarity we see their vulnerabilities. They both have issues. I absolutely loved the huge growth to their character arcs. Be prepared to laugh, cry and cheer in this friends to lovers tale.
What makes this story have more impact is the mental health message through the characters in this series
This was an absolute joy to read, and this series is staying in my favourites list. If you haven’t discovered the Miles Brothers yet - I can’t recommend them enough.
Every single time I open a book by TL Swan, I think to myself that there is no way that this book can be as good as the last one I read of hers. Well, I was wrong!!!! And proud to say so!!! Christopher and Hayden are perfect for each other, they just don't know it, and I am one for a slow-burn friends to lovers...and it didn't disappoint. I am one big sucker for watching the man fall hard, and not knowing how to handle "his feelings". This book had all the feels, I laughed, I almost threw my kindle, I cried. Love, love, love the way she writes a book. Thanks so much TL Swan for becoming a writer. This book was amazing!!
The Do-Over follows Christopher Miles, the 4th Miles brother! I've been waiting for this book!!
"𝙸'𝚖 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝙸 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞... 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞."
𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬
Can we just stop and talk about how perfect the Miles brothers are? I mean, I've loved every single one of their books and The Do-Over is no different!
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I loved the concept of this book! After being called out as spoiled & entitled by his brothers, Christopher sets off on a 12-month backpacking trip with no money and under an alias. He said goodbye to his money to find who he really is.
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Hayden, the FMC, is also heading out on a backpacking trip to discover herself after a rough breakup and pouring her blood, sweat, and tears into her family's farm.
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I wasn't sure how much I was going to like Christopher. He's the youngest and definitely very self-centered/spoiled, but throughout the book, I really did enjoy his character. Christopher and Hayden had a lot of chemistry throughout the book and I was really rooting for them.
𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝙸 𝚍𝚘 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝙸 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚢𝚎𝚛 𝚋𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚊 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍, 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚗… 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚘𝚏.
Both Hayden and Christopher had to overcome obstacles to get to a good relationship, not only with each other but with themselves. They both had to realize that in order to make things work, both have to make sacrifices.
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Oh and I can't forget to mention Eddie. You will love him!
𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚:
Traveling
Steamy Reads
Close Proximity
Friends to Lovers
Billionaire Romance
Opposites Attract
Self Discovery
I loved Christopher and Hayden’s story… absolutely laugh out loud moments and loved the yacht scene… Eddie’s story made my heart ache and what an emotional ending… I’ve re-read it 3 times already and now listening to the audiobook which is fantastic
I have loved this entire series and sorry to see it end! Christopher is the final brother in the Miles High Series. He is from the privileged Miles family and his brothers tease him about how he can't do without the finer things in life and how he has never had a girlfriend. Christopher decides to prove them wrong and heads out on a backpacking trip alone with essentially no plans. The story is hilarious from shopping for his trip to experiences staying in hostel! He meets Hayden who is also staying at the same hostel and their friendship slowly develops into more. There is also the sweet side character of Eddie who is an orphan who works at the hostel who steals Christopher's heart. Christopher initially comes across as the most spoiled of the Miles brothers but quickly shows you his heart of gold! Hayden is the perfect partner to standup to him and bring him back down to earth. Rest assured you will get all the feels and emotions with their roller coaster journey. Can't wait to start the whole series over again!
Ok so there are some absolutely hilarious moments in this book, and honestly just so many times that I was shaking my head at Christopher lol.
I love both Christopher and Hayden as separate characters, but together they're even better and just fit. They just have amazing chemistry together and are so different from each other, but they make each other so much better.
Great story, which is also really well written. Fab storyline and just full of humour, spice and just the right about of drama. Kind of breaks your heart at a point in the book but then completely repairs it by the end.
Eddie is just that magical little addition to this story.
Absolutely not.
What is with men in books that are so degrading? Christopher Miles was revolting. From his 15 year old boy hissy fits to the way he would gaslight and blame Hayden for absolutely everything. Absolutely no. I hated him.
Hayden was a doormat. She let this man treat her like garbage and always came right back to him, all of a sudden understanding why he was so rude and sympathizing for him. I wanted her with someone else. She deserved a better man.
As far as I’m concerned, this series is a trilogy and this book was never released. I refuse to believe Tristan Miles is related to this man.
🗺Opposites Attract
🗺Hidden Identity
🗺Close Proximity
🗺Strangers-to-Friends-to-Lovers
🗺Billionaire
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“We’re not even married.” I roll my eyes. “We will be.” He gives me a slow, sexy smile and widens his eyes.
“Give me time.”
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Review: This is book 4 in the Miles High Club series. I love this series so much. TL Swan just has a way of writing the most delicious men. Christopher is the funny, carefree bachelor and youngest of the Miles brothers. I couldn't wait to find out more about him. His book definitely took me by surprise, but his character growth was definitely worth it. As the youngest he has always had anything he could want, but was sick of feeling so empty. So he set out for a Do-Over. Oh my gosh I laughed out loud so many times during this book. Christopher is hilarious. I kept cheering him on to find what he was looking for. He goes on such a journey of self discovery and I am so here for it. Hayden was such a spitfire and I loved that about her. I could absolutely relate to her and had so many of the same thoughts she did. She was not going to rollover and fall into Christophers charming ways. She truly was what Christopher needed. I absolutely loved her. I loved the jealousy and possessiveness Christopher felt when it came to Hayden. I love the little things he did and said to her. He made my heart swoon so many times. He made me nervous a time or two but he didn't let me down. He truly has a heart of gold. Eddie was such a sweet addition to their story. I loved all the parts we got of his brothers giving him a hard time, I loved seeing Julian Masters in there, and I loved the bits we got of each of the Miles brothers families. I truly love this series and I am not ready to say goodbye to them. I am so glad that we will get Miles Ever After in February! It can't come soon enough!
4.5 ⭐️
Okay, for the record, let me just get this out of the way.. Christopher Miles was great, but he did not beat out Tristan for the top Miles brother spot. It is forever Tristan’s. Don’t come for me 🙃
After all of his brother’s have found their true loves and have begun the next chapter of their lives, Christopher finds himself confused as to what he wants out of life and who he is. He decides he is going to have a “do-over” and take a sabbatical, leave behind his fame/money, and go backpacking around the world for a year. Hayden has not been living her best life, and her mom/bff convince her to take this trip she booked. Christopher & Hayden find themself at the same hostile in Barcelona and begin to explore the world together, and themselves. Christopher is a classic Miles brother, he is so likeable but at times you do kind of want to smack him upside the head too 😂 Hayden is super relatable and just a good ole country girl from a farm who finds herself exploring a new side of herself alongside of Christopher. I loved that they were friends and had such a sweet relationship together that organically grew into more. I loved that each Miles brother had a girl bring out a different side of them, and I felt like Hayden was a mix of all of the previous FMCS. Some things I need to say: This was the least spicy out of all of the books in the series, and that was quite shocking to me. Also, I felt as if SO much happened the last quarter of the book, and then abruptly ended. Personally, I just didn’t feel quite as strongly about their story as I did the other three. I still liked this story, read it in like a day, had a great time reading it (the cameos sprinkled throughout really made my heart full) but it just didn’t quite hit that 5 ⭐️ for me.
Although this is the end of the Miles brothers, I am SO excited TL announced an extended epilogue releasing on 2/14/23. One last go around with my beloved Miles brothers 🥹
Unfortunately, I didn’t feel comfortable continuing. I DNF’d at 15%. First and foremost, a side character was described as having dreadlocks (it should be locs). Then it went on to refer to him as “dreadlocks guy” as if he doesn’t have a name. Then the male protagonist proceeds to tell him he smells to his face, which feeds into a larger stereotype and the stigma surrounding dreadlocks/locs.
WOW! I don't even know where to begin with this review. I started reading TL Swan's books starting with book one in The Miles High Club. I was so excited for Christopher's book and while it was so not what I was expecting, it ended up being so much more. Christopher gets a rude awakening when his brothers all tell him how spoiled and entitled, he is. He does not see it; he's worked his whole life at the family company and it's not his fault he has money. Hayden has lived on her family's farm her whole life and after being deceived by her high school sweetheart, she is looking for a change. Backpacking through Europe is the answer for both! Christopher has a much harder adjustment, but this trip is eye opening for both. I absolutely loved watching the transformation of both characters into a more maturity and grown-up self. Unfortunately, one of the biggest adjustments is Christopher did not tell the truth of having money. Working through something so critical is a pivoting point in the story and their lives together. I absolutely loved watching them grow together. The story in this book was so much more than just the love story of Christopher & Hayden, but also the friendships formed between everyone, most notably, Christo & Eddie. The bond between this teen and Christo is such a pivotal part of the story and absolutely melted my heart. I am so sad to be leaving the world of the Miles brothers.
I really missed the Miles men and the scenes in this book where all four brothers are together made my heart so happy!
•Christopher takes a sabbatical to find his true self and Hayden tries to mend her broken heart.
•Friends to lovers with all the drama in between.
•I was literally getting teary eyed one minute and laughing the next.
At first, I didn’t really like Christopher, but his growth throughout the book won me over. On the other hand, I adored Hayden from the beginning and admired how she didn’t take any crap from him. Can’t forget about Eduardo -Eddie-, aah what a sweet and funny young man!
I've been waiting for Christopher Miles' story in the Do-Over and TL Swan did not disappoint. Christopher decides to takes a year long sabbatical and backpacks through Europe to find himself. He makes friends with a great group of people including Hayden at the hostel. Hayden is unaffected by his charm and they become best friends, until one day it becomes more. But what happens when she discovers who Christopher Miles really is?
I really enjoyed Hayden and Christopher's story. It was full of laughs, great chemistry, hot steamy moments, and witty banter. I do feel the ending was a little rushed but there is an extended epilogue coming soon.
One of my most anticipated reads this year!! I was so ready for the last Miles brother!!
And Oh my Christopher Myles is is FIRE!!
Hayden is a full on country bumpkin. Lives and breathes on a farm. She's lost her groove and decides to go backpacking for a year. Along the ride she meets Christopher the charming player..
Christopher.. What does a man do when you have everything you can ever want but feel so empty. he decides to take a break from his life to go back backing for a year through Europe. Low an behold he finds him self in the presence of the beautiful Hayden who is immune to his sexy charms...
I laughed, I cried , I swooned so hard. So many emotions in this. This was defiantly a book of self discovery, friendship and love.
I absolutely loved this!! Cant wait for Miles Ever after....
***ARC in exchange for an honest review**
Truly another great book by this author! I’m obsessed with her stories and especially her characters. From start to finish each book is amazing!
This book was super funny and such a fun time. My only complaint was that I wanted more. This book was about finding yourself and crazy wild experiences. Totally recommend this book and the whole series.
Hands down, my favorite book of the year. Christopher is everything you were waiting for from the fourth Miles brother. Charisma, alpha-attitude, billionaire swag, and a killer sense of humor. But you’ll see a whole side to his personality you weren’t expecting when he embarks on a year long journey of self-discovery. All thanks to the lovely Hayden. It’s easy to see why Christopher falls hard for her. This book is full of hilarious Miles brother banter and some surprise characters you may be familiar with!
At the end of the day, I enjoyed this book. Yes it's over the top and a little ridiculous at some points, but it was a fun journey and the overarching story was well done.
The Do-Over is the final book in The Miles High Club companion series where we follow the last and youngest Miles brother, Christopher and Hayden, a woman looking for something new.
I loved that Christopher and Hayden built a strong friendship before anything else happened. There was no instant attraction on either side and that made it all feel a little more real. I enjoyed the interactions with the group of people they met living in the hostile with them and the relationships developed with Eduardo, a teen working at the hostile.
There were definitely some points throughout that felt a little misogynistic. Though I also think that was intentional to show how far Christopher needed to grow, which I think he did. The characters growth for both Christopher and Hayden was great and very well done.
It was a chaotic story at points, but it was a really fun experience with a great story. And getting to see everyone from the previous books was a perfect addition. I think this was a great conclusion to the series.
Sadly this was a DNF for me. I got to 17%, and that felt like a chore. I so badly wanted to love this book, because I really enjoyed the first 3 in this series. But in the first 17% we had many instances of slut shaming and body shaming, and in 2022, I really just expect more from authors in this regard. We deal with enough of this in real life, I don't need it in my fictional worlds as well. The main male character, Christopher, also didn't exhibit 1 redeeming quality. He was spoiled, rude, and so childish. I've heard from other readers that this gets better throughout the book, but honestly just getting to 17% in this book felt like pulling teeth.
This didn’t start out great, got a bit better around 30-50% then I dnf’d around 60%. I just wanted invested in the story or the characters. I found Christopher quite annoying and immature. Hayden was better but still not my fav FMC. I just didn’t enjoy the plot as much as the previous books. I do enjoy the scenes between all the brothers but friends to lovers is a tricky trope to do right and for me this wasn’t a hit or a miss. It was very middle of the road but there wasn’t enough of a connection to get me to finish it.
Roughing it can be so much fun The Do Over is another wonderful read from TL Swan. I love how strong the female lead Hayden is and how in touch she is with others feelings. She takes no nonsense but still carrie’s her heart on her sleeve. Christopher Miles will make you laugh out loud, make you want to punch him in the face and want to hug him close to you. This book has all the feels . As always, TL Swan brings out all the emotions you want to experience when reading her books. Another brilliant read. I couldn’t put it down.
“I’ve made a lot of bad decisions in my life, done things that I regret. But there is one thing in life that I do know for certain . . . I am utterly and irrevocably in love with the beautiful Christopher Miles. We were meant to meet.”
Let me start by saying that I love this series and T L Swan’s writing. So when I heard about Christopher’s book, I couldn’t wait to read it. But after reading the book, I’ve struggled on how to rate this book because there were things that I really loved about this book and things that didn’t work for me. Maybe it’s a case of it’s just me and not the book. Overall I really enjoyed Christopher and Hayden’s story. I loved their funny banter and the sexual tension between them. I also loved that this story was set in some beautiful destinations. Not to mention, seeing Christopher try to search for himself and survive backpacking around Europe was entertaining and hilarious!
On the other hand, the one thing that I had trouble with was Christopher’s behavior towards the second half of the book. I would’ve wished that he had more growth towards the end and constant push and pull between him and Hayden became a bit too much after a while. I also would’ve loved to have seen more of their relationship in the epilogue. For me, it just left me craving for more of their story. The one redeeming part that saved this book for me was the relationship between Christopher and Eddie. The moments between them were so adorable and heartwarming. Moreover, I was very happy to hear that the author announced that she would be releasing another book with extended epilogues for this series. And I can’t wait to see more of these characters!
TL Swan never disappoints, The Do Over was the book I was looking forward to the most out of The Miles brothers I just knew Christopher was going to be my favourite and he didn’t disappoint.
I find it hard to laugh out loud when reading but Christopher was hilarious, I loved everything about him and Hayden was a perfect match for him. She didn’t take his crap but she understood him so completely and she always believed in him. So sad that this is the final book but so looking forward to reading the extended epilogues for the brothers next year. I could real about the Miles brothers all day long.
Wow! Just wow! Just when I thought I had my favorite Miles and along came Christopher! It had everything I needed to sworn my heart! Love it!
This fourth installment in the Miles High Club from T.L. Swan was a much highly anticipated novel and ultimately was just an alright read. I neither fully loved or hated this novel, their were moments I enjoyed, moments I felt like things were lacking and I over all just wanted a better growth and understanding of how these two people really decided to stay in love with each other and work things out. Swan's writing is still very good, the read was mostly engaging, and even though this novel is long it still read quickly, yes the pacing was influenced by time jumps which really played into how much time we actually progress through the novel.
Christopher is the youngest Miles brother, he is a player, he is privileged, and he is unaware of how easy is life truly in in the grand scheme of things. After feeling humiliated by his brothers he makes the rash decision to take a year backpacking across Europe, taking only $2000 with him, knowing he is going to have to find work to sustain himself. Hayden is a country girl, a teacher, and she is taking a year for herself. These two end up as roommates in a hostel, and Christopher is interested and Hayden is unaffected by his charms. How will he be able to convince her that maybe they can be something more than friends.
The premise of this novel is super promising and interesting, and while there are lots of fun moments that deal with the trials and tribulations around Christopher being out of his element, Swan does rely a lot on body function humor, which comes across as juvenile. Christopher is meant to be on a journey of discovery and change, and while there are moments of this he still feels like he has a lot to learn, or I feel like because of the time jumps we lacked seeing true growth of character. Ultimately this book is broken into two parts, one part where Christopher is outside his comfort zone and then one part where Hayden is the fish out of water. I really think this is an interesting concept and I think there were moments where this worked really well, I feel like seeing how these two actually learn to meet in the middle is must more glossed over than I would have preferred. I think I would rather have seen more time focused on Christopher and Hayden actually talking to each other, them both learning to understand each other and their true feelings and learning how to meet in the middle, be selfless and aware of their true partners needs.
This novel while lacking a better exploration of communication between Christopher and Hayden, does explore the physical side of their relationship beautifully. These two do not lack in chemistry and Swan definitely knows how to build up physical chemistry and sensuality. Overall, I feel like I was missing a true growth from Christopher, yes he had moments of understanding towards other people, but I do feel like he was controlling and manipulative of Hayden in many moments and I never feel like they both truly reconciled that, so I am left feel like their relationship still has a lot of work that needs to happen before I will truly believe their happily ever after.
Do I recommend that you read this novel, sure, especially if you love the Miles Brothers and T.L. Swan's works, this is not a bad novel. This is just a hero that did not fully work for me. I am still a fan of Swan's works and am looking forward to an epilogue to bring all the brothers and their families together.
3-3.5 Stars.
T L Swan
Such a nice surprise to see another book to the Miles Series.
I had enjoyed the first trio so was looking forward to this but I don’t know if my expectations were so high that I was hugely disappointed.
This one was written in such a different style.
The youngest brother Christopher Miles, who is a “sex god” and irresponsible at age 32 seeks to find himself by going cross country and camping out in hostels and work to survive.
Personally, not what I had in mind, instead I imagined wilderness camping and roughing it by surviving in the wild. Instead the 30 year olds all stay at a hostel (hotel) and hang out, party, and have a good time, no different then college dorm life. I could not understand how he fit in coming from a different socioeconomic level. It felt very unbelievable, the characters and their lives to take them seriously.
The heroine in this story is a farm girl who gets away from her ranch to mend her broken heart. The two are as different as night and day yet the author wants us to believe that she tames him or is able to see his compassionate side despite being a sex maniac. I couldn’t feel the chemistry and definitely felt like the relationship was juvenile where they would sleep and cuddle together but not engage in anything more and in a shared room with others.
The love relationship felt forced. It felt overly dramatic coming from two walks of life. I felt it was farfetched how there seems to be a conflict but it gets easily blown over. I really didn’t like him as the main character and didn’t feel he became a responsible soul. The storyline fell flat where for the first three months he is wooing the heroine and then the last 6 months just fly by and they face reality and he meets her parents. Too fast unrealistic. The turning point of the relationship is where she gives up her life for him which feels very old fashioned and did he not learn anything on this journey , being the same selfish immature guy?
The story was too long winded and didn’t feel climactic at any point. The issues seemed to be overlooked and unaddressed. I really hoped this story would turn out to be as amazing as her first two in this Miles trilogy but the characters are just awful.
💭I’ve been a fan of the author's books for a few years now. The do over is way better than my expectations for Christopher.
We know the four brothers and their own stories, the love interest and children and life they build. But Christopher was always the one left behind, the younger brother that can do whatever he wants because his family will allow it.
The story starts off with him being the bachelor everyone wants. But his life is boring and traveling to Europe seems a great idea. Especially since he only packs a backpack and just a small amount of money to keep him going for a few days.
It's interesting to see how he handles all the daily activities and challenges that for most people are something normal, but for a billionaire is a struggle.
Hayden is from the states but she is traveling to Europe to get away from her past and maybe starting all over.
Their interactions are hilarious and while I had a smile on my face most times, I also felt the incertitude they both felt throughout their friendship.
What I probably loved the most was the support of his parents and brothers, and that ending was perfect.
It’s emotional and romantic,a heartwarming romance.
🆓📖Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy
Do over
I just love the Miles men & Christopher was no exception to this and among all the brothers I think he had the biggest growth and development.
When Christopher realizes that his life is very shallow and that he doesn’t truly know who he is. He’s the youngest and during the book we find out how that’s impacted him, all the way back to when he was young.
He decides to take a year off and go backpacking through Europe, with none of his money to help.
During his stay in a hostel he meets a a girl named Hayden, she doesn’t know who he is. She thinks knows the kind of guy he is after seeing how he behaves the first few nights in a hostel. Somehow they wind-up, cuddling at night together. I wouldn’t throw him out of my bed.
Their relationship turns into more, until he has to go home and back to reality. Her reality is a lot different than his. We’ve seen in the other books the Miles’ world is a lot to take in!
I did love getting to see his brothers and their wives at a dinner and hear what’s been going on with them. I’m not good with the timing, so I couldn’t figure out how much time had elapsed since The Stopover. I will miss this family and I was thrilled hear that there will be 1 more book that will bring us up-to-date on each couple!
The Do Over was absolutely a 5 star read for me! The writing & humor that I love about TL’s writing was so on point in this one.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange my honest review.
4.5 stars rounded to 5!
Ok, so first things first - Tristan is still my favorite. But…a Christopher is a close second!
He took a little while to grow on me, but as the book went on he matured (emotionally) and surprised me in the best ways!
Like the rest of the series, the steam was excellent and mixed in with some laugh-out-loud moments that I really enjoyed. In that way it reminded me a lot of The Takeover; Tristan and Christopher are described as being a lot alike, so this felt natural.
I loved Hayden! She challenged Christopher in ways he wasn’t used to and made him a better man. My heart broke for her a little later in the book, but the fact that she stayed true to her feelings and was honest about them made me love her even more.
And Eddie? One of my favorite side characters ever! I love that kid!
Special thanks to @addie.yoder who first suggested The Stopover to me for one of my 12 friends/12 recs choices! I might not have picked these up without her and I’m so glad I did!!
Technically, this series isn’t over…we’re getting an extended epilogue for each brother in February! I cannot wait!
Definitely check this series out! You’re going to love all the Miles brothers!
I did not love or hate The Do Over, it was just ok for me. I have loved all the Mile’s High Club series and was looking forward to Christophers book and I just did not love him. The banter between Christopher and Hayden was good. I just wanted more from them. I love T.L Swan books, this one just was not for me.
TL Swan's mastery of the 26-letters of the alphabet has done it again! The Do-Over certainly lived up to its title - in that I wish I could read it for the first time again.
I loved the feistiness between Christopher and Hayden. The push & pull in their connection which ultimately led to an undeniable love.
TL Swan has a wicked sense of humor, and there were quite a few moments which has kept me laughing, every time I think about them. And the steamy romance... don't even get me started!
She's my favorite author, and any book of hers is an automatic must-grab for me.
5 top notch stars, TL Swan. I love living in your world.
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We finally got book 4 in the Miles High series and it was just what I needed during a crazy month at work!
The Do-Over
Author: TL Swan
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Oh Christopher Miles, I sure did love you! This book was a bit different than the others. Why? Because Christopher went on a journey to find himself and they took us to Europe. And while there, he met Hayden. And I loved Hayden. She was perfect for Christopher. I loved watching them slowly move from friends to lovers.
However, there was one thing that bugged me- Christopher lying about who he really was and how rich he was. I just had when that ends up being the conflict. I know why it was written that way but it stresses me out.
Want to know what didn’t stress me out? Eddie. I didn’t pick up on the little twist that happened but the ending made me so happy.
Highly recommend reading this series if you are looking for an interconnected steamy billionaire romance series!
TL Swan can do no wrong. I was really sad that this was the conclusion to the Miles High Series until she announced an extended epilogue with all the brothers. I love the Miles brothers so much.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, & author for the ARC of this book!!
I need someone to tell me how this is over 500 pages? It doesn't feel an ounce over 350! So impressed already by that, but let's get into the goodies! Christopher... what a man! So fucking hilarious, like legit one of the funniest heroes in a book. He was funny without even knowing it - like praise to TL Swan for that writing. Impeccable.
This book is 5/5 for love, smut, adventure, found family, all of it! HOWEVER I was never that over the moon for Hayden. She's good, she's great, but she ain't all that - just my opinion. Didn't take away from anything obviously, but needed to be said.
This was so much more than I imagined it would be. It has so much in it beyond backpacking and Chris finding himself.
I mean... Eddie... come on... shoot me dead! I was literally dying of adoration.
Now I need to backtrack and meet all the brothers properly!
This was such a fun adventure of a reading ride!
Christopher lives a very privileged life and while he’s aware of it, he sometimes isn’t. He has the softest heart though.
Hayden is a tough bad ass, who takes life by the reigns and is such a do-er.
Hayden, brings out the best side of Christopher and really makes him think. Christopher really makes Hayden feel desired and adored in the sweetest way. The banter between these two is hilarious and had me laughing out loud at times.
The Seggsy scenes were also 🔥 especially when Christopher really lets loose.
Eddie is also the cutest! So sweet and honest and helpful, just the sweetest kid.
I also adored the little blips of the lives of the brothers and how their families have turned out.
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I adore the Miles brothers! Getting to read an early copy of Christopher made me so happy.
I laughed so hard!
Christopher comes across as spoiled—and he is. He had a lot of growing to do but I really enjoyed being on his journey with him and watching him grow into what a Miles brother should be.
Hayden is such a comforting character. She isn’t spoiled or selfish. She is kind, witty, innocent and smart. She’s down to earth and everything Christo didn’t know he needed.
The banter was incredible!
- miles saga continued
- funny
- sexy
- friends to lovers
- secrets, lies and omitted truths
I also loved getting to see all the brothers interact now that I’ve read all of their stories. I’m looking forward to Miles Ever After!
My friends and I have had in-depth discussions about which is our favorite and how we rank the brothers. I was genuinely surprised that everyone didn’t have the same answer.
Who is mine? Forever, TRISTAN F*cking Miles
I've truly enjoyed all of the books in the Miles High series, but book 3 lost me a little bit. I am happy to report that book 4 and Christopher Miles has brought back my love in full force! In true Swan style, there is a lot of laugh out loud moments in this one as well as a ton of heart - the perfect combination!
Thank you to Amazon Publishing for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
Hold on to your something as this is a turbulent ride for the last Miles brother, Christopher.
Full of fun moments, moments where you absolutely crack up at the antics of Christopher Miles and Hayden, where it rips your heart out and when you get that Happily Ever After, yes, I know a slight spoiler.
Christopher Miles is the youngest of the four Mile's brothers, slightly spoilt and hasn't known anything other than the silver spoon in his mouth. He has had enough and wants to take a year our backpacking re-focus and find himself. This obviously sends his brothers into fits of laughter not thinking that he can do it, so he is about to prove them wrong.
Hayden is also slightly lost but for different reasons. She has had a heart broken but this was years ago, and she can't seem to move forward. With support of her mother and best friend she is sent off to backpack in Europe and this is where she meets the gorgeous yet cocky Christopher Miles.
This romance is definitely not smooth sailing, sparks fly between the two, but Hayden is reluctant as she has seen Christopher work his magic on other women. They have their ups and downs and where they come from different backgrounds, they do find it difficult to see from each other's point of views and a bit of miscommunication and dare I say tantrums come into play stuffing it up for their relationship.
Let's talk what I love about the book - one is being back in with the Miles brothers. Tristan is still my favourite out of the four and I love that they had cameos in this book. That we saw some of what happened after their books ended. The banter between all the characters, the side characters that were along with Christopher and Hayden definitely made the book more enjoyable and Eddie. People EDDIE IS MY FAVOURITE.
There were some spicy scenes in this book. I mean the book opens with an eye-opening scene. It wasn't the spiciest of TL Swan's books that I have read but it definitely gets you a little hot under the collar.
I am happy Christopher got his book and his happy ending.
This was the 4th and final Miles High book that I read and although it was not my favorite of the series I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I think both characters were flawed, the Female main character with being a push over and the male main character with being a bit of a shallow person. But I think they balanced each other out and helped each other keep those things in check. I thought this was a cute romance with many funny moments that had me laughing out loud and tender moments that had me tearing up. I loved the emphasis on emotional growth and empathy and I think this is a great study in compromise. The Miles High Club Series is a must read series for any romance lover, One, if not all, of the Miles Brothers will be a fantastic addition to your book boyfriends.
Oh Christo!! I waited in such anticipation for your story, thank you for delivering and being exactly who you were!!
I have often been intrigued by backpackers; their willingness for adventure and getting a glimpse of what the lifestyle can entail was really enjoyable!
They genuine way that Christopher and Hayden's relationship developed was what I loved most about this story, and I am not sucker for the "friends to lover" trope. TL Swan continues to delivery on her top notch banter and I'm so glad there was a huge plot including all the Miles Brothers. I am sad to see this series end, it's been a great ride!!
The only reason I am not giving it more stars is because the format and writing style seemed different from the other books and had a very awkward rush from moment to moment and scene to scene.
Oh my gosh how I love Christopher miles!! This one was a slow burn friends to lovers romance with some adventures and travel built in. I just love how Chris started off the book as a playboy but was so humbled by the end. And this couple was a perfect balance for each other! I’ve loved this whole series and this one was no different!! Definitely pick this up for a steamy rom com!!
AHHHH The Miles Brothers! I literally adore this series so much. This entire series is what really got me into reading spicy romance.
The Do-Over is the 4th brother, Christopher. And while he is certainly the youngest and the most spoiled in his ways - he certainly is a hot one. When he realizes his ways - he makes a decision that he's going backpacking. He's taking little money with him and is going to set out and try to find himself. But he doesn't expect to find a girl who is nothing like he normally goes for. Christopher does NOT do relationships - and she does long term. To the point she has only had one serious long term relationship.
My thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book and the banter. However Christopher bothered me a lot in the last like 40% of the book. I almost felt like he didn't care about her feelings and how she was handling the plot twist he threw at her. He redeemed himself for sure but i didn't care for the way he acted for a little chunk of the book. his spoiled side really did show. LOL.
But all in all. it was a great conclusion to the miles brothers.
After a conversation with his brothers, Christopher realizes that he needs to take some time and figure out who he is. He's lived his whole life with everything being handed to him, he's only ever worked for his family's company and he has never had been in a committed relationship. Christopher is taking 12 months to go backpacking through Europe without anyone knowing who he is, with only $2,000 to his name, what could go wrong? He needs to get a job, make some friends, and find himself along the way.
This book had me actually laughing out loud at some parts, specifically their experiences with their different jobs. I loved the friendships that they made at the hostel, it was nice to have some characters stay constant throughout the whole book, and I loved Eddie. Christopher isn't always entirely likable, but he definitely has his swoon worthy moments and I think he grows on you as the story progresses. I really love Hayden and their friendship is really sweet. Overall, this series is great, and while this definitely wasn't my favorite of the four, I still really enjoyed it. It was an easy read and I was happy to see all the Miles brothers again throughout.
Thank you Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
While I enjoyed this overall, just something didn't work out for me. The books all have the same issue -- they tend to be way too long without actually accomplishing anything. I liked that Christopher wanted to take a "do-over" year. Sometimes in book like these they are so far removed from reality that it makes the character very unlikable. I enjoyed the brothers together and the random moments with other characters from the other books. Some of the dialogue and moments were just ughhh. It just didn't work for me.
This was the long awaited final instalment in the Miles brother series and yet again TL SWAN did not let us down.
Christopher has been a player all his life and what Christopher wants he gets, until a silly remark made to him by his brother makes him reevaluate his life. He decides to give up his millionaire lifestyle and back pack for a year, as we all know with the Miles brothers nothing ever goes to plan , on his first night he realises it’s not going to be as easy as he thought until he meets and Hayden and his whole world turns upside down these characters really pull you into the story making you feel that you are with them on the journey all way, and this is just what TL Swan writing is all about, making you feel. I love that all the brothers appear in all 4 books and now I feel disappointed that this series is over . Well done again Tee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I LOVED this book so much! So different from TLs other titles but her usual greatness. I love that it was not your typical storyline. The do-over was all about dreams and adventure. The ups and downs made the ending that much sweeter. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect ending to this phenomenal love story full of personal growth for each character. A must read to finish out the series.
Not a fan of the different fonts especially when they are on the same page. It interrupts the flow of the story. The writing of the POV and the name above them is enough for me to know there is a change. The fonts take me out of the story too often. I’m not a fan of slut shaming so I am not connecting at all to Hayden. Saying she isn’t a fan of sloppy seconds isn’t okay. Instantly I don’t really like her or relate to her. The MMC is spoiled and throws a bit of an temper tantrum and is rich. Again, I can’t relate they aren’t likable. I don’t see myself investing in them or interested in them together. I had to DNF this one. I was so excited to read this but these characters aren’t for me. If I continue reading it I’ll have to rate it and I don’t think I could give this a good rating.
thought to be happy I needed to be a diamond, but you showed me that it’s okay to be coal”
Tropes
Strangers -> friends -> lovers
Billionaire
Opposites
Close proximity
Travel romance
Hidden identity
Ok and breathe….. wow 🤩 When you have a book as highly anticipated as this one you worry if it can be as amazing as the previous 3 of the series. Well the master @tlswanauthor has been at work and this is my favourite so far. From the first page this book immediately identified as a miles high book. The banter in this series is another level and this one had me smiling and laughing out loud while reading. Up until now I’ve done a few polls on our favourite miles brother. Although these polls are close- Tristan normally comes out the winner. I don’t think I’ll be seeing the same result now. Witty, charming, kind, adorable, hilarious, Christopher Miles has it all. Don’t get me wrong he is like his brothers in a lot of ways with his poor decisions adding to the angst and drama in the book as you can expect with TL Swan but oh wow he is the best of the best 🤩
From the first page I was transported into this world. TL Swans writing gets better and better with each book- this was pure perfection and has cemented her title as my favourite author. And Hayden…… Christopher may have been the last Miles Brother to settle down but he’s got the best girl out of them all. She’s perfect- I adored her 😍😍 I also loved the pet name Christopher had for her…. Grumps. It was so adorable 🫶🏻
This story is unique, I loved how we saw the relationship with these two develop over time as they travelled. I also loved how their base was Barcelona as that is one of my favourite cities I have visited. And Eddie 🫶🏻🫶🏻 no spoiler here but he is an amazing side character and he melted my heart. And one more bonus which made me smile so wide is that we not only have all the miles brothers in this story but we get cameos from Julian, Spencer and Sebastian 🎉
This book gets all the stars from me. The only problem I have with it is that there are no more miles brothers 😭
The Do over by TL Swan author is the fourth book in The Miles High Club series. The Do-Over was one of my most anticipated romances of the year and I must say it was one of the best books that I've read this year, totally living upto its expectations.
We meet the fourth Miles brother Christopher in this hilariously funny and emotionally captivating close proximity, friends to lovers billionaire romance. Christopher is 31 and the youngest Miles brother and works at their London office. He comes to realise he is entitled and decides to take some time off to go back packing through Europe to discover himself and stay anonymous. Hayden comes from a farming family and is back packing through Europe to overcome a difficult break and to meet new people. They are both at the same hostel and forms a beautiful friendship which later turns into love. This book just totally captivated me from the first page to the end with hilarious dialogues and heartfelt moments. Nothing but pure emotions till the end.
I enjoyed reading this book and that it was cute and funny.
This story follows billionaire Christopher Miles of Miles Media group who decides to take a sabbatical and go back packing through Europe for a year. He meets fellow backpacker Hayden, who lives and works on a farm caring for the animals. They grow very close, but continue to stay only friends since Chris doesn't want anything serious and Hayden does not want a fling. We see both Christopher and Hayden fall in love with each other and work through their issues.
I enjoyed the friends to lovers and billionaire troupes the book had.
I have not read the other books in the series so I feel that this book can be a standalone.
Loved Christopher’s instalment in the Miles High Club series! The backpacking premise was brilliant and made me so nostalgic about my own travelling days. I even met my now husband at a hostel whilst backpacking, so Hayden and Christopher’s story gave me lots of warm and fuzzy feelings!
There were so many hilarious scenes that caused me to laugh out loud and Christopher’s naivety about ‘normal’ life really added to the humour in the book. His character went through some great growth and development which was great to read.
What I really like about the Miles High Club series is the blend of humour and spice - the Miles brothers are HOT!
So happy to know that there is an epilogue book to come!
I absolutely loved The Do-Over!
TL Swan is a one-click author of mine and she keeps delivering books that get me every time. The Miles High Series is one of my absolute favourites. Christopher and Hayden’s story made me laugh, cry and reminded me why I love to read romance books. Highly recommended.
I think I am done with this author. While I enjoyed a previous book in this series, I found this one to be truly awful. The hero is no hero, I could not stand his humor or the reason they broke up from his end. Also it is 2022 can we stop with the other women hating? Everything was so over the top and not in a good way.
Honestly, this book was ok to me. I didn't feel much of a connection with the book and I struggled to finish this read.
This was cute. A little spicy but definitely not my favorite of the stopover series.
I feel like it took a long time for the spice to start and then when it did the arguing and fighting was cheesy and annoying.
All in all, it is a TL Swan book and I love her books so I gave it 4 stars!!
I loved this book and I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. The chemistry and attraction was great and it fun seeing them try to hide there attraction towards each other.
I am a massive fan of the Miles high club series, I bought the books and and I would reread the other three in a heartbeat but sadly this one was disappointing due to Christopher’s aggressive and childish behaviour and how weak Hayden was at times.
Christopher was certainly the most arrogant brother and the friends to lovers, reformed playboy finding himself whilst travelling plot just didn’t really work in places as it didn’t leave a lot of room for tension between the couple in the build up.
Some of the jokes and scenes were so over the top I was cringing. The whole scene dedicated to him going mental over a woman’s body hair choice? Seriously misogynistic much Christopher?
I don’t feel like was the same Christopher we saw in the rest of the series at all!
I did as always love the banter with the other brothers, the scenes with them all together both in the start and towards the end of the book made me laugh and smile so hard. Getting glimpses into the other brothers with their now wives and kids following their books was also a lovely touch.
I also really enjoyed the cameos from her 'Mr series'
Looking forward to reading the extended epilogues out in February for the brothers as they will always hold a special place in my book world. Tristan will always be my number 1!
Thank you to Net Galley & Montlake for this Arc for an honest review.
Oh wow. I really did not love Christopher’s book and almost wish I didn’t request the ARC. This felt forced and out of the norm for TL Swan.
Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. I think I found my favorite Miles brother & at this point I'm convinced that TL Swan writes nothing but masterpieces.
So... I was battling with myself if I even should write a review for this book, or just move on to the next on my TBR and forget about this mess.
But I feel like I should say something, considering that I've been with this series for so long.
Christopher Miles was even worst than Jameson Miles, and that's something that I never saw coming!
He's a selfish playboy, a liar, and a poor perfectionist rich boy, who can't stand failure, so he just avoid commitment at all!
The beginning was so OTT and immature, full of "let's just get drunk and have fun", with ridiculous situations that even in a book, sounded forced!
He's awful to everyone, even when he apparently likes them. I'm still trying to understand why people liked him.... I guess even in books, people are superficial like that.
The female character (that I already forgot her name) was a doormat. There's not another explanation for her to be cuddling with him every night, knowing that he was just back from his threesome with random girls!
"Ohhhh but they weren't together", you'll say... Yeah... But he was already pursuing her, and when she said no, he was out to find a willing hole, cause the poor thing couldn't be a week without s3x! 🙄🙄
He lied to her for 12 months, and then accept his lies after one argument?
No ma'am... Have some self respect!
There's no groveling!
Even in the end, it's her saying I'm sorry for leave, and wanting to change her life for him... AGAIN!
Him taking his brother's house in the country side of London, ain't a big gesture at all!
One start just for the plot around Eduardo... I loved that kid!
And another for the audiobook quality (this last one was the reason that I even finished).
I guess Tristan is and always will be my favorite brother, and that's it!
Will I still read this author?
Absolutely... She can do better!
I liked Jameson's book, Tristan is THE MAN literally his book has my heart, i HATED Elliot's book like what even was that. I had really really high hopes from Christopher because I got the feeling he was most like Tristan of all the brothers, but alas, this book was.. meh. like i simply did not give an eff about anyone the whole time. sigh
Loving this series…..I enjoyed this book! Christopher and Hayden were a fantastic couple and I loved their relationship. Christopher is right up there with Tristan for me. I had some good laugh out loud moments when he visited her family! This book gave me butterflies while reading and it felt like I was experiencing all the feels along with Hayden and Christopher. Definitely a must read if you like the Miles brothers!!!
𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔: 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝔻𝕆-𝕆𝕍𝔼ℝ 𝙰𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛: 𝚃.𝙻. 𝚂𝚆𝙰𝙽 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜: 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝙷𝚒𝚐𝚑 𝙲𝚕𝚞𝚋 𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔: 𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝟺 𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: 𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝚁𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚃𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎: 𝙱𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚝𝚎: 𝙰𝚄𝙶𝚄𝚂𝚃 𝟸𝟿, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟸 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 𝙵𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚀𝚞𝚘𝚝𝚎: “ⵊ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ⵊ ɴᴇᴇᴅᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴀ ᴅɪᴀᴍᴏɴᴅ, ʙᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜ sʜᴏᴡᴇᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ɪᴛ’s ᴏᴋᴀʏ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴄᴏᴀʟ.“ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠: You know the saying “Laughter is good for the soul?” Well my soul is exhausted from laughing so hard but it feel so, so good. Reading The Do-Over was nonstop laughs, At one point I had to read it out loud to my husband because he was giving me weird looks. I couldn’t help but laugh at the way Swan would describe whatever Christopher was thinking or the things that flew out of his mouth once he hit that hostel. It was THE best reading material a girl could ever hope for. Swan took this book to a whole new level by turning a billionaire playboy Miles brother into a swoon worthy delicious man who definitely needs and gets his happily ever after. Now I totally get the whole Rachel and Ross Friends episode about backpacking thru Europe 🤣. You won’t be able to set this book down, it’s that good. In this sexy installment of the Miles High Club series from bestselling author T L Swan, a billionaire playboy goes incognito on a backpacking trip in Europe. But how long can he hide from love? Read and Listen to all 4 books for free on kindleunlimited. No excuses!!
Y’all, can I just say that any man that T. L. Swan writes can GET IT! Lord have mercy! This book was incredible, which was no surprise because this series is one of my favorites!
T.L. Swan never disappoints me. This book beyond amazing. The characters chemistry was off the charts. The spice was phenomenal & hot ASF. It wasn't my favorite book in the series, but I overall had a fun time reading.
This book features the youngest Miles brother Christopher and a small town farm girl Hayden. The saying opposites attract is the definition of this book.
Christopher is a temperamental hothead and Hayden is a patient, kind hearted soul.
I have never experienced so many emotions especially within the last 20% of the book. I cackled, I sobbed, I even had to re-read a couple scenes if you know what mean (=
I loved that these two got to have a much deeper connection because even though they arrived in Europe alone they still travels together not just as friends but roommates. also loved that there were found friendships through the people that they were staying with from day one.
There were cameos from the Mr. Series, which l'm going to have to go back and reread because after finishing mister Masters and Mr. Spencer I have a better idea of who they are.
there are so many scenes that I still replay in my head till this day.
- First night in the hostel (both povs)
- Eddie
- every cuddle session
- THE WHITE DRESS
- Night Swimming
- BumF*ck Nowhere Farm
IYKYK
To think this is the last time I was going to see these brothers. I cannot wait for the extended epilogue, Miles Ever After!
Thank you @forewordpr and @tlswanauthor for gifting me this arc for my honest review
“𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑮𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒔.”
“𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕?”
“𝑰𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑰 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆. 𝑨𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝑰’𝒎 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚.”
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥
Tropes: MW, billionaire, secret identity, strangers to friends to lovers
Series: Miles High Club #4
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Christopher Miles has everything he could ever want. He's rich, successful, is close to his brothers, and can pull any woman he wants. Despite having it all, he feels empty and unfulfilled. Christopher decides to take a year off of his life to backpack through Europe and discover who he is. The trip starts out rocky, but in a hostel in Barcelona, Christopher meets his new roommate, Hayden, and they become friends. She's not usually the type he goes for, but she might just be everything he didn't know he was looking for.
I enjoyed this book, and although it's bittersweet to see this series end, I'm happy with where every couple is. I loved the approach TL took with Christopher and Hayden becoming friends first. They are best friends at their core first, which I love. It was so sweet watching them fall in love and it's clear they're so in love with one another.
Christopher is a complicated and frustrating character at times. I found myself irritated with him because he would get so close to changing and then take a step back. I did love that after being told he was lacking emotional intelligence he started reading about it and making changes to improve. He was able to be a better friend and partner. I will say I loved how obsessed Christopher was with Hayden. He kept calling her "my girl" or "my Hayden" and never stopped thinking about her. I wish he wouldn't have freaked out on her when she found out who he was, but I also understood he was worried she would leave and didn't know how to process that. He was so sweet with Eddie and I can't wait to see them in the extended epilogue.
I enjoyed this as an ending, but I will say I'm slightly disappointed that it wasn't a 5 star for me. Parts of it were confusing or written weird. It didn't feel like a Miles High Club book until about 60% or so, which surprised me. I wish Christopher hadn't been written like a child at times (stomping around, screaming, etc.) I get what TL was trying to show but there were other ways to show that. Overall, I did enjoy this, but after Ferrara (part of another series) came out in February and blew everyone away, I was anticipating a bit more. I am excited for the epilogue and it will be so hard to say goodbye to everyone.
Thank you to TL Swan and Foreword PR for the early copy in exchange for an honest review!
I, unfortunately, had a hard time getting into this book. I loved the other books in this series, but for some reason I just couldn't care about the main male character. I will not be posting my review publicly because I don't feel like it represents the book. My inability to connect with the book isn't a true reflection of the book itself.
As much as i devoured this incredible story i wanted to savour it, every word, every scene and moment , every feeling, i did not want it to end. Christopher Miles Consumed me.
The last Miles brother and once again Tee proves and shows us just why these Miles brothers are many readers faves and why she’s one of my favourite and unicorn author. Each one of them are special and unique in their own way … every time you read one of them you can’t see it getting any better despite even having your own favourite, i do too but Let me tell you Christopher Miles is something else… i have fallen hard for him… The Do Over blew me away
The story is absolutely hilarious, i mean full on belly laughing! Christopher is so witty and straight talking, let alone beyond hot!
His friendship first with Hayden is a breath of fresh air. They have such a deep connection and a constant buzz of sexual chemistry, tension fills the air. Together they perfect, full on fun and banter but also deeply caring.
When your least expecting it, the emotion sucker punching you, cuts you deep and one minute your laughing the next there’s a lump in your throat and the tears fall.
TL Swan just gets better and better and once again she delivers another incredible story that without a doubt one of my top reads of 2022 and i already want to re read!
Loved The Do-Over! Christopher definitely started off as a jerk/player but I think he fully redeemed himself by the end. The last 20-30% of the book was my favorite. I loved Hayden as a character and how she developed throughout the book. This series is one of my favorites and I'm truly so sad it's over.
I was introduced to T. L Swan recently and instantly became a huge fan with plans to read her entire back list. Some aspects of this book I found frustrating, as I tend to do with the heroines in this series, however the angst and romance made it worth it.
The spice is absolutely fantastic and surprisingly the resolution was a bit emotional. Great payoff and wonderful read.
I do usually enjoy the emotional progressions of the characters in the Miles High series. However sometimes the characters are made so unlikeable to me at the beginning of the book that I can't ever truly emotionally invest in the love story. Christopher was very sex obsessed and the way he spoke about sex and women was a bit upsetting to me. He also continuously made it known that sex was a priority to him over most things in life and even while his relationship with Hayden was developing, there were instances of him nearly being intimate with previous partners. I did enjoy the emotional build up and development of their relationship but I ultimately felt that Hayden put up with and sacrificed too much for the relationship. It was one of those books where I would never believe these characters to last in the real world at all.
I liked other books in the series and this was definitely spicy, but emotionally it was a tough read for me!
T L Swan, are you sure there is not a fifth brother hiding around? I am going to miss the Miles Brothers and hope I'll get the chance to see glimpses of them in any upcoming books.
Christopher got straight to my heart. Bad boy rep with the tenderest heart there ever was. I truly enjoyed this one!
I have absolutely loved this series and this final instalment did not disappoint, it was great getting to know these characters and seeing how this story ended, a perfect mix of spice and storyline!
Oh Ms. Swan. Le sigh. This series is in my top 5 of all time. I am a reader that often gets bored of a series and I am thrilled to report (amongst the many) that The Do-Over is another banger. I know I'm asking a lot, but can we please just forget all other books in the works and continue this series indefinitely?! If TL Swan isn't a one click author for you like she is me, allow me to suggest! F I V E S T A R S
I was so looking forward to this book and TL Swan didn't disappoint. I love the love stories that Swan creates and her writing style. If you like a little steam in your romance, this is a great choice for you.....it's perfection!!
Dual POV absolutely sold but unfortunately that was all I was sold on. I'm a big T L Swan fan but this was the most disappointing in the series.
The characters were really unlikable from the get go and unfortunately they didn't redeem themselves throughout.
For their reconciliation there is also minimal to no grovelling which I just wasn't impressed by.
TL Smith is a masterful storyteller. She excels in writing the most perfectly nuanced male characters. Christopher is a standout.
From page one, the connection and sizzling bond between Hayden and Christopher was palpable. Their push, pull and chemistry works on all levels as we follow their extremely sexual and sensual journey. The Do-Over is an exceptional love story of self-discovery, acceptance, real life emotions and second chances. Loved it!!
#TheDoOver #NetGalley
this was my most anticipated read of the year. i have been talking about how excited I've been for months and let me tell you what. it did not disappoint. i have always been so curious about Christopher. at the end of the Casanova when all the miles brothers were at the bar and Christopher said he wanted to take a gap year, i knew that I'd what his book had to be about. him pretending to not be a “miles” was pretty freaking hilarious. this story had me cackling through the book. one thing i absolutely am obsessed with and in love with the fact that there were a lot of parts with ALL of the miles brothers. my nostalgic heart was overflowing with happiness. now let’s talk about Hayden. what a badass of a woman. her banter with Christopher was top notch. the fact that she was rejecting him at first made me instantly fall in love with her. he needs someone like that who can put him in his place and not take any of his crap. i loved his nickname for her. like I'm obsessed and now want someone to call me grumpy. seeing them together as friends makes you realize how they are meant to be. they even each other out in every way possible. their friendship is so sweet and tender. and you can easily see how deeply they care for each other. this book was so different than the other three books. this book was in my option way less spice and so much more of a deep look into their friendship. which is very different for one of Tee’s books. i loved every single second of this and how different it was. one of the biggest things that i was not expecting was to completely fall in love with a secondary character. I'm not gonna lie, i was talking to Tee and i said to her something that i wish would happen in this book— and well it did. iykyk! my dms are open if you need to talk about this. this book had me cackling during so many parts and also ripped my heart out and had me bawling my eyes out for 45 minutes straight. this was such a perfect ending to this series. when i tell you that i am forever changed by these brothers— i mean it. the mikes brothers will forever be my go to comfort read. i cannot recommend this series enough. Tee, you poured your heart and soul into these books. and I'm so excited for Miles Ever After to come out 🖤
tropes:
- billionaire
- friends to lovers
- forced proximity
- opposites attract
- roommates
- city boy / country girl
Phenomenal installment to these men's series!
This book showed more emotion and maturity in these brothers, and it was a refreshing change of scenery,
10 out of 10 on the hotness scale!!
TL SWAN DOES IT AGAIN!
Jameson Miles was my favourite Miles brother until Christopher Miles entered the chat 👀 ooooft he is everything in more!
Easy 5 stars and my favourite read of 2022. I laughed, swooned and felt fomo that I wasn’t a character in this book 🤣
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is the last book in the Miles High series and it follows youngest brother Christopher. Now Christopher is an extremely unlikeable character in the beginning. He's rich, sleeps with anyone he can, spoilt, always gets what he wants and overall just a brat. By the end of the book though you come to be a bit fond of him. I really enjoyed the backpacking story that unfolds here and I liked seeing Christopher discover things about himself he didn't know before. The romance was ok, it wasn't anything to really shout about. Christopher and Hayden decide to be just friends and spend a bit of the book not acting on their feelings until finally they do and then, like with the other Miles High books, things move very quickly. So quickly that it's not realistic. I did not like how Christopher went back on what he said to Hayden's dad though. I did enjoy seeing Christopher's relationship with Eddie develop. I think that was one of my favourite parts of this book.
I do think this was longer than it needed to be but overall I liked it.
This book follows Christopher Miles, who is one of the wealthy Miles brothers. He decides to go backpacking and he meets Hayden. He uses a fake name and doesn't reveal his true identity to her.
I sadly didn't love Christopher as a main character. He felt very immature in comparison to the other Miles brothers. I know he is one of the younger siblings but he is still an adult. At times I felt like he read like a teenager. I personally wouldn't forgive someone if they lied about their identity to me. I found it difficult to see how Hayden could forgive his behaviour.
Overall, this is probably my least favourite from the series. I do still really enjoy T L Swan's writing and I will read more of her books in the future.