--- product_id: 100054196 title: "The Perception (The Exception Series Book 2)" brand: "adriana locke" price: "₱3226" currency: PHP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/100054196-the-perception-the-exception-series-book-2 store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # The Perception (The Exception Series Book 2) **Brand:** adriana locke **Price:** ₱3226 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Perception (The Exception Series Book 2) by adriana locke - **How much does it cost?** ₱3226 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/100054196-the-perception-the-exception-series-book-2) ## Best For - adriana locke enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted adriana locke brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Perception (The Exception Series Book 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N4uRknGiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Two words: Max Quinn *by C***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 21, 2015* Two words: Max QuinnI loved Max when he was first introduced in The Exception. A good ol’ Southern boy? Uh, yeah I love them. So needless to say when I saw The Perception was going to be Max’s story I knew I needed to read it.Our characters:Kari has become the love him and leave him kind of girl. No attachment, no strings, just get whatever you need and then just leave. She’s been broken before and can’t bear to go through that again, so she keeps Max at a distance always reminding him that they are temporary. She could one day just up and leave…but she doesn’t. She’s a strong character. I loved seeing her go from a tough, strong, independent girl to learning how to rely on others. I also loved seeing her walls come down and seeing the real Kari.Max * sigh * is such a gentlemen. He is totally worth book boyfriend material. He’s loyal, sweet, caring a family man. He’s just perfect. I loved that no matter how much Kari tried to push him away he wouldn’t give up on her, he kept trying. He was the kind of man you want in your corner. What I liked the most about this story is that we see the working side of Max that demands respect and gives orders and with Kari and his family we see a loving caring man.The Relationship:Kari and Max’s relationship is so adorable, loving and would make girls wish they had a boyfriend like Max. They leave each other sticky notes in random spots so they can always remind the other they’re thinking of each other. I also loved how active they were, they enjoyed going on hikes or simply sitting on the couch reading a book. There was also playfulness to their relationship that I have been missing in most books. I love a guy who can make me laugh and feel good about myself…Max definitely did that with Kari. Totally swoon worthy.Max: “Marry me?”Kari: “Not today.The Truth Will Set You FreeKari has been carrying around a huge secret that has been eating her up alive. She could never turn to her sister Jada because at the time Jada was going through her drama with her husband (read The Exception for Jada’s story). So she’s dealt with everything in her past by herself, never relying on anyone just taking care of herself. She’s afraid once Max knows the truth, he’ll walk away just like he did. Even after, Max finds out the truth he tells Kari he’s not leaving. Her secret (I won’t spoil it for you!) is a major deal breaker in relationship for many and I can understand why she didn’t want Max to fall in love with her but he showed that no matter what love conquers all and if you truly love the person you’ll stick by them no matter what.That’s not the only problem they had throughout the book…there was Sam. Max’s sister’s friend who has always managed to make Max feel bad about her circumstances so he can’t help but to lend a helping hand. But something just doesn’t sit right about Sam, I knew it from the moment she was introduce. I just knew the girl was “off”. Always trust your gut! Let me tell you, the twists Adriana threw into the story with Sam I never saw coming.My Favorite Part:I love tattoos, I only have one but I have so many I would love to get and I love to hear people’s stories behind their tattoos. It helps me understand the person better. I really loved how Adriana incorporated tattoos into the story and their meanings. I especially loved Kari and Max’s tattoos but above all I really loved Kari’s tattoo. *insert cheesy moment here * for me, it really explained how I feel about my fiancé.“Max was many things to me. He was my friend, my lover, my soul mate. My guiding force. Just like a compass, I could turn to him to find my way home. To him. Because Max Quinn was my home."Beautiful, right?What I loved the most about the story was how much love Kari and Max had for one another. Adriana wrote such a beautiful story about giving love a chance, letting go and loving again. Most importantly, loving yourself. It was truly captivating from beginning to end. Max Quinn is totally boyfriend material. You’ll love him I promise. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Max Quinn for all the things *by B***. on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2023* (Swoon. Sigh. Wipes drool.)Max Quinn (fans self) is all the things:Awesomesauce.Schmexy.Sweet.Dirty (winks. Yeah, that kind).Loyal.Loving.Determined.Helpful.Amazing.Max is the perfect book boyfriend. Almost endless patience, kindness abounds, a gentle heart but a naughty boy in the bedroom...yes, this heartbreaker is worth your dream man list space. He's worth your time and your heart. Just don't go all crazy girl on him! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved Max Quinn! *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 2, 2015* 4-4.5 stars. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this book. Going into The Perception, I was a huge Max Quinn fan but I was less than lukewarm about Kari Stanley, even though I adored her sister Jada. Max and Kari have had this casual relationship that has extended into months and now over a year and I didn't like how Kari was stringing Max along when it was obvious that she had deeper feelings for him. Truthfully, I wanted Max to move on and find someone else who could return those affections to him because Max is a good-hearted Southern guy at the core and Kari just seemed kind of wishy-washy and flaky. In The Perception, there's more to Kari than meets the eye and she convinced me to root for her before the end of the book. What I liked about her was her overall calm demeanor. Despite whatever drama was happening around her, Kari was not one to lose her temper or her cool and she doesn't yell or make unnecessary assumptions. Even when other people were being rude to her, Kari handles them well without making a fool of herself. Slowly, I started to see what Max saw in her and since I wanted what Max wanted, I was eventually convinced that Kari was his best choice because quite frankly, some of the other female alternatives were just not a good fit for him at all and he knew it. Cane shows up quite a bit in this book and I'm happy to say that Cane isn't the guy I wanted to occasionally strangle in The Exception, he is a devoted husband to Jada and supportive best friend to Max. He doesn't do niceties the way Max does and it's quite amusing because there's someone who likes to stir up trouble that Max feels obligated to help and Cane doesn't tolerate that nonsense even for a second. Kari's reason for keeping Max at arm's length isn't as terrible as I had imagined because it doesn't make her a bad person, but I understood her fears and insecurities. Max is amazing. Whereas Cane was all over the place and out of sorts about Jada, Max is never uncertain about Kari and he always puts her first. He would do anything for her, literally. I absolutely loved Max in every way. There's a few twists in the story, all of which I saw coming because the clues were already in place, that move the plot along and force the characters to confront some very uncomfortable situations. Even if the feelings are there, like with any couple, Max and Kari have to overcome their issues in the past in order to have a future together. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/100054196-the-perception-the-exception-series-book-2](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/100054196-the-perception-the-exception-series-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*