I recieved an ARC through Love Bytes Reviews for a fair and honest review
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Justin Hawthorne and George Miller grew up together they were best friends until they hit their teens when they fell in love with each other. They were each others firsts for everything until Justins father threw him out after Justin told him he was gay and in love with George. Justin went to Georges place where he felt safe until after work that night when something happened to him that made him leave town immediately and never look back.
Seven years later and Justin is now an A list movie star when he learns that his father would like to see him before he dies. Justin is incredibly resistant to seeing him as he has never forgiven him for throwing him out of his home then to make matters worse his father never told Justin when his mother died! When Justin arrives at the hospital the first person he sees is George, the he learns that George has been his fathers home-nurse for the last several years. Unfortunately, Justins father dies within minutes of Justins arrival and Justin is completely lost as to how he should feel and behave. The one good thing to come out of the entire experience is reconnecting with George. As George and Justin sort through his family home and all of his fathers things George tells Justin what has happened in and around town since he left. Justin is bewildered when he learns about the changes his father made but as far as he sees it, its too little, too late because if his father had changed so much surely he would have attempted to make contact earlier?
As George and Justin get closer and their love for each other is rekindled George knows theres something Justin isn't telling him about the night he left town and took Georges heart with him. When Justin finally breaks down and tells George exactly what happened that night George is devastated but at least now he knows and understands why Justin did what he did. Both Justin and George know they have limited time together because Justin has to be back in California in a few days to start filming his next movie because of this neither make any promises except to try and move on after their week together is over.
I must say Cant Live Without You is one of Andrews deeper more emotional stories. The depth of emotion between the MCs is very evident and although you know they both want a second chance at love the odds do appear insurmountable. I cant recommend this book enough! Do yourself a favor and grab your copy now.
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* I received this book from the author  in exchange for an honest review*

The synopsis of the book was kind of vague. I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I started reading the book. I just thought it was kind of intriguing, and the cover has a tiger on it, so I got curious and signed up for the Read & Review Program in Goodreads.

The story was told in Chloe Diaz perspective, while she navigates her new life in college. She was originally from El Paso, Texas, but decided to attend college in Montreal, Canada. She was attending summer classes and was paired up with Tal as her study partner. Tal is a very religious girl. She found her quite weird, but Chloe was the kind of person who is open and friendly, and she was sincerely interested in Tal to be her friend.

One of their classmates, Josh, started chatting up Chloe and invited her to join them for drinks that night. Thats where she met Seth, his brother. Now, I wouldnt say it was instant love, but more, they were attracted to each other. Chloe found him always talking to her, asking her questions about her life, getting to know her better, and she did love those moments. For weeks, that went on, until Seth finally confessed that he wants her to be his girlfriend.

Thats where it all felt a bit Twilighty. I think it didn't help that the book, Twilight, was mentioned in the earlier part of the book, and she even mentioned that she wasn't Kristen Stewart who gets Rob Patterson in the end. Take note : Yes, Rob Patterson was mentioned a few times. I think the author meant Pattinson. Basically, she thought Seth was a Rob.

In my opinion, it was still too early in their relationship to actually claim each other as their soul mate. They both believe that each others The One. Maybe it does happen to some people, but it really felt like Edwards undying love for Bella and vice versa. But Chloe isn't totally like Bella. She knows where her priorities lie. She doesnt believe that Seth defines who she is, shes got her own strengths and shes pretty likable.

So how does the paranormal part come into the book? Well, thats Tal and her gang. They belong to a religion called the People, and they serve He Who Knows. They exist in both the physical world and the Palace. Your Palace-self is your real self. As part of the People, they dedicate their lives for the Service. They battle the evils the threaten the balance of the universe. If they don't fight, the world ends, basically. As Chloe got to know Tal and her friends, she found herself fascinated by the People, and she wants to be one of them. But becoming the People means you have to finish a Quest. It can take a few months up to years to finish one in order for your soul to enter through the front door of the Palace.

Honestly, the aspects of their religion was still a bit confusing for me. Sometimes it felt kind of cult-like. They call non-People Other, and there was a part in the story where they discriminated against non-People. Chloe is an Other. And apparently, Seth is a non-practicing People. Bottom line, an Other cannot be with the People. Will Chloe make the ultimate sacrifice and break up with Seth? Or will she stick by him, be happy, and love each other. Forever?

Overall, it was a really good book (I found out that its FREE on Amazon), and I will continue reading book 2, To Call Your Name, because I am quite curious about what happens to Chloe and her friends. It was quite a cliffhanger, and it did make me want to grab the next book!
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*I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.*

I want to start off by saying that I really enjoyed this book. It was funny. It pulled at my emotions, at times making me feel like my own heart was soaring or breaking. The main reasons why I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is because I had a hard time with the way the main character was overly harsh at times. She was funny and I loved her chemistry with the hero, but I felt like she could be a little over the top. And I had an issue with a few of her coping methods during the rough patchs in the book. That being said I really liked the writing style of the author and how she pulled you in so you knew how her characters were feeling, made you feel it right along with them. I can't wait to read the next story in the series, and see where all the other characters end up in there stories.
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* A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for the purpose of an honest review.

Lady Grace Carpenter doesnt want to lose guardianship of her siblings to a husband so she vows never to marry but that doesnt mean she cant have one night of passion with a man she has always fancied. Her one anonymous night with Mattheus, Earl of Worthington goes off without a hitch, except that HE doesnt want it to be one night. Matt is convinced that Grace is the one for him and sets out to prove to her that hes willing to take her and her siblings on.

Matt was different from the usual hero. He was devoted to his family, I mean like he was more than just the money bags to them. He genuinely cared about their wants, needs and happiness and that isn't very common for a man of his time. Another stand out characteristic was that he wasn't running away from marriage, rather, he was running towards it with open arms. This guy was ready and willing to fall in love and make a love match instead of a business arrangement with his marriage. I thought this was a nice change from the usual reluctant bachelor type romances. I did think he was a bit quick to declare himself in love with Grace though.

I had a harder time liking Grace. I think that her willingness to try and care for her siblings was commendable and I liked that but Im not a fan of the whole Im going to sacrifice my own happiness for my siblings attitude. I cant believe that Grace didn't have her own wants, needs, and dreams. I don't mind a heroine who is selfless and giving but lets not overdo it into martyrdom please. A little selfishness can add to a character. Not that Grace didn't have her moments of strength and willfulness because she did, BUT it kind of disappeared when she was around Matt. She turned into a simpering mess of a girl. Yes, GIRL not WOMAN.

I found Matts side of the romance more believable than Graces. He was a man ready to settle down with the woman he loved while Grace was a little girl dragging her heels. She was silly and had this bad habit of reacting a certain way to gossip and scandal that became tiresome the very first time and had me rolling my eyes every time after. There was a good amount of physical chemistry but I felt that emotionally it was lacking that special spark.

The one shining point in Three Weeks to Wed is definitely the inclusion of Matt and Graces siblings. As chaotic as they made certain scenes, this bunch gave the book a much needed boost in my eyes. Theyre so different yet interesting. I hope that their uniqueness carries on into future books because they were honestly the best part of the story. Mary, in particular was a standout supporting character.

Final Verdict: Overall I wasn't a fan of the main characters but I did love the supporting cast of siblings from both sides. The pace dragged a bit in some places but the writing was solid. I would be wary of checking out future books in this series but given that I enjoyed the siblings, I just might give it another go.
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I was intrigued to see where a paranormal m/m story would take me since I had never read one before.  I was mildly surprised and mildly disappointed.  But, I did like the story and am looking forward to continuing with the series.

I enjoy m/m romances.  I love watching them accept the inevitable and work through the problems that they may face with society (even though there shouldnt be any).  Well, it was totally different with this book.  They live in a society devoid of humans and accept what fate has given them.  Even though they were captives in their own right, they were free from the binds that society places on us.  None of them were gay, per se, or even bi-sexual  they just were.

So, what surprised me? First, that I ended up really enjoying this story after a rocky start.  Once I got past what disappointed me (later), I enjoyed reading about Dare and Reese and understanding where they came from and made them who they were.  I enjoyed seeing the fun side come out in Dare and the fierce, protective side as well.  Reese was protective and caring right from the start so I enjoyed watching him finally accept his home and his place in life.  Secondly, the family dynamics.  Dare and Bay were hysterical when they got together.  Brothers, through and through.  Reese was overly protective of Jude and could not fathom his life without Selena in it.  It broke him to have left her behind when he and Jude escaped.

Now, what disappointed me.  Well, the sex.  It took a while to get to the meat of this story.  In the beginning, I felt like all Dare and Reese were doing was having sex.  Yes, sex is great but I was starting to feel like that was going to be the whole story between the two of them.  Then there was Reese, himself.  I appreciated his protection of Jude and Selena but, he whined  a lot. It took a while for me to finally accept that he felt that he couldn't trust Dare and his only outlet was whining to himself.  Accepting that made the story flow a little better for me.

Now that I voiced my opinion, I have to say that, once the true story started coming together and moving, I was totally invested.  The mix of werewolves and Were was interesting.  This story is an honest fantasy.  The difference between the species were expertly noted by Megan Erickson; she made sure we knew the difference between shifters and Weres.  I liked the conflict that was brought out and enjoyed how it all came to a head.  It was wonderful watching Reese finally accept his place in the pack and defend the one person that would have given his life for him.  The minor characters were just as interesting as Dare and Reese.  You knew that Jude and Gav would become an item.  And, Mav just added another level to Dare.  You will have to read the book to meet all these wonderful characters.

Megan Erickson really did a great job of keeping me interested once we got into the story.  Once the true fun starts, it didn't stop.  She was fluent and showed us all their true emotions.  She brought us into a world of beings that found a way to enjoy life even when they could have been repressed. I am looking forward to seeing just where she is bringing Bay as he travels to Astria.  I am interested in finding out what he finds and just how it will affect Reese, Jude and Selena.

Review copy provided by the author for a voluntary review.
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I really did enjoy this story, but not as much as I had hoped I would.  The beginning was a bit slow for me-dealing with Ivys PTSD and unwillingness to talk about her problems, but at times the story was pretty emotional (Ren is seriously swoony).  Then things picked up around the halfway point.  There were several twists I hadnt seen coming!

I did like seeing Ivy and Rens relationship get stronger, their love for one another was evident in everything they did for each other.

Then there was Tink!  I just love that little brownie!!  Hes funny, caring, totally random, and fierce in his protectiveness for those he calls family.

All in all, this was a 4-4.5 star read for me.  I read the kindle version and I will point out that there were several typos and extra/missing words throughout the story. For me, it sometimes slowed the flow of reading since Id have to pause and figure out how it was meant to be worded.  Others may not even notice.  Now I cant wait til the novella is released!!
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I'm not great with reviews so I'll be short and sweet in saying that this book had me captured from start to finish.
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This was a classier romance than I was expecting, I don't know why that bothered me, but it did http://bit.ly/1Hst4rI
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***4 #TeamLock Stars***

After finishing Caged I crossed my toes that there would be more stories coming from that world because there were a couple of loose strings that I really wanted to see tied up. So, when Locked was announced I was all KINDS of excited, because lets be honest ~ I love Clarissa Wilds dark and dirty mind and the mindf%^k she takes me on and what a wild ride Locked was! It was a journey that was all kinds of dirty, smexy and yet sweet and filled with heart that made me step outside of my little bubble and really consider what Id do if I were in that situation.

Okay. I ADORED Lock. He is all kinds of wild and savage...think caveman,  but he isn't an animal. His view of the world is simple and in that simplicity is a pure and bruised heart that just wants to live in a world that gives him peace. I will admit that I had my moments with some of his actions, but the man was so honest and sincere in his actions and feelings that it was difficult to dislike him.

Jules, Jules, *big, heavy sigh* Jules. Heres the thing. If I were in her situation, I know Id be freaking the frack out. No question about it. So I totally empathize with her and her reactions and while some of her actions I understood, some just drove me b^tsh$t crazy. Common sense and logic went bye bye, and I get why but...d@mn. What saved her for me was that when she wasn't freaking out, she was this kind, inquisitive and compassionate woman, a little uptight, but a good woman.

I know I don't even have to say anything about their romance, but I will. It was all kinds of down and dirty smexy. It has that whole Tarzan/Beauty and the Beast vibe (and you all know how much I love my Beauty and the Beast romances) that just totally worked for me. But what really got me was how basic it was. Here are two people alone in the wild with no distractions so they are forced to come as they are. It doesnt get more real than that. The crazy ran rampant, which is to be expected when extreme opposites are thrown together, and though Jules drove me up the wall, I cant say I was unhappy that she fought her attraction to Lock as much as she did, if she hadnt I probably would have written her off. But their HEA is theirs and Im just happy they worked everything out.

There will a wide range of reactions to Locked and Im firmly in the corner of enjoying the h*l out of it. True, I am a Clarissa Wild fan and all, but this was a fun ride and I cannot wait for Chased!

~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
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Dude Review: I mainly read historical westerns and just started dabbling with the new age books, and can't say I'm regretting it! This was my first book by the author so I didn't know what to expect, and it didn't let down too much. I usually round up my ratings, I'd realistically give this a solid 3.75 overall mainly due to the storyline that is a little to simple and straightforward, you can figure it out from a country mile, and it made me skip pages on end that I'd rather not be doing. Secondly, I was thinking the story would end after his bandages came off or something, but the epilogue took a little longer to reach. (Hey just me) But I rounded up mainly due to the love scenes, woot woot - so steamy my kindle had smoke comin out! (yeah I don't read erotic so this was my first dab with it and it gave me some thoughts!) Ok anyways, it's a decent quick read, and I learned something new in the process too, good doses of emotion sprinkled here and there that was also very appreciated. Give it a try, I'll definitely be reading another one by the author.
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*voluntarily and honestly reviewed the ARC I received from IndieSage PR*

I actually liked this a lot more than I thought I would. It started off on a good, funny note. Lucy was easy to like with her humor and her Manlist. The list was a little ridiculous but I enjoyed Grayson showing her how much she really didn't need it, especially when he laughably reminded her about how some guys could seem so good on paper but not in real life. I'd say that's a good lesson for a reader if nothing else, hmm?

The writing was easy to get lost in, and it was a good flow of humor and very, very hot sexy time. I looked forward to those things almost more than the main characters, to be honest. They made things spicy, but I'm also glad that Hastings was able to add in some heartfelt stuff so it wasn't just chemistry that the romance was riding on. I liked the low key drama, the issues with dating a cop, and overall just how sweet I got on Grayson. Lucy was a little hard to deal with toward the end but everything turned out right.
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4-4.5 stars

I enjoyed this one. The idea of a female trying out for something that had traditionally been all male (because it's tough and highly competitive) really appealed to me.

Reece was a strong and independent heroine, made that way by past experiences, and I enjoyed her character. As someone who has trouble asking for help herself, I understood how she got herself in the predicament she did later in the story.

Laird was a little harder sell for me, as he was kind of wrapped up in his insta-lust for Reece, but once I got his backstory I understood why once there was this connection, he reached for it with both hands and was determined to hold on...yet he wasn't quite as attentive as I would have expected.

The connection between them was intense and electric and was definitely a highlight. Their interactions with the kids in the hospital were precious and were a nice tough for the storyline. I'm a sucker for college and new adult romance and I married a band nerd, so I was all in with this read.
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***4.5 I Will Rise. I Will Return Stars***

Have you ever finished a book where you were all kinds of swoony happy and yet ragey and irritated??

Well...thats me right now and it has been about 12 hrs since finishing the book and getting a decent nights sleep in, so the struggle has been real with getting the words to cooperate. But the bottom line is I really enjoyed Undefeated. It gave me a huge case of emotional whiplash and redefined what hitting rock bottom is, but I loved the slow burn romance between Nick and Anna and experiencing all the highs and lows that they went through to get to their HEA.

Lets start out with the goodness that is Nick and Anna. Nick is simply a good man. He loves what he gets to do for a living and gives his entire heart and soul to it and doesnt take what he has for granted because he fully understands what his other option could be. Anna is starting over again and though the reason for the new beginning still hovers around her, she isn't allowing it to put a damper on the gift she has been given. Shes ready to dive in and show that she is the best at what she does.

Their journey is all kinds of slow burning and all kinds of rocky (total understatement) but it is all worth it when they finally get their HEA. Considering the reason why Nick and Anna were in each others orbits to begin with, I really liked how things played out between the two of them. They had no choice but to get to know each other on a deeper level and with each glimpse they found that they genuinely liked what they were seeing. While there was attraction on both sides, there was nothing insta going on. I honestly liked them together, there was a flow to them that was simple and easy, even when the crackle of sexual tension surrounded them.

As for the whole ragey and irritated thing...I know I won't be the only one who will feel this way about how certain things played out in the story, and as these things are huge parts of the storyline, I cant get into more detail, but my feels stem from my own I know life isn't fair, but still belief system. I get why things happened the way they did and I am in no way bashing the authors, in fact I have to applaud them for making me this worked up, but I still want to gut a few people with a spoon.

The main reason I pounced on reading this book was because it was set in the rugby world and one of the co-authors is an ex-rugby player. I love watching the sport even though I only know the absolute basics of the game which are: 1) I know what a Try is and 2) I know that you can only pass the ball backwards. I know a few other things, but even those may not be right. So to have the opportunity to read a book and experience it all through the eyes of someone who lived and breathed it was something I couldn't pass up and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Bonus (or should it be the rugby aspect is the bonus?) is the fact that the writing was well done. It was engaging and seamlessly put together. The pacing at times did drag a bit for me, but considering all that was going on it didn't take away anything for me. All of the characters were well written, even the ones I didn't care for, and I wouldnt mind visiting them in future.

So, if you're a rugby fan, love a slow burn romance with quite a few obstacles tossed in the MCs path to get through then I definitely recommend you pick this baby up!

~ Copy provided by Ardent Prose PR & voluntarily reviewed ~
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*Read with Kindle Unlimited*

'This womanshe twisted up his guts, his brain, his heart. No matter what she was doing.'

This book kind of twisted me up a little, too or maybe should I say Tangled Up? (Title pun, FTW). I don't really know how to explain itmy feelings about this second Taking Chances book by Erin Nicholas. Because while I quite liked it, I also found myself a little bit of a loss with it at times. It was smart and fun and sexy, absolutely. But there was just a little something missing for me in the relationship between Max and Bree that I struggled to overcome.

That's not to say I didn't like them together. Because I did. They're a good match for one another in a lot of ways, and I loved that their friendship was a lifelong oneone that survived time and distance and failed attempts at more. But their communication was a little wonky for me. I didn't always get it, which is probably more my problem than anything to do with this book, this author or this writing. It's just there were too many analogies, too much talking without saying something. I wanted them to hash it out. Work around it. Listen and talk and learn and grow. And it seemed like it wasn't happeningor it was happening too slowly.

Of course, that doesn't mean I didn't want their HEA. Or that I didn't otherwise enjoy Tangled Up. I did, truly. I LOVED (yes, it deserves shorty caps) how Ms. Nicholas blended this story with book one, Twisted Up, showing the parallel timelines and seeing Jake and Avery from another sideone that was influenced by other happenings. It was really interesting and smart and different. I liked, too, being back in the town of Chance. It's a sweet small town that has a lot going for itand a lot to overcomeand its residents are completely charming. Maggie, especially, really touched my heart.

Plus, it's a town that doesn't shy from strong women in important positions. Avery, fire chief. Bree, police officer. Kit, psychiatrist. Even take-charge Shelby. It's something of a hallmark for this series that these are tough, intelligent women who give as good as they get, and that makes me super happy. Okay, they weren't always as strong as maybe they should be but on the whole, I feel like this representation of women is a good one.

So I leave this book behind in a Tangled Up mix of (mostly) positive feelings and genuine happiness at the thought of finally getting to the bottom of Dillon and Kits topsy-turvy relationship when book three is released.

'To him she looked amazing.
And like the biggest heartbreak of his life.'

~ 3.5 STARS ~
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4.5 Stars

I wouldnt call this a novella, but an in between novel. I can understand why its not considered book 2, since Lo is not really in the book, except for memories and a few phone calls here and there. Usually this would irritate me, but I went into this book with no expectations and Im delighted to say, I really enjoyed it.

It wasn't just about Lily and Los relationship. I really enjoyed getting a glimpse of Daisy, Ryke, Rose and Conner. Im pretty close to my sister, so its no wonder why I am enjoying this series so much. My favorite part is the interaction between Daisy and Ryke, its a little taboo, since shes 15 and hes 22, but its really innocent. Most of the scenes with Ryke just crack me up and I love his relationship with Lily. They act like brother and sister.

Getting to know a little about Rose and her problems was a nice touch too. I know the sisters stories are in future books, so its good to get a nice set-up. I thought I would be annoyed with reading about Lily trying to be good for the three months Lo is away in rehab. I thought she would spend the whole time trying not to cheat, but it wasn't the cheating I thought. I am so glad that cheating with another guy never really crossed in the plot.

Really it was about Lily working hard on overcoming her issues. This time, she has help from her friends, family and of course Lo. I usually don't like flashbacks, but I really did enjoy the memories because it gave me a better impression on what kind of relationship Lily and Lo had growing up. It was kind of cute and kind of heartbreaking at the same time.

I think what I love so much about Lily and Los relationship is the fact they care about each other so much, but its not like an all-consuming love. Its hard to explain, its just two people who truly care about each other and are willing to do anything to make each other happy and be healthy. To me it just sounds awfully romantic.

I usually don't read in between books, novellas or companion novels, but I couldn't help myself with this one. The reviews were raving and I just love the odd couple too much.

This review is written by Jacqueline's Reads - > jacquelinesreads.blogspot.com
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3.5 Stars
Dear Sebastian,

I love the way that you and Ali met and the subsequent run-ins afterwards. Ali sure likes to show you her butt, huh? I think the way that you guys became better friends with each new run in and when you decided to take your attraction to her a step further was sweet and realistic.
I think that your family sucks and I wish that you didn't have to deal with them or that they would've seen the light while you were away, just like you had wished. I hate that your dad thinks that he has control over your life and the way that you choose to live it. I hate that he screwed Ali's family a long time ago and that it came back to bite you in the butt. I really do hope that you and Ali can find your happy ever after without his interference.
I'm sorry that you guys lost Gavin but, honestly, I'm still unsure of what happened to him. It's still not really been told what exactly happened and I'm still curious why Harper was investigating it in Duty Bound (Book #1). I wish I had a clearer understanding of the actual events and why both you and Levi feel guilty. I mean I get it, you were with him and he was your friend, so there's always guilt that it should have been you or that there was something you could have done, but maybe it's something more?
I'm also interested in the learning more about your security company. I wish that your story had been longer and had delved deeper into the facts. Hopefully each story will add more pieces to the big picture. Declan and Cole will be getting their story, right?

Thanks for your service,
Jaime

*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
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This book has me torn in two.  There were parts that I enjoyed immensely and others that had me letting out a heavy breath wishing that things had gone a little differently

First off, I liked Bryce and Kenzie.  Bryces blunt honesty about his feelings for Kenzie was refreshing.  He never stumbled once when telling her how much she meant to him and what he saw as their future together.  There were times when I felt that he pushed too hard considering what Kenzie had been through, but when he realized that hed gone just a bit too far he did step back to give her breathing room.  After what Kenzie had gone through with her now deceased husband would have shattered any woman and while she was still quite vulnerable and working through all that had happened, she had a strength of will that didn't allow her to simply sit back and allow it all to overwhelm her.  She picked herself, and the pieces of her life, up and worked to move forward.

Since Bryce and Kenzies story is a second chance one they already  have a lot of history together and the love between them is already there, but there is also quite a bit of hurt feelings that need to get dealt with and few big secrets that finally surface.  As far as the secrets coming to light, I thought they were very well done.  The scene with the roses in particular (Sorry, no spoilers though I wish I could go into it more) had me tearing up.  And the way that Bryce learns about what the reality of Kenzies marriage to Duncan was really like was done well.  And while there were times when I thought Kenzie should have stood firmer against Bryce, I felt that she still held her ground when it really mattered and was honest about her fears when it came to them having a future together.

My biggest issue comes with the dark forces that are coming for Kenzie.  As far as the story as to why Kenzie is the target, I thought that part was well crafted and is one of my favorite parts of the story.  The story was believable and I loved that it was Effie (Paisleys grandmother) who got to tell it as well as have Fiona (Bryces mother) add on to it.  And while there is a sense of urgency and concern over what is heading their way, it also felt a little...muted.  Everyone is concerned for Kenzies safety and Kenzie is concerned over theirs, but attention to certain detauks that I would deem important didn't happen and thats where things went a bit sideways for me.  It does move the story along and to its conclusion, but it was too convenient for me.

Overall: Outside of my Its not you, its me issue, this was an enjoyable read.  There are a lot of humorous moments and tear jerking ones throughout the story and I absolutely ADORE Effie and Colleen and Im looking forward to reading Ronans book when it comes out.  I will say that while you could probably read this as a standalone, I would highly suggest you read A Highlanders Obsession first.

~ I received an ARC copy from Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ~