A love worth fighting for
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Chey and sander have their work cut out for them. I liked this book because sander shows how much chey means to him. The way she trusts him blew my mind. Cuz there'd be no way I would after that wedding! I like the way the author made me cry during the wedding scene. I like when an author can bring my emotions to the surface. Even smiled and let out a chuckle or two. Looking forward to book three. Thank you Danielle
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It is very exciting for a reader to come across a novel that has a wonderful story and characters that are not only interesting but ones you like straight away. Love's Second Chance by L.P. Dover, to me, had it all. Being the first novel I have read by this author I was hoping for a good read well let me say I was not disappointed.

The story begins with Korinne Anders, six months after losing her husband to a car accident, Korinne vows it to herself never to love again. If she doesnt allow another man in her heart, then theres no reason for her to feel the pain of loss. This plan seems to work, but is put to the test when Korinnes best friend cant stand to see her suffering any longer. When Galen Matthews learns of Korinnes loss and that shes finally moved back home, he wants nothing more than to be there for her. The love he felt for Korinne years ago has never left him, and now hes given a second chance to not only mend her heart of her loss, but to also continue the love they shared in the past.

Strongly recommend Love's Second Chance for a great read.
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War leaves a mark. For Miles it left one with side effects, ones he hasn't come to grips with...PTSD.
Coming home after 8 years is bitter sweet. Now faced with his father's illness and dealing with his demons, he tries to move forward. There is however a light, a peace that he never thought he would find, Zoe.
Zoe is his father's nurse, some one from his past. Some on quickly becoming more to him, some one he can't and should want to have.
I love this amazing story of how love true love can heal. I don't just mean the love of your soul mate, I mean to love yourself enough to be worthy to have someone you love love you back. Yeah, that is what this book is about. Loving yourself enough to let the love of your soul shine through.
Filled with laughter and passion this book is one that I will hold close to my heart.
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Loving this series , it has a great combination of love and sadness, with a the urge to move on a fight for love. I hope all works out for them and they can find a happiness thats perfect for them.
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We all need inspiration. We all need hope. That voice in the back of our minds that tells us the difference between right or wrong. That shoulder to lean on when times get rough. Someone to love us despite the odds. Heath and Franny needed that human connection to help them mend body and spirit. Heath saw the worst of the worst and lived to tell about it but, did not emerge unscathed. His demons are buried deep within his mind from the memories he can't erase and the emotions he can't control. Franny has had her share of pain as well so she is his saving grace when he needs friendship. I received an ARC of Soldier of Love in exchange for an honest review. It's like cutting through the layers of an onion. There will be tears but the end reward makes it all worthwhile. 4.5 stars
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Laura Kaye seems to have the patent for tortured alpha males - ones who have earned their scars fighting for their country but, one way or another, have not gotten the help they so desperately need, which leaves them finding outlets on their own terms, which either heal their wounds or send them spiraling even further.

Kayes newest hero, Noah Cortez, valiantly fought for his country, but now he has an even bigger fight on his hands - his own demons, and unless he admits his issues and seeks help for whats sending him over the edge, he won't be able to move forward with his life and have the chance to see where these newfound feelings for Kristina could take them both.

Kristina Moore is her own kind of fighter, so the fact that she feels helpless when it comes to her best friend and her inability to heal his emotional wounds, shes devastated and that fact is compounded by the fact that Noah pushes her away because he feels its the only way to protect her from his issues. But Kristina isn't willing to give up on the man she loves, which means that like it or not, Noah has someone fighting in his corner, willing to risk everything.

Fighting For Everything is an apt name for the battle that Noah and Kristina find themselves in throughout their friends-to-lovers story line; there are a significant amount of obstacles that have the potential to crush them, which means that their journey is an emotional one, full of angst fueled by Noahs PTSD and brain injury and Kristinas determination to not allow Noah to shut her out because their feelings for one another are worth the risks that come with fighting what seems to be an unwinnalbe situation.

Because Noah and Kristinas story is the first book in Kayes new Warriors Fight Club series, insights into the MMA gym where Noah finds an outlet for his frustrations and potential future heroes is necessary, and it definitely adds to the intrigue of what Laura Kaye has in store for her readers.

Despite the depth of Noahs issue, Fighting Everything is a hopeful second chance romance story - one that realistically portrays the struggles that wounded heroes go through and whats at stake if they remain untreated for all that theyve endured. There were many times throughout the story that Noahs actions frustrated me, but that was more because I saw what it was doing to Kristina and hated that for both of them, and its also because I was so invested in their relationship and quietly cheering for them to figure things out together instead of fighting separately while wanting the same thing.

I cant wait for more stories in this series; I cant get enough of Laura Kayes wounded heroes and the women who find a way to heal them!

4.5 Poison Apples
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This is a beautiful story about true love and the sacrifices a human being is willing to make for that special someone.  The story will definitely keep the reader in suspense from beginning to end.
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I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
i loved this book from the start  you have a hard headed man  and  a  a young woman trying to get her way  . cole the man she loved for a long time to finaly get him to notice she not a underage in long but  a woman  . with work and love maybe theres a happy  ending to be found  .  a great book to read
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This is one stubborn of a love story. Joseph, being still engaged with Elizabeth in more than half of the book, and Kasey pushing him away because she thought their undeniable love is wrong. This novel is full of emotions that even readers who are not in the same situation as the characters in the book will feel everything--- from happiness to heartbreaks.

I love love love Joseph. Hands down. Whatever the mistakes he made --- giving up on finding Kasey and getting engaged with Elizabeth, I LOVE HIM. He is one true book boyfriend that I will forever love. His immeasurable love for Josephina the first time he knew the truth is exemplary.

Kasey is such an independent single mother which is honorable. I liked that she knows what's wrong and in the end, she did what is right.

I want to commend Gabbie S. Duran for making me cry like a baby because of the words she used between Joseph and Kasey especially those within the fights. The words were well- thought and they pierced my heart.

A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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A very lovely story filled with sadness and having the courage to strive for a new future filled with love. The story is filled with hardships and greed that has dangerous consequences. But family love is what helps them through all the turmoil.
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This is the second book and a series. Mrs. Wright did not disappoint with this book. I read the first book  (The Forbidden Man) and I knew that I would read anything written by this author. This story of love is amazing. Red and Cali try to fight what's meant to be, but once they finally admit that they love each other they have to fight to keep their love in tact while also dealing with life, and loss. Eventually with the support of family and friends and the love that they have for each other these two people who have always loved each other, but were afraid to admit it finally find love. The story is not predictable at all, in fact I was so made a Cali at one point I had to stop reading it for a day. You will not be disappointed.
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Keela O'Mara and Daniel Delaney are on a journey although both will fight tooth and nail as it unfolds.  Daniel is a physical medicine doctor who has returned home to Sandpiper Beach to open up a clinic after his life is torn apart.  He will keep his focus on helping those who suffer physical injuries but will not risk his heart again.
  Keela came from Ireland to America to be with the man of her dreams.  However, he did not turn out to be what he claimed to be.  Their marriage ended in divorce but she did receive the most precious gift possible, her daughter Anna.  She has no desire to get involved again.  She won't risk her heart being trampled on and she especially won't risk her daughter being hurt.
  Daniel and Keela's proclamations are on a collision course.  He has hired her as the physical therapist for his clinic.  She is the best employee he has ever had.  However, she also has a smile that lights up whatever room she is in.  Meeting her daughter is terrifying because she reminds him of all he has lost, but as he finds himself spending more time around her, little Anna is slowly capturing his heart.
  Forever A Father us a warm, wonderful story of two people who are so attracted to each other but are afraid to take a risk.  I fell in love with the Delaney family and Keela feels like a sister from another mother.  Lynne Marshall has written another amazing story that brings all your emotions to the surface but leaves you feeling very happy and satisfied by the end.
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A lawyer fighting for a lost love in more ways than one. Struggling to get their past behind them, they find their way.
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Wanting is a heartwarming story of hope and love. It's a tale of two very different people from opposite sides of the tracks who fall in love and attempt to build a bridge between their worlds.

Mac is a noble hero intent on protecting and helping Mandy even when it means setting his own needs aside. Mandy with her scars makes an interesting heroine, one who grows throughout the story. Her commitment to her siblings is admirable. She's a hard worker with a tough background who doubts Mac's intentions at first. With time and patience, Mac slowly breaks down her walls and learns about her troubled past. While helping her to cope with the scars of her childhood, he eases his way into Mandy's world while introducing her to his.

Although it deals with a difficult subject in terms of Mandy's past, Wanting is a touching novel about the good in people and what they can accomplish in spite of pain and hardship. If you are looking for a quick, engaging read with a good story, I highly recommend this book.
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The third book in the Highland Grooms series introduces us to Bernadette Holly and Rabbie Mackenzie.  Both Bernadette and Rabbie have suffered great losses and are trying to deal with the heartache the best way they know how.

Bernadette is the companion and lady's maid to Avaline Kent.  She has traveled to the Highlands to prepare Avaline for marriage to the stoic Mackenzie.  While her first instinct is that he is rude and uncaring, she soon finds that she is drawn to the tortured Rabbie.  The man that she encounters on the edge of the cliff that no one sees.  But as she finds herself falling deeper for him she is torn in her loyalty to her friend Avaline.

Rabbie is being forced into a marriage that he does not want, but he will do it for his family.  After losing his first love he doesn't see how his heart can ever recover.  And his timid fiancee is not the answer.  She trembles when she even tries to talk to him, but her companion is quick to give her opinion on his behavior.  As Rabbie and Bernadette work through their war or words and wills, Rabbie finds himself feeling emotions he thought long dead.  And when he finds himself in love with Bernadette, now he must convince her that they can conqueror all the challenges they face.

Wonderful story about two people dealing with their grief in different ways. Touching to see each work through their issues and reach for the happiness that awaits them if they will just let go of the pain and cling to each other.
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I was reading this book because I loved Fight for me" but this one is way beyond. I love that even with both their flaws they can find and fight to hold on to love . To try and build a long lasting relationship. Off to start book 2 forget the house work!!!
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This story will definitely pull at your heartstrings. The story starts with a bang and just keeps going. Tick is a man filled with guilt that has been weighing him down for years. Cyma carries a heavy load on her shoulders as well. These two meet and the sparks fly. Their connection is intense, and just what they need to pull each other up. This is a story about love, loss, heartache, and renewal. The relationships formed in this story are incredible and long lasting. The characters are very well developed and loveable. A definite must read.
Reviewed for FMR Book Grind