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302 pages, Paperback
First published March 18, 2015
The feel of her body against mine makes me want more. It’s wrong on so many levels. I’m breaking the ultimate man-code, but I can’t stop myself.
“You being here in my arms right now is reminding me that sometimes the victory is worth the battle.”
“I want you. Every day I want you.”*arc kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
Liam wasn't supposed to be my happily ever after.
He wasn't even on my radar.
He was my husband's best friend -- forbidden.
But my husband is dead and I'm alone.
I ache for him and I reach for Liam.
One night with Liam changed everything. Now I have to decide if I truly love Liam or if he's just the consolation prize.
The story was honestly just addictive to an extreme. It's the kind of story where you start it and then suddenly realize that you're half way through and feel like you've barely stopped to breathe. It's well written, flows smoothly, and the story just draws you right in and keeps you flipping pages!Lying on the couch is Liam with [my daughter] fast asleep on his chest. Her tiny hand is wrapped around his and they’re both holding on to each other. His huge body shields her as his arm holds her tight. It breaks my heart and mends it at the same time. Two parts of me are pulled apart. The one side that’s sad it’s not her father. The other part is grateful it’s Liam. Aarabelle shifts a little, and even in his sleep, he moves to accommodate and protect her.
The ending of the first book was thoroughly gasp-worthy (even though I admittedly did guess that that would happen about half way through the book). Still, it had the intended effect and I immediately dove into the next book without hesitation.It’s difficult to love someone and know they might not come home, but the idea of not loving him is unimaginable. I was built for this life — not every woman can be a military wife, but even fewer can handle being a SEAL wife. You have to love deeper, stand stronger, but know that at any moment bonds can break.
I'm pretty sure I read the second book even faster than I read the first one -- that one made me almost more desperate to be sure things all worked out the way I wanted them too. I can say though that I was really thrilled with it. And I loved the way the epilogue completed the story. It was just beautiful!This isn’t my fight. It’s hers.
I’ll never be able to push her away. I’ll wait forever if I have to, but I can’t fight this battle.
She has to be the one to choose me.
If she loves me like she says, she knows where to find me.
‘My life is gone. My heart is dead. I’m a widow at twenty-seven.’
She looks at me like I’m saving her. I wish she knew how much she was saving me.
I’m warm everywhere. I want him to touch me, kiss me, and I want to feel him inside of me. The want to be claimed by him is so fierce it rocks me to my core.
Youdon'thave to
pretend he isn't here
between us .."
Loving me comes with a risk of
knowing I might not come backhome.."
As your shadow crosses mine
What it takes to come alive ..►♫
"Well, I don't mean tobrag, but I've been
known to break a few hearts ... and beds."
"Breaking beds because you're a fatass doesn't count."
It’s the way I’m feeling I just can’t deny
But I’ve gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place ..►♫
Now Liam on the other hand…I loved everything he did – his loyalty, faithfulness, patience and damn – just about everything with that man.
What really kicked me over the edge and has me hanging by thread is the ending. I have to be honest and kind of thought it a possibility but shit…it still took me by surprise.
This was a great first book I have read from this author and I have a big feeling it won’t be my last.
Re-Cap
Lee is pregnant and after a routine operation her husband is on – she finds out that he perished overseas. Instantly turning into a single mom of a newborn, she at first shuts herself off for 6 months but with the help of her husband’s best friend, she learns to laugh again.
Innocent friendship turns into so much more and a new romance blossoms. Lee also has to deal with a flood of secrets from the past where Liam is right by her side for support.
Just as things start to take off and the “L” word is shared – Lee is…..
Nope – Yeah – Fucking A
Reason for Reading – Blog Tour
Story Rating – 4.5 out of 5 Stars
Steam Rating – 3.5 out of 5 Stars
Angst Rating – 4.5 out of 5 Stars
Writing Rating – 4.5 out of 5 Stars
Content Flow Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Told In – Dual POV
Heroine/Personality – Lee is strong and dealing with a bunch of shit – perfect heroine
Heroine/Personality – Liam is perfect in every way – he is patient, he loves with his whole soul and is just perfect
HEA (Spoiler) – Don’t know yet…Ended on cliffhanger
Would Read More from Author? Yes
Recommend To – Readers who like a lot of angst and sorrow to turn into happiness.