There’s something special about a Helen Hardt story. If you read her before you know what I mean. If you haven’t, let me just say you’re missing out.
This author has a long running series as well as many standalone books. I was excited to review this new installment of the Steel Brothers series. Continue on for my full review.
Cherished by Helen Hardt
Steel Brothers Saga 17
Publisher: Waterhouse Press LLC (March 23, 2021)
ISBN-13: 978-1642632675
ABOUT:
He doesn’t know how much he’s cherished…
Dale Steel has fallen in love with his intern, Ashley White. She’s vibrant, intelligent, and full of life, despite a past that was far from perfect. She’s everything he’s not…which is why he’s determined to keep her at arm’s length. The emotions she’s awakened in him have stirred something dark that he’s kept buried for years, and a relationship with him would only destroy her.
Ashley has other ideas. She adores Dale, and more than anything, she wants him to understand he deserves her love. As they work together side by side, their passion grows, and Dale finally agrees to a trial run at a relationship.
But a secret from his newfound birth father and an act of God throw a wrench into his world once again, threatening not only his relationship with Ashley, but everything else he holds dear as well.
Cherished by Helen Hardt Review
It has been a while since I read a book in this particular series by Hardt. Even though I was able to catch up with the immediate happenings, the back story is one that will need to be built through reading the past stories.
There is one thing that that can be said for this series and that is the development of characters and the plot is awesome. Hardt is a creative writer and develops her stories in such a manner that you will continually feel that pull to connect and attach yourself to the characters. The development and connection between Dale and Ashely is such that it is almost tangible. You know they are meant to be together. There is just a lot of “Stuff” in the way.
There are issues in these two characters. Ashley pushes that man in big ways. For someone who has hidden problems like she does, she needs to tread carefully. There were several parts I did not like concerning her actions and mouth. Thankfully, he is strong in many ways.
With Dale, he too is holding back some serious issues and emotionally gutting feelings. Raw and tormenting imagery that makes your heart ache for him.
Together they are strong, but you can feel that tension and emotion vibrating off the pages. Not many authors can do that! That is what grabs you and hooks you right in. The heat and steam between these two is off the charts. Your buy-in is complete.
This story is loaded with so many additional pieces coming into play that you are looking for more answers to the questions popping up. However, at just the critical piece, a cliffhanger shows its face and you are left hanging until the next volume. Plus, this story went by so fast!! LOL
Hardt captures her readers with a strong connection in what is building to be a love story for the ages. So many emotions and hot scenes makes the reader anxious for the next installment. Her creativity, imagery, and wordsmith skills are off the hook with this one!
4.5 STARS
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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