I love a book where the author chooses to create a strong and capable female lead who doesn’t really “need” anyone, but chooses to need someone. And when it comes to second chances at love, who doesn’t have a secret desire to wonder “what if”…. This is the first book I have read and reviewed from this author and I was completely taken with her story and I think you will be too.
Whatever It Takes by L.E. Bross
Publisher: Pocket Star
Publication Date: December 14, 2015
Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
Synopsis:
Tess is burdened with a responsibility she’s not quite sure she can handle, and Ryan is determined to save her from it—if she ever stops pushing him away—in this sexy follow-up to Right Where You Are, the first new adult novel in the captivating Second Chances series.
Tess is a lot of things. Strong. Independent. Determined. Completely overwhelmed by the responsibilities of being her little brother’s caretaker. But she can handle it. She has to. Because there’s no way in hell she’s letting anyone else raise Noah.
Ryan’s happy with a life on cruise control. He has no intention of tying himself down. That road only leads to heartbreak, a lesson he learned the hard way when he was fifteen. So why can’t he stay away from the one woman who broke his heart?
Tess knows exactly why Ryan keeps popping up right when she needs the most help: He’s got a hero complex big enough to save Cinderella. But Tess isn’t that girl, and she refuses to let him be part of her life. Not even when Noah takes a liking to him. Not even when they kind of, maybe, hook up.
Not even when she starts to fall for him…
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My Thoughts:
We all wish for second chances at something. But to be given a chance at the love who got away is truly a gift. From the moment I started reading this new release, I knew I was in for some heartbreak, some tears and hopefully a wonderful story along the way. I was not wrong.
I have to admit, I fell for Ryan from the beginning. He is the good guy. Sweet and endearing. His heart was broken by Tess when they were young but he realizes he just cannot stay away. She has changed even though people think she hasn’t. Her life is not what people think. She has secrets but she begins to trust and rely on Ryan again.
The author has the talent to tell a memorable story that is emotional and really sucks you right in. I loved her ability to flesh out her characters and give them depth and feelings so raw you feel like you were watching a movie. I ended this book with a smile from the HEA, but getting there sure had me going in a few spots.
I have not read the previous book in this series, but now that I have experienced this wonderful read, I am going back to pick up the first book. Whatever It Takes is not one to miss if you love a heartwarming love story that survives over many years apart. Touching and endearing!
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