SiK Reviews

 Ryan learned the hard way not to mix business with pleasure.  Three years after a messy breakup, Ryan does all he can to to have history repeat itself with Z.  Z has been in love with Ryan for years.  First he couldn’t have him because he was in a relationship.  When that ended, Z knew Ryan wasn’t ready to start another romance.  Now, Z and Ryan can no longer deny the attraction they have for each other.  When the owner’s for Sniper 1 decide to through the two together, Z takes the opportunity to finally make Ryan his.

I absolutely love Z.  He is the epitome of a badass with a heart of gold.  I was fully prepared to take Z for myself.  Well I don’t have the right parts for Z, but I don’t care.  I love how everyone knew how RT and Z felt for each other, but they didn’t.  It is also a breath of fresh air that the fathers played matchmaker for a change.  I see them doing it again soon.  

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Edwards lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, their three kids, and four rambunctious dogs. When she’s not writing about sexy alpha males, Nicole can often be found with her Kindle in hand or making an attempt to keep the dogs happy. You can find her hanging out on Facebook and interacting with her readers – even when she’s supposed to be writing.

Nicole also writes contemporary/new adult romance as Timberlyn Scott.

My Review

This book had me crying from the Prologue.  Only a CA Harms book can do that.  Losing a spouse is difficult.  Losing a spouse when you have a child together is just heart wrenching.  Ryan lost his other half and has only been holding it together for his daughter.  For two years he hasn’ t even looked at another woman.  That changes the minute he sees Amber kicking her flat tire.

Looking to start life anew, Amber relocates and takes over her recently deceased grandmother’s bakery with her best friend.  After being cheated on by her ex, she never thought she would ever fall for anyone again.  Who knew getting a flat tire could change her view.

This book is a sweet, touching story not only of  love lost, but a new love found.  My favorite book is the bonus chapter.  The book was told though the point of views of Ryan and Amber.  In this bonus chapter, it is in the POV of Ryan’s daughter, Olivia.  It is like a breath of fresh air and she lets us have an insight to Bailey and Jackson’s Story.

I can’t wait!!!!

Synopsis

One of the hardest things I have ever had to do was bury my wife. 

 

The second hardest thing would be watching my 12 year old daughter fall to her knees as they lowered her mother into the ground to rest. 

 

A heart wrenching vision that will forever be etched in my mind.

 

Claire was my best friend, she had been since we were barely old enough to talk. I always knew, one day, I would marry her. I think I may have even told her that a few times while we were growing up. 

 

Never did I think I would lose her so suddenly.

 

I knew at that moment…

Our life would never be the same again…

About the Author

C.A. Harms is like any other addicted reader. She enjoys happy endings and HEA love stories. She hasn’t always been a lover of Romance and had once been addicted to a good Mystery. Just recently she has taken on a new liking and now is a full blown Romance novel addict.

 

She lives in Illinois and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. You will always find her with her kindle or paperback in hand as it is her favorite pass time.

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My Review

I am the wife of a Police Officer who was there on 9/11.  That fact made this book a little more emotional for me.  This is a story of learning to embrace yourself; not letting people dictate your life; and second chances.

Julian lost his best friend and first love a long time ago.  Now, with the help of a mole, his designs were stolen and his show was deemed a disaster.  Just when he thought his life couldn’t get any worse.  He come face to face with the love of his life.  He let him go once, and he refuses to let him go again.

Nick loved Julian, however fear of what others would think of him made him run from Julian.  Then the unthinkable happened and all of his friends died in 9/11 while injuring himself.  Survivor’s guilt is part of his reality.  He is now teaching instead of doing and he finds himself alone.  When his sister drags him to a club, he comes face to face with his biggest regret.  Not that he regretted loving Julian, but that he didn’t love him enough to stay with him.  

Such a touching story about loss, love, and second chances.  I had tears in my eyes through a few points of this story.  Most touching was when Nick spoke about 9/11.  It brought to mind my husband’s story and my heart just ached for him.  A beautiful story and I can’t wait to see what comes next.

Synopsis 

 

 

About the Author

I have always been a romantic at heart. I believe that while life is tough, there is always a happy ending just around the corner. I started reading traditional historical romances when I was a teenager, then life and law school got in the way. It wasn’t until I picked up a copy of Bertrice Small and became swept away to Queen Elizabeth’s court that my interest in romance novels became renewed.

But somewhere along the way, my tastes shifted. While I still enjoys a juicy Historical romance, I began experimenting with newer, more cutting edge genres and discovered the world of Male/Male romance. Once I picked up her first, I became so enamored of the authors, the character-driven stories and the overwhelming emotion of the books, I knew I wanted to write my own.

I live in New York City with my husband and two children and hopefully soon a cat of my own. My day begins with a lot of caffeine and ends with a glass or two of red wine. I practice law but daydream of a time when I can sit by a beach somewhere and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. Although there is bound to be angst along the way, a Happily Ever After is always guaranteed.

 

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