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Battered Hearts #3
Crossing the Line
Wyatt Conner is a hard man. A sixth generation sheriff in his hometown of Garnet. A former MMA fighter. His life is about following the rules and making sure everyone else in Garnet follows them too.
Before life hurt him, Wyatt was a different person. Love had once blinded him to his upbringing and made him defiant against anyone who tried to separate him from the girl he loved. He easily broke laws to ensure her safety.
When she left it destroyed him.
Now she's back.
Tabitha knows coming home is a mistake, but family obligation demands it. Of course she would run smack into the love of her life the day she returns.
Despite the danger, Tabitha is powerless against the wild rush of desire that explodes between them the moment she finds herself in Wyatt’s arms again. They deserve a second chance, both of them, but she can't risk Wyatt finally discovering the real reason she left.
He broke the rules for her once, and now her haunted past threatens the man she loves--the man he's become--again. If he learns everything she's suffered, he'll cross the lines to take revenge. Tabitha just can't risk it. Not even for another taste of true love.
Before life hurt him, Wyatt was a different person. Love had once blinded him to his upbringing and made him defiant against anyone who tried to separate him from the girl he loved. He easily broke laws to ensure her safety.
When she left it destroyed him.
Now she's back.
Tabitha knows coming home is a mistake, but family obligation demands it. Of course she would run smack into the love of her life the day she returns.
Despite the danger, Tabitha is powerless against the wild rush of desire that explodes between them the moment she finds herself in Wyatt’s arms again. They deserve a second chance, both of them, but she can't risk Wyatt finally discovering the real reason she left.
He broke the rules for her once, and now her haunted past threatens the man she loves--the man he's become--again. If he learns everything she's suffered, he'll cross the lines to take revenge. Tabitha just can't risk it. Not even for another taste of true love.
381 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2013
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About the author
Kele Moon
25 books2,615 followersA freckle-faced redhead born and raised in Hawaii, Kele Moon has always been a bit of a sore thumb and has come to enjoy the novelty of it. She thrives on pushing the envelope and finding ways to make the impossible work in her story telling. With a mad passion for romance, she adores the art of falling in love. The only rules she believes in is that, in love, there are no rules and true love knows no bounds.
So obsessed is she with the beauty of romance and the novelty of creating it, she’s lost in her own wonder world most of the time. Thankfully she married her own dark, handsome, brooding hero who has infinite patience for her airy ways and attempts to keep her grounded. When she leaves her keys in the refrigerator or her cell phone in the oven, he’s usually there to save her from herself. The two of them now reside in Florida with their three beautiful children, who make their lives both fun and challenging in equal parts—they wouldn’t have it any other way.
So obsessed is she with the beauty of romance and the novelty of creating it, she’s lost in her own wonder world most of the time. Thankfully she married her own dark, handsome, brooding hero who has infinite patience for her airy ways and attempts to keep her grounded. When she leaves her keys in the refrigerator or her cell phone in the oven, he’s usually there to save her from herself. The two of them now reside in Florida with their three beautiful children, who make their lives both fun and challenging in equal parts—they wouldn’t have it any other way.
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November 10, 2013
5++ STARS ACROSS THE BOARD!!!! A fantastic installment to this series.
It all makes sense now. Why Tabitha left, why Wyatt was so bitter...I love them both and I didn't think that would be possible! Oh my, and so much of Clay too!! So many surprises, nothing I imagined. A real page turner. Bravo Kele!!
Dual review with Splage posted at: Swept Away By Romance
What worked
Splage says: EVERY DAMN THING worked for me in this book. This wholes series has been 5 STARS, they are must reads! My list could go on for a long time about what I loved, but my absolute favorites parts were the flash backs to the young Tabitha, Wyatt, Jules, and Clay. They all were such endearing and BIG characters, although Jules was quite a brat and her and Wyatt’s childish fights and antics added lots of comic relief. Kele Moon did a wonderful job molding her characters at such a young age to be the beautiful people we get to read about throughout the whole series. I also loved the scene where Tabitha and Nova meet for the first time, it was a very key moment!
Karla says: The beginning, the middle and the end…EVERYTHING...but a few things really stand out. First, a good part of the book is a flashback timeline...it was amazing, and it lays the groundwork for the story. Going back and letting the reader see how the relationships form, their interactions, really allowed us to understand these characters. Kele Moon captured their personalities as kids, just the way we know them as adults, but now we know why they are, who they are, and why they act the way they do! Also, bringing the city to the country...as in Tino and Nova, they don't fit in, yet they do. But, one thing is clear and what they have in common with their country relatives , family is everything and there is nothing they wouldn't do for them!
What didn’t work
Splage says: The only thing I can say that wasn’t a 5++ star was the cover. It was a little “B” movie-ish for the “A” level story.
Karla says: NOT. A. DAMN. THING!! I loved it all!
Best scene(s)
Splage says: When you don’t have the romantic words, especially when you are just a little kid, cookies are the way to a girl’s heart. Wyatt brought cookies everyday to Tabitha because she had nothing to eat, it was so sweet; yet so sad. Wyatt’s tender heart and Tabitha’s heart breaking young life was addictive to read about and this wholes series will be one a read again and again.
Karla says: Clay's reaction to Melody when she rips him a new one about how he's treated Tabitha! I crumbled right along with him.
The cookies, so sweet!
The first time Wyatt and Tabitha are intimate. Awkwardly cute! I loved that it was Wyatt that was hesitant about taking that final step. His uncertainty spoke volumes, and underneath all the bravado, we saw a sweet, loving, tender, caring man!
Wyatt and Tabitha's confession to each other about what they DID not do while they were separated. Tabitha's I half expected, Wyatt's floored me!
Favorite character(s)
Splage says: This is definitely a tossup for me. Both Wyatt and Tabitha were spectacularly flawed. I would never be able to pick one without choosing the other. I felt their deep love and connection even with their 13 year separation.
Karla says: I never thought I would say this, but Wyatt! He’s a character who hadn’t endeared himself to me early in the series, but wow….do I adore him now! You see him as a cocky arrogant bastard in the first 2 books. When everyone else around him despised Tabitha, he still loved her, even though he never knew why she left…GAAAAHHHH…just thinking about it is making me tear up!!!!!
Tabitha... I am in awe of her strength and the power of her love for Wyatt, she did what she had to do to keep her man safe...that's all I'm saying!
Overall Thoughts
Splage says: Don’t wait … read this series now!! Start at book 1, Defying the Odds, and don’t stop. Every story is beautifully written, hot as hell, with sexy alpha men, strong women, tender heartbreaking moments and satisfying endings.~5 Stars!
Karla says: From the first page to the last I was totally absorbed in Wyatt and Tabitha's story. A foolish decision in the heat of the moment would be Wyatt's biggest regret and it would change his and Tabitha's life forever. My emotions were all over the place, right along with the characters, so many wasted years…my heart was ' battered'!! Kele Moon doesn't tell you how they feel, she lets you feel along with them. I never imagined the way this would all play out, and why, why would Tabitha leave Wyatt?! My mind thought up so many different scenarios, and then there it was...a plausible explanation, nothing I imagined, but Kele Moon got it right! Why was that?! Because, this author knows her characters. She doesn't change them to accommodate the story, she weaves a tale around their personalities. Love them or hate them, they remain true to who they are and that is what made this book so good!!
Fans of the series are going to love this book, and for those of you who haven't read it, start at the beginning with Defying the Odds. Kele Moon is a top notch writer and storyteller, and she gives the romance reader exactly what they are looking for, a book to get lost in and the opportunity to leave real life behind. Crossing the Line is one of her best and showcases her talent and how passionate she is about her characters! When the world around you falls away and all you can think about is the fictional one that has captivated you, that's saying something!~5+ Stars!
Wyatt 'The Sheriff' Conner
ARC provided to Swept Away By Romance by the lovely Kele Moon in exchange for an honest review
February 23, 2016
4.75 Stars
Oh dear GAWD, this book! This wonderful, emotional, heart breaking and heart warming book. I can't tell you why I waited this long to read it considering that I read the first two when they first came out. But all I know is that I absolutely loved it. It broke my heart at times, but then it mended it in the most beautiful way possible.
Wyatt Conner has loved Tabitha since 3rd grade. What started innocent and pure, soon grew into a more intense love over time as they both grew into young adults
Tabitha has not had an easy life. Between her alcoholic mother and drug addict and abusive brother, she hasn't been a stranger to hunger, fear, and tears. But through all this, she has one light at the end of the tunnel, her protector and the boy that's always stood by her, Wyatt.
Their growing romance through the years was one of my favorite things about this book. It was absolutely beautiful. There was no internal drama or angst (though plenty of it from outside forces). Wyatt was absolutely perfect. He was protective and sweet, and yet he also had an undercurrent of finely leashed violence when it came to protecting Tabitha. It truly added to his appeal, since it was just that added element that kept him from being too perfect.
Tabitha was an incredible heroine as well. She was protective and loyal in her own right. Growing up the way that she did, she still managed to hang on to her sanity and have a meaningful relationship. She always had this understated layer of strength that I absolutely loved. Some of the things that she was forced to endure gutted me, and yet she always came out on the other end without the 'woe is me' mentality. And her love for Wyatt always persevered above anything else...until the very end
She knows that her mother and wrong-side-of-the-law brother will never allow her to date the infamous son of the sheriff, but try as she might, she can only avoid Wyatt's sweet yet persistent advances for so long. She knows she may not be good for him, but she'll at least be good to him.
The story begins in the present, and then takes you back to the beginning to show the reader where and how everything began for Wyatt and Tabitha. It was an absolutely perfect progression, even though the story primarily is told in the past (I believe it was a little over 60%).
Kele Moon painted such a beautiful and yet heartbreaking story of love that only grew through the years and even though it had every reason to, never fizzled out.
The odds were clearly stacked against them from the beginning, and you spend the entire time reading about their past just waiting for that other shoe to drop. I was equal parts anticipating it to see how it all plays out, and dreading it because I loved them together so much. Neither of these characters were perfect and yet they were absolutely perfect together.
Prepare yourself for an overload of feels, because their story will hit you right in the feelers
I love Kele Moon's writing, and this book does an incredible job showing how talented of an author she is. It was perfect. It was emotional, it was beautiful, and it was erotic
The one thing that kept it from being a full 5 stars for me was at times the dialogue really grated on my nerves. The 'ya's', 'aint's', and constant use of 'fella' didn't work for me. But luckily everything else was so fantastic, that it overshadowed the one small quible that I had.
If you haven't yet read this author, this is a must read. The entire series is. And having read The Viper before this book, I appreciated the ending even more. You clever, clever girl, Kele.
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Every story had an innocent beginning, even theirs, and Tabitha found herself wishing she had a chance to go back and relive it one more time, because she didn't want to let go any more than Wyatt did.
Oh dear GAWD, this book! This wonderful, emotional, heart breaking and heart warming book. I can't tell you why I waited this long to read it considering that I read the first two when they first came out. But all I know is that I absolutely loved it. It broke my heart at times, but then it mended it in the most beautiful way possible.
Wyatt Conner has loved Tabitha since 3rd grade. What started innocent and pure, soon grew into a more intense love over time as they both grew into young adults
Tabitha has not had an easy life. Between her alcoholic mother and drug addict and abusive brother, she hasn't been a stranger to hunger, fear, and tears. But through all this, she has one light at the end of the tunnel, her protector and the boy that's always stood by her, Wyatt.
Their growing romance through the years was one of my favorite things about this book. It was absolutely beautiful. There was no internal drama or angst (though plenty of it from outside forces). Wyatt was absolutely perfect. He was protective and sweet, and yet he also had an undercurrent of finely leashed violence when it came to protecting Tabitha. It truly added to his appeal, since it was just that added element that kept him from being too perfect.
Tabitha was an incredible heroine as well. She was protective and loyal in her own right. Growing up the way that she did, she still managed to hang on to her sanity and have a meaningful relationship. She always had this understated layer of strength that I absolutely loved. Some of the things that she was forced to endure gutted me, and yet she always came out on the other end without the 'woe is me' mentality. And her love for Wyatt always persevered above anything else...until the very end
She knows that her mother and wrong-side-of-the-law brother will never allow her to date the infamous son of the sheriff, but try as she might, she can only avoid Wyatt's sweet yet persistent advances for so long. She knows she may not be good for him, but she'll at least be good to him.
"I know." She leaned down and kissed the place directly over his heart that was beating hard and fast. "But you shouldn't."
The story begins in the present, and then takes you back to the beginning to show the reader where and how everything began for Wyatt and Tabitha. It was an absolutely perfect progression, even though the story primarily is told in the past (I believe it was a little over 60%).
Kele Moon painted such a beautiful and yet heartbreaking story of love that only grew through the years and even though it had every reason to, never fizzled out.
The odds were clearly stacked against them from the beginning, and you spend the entire time reading about their past just waiting for that other shoe to drop. I was equal parts anticipating it to see how it all plays out, and dreading it because I loved them together so much. Neither of these characters were perfect and yet they were absolutely perfect together.
Prepare yourself for an overload of feels, because their story will hit you right in the feelers
I love Kele Moon's writing, and this book does an incredible job showing how talented of an author she is. It was perfect. It was emotional, it was beautiful, and it was erotic
The one thing that kept it from being a full 5 stars for me was at times the dialogue really grated on my nerves. The 'ya's', 'aint's', and constant use of 'fella' didn't work for me. But luckily everything else was so fantastic, that it overshadowed the one small quible that I had.
If you haven't yet read this author, this is a must read. The entire series is. And having read The Viper before this book, I appreciated the ending even more. You clever, clever girl, Kele.
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November 18, 2013
"Wyatt didn't want it, but without his permission, his heart started beating again. It had always beat for Tabitha..."
It's not often that I'm completely blown away by a book. I can usually nit pick something that bothered me about it. Not so with Crossing the Line. Not so with Wyatt and Tabitha. I feel totally blindsided, just completely bowled over!
Wyatt...directly to my favorite heroes shelf.
Tabitha...directly to my favorite heroines shelf.
Crossing the Line...instantly on my all time favorites shelf.
It's that good. Freaking fantastic. Gush, gush, gush.
"She read once that impressions made in childhood formed the basis for someone's personality for the rest of their lives. Somewhere along the way, Wyatt Conner had been imprinted on her soul."
Tabitha is the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. She's so alone in the world...her brother a truly bad person who lives to torment her, her mother a drunk who doesn't even notice her kids enough to feed them, Tab and Clay become close through their mutual need for food. How heartbreaking is that? But I loved getting this insight into Clay and Tab's history. Clay was and is such a volatile and memorable character.
Wyatt is the sheriff's son, the other sheriff's grandson...his life is great. He knows he'll be a lawman one day. He has a stupid twin sister than he fights with like normal siblings do. And then he falls in love, at a very young age.
When Wyatt loses his heart to the little redheaded girl, he truly gives it away. From that moment on, he is totally and utterly devoted to Tabitha. Not in a creepy stalker way. His devotion is just right. He sees that she loves cookies...so he doubles up on how many cookies he brings for lunch, never realizing that often those cookies are all Tab has to eat that day. It's things like this that come to light within the pages of this book. I wasn't sure about Tab. I wasn't sure about Wyatt either. The man waited for over a decade...a celibate decade...for a woman who left him. I wasn't sure if that was noble or pathetic. But his young love stole my heart...and Tabitha's as well.
"Would you undo it?" he asked curiously. (...) would you still love her, knowing you were gonna spend most of your life hurting over it?"
"Yeah." He nodded without hesitation. "Without a doubt."
"Why?"
"Cause it was just that great."
Let me assure you, Wyatt is one of the most noble of characters. He needs a white horse or something. Knighthood. Accolades and awards. Or maybe just Tabitha. That's all he really wants. But she left him, and he doesn't know why. But he's about to learn.
I love the kind of person Kele Moon made Wyatt. He's a simple guy. A wonderful sheriff, a loyal friend.
"Wyatt made everything golden. Life was beautiful around him, and she loved him for it."
He's forever somewhat in the background, backing up Clay in the MMA world, behind the scenes of his small town, keeping things running smoothly. And no matter the women he must have come across over the years, Wyatt gave his heart to Tab, and he's never looked elsewhere. She's just it for him.
Slightly spoiler quote, if you don't believe in HEA's :D
So this is their remarkable and beautiful story. And this author...watch out! She writes some beautiful erotica, but this right here was just a multi-layered, heartbreaking and mending romance. Watch out for Kele Moon...she has outdone herself with this book.
November 20, 2015
5++++ because it's an honest to God, happily ever after stars!!!
This. Story. Rocked my world! Every word, every sentence, every page...absolutely brilliant! There were moments I laughed and moments I fought back the tears, but lost that fight. I will never, ever, not in a million years, forget Wyatt and Tabby. Never!
Blurb...
Wyatt Conner is a hard man. A sixth generation sheriff in his hometown of Garnet. A former MMA fighter. His life is about following the rules and making sure everyone else in Garnet follows them too.
Before life hurt him, Wyatt was different. Love had once blinded him to his upbringing and made him defiant against anyone who tried to separate him from the girl he loved. He easily broke laws to ensure her safety.
When she left it destroyed him.
Now she's back.
Tabitha knew coming home was a mistake, but family obligation demanded it. She wasn’t expecting to run smack into the love of her life the same day she returned.
Despite the danger, Tabitha is powerless against the wild rush of desire that explodes between them the moment she finds herself in Wyatt’s arms again. She needs a second chance too, but she can't risk Wyatt finally discovering the real reason she left.
Even for another taste of true love.
Tabitha knows her haunted past will destroy both of them if Wyatt finds out. What she suffered through was too terrible and it's the one thing that will have him crossing the line for revenge.
My brief thoughts...
THIS is my kind of happily ever after... it didn't come easy, but when it did... one of the most beautiful and richly deserved, ever. I'm still weepy... and this quote:
“Dark heroes deserve happy endings too.” sums up not just Nova, but every single one of the Battered and Untamed Hearts men. Every. Single. One. But, gotta say...after reading Wyatt's story I'm all the more desperate for Tino's and Nova's stories. Desperate!
Thank you again, SUZE!!!! From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!!!!
This. Story. Rocked my world! Every word, every sentence, every page...absolutely brilliant! There were moments I laughed and moments I fought back the tears, but lost that fight. I will never, ever, not in a million years, forget Wyatt and Tabby. Never!
Blurb...
Wyatt Conner is a hard man. A sixth generation sheriff in his hometown of Garnet. A former MMA fighter. His life is about following the rules and making sure everyone else in Garnet follows them too.
Before life hurt him, Wyatt was different. Love had once blinded him to his upbringing and made him defiant against anyone who tried to separate him from the girl he loved. He easily broke laws to ensure her safety.
When she left it destroyed him.
Now she's back.
Tabitha knew coming home was a mistake, but family obligation demanded it. She wasn’t expecting to run smack into the love of her life the same day she returned.
Despite the danger, Tabitha is powerless against the wild rush of desire that explodes between them the moment she finds herself in Wyatt’s arms again. She needs a second chance too, but she can't risk Wyatt finally discovering the real reason she left.
Even for another taste of true love.
Tabitha knows her haunted past will destroy both of them if Wyatt finds out. What she suffered through was too terrible and it's the one thing that will have him crossing the line for revenge.
My brief thoughts...
THIS is my kind of happily ever after... it didn't come easy, but when it did... one of the most beautiful and richly deserved, ever. I'm still weepy... and this quote:
“Dark heroes deserve happy endings too.” sums up not just Nova, but every single one of the Battered and Untamed Hearts men. Every. Single. One. But, gotta say...after reading Wyatt's story I'm all the more desperate for Tino's and Nova's stories. Desperate!
Thank you again, SUZE!!!! From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!!!!
November 23, 2013
SPOILER FREE REVIEW -mature content reader discretion is advised.
5 STARS out of 5
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Well done Kele Moon, VERY well done!!!!
We first met Wyatt in Defying The Odds as Clay Powers best friend and the Garnet town Sheriff. He’s a no non sense by the book kind of guy who prefers to keep everyone in his town in line. In Crossing The Line we get to know the man behind the badge.
Thirteen years ago Wyatt lost the love of his life, Tabitha, when she up and left him without so much as a backward glance.
When the book starts Tabitha is back in her small home town of Garnet when she has a run in with the sheriff. Things escalate pretty quickly for these two after that. And soon we are transported back in time where we meet a young Tabitha, Clay and Wyatt.
Kele Moon does an EXCELLENT job as she takes us to the childhood of our hero and heroine. I fell so hard for these two and even Clay, I fell for him allll over again. So much so that these characters are now ingrained in to me after reading this book.
The little peeks at Wyatt in books 1&2 did nothing for the man we meet in Crossing The Line. He may not realize it..but his broken heart slowly starts to mend just from Tabitha’s presence being back in Garnet and so does her heart.
It's almost as if a restoration begins to take place.
'Somewhere along the way Wyatt Conner had been imprinted on her soul. The threads that tied them together were unbreakable and bone deep. No matter how desperately she tried to untangle herself from him, somehow it just ended up pulling them tighter together.' -Tabitha
‘He knew Clay was supposed to be his best friend. It felt like destiny. Just like he knew he was supposed to grow up, be sheriff, and marry Tabitha McMillen.’ - Wyatt
There are no frequent back and forth flashes through time. Moon takes us back then brings us up to date. We get to watch friendships build slowly over time; and we read as Clay rejects Wyatt on sight over an over again simply because of who his father and grandfather are. NOTHING is easy about the friendship with them, watching it form was awesome though.
And then we get to see love bloom when after years of friendship Wyatt finally owns up and vocalizes his feelings for Tab and she for him. And what a sweet love these two have.
‘Wyatt Conner loved red hair. He liked the way it shined in the early morning sun, like the brightest, newest kind of penny. He liked freckles too. He found himself wanting to spend a day trying to count all of them sprinkled over one pert, slightly upturned nose.’ –Young Wyatt
Because of who she is and who he is, Wyatt and Tabitha are forced to hide their relationship from everyone except a few. And that in itself makes for a very entertaining story line as it plays out. By the time these two enter their senior year they have it down to a science even when Wyatt can often be obvious about their relationship. They enter early adulthood with this secret relationship and then like dominoes the walls they built shutting people out of their personal love life come tumbling down.
One night changes E V E R Y T H I N G. Hence the thirteen year separation..
My Thoughts
I got waaay more than I expected. In my humble opinion this book out shined the first two story wise. I think maybe because we had the chance to grow with the characters, there was no rush it was pure storytelling. I fell head over heels in love with these two characters and Moon even slipped in a little surprise in a flashback which I LOVED. It seemed to help things come full circle; it almost proved that all these characters are meant to be in each other’s lives. I wonder if other readers had that feeling…
Why I gave this 5 stars
Excellent storytelling; the writing pulls you in from start to finish. Excellent characters with personalities that stick to you so much you crave them after putting the book down **clears throat** Tino & Nova. Everyone loves a good lover reunited story and this is just that. And that epilogue
My Ratings
Characters- LOVABLE
Writing Style- Exceptional, good storytelling
Plot/Storyline- Lovers reunite and face demons
Steam Factor- HIGH/VERY STEAMY on a scale of 1-10 I say 10
Overall- I LOVED IT!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Now go forth and read. Then come tell us about it on Goodreads!
For more reviews got to http://realitybites-letsgetlost.blogs...
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11/19/13 LOVED IT, 5 STARS!! Review to come!
*Copy kindly provide by author in exchange for an honest review*
5 STARS out of 5
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Well done Kele Moon, VERY well done!!!!
We first met Wyatt in Defying The Odds as Clay Powers best friend and the Garnet town Sheriff. He’s a no non sense by the book kind of guy who prefers to keep everyone in his town in line. In Crossing The Line we get to know the man behind the badge.
Thirteen years ago Wyatt lost the love of his life, Tabitha, when she up and left him without so much as a backward glance.
When the book starts Tabitha is back in her small home town of Garnet when she has a run in with the sheriff. Things escalate pretty quickly for these two after that. And soon we are transported back in time where we meet a young Tabitha, Clay and Wyatt.
Kele Moon does an EXCELLENT job as she takes us to the childhood of our hero and heroine. I fell so hard for these two and even Clay, I fell for him allll over again. So much so that these characters are now ingrained in to me after reading this book.
The little peeks at Wyatt in books 1&2 did nothing for the man we meet in Crossing The Line. He may not realize it..but his broken heart slowly starts to mend just from Tabitha’s presence being back in Garnet and so does her heart.
It's almost as if a restoration begins to take place.
'Somewhere along the way Wyatt Conner had been imprinted on her soul. The threads that tied them together were unbreakable and bone deep. No matter how desperately she tried to untangle herself from him, somehow it just ended up pulling them tighter together.' -Tabitha
‘He knew Clay was supposed to be his best friend. It felt like destiny. Just like he knew he was supposed to grow up, be sheriff, and marry Tabitha McMillen.’ - Wyatt
There are no frequent back and forth flashes through time. Moon takes us back then brings us up to date. We get to watch friendships build slowly over time; and we read as Clay rejects Wyatt on sight over an over again simply because of who his father and grandfather are. NOTHING is easy about the friendship with them, watching it form was awesome though.
And then we get to see love bloom when after years of friendship Wyatt finally owns up and vocalizes his feelings for Tab and she for him. And what a sweet love these two have.
‘Wyatt Conner loved red hair. He liked the way it shined in the early morning sun, like the brightest, newest kind of penny. He liked freckles too. He found himself wanting to spend a day trying to count all of them sprinkled over one pert, slightly upturned nose.’ –Young Wyatt
Because of who she is and who he is, Wyatt and Tabitha are forced to hide their relationship from everyone except a few. And that in itself makes for a very entertaining story line as it plays out. By the time these two enter their senior year they have it down to a science even when Wyatt can often be obvious about their relationship. They enter early adulthood with this secret relationship and then like dominoes the walls they built shutting people out of their personal love life come tumbling down.
One night changes E V E R Y T H I N G. Hence the thirteen year separation..
My Thoughts
I got waaay more than I expected. In my humble opinion this book out shined the first two story wise. I think maybe because we had the chance to grow with the characters, there was no rush it was pure storytelling. I fell head over heels in love with these two characters and Moon even slipped in a little surprise in a flashback which I LOVED. It seemed to help things come full circle; it almost proved that all these characters are meant to be in each other’s lives. I wonder if other readers had that feeling…
Why I gave this 5 stars
Excellent storytelling; the writing pulls you in from start to finish. Excellent characters with personalities that stick to you so much you crave them after putting the book down **clears throat** Tino & Nova. Everyone loves a good lover reunited story and this is just that. And that epilogue
My Ratings
Characters- LOVABLE
Writing Style- Exceptional, good storytelling
Plot/Storyline- Lovers reunite and face demons
Steam Factor- HIGH/VERY STEAMY on a scale of 1-10 I say 10
Overall- I LOVED IT!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Now go forth and read. Then come tell us about it on Goodreads!
For more reviews got to http://realitybites-letsgetlost.blogs...
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11/19/13 LOVED IT, 5 STARS!! Review to come!
*Copy kindly provide by author in exchange for an honest review*
February 28, 2018
Re-Read - Sheriff Wyatt and his childhood sweetheart Tabitha are the definition of true love, I enjoyed this just as much the second time. Such a heartbreaking story, but so much love! ❤️
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The first book in this series was an average read for me, book 2 was a lot better, but even so, I was totally unprepared for how good Wyatt and Tabitha's story was going to be. It absolutely floored me and I cried my poor eyes out when I learned of the reason for their 13 year long separation.
Such an emotional one for me and I absolutely loved both characters and of course we had the added bonus of Clay, Wyatt and Jules as kids.
Fantastic continuation of the series.
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The first book in this series was an average read for me, book 2 was a lot better, but even so, I was totally unprepared for how good Wyatt and Tabitha's story was going to be. It absolutely floored me and I cried my poor eyes out when I learned of the reason for their 13 year long separation.
Such an emotional one for me and I absolutely loved both characters and of course we had the added bonus of Clay, Wyatt and Jules as kids.
Fantastic continuation of the series.
February 24, 2018
6+ Heroic Sacrifice Stars!!!
OMG!! Well, I save my 6-star ratings for that elite group of books that really hit me in the gut and this one did, BIG TIME!! You ever read a book that just restores your faith in reading? I finished this one on Saturday afternoon and I still haven't stopped thinking about it! It's an impossibly beautiful story about heroes, bravery, sacrifice, and life-long love.
Warning: Extreme gushing, fan-girl review up ahead!!!
Here is a sampling of just a few of the emotions that this book pulled out of me...
Crossing the Line truly touched my heart. It's one of those books that I know will stay with me and was just unforgettable. As soon as I finished it, I knew for certain that:
- This book is going straight to my favorites list.
- Tabitha has set a bar for all other heroines to follow in my reading future.
- Wyatt... gah, I may need a minute...just unbelievable! What a hero! A true hero!! Love that man!
- And this author...well, do not be fooled. The first two books in this series were good. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed them. She writes some very sexy stuff for sure and I knew she had that part down. But THIS, she completely outdid herself here!! Kele Moon is now one of my fave authors!! And I promise not to rant too much about this but, there is something seriously BROKEN in this little reading world of ours, if this author isn't receiving about five times the credit and recognition that she has. I don't know why that is but to me, she is right up there with Aly Martinez and JM Darhower...oh yeah, I pulled out the big dogs!!
So let's get started.
So, if you've read the previous books in this series you've met Wyatt and you've heard plenty of mention of his long lost love, Tabitha. Wyatt is the charismatic sheriff in the small town of Garnet. In Defying the Odds he's Clay's cocky, best friend and training partner, and in Star Crossed, since it is his sister's story, we see him up a bit closer and see how much of that outward persona is an act. Wyatt takes great pride in his job but otherwise, he is lonely and grumpy, and he's had to watch both his best friend and his sister find what he so desperately wants.
This story is told between the past and present. The first 10% or so is in the present. Wyatt has just learned that Tabitha, the love of his life, who disappeared suddenly thirteen long years ago is back in town. He rushes out to see her as soon as he learns that she is there.
Right away we learn that these two people are still very much in love with each other...we don't know a lot. But we do know that.
I immediately cringed initially because I was afraid. I mean, what could have been so bad to keep these two separated for 13 years, right?!?! I was afraid that it was going to be some big, dramatic, OTT misunderstanding....but OMG, boys and girls. It sooooooo was not!
I liked that the time jumps in this book were consolidated. After this brief glimpse with them in the present, the book flips back to when they were eight years old and it was the first day of third grade.
If I hadn't already fallen in love with Wyatt by this point, I fell hard when I read about an 8-year-old Wyatt who would bring Tabitha cookies every day just because they made her smile. Wyatt was pretty much the same then...talked a mile a minute about karate and jujitsu, and has a twin sister that he would like to strangle most of the time. This is where we start really learning about Tabitha though. Because up until now, did anyone like Tabitha? I know I didn't. All that we knew was that she was the girl that broke Wyatt's heart irreparably. But we soon begin to learn just how sad and downright dangerous this little girl's life is. Without giving too much away, let me just say, that both Tabitha and Clay had about the WORST home life that any child could possible have.
The story progresses from the time that they are 8, to 11, to 14, and then later into being teenagers. We get to see how Wyatt loved Tabitha and would do anything on this earth to protect her. This is one of those epic, life-long love stories that I just love to read. And very soon enough, I started to fall in love with Tabitha too.. because we see that she is a fighter too but a silent one. But she loves Wyatt every bit as much as he loves her...to no end.
The author did AN AMAZING job of portraying these two characters during their childhood and adolescent years. Their relationship was every single thing that true young love is...I felt it with them; exciting, tumultuous, and so fragile.
One terrible night changes everything for these guys, for EVERYONE around them and ughh...it hurt!! :( By the time the book comes back from their past, it does so fully, for the duration of the book. The magnitude of what is going on is even greater once you learn what they endured.
I loved that regardless of whether they were together or apart, these two continued to love each other from afar. There would never, ever be anyone else for either of them. They had long ago recognized that and accepted it. And once again, in one of the major qualities that I have come to love about this author, there was no stupid drama. No betrayal. The last third of the book is a lot of healing, forgiveness, and answers. But don't get me wrong...there is still a lot of angst and it is very, very emotional!!! I can't remember the last time I cried this much but I loved every minute of it.
^^^Whole theme of the ENTIRE book, right there!! <3
I so loved the secondary characters here too!! I'd say that Clay was my favorite in this book. He was the silent giant that was always there to help, but never asks for anything in return. Never expects anything. My heart broke for him. I would love to slap the shit out of his pathetic excuse for a mother!! And I soooo loved Terry and Hal too! Hello, Kele...can we get these boys a book?!?!?? I am so interested in their story! <3
I thought I knew Wyatt from the previous book in this series but come to find out, I knew SQUAT!!! Every encounter with this man would burn up my heart. He would do anything to protect Tabitha and preserve her happiness. Even when she comes back, all these years later, he doesn't push her for answers. He's happy just to be in the same space as her and wait until she is ready. Just...gah!! LOVED him!!! And let me tell you, these were some sexy, spicy scenes. Where they were sweet and innocent when they were young, thirteen years later they are passionate and erotic as all hell!!!
I absolutely LOVED the ending. This is a very aptly named book. Because, in order to right the wrongs, Wyatt much make some tough decisions that may go against every single thing that he has ever stood for.
And I loved beyond measure the role that Nova plays in the end and with Tabitha. Just brilliant!!
This was a full five star read for me. I considered adding it to my 6-star list of above and beyond favorites because, if I'm being honest, I loved this book just as much as some of the books on there. The two things that kept me from doing so were, firstly, I felt like Jules and Tabitha needed some more closure than we got. I needed a scene or something. She's such a huge part of Wyatt's life and given the less than chummy relationship that they always had, I just wish that we would've gotten a heartfelt scene with just them. Secondly, ok, I live in North Carolina and am married to a southern boy with a country accent to boot.. he doesn't say 'ain't' ever, come to think of it. I understand trying to write accents and it is a really hard thing but I wish that there wouldn't have been quite so much of this type of southern speak and hick-isms because it walked too fine of a line towards making the characters sound ignorant, and we know that they are anything but that!! These are things that bothered me. Did they detract in my overall love for this story, this book, and these characters? Not for a second.
After reading and loving this story, I now need to go and read Defying the Odds which I originally (stupidly) skipped because I just need to make sure that my boy Clay is gonna be alright!! Telling you...would slap the ever loving shit outta that crack-whore mother of his...arghhh!!!
Love, love, love!!! Read this series guys!! Thank me later! ;)
P.S. Big thank you to all my GRs girls who urged me to read this before proceeding to the Untamed Hearts series!!! Thank you gals!!! Such a special book that is now one of my favorites!! It's been almost a month since my last 5-star read and I have you fine ladies to thank for introducing me to this one!<3
"Life handed them true love; she just couldn’t decide if it was a gift or a curse."
OMG!! Well, I save my 6-star ratings for that elite group of books that really hit me in the gut and this one did, BIG TIME!! You ever read a book that just restores your faith in reading? I finished this one on Saturday afternoon and I still haven't stopped thinking about it! It's an impossibly beautiful story about heroes, bravery, sacrifice, and life-long love.
Warning: Extreme gushing, fan-girl review up ahead!!!
Here is a sampling of just a few of the emotions that this book pulled out of me...
Crossing the Line truly touched my heart. It's one of those books that I know will stay with me and was just unforgettable. As soon as I finished it, I knew for certain that:
- This book is going straight to my favorites list.
- Tabitha has set a bar for all other heroines to follow in my reading future.
- Wyatt... gah, I may need a minute...just unbelievable! What a hero! A true hero!! Love that man!
- And this author...well, do not be fooled. The first two books in this series were good. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed them. She writes some very sexy stuff for sure and I knew she had that part down. But THIS, she completely outdid herself here!! Kele Moon is now one of my fave authors!! And I promise not to rant too much about this but, there is something seriously BROKEN in this little reading world of ours, if this author isn't receiving about five times the credit and recognition that she has. I don't know why that is but to me, she is right up there with Aly Martinez and JM Darhower...oh yeah, I pulled out the big dogs!!
So let's get started.
So, if you've read the previous books in this series you've met Wyatt and you've heard plenty of mention of his long lost love, Tabitha. Wyatt is the charismatic sheriff in the small town of Garnet. In Defying the Odds he's Clay's cocky, best friend and training partner, and in Star Crossed, since it is his sister's story, we see him up a bit closer and see how much of that outward persona is an act. Wyatt takes great pride in his job but otherwise, he is lonely and grumpy, and he's had to watch both his best friend and his sister find what he so desperately wants.
This story is told between the past and present. The first 10% or so is in the present. Wyatt has just learned that Tabitha, the love of his life, who disappeared suddenly thirteen long years ago is back in town. He rushes out to see her as soon as he learns that she is there.
Right away we learn that these two people are still very much in love with each other...we don't know a lot. But we do know that.
"I don't wanna cry right now. Let me love you instead. We'll take a rain check on the rest."
I immediately cringed initially because I was afraid. I mean, what could have been so bad to keep these two separated for 13 years, right?!?! I was afraid that it was going to be some big, dramatic, OTT misunderstanding....but OMG, boys and girls. It sooooooo was not!
I liked that the time jumps in this book were consolidated. After this brief glimpse with them in the present, the book flips back to when they were eight years old and it was the first day of third grade.
"Wyatt Conner loved red hair. He liked the way it shined in the early morning sun, like the brightest, newest kind of penny. He liked freckles too. He found himself wanting to spend a day trying to count all of them sprinkled over one pert, slightly upturned nose."
If I hadn't already fallen in love with Wyatt by this point, I fell hard when I read about an 8-year-old Wyatt who would bring Tabitha cookies every day just because they made her smile. Wyatt was pretty much the same then...talked a mile a minute about karate and jujitsu, and has a twin sister that he would like to strangle most of the time. This is where we start really learning about Tabitha though. Because up until now, did anyone like Tabitha? I know I didn't. All that we knew was that she was the girl that broke Wyatt's heart irreparably. But we soon begin to learn just how sad and downright dangerous this little girl's life is. Without giving too much away, let me just say, that both Tabitha and Clay had about the WORST home life that any child could possible have.
The story progresses from the time that they are 8, to 11, to 14, and then later into being teenagers. We get to see how Wyatt loved Tabitha and would do anything on this earth to protect her. This is one of those epic, life-long love stories that I just love to read. And very soon enough, I started to fall in love with Tabitha too.. because we see that she is a fighter too but a silent one. But she loves Wyatt every bit as much as he loves her...to no end.
The author did AN AMAZING job of portraying these two characters during their childhood and adolescent years. Their relationship was every single thing that true young love is...I felt it with them; exciting, tumultuous, and so fragile.
“Really, Wy, I wanna know why you like me. ’Cause it don’t make a lick of sense.” “I dunno.” He gave her an incredulous look because he thought it was a given that they were supposed to be together. “It’s an instinct. I’m happier when I’m around you. Haven’t you ever looked at someone and just known they were made for you?”
“Go out with me,” he said when Tabitha’s touch lured him into a false sense of security.
“No.”
“Kiss me.”
“No.”
“At least admit you love me.”
“Definitely no."
“What kinda superpowers would you have if you were a vigilante? If you could do anything, what would it be?”
“I’d make pretty redheaded girls fall hopelessly in love with me.” Tabitha giggled again. “You’re silly.” “No, really, that’d be my superpower.” Wyatt opened his eyes and gave her a wide smile. “I’d wield it shamelessly.” Tabitha arched an eyebrow at him. “All redheaded girls?” “Nope.” He rolled on his side and slipped his hand underneath the cuff of her jeans. He caressed her calf and pressed a kiss to her knee. “Just this one.” “Well,” Tabitha whispered as she stroked his hair and felt her stomach do that little flip it did whenever Wyatt was being touchy- feely and playful like this. “Maybe you really are a superhero, then. If that’s really your superpower, then I think it’s working.”
One terrible night changes everything for these guys, for EVERYONE around them and ughh...it hurt!! :( By the time the book comes back from their past, it does so fully, for the duration of the book. The magnitude of what is going on is even greater once you learn what they endured.
I loved that regardless of whether they were together or apart, these two continued to love each other from afar. There would never, ever be anyone else for either of them. They had long ago recognized that and accepted it. And once again, in one of the major qualities that I have come to love about this author, there was no stupid drama. No betrayal. The last third of the book is a lot of healing, forgiveness, and answers. But don't get me wrong...there is still a lot of angst and it is very, very emotional!!! I can't remember the last time I cried this much but I loved every minute of it.
^^^Whole theme of the ENTIRE book, right there!! <3
I so loved the secondary characters here too!! I'd say that Clay was my favorite in this book. He was the silent giant that was always there to help, but never asks for anything in return. Never expects anything. My heart broke for him. I would love to slap the shit out of his pathetic excuse for a mother!! And I soooo loved Terry and Hal too! Hello, Kele...can we get these boys a book?!?!?? I am so interested in their story! <3
I thought I knew Wyatt from the previous book in this series but come to find out, I knew SQUAT!!! Every encounter with this man would burn up my heart. He would do anything to protect Tabitha and preserve her happiness. Even when she comes back, all these years later, he doesn't push her for answers. He's happy just to be in the same space as her and wait until she is ready. Just...gah!! LOVED him!!! And let me tell you, these were some sexy, spicy scenes. Where they were sweet and innocent when they were young, thirteen years later they are passionate and erotic as all hell!!!
"He wanted to claim her. Own her, Leave his mark on her. He'd always known he loved her, but until now he hadn't understood just how desperately he wanted to push her down on the bed and fuck her until he went blind from the pleasure of it."
I absolutely LOVED the ending. This is a very aptly named book. Because, in order to right the wrongs, Wyatt much make some tough decisions that may go against every single thing that he has ever stood for.
And I loved beyond measure the role that Nova plays in the end and with Tabitha. Just brilliant!!
This was a full five star read for me. I considered adding it to my 6-star list of above and beyond favorites because, if I'm being honest, I loved this book just as much as some of the books on there. The two things that kept me from doing so were, firstly, I felt like Jules and Tabitha needed some more closure than we got. I needed a scene or something. She's such a huge part of Wyatt's life and given the less than chummy relationship that they always had, I just wish that we would've gotten a heartfelt scene with just them. Secondly, ok, I live in North Carolina and am married to a southern boy with a country accent to boot.. he doesn't say 'ain't' ever, come to think of it. I understand trying to write accents and it is a really hard thing but I wish that there wouldn't have been quite so much of this type of southern speak and hick-isms because it walked too fine of a line towards making the characters sound ignorant, and we know that they are anything but that!! These are things that bothered me. Did they detract in my overall love for this story, this book, and these characters? Not for a second.
After reading and loving this story, I now need to go and read Defying the Odds which I originally (stupidly) skipped because I just need to make sure that my boy Clay is gonna be alright!! Telling you...would slap the ever loving shit outta that crack-whore mother of his...arghhh!!!
Love, love, love!!! Read this series guys!! Thank me later! ;)
P.S. Big thank you to all my GRs girls who urged me to read this before proceeding to the Untamed Hearts series!!! Thank you gals!!! Such a special book that is now one of my favorites!! It's been almost a month since my last 5-star read and I have you fine ladies to thank for introducing me to this one!<3
"Life handed them true love; she just couldn’t decide if it was a gift or a curse."
November 6, 2013
5 unforgettable stars!
My first Kele Moon book and I have to say I loved it! I was totally captivated by Wyatt and Tabitha's story. This is the kind of story that makes you believe in heroes and happily ever after. In other words, my favorite kind of story.
Wyatt Conner is a force to be reckon with. He's a sixth generation sheriff in his hometown of Garnet County and he's a former MMA fighter. He's set in his ways and all about following the rules.
But he wasn't always like that. When he was younger, he fell in love and was loved until circumstances beyond his control took it away from him. His one and only love left him a broken and bitter man who lived only for his job and his duty.
It was interesting to read Wyatt's story. Although I've read his story first, I have since then read the other books in the series and it was already hinted in those books about Wyatt's lost love. In Crossing the Line, we finally hear his story...well, not just his but Tabitha's as well.
What I loved about this book is how this one went back to the moment when Wyatt and Tabitha met. We weren't just given snippets or flashbacks of it, we get their whole story. I usually feel ambivalent when authors go back to the past but here, it was needed. Readers needed to see Wyatt before he became bitter and cynical. I needed to see for myself if what he had with Tabitha was real. And it was as real as it can get.
Although, they fell in love at a very young age, you feel their connection and their chemistry was awesome. Tabitha was pretty much vilified in the previous books as being the bitch who left Wyatt. But here, we get to see her shitty childhood and the horrors she went through. But most of all, we get to see her love for Wyatt. She wasn't some flighty, manipulative girl who left Wyatt in the dust. She was someone who really loved him and continues to love him in spite being apart for 13 years. I felt that her reasons for leaving was valid. Of course, I would have rather that she stayed and left but I understood.
She had a victim mentality. Usually, I hate that in my heroines but honestly, after reading her story, I couldn't really blame her. I guess abuse does that to a person and her fear was just palpable, it was heartbreaking. She really thought she was protecting Wyatt by leaving. Their story was very sad.
Like the rest of the series, the secondary characters figured prominently in this book. We get to actually see Wyatt's family; his grandfather and father and how these men actually both loved and lost. I also loved the glimpse into his relationship with his twin Jules. They were hilarious. And of course, we find out about Clay and Wyatt's relationship before they became best of friends. Nova, Tino and Romeo were prominent fixtures too, especially Nova. I got to say, I can't wait for his book. It's going to be interesting.
This book is definitely a winner for me. I loved it. I loved the ending and that epilogue was so worth it. The characters weren't perfect and they've made some questionable choices that had me shaking my head in disbelief but I still ended up rooting for them. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a steamy yet heartfelt read. :)
An ARC was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
My first Kele Moon book and I have to say I loved it! I was totally captivated by Wyatt and Tabitha's story. This is the kind of story that makes you believe in heroes and happily ever after. In other words, my favorite kind of story.
Wyatt Conner is a force to be reckon with. He's a sixth generation sheriff in his hometown of Garnet County and he's a former MMA fighter. He's set in his ways and all about following the rules.
But he wasn't always like that. When he was younger, he fell in love and was loved until circumstances beyond his control took it away from him. His one and only love left him a broken and bitter man who lived only for his job and his duty.
It was interesting to read Wyatt's story. Although I've read his story first, I have since then read the other books in the series and it was already hinted in those books about Wyatt's lost love. In Crossing the Line, we finally hear his story...well, not just his but Tabitha's as well.
What I loved about this book is how this one went back to the moment when Wyatt and Tabitha met. We weren't just given snippets or flashbacks of it, we get their whole story. I usually feel ambivalent when authors go back to the past but here, it was needed. Readers needed to see Wyatt before he became bitter and cynical. I needed to see for myself if what he had with Tabitha was real. And it was as real as it can get.
Although, they fell in love at a very young age, you feel their connection and their chemistry was awesome. Tabitha was pretty much vilified in the previous books as being the bitch who left Wyatt. But here, we get to see her shitty childhood and the horrors she went through. But most of all, we get to see her love for Wyatt. She wasn't some flighty, manipulative girl who left Wyatt in the dust. She was someone who really loved him and continues to love him in spite being apart for 13 years. I felt that her reasons for leaving was valid. Of course, I would have rather that she stayed and left but I understood.
She had a victim mentality. Usually, I hate that in my heroines but honestly, after reading her story, I couldn't really blame her. I guess abuse does that to a person and her fear was just palpable, it was heartbreaking. She really thought she was protecting Wyatt by leaving. Their story was very sad.
Like the rest of the series, the secondary characters figured prominently in this book. We get to actually see Wyatt's family; his grandfather and father and how these men actually both loved and lost. I also loved the glimpse into his relationship with his twin Jules. They were hilarious. And of course, we find out about Clay and Wyatt's relationship before they became best of friends. Nova, Tino and Romeo were prominent fixtures too, especially Nova. I got to say, I can't wait for his book. It's going to be interesting.
This book is definitely a winner for me. I loved it. I loved the ending and that epilogue was so worth it. The characters weren't perfect and they've made some questionable choices that had me shaking my head in disbelief but I still ended up rooting for them. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a steamy yet heartfelt read. :)
An ARC was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
March 17, 2015
"Every story had an innocent beginning, even theirs, and Tabitha found herself wishing she had a chance to go back and relive it one more time, because she didn’t want to let go any more than Wyatt did."
Crossing the Line is a truly remarkable story. The characters were complex. The plot was well developed. The emotions were high and the pacing of the writing was impeccable. I simply cannot say enough about my love for this book. I started it late at night and couldn't put it down until the wee hours of the morning. It was just that good!
The story begins in the present. Tabitha has returned to her hometown. I liked this heroine from the first page. She exhibits a smart and street smart aura and yet she is not afraid to express her feelings. To me there is nothing more beautiful than a transparent character. It becomes clear, from the start of the book, that Tabitha left her hometown because something terrible happened to her. It doesn't take long to figure out what it was. It is truly heartbreaking what this girl has been through. Her strength only made me more invested in the story. I wanted nothing less than a Happy Ever After for her. She isn't home longer than a day before she bumps into her first love Wyatt.
It is painfully obvious that there is still feelings between these two. After taking a terrible fall in the rain, Wyatt literally swoops her up and takes care of her.
“I’m your husband,” Wyatt interrupted, his low voice filled with pain. “Taking care of you was supposed to be my job.”-Wyatt
It turns out these two are married. If that doesn't grab your attention, I don't know what else will. Wyatt and Tabitha don't waste time finding comfort in each other. They are like magnets. Despite the thirteen years that have passed, they immediately reconnect.
"This wasn’t a gentle reunion; it was a claiming and rough in a way neither of them anticipated."
As soon as the main plot points have been discovered, the time shifts to the past. In most cases, I struggle with this element in a story. I generally get distracted and just want the book to hurry back to the present. This was not the case with Crossing the Line. I lavished in every moment these two shared together. Ms. Moon is a goddess with her gift of creating pages and pages of colorful text.
Tabitha is being raised in a broken home. She is being abused physically and emotionally. Wyatt, the sheriff's son, makes up his mind that he is meant to be with Tabitha.
"Just like he knew he was supposed to grow up , be sheriff, and marry Tabitha McMillen."-Wyatt
These two do not have an easy road. The abuse that Tabitha endures is heartbreaking. The way that Wyatt loves her heals every broken piece.
Not only is the love story between Wyatt and Tabitha beautiful. The friendships that are formed between Wyatt and Clay and the happy banter between Wyatt and his twin sister Jules only offered more substance to this story. Clay also comes from a broken home. He understands where Tabitha is coming from. Wyatt's father plays a significant role in this story as well. He was a good father to Jules and Wyatt.
Wyatt and Tabitha experience not just "first love" but what I call the "only love".
"I love her so dang much sometimes I feel like I can’t even breathe without her around.”-Wyatt
Despite all of the ugliness in Tabitha's world, Wyatt brings her beauty, passion, peace, and love. They love each other so much.
“I just wanna keep you here forever. In my arms. Safe.” “I want that too.” “I’m gonna fix it for you, okay?”
Although they are young, they marry. Then something unthinkable happens. This causes Tabitha to leave Wyatt and run. Although many people may not understand her choice, I found her to be very brave. She manages to put everyone else before herself. She has the strength to walk away and makes something of herself.
As the story shifts back to the present, you want nothing more than for Tabitha to come clean about what happened. You want desperately for them to be okay. I think that the waiting just made the ending that much sweeter.
"He had loved Tabitha for as long as he could remember, and what people didn’t understand was that kind of connection didn’t just stop because he wanted it to. There were plenty of easier women to love, but for some reason, fate had thrown them together. She was magnetic, and he was steel, and even the most malevolent forces couldn’t force them apart once she got near enough to touch."
Overall, I just cannot rave enough about this book. It is such a rare gift to find a story that leaves you so fulfilled. It had passion, action, friendships, love, family, overcoming abuse, finding your own strength, and simply finding joy in the darkest corners of our souls. I highly recommend this book to ANYONE!
"Happy endings like this were worth walking through the miles of hell it took to get here."
Crossing the Line is a truly remarkable story. The characters were complex. The plot was well developed. The emotions were high and the pacing of the writing was impeccable. I simply cannot say enough about my love for this book. I started it late at night and couldn't put it down until the wee hours of the morning. It was just that good!
The story begins in the present. Tabitha has returned to her hometown. I liked this heroine from the first page. She exhibits a smart and street smart aura and yet she is not afraid to express her feelings. To me there is nothing more beautiful than a transparent character. It becomes clear, from the start of the book, that Tabitha left her hometown because something terrible happened to her. It doesn't take long to figure out what it was. It is truly heartbreaking what this girl has been through. Her strength only made me more invested in the story. I wanted nothing less than a Happy Ever After for her. She isn't home longer than a day before she bumps into her first love Wyatt.
It is painfully obvious that there is still feelings between these two. After taking a terrible fall in the rain, Wyatt literally swoops her up and takes care of her.
“I’m your husband,” Wyatt interrupted, his low voice filled with pain. “Taking care of you was supposed to be my job.”-Wyatt
It turns out these two are married. If that doesn't grab your attention, I don't know what else will. Wyatt and Tabitha don't waste time finding comfort in each other. They are like magnets. Despite the thirteen years that have passed, they immediately reconnect.
"This wasn’t a gentle reunion; it was a claiming and rough in a way neither of them anticipated."
As soon as the main plot points have been discovered, the time shifts to the past. In most cases, I struggle with this element in a story. I generally get distracted and just want the book to hurry back to the present. This was not the case with Crossing the Line. I lavished in every moment these two shared together. Ms. Moon is a goddess with her gift of creating pages and pages of colorful text.
Tabitha is being raised in a broken home. She is being abused physically and emotionally. Wyatt, the sheriff's son, makes up his mind that he is meant to be with Tabitha.
"Just like he knew he was supposed to grow up , be sheriff, and marry Tabitha McMillen."-Wyatt
These two do not have an easy road. The abuse that Tabitha endures is heartbreaking. The way that Wyatt loves her heals every broken piece.
Not only is the love story between Wyatt and Tabitha beautiful. The friendships that are formed between Wyatt and Clay and the happy banter between Wyatt and his twin sister Jules only offered more substance to this story. Clay also comes from a broken home. He understands where Tabitha is coming from. Wyatt's father plays a significant role in this story as well. He was a good father to Jules and Wyatt.
Wyatt and Tabitha experience not just "first love" but what I call the "only love".
"I love her so dang much sometimes I feel like I can’t even breathe without her around.”-Wyatt
Despite all of the ugliness in Tabitha's world, Wyatt brings her beauty, passion, peace, and love. They love each other so much.
“I just wanna keep you here forever. In my arms. Safe.” “I want that too.” “I’m gonna fix it for you, okay?”
Although they are young, they marry. Then something unthinkable happens. This causes Tabitha to leave Wyatt and run. Although many people may not understand her choice, I found her to be very brave. She manages to put everyone else before herself. She has the strength to walk away and makes something of herself.
As the story shifts back to the present, you want nothing more than for Tabitha to come clean about what happened. You want desperately for them to be okay. I think that the waiting just made the ending that much sweeter.
"He had loved Tabitha for as long as he could remember, and what people didn’t understand was that kind of connection didn’t just stop because he wanted it to. There were plenty of easier women to love, but for some reason, fate had thrown them together. She was magnetic, and he was steel, and even the most malevolent forces couldn’t force them apart once she got near enough to touch."
Overall, I just cannot rave enough about this book. It is such a rare gift to find a story that leaves you so fulfilled. It had passion, action, friendships, love, family, overcoming abuse, finding your own strength, and simply finding joy in the darkest corners of our souls. I highly recommend this book to ANYONE!
"Happy endings like this were worth walking through the miles of hell it took to get here."
November 12, 2013
Kele Moon is one author, IMO, who doesn't get the recognition that she most definitely deserves. I've said it once and too many times, if you haven't read anything by her...what the hell are you waiting for!?! First off, her stories are well written and there are no editing issues. Secondly, her stories are believable, you can relate to the characters and you want to live in the world she has created. This is me not kissing ass. This is Spoiler Whore speaking truth.
This is my favorite type of romance. Childhood friends becoming much more to each other. You see from an early age how Wyatt will become the man he is today. He's protective, strong, gentle and understanding. Wyatt is the way he is due to his family. The Conner family is one of a kind. They made due without the love of a wife and mother and still became a family that is respected and loved. Tabitha is from the "wrong side of the tracks". Her mom wasn't what a mother could be and her brother wasn't a role model. She doesn't have a lot, she doesn't dress the best and even with this Tabitha turns out to be a beautiful woman that Wyatt is completely head over heels in love with.
When you know you've met your true love, your soulmate, your happy ever after you hold on to it. Circumstances occur where their bond is broken but they have this soul deep connection that even 13 years of seperation couldn't put a dent into their everlasting love. They have this unconditional love that rivals all others.
Wyatt puts shame on all men who think they need to sink themselves in either alcohol, drugs or women. Now some may not find it believable that a man can be celibate for so many years. But that's thing with Wyatt, once you get to know him the better you understand his love for Tabitha. Wyatt is a hero in every sense of the word.
This story is not only about the love of Wyatt and Tabitha. It's also about family. You get to see all the siblings connections from The Conners to The Wellings. And for me, that's the heart of the story. Family sticks with you thru thick and thin and you'll be grateful if you are blessed to have a family like that.
I could go on and on about this book, this series and author but I'm leaving it to you, as a reader, to discover the talented Kele Moon.
ARC provided by Kele Moon for a non ass kissing review
This is my favorite type of romance. Childhood friends becoming much more to each other. You see from an early age how Wyatt will become the man he is today. He's protective, strong, gentle and understanding. Wyatt is the way he is due to his family. The Conner family is one of a kind. They made due without the love of a wife and mother and still became a family that is respected and loved. Tabitha is from the "wrong side of the tracks". Her mom wasn't what a mother could be and her brother wasn't a role model. She doesn't have a lot, she doesn't dress the best and even with this Tabitha turns out to be a beautiful woman that Wyatt is completely head over heels in love with.
When you know you've met your true love, your soulmate, your happy ever after you hold on to it. Circumstances occur where their bond is broken but they have this soul deep connection that even 13 years of seperation couldn't put a dent into their everlasting love. They have this unconditional love that rivals all others.
Wyatt puts shame on all men who think they need to sink themselves in either alcohol, drugs or women. Now some may not find it believable that a man can be celibate for so many years. But that's thing with Wyatt, once you get to know him the better you understand his love for Tabitha. Wyatt is a hero in every sense of the word.
This story is not only about the love of Wyatt and Tabitha. It's also about family. You get to see all the siblings connections from The Conners to The Wellings. And for me, that's the heart of the story. Family sticks with you thru thick and thin and you'll be grateful if you are blessed to have a family like that.
I could go on and on about this book, this series and author but I'm leaving it to you, as a reader, to discover the talented Kele Moon.
ARC provided by Kele Moon for a non ass kissing review
November 18, 2013
5--Fan-fucking-tastic--Stars!!!!
Wow!!! Best of the series by far.....Kele Moon blew this one out of the water.
This was an....
Amazing
Emotional
Heartfelt
Heart-warming
Inspiring
Beautiful
....love story.
We were introduced to Wyatt in Defying the Odds and Star Crossed Battered Hearts 2 and honestly my feelings for Wyatt were always very...
Crossing the Line made me question everything I thought and felt about Wyatt. We saw a completely different side of Wyatt. The Wyatt as a kid that fell in love with a lost red-haired girl. The Wyatt that was a hero to a girl desparately needing to be saved.
Tabitha--a girl looking for her knight in shining armor. A girl who spent her life sacrificing herself for a family that didn't derserve it....and eventually sacrificing herself to save her hero.
I don't want to say too much about the story. It really is one of those stories that's best experienced first hand while reading it. Through flashbacks we learn how Wyatt and Tabitha met, we watch them fall in love, and we watch them fall apart. My heart broke for Wyatt and Tabitha. I hated some of the choices Wyatt and Tabitha made...but I understood.
This book tore me up. It broke my heart....it made me laugh, it made me smile. And there were plenty of steamy moments in between.
Wyatt and Tabitha's devotion to each other was AMAZING...
I've never read anything like it. It was so refreshing to see the lengths and the pain they both went through saving themselves for each other. Knowing that their story wasn't over. That a happily ever after was still possible for them. That after all that time, their love for each other was just as strong and just as real.
“Nothing is impossible, especially if it’s worth fighting for, and you have always been worth fighting for.”
This was a remarkable story of second chances for soul mates wrecked by evil but with a love so strong that nothing could tear them apart.
Wow!!! Best of the series by far.....Kele Moon blew this one out of the water.
This was an....
Amazing
Emotional
Heartfelt
Heart-warming
Inspiring
Beautiful
....love story.
We were introduced to Wyatt in Defying the Odds and Star Crossed Battered Hearts 2 and honestly my feelings for Wyatt were always very...
Crossing the Line made me question everything I thought and felt about Wyatt. We saw a completely different side of Wyatt. The Wyatt as a kid that fell in love with a lost red-haired girl. The Wyatt that was a hero to a girl desparately needing to be saved.
Tabitha--a girl looking for her knight in shining armor. A girl who spent her life sacrificing herself for a family that didn't derserve it....and eventually sacrificing herself to save her hero.
I don't want to say too much about the story. It really is one of those stories that's best experienced first hand while reading it. Through flashbacks we learn how Wyatt and Tabitha met, we watch them fall in love, and we watch them fall apart. My heart broke for Wyatt and Tabitha. I hated some of the choices Wyatt and Tabitha made...but I understood.
This book tore me up. It broke my heart....it made me laugh, it made me smile. And there were plenty of steamy moments in between.
Wyatt and Tabitha's devotion to each other was AMAZING...
I've never read anything like it. It was so refreshing to see the lengths and the pain they both went through saving themselves for each other. Knowing that their story wasn't over. That a happily ever after was still possible for them. That after all that time, their love for each other was just as strong and just as real.
“Nothing is impossible, especially if it’s worth fighting for, and you have always been worth fighting for.”
This was a remarkable story of second chances for soul mates wrecked by evil but with a love so strong that nothing could tear them apart.
November 14, 2013
Kele Moon did an amazing job of telling Wyatt and Tabitha's love story. It was heartwarming, sad, humorous, exciting and swoon worthy!
“Nothing is impossible, especially if it’s worth fighting for, and you have always been worth fighting for.”
All of the prior characters from the two previous books are incorporated in this story. It's a true nod to the author that I feel like I have friends in this town!
A reader get's to go back to the start of Wyatt, Jules, Tabitha and Clay friendships as children.
“I’ve loved you since Kindergarten. I saw that bright red hair across the room and I thought, ‘someday I’m gonna marry that girl.”
P.S. Young Juls was hysterical!
We find out the reason why Tabitha left Wyatt thirteen years ago and rejoice as they find their way to their happily ever after!!
“Wyatt had always been the one to make Tabitha believe in the impossible.”
Kele Moon sure can write a sexy alpha. Wyatt not only was hot and tough but his loyalty to his true love was truly remarkable.
I love all the characters in this series and I am hoping that Nova Moretti's book get's moved up from # 6 in the series - Pretty Please!
Books to be released in this series:
June 17, 2016
***4 Full Circle Stars***
Wow! This book was so full of emotion!! More so than the previous two in the series.
I'll start off by saying, this book is not what I was expecting. I just didn't expect to spend so much time in the past. I thought there would be a re-telling of what happened and then Tabitha and Wyatt dealing with the aftermath. But, in understanding the full message of this book, I definitely get why that the author chose to go in this direction.
The reader needed to feel the history between these characters. To understand what they'd gone through, where they'd been and the road they traveled to get where they are now.
There were so many obstacles in Tabby and Wyatt's way. Too many of life's harsh realities weighing them down. Young children, dealing with grown up issues and having to make grown up decisions. This is definitely a story to be experienced first hand. Anything I say would just spoil it.
But I will add that although this was a roller coaster of emotions, I absolutely adore that their love for one another was NEVER in question.
A great full circle in the end really closes out this series with your heart swelling to near bursting. I can't wait for the Untamed Hearts series....especially Nova's book!
November 21, 2013
4.5 Stars!
“Between pain and regret, the sweetness still lingers, and in that ray of light I cry out to you --- Why.”
I didn’t think I’d love Wyatt Conner. For most of the page time in the first two books, I found him to be somewhat irritating. He's bitter and cynical and these attributes take precedence. However, Kele Moon’s talent shines with his story and this addition to the series is vying as my favorite. And the ending….near Perfection!
Readers get to know Wyatt rather well in the first two books. He’s a retired MMA fighter and the local sheriff of this small, southern town. Coming from a long line of law officers, he takes his job very seriously. He may live by the rules now, but there was a time in his younger days that a few unfortunates experienced his darker side. He’s a powerfully sexy hero, all alpha and protective, and he loves Tabitha...deeply and irrevocably.
In Crossing the Line we finally meet Tabitha, the only woman he’s ever loved and who left him thirteen years earlier. She’s returned to Garnet due to family obligations and her very first day back finds her face to face with Wyatt. Their chemistry is explosive and it’s evident early on their love is still strong. So what exactly happened to end this relationship?
With a cleverly written plot, Kele Moon takes the reader back in time and slowly reveals each piece of the puzzle. There are surprises along the way and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough as I absorbed the circumstances and background of each of the characters.
Tabby’s tragic childhood is exposed and it’s heartbreaking, making the slow build of her and Wyatt’s relationship even more endearing. With her dreams shattered as well as her belief in real heroes diminishing, Tabby’s selfless act of love is finally revealed and we learn WHY she fled Garnet. Here, the limelight quickly turns as this intelligent, brave young woman easily exemplifies the make-up of a real hero and clearly demonstrates love in action.
Crossing the Line is a poignant, tender, steamy and at times gut-wrenching love story and another winning addition to this series of sexy, alpha fighters. Getting to revisit the characters from the previous books was such a pleasure and Clay playing a major supporting role was icing on the cake. The plot device the author uses to bring this to its peak was near perfection and I loved it! I highly recommend this series to those who enjoy this genre.
“If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” -- Bruce Lee
“Between pain and regret, the sweetness still lingers, and in that ray of light I cry out to you --- Why.”
I didn’t think I’d love Wyatt Conner. For most of the page time in the first two books, I found him to be somewhat irritating. He's bitter and cynical and these attributes take precedence. However, Kele Moon’s talent shines with his story and this addition to the series is vying as my favorite. And the ending….near Perfection!
Readers get to know Wyatt rather well in the first two books. He’s a retired MMA fighter and the local sheriff of this small, southern town. Coming from a long line of law officers, he takes his job very seriously. He may live by the rules now, but there was a time in his younger days that a few unfortunates experienced his darker side. He’s a powerfully sexy hero, all alpha and protective, and he loves Tabitha...deeply and irrevocably.
In Crossing the Line we finally meet Tabitha, the only woman he’s ever loved and who left him thirteen years earlier. She’s returned to Garnet due to family obligations and her very first day back finds her face to face with Wyatt. Their chemistry is explosive and it’s evident early on their love is still strong. So what exactly happened to end this relationship?
With a cleverly written plot, Kele Moon takes the reader back in time and slowly reveals each piece of the puzzle. There are surprises along the way and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough as I absorbed the circumstances and background of each of the characters.
Tabby’s tragic childhood is exposed and it’s heartbreaking, making the slow build of her and Wyatt’s relationship even more endearing. With her dreams shattered as well as her belief in real heroes diminishing, Tabby’s selfless act of love is finally revealed and we learn WHY she fled Garnet. Here, the limelight quickly turns as this intelligent, brave young woman easily exemplifies the make-up of a real hero and clearly demonstrates love in action.
Crossing the Line is a poignant, tender, steamy and at times gut-wrenching love story and another winning addition to this series of sexy, alpha fighters. Getting to revisit the characters from the previous books was such a pleasure and Clay playing a major supporting role was icing on the cake. The plot device the author uses to bring this to its peak was near perfection and I loved it! I highly recommend this series to those who enjoy this genre.
“If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” -- Bruce Lee
July 27, 2020
5 Battered, Broken, Willing to Heal Stars
* * * * * Spoiler Free
Kele Moon knows how to tell a story and keep you invested. I have spent the last 3 days reading this series and enjoyed every hour. She took me to a place where young love was right there on the page and brought it full force into my heart. There was such purity and stubbornness to it, it made you believe these two characters did belong together and somehow some way, in the end... everything would fall into place.
This book had all of the characters from the previous ones fully involved. You knew them from their journeys...could understand how they were connected and how they thought about things. We learned more about them through the flashback of childhoods in this book. The structure and pace were perfect, in my opinion, because I felt... I cared... I wanted the good to win out over the bad...
All of the books in this series had a special charm and feeling... for some may be too sweet...I don't know...but for me... Kele Moon sets a tone in which the characters feel so intensely, love so hard... it was bouncing off the page. Each character was fully formed... each one made sense... I understood them and why they decided to make their choices and mistakes. When they loved... they did with abandon, fearless and in this specific tale... it was so special to see how it developed.
All of the books dealt with real social issues. We, as a country, have pockets of terrible poverty. This has been going on for generations; for children every day to wonder if they will eat or go without is tragic. This series brings these types of concerns to our consciousness and I applaud that.
This series, Battered Hearts, worked....and if I read this last book correctly, I am hoping there is another spin-off in the works... I will be there front and center.
Defying the Odds (Battered Hearts, #1)
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Star Crossed (Battered Hearts, #2)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crossing The Line (Battered Hearts, #3)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Battered Heart Boxed Set
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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* * * * * Spoiler Free
Kele Moon knows how to tell a story and keep you invested. I have spent the last 3 days reading this series and enjoyed every hour. She took me to a place where young love was right there on the page and brought it full force into my heart. There was such purity and stubbornness to it, it made you believe these two characters did belong together and somehow some way, in the end... everything would fall into place.
This book had all of the characters from the previous ones fully involved. You knew them from their journeys...could understand how they were connected and how they thought about things. We learned more about them through the flashback of childhoods in this book. The structure and pace were perfect, in my opinion, because I felt... I cared... I wanted the good to win out over the bad...
All of the books in this series had a special charm and feeling... for some may be too sweet...I don't know...but for me... Kele Moon sets a tone in which the characters feel so intensely, love so hard... it was bouncing off the page. Each character was fully formed... each one made sense... I understood them and why they decided to make their choices and mistakes. When they loved... they did with abandon, fearless and in this specific tale... it was so special to see how it developed.
All of the books dealt with real social issues. We, as a country, have pockets of terrible poverty. This has been going on for generations; for children every day to wonder if they will eat or go without is tragic. This series brings these types of concerns to our consciousness and I applaud that.
This series, Battered Hearts, worked....and if I read this last book correctly, I am hoping there is another spin-off in the works... I will be there front and center.
Defying the Odds (Battered Hearts, #1)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Star Crossed (Battered Hearts, #2)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crossing The Line (Battered Hearts, #3)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Battered Heart Boxed Sethttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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November 21, 2013
*5 Fantastic Gut Wrenching Stars*
WOW...Where to begin? I absolutely adored Wyatt and Tab, their love story was sweet and tragic. Wyatt is such a wonderful hero and Tabitha really needs a hero in her life, she gets her hero for a short too brief of time before her world is destroyed and rather than seeing Wyatt go into the despair (and so much worse) she finds herself in, she sacrifices everything she's ever wanted to spare him a bleak future.
There are so many wonderful GR's reviews for this book, I can't articulate as well as some of my wonderful GR's friends so I'd advise you to read their reviews...Karla & Splage's Joint Review & Geri (EverAfterRomance) have fantastic reviews posted, so check them out!!!
Wyatt
Tabitha
*Keeping my fingers crossed we're getting Nova's book next....please!!!!
WOW...Where to begin? I absolutely adored Wyatt and Tab, their love story was sweet and tragic. Wyatt is such a wonderful hero and Tabitha really needs a hero in her life, she gets her hero for a short too brief of time before her world is destroyed and rather than seeing Wyatt go into the despair (and so much worse) she finds herself in, she sacrifices everything she's ever wanted to spare him a bleak future.
There are so many wonderful GR's reviews for this book, I can't articulate as well as some of my wonderful GR's friends so I'd advise you to read their reviews...Karla & Splage's Joint Review & Geri (EverAfterRomance) have fantastic reviews posted, so check them out!!!
Wyatt
Tabitha
*Keeping my fingers crossed we're getting Nova's book next....please!!!!
November 29, 2016
Updated 12/31/13
Okay, after re-reading this twice already, I'm bumping it up to 5 stars. I just LOVE Wyatt.
4 to 4.5 Stars
I REALLY enjoyed this book, especially for the first 80%. I was thinking it was going to be a 5 star, but it lost a little steam for me in the end. Overall though, this book had a lot of my absolute favorite things:
-Childhood love story that spans time and reason
-Alpha male with strong protective instincts
-Awesome steam scenes
-SUPERBLY written story
Kele Moon just gets better and better.
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Okay, after re-reading this twice already, I'm bumping it up to 5 stars. I just LOVE Wyatt.
4 to 4.5 Stars
I REALLY enjoyed this book, especially for the first 80%. I was thinking it was going to be a 5 star, but it lost a little steam for me in the end. Overall though, this book had a lot of my absolute favorite things:
-Childhood love story that spans time and reason
-Alpha male with strong protective instincts
-Awesome steam scenes
-SUPERBLY written story
Kele Moon just gets better and better.
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March 10, 2015
4.99...yep saving that little bit for Nova Moretti!
It is official, I love the hell out of Kele Moon! I mean hot damn...the woman can write. She writes hot alpha men and she writes them in deep love. She writes strong woman who own those men. She especiially writes the hell out of a sex scene.
I was worried that Wyatt Conner wouldn't live up to the high bar that Romeo Wellings set. I was worried that he was a bit too "by the book." I was a bit angry at him for his overprotective nature and actions esp with his sister. Then I read his past...his love for a girl so deep and so profound before his time. My whole perception of Tabitha was rocked with her back story! My whole heart opened up for Wyatt and his Tab!
Just brilliant! Happy and sad. Fun and dire. Sexy and serious. This series has it all. PLEASE KELE MOON...I NEED MORE NOVA!
It is official, I love the hell out of Kele Moon! I mean hot damn...the woman can write. She writes hot alpha men and she writes them in deep love. She writes strong woman who own those men. She especiially writes the hell out of a sex scene.
I was worried that Wyatt Conner wouldn't live up to the high bar that Romeo Wellings set. I was worried that he was a bit too "by the book." I was a bit angry at him for his overprotective nature and actions esp with his sister. Then I read his past...his love for a girl so deep and so profound before his time. My whole perception of Tabitha was rocked with her back story! My whole heart opened up for Wyatt and his Tab!
Just brilliant! Happy and sad. Fun and dire. Sexy and serious. This series has it all. PLEASE KELE MOON...I NEED MORE NOVA!
November 18, 2013
I'm asking myself how can I rate a book 5 stars and want to rant about both Wyatt and Tabitha?
Wwweeellll...
I loved the feel of the story, the pace, the past retold, but for the life of me I couldn't understand neither Tab nor Wy.
I couldn understand why Tab left, but I couldn't understand why she left. I know, I know - I'm mightly confused... What I mean is that the why didn't make sense to me... Here comes the rant part...
What I understand:
What I didn't understand:
And Wy...
So he's young too and hot headed. He reacts without thinking as young guys are used to do. But...
At the very end of the book Tab realizes her errors very, very easily. To me it seemed it too a few months. So why had she stayed away 13 years??? Couldn't all the have been achieved sooner rather than waiting all that time?
But what I liked is ow tha story was told, even if, or maybe because it made my blood boil (and getting this reaction from a book means the book is worth reading!), I wanted to slap both of them for their choises.
The part where their love was shawn growing was really good and it made me sigh. Their dedication to each other wes maybe over the top, but it was still great!
I also loved how the past was revealed. How Clay and Wy become friends; the relationship between Wy and Juliet; Tab relationship with Terry and his relationship with Hal. It was wonderful reading about thier chilhood and teen-age years. Really, really great!
Than there were Melody, Tino and Nova... While I enjoyed both Melody and Tino, Nova was my favorite here! A dark hero, as Tab calls him!!! Oh my... I cannot wait for his story!!! :D
I loved the dialogues. The banter between Wy and Jules. Clay growling. Wy's speaking whitout thinking. Tino being wothout clue sometimes. Nova beaing sarcastic.... I loved eveyrthing about dialogues!
So, even if I ranted, I enjoyed very, very much this book!
Ms. Moon, please write the next (hopefully Nova's!!! *wink*) book! :D
So
Wwweeellll...
I loved the feel of the story, the pace, the past retold, but for the life of me I couldn't understand neither Tab nor Wy.
I couldn understand why Tab left, but I couldn't understand why she left. I know, I know - I'm mightly confused... What I mean is that the why didn't make sense to me... Here comes the rant part...
What I understand:
What I didn't understand:
And Wy...
So he's young too and hot headed. He reacts without thinking as young guys are used to do. But...
At the very end of the book Tab realizes her errors very, very easily. To me it seemed it too a few months. So why had she stayed away 13 years??? Couldn't all the have been achieved sooner rather than waiting all that time?
But what I liked is ow tha story was told, even if, or maybe because it made my blood boil (and getting this reaction from a book means the book is worth reading!), I wanted to slap both of them for their choises.
The part where their love was shawn growing was really good and it made me sigh. Their dedication to each other wes maybe over the top, but it was still great!
I also loved how the past was revealed. How Clay and Wy become friends; the relationship between Wy and Juliet; Tab relationship with Terry and his relationship with Hal. It was wonderful reading about thier chilhood and teen-age years. Really, really great!
Than there were Melody, Tino and Nova... While I enjoyed both Melody and Tino, Nova was my favorite here! A dark hero, as Tab calls him!!! Oh my... I cannot wait for his story!!! :D
I loved the dialogues. The banter between Wy and Jules. Clay growling. Wy's speaking whitout thinking. Tino being wothout clue sometimes. Nova beaing sarcastic.... I loved eveyrthing about dialogues!
So, even if I ranted, I enjoyed very, very much this book!
Ms. Moon, please write the next (hopefully Nova's!!! *wink*) book! :D
So
December 2, 2013
5-Breaking my heart stars!
This was Wyatt and Tabitha's book. I never read book 1 of this series but I read book 2 and enjoyed it minus the hick talk. I was apprehensive about reading Wyatt's book since I didn't want his hickisms to come out but this book was mainly focused on Tabitha. And man what a great read.
Tabitha has an awful childhood and doesn't feel worthy of anyone, especially Wyatt Conner
Wyatt has been in love with Tabitha since kindergarten and over time tries to woo her.
"Just like he knew he was supposed to grow up, be sheriff, and marry Tabitha McMillen."
She finally gives into the love she is feeling for Wyatt. But everyone else doesn't like them together either
"She wanted the story to end with this one perfect moment.
And they lived happily ever after.
If only she believed it was that easy."
Unfortunately to save Wyatt from himself, Tabitha has to leave and get out of small town Garnet.
At this point I was
And then because Tabitha's mom is sick she comes back to town 13 years later...And Wyatt is sheriff.....Wyatt sees Tabitha and guess what....
And because I don't want to give away the whole story I'm stopping there but even if you haven't read the others in this series I would so urge you to read this one b/c I absolutely loved it.
This was Wyatt and Tabitha's book. I never read book 1 of this series but I read book 2 and enjoyed it minus the hick talk. I was apprehensive about reading Wyatt's book since I didn't want his hickisms to come out but this book was mainly focused on Tabitha. And man what a great read.
Tabitha has an awful childhood and doesn't feel worthy of anyone, especially Wyatt Conner
Wyatt has been in love with Tabitha since kindergarten and over time tries to woo her.
"Just like he knew he was supposed to grow up, be sheriff, and marry Tabitha McMillen."
She finally gives into the love she is feeling for Wyatt. But everyone else doesn't like them together either
"She wanted the story to end with this one perfect moment.
And they lived happily ever after.
If only she believed it was that easy."
Unfortunately to save Wyatt from himself, Tabitha has to leave and get out of small town Garnet.
At this point I was
And then because Tabitha's mom is sick she comes back to town 13 years later...And Wyatt is sheriff.....Wyatt sees Tabitha and guess what....
And because I don't want to give away the whole story I'm stopping there but even if you haven't read the others in this series I would so urge you to read this one b/c I absolutely loved it.
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December 18, 2018I won’t rate it.
I absolutely loved the hero, but not the story itself.
The hero, who was his whole life faithful to one woman?
The man who didn’t play around even as a teenager?
The man who chased his girl/woman and not once look at OW?
The man who was celibate during separation? 13 years separation!!!
Without the doubt one of the best heroes I read!!!
Normally I like the heroine more, 99% I’m her team. But not this time.
Damn, the girl was annoying. Super annoying. I got, that she had hard childhood, but even as an adult she let her family use her as their personal doormat.
She pushed the hero away all the time. I like this trope usually, I like when a man chases a woman, but here it was too much. Way too much!
**********spoiler alert**********
She was raped by her brother’s BFF (after she took a drink from her brother, which was drugged). She told herself, that it was her fault. Her brother hated her, his friend already tried to rape her in the past; and she drunk with them?!
The worst part – and it’s unforgivable – she didn’t report the rape. Her reasons (that the hero would kill the man who raped her) were somehow coherent, but there was a way to make it right. WTF? She let the rapist live his life and probably hurt OP; he was a drug dealer. Whatever. He should have received his just deserts. When she let him off, she committed a crime! IMO!
She left the H for 13 years, yada, yada, yada.
And he forgave her immediately. He was a great man, but she was his weakness. I agree with his sister: this woman/the h made him stupid.
Sorry, but not sorry.
Loved the hero!!!
I absolutely loved the hero, but not the story itself.
The hero, who was his whole life faithful to one woman?
The man who didn’t play around even as a teenager?
The man who chased his girl/woman and not once look at OW?
The man who was celibate during separation? 13 years separation!!!
Without the doubt one of the best heroes I read!!!
Normally I like the heroine more, 99% I’m her team. But not this time.
Damn, the girl was annoying. Super annoying. I got, that she had hard childhood, but even as an adult she let her family use her as their personal doormat.
She pushed the hero away all the time. I like this trope usually, I like when a man chases a woman, but here it was too much. Way too much!
**********spoiler alert**********
She was raped by her brother’s BFF (after she took a drink from her brother, which was drugged). She told herself, that it was her fault. Her brother hated her, his friend already tried to rape her in the past; and she drunk with them?!
The worst part – and it’s unforgivable – she didn’t report the rape. Her reasons (that the hero would kill the man who raped her) were somehow coherent, but there was a way to make it right. WTF? She let the rapist live his life and probably hurt OP; he was a drug dealer. Whatever. He should have received his just deserts. When she let him off, she committed a crime! IMO!
She left the H for 13 years, yada, yada, yada.
And he forgave her immediately. He was a great man, but she was his weakness. I agree with his sister: this woman/the h made him stupid.
Sorry, but not sorry.
Loved the hero!!!
February 10, 2016
This is a series that gets better and better with each book. Kele Moon took on a beautiful and heartbreaking journey. She took us back to the beginning of Wyatt and Tabitha's story. As I was reading I felt every emotion the character's felt. This is an outstanding second chance romance.
What I loved:
*The writing is amazing. Great flow, there were no slow parts. Great attention to detail.
*Dual POV
*Great characters.
*As with any Kele Moon book. Sexy times are off the hook ;)
*I love that I felt everything she wanted the reader to feel: sadness, despair, heartbreak, happiness <----I guess this can go under great writing as well, lol I can't express enough how much I loved it.
What I didn't like:
*There was nothing I didn't like about this book. This was will go under my favorites and one I'll know I'll reread when I'm in a book funk. This is one that is a MUST read!
Kele Moon, one favor:
Write a book for Terry and Hal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 23, 2013
5 Stars- LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!! Great flash backs to the sweetest young love story, but some bad disturbing moments that broke your heart.
Review to come
ARC provided to Swept Away By Romance by Kele Moon in exchange for an honest review.
Review to come
ARC provided to Swept Away By Romance by Kele Moon in exchange for an honest review.
March 21, 2014
Well, I loved it! 4.5 Stars and my favorite book of the series! Fingers crossed Nova gets his own story. :)
Full review to follow.
Full review to follow.
December 18, 2013
So, I honestly felt like I waited on this book for forever. But I think I only felt like that because when I found this series the other two were already out, and if I'm not mistaking Jules book hadn't been out that long. So I just got caught up in it at the wrong time I guess.
Anywho, it was not what I expected. I'm not really sure why. I mean now that I've finished it, it makes perfect sense the way it was written, I had just never thought of it going to be written mostly in the past. Let me tell ya, that does not mean I'm disappointed though.
The story starts out in the present with Tabby coming back to town to take care of her sick mother. She hasn't been back since she left 13 years ago, shattering her and her new husbands lives. Everyone has Tabby pegged as the enemy since no one really knows exactly why she left, which is fine with Tabby. She would rather just be left alone, but sooner than expected the feelings of all that happened before come back to have her heaving on the side of the road and the person to find her that way is no other that her estranged husband Wyatt. Of course before you know it they are heating up the sheets, and avoiding the conversation that needs to be dealt with. This would be the time it takes us back through the journey of all that went down between Tab and Wyatt.
Prepare, it's heartbreaking. These two had been together since they were kids, but officially since the 9th grade. They kept their relationship a secret until a surprise visit brings it out and then welll,......
I loved this story. The past, present, and of course future at the end. I loved how they almost, just almost, love each other too much. Wyatt will do whatever to protect Tabby and her the same, and then the amount of time they were separated but still stayed faithful. WOW!!! Of course Jules and Romeo, and Clay and Melody are back, along with Nova and Tino, which I can't wait to read their stories. I loved getting little peeks into Clay and Jules as kids too. I can't wait for more!!!
Anywho, it was not what I expected. I'm not really sure why. I mean now that I've finished it, it makes perfect sense the way it was written, I had just never thought of it going to be written mostly in the past. Let me tell ya, that does not mean I'm disappointed though.
The story starts out in the present with Tabby coming back to town to take care of her sick mother. She hasn't been back since she left 13 years ago, shattering her and her new husbands lives. Everyone has Tabby pegged as the enemy since no one really knows exactly why she left, which is fine with Tabby. She would rather just be left alone, but sooner than expected the feelings of all that happened before come back to have her heaving on the side of the road and the person to find her that way is no other that her estranged husband Wyatt. Of course before you know it they are heating up the sheets, and avoiding the conversation that needs to be dealt with. This would be the time it takes us back through the journey of all that went down between Tab and Wyatt.
Prepare, it's heartbreaking. These two had been together since they were kids, but officially since the 9th grade. They kept their relationship a secret until a surprise visit brings it out and then welll,......
I loved this story. The past, present, and of course future at the end. I loved how they almost, just almost, love each other too much. Wyatt will do whatever to protect Tabby and her the same, and then the amount of time they were separated but still stayed faithful. WOW!!! Of course Jules and Romeo, and Clay and Melody are back, along with Nova and Tino, which I can't wait to read their stories. I loved getting little peeks into Clay and Jules as kids too. I can't wait for more!!!
March 12, 2018
FOUR POINT SEVEN-FIVE STARS
May 7, 2015
I'm a big fan of this series since book 1 Defying the Odds and subsequently book 2 Star Crossed. Each of the book came with a heart felt love story, a noble hero to die for and greatest sex scene written ever. I like the fact that Kele Moon make each of her characters featured prominently in each other stories. Unlike some books where previous couple will only appear as cameo and you can read each of them as standalone, here they actually play an important role in each other lives. So is highly advice to start from Book 1, where we were introduced to Clay, Wyatt and Jules, the three best friends in Garnet town.
We had been anticipating Wyatt, the town's Sheriff's story since I learned about his broken heart and inability to move on after the love of this life, Tabitha left him decade ago. Tabitha was painted as the cruel bitch who left him, so is time for us to get the other part of the story. I'm anticipating whole lots of angst when she turn up again in town and Wyatt rushing over to meet for her for first time in thirteen freaking years.
Between pain and regret, the sweetness still lingers, and in that ray of light I cry out to you - Why.
It surprises me that Kele Moon actually spent the first half of the book dedicated to telling a cute little tale of young love between little Wyatt and Tabitha. An eight year old Wyatt is to die for, especially his persistence in going after Tabitha, the redhead girl he had a crush on since kindergarten. He just never gave up no matter what. Wyatt is the Sheriff's son, while Tabitha is from a poor family with an alcoholic mother and abusive brother. Their lives is a world apart, yet something about the redhead drew him to her. The things Wyatt did to get her attention is freaking hilarious. He is a total show off for an eight year old.
"So what'd you do for summer?"
"Nothing."
"That's cool!"
Then there was also Jules, Wyatt's twin sister and Little Miss Perfect. She's the girl that excel at everything and had the prettiness to boot. Their siblings rivalry started since the moment they were born, yet they have an intense love and connection with each other. Little Jules also provided much laugh out loud moments.
We also learn from the beginning how Clay formed the current tight friendship with Wyatt and Jules. Clay is initially Tabitha's only friend due to their similar circumstances, with him having a drug addict of a mother. They both keep to themselves and were the school's outcast. Only that Wyatt keep barging into their lives and tried to interrupt the norm. After a fight that broke out between them, Wyatt insist that they will become best friends. Well, we knew how grouchy Clay is, but Wyatt never fail to get what he wants.
"I hate you."
"Naw, we're best buddies. Now are you gonna tell Tabitha something good 'bout me or what?"
The love story between Wyatt and Tabitha was absolutely beautiful, the way he tried to date her for years and she finally gave in to his charm. Right when their lives should turn better for the future, something awful happened and Tabitha had no choice but to leave Wyatt and Garnet town. Although I understand the decision she had to make, but leaving for thirteen freaking years was kind of extreme.
Now that Tabitha is finally back and Wyatt swore that he will never let her go again, both of them had a lot to get through. The secret is still hanging in the air surrounding and suffocating them as long as Tabitha still refuse to talk about it. In between Romeo's and Jules' pregnancy crisis and Tabitha's dark secret creeping out, we had quite an intense climax. The three Italian brothers were as tight as usual, with Tino's cuteness and Nova's awesomeness. Nova played quite an important role towards the ending and honestly, I can't freaking wait to get to Book 6 for his story.
We had been anticipating Wyatt, the town's Sheriff's story since I learned about his broken heart and inability to move on after the love of this life, Tabitha left him decade ago. Tabitha was painted as the cruel bitch who left him, so is time for us to get the other part of the story. I'm anticipating whole lots of angst when she turn up again in town and Wyatt rushing over to meet for her for first time in thirteen freaking years.
Between pain and regret, the sweetness still lingers, and in that ray of light I cry out to you - Why.
It surprises me that Kele Moon actually spent the first half of the book dedicated to telling a cute little tale of young love between little Wyatt and Tabitha. An eight year old Wyatt is to die for, especially his persistence in going after Tabitha, the redhead girl he had a crush on since kindergarten. He just never gave up no matter what. Wyatt is the Sheriff's son, while Tabitha is from a poor family with an alcoholic mother and abusive brother. Their lives is a world apart, yet something about the redhead drew him to her. The things Wyatt did to get her attention is freaking hilarious. He is a total show off for an eight year old.
"So what'd you do for summer?"
"Nothing."
"That's cool!"
Then there was also Jules, Wyatt's twin sister and Little Miss Perfect. She's the girl that excel at everything and had the prettiness to boot. Their siblings rivalry started since the moment they were born, yet they have an intense love and connection with each other. Little Jules also provided much laugh out loud moments.
We also learn from the beginning how Clay formed the current tight friendship with Wyatt and Jules. Clay is initially Tabitha's only friend due to their similar circumstances, with him having a drug addict of a mother. They both keep to themselves and were the school's outcast. Only that Wyatt keep barging into their lives and tried to interrupt the norm. After a fight that broke out between them, Wyatt insist that they will become best friends. Well, we knew how grouchy Clay is, but Wyatt never fail to get what he wants.
"I hate you."
"Naw, we're best buddies. Now are you gonna tell Tabitha something good 'bout me or what?"
The love story between Wyatt and Tabitha was absolutely beautiful, the way he tried to date her for years and she finally gave in to his charm. Right when their lives should turn better for the future, something awful happened and Tabitha had no choice but to leave Wyatt and Garnet town. Although I understand the decision she had to make, but leaving for thirteen freaking years was kind of extreme.
Now that Tabitha is finally back and Wyatt swore that he will never let her go again, both of them had a lot to get through. The secret is still hanging in the air surrounding and suffocating them as long as Tabitha still refuse to talk about it. In between Romeo's and Jules' pregnancy crisis and Tabitha's dark secret creeping out, we had quite an intense climax. The three Italian brothers were as tight as usual, with Tino's cuteness and Nova's awesomeness. Nova played quite an important role towards the ending and honestly, I can't freaking wait to get to Book 6 for his story.
August 22, 2014
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I LOVED this book!
It was AMAZING, sweet, cute, heart warming, tragic... Let's just say that I didn't expect it to be that emotional and heartbreaking!
The story starts with the long due reunion of both main characters, but pretty quickly I only had one thing in mind :
What exactly happened to end this relationship? Those two obviously STILL love each other!
I was anxious to read further more and discover unnecessary drama, something that could explain what happened 13 years ago...
But Kele Moon did a great job here, delivering a passionate and heartfelt story.
Sometimes tiptoeing with a fairy-tale, I really enjoyed the flashbacks and reading all about the ever growing love of Wyatt and Tabitha.
Not only the story was focused on our lovers' epic love, but we also get to know Clay better, with insight moments in his own childhood and teenage years in the Connor's household.
I really enjoyed reading a little bit more about, Nova, fingers crossed he gets his book NEXT!
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WYATT, my hero...
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★★★ Buddy-Read with my girls CRYSTAL AND MIRJANA! ★★★
Come on let's do this, there is a hot Sheriff with my name on it!
I LOVED this book!
It was AMAZING, sweet, cute, heart warming, tragic... Let's just say that I didn't expect it to be that emotional and heartbreaking!
The story starts with the long due reunion of both main characters, but pretty quickly I only had one thing in mind :
What exactly happened to end this relationship? Those two obviously STILL love each other!
I was anxious to read further more and discover unnecessary drama, something that could explain what happened 13 years ago...
But Kele Moon did a great job here, delivering a passionate and heartfelt story.
Sometimes tiptoeing with a fairy-tale, I really enjoyed the flashbacks and reading all about the ever growing love of Wyatt and Tabitha.
Not only the story was focused on our lovers' epic love, but we also get to know Clay better, with insight moments in his own childhood and teenage years in the Connor's household.
I really enjoyed reading a little bit more about, Nova, fingers crossed he gets his book NEXT!
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WYATT, my hero...
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★★★ Buddy-Read with my girls CRYSTAL AND MIRJANA! ★★★
Come on let's do this, there is a hot Sheriff with my name on it!
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December 4, 2013
5 stars
Another one in the battered hearts series I love. Tabitha and Wyatt have been separated for 13 years but now she's back. The story brought us back to when they were younger and we got to know them through the years.
Wyatt... where would you find a guy like him? So unconditionally devoted to Tabitha. And Tabitha, I was worried I would be angry at her for leaving. But it was completely the right decision.
Love all the old characters back. Although we've had Clay's story I feel we understand his past a bit better. And Jules, I love the twin chemistry with Wyatt.
Overall, great romance development, a decent amount of sexy time, and I thought it was one of the best second chance romance I've read in a while. X
Another one in the battered hearts series I love. Tabitha and Wyatt have been separated for 13 years but now she's back. The story brought us back to when they were younger and we got to know them through the years.
Wyatt... where would you find a guy like him? So unconditionally devoted to Tabitha. And Tabitha, I was worried I would be angry at her for leaving. But it was completely the right decision.
Nothing is impossible, especially if it’s worth fighting for, and you have always been worth fighting for.
Love all the old characters back. Although we've had Clay's story I feel we understand his past a bit better. And Jules, I love the twin chemistry with Wyatt.
Overall, great romance development, a decent amount of sexy time, and I thought it was one of the best second chance romance I've read in a while. X
November 20, 2013
Fantastic! Loved it, loved it! Finally we get to see why Wyatt has always been such a grumpy ass. And boy did he have reason. This was my absolute favorite of the series thus far. This series continues to build the story with each bk getting better and better, IMO. Here we get not only the back story on Wyatt and Tabitha but Clay (from bk 1 Defying the Odds) too. It answers those curious questions the author has dropped hints of since this series first started.
This bk goes from present (Tabitha returning to town) through the past (when Wyatt, Tabitha and Clay meet as children) and back to present. It’s so, so sad and heartbreaking but oh so very, very sweet. Those Conner’s are first and foremost about family and they love hard and Wyatt has such a big heart when he loves, he loves forever. It kind of defied imagination that this guy’s heart was broken for 13 years and he stayed true to Tab all that time. Especially since he’s so incredibly good looking with a personality that’s larger than life, but I had to go with it because his character holds true to that all or nothing kind of love.
Jules has a starring role (after all she’s Wyatt’s twin sister) and we get brief features from side characters Romeo, Nova, Tino and Chuito. After I devoured this story I just immediately went back and re-read bks 1 (Defying the Odds) and bk 2 (Star Crossed) again. I just didn’t want it all to end. It’s been almost a year and a half since Star Crossed was released and Defying the Odds was in 2011. Oh you lucky readers that have waited to start this series until now. You’re in for such a treat.
My only dislike was the occasional use of “hick” grammar by some of the characters. Drove me crazy in the first bk but guess I’m used to it by now because it was never a stumbling point. It's a small town setting so if you can just wince and move through that you’ll love this series. The funny part is the New York characters are always making jabs at all things “hick” so it keeps things lively.
Although the Connor’s stories (yes, including Clay as he’s an honorary Conner member of the family) have been told, the best news yet is the author plans at least 3 more bk in this series, Chuito, Nova and Tino get their stories told. It’s almost like another series as these characters have played sides up until now. All I can say is I can’t wait…oh and please KM, just write faster this time.
This bk goes from present (Tabitha returning to town) through the past (when Wyatt, Tabitha and Clay meet as children) and back to present. It’s so, so sad and heartbreaking but oh so very, very sweet. Those Conner’s are first and foremost about family and they love hard and Wyatt has such a big heart when he loves, he loves forever. It kind of defied imagination that this guy’s heart was broken for 13 years and he stayed true to Tab all that time. Especially since he’s so incredibly good looking with a personality that’s larger than life, but I had to go with it because his character holds true to that all or nothing kind of love.
Jules has a starring role (after all she’s Wyatt’s twin sister) and we get brief features from side characters Romeo, Nova, Tino and Chuito. After I devoured this story I just immediately went back and re-read bks 1 (Defying the Odds) and bk 2 (Star Crossed) again. I just didn’t want it all to end. It’s been almost a year and a half since Star Crossed was released and Defying the Odds was in 2011. Oh you lucky readers that have waited to start this series until now. You’re in for such a treat.
My only dislike was the occasional use of “hick” grammar by some of the characters. Drove me crazy in the first bk but guess I’m used to it by now because it was never a stumbling point. It's a small town setting so if you can just wince and move through that you’ll love this series. The funny part is the New York characters are always making jabs at all things “hick” so it keeps things lively.
Although the Connor’s stories (yes, including Clay as he’s an honorary Conner member of the family) have been told, the best news yet is the author plans at least 3 more bk in this series, Chuito, Nova and Tino get their stories told. It’s almost like another series as these characters have played sides up until now. All I can say is I can’t wait…oh and please KM, just write faster this time.
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