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McAllister Friends #3
Always You
Henry Lowell has sworn off serious relationships. After losing his wife days after their son was born, he vowed that he would never go through that kind of pain again.
Samantha Donovan has had it rough lately. First she loses her father to cancer, and now she's barely hanging on to her confectionery shop because the bills are piling up. On top of all of that, there's one more major change going on in her life and she feels all alone.
When Henry runs into his younger sister's old best friend, Samantha, and sees that she has been down on her luck, he can't help but step in and help. But will he lose his heart in the process.
Samantha Donovan has had it rough lately. First she loses her father to cancer, and now she's barely hanging on to her confectionery shop because the bills are piling up. On top of all of that, there's one more major change going on in her life and she feels all alone.
When Henry runs into his younger sister's old best friend, Samantha, and sees that she has been down on her luck, he can't help but step in and help. But will he lose his heart in the process.
- GenresRomance
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 20, 2013
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March 4, 2014
What a lovely romantic storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Henry and Samantha knew each other long before they got together. Samantha has always liked Henry but Henry did not feel the same way. As I was reading it I kept praying that they would become intimate and they did.
I loved how the author builds up their relationship where they get close and then draw away from each other. It heightens the feelings the characters feel for each until those feelings become one.
Beautiful ending too. Loved this book. Nice quick read.
I loved how the author builds up their relationship where they get close and then draw away from each other. It heightens the feelings the characters feel for each until those feelings become one.
Beautiful ending too. Loved this book. Nice quick read.
August 9, 2014
Good Book
This was the first book I've read by this author and I really enjoyed it!!! Samantha hasn't seen her best friends brother since they made that pact with each other. When Henry found out about Sam's problems he knew he had the solution for it. Throughout their relationship they will have some hurdles to cross but they have to decide if they have a love worth fighting for.
This was the first book I've read by this author and I really enjoyed it!!! Samantha hasn't seen her best friends brother since they made that pact with each other. When Henry found out about Sam's problems he knew he had the solution for it. Throughout their relationship they will have some hurdles to cross but they have to decide if they have a love worth fighting for.
June 22, 2013
Loved it...just like her other books
September 6, 2014
This is the third book I have read by this author and the best so far. Another sweet love story. A must read.
January 28, 2015
I enjoyed the story and reading about other characters from the previous story. Although I could assume what was going to happen, the story had a few surprises that made it very enjoyable.
June 29, 2026
One of my Comfort Reads!
I completed the entire McAllister Series in 2019.. Henry & Samantha’s book has been a favorite of mine since then.
This is my fourth read & it still gives me all of the feels.
This is such a sweet story. I love their journey of friends, to marriage of convenience, to lovers.
They always cared for each other, & their feelings seem outwardly obvious.
They both carry trauma, along with understandable pain & fears. When they build the courage to be honest & lay their vulnerabilities bare, beautiful things happen. I am so happy when two stubborn people finally get out of their own way. lol
I completed the entire McAllister Series in 2019.. Henry & Samantha’s book has been a favorite of mine since then.
This is my fourth read & it still gives me all of the feels.
This is such a sweet story. I love their journey of friends, to marriage of convenience, to lovers.
They always cared for each other, & their feelings seem outwardly obvious.
They both carry trauma, along with understandable pain & fears. When they build the courage to be honest & lay their vulnerabilities bare, beautiful things happen. I am so happy when two stubborn people finally get out of their own way. lol
July 12, 2020
I am reading Té Russ’ books in the order they were published. This third book is another sweet romance with solid writing. This book utilizes the marriage of convenience trope. There were a few flaws in the storyline and grammatical errors, but not enough to detract from the overall good writing. Three books in and I am interested in seeing how her writing develops. At this point it is good, but it feels old-fashioned. In the sense that the characters do not feel real, I don’t get completely drawn in to the story.
September 3, 2019
A Teen promise
This love story was a nice and easy read. Henry and Sam decided they would get married or at the least go on a date if they were both single in ten years. Neither of them realized the power of their words spoken when they made the agreement while she was in high school and he was in college.
I recommend this book if you’re looking for a sweet read.
This love story was a nice and easy read. Henry and Sam decided they would get married or at the least go on a date if they were both single in ten years. Neither of them realized the power of their words spoken when they made the agreement while she was in high school and he was in college.
I recommend this book if you’re looking for a sweet read.
May 21, 2023
Always you
Love your writing. Great plot about the kindness in someone's heart. Money can cure some problems but not all. Tragedy in ones life, can cause monetary issues. African Americans are most likely to suffer from not enough insurance, and cause families to be left dealing with it that love one.
Love your writing. Great plot about the kindness in someone's heart. Money can cure some problems but not all. Tragedy in ones life, can cause monetary issues. African Americans are most likely to suffer from not enough insurance, and cause families to be left dealing with it that love one.
October 14, 2017
From convenience to real
After finding and reconnecting with each other, Henry and Samantha embarked on a journey that took them from convenience to real. It was good to see how they came to be.
After finding and reconnecting with each other, Henry and Samantha embarked on a journey that took them from convenience to real. It was good to see how they came to be.
June 7, 2020
Always You (The McAllister Friends Book 3)
It's so nice to relax and enjoy a good book on a sunny Sunday 🌄. Especially in this COVID-19 era we're going through this year. This author Te Russ is new to me. The series keeps readers thoroughly engaged page after page.
It's so nice to relax and enjoy a good book on a sunny Sunday 🌄. Especially in this COVID-19 era we're going through this year. This author Te Russ is new to me. The series keeps readers thoroughly engaged page after page.
June 10, 2020
3 Amazing love stories
What a beautiful storyline, he gave up on love, but Samantha crept right in his heart ❤ their love story were amazing, girl don't play with Henry. He loved baby Nicki 👶🏾
What a beautiful storyline, he gave up on love, but Samantha crept right in his heart ❤ their love story were amazing, girl don't play with Henry. He loved baby Nicki 👶🏾
April 11, 2021
Henry and Samantha made a great couple , they should be great together for many years to come. Samuel and Nicole will become best friends and better siblings, and he’ll alway protect her. Five stars for this story and the two that is in series with it. Thank you Te’.
March 10, 2018
Great 👍story,I think it was great end to the sequel.Thank you Te Russ
July 12, 2018
Wonderful reading
I love reading her books...they seem so real and loving. Looking forward to reading more of her books..Awesome reading...Thank you
I love reading her books...they seem so real and loving. Looking forward to reading more of her books..Awesome reading...Thank you
August 6, 2019
I love the sweetness of this series and the sweetness of this story.
April 5, 2020
Good Read!
I loved all three books. I'm so glad Henry & Sam didn't let their stubbornness ruin their friendship and the followed their hearts
I loved all three books. I'm so glad Henry & Sam didn't let their stubbornness ruin their friendship and the followed their hearts
May 20, 2020
Marriages of convenience
Stories about weddings that start off as marriages of convenience usually make for enjoyable reads and this is one of them.
Stories about weddings that start off as marriages of convenience usually make for enjoyable reads and this is one of them.
September 11, 2022
Hate to see it end.
This was such a cute and fun read. I enjoyed this book so much I didn't want it to end. You will not be disappointed In this one.
This was such a cute and fun read. I enjoyed this book so much I didn't want it to end. You will not be disappointed In this one.
June 11, 2023
Story line is great, however if the writer didn't use a proofreader, they really should have. I saw a lot of mistakes.
October 9, 2023
Great Story
I love Henry. I'm so happy he decided to take a chance. His wife dying, and leaving him with a young son was devastating. But as always, love always wins.
I love Henry. I'm so happy he decided to take a chance. His wife dying, and leaving him with a young son was devastating. But as always, love always wins.
December 10, 2024
great read
I read this serious and it was well worth it. We need more stories like this. I enjoyed it. Recommend it!
I read this serious and it was well worth it. We need more stories like this. I enjoyed it. Recommend it!
March 4, 2016
Nice story
Very nice story and exceptional read. A good love story. Henry had promised to marry his little sister's best friend if they were still single in ten years. Well as luck would have it, that's exactly what happened.
Very nice story and exceptional read. A good love story. Henry had promised to marry his little sister's best friend if they were still single in ten years. Well as luck would have it, that's exactly what happened.
May 16, 2014
While it was a wonderful love story and I liked the characters; it lacked something. There was details missing throughout and sometimes I felt the story was a first draft.
September 29, 2014
this one was 3.5 read for me. iy was cute but not aa engaging as the others
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