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Back to Life
Rory Shaw has spend the past four years struggling to come to terms with her fiancé's sudden violent death and had forgotten how to live. She went through life a virtual zombie and had fallen into a robotic daily rhythm that allowed herself to numb to the pain of a terrible loss and shot down anyone that tried to get her to move on and meet someone new.
Liam Tanner has just returned to New York after being away for more than a decade after a huge falling out with his rich, high society family. He has a job working as a homicide detective with his best friend as a partner, a great new studio apartment in Greenwich Village, and no needy woman around to complicate his life. He thought his life was just great...until he met a certain redheaded tattooed bombshell.
Will Rory and Liam find happiness and be able to move forward together, or will the ghosts of Rory's tragic past come back and end their love for good?
Liam Tanner has just returned to New York after being away for more than a decade after a huge falling out with his rich, high society family. He has a job working as a homicide detective with his best friend as a partner, a great new studio apartment in Greenwich Village, and no needy woman around to complicate his life. He thought his life was just great...until he met a certain redheaded tattooed bombshell.
Will Rory and Liam find happiness and be able to move forward together, or will the ghosts of Rory's tragic past come back and end their love for good?
317 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 12, 2013
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Mellie George
12 books118 followersI currently reside in Indiana and I am a wife, mother of 3, a hairstylist, and now, published author! I love to write, and I hope my book is the first of many!
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August 16, 2013
Rory Shaw, broken inside with burried emotions and harbored guilt from a tragedy 4 yrs ago....will she ever be able to feel again and be brought back to life?
Liam Tanner, a cop who's not one for relationships just random hook ups to keep his bed warm..can a women he meets in a club change his mind about one night stands and make him yearn for something long term?
With loss,twists & turns,downs & ups, humor,confrontations with demons,broken bonds mended and earth quaking sex will there be a happily ever after? With characters we can all relate to on some level this book will have you thinking you've got it all figured out then BAM you realize your wrong!
I cussed,laughed,cried,cheered,swooned,gasped and often found myself wanting to be Rory!
Mellie George has done it again!!
Liam Tanner, a cop who's not one for relationships just random hook ups to keep his bed warm..can a women he meets in a club change his mind about one night stands and make him yearn for something long term?
With loss,twists & turns,downs & ups, humor,confrontations with demons,broken bonds mended and earth quaking sex will there be a happily ever after? With characters we can all relate to on some level this book will have you thinking you've got it all figured out then BAM you realize your wrong!
I cussed,laughed,cried,cheered,swooned,gasped and often found myself wanting to be Rory!
Mellie George has done it again!!
September 3, 2013
I really liked this book. I think Mellie George may be a new favorite author! Not only did I love Rory and Liam, but all of the supporting characters were great! Rory was badass, yet broken. My heart hurt for her. But her and Liam were so great together. I also liked that there wasn't a whole lot of drama between the two of them. It was mostly things surrounding them. And Liam was so sexy! Loved him! Overall I really liked this and can't wait for me from Mellie!
Rory
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Rory
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August 30, 2013
OMG I freaking loved this book. Move over all book boyfriends, I have a new one by the name of Liam. Jeezus! I have to also admit I have a major girl crush on Rory. She is bad ass!! This book is everything I love in a good book. And it was thorough. I got a great prologue and epilogue. Yes folks, complete closure! The story line was fantastic. I stayed
choked up through most of the book, but the scene at the cemetery did me in. Big giant crocodile tears. I could gush all day about this one. Put this up high on your TBR list!!
choked up through most of the book, but the scene at the cemetery did me in. Big giant crocodile tears. I could gush all day about this one. Put this up high on your TBR list!!
October 24, 2013
It's a nice, sweet story but sit just okay with me.
I found it its kinda insta how they met and progress, with some area had too much unnecessary details and I just didn't inject to the story as much as I would love to especially since its recommended by Olivia, who's book taste are very similar to mine.
I like Rory at first and also LIam before they got together and then the story just lost me
Overall just an okay read.
I found it its kinda insta how they met and progress, with some area had too much unnecessary details and I just didn't inject to the story as much as I would love to especially since its recommended by Olivia, who's book taste are very similar to mine.
I like Rory at first and also LIam before they got together and then the story just lost me
Overall just an okay read.
March 8, 2017
I'm on the fence with this one. I have enjoyed many books from this author and I did enjoy this book but there were a few things that just made me go Hmmmm!
For instance Rory was so hot and cold. One minute she is the tough beat the shit out of you girl and then turns around and is insecure. I didn't like that she would fight for what she wanted but then turn into a whiney crybaby. The reasons that she was always breaking down were crazy. In real life that would be a reason to be upset but to think someone would leave you for those reasons was kind of ridiculous. Also there was too much crying in this book, and most of it was from the guys. Come on, I like a sensitive guy and love it when they shed a few tears but Liam and Brody went a little overkill at times.
Also what was with the restraints in the delivery room. That doesn't happen unless you are off your rocker or a danger to yourself, so why was it written like that?
There were moments that were really cheezy but for the most part it was still a good read.
For instance Rory was so hot and cold. One minute she is the tough beat the shit out of you girl and then turns around and is insecure. I didn't like that she would fight for what she wanted but then turn into a whiney crybaby. The reasons that she was always breaking down were crazy. In real life that would be a reason to be upset but to think someone would leave you for those reasons was kind of ridiculous. Also there was too much crying in this book, and most of it was from the guys. Come on, I like a sensitive guy and love it when they shed a few tears but Liam and Brody went a little overkill at times.
Also what was with the restraints in the delivery room. That doesn't happen unless you are off your rocker or a danger to yourself, so why was it written like that?
There were moments that were really cheezy but for the most part it was still a good read.
August 9, 2016
This was kind of a sickly sweet book.
Liam moves back to NY after being gone ten years. He had a fight with his father over his career path, and set out to places unknown. He comes back, and his mother sets him up to meet Rory, a local hair dresser.
Rory is a tattooed assertive woman who had some awful things happen to her. She's spent four years pining and brooding over her murdered fiancé.
Then enters Liam.
From there it's a love at first sight kind of book. Things move incredibly fast, and that's when the cheesiness kicks in.
Although I liked it, I mostly had a problem with how sweet (unbelievably so) Liam was. I don't know one single man that acts this way. It's like he gave his man card to Rory when they started dating. For some tough New York cop, he was embarrassingly cheesy.
Like when he thought this: Everyone was crying, including me. I had ever been happier in my life than I was right at that moment.
Or when he did this: Bought her a minivan. "Well, we can't move out to a nice neighborhood in Long Island and not have the best minivan on the block,"
What guy do you know that willingly buys a minivan??!
Then there was the cleanup after they moved into their new home: "Rory, we can get to that in the morning. You are tired and you need your rest. Come on, let's get you up to bed, and I'll take care of this in the morning," I said, and I stood and walked over to her chair and helped her up.
I guess what I'm trying to get across here is that from Liam's point of view, it is obvious that a woman wrote it. No man would act like this, especially not a "Supposed" Alpha male cop......
Liam moves back to NY after being gone ten years. He had a fight with his father over his career path, and set out to places unknown. He comes back, and his mother sets him up to meet Rory, a local hair dresser.
Rory is a tattooed assertive woman who had some awful things happen to her. She's spent four years pining and brooding over her murdered fiancé.
Then enters Liam.
From there it's a love at first sight kind of book. Things move incredibly fast, and that's when the cheesiness kicks in.
Although I liked it, I mostly had a problem with how sweet (unbelievably so) Liam was. I don't know one single man that acts this way. It's like he gave his man card to Rory when they started dating. For some tough New York cop, he was embarrassingly cheesy.
Like when he thought this: Everyone was crying, including me. I had ever been happier in my life than I was right at that moment.
Or when he did this: Bought her a minivan. "Well, we can't move out to a nice neighborhood in Long Island and not have the best minivan on the block,"
What guy do you know that willingly buys a minivan??!
Then there was the cleanup after they moved into their new home: "Rory, we can get to that in the morning. You are tired and you need your rest. Come on, let's get you up to bed, and I'll take care of this in the morning," I said, and I stood and walked over to her chair and helped her up.
I guess what I'm trying to get across here is that from Liam's point of view, it is obvious that a woman wrote it. No man would act like this, especially not a "Supposed" Alpha male cop......
February 15, 2014
Wow Rory and Liam. I loved this book. Rory a hairdresser had always done Vivian Tanner's hair for 3 years and she was always trying to hook her up with her son Liam. So when Rory tells Vivian that her brother has moved to town and she's taking him to a club she thinks it the perfect time to matchmake without them knowing. Liam is a homicide cop and has moved back to the city after being gone so long and his mother decides its time for a mother son lunch. She then tries to tell him how perfect Rory would be for him but he doesn't want to listen so she tells him about a club he should checkout . Wow long story short they meet and the attraction is there. The only problem is Rory has some secrets she doesn't want to share for fearing that things won't work out. Her fears are put go rest and the story was so good I didn't put it down till the end loved it amazing everyone gets there HEA and I couldn't be happier.
August 16, 2013
my favorite character besides Rory & Liam was Liam's mother. She was great. I really liked this story & I didn't skip any of it, like I've been doing with some other books I've been reading lately. It had lots of romance & some mystery which I loved also I don't want to give anything away but Rory doesn't hold back any punches (literally) & she doesn't just roll over and play dead. yes something life changing happened to her but with the help of her old & new friends she finds herself again and discovers that she can still live her life and still be herself. I think that that is the best part of this whole story.
September 26, 2013
OH My Oh My! You have to come meet the group of people in this story! It is heartfelt, and strong, and timid, and inspiring. I absolutely LOVED this book. The main character in this book could be my best friend, could be a neighbor, could be anyone it is so real as to how this story unfolds. I love the main character is this book SHE Kicks some MAJOR tail! It could be a series, a movie, a tv show a lifetime movie network show! You have to go meet Rory and all of her friends! Read, Review and then recommend! I CANNOT stress ENOUGH how IMPORTANT leaving a review is for authors! Now go enjoy this book, it really will find your heart and let itself right in!
August 20, 2013
This book was good. Rory has been through hell and back, and I was happy she got her fairy tale ending. I love a strong female lead character and she was just that. Liam seemed a little too good to be true, but hey I know It's possible. It's great to see that even though she went through something terrible she came out on top, took her 4 years but she made it. This book had me mad, happy, sad, and scared. I would recommend it if your one for a HEA ending.
I rate this a 4 out of 5.
I rate this a 4 out of 5.
September 11, 2013
Loved the h and H! Rory is badass and the way she is describe makes you just picture her in your mind. You was given enough information about her back story to understand her but not to feel like you were drowning in it. I love how Rory and Liam met, and how their relationship progressed. Great story and great characters all the way around.
September 21, 2013
Rory is a tatted, kick arse beauty who has no filter with her thoughts or words! Liam is a tatted stud muffin who falls for Rory hook line and sinker! It was heart warming that after her loss and with his support, healing on both sides and a foundation for their HEA was made. There were plenty of humour, a few tears and few OMG drama moments...and I loved Liam's Mom!!! Enjoyable read!
October 1, 2013
It's wonderful to read a book that is complete in one book without a cliffhanger that you have to wait months to read the next book.....THIS ONE WAS FABULOUS:)). Loved the storyline and this book was very well written. The characters were fabulous and the chemistry between Rory and Liam was off the charts!! Again...loved this book and I look forward to reading more by Mellie George.
March 24, 2014
The book would have been an okay read if it didn't have some of the cheesy dialogue: “I love you, beautiful.” “I love you too, handsome,”
Not kidding, this is what the guy tells her when she asks about the baby: "The baby is safely snuggled away in your uterus."
I mean......
Not kidding, this is what the guy tells her when she asks about the baby: "The baby is safely snuggled away in your uterus."
I mean......
August 15, 2013
OMG..... This was fantabulous!!! Didn't think Rory could cope with much more. What an amazing story and had tears in my eyes again throughout the book!!! X
August 29, 2013
I am officially in love with mellie' s work!! loved this book so much! Rory deserved to meet her Prince and oh boy did she get that with Liam! I cannot say enough good things about this book!!
August 29, 2013
wow!! sweet, romantic, hot, didn't put it down for a second! you're an amazing author and can't wait to read more of your work!!!!!! LOVE LOVE!!!
October 6, 2013
This is an ok read, I felt the story was easy to read but it was not an amazing page turner. I'm not sure if I would want to read any more books by this author.
September 30, 2013
A quick lovely read
December 16, 2013
loved this book :) I'm glad Rory had her happy ending
November 30, 2013
A little cheesy but still sweet.
February 17, 2014
super cheesy but a good love story!! i love a happy ending...hot guys and tough girls ~ throw in a lot of emotions, family, friends and suspense/mystery and you get an entertaining read!!
March 2, 2014
3.8 stars
September 2, 2016
wonderful, emotional book.
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