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Make You Love Me
One lie can either destroy or save us...After four years of hot and casual nights together, Jordan Jones breaks the first rule of our friends-with-benefits arrangement, ending it for good. He wanted forever.I never expected to revisit that emotional wound until the day his sister says he's been in an accident and doesn’t remember our breakup. With his sister unable to care for him and his recovering head injury, I find myself moving in, guilt over a past I can now take back, driving the potentially reckless decision.Protecting my heart and secrets is near impossible with him so close, so perfect. He looks at me with those longing blue eyes and all my walls come crashing down. Whether I surrender or fight back, the destruction of what we once had and what we’ve since become looms over us.And this time, Jordan’s heart won’t be the only thing devastated when the truth collides with the lies.Make You Love Me is a second chance, ex-military romance, and book one in the You & Me duology. This is a steamy, closed-door romance with amnesia, fake dating, forced proximity, and a grumpy+sunshine dynamic, and a spin-off from Grace's Journey Series. Content Some coarse language and casual drinking, steamy kisses, mentions of intimacy off page, and mentions of past abuse and loss.
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Alexandra Grace
10 books188 followersAlexandra Grace started writing emotional poetry as a teenager but publishing a novel that made readers feel was her ultimate dream. It wasn't until her 40s that Alexandra fulfilled that dream, and she had so much fun, her debut novel evolved into a series. She likes to combine her respect for military service men and women with her heartfelt approach to storytelling. All her novels are heartwarming, sweet and steamy stories that give healing veteran heroes the happy ever after they deserve.
Alexandra lives in Virginia with her family and is a proud full-time public servant for a local government. She enjoys reading, binge watching action TV series with her husband, and being her kids' biggest cheerleader.
"Alexandra Grace captures her readers' attention along with their heart through her unique approach to storytelling. Jackson is a true her worth rooting for, an instant book boyfriend...I haven't read a story like this in a long time." ~ Ellison Lane, Author
Alexandra lives in Virginia with her family and is a proud full-time public servant for a local government. She enjoys reading, binge watching action TV series with her husband, and being her kids' biggest cheerleader.
"Alexandra Grace captures her readers' attention along with their heart through her unique approach to storytelling. Jackson is a true her worth rooting for, an instant book boyfriend...I haven't read a story like this in a long time." ~ Ellison Lane, Author
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May 1, 2024
Another home run from Alexandra Grace. This story follows Jordan and Nora. Jordan has amnesia and forgot the last year, including his break up with Nora. Nora reluctantly helps his sister with his care since his head injury is tricky. Nora keeps him and everyone at arms length. After seeing him in a new light, she realizes how great he is and how much she was losing behaving the way she has. She opens up with Sydney and eventually Jordan. She still has things to work on, but she finally wants to. Jordan is a cinnamon roll and frankly, I've been rooting for him throughout the other books. The writing is excellent and the depiction of vets and their experiences is vivid. I highly recommend.
August 8, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
May 3, 2024
Nora and Jordan are such amazing characters and this story was both heartbreaking and beautiful. To see them both in shambles but there for each other, just shows that finding your person is just what you need to heal. And shout out to best friend Sydney for all her wise insight and unconditional love! She was just the support system Nora needed!
April 3, 2024
This novel was SO GOOD! Alexandra Grace definitely knows how to pull on heartstrings! This novel focuses on Jordan Jones, a veteran who has suffered an injury from an accident and Nora who works at VETS which is a center who helps Veterans through exercise therapy. This novel is the first in a duology. This is a second chance, ex military romance that has tropes such as fake dating, forced proximity and amnesia. There is definitely a grumpy sunshine feel as well. If you have read the Journey Series this is a spin off with some of the same characters.
This novel works to answer the question whether one lie can destroy or save the love story of these two. When Jordan ended it all, Nora thought that was the end until Jordan’s sister stated that he had been in an accident and didn’t know they had broken up. I definitely don’t want to spoil it for anyone but it’s a must read!!
This novel works to answer the question whether one lie can destroy or save the love story of these two. When Jordan ended it all, Nora thought that was the end until Jordan’s sister stated that he had been in an accident and didn’t know they had broken up. I definitely don’t want to spoil it for anyone but it’s a must read!!
May 7, 2024
It's taken me some time to sit and write the review for this story because, geez, it is AMAZING. I haven't stopped thinking about it. It's emotional - it made my chest/heart ache, I got teary eyed, I laughed, I smiled, my frustration had me saying "ughhhh" out loud, and I swooned...hard.
Jordan and Nora's journey of self-reflection, healing, and finding their way back to one another is beautifully written and it WILL tug on your heartstrings. I absolutely cannot recommend this book enough.
Notes: book 1 of You and Me duology; spin-off from the Journey series
Tropes: second chance, forced proximity, friends to lovers, contemporary romance, military/veteran rep, fake dating, sworn off relationships (FMC), amnesia (MMC).
Triggers: car accident with serious injuries, seizure, childhood trauma
Things I loved: Nora's creativity to cross items off of Jordan's bucket list. The final bucket list item. The painting.
Jordan and Nora's journey of self-reflection, healing, and finding their way back to one another is beautifully written and it WILL tug on your heartstrings. I absolutely cannot recommend this book enough.
Notes: book 1 of You and Me duology; spin-off from the Journey series
Tropes: second chance, forced proximity, friends to lovers, contemporary romance, military/veteran rep, fake dating, sworn off relationships (FMC), amnesia (MMC).
Triggers: car accident with serious injuries, seizure, childhood trauma
Things I loved: Nora's creativity to cross items off of Jordan's bucket list. The final bucket list item. The painting.
July 5, 2025
Lord have mercy she got down on one knee and proposed to him...
I can't stand this book, I basically forced myself to finish it because I'm still teaching myself that it's ok to DNF.
I hated everything about this book, I didn't like one single character, main or side which is crazy and has never happened before.
now I love me some good second chance book but there's a FINE line between a couple who are soulmates and needs a second chance and a couple who are just forcing a relationship.
because wdym he told her,
"Go out with him and see if you feel anything. If you don't, then we'll have crossed the first hurdle."
Nuh uh. No. Absolutely not.
Mind you, she's the one who rejected his proposal TWICE, never wanted a relationship, just sex, was always cold to him and never considered his feelings, never complimented him, never wanted to be seen in public with him... it goes on and on.
One thing I still don't understand; after she told him about her past, how her trauma and the feeling of being undeserving of him because she can't give him children bla bla bla, SHE suggested to try again, give this relationship another chance and he agreed to it, so why the hell did he encourage her to go out on a date???? and she accepted. Sure she cancelled later but she did contemplate anyway, there was a time she was like "I'm not sure if I have feelings for Jordan or not" (mind you were 85% into the book) ugh I hated this.
and I fucking hate the name Nora (no offense to any girl with the name lol)
I can't stand this book, I basically forced myself to finish it because I'm still teaching myself that it's ok to DNF.
I hated everything about this book, I didn't like one single character, main or side which is crazy and has never happened before.
now I love me some good second chance book but there's a FINE line between a couple who are soulmates and needs a second chance and a couple who are just forcing a relationship.
because wdym he told her,
"Go out with him and see if you feel anything. If you don't, then we'll have crossed the first hurdle."
Nuh uh. No. Absolutely not.
Mind you, she's the one who rejected his proposal TWICE, never wanted a relationship, just sex, was always cold to him and never considered his feelings, never complimented him, never wanted to be seen in public with him... it goes on and on.
One thing I still don't understand; after she told him about her past, how her trauma and the feeling of being undeserving of him because she can't give him children bla bla bla, SHE suggested to try again, give this relationship another chance and he agreed to it, so why the hell did he encourage her to go out on a date???? and she accepted. Sure she cancelled later but she did contemplate anyway, there was a time she was like "I'm not sure if I have feelings for Jordan or not" (mind you were 85% into the book) ugh I hated this.
and I fucking hate the name Nora (no offense to any girl with the name lol)
May 5, 2024
ARC Book Review
Make You Love Me
A Novel Written By Alexandra Grace
Fiction -Romance
Published May 2024
325 Pages
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alexandra Grace hit it out of the park with this gem. This book is part of her The Journey Series. The author writes touching stories focusing on veterans.
Nora and Jordan’s love story was an emotional book for me to read. Jordan, a veteran, is suffering from amnesia after a serious car accident. His sister, Josie, asks Nora to pose as his girlfriend while he recovers. He does not remember that he and Nora ended their friends with benefits relationship a year earlier. It was heartbreaking as Jordan struggled to recover from his injuries and regain his memory.
Nora has her own inner struggles from her childhood that impede her from maintaining a relationship with Jordan.
I enjoyed the return of several of my favorite characters from the earlier books in this series. I was cheering for Jordan and Nora to have their second chance at love with each other.
“If you’ll have me with all my issues, I don’t want to run anymore.”
Make You Love Me
A Novel Written By Alexandra Grace
Fiction -Romance
Published May 2024
325 Pages
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alexandra Grace hit it out of the park with this gem. This book is part of her The Journey Series. The author writes touching stories focusing on veterans.
Nora and Jordan’s love story was an emotional book for me to read. Jordan, a veteran, is suffering from amnesia after a serious car accident. His sister, Josie, asks Nora to pose as his girlfriend while he recovers. He does not remember that he and Nora ended their friends with benefits relationship a year earlier. It was heartbreaking as Jordan struggled to recover from his injuries and regain his memory.
Nora has her own inner struggles from her childhood that impede her from maintaining a relationship with Jordan.
I enjoyed the return of several of my favorite characters from the earlier books in this series. I was cheering for Jordan and Nora to have their second chance at love with each other.
“If you’ll have me with all my issues, I don’t want to run anymore.”
April 9, 2024
4.5⭐️
Jordan and Nora are both kind people attempting to overcome heartbreak. The past hasn't been easy for either of them. Nora hides her true self, which in turn breaks Jordan.
After a terrible accident, they come together in an unexpected way, and secrets are revealed. As truths are finally spoken, the couple has to dig deep to overcome their hurt.
This was such a sweet story with lots of heart. You simultaneously hate Nora for hurting Jordan as well as love her and want to help her as you learn more about her.
Jordan is just a perfect snuggly puppy. I adored his character the entire novel.
This isn't just a romance but is a healing journey for both characters. It was a lovely and fun read.
It took me a little bit to really get into the story as there was quite a bit of mystery surrounding Nora. But once it gets going, it doesn't stop! The writing is descriptive and clear flowing smoothly the entire novel. A wonderful story!
Jordan and Nora are both kind people attempting to overcome heartbreak. The past hasn't been easy for either of them. Nora hides her true self, which in turn breaks Jordan.
After a terrible accident, they come together in an unexpected way, and secrets are revealed. As truths are finally spoken, the couple has to dig deep to overcome their hurt.
This was such a sweet story with lots of heart. You simultaneously hate Nora for hurting Jordan as well as love her and want to help her as you learn more about her.
Jordan is just a perfect snuggly puppy. I adored his character the entire novel.
This isn't just a romance but is a healing journey for both characters. It was a lovely and fun read.
It took me a little bit to really get into the story as there was quite a bit of mystery surrounding Nora. But once it gets going, it doesn't stop! The writing is descriptive and clear flowing smoothly the entire novel. A wonderful story!
May 21, 2025
OH MY GOSH I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! Seriously, I finished it in 2 sittings because I didn’t wanna stop. It literally had me hooked from the very first chapter. I LOVED Jordan and Nora so freaking much. They both have been through so much, and I know Nora wasn’t always my favorite, but after reading her story and realizing why… it broke my heart and really made me love her all at the same time. And Jordan was PERFECT. Literally. Couldn’t ask for a more understanding, kind, golden retriever man.
This story broke my heart but pieced it back together even better. It truly was about more than just romance, it was about hope and their story was inspiring to read.
💘 military MMC
💘 second chance
💘 golden retriever energy
💘 MMC has amnesia
💘 roommates
💘 fake dating (kinda)
💘 emotional
💘 fade to black
💘 duet POV
This story broke my heart but pieced it back together even better. It truly was about more than just romance, it was about hope and their story was inspiring to read.
💘 military MMC
💘 second chance
💘 golden retriever energy
💘 MMC has amnesia
💘 roommates
💘 fake dating (kinda)
💘 emotional
💘 fade to black
💘 duet POV
May 3, 2024
I am a big fan of this author and her books. I was excited for this one. I did go into this book with an open mind so I could give an honest, unbiased review.
First of all, the cover is stunning. The story was breathtaking. Alexandra had me feeling every emotion when reading. It was a beautiful story that really showed a rawness, which made it more impactful with each character's struggles. The characters were lovable and well-written. I adored Jordan and his unwavering love for Nora. It was truly a feel good romance novel. I must say that Alexandra did it again, and wrote a wonderful book.
Despite the characters coming out in some of her other books, reading them is not required (you really should because they are just as wonderful). The book can be read as a stand-alone.
Step into Nora and Jordan’s story, you won’t regret it. Do not miss out on this read!
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️
Tropes: fake dating, second chance love, forced proximity
First of all, the cover is stunning. The story was breathtaking. Alexandra had me feeling every emotion when reading. It was a beautiful story that really showed a rawness, which made it more impactful with each character's struggles. The characters were lovable and well-written. I adored Jordan and his unwavering love for Nora. It was truly a feel good romance novel. I must say that Alexandra did it again, and wrote a wonderful book.
Despite the characters coming out in some of her other books, reading them is not required (you really should because they are just as wonderful). The book can be read as a stand-alone.
Step into Nora and Jordan’s story, you won’t regret it. Do not miss out on this read!
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️
Tropes: fake dating, second chance love, forced proximity
April 19, 2024
This second chance ex military romance was a delight to read. Nora and Jordan both have a past, a past especially Nora has to overcome to move forward. This story does have some trigger warnings like injuries from a car accident, death of parents and physical abuse, the later two are only mentioned. I really enjoyed the supporting characters who were mentioned and can see future stories for them. Make Me Love You was an enjoyable read. I received a complementary copy.
June 12, 2025
It started out pretty good, but it j felt so rushed. The whole forgiveness arc and working on herself arc was there, but it was like an F1 race. It was so over so frickin quickly.
As for the no smut part, I was fine w that after I read the synopsis bc I thought the emotional side of the story would hit. It did not. It had its moments, at times. But felt very lack luster and dull.
As for the no smut part, I was fine w that after I read the synopsis bc I thought the emotional side of the story would hit. It did not. It had its moments, at times. But felt very lack luster and dull.
April 12, 2024
If I could give infinite stars on Alexadra Grace's new book Make You Love Me, I would. OMG! Best book of 2024!!!! Make you love me is Duology, which is a branch off of her amazing Journey Series. The way she has incorporated into her story a little bit of the characters from her previous books is so cool.
Jordan and Nora were friends with benefits for years until one night...... A year later, Jordan is in an accident that leaves him fighting for his life and no memory of the last year. Can his sister Josie get Nora to act like the last year didn't happen? Will Jordan remember and hate Josie and Nora for trying to help, or will this be just what the dr. Ordered?
Jordan and Nora were friends with benefits for years until one night...... A year later, Jordan is in an accident that leaves him fighting for his life and no memory of the last year. Can his sister Josie get Nora to act like the last year didn't happen? Will Jordan remember and hate Josie and Nora for trying to help, or will this be just what the dr. Ordered?
May 5, 2024
Jordan gets a second chance at love but in the end will it all blow.up in her face? This book had me feeling so many different emotions but I just could not put it down. I loved this story so much, my heart felt it all.
May 9, 2024
This book was amazing, and I loved it so much .
The writing and the story are amazing ✨️.
Also, the author is such a sweetheart 💕
The writing and the story are amazing ✨️.
Also, the author is such a sweetheart 💕
June 12, 2025
super sweet second chance romance
May 1, 2024
Nora and Jordan stole my heart in Make You Love Me, a story about forgiveness and second chances.
Jordan, a newly discharged veteran, gets into a terrible car accident and as a result of a traumatic head injury, he can’t remember most of the last year, which means, he has no recollection that Nora broke his heart when she refused his not one, but two proposals.
Nora, not having a solid foundation of what love looks like, refuses to repeat the mistakes her mother made. She can’t… she won’t…fall in love…that is, until she’s asked to pretend the last year didn’t happen.
How will Nora explain what happened when Jordan begins to remember and how will he react? You have to read to find out.
Highly recommend.
Jordan, a newly discharged veteran, gets into a terrible car accident and as a result of a traumatic head injury, he can’t remember most of the last year, which means, he has no recollection that Nora broke his heart when she refused his not one, but two proposals.
Nora, not having a solid foundation of what love looks like, refuses to repeat the mistakes her mother made. She can’t… she won’t…fall in love…that is, until she’s asked to pretend the last year didn’t happen.
How will Nora explain what happened when Jordan begins to remember and how will he react? You have to read to find out.
Highly recommend.
April 9, 2024
I would like to thank Alexandra for the opportunity to read this book early.
Make you love me was a great read. The plot and characters were brilliantly written. I loved the relationship between Josie and Jordan, their sibling connection was beautifully presented. Nora and Jordan are reunited through Jordan's recovery following a car accident, when Josie asks Nora to pretend to be his girlfriend after Jordan suffers memory loss. This book was beautifully written, and I loved the the way that Jordan and Nora reconnected after Nora realises that Jordan is an amazing guy who has always had her heart, but she still has issues from her past that she is dealing with.
Make you love me was a great read. The plot and characters were brilliantly written. I loved the relationship between Josie and Jordan, their sibling connection was beautifully presented. Nora and Jordan are reunited through Jordan's recovery following a car accident, when Josie asks Nora to pretend to be his girlfriend after Jordan suffers memory loss. This book was beautifully written, and I loved the the way that Jordan and Nora reconnected after Nora realises that Jordan is an amazing guy who has always had her heart, but she still has issues from her past that she is dealing with.
May 3, 2024
Every single book Alexandra writes is the type of book you know is going to shatter your heart multiple times into little pieces, but the beauty of it is that she slowly but surely glues every single one of those pieces back in place throughout the story and by the end you just feel so whole. I knew what I was getting into picking Make You Love Me up and yet nothing could have prepared me for how this story played out.
I have been looking forward to Nora and Jordan's spin off since the Journey series and this book lived up to all my expectations. I absolutely love Jordan and I think every girl deserves a Jordan of her own, he is so honorably loyal to Nora it hurts. No matter what Nora puts him through he loves her, truly and deeply, and I respect that so much. Nora is hardheaded and stubborn and most likely comes off as really cruel to Jordan most of the time but she's really just trying to protect herself from more trauma. She has experienced horrible things in her life and has built a wall around herself so strong that it's hard to break down. But when she let's Jordan in, when that wall starts to crumble, it is the most beautiful thing.
I absolutely loved the plot. It was so unique and so well thought out. Alexandra's books always revolve around American veterans and war trauma and I've expressed before just how much I love this. I loved how natural the amnesia trope was used in this story, I think trauma caused by war or even accidents is such a serious thing to deal with and I felt that Jordan's emotions and experiences were executed really well. It was an emotional read and balled my eyes out so many times but it was beautiful and I cannot wait to get to Josie and the Sergeant's story.
I have been looking forward to Nora and Jordan's spin off since the Journey series and this book lived up to all my expectations. I absolutely love Jordan and I think every girl deserves a Jordan of her own, he is so honorably loyal to Nora it hurts. No matter what Nora puts him through he loves her, truly and deeply, and I respect that so much. Nora is hardheaded and stubborn and most likely comes off as really cruel to Jordan most of the time but she's really just trying to protect herself from more trauma. She has experienced horrible things in her life and has built a wall around herself so strong that it's hard to break down. But when she let's Jordan in, when that wall starts to crumble, it is the most beautiful thing.
I absolutely loved the plot. It was so unique and so well thought out. Alexandra's books always revolve around American veterans and war trauma and I've expressed before just how much I love this. I loved how natural the amnesia trope was used in this story, I think trauma caused by war or even accidents is such a serious thing to deal with and I felt that Jordan's emotions and experiences were executed really well. It was an emotional read and balled my eyes out so many times but it was beautiful and I cannot wait to get to Josie and the Sergeant's story.
May 2, 2024
The angst in this book tore my heart out and put it back again. This is the first book I've read from Alexandra Grace and I love how well-written it is. My heart went out to Nora and Jordan when I read about what they went through and how it affected their relationship. I am grateful for the beautiful ending, especially after the tears I cried before it. I especially loved how you could see character growth and development as they both work on their difficulties. I highly recommend it if you like second chances, forced proximity and fake dating (with a twist). Plus, who doesn't love a military man?
Thank you to Alexandra Grace who gave me this ARC in return for an honest review.
Thank you to Alexandra Grace who gave me this ARC in return for an honest review.
May 1, 2024
This world will forever have a special place in my heart. Once again, Alexandra managed to make us feel so many emotions through her writing and it is impossible to not get attached and love the characters. Nora had such a beautiful character development and I loved seeing her internal journey to happiness. I loved seeing Nora and Jordan rediscover themselves as a person but also as friends and more. This story has the perfect medium fast pace and will keep you invested from beginning to end.
May 19, 2024
meh~~~ the connection between the MCs doesn't make sense to me, it feels rather choppy. additionally, the author wanna portrayed the heroine as someone who suffered a lot during her childhood however the explanation of what happened to her felt rather vague. i mean if you gonna give her such a terrible childhood, why not give a clear explanation or details instead of just glazing over. in the end, i didn't connect with the book.
September 1, 2024
What a beautiful book about some quite tragic circumstances. Jordan is a Marine who has an accident. He forgets the past year, including the breakup with Nora. Nora works at the VA clinic where Jordan is going for therapy. There are lots of tears, secrets and soul searching. Recommended read.
April 29, 2024
For better or worse, I'm a little stupid, and I don't read synopsis before starting a book.
While I had read the premise and obviously thought it sounded good before I put it on my TBR, when I finally opened the book, I went in blind.
I had made some assumptions about the direction the book was going to go... needless to say I was completely wrong in the best way. The spoiler below is really about the set up of the book, so if you’ve read the synopsis, you're safe to read it. If you want to stay blind, skip it.
Reading the first two chapters, I got bad bad vibes from Nora, Jordan's "girlfriend." She's ignoring his calls, she's avoided going out in public with him in the past, resisted any form of commitment. I assumed this would be the same song and dance I've seen before, that I was seeing the set up to find out that Nora was cheating on Jordan, which would start the story. Imagine my surprise when I start chapter 3 from Nora's POV. I'm not exaggerating to say my jaw dropped.
While unintentional, this surprise had me absolutely hooked. I devoured this book in days, to the point of staying in from family events. Luckily, it was fast and was able to rejoin society quickly.
Make You Love Me has all of my favorite tropes, but remixed. This isn't a regurgitation of all the popular tropes at the moment. It doesn't feel cheesy. I was laughing, hurting, smiling, groaning all through this book. Alexandra Grace's writing pulls you in and makes you feel, and hurt with the characters. Just how I like it.
Jordan was dreamy. What a good, and realistic hero. I loved all of the main characters.
For me, this is the perfect amount of spice. We get the lead up, we get the banter, we get the heat, I just don't have to read pages of increasingly embarrassing synonyms for a penis. While spice can add to a story, I truly don't think it is required, and this is a perfect example. This feels like an adult relationship. I LOVE the intimacy, and how much they want each other.
I LOVED this book and I am so grateful I got to read it. I cannot wait to read more books by Alexandra Grace. Although I have a digital copy, I really want a physical copy. I need to hold it in my hands. I truly truly loved this.
Okay, my favorite things, with no context:
💜 Jordan "I hate sushi" Jones
💜 Nora. Just Nora. I love her.
💜 "My love"
💜 Number 6
💜 The painting
Don't read this book if you don't want to totally fall in love with Jordan Jones.
While I had read the premise and obviously thought it sounded good before I put it on my TBR, when I finally opened the book, I went in blind.
I had made some assumptions about the direction the book was going to go... needless to say I was completely wrong in the best way. The spoiler below is really about the set up of the book, so if you’ve read the synopsis, you're safe to read it. If you want to stay blind, skip it.
Reading the first two chapters, I got bad bad vibes from Nora, Jordan's "girlfriend." She's ignoring his calls, she's avoided going out in public with him in the past, resisted any form of commitment. I assumed this would be the same song and dance I've seen before, that I was seeing the set up to find out that Nora was cheating on Jordan, which would start the story. Imagine my surprise when I start chapter 3 from Nora's POV. I'm not exaggerating to say my jaw dropped.
While unintentional, this surprise had me absolutely hooked. I devoured this book in days, to the point of staying in from family events. Luckily, it was fast and was able to rejoin society quickly.
Make You Love Me has all of my favorite tropes, but remixed. This isn't a regurgitation of all the popular tropes at the moment. It doesn't feel cheesy. I was laughing, hurting, smiling, groaning all through this book. Alexandra Grace's writing pulls you in and makes you feel, and hurt with the characters. Just how I like it.
Jordan was dreamy. What a good, and realistic hero. I loved all of the main characters.
For me, this is the perfect amount of spice. We get the lead up, we get the banter, we get the heat, I just don't have to read pages of increasingly embarrassing synonyms for a penis. While spice can add to a story, I truly don't think it is required, and this is a perfect example. This feels like an adult relationship. I LOVE the intimacy, and how much they want each other.
I LOVED this book and I am so grateful I got to read it. I cannot wait to read more books by Alexandra Grace. Although I have a digital copy, I really want a physical copy. I need to hold it in my hands. I truly truly loved this.
Okay, my favorite things, with no context:
💜 Jordan "I hate sushi" Jones
💜 Nora. Just Nora. I love her.
💜 "My love"
💜 Number 6
💜 The painting
Don't read this book if you don't want to totally fall in love with Jordan Jones.
May 1, 2024
𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑴𝒆 𝒃𝒚: 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ⭐️4.5/5 🌶️1.5/5
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: Second Chance, Veteran MMC, Golden Retriever Hero, Amnesia, Fake Dating, Forced Proximity, Closed Door with implied intimacy
𝗧𝗪𝘀: Car accident with severe injuries, Seizure, Childhood Trauma, Abandonment, Off Page: Physical Abuse, drugging, attempted sexual exploitation
This was absolutely stunning! I DEVOURED this in one day. A contemporary romance about 2 people who’ve had a long-term casual relationship brought together for a second chance. There was so much emotion from both our MCs perspectives that you couldn’t help but get so engrossed and invested in their story. A closed door romance with implied intimacy that did not lack the swoon or steam which was also paralleled with delicious sexual banter and innuendos, tension and angst; this gives you the opportunity to focus on the emotional journey of the story.
Jordan was such a dream! My god, the man can do no wrong. I loved everything about him - he’s loyal, caring, intuitive and confident. I love knowing that what you see is what you get when it comes to him. He didn’t let his injuries faze him, especially the amnesia, instead he was patient and worked through them. Nora is fierce in her own way. This was her journey to opening her heart to someone who wants a life with her. A journey to healing and processing the trauma she experienced as a young adult and realizing that the thing that broke her, turned her into someone she hated and not make her feel deserving of love. It was beautiful seeing her story unfold, but I loved even more that it was Jordan who made her want to dream of a life she deserved.
I felt all giddy with the fact that Sydney, William, Jackson, Emily & Avery were back from the Journey series! This was a compelling story of two people going through their own journeys of healing, and with that, finding their way back to each other. Beautiful!
Thank you so much @authoralexandragrace for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ⭐️4.5/5 🌶️1.5/5
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: Second Chance, Veteran MMC, Golden Retriever Hero, Amnesia, Fake Dating, Forced Proximity, Closed Door with implied intimacy
𝗧𝗪𝘀: Car accident with severe injuries, Seizure, Childhood Trauma, Abandonment, Off Page: Physical Abuse, drugging, attempted sexual exploitation
This was absolutely stunning! I DEVOURED this in one day. A contemporary romance about 2 people who’ve had a long-term casual relationship brought together for a second chance. There was so much emotion from both our MCs perspectives that you couldn’t help but get so engrossed and invested in their story. A closed door romance with implied intimacy that did not lack the swoon or steam which was also paralleled with delicious sexual banter and innuendos, tension and angst; this gives you the opportunity to focus on the emotional journey of the story.
Jordan was such a dream! My god, the man can do no wrong. I loved everything about him - he’s loyal, caring, intuitive and confident. I love knowing that what you see is what you get when it comes to him. He didn’t let his injuries faze him, especially the amnesia, instead he was patient and worked through them. Nora is fierce in her own way. This was her journey to opening her heart to someone who wants a life with her. A journey to healing and processing the trauma she experienced as a young adult and realizing that the thing that broke her, turned her into someone she hated and not make her feel deserving of love. It was beautiful seeing her story unfold, but I loved even more that it was Jordan who made her want to dream of a life she deserved.
I felt all giddy with the fact that Sydney, William, Jackson, Emily & Avery were back from the Journey series! This was a compelling story of two people going through their own journeys of healing, and with that, finding their way back to each other. Beautiful!
Thank you so much @authoralexandragrace for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
May 6, 2024
Make You Love Me by Alexandra Grace made ME love the story in the first chapter. I was so invested in Nora and Jordan's journey that with every page, I felt like I was willing the ending into being. I couldn't put this book down and read it in its entirety in one twelve hour sitting. It is closed door sweetness in all ways. I was not a big fan of Nora's at first. She seemed a bit too... negligent is not the best word, but that is the word that comes to mind. It didn't take me long to realize she is living with her own trauma and doing her best to get from here to there with her spirit intact. Jordan is very easy to love. He is a veteran who, just after his retirement from the military, is ready to begin living his bucket list, but suddenly wakes up in a hospital with serious injuries that will take time to heal. He has lost time and doesn't realize he and Nora are no longer together. Watching him ask his sister about her, text her over and over, and wonder why she isn't at his side kinda broke my heart. Maybe that was why I didn't like her. Lol. When Nora is told of his accident and amnesia, she is devastated. She then finds herself giving in to his sister and agreeing to pretend their break up never happened and they are still together until he can remember what happened. As Jordan and Nora spend more time together, she begins to realize she cares way more for him than she would previously allow herself to admit. She comes up with creative ways for Jordan to cross items off his bucket list while in a wheelchair with a broken leg and a beat-up body. Can she help him cross off the last item, which has been mysteriously mostly erased? What will happen when Jordan remembers things are not as they seem? Will the things that happened before between he and Nora be too painful for him to forgive, causing him to send her away? What is the last item on the list, and will it break both their hearts when he remembers? I became very anxious as I got closer and closer to the end, waiting to see if my questions would be answered.
August 17, 2024
First book in the You & Me series, "Make You Love Me" by Alexandra Grace is a serious pursuit of love, memory, and healing that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional romance! It delicately presents the mental chaos that Jordan Jones and Nora experience as they attempt to strike a balance between their past wounds and their present desires, the details put within the lines of the book are really intriguing!
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Alexandra Grace's prose is rich and lyrical, delivering a sophisticated nuance to the story that enhances the reading experience! Jordan, a veteran who suffers from amnesia following a harrowing accident, believes he is still in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Nora! The narrative's power lies in its detailed appearance of Jordan's battle to reconcile his fragmented memories with his present reality, and Nora's internal conflict as she reluctantly steps into his shoes! This really was a hard book to read!
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Jordan and Nora's friendship is both delicate and resilient, with their interactions marked by a heartbreaking combination of love and despair! The chemistry between them is explosive, with tension simmering just beneath the surface, making their path to forgiveness both intriguing and heart-wrenching!
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Alexandra Grace's story is made more compelling by her enduring commitment to portraying soldiers and mental health with honesty and compassion, this was so unique, original and emotional! The representation of Jordan's post-military hardships, as well as the support structures in place, such as the VETS program, lends reality to the story and intensifies its effect! This component of the work not only brings dimension to Jordan's character, but it also reflects Grace's devotion to putting attention on the genuine issues that veterans and their loved ones persist!
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"Make You Love Me" is a must-read for anybody looking for a romance that elegantly yet seriously explores the variety of human connection, if you read this in warning you, you need a box of tissues near you!
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Alexandra Grace's prose is rich and lyrical, delivering a sophisticated nuance to the story that enhances the reading experience! Jordan, a veteran who suffers from amnesia following a harrowing accident, believes he is still in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Nora! The narrative's power lies in its detailed appearance of Jordan's battle to reconcile his fragmented memories with his present reality, and Nora's internal conflict as she reluctantly steps into his shoes! This really was a hard book to read!
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Jordan and Nora's friendship is both delicate and resilient, with their interactions marked by a heartbreaking combination of love and despair! The chemistry between them is explosive, with tension simmering just beneath the surface, making their path to forgiveness both intriguing and heart-wrenching!
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Alexandra Grace's story is made more compelling by her enduring commitment to portraying soldiers and mental health with honesty and compassion, this was so unique, original and emotional! The representation of Jordan's post-military hardships, as well as the support structures in place, such as the VETS program, lends reality to the story and intensifies its effect! This component of the work not only brings dimension to Jordan's character, but it also reflects Grace's devotion to putting attention on the genuine issues that veterans and their loved ones persist!
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"Make You Love Me" is a must-read for anybody looking for a romance that elegantly yet seriously explores the variety of human connection, if you read this in warning you, you need a box of tissues near you!
April 23, 2024
𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
Jordan Jones has just retired from active military service when a horror car crash leaves him shattered in a wheel chair. His mind in tatters, he looses the last year of his memories and suffers debilitating blackouts and seizures. Enter Nora, his on-again, off-again ex-girlfriend and in HIS mind, is his current girlfriend. To support his recovery, Josie (his sister) and doctors decide not to tell him what he missed. Thus begins the fake dating of Nora and Jordan but what really happened to make them break up in the first place? Is there a second chance for them?
𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
I really loved this book, it is my favourite Alexandra Grace read so far! Jordan is a lovely man and despite the horrors of his service and accident, he is so sweet and loyal. Even when Nora rejects him time and again, he finds the strength to forgive her and give their relationship another chance. Nora is a really interesting character who seems rather one dimensional at the start but I really appreciated how her character developed over the course of the novel. Man, is she one tough little cookie! I admire her strength and the way she faces up to her trauma and mistakes to be the person that Jordan deserves. Seeing their relationship develop, with its stops and starts, fights and miscommunications felt very real and pulled at my heart strings.
Alexandra writes with such empathy and grace for ex military personnel, it is clearly something she is passionate about. Although I do not have any military connections, I felt like her representation of veterans was very realistic and respectful. I really enjoyed everything about this book and cannot wait for Josie’s story ❤️❤️
Trigger warnings:
👉🏽Some course language
👉🏽Casual drinking
👉🏽Mentions of past physical and emotional abuse
Jordan Jones has just retired from active military service when a horror car crash leaves him shattered in a wheel chair. His mind in tatters, he looses the last year of his memories and suffers debilitating blackouts and seizures. Enter Nora, his on-again, off-again ex-girlfriend and in HIS mind, is his current girlfriend. To support his recovery, Josie (his sister) and doctors decide not to tell him what he missed. Thus begins the fake dating of Nora and Jordan but what really happened to make them break up in the first place? Is there a second chance for them?
𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
I really loved this book, it is my favourite Alexandra Grace read so far! Jordan is a lovely man and despite the horrors of his service and accident, he is so sweet and loyal. Even when Nora rejects him time and again, he finds the strength to forgive her and give their relationship another chance. Nora is a really interesting character who seems rather one dimensional at the start but I really appreciated how her character developed over the course of the novel. Man, is she one tough little cookie! I admire her strength and the way she faces up to her trauma and mistakes to be the person that Jordan deserves. Seeing their relationship develop, with its stops and starts, fights and miscommunications felt very real and pulled at my heart strings.
Alexandra writes with such empathy and grace for ex military personnel, it is clearly something she is passionate about. Although I do not have any military connections, I felt like her representation of veterans was very realistic and respectful. I really enjoyed everything about this book and cannot wait for Josie’s story ❤️❤️
Trigger warnings:
👉🏽Some course language
👉🏽Casual drinking
👉🏽Mentions of past physical and emotional abuse
May 4, 2024
Make You Love Me by Alexandra Grace is book one in the You and Me series and is so freaking good!! If you love friends to lovers, forced proximity, healing together, right person wrong time, infertility rep, millionaire, pregnancy, mental health representation books then you will love this book.
Jordan Jones is a veteran was in an accident where he suffered a head injury and suffers from amnesia. Because of his amnesia he believes that he is in a relationship with his ex girlfriend Nora. His doctors do not want to hurt his recovery so asks everyone to go along with it. Nora and Jordan were on/off again and bc of his amnesia thinks they are on. She reluctantly agrees to go along with it. Nora having been throughly so much in her past keeps people at a distance not wanting to get close to anyone.
This was such an emotional read and one I could not put down. The story was so well written and the characters, as well as the side characters, are amazing and so strong. It felt like you were going through everything with the characters. I loved the love story between Nora and Jordan and the build up of sexual tension between them was done so well. What I love about Alexandra Grace’s books is her representation of veterans and mental health. She is not afraid to write about the realities for veterans, their struggles when they are discharged from the military entering back into the civilian world and their mental health struggles. Not just the struggles the veterans but for their loved ones as well. She even created VETS in her books to help Veterans get the help they need and get back on their feet. Her love and respect for veterans is amazing and I learn a lot. I cannot recommend her books enough. I was given this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Jordan Jones is a veteran was in an accident where he suffered a head injury and suffers from amnesia. Because of his amnesia he believes that he is in a relationship with his ex girlfriend Nora. His doctors do not want to hurt his recovery so asks everyone to go along with it. Nora and Jordan were on/off again and bc of his amnesia thinks they are on. She reluctantly agrees to go along with it. Nora having been throughly so much in her past keeps people at a distance not wanting to get close to anyone.
This was such an emotional read and one I could not put down. The story was so well written and the characters, as well as the side characters, are amazing and so strong. It felt like you were going through everything with the characters. I loved the love story between Nora and Jordan and the build up of sexual tension between them was done so well. What I love about Alexandra Grace’s books is her representation of veterans and mental health. She is not afraid to write about the realities for veterans, their struggles when they are discharged from the military entering back into the civilian world and their mental health struggles. Not just the struggles the veterans but for their loved ones as well. She even created VETS in her books to help Veterans get the help they need and get back on their feet. Her love and respect for veterans is amazing and I learn a lot. I cannot recommend her books enough. I was given this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
August 12, 2025
I really really enjoyed this read 🥹
I didn’t know what to expect when I went into this book, but the strong emotional connection I felt for all the characters was not expected as much as I thought 🥹 From the very first page, I LOVED Jordan and Josie- their characters have been so well written as individuals and siblings, and I instantly felt attached to the pair of them 😭
Nora took me a chapter or two to adjust to, but once I was reading more about her I fell just as in love!
This is my first read of @authoralexandragrace and I am SO in love with the way she writes her characters! 💗 I am also not always enticed by a fade-to-black romance, but this honestly was so well written that I absolutely loved it!
This book follows the story of ex-Marine Jordan, and VETS recovery assistant, Nora. Jordan’s story begins in a big car accident, which leaves him in a coma and with a brutal concussion that has taken away a large chunk of his recent memory within the past year or so, meaning that not only does he still think he’s in the Marines, he also thinks he is still in a growing relationship with the beautiful Nora.
Nora, on the other hand, is a slow-burn character, with so much heartache and trauma of her own that ended the relationship budding between her of Jordan…almost a year prior. After being corned by his sister, Josie, Nora has agreed to help look after him and pretend everything is normal until Jordan recovers and his memory returns, which proves more and more difficult as she attempts to hide the feelings she has for him that never truly went away 💗
If you love a twist on fake dating, second chances, forced proximity romance that is full of love and care and declarations, this book is SO for you 🥹💛 I absolutely love that this book was focused on emotional connections and the joy and magic of love, it was so refreshing to read and such a wonderfully written book 🥹✨
I didn’t know what to expect when I went into this book, but the strong emotional connection I felt for all the characters was not expected as much as I thought 🥹 From the very first page, I LOVED Jordan and Josie- their characters have been so well written as individuals and siblings, and I instantly felt attached to the pair of them 😭
Nora took me a chapter or two to adjust to, but once I was reading more about her I fell just as in love!
This is my first read of @authoralexandragrace and I am SO in love with the way she writes her characters! 💗 I am also not always enticed by a fade-to-black romance, but this honestly was so well written that I absolutely loved it!
This book follows the story of ex-Marine Jordan, and VETS recovery assistant, Nora. Jordan’s story begins in a big car accident, which leaves him in a coma and with a brutal concussion that has taken away a large chunk of his recent memory within the past year or so, meaning that not only does he still think he’s in the Marines, he also thinks he is still in a growing relationship with the beautiful Nora.
Nora, on the other hand, is a slow-burn character, with so much heartache and trauma of her own that ended the relationship budding between her of Jordan…almost a year prior. After being corned by his sister, Josie, Nora has agreed to help look after him and pretend everything is normal until Jordan recovers and his memory returns, which proves more and more difficult as she attempts to hide the feelings she has for him that never truly went away 💗
If you love a twist on fake dating, second chances, forced proximity romance that is full of love and care and declarations, this book is SO for you 🥹💛 I absolutely love that this book was focused on emotional connections and the joy and magic of love, it was so refreshing to read and such a wonderfully written book 🥹✨
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