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Lily's Story #3
Love At Last
This book description contains spoilers for the first two books in the trilogy.
After surviving a traumatic battle with her husband, Trevor, Lily and her six-month-old daughter are finally safe. Ready to move forward with her life, Lily has settled into the daily routine of the small town in the California Central Valley where she's made her home. Her former neighbor, Marcus, has been a good friend to her, and has stood by her side as she's recovered from the terror she so recently experienced. Lily's feelings for Marcus have deepened and she's ready for more, but when he tells her they are better off as friends, she is devastated.
Complicating matters, Trevor's family wants to get to know his daughter. Not only does Lily feel obligated to comply with their wishes even though some members of Trevor's family blame her for what happened, but with no family of her own, she strongly desires to have a surrogate family for herself and her daughter.
After struggling for so long, will Lily finally find the happiness she so desperately craves?
Love At Last does not contain any profanity or sexual content.
Bonus: Includes the first six chapters of Over You.
After surviving a traumatic battle with her husband, Trevor, Lily and her six-month-old daughter are finally safe. Ready to move forward with her life, Lily has settled into the daily routine of the small town in the California Central Valley where she's made her home. Her former neighbor, Marcus, has been a good friend to her, and has stood by her side as she's recovered from the terror she so recently experienced. Lily's feelings for Marcus have deepened and she's ready for more, but when he tells her they are better off as friends, she is devastated.
Complicating matters, Trevor's family wants to get to know his daughter. Not only does Lily feel obligated to comply with their wishes even though some members of Trevor's family blame her for what happened, but with no family of her own, she strongly desires to have a surrogate family for herself and her daughter.
After struggling for so long, will Lily finally find the happiness she so desperately craves?
Love At Last does not contain any profanity or sexual content.
Bonus: Includes the first six chapters of Over You.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2014
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Christine Kersey
119 books321 followersChristine loves to read, but also loves to write suspenseful stories. She enjoys camping and hiking with her family and watching movies. Check out her website: christinekersey.com
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February 22, 2014
Love
I really really enjoyed this series. It took a very realistic approach to abusive relationships. I have been in a relationship like Lilly's with Trevor. Only those who have been in one will truly know how hard it is to leave. I appreciated how the author wrote Lilly's feelings about her first husband. How she badly wanted to make it work and that even though the bad things had happened, she still loved him. There is a line that gets crossed that finally leads to the woman leaving.
My personal relationship lasted for 4 years. First I noticed he was a drinker, but too late did I realize how serious his problem was. I was pregnant at the time so of course I tried to make it work. Later I noticed that he hid the alcohol and he was drinking and driving. He yelled at me and the kids, would call me ever bad name in the book, trash the house, take my car keys and cell phone away from me. If it wasn't for my neighbors, I wouldn't have had any contact to the outside world. My family was worried so they got me a phone that he couldnt take away. He eventually took it too far and was way out of line in front of the kids, and I finally got the courage to leave.
So... I truly did appreciate the character Lilly. I clicked with her and had many similarities.
I really really enjoyed this series. It took a very realistic approach to abusive relationships. I have been in a relationship like Lilly's with Trevor. Only those who have been in one will truly know how hard it is to leave. I appreciated how the author wrote Lilly's feelings about her first husband. How she badly wanted to make it work and that even though the bad things had happened, she still loved him. There is a line that gets crossed that finally leads to the woman leaving.
My personal relationship lasted for 4 years. First I noticed he was a drinker, but too late did I realize how serious his problem was. I was pregnant at the time so of course I tried to make it work. Later I noticed that he hid the alcohol and he was drinking and driving. He yelled at me and the kids, would call me ever bad name in the book, trash the house, take my car keys and cell phone away from me. If it wasn't for my neighbors, I wouldn't have had any contact to the outside world. My family was worried so they got me a phone that he couldnt take away. He eventually took it too far and was way out of line in front of the kids, and I finally got the courage to leave.
So... I truly did appreciate the character Lilly. I clicked with her and had many similarities.
November 9, 2018
***Lily's Story: The Complete Saga books 1-4
4 stars
I purchased the boxset Lily's Story: The Complete Saga books 1-4 by Christine Kersey and this review was given freely.
A four part series based around familyless 20 year old college freshman Lily and the hardships she faces. Emotional and drama packed, this is a well balanced novel of lies,heartbreak, hope, friendship and a testament to inner strength.
*He Loves Me Not: book 1
5 stars
After her father dies,Lily starts college at age 20 hoping for the typical college experience but instead ends up in an abusive relationship isolated and pregnant. Emotional and drama packed, this is a well balanced novel of lies,heart break, hope, friendship and a testament to inner strength.
*Don’t Look Back: book 2
4 stars
Lily begins her new life in California including a dog, job, and a new love interest in ex-Marine Marcus only to found by Trevor. This is a complex and ever changing novel of deceit, fear, learning to be strong and protect oneself, and of blossoming love. Contains violence but the ending is happy.
*Love At Last: book 3
5 stars
After no contact since the wedding a year and a half ago, Trevor's family requests to see baby Natalie, a ship board romance, pressure from Trevor's family to move to Las Vegas, Lily's love for Marcus and Trish's belief that Lily is unsuitable create an emotionally conflicted story with romance, daily detailed descriptions and an epilogue including happy ending for all the characters.
*Life Imperfect: book 4
4 stars
Focused on Alyssa's broken marriage and Ty's gambling, the stress of Marcus losing his job,starting a new business with Lily's remaining money, and them moving in with his parents. Conflict, loss, stress, and health concerns test Lily and Marcus's marriage but the story ends happily.
4 stars
I purchased the boxset Lily's Story: The Complete Saga books 1-4 by Christine Kersey and this review was given freely.
A four part series based around familyless 20 year old college freshman Lily and the hardships she faces. Emotional and drama packed, this is a well balanced novel of lies,heartbreak, hope, friendship and a testament to inner strength.
*He Loves Me Not: book 1
5 stars
After her father dies,Lily starts college at age 20 hoping for the typical college experience but instead ends up in an abusive relationship isolated and pregnant. Emotional and drama packed, this is a well balanced novel of lies,heart break, hope, friendship and a testament to inner strength.
*Don’t Look Back: book 2
4 stars
Lily begins her new life in California including a dog, job, and a new love interest in ex-Marine Marcus only to found by Trevor. This is a complex and ever changing novel of deceit, fear, learning to be strong and protect oneself, and of blossoming love. Contains violence but the ending is happy.
*Love At Last: book 3
5 stars
After no contact since the wedding a year and a half ago, Trevor's family requests to see baby Natalie, a ship board romance, pressure from Trevor's family to move to Las Vegas, Lily's love for Marcus and Trish's belief that Lily is unsuitable create an emotionally conflicted story with romance, daily detailed descriptions and an epilogue including happy ending for all the characters.
*Life Imperfect: book 4
4 stars
Focused on Alyssa's broken marriage and Ty's gambling, the stress of Marcus losing his job,starting a new business with Lily's remaining money, and them moving in with his parents. Conflict, loss, stress, and health concerns test Lily and Marcus's marriage but the story ends happily.
February 17, 2020
Finally facing the truth
Ever since lily came to california she always trust her good friend Marcus. But as always he ways felt like he should push her away and just be friends. But when his mom told her to try and push him and another girl together she felt like she wasnt good enough. Then something happened and she knew without a doubt she found love, she just had to find a way to prove it to his mom.
Ever since lily came to california she always trust her good friend Marcus. But as always he ways felt like he should push her away and just be friends. But when his mom told her to try and push him and another girl together she felt like she wasnt good enough. Then something happened and she knew without a doubt she found love, she just had to find a way to prove it to his mom.
June 2, 2019
Gets better
After the long drawn out book two, this one was a knock out. I loved every but out this book. The twists,turns and unexpected were well placed and smooth transitions. So happy with the turn outs.
After the long drawn out book two, this one was a knock out. I loved every but out this book. The twists,turns and unexpected were well placed and smooth transitions. So happy with the turn outs.
October 15, 2017
The perfect ending book to the Lily story. I loved this series.
January 17, 2018
This has been an amazing serious for me starting with heartbreak and misfortune to a mature and beautiful young mom, Lily. I've never been into romance books but I just love this series!
June 6, 2020
What a long and difficult road for Lily and Marcus, but in the end they do find their HEA
May 31, 2014
This is a review for the entire series
The story was great. A fantastic idea.
The writing style? Not so much.
The author introduced so many guys in this book, it was a little back & forth for me.
1. Justin
2. Trevor
3. Marcus
4. Cameron.
Frankly, I was Team Justin in the Justin vs. Trevor, and Cameron in the Marcus vs. Cameron. Guess which one's she picked each time? Trevor & Marcus.
The Writing Style
Awful. She was way to descriptive & not enough dialogue. She went through everything step by step. "I walked into Natalie's room, and gazed into the crib & thought about how I almost lost her. Tears filled my eyes (this is months later, btw) and I pushed the emotion away as I reach in to pick her up. I bounced her on my hip & walked us downstairs to feed her."
1. She thinks about how she almost lost her at the most inopportune times. All the time. It's months later.
2. Just mentioning that you woke her up & fed her would be fine. It's this step by step all the time. "I walked to the door & looked in the peephole and was delighted to see it was Marcus. Then I remembered I couldn't have him. I pushed away the emotion & opened the door, smiling brightly."
How about: I went to go see who was at the door & felt conflicting emotions when I saw it was Marcus."
This book was just...too much. She thought about the same things over and over. There's also parts where the author builds up suspense where you think something's going to happen........nothing.
I also didn't like how Mary was pushed out of the story. She used to come over all the time, got people to donate furniture, and then I didn't hear from her until she told Lily she couldn't live there anymore. Trish kind of took her place, but I didn't like her. Not at all.
**I know this review is kind of spontaneous & just a lot of random complaints, but this isn't all, and I know they're random. I was more collecting my thoughts on the book than reviewing it.
****This book will either be a hit or miss for you, it was a definite miss for me.
The story was great. A fantastic idea.
The writing style? Not so much.
The author introduced so many guys in this book, it was a little back & forth for me.
1. Justin
2. Trevor
3. Marcus
4. Cameron.
Frankly, I was Team Justin in the Justin vs. Trevor, and Cameron in the Marcus vs. Cameron. Guess which one's she picked each time? Trevor & Marcus.
The Writing Style
Awful. She was way to descriptive & not enough dialogue. She went through everything step by step. "I walked into Natalie's room, and gazed into the crib & thought about how I almost lost her. Tears filled my eyes (this is months later, btw) and I pushed the emotion away as I reach in to pick her up. I bounced her on my hip & walked us downstairs to feed her."
1. She thinks about how she almost lost her at the most inopportune times. All the time. It's months later.
2. Just mentioning that you woke her up & fed her would be fine. It's this step by step all the time. "I walked to the door & looked in the peephole and was delighted to see it was Marcus. Then I remembered I couldn't have him. I pushed away the emotion & opened the door, smiling brightly."
How about: I went to go see who was at the door & felt conflicting emotions when I saw it was Marcus."
This book was just...too much. She thought about the same things over and over. There's also parts where the author builds up suspense where you think something's going to happen........nothing.
I also didn't like how Mary was pushed out of the story. She used to come over all the time, got people to donate furniture, and then I didn't hear from her until she told Lily she couldn't live there anymore. Trish kind of took her place, but I didn't like her. Not at all.
**I know this review is kind of spontaneous & just a lot of random complaints, but this isn't all, and I know they're random. I was more collecting my thoughts on the book than reviewing it.
****This book will either be a hit or miss for you, it was a definite miss for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2014
This book was awesome. If I had to choose from all the 3 books in the series I would pick he loves me not. This book was about a single mom who spends all her time with her baby Natalie. She goes on trips and her neighbor is willing to take care of her dog. When her mother in law asks to meet her grandmother, lily is debating if she would go still thinking about her husbands death from her dog. She ends up going. A few months later she married her neighbor named Marcus who has helped take care of Natalie and Greta her dog.
April 22, 2016
I really liked the book. I think that the author is brilliant and the storyline was different and interesting. The only part that I didn't like was that at some points it did get a little boring and it drew out the interesting parts. And honest I was team Cameron all the way, but it all worked out in the end. Over all it was a great book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2014
I thought this book was really good. It was so interesting to see what was going to happen next. When at the end it was so sudden that Marcus asked her to marry him. I was so surprised to here that. It was just so romantic on how they love each other that much. I liked how there was an epologue at the end. I wish Marcus could of went on the cruise with lily.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2014
Warning spoilers!!!! Compared to the first two books this one was pretty lame. The author should have just ended the second book with Lily marrying Marcus there instead of making a whole new book with that ending.
October 25, 2015
I was so sad to find that this was the last book of the trilogy! But at the end, I read on my kindle that there was another book coming out in the Autumn! Again, this one took me only a few days to read.
June 28, 2014
This is a great book
I love this book I can't wait of the outher book to come out I'm very excited I would recommend this book to anyone out the age of 14 I think it's great and awesome
I love this book I can't wait of the outher book to come out I'm very excited I would recommend this book to anyone out the age of 14 I think it's great and awesome
August 26, 2014
Good read
I enjoyed this book series so much! I was really sad to see it end. It's so wonderful to read a nice romance without bad language and bad morals. I will be sure to check out the authors other books.
I enjoyed this book series so much! I was really sad to see it end. It's so wonderful to read a nice romance without bad language and bad morals. I will be sure to check out the authors other books.
January 18, 2014
brilliant read x
April 21, 2014
Love this series :-) very well written and a must read.
Cannot wait for the next instalment :-)
Cannot wait for the next instalment :-)
April 8, 2014
Again, a typical ending but some drama along the way. Another quick, but good read.
June 2, 2014
I loved the characters and the story. A nice Sunday afternoon read. Enjoy.
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November 1, 2014
This story has toyed with my emotions. This book has made me cry many times and i am so happy in the end Lily got her happy ever after.
April 21, 2016
I love that she found happiness again
April 14, 2017
Love at last
I love reading good clean ebooks. This like all of her books are well written and interesting to read. I have read three of this series, will read the fourth within the next few days. I have thoroughly enjoyed them.
I love reading good clean ebooks. This like all of her books are well written and interesting to read. I have read three of this series, will read the fourth within the next few days. I have thoroughly enjoyed them.
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