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Look At Me: A Love Story
She survived the man that tried to silence her.
She wasn’t looking for love… until he lit a fire she couldn’t ignore.
Talia knows what it means to survive. After years of hiding bruises and pretending everything was fine, one final betrayal pushes her to walk away for good. She’s not searching for romance—she’s chasing freedom, peace, and a chance to find herself again.
Then she meets Damian.
Sexy. Quietly intense. And armed with a slow, seductive smile that undoes her in all the right ways. He doesn’t just see her—he awakens her. With one touch, one smoldering kiss, he shows her what it feels like to want. To crave. To burn.
Talia tries to resist him. But with every stolen moment, every heated night tangled in his sheets, she falls harder—for his strength, his tenderness, and the way he makes her feel like she finally belongs to herself.
Just when she starts to believe in something real, a secret from Damian’s past threatens to destroy it all. Now Talia must stay hidden in the safety she’s built—or risk everything for a love that’s fierce, flawed, and breathtakingly real.
Raw, romantic, and impossible to put down, Look At Me is a gripping story of survival, self-discovery, and a seductive love that demands to be seen.
She wasn’t looking for love… until he lit a fire she couldn’t ignore.
Talia knows what it means to survive. After years of hiding bruises and pretending everything was fine, one final betrayal pushes her to walk away for good. She’s not searching for romance—she’s chasing freedom, peace, and a chance to find herself again.
Then she meets Damian.
Sexy. Quietly intense. And armed with a slow, seductive smile that undoes her in all the right ways. He doesn’t just see her—he awakens her. With one touch, one smoldering kiss, he shows her what it feels like to want. To crave. To burn.
Talia tries to resist him. But with every stolen moment, every heated night tangled in his sheets, she falls harder—for his strength, his tenderness, and the way he makes her feel like she finally belongs to herself.
Just when she starts to believe in something real, a secret from Damian’s past threatens to destroy it all. Now Talia must stay hidden in the safety she’s built—or risk everything for a love that’s fierce, flawed, and breathtakingly real.
Raw, romantic, and impossible to put down, Look At Me is a gripping story of survival, self-discovery, and a seductive love that demands to be seen.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 6, 2025
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August 22, 2025
A quick spicy read that hits hard
This book packs a punch. 👀
It tackles domestic violence, trauma, and co-dependency in a way that feels real, with plenty of angst along the way.
Talia? She’s quirky, bold, and a total scene-stealer — loved her energy. ✨
Where it fell a little short for me: I wanted more of a slow burn with Damian. Their romance sometimes felt rushed at the start, and the pacing was a bit uneven. A little shorter than I normally read, it actually wasn’t too short.
That said, it’s fast, spicy, and full of emotion. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
📚 Read if: you’re into angst, bold heroines, quick pacing, and spice.
🚫 Skip if: you prefer slower-burn romances with more layered pacing.
This book packs a punch. 👀
It tackles domestic violence, trauma, and co-dependency in a way that feels real, with plenty of angst along the way.
Talia? She’s quirky, bold, and a total scene-stealer — loved her energy. ✨
Where it fell a little short for me: I wanted more of a slow burn with Damian. Their romance sometimes felt rushed at the start, and the pacing was a bit uneven. A little shorter than I normally read, it actually wasn’t too short.
That said, it’s fast, spicy, and full of emotion. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
📚 Read if: you’re into angst, bold heroines, quick pacing, and spice.
🚫 Skip if: you prefer slower-burn romances with more layered pacing.
March 9, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ UPDATE: I read Look at Me back in June and absolutely LOVED it. I’m finally finding time to start Look at Us, book two in the series, and I was planning to do a full reread of book one first. But then the audiobook came out and it was the perfect solution!
You guys… the audio is SO good. The narrators completely bring the story and characters to life and made the reread feel fresh and exciting all over again. If you’re thinking about revisiting book one—or experiencing it for the first time—I highly recommend listening to the audiobook. It’s fantastic.
You guys… the audio is SO good. The narrators completely bring the story and characters to life and made the reread feel fresh and exciting all over again. If you’re thinking about revisiting book one—or experiencing it for the first time—I highly recommend listening to the audiobook. It’s fantastic.
August 12, 2026
If your looking for a fast pace, shorter read then this is for you.
I really love seeing talia find her strength to leave the situation she was in & her journey to finding who she used to be. Her love with Damian feels explosive & wild & exactly what she needed to show her she is worthy.
Part of still feels like I’m waiting for something to drop with Damian, like there’s something he’s hiding, but I think that’s because we don’t get much character development on Damian in this book as it’s fast pace. but I suppose that’s how it feels for Talia after leaving an abusive relationship. A constant wait for things to go wrong.
I really hope that doesn’t happen & will definitely be reading book 2 to find out🤌🏼
Also, the note at the end about how this is based around the authors own life experience🥹really glad she reached out & asked me to read this.
I really love seeing talia find her strength to leave the situation she was in & her journey to finding who she used to be. Her love with Damian feels explosive & wild & exactly what she needed to show her she is worthy.
Part of still feels like I’m waiting for something to drop with Damian, like there’s something he’s hiding, but I think that’s because we don’t get much character development on Damian in this book as it’s fast pace. but I suppose that’s how it feels for Talia after leaving an abusive relationship. A constant wait for things to go wrong.
I really hope that doesn’t happen & will definitely be reading book 2 to find out🤌🏼
Also, the note at the end about how this is based around the authors own life experience🥹really glad she reached out & asked me to read this.
April 20, 2026
This was a quick and spicy romance about a woman in an abusive relationship moving forward and finding a love that helps her heal. I enjoyed Talia a lot and felt like I got to know her as a character! I unfortunately did not feel connected to Damien at all, and felt that the lack of character development for him plus the number of spicy scenes made it seem like their relationship was only physical. I would’ve loved more dialogue between them so I could understand how Talia’s love for Damien could be strong enough to pull her out of an abusive cycle!
I loved the author’s note, and love the inspiration behind this story
I loved the author’s note, and love the inspiration behind this story
July 13, 2026
Look at Me: A Love Story by Tania Dilworth is a captivating and beautifully written novel that kept me invested from the very beginning. The characters are easy to connect with, and I found myself rooting for them throughout the story. The writing flows effortlessly, making it difficult to put the book down. I’m already looking forward to the sequel and can’t wait to see how the characters’ lives continue to unfold.
March 5, 2026
A DV survivors happily ever after.
**Spoilers***
Talia story was beautiful and realistic. Sometimes with these books you get stories that are so hard to relate to but hers was a very beautiful one. I am not going to lie Damian got me mad but he made up for it in the end. I also love that she had a relationship with the little girl after her and the father broke up.
Overall it was a heartwarming story and I can’t wait for part 2 to come out in audio!
**Spoilers***
Talia story was beautiful and realistic. Sometimes with these books you get stories that are so hard to relate to but hers was a very beautiful one. I am not going to lie Damian got me mad but he made up for it in the end. I also love that she had a relationship with the little girl after her and the father broke up.
Overall it was a heartwarming story and I can’t wait for part 2 to come out in audio!
June 6, 2026
I absolutely loved this book! Tania Dilworth delivers an emotional, gripping story that hooked me from the very first page.
Talia’s journey toward healing is incredibly moving, and watching her find safety and passion again with Damian was everything I wanted.
Also, can we talk about Edgar? I hate that ex-boyfriend with an absolute passion!
He is completely awful, and honestly, what kind of a name is Edgar anyway?
It fits his terrible personality perfectly.
Damian, on the other hand, is the ultimate book boyfriend. The chemistry between him and Talia is unmatched, even with that massive twist at the end.
This book gave me all the feels, and I cannot wait to dive into the next one!
Talia’s journey toward healing is incredibly moving, and watching her find safety and passion again with Damian was everything I wanted.
Also, can we talk about Edgar? I hate that ex-boyfriend with an absolute passion!
He is completely awful, and honestly, what kind of a name is Edgar anyway?
It fits his terrible personality perfectly.
Damian, on the other hand, is the ultimate book boyfriend. The chemistry between him and Talia is unmatched, even with that massive twist at the end.
This book gave me all the feels, and I cannot wait to dive into the next one!
March 17, 2026
I absolutely loved Look at Me—an easy 5 stars. Tania Dilworth is such a talented writer, and this story was so well written and detailed from start to finish. I especially loved the Austin setting—it added such a fun, vivid layer to the story, especially for me as a native Austinite. The characters felt real and relatable, and the spice was perfectly done. It’s one of those books that just pulls you in and stays with you after you finish.
July 11, 2025
Loved it! Beautiful story of Romance and following your heart. Can’t wait for the next book in the series, coming October 2025.
May 22, 2026
When I first started this book, I honestly didn’t think I was going to like it much. I’m used to books with a strong plot, and this really doesn’t have one in the traditional sense. Instead, you’re just living Talia’s life with her — feeling her insecurities, overthinking, self-doubt, mistakes, and growth in real time. Once I realized that, it completely changed the way I viewed the story.
Talia is coming out of an emotionally abusive relationship (with one physical incident) and trying to rebuild herself. I actually really appreciated how realistic some of her behaviors felt, even when they frustrated me. Falling back into toxic patterns, making excuses for an ex, enabling behavior, overanalyzing everything — it was messy, but believable.
Now the romance… this is where I struggled. There’s a difference between attraction and full-blown insta-lust, and this crossed that line fast. After barely talking to Damian, she’s already acting deeply attached, and even after he ghosts her for weeks, she’s still obsessing over him nonstop. Then he keeps popping back in, flirting, disappearing again, and somehow the relationship still moves forward with almost no buildup. I just never fully bought into the emotional connection because it felt rushed from the start.
That being said, I did love the friendships in this book. Jenni was absolutely the definition of a girls girl, and honestly one of my favorite parts of the story. Also, as a born Texan, the constant Mexican food references were painfully relatable. When Talia said if she could eat one thing forever it would be tacos? Felt that in my soul 😂
I also appreciated Talia’s character growth by the end. Watching her realize she has to love herself before she can truly love someone else was probably the strongest part of the book for me.
And while Damian seems like a good guy so far… I read too many books to ever fully trust that 😂 I’m always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Talia is coming out of an emotionally abusive relationship (with one physical incident) and trying to rebuild herself. I actually really appreciated how realistic some of her behaviors felt, even when they frustrated me. Falling back into toxic patterns, making excuses for an ex, enabling behavior, overanalyzing everything — it was messy, but believable.
Now the romance… this is where I struggled. There’s a difference between attraction and full-blown insta-lust, and this crossed that line fast. After barely talking to Damian, she’s already acting deeply attached, and even after he ghosts her for weeks, she’s still obsessing over him nonstop. Then he keeps popping back in, flirting, disappearing again, and somehow the relationship still moves forward with almost no buildup. I just never fully bought into the emotional connection because it felt rushed from the start.
That being said, I did love the friendships in this book. Jenni was absolutely the definition of a girls girl, and honestly one of my favorite parts of the story. Also, as a born Texan, the constant Mexican food references were painfully relatable. When Talia said if she could eat one thing forever it would be tacos? Felt that in my soul 😂
I also appreciated Talia’s character growth by the end. Watching her realize she has to love herself before she can truly love someone else was probably the strongest part of the book for me.
And while Damian seems like a good guy so far… I read too many books to ever fully trust that 😂 I’m always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
May 25, 2026
The female narrator really brought her character to life and thankfully did the biggest majority of the narration with this book. The male narrator was a bit monotone and felt like he lacked emotion in his delivery of his lines and I believe that heavily impacted my view of this story. Maybe without the audio I would’ve enjoyed this a bit more and had a better opinion .
The story itself follows Talia who struggles to escape an abusive relationship and only stays because of her boyfriends daughter, only to get tangled up with a man named Damian who in my opinion isn’t any better than Edgar. Is he physically abusive no, but there is in my opinion mental and emotional abuse starting to get sprinkled in there. I can’t stop feeling like just as Edgar who loved to gaslight that Damian is doing the exact same thing to Talia in his own way.
I was so proud of her when she did get the courage to leave Edgar and started to find her happiness, but that’s where this story lost me. I wish the FMC would’ve taken more time to explore her new free life before diving head first immediately into a relationship with Damian and moved across the country to be with him, who she doesn’t even really know because of miscommunication with him purposefully leaving key details about his life out of conversations and the messages and the phone call with the “supposed ex girlfriend” He seemed to have an excuse for everything!
I don’t like him and that’s to be determined if my mind will change whenever I read book 2, without audio.
The story itself follows Talia who struggles to escape an abusive relationship and only stays because of her boyfriends daughter, only to get tangled up with a man named Damian who in my opinion isn’t any better than Edgar. Is he physically abusive no, but there is in my opinion mental and emotional abuse starting to get sprinkled in there. I can’t stop feeling like just as Edgar who loved to gaslight that Damian is doing the exact same thing to Talia in his own way.
I was so proud of her when she did get the courage to leave Edgar and started to find her happiness, but that’s where this story lost me. I wish the FMC would’ve taken more time to explore her new free life before diving head first immediately into a relationship with Damian and moved across the country to be with him, who she doesn’t even really know because of miscommunication with him purposefully leaving key details about his life out of conversations and the messages and the phone call with the “supposed ex girlfriend” He seemed to have an excuse for everything!
I don’t like him and that’s to be determined if my mind will change whenever I read book 2, without audio.
July 1, 2026
First, thank you to Tania Dilworth for trusting me with a copy of your book and asking me to read and review it!
Look At Me is an emotional, spicy romance that blends healing, survival, and second chances at happiness. While the romance definitely brings the heat, what stood out most to me was Talia’s journey of reclaiming herself after escaping an abusive relationship. Watching her slowly rediscover her confidence and learn to trust again gave the story real emotional depth.
Damian is patient, protective, and exactly the kind of hero Talia needs as she begins to rebuild her life. Their chemistry is undeniable from the beginning, and the slow unraveling of their relationship balances the emotional moments with plenty of steamy scenes.
The story tackles difficult topics, including domestic abuse and trauma, while also delivering a hopeful message about finding strength, healing, and love after unimaginable pain. I appreciated that the focus wasn’t just on romance—it was equally about learning to choose yourself again.
If you enjoy indie romances with:
* ❤️ A survivor finding her strength
* 🌶️ Plenty of spice
* 🖤 Protective hero
* 💕 Emotional healing
* 🔥 Strong chemistry
then this is definitely one to add to your TBR.
Overall, this was a heartfelt and engaging read that kept me invested in Talia’s journey from beginning to end. I’m looking forward to seeing where the series goes next.
Look At Me is an emotional, spicy romance that blends healing, survival, and second chances at happiness. While the romance definitely brings the heat, what stood out most to me was Talia’s journey of reclaiming herself after escaping an abusive relationship. Watching her slowly rediscover her confidence and learn to trust again gave the story real emotional depth.
Damian is patient, protective, and exactly the kind of hero Talia needs as she begins to rebuild her life. Their chemistry is undeniable from the beginning, and the slow unraveling of their relationship balances the emotional moments with plenty of steamy scenes.
The story tackles difficult topics, including domestic abuse and trauma, while also delivering a hopeful message about finding strength, healing, and love after unimaginable pain. I appreciated that the focus wasn’t just on romance—it was equally about learning to choose yourself again.
If you enjoy indie romances with:
* ❤️ A survivor finding her strength
* 🌶️ Plenty of spice
* 🖤 Protective hero
* 💕 Emotional healing
* 🔥 Strong chemistry
then this is definitely one to add to your TBR.
Overall, this was a heartfelt and engaging read that kept me invested in Talia’s journey from beginning to end. I’m looking forward to seeing where the series goes next.
April 30, 2026
It had so much potential..
This book had a lot going on.. from domestic violence to co dependency. Talia was in a difficult situation. She finally found the courage to leave and start in a brand new life but her ex followed her.
He shows up and just moves in to her new place and she allows it. They were a toxic pair together and it was a toxic co dependent relationship between them. Enter Damian..
Damian felt a pull towards her the moment he met her but was in a relationship. Talia became immediately transfixed on him and couldn't stop thinking of him. When he moves to another state, he decides to invite her out but doesn't tell her his whole story about his current situation with the girlfriend. When Talia finds out, to me, she just let things slide too much and never wanted to find out how to live by herselt. She was very dependent on a man to make her happy instead of finding what made her happy outside of being in a relationship.
The story had a lot of promise but just felt jumbled in places. The only character I liked in the story was Jenni and she was a side character and Talia's friend. I just couldn’t connect with either main character.
This book had a lot going on.. from domestic violence to co dependency. Talia was in a difficult situation. She finally found the courage to leave and start in a brand new life but her ex followed her.
He shows up and just moves in to her new place and she allows it. They were a toxic pair together and it was a toxic co dependent relationship between them. Enter Damian..
Damian felt a pull towards her the moment he met her but was in a relationship. Talia became immediately transfixed on him and couldn't stop thinking of him. When he moves to another state, he decides to invite her out but doesn't tell her his whole story about his current situation with the girlfriend. When Talia finds out, to me, she just let things slide too much and never wanted to find out how to live by herselt. She was very dependent on a man to make her happy instead of finding what made her happy outside of being in a relationship.
The story had a lot of promise but just felt jumbled in places. The only character I liked in the story was Jenni and she was a side character and Talia's friend. I just couldn’t connect with either main character.
June 12, 2026
Even though this wasn't my go to genre, When I saw there was audio for this book I was sold!!
Getting to listen to Talia's story really made the story come to life. Hearing her process the situation she was in and how she experienced so many different emotions was very touching.
At times I felt myself saying come on Talia you can go it, your strong, you got this. Moments where I was like.... just do it already and then when it finally happened I was so proud of her.
If you need a quick heartfelt emotional slow burn this book is perfect for you.
Even though this wasn't my go to genre, When I saw there was audio for this book I was sold!!
Getting to listen to Talia's story really made the story come to life. Hearing her process the situation she was in and how she experienced so many different emotions was very touching.
At times I felt myself saying come on Talia you can do it, your strong, you got this. Moments where I was like.... just do it already and then when it finally happened I was so proud of her.
If you need a quick heartfelt emotional slow burn this book is perfect for you.
Getting to listen to Talia's story really made the story come to life. Hearing her process the situation she was in and how she experienced so many different emotions was very touching.
At times I felt myself saying come on Talia you can go it, your strong, you got this. Moments where I was like.... just do it already and then when it finally happened I was so proud of her.
If you need a quick heartfelt emotional slow burn this book is perfect for you.
Even though this wasn't my go to genre, When I saw there was audio for this book I was sold!!
Getting to listen to Talia's story really made the story come to life. Hearing her process the situation she was in and how she experienced so many different emotions was very touching.
At times I felt myself saying come on Talia you can do it, your strong, you got this. Moments where I was like.... just do it already and then when it finally happened I was so proud of her.
If you need a quick heartfelt emotional slow burn this book is perfect for you.
April 22, 2026
3.5⭐️ 3🌶️ 3🖤
I would like to start my review by stating I will be picking up book two and I have high expectations for character development.
We meet Talia, our FMC, after a very bad night. She is in no means an easy situation with the DV, Manipulation, and financial abuse Edgar has inflicted on her.
And of course a child, blood or not, complicates everything…
However this is a very personal subject for me due to my childhood…
Talia should have left as she did, but she didn’t have a mean bone in her body… Edgar still took advantage unfortunately…
Damian was hot and cold. But men have a hard outer shell 80% of the time.
But his secrets or lies by omission hurt. Especially when your ex was a narcissist.
The last 15% of the book I was definitely waiting for the ball to drop, for him to mess up.
He seems sweet, but hasn’t fully earned my trust.
I’m excited to see what book two entails.
I would like to start my review by stating I will be picking up book two and I have high expectations for character development.
We meet Talia, our FMC, after a very bad night. She is in no means an easy situation with the DV, Manipulation, and financial abuse Edgar has inflicted on her.
And of course a child, blood or not, complicates everything…
However this is a very personal subject for me due to my childhood…
Talia should have left as she did, but she didn’t have a mean bone in her body… Edgar still took advantage unfortunately…
Damian was hot and cold. But men have a hard outer shell 80% of the time.
But his secrets or lies by omission hurt. Especially when your ex was a narcissist.
The last 15% of the book I was definitely waiting for the ball to drop, for him to mess up.
He seems sweet, but hasn’t fully earned my trust.
I’m excited to see what book two entails.
May 27, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5
This wasn’t what I expected at first. I usually prefer storylines with events, and this one is much more character focused. You’re basically living through Talia’s thoughts, insecurities, and growth in real time. Once I invested thoughts to that, I wanted to continue.
Talia is recovering from an emotionally abusive relationship, and I thought her healing process felt very realistic, if irritating at times. Her way of overthinking, making excuses, and slipping back into old habits were frustrating at times, but believable.
The romance with Damian I struggled to feel it. I struggled to believe the emotional depth, especially with the inconsistent behavior from Damian. His struggle to commit to her, but would have a child with her. Nope, not a stand up dude for me to connect with.
Talia’s girlfriend ships I loved. Jenni was a highlight and brought a lot of warmth to the story. I also enjoyed the humor and relatable moments sprinkled throughout.
Overall, this is a more introspective, character-driven listen with solid growth by the end, even if the romance fell a bit flat for me. I’m not a fan of book 2 continuing the same couple love story, but will get to book 2 to see how the relationship unfolds. Just not my favorite read pick.
This wasn’t what I expected at first. I usually prefer storylines with events, and this one is much more character focused. You’re basically living through Talia’s thoughts, insecurities, and growth in real time. Once I invested thoughts to that, I wanted to continue.
Talia is recovering from an emotionally abusive relationship, and I thought her healing process felt very realistic, if irritating at times. Her way of overthinking, making excuses, and slipping back into old habits were frustrating at times, but believable.
The romance with Damian I struggled to feel it. I struggled to believe the emotional depth, especially with the inconsistent behavior from Damian. His struggle to commit to her, but would have a child with her. Nope, not a stand up dude for me to connect with.
Talia’s girlfriend ships I loved. Jenni was a highlight and brought a lot of warmth to the story. I also enjoyed the humor and relatable moments sprinkled throughout.
Overall, this is a more introspective, character-driven listen with solid growth by the end, even if the romance fell a bit flat for me. I’m not a fan of book 2 continuing the same couple love story, but will get to book 2 to see how the relationship unfolds. Just not my favorite read pick.
June 8, 2026
Unfortunately this was just not my cup of tea. But it most definitely has A LOT of potential!!
The writing, amazing. The plot, good. The tension with the ex, relatable. The smutty scenes were too die for. But the pacing was too fast, not enough information given and what was given was very sporadic. I did enjoy the long distance relationship idea, you don’t see that often enough in romance books nowadays. Also, the dynamic between the fmc & mmc was interesting to me. Very love at first sight with a hint of mystery.
I think my issue was just the pacing of the book, don’t get me wrong I love a good fast paced Sunday read, but this felt like I was stuck in a time warp where timelines didn’t matter.
The writing, amazing. The plot, good. The tension with the ex, relatable. The smutty scenes were too die for. But the pacing was too fast, not enough information given and what was given was very sporadic. I did enjoy the long distance relationship idea, you don’t see that often enough in romance books nowadays. Also, the dynamic between the fmc & mmc was interesting to me. Very love at first sight with a hint of mystery.
I think my issue was just the pacing of the book, don’t get me wrong I love a good fast paced Sunday read, but this felt like I was stuck in a time warp where timelines didn’t matter.
July 24, 2026
This one was honestly missing something, and I still can’t quite put my finger on what that something was. It’s a cute, super fast read, but it never became all-consuming, and I finished it feeling kind of empty.
Part of the problem is dropped threads. Toward the end, when Talia moves to California, her mom unlocks the car and forgets to re-lock it, and Talia’s entire purse ends up stolen, wallet, Social Security card, and a chunk of cash included. That’s a pretty significant loss to just never touch on again, and it wasn’t the only piece of the story that got left hanging. There were a few other moments where I found myself thinking “okay, where are we going next” without ever getting a real payoff.
Quick and easy to get through, but the loose ends kept it from being satisfying.
Part of the problem is dropped threads. Toward the end, when Talia moves to California, her mom unlocks the car and forgets to re-lock it, and Talia’s entire purse ends up stolen, wallet, Social Security card, and a chunk of cash included. That’s a pretty significant loss to just never touch on again, and it wasn’t the only piece of the story that got left hanging. There were a few other moments where I found myself thinking “okay, where are we going next” without ever getting a real payoff.
Quick and easy to get through, but the loose ends kept it from being satisfying.
April 10, 2026
Great Read
Just wrapped up this captivating book two days ago, and I couldn’t wait to share my thoughts! Life got a bit hectic, but here I am, ready to rave about it! Tania, the brilliant mind behind this romance, has truly outdone herself. The story is beautifully crafted, resonating deeply as it unfolds—a testament to how close it is to her heart.
It’s not just interesting; it’s also an effortless read that will keep you turning the pages. And if you're wondering if I’ll dive into book #2, the answer is a resounding YES! I can’t wait to see what Tania has in store for us next!
Just wrapped up this captivating book two days ago, and I couldn’t wait to share my thoughts! Life got a bit hectic, but here I am, ready to rave about it! Tania, the brilliant mind behind this romance, has truly outdone herself. The story is beautifully crafted, resonating deeply as it unfolds—a testament to how close it is to her heart.
It’s not just interesting; it’s also an effortless read that will keep you turning the pages. And if you're wondering if I’ll dive into book #2, the answer is a resounding YES! I can’t wait to see what Tania has in store for us next!
April 24, 2026
This book is an emotional powerhouse that delivers everything you want from a slow-burn romance and more. From the very beginning, Talia’s story pulls you in with raw honesty and vulnerability. Her journey from survival to self-discovery feels deeply real, and it’s impossible not to root for her every step of the way. The book has you wanting to turn to the next page immediately.
What makes this story truly stand out is how beautifully it balances pain and healing.
Overall, this is a gripping, heartfelt romance about second chances and finding strength after hardship. It’s messy, emotional, and deeply rewarding a story that stays with you long after the last page.
★★★★★
What makes this story truly stand out is how beautifully it balances pain and healing.
Overall, this is a gripping, heartfelt romance about second chances and finding strength after hardship. It’s messy, emotional, and deeply rewarding a story that stays with you long after the last page.
★★★★★
April 29, 2026
I went into this book expecting a lovey dovey romance but what I found was one of survival. This book is about so much more than love, it’s about finding and loving yourself before you find “the one”
The only thing that kept this from being a full 5-stars for me was the pacing in the final third. A secret from Damian’s past comes to light, and while it added tension, I felt it wrapped up a little too quickly compared to the slow, careful development of the rest of the book. I wanted just a few more chapters of them navigating that hurdle together!
Overall, this book is a raw and ultimately hopeful read. It does deal with domestic abuse but mentioned with care to not trigger.
The only thing that kept this from being a full 5-stars for me was the pacing in the final third. A secret from Damian’s past comes to light, and while it added tension, I felt it wrapped up a little too quickly compared to the slow, careful development of the rest of the book. I wanted just a few more chapters of them navigating that hurdle together!
Overall, this book is a raw and ultimately hopeful read. It does deal with domestic abuse but mentioned with care to not trigger.
May 7, 2026
Look at me is a mildly spicy romance that includes an abusive ex that seems stalker like/wont accept it’s over, friends to lovers that somewhat overlaps with the relationship ending, a potential cheating scandal and a long distance relationship that turns into them moving together.
I felt that it was well written but I wish that there would’ve been more of a conclusion with Damian’s ex like there was with Talia and Edgar. I also hate books and movies that jump right to pregnancy in early relationships but I guess we will see how it goes in the second book.
I rated it a 3.5 but there are no half scores here🥲
I felt that it was well written but I wish that there would’ve been more of a conclusion with Damian’s ex like there was with Talia and Edgar. I also hate books and movies that jump right to pregnancy in early relationships but I guess we will see how it goes in the second book.
I rated it a 3.5 but there are no half scores here🥲
May 6, 2026
3,5 ⭐️
This book sucked me in and wouldn’t let go. It was exactly what I needed to get back to reading as much as I did before my exams.
I loved Talia and Damian’s story. They’re love is truly inspiring.
I just had one small issue. There we’re parts that didn’t really get explained, like the struggle of getting a new apartment or when Talia got her bag stolen and in the next chapter she had it again (I really don’t understand how she hot it back so quickly).
Otherwise great book and I can’t wait to read the next one.
This book sucked me in and wouldn’t let go. It was exactly what I needed to get back to reading as much as I did before my exams.
I loved Talia and Damian’s story. They’re love is truly inspiring.
I just had one small issue. There we’re parts that didn’t really get explained, like the struggle of getting a new apartment or when Talia got her bag stolen and in the next chapter she had it again (I really don’t understand how she hot it back so quickly).
Otherwise great book and I can’t wait to read the next one.
May 31, 2026
This is a good, easy read. I felt like I was hearing a friend's story and I wanted to keep getting to know her better. Like others said, I felt more disconnected from Damien, but that could be because I listened and didn't love the narration for him. I love the way the DV was handled. I also appreciated the spice being lightly spicy vs overly graphic. I definitely want to know what happens in their story next, but IDK that I'd say he's Mr. Right vs Mr. Right for Right Now. But I do look forward to reading what's next! I also enjoy the author's social media, in case that's useful for anyone.
June 17, 2026
This book is so good !! I really related to it with my past relationships. Its really hard to leave an abusive relationship when that was all you knew and thought that was all you were good for. But Talia over comes Edgars abuse. She gets her own place and still has something to do with edgars daughter. She goes out with her friends and ends up meeting Damian and she is instantly attracted to him but he is with someone and it turns out he likes her too and of course Edgar doesn't get that she left him. I gave this book 5 stars . It is hot and steamy and wow I just really loved the story.
April 4, 2026
I finished this book last night and I’m so glad I picked it up.
It’s not my usual genre, but it completely pulled me in. The story felt incredibly real and authentic, and knowing it’s partially based on the author’s own experiences made it even more impactful. It had just the right amount of drama to keep me hooked the entire time.
I’ll definitely be starting the next book ASAP.
Highly recommend if you love contemporary romance that feels raw, emotional, and genuine.
It’s not my usual genre, but it completely pulled me in. The story felt incredibly real and authentic, and knowing it’s partially based on the author’s own experiences made it even more impactful. It had just the right amount of drama to keep me hooked the entire time.
I’ll definitely be starting the next book ASAP.
Highly recommend if you love contemporary romance that feels raw, emotional, and genuine.
April 5, 2026
Super sweet story between two different people in two seperate states who happen to meet at a restaurant. The FMC shows great growth during the story and learns to push past the fear. I love how she is willing to give things a chance and is able to examine her feelings. The MMC is very sweet - so sweet that I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop. I don’t know if that will happen - it could just be my insecurities speaking. Overall, a sweet read that has me wanting to know what happens next.
May 15, 2026
This was an enjoyable read. I’m glad there’s a second book because I wanted more. It took me a minute to like the MMC but the FMC was perfect. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator they picked for her made it even better. I felt like Talia was a real person who I knew and she made this book for me. The romance had me giggling and kicking my feet too!! This is a quick easy read which is perfect for people who don’t like long romances.
June 3, 2026
I really enjoyed this book! It was a quick read and did have some spice! I really enjoyed Talia’s character and the growth we see from her throughout the book! I do wish we had gotten a little more on Damian and his background. While it was a slower burn some of their story and romance was a little rushed for me. I will be reading book 2 and can’t wait to see more of how their story unfolds! Overall this book got a 3.75/5 rating for me!
April 23, 2026
The romance I don’t know I needed. I loved the writing style and the reality of the storyline.
While I typically do more action packed stories this was a good story of a fresh start and standing up for yourself.
If you are looking for a romance with just the right amount of spice this will be for you!
While I typically do more action packed stories this was a good story of a fresh start and standing up for yourself.
If you are looking for a romance with just the right amount of spice this will be for you!
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