When fate spares your life, your destiny is always love
Twenty-year-old widow and cancer survivor Taylor Smith-Taylor is running her late husband’s billion-dollar gaming business because she’s made a vow to keep TME—and Gavin’s memory—alive. But she’s falling hard for her sexy attorney Brad Richards, and it’s not just their professional connection that has her tied in knots.
When Taylor’s new idea takes off, she relies on Brad to help. Using company funds to back the innovative project, they begin a tumultuous affair and a multi-million dollar negotiation that could dominate the market or put the company in jeopardy.
As the corporate dealings escalate, their volatile relationship leaves their priorities more tangled than their bed sheets, and a fatal accounting error divides them. Brad pushes Taylor to embrace her idea, and him, by selling TME—a decision that, for her, goes deeper than money. When she refuses, it seems easier for both to walk away, and only a perspective from the grave can help her realize her future comes down to one choice: the love she’ll lose or the love she’ll make.
Kary Rader is a stay-at-home mother of three, avid reader and slave to the characters and worlds inside her head.
Always creative, she’s drawn to stories with fantastical worlds and creatures. With a little bit of magic and divine guidance, there isn’t anything that can’t be accomplished. And it’s the power of words that creates and destroys.
Vanquishing evil and injustice while finding eternal love in the process is all in a day’s work. And with the help of her critique partners and master cartographer imaginary places come to life.
I have been waiting since August 2013 for this book to come out, I cannot wait to read it!!! You need to read A Taylor-Made Life before you read this book and when you do make sure you have tissues near by. my full review for A Taylor Made Life you will be crying your eyes out ************************************************************************************************************************ 282 pages
I have now completed the book and loved it. I did cry while reading parts of it but it definitely was not as sad as the first book, which I am grateful for (that book killed me). I have been dying to know what Gavin wrote in the letter that was given to Matt and we find out in this book although that doesn't happen for quite a while. There is an age gap between Brad and Taylor with all of the stuff Taylor has been through she is more grown up then most 20 year olds, so the only time her age bothered me was when everyone was drinking and when she finally had a drink she got drunk. I really liked the chemistry between Brad and Taylor and I liked that Matt was a part of her life as well. Aaron the cutest little guy was often a scene stealer because really he was just like his dad..total cuttie pie. This was a great read and I am so glad that Kary Rader finished it. I know A Taylor-Made Life was a very sad read and it has stayed with me since I read it almost two years ago. A Taylor-Made Love while not as sad and didn't make as much of an impact on my heart it will still stick with me.
Thank you Kary Rader for allowing your readers to grieve an appropriate amount of time so that we were OK with Taylor being ready to move on.
I had pre-ordered the book before I received an ARC prior to the book being released....Can you tell I was ecstatic when I knew it was coming out.
Another bittersweet story. I feel lile crying till now especially doing this review. Truth be told, even if it was just the beginning of the story I've read I was already shedding tears.
I'm not sure what I can say about this sequel because I have mixed feelings about it. Reading Taylor's story without Gavin in it was heartbreaking but I know she has to move one which she did eventually. When I read the first book I never thought Brad would be her counterpart on the next book because of that epilogue with Matt in it. It was just surprising for me.
Although I don't know what I felt for Taylor because even though I'm happy that she was able to experience another happy ending, there were moments where I felt that she was contradicting her relationship with Gavin, like they happened to be in love with each other because of their situation or that how Brad told Taylor it was always him who believed in Taylor and not really Gavin. I think I need to reread the first book just in case what I'm remembering is wrong.
I won't go into details about Brad and Taylor's relationship just that they were sort of bouncing around each other and some wrong turns taken before they finally got together. There's also that unexpected situation with Taylor's family and some trouble with Matt. Read it yourself to find out.
And reading Gavin's last letter was heartbreaking. Although book 1 is still my favorite despite the ending.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
A Taylor-Made Love is the sequel to A Taylor-Made Life, which I have not read. Despite that, it wasn’t too hard to follow along with the perils, the ups and downs, of the life of Taylor Smith-Taylor, a twenty-year-old widow and cancer survivor. She’s tryign to run her late husband’s gaming business, trying to keep his memory alive. Luckily she gets some help from her attorney, Brad Richards, who is both sexy and intelligent, and who might just be the person who gets her out of her shell again. But when Taylor comes up with a new idea, and it takes off, she has to decide whether she’s going to sell TME and move on with her life – and along with that, move on with Brad – or if she’ll stay stuck in the past.
Taylor is one of my favorite new adult characters I’ve read about. She’s very mature for her age, but considering what she’s been through, that’s normal. She has a lot of ambition, drive and passion, and she just seems like the kind of person you can’t help but like. The book focused on the grieving process too, which worked, and although it had some sad moments, overall it had a bright message: that it is possible to pick up the pieces and move on, but that this doesn’t mean you forget the person who passed away.
Taylor and Brad have a connection and chemistry between them that’s obvious from the start and only continues to grow as the book progresses. The writing was good, and made it easy to connect with the characters.
A Taylor Made Love is truly amazing ! I read this in one sitting. I couldn't put it down ! The beginning already got me crying. I was a mess ! Totally different from books I've read before. This book is about love, family and second chances. Taylor is a survivor and a very strong person. All the decisions she made came from her heart. I admire her so much. Brad, her friend and the company's attorney, always had an eye for her. Taylor had many doubts but she went for it. I WAS FREAKIN HAPPY! The ending was my favorite part ! :) READ THIS BOOK PLEASE! So freakin good! This book was a rollercoaster ride for me. I loved it ! I enjoyed reading this. Brad and Taylor's love story captivated me. Kary Rader wrote this book so beautifully from start to finish. AHHH SO GOOD! The feels was everywhere ! I'm definitely going to reread this again. This book deserves another read! Anyway, I look forward to reading more of her books ! I give this 5 stars ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND !
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**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**
I really really liked this book and story. Not having read book 1, I wasn't sure if it was necessary to read it in order to carry the story -- it's not.
Taylor has been through a lot of things in her young life, but has managed to come out on top (for lack of a better word) in the end. Striving to keep the memory of her husband Gavin alive through his company and leaving his legacy for their son, she finds that she relies on her attorney Brad, more and more. Brad has been a part of Taylor's life and an anchor ever since Gavin's passing-- and he wants more.
This was my first Kary Rader novel, but I will be coming back for more. This was such an engaging story, that I couldn't put the book down. Even though I know how Taylor's story ends, I will be reading the first novel, because I want to see where it all started.
Just finished this book. When I read A Taylor Made Life, I thought about Gavin and Taylor for days. My heart was So broken. But Taylor and Brad put it back together in A Taylor Made Love. Kary you did a fantastic job on both books. Hope you never stop writing because you bring so much enjoyment into so many lives
Kary Rader’s A Taylor Made Love is a moving, high stakes romance that brilliantly balances passion, purpose, and emotional healing. Through Taylor’s journey from surviving loss to rediscovering love and self worth Rader captures the fragile beauty of second chances with both tenderness and depth. The chemistry between Taylor and Brad sizzles with tension, but beneath the surface lies a story of courage: a woman redefining herself in the shadow of grief, business ambition, and moral conflict.
What makes this novel stand out is its emotional intelligence. Rader doesn’t just tell a love story; she delves into the cost of ambition, the ache of loyalty, and the rebirth that comes from choosing love after loss. A Taylor-Made Love is both sensual and soul stirring a heartfelt portrait of healing where corporate drama meets romantic destiny.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I have been so eager to read this sequel since the moment I found out about it. I read the first book A Taylor Made Life a long while back and it made me feel so many emotions making it one of the most amazing stories I have read. I recommended it to friends and family after finishing it, but I made sure to warn them that it was a tear jerker. Everyone that read it, told me how much they loved it. I now plan to tell them that they need to read A Taylor Made Love.
A Taylor Made Love is an amazing story about living, growing, and moving on after loss. Taylor, a 20 year old, is a cancer survivor, mother, and widow. She is striving to keep her promise to her husband Gavin that she will carry on his business. Not only is she working to preserve her husband's legacy, but also to be able to pass it on someday to their son Aaron. Luckily Taylor has had Brad her lawyer to help and support her every step of the way. Brad was her husband's lawyer and friend. Taylor is working hard to show that she can successfully run TME and juggle all the complications in her life despite her young age. Just when things begin to fall into place with a major deal that will make the company a huge success, Taylor is thrown off as she begins to see Brad as much more than just a friend and her biggest supporter.
I was surprised at first about the development of a relationship between Taylor and Brad mostly due to what occurred in the first book, but it ended up being a pleasant surprise. The chemistry between the two of them was great. Additionally, I loved the friendship that developed between them since book one, which added to their appeal as a couple. I loved Brad and everytime he showed his strong alpha side. His combination of sexy and intelligent made me love him even more. I have loved Talyor since book one. Her strength and maturity make her an excellent main character and one of my favorites.
This book had a very different mood and tone from the first book, which I appreciated. I was not looking for a repeat of book one. I was looking to see what life would bring for Taylor after all she faced and survived through. This story is about Taylor finding herself and realising that by moving on and living her life her way, she is honoring the memory of Gavin because he would have wanted her to. The best part of this story for me was the letter from Gavin where he said, "Tell her that she will always be the love of my life and I was proud to be her hero. Let her know it's okay to love more deeply, more brightly, and more completely than she's ever loved before."
I highly recommend this book and while you could definitely read it without reading the first book, it is well worth anyone's time to read A Taylor Made Life afterwards to find out what led to the events in this book.
Taylor Smith-Taylor is a 20 year-old widow and cancer survivor trying to run her late husband's billion dollar gaming business. With the help of her attorney Brad Richards help she is able to keep her vow to keep TME and her late husband Gavin's memory alive. Brad and Taylor work tirelessly on Taylor's new idea using the company's funds, but when a critical accounting error nears the company towards Bankruptcy she doesn't know what to do. Between the company failing and Taylor and Brads relationship she must make a choice on which road to take. Salvage the company or sell and move on...in more ways than one.
Taylor has gone through so much in her short 20 years and seems more grown up than some people I know at that age or heck any age. Her passion and drive is shown so brightly through Kary Rader's words it is hard not to love her and care for her throughout her story. This is the second novel in the Taylor Made series and I assure you I will read the first one to get the full story. You don't have to read the first novel to understand what is going on in A Taylor-Made Love but it helps with the back story of Taylor. A Taylor-Made Love will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and cry some more, and the best part fall in love and believe in life after the passing of a loved one. Kary Rader has done an amazing thing in creating Taylor and her family and their world. Kary Rader congratulations on her amazing novel and I will be awaiting more from you!
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Taylor Smith-Taylor is a 20 year-old widow and cancer survivor trying to run her late husband's billion dollar gaming business. With the help of her attorney Brad Richards help she is able to keep her vow to keep TME and her late husband Gavin's memory alive. Brad and Taylor work tirelessly on Taylor's new idea using the company's funds, but when a critical accounting error nears the company towards Bankruptcy she doesn't know what to do. Between the company failing and Taylor and Brads relationship she must make a choice on which road to take. Salvage the company or sell and move on...in more ways than one.
Taylor has gone through so much in her short 20 years and seems more grown up than some people I know at that age or heck any age. Her passion and drive is shown so brightly through Kary Rader's words it is hard not to love her and care for her throughout her story. This is the second novel in the Taylor Made series and I assure you I will read the first one to get the full story. You don't have to read the first novel to understand what is going on in A Taylor-Made Love but it helps with the back story of Taylor. A Taylor-Made Love will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and cry some more, and the best part fall in love and believe in life after the passing of a loved one. Kary Rader has done an amazing thing in creating Taylor and her family and their world. Kary Rader congratulations on her amazing novel and I will be awaiting more from you!
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Seriously fantastic book!!! I didn't think my heart could handle it, but I went in anyway. I'm so glad I did!!
I still have goosebumps and I finished it 15 minutes ago.
You can't help but root for Taylor. She's been handed such crap and keeps on going. This sequel kept me on the edge of my seat and starling pages here and there as much as I could. It's a book you can seriously sit down and devour in one sitting if you have the time.
Brad. Holy crap! I wasn't sure of what I thought of him from the first book, but this book just catapulted him into my list of BBFs. He's alpha. He's smart. And he's hot.
The secondary characters were awesome as well. I am really hoping to get some more books from this one.
Aaron. Sweet baby Aaron. He's adorable and I just wanted to grab him and squeeze him.
I highly recommend these books. They're fantastic and will go on my list of books that I'll reread when I'm not sure what to read. Love them!!
I would actually give it 4.5 stars. Kary Rader made the connection and budding attraction between Taylor and Brad believable which was no easy feat, considering how she made us fall in love with Gavin in her first book in this series, A Taylor-Made Life. The plot was very realistic and believable and adequately shows how one moves through the grieving process until they are able to move on. The reason for my 1/2 star deduction? I don't want to give away any spoilers but Taylor's family seemed so good and wholesome in the first book and she takes that away in this book. I do not like what she did to John in this story. They could have had Maureen follow a similar storyline to Taylor's without making him the bad guy. Other than that, the book was very well written and I can't wait for Candy's story.
I was givin a copy for my honest review I dint relize Taylor-Made Love is the sequel to A Taylor-Made Life which I have not read I wish I did but Despite that it wasn’t too hard to follow along with the life of Taylor Shes trying to run her late husbands gaming business but also try to keep his memory alive Luckily she gets some help from her attorney Brad Richards who I thought is both sexy and intelligent and who was the person who got her out of her shell and i loved the chemistrey between thm is was smoken ;) Taylor and Brad have a connection and chemistry between them thatss obvious from the start and only continues to grow as the book progresses The writing was good and made it easy to connect with the characters i know im going to go back and read the first one and cry some more but i need to im also goin to read more from this author :)
I have waiting for what seems like forever for the second part of Taylor’s story. Ms. Rader didn’t disappoint. I am was devastated after reading A Taylor-Made Life. I cried for days after and I didn’t think I would ever recover from that read. I still get emotional when thinking about Gavin. But as much as I wanted Gavin to live he didn’t and life must move on. I really enjoyed how Taylor has grown an begins to put her life together. She is a changed woman. She is a mom and a widow and her focus has changed. She is strong and independent but still young. I like seeing this young lady push ahead and not fall to pieces at ever turn. Ms. Rader shows in A Taylor-Made Life that in life we may not always get what we wanted but it’s how you preserve that makes it a life worth living.