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Look After Us

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**This novella cannot be read as a standalone. You must read Look After You first.** The road to true love isn’t always easy… but through all the heartache, Ava and Ashton have somehow made it through—coming out of the other end even stronger. Madly in love and engaged to be married, Ava is finally getting her happy ever after. But it seems Ashton’s brother, Tyler, will beat Ashton down the aisle. When he decides to tie the knot, he asks Ashton to be his best man. Not one to miss his baby brother get married, he and Ava fly to Texas to join in the festivities. Everything is perfect. Until Ashton’s past threatens to destroy everything. Ava’s jealousy rears its ugly head as Ashton’s ex-girlfriend hangs on his every word. Even though she knows Ashton loves her, she can’t help but feel insecure, especially since she’s convinced that Ashton’s first love is karma in disguise, waiting to take her happiness away. As tempers flare and tears fall, Ava knows she’s overreacting. Or is she? Recommended for ages 18+ due to explicit language and sexual situations.

164 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 5, 2015

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Elena Matthews

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Receptionist by day, author by night, Elena Matthews is from Manchester, United Kingdom, the home of Manchester United, MediaCity, and of course, Coronation Street. When Elena isn’t writing, she can be found with her nose in a book or watching guilty pleasures, such as Grey’s Anatomy. And, when she isn’t doing those things, you can often find her on Facebook, or obsessing over Kellan Kyle, book-boyfriend extraordinaire.

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Profile Image for Pilar.
Author 4 books78 followers
September 14, 2016
2,5 Libro cortito, en el que la autora no aporta nada y saca una historia que a mí, personalmente, no me aporta nada a lo que ya sabía de esa pareja.
Profile Image for Claire M.
188 reviews4 followers
March 30, 2018
I love when a story ends right

Ava and Ashton are heading to Texas for his brothers wedding.
When they get there everyone is in high spirits until Mia tells Ashton that her maid of honour is his first girlfriend Riley, who is still holding on to her feelings for him.
Riley won't stop flirting with Ashton which makes Ava so jealous but will Ashton be able to resist her charms?
When it seems all is lost Ashton has to go big or go home but will Ava be able to forgive him? Was there anything to forgive in the first place?

I love when u get to read more of a story when the original book is finished it's like a little looking into their lives. I love that even though there isn't much about him in this book that Ava trust Sebastian( he my favourite) to take Lily for a whole week! (as u can read I get sucked into stories but I love that authors can do that)
Profile Image for Penny Leidecker.
2,678 reviews26 followers
January 6, 2020
A beautiful story

I just love a story where the love shines through and that’s exactly what we get with this quick read. Ava and Ashton are now engaged and are going to Texas for Tyler’s, Ashton’s brother, wedding to Mia. There’s one point where I think it’s over, but luckily we get a happily ever after. Grab your copy and see what happens in Texas. I bet you’ll love Ashton’s mom, Alana, lol.
Profile Image for S.
1,551 reviews39 followers
August 11, 2018
A novella and a sweet ending to Ashton and Ava’s story. We meet Ashton’s family his brother Tyler and Jo who have separate stories. A nice ending to this series.
Profile Image for Lady Living  In Bookland.
481 reviews19 followers
September 8, 2015
Reviewed by Susan on behalf of Ladies Living in Bookland

Wow...I think this has been my most anticipated read of the summer and I think Elena Matthews may have got bored of me chasing her for this hahaha. After all the anticipation, this book did not disappoint me in the least, it excelled all my expectations.

The novella focuses on Ashton and Ava's break away to Texas for Ashton's brothers upcoming wedding.
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Favourite Excerpt:
I want to protect you, cherish you, love you, look after you until my last dying breath.
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Even very early on, the steam meter on this novella....well, lets just say there is the hottest mile-high club scene ever!
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Excerpt:
"I work hard to contain the euphoria that rips through me. But it's hard when every touch is more sensitive...every thrust is more exhilarating...when every subtle kiss has enough power to light up an entire city...
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Ava officially meets the family and quickly becomes a part of it and is astounded at the love and acceptance from everyone.

Ashton's ability to take Ava's mind off her fear of flying is just selfless ;)

But besides from Ashton's parents and siblings, Ava would meet another blast from his past that would bring her insecurities crashing around her. Despite Ashton's persistence, she would worry for the duration of her stay that she would get hurt.

But Ashton knows what he has. He wouldn't hurt our beautiful Ava after all they have been through?
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Ashton - Excerpt:
I'm supposed to be the person in her life who protects her...who looks after her, but it seems even I'm not immune to breaking her beautiful, fragile heart.
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A truly emotive, sexy and awe inspiring read that goes to show that happiness can be found in the strangest of places and oddest of times. Ashton and Ava are proof of that and their story is a brilliant one I never tire of reading. This book gave me a lot of closure on their story and genuinely warmed my heart. I can't recommend enough!
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Final Excerpt:
Ashton is not only my strength, he's my hero, soul mate and my best friend too, and no matter what life throws at us next, I know as long as I have him by my side, I can survive anything.
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Profile Image for Lou.
328 reviews4 followers
October 13, 2015
WOW! Seriously I'm at a loss for words!

5 stars is NOT enough!!!

Book hangover material? Yes!

My full review will be here as soon as I can find the words to write one!

*goes to think*

OK So here it is my review...

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Look After Us is Ava and Ashton's HEA. Let's face it these two have certainly fought through more than their fair share of shit to get to this point.

We join Ava and Ashton as they head to Texas for Ashton's brother; Tyler's wedding. But all is not well, in the run up to the wedding Ashton's past rears its head in the form of Riley; Ashton's ex-girlfriend. Riley is hell bent on getting Ashton to pay attention to her. Each and every time Riley tries poor Ava's jealousy and insecurities get the better of her.

Ava and Ashton have an amazing relationship, their chemistry is completely off the charts. The rest of the Bailey family welcome Ava with open arms and treat her as one of the family, Ashton's mum even takes sides with Ava when Riley tries to dig her claws in again.

I have loved this series from the very beginning, and Look After Us is no different. Elena has put so much heartfelt emotion into her writing that it can be felt with each and every page. I'm so sad to see Ava and Ashton's story come to an end.

Elena has developed these characters so much over the series. Like her characters Elena writing has evolved and developed too, the level of emotion contained within her writing is second to none. I felt that I was a part of this story and that I was right there alongside Ava and Ashton.

Ava and Ashton have a special place in my heart, I have loved everything about them and their journey, except Riley. Riley is an out and out bitch that I would have loved to have slapped several times during Look After Us. That woman just doesn't know when to back off!!!

Overall I have loved every page of this book, I'm mega sad to see them go! I am looking forward to seeing what Elena comes up with next!
Profile Image for Bloggers From Down Under .
795 reviews37 followers
October 3, 2015
** Provided on behalf of the author for an honest review **

After such a traumatic life growing up and secrets finally revealed Ava is finally getting her happily ever after.
Ava and Ashton are on their way to Ashton’s home town Texas where Ashton’s brother Tyler is getting married, and Ashton is the best man.

But what Ava and Ashton are simply not prepared for is Ashton’s past coming back to the present and is about to rock their world.

She’s stunning.
She’s beautiful.
But she has a nasty side, an ugly side.

Her name.

Riley.

Riley seeing Ashton after so many years passed wants what Ashton and Ava have. She wants the love and adoration that Ashton freely shows to Ava. She wants nothing more than to be in Ashton’s arms.

Can Ava and Ashton really survive his past?
What lengths will Riley go to, to destroy everything that Ava loves and holds dear to her heart?
Will Ashton give into temptation and destroy Ava in the process?

You will just have to read Look After Us to find out.

Again we absolutely loved this novella in the Look After You series. We have watched Ava and Ashton grow from what started as a relationship based on an affair, to a love that could never be broken.
We got to see more of Ashton in this novella and we fell in love with him. His devotion and love for Ava pours out of the pages grabbing and pulling at your own heartstrings.
We laughed at the banter between the characters often finding ourselves laughing out loud.
We cried at times with the heart felt pain and anguish that both Aston and Ava faced.
A highly emotional read that we couldn’t put down.

To Elena Matthews. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to read and review your Look After You series. We absolutely loved the series as a whole and such a fitting end to an amazing series.

A definite 5 star read
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158 reviews
September 8, 2015
Ava is finally getting her happily ever after with Ashton,they weathered the storms and came out of it all together,stronger and now engaged.Tyler,Ashtons brother is getting married asking Ashton to be his best man they fly to Texas for the wedding.But Ashtons past is ready to hit Ava…..full on in the form of his ex girlfriend Riley whos determined to have Ashton.Given their history and how they got together Ava fears this is payback time.Riley pulls out all the stops to gain Ashtons attention and time and Ava plays right into her hands letting her jealousy and insecurities affect their relationship.Ashton reassures her he loves her and only wants her but can he convince Ava?How far will Riley go to get her claws into Ashton?
I loved this book and so sad to see this amazing series end.You must read Look After You First.Its an emotional read and Elena has done a fantastic job of bringing out all the emotions the characters experience throughout the book.Its funny,sexy,emotional with secondary characters that all bring something amazing to this story.Cant wait for Elena next book.
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267 reviews8 followers
September 8, 2015
Ava is finally getting her happily ever after with Ashton,they weathered the storms and came out of it all together,stronger and now engaged.Tyler,Ashtons brother is getting married asking Ashton to be his best man they fly to Texas for the wedding.But Ashtons past is ready to hit Ava…..full on in the form of his ex girlfriend Riley whos determined to have Ashton.Given their history and how they got together Ava fears this is payback time.Riley pulls out all the stops to gain Ashtons attention and time and Ava plays right into her hands letting her jealousy and insecurities affect their relationship.Ashton reassures her he loves her and only wants her but can he convince Ava?How far will Riley go to get her claws into Ashton?
I loved this book and so sad to see this amazing series end.You must read Look After You First.Its an emotional read and Elena has done a fantastic job of bringing out all the emotions the characters experience throughout the book.Its funny,sexy,emotional with secondary characters that all bring something amazing to this story.Cant wait for Elena next book.
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215 reviews18 followers
September 18, 2015
After reading books 1 and 2, and being a total emotional mess throughout, This was a much easier read. A great end to the series..

We follow Ashton and Ava to Texas, where they attend 'brothers wedding and Ava gets to meet the Bailey family for the first time.

The Bailey family are awesome, they are a really loving family and take Ava in as one of them, something she has never had before.

This book has everything you expect from a great novella, including an annoying bitchy ex who wants to ruin their relationship and get Ashton back.

I fell in love with Ashton even more in this book, he is a real sweetheart and has me swooning a lot.

OVERALL- I loved this series it has become one of my favourite's, look after us is the perfect ending to an emotional rollercoaster of a series. oh my it has been emotional... i am really sad to see it end. ( hopefully we get another book,, looks to Elena.... I need more.


Yet another awesome 5* read by a very talented author
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Author 2 books57 followers
December 31, 2015
This novella is the continuation of the story started in book 1. I have enjoyed this series so far, albeit book 2 more than book 1. I actually thought this novella added so much more to the story that it made me fall in love with the characters more than I originally did.

This story takes the characters of Ava and Ashton full circle. However even for a novella there is so much they have to go through in order to get there.

Ava's insecurities come to the forefront of everything she does and thinks in this book. She needs to find the strength to believe in herself, and in Ashton, before she can get the happy ever after she dreams of.

The way forward isn't easy, but with the love and support of Ashton's family surely they can work things out, can't they?

I really enjoyed this novella and can't wait to see what the author brings us next.
Profile Image for Amy  Crull.
2,446 reviews38 followers
September 25, 2015
I’ll start by saying if you haven’t read Ava and Ashton’s story in book 1, then you need to stop reading this one. You need to know the journey they went on to find love…it’s a good one even if they did hurt someone in the process…

So this continues on with Ava and Ashton… they are headed to Texas for Ashton’s brother wedding. Ava is nervous to meet his family but end up loving her. This book is filled so much happiness that you can barely stand it(j/k). But what’s a wedding without a drunken bachelorette party with strippers and some drama from an ex girlfriend. Minus everything that happened, they realize that they love each other and why stall the obvious and just get married.. Well I won’t tell you if they do it or not but they do figure things including adding more to their cute little family. This was such a great series to read, I loved every minute of it!
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661 reviews17 followers
February 2, 2020
I read the previous two books in the series a few years ago so I don't know why it's taken me so long to get around to this, but I wish I hadn't waited so long!

I was always Team Sebastian but this has definitely made me sway Team Ashton. While Ava and Ashton are out of town for Ashton's brother Tyler's wedding, it gives us more insight into Ashton and his family - who it seems are a family I would love to be a part of, they sound so fun! But there is a bump in the road when a blast from Ashton's past is revealed as part of the wedding party.

It was a bumpy ride for a while and I don't want to give any spoilers but Matthews handled it really well and had me second guessing! There were also some laughs along the way, and a heap of romance thrown in.

My favourite (old!) read of the year so far.
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5,399 reviews119 followers
November 4, 2015
SNS Rating: 5.0

~~~~~~~~~~Lindsey's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~

The conclusion to this serious wrapped it up very well. I rated it with five stars. This series is a must read for anyone who loves a good story in the women's fiction genre. Ava and Ashton are wonderful characters that are almost like friends to the readers. I was very sad to have to read the conclusion to their story. I want to read more of this author's work.

~~~~~~~~~~Val's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~

The third book in the series wrapped everything up flawlessly! Elena Matthews is a genius at writing stories and creating characters that draw you in and give you every emotion known to man! Thank you for sharing this series with us readers!
Profile Image for Wendy Wright.
236 reviews3 followers
September 10, 2015
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I seriously thing this is the most bittersweet ending to a series that I have ever read. Could Ashton be any more romantic (and sexy!)?
I absolutely loathed Riley from the get-go and loved Alana. The whole 3 day trip to Texas was a roller coaster that kept me reading and I didn't really want it to end, but an happily ever after never ends, as we learn with Look After Us.
This ended the series so fantastically and I admit I had a lump in my throat numerous times with how absolutely perfect Ashton was. I've loved every page of this series and will definitely be reading more by Elena Matthews.
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384 reviews10 followers
August 31, 2015
Okay, so when I first heard that Elena was writing this Novella ones over the flipping moon! To say I loved Ava and Ashton in book one would be an understatement. Getting this Novella from them was just what I needed.

Seen Ashton in his family's surroundings with all of them around him was great! His man is so funny! They stuff she comes out with is so like my own man LOL.

So the reason Ashton and Ava are with his family is that his little brother is beating him down the aisle. And what happens when you go home? Things pop up from your past..... like evil girls named riley :O I won't say more, other then man did i wanna bitch slap her!!!
Profile Image for Briana Pacheco.
Author 8 books163 followers
September 8, 2015
YESSSS! Look After Us was the PERFECT ending to this series!

In this novella, we continue Ava and Ashton's story, this time, they head to Texas for Ashton's younger brother's wedding. Tyler and Mia are wonderful! The entire Bailey family is awesome actually. I loved their banter, their stories, and the love they had for everyone. *swoon*

In Look After Us, there is some drama involving Riley, Ashton's high school girlfriend, and you will have the urge to just slap her. Everything else will have you laughing, swooning, and fanning yourself.

I highly recommend this series and I can not wait to see what Elena creates next. *hint hint*
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2,904 reviews1 follower
November 1, 2015
I was given a copy by the author in exchange for an honest review.

Ava and Ashton have been through hell to get their happy ending. When they travel to Texas for Ashton's brother's wedding they run into Ashton's ex. She is out to get him back. This was a great read. This was a much lighter read then the two books before. It was the perfect ending to this series and I hate to see it end. I have enjoyed every minute of reading this series and looks forward to reading more from Elena.

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1,530 reviews30 followers
October 8, 2015
after the emotional turmoil of books 1 & 2 i was glad to read something lighter for these guys. a great ending to a great series - even though we get an antagonist that we really want to slap it was nothing like the ride we went through in the first 2 books. i recommend reading the whole series...even though you will need boxes of tissues and emotional fortitude.


i look forward to more great stuff from ms. matthews in the future!
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667 reviews12 followers
January 4, 2016
I friggin loved all of this series, definitely #TeamAshton, this is a great epilogue book before the actually epilogue, after finishing the first book of the series I wanted more of Ava and Ashton and was pleased as punch that I got it in this book x very well written, entertaining and heartfelt loved it
Profile Image for Sarah Owen.
12 reviews3 followers
September 9, 2015
I need more!!!! I can never get enough of their story! This deserves more than 5 stars for sure
Profile Image for Misty Sulouff.
199 reviews13 followers
March 11, 2018
What a beautiful story. Ava and Ashton have what everyone wants in a relationship. Unconditional love is something some people never find but they show that is possible. No matter who or what tries to get in their way, it won't change what they feel for each other. You could feel the love between them just by reading their story. I definitely found a great author and cannot wait to read more of her work. Definitely a book I would recommend.
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190 reviews2 followers
March 27, 2018
I am so glad we got this novella and we she wants going on with Ava and Ashton. Ava still feels guilty about what happened with Sebastian and this leaves her feeling like karma is coming back on her. This book also introduces us to Ashton’s family and gives us more background to his life before Ava.

You have to read look after you before you read this.
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1,851 reviews20 followers
January 18, 2019
What a great ending for a fab series..
Quick easy to read update on Ava and Ashton to see where life takes them a few years down the line from all their drama!
Always so good to get to see what happens when couples get together... especially after what these pair went through to get their HEA.
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1,310 reviews42 followers
August 20, 2017
I loved this, Really enjoyed getting more from these 2 and seeing where life's taken them, And of course they have a little bump in the road but a HEA.
Profile Image for Paige Whitecotton.
2,558 reviews9 followers
August 15, 2018
Sweet

Elena gave us all. Drama, laughter, angst, and love. Ashton was a dream until he nearly screwed it up. Riley needed bitch slapped.
1,699 reviews
January 4, 2019
after book 2, i didn't really like Ava anymore.

had a hard time reading more about her.

got through it

still a good book
Profile Image for Shasta Hope.
945 reviews18 followers
February 25, 2019
Perfect ending

I love a good love story. Even if the situation was a bit taboo it still turned into a beautiful HEA!
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340 reviews12 followers
September 14, 2015
I was excited to read this! I love the whole Look series!!

Look After Us is book #2 so you need to read Look After You first!

I love that you can feel the chemistry coming off of the pages between Ashton & Ava. I loved seeing a little more of their relationship. They are perfect for each other!


Ashton is not only my strength, he's my hero, soul mate and my best friend too, and no matter what life throws at us next, I know as long as I have him by my side, I can survive anything.

I laughed so hard at the scenes with Ashton & his brother. The characters just feel so real.

Blurb
The road to true love isn’t always easy… but through all the heartache, Ava and Ashton have somehow made it through—coming out of the other end even stronger.

Madly in love and engaged to be married, Ava is finally getting her happy ever after.

But it seems Ashton’s brother, Tyler, will beat Ashton down the aisle. When he decides to tie the knot, he asks Ashton to be his best man. Not one to miss his baby brother get married, he and Ava fly to Texas to join in the festivities.

Everything is perfect.

Until Ashton’s past threatens to destroy everything.

Ava’s jealousy rears its ugly head as Ashton’s ex-girlfriend hangs on his every word. Even though she knows Ashton loves her, she can’t help but feel insecure, especially since she’s convinced that Ashton’s first love is karma in disguise, waiting to take her happiness away.

As tempers flare and tears fall, Ava knows she’s overreacting.
Or is she?


I have to say that I hated Ashton's ex from the moment she showed up!

Look After Us is a great story! I love Elena's writing! Humor, Drama, Passion, what's not to like?!
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