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All That's Left to Hold Onto
When Ronan Sharpe unexpectedly left Colorado for parts unknown, he took a piece of Keely Carmichael's heart with him.
After leaving his hellish roots behind him, Ronan found contentment when he started over. Thoughts of the past had been pushed down for so long; he hardly thought about it at all.
He intended to keep it that way.
When unexpected circumstances force Ronan to return to Colorado, the Keely he finds is no longer the adolescent girl he remembered. Torn between desire and fear, Ronan struggles with his feelings for Keely and his need to escape the town that scarred him so deeply years ago.
Letting go is all Ronan's ever known. Will he realize a life with Keely is something he should hold onto at any cost?
After leaving his hellish roots behind him, Ronan found contentment when he started over. Thoughts of the past had been pushed down for so long; he hardly thought about it at all.
He intended to keep it that way.
When unexpected circumstances force Ronan to return to Colorado, the Keely he finds is no longer the adolescent girl he remembered. Torn between desire and fear, Ronan struggles with his feelings for Keely and his need to escape the town that scarred him so deeply years ago.
Letting go is all Ronan's ever known. Will he realize a life with Keely is something he should hold onto at any cost?
225 pages, ebook
First published November 1, 2015
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Ella Fox
61 books5,375 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Ella Fox has learned a bunch of stuff along the way but the most important of all those things is that anything is possible when you try. In 2012 she took a big leap of faith and published her first book, Broken Hart. Once that happened, her entire life changed.
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Ella's favorite things are music, movies, traveling, and, of course, reading. This isn't a surprise considering the fact that her mom is USA Today Bestselling Author Suzanne Halliday.
Stay up to date with Ella by LIKING her on Facebook- she gives a ton of stuff away that you won't want to miss!
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Facebook /EllaFoxAuthor
or join her Facebook Group for sneak peeks, teasers and excerpts of upcoming books,
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Website: www.authorellafox.com
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May 4, 2017
***2.5 Stars***
Unfortunately, this one didn't live up to the expectations of the blurb.
I was expecting a deliciously angsty emotional romance, but instead what I got was a book about two people with horrible pasts, brought back together by a tragic event and dealing with a daunting situation....with some sex thrown in towards the end so you could call it a romance.
Both Ronan and Keely's character development fell flat for me and they came off one dimensional. And because of this, I felt almost zero chemistry or connection between them.
Also, while I appreciate dual POV in books, Ella Fox tried too hard with Ronan. His voice felt awkward and his character lacked the depth needed to pull off the role the author was striving for. And in a nutshell, that's how the writing came off for the whole book....robotic, forced and awkward. Unfortunately, the author didn't succeed in evoking even a portion of the emotion she was going for.
The big reveal was unexpected, but not in a good way. It was OTT and felt like it was added more for shock value and a way to keep pushing the villain drama, which already felt too forced. I get it, they're bad, bad, bad people! The intrigue was building throughout the whole book...Why did Ronan leave? What happened to Keely in that house? What did Ronan see that pushed him over the edge? ....and when I got my answer, instead of it being this big climactic moment, all I could come up with was
But, to end on a positive note, I will say that Ronan's best friend Canter, and Canter's entire family, were definite bright spots in the book. They stole every scene they were in....especially Canter and his sister, Kristi. So, big love to the West family.
November 24, 2015
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
An all-consuming poignant raw tale!!!! Ella Fox has gutted and left me emotionally drained as she took me on an rollercoaster ride of emotions with her newest release, All That's Left To Hold Onto. With her gorgeous prose, Ella Fox had me holding onto every word, emotion, and love that was pouring off the pages. Though this book was on the angsty drama side, Ms. Fox was able to steal the hearts of romance fans as she weaved a sweet, gentle, and touching love story of two people reunited after the deaths of their siblings.
When Ronan left his hometown five years ago, he closed that chapter of his life. He had no interest in wanting to be part of his adoptive family's life. So when he gets a phone call that his brother, Will had died along with his wife and his niece had survived the car accident, Ronan's carefree life was about to change. And as a man who never expected to be part of a family, Ronan finds himself creating a family with Keely, his brother's sister-in-law and his niece, Emma.
Keely didn't have a very close relationship with her half-sister, Izzy but when she discovers that her sister wanted her to raise her daughter, she knew she had to love her niece as her own. In this one moment, she saw her sister doing a selfless act by giving her daughter a chance to live a happy life. A life filled with loved.
Keely and Ronan both grew up with families that didn't show love. And so when they both decided that they wanted to raise, Emma, it united and brought them together. Soon Ronan began to see Keely as the woman, whom he wanted to spend his life forever with. And as they begin to start their journey as a family, drama begins to ensue when another family member enters into the picture threatening to take Emma away from them. As Keely and Ronan face this challenge head on, will their love and strength be enough to hold onto and help them overcome this threat?
All That's Left to Hold Onto definitely delivers the message that " home is where the heart is" and for Keely and Ronan, their home resides within each other's heart and with their baby girl, Emma. Though this book had a brewing love story, the main emphasis and backdrop of this book that captured my heart was the weaving of raw emotions, second chances, and new beginnings. I love how Ms. Fox stripped her readers bare with raw emotions in such allowing us to feel for her characters. My heart broke for Ronan, Keely and for Izzy especially in the last moments of her life. So if you are looking for a book that will put your heart in a juggernaut of emotions and yet also consume you with a sweet love story of second chances then I highly recommend you to read All That's Left To Hold Onto.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Ella Fox
An all-consuming poignant raw tale!!!! Ella Fox has gutted and left me emotionally drained as she took me on an rollercoaster ride of emotions with her newest release, All That's Left To Hold Onto. With her gorgeous prose, Ella Fox had me holding onto every word, emotion, and love that was pouring off the pages. Though this book was on the angsty drama side, Ms. Fox was able to steal the hearts of romance fans as she weaved a sweet, gentle, and touching love story of two people reunited after the deaths of their siblings.
When Ronan left his hometown five years ago, he closed that chapter of his life. He had no interest in wanting to be part of his adoptive family's life. So when he gets a phone call that his brother, Will had died along with his wife and his niece had survived the car accident, Ronan's carefree life was about to change. And as a man who never expected to be part of a family, Ronan finds himself creating a family with Keely, his brother's sister-in-law and his niece, Emma.
Keely didn't have a very close relationship with her half-sister, Izzy but when she discovers that her sister wanted her to raise her daughter, she knew she had to love her niece as her own. In this one moment, she saw her sister doing a selfless act by giving her daughter a chance to live a happy life. A life filled with loved.
Keely and Ronan both grew up with families that didn't show love. And so when they both decided that they wanted to raise, Emma, it united and brought them together. Soon Ronan began to see Keely as the woman, whom he wanted to spend his life forever with. And as they begin to start their journey as a family, drama begins to ensue when another family member enters into the picture threatening to take Emma away from them. As Keely and Ronan face this challenge head on, will their love and strength be enough to hold onto and help them overcome this threat?
All That's Left to Hold Onto definitely delivers the message that " home is where the heart is" and for Keely and Ronan, their home resides within each other's heart and with their baby girl, Emma. Though this book had a brewing love story, the main emphasis and backdrop of this book that captured my heart was the weaving of raw emotions, second chances, and new beginnings. I love how Ms. Fox stripped her readers bare with raw emotions in such allowing us to feel for her characters. My heart broke for Ronan, Keely and for Izzy especially in the last moments of her life. So if you are looking for a book that will put your heart in a juggernaut of emotions and yet also consume you with a sweet love story of second chances then I highly recommend you to read All That's Left To Hold Onto.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Ella Fox
November 30, 2015
ARC kindly provided by TRSOR in exchange for an honest review.
This was an amazingly emotional story. Ronan & Keely will steal your heart and keep it forever.
Ronan left his hometown and didn’t look back. Estranged frm his brother, he is shocked when sudden news force him to return.
There, he will meet the teenage girl he left behind years ago. Keely has blossomed into a beautiful young woman but she is not happy. When an accident-and deception-leaves her to raise a baby that isn’t hers, she will need help but she is determined to be a good mother.
Ronan is there to help her and they will have to work together to save a tiny life. The attraction is mutual and love is not too far behind.
I loved the writing. The author tackled a tricky subject with great care. Ronan was an amazing human being and Keely a fantastic heroine. I loved their characters so much. The story flowed smoothly and the writing was excellent.
I totally recommend it!!! Do not miss this fantastic book.
*****5 Stars*****
This was an amazingly emotional story. Ronan & Keely will steal your heart and keep it forever.
Ronan left his hometown and didn’t look back. Estranged frm his brother, he is shocked when sudden news force him to return.
There, he will meet the teenage girl he left behind years ago. Keely has blossomed into a beautiful young woman but she is not happy. When an accident-and deception-leaves her to raise a baby that isn’t hers, she will need help but she is determined to be a good mother.
Ronan is there to help her and they will have to work together to save a tiny life. The attraction is mutual and love is not too far behind.
I loved the writing. The author tackled a tricky subject with great care. Ronan was an amazing human being and Keely a fantastic heroine. I loved their characters so much. The story flowed smoothly and the writing was excellent.
I totally recommend it!!! Do not miss this fantastic book.
*****5 Stars*****
December 25, 2018
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Ms. Fox is truly an awesome author!
I am a huge Ella Fox fan. I have read and enjoyed all her books. She has the uncanny ability to develop great characters along with phenomenal stories.
All That's Left to Hold Onto was no different and I absolutely loved this book. It was a beautiful love story and the author’s passion for her characters shines through in every line. Keely and Ronan were completely perfect together in so many ways.
This book was simply amazing. It had me smiling, feeling, wondering, and falling in love with these two broken people as they mended themselves.
Next I would love to read about Canter’s story.
Ms. Fox is truly an awesome author!
I am a huge Ella Fox fan. I have read and enjoyed all her books. She has the uncanny ability to develop great characters along with phenomenal stories.
All That's Left to Hold Onto was no different and I absolutely loved this book. It was a beautiful love story and the author’s passion for her characters shines through in every line. Keely and Ronan were completely perfect together in so many ways.
This book was simply amazing. It had me smiling, feeling, wondering, and falling in love with these two broken people as they mended themselves.
Next I would love to read about Canter’s story.
January 26, 2016
4.25 Stars
Review to come...
Review to come...
December 12, 2015
Ronan left home five years ago with no plans to return. But when he gets a call saying his brother was in an accident and he's the next of kin needed to come take care of his niece, his only option is to go back to the one place he swore he would never see again. And the girl he left behind.
Keely was only 14 when her best friend left town, never to be heard from again. She's grown up a lot since that day but she's never forgotten him. When Ronan shows back up in town to take care of his niece, who also happens to be Keely's niece, she's not sure how to react. He's no longer the boy she knew but old feelings are still there.
I'm going to keep this short because I don't really have that much to say about this one. Overall, the story was okay and the writing was pretty good, my problem was just that I was so friggin bored. The story just seemed to drag on with a bunch of nonsense that I didn't care about and it took place in the span of only a few days. I don't mind insta-love type books but I need more story to be okay with it, and this just didn't have that.
Keely and Ronan didn't get together or even discuss their feelings until really close to the end and then out of nowhere the "I love you's" are being thrown around??? Bottom line, it took way too long for the characters to get together for me to enjoy this story. If you don't have a problem with waiting to see the characters together, then give this book a try.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review
Keely was only 14 when her best friend left town, never to be heard from again. She's grown up a lot since that day but she's never forgotten him. When Ronan shows back up in town to take care of his niece, who also happens to be Keely's niece, she's not sure how to react. He's no longer the boy she knew but old feelings are still there.
I'm going to keep this short because I don't really have that much to say about this one. Overall, the story was okay and the writing was pretty good, my problem was just that I was so friggin bored. The story just seemed to drag on with a bunch of nonsense that I didn't care about and it took place in the span of only a few days. I don't mind insta-love type books but I need more story to be okay with it, and this just didn't have that.
Keely and Ronan didn't get together or even discuss their feelings until really close to the end and then out of nowhere the "I love you's" are being thrown around??? Bottom line, it took way too long for the characters to get together for me to enjoy this story. If you don't have a problem with waiting to see the characters together, then give this book a try.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review
February 3, 2016
3.5 stars
This was a good story, I just wish I got a little bit more time with the younger Ronan and Keely. I couldn't really connect with their emotions for each other because it felt kind of like a sideswipe instalove due to lack of investiture of their childhood rapport. Like what, did she grow boobs so now you can recognize that her 14-year old self was once your soulmate? Either way, I did enjoy the story in their adulthood. Quick read and no ott drama. However, there is corrupt drama of sorts. Sorts that made my blood simmer a bit. Good read overall.
This was a good story, I just wish I got a little bit more time with the younger Ronan and Keely. I couldn't really connect with their emotions for each other because it felt kind of like a sideswipe instalove due to lack of investiture of their childhood rapport. Like what, did she grow boobs so now you can recognize that her 14-year old self was once your soulmate? Either way, I did enjoy the story in their adulthood. Quick read and no ott drama. However, there is corrupt drama of sorts. Sorts that made my blood simmer a bit. Good read overall.
November 23, 2015
Review by Lisa Kane
"Don't ever forget your worth-not even for a minute."
The last time Keely Carmichael saw Ronan she was 14 years old and he was walking out the door. She idolized Ronan and even though he was older than her, she relied on him for support. Her family life sucked-her father favored her older sister, Isabelle and things revolved around her. There wasn't a whole lot of positives in her life. Ronan thought he was in love and up until something happened, his plan was to make his life in Fort Collins, Colorado. His brother was a jerk (that is putting it mildly!) but he thought he had his life planned out. He had his woman and his future.
Regardless of the fact I'd long suspected he'd been breastfed on Satan's milk, Will had been the last living member of my family.
But what happened changed everything and he made a spur of the moment decision to leave. But he wanted to say goodbye to Keely before he left.
She'd been my little shadow for a long time. Where I went, she wanted to go. It had been more than obvious she'd had a wicked case of hero worship where I was concerned. It was sweet, but misplaced. I'd been no hero-just a dumb bastard who learned lessons the hard way.
Five years later and Keely is living a nightmare. She is waking up after being in a horrendous car accident with her sister Izzy, and her brother in law Will. Her sister was pregnant and Keely remembers the medics talking about having to take the baby. Her sister was acting strangely all through her pregnancy, insisting that the baby wasn't hers-she was a surrogate for another couple. But in the meantime, she kept loading tons of baby supplies in Keely's apartment. (Hmmm..) Keely used to live with Izzy and Will but after something happened she moved out in a hurry. Her relationship with her sister was more than a little strained-her sister had always been crazy in love with Will who was a total nut job and Izzy refused to listen to reason.
Ronan has gotten a call that his brother Will was killed in a car accident along with his wife and their newly born baby is all alone. Izzy's younger sister, Keely is unconscious in the hospital. He feels guilty because he is in Montana and she is all alone. He gets the first plane out.
Once Ronan sees Keely again, he feels the tenderness that has always overwhelmed her when he is with her. Only now she is a woman, at 19 she is a gorgeous woman and this might not be such a good thing. The age difference between 19 and his 26 isn't a big deal.
She'd been awake for five seconds and I was eyeing her up like she was on a runway. It was fucked up.
And then there is the matter of the baby-Ronan is in no position to be a father and Keely has her life ahead of her. Is adoption the answer?
"A beautiful name for a beautiful girl. It fits you, baby girl. You're an Emma."
I kept wanting to know what it was that Ronan saw that was so horrible he left town. How did Keely know that Will was so screwed up and so wrong for her sister? When I finally read what the truth was, I can honestly say I didn't see that coming...
Ronan makes it known to Keely that he is in town to tie up all the loose ends. His life and his business is in Montana. The closer they become, the harder it is for Keely to imagine what life will be like without him.
"I'm not staying here," he said so quietly, I had to strain to hear him. "This is only short-term."
Both Keely and Ronan have suffered at the hands of their families, and both need healing-maybe they can heal each other?
This is a sweet, slightly angsty story about two people whose connection is through a tiny baby. Being a love of turmoil in my stories, I actually would have loved a little more drama and just a tad bit less sweet, but this is the kind of story to read when you just can't stand another book that tears your heart out. This is one of those soothes your soul.
It was exactly what I wanted to give Emma-a home base she could always return to, no matter how old she was. I'd never had anything like that, which made me want it for her all the more.
"Don't ever forget your worth-not even for a minute."
The last time Keely Carmichael saw Ronan she was 14 years old and he was walking out the door. She idolized Ronan and even though he was older than her, she relied on him for support. Her family life sucked-her father favored her older sister, Isabelle and things revolved around her. There wasn't a whole lot of positives in her life. Ronan thought he was in love and up until something happened, his plan was to make his life in Fort Collins, Colorado. His brother was a jerk (that is putting it mildly!) but he thought he had his life planned out. He had his woman and his future.
Regardless of the fact I'd long suspected he'd been breastfed on Satan's milk, Will had been the last living member of my family.
But what happened changed everything and he made a spur of the moment decision to leave. But he wanted to say goodbye to Keely before he left.
She'd been my little shadow for a long time. Where I went, she wanted to go. It had been more than obvious she'd had a wicked case of hero worship where I was concerned. It was sweet, but misplaced. I'd been no hero-just a dumb bastard who learned lessons the hard way.
Five years later and Keely is living a nightmare. She is waking up after being in a horrendous car accident with her sister Izzy, and her brother in law Will. Her sister was pregnant and Keely remembers the medics talking about having to take the baby. Her sister was acting strangely all through her pregnancy, insisting that the baby wasn't hers-she was a surrogate for another couple. But in the meantime, she kept loading tons of baby supplies in Keely's apartment. (Hmmm..) Keely used to live with Izzy and Will but after something happened she moved out in a hurry. Her relationship with her sister was more than a little strained-her sister had always been crazy in love with Will who was a total nut job and Izzy refused to listen to reason.
Ronan has gotten a call that his brother Will was killed in a car accident along with his wife and their newly born baby is all alone. Izzy's younger sister, Keely is unconscious in the hospital. He feels guilty because he is in Montana and she is all alone. He gets the first plane out.
Once Ronan sees Keely again, he feels the tenderness that has always overwhelmed her when he is with her. Only now she is a woman, at 19 she is a gorgeous woman and this might not be such a good thing. The age difference between 19 and his 26 isn't a big deal.
She'd been awake for five seconds and I was eyeing her up like she was on a runway. It was fucked up.
And then there is the matter of the baby-Ronan is in no position to be a father and Keely has her life ahead of her. Is adoption the answer?
"A beautiful name for a beautiful girl. It fits you, baby girl. You're an Emma."
I kept wanting to know what it was that Ronan saw that was so horrible he left town. How did Keely know that Will was so screwed up and so wrong for her sister? When I finally read what the truth was, I can honestly say I didn't see that coming...
Ronan makes it known to Keely that he is in town to tie up all the loose ends. His life and his business is in Montana. The closer they become, the harder it is for Keely to imagine what life will be like without him.
"I'm not staying here," he said so quietly, I had to strain to hear him. "This is only short-term."
Both Keely and Ronan have suffered at the hands of their families, and both need healing-maybe they can heal each other?
This is a sweet, slightly angsty story about two people whose connection is through a tiny baby. Being a love of turmoil in my stories, I actually would have loved a little more drama and just a tad bit less sweet, but this is the kind of story to read when you just can't stand another book that tears your heart out. This is one of those soothes your soul.
It was exactly what I wanted to give Emma-a home base she could always return to, no matter how old she was. I'd never had anything like that, which made me want it for her all the more.
November 30, 2015
Ella Fox delivers a beautiful love story about finding love in the most unexpected ways. As a reader I’m a firm believer that a book that is truly about love without the angst and all the drama is needed in the reader world. With that said, I was nervous because I usually stay away from books that involve kids, but damn if Ms. Fox didn’t have me wanting to sign up on Match.com to find me a Ronan to make babies with.
Ronan is the guy we all hope to find but we still end up wasting our time on the bad boys. He is protective, supportive and the one person that Keely and Emma can count on. I loved being on the journey of watching him find his way on taking care of Emma. It was sweet, funny and made you hopeful that guys like him do exist. Keely was just what I expected her to be strong and unwavering in her decisions. She took the bull by the horns and there was no changing her mind when it came to Emma.
Did I mention the fact that the TUG girls are in this book. You know any author who gives a shout out to fictional dudes jerking has to be all kinds of awesome. This just proves that Ella can write any kind of story and engage the reader. She can go from Alpha guys getting their woman to sweet guys who will do anything to get their woman.
Ronan is the guy we all hope to find but we still end up wasting our time on the bad boys. He is protective, supportive and the one person that Keely and Emma can count on. I loved being on the journey of watching him find his way on taking care of Emma. It was sweet, funny and made you hopeful that guys like him do exist. Keely was just what I expected her to be strong and unwavering in her decisions. She took the bull by the horns and there was no changing her mind when it came to Emma.
Did I mention the fact that the TUG girls are in this book. You know any author who gives a shout out to fictional dudes jerking has to be all kinds of awesome. This just proves that Ella can write any kind of story and engage the reader. She can go from Alpha guys getting their woman to sweet guys who will do anything to get their woman.
February 15, 2016
4.5
I really enjoyed this book! I was hooked from the prologue and couldn't put this book down. I loved all the build up between Keely and Ronan. Very sweet and sexy! I hope Canter is going to get his own book someday.
I really enjoyed this book! I was hooked from the prologue and couldn't put this book down. I loved all the build up between Keely and Ronan. Very sweet and sexy! I hope Canter is going to get his own book someday.
February 6, 2016
3.5 stars! Review to come
February 1, 2016
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Wherever the road takes you, never forget you’re carrying a piece of my heart -the best piece-with you. Keep her safe. You’re the only person I trust to do that.
Can I just start off by saying that I Love Babies and the use of it in this story was cuteness overload? But not only cute….
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It was over the top in the bad ass Daddy department.
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I’d like to keep this short. Not much I can say without giving spoilers away.
So there’s this sexy man named Ronan who runs away from the past. Like I’m talking some bat shit crazy ass people in one of those little fucked up towns. Yeah ok you get me. Only one person he was going to feel sorry for leaving behind … *insert church hymns* *prays to the book Lords* Keely.
I like this girl. Young, fighter, determined to kick life in the balls. So why does she stay behind? Not my story to tell. You have to read that part too.
Let’s just say once I started, since I was in a food coma during Thanksgiving break, it was kinda hard to put it down. Even though there’s a little strong twist there I consider it a light read, on the romantic side with a little bundle of joy and new acceptance at life. The perfect read for the holidays and giving thanks. Happy Readings!!
“I’ve got you,” I assured her. “Take your time, sweetheart.”
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Wherever the road takes you, never forget you’re carrying a piece of my heart -the best piece-with you. Keep her safe. You’re the only person I trust to do that.
Can I just start off by saying that I Love Babies and the use of it in this story was cuteness overload? But not only cute….
*image*
It was over the top in the bad ass Daddy department.
*image*
I’d like to keep this short. Not much I can say without giving spoilers away.
So there’s this sexy man named Ronan who runs away from the past. Like I’m talking some bat shit crazy ass people in one of those little fucked up towns. Yeah ok you get me. Only one person he was going to feel sorry for leaving behind … *insert church hymns* *prays to the book Lords* Keely.
I like this girl. Young, fighter, determined to kick life in the balls. So why does she stay behind? Not my story to tell. You have to read that part too.
Let’s just say once I started, since I was in a food coma during Thanksgiving break, it was kinda hard to put it down. Even though there’s a little strong twist there I consider it a light read, on the romantic side with a little bundle of joy and new acceptance at life. The perfect read for the holidays and giving thanks. Happy Readings!!
“I’ve got you,” I assured her. “Take your time, sweetheart.”
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*An arc was provided by the author in exchange for an honest opinion.*
November 23, 2015
This is Ella Fox's best book yet! I'm a hardcore Fox fan and I didn't think anything could top her Hart series. However, Ronan, Keely, and Emma stole my Hart with this amazing standalone. Right from the beginning, this book draws you in. The writing is superb and Fox hands you tiny morsels that you know will lead you to something big.
And it was massive. Awesome. Fantastic. My heart is still pounding away.
This story shows us that stereotypes are just that. Ages is just a number. And family doesn't mean blood. This story made me laugh, bite my poor nails off, and tear up (which I don't hardly do). It is by far my favorite Ella Fox book! You won't be disappointed!
And it was massive. Awesome. Fantastic. My heart is still pounding away.
This story shows us that stereotypes are just that. Ages is just a number. And family doesn't mean blood. This story made me laugh, bite my poor nails off, and tear up (which I don't hardly do). It is by far my favorite Ella Fox book! You won't be disappointed!
November 22, 2015
Such a perfect Sunday read
Great characters, great plot and an all round feel good read.
21 year old Ronan was Keelys teen crush who left town suddenly taking her 14 year old heart with him, to him she was a kid with a crush to her he was everything.
5 years later circumstances brought him back to Keeley.
Ronan- the very thought of someone touching her made me feel things I never had before. Jelousy,anger and worst of all fear.
Tragedy brought two people who were meant to be together close again and it's a beautiful journey.
A swoon worthy read that perfected my Sunday reading.
Will definitely read more Ella fox it flowed brilliantly, was hot in the right places and had me finishing it with a happy sigh.
Arc gratefully received for honest review by bbbf-sizzlereads-bestbookboyfriends
Great characters, great plot and an all round feel good read.
21 year old Ronan was Keelys teen crush who left town suddenly taking her 14 year old heart with him, to him she was a kid with a crush to her he was everything.
5 years later circumstances brought him back to Keeley.
Ronan- the very thought of someone touching her made me feel things I never had before. Jelousy,anger and worst of all fear.
Tragedy brought two people who were meant to be together close again and it's a beautiful journey.
A swoon worthy read that perfected my Sunday reading.
Will definitely read more Ella fox it flowed brilliantly, was hot in the right places and had me finishing it with a happy sigh.
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December 7, 2015
4.5 SMOOCHES!
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December 11, 2015
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December 17, 2015DNF@57% so fucking boring. Absolutely nothing happens in the book. 57% in and no character development or development in their relationship. It was basically just staring at the newborn baby or inner thoughts about their attraction to one another for over 50% of the book
May 16, 2018
Great read. Loved it. Slight ow drama, one was nurse who wanted the H's attention and the other was the ex. Neither caused problems between the H/h. Cheating by the H's ex with his brother. No cheating between the H/h. Great story.
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December 1, 2015
“Don’t ever forget your worth—not even for a minute.”
Fourteen-year-old Keely Carmichael had one person in her young life she could count on for normalcy and support – Ronan Sharpe. Following the death of her mother, she had no choice but to grow up fast. With a father who largely ignored her and made it painfully clear that she was a distant second to her half-sister, Izzy, a sister who couldn’t – and didn’t – tolerate her, she was barely an afterthought at home. The only bright spot in her young life was her friendship with her older neighbor, Ronan. It was, that is, until he suddenly showed up on her doorstep on his way out of town to say goodbye.
“Hell would freeze over before he returned.”
Adopted into a horribly dysfunctional family and dubbed the “Band-Aid Baby,” life in Colorado wasn’t very kind to twenty-one year old Ronan Sharpe. Following the death of his alcoholic and uncaring mother, his cruel and abusive brother, Will, was all that was left of his horror show of a family. He left Colorado abruptly on the very same day that he discovered the truth about his girlfriend, Tiffany, the girl he thought he was in love with and would be marrying. He vowed never to return to Fort Collins, and aside from his best friend, Canter, and the sweet little neighbor girl he’d befriended, he had no other ties to the place he’d called home up to this point in his life.
“You girls need me here, so here’s where I’ll be until you don’t.”
Seven years later, a middle-of-the-night phone call changes everything when he learns that his brother was killed in a car accident, and Will’s girlfriend, Izzy, Keely’s older sister, managed to deliver a healthy baby girl before she succumbed to her injuries. Keely was also in the car, and her injuries rendered her unconscious. As the baby’s only living relative, he needed to return to Colorado quickly to care for her. Upon regaining consciousness, Keely explained that Izzy had told her that she was a surrogate, but things didn’t add up, and Keely never truly believed that story. While she is recovering in the hospital, the truth comes out, and Keely learns that Izzy had elaborately planned for her to take the baby all along.
“My feelings for him weren’t just back—they were stronger than ever.”
With her own injuries to recover from, Ronan decides to stay on to help Keely get her feet under her as a new mother. Living within the close confines of Keely’s tiny studio apartment, working together as a parental team, and the startling realization that the little neighbor girl is now a knock-out, wreak havoc on Ronan’s emotions. He’s wildly attracted to Keely and falling deeper in love with the baby every day. Keely, who crushed on Ronan for the majority of her life, was battling a resurgence of her own feelings. Bonding together as parents for this precious baby girl only compounded their feelings for each other.
“I was right where I was supposed to be, and I’d never felt better.”
Ronan has some issues to work through in his mind before he can embrace what he’s feeling for Keely and “put it all on the line.” His main issue is the fact that she’s only nineteen. But, ever the mature one, it is Keely who puts her age in perspective for him, and, after some well timed words of wisdom from Canter sink in, Ronan takes the leap of faith he hadn’t ever planned on taking again.
Ella Fox has written another hit in All That’s Left to Hold Onto. It’s a sweet friends-to-lovers story that’s well written, funny and – once Ronan accepted his fate as Keely’s man and Emma’s dad – very sexy. So, it’s 4.5 smooches from me for Ella Fox’s All That’s Left to Hold Onto!
~ Danielle Palumbo
Fourteen-year-old Keely Carmichael had one person in her young life she could count on for normalcy and support – Ronan Sharpe. Following the death of her mother, she had no choice but to grow up fast. With a father who largely ignored her and made it painfully clear that she was a distant second to her half-sister, Izzy, a sister who couldn’t – and didn’t – tolerate her, she was barely an afterthought at home. The only bright spot in her young life was her friendship with her older neighbor, Ronan. It was, that is, until he suddenly showed up on her doorstep on his way out of town to say goodbye.
“Hell would freeze over before he returned.”
Adopted into a horribly dysfunctional family and dubbed the “Band-Aid Baby,” life in Colorado wasn’t very kind to twenty-one year old Ronan Sharpe. Following the death of his alcoholic and uncaring mother, his cruel and abusive brother, Will, was all that was left of his horror show of a family. He left Colorado abruptly on the very same day that he discovered the truth about his girlfriend, Tiffany, the girl he thought he was in love with and would be marrying. He vowed never to return to Fort Collins, and aside from his best friend, Canter, and the sweet little neighbor girl he’d befriended, he had no other ties to the place he’d called home up to this point in his life.
“You girls need me here, so here’s where I’ll be until you don’t.”
Seven years later, a middle-of-the-night phone call changes everything when he learns that his brother was killed in a car accident, and Will’s girlfriend, Izzy, Keely’s older sister, managed to deliver a healthy baby girl before she succumbed to her injuries. Keely was also in the car, and her injuries rendered her unconscious. As the baby’s only living relative, he needed to return to Colorado quickly to care for her. Upon regaining consciousness, Keely explained that Izzy had told her that she was a surrogate, but things didn’t add up, and Keely never truly believed that story. While she is recovering in the hospital, the truth comes out, and Keely learns that Izzy had elaborately planned for her to take the baby all along.
“My feelings for him weren’t just back—they were stronger than ever.”
With her own injuries to recover from, Ronan decides to stay on to help Keely get her feet under her as a new mother. Living within the close confines of Keely’s tiny studio apartment, working together as a parental team, and the startling realization that the little neighbor girl is now a knock-out, wreak havoc on Ronan’s emotions. He’s wildly attracted to Keely and falling deeper in love with the baby every day. Keely, who crushed on Ronan for the majority of her life, was battling a resurgence of her own feelings. Bonding together as parents for this precious baby girl only compounded their feelings for each other.
“I was right where I was supposed to be, and I’d never felt better.”
Ronan has some issues to work through in his mind before he can embrace what he’s feeling for Keely and “put it all on the line.” His main issue is the fact that she’s only nineteen. But, ever the mature one, it is Keely who puts her age in perspective for him, and, after some well timed words of wisdom from Canter sink in, Ronan takes the leap of faith he hadn’t ever planned on taking again.
Ella Fox has written another hit in All That’s Left to Hold Onto. It’s a sweet friends-to-lovers story that’s well written, funny and – once Ronan accepted his fate as Keely’s man and Emma’s dad – very sexy. So, it’s 4.5 smooches from me for Ella Fox’s All That’s Left to Hold Onto!
~ Danielle Palumbo
November 24, 2015
Sometimes All That’s Left to Hold Onto is the one thing you didn’t realize you needed!!!
I am convinced that Ella Fox could write the damn phonebook and I would love it!!!! This woman’s writing knows no bounds and it just gets better and better with each book she writes!
The prologue peeked my curiosity at the get go… What makes Ronan Sharpe leave Colorado? And more importantly how can he leave Keely behind, I know she’s just a kid at the time, but he clearly cares for her! Um ya, I am so not going to tell you, but OMG so good and I totally didn’t see it coming!!!!
When Ronan is forced to go back to Colorado and is reunited with Keely, -- let’s just say the little girl he left behind has turned into quite the impressive young lady and it’s not going to be easy for him to leave this time.
“Trust me, you can’t want me to touch you more than I need to. During the five seconds of sleep I get a night, all I think about is touching you,” he admitted…… “God, fuck, Keely,” he groaned as he thrust. “You’re fucking amazing and you feel so goddam good.”
This story is so much more than a love story, it’s about second chances, it’s about family, it’s about good winning over evil. It’s about two people making life altering decisions not out of obligation, but because they want to and they have so much love in their hearts!
I absolutely loved these characters and their story. Not to mention some of the funniest and coolest side characters… hint hint Canter needs his own book!!! Thanks again for another amazing story, Ella Fox!
I am convinced that Ella Fox could write the damn phonebook and I would love it!!!! This woman’s writing knows no bounds and it just gets better and better with each book she writes!
The prologue peeked my curiosity at the get go… What makes Ronan Sharpe leave Colorado? And more importantly how can he leave Keely behind, I know she’s just a kid at the time, but he clearly cares for her! Um ya, I am so not going to tell you, but OMG so good and I totally didn’t see it coming!!!!
When Ronan is forced to go back to Colorado and is reunited with Keely, -- let’s just say the little girl he left behind has turned into quite the impressive young lady and it’s not going to be easy for him to leave this time.
“Trust me, you can’t want me to touch you more than I need to. During the five seconds of sleep I get a night, all I think about is touching you,” he admitted…… “God, fuck, Keely,” he groaned as he thrust. “You’re fucking amazing and you feel so goddam good.”
This story is so much more than a love story, it’s about second chances, it’s about family, it’s about good winning over evil. It’s about two people making life altering decisions not out of obligation, but because they want to and they have so much love in their hearts!
I absolutely loved these characters and their story. Not to mention some of the funniest and coolest side characters… hint hint Canter needs his own book!!! Thanks again for another amazing story, Ella Fox!
January 12, 2016
Very heartwarming read.
Keely was only fourteen when the man she idolized, Ronan, split town, she was devastated, but she knew he had to get away from the very people who were bringing him down, his family.
Five years later, Ronan receives a call stating that is brother and his pregnant wife, were killed in a car accident, that the only survivors were the infant, who had been delivered before the wife died and his brothers wife sister, Keely. When hears of Keely, he doesn't think twice about flying out to help.
When he catches first sight of her the little girl he had left behind was a beautiful woman and he is drawn to her.
Very well written book.
Keely was only fourteen when the man she idolized, Ronan, split town, she was devastated, but she knew he had to get away from the very people who were bringing him down, his family.
Five years later, Ronan receives a call stating that is brother and his pregnant wife, were killed in a car accident, that the only survivors were the infant, who had been delivered before the wife died and his brothers wife sister, Keely. When hears of Keely, he doesn't think twice about flying out to help.
When he catches first sight of her the little girl he had left behind was a beautiful woman and he is drawn to her.
Very well written book.
September 11, 2016
I couldn't get attached to the characters and the writing style felt clunky.
December 2, 2015
LOVEDDDDDDDDD THIS STORY!! DEFINITELY A RE-READ FOR MOI!
February 1, 2016
I really enjoyed it.
October 1, 2018
This story will melt you
When Ronan left town he had no intention of ever returning. The memories were burned into his soul. His only regret was Keely and her face as he drove away.
Keeley adored Ronan, following his around, he was her safe place and when he left he took a part of her with him.
Fives year later, a phone call and it all comes rushing back. Ronan has no choice but to return the death of his brother has left behind something he has to come to turns with.
Keely has been trying to leave town, saving money to do so, when her sister is killed in a car crash that she is also in her whole world changes.
A baby, survived that night. Her sisters baby. Now keely is a mom and it's the best feeling ever. It's what was missing from her life.
But secrets have a way of coming out, and now with Ronan back home it comes to a head.
There's nothing better than seeing a man melt over a baby, watching these two become parents and falling in love will melt you.
Loved it.
When Ronan left town he had no intention of ever returning. The memories were burned into his soul. His only regret was Keely and her face as he drove away.
Keeley adored Ronan, following his around, he was her safe place and when he left he took a part of her with him.
Fives year later, a phone call and it all comes rushing back. Ronan has no choice but to return the death of his brother has left behind something he has to come to turns with.
Keely has been trying to leave town, saving money to do so, when her sister is killed in a car crash that she is also in her whole world changes.
A baby, survived that night. Her sisters baby. Now keely is a mom and it's the best feeling ever. It's what was missing from her life.
But secrets have a way of coming out, and now with Ronan back home it comes to a head.
There's nothing better than seeing a man melt over a baby, watching these two become parents and falling in love will melt you.
Loved it.
November 30, 2015
**JOSIE'S 4.5 STAR REVIEW**
All That’s Left to Hold Onto is an intense emotional painful story! Ella Fox managed to strip me down emotionally as I read Ronan and Keeley’s story because throughout this story I experienced so many different emotions. Ms. Fox has a magnificent and exquisite writing style, and every page kept me spellbound. This book was such a beautiful love story that also was filled with grit and angst.
Ronan left his hometown of Colorado five years ago after experiencing a brutal betrayal by his fiancé, Tiffany. Ronan was determined to never look back, but that all changes with just one phone call. Ronan’s has to go back to Colorado after learning his brother and his wife were killed in a car accident and the two remaining survivors need his help. Ronan becomes guardian to his niece and a caregiver to Keely.
From very early on in Keely’s life and things at home were not good. She did not have a good relationship with her sister and her father. The light in her life was Ronan, but after he abruptly left 5 years ago, her life changed drastically. When Keely finally starts to make a life of her own her sister informs her that she is pregnant and determined to make Keely a part of the baby’s life. Things can change in the blink of an eye, and all that Keely knew about Izzy would change also, because Izzy left her daughter to Keely to raise.
Keely and Ronan have a lot in common, both did not have loving families but both wanted what was best for the baby, Emma. Emma’s role in Ronan and Keely’s life merged them into a family. Over time, Ronan no longer saw Keely as a young girl, he started to see a beautiful young woman one who is focused and determined to make a better life for herself and Emma. Keely always had a crush on Ronan, but as the two share a home, a bed and their lives, feelings blossom and love emerges. Each page I read their connection, bond, loyalty and love transcended in every page. A once care free man, Ronan now wants Keely and Emma to be his forever. Things are not smooth for the couple, because demons from their past emerge and threaten to take away the one good thing they’ve found together, a family. There are so many secrets and twists that emerge, ones that I never saw coming. Kelly and Ronan will have to face their past head on, but will their family emerge intact or will things be ruined forever? Definitely a must read.
All That’s Left to Hold Onto is an intense emotional painful story! Ella Fox managed to strip me down emotionally as I read Ronan and Keeley’s story because throughout this story I experienced so many different emotions. Ms. Fox has a magnificent and exquisite writing style, and every page kept me spellbound. This book was such a beautiful love story that also was filled with grit and angst.
Ronan left his hometown of Colorado five years ago after experiencing a brutal betrayal by his fiancé, Tiffany. Ronan was determined to never look back, but that all changes with just one phone call. Ronan’s has to go back to Colorado after learning his brother and his wife were killed in a car accident and the two remaining survivors need his help. Ronan becomes guardian to his niece and a caregiver to Keely.
From very early on in Keely’s life and things at home were not good. She did not have a good relationship with her sister and her father. The light in her life was Ronan, but after he abruptly left 5 years ago, her life changed drastically. When Keely finally starts to make a life of her own her sister informs her that she is pregnant and determined to make Keely a part of the baby’s life. Things can change in the blink of an eye, and all that Keely knew about Izzy would change also, because Izzy left her daughter to Keely to raise.
Keely and Ronan have a lot in common, both did not have loving families but both wanted what was best for the baby, Emma. Emma’s role in Ronan and Keely’s life merged them into a family. Over time, Ronan no longer saw Keely as a young girl, he started to see a beautiful young woman one who is focused and determined to make a better life for herself and Emma. Keely always had a crush on Ronan, but as the two share a home, a bed and their lives, feelings blossom and love emerges. Each page I read their connection, bond, loyalty and love transcended in every page. A once care free man, Ronan now wants Keely and Emma to be his forever. Things are not smooth for the couple, because demons from their past emerge and threaten to take away the one good thing they’ve found together, a family. There are so many secrets and twists that emerge, ones that I never saw coming. Kelly and Ronan will have to face their past head on, but will their family emerge intact or will things be ruined forever? Definitely a must read.
November 28, 2015
Review to come.All That's left to Hold onto is a gripping tale that conquered my heart from the beginning to the end. I've loved everything that I have read by Ella Fox and this novel did not disappoint!
Keely has had a crush on Ronan for as long as she can remember. Her family treats her like dirt and she is pretty much invisible to everyone else in town. How could she not fall in love with the one guy who is nice to her? He is the one person who makes her happy... Until he leaves with no plans on ever returning.
Ronan hates his family and the things that they put him through. When he has finally had enough he packs his bags, hops in his Mustang and never looks back... Until he gets the news that his brother has passed away and Keely and his niece are in critical condition. Worried about the young girl who used to follow him around he gets on the first plane to his hometown. It doesn't take log for him to discover that she is not so little anymore.
What happens when death and unexpected responsibility force two people to spend their days and nights together?
Keely didn't have a good relationship with her half sister Izzy. However when Izzie and her husband pass away and leave behind an infant, Keely gladly takes the baby in as her own.
Ronan is hesitant to meet his niece. Anything left behind by his brother can't be good. Only she is good and the most precious thing that he has ever seen. He refuses to let injured Keely take on the responsibility as of a new born by herself. The pair soon find them self in the same small space, sleeping in the same bed and taking care of a new born together.
How long will it take before they both give in to temptation?
This story is about two people who never received loved from their families. They are on two different paths until death and life brings them back together. Ronan and Keely are both genuinely good people so it was not hard for me to love them. Watching them grow and fall in love was an experience that I won't be forgetting anytime soon.
*4.5 All That's Left Stars!*
**ARC provided to Books Need TLC in exchange for an honest review.**
Keely has had a crush on Ronan for as long as she can remember. Her family treats her like dirt and she is pretty much invisible to everyone else in town. How could she not fall in love with the one guy who is nice to her? He is the one person who makes her happy... Until he leaves with no plans on ever returning.
Ronan hates his family and the things that they put him through. When he has finally had enough he packs his bags, hops in his Mustang and never looks back... Until he gets the news that his brother has passed away and Keely and his niece are in critical condition. Worried about the young girl who used to follow him around he gets on the first plane to his hometown. It doesn't take log for him to discover that she is not so little anymore.
What happens when death and unexpected responsibility force two people to spend their days and nights together?
Keely didn't have a good relationship with her half sister Izzy. However when Izzie and her husband pass away and leave behind an infant, Keely gladly takes the baby in as her own.
Ronan is hesitant to meet his niece. Anything left behind by his brother can't be good. Only she is good and the most precious thing that he has ever seen. He refuses to let injured Keely take on the responsibility as of a new born by herself. The pair soon find them self in the same small space, sleeping in the same bed and taking care of a new born together.
How long will it take before they both give in to temptation?
This story is about two people who never received loved from their families. They are on two different paths until death and life brings them back together. Ronan and Keely are both genuinely good people so it was not hard for me to love them. Watching them grow and fall in love was an experience that I won't be forgetting anytime soon.
*4.5 All That's Left Stars!*
**ARC provided to Books Need TLC in exchange for an honest review.**
November 30, 2015
People are shaped and molded by their pasts and how they're treated by those who are supposed to love and care for them. With the way Ronan and Keely were treated by their so called loved ones, it would have been easy for them both to go down reckless paths, but neither did - Ronan didn't because he left his past behind to find a future that didn't include destructive people, and Keely is just too good of a person to allow it to destroy her, even though at times it felt like she would succumb to pain and neglect.
Now, Ronan and Keely are blessed with a gift from their siblings that they're meant to protect and care for, and they'll do whatever it takes to ensure Emma has the best possible life with two people who love her unconditionally and vow to give her the family she needs.
This new life that is paved for Ronan and Keely may be nothing like they anticipated, but it's a chance for them to prove they are so much more than a product of their environment, and they're going to make it work not only for Emma but for themselves because there's something between them that can't be denied; it was there 5 years ago, and it's only amplified when Ronan finally sees the woman Keely has become.
The past is not something either Ronan or Keely want to remember, but it's also hard to completely let go of, but this story demonstrates the need to do just that because if they stay locked in the past, they'll miss out on a bright future with one another and their beautiful baby girl.
All That's Left to Hold is a great reminder about what's important in life...what's necessary to live a good life...what's needed to remember what's worth the risk and pain and what is not. Ronan and Keely's lives have never been that easy, but together, they can ensure that Emma's life is filled with enough love and good memories to make even the hardest days easier.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
Now, Ronan and Keely are blessed with a gift from their siblings that they're meant to protect and care for, and they'll do whatever it takes to ensure Emma has the best possible life with two people who love her unconditionally and vow to give her the family she needs.
This new life that is paved for Ronan and Keely may be nothing like they anticipated, but it's a chance for them to prove they are so much more than a product of their environment, and they're going to make it work not only for Emma but for themselves because there's something between them that can't be denied; it was there 5 years ago, and it's only amplified when Ronan finally sees the woman Keely has become.
The past is not something either Ronan or Keely want to remember, but it's also hard to completely let go of, but this story demonstrates the need to do just that because if they stay locked in the past, they'll miss out on a bright future with one another and their beautiful baby girl.
All That's Left to Hold is a great reminder about what's important in life...what's necessary to live a good life...what's needed to remember what's worth the risk and pain and what is not. Ronan and Keely's lives have never been that easy, but together, they can ensure that Emma's life is filled with enough love and good memories to make even the hardest days easier.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
November 25, 2015
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
In this book we meet Ronan and Keely. In this book we meet two broken people who found each other once but life has thrown a few road blocks in the way. 5 years earlier Ronan knows that he has to leave Fort Collins. things have happened that make it so the bad memories out weigh the good. Ronan leaves but a part of him stays. Keely is the one girl they he could never forget and when he gets the call that she has been in an accident and just hanging on he knows he has to go. During this call he also finds out that his half brother and sister-in-law have had a baby that was delivered right after the accident. Ronan isn't sure what to do about the baby but he knows that he needs to be right by Keely's side.
Keely remembers bits and pieces of the accident and what she remembers is both good and bad. She remembers how her drunk brother-in-law wouldn't let her drive her in labor sister to hospital. He forces them into the car and drives off into the night. During that drive to the hospital he wrecks the car nearly killing them all. During the time that Keely is out she remembers her sister telling her to check the diaper bag that she wants her to have the baby and all she needs to know is in that bag.
This is an amazing book about love, forgiveness, and fighting for something you never knew you wanted. Both of these characters have to fight to hold onto something pure that neither of them ever thought that they could have. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
In this book we meet Ronan and Keely. In this book we meet two broken people who found each other once but life has thrown a few road blocks in the way. 5 years earlier Ronan knows that he has to leave Fort Collins. things have happened that make it so the bad memories out weigh the good. Ronan leaves but a part of him stays. Keely is the one girl they he could never forget and when he gets the call that she has been in an accident and just hanging on he knows he has to go. During this call he also finds out that his half brother and sister-in-law have had a baby that was delivered right after the accident. Ronan isn't sure what to do about the baby but he knows that he needs to be right by Keely's side.
Keely remembers bits and pieces of the accident and what she remembers is both good and bad. She remembers how her drunk brother-in-law wouldn't let her drive her in labor sister to hospital. He forces them into the car and drives off into the night. During that drive to the hospital he wrecks the car nearly killing them all. During the time that Keely is out she remembers her sister telling her to check the diaper bag that she wants her to have the baby and all she needs to know is in that bag.
This is an amazing book about love, forgiveness, and fighting for something you never knew you wanted. Both of these characters have to fight to hold onto something pure that neither of them ever thought that they could have. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
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