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A Lover's Lament
In a matter of seconds my entire world changed, and it was in that moment that I stopped living and simply began to exist.
In my grief, I sent a letter to the first boy I ever loved. I hoped in writing it I’d find some peace from the nightmare I was living, some solace in my anger.
I didn’t expect him to write back. I wasn’t prepared for his words, and I certainly wasn’t ready for the impact this soldier would have on my life. A deep-rooted hate transformed into friendship, and then molded into a love like I’d never known before.
Sergeant Devin Ulysses Clay did what I couldn’t: he put the shattered pieces of my heart back together, restoring my faith in humanity and teaching me how to live again.
But now that I’m whole, I have a decision to make. Do I return to my life as I knew it and the fiancé I left behind, or do I walk away from it all for the only man to ever break my heart?
***
I’ve been living in hell, but you won’t hear me complain.
These men depend on me, as I do them, and this brotherhood is the only family I’ve ever known.
The Army saved me from a callous mother and a life on the wrong side of the tracks that was quickly spiraling out of control. So unlike most of the men in my platoon, going home wasn’t something I longed for.
I was content overseas, spending my days defending this country that gave me my life back. Fighting became my new normal … until her.
A letter from Katie Devora—a letter that I almost didn’t open. Her words put a fire back inside of me that I didn’t know I’d lost. She gave me hope during a time when I was fighting every day just to stay alive, and now it’s time I fight for her.
In my grief, I sent a letter to the first boy I ever loved. I hoped in writing it I’d find some peace from the nightmare I was living, some solace in my anger.
I didn’t expect him to write back. I wasn’t prepared for his words, and I certainly wasn’t ready for the impact this soldier would have on my life. A deep-rooted hate transformed into friendship, and then molded into a love like I’d never known before.
Sergeant Devin Ulysses Clay did what I couldn’t: he put the shattered pieces of my heart back together, restoring my faith in humanity and teaching me how to live again.
But now that I’m whole, I have a decision to make. Do I return to my life as I knew it and the fiancé I left behind, or do I walk away from it all for the only man to ever break my heart?
***
I’ve been living in hell, but you won’t hear me complain.
These men depend on me, as I do them, and this brotherhood is the only family I’ve ever known.
The Army saved me from a callous mother and a life on the wrong side of the tracks that was quickly spiraling out of control. So unlike most of the men in my platoon, going home wasn’t something I longed for.
I was content overseas, spending my days defending this country that gave me my life back. Fighting became my new normal … until her.
A letter from Katie Devora—a letter that I almost didn’t open. Her words put a fire back inside of me that I didn’t know I’d lost. She gave me hope during a time when I was fighting every day just to stay alive, and now it’s time I fight for her.
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First published October 6, 2015
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July 31, 2016
A Second-Chance Standalone Romance
I don't read a lot of military-themed romances, so 'A Lover's Lament' was a bit of a change from the norm for me. Usually, the military themed stories end up being a little over-the-top for me. What can I say? Rambo just isn't my thing. Nonetheless, I thought that this was a great book.
Armed forces may not be my thing, but a second-chance romance certainly is! I'm a sucker for angst and emotional pain, followed by groveling. I also have this hang-up where I almost always want the "first" or "original" couple to end up together. I don't switch teams very easily. So, it was a given that I'd be on-board with this one.
Devin and Katie are high school sweethearts and each other's first loves. Katie thinks that she'll spend her life with Devin, but after she gives him her virginity, he moves away without a word. Katie doesn't hear from Devin again.
Years later, Katie has pieced her life back together and seems happy on the surface. When tragedy strikes, Katie withdraws from everyone and sinks into a depression. At the guidance of her therapist, she participates in a military pen pal program. By chance, Devin is on the list of soldiers that Katie is given to choose from. Needless to say, Katie chooses Devin and their relationship is rekindled.
Despite feeling a little slow-moving at times, I enjoyed Devin and Katie's story. Hearing about the life events that had molded each of them over the years, as they recounted their life experiences to one another, had my rapt attention. Each of them had to overcome some pretty significant obstacles to get to where they were.
Their story also highlighted how a single well-intentioned act from one person can wreak havoc on another person's life. Devin thought he was doing what was best for Katie by making a clean break all of those years ago. He thought she'd be heartbroken for a short period of time, but that she'd move on to greener pastures quickly.
Instead, Katie never really got over the heartache and betrayal. She went through the motions, but lived a shallower life without passion. As a result she ended up hurting her fiancé, a man she loved, but wasn't ever really in love with.
Throughout the story, there was plenty of action. Toward the end, it did get a little "Rambo" for me. However, the action and danger did add to the story. For a short while, it was quite an emotional roller coaster ride.
In the end, I was quite content. This book is a standalone with a HEA. If you're looking for a heartfelt, emotional story, then this is a great choice!
I don't read a lot of military-themed romances, so 'A Lover's Lament' was a bit of a change from the norm for me. Usually, the military themed stories end up being a little over-the-top for me. What can I say? Rambo just isn't my thing. Nonetheless, I thought that this was a great book.
Armed forces may not be my thing, but a second-chance romance certainly is! I'm a sucker for angst and emotional pain, followed by groveling. I also have this hang-up where I almost always want the "first" or "original" couple to end up together. I don't switch teams very easily. So, it was a given that I'd be on-board with this one.
Devin and Katie are high school sweethearts and each other's first loves. Katie thinks that she'll spend her life with Devin, but after she gives him her virginity, he moves away without a word. Katie doesn't hear from Devin again.
Years later, Katie has pieced her life back together and seems happy on the surface. When tragedy strikes, Katie withdraws from everyone and sinks into a depression. At the guidance of her therapist, she participates in a military pen pal program. By chance, Devin is on the list of soldiers that Katie is given to choose from. Needless to say, Katie chooses Devin and their relationship is rekindled.
Despite feeling a little slow-moving at times, I enjoyed Devin and Katie's story. Hearing about the life events that had molded each of them over the years, as they recounted their life experiences to one another, had my rapt attention. Each of them had to overcome some pretty significant obstacles to get to where they were.
Their story also highlighted how a single well-intentioned act from one person can wreak havoc on another person's life. Devin thought he was doing what was best for Katie by making a clean break all of those years ago. He thought she'd be heartbroken for a short period of time, but that she'd move on to greener pastures quickly.
Instead, Katie never really got over the heartache and betrayal. She went through the motions, but lived a shallower life without passion. As a result she ended up hurting her fiancé, a man she loved, but wasn't ever really in love with.
Throughout the story, there was plenty of action. Toward the end, it did get a little "Rambo" for me. However, the action and danger did add to the story. For a short while, it was quite an emotional roller coaster ride.
In the end, I was quite content. This book is a standalone with a HEA. If you're looking for a heartfelt, emotional story, then this is a great choice!
October 8, 2015
SECOND CHANCE LOVE STORY FANS...
”Please don’t let him break my heart again.”
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Coauthors K.L. Grayson and B.T. Urruela delivered a second chance romance story that put this reader’s heart through the ringer. The story is told in dual POV and I loved both authors' writing. However, Devin’s POV is a total stand out being so realistic and vividly written that at times I had to remind myself to breath.
The prologue takes place in 1996 with best friends turned lovers, Devin Clay and Katie Devora, taking the final step in giving themselves fully to one another.
Shortly after our hero drops some heartbreaking news on Katie and our high on the young love these two share is quickly crushed.
”You broke my heart.”
“I know. I broke my heart too.”
The story then goes ten years after the prologue as a tragic event has rocked Katie’s world to the core. Katie’s therapist recommends Katie write a solider in a pen pal program through the military in hopes she will grasp a different perspective. You’ll never guess whose name is included on that list…. Hint: It’s someone she hasn’t heard from in ten years!!
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The letters exchanged between Devin and Katie are just brilliant. I waited with bated breath along with the characters for the delivery of the each and every correspondence. The once best friends fall back into sync with one another and soon they are emailing and talking on the telephone.
"What if I let him in and he leaves again?"
Devin is stationed in Iraq and like I mentioned his men and his chapters overseas are expertly done. Katie finds the answers, perspective and learns to let go of her anger and grief.
”Devin’s name was on that pen pal list for a reason – I know it was. Would I have formed a bond or friendship with any of the other soldiers, or did fate and something entirely too big for me to understand bring Devin back to me?”
Fate, the dearly departed, kismet, pure coincidence, however you want to label it, Kate and Devin's love story is back on only this time, Devin won’t let his girl go.
"I want you back. I want us, Katie..."
Devin is one sexy solider:
”I try to keep my eyes on his, I really do, but it’s too damn hard. His chest is drool-worthy, and don’t get me started on those abs. There are easily…one, two, three, four, - “Six.” Devin snaps his fingers and I look up. “Huh?” “It’s a six-pack,” he says, laughing.”
"Love doesn’t have an expiration date, when it’s true love, it doesn’t go away."
Devin’s time in the military isn’t over and so these two must fight and struggle to get to their love story’s happy ending. This story is a heartbreaking journey that definitely gathers its momentum as you read. A stand out of the year read for me for sure!
”Please don’t let him break my heart again.”
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Coauthors K.L. Grayson and B.T. Urruela delivered a second chance romance story that put this reader’s heart through the ringer. The story is told in dual POV and I loved both authors' writing. However, Devin’s POV is a total stand out being so realistic and vividly written that at times I had to remind myself to breath.
The prologue takes place in 1996 with best friends turned lovers, Devin Clay and Katie Devora, taking the final step in giving themselves fully to one another.
Shortly after our hero drops some heartbreaking news on Katie and our high on the young love these two share is quickly crushed.
”You broke my heart.”
“I know. I broke my heart too.”
The story then goes ten years after the prologue as a tragic event has rocked Katie’s world to the core. Katie’s therapist recommends Katie write a solider in a pen pal program through the military in hopes she will grasp a different perspective. You’ll never guess whose name is included on that list…. Hint: It’s someone she hasn’t heard from in ten years!!
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The letters exchanged between Devin and Katie are just brilliant. I waited with bated breath along with the characters for the delivery of the each and every correspondence. The once best friends fall back into sync with one another and soon they are emailing and talking on the telephone.
"What if I let him in and he leaves again?"
Devin is stationed in Iraq and like I mentioned his men and his chapters overseas are expertly done. Katie finds the answers, perspective and learns to let go of her anger and grief.
”Devin’s name was on that pen pal list for a reason – I know it was. Would I have formed a bond or friendship with any of the other soldiers, or did fate and something entirely too big for me to understand bring Devin back to me?”
Fate, the dearly departed, kismet, pure coincidence, however you want to label it, Kate and Devin's love story is back on only this time, Devin won’t let his girl go.
"I want you back. I want us, Katie..."
Devin is one sexy solider:
”I try to keep my eyes on his, I really do, but it’s too damn hard. His chest is drool-worthy, and don’t get me started on those abs. There are easily…one, two, three, four, - “Six.” Devin snaps his fingers and I look up. “Huh?” “It’s a six-pack,” he says, laughing.”
"Love doesn’t have an expiration date, when it’s true love, it doesn’t go away."
Devin’s time in the military isn’t over and so these two must fight and struggle to get to their love story’s happy ending. This story is a heartbreaking journey that definitely gathers its momentum as you read. A stand out of the year read for me for sure!
September 20, 2015
It's been a while since I written a review and I'm quite certain I would fail if I tried to convey my feelings about A Lover's Lament. To say I loved it really just isn't an adequate way to express how much this book touched me deeply. From the very first pages you're hooked. The characters heartbreakingly beautiful journey to happiness grips you right in the heart and I swear for a good majority of the book that grip was so fierce that I have permanent goose bumps.
You feel for them. With them. You need them to experience their joys-highs. You move to the edge of your seat waiting for them to have that happily ever after they oh so deserve.
This book, it was everything I love in a adventure between pages. Both of the authors voices blend so well together you would never guess two people wrote it. I found myself connecting instantly to each character, as if they were just two friends and not the product of two brilliant minds. I haven't had the pleasure to meet KL Grayson yet, but knowing BT Urruela, it was so cool to hear little bits of his real voice and personality coming through in Devin. Well done, my friend.
Grayson and Urruela have created something so deeply integrated with emotion it's literally dripping from each word.
I couldn't say 'I loved it' enough about this book. It's truly been a long while since I've had a book knock me on my ass with emotional craving. I, for one, am looking forward to more from both of these authors. Whether that be together as a co-write, or individually. With those two, you can't go wrong.
Brilliant. Touching. Well-written. Moving. EMOTIONAL. Just downright one hell of a great book.
You feel for them. With them. You need them to experience their joys-highs. You move to the edge of your seat waiting for them to have that happily ever after they oh so deserve.
This book, it was everything I love in a adventure between pages. Both of the authors voices blend so well together you would never guess two people wrote it. I found myself connecting instantly to each character, as if they were just two friends and not the product of two brilliant minds. I haven't had the pleasure to meet KL Grayson yet, but knowing BT Urruela, it was so cool to hear little bits of his real voice and personality coming through in Devin. Well done, my friend.
Grayson and Urruela have created something so deeply integrated with emotion it's literally dripping from each word.
I couldn't say 'I loved it' enough about this book. It's truly been a long while since I've had a book knock me on my ass with emotional craving. I, for one, am looking forward to more from both of these authors. Whether that be together as a co-write, or individually. With those two, you can't go wrong.
Brilliant. Touching. Well-written. Moving. EMOTIONAL. Just downright one hell of a great book.
May 2, 2016
"I want you back. I want us, Katie."I can't believe how long that gem sat hidden on my kindle. One of my top second chance love stories ever. I couldn't stop thinking about it in between reading time and that's saying something.
Writing was great, both female and male POVs. I was positively surprised by that, especially since it's a debut from one of the authors. And if Mr Urruela keeps that up, I say hell yeah!, I will keep waiting for more from him.
I loved how the fate brought the characters back to together, loved how their relationship rekindled, even if from afar. In fact, that was my favourite thing about the book, that anticipation for the next letter, next email, next phone call. I liked how their two worlds were connected in the book and I really have to stress that the descriptions from Iraq were extremely well done. And the ending... well, the authors had me nervous for a moment there, but made me a happy reader when all was said and done.
Overall, beautiful, emotional second chance love story that will pull at your heart strings, with some steamy sex as a bonus. If you're a fan of those than I highly recommend.
"I swear to you that I'm not going anywhere. I am yours, whether you want me or not. I've given you my heart, and even if you don't want it, you can't give it back because it belongs to you."
February 17, 2017
I usually start reviews like this with how badly I wanted to love the book. And it's true. I absolutely hate writing reviews for a book I so desperately wanted to love, but didn't. And this book unfortunately falls into that category.
I am fairly certain the POVs were split/written by each author. I had a very hard time reading the heroine's POV. My absolute biggest pet peeve while reading is overly descriptive writing, and her POV described every action taken, every bodily motion, every facial reaction, and every movement made. I found myself skimming majority of her chapters and only reading the actual dialogue, because I just couldn't take reading all those mundane insignificant details.
The male's POV, for what it's worth, was way more tolerable in my opinion and given this was the author's first time writing, I feel like credit is definitely due. After reading the first chapter that features his POV, which I found to be well written and witty, I couldn't wait to get back to it (added to the fact I found the heroine's thoughts to be whiney). But, I do think the earlier scenes from his POV focused too much on army specifics/missions/etc., and I really had no idea what he was referring to, and I found it difficult to keep up with the many names, sergeants, and lieutenants mentioned. While I can appreciate the extensive knowledge shared, I feel like it created a non-seamless transition between chapters/POVs and can be off putting to those who aren't familiar with military jargon.
With all this, I found myself bored, and after 40% in with very little happening, I had to throw in the towel.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review
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I am fairly certain the POVs were split/written by each author. I had a very hard time reading the heroine's POV. My absolute biggest pet peeve while reading is overly descriptive writing, and her POV described every action taken, every bodily motion, every facial reaction, and every movement made. I found myself skimming majority of her chapters and only reading the actual dialogue, because I just couldn't take reading all those mundane insignificant details.
The male's POV, for what it's worth, was way more tolerable in my opinion and given this was the author's first time writing, I feel like credit is definitely due. After reading the first chapter that features his POV, which I found to be well written and witty, I couldn't wait to get back to it (added to the fact I found the heroine's thoughts to be whiney). But, I do think the earlier scenes from his POV focused too much on army specifics/missions/etc., and I really had no idea what he was referring to, and I found it difficult to keep up with the many names, sergeants, and lieutenants mentioned. While I can appreciate the extensive knowledge shared, I feel like it created a non-seamless transition between chapters/POVs and can be off putting to those who aren't familiar with military jargon.
With all this, I found myself bored, and after 40% in with very little happening, I had to throw in the towel.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review
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September 21, 2015
**༻Complimentary Copy༺** Provided by the author "K.L. Grayson" in exchange for an honest review..Thank you!!
TITLE: A Lover's Lament
AUTHOR: K.L. Grayson
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: October 6th 2015
MY RATING: 4 STARS
Prays to the book gods "please, please don't be a sad book."
PAST
Devin and I met on the first day of first grade. He stole my Barbie pencil, I cried like a little girl—well,
The next day on the playground, Devin pushed me down and walked away laughing. Pushing up from the
ground, I ran after him as fast as my little legs would carry me and I plowed right into his back, tossing us both to the ground.
It’s quite possible that he stole a piece of my heart that day.
A Lover's Lament Starts off by giving us a wee snippet of Devine and Katie's childhood relationship, best friends since early childhood, to lovers at the sweet age of sixteen..life should be theirs for the taking, until Devine drops the bomb that him and his mum are moving eight hundred miles away, with the promise to keep in touch and that nothing but distance changes the story stops there and re starts (ten years later).
We will work this out. It’s only temporary. I’ll be eighteen this winter, and as soon as I can, I’ll come back.
Books like this are my guilty pleasure, best childhood friends, to lovers, angst, heartbreak, to love rekindled going by the synopsis..
You’re more than my best friend—you’re it for me, Dev. You’re my soul mate. You hold my heart in your hands.
NOW ~ TEN YEARS LATER
A tragic accident leaves Katie waking up in the hospital devastated..
Blood on my head, sore, stiff body, headlights flashing, honking..swerving. Metal crunching, glass shatters, gurgling, blood lots and lots of blood..
Waking up in a vehicle, seeing glass and metal twisted around me like a cage I can’t escape from.
A time to heal, a time to forgive, time to move forward.
Surprising how really good this is, easy to get into, love the story line, how it combines the past to present day, effortless connecting with the characters..
Through a pen pal programme these two find themselves reconnecting after ten years apart..
He was the first person I gave my heart and body to, and maybe that’s the reason I haven’t been able to shake this unmistakable connection to him—even after ten years.
I was a goner with the first letter with these two but the first phone conversation between the two melted my heart..
Love doesn’t have an expiration date, when it’s true love, it doesn’t go away.
I loved the anticipation of their love, I got goosebumps with their interaction, it was an emotional rollercoaster with their reconnection, loved reading the past combining with the present, his POV and hers was refreshing, definitely would love to read something else by these two combined again..
TITLE: A Lover's Lament
AUTHOR: K.L. Grayson
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: October 6th 2015
MY RATING: 4 STARS
Prays to the book gods "please, please don't be a sad book."
PAST
Devin and I met on the first day of first grade. He stole my Barbie pencil, I cried like a little girl—well,
The next day on the playground, Devin pushed me down and walked away laughing. Pushing up from the
ground, I ran after him as fast as my little legs would carry me and I plowed right into his back, tossing us both to the ground.
It’s quite possible that he stole a piece of my heart that day.
A Lover's Lament Starts off by giving us a wee snippet of Devine and Katie's childhood relationship, best friends since early childhood, to lovers at the sweet age of sixteen..life should be theirs for the taking, until Devine drops the bomb that him and his mum are moving eight hundred miles away, with the promise to keep in touch and that nothing but distance changes the story stops there and re starts (ten years later).
We will work this out. It’s only temporary. I’ll be eighteen this winter, and as soon as I can, I’ll come back.
Books like this are my guilty pleasure, best childhood friends, to lovers, angst, heartbreak, to love rekindled going by the synopsis..
You’re more than my best friend—you’re it for me, Dev. You’re my soul mate. You hold my heart in your hands.
NOW ~ TEN YEARS LATER
A tragic accident leaves Katie waking up in the hospital devastated..
Blood on my head, sore, stiff body, headlights flashing, honking..swerving. Metal crunching, glass shatters, gurgling, blood lots and lots of blood..
Waking up in a vehicle, seeing glass and metal twisted around me like a cage I can’t escape from.
A time to heal, a time to forgive, time to move forward.
Surprising how really good this is, easy to get into, love the story line, how it combines the past to present day, effortless connecting with the characters..
Through a pen pal programme these two find themselves reconnecting after ten years apart..
He was the first person I gave my heart and body to, and maybe that’s the reason I haven’t been able to shake this unmistakable connection to him—even after ten years.
I was a goner with the first letter with these two but the first phone conversation between the two melted my heart..
Love doesn’t have an expiration date, when it’s true love, it doesn’t go away.
I loved the anticipation of their love, I got goosebumps with their interaction, it was an emotional rollercoaster with their reconnection, loved reading the past combining with the present, his POV and hers was refreshing, definitely would love to read something else by these two combined again..
October 12, 2015
Ok ..... I'm guilty of clicking based solely on cover-lust but can we discuss that blurb ..... And Those dog tags ...... Gets me everytime. I love second chances !!!
This is my 150th book of the year and it's perfect to complete my 2015 reading challenge with.
Bring it ❤️
This is my 150th book of the year and it's perfect to complete my 2015 reading challenge with.
Bring it ❤️
October 27, 2016
3.5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed the characters of Devin and Katie. They both were searching to "find" themselves in a way and escape their realities. Devin was a vibrant, hot hero who was a perfect match for the heroine. A well delivered story, with a deep plot, wonderfully crafted characters with depth and chapters that flow smoothly till the last page has been turned. Why 3.5 stars? Because the book didn’t give me a total closure…what about Katie’s psychotherapy…what happened to Wyatt? Devin and Katie’s story is one of healing, of coming to terms with one's own destiny, about dealing with the claims others have on one's life, one the power of love to make someone whole. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading about military heroes.
Hero 4/5 | Heroine 4/5 | Plot (Point, Originality) 3.5/5 | Writing Style 3/5 | Steam 3/5 | Romance 4/5 | Angst-Suspense 4/5 | Darkness 3/5 | Humor 1/5 | Secondary Characters 3/5 | Drama-Conflict 5/5 | Mystery 0/5 | Twists 3/5 | Pacing Steady | Action 3.5/5
ARC kindly provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
I thoroughly enjoyed the characters of Devin and Katie. They both were searching to "find" themselves in a way and escape their realities. Devin was a vibrant, hot hero who was a perfect match for the heroine. A well delivered story, with a deep plot, wonderfully crafted characters with depth and chapters that flow smoothly till the last page has been turned. Why 3.5 stars? Because the book didn’t give me a total closure…what about Katie’s psychotherapy…what happened to Wyatt? Devin and Katie’s story is one of healing, of coming to terms with one's own destiny, about dealing with the claims others have on one's life, one the power of love to make someone whole. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading about military heroes.
Hero 4/5 | Heroine 4/5 | Plot (Point, Originality) 3.5/5 | Writing Style 3/5 | Steam 3/5 | Romance 4/5 | Angst-Suspense 4/5 | Darkness 3/5 | Humor 1/5 | Secondary Characters 3/5 | Drama-Conflict 5/5 | Mystery 0/5 | Twists 3/5 | Pacing Steady | Action 3.5/5
ARC kindly provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
November 12, 2015
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS BOOK!
A breathtakingly beautiful second-chance-romance that is full of emotion and kept me enthralled from start to finish. What an incredible love story!
5 stars
The prologue of the book introduces us to 17 year old Katie and Devin. They grew up together and were the best of friends, eventually falling into deep, all-consuming, life-changing love.
But life interfered with their plans to be together forever, and they were torn apart - both of them left broken-hearted.
The story then picks up ten years later and Katie is facing a devastating tragedy that completely shatters her world. Unable to deal with her heartbreak, she buries herself in anger until she becomes numb to all around her. As part of her efforts to recover, her therapist suggests she writes to a soldier serving overseas as part of a military pen-pal program, and when she see Devin’s name on the list of soldiers, she can’t help but see it as a sign. And so, she writes to him, pouring her heart out in her grief, while also using it as an opportunity to get closure on their past.
Devin is serving in Iraq and is beyond stunned to receive Katie’s letter. His life spun out of control after he and Katie separated. He knows he did wrong by her, but has never forgotten her, and he is beyond touched that she reached out to him. Wanting to make up for hurting her and to be there for her, he writes back.
I love books with letters, and the letters between Katie and Devin are incredible! They hold nothing back from each other – hashing out the past, talking about the present, and opening up to each other about everything. The story is written in dual POV, and it is with great excitement and anticipation that I waited for each piece of correspondence between them as we get to see their reactions to each other’s words. Letters soon turn to emails which soon turn to phone calls, and through it all, they help each other heal, but they also re-establish the connection between them and find that the feelings they had for each other never died.
They are totally open and honest, holding nothing back from each other. They put themselves right out there, putting their hearts on the line for each other, and their reconnection is sensational as they fall for each other all over again.
This is an absolutely beautiful love story! Yes, it’s intense and emotional, but there is a wonderful playfulness between the characters as well, and there are so many times that I read with a huge grin on my face. And it’s so cleverly written. I could feel the connection and the emotion between Katie and Devin even though they spend most of the book apart, and the build up to them actually seeing each other is epic! I actually teared up at the big moment, and was thrilled that their chemistry easily translated into the bedroom and HOT DAMN!!!
But Devin is a soldier, and he still has time to serve. They both know it’s going to be hard, but this time neither of them are letting go.
I particularly loved Devin’s POV in this book, and his experiences as a soldier is fantastically written. I love that the authors don’t hold back when showing us all that he and his men endure – both the fighting and just their every life. Devin’s commitment and loyalty to his men shows so much of his character and the camaraderie between the boys is something really special. And his heartbreak over everything that he sees over there and his struggle to do his job when all he wants is to be home with his girl is heartbreaking.
Katie and Devin have a hard road to get to their HEA, and my heart was pounding through so much of this book. There is a lot that these characters need to deal with - both individually and together – love, death, grief, fear, and the tragedy of war. My emotions were all over the place as I felt everything right alongside them, and the intensity builds brilliantly, keeping me glued to my kindle right until the very last moment and through to not one, but two gorgeous epilogues! And through it all their love story is super functional with no stupid behaviour from either of them, and I absolutely loved that!
I loved this book! Emotional, dramatic and swoonily romantic, it’s such an amazing story and I lapped up every single moment of it.
5 stars.
A breathtakingly beautiful second-chance-romance that is full of emotion and kept me enthralled from start to finish. What an incredible love story!
“I am yours, whether you want me or not. I’ve given you my heart, and even if you don’t want it, you can’t give it back because it belongs to you. I know what I have— what we have. It’s special. It’s once in a lifetime.”
5 stars
The prologue of the book introduces us to 17 year old Katie and Devin. They grew up together and were the best of friends, eventually falling into deep, all-consuming, life-changing love.
“You’re more than my best friend— you’re it for me … You’re my soul mate. You hold my heart in your hands.”
But life interfered with their plans to be together forever, and they were torn apart - both of them left broken-hearted.
The story then picks up ten years later and Katie is facing a devastating tragedy that completely shatters her world. Unable to deal with her heartbreak, she buries herself in anger until she becomes numb to all around her. As part of her efforts to recover, her therapist suggests she writes to a soldier serving overseas as part of a military pen-pal program, and when she see Devin’s name on the list of soldiers, she can’t help but see it as a sign. And so, she writes to him, pouring her heart out in her grief, while also using it as an opportunity to get closure on their past.
Devin is serving in Iraq and is beyond stunned to receive Katie’s letter. His life spun out of control after he and Katie separated. He knows he did wrong by her, but has never forgotten her, and he is beyond touched that she reached out to him. Wanting to make up for hurting her and to be there for her, he writes back.
My heart has ached for her since the day I left. I’d give the world to change what I did. Horrible decision? Try the biggest regret of my fucking life.
I love books with letters, and the letters between Katie and Devin are incredible! They hold nothing back from each other – hashing out the past, talking about the present, and opening up to each other about everything. The story is written in dual POV, and it is with great excitement and anticipation that I waited for each piece of correspondence between them as we get to see their reactions to each other’s words. Letters soon turn to emails which soon turn to phone calls, and through it all, they help each other heal, but they also re-establish the connection between them and find that the feelings they had for each other never died.
“I’m not gonna lie, I really like knowing that you’re becoming emotionally invested, because I’m already there. Your letters have the same effect on me, and this connection … it’s not just nostalgia. It’s real, and in case I haven’t already made it clear, I feel it too.”
They are totally open and honest, holding nothing back from each other. They put themselves right out there, putting their hearts on the line for each other, and their reconnection is sensational as they fall for each other all over again.
“Yes, it’s powerful and overwhelming, but in a good way. Christ, what we had … I’d never felt anything like it before, and now, there just aren’t words for it.”
I sniff, wiping my face with my arm. “I can’t tell you how relieved I am to hear you say that. I didn’t know … I thought maybe it was just me. That maybe I was making it so much more than it was—”
“It’s everything.” His voice grows thick with emotion. “Whatever this is between us … it’s big, Katie. Bigger than you, bigger than me … and ten years hasn’t changed that.”
“I want you back. I want us, Katie.”
This is an absolutely beautiful love story! Yes, it’s intense and emotional, but there is a wonderful playfulness between the characters as well, and there are so many times that I read with a huge grin on my face. And it’s so cleverly written. I could feel the connection and the emotion between Katie and Devin even though they spend most of the book apart, and the build up to them actually seeing each other is epic! I actually teared up at the big moment, and was thrilled that their chemistry easily translated into the bedroom and HOT DAMN!!!
“You own my fucking heart, Katie. You always have and that’s never going to change.”
But Devin is a soldier, and he still has time to serve. They both know it’s going to be hard, but this time neither of them are letting go.
“Katie,” he says, cutting me off. “You’re my home. I’m coming home to you. Where you are, that’s where I’ll be.”
I particularly loved Devin’s POV in this book, and his experiences as a soldier is fantastically written. I love that the authors don’t hold back when showing us all that he and his men endure – both the fighting and just their every life. Devin’s commitment and loyalty to his men shows so much of his character and the camaraderie between the boys is something really special. And his heartbreak over everything that he sees over there and his struggle to do his job when all he wants is to be home with his girl is heartbreaking.
“I will fight like hell to make it back to you.” Devin’s eyes fill with tears. “I’m coming back to you.”
Katie and Devin have a hard road to get to their HEA, and my heart was pounding through so much of this book. There is a lot that these characters need to deal with - both individually and together – love, death, grief, fear, and the tragedy of war. My emotions were all over the place as I felt everything right alongside them, and the intensity builds brilliantly, keeping me glued to my kindle right until the very last moment and through to not one, but two gorgeous epilogues! And through it all their love story is super functional with no stupid behaviour from either of them, and I absolutely loved that!
“It’s always been you, and it’ll always be you.”
I loved this book! Emotional, dramatic and swoonily romantic, it’s such an amazing story and I lapped up every single moment of it.
5 stars.
October 8, 2019
I read Miss Grayson book before and I do not like it. So when I picked up A Lover's Lament, I hesitate a bit. With so many good reviews in Goodreads, I decided to start the audiobook.
And I like this book very much. The story of second change romance mix with war hero, blends very nicely. Like a fine coffee in the morning. I do love the letters/ email and the phone conversation between Katie and Devin. It is so romantic. Sweet realistic romantic. I do like Devin. He is not that OTT alpha male, but he is brave, quite, and loyal. He do anything to protect all of her men and bring them home.
Katie is typical likeable heroine. I am glad she gives Devin that second chance to their romance. The character chemistry is there. Not over the top, but just the right amount of chemistry. The right amount to makes me swoon.
Overall, I do this book very much.
4 stars
And I like this book very much. The story of second change romance mix with war hero, blends very nicely. Like a fine coffee in the morning. I do love the letters/ email and the phone conversation between Katie and Devin. It is so romantic. Sweet realistic romantic. I do like Devin. He is not that OTT alpha male, but he is brave, quite, and loyal. He do anything to protect all of her men and bring them home.
Katie is typical likeable heroine. I am glad she gives Devin that second chance to their romance. The character chemistry is there. Not over the top, but just the right amount of chemistry. The right amount to makes me swoon.
Overall, I do this book very much.
4 stars
October 4, 2015
4.5 Gut Wrenching Stars
Friends from childhood Devin and Katie’s story is one of love, heartbreak, hope and loss. It’s about carrying someone else’s heart within their own of which time is no consequence. A story of re-awakening and forgiveness. As inspirational as it is heart-wrenching. A Lover’s Lament is a beautiful and poignant second chance at a love that never died. A story of courage led by your heart.
“I’ve given you my heart, and even if you don’t want it, you can’t give it back because it belongs to you.”
We knew we were in for quite a ride yet we never envisaged just how much we’d feel whilst hearing Devin’s voice. Devin’s POV was incredible. It felt overwhelmingly real, passionate and so vivid we felt we were with him at ALL times. We smelt the stagnant air, we felt the dust in our throats and we heard the agonising sounds surrounding him. For us; A Lover’s Lament became all about Devin’s journey. His POV was written with such heart, maturity and it became the reason we loved this book. We believed in every single word and cried so many tears, yet felt the inspiration, bravery and perseverance. B.T. Urruela – without question – knows how to write from his heart.
‘We are fathers, brothers, husbands and sons. We are dreamers, lovers, and God fearing men…the majority of us are just like you…people dealing with something so traumatic, so heartbreaking, and so horrific that the heart never quite learns to mend.’
As gripping and real as Devin’s voice felt we have to admit we struggled with Katie’s at times. Her actions and attitude came across somewhat immature in comparison and at times she was unlikeable because of this; when put into perspective of the sombre mood of the book as well as the subject matter. She took on the ‘woe is me’ attitude which felt extremely out of context. Now, whilst we understand her heartbreak we felt her behaviour to be a turn off in parts. That is not to say though that she didn’t redeem herself, as she absolutely did and we took her to our hearts and felt her soul, honesty and passion.
‘I’ve been treading water in a choppy sea of guilt and anger, and he just inadvertently threw me a lifeline. If it were anyone else, I’m not sure it would’ve made the same impact.’
Whilst we certainly enjoyed the first half of the book we have to say towards the half-way point the story gathered such momentum emotionally and story development wise we were suddenly unable to put it down for love nor money and from there on end finished it in one sitting. The beauty and poignancy of this love story became so much more and we loved it. A definite TB recommend!
“Whatever this is between us…it’s big Katie. Bigger than you, bigger than me…and ten years hasn’t changed that.”
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January 26, 2016
Contains Spoilers! !
4.25 stars.well I enjoyed this one. I didn't agree with some things but towards the end I kind of understood why. I felt their connection to one another but at the same time I didn't feel like I got the full affect of their relationship. This had me crying all sorts . Happy, sad, mad and frustrating tears! I really did love their letters and emails too each other :) I loved the epilogue and I'm glad they got their HEA! I would read this one again because the interaction we get with them are heartwarming. I just idk needed more. lol i know this doesn't make sense!
Safety: hero and herione were friends since like first grade I think. they got togther in high school and hero took her virginity. Hero moves away and leaves herione heartbroken (he left because he felt he wasn't good enough and after a conversation with her dad he felt he never would be good for her and that her best friend is someone he felt her dad wanted her with ) stupid if you ask me.i get it I do but I wanted him to fight for them like she was willing too. so they are separated for ten years. so what bothered me was herione has a fiancée who she was with for 7 years. this was her best friend since she was in kinder. Hero was jealous of him and didn't like him but thought he was better for her. I didn't understand why she gave her friend a shot especially knowing hero was envious of him but towards the end i understood. i just dont think she should of stayed with him that long. but he was there for her. anyhow she didn't start to date him until 3 years after hero left. she never loved him like she did hero . she thought she was in love with him but she realizes she didn't and only loves him like her mom and sister. She tells hero he was safe and comfortable. she breaks up with him before anything happens with hero actually before they even talk. Hero had one gf back in college but that was brief. that's it. we never get if he had ow . he didn't love her. they both always loved each other. the OM wants her back and we get that like 2 3 times but she doesn't want him. she does agree to dinner with him so she can make him understand its over and give him closure but that never happens because hero calls and needs her. So you see that was my issue her being with om for so long especially that om who hero thought was better for her and who he didn't like and was envious. reading more I learn to accept it and understand why she did it . even though I didn't like it. Hero should have not left her! he should of fought for her but he was young and dumb. he more than makes up for it and In the end I forgave him and even got over her being with om !lol oh no mention of them sexually with others or what they did(herione only had her fiancée after hero). even her having a fiancée for so long didn't live with her or spend the night very often. they don't use condoms togther (h and H)she tells him it's ok she is on birth control (this is after they did it ).it seemed like he always used them but I'm not sure she did (I'm going to assume she did because then that will bug me .but I know it's probably unlikely because she was with him so long )however who knows, like I said before he rarely spend the night. lol oh another trigger is this has death in it. so have tissues handy :)
4.25 stars.well I enjoyed this one. I didn't agree with some things but towards the end I kind of understood why. I felt their connection to one another but at the same time I didn't feel like I got the full affect of their relationship. This had me crying all sorts . Happy, sad, mad and frustrating tears! I really did love their letters and emails too each other :) I loved the epilogue and I'm glad they got their HEA! I would read this one again because the interaction we get with them are heartwarming. I just idk needed more. lol i know this doesn't make sense!
Safety: hero and herione were friends since like first grade I think. they got togther in high school and hero took her virginity. Hero moves away and leaves herione heartbroken (he left because he felt he wasn't good enough and after a conversation with her dad he felt he never would be good for her and that her best friend is someone he felt her dad wanted her with ) stupid if you ask me.i get it I do but I wanted him to fight for them like she was willing too. so they are separated for ten years. so what bothered me was herione has a fiancée who she was with for 7 years. this was her best friend since she was in kinder. Hero was jealous of him and didn't like him but thought he was better for her. I didn't understand why she gave her friend a shot especially knowing hero was envious of him but towards the end i understood. i just dont think she should of stayed with him that long. but he was there for her. anyhow she didn't start to date him until 3 years after hero left. she never loved him like she did hero . she thought she was in love with him but she realizes she didn't and only loves him like her mom and sister. She tells hero he was safe and comfortable. she breaks up with him before anything happens with hero actually before they even talk. Hero had one gf back in college but that was brief. that's it. we never get if he had ow . he didn't love her. they both always loved each other. the OM wants her back and we get that like 2 3 times but she doesn't want him. she does agree to dinner with him so she can make him understand its over and give him closure but that never happens because hero calls and needs her. So you see that was my issue her being with om for so long especially that om who hero thought was better for her and who he didn't like and was envious. reading more I learn to accept it and understand why she did it . even though I didn't like it. Hero should have not left her! he should of fought for her but he was young and dumb. he more than makes up for it and In the end I forgave him and even got over her being with om !lol oh no mention of them sexually with others or what they did(herione only had her fiancée after hero). even her having a fiancée for so long didn't live with her or spend the night very often. they don't use condoms togther (h and H)she tells him it's ok she is on birth control (this is after they did it ).it seemed like he always used them but I'm not sure she did (I'm going to assume she did because then that will bug me .but I know it's probably unlikely because she was with him so long )however who knows, like I said before he rarely spend the night. lol oh another trigger is this has death in it. so have tissues handy :)
July 2, 2016
I'm not sure what it is about this book that grabbed me from word one and didn't let go. Possibly because it's written by two authors who did a fantastic job transitioning between the dual POV's? Add to that there was no unnecessary drama, a gorgeous second chance love story, honesty with each other and two really likeable characters.
What really stood out for me was that although Katie was engaged to Wyatt when she started writing to Devin to try and help her move on from her loss, she broke it off with Wyatt before she even realised that the old feelings she had for Devin were still there, and still as strong as ever. I read a review that said she strung Wyatt along, she didn't. Not at all! In fact she was super honest and had to work to make Wyatt understand where she was coming from and why. Although I don't mind cheating in books in the least - there is NO cheating in this one, nor is there a triangle. It was always only going to be all about Katie and Devin.
One thing that stood out for me was Devin's "voice". I'm guessing B.T. Urruela wrote his part, and it was absolutely brilliantly done.
I honestly can't find any reason to rate this less than 5 stars, I enjoyed it so much.
What really stood out for me was that although Katie was engaged to Wyatt when she started writing to Devin to try and help her move on from her loss, she broke it off with Wyatt before she even realised that the old feelings she had for Devin were still there, and still as strong as ever. I read a review that said she strung Wyatt along, she didn't. Not at all! In fact she was super honest and had to work to make Wyatt understand where she was coming from and why. Although I don't mind cheating in books in the least - there is NO cheating in this one, nor is there a triangle. It was always only going to be all about Katie and Devin.
One thing that stood out for me was Devin's "voice". I'm guessing B.T. Urruela wrote his part, and it was absolutely brilliantly done.
I honestly can't find any reason to rate this less than 5 stars, I enjoyed it so much.
July 27, 2017
4 Stars
Overall Opinion: This was a touching military romance. I felt their connection, even though I didn't experience the development of it fully. They had been friends since they were kids, and then their relationship turned romantic. We get glimpses into the past that are just enough to help understand their strong connection. I am a sucker for second chance romances, and this didn't disappoint. The climax at the end (this is a doozy of a spoiler, so please click at your own risk...), as well as the slow start were what made it a 4 star rating instead of 5.
Storyline: This is Katie and Devin's story. We start the story in the past when Devlin drops the bomb that he's moving away after taking Katie's virginity and breaking her heart. It jumps to the present where Katie wakes up from a coma to find out that she was hit by a drunk driver and had lost her father. She has a really hard time coping with the loss of her father. She is seeing a therapist about her loss, and the therapists recommends that she participate in a pen-pal program with a soldier (since she's holding on to a lot of anger against the soldier that hit her and her father). When given the list of soldiers, she is shocked to find Devin's name. She hadn't spoken or seen him in ten years, because he just packed up and left without a goodbye so long ago. She writes a somewhat nasty letter to him, but that starts the rekindling of some strong feelings for both of them. After some sweet correspondence, some phone calls, a family emergency, some sexy times, and some other tearjerking drama...they find their HEA.
POV: This alternated between Katie and Devin's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: I felt like it was too slow at the beginning, and had some parts that could've easily been edited out because I didn't feel like they were relevant that I ended up skimming. The flashbacks into their past make it not instalove, because we get to understand their connection more.
H rating: 4 stars. Devin. I liked him a lot. He was sweet and obviously really cared about Katie.
h rating: 3 stars. Katie. She was kind of a b at times, but she was grieving and everyone grieves differently. I also feel like she could've been more outright with Wyatt further on in the story.
Sadness level: Moderate. This one had me in tears a few times, but not quite ugly crying level.
Heat level: Moderate. Once the couple get together face-to-face they steam things up to make up for lost time.
Descriptive sex: Yes.
Sex scene with OW or OM:
Cheating:
Possible Triggers:
Closure: This had a good bit of closure to where I feel confident in saying it was a HEA. It had a sweet epilogue to top it off.
Worth the $?: Yes. I paid $3.99 and I think it was worth it.
Overall Opinion: This was a touching military romance. I felt their connection, even though I didn't experience the development of it fully. They had been friends since they were kids, and then their relationship turned romantic. We get glimpses into the past that are just enough to help understand their strong connection. I am a sucker for second chance romances, and this didn't disappoint. The climax at the end (this is a doozy of a spoiler, so please click at your own risk...), as well as the slow start were what made it a 4 star rating instead of 5.
Storyline: This is Katie and Devin's story. We start the story in the past when Devlin drops the bomb that he's moving away after taking Katie's virginity and breaking her heart. It jumps to the present where Katie wakes up from a coma to find out that she was hit by a drunk driver and had lost her father. She has a really hard time coping with the loss of her father. She is seeing a therapist about her loss, and the therapists recommends that she participate in a pen-pal program with a soldier (since she's holding on to a lot of anger against the soldier that hit her and her father). When given the list of soldiers, she is shocked to find Devin's name. She hadn't spoken or seen him in ten years, because he just packed up and left without a goodbye so long ago. She writes a somewhat nasty letter to him, but that starts the rekindling of some strong feelings for both of them. After some sweet correspondence, some phone calls, a family emergency, some sexy times, and some other tearjerking drama...they find their HEA.
POV: This alternated between Katie and Devin's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: I felt like it was too slow at the beginning, and had some parts that could've easily been edited out because I didn't feel like they were relevant that I ended up skimming. The flashbacks into their past make it not instalove, because we get to understand their connection more.
H rating: 4 stars. Devin. I liked him a lot. He was sweet and obviously really cared about Katie.
h rating: 3 stars. Katie. She was kind of a b at times, but she was grieving and everyone grieves differently. I also feel like she could've been more outright with Wyatt further on in the story.
Sadness level: Moderate. This one had me in tears a few times, but not quite ugly crying level.
Heat level: Moderate. Once the couple get together face-to-face they steam things up to make up for lost time.
Descriptive sex: Yes.
Sex scene with OW or OM:
Cheating:
Possible Triggers:
Closure: This had a good bit of closure to where I feel confident in saying it was a HEA. It had a sweet epilogue to top it off.
Worth the $?: Yes. I paid $3.99 and I think it was worth it.
February 15, 2017
This is a story of love, forgiveness, loss and hope.
Normally I avoid books that are likely to make me cry because quite frankly I read to disappear in my head away from the real world for a while, for an escape, to forget about the shitty bits in my life. Boy am I glad I didn't avoid A Lover's Lament even knowing I was likely to ball like I'd eaten too many chillies.
This book made me feel like I was sat in the middle of a kaleidoscope of emotions, but in the best way possible.
The writing was beautiful and made me feel like I was right there going through everything with them, Devin's POV especially was so well done that there is no way I can give this book less than 5 stars.
It was worth me looking like a puffy eyed fool and it's a read that you shouldn't let sit on your to-read shelf for ages, dive in the pool of my tears now and read it while I descend into a book slump for a while because nothing will match this.
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Normally I avoid books that are likely to make me cry because quite frankly I read to disappear in my head away from the real world for a while, for an escape, to forget about the shitty bits in my life. Boy am I glad I didn't avoid A Lover's Lament even knowing I was likely to ball like I'd eaten too many chillies.
This book made me feel like I was sat in the middle of a kaleidoscope of emotions, but in the best way possible.
The writing was beautiful and made me feel like I was right there going through everything with them, Devin's POV especially was so well done that there is no way I can give this book less than 5 stars.
It was worth me looking like a puffy eyed fool and it's a read that you shouldn't let sit on your to-read shelf for ages, dive in the pool of my tears now and read it while I descend into a book slump for a while because nothing will match this.
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November 28, 2015
4.5 Gut Wrenching Stars
Friends from childhood Devin and Katie’s story is one of love, heartbreak, hope and loss. It’s about carrying someone else’s heart within their own of which time is no consequence. A story of re-awakening and forgiveness. As inspirational as it is heart-wrenching. A Lover’s Lament is a beautiful and poignant second chance at a love that never died. A story of courage led by your heart.
“I’ve given you my heart, and even if you don’t want it, you can’t give it back because it belongs to you.”
We knew we were in for quite a ride yet we never envisaged just how much we’d feel whilst hearing Devin’s voice. Devin’s POV was incredible. It felt overwhelmingly real, passionate and so vivid we felt we were with him at ALL times. We smelt the stagnant air, we felt the dust in our throats and we heard the agonising sounds surrounding him. For us; A Lover’s Lament became all about Devin’s journey. His POV was written with such heart, maturity and it became the reason we loved this book. We believed in every single word and cried so many tears, yet felt the inspiration, bravery and perseverance. B.T. Urruela – without question – knows how to write from his heart.
‘We are fathers, brothers, husbands and sons. We are dreamers, lovers, and God fearing men…the majority of us are just like you…people dealing with something so traumatic, so heartbreaking, and so horrific that the heart never quite learns to mend.’
As gripping and real as Devin’s voice felt we have to admit we struggled with Katie’s at times. Her actions and attitude came across somewhat immature in comparison and at times she was unlikeable because of this; when put into perspective of the sombre mood of the book as well as the subject matter. She took on the ‘woe is me’ attitude which felt extremely out of context. Now, whilst we understand her heartbreak we felt her behaviour to be a turn off in parts. That is not to say though that she didn’t redeem herself, as she absolutely did and we took her to our hearts and felt her soul, honesty and passion.
‘I’ve been treading water in a choppy sea of guilt and anger, and he just inadvertently threw me a lifeline. If it were anyone else, I’m not sure it would’ve made the same impact.’
Whilst we certainly enjoyed the first half of the book we have to say towards the half-way point the story gathered such momentum emotionally and story development wise we were suddenly unable to put it down for love nor money and from there on end finished it in one sitting. The beauty and poignancy of this love story became so much more and we loved it. A definite TB recommend!
“Whatever this is between us…it’s big Katie. Bigger than you, bigger than me…and ten years hasn’t changed that.”
**Reviewed from an ARC copy provided by the authors, with thanks.**
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November 2, 2016
What a beautiful story about a second chance romance that deals with loss, pain and forever love. This book had my emotions all over the place. If you're looking for a story to tug on the heartstrings, you can't go wrong with this one. Just have some tissues ready! ARC provided by NetGalley.
October 11, 2015
5 STARS: GORGEOUS & COURAGEOUS!
This military/second chance romance was captivating. It was a story I couldn't stop feeling in my heart right from the prologue and all the way to the epilogue. The way the heartbreak and lament are depicted here plus the hope the characters hold on to so tightly throughout everything truly makes this a beautiful heartfelt story.
“That’s the great thing about love … it finds you. And when it’s true love, it doesn’t go away, and you just know. You don’t have to wonder or guess, because it just … is.”
In love since little kids, Katie and Devin always envisioned their lives together somehow. Their bond started as best friends first but then it rapidly evolved into the lovers they were meant to be. However, at eighteen life forces them them apart leaving them both heartbroken and it's until ten-years later that destiny reconnects them in such an incredible way. Through a pen pal soldier program Katie miraculously comes across Devin's name on a list and finds out that he's now Sergeant Devin Ulysses Clay currently deployed in Iraq. And that's who they start to communicate and let me tell you, through words on paper or computer they gave me ALL THE FEELS. There was so much anticipation and longing with every next letter/email, with what would they say to each other, and with how would they handle their pasts and now Devin's dangerous present. All of those were constant worries for them which made every word they uttered to one another that much more precious and heartfelt.
“The unknown is scary, and there are no guarantees where war is concerned, but if there’s one thing you need to know—one thing that I want you to carry with you—it’s that I will fight like hell to make it back to you.”
Aside from the amazing romance I got here, I found this story also beautiful at showing glimpses of the life of amazing heroes. Since the book is told in dual POVs I got to read Devin's side of the story too and I have to say, those chapters of his felt so poignant, strong, and very much admirable. The comradely between him and his soldiers, the details about their lives in the war, and their strength as human beings really struck me deeply. So I found Devin's chapters to be some of my favorite ones in the book for those very reasons.
“No matter how this place changes me down the road, I will always be grateful for these friendships. These men are my brothers.”
I so recommend this gorgeous and courageous story to everybody. The strength of the characters and inspirational love they share will captivate you to no end. Moreover, military romances can be so powerful at conveying a message and this one totally does it beautifully. ♥
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This military/second chance romance was captivating. It was a story I couldn't stop feeling in my heart right from the prologue and all the way to the epilogue. The way the heartbreak and lament are depicted here plus the hope the characters hold on to so tightly throughout everything truly makes this a beautiful heartfelt story.
“That’s the great thing about love … it finds you. And when it’s true love, it doesn’t go away, and you just know. You don’t have to wonder or guess, because it just … is.”
In love since little kids, Katie and Devin always envisioned their lives together somehow. Their bond started as best friends first but then it rapidly evolved into the lovers they were meant to be. However, at eighteen life forces them them apart leaving them both heartbroken and it's until ten-years later that destiny reconnects them in such an incredible way. Through a pen pal soldier program Katie miraculously comes across Devin's name on a list and finds out that he's now Sergeant Devin Ulysses Clay currently deployed in Iraq. And that's who they start to communicate and let me tell you, through words on paper or computer they gave me ALL THE FEELS. There was so much anticipation and longing with every next letter/email, with what would they say to each other, and with how would they handle their pasts and now Devin's dangerous present. All of those were constant worries for them which made every word they uttered to one another that much more precious and heartfelt.
“The unknown is scary, and there are no guarantees where war is concerned, but if there’s one thing you need to know—one thing that I want you to carry with you—it’s that I will fight like hell to make it back to you.”
Aside from the amazing romance I got here, I found this story also beautiful at showing glimpses of the life of amazing heroes. Since the book is told in dual POVs I got to read Devin's side of the story too and I have to say, those chapters of his felt so poignant, strong, and very much admirable. The comradely between him and his soldiers, the details about their lives in the war, and their strength as human beings really struck me deeply. So I found Devin's chapters to be some of my favorite ones in the book for those very reasons.
“No matter how this place changes me down the road, I will always be grateful for these friendships. These men are my brothers.”
I so recommend this gorgeous and courageous story to everybody. The strength of the characters and inspirational love they share will captivate you to no end. Moreover, military romances can be so powerful at conveying a message and this one totally does it beautifully. ♥
Purchase: Amazon US * Amazon UK
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Happy reading! ;)
October 8, 2015
This book left me all cried out (the ugly kind of cry) and and seven shades emotional.
THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST READS OF MY 2015. I knew from the start that this was going to be special and it doesn't disappoint. It exceeded all of my expectations. One person asked me 4 years ago about how I could get attached to characters. I answered him, "I just do." Now I'm changing my answer. I get attached to characters when they touch my heart and soul. I can't explain how though. I just know when it does. THIS BOOK PERFECTLY EXECUTES THAT. I felt what they felt in the book, I cried when they were crying. I was so happy for them when they were also happy. This book is a spectacular example of why I love reading. It is why I continue looking for new books. It's worth every emotion. I love it. I LOVE IT!!!
I salute all soldiers, active or not. Most especially, I salute the people who wait for them. The people who puts them back together again when everything else falls.
Alright so I guess I should tell you a little bit about the book, eh?
Let's get on with that.
Whoever said love is sweeter the second time around, clearly haven't met this power couple.
Katie and Devin sure had a second chance. They took it with all they had, grasped it tight and never intended to let go again. That kind of second chance isn't sweet... It's fierce, it's lovely, it's bone-deep and it's something out of this world.
Katie and Devin... They aren't your everyday romance couple. They're built to last.
You see, they were once THAT couple. They were best friends, then that friendship grew into something more. Everyone saw it. However, one sad thing happened and they lost touch. Their relationship? Poof, gone. Just like that. So you'd understand if Katie bore a grudge on Devin. It was inevitable. After all, she was left with no answers.
Thank you... Just.. Thank you authors.
You got yourself a crying fangirl here.
I'm crying frakkin rainbow tears if tears are gauged by how happy the person is.
To the people who haven't read this yet..
Get ready for this. It's one heck of a sweet ride!
Full review to come near the release date.
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I am done with A LOVER'S LAMENT by KL Grayson and BT Urruela. Finished it minutes ago. I'm all cried out (the ugly kind of cry) and and all seven shades emotional.
Full review to come near the release date.
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GUESS WHO HAS AN ARC OF THIS????
MEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
OHMYGOOOOOSSSHHH MY YEAR IS MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST READS OF MY 2015. I knew from the start that this was going to be special and it doesn't disappoint. It exceeded all of my expectations. One person asked me 4 years ago about how I could get attached to characters. I answered him, "I just do." Now I'm changing my answer. I get attached to characters when they touch my heart and soul. I can't explain how though. I just know when it does. THIS BOOK PERFECTLY EXECUTES THAT. I felt what they felt in the book, I cried when they were crying. I was so happy for them when they were also happy. This book is a spectacular example of why I love reading. It is why I continue looking for new books. It's worth every emotion. I love it. I LOVE IT!!!
I salute all soldiers, active or not. Most especially, I salute the people who wait for them. The people who puts them back together again when everything else falls.
Alright so I guess I should tell you a little bit about the book, eh?
Let's get on with that.
Whoever said love is sweeter the second time around, clearly haven't met this power couple.
Katie and Devin sure had a second chance. They took it with all they had, grasped it tight and never intended to let go again. That kind of second chance isn't sweet... It's fierce, it's lovely, it's bone-deep and it's something out of this world.
Katie and Devin... They aren't your everyday romance couple. They're built to last.
You see, they were once THAT couple. They were best friends, then that friendship grew into something more. Everyone saw it. However, one sad thing happened and they lost touch. Their relationship? Poof, gone. Just like that. So you'd understand if Katie bore a grudge on Devin. It was inevitable. After all, she was left with no answers.
Thank you... Just.. Thank you authors.
You got yourself a crying fangirl here.
I'm crying frakkin rainbow tears if tears are gauged by how happy the person is.
To the people who haven't read this yet..
Get ready for this. It's one heck of a sweet ride!
Full review to come near the release date.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
I am done with A LOVER'S LAMENT by KL Grayson and BT Urruela. Finished it minutes ago. I'm all cried out (the ugly kind of cry) and and all seven shades emotional.
Full review to come near the release date.
--------------------------------------
GUESS WHO HAS AN ARC OF THIS????
MEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
OHMYGOOOOOSSSHHH MY YEAR IS MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 3, 2017
Another month for the Pick-for-Me challenge. Anyone that hasn't been following along in my rambling type of reviews, let me give a brief, (haha), explanation. Each month, members of our book club sign up to let other members pick a book from our own prepicked "pick-for-me" shelf. I have taken it a step further and combined my five star favorites shelf and pick-for-me shelf into one; practically guaranteeing myself an amazing read...and truthfully, I want to read all of these books in 2017 anyway, so win-win!
This month, Lisa was my picker... and she picked, 'A Lover's Lament', which I had tagged as Jean's 5 star favorite. A no-brainer, right? Being as though, Jean and I are pretty much book twins. The bigger question remains, why has this one sat on my TBR so long??
No spoilers... you all know me. I don't roll like that. However, I will tell you this is a dual point-of-view story, co-written by a male and female author. I actually went completely blind into it. I'm not even really sure how this happens, other than the fact that I put unquestioning trust into my book buddies and when they give a book 5 stars, I pay attention to that. But I didn't remember anything about this story, the blurb or truly *anything* when I started reading, and it was awesome!
A Lover's Lament is a second chance military romance that brushes with the medical field and is accurate! (Everyone knows how important that is to me!) The main characters, Katie and Devin, had been high school sweethearts but life happened and they'd been apart. She writes him a letter and... yeah, read the book!
It is very obvious that Ms. Grayson and Mr. Urruela put a great deal of time, effort and heart into this story... I felt it. I struggled briefly in the beginning - almost as Katie and Devin were struggling, finding their footing with the path their choices had led them to. But then, it clicked and I was *in* it... I laughed, I held my breath, I fanned my face (hella hot!), and I cried my eyes out. It literally engaged all of my feels.
"Love doesn't have an expiration date, Katie. There is no cookie cutter for it, and there sure as hell aren't instructions. It just is."
4.75 'not a cookie cutter romance' stars. This came so close to being a 5 star for me. The choppy beginning and uncertainty I felt about a couple of bit players is the only reason it wasn't, and who knows, I may come back and edit my review at a later time. Thank you, Lisa and Jean!!
This month, Lisa was my picker... and she picked, 'A Lover's Lament', which I had tagged as Jean's 5 star favorite. A no-brainer, right? Being as though, Jean and I are pretty much book twins. The bigger question remains, why has this one sat on my TBR so long??
No spoilers... you all know me. I don't roll like that. However, I will tell you this is a dual point-of-view story, co-written by a male and female author. I actually went completely blind into it. I'm not even really sure how this happens, other than the fact that I put unquestioning trust into my book buddies and when they give a book 5 stars, I pay attention to that. But I didn't remember anything about this story, the blurb or truly *anything* when I started reading, and it was awesome!
A Lover's Lament is a second chance military romance that brushes with the medical field and is accurate! (Everyone knows how important that is to me!) The main characters, Katie and Devin, had been high school sweethearts but life happened and they'd been apart. She writes him a letter and... yeah, read the book!
It is very obvious that Ms. Grayson and Mr. Urruela put a great deal of time, effort and heart into this story... I felt it. I struggled briefly in the beginning - almost as Katie and Devin were struggling, finding their footing with the path their choices had led them to. But then, it clicked and I was *in* it... I laughed, I held my breath, I fanned my face (hella hot!), and I cried my eyes out. It literally engaged all of my feels.
"Love doesn't have an expiration date, Katie. There is no cookie cutter for it, and there sure as hell aren't instructions. It just is."
4.75 'not a cookie cutter romance' stars. This came so close to being a 5 star for me. The choppy beginning and uncertainty I felt about a couple of bit players is the only reason it wasn't, and who knows, I may come back and edit my review at a later time. Thank you, Lisa and Jean!!
October 3, 2018
2.5 stars
October 5, 2015
Oh the feels, the tears, the gut-wrenching heartbreak! This book is simply amazing! I started and finished it in one day—I just couldn’t stop.
The writing was flawless. From the start I felt like I was part of Katie’s life. When Devin left her, I was crying buckets. And that was only the beginning. She experiences so much in her life—love, loss, and the friendship that gets you through.
My heart broke for Devin and the life he had. His military career changed him and his men were his family…until a letter changed his life. Please let me say, if you are sensitive to military books, this may not be the one for you—the writing is so fluid and real that scenes jump off the page and into your mind. I could picture these things happening.
I was nervous and scared when reading A Lover’s Lament. I feel fear and love and angst. There are so many feels that I can’t even explain them all. Often I noticed tears running down my cheeks and I couldn’t stop them; I cried big, ugly cry tears a couple times….
A Lover’s Lament is an epic love story of two people who, even though heartbreak, many years and tragedy, find their way to show their love to each other! ~ Heather, 5 stars
~~~
My heart will never be the same…
I am sitting here crying as I write this, yet I’m smiling at the same time. What book does that? I’ve heard fellow reviewers talk about books that have made them ugly cry yet they are so darn happy about it. I don’t think I really understood what they meant… until now. Ladies, I finally get it.
This book…. This book had me crying and sobbing from the first chapter. It also had me smiling and even laughing at times as this is, despite all the sorrow and loss and anguish, a story about love, recovery and forgiveness. You want feels? You have come to the right place.
Katie and Devin had a long history until their fairytale ended so abruptly. Katie never knew why, she just knew her best friend, the love of her life, was gone. Facing a new tragedy, a quirk of fate had Devin back in her life. The spark that they had so long ago was still there but they were in very different places. Could they bridge the gap of hurt and silence to find each other again?
I sat down and read this book in one long, tear-filled, sobbing mess of a marathon. In this age of technology, war is brought to the dinner table in snippets of battle-field updates. A reality so far removed from my own I feel compassion and empathy but obviously couldn’t understand what it means to live that life. This story gave me an incredible glimpse on how a soldier, their families and friends, actually feel. What it really means. Life-changing events are shared in such a way that I honestly feel like I understand so much more of what they are going through. No great fan-fare but through an honest and matter-of-fact retelling, the joy, the sorrows and the horrors are so vivid and real.
An incredible story that is written exceptionally well and left me feeling uplifted even through my tears. Where there’s true love, there is always hope.
“Where do you want me?”
“Everywhere.”
I sobbed, I laughed and I am suffering what I believe is my first true “book hangover”. I can’t wait for more. ~ Diane, 5 stars (but actually, it’s more like 15)
The writing was flawless. From the start I felt like I was part of Katie’s life. When Devin left her, I was crying buckets. And that was only the beginning. She experiences so much in her life—love, loss, and the friendship that gets you through.
My heart broke for Devin and the life he had. His military career changed him and his men were his family…until a letter changed his life. Please let me say, if you are sensitive to military books, this may not be the one for you—the writing is so fluid and real that scenes jump off the page and into your mind. I could picture these things happening.
I was nervous and scared when reading A Lover’s Lament. I feel fear and love and angst. There are so many feels that I can’t even explain them all. Often I noticed tears running down my cheeks and I couldn’t stop them; I cried big, ugly cry tears a couple times….
A Lover’s Lament is an epic love story of two people who, even though heartbreak, many years and tragedy, find their way to show their love to each other! ~ Heather, 5 stars
~~~
My heart will never be the same…
I am sitting here crying as I write this, yet I’m smiling at the same time. What book does that? I’ve heard fellow reviewers talk about books that have made them ugly cry yet they are so darn happy about it. I don’t think I really understood what they meant… until now. Ladies, I finally get it.
This book…. This book had me crying and sobbing from the first chapter. It also had me smiling and even laughing at times as this is, despite all the sorrow and loss and anguish, a story about love, recovery and forgiveness. You want feels? You have come to the right place.
Katie and Devin had a long history until their fairytale ended so abruptly. Katie never knew why, she just knew her best friend, the love of her life, was gone. Facing a new tragedy, a quirk of fate had Devin back in her life. The spark that they had so long ago was still there but they were in very different places. Could they bridge the gap of hurt and silence to find each other again?
I sat down and read this book in one long, tear-filled, sobbing mess of a marathon. In this age of technology, war is brought to the dinner table in snippets of battle-field updates. A reality so far removed from my own I feel compassion and empathy but obviously couldn’t understand what it means to live that life. This story gave me an incredible glimpse on how a soldier, their families and friends, actually feel. What it really means. Life-changing events are shared in such a way that I honestly feel like I understand so much more of what they are going through. No great fan-fare but through an honest and matter-of-fact retelling, the joy, the sorrows and the horrors are so vivid and real.
An incredible story that is written exceptionally well and left me feeling uplifted even through my tears. Where there’s true love, there is always hope.
“Where do you want me?”
“Everywhere.”
I sobbed, I laughed and I am suffering what I believe is my first true “book hangover”. I can’t wait for more. ~ Diane, 5 stars (but actually, it’s more like 15)
September 18, 2015
Received an ARC for an honest review. This review will be different from any review I have ever written. I believe that everyone needs to experience this book for themselves and find the emotions within. A Lover's Lament was my most anticipated read for 2015. It was well worth the wait. KL Grayson and BT Urruela make a fantastic writing duo. Within the first few sentences I was hooked and did not want to put the book down. I absorbed the words and let them wrap around me like a warm blanket and decided to hold on tight for this fabulous journey. A Lover's Lament was freeing for me. It not only touched my heart but grabbed hold of my soul. There are so many emotions flowing through this book that there was no other option but to hold on. KL Grayson and BT Urruela present a beautiful story of love, loss, hope, fear and a great deal of "things happen for a reason". It is well written, the characters are well developed and most of all you can feel the love that was poured into this read. You get an inside perspective of the strength, courage, and sacrifice that our service members have along with the love ones that are on the home-front keeping everything at home together. For me this book checked all my boxes for a fantastic read. I laughed, cried, smiled and sometimes I found myself holding my hand over my mouth to take it all in and let it digest. There is so much to say about this book but I am not one for giving spoilers. Put your boots on and lace them tight, hold on grab the tissues because you are in for one hell of a read. I hope we are going to see more from KL Grayson and BT Urruela. One-click, read and then read again. If I could give A Lover's Lament more than 5 stars I would. I will keep A Lover's Lament near and dear to my heart always! It will be a go to book for me! Highly recommend.
July 8, 2017
There are not enough words to describe how much I love this book. Honestly, I wanted to read this book because the cover is super hot but then I put it off because it's a second-chance romance - one of my least favorite romance troupes. When this showed up in my Bookworm Box, I knew it was time to read it. This is my very favorite second-chance romance and one of my favorite books of all time. The writing was mesmerizing and I connected with these characters and I felt like I knew them. I was hooked from the prologue and could not put this down. I loved both Katie and Devin. I loved all the build up to them getting back together. I loved the drama, suspense and angst. This book has completely owned me for the last two days, so much so that when I finished it, I went back and read some of my favorite parts right away. There was something so powerful about this book - maybe it was the details in Devin's point of view of what he was going through overseas, maybe it was Katie's point of view when she was dealing with her grief and reconnecting with the love of her life or maybe it was the letters that they wrote to each other. Whatever it was, this book was brilliant. I loved this book so much it's going on my list of top 10 favorite books ever and I can't recommend it enough. This is the first book I have read by either of these authors and I can't wait to read more.
February 14, 2017
I really wanted to fall in love with this story! The reviews were excellent and the beginning of this book sucked me in! But as the backstory became fleshed out, I lost interest and wound up starting and stopping this book several times. I sort of liked the characters and the military action, but this story didn't really hold my interest and I skimmed some of the letters the main characters wrote to each other. Overall, this story was well-written, but it just wasn't for me.
December 31, 2015
Beautiful, sexy, gritty, heartbreaking... I have mad love for this book! I can't wait to read more from these authors! Bravo!
September 9, 2016
“You’re more than my best friend—you’re it for me, Dev. You’re my soul mate. You hold my heart in your hands.”
- Katie
* * *
“Those moments we spent together are the best memories I have.”
- Devin
* * *
“A sense of peace, belonging and friendship washes over me, and I squeeze my eyes shut because the feeling is so familiar that it physically hurts.
And for the first time, it hits me—I miss him. I miss our friendship, the connection that we shared. I miss being able to talk to him without being judged, and I miss the way he used to support me without swaying any of my thoughts or actions.
I miss Devin.”
- Katie
* * *
“You and me, we’re forever.”
- Devin
* * *
“I’ve only ever loved one girl in my life. I’ve only ever said those three little words to one person, and that’s you. It’s always been you, and it’ll always be you, Katie.”
- Devin
- Katie
* * *
“Those moments we spent together are the best memories I have.”
- Devin
* * *
“A sense of peace, belonging and friendship washes over me, and I squeeze my eyes shut because the feeling is so familiar that it physically hurts.
And for the first time, it hits me—I miss him. I miss our friendship, the connection that we shared. I miss being able to talk to him without being judged, and I miss the way he used to support me without swaying any of my thoughts or actions.
I miss Devin.”
- Katie
* * *
“You and me, we’re forever.”
- Devin
* * *
“I’ve only ever loved one girl in my life. I’ve only ever said those three little words to one person, and that’s you. It’s always been you, and it’ll always be you, Katie.”
- Devin
not-interested
February 16, 2017Body shaming.. REALLY? So disappointed on this guy
I expected more respect from him. But what do I know? I guess not everyone grows up after some situations. Feeling thoughtful.
Here's a link of my GR friend MIJANA.
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I expected more respect from him. But what do I know? I guess not everyone grows up after some situations. Feeling thoughtful.
Here's a link of my GR friend MIJANA.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
October 6, 2015
5 stars http://amzn.to/1UpkWPv
★¸¸.•*¨*•★ Exclusive Teaser for A Lover’s Lament by KL Grayson and BT Urruela Read more → http://bit.ly/1QIP427
Review:
This second chance romance will draw you in from the moment you open it; it will keep you glued to your kindle as this masterfully written story unfolds. The reader is given a dual POV written by two authors whose words are eloquently woven together to create a book that will live in my heart for a long time to come.
A Lover’s Lament is a powerful, funny and engaging story. This book truly made me feel such a range of emotions including a few teary eyed moments. You can feel the emotions bleed off of the pages.
I will not be sharing much of the plot as I want the reader to experience it.
Katie Devora and Devin Ulysses Clay have known each other since childhood, having fallen in love with each other in high school, events tear them apart, events I will let unfold for you when you read this one as I don’t want to spoil it for you.
You’re more than my best friend you’re it for me, Dev. You’re my soul mate. You hold my heart in your hands.
The story picks up 10 years later with Katie having to deal with a tramatic event, again I want you to experience the unfolding of this story as I did ….raw and with the author’s own words.
The events that bring Katie and Devin back into each other’s lives brought so much emotion to this story. Through a few well done plot twists, they end up as pen pals. The letter Katie writes Devin is laced with emotions and Devin’s first letter back had me in tears and I rarely cry when reading. Mr. Urruela is truly a gifted writer.
I loved how this reconnection developed, Katie was tentative, afraid of being hurt again and Devin, well you will love this man who isn’t afraid to say I am sorry and who knows what he want, and he wants Katie.
He was the first person I gave my heart and body to, and maybe that’s the reason I haven’t been able to shake this unmistakable connection to him even after ten years.
The authors also did a wonderful job with secondary characters in this book. Devin’s brothers-in-arms crafted for so many memorable scenes, his flashbacks to losing his friend Jax and the support of Navas (also a fellow solider) allows the reader such insight into the life of the men who defend our freedom.
I hope Navas gets a happy as this man’s heart is soooo big and he is a Daddy to two little ones, so yes he needs a book!
Another secondary character who added emotion to this story was Wyatt, poor Wyatt he also needs a happy. I won’t tell you why or even who he is. I will say my heart broke for this man who so deserves a happy. There was a truly powerful scene laced with emotion, a scene that will have you asking what forever love is.
I am going to stay away from the male vs. female author debate and simply say this is one of the best debut voices I have read in a long time! The male POV written by Mr. Urruela is such a strong and powerful voice; he bares his soul to the reader.
At 84% I was laughing out loud, getting caught is hysterical (nope not telling you why you will know it when you see it) and by 87% my heart was in my throat. These authors pulled off such a range of emotions in a just a few pages.
From this point until the end, be prepared to not put this book down, like it won’t matter what you have to do, you will be late because you will be white knuckling your kindle.
At 96% the name is perfect (nope again not telling why), my heart was full and the smile on my face was from ear to ear.
The epilogue is truly this man’s soul put into words. Mr Urruela bared his soul with poetic grace that will capture readers hearts.
Love doesn’t have an expiration date, when it’s true love, it doesn’t go away.
I would be remiss if I don’t thank Mr. Urruela and all those who defend our freedom for their service. This book offers so much insight into the struggles they face both abroad and at home.
★¸¸.•*¨*•★ Exclusive Teaser for A Lover’s Lament by KL Grayson and BT Urruela Read more → http://bit.ly/1QIP427
Review:
This second chance romance will draw you in from the moment you open it; it will keep you glued to your kindle as this masterfully written story unfolds. The reader is given a dual POV written by two authors whose words are eloquently woven together to create a book that will live in my heart for a long time to come.
A Lover’s Lament is a powerful, funny and engaging story. This book truly made me feel such a range of emotions including a few teary eyed moments. You can feel the emotions bleed off of the pages.
I will not be sharing much of the plot as I want the reader to experience it.
Katie Devora and Devin Ulysses Clay have known each other since childhood, having fallen in love with each other in high school, events tear them apart, events I will let unfold for you when you read this one as I don’t want to spoil it for you.
You’re more than my best friend you’re it for me, Dev. You’re my soul mate. You hold my heart in your hands.
The story picks up 10 years later with Katie having to deal with a tramatic event, again I want you to experience the unfolding of this story as I did ….raw and with the author’s own words.
The events that bring Katie and Devin back into each other’s lives brought so much emotion to this story. Through a few well done plot twists, they end up as pen pals. The letter Katie writes Devin is laced with emotions and Devin’s first letter back had me in tears and I rarely cry when reading. Mr. Urruela is truly a gifted writer.
I loved how this reconnection developed, Katie was tentative, afraid of being hurt again and Devin, well you will love this man who isn’t afraid to say I am sorry and who knows what he want, and he wants Katie.
He was the first person I gave my heart and body to, and maybe that’s the reason I haven’t been able to shake this unmistakable connection to him even after ten years.
The authors also did a wonderful job with secondary characters in this book. Devin’s brothers-in-arms crafted for so many memorable scenes, his flashbacks to losing his friend Jax and the support of Navas (also a fellow solider) allows the reader such insight into the life of the men who defend our freedom.
I hope Navas gets a happy as this man’s heart is soooo big and he is a Daddy to two little ones, so yes he needs a book!
Another secondary character who added emotion to this story was Wyatt, poor Wyatt he also needs a happy. I won’t tell you why or even who he is. I will say my heart broke for this man who so deserves a happy. There was a truly powerful scene laced with emotion, a scene that will have you asking what forever love is.
I am going to stay away from the male vs. female author debate and simply say this is one of the best debut voices I have read in a long time! The male POV written by Mr. Urruela is such a strong and powerful voice; he bares his soul to the reader.
At 84% I was laughing out loud, getting caught is hysterical (nope not telling you why you will know it when you see it) and by 87% my heart was in my throat. These authors pulled off such a range of emotions in a just a few pages.
From this point until the end, be prepared to not put this book down, like it won’t matter what you have to do, you will be late because you will be white knuckling your kindle.
At 96% the name is perfect (nope again not telling why), my heart was full and the smile on my face was from ear to ear.
The epilogue is truly this man’s soul put into words. Mr Urruela bared his soul with poetic grace that will capture readers hearts.
Love doesn’t have an expiration date, when it’s true love, it doesn’t go away.
I would be remiss if I don’t thank Mr. Urruela and all those who defend our freedom for their service. This book offers so much insight into the struggles they face both abroad and at home.
October 8, 2015
Slick's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
4.5 stars
I wasn't sure what to expect from A Lover's Lament, I have never read KL Grayson before and while I've followed BT Urruela's fitness and modeling career I wasn't aware he was an author, but after reading this book I look forward to reading more from both authors. This was not a pretty romance; this book deals with heart break, death, anger, war, forgiveness, anger, sadness and a forever kind of love we all hope to find. I loved this story and it was brilliantly written; told in first person from two points of view we were given a window into the lives, thoughts and emotional trauma each of these characters experienced throughout this book.
A short prologue sets up this book and then it really begins 10 years after with Katie waking up after a car accident. She is not in a good place and for several chapters we see her struggling with life and her "new" normal. When her therapist suggests she should engage with a military pen pal she finds a familiar name on the list and decides to lay it all out on the line and unleash all of her pain. She never expects to feel so much as she writes the first letter or how much Devin's response affects her.
I loved reading their letters to each other which progressed into emails and eventually into phone calls. Ten years after Devin left; it is easy to tell from the correspondence that they both were unable to erase the other one completely from their memory and the feelings pour through their words to one another.
Watching Katie go from a very angry and closed off woman to one who wants more out of life, one that is actually living again and one that will even admit she is happy was pretty amazing to watch. I'll admit reading Devin's war accounts and the toll it was taking on him and his fellow soldiers was hard, but I felt very realistic. As they both being to realize that the feelings they once had were still there; they fell hard and fast and came to rely on the communication they both so desperately needed to stay connected so far away from one another.
They faced some very hard times both apart and together and through it all their love remained strong, they both believed they had some divine intervention and they never lost hope that they would finally get their chance to have the life they both wanted together.
A Lover's Lament will touch your soul and you will feel every emotion as you read this couple's intense and beautiful journey and it is absolutely a book you do not want to miss.
4.5 stars
I wasn't sure what to expect from A Lover's Lament, I have never read KL Grayson before and while I've followed BT Urruela's fitness and modeling career I wasn't aware he was an author, but after reading this book I look forward to reading more from both authors. This was not a pretty romance; this book deals with heart break, death, anger, war, forgiveness, anger, sadness and a forever kind of love we all hope to find. I loved this story and it was brilliantly written; told in first person from two points of view we were given a window into the lives, thoughts and emotional trauma each of these characters experienced throughout this book.
A short prologue sets up this book and then it really begins 10 years after with Katie waking up after a car accident. She is not in a good place and for several chapters we see her struggling with life and her "new" normal. When her therapist suggests she should engage with a military pen pal she finds a familiar name on the list and decides to lay it all out on the line and unleash all of her pain. She never expects to feel so much as she writes the first letter or how much Devin's response affects her.
I loved reading their letters to each other which progressed into emails and eventually into phone calls. Ten years after Devin left; it is easy to tell from the correspondence that they both were unable to erase the other one completely from their memory and the feelings pour through their words to one another.
Watching Katie go from a very angry and closed off woman to one who wants more out of life, one that is actually living again and one that will even admit she is happy was pretty amazing to watch. I'll admit reading Devin's war accounts and the toll it was taking on him and his fellow soldiers was hard, but I felt very realistic. As they both being to realize that the feelings they once had were still there; they fell hard and fast and came to rely on the communication they both so desperately needed to stay connected so far away from one another.
They faced some very hard times both apart and together and through it all their love remained strong, they both believed they had some divine intervention and they never lost hope that they would finally get their chance to have the life they both wanted together.
A Lover's Lament will touch your soul and you will feel every emotion as you read this couple's intense and beautiful journey and it is absolutely a book you do not want to miss.
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