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Full Hearts #5
The Break-up
When America’s sweetheart, Courtney Bennett, finds out her husband, Brock McCain, America’s heartthrob, is leaving her, she’s sure her life is over. Thirty-nine in Hollywood is tough on any woman, but not as hard as being hunted by the relentless paparazzi. Finding herself holed up in a cabin in Colorado under the care of Wes Young, her new bodyguard, she starts to see that maybe there is life after Hollywood.
Wes Young spent more than twenty years in the Marines and the past two years in protection services. The only thing he protects more carefully than his clients is his heart. When he takes on the task of guarding Courtney Bennett, the last thing he wants to do is spend his days and nights with a spoiled, self-involved actress. Before long, Wes realizes that she is not at all what he thought. For the first time in his life, he finds himself navigating the minefield of love, trying to avoid a broken heart.
Will they risk it all to be together or return to the lives they knew before The Break Up?
Wes Young spent more than twenty years in the Marines and the past two years in protection services. The only thing he protects more carefully than his clients is his heart. When he takes on the task of guarding Courtney Bennett, the last thing he wants to do is spend his days and nights with a spoiled, self-involved actress. Before long, Wes realizes that she is not at all what he thought. For the first time in his life, he finds himself navigating the minefield of love, trying to avoid a broken heart.
Will they risk it all to be together or return to the lives they knew before The Break Up?
325 pages, Paperback
Published May 5, 2016
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M.J. Summers
15 books880 followersPLEASE NOTE: MJ Summers also writes rom-com and women's fiction under the pen name Melanie Summers. For her latest releases and news, please visit her Melanie Summers profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Melanie made a name for herself with her debut novel, Break in Two, a contemporary romance that cracked the Top 10 Paid on Amazon in both the UK and Canada, and the top 50 Paid in the USA. Her highly acclaimed Full Hearts Series was picked up by both Piatkus Entice (a division of Hachette UK) and HarperCollins Canada. Since 2013, she has written and published over thirty novels and three novellas. She has sold over a quarter of a million books around the globe and has had seven novels translated into Italian, German, and Czech.
Melanie lives on Vancouver Island, Canada with her husband, their three children who are far too close to being adults for Melanie's liking, and their two adorable dogs. When she's not writing novels, Melanie loves reading (obviously), snuggling up on the couch with her family for movie night (which would not be complete without lots of popcorn and milkshakes), and long walks on the beach near her house. She also loves shutting down restaurants with her girlfriends. Well, not literally shutting them down, like calling the health inspector or something—more like just staying until they turn the lights off.
*** GOLD MEDAL WINNER OF THE READER'S FAVORITE AWARDS FOR Resting Beach Face, SILVER MEDAL WINNER for The After Wife, and two-time BRONZE MEDAL WINNER for The Royal Treatment and Whisked Away.
Melanie made a name for herself with her debut novel, Break in Two, a contemporary romance that cracked the Top 10 Paid on Amazon in both the UK and Canada, and the top 50 Paid in the USA. Her highly acclaimed Full Hearts Series was picked up by both Piatkus Entice (a division of Hachette UK) and HarperCollins Canada. Since 2013, she has written and published over thirty novels and three novellas. She has sold over a quarter of a million books around the globe and has had seven novels translated into Italian, German, and Czech.
Melanie lives on Vancouver Island, Canada with her husband, their three children who are far too close to being adults for Melanie's liking, and their two adorable dogs. When she's not writing novels, Melanie loves reading (obviously), snuggling up on the couch with her family for movie night (which would not be complete without lots of popcorn and milkshakes), and long walks on the beach near her house. She also loves shutting down restaurants with her girlfriends. Well, not literally shutting them down, like calling the health inspector or something—more like just staying until they turn the lights off.
*** GOLD MEDAL WINNER OF THE READER'S FAVORITE AWARDS FOR Resting Beach Face, SILVER MEDAL WINNER for The After Wife, and two-time BRONZE MEDAL WINNER for The Royal Treatment and Whisked Away.
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May 13, 2016
~5 Full Hearts Stars~
The Break-up is the fifth book in the Full Hearts Series. Although the characters overlap throughout all five books, each book can be read as a stand-alone. Full of emotional depth and endearing characters The Break-up was a perfect addition to this series.
Courtney has been exiled from Hollywood for six weeks and hiding away in the mountains with a former Marine gives her insight on the important things in life. She finds peace and strength and even though it wasn't meant to happen, she discovers love. Wes, still struggling with PTSD, wages an internal battle over wanting to keep Courtney and letting her go.
Overall, I highly recommend The Break-up to all contemporary romance fans. I stumbled upon this author's work by accident, and I have been hooked ever since. Her natural writing style and endearing characters keep me coming back for more.
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"You took everything in my life that is wrong and made it okay."
The Break-up is the fifth book in the Full Hearts Series. Although the characters overlap throughout all five books, each book can be read as a stand-alone. Full of emotional depth and endearing characters The Break-up was a perfect addition to this series.
"The past few months, we have grown apart, but only because he's been sticking his dick into Tiffany What's-Her-Name, much to my shock and dissapointment."Courtney Bennett is a Hollywood actress who is starting to feel the pain of being passed over for roles because of her age. Clinging to her assistants and handlers, her entire world crumbles when her Hollywood husband dumps her for a younger woman. She finds solace in the Colorado home of Wes Young her new bodyguard.
"Do you understand? I'm never going to fall in love with you."Wes, a former Marine, is certainly taken with his new houseguest. However, he has no interest in getting involved romantically with his new client. Not to mention, she is heartbroken and married. But when Courtney and Wes begin to spend more time together, he decides maybe a little fun would be just what the doctor ordered.
Courtney has been exiled from Hollywood for six weeks and hiding away in the mountains with a former Marine gives her insight on the important things in life. She finds peace and strength and even though it wasn't meant to happen, she discovers love. Wes, still struggling with PTSD, wages an internal battle over wanting to keep Courtney and letting her go.
"Shock gripped him as he realized he had no desire to run. No desire to push. Fort the first time in his life, every part of his being was screaming the word 'stay'."Told in dual POV, The Break-up was quite an enjoyable read. Both main characters are complex, and together they are a perfect match. The physical attraction between the two was intense, and the pages were drenched with plenty of steam. I thoroughly enjoyed the multilayers within this plot. Not only are the main characters finding their way together, but they are also repairing their individual resolve. The determination in Courtney to rebuild her self-esteem and the way that Wes gives her support along the journey made this read especially rewarding. To state it plainly, it's always romantic to have a hero that is ready to save the heroine but only after she recognizes that she can save herself. As with the other books in this series, family is a prominent theme. Harper (Wes' sister) and Wes' Dad play a pertinent role in helping Wes heal. I love the family dynamics in ths series and the way they support each other. The tempo of the writing was well paced, and I enjoyed every moment of their journey.
"Somehow, he knew exactly how to touch her, exactly what she needed."
Overall, I highly recommend The Break-up to all contemporary romance fans. I stumbled upon this author's work by accident, and I have been hooked ever since. Her natural writing style and endearing characters keep me coming back for more.
***Full Hearts Series***
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May 8, 2016
Nothing spectacular or anything I haven't read before. Cheesy but with an annoying hero that pushed away too much. Would have rather he have chased after her without it having been due to what Brock did.
Questions left unanswered as well. What happened to Brock? What happened to the offshore account? Did his team of people that lied on social media ever get in trouble?
2.5 stars
Questions left unanswered as well. What happened to Brock? What happened to the offshore account? Did his team of people that lied on social media ever get in trouble?
2.5 stars
May 1, 2016
I had the privilege to be the first one to read this fantastic book, and I'm so grateful for this opportunity!
I love love love MJ Summers. I love her books. I love her men. I love her way with words that go straight to your heart, and here, with her final book in this awesome series, she does it again!
Wes and Courtney's story is the kind of love story that will make you struggle with so many emotions while reading it.
Wes is an ex-Marine man who provides security services to the rich (and often famous) for a living. He takes a gig guarding Courtney, a well-known Hollywood actress, who is going through a very ugly public divorce. With each day they spend together, their desire for each other grows more intense.
Wes is a super hottie—well built and well-behaved. He’s a man of honor and respect that every woman would want for herself, and Courtney – well, like any Hollywood actress – she's just hard to ignore.
As much as they try not to act on their feelings of attraction, a moment of weakness takes them both on a journey of love, lust, passion and overwhelming mixed feelings. They want to be together, but they each come from completely different worlds, and they know it will never work. Before long, their future plans take them in different directions, and they are faced with a choice—to give up their dreams or lose love.
Hot sex, an SOB of an ex-husband, heart-warming love and an ex-Marine that will make you drool over him – this book has it all!
MJ Summers, being the amazing author that she is, will make you love, hate, get turned on and be heart-broken through the pages of this beautiful story.
Highly recommended!
I love love love MJ Summers. I love her books. I love her men. I love her way with words that go straight to your heart, and here, with her final book in this awesome series, she does it again!
Wes and Courtney's story is the kind of love story that will make you struggle with so many emotions while reading it.
Wes is an ex-Marine man who provides security services to the rich (and often famous) for a living. He takes a gig guarding Courtney, a well-known Hollywood actress, who is going through a very ugly public divorce. With each day they spend together, their desire for each other grows more intense.
Wes is a super hottie—well built and well-behaved. He’s a man of honor and respect that every woman would want for herself, and Courtney – well, like any Hollywood actress – she's just hard to ignore.
As much as they try not to act on their feelings of attraction, a moment of weakness takes them both on a journey of love, lust, passion and overwhelming mixed feelings. They want to be together, but they each come from completely different worlds, and they know it will never work. Before long, their future plans take them in different directions, and they are faced with a choice—to give up their dreams or lose love.
Hot sex, an SOB of an ex-husband, heart-warming love and an ex-Marine that will make you drool over him – this book has it all!
MJ Summers, being the amazing author that she is, will make you love, hate, get turned on and be heart-broken through the pages of this beautiful story.
Highly recommended!
June 25, 2016
I received The Break-up in return for an honest review from the author. Courtney had no idea anything was wrong until she finds out her husband has been stepping out on her and it’s not going to end pretty. The couple has been known as America’s sweethearts both successful movie actors. Now Courtney’s life is in a downward spiral and when social media is used when drunk she’s forced into isolation. Learning that her managers are out for her soon to be ex-husband and the only good thing they did was drop her off with Wes who’s job is to keep her hidden.
Stuck in the mountains with a man she hardly knows Courtney’s only option is to wait out six weeks and return hoping that they can fix her career. However six weeks in the mountains may just not be so easy to leave behind the more she get’s to know Wes a former military man determined to start his own security company. Neither one can deny the attraction as they spend more time Courtney starts to see things in her marriage were never perfect and caring about her future. What started as fun for the pair has taken a dangerous turn as the pair find themselves falling for each other. When the chance of a lifetime comes up for Courtney’s career what will happen when she takes it?
I love Courtney she’s such a sweet heart but Wes is exactly what she needs since she’s hit rock bottom. However, spending time with Wes helps her learn that she wasn’t in love with him at all but more of the idea and that the real deal is standing in front of her. Wes has issues he’s not perfect but he needs Courtney and she needs him just as much as he does her. Together they find what they have been missing but they just need to make it work. I like the chemistry between the pair they are on fire in but they have this sweet romance too which I love.
I admit this one has been on my kindle for a while a while I hate to admit but I’m glad I decided to start it because once I did I couldn’t put it down. I love the characters they are easy to connect with I just adore Courtney and Wes so much. I enjoyed the concept of Actress getting away from the big city to rediscover herself and find a new love. The Break-up is a well written, captivating, emotional, romance novel that pulls at the heart strings. A beautiful sweet romance but loaded with chemistry between the two that makes it steamy. I enjoyed every moment of the book it’s quickly become one of my faves and though I read out of order I plan to go back and read them all. High recommend if your craving romance. I was so happy to see karma come into play for Courtney's ex because the more we got to know him the more I disliked him. I also want to add while writing my review The Glory of Love by Peter Cetera happened to play and it fits for Courtney and Wes at least it did for me.
Stuck in the mountains with a man she hardly knows Courtney’s only option is to wait out six weeks and return hoping that they can fix her career. However six weeks in the mountains may just not be so easy to leave behind the more she get’s to know Wes a former military man determined to start his own security company. Neither one can deny the attraction as they spend more time Courtney starts to see things in her marriage were never perfect and caring about her future. What started as fun for the pair has taken a dangerous turn as the pair find themselves falling for each other. When the chance of a lifetime comes up for Courtney’s career what will happen when she takes it?
I love Courtney she’s such a sweet heart but Wes is exactly what she needs since she’s hit rock bottom. However, spending time with Wes helps her learn that she wasn’t in love with him at all but more of the idea and that the real deal is standing in front of her. Wes has issues he’s not perfect but he needs Courtney and she needs him just as much as he does her. Together they find what they have been missing but they just need to make it work. I like the chemistry between the pair they are on fire in but they have this sweet romance too which I love.
I admit this one has been on my kindle for a while a while I hate to admit but I’m glad I decided to start it because once I did I couldn’t put it down. I love the characters they are easy to connect with I just adore Courtney and Wes so much. I enjoyed the concept of Actress getting away from the big city to rediscover herself and find a new love. The Break-up is a well written, captivating, emotional, romance novel that pulls at the heart strings. A beautiful sweet romance but loaded with chemistry between the two that makes it steamy. I enjoyed every moment of the book it’s quickly become one of my faves and though I read out of order I plan to go back and read them all. High recommend if your craving romance. I was so happy to see karma come into play for Courtney's ex because the more we got to know him the more I disliked him. I also want to add while writing my review The Glory of Love by Peter Cetera happened to play and it fits for Courtney and Wes at least it did for me.
November 19, 2025
The Break-up is an endearing romance between a movie actress and her reluctant body guard.
Courtney Bennet finds herself thrown to the curb by her husband and fellow actor, Brock. Brock pretty much black lists Courtney and even has her own PR firm/agents destroy her reputation and is an abuse asshat to boot.
Wes Young, a retired Marine, is hired to whisk Courtney into hiding. Wes is a recluse, emotionally scarred, who is great at his job but does not want any emotional entanglements.
Due to Brock’s antics, Courtney is stranded in the middle of nowhere with Brock as her only refuge and it’s definitely a difficult relationship. Strained by emotional scars, both characters butt head until the chemistry finally takes over leading to hot, steamy and absolutely more heartache.
Basically this is a scarred ex-warrior meets damsel in distress story but there something about M. J. Summers storytelling just clicked. I’m going with Summer’s ability to write characters and emotions that are heartfelt adding that extra connection needed to engulf oneself in the adventure. MakingThe Break-Up a beautifully written tale of healing and love. 4.5 stars
I received this copy of The Break-Up from M. J. Summers in exchange for a honest review.
Courtney Bennet finds herself thrown to the curb by her husband and fellow actor, Brock. Brock pretty much black lists Courtney and even has her own PR firm/agents destroy her reputation and is an abuse asshat to boot.
Wes Young, a retired Marine, is hired to whisk Courtney into hiding. Wes is a recluse, emotionally scarred, who is great at his job but does not want any emotional entanglements.
Due to Brock’s antics, Courtney is stranded in the middle of nowhere with Brock as her only refuge and it’s definitely a difficult relationship. Strained by emotional scars, both characters butt head until the chemistry finally takes over leading to hot, steamy and absolutely more heartache.
Basically this is a scarred ex-warrior meets damsel in distress story but there something about M. J. Summers storytelling just clicked. I’m going with Summer’s ability to write characters and emotions that are heartfelt adding that extra connection needed to engulf oneself in the adventure. MakingThe Break-Up a beautifully written tale of healing and love. 4.5 stars
I received this copy of The Break-Up from M. J. Summers in exchange for a honest review.
June 29, 2016
I went into this book not knowing what to expect since I hadn't read the rest of the series. I was able to follow along and understand the plot as a stand alone. This book is a cute love story about a famous actress who has her world ripped out from under her and them must go into hiding. While in hiding she gets a sexy bodyguard.
I enjoyed the story line and most of the characters in the book. Some characters were very unlikable, they were mean and I was glad when Courtney finally realized they weren't needed. I don't really have anything negative to say. The book flowed smoothly and is a great romance.
I enjoyed the story line and most of the characters in the book. Some characters were very unlikable, they were mean and I was glad when Courtney finally realized they weren't needed. I don't really have anything negative to say. The book flowed smoothly and is a great romance.
July 13, 2017
This was devastatingly romantic.
I hated the characters at the beginning, Courtney was too victim-y, Wes was too perfect. But I loved hating them. And then, gradually it changed. They changed.
There's some sharp points, and some Hollywood mud-slinging.
And there was this eloquent quote:
“People, women especially—sorry, I’m not trying to be sexist, just stating facts—people use faulty logic when it comes to relationships. They let all kinds of fantasies cloud their judgment and cause them to act like fools, holding on to the unrealistic expectation that love conquers all."
I hated the characters at the beginning, Courtney was too victim-y, Wes was too perfect. But I loved hating them. And then, gradually it changed. They changed.
There's some sharp points, and some Hollywood mud-slinging.
And there was this eloquent quote:
“People, women especially—sorry, I’m not trying to be sexist, just stating facts—people use faulty logic when it comes to relationships. They let all kinds of fantasies cloud their judgment and cause them to act like fools, holding on to the unrealistic expectation that love conquers all."
May 4, 2016
5 Exploding Stars
I was given this book for my honest review
This is the final book in this series by this author and needs to be read in order.
Remembering back to our first 4th of July the awe of the day coming forth to the night ahead has always been fun. With the barbequing with family and friends to the nightly ride to our favorite spot to enjoy the night of explosive lights lighting up the night’s sky. It becomes awe from the first boom to the last of magicalness above.
Courtney’s journey is full of massive surprises for her. The gentleness of her soul is not to be overcome by the strength she finds within herself. As one journey ends for her another may be on the horizon that can create explosiveness that she did not see forth coming. Her memories from the past bring a realization that she didn’t see before or did she? With a sad soul she embarks on a journey of continuous learning, heartbreak and finding a trueness of heart she didn’t know that existed. Can she find the one man that completes her when another has let her down?
Wes a man with a tortured yet solitary soul is handsome, unique, and strong and hotness like no other. As he brings gentleness but harshness into a world that he has always fought for his heart begins to give him signs that his mind can only barely begin to comprehend. Will he be able to conqueror his fears of the heart and let one in?
The journey between Courtney and Wes is just like making pancakes on a cold morning. From the mixing of the mixture to pouring it into our favorite pan to create awe while the mixture becomes a fluffy delightfulness. Taking the delectableness into our mouths is pure harmony.
To the author: This book goes beyond words the sensualness that you created was just awe. The final journey was just spectacular in itself. As we say good-bye to these beloved characters that have captured our hearts from there to here the characters will truly remain within us all. Thank you for the love from your heart that was written within this amazement.
To the readers: Sit back and just enjoy the awe.
Happy Reading
I was given this book for my honest review
This is the final book in this series by this author and needs to be read in order.
Remembering back to our first 4th of July the awe of the day coming forth to the night ahead has always been fun. With the barbequing with family and friends to the nightly ride to our favorite spot to enjoy the night of explosive lights lighting up the night’s sky. It becomes awe from the first boom to the last of magicalness above.
Courtney’s journey is full of massive surprises for her. The gentleness of her soul is not to be overcome by the strength she finds within herself. As one journey ends for her another may be on the horizon that can create explosiveness that she did not see forth coming. Her memories from the past bring a realization that she didn’t see before or did she? With a sad soul she embarks on a journey of continuous learning, heartbreak and finding a trueness of heart she didn’t know that existed. Can she find the one man that completes her when another has let her down?
Wes a man with a tortured yet solitary soul is handsome, unique, and strong and hotness like no other. As he brings gentleness but harshness into a world that he has always fought for his heart begins to give him signs that his mind can only barely begin to comprehend. Will he be able to conqueror his fears of the heart and let one in?
The journey between Courtney and Wes is just like making pancakes on a cold morning. From the mixing of the mixture to pouring it into our favorite pan to create awe while the mixture becomes a fluffy delightfulness. Taking the delectableness into our mouths is pure harmony.
To the author: This book goes beyond words the sensualness that you created was just awe. The final journey was just spectacular in itself. As we say good-bye to these beloved characters that have captured our hearts from there to here the characters will truly remain within us all. Thank you for the love from your heart that was written within this amazement.
To the readers: Sit back and just enjoy the awe.
Happy Reading
May 5, 2016
Wow! Wow! Wow! I have a serious book hangover! MJ does it yet again in The Break-up. Honestly, I felt a little voyeuristic, like I was peeping into someone's private life. That is the depth of this book.
I couldn't put it down. The story of Wes and Courtney had it all; from the pain of betrayal to humor to the scorching, up against the wall sex. Wes, the sexy and outrageously stubborn ex marine, and Courtney the actress who by circumstance finds herself hiding out with Wes in his home in Colorado... much to his dismay. We get to visit Harper and Evan again along with their babies. The brother-sister banter is funny and also poignant. We meet Alexander, Wes' partner in his business project. I loved him. MJ pulls you right into this story from the first page and doesn't let you go until the very last. The emotional range, the subtle nuance of her dialogue and the backstories all add up to one heck of a read. MJ just blows me away with her writing. A good story should pull you in, evoke emotion and MJ allows her characters to come to life on their own; to fully develop and tell their story. What a beautiful story it is. I highly recommend this book.
The whole series is a must read.
***arc from author in exchange for an honest review***
I couldn't put it down. The story of Wes and Courtney had it all; from the pain of betrayal to humor to the scorching, up against the wall sex. Wes, the sexy and outrageously stubborn ex marine, and Courtney the actress who by circumstance finds herself hiding out with Wes in his home in Colorado... much to his dismay. We get to visit Harper and Evan again along with their babies. The brother-sister banter is funny and also poignant. We meet Alexander, Wes' partner in his business project. I loved him. MJ pulls you right into this story from the first page and doesn't let you go until the very last. The emotional range, the subtle nuance of her dialogue and the backstories all add up to one heck of a read. MJ just blows me away with her writing. A good story should pull you in, evoke emotion and MJ allows her characters to come to life on their own; to fully develop and tell their story. What a beautiful story it is. I highly recommend this book.
The whole series is a must read.
***arc from author in exchange for an honest review***
May 6, 2016
Romance, humor, even some heart-pounding action -- MJ Summers has managed to pack all of this into The Break-Up, the final book in her Full Hearts series. Courtney, the Hollywood starlet who is married to a philandering super-star actor, is suddenly abandoned by everyone close to her. Courtney, however, despite her sudden isolation, wants nothing to do with hot ex-soldier Wes, in whose care she suddenly finds herself. Wes, who has been living a life of self-imposed solitude and doesn't see the need to get close to anyone, isn't any more thrilled to be thrown together with what he sees as a pampered starlet. What they don't realize is how badly they need each other. With The Break-Up, MJ Summers has written a powerful closing chapter to her Full Hearts series.
May 7, 2017
There were so many books I loved in this series. the first with Claire and Colt. The second with Megan and Luc The third with Harper and Evan. But if pressed I might have to say that I enjoyed the fifth which was Wes (Harper's oldest brother) and Courtney's the best of all. Wes the retired and much decorated Marine veteran and Courtney the Hollywood superstar were for reasons I can't explain very relatable to me and their issues and trials all seemed real enough. As a bonus we got reunited with Harper and Evan agan and got a chance to see how their HEA was going. The only part of the story that seemed a bit too much like a fairy tale was Wes's sudden enlightenment near the end of the story. But you have to sort of expect those sorts of things in a romance story. What a great way for Ms. Summers to bring this series to a conclusion. And because I bought the box set there were several scenes (of the sexy variety) that weren't included in the earlier stories. We got to see why Claire's nickname was Bendy Girl which was implied but never really shwon in her story. Not really sure why? A few would have fit nicely into the end of their stories, Cole and Claire, Megan and Luc's Harper and Evans and even Trey and Alsessndra's stories giving them a better HEA and wouldn't have detracted from their appearences in the next stories. And it's not like any of these books are Game of Thrones long where a few extra pages to show our couples in a loving embrace as they begin their futures together would have made these books unbearabley long. I wonder why the author and her editors decideded to leave them out? At any rate I truly recommend this story but I also recommend that you read Harper and Evan's story before you read it.
September 23, 2018
I would have to say this book was a great end to this series. Most of the books I found it slightly irritating the whining and indecisiveness they have with themselves and the relationships they were in. They needed to be more independent and strong. This book was that there was strengths that were shown was there downfalls and weakness? Yes but who doesn’t have that in life. This book was a great end to the series it was well written and smooth to read. This author doesn’t disappoint in her writing style just some of her story lines weren’t for me not that they weren’t good just not as great as this book in my eyes. She is very talented and love how all the characters intertwined with each other throughout the series. (Two thumbs up)
July 6, 2017
Short review. While I did enjoy the story and the chemistry between Courtney and Wes, I did feel like the last chapters were rushed. *SPOILER* I was disappointed that we never learn if Wes changed his mind about having kids considering that it was something that Courtney wanted but didn't want to have with her husband. *End of Spoiler*
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August 21, 2017
Loved Wes and Courtney's story. They were vulnerable, honest and sexy.
January 3, 2018
So beautiful
Very exciting couldn't put it down not for a little to find out what the world was going on with Courtney and Wes
Very exciting couldn't put it down not for a little to find out what the world was going on with Courtney and Wes
January 10, 2018
Read the whole book in one day!
I Couldn’t put it down! Loved the story and the messages it conveys. Definitely worth the time to read it!!
I Couldn’t put it down! Loved the story and the messages it conveys. Definitely worth the time to read it!!
May 5, 2021
Meh.
May 24, 2016
ARC received from the author in exchange for an honest review
I liked and loved everything about this book. The perfect book to end one of the best series I’ve read lately.
The story is so romantic that it’s like to watch a movie. The storyline is simple: an Hollywood star actress is hiding from a scandal and a bodyguard is protecting her in a secret and peaceful place.
In this book it was not the story that captivated my attention. The author brings to life two bright, gentle, strong and real characters. They have a complex personality and their growing relationship is a journey into deception, self-esteem, trust and the discovery of true love and friendship.
Courtney is betrayed by her husband. Her career in Hollywood is ruined and her only mistake has been to trust a man that is a control freak. She trusts him so much that trust becomes complete control not only on her acting career, but also on her own life. Even those who she thought they were friends, actually they are puppets in the hands of her husband, a further means of controlling her. Everything seems normal to Courtney, or nearly so, until the day when a wrong pill changes the course of events.
Wes is called to protect and hide the famous Hollywood actress from the limelight. He is a lonely man, Hollywood isn’t certainly his world. Keeping her hidden in his house in the woods it is not something that he agrees to do willingly, and turns Wes’ life upside down. But neither of them are aware that their forced cohabitation will lead them to discover sides of their personality too long ignored and buried by their past and experiences. Together they will discover new meanings to the words love, share and care, and only when the break-up forces them to return to their past life, Courtney and Wes will find the courage to change and have a second chance in love.
In this book Courtney undertakes a journey toward self-awareness. She finally realizes to what extent she has allowed others to control her life and her career, made her lose her dignity and freedom. It’s a tormented path, admitting to not being perfect it’s hard. Losing everything, career, money and affections, is what will give her instead the strength to get up, to find herself and get back her life as a free and adult woman. She is a great character, sweet, simple, intense.
Wes is a powerful character, not only physically strong and beautiful, but he’s smart, brilliant and Courtney brings out his sweet and protective side.
At the beginning between them there is only a mutual attraction, sexual chemistry, but their relationship is a journey, their feelings grow slowly, each step they take toward self-discovery is a step that brings them closer to love.
In the mix of all of the events there is always the unconditional love and support of the family, Wes’ family. And when Harper, Wes’ sister, takes the stage there are laughs and smiles.
The Break-Up is heartwarming, sweet, romantic, engaging.
MJ Summers has created a 5 stars series, a MUST READ, and I will miss all the beautiful characters that have made me cry, laugh and dream.
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I liked and loved everything about this book. The perfect book to end one of the best series I’ve read lately.
The story is so romantic that it’s like to watch a movie. The storyline is simple: an Hollywood star actress is hiding from a scandal and a bodyguard is protecting her in a secret and peaceful place.
In this book it was not the story that captivated my attention. The author brings to life two bright, gentle, strong and real characters. They have a complex personality and their growing relationship is a journey into deception, self-esteem, trust and the discovery of true love and friendship.
Courtney is betrayed by her husband. Her career in Hollywood is ruined and her only mistake has been to trust a man that is a control freak. She trusts him so much that trust becomes complete control not only on her acting career, but also on her own life. Even those who she thought they were friends, actually they are puppets in the hands of her husband, a further means of controlling her. Everything seems normal to Courtney, or nearly so, until the day when a wrong pill changes the course of events.
Wes is called to protect and hide the famous Hollywood actress from the limelight. He is a lonely man, Hollywood isn’t certainly his world. Keeping her hidden in his house in the woods it is not something that he agrees to do willingly, and turns Wes’ life upside down. But neither of them are aware that their forced cohabitation will lead them to discover sides of their personality too long ignored and buried by their past and experiences. Together they will discover new meanings to the words love, share and care, and only when the break-up forces them to return to their past life, Courtney and Wes will find the courage to change and have a second chance in love.
In this book Courtney undertakes a journey toward self-awareness. She finally realizes to what extent she has allowed others to control her life and her career, made her lose her dignity and freedom. It’s a tormented path, admitting to not being perfect it’s hard. Losing everything, career, money and affections, is what will give her instead the strength to get up, to find herself and get back her life as a free and adult woman. She is a great character, sweet, simple, intense.
Wes is a powerful character, not only physically strong and beautiful, but he’s smart, brilliant and Courtney brings out his sweet and protective side.
At the beginning between them there is only a mutual attraction, sexual chemistry, but their relationship is a journey, their feelings grow slowly, each step they take toward self-discovery is a step that brings them closer to love.
In the mix of all of the events there is always the unconditional love and support of the family, Wes’ family. And when Harper, Wes’ sister, takes the stage there are laughs and smiles.
The Break-Up is heartwarming, sweet, romantic, engaging.
MJ Summers has created a 5 stars series, a MUST READ, and I will miss all the beautiful characters that have made me cry, laugh and dream.
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June 7, 2016
M. j. Summers has become my favourite author. I am loving her books which is amazing because I only started reading her books this year. Her books just give me happy feelings and sometimes makes me believe in love and honest romances from the heart. She just has a way of bringing magic and life into her stories that you cannot help but just fall in love with them. they are simply enchanting and just makes you smile.
The Break Up is about Courtney Bennett, an actress who just discovered that her husband wants to divorce her. She breaks down and gets drunk. She wakes up at a house and soon realizes it is her bodyguard's home. She meets Wes, a retired marine who thinks celebrities are snobby and she becomes attracted to him. Soon later, Wes also becomes attracted to her. Passion is ignited but did they count that maybe romance might be around the corner for the. You have to read the book to find out. Honestly, I liked this story so much. I do not normally read these type of books but I was very much intrigued by this story. I liked the sweet tones of those book to the point that it was just comfortable to me and I felt the story just clicked to me. everything in this book was just perfect. It was full of angst, made me cry a bit and of course I kind of swooned a bit. There were parts that were beautiful and also parts that were touching. Yeah, I kind of cried.
The writing was amazing. I liked that the writing made the story come alive a bit more. It had the right dose of information and not excessive. I was able to follow the story very well. The writing flowed and the dialogue was easy to follow which made it easy for me to really pay attention to the story itself and what was at the core of the story.
The characters were so amazing together, I loved Wes and Courtney a lot. Their chemistry was off the charts and totally believable. They kind of hated each other and it made me love it more. Their banter so infectious and funny. There were parts when they made me laugh a lot but it made me fall in love with them more. I loved Courtney. She started weak for me and I loved how she was able to be strong and stand up for herself. I loved how the author was able to fully develop Courtney and also you will see her transformation. I was in awe. I liked Wes. He was strong and protective. At first I hated the way he judged Courtney but he slowly grew on me. his past made him a bit aloof. You have to read this book to find out.
The Break Up was truly an awesome story to read and I really fell in love with it.
ARC provided by author M. j Summers in exchange for an honest review.
The Break Up is about Courtney Bennett, an actress who just discovered that her husband wants to divorce her. She breaks down and gets drunk. She wakes up at a house and soon realizes it is her bodyguard's home. She meets Wes, a retired marine who thinks celebrities are snobby and she becomes attracted to him. Soon later, Wes also becomes attracted to her. Passion is ignited but did they count that maybe romance might be around the corner for the. You have to read the book to find out. Honestly, I liked this story so much. I do not normally read these type of books but I was very much intrigued by this story. I liked the sweet tones of those book to the point that it was just comfortable to me and I felt the story just clicked to me. everything in this book was just perfect. It was full of angst, made me cry a bit and of course I kind of swooned a bit. There were parts that were beautiful and also parts that were touching. Yeah, I kind of cried.
The writing was amazing. I liked that the writing made the story come alive a bit more. It had the right dose of information and not excessive. I was able to follow the story very well. The writing flowed and the dialogue was easy to follow which made it easy for me to really pay attention to the story itself and what was at the core of the story.
The characters were so amazing together, I loved Wes and Courtney a lot. Their chemistry was off the charts and totally believable. They kind of hated each other and it made me love it more. Their banter so infectious and funny. There were parts when they made me laugh a lot but it made me fall in love with them more. I loved Courtney. She started weak for me and I loved how she was able to be strong and stand up for herself. I loved how the author was able to fully develop Courtney and also you will see her transformation. I was in awe. I liked Wes. He was strong and protective. At first I hated the way he judged Courtney but he slowly grew on me. his past made him a bit aloof. You have to read this book to find out.
The Break Up was truly an awesome story to read and I really fell in love with it.
ARC provided by author M. j Summers in exchange for an honest review.
July 19, 2016
Courtney's life was just turned upside down; she learned through a reporter that her husband has been having an affair with his much younger costar. Her marriage is over, yet he continues to control everything in her life. It's only then that Courtney realizes exactly how much control he really had over her life including her career, her money and her assets.
Wes is hired to get Courtney away from a hotel after her staff give her too much medication. Her hotel and home is surrounded by reporters so Wes instead takes her to his home - a small cabin the middle of no where. Courtney convinces Wes to keep her hidden there for at least six weeks as she attempts to make sense out of her life.
Courtney and Wes' relationship starts off as employee/employer but begins to move towards friendship before finally moving to something much more than friendship.
I was pleased that the author gave Courtney the opportunity to grieve the loss of her marriage before jumping into something with Wes. Just because Brock cheated on her and treated her like crap doesn't mean that Courtney shouldn't grieve the loss of something that had defined her for the last 12 years. The connection between Courtney and Wes was indescribable; I loved how they both fought it and even denied how they felt for each other.
** ARC received from the author in exchange for an honest review **
Wes is hired to get Courtney away from a hotel after her staff give her too much medication. Her hotel and home is surrounded by reporters so Wes instead takes her to his home - a small cabin the middle of no where. Courtney convinces Wes to keep her hidden there for at least six weeks as she attempts to make sense out of her life.
Courtney and Wes' relationship starts off as employee/employer but begins to move towards friendship before finally moving to something much more than friendship.
I was pleased that the author gave Courtney the opportunity to grieve the loss of her marriage before jumping into something with Wes. Just because Brock cheated on her and treated her like crap doesn't mean that Courtney shouldn't grieve the loss of something that had defined her for the last 12 years. The connection between Courtney and Wes was indescribable; I loved how they both fought it and even denied how they felt for each other.
** ARC received from the author in exchange for an honest review **
June 8, 2016
The Break-Up by MJ Summers is the fifth and final book in her Contemporary Full Hearts Series. This is the first book I read in the series, and it's a standalone novel. Courtney is out promoting her new film when one of the interviewers shows her some photos of Courtney's husband kissing another girl, and it's not just rehearsing for a part. Courtney quickly learns that letting her husband be in charge of her career was not the smart way to go, and he's ready to play dirty to keep her under his control. She winds up being whisked away by Wes, an ex-Marine and her temporary bodyguard, who hides her from the world while Courtney figures out what to do.
At first, I didn't like Courtney because she seemed like a weak airhead girl, but once the story started rolling she stood up for herself and put her own interests forward, even if it wasn't in the best interest of her relationship. Wes was a jerk at first, but he came to be a really strong support system for Courtney and he didn't patronize her and let her make her own choices, unlike her previous relationships. Wes was torn up about his mom leaving him, and there was a bit of a tie-in from a previous book or novella in the series, but it was explained satisfactorily in this book.
I enjoyed the story, and I wanted to get into it, but one of the things that bothered me was that there were so many short chapters. This book had 70 chapters, and some of the breaks were unnecessary and made the story choppy. It was hard for me to stay "in the story". The characters in the book were a little older than I'm used to reading, and it was nice to see the different level of maturity that comes at that age. There wasn't as much drama, and the characters were quick to apologize or explain themselves during an argument, and there were several arguments as Courtney tried to find herself and Wes was a controlling ex-Marine. I really like how Courtney grew during the story, and especially at the end when she confronted her demons.
Violence: There were references to spousal abuse, and there was a fight at the end of the book that complimented the story and let Courtney stand up for herself.
SEXUAL CONTENT: Hello sexy-hot and spicy! :)
I can't wait to start the series from the beginning and read the other books!
At first, I didn't like Courtney because she seemed like a weak airhead girl, but once the story started rolling she stood up for herself and put her own interests forward, even if it wasn't in the best interest of her relationship. Wes was a jerk at first, but he came to be a really strong support system for Courtney and he didn't patronize her and let her make her own choices, unlike her previous relationships. Wes was torn up about his mom leaving him, and there was a bit of a tie-in from a previous book or novella in the series, but it was explained satisfactorily in this book.
I enjoyed the story, and I wanted to get into it, but one of the things that bothered me was that there were so many short chapters. This book had 70 chapters, and some of the breaks were unnecessary and made the story choppy. It was hard for me to stay "in the story". The characters in the book were a little older than I'm used to reading, and it was nice to see the different level of maturity that comes at that age. There wasn't as much drama, and the characters were quick to apologize or explain themselves during an argument, and there were several arguments as Courtney tried to find herself and Wes was a controlling ex-Marine. I really like how Courtney grew during the story, and especially at the end when she confronted her demons.
Violence: There were references to spousal abuse, and there was a fight at the end of the book that complimented the story and let Courtney stand up for herself.
SEXUAL CONTENT: Hello sexy-hot and spicy! :)
I can't wait to start the series from the beginning and read the other books!
June 6, 2016
Hollywood actress Courtney Bennett my be Hollywood's sweetheart but her husband runs Hollywood. Courtney find out about her husband's infidelity on live tv interview. Her so called agent and team turn by her husband give her medication which has her knocked out and taken by a bodyguard to keep her out of the public's eye. Wes ex marine is not happy to be babysitting a stuck up princess. The more Wes learns about Courtney the more he had her pegged all wrong. Now he's trying to fight wanting her and getting her out his house. The more he tried to avoid her and work on his business. The more she pulls him in. Wes finally cracks and told Courtney not to fall in love he's not the man for her. The more there together the more each is denying how they really feel. When Courtney is giving the opportunity to go back to Hollywood Wes hides how he feels knowing the heartache and abuse her ex husband Brooke has caused. He lets her go. Courtney still loves Wes but is letting him figure out. Courtney decides to pick up her stuff at her old house she warn his new younger gf of his abusive behavior. Brooke is furious Courtney warned his new love interest and pushes Courtney down hitting her head and unconscious Brooke sets it up as Courtney to be suicidal and still in love with him. Wes finds out and is torn he was not there for her. Hollywood finds out golden boy is really an evil villain with a break in a video caught him pushing Courtney is arrested. Wes breakdown and finally spells his heart to her. Together their unstoppable
May 12, 2016
5 Love does Conquer All stars
This right here is my favorite MJ Summers book!!! Don’t get me wrong, I loved the rest of the books in this series too, but there was just something about Wes and Courtney for me that put them in the lead lol….
Poor Courtney, one minute she is on top of the world and the next it all comes crashing down around her! She is blindsided by all the people she trusts and is left all alone for the first time in her life. Never in her wildiest dreams did she think she would be stuck in the middle of no where with a body guard she doesn’t know with no help from her so called friends.
Then we have Wes, the sexy beast that he is. He goes to work one night and winds up going home with way more than he bargained for. Wes carries scars from his childhood and has lost all faith in love, hope and dreams. Although he is an honorable, do the right thing all the time, retired marine, he is also a bang em’ and leave em’ type guy. It’s all he has ever known and it’s all he ever wants to be. Right up until a sexy as hell, snarky, little actress lands in his bed.
These two characters were perfect together. The way they played the cat and mouse game in the beginning, the way they healed each other, the way they finally come together, the whole thing was just pure perfection!
Thanks for another great read, Ms. Summers! As sad as I am that this series has come to an end I am equally as excited to see what you bring us next.
This right here is my favorite MJ Summers book!!! Don’t get me wrong, I loved the rest of the books in this series too, but there was just something about Wes and Courtney for me that put them in the lead lol….
Poor Courtney, one minute she is on top of the world and the next it all comes crashing down around her! She is blindsided by all the people she trusts and is left all alone for the first time in her life. Never in her wildiest dreams did she think she would be stuck in the middle of no where with a body guard she doesn’t know with no help from her so called friends.
Then we have Wes, the sexy beast that he is. He goes to work one night and winds up going home with way more than he bargained for. Wes carries scars from his childhood and has lost all faith in love, hope and dreams. Although he is an honorable, do the right thing all the time, retired marine, he is also a bang em’ and leave em’ type guy. It’s all he has ever known and it’s all he ever wants to be. Right up until a sexy as hell, snarky, little actress lands in his bed.
These two characters were perfect together. The way they played the cat and mouse game in the beginning, the way they healed each other, the way they finally come together, the whole thing was just pure perfection!
Thanks for another great read, Ms. Summers! As sad as I am that this series has come to an end I am equally as excited to see what you bring us next.
May 5, 2016
Wow! Wow! Wow! I have a serious book hangover! MJ does it yet again in The Break-up. Honestly, I felt a little voyeuristic, like I was peeping into someone's private life. That is the depth of this book.
I couldn't put it down. The story of Wes and Courtney had it all; from the pain of betrayal to humor to the scorching, up against the wall sex. Wes, the sexy and outrageously stubborn ex marine, and Courtney the actress who by circumstance finds herself hiding out with Wes in his home in Colorado... much to his dismay. We get to visit Harper and Evan again along with their babies. The brother-sister banter is funny and also poignant. We meet Alexander, Wes' partner in his business project. I loved him. MJ pulls you right into this story from the first page and doesn't let you go until the very last. The emotional range, the subtle nuance of her dialogue and the backstories all add up to one heck of a read. MJ just blows me away with her writing. A good story should pull you in, evoke emotion and MJ allows her characters to come to life on their own; to fully develop and tell their story. What a beautiful story it is. I highly recommend this book.
The whole series is a must read.
***arc from author in exchange for an honest review***
I couldn't put it down. The story of Wes and Courtney had it all; from the pain of betrayal to humor to the scorching, up against the wall sex. Wes, the sexy and outrageously stubborn ex marine, and Courtney the actress who by circumstance finds herself hiding out with Wes in his home in Colorado... much to his dismay. We get to visit Harper and Evan again along with their babies. The brother-sister banter is funny and also poignant. We meet Alexander, Wes' partner in his business project. I loved him. MJ pulls you right into this story from the first page and doesn't let you go until the very last. The emotional range, the subtle nuance of her dialogue and the backstories all add up to one heck of a read. MJ just blows me away with her writing. A good story should pull you in, evoke emotion and MJ allows her characters to come to life on their own; to fully develop and tell their story. What a beautiful story it is. I highly recommend this book.
The whole series is a must read.
***arc from author in exchange for an honest review***
May 16, 2016
Wow.
The Break Up is such an emotional love story.
Courtney a Hollywood movie star had it rough, more than others and that has made her heart black. Her husband is leaving her, and she has nothing. She is miserable, and most of all alone. I felt for her, Courtney is such a sweet character. Puts herself last and always helps people in need.
I wanted to strangle her soon to be ex husband and her so called friends. It was awful, they pretended to love and care about her but were only using her.
Wes is defeated, heartbroken, and also alone. He doesn't know to or how to love because of his pasts and he want's to stay that way, until he meets Courtney.
This book will leave you breathless, sad, and just down right swoon.
Courtney and Wes deserve each other, they are what true love is, and it was beautiful.
And most of all love comes in all shapes and sizes.
You will fall in love where you least expect it.
The Break Up is such an emotional love story.
Courtney a Hollywood movie star had it rough, more than others and that has made her heart black. Her husband is leaving her, and she has nothing. She is miserable, and most of all alone. I felt for her, Courtney is such a sweet character. Puts herself last and always helps people in need.
I wanted to strangle her soon to be ex husband and her so called friends. It was awful, they pretended to love and care about her but were only using her.
Wes is defeated, heartbroken, and also alone. He doesn't know to or how to love because of his pasts and he want's to stay that way, until he meets Courtney.
This book will leave you breathless, sad, and just down right swoon.
Courtney and Wes deserve each other, they are what true love is, and it was beautiful.
And most of all love comes in all shapes and sizes.
You will fall in love where you least expect it.
May 30, 2016
The Break Up was a terrific book that I thoroughly enjoyed. Courtney and Wes couldn't have appeared to be more opposite if they tried, but they absolutely completed the other.
Courtney's story was absolutely heartbreaking and I really wanted to hurt her scum of a husband. Not to mention, she couldn't even count on her "friends". Her life seemed to be completely falling apart until she was forced into leaving with a bodyguard who on all counts appeared to be cold and closed off.
Wes is a retired Marine who had his share of scars. He doesn't believe in love or want anything to do with it. He is none too happy when he finds himself responsible for what he believes is a rich pampered princess.
Watching the relationship unfold between West and Courtney was enjoyable. They both hated and healed each other and along the way came together perfectly.
This book was an emotional love story that made me laugh and cry. It was a 5 star read for me.
Courtney's story was absolutely heartbreaking and I really wanted to hurt her scum of a husband. Not to mention, she couldn't even count on her "friends". Her life seemed to be completely falling apart until she was forced into leaving with a bodyguard who on all counts appeared to be cold and closed off.
Wes is a retired Marine who had his share of scars. He doesn't believe in love or want anything to do with it. He is none too happy when he finds himself responsible for what he believes is a rich pampered princess.
Watching the relationship unfold between West and Courtney was enjoyable. They both hated and healed each other and along the way came together perfectly.
This book was an emotional love story that made me laugh and cry. It was a 5 star read for me.
May 16, 2016
I received a copy of this book from the author to provide an honest review and am glad that I did.
My favorite books to read at this moment are Regency romances so I was unsure how I would like a modern day romance. I am so happy that I read this book! Once I started it, I just kept reading it until it was finished last night. This is my first book from MJ Summers. I will now go back and read the others in the series as clearly I have been missing out.
While this is part of a series, it can certainly be read as a stand alone.
Actress Courtney Bennett finds out in a live interview that her actor husband is cheating on her. Lucky for her, she is swept away by a very attractive body guard, Wes.
This is their story of finding themselves and each other. Truly, a wonderful story that takes you through so many emotions.
It's very much worth the read!
My favorite books to read at this moment are Regency romances so I was unsure how I would like a modern day romance. I am so happy that I read this book! Once I started it, I just kept reading it until it was finished last night. This is my first book from MJ Summers. I will now go back and read the others in the series as clearly I have been missing out.
While this is part of a series, it can certainly be read as a stand alone.
Actress Courtney Bennett finds out in a live interview that her actor husband is cheating on her. Lucky for her, she is swept away by a very attractive body guard, Wes.
This is their story of finding themselves and each other. Truly, a wonderful story that takes you through so many emotions.
It's very much worth the read!
May 23, 2016
The Break-Up is my first book by MJ Summers and definitely won't be my last. I loved this story. It was so well written and the characters so well developed you couldn't help but root for them. Wes and Courtney get thrown together because she is a movie star, whose husband cheated on her and she needs a safe place to hide out and he's her bodyguard. Her soon to be ex-husband is an awful human being and big Hollywood star, who threatens Courtney unless she agrees to his demands for the divorce. Wes shows Courtney how to be strong and stand on her own feet. Unfortunately, he has emotional baggage from his mother leaving him in his teens. He lets that affect any chance of a relationship with Courtney. I can't say enough how much I loved this story and these characters. I rooted for them so hard to get their HEA. It's a cant put down book. Now I need to read her others.
June 15, 2016
This was my favourite book of the series. I loved the fact that there was an external source of tension/suspense outside of arguments between the couple; an element that was missing from earlier titles in the series. The storyline involving Courtney's ex-husband was great and had me glued to the page. I couldn't see how she was going to extricate herself from him without ruining her life in the process. This part of the story was very well written and I liked that, in the end, she followed her own path and didn't bow down to either man's demands.
This book can easily be read as a standalone.
I had lukewarm feeling about this series after reading the first book. However it went from strength to strength and improved immensely with each subsequent instalment.
I really enjoyed reading 'The Break-up' and I highly recommend it.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book can easily be read as a standalone.
I had lukewarm feeling about this series after reading the first book. However it went from strength to strength and improved immensely with each subsequent instalment.
I really enjoyed reading 'The Break-up' and I highly recommend it.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 10, 2016
M.J. Summers has written another wonderful book! I love how she writes her characters and their love stories. Wes and Courtney's story will definitely put you through the emotional ringer, but its definitely worth it. Courtney has a rough start in the beginning of this book. Her soon to be ex is a total jack**. Her so called friends aren't any better. Meeting Wes is the best thing that could ever happen to her. Wes is an emotionally scarred Marine, who has many demons that he is fighting. Meeting Courtney is definitely not what he expected. They both learn that you should never judge a book by it's cover. I love books that make me want to reach in and strangle the bad guy, and this book definitely did that. All their trials are worth it in the end though.
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