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Rawley Family #1-3
The Rawley Family Romances Volume I
A continuing saga of love, life, family and friends. Now get the first three books in a single volume.
All for Hope:
Sometimes the safest distance between two hearts is no distance at all...
Kidnapping a baby wasn’t something Hope ever dreamed she would do. But she’s been burned by the legal system before, so when the court places her friend’s child into the custody of an abuser, she takes matters into her own hands. She steals the baby and fakes her death, hoping to make a clean getaway. She planned every detail, except one.
Her high school sweetheart and best friend, who left her years before, sees her at a gas station. Hope thinks all is lost, until he offers to help them.
Brennan had always been the love of Hope’s life, but he never wanted to be. She knows she cannot depend on him for long. However, as each day passes, it becomes painfully obvious that she is in way over her head. She goes with him, intending to keep him always an arm’s length away to protect her heart. But being on the run together sparks the old flames that once burned between Brennan and Hope.
Families, friends, and lovers must band together to save an innocent baby and a daring woman or both of their lives will be destroyed. Together, they'll do it all for Hope.
Justice for All:
Sometimes the road you’re on is just a detour to your heart's destination...
Kay Rawley has plans. She might be the second child of an earl, but she wants a life away from her father’s estate in New Durma. She wants a life apart from her family’s name. Becoming a lawyer was a bright, shiny object she just couldn’t resist grabbing. Her classes are complete, and all she has to do is pass the bar to get permanent employment at the Dallas law firm where she’s been interning for the past year.
Kay's been on Audrick Van Buren's radar since the day she walked into his classroom two years ago. That admiration only grew when she came to work for his firm. But if there's anything he recognizes, it's a woman who's driven--and Kay is definitely one. It's all he can do to keep his distance and allow her the chance to come into her own. What Van doesn't know is that someone else is watching Kay, too, and if he doesn't step between them, that person might not only derail her career but threaten her very life.
Things aren’t always what they seem, and Kay’s about to learn that the best laid plans are so much better when they go astray...
All for Family:
Wedding bells will soon be ringing in the Rawley family, but gearing up for Van and Kay’s nuptials revives old insecurities for Kay’s sister-in-law Meg. When she learns that her ex-husband is asking for her from his hospital bed, Meg must confront the painful memories of her past.
Family is everything for Jeremy Rawley. Most important is the one he and Meg created together. But their beginning was tangled in memories he wishes his wife could forget for good. A call from her past brings them back to a place he thought they’d never have to be again.
Forgiveness may be the key, but the first step is finding the locked heart that needs it...
Plus, get All for a Little Christmas, A Rawley Family Story:
Former police officer Robert Guillory's life has changed since he arrested Hope Rawley for kidnapping. Only his closest friends knows about his last case before leaving the force. Eva Lipton is one of those close friends, but she's been trying to get even closer ever since his retirement. When the chance to work with him on a church theft drops into her lap, she doesn't hesitate to call on him. Can a little holiday miracle give Eva the Christmas gift she's been hoping for?
All for Hope:
Sometimes the safest distance between two hearts is no distance at all...
Kidnapping a baby wasn’t something Hope ever dreamed she would do. But she’s been burned by the legal system before, so when the court places her friend’s child into the custody of an abuser, she takes matters into her own hands. She steals the baby and fakes her death, hoping to make a clean getaway. She planned every detail, except one.
Her high school sweetheart and best friend, who left her years before, sees her at a gas station. Hope thinks all is lost, until he offers to help them.
Brennan had always been the love of Hope’s life, but he never wanted to be. She knows she cannot depend on him for long. However, as each day passes, it becomes painfully obvious that she is in way over her head. She goes with him, intending to keep him always an arm’s length away to protect her heart. But being on the run together sparks the old flames that once burned between Brennan and Hope.
Families, friends, and lovers must band together to save an innocent baby and a daring woman or both of their lives will be destroyed. Together, they'll do it all for Hope.
Justice for All:
Sometimes the road you’re on is just a detour to your heart's destination...
Kay Rawley has plans. She might be the second child of an earl, but she wants a life away from her father’s estate in New Durma. She wants a life apart from her family’s name. Becoming a lawyer was a bright, shiny object she just couldn’t resist grabbing. Her classes are complete, and all she has to do is pass the bar to get permanent employment at the Dallas law firm where she’s been interning for the past year.
Kay's been on Audrick Van Buren's radar since the day she walked into his classroom two years ago. That admiration only grew when she came to work for his firm. But if there's anything he recognizes, it's a woman who's driven--and Kay is definitely one. It's all he can do to keep his distance and allow her the chance to come into her own. What Van doesn't know is that someone else is watching Kay, too, and if he doesn't step between them, that person might not only derail her career but threaten her very life.
Things aren’t always what they seem, and Kay’s about to learn that the best laid plans are so much better when they go astray...
All for Family:
Wedding bells will soon be ringing in the Rawley family, but gearing up for Van and Kay’s nuptials revives old insecurities for Kay’s sister-in-law Meg. When she learns that her ex-husband is asking for her from his hospital bed, Meg must confront the painful memories of her past.
Family is everything for Jeremy Rawley. Most important is the one he and Meg created together. But their beginning was tangled in memories he wishes his wife could forget for good. A call from her past brings them back to a place he thought they’d never have to be again.
Forgiveness may be the key, but the first step is finding the locked heart that needs it...
Plus, get All for a Little Christmas, A Rawley Family Story:
Former police officer Robert Guillory's life has changed since he arrested Hope Rawley for kidnapping. Only his closest friends knows about his last case before leaving the force. Eva Lipton is one of those close friends, but she's been trying to get even closer ever since his retirement. When the chance to work with him on a church theft drops into her lap, she doesn't hesitate to call on him. Can a little holiday miracle give Eva the Christmas gift she's been hoping for?
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Published April 11, 2017
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July 9, 2017
The Rawley Family Romance
Olivia Hardin
3⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a bundle of books about the Rawley Family. It includes All for Hope, Justice for All, All for the Family, and All for a Little Christmas. I enjoy reading bundles so that I don't forget what happens previously.
Cute romance stories in each. Nothing that is hot and steamy. Wasn't as much of a pager turner as I normally enjoy.
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.
Olivia Hardin
3⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a bundle of books about the Rawley Family. It includes All for Hope, Justice for All, All for the Family, and All for a Little Christmas. I enjoy reading bundles so that I don't forget what happens previously.
Cute romance stories in each. Nothing that is hot and steamy. Wasn't as much of a pager turner as I normally enjoy.
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.
April 10, 2017
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I had never heard of this author before reading this anthology, but I wasn't that impressed with it overall. I honestly doubt I'd read the author again, as I just couldn't get into the stories at all.
The premise of the stories were good but I struggled hard to get into each one, and often felt that I really wasn't emotionally invested in the story. The first book's beginning was slightly confusing, the story drawn out too much to keep my interest in the long run. The main characters really didn't make much sense to me either. Yes, they have a past, and there's something obviously major there, but what is it? Random flashbacks of memories thrown in here and there only served to frustrate and confuse me further, rather than actually explaining anything. The motivations for their actions were also equally vague and confusing to me, and it made for very boring reading.
The other books weren't much better to me. I couldn't connect with the characters and the plots felt slow moving at best, even with the "catch up" story! They also weren't all that suspenseful and felt pretentious more so than anything else. Definitely will be avoiding the author in the future!
I had never heard of this author before reading this anthology, but I wasn't that impressed with it overall. I honestly doubt I'd read the author again, as I just couldn't get into the stories at all.
The premise of the stories were good but I struggled hard to get into each one, and often felt that I really wasn't emotionally invested in the story. The first book's beginning was slightly confusing, the story drawn out too much to keep my interest in the long run. The main characters really didn't make much sense to me either. Yes, they have a past, and there's something obviously major there, but what is it? Random flashbacks of memories thrown in here and there only served to frustrate and confuse me further, rather than actually explaining anything. The motivations for their actions were also equally vague and confusing to me, and it made for very boring reading.
The other books weren't much better to me. I couldn't connect with the characters and the plots felt slow moving at best, even with the "catch up" story! They also weren't all that suspenseful and felt pretentious more so than anything else. Definitely will be avoiding the author in the future!
March 11, 2017
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I have read and have all these individually. But I love a bundle.
I have read and have all these individually. But I love a bundle.
April 7, 2018
Hit or miss
Some were good, others not so much, the family dynamic was the best part, the way they loved and supported one another through everything, abdolutely loved that...but not every story was a hit for me, even the ones I liked, stumbled in parts because at times the romance either felt rushed, or too fast, like Jeremy and Meg's story...or it didn't make sense, like Hope and Brennan, who ran so hot and cold towards her it was hard to keep up, and the Mark story with Hope....umm why???
Even Kay and Van pretty much came out of nowhere...it ended great, but began oddly...
But Uncle James, the indomitable patriarch of this "royal" family almost singlehandly wipes out every flaw....almost😉
Some were good, others not so much, the family dynamic was the best part, the way they loved and supported one another through everything, abdolutely loved that...but not every story was a hit for me, even the ones I liked, stumbled in parts because at times the romance either felt rushed, or too fast, like Jeremy and Meg's story...or it didn't make sense, like Hope and Brennan, who ran so hot and cold towards her it was hard to keep up, and the Mark story with Hope....umm why???
Even Kay and Van pretty much came out of nowhere...it ended great, but began oddly...
But Uncle James, the indomitable patriarch of this "royal" family almost singlehandly wipes out every flaw....almost😉
March 26, 2017
This was a great story. Hope Sheffield was helping a young prostitute Justine Taggert that was pregnant to change her life. Hope helped her get a place to live and change her life. Unfortunately someone from Justine's past came after her, when he attacked her, she hit him with an object, and killed him. She was sentenced to prison, but asked Hope to make sure her parents didn't get her daughter as her father had molested her and that was why she ran away from home. I don't want to give anything away, so you will need to read the book. The story was exciting and there was love found.
Hope was a wonderful person and did something she shouldn't to help Justine's baby. Her old friend who she used to love, Brennan Rawley came through and helped her. There was so much growing up for both characters in this story. Brennan found a family he didn't know he had. At first I wasn't sure about his family, but grew to love them. It was a good book.
Justice For All (The Rawley Family Romances 2)
This book is about Kay Rawley. She has been in college working on her law degree. Her hardest and most favorite professor is Audrick Van Burren or Van. He is also a partner in he law firm Kay is interning. She is dedicated and a great student. Kay is interested in Van, but hasn't done anything about it since she works for him. Van has also been attracted to Kay. Kay has a friend, Thomas, who lives in her apartment building and goes to college too. Thomas likes Kay too much even though she has told him numerous times she is not interested. There are some scary things that happen to Kay. The love story of Kay and Van is heart warming. This is another good book in the series that I thoroughly enjoyed.
All for Family (The Rawley Family Romances -3)
This book is broke into three parts. Part one is Kay Rawley getting ready for her marriage to Audrick Van Burren. Then part two is Meg Rawley, Kay's sister in law remembering her old friends Ray and Rhonda who she grew up with and then married Ray. This tells us about Meg's childhood, her marriage to Ray, and Ray's betrayal. I was glad to see what had molded Meg into the sweet and caring person she is. It broke my heart to hear what some people said about her behind her back. It was so sad what Ray ended up doing to her. Luckily she met Jeremy who was so wonderful to Meg. Part three we get to see what has happened to Ray and Rhonda years after Jeremy and Meg have been married. This was a great story also.
All for a Little Christmas (Rawley Family Romances Short)
The last is a sort, sweet story. Baby Jesus is missing from the Catholic Church. Eva is called (she took Guillory's place at the station after he retired. His last case was finding Hope Sheffield who had kidnapped Michelle to keep her away from her grandfather who had molested the baby's mother.) and told about the theft. She calls Guillory to meet her there as Hope is with the priest. I liked seeing that Eva and Guillory were attracted to each other. I also loved the scene of when the baby Jesus is returned.
This is a great set to read. I strongly encourage you to read these stories. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader's Copy of these books.
Hope was a wonderful person and did something she shouldn't to help Justine's baby. Her old friend who she used to love, Brennan Rawley came through and helped her. There was so much growing up for both characters in this story. Brennan found a family he didn't know he had. At first I wasn't sure about his family, but grew to love them. It was a good book.
Justice For All (The Rawley Family Romances 2)
This book is about Kay Rawley. She has been in college working on her law degree. Her hardest and most favorite professor is Audrick Van Burren or Van. He is also a partner in he law firm Kay is interning. She is dedicated and a great student. Kay is interested in Van, but hasn't done anything about it since she works for him. Van has also been attracted to Kay. Kay has a friend, Thomas, who lives in her apartment building and goes to college too. Thomas likes Kay too much even though she has told him numerous times she is not interested. There are some scary things that happen to Kay. The love story of Kay and Van is heart warming. This is another good book in the series that I thoroughly enjoyed.
All for Family (The Rawley Family Romances -3)
This book is broke into three parts. Part one is Kay Rawley getting ready for her marriage to Audrick Van Burren. Then part two is Meg Rawley, Kay's sister in law remembering her old friends Ray and Rhonda who she grew up with and then married Ray. This tells us about Meg's childhood, her marriage to Ray, and Ray's betrayal. I was glad to see what had molded Meg into the sweet and caring person she is. It broke my heart to hear what some people said about her behind her back. It was so sad what Ray ended up doing to her. Luckily she met Jeremy who was so wonderful to Meg. Part three we get to see what has happened to Ray and Rhonda years after Jeremy and Meg have been married. This was a great story also.
All for a Little Christmas (Rawley Family Romances Short)
The last is a sort, sweet story. Baby Jesus is missing from the Catholic Church. Eva is called (she took Guillory's place at the station after he retired. His last case was finding Hope Sheffield who had kidnapped Michelle to keep her away from her grandfather who had molested the baby's mother.) and told about the theft. She calls Guillory to meet her there as Hope is with the priest. I liked seeing that Eva and Guillory were attracted to each other. I also loved the scene of when the baby Jesus is returned.
This is a great set to read. I strongly encourage you to read these stories. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader's Copy of these books.
February 3, 2021
#1 All for Hope
A woman finds that an infant has been handed over to her grandparents, when her mother has been incarcerated. However, she has knowledge that that the grandfather had sexually assaulted the daughter from an early age and now fears for the infant. She does what she can to prevent this from happening.
What, does she do?
Well, you need to read the author's rendition of that tale.
#2 Justice for All
We met Kay Rawley in the first book "All for Hope." In this episode we find a little bit more about her and what makes her tick.
#3 All for Family
We met Meg and Jeremy Rawley in the previous episodes. Meg appears to be a friendly and outgoing woman, though her husband, Jeremy seemed a bit uptight.
This is mostly their story of how they became a couple. It's rather interesting, and not at all what you would imagine.
#4 All for a little Christmas
A sweet Christmas tale, that will leave you with an emotional hangover.
A woman finds that an infant has been handed over to her grandparents, when her mother has been incarcerated. However, she has knowledge that that the grandfather had sexually assaulted the daughter from an early age and now fears for the infant. She does what she can to prevent this from happening.
What, does she do?
Well, you need to read the author's rendition of that tale.
#2 Justice for All
We met Kay Rawley in the first book "All for Hope." In this episode we find a little bit more about her and what makes her tick.
#3 All for Family
We met Meg and Jeremy Rawley in the previous episodes. Meg appears to be a friendly and outgoing woman, though her husband, Jeremy seemed a bit uptight.
This is mostly their story of how they became a couple. It's rather interesting, and not at all what you would imagine.
#4 All for a little Christmas
A sweet Christmas tale, that will leave you with an emotional hangover.
November 14, 2021
First is best
Hope is the most compelling female character. Kay was weird seeing her from Hope's perspective and then from her own book was like two completely different people. Then add in how she was a teenager in Meg's book and you get three. Meg was my least favorite cause I'm sick of the fat girl with body issues. I liked the letters. I liked that twelve years later and he's realized that some of her emotional baggage will never be fixed. And then proceeds to show her that he's not going to tolerate her pushing him away or shutting down.
Hope is the most compelling female character. Kay was weird seeing her from Hope's perspective and then from her own book was like two completely different people. Then add in how she was a teenager in Meg's book and you get three. Meg was my least favorite cause I'm sick of the fat girl with body issues. I liked the letters. I liked that twelve years later and he's realized that some of her emotional baggage will never be fixed. And then proceeds to show her that he's not going to tolerate her pushing him away or shutting down.
April 16, 2018
Easy read
Read all four books and did enjoy them, I was pleasantly surprised that there was not too much repetition as I went from book to book. Just enough that you would have the gist of the story if you were only reading one. Not that enamored that I am going to look for the others in the series however I was not sorry I read these and I do recommend them with 3 Stars.
Read all four books and did enjoy them, I was pleasantly surprised that there was not too much repetition as I went from book to book. Just enough that you would have the gist of the story if you were only reading one. Not that enamored that I am going to look for the others in the series however I was not sorry I read these and I do recommend them with 3 Stars.
July 18, 2019
It's all about the family.
This series is a great read. It had me laughing ,crying, staying up way past bedtime to read. Into the wee hours of the morning.. I would pause between each story till the next day and start the next book. You will fall in love with the Rawleys and they will seem like they have become your family.
This series is a great read. It had me laughing ,crying, staying up way past bedtime to read. Into the wee hours of the morning.. I would pause between each story till the next day and start the next book. You will fall in love with the Rawleys and they will seem like they have become your family.
April 7, 2018
Good
All of the books were good and well written.They were all about the Easley Family. It was nice that you did not have to buy a lot of books to get the full story. I read most of the books without putting it down. It was great.(Rawley)
All of the books were good and well written.They were all about the Easley Family. It was nice that you did not have to buy a lot of books to get the full story. I read most of the books without putting it down. It was great.(Rawley)
June 22, 2018
Love a good series
Getting to know a family and their stories in a complete series ties everything up with a tidy bow. Despising cliffhangers a nice series has a flow from one story to the next. Thank you for this lovely gift.
Getting to know a family and their stories in a complete series ties everything up with a tidy bow. Despising cliffhangers a nice series has a flow from one story to the next. Thank you for this lovely gift.
April 6, 2018
Enjoyable
This was a great grouping of the series. It gives you a look at how families intertwine with each other and how a list fam member with helping a grit found his.
This was a great grouping of the series. It gives you a look at how families intertwine with each other and how a list fam member with helping a grit found his.
August 4, 2019
Enjoyed all the stories. It was quick, enjoyable read.
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June 2, 2023I loved the book. I just wish I can find the rest of the series nl ALL in THE TAKE OFF and ALL IN THE LANDING
March 19, 2017
This is a wonderful bundle of romance stories about love, friendship, family and hope.
While each story is enjoyable and their own, the set is a fabulous way to get to know the Rawleys, see life through their eyes, laugh and cry with them, and have your heart sore as they each find their HEA.
If you’re looking for some down home, romantic magic, this is the set for you.
While each story is enjoyable and their own, the set is a fabulous way to get to know the Rawleys, see life through their eyes, laugh and cry with them, and have your heart sore as they each find their HEA.
If you’re looking for some down home, romantic magic, this is the set for you.
March 29, 2017
This volume includes 3 stories and a novella. They were well-written and sweet. Each story can be read as a standalone, though they are part of a series with related characters. All for Hope: Hope is on the run, when Brennan, her high school sweetheart and best friend, sees her. He offers to help her. She cautions herself that it is only temporary, but the flames spark and the situation becomes ever more complicated. This was a sweet, touching, heartwarming story. Justice for All: Kay is the second child of an earl, but her goal is to become a lawyer. She has completed all the classes and just needs to pass the bar to be hired permanently at the firm where she has been interning. Audrick noticed Kay when she entered his classroom two years before. His admiration has increased in the time since she joined his firm. He is determined to keep his distance, but it is more and more difficult to resist her. Especially when he and Kay start to spend time together and discover they share the attraction. These were fun characters, and I enjoyed this story. All for Family: Meg married Jeremy, the earl's son, but helping with his sister Kay's wedding is bringing up old insecurities for Meg. Then she learns her ex-husband is ill and asking to see her, and she realizes she needs to face her painful memories. Family means everything to Jeremy, and Meg is the core of his family. Can she come to see herself the way Jeremy always has? This was a very moving, sweet story. All for a Little Christmas, A Rawley Family Story: Police Officer Eva Lipton has been trying to get former Police Officer Robert to see her as more than a friend ever since he retired, and she calls on him to help her investigate a church theft. I liked this novella and enjoyed seeing a couple of characters from another book in the series. I would recommend this volume to others.
I enjoyed this volume and look forward to reading more books in this series as well as other books by this author.
I enjoyed this volume and look forward to reading more books in this series as well as other books by this author.
April 5, 2017
All for Hope - 4* This is an engrossing tale about a woman who decides to break the law and go on the run with a baby in order to protect her from an abusive grandfather who has been granted custody. Luckily for her she has friends who are prepared to help out but how long will it be until the law catches up with her?
I was surprised that this was the first book in a series as I sometimes felt I was missing nuances and there was backstory to Hope and Brennan's relationship that was alluded to but not fully explained, almost as if the book started off a third of the way into the story (perhaps this book was once longer and edited?). Having said that, I enjoyed the book and looked forward to reading about other members of the Rawley family.
Justice for All - 4* Set in the same timeframe as Book 1, with some overlap of story, this book focuses on Kay Rawley, her law career and her attraction to her professor/boss Van. You get to learn a bit more about the Rawley family and a glimpse at the intriguing country of Durma. Throw in a stalker and you get a book that holds your attention for the duration.
All for Family - 4* Sweet story looking back on the romance of Meg and Jeremy Rawley.
All for a Little Christmas - 3* This is a short Christmas story involving the detective who arrested Hope (from Bk 1) for kidnapping. Felt like a magazine story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
I was surprised that this was the first book in a series as I sometimes felt I was missing nuances and there was backstory to Hope and Brennan's relationship that was alluded to but not fully explained, almost as if the book started off a third of the way into the story (perhaps this book was once longer and edited?). Having said that, I enjoyed the book and looked forward to reading about other members of the Rawley family.
Justice for All - 4* Set in the same timeframe as Book 1, with some overlap of story, this book focuses on Kay Rawley, her law career and her attraction to her professor/boss Van. You get to learn a bit more about the Rawley family and a glimpse at the intriguing country of Durma. Throw in a stalker and you get a book that holds your attention for the duration.
All for Family - 4* Sweet story looking back on the romance of Meg and Jeremy Rawley.
All for a Little Christmas - 3* This is a short Christmas story involving the detective who arrested Hope (from Bk 1) for kidnapping. Felt like a magazine story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
April 10, 2017
This is romantic, dramatic, suspenseful, engrossing and entertaining. All of the characters are captivating, each special in their own way. I didn't like Jeremy immediately, he was a snob. Brennan's adventure with Hope is heartwarming and suspenseful. Kay and Van took forever to get together. Jeremy turned into very sweet, sensitive and romantic guy while courting Meg. I enjoyed reading all of the stories, loved the characters and was very happy with the outcomes of all involved.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest opinion of it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest opinion of it.
April 12, 2017
ALL FOR HOPE, the first book in the Rawley Family series is an interesting story with several twists to the storyline. Hope Sheffield feels compelled to save the baby of a friend and believes the only way to accomplish it is to kidnap the infant. Her good friends and family, despite her actions stick by her in her adventure. In the end, all is made right for Hope and the baby.
This is my first book from Olivia Hardin. Good story. Well developed characters. Uncle James is a favorite. I enjoyed this one and am looking forward to book two in the series. 4 stars
JUSTICE FOR ALL is the second book in Olivia Hardin's Rawley Family series. Justice For All's timeline seems to run concurrently with All For Hope which is the first book in the series. Both books are stand-alones and either can be read first without too much confusion with the overlapping stories.
Justice For All focuses on Kay Rawley who is the daughter and second child of the Earl of Arrington, in Durma (a small European country) and her life in Colorado as a law student and an intern at a prestigious law firm.
She happily finds her admiration for Audrick Van Buren, her once professor and now her boss (one of the partners in the law firm) is wholeheartedly returned. They begin their love affair slowly and tentatively, but it rapidly builds into something more. Despite their somewhat secretive plans for discretion to protect their professional relationship, they are found out by someone who is not at all pleased and Kay finds herself in grave danger.
The romance in this story is well-written and the two main characters likeable. I liked the overlapping with All For Hope. My only criticism is I didn't feel any true danger because the "stalker" and the way he tracked Kay were easy to spot right from the beginning making the plot predictable which killed any suspense. 3.5 stars
ALL FOR FAMILY is the third book in the Rawley Family Romance series by Olivia Hardin. My favorite in this series! It takes us back to explain how Meg and Jeremy Rawley met and fell in love. I knew I liked Meg in the previous books, but until this story I had no idea of the depths to her kindness and compassion. She is a true lady with a heart of gold. No wonder Jeremy fell so deeply in love with this innately elegant and gracious woman. Likewise Jeremy is a gentleman in all the best ways... and yet capable of intense passion when it comes to making his Lady feel loved, admired, and cherished. Wonderful story of love. Meg's scene in the greenhouse with Larra Rawley was very touching and really brought to life a character who had only been talked about in the first two books. 4 stars
ALL FOR A LITTLE CHRISTMAS is a sweet little snippet that features Officer Robert Guillory and Detective Lipton who we met in All for Hope. Brennan and Hope Rawley are back in town with their two little girls for Christmas. They stop at the church to see Father Berault and discover that baby Jesus has been stolen from the nativity scene. Hope asks specifically for Officer Guillory to help in finding baby Jesus in time for Christmas Mass since she knows what a great detective he is. Eva Lipton is thrilled for the excuse to work with Guillory again and hopes they'll find a little Christmas magic of their own while they search for baby Jesus. *I definitely recommend you read All for Hope before reading this short story. 3.5 stars
~Complimentary copy downloaded from NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
This is my first book from Olivia Hardin. Good story. Well developed characters. Uncle James is a favorite. I enjoyed this one and am looking forward to book two in the series. 4 stars
JUSTICE FOR ALL is the second book in Olivia Hardin's Rawley Family series. Justice For All's timeline seems to run concurrently with All For Hope which is the first book in the series. Both books are stand-alones and either can be read first without too much confusion with the overlapping stories.
Justice For All focuses on Kay Rawley who is the daughter and second child of the Earl of Arrington, in Durma (a small European country) and her life in Colorado as a law student and an intern at a prestigious law firm.
She happily finds her admiration for Audrick Van Buren, her once professor and now her boss (one of the partners in the law firm) is wholeheartedly returned. They begin their love affair slowly and tentatively, but it rapidly builds into something more. Despite their somewhat secretive plans for discretion to protect their professional relationship, they are found out by someone who is not at all pleased and Kay finds herself in grave danger.
The romance in this story is well-written and the two main characters likeable. I liked the overlapping with All For Hope. My only criticism is I didn't feel any true danger because the "stalker" and the way he tracked Kay were easy to spot right from the beginning making the plot predictable which killed any suspense. 3.5 stars
ALL FOR FAMILY is the third book in the Rawley Family Romance series by Olivia Hardin. My favorite in this series! It takes us back to explain how Meg and Jeremy Rawley met and fell in love. I knew I liked Meg in the previous books, but until this story I had no idea of the depths to her kindness and compassion. She is a true lady with a heart of gold. No wonder Jeremy fell so deeply in love with this innately elegant and gracious woman. Likewise Jeremy is a gentleman in all the best ways... and yet capable of intense passion when it comes to making his Lady feel loved, admired, and cherished. Wonderful story of love. Meg's scene in the greenhouse with Larra Rawley was very touching and really brought to life a character who had only been talked about in the first two books. 4 stars
ALL FOR A LITTLE CHRISTMAS is a sweet little snippet that features Officer Robert Guillory and Detective Lipton who we met in All for Hope. Brennan and Hope Rawley are back in town with their two little girls for Christmas. They stop at the church to see Father Berault and discover that baby Jesus has been stolen from the nativity scene. Hope asks specifically for Officer Guillory to help in finding baby Jesus in time for Christmas Mass since she knows what a great detective he is. Eva Lipton is thrilled for the excuse to work with Guillory again and hopes they'll find a little Christmas magic of their own while they search for baby Jesus. *I definitely recommend you read All for Hope before reading this short story. 3.5 stars
~Complimentary copy downloaded from NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
April 13, 2017
I loved these books they are great reads and you wont be able to put them down just love that they are in one box set would recommend this series
April 30, 2017
This was an anthology about the Rawley family, how each member found love.
I got through most of the first story. I liked the characters and the premise and got vested into the story. What set me off was actually the terms the author used to describe heavy people. I didn’t really care for it and when it occurred a second time, particularly to describe a character I was starting to like, I decided to not finish the book.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book
I got through most of the first story. I liked the characters and the premise and got vested into the story. What set me off was actually the terms the author used to describe heavy people. I didn’t really care for it and when it occurred a second time, particularly to describe a character I was starting to like, I decided to not finish the book.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book
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A continuing saga of love, life, family and friends. Now get the first three books in a single volume, plus a holiday short story.
ALL FOR HOPE: A stolen baby. A secret romance. Sometimes the safest distance between two hearts is no distance at all...
JUSTICE FOR ALL: She was his student. Now he's her boss. Sometimes the road you’re on is just a detour to your heart's destination...
ALL FOR FAMILY: One joyous occasion. Years of bitter memories. Forgiveness may be the key, but the first step is finding the locked heart that needs it...
Plus, get ALL FOR A LITTLE CHRISTMAS: Former police officer Robert Guillory's life has changed since he arrested Hope Rawley for kidnapping. Only his closest friends knows about his last case before leaving the force. Eva Lipton is one of those close friends, but she's been trying to get even closer ever since his retirement. When the chance to work with him on a church theft drops into her lap, she doesn't hesitate to call on him. Can a little holiday miracle give Eva the Christmas gift she's been hoping for?
A continuing saga of love, life, family and friends. Now get the first three books in a single volume, plus a holiday short story.
ALL FOR HOPE: A stolen baby. A secret romance. Sometimes the safest distance between two hearts is no distance at all...
JUSTICE FOR ALL: She was his student. Now he's her boss. Sometimes the road you’re on is just a detour to your heart's destination...
ALL FOR FAMILY: One joyous occasion. Years of bitter memories. Forgiveness may be the key, but the first step is finding the locked heart that needs it...
Plus, get ALL FOR A LITTLE CHRISTMAS: Former police officer Robert Guillory's life has changed since he arrested Hope Rawley for kidnapping. Only his closest friends knows about his last case before leaving the force. Eva Lipton is one of those close friends, but she's been trying to get even closer ever since his retirement. When the chance to work with him on a church theft drops into her lap, she doesn't hesitate to call on him. Can a little holiday miracle give Eva the Christmas gift she's been hoping for?
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