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Warriors of the Heart #3
After All
Two years after lifesaving surgery left her infertile, Molly Hernandez is running full steam toward her goal of becoming a DEA Special Agent. She won’t be distracted by falling in love with an Army veteran who’s focused on settling down and making babies. Drew Atwater delayed marriage and family until his Army career ended. Now, he has a one-year plan to find the woman of his dreams. Unfortunately, the only woman he wants is a spirited cop determined to leave their peaceful town. While working with troubled teens, Molly and Drew discover they make a powerful team, but their opposing goals threaten to pull them miles apart. Can the power of unselfish love prove their future together will surpass any dream they could accomplish alone?
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2018
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Laurie Winter
26 books524 followersPublishers Weekly bestselling author Laurie Winter is a true warrior of the heart. Inspired by her dreams, she creates authentic characters who overcome the odds and find true love. She balances her life with regular yoga practice and binge-watching true-crime TV. She's likely fueling up on wine, cheese curds, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups when not pounding the keyboard.
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April 2, 2018
I want to start this by thanking the author for writing this book. When I saw infertility brought up in the summary, I knew I would read this book. I was worried this would end up being a book that glamorizes and minimizes a heartbreakingly tragic situation many women find themselves in and I'm so thrilled to say it's not like that at all.
Some topics addressed in this book are infertility (of course), domestic violence, teen pregnancy, and the choices that come with it. The author handled these topics in a brutally honest way with more compassion and understanding than I would have ever expected. My heart broke so many times as I was reading this book, but she told such a beautiful and important story.
I think this book has the power to offer support and validation to women in a number of situations. We get to know Molly, who is infertile; Whitney, who is a pregnant teen and facing a very difficult decision; and Brenda, who has spent way too long living under the control of her abusive husband. There's someone we can all relate to on at least some level.
The thing I appreciated most about this book was its honesty. Molly is infertile, and she feels unworthy, less than, and ashamed because of it. It's her dirty little secret, she doesn't want anyone to know. I can think of several women in my circle who know those feelings all too well.
Whitney is 17 years old and 6 months pregnant at the beginning of the book. She knows giving birth to a child isn't going to magically make all her problems go away. Don't we all know at least one of two people who went through this? It's been a long time since I was a teenager but Whitney gave me a whole new perspective on what my pregnant classmates must have been going through.
Brenda is too afraid to stand up to her physically abusive husband. She's caught in the middle of the cycle of abuse. I think this is the first time I've seen this cycle so realistically constructed and so compassionately addressed in the book. We're never made to dislike Brenda or think of her as less than. That's so important because even if we're lucky enough not to have personal experiences with domestic violence, chances are someone we know isn't so fortunate.
On top of all that, Molly is such a strong woman. She's a police officer, we see her kick butt (literally) in her kickboxing class.
Oh, and to make it even better, there's a love story here. Like an actual story, not just an afterthought. I can't say enough good things about this book.
After All is a beautiful story about women overcoming hardships. It deals with some heavy topics but I think it's an important book to have out there.
Some topics addressed in this book are infertility (of course), domestic violence, teen pregnancy, and the choices that come with it. The author handled these topics in a brutally honest way with more compassion and understanding than I would have ever expected. My heart broke so many times as I was reading this book, but she told such a beautiful and important story.
I think this book has the power to offer support and validation to women in a number of situations. We get to know Molly, who is infertile; Whitney, who is a pregnant teen and facing a very difficult decision; and Brenda, who has spent way too long living under the control of her abusive husband. There's someone we can all relate to on at least some level.
The thing I appreciated most about this book was its honesty. Molly is infertile, and she feels unworthy, less than, and ashamed because of it. It's her dirty little secret, she doesn't want anyone to know. I can think of several women in my circle who know those feelings all too well.
Whitney is 17 years old and 6 months pregnant at the beginning of the book. She knows giving birth to a child isn't going to magically make all her problems go away. Don't we all know at least one of two people who went through this? It's been a long time since I was a teenager but Whitney gave me a whole new perspective on what my pregnant classmates must have been going through.
Brenda is too afraid to stand up to her physically abusive husband. She's caught in the middle of the cycle of abuse. I think this is the first time I've seen this cycle so realistically constructed and so compassionately addressed in the book. We're never made to dislike Brenda or think of her as less than. That's so important because even if we're lucky enough not to have personal experiences with domestic violence, chances are someone we know isn't so fortunate.
On top of all that, Molly is such a strong woman. She's a police officer, we see her kick butt (literally) in her kickboxing class.
Oh, and to make it even better, there's a love story here. Like an actual story, not just an afterthought. I can't say enough good things about this book.
After All is a beautiful story about women overcoming hardships. It deals with some heavy topics but I think it's an important book to have out there.
January 7, 2019
I adored Laurie Winter’s Home Field and True Horizon and was extremely eager to dive into the third Warriors of the Heart book. With the information we received in True Horizon, I was more than ready for another mind-blowing emotional read from After All, was ready for the glimpses we received to become an overpowering emotion.
Although I enjoyed After All, I did not enjoy it quite as much as I enjoyed the first two books. The first two books were extremely strong four-star ratings – they were books I devoured, books that left me feeling so much, and books I could not stop thinking about. Whilst I gave After All a four-star rating as well, it wasn’t the same kind of four-star rating. It was a four-star rating with a few moments where it dropped down closer to a three-star rating, rather than having the flickers of five-stars the first two books had. It was a great read, yes, but it wasn’t quite the powerful read of the first two books.
With After All, we have another book that deals with a heavy real-life topic. It brings about plenty of the emotions involved, giving us a true to life story. It is emotional, it is addictive, and it will make you stop and think about how far from realistic some romance books are. It’s a story with plenty of layers, with multiple elements, and each new detail will leave you wanting more. Once you start, you’ll happily keep reading until you reach the last page and see how everything comes together.
I think the reason I enjoyed this one less than the two prior books is because the chemistry wasn’t quite as strong between our main characters. They were both great characters, the way their story developed was wonderful, but the chemistry wasn’t quite as overpowering as the two prior books. I know I shouldn’t be comparing books, but it is hard to do. Hence why I gave it a four-star rating – I did enjoy it and had I not gone in with the expectations of the prior books I doubt I would have had as many ‘this is a three-star moment’ moments.
If you enjoyed the two prior books, you certainly need to read this one. Once you’re done reading you’ll find yourself in the same position I’m currently in – ready and eager for book four, Winner Takes All.
Although I enjoyed After All, I did not enjoy it quite as much as I enjoyed the first two books. The first two books were extremely strong four-star ratings – they were books I devoured, books that left me feeling so much, and books I could not stop thinking about. Whilst I gave After All a four-star rating as well, it wasn’t the same kind of four-star rating. It was a four-star rating with a few moments where it dropped down closer to a three-star rating, rather than having the flickers of five-stars the first two books had. It was a great read, yes, but it wasn’t quite the powerful read of the first two books.
With After All, we have another book that deals with a heavy real-life topic. It brings about plenty of the emotions involved, giving us a true to life story. It is emotional, it is addictive, and it will make you stop and think about how far from realistic some romance books are. It’s a story with plenty of layers, with multiple elements, and each new detail will leave you wanting more. Once you start, you’ll happily keep reading until you reach the last page and see how everything comes together.
I think the reason I enjoyed this one less than the two prior books is because the chemistry wasn’t quite as strong between our main characters. They were both great characters, the way their story developed was wonderful, but the chemistry wasn’t quite as overpowering as the two prior books. I know I shouldn’t be comparing books, but it is hard to do. Hence why I gave it a four-star rating – I did enjoy it and had I not gone in with the expectations of the prior books I doubt I would have had as many ‘this is a three-star moment’ moments.
If you enjoyed the two prior books, you certainly need to read this one. Once you’re done reading you’ll find yourself in the same position I’m currently in – ready and eager for book four, Winner Takes All.
May 4, 2018
Really debated my rating on this one.
Having really enjoyed the first two books in Laurie Winter’s Warriors of the Heart series, I was so excited to get an ARC for After All. For a new author, I have been really impressed with Ms. Winter’s writing style and the stories she’s created. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this book very much.
Molly Hernandez is a small town police officer with plans for a career with the DEA. She was waiting to hear whether or not she’d be accepted into the training program when she was paired with new teacher - and new to town - Drew Atwater to run a program for at-risk middle school and high school students.
Around town, everyone knows Molly as a tough-as-nails officer, and that Drew is on the search for a wife so he can start a family. When Molly resists his attempts to have a relationship, Drew is confused and hurt because they get along so well.
And that’s the part I had a hard time with about this book. We get all kinds of statements about how well Drew and Molly get along, and how they each make the other become a better person. But I couldn’t see either of those things. Molly was prickly (because she really did like Drew, but knew she couldn’t give him what he desperately wants, so she tried to keep him at arms length) and she and Drew argued quite a bit. Much of it was good natured, but other than a physical attraction, I didn’t see how they got along so famously. And both of them were pretty great people to begin with - what about the other person made them better??? Add in a lot of internal dialogue that was repeated frequently (Drew: "I want a family, Molly is who I want but I don't know why we can't be together" and Molly: "I can't give him what he wants, I'm not right for him), and this book didn’t impress me as much as the previous two in the series did. I’d almost say I was disappointed, which had me initially giving this book a two star rating.
But then I did some further reflecting, and decided there were several things that I did really like about the story.
Things I loved:
- Strong family ties for our hero and heroine - no over-the-top dysfunctional family for either of them. It was refreshing to read about two people who have loving, supportive parents and siblings. Neither of them were hesitant about getting married or having a family.
- The realistic way conflict was dealt with - real adults don’t pout and stomp and make a big scene. Yes, they get hurt, but they don’t make the situation worse by behaving like teenagers.
- The way their major conflict (Drew wanting to settle down in a small town and Molly wanting to have a career that could move her around frequently) played out. I don’t want to give anything away, but things did NOT play out the way they usually do in romance books, and I was surprised at the choices the hero made.
So, I’m landing on a three star for this book. It definitely wasn’t as good as Home Field (which was really good - especially for a debut book) or True Horizon. Overall, it was just hard to connect with the hero and heroine, which made it hard to care very much about either or them. Come to think of it, I don’t really feel like I know either of them very well, even though I’ve read their whole story.
This book may have been a bit of a miss for me - quite possibly it was a victim of high expectations on my part, based on the previous two in the series. But I’m still looking forward to the next book!
* thank you to NetGalley and The Wild Rose Press, Inc for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Having really enjoyed the first two books in Laurie Winter’s Warriors of the Heart series, I was so excited to get an ARC for After All. For a new author, I have been really impressed with Ms. Winter’s writing style and the stories she’s created. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this book very much.
Molly Hernandez is a small town police officer with plans for a career with the DEA. She was waiting to hear whether or not she’d be accepted into the training program when she was paired with new teacher - and new to town - Drew Atwater to run a program for at-risk middle school and high school students.
Around town, everyone knows Molly as a tough-as-nails officer, and that Drew is on the search for a wife so he can start a family. When Molly resists his attempts to have a relationship, Drew is confused and hurt because they get along so well.
And that’s the part I had a hard time with about this book. We get all kinds of statements about how well Drew and Molly get along, and how they each make the other become a better person. But I couldn’t see either of those things. Molly was prickly (because she really did like Drew, but knew she couldn’t give him what he desperately wants, so she tried to keep him at arms length) and she and Drew argued quite a bit. Much of it was good natured, but other than a physical attraction, I didn’t see how they got along so famously. And both of them were pretty great people to begin with - what about the other person made them better??? Add in a lot of internal dialogue that was repeated frequently (Drew: "I want a family, Molly is who I want but I don't know why we can't be together" and Molly: "I can't give him what he wants, I'm not right for him), and this book didn’t impress me as much as the previous two in the series did. I’d almost say I was disappointed, which had me initially giving this book a two star rating.
But then I did some further reflecting, and decided there were several things that I did really like about the story.
Things I loved:
- Strong family ties for our hero and heroine - no over-the-top dysfunctional family for either of them. It was refreshing to read about two people who have loving, supportive parents and siblings. Neither of them were hesitant about getting married or having a family.
- The realistic way conflict was dealt with - real adults don’t pout and stomp and make a big scene. Yes, they get hurt, but they don’t make the situation worse by behaving like teenagers.
- The way their major conflict (Drew wanting to settle down in a small town and Molly wanting to have a career that could move her around frequently) played out. I don’t want to give anything away, but things did NOT play out the way they usually do in romance books, and I was surprised at the choices the hero made.
So, I’m landing on a three star for this book. It definitely wasn’t as good as Home Field (which was really good - especially for a debut book) or True Horizon. Overall, it was just hard to connect with the hero and heroine, which made it hard to care very much about either or them. Come to think of it, I don’t really feel like I know either of them very well, even though I’ve read their whole story.
This book may have been a bit of a miss for me - quite possibly it was a victim of high expectations on my part, based on the previous two in the series. But I’m still looking forward to the next book!
* thank you to NetGalley and The Wild Rose Press, Inc for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review
January 2, 2019
I received a review copy through
Lola's Blog Tours
in exchange for an honest review.
After All (Warriors of the Heart, #3), shows the life of Molly Hernandez two years after a lifesaving surgery left her infertile putting all of her time and energy to fulfilling her dream of becoming a DEA Special Agent. A little later on, Molly meets Drew, who is only focused on settling down and having children. When they realize that they are quite the powerful duo when they are together, how will they work together to accomplish their goals together, despite the fact that they are being pulled 100 miles apart due to what they want for the future?
➳ I applaud the author for using something as tragic as infertility without glamorizing it. Now, I haven't had any personal experience, but it is nice to see it portrayed in a way that doesn't portray it as this heartbreaking and horrifying situation that you never want to experience because, truth is, a lot of women experience it. Winter was able to keep it raw, which is something I appreciate.
➳ Another thing Winter did well was the inclusion of other issues, such as domestic violence and teen pregnancy. She is able to talk about topics as common and heavy as these without minimizing them. It is always refreshing to see topics as important as these portrayed in a way that is... real.
➳ Character-wise, I was quite fond of both of the MCs, Molly, and Drew, as I thought they were both unique and intriguing in their own ways.
MOLLY is the heroine in this story. She has been through a lot of sh*t and I'm not going to diminish that. I haven't seen a character as strong and bold as Molly in I don't even know how long, it was a breath of fresh air for me.
DREW, the hero of the story, is a very relaxed dude. Even though is calm, he still has this complexity and deepness to him I am in love with.
➳ Overall, I enjoyed this novel more than I thought I was going to, which is always nice considering I've been let down during everything I've read this year. It's refreshing to read a romance as compelling and emotionally brutal as After All. I am for sure going to check out more of Winter's works after loving my introduction to her.
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After All (Warriors of the Heart, #3), shows the life of Molly Hernandez two years after a lifesaving surgery left her infertile putting all of her time and energy to fulfilling her dream of becoming a DEA Special Agent. A little later on, Molly meets Drew, who is only focused on settling down and having children. When they realize that they are quite the powerful duo when they are together, how will they work together to accomplish their goals together, despite the fact that they are being pulled 100 miles apart due to what they want for the future?
➳ I applaud the author for using something as tragic as infertility without glamorizing it. Now, I haven't had any personal experience, but it is nice to see it portrayed in a way that doesn't portray it as this heartbreaking and horrifying situation that you never want to experience because, truth is, a lot of women experience it. Winter was able to keep it raw, which is something I appreciate.
➳ Another thing Winter did well was the inclusion of other issues, such as domestic violence and teen pregnancy. She is able to talk about topics as common and heavy as these without minimizing them. It is always refreshing to see topics as important as these portrayed in a way that is... real.
➳ Character-wise, I was quite fond of both of the MCs, Molly, and Drew, as I thought they were both unique and intriguing in their own ways.
MOLLY is the heroine in this story. She has been through a lot of sh*t and I'm not going to diminish that. I haven't seen a character as strong and bold as Molly in I don't even know how long, it was a breath of fresh air for me.
DREW, the hero of the story, is a very relaxed dude. Even though is calm, he still has this complexity and deepness to him I am in love with.
➳ Overall, I enjoyed this novel more than I thought I was going to, which is always nice considering I've been let down during everything I've read this year. It's refreshing to read a romance as compelling and emotionally brutal as After All. I am for sure going to check out more of Winter's works after loving my introduction to her.
Where to Find Me:
Goodreads ♛ Blog ♛ Instagram
April 6, 2018
After finishing the 3rd book in Laurie Winter's Warriors of the Heart series, I had to set it down for a moment and soak in what I had just read. It’s one of those books I relate to on a deep level. The main character Molly Hernandez reminds me so much of myself, and not just because we share the same namesake. She is a stubborn, passionate spitfire, who wholeheartedly helps everyone around her, except for herself. Molly doesn’t see her own shine, though she can spot the light in others, especially Drew Atwater (the hunky new middle school science teacher). Drew sees the spark in Molly, too, but try as he might, he can’t quite catch her eye… or so he thinks.
Molly is also drawn to Drew, but a paralyzing fear prevents her from accepting his advances. Even though her heart beckons to be held by Drew’s strong and capable arms, Molly is torn by the brokenness of her soul and a secret she isn’t willing to share. Though she knows Drew is a man worthy of great love, Molly also sees they’re on two different paths in life. She’s on the way to fulfill her lifelong dream, and Drew is ready to settle down and have a family. Regardless of her feelings, Molly pushes down her passion and steadies herself for a friendship instead of a romance. However, Drew Atwater isn’t prepared to let Molly go, and though their road to love is marred by pain, loss, and sacrifice, Molly and Drew have something worth fighting for… a second chance.
If you love identifiable characters, a fast-paced plot, authentic dialogue, and to root on your one true pair, then After All is the story for you. Five stars, for sure!
Molly is also drawn to Drew, but a paralyzing fear prevents her from accepting his advances. Even though her heart beckons to be held by Drew’s strong and capable arms, Molly is torn by the brokenness of her soul and a secret she isn’t willing to share. Though she knows Drew is a man worthy of great love, Molly also sees they’re on two different paths in life. She’s on the way to fulfill her lifelong dream, and Drew is ready to settle down and have a family. Regardless of her feelings, Molly pushes down her passion and steadies herself for a friendship instead of a romance. However, Drew Atwater isn’t prepared to let Molly go, and though their road to love is marred by pain, loss, and sacrifice, Molly and Drew have something worth fighting for… a second chance.
If you love identifiable characters, a fast-paced plot, authentic dialogue, and to root on your one true pair, then After All is the story for you. Five stars, for sure!
April 13, 2018
Another great romance from Ms. Winter! I really enjoyed After All (though True Horizons is still my favorite of the three). I love how well the characters’ struggles are portrayed so you become emotionally connected. Both Drew and Molly are as stubborn as they come and need to work through a lot to see if they have a chance to be together. The Second Step program for troubled teens was amazing and inspiring, and Whitney’s story of strength over an abusive situation was beautifully done...I sense another story here! Looking forward to Colleen’s story in the next book of the series!
I did receivea free copy in exchange for my honest review.
I did receivea free copy in exchange for my honest review.
May 7, 2018
Though this is Laurie Winter’s third book in her series, she is a new author to me and I’m so happy to have discovered her books! I love soldier romances, whether they are contemporary or historical, warriors are my favorite heroes. In AFTER ALL, a contemporary romance, Winter tackles some serious issues—cancer recovery, post-war recovery, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, and youth drug prevention—all handled with sensitivity and intelligence. I also congratulate Laurie Winter on her prose. Really well written with an excellent prose style. A joy to read. This is a sweet romance—low heat but high emotion.
April 3, 2018
I love to read and read this book in two days because I couldnt put it down. The first two books in the series were great but this is my favorite so far. I love how the prior characters from the first two books interact and develop in this book. If you love clean romantic love stories this series is for you.
September 3, 2018
I just finished reading 'After All'and I must say it was one of the most heart warming and sweet romance I've read so far this year.
So here goes
Molly is too busy for love. It has no place in her life. She is so close to her dream that she can almost taste it. But when she meets Drew , the newcomer in town. It seems her heart is too eager to betray her.
Drew is a man hell bent on completing his mission. He needs to find a wife and get married within the year. When he meets Molly, the attraction is instant. No other woman captivates him except her. Yet, it seems Molly is not at all attracted to him. She is too focused on her career to give anything else the time of her day.
Will Drew be able to win over this headstrong woman?
Besides it seems that Molly is hiding something else. A secret if exposed would sent Drew as far away from her as possible.
Or will it?
A very sweet and beautiful story about love and hope intertwined together.
It is undoubtedly a cute romance but it also throws light on the dark side of our so called modern society. Specially the effects it has on children these days.
The situations are presented quite
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Check out the link below for the full review along with the purchase link:)
https://arielbookblog.blogspot.com/20...
So here goes
Molly is too busy for love. It has no place in her life. She is so close to her dream that she can almost taste it. But when she meets Drew , the newcomer in town. It seems her heart is too eager to betray her.
Drew is a man hell bent on completing his mission. He needs to find a wife and get married within the year. When he meets Molly, the attraction is instant. No other woman captivates him except her. Yet, it seems Molly is not at all attracted to him. She is too focused on her career to give anything else the time of her day.
Will Drew be able to win over this headstrong woman?
Besides it seems that Molly is hiding something else. A secret if exposed would sent Drew as far away from her as possible.
Or will it?
A very sweet and beautiful story about love and hope intertwined together.
It is undoubtedly a cute romance but it also throws light on the dark side of our so called modern society. Specially the effects it has on children these days.
The situations are presented quite
...
Check out the link below for the full review along with the purchase link:)
https://arielbookblog.blogspot.com/20...
April 18, 2018
What a heartwarming, engaging story! I'll admit, my "go-to" genre is mystery or thriller, but this story pulled me in. AFTER ALL isn't your typical romance; there are plenty of other issues layered in. Serious ones. Social issues like a teen pregnancy, troubled teens, family abuse, and more prove this. The author addressed these issues with sensitivity and authenticity, which is a real plus for me. The characters were engaging, their actions and thoughts expressed made me feel a range of emotions, from laughing to crying. And of course, there's the romance. A serviceman returning home, dreaming of starting a family. A cop who's devoted to her career goal of becoming a DEA agent. How will they ever get together? It's complicated, but oh so good to travel along on their journey to find a way.
This novel is book three in the WARRIORS OF THE HEART series and definitely worth the reading experience. They all are! Well done.
This novel is book three in the WARRIORS OF THE HEART series and definitely worth the reading experience. They all are! Well done.
April 5, 2018
This was a mostly interesting read, but it's not quite a 4 star read for me.
The usual "they just don't understand why the other doesn't get it" trope was given a variation on it by neither fully opening up, and being equally stubborn. It did though annoy me that Drew just wouldn't get a clue and leave Molly be. Well actually, Drew annoyed me he just wouldn't let Molly be, and he even drew in other woman when it was clear as day that he needed time to process the situation.
I do think that Molly's infertility was handled well, especially her interactions with her friends. Her desire to be supportive of her friends and respectful of her feelings, was well done. I must admit I thought things would go a certain way, when she was helping the teen. And it was great that it didn't.
*I'm a lucky fish and got an ARC of this*
The usual "they just don't understand why the other doesn't get it" trope was given a variation on it by neither fully opening up, and being equally stubborn. It did though annoy me that Drew just wouldn't get a clue and leave Molly be. Well actually, Drew annoyed me he just wouldn't let Molly be, and he even drew in other woman when it was clear as day that he needed time to process the situation.
I do think that Molly's infertility was handled well, especially her interactions with her friends. Her desire to be supportive of her friends and respectful of her feelings, was well done. I must admit I thought things would go a certain way, when she was helping the teen. And it was great that it didn't.
*I'm a lucky fish and got an ARC of this*
September 15, 2018
I read and loved True Horizon the second book in this series so I could not wait to read this one and it did not disappoint. I just loved Drew he was just a fantastic character you cannot help but like him and Molly was just perfect for him they both have some issues and the author did a great job with some delicate subjects another great read I just loved it
May 5, 2018
"Received an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for a fair review"
This story has great characters and a slow-burn romance. The hero, Drew, a teacher and a former Special Forces soldier, is endearing in his one-year plan to find a soul mate and start a family. We get to know later of the extent to which he wants biological children, and that added reason makes him even more attractive… His inflexibility and propensity for order and predictability (the spreadsheets are beyond belief) are tempered by his laid-back disposition and humor. Although I usually like more tortured characters, I admit Drew, who still has some emotional scars, is a great, complex hero - and biracial, something that I loved too.
Molly, the heroine, had her share of trouble in life, and I admire her strength and resilience.
There were other things I liked about the book, such as the honesty between the couple and the strong familial and friendship bonds. I also liked seeing Heath and Grace again.
I found the part about Whitney was solved a bit too easily, especially with her mother, but all in all this story was enjoyable.
I'm grateful to the publisher, The Wild Rose Press, and NetGalley for providing a free copy
This story has great characters and a slow-burn romance. The hero, Drew, a teacher and a former Special Forces soldier, is endearing in his one-year plan to find a soul mate and start a family. We get to know later of the extent to which he wants biological children, and that added reason makes him even more attractive… His inflexibility and propensity for order and predictability (the spreadsheets are beyond belief) are tempered by his laid-back disposition and humor. Although I usually like more tortured characters, I admit Drew, who still has some emotional scars, is a great, complex hero - and biracial, something that I loved too.
Molly, the heroine, had her share of trouble in life, and I admire her strength and resilience.
There were other things I liked about the book, such as the honesty between the couple and the strong familial and friendship bonds. I also liked seeing Heath and Grace again.
I found the part about Whitney was solved a bit too easily, especially with her mother, but all in all this story was enjoyable.
I'm grateful to the publisher, The Wild Rose Press, and NetGalley for providing a free copy
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