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A sexy overcoming hardship romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.

Kennedy is trying to put her life back together after an abusive relationship when she meets Chinese billionaire James at a self-defense class.

Little do they know how their chance meeting will completely change their lives!

Despite James falling head-over-heels for the beautiful Kennedy, she is having a difficult time opening up to him…

She is reserved and very cautious, but James realizes that there is something about her that he wants desperately to protect!

And he is more than willing to do what it takes to make sure Kennedy feels safe with him.

But can Kennedy find a way to heal from her past and accept James’ love?

Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.

Suitable for over 18s only due to sizzling hot sex scenes!

206 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2018

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429 reviews
December 15, 2018
Love heals

An okay read, it’s hard to love someone so damaged and lost. Sadly, I don’t know if their love will last but the story was nice.
490 reviews
November 27, 2021
To Much

Kennedy was just too much drama. She really got on my nerves.
I just thought James was to patient. Yea abuse is bad, but we can help ourselves.
24 reviews
October 23, 2018
This is a story of an abused woman who married a guy who totally destroyed the confidence of a beautiful woman. Kennedy did find the courage and strength to leave that abusive marriage. She finally woke up and realized the marriage was not good for her and she left him. Kenned was attending group sessions in a hotel owned by James Zhan family. James sister wanted to give back to the community and they used one of their conference rooms and began to offer martial art classes. Kennedy saw the sign advertising martial arts classes after one of her group counseling sessions and signed up to learn how to defend herself. James sister asked him to come and help her provide instructions to the ladies that participated in the martial arts class and that’s how Kennedy came to meet James. James was intrigued by Kennedy and recognized some of the sadness in her that he had in himself because of that abusive relationship from his father and how cruel his father was to him and growing up that he physically abused James so he had an affinity and recognized the sadness that eluded from Kennedy. As always miss Katie has done a superb writing of this love story.
790 reviews4 followers
October 18, 2018
A very good read!

This member of the Elite Club went about his love match a bit differently than the other club members. It could be because of what both our hero and heroine suffered although at the hands of different people. Abuse of any kind takes some of a person's power from them which is why it is important to empower yourself with truthful acknowledgement of who and whose you are. I really enjoyed reading James and Kennedy's story and how together they took back what was so ruthlessly and viciously taking from them. I am glad that what always wins over any and every adversity is LOVE!!!!! Glad I had a chance to read this latest story from the Members with money series. Great job Ms. Dowe, really great job!!!!!!!
564 reviews1 follower
December 20, 2018
A bit of a whirlwind...

But not the type that is rushed and overwhelming. Just the type that lets you know that man is all in. James is positively swoon-worthy. And I loved how Julie had his back and didn't mind telling Kennedy what time it was when it came to her selfishness. I do understand the emotional baggage from abuse and the need for caution. But for awhile she wasn't even attempting to meet halfway.
As for that punk Michael..I wished James could have pummeled him.😊
Kennedy & James' paths crossed just in time and the missing pieces of the puzzle that life often is...snapped into place.
Hmmmmmm...💕
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1,431 reviews8 followers
October 16, 2024
Healing Each Other

James had a tough childhood with a weakling of a mother and dictator for a father… emotional and physical. But he overcame by refusing to cave and let him win, but he didn’t get out unscathed …
Kennedy in the other was scared of her own shadow, emotionally and physically abused by her ex … couldn’t even stand to be touched by anyone.
When James met her, he was instantly drawn to her, but she was so skittish, it wasn’t an easy task to approach her. With lots of patience and determination he found a way to break her walls down piece by piece…
Get a copy and see how true love can heal.
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339 reviews6 followers
May 11, 2019
This story touch my heart

They both have went through abuse in their lives, Kennedy from her ex-boyfriend and James and from their father when he was younger. When he sees her he sees a kindred spirit with what they've been through. They had to go through alot of trials and tribulations to strengthen their bond as a couple. This story really touched my heart because it was kind of upsetting that in society as a whole that there are people who thinks/feels its ok to abuse others and it really hurts my heart,there were a couple mistakes throughout the story.
1,558 reviews12 followers
October 27, 2018
Loved It

Wow at times I wanted to shake Kennedy, she was not the only one that had been abused. James had been abused also. It was like he was going out of his way to make sure she was okay, but she never considered his feelings. But then I stopped to think. If I had gone through what she had gone through how would I act. This story is about to wounded people coming together to fine the HEA.
182 reviews1 follower
October 30, 2018
James:BWAM(Members From Money book 34) by Katie Dotwe

James and Kennedy were two lost souls that needed saving. Both suffered abuse by someone they loved. James found his salvation through Kennedy and she through him. There road was not easy but James never gave up. In the end real love was the healer. Abuse is a nasty bed fellow. This book is sexually. graphic and written for mature readers.
274 reviews3 followers
May 1, 2019
Great job

This story had a lot of past hurts from both sides of James and Kennedy lives that they had to endure to make them into the people they turned out to be.. And with each other they were made better than if they had been apart ! It takes a lot to help a person who's been broken to feel whole again. And so happy James taught her how to defend herself it surely came in handy. Looking forward to hearing more about them!
296 reviews
October 19, 2018
Kennedy and james

This is a very different story it was very sad for Kennedy and also james;but thank God they come through for each other.
Glad his sister got rid of Michael he was so
Disrespectful to his girlfriend
Typical men their eyes to long and not satisfied with what they have.
45 reviews1 follower
October 18, 2018
Loved it

I love the Members from Money series. I can't get enough of reading them over and over. Every time I read I find more than I did the first time I read the book. I already have the next few books ordered.
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125 reviews
October 19, 2018
James and Kennedy

I enjoyed this book, there were a small number of grammatical errors but at least it wasn't another story were the man is treating the woman like sh.. and she takes it until he realizes that he loves her. I loved James' sister!
74 reviews1 follower
October 22, 2018
James and Kennedy

I loved the relationship James and Kennedy shared. I love the relationship with James and his sister Ju!ia. I am a sucker for romance and this story did not disappoint.
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486 reviews7 followers
October 30, 2018
Loved it!!

This book was so good! & I couldn’t put it down until I finished it! Kennedy & James went through a lot in their past. I’m glad they had each other to lean on. Great job as always!
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997 reviews2 followers
November 6, 2018
Loved it!

Great beautiful story! James was perfect, just perfect! Kennedy had been thru some trauma and meeting James was a balm to her soul. I loved it and enjoyed how James was always there for her. 4 solid stars****
651 reviews1 follower
November 12, 2018
Different

Kennedy and James's relationship was unique in that they had suffered abuse from those who were supposed to love them. While dealing with life's challenges the best way possible they find love. I found the ending a little flat.
5 reviews
November 17, 2018
This one is really Good!!

Ms. Dowe knocked this one out of the park! The main character James was all man,he was tender and compassionate and most importantly kind. He was truly a Alfa that was comfortable in his skin. This was a true romance!! Thank you for creating James!
64 reviews1 follower
August 22, 2019
Great Story

Kennedy had been in an abusive relationship before she met James. James was wrestling with his own demons. He fell in love with her the moment he saw her but knew that he had to take it slow in order to win her acceptance and love after the abuse from her ex.
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2,711 reviews21 followers
April 24, 2020
Absolutely Captivating

Oh this is one that I absolutely enjoyed, with their intense emotions the romance is healing for them both but it's hard. Each character in this story is magnificent where their passion runs high. It's so unforgettable and entertaining.
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1,254 reviews3 followers
September 2, 2020
Nice Read!

This was an emotional rollercoaster ride! It brought tears to my eyes! I believe everyone who reads this book will enjoy it! I commend James for being a carrying man! He had a heart of gold! I definitely recommend this book to everyone!
34 reviews
October 28, 2022
One of my favorite!

I was getting frustrated a little with Kennedy, but I understood her pain. I was in an abusive relationship and it took me years to be healed. What makes this special is that James had his own drama but loved her inspire of his own troubles.
794 reviews5 followers
October 19, 2018
Thank you julia

Julia was the glue that forced Kennedy's hand when she got into her own head. James was hopelessly devoted no matter what.
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22 reviews
October 20, 2018
Reality

Enjoyed this book,dealt with different types of abuse and showed men and women dealing with issues of the broken heart.
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2,664 reviews10 followers
October 22, 2018
wonderful, this series keeps getting better and better
11 reviews
November 12, 2018
Book

Book was okay not the best but a good love story. Didn't like the character Kennedy she seemed like she had to much baggage
752 reviews8 followers
January 17, 2019
Linda Christiani

I usually don't like stories about abuse but because they both had issues it put a different spin so yeah I recommend!!!
41 reviews
February 25, 2019
James(Members from Money)

Another Super Great, Member’s romance! I am positively in love with these books! I hope to continue reading more within this line of romance!
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123 reviews1 follower
July 24, 2019
Relatable Fast Read

My favorite story line so far. All have been completely individual but this one was beyond relatable & flowed very nicely
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