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Melt
When Firefighter Eric Freeman adopted the baby he rescued from a fire, he didn’t know he would lose his wife a year later. Charged with caring for his daughter, and grappling with the loss of his childhood sweetheart, Eric falls into a life with little happiness. As a widower, he adapts to the loneliness until he meets Reed Jennison in a counselling session. Can Eric let go of the memories, or will guilt demand he keep his wedding ring on? Reed has just moved from the Motor City and is looking for a slower pace. Traverse City Michigan offers the perfect venue to settle down until she’s faced with a life altering decision after discovering her long-term boyfriend has been having an affair. Will Reed hand the pieces of her heart to Eric or will she give in to the sadness and leave the small town she’s grown to love?
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 12, 2018
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L.M. Kennedy
6 books32 followersL.M. Kennedy lives in Northern Canada where she pretends she knows how to run the clock at hockey games when she would rather be writing. She spends her free time writing romance stories and trying to learn how to crochet by watching YouTube videos. She also likes to fish for Northern Pike but she refuses to touch the worm or the fish. She lives with a saintly spouse, three energetic children and a garden that has more weeds than edible plants.
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October 9, 2018
LOVED IT!! ** possible spoilers**
New found obsession is firefighters!!
God the emotions, in parts of this book they were so intense it had my heart racing and tears rolling down my face!!
The guilt Eric was feeling written well and didn’t brush over him losing his wife and moving on, the author made it feel real.
Reeds feelings too were written great, moving from a large city with the hustle and bustle of city life to a much quieter place doesn’t help reeds feeling of loneliness.
The building relationship between reed and Eric builds slowly which felt more life like and I actually enjoyed reading about a guy who wasn’t a big alpha bad guy! He was a normal guy who had known heartbreak and loss
The ending snuck up out of nowhere though, so I am hoping *fingers crossed* that there will be more from this author!
New found obsession is firefighters!!
God the emotions, in parts of this book they were so intense it had my heart racing and tears rolling down my face!!
The guilt Eric was feeling written well and didn’t brush over him losing his wife and moving on, the author made it feel real.
Reeds feelings too were written great, moving from a large city with the hustle and bustle of city life to a much quieter place doesn’t help reeds feeling of loneliness.
The building relationship between reed and Eric builds slowly which felt more life like and I actually enjoyed reading about a guy who wasn’t a big alpha bad guy! He was a normal guy who had known heartbreak and loss
The ending snuck up out of nowhere though, so I am hoping *fingers crossed* that there will be more from this author!
October 10, 2018
This is the first book i’ve read about a firefighter that truly dives into the life of a firefighter, the brotherhood that comes along with it, and how quickly things can go wrong. This story is about two people, Eric and Reed, who have been through some seriously challenging situations in their lives. While their relationship starts off slowly it felt so real, they need each other to heal and you can truly feel that through L.M. Kennedy’s words.
While the love story was beautiful; the story is full of sadness, at one point I burst out into tears while reading - when you get to that part you’ll know what i’m talking about.
One thing I feel like I should mention is the fact that the ending seemed a bit rushed to me, but that being said, I would 100% read more from this author in the future. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone looking for a deeply moving love story between two people who find it when they need it most.
While the love story was beautiful; the story is full of sadness, at one point I burst out into tears while reading - when you get to that part you’ll know what i’m talking about.
One thing I feel like I should mention is the fact that the ending seemed a bit rushed to me, but that being said, I would 100% read more from this author in the future. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone looking for a deeply moving love story between two people who find it when they need it most.
October 5, 2018
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review.
This book was intense in the feels. There was so much going on that made my heart clench but I couldn’t stop reading it.
Eric is a firefighter who lost his wife to cancer fourteen years ago. Before her death they struggled with fertility and adopted a little girl that he saved in a fire. He had been raising her on his own while struggling with the guilt of not being able to save his wife.
Reed is a therapist who moved from the big city to take over a small practice. She buys a home with her boyfriend and slowly begins to realize things aren’t right in their relationship. They eventually part ways as Reed and Eric begin a friendship.
Here’s what I loved about the story: it is very descriptive and realistic of life as a first responder, including the emotional hang ups. The brotherhood that is built is stronger than many other careers will find.
What I didn’t like: some of the dialogue was overly formal and the ending was very abrupt. I actually had to keep swiping to make sure I didn’t miss something. I’m wondering it this means it’ll turn into a sequel? I also didn’t particularly care for the infertility/miscarriage story line as it’s something I experience in real life and is a sore topic.
All in all this was a very enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it and I’ll be looking forward to reading this author’s work again.
This book was intense in the feels. There was so much going on that made my heart clench but I couldn’t stop reading it.
Eric is a firefighter who lost his wife to cancer fourteen years ago. Before her death they struggled with fertility and adopted a little girl that he saved in a fire. He had been raising her on his own while struggling with the guilt of not being able to save his wife.
Reed is a therapist who moved from the big city to take over a small practice. She buys a home with her boyfriend and slowly begins to realize things aren’t right in their relationship. They eventually part ways as Reed and Eric begin a friendship.
Here’s what I loved about the story: it is very descriptive and realistic of life as a first responder, including the emotional hang ups. The brotherhood that is built is stronger than many other careers will find.
What I didn’t like: some of the dialogue was overly formal and the ending was very abrupt. I actually had to keep swiping to make sure I didn’t miss something. I’m wondering it this means it’ll turn into a sequel? I also didn’t particularly care for the infertility/miscarriage story line as it’s something I experience in real life and is a sore topic.
All in all this was a very enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it and I’ll be looking forward to reading this author’s work again.
October 12, 2018
This review is hard to write. I wanted to love this book. But I just liked it. There were parts where I couldn’t stop reading and then there were parts that felt took forever.
I love that we don’t only get a love story, we get a story of family and friendship.
What I liked about this book is that there was definitely some serious thought and dedication put into the lives of Eric and his fellow firefighters and the relationship between Eric and his daughter Madeline. I really did enjoy seeing the relationship between he two.
What I didn’t like was all the dialogue. Not that it was bad but there was so much. I felt like I couldn’t truly connect to the characters because they were always talking. I feel silly saying that. Ha!
To be honest, I would absolutely read something else from LM Kennedy again. I’m curious to see what everyone else thinks!
October 11, 2018
I received an ARC by the author for an honest review!
This is my 2nd book from this author, and I must say, she has a way with words 😉 and feelings... oh all these feelings in this book!
I love this. When I read a book, and I start crying, laughing, getting mad etc, than it’s a book that got to me. And the author has done everything right!
So thank you!!
This is my 2nd book from this author, and I must say, she has a way with words 😉 and feelings... oh all these feelings in this book!
I love this. When I read a book, and I start crying, laughing, getting mad etc, than it’s a book that got to me. And the author has done everything right!
So thank you!!
November 3, 2018
Thanks to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
If you like gritty stories filled with passion, you will probably enjoy Melt. The characters are well-developed and have rich backgrounds. They are entirely imperfect, and there is no shortage of trauma and tragedy in this book. It is not for he front of heart, but has some incredibly sweet moments as well.
If you like gritty stories filled with passion, you will probably enjoy Melt. The characters are well-developed and have rich backgrounds. They are entirely imperfect, and there is no shortage of trauma and tragedy in this book. It is not for he front of heart, but has some incredibly sweet moments as well.
October 14, 2018
The intensity of this book gripped me right from the first chapter. We have the main characters, who are struggling with some pretty major issues, but we also have the stories of some of the secondary characters that are SO GOOD! Eric's interactions with Chad son Declan will melt your heart - he's such a great guy! This is a story of love, loss and new beginnings and if you enjoy characters you can really connect with, you need to read this.
I really enjoyed the dual pov and the chance to get in Eric's head was probably my favorite part. The brotherhood between Eric and the other guys from his firehouse felt real. LM is a very descriptive writer and there were some scenes I could hardly breath through! Be ready with the tissues.
There were some parts of the story that felt a bit too technical. The conversations on the radio were difficult to follow at times but I'm wondering if that was done to make it feel more realistic?? The ending came on too quickly and I was disappointed at where it ended. I could have easily read three more chapters. Will there be a sequel? Perhaps the stories of some of the other firemen?
Overall I give this a 4.5. I definitely will be looking for book 2. (I'm totally obsessed with firefighters now btw)
I really enjoyed the dual pov and the chance to get in Eric's head was probably my favorite part. The brotherhood between Eric and the other guys from his firehouse felt real. LM is a very descriptive writer and there were some scenes I could hardly breath through! Be ready with the tissues.
There were some parts of the story that felt a bit too technical. The conversations on the radio were difficult to follow at times but I'm wondering if that was done to make it feel more realistic?? The ending came on too quickly and I was disappointed at where it ended. I could have easily read three more chapters. Will there be a sequel? Perhaps the stories of some of the other firemen?
Overall I give this a 4.5. I definitely will be looking for book 2. (I'm totally obsessed with firefighters now btw)
November 8, 2018
Serious book dealing with death, broken relationships and finding new love. The thing I didn't like about it was the ending.
The book ends with the h saying she wants to go home to Detroit, that she needs time and she will come back. H says he will always be waiting for her
The book ends with the h saying she wants to go home to Detroit, that she needs time and she will come back. H says he will always be waiting for her
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