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Survivor #2-3
Loving You: The Scotch and Sammy Duet
Book 1 - Surviving You:
Scotch: I was one of the lucky ones. I met the love of my life when I was just fourteen years old. We had all the time in the world, we were in no rush to get where we were going, and we had the world at our feet. Those were the perfect conditions for young love to grow and thrive. Sammy Ricardo walked into my first period science class with long limbs and awkward angles, and I knew in that instant, she’d someday be my wife. I wasn’t wrong.
Book 2 - Without You:
Sammy: I left because I thought I was doing the right thing. I was falling on my sword. I thought I was saving everyone a lot of heart ache, and in exchange, I took all that ache on my own. I was supposed to be the hero, but instead I was the villain. He hates me with every fiber of his being… It’s been thirteen years since we last saw each other. It turns out ghosts can’t be buried. This is a second-chance romance that no-one saw coming!
Scotch: I was one of the lucky ones. I met the love of my life when I was just fourteen years old. We had all the time in the world, we were in no rush to get where we were going, and we had the world at our feet. Those were the perfect conditions for young love to grow and thrive. Sammy Ricardo walked into my first period science class with long limbs and awkward angles, and I knew in that instant, she’d someday be my wife. I wasn’t wrong.
Book 2 - Without You:
Sammy: I left because I thought I was doing the right thing. I was falling on my sword. I thought I was saving everyone a lot of heart ache, and in exchange, I took all that ache on my own. I was supposed to be the hero, but instead I was the villain. He hates me with every fiber of his being… It’s been thirteen years since we last saw each other. It turns out ghosts can’t be buried. This is a second-chance romance that no-one saw coming!
452 pages, ebook
First published October 8, 2018
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Emilia Finn
110 books1,558 followersEmilia Finn is an Amazon Top 20 bestselling, Australia-based author with more than 55 books written and published to date.
She's a mom, a coffee addict, a collector of quirky coffee mugs, and before she had kids, she was a real-life full-contact fighter.
Her experience on the fight circuits helped her pen her first ever book—Finding Home—featuring a world champion MMA fighter Bobby Kincaid, and his leading lady and equal in every way, Kit Reilly. What was only supposed to be a once off experience instead turned into a career for Emilia, a thriving empire, and a daily grind she never wants to be rescued from.
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She's a mom, a coffee addict, a collector of quirky coffee mugs, and before she had kids, she was a real-life full-contact fighter.
Her experience on the fight circuits helped her pen her first ever book—Finding Home—featuring a world champion MMA fighter Bobby Kincaid, and his leading lady and equal in every way, Kit Reilly. What was only supposed to be a once off experience instead turned into a career for Emilia, a thriving empire, and a daily grind she never wants to be rescued from.
Join Emilia's mailing list for exclusive material and new release alerts.
Website➜ https://www.emiliafinn.com
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November 10, 2018
Very angst read.
Story covers meeting, getting together, splitting and reuniting.
From the moment Scotch meets Sammy at 14, he knows she's the one for him.
Even though his friends encourage him to go out with other girls he waits for her to say yes to him.
Heroine pushing away at first.
Both virgins.
Separation, during which both are celibate even though it's 13 years.
The Hero does really try to be intimate with others and he is with another woman when they meet back up after the separation.
After the meet, before they sort things out the Hero leaves the heroine with the impression he's slept with other women and currently has a girlfriend even staying out over night.
When they meet back up the Hero is really mean and cruel to the heroine for some time.
They split up over misunderstandings and miscommunication and meddling family so he believes she has done something awful as a result he's hurt but instead of coming out with an accusation about the crux on their issue it felt to me it dragged on a bit and in that time the heroine is so so hurt.
The truth is even though the issue that's between them wasn't her fault, I can understand a woman thinking it is so she just takes it. When she tries to explain he hurls insults, shouting or leaves.
I can understand with his version of events he's hurt, it's awful but if he believes that of her I think it would have killed his love and most men would have moved on.
They remain married during their separation.
The Hero only really believes the heroine about her version of events when he hears it from a third party.
I struggles a bit when the Hero is this mean, bordering on emotionally abusive, as what happens next time you cross them? It shows an ugly side of their personality that doesn't go away just because he knows she's innocent. At the same time the sin he thinks she's committed is bad so...
Secondary characters with breadcrumbs dropped for future books.
HEA, but only towards the very end.
Epilogue.
Bonus epilogue.
Extra scenes.
Story covers meeting, getting together, splitting and reuniting.
From the moment Scotch meets Sammy at 14, he knows she's the one for him.
Even though his friends encourage him to go out with other girls he waits for her to say yes to him.
Heroine pushing away at first.
Both virgins.
Separation, during which both are celibate even though it's 13 years.
The Hero does really try to be intimate with others and he is with another woman when they meet back up after the separation.
After the meet, before they sort things out the Hero leaves the heroine with the impression he's slept with other women and currently has a girlfriend even staying out over night.
When they meet back up the Hero is really mean and cruel to the heroine for some time.
They split up over misunderstandings and miscommunication and meddling family so he believes she has done something awful as a result he's hurt but instead of coming out with an accusation about the crux on their issue it felt to me it dragged on a bit and in that time the heroine is so so hurt.
The truth is even though the issue that's between them wasn't her fault, I can understand a woman thinking it is so she just takes it. When she tries to explain he hurls insults, shouting or leaves.
I can understand with his version of events he's hurt, it's awful but if he believes that of her I think it would have killed his love and most men would have moved on.
They remain married during their separation.
The Hero only really believes the heroine about her version of events when he hears it from a third party.
I struggles a bit when the Hero is this mean, bordering on emotionally abusive, as what happens next time you cross them? It shows an ugly side of their personality that doesn't go away just because he knows she's innocent. At the same time the sin he thinks she's committed is bad so...
Secondary characters with breadcrumbs dropped for future books.
HEA, but only towards the very end.
Epilogue.
Bonus epilogue.
Extra scenes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 3, 2019
Man this book, this author, these characters. First I ached for the child that was forced to live with such idiots for parents. I loved the fact that this author spared us the teen angst, I couldn't have handled that on top of everything else. I love Sam especially young Sam who wouldn't take no for an answer. The beauty of young love. And then . . . those it'll never happen to me stupid genes kick in. Well this author writes an amazing story that literally took the tears I was crying on the inside for both of them but really for Sam, to the outside and I had tears in my eyes for that hurt boy AGAIN as the story unfolded.
No I wont say more but I will say that this story stood on family and love and support on one side and total abandonment on the other. While Sam took a dive with love and support Ricci took the path of self punishment, alone. This author played this perfectly and took much pleasure in the torment her story caused, heck that's what authors do. This author did it with a bow on it. This is the second book I have read by this author and yes I am going to continue getting my ugly cry fix from her for a long time.
No I wont say more but I will say that this story stood on family and love and support on one side and total abandonment on the other. While Sam took a dive with love and support Ricci took the path of self punishment, alone. This author played this perfectly and took much pleasure in the torment her story caused, heck that's what authors do. This author did it with a bow on it. This is the second book I have read by this author and yes I am going to continue getting my ugly cry fix from her for a long time.
January 3, 2019
We first met Scotch in Finding Peace from Emilia Finn's Rollin On Series. He intrigued me then, because he seemed sweetly sexy. But, I had no idea what his past would reveal. He's loved Sammy since he met her but lost her in a tragic set of circumstances. Book 1 tells the past, and sets you up for the love story to come. You will fall in love with Scotch and Sammy.
Book 2 brings us to present day Scotch and Sammy and the resolution of their love story. Sweet little squeak will steal your heart, especially how Scotch falls for her as he reunites with his Sammy. Their story will make you laugh, make you angry, make you cry, and make you fall in love. Highly recommended!
Book 2 brings us to present day Scotch and Sammy and the resolution of their love story. Sweet little squeak will steal your heart, especially how Scotch falls for her as he reunites with his Sammy. Their story will make you laugh, make you angry, make you cry, and make you fall in love. Highly recommended!
January 28, 2019
This author has the capability of drawing you in and not letting go. When you reach the end, you still want more of this love story. Samuel (Scotch) and Samantha (Soda) were separated by mainly lies, misconceptions, and miscommunications. In their second chance, they hoped to resolve all of these problems. This is an absolute must read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 24, 2020
Time is on their side
But fear betrayal and anger fuel the outcome
Second chances really can happen but not without pain forgiveness and acceptance
Time stood still until it catapulted into years of pain and suffering
Decisions meant to be made together
Choices taken away
Wrong decisions
Lead to forever
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
But fear betrayal and anger fuel the outcome
Second chances really can happen but not without pain forgiveness and acceptance
Time stood still until it catapulted into years of pain and suffering
Decisions meant to be made together
Choices taken away
Wrong decisions
Lead to forever
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 27, 2019
This is a heartbreaking story that brings you full circle. Scotch and Sammy were made for each other from their early school years through the heartbreak on up until they reunite. It will make you cry and laugh and also love. Great story with wonderful characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2020
This has two tales following them from when they first met and where it will take them. Will there be a happy ending? Will they hurt each other by leaving? See how they will get on and if there will be a happy ending
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 26, 2019
The book is a good small town romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. The story will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 29, 2019
I received a free copy of this book however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
I loved this! It grabbed me from the first page, kept me til the last and enthralled me in between. Well worth your time to read it.
I loved this! It grabbed me from the first page, kept me til the last and enthralled me in between. Well worth your time to read it.
March 3, 2019
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book
What a book. A must read. Not going to spoil the story like most but you will love it
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What a book. A must read. Not going to spoil the story like most but you will love it
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 7, 2019
So many thoughts. First I hated scotch! Then I was angry at them both, COMMUNICATE!!! FFS! But the ending, I felt the pride and solidarity. I love the friendships and the partnerships. Then protective men and the sassy women. But this ending... That was powerful. Go emilia! You do shit good
January 30, 2019
Scotch and Sammy story! The past and the present come together in the set. I really enjoyed this captivating story! It's well written, refreshing and has some wonderful characters.
February 11, 2019
Love them all
What another great series!! I read through them so fast and then was sad to see it end. Love, love, loved it
What another great series!! I read through them so fast and then was sad to see it end. Love, love, loved it
March 4, 2019
I really liked Sam & Samantha's story. It pulled me right in. I'm voluntarily leaving my honest review for a copy of the book.
July 14, 2020
I just loved Scotch and Sammy (Samantha). Wonderful read.
April 14, 2021
Love this series! I'm reviewing this after having read all of the series. The stories in this series can be heavy but I am good with that because it feels more real and honest.
May 12, 2020
Young love is so beautiful and pure. Even when it's filled with challenges and bad circumstances. This was the perfect balance of it all.
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