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With My Whole Heart #2
Bet on Us
Jericho Conway is the type of son most people would be proud of. He doesn’t cause trouble, keeps his head down, does whatever’s asked of him, contributes to the family, and doesn’t talk back to his mom. They’ve been on their own for as long as he can remember, and he’s always done his best to take care of her—lately that’s in spite of his stepdad.
Jericho’s a way-too-mature-for-his-age fifteen (and a half), and he’s feeling stuck in the small community outside Knoxville where they live. Stuck, because no one here is quite like him. He’s different from his classmates, has been all his life, but what sets him apart is one of those secrets that can’t ever be brought to the light of day.
Then his stepfather stumbles onto his secret. And Jericho’s right. There’s hell to pay.
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Eeerrrrkkk. <--That’s the sound of a screeching halt.
Okay, okay. As the person writing the description, I know Bet On Us might not sound like a totally romantic story right off the bat, but it really is! On the one hand, there’s Jericho himself. He’s amazing, promise. And strong, so very strong. Then we’ve got his uncles, who would do anything for him. In Trent and Jacob, we get to see this dynamic, resilient, and loving couple with deep family ties, especially when you factor in Jacob’s sister and her family. (That’s Jaime, Connor, Nate, and Matt from With My Whole Heart. Oh, and Jordan, Nate’s best friend.) Jericho is finally exposed to the kind of fierce and loyal example for how incredibly sweet love should be, and thinks he might see an echo of the thing that’s always set him apart. Here’s hoping his Coming Out Day gives this precious boy exactly what he needs.
Continuing on …
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It’s been two years since Trent first watched his husband’s eyes grow misty as they talked seriously about babies. Two years of Trent and Jacob searching for the right clinic, then the right surrogate, and then the ever-elusive “right time.” However, all of their tentative plans come tumbling down when Trent receives a phone call from his hometown. A place he’d long ago left in his rearview mirror, stuffing all the memories associated with his personal Coming Out Day into a deep, dark hole never to be revisited.
Only now, Trent is forced to return, because the call is about the murder of his estranged sister and the health and welfare of a half-grown nephew he didn’t know existed. Thrust into guardianship of Jericho, Trent and Jacob struggle to help the damaged teen deal with his grief and the hidden reasons behind his mother’s death.
*Set in the world of With My Whole Heart, this story is a continuation of characters first introduced there, and while it can be read as a standalone, is best enjoyed as a follow-on to that story.
Jericho’s a way-too-mature-for-his-age fifteen (and a half), and he’s feeling stuck in the small community outside Knoxville where they live. Stuck, because no one here is quite like him. He’s different from his classmates, has been all his life, but what sets him apart is one of those secrets that can’t ever be brought to the light of day.
Then his stepfather stumbles onto his secret. And Jericho’s right. There’s hell to pay.
---
Eeerrrrkkk. <--That’s the sound of a screeching halt.
Okay, okay. As the person writing the description, I know Bet On Us might not sound like a totally romantic story right off the bat, but it really is! On the one hand, there’s Jericho himself. He’s amazing, promise. And strong, so very strong. Then we’ve got his uncles, who would do anything for him. In Trent and Jacob, we get to see this dynamic, resilient, and loving couple with deep family ties, especially when you factor in Jacob’s sister and her family. (That’s Jaime, Connor, Nate, and Matt from With My Whole Heart. Oh, and Jordan, Nate’s best friend.) Jericho is finally exposed to the kind of fierce and loyal example for how incredibly sweet love should be, and thinks he might see an echo of the thing that’s always set him apart. Here’s hoping his Coming Out Day gives this precious boy exactly what he needs.
Continuing on …
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It’s been two years since Trent first watched his husband’s eyes grow misty as they talked seriously about babies. Two years of Trent and Jacob searching for the right clinic, then the right surrogate, and then the ever-elusive “right time.” However, all of their tentative plans come tumbling down when Trent receives a phone call from his hometown. A place he’d long ago left in his rearview mirror, stuffing all the memories associated with his personal Coming Out Day into a deep, dark hole never to be revisited.
Only now, Trent is forced to return, because the call is about the murder of his estranged sister and the health and welfare of a half-grown nephew he didn’t know existed. Thrust into guardianship of Jericho, Trent and Jacob struggle to help the damaged teen deal with his grief and the hidden reasons behind his mother’s death.
*Set in the world of With My Whole Heart, this story is a continuation of characters first introduced there, and while it can be read as a standalone, is best enjoyed as a follow-on to that story.
- GenresM M RomanceLGBTRomance
191 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 2019
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89 people want to read
About the author
MariaLisa deMora
84 books566 followersRaised in the south, Wall Street Journal & USA TODAY bestselling author MariaLisa deMora learned about the magic of books at an early age. Every summer, she would spend hours in the local library, devouring books of every genre. Self-described as a book-a-holic, she says "I've always loved to read, but then I discovered writing, and found I adored that, too. For reading...if nothing else is available, I've been known to read the back of the cereal box."
A member of Romance Writers of America, deMora has penned a variety of stories, with five established series that include motorcycle romance, veteran repatriation, and time travel, as well as a romantic standalone, dark suspense, and a legal thriller. Her website is filled with links and information, as well as extras like character interviews, playlists, poetry, and trailer videos!
Her short bio reads, "Plate-spinner / cat herder at work; totally geeked author; single mom in the thick of autism at home; hockey freak; wanna-be hiker; usta-be/on-again EQ gamer."
A member of Romance Writers of America, deMora has penned a variety of stories, with five established series that include motorcycle romance, veteran repatriation, and time travel, as well as a romantic standalone, dark suspense, and a legal thriller. Her website is filled with links and information, as well as extras like character interviews, playlists, poetry, and trailer videos!
Her short bio reads, "Plate-spinner / cat herder at work; totally geeked author; single mom in the thick of autism at home; hockey freak; wanna-be hiker; usta-be/on-again EQ gamer."
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October 12, 2019
Bet on Us was such a beautiful and inspirational story of loss, love and acceptance.
This story may be considered a MM romance but it never even came across that way to me. What I got from the story was the strong sense of family and love. Which are the two most important topics-full stop.
How Trent and Jacob immediately stepped up for Jericho. Took him in. Gave him the love and acceptance he had never received in his first 15 years before they came in help him. A family he never new about instantly there to pick up his pieces and give him the support he’s never known. It was absolutely beautiful.
My heart was in this story whole heartedly. I felt for Jericho and the life he was living and then I joyed for him when Trent and Jacob swooped in to be the family he needed and didn’t know he had. The understanding, support and patience they had at every turn was inspiring.
I was MOVED, in heart as well as in spirit by this story.
This story may be considered a MM romance but it never even came across that way to me. What I got from the story was the strong sense of family and love. Which are the two most important topics-full stop.
How Trent and Jacob immediately stepped up for Jericho. Took him in. Gave him the love and acceptance he had never received in his first 15 years before they came in help him. A family he never new about instantly there to pick up his pieces and give him the support he’s never known. It was absolutely beautiful.
My heart was in this story whole heartedly. I felt for Jericho and the life he was living and then I joyed for him when Trent and Jacob swooped in to be the family he needed and didn’t know he had. The understanding, support and patience they had at every turn was inspiring.
I was MOVED, in heart as well as in spirit by this story.
August 28, 2020
Wow, what a wonderful sad and loving story. The first half of this book was so sad I cried and cried. But Trent and Jake and Jericho are so incredible you just have to love them. It’s more sadness Thani usually like in a story, but it was beautifully written and touched my heart.
August 28, 2020
Yes!Another wonderful story from Marialisa. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Love can be found in the most important and beautiful ways. Definitely worth the read.
October 13, 2019
Such a beautiful story. I love the relationship between Trent and Jacob and seeing how Jericho grows through the book. It is such a beautiful story and I love it. Definitely is a must read. I feel like it really shows how life is with the fear people have for being themselves against all odds and what happens in life.
October 1, 2019
Straight to my heart. I swear I felt it grow two sizes as I read Bet On Us. If you've read With My Whole Heart by MariaLisa you will be at little familiar with Jamie's brother, Jacob and his partner Trent.
MariaLisa takes us on a whirlwind ride with Trent and Jacob and their new family member, Jericho, Trent's nephew he knew nothing of until he's faced with being his only living relative after his sister dies. But like most things in life nothing, including adjustments in a household formerlly without a teenager, is easy. Trent and Jacob have their work cut out for them as Jericho hasn't had it easy at all.
Love, without borders, zero conditions, and in amounts that are unfathomable to Jericho are his future. With his new family he will shine and fly until he hits a spot in his life where things get a little confusing for him, but with Jacob and Trent leading the way and making him feel safe Jericho sails safely through life's most confusing moments and comes out sunny side up.
A story about family, even when they're so new and fresh, love without conditions, life lessons and just finding their way. Heartbreaking and beautiful. A classic MariaLisa story that hits straight to the heart and keeps you turning pages and mouring when the end is reached.
MariaLisa takes us on a whirlwind ride with Trent and Jacob and their new family member, Jericho, Trent's nephew he knew nothing of until he's faced with being his only living relative after his sister dies. But like most things in life nothing, including adjustments in a household formerlly without a teenager, is easy. Trent and Jacob have their work cut out for them as Jericho hasn't had it easy at all.
Love, without borders, zero conditions, and in amounts that are unfathomable to Jericho are his future. With his new family he will shine and fly until he hits a spot in his life where things get a little confusing for him, but with Jacob and Trent leading the way and making him feel safe Jericho sails safely through life's most confusing moments and comes out sunny side up.
A story about family, even when they're so new and fresh, love without conditions, life lessons and just finding their way. Heartbreaking and beautiful. A classic MariaLisa story that hits straight to the heart and keeps you turning pages and mouring when the end is reached.
October 11, 2019
Highly Recommend!
This is a story of family and acceptance as much as it is a romance. I have been an avid reader of romance novels as long as I can recall, but I admittedly avoid M/M because I can't relate to it. I like to feel as if I am in the story and can't do that with a M//M story because I am not a man. I have however been a reader of MariaLisa's for years and have read the other M/M she wrote because it was part of her bigger RWMC series. I will admit that I greatly enjoyed this book. It was more than I anticipated it would be. MariaLisa really helps the reader understand the feelings and emotions of these characters in a way I could not have forseen.
There are really so many layers to this story that I don't know where go with this review. There is the love between Trent and Jacob, the development of their family, Jericho's coming out and finding acceptance where he was accustomed to scorn, his learning what family should be, him finding his way in his new life and finally finding the love he is so deserving of.
I highly recommend this book. You may want to pick up With My Whole Heart first to meet Trent and Jacob as MariaLisa wrote about them in that book first, but it is not required to enjoy this book.
This is a story of family and acceptance as much as it is a romance. I have been an avid reader of romance novels as long as I can recall, but I admittedly avoid M/M because I can't relate to it. I like to feel as if I am in the story and can't do that with a M//M story because I am not a man. I have however been a reader of MariaLisa's for years and have read the other M/M she wrote because it was part of her bigger RWMC series. I will admit that I greatly enjoyed this book. It was more than I anticipated it would be. MariaLisa really helps the reader understand the feelings and emotions of these characters in a way I could not have forseen.
There are really so many layers to this story that I don't know where go with this review. There is the love between Trent and Jacob, the development of their family, Jericho's coming out and finding acceptance where he was accustomed to scorn, his learning what family should be, him finding his way in his new life and finally finding the love he is so deserving of.
I highly recommend this book. You may want to pick up With My Whole Heart first to meet Trent and Jacob as MariaLisa wrote about them in that book first, but it is not required to enjoy this book.
October 11, 2019
What a great love story. We get so much more of Trent and Jacob and they are absolutely beautiful, funny, and so sexy. We first met the couple in With My Whole Heart and fell instantly in love with them.
When a horrific situation arises, the couple is faced with an opportunity to expand their family.
Jacob is Trent's 14 years old nephew. He is dealing with his emotions and his ideas of what is right and wrong.
This story is one of the best and purest kind of love, I believe, can exist. Family and sacrifices for family.
MariaLisa is just an amazing writer and I am so excited about the opportunity one can experience with her stories. Her tales are filled with all the feels and this book did not disappoint. Grab some tissue and I hope you will enjoy and love this beauty of a story as I did.
MariaLisa's storytelling is just incredible and if I could give her books more than a 5-star rating, I would. I always highly recommend this amazing author and her magnificent ability to bring her characters to Life to all of my friends.
When a horrific situation arises, the couple is faced with an opportunity to expand their family.
Jacob is Trent's 14 years old nephew. He is dealing with his emotions and his ideas of what is right and wrong.
This story is one of the best and purest kind of love, I believe, can exist. Family and sacrifices for family.
MariaLisa is just an amazing writer and I am so excited about the opportunity one can experience with her stories. Her tales are filled with all the feels and this book did not disappoint. Grab some tissue and I hope you will enjoy and love this beauty of a story as I did.
MariaLisa's storytelling is just incredible and if I could give her books more than a 5-star rating, I would. I always highly recommend this amazing author and her magnificent ability to bring her characters to Life to all of my friends.
October 12, 2019
Bet On Us is a book that gives you more than you could have hoped for. Not just one love story but two. An M/M romance at its absolute best. If you have read With My Whole Heart you will remember Trent and Jake. It is not necessary to read that book first but to enjoy this story and feel an even stronger attachment to the characters I would highly recommend that you do. Bet On Us is a story that not only gives us their love story but mixes in with the story of Trent's nephew Jericho who they suddenly become parents to after the murder of his mum. An emotional and inspirational read that deals with love, loss and understanding. A family devastated, each dealing with grief in their own way and struggling to find peace. Jericho will have your heart aching at all that he is dealing with but at the same time enjoying the journey to finding his inner strength, acceptance and finally love. Take a gamble on this beautiful, poignant and passionate story because the risk will have you being a winner.
October 27, 2019
I was excited that Trent and Jake got to tell their story! I recommend you read With My Whole Heart first so you will know some of these characters. Marailisa has a way with her storytelling/writing, it sucks me in so that I feel like I'm right there in the story. I feel their pain, their wants and needs.
Jakey's humor made me laugh outloud, together with Trentie, than made me cry, lust, love and be so damn proud of and happy for them. Whenever I hear "Babe" i will think of them!
Jericho really touched my heart. Watching him go from hell in life to his uncle's he didn't know he had. Dealing with the death of his mom, his own sexuality, and coming out. Such a good young man, I feel like they are family. Wonderful story of family and their big hearts full of love and together get get through anything! Well done ML deMora!
Jakey's humor made me laugh outloud, together with Trentie, than made me cry, lust, love and be so damn proud of and happy for them. Whenever I hear "Babe" i will think of them!
Jericho really touched my heart. Watching him go from hell in life to his uncle's he didn't know he had. Dealing with the death of his mom, his own sexuality, and coming out. Such a good young man, I feel like they are family. Wonderful story of family and their big hearts full of love and together get get through anything! Well done ML deMora!
October 11, 2019
Title: Bet On Us
Author: MariaLisa deMora
Genre: Contemporary Drama
**RECEIVED ARC FOR HONEST REVIEW**
This has to be one of the sweetest, most loving books I have ever read. Quick synopsis: Jericho is coming of age in a family and town not necessarily always tolerant of alternative lifestyles. Tragedy strikes and he becomes the ward of an uncle Trent he didn't know he had and Trent's husband Jake. It is up to Trent and Jake to show Jericho how unconditional love is meant to be and how family is meant to be.
You can feel the love, warmth, acceptance, and devotion between these characters and it is awesome. Trent and Jake are funny and warm. And no matter what they speak the truth and allow Jericho to be who he is. They guide him and love him no matter what. This truly was a touching story about acceptance and identity. Loved it.
Author: MariaLisa deMora
Genre: Contemporary Drama
**RECEIVED ARC FOR HONEST REVIEW**
This has to be one of the sweetest, most loving books I have ever read. Quick synopsis: Jericho is coming of age in a family and town not necessarily always tolerant of alternative lifestyles. Tragedy strikes and he becomes the ward of an uncle Trent he didn't know he had and Trent's husband Jake. It is up to Trent and Jake to show Jericho how unconditional love is meant to be and how family is meant to be.
You can feel the love, warmth, acceptance, and devotion between these characters and it is awesome. Trent and Jake are funny and warm. And no matter what they speak the truth and allow Jericho to be who he is. They guide him and love him no matter what. This truly was a touching story about acceptance and identity. Loved it.
October 14, 2019
A beautiful emotional story. It’s about family, what is considered unconventional love by some, unconditional love and acceptance for who you are.
Jake and Trent are a beautiful couple who just belong together. You can feel their love shining with the author’s words. I love how they interact with each other and Jake’s humor kept me smiling through out the book. My heart was on emotional overload and went out to Jericho and what he suffered thru. How he struggled with himself, dealing with abuse, tragedy, family he didn’t know about and a romance he didn’t see coming.
“We, me and Trent, aren’t going to get tired of you or decide you’re too much trouble. We aren’t going to leave you, and we will not, will never leave you. This is us, and now us includes you.” A passage from Jake says it all.
Jake and Trent are a beautiful couple who just belong together. You can feel their love shining with the author’s words. I love how they interact with each other and Jake’s humor kept me smiling through out the book. My heart was on emotional overload and went out to Jericho and what he suffered thru. How he struggled with himself, dealing with abuse, tragedy, family he didn’t know about and a romance he didn’t see coming.
“We, me and Trent, aren’t going to get tired of you or decide you’re too much trouble. We aren’t going to leave you, and we will not, will never leave you. This is us, and now us includes you.” A passage from Jake says it all.
October 9, 2019
Now that’s a love story.
Jericho was a teen with a secret, one that he wanted no one to even get a hint. However, his mother’s partner finds out and beats him, and it escalates from there.
Trent and Jake get a phone call and turn their lives upside down. That’s what family does for family. This is exactly the kind of family Jericho needs. The Uncles as Jericho comes to call them, give him immediate love and attention. They are a happily married sexually active couple, and they demonstrate that love openly.
Enter Jordon to the picture. He is 3-4 years older than Jericho and his cousin Nate’s best friend. The sparks shoot when they meet, but a misunderstanding takes place. After years of long-distance romance, the young men finally get their happily ever after.
I loved how open this book is about a sexually active same sex couple. I didn’t like all the J names.
Jericho was a teen with a secret, one that he wanted no one to even get a hint. However, his mother’s partner finds out and beats him, and it escalates from there.
Trent and Jake get a phone call and turn their lives upside down. That’s what family does for family. This is exactly the kind of family Jericho needs. The Uncles as Jericho comes to call them, give him immediate love and attention. They are a happily married sexually active couple, and they demonstrate that love openly.
Enter Jordon to the picture. He is 3-4 years older than Jericho and his cousin Nate’s best friend. The sparks shoot when they meet, but a misunderstanding takes place. After years of long-distance romance, the young men finally get their happily ever after.
I loved how open this book is about a sexually active same sex couple. I didn’t like all the J names.
October 11, 2019
From the moment I finished reading With My Whole Heart, I just knew there had to be more for Trent and Jacob. When MariaLisa deMora announced she was writing Bet on Us, I squealed with excitement. I floved this book so much! If ever a couple deserved the perfect happily ever after it is these two men. At least that is what I thought until I was introduced to Jericho and Jordan. This book is so beautiful. There is sadness, but that reflects real life. It isn't always sunshine and happiness. I loved how Trent and Jacob immediately accept Jericho into their home and help him handle the trauma he has endured. I have to hope that Bet on Us is only the beginning of Jericho and Jordan's story. We get to see Trent and Jacob as parents in Bet on Us, now I really need to seem them as grandparents.
October 1, 2019
“Bet On Us” means we will always be there for you.
This book is a story of resiliency and love. First, there is Jacob and Trent, first seen in With My Whole Heart. They are a couple in love and living in CA, a more accepting place than Knoxville, TN-Trent’s hometown. Trent’s sister is murdered and he discovers that he has a nephew, Jericho, who was abused by his step-father because Jericho was interested in boys. Enter Jordan, a friend to Nate, Jericho’s new-found cousin. Jordan and Jericho are attracted to each other and the story explores relationships and how they shift and yet, remain steady. “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”, well, “Bet On Us” means we will always be there for you.
This book is a story of resiliency and love. First, there is Jacob and Trent, first seen in With My Whole Heart. They are a couple in love and living in CA, a more accepting place than Knoxville, TN-Trent’s hometown. Trent’s sister is murdered and he discovers that he has a nephew, Jericho, who was abused by his step-father because Jericho was interested in boys. Enter Jordan, a friend to Nate, Jericho’s new-found cousin. Jordan and Jericho are attracted to each other and the story explores relationships and how they shift and yet, remain steady. “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”, well, “Bet On Us” means we will always be there for you.
October 10, 2019
First things first...this is a M/M story...so if that's not your cup-a... then maybe it's not for you.
Second and more importantly, if that is the only reason you're choosing to not read this.....well...shame on you and WHOA are you missing out!
'Bet On Us' is quite simply perfection.
Sweet. Loving. Sexy!
In true DeMora fashion, every word strings together to deliver a gut-punch, emotional rollercoaster of an amazing look at what happens when REAL family come together when it counts.
Every book gets better. I don't know how, but they do.
READ THIS BOOK.
Read 'With My Whole Heart First'...but READ THIS BOOK!
Not enough stars....NEVER enough stars!
Second and more importantly, if that is the only reason you're choosing to not read this.....well...shame on you and WHOA are you missing out!
'Bet On Us' is quite simply perfection.
Sweet. Loving. Sexy!
In true DeMora fashion, every word strings together to deliver a gut-punch, emotional rollercoaster of an amazing look at what happens when REAL family come together when it counts.
Every book gets better. I don't know how, but they do.
READ THIS BOOK.
Read 'With My Whole Heart First'...but READ THIS BOOK!
Not enough stars....NEVER enough stars!
October 14, 2019
With my Whole Heart is one of my absolute favourite books and a book I have reread before. And when I saw this one was coming out, I knew I would love it and I wasn't disappointed.
I think if you are a lover of romance and heartbreaking stories then you have to read this book. Trent and Jacob's story was just one of those couples you want to read their story and you want their happily ever after.
M/M is not actually my genre but There is lots of love, sadness and so much more. Like real life, its not always easy but you endure and fight through it, and this is what you get in this story.
Freaking amazing read MariaLisa. I definitely need more of this type of stories.
I think if you are a lover of romance and heartbreaking stories then you have to read this book. Trent and Jacob's story was just one of those couples you want to read their story and you want their happily ever after.
M/M is not actually my genre but There is lots of love, sadness and so much more. Like real life, its not always easy but you endure and fight through it, and this is what you get in this story.
Freaking amazing read MariaLisa. I definitely need more of this type of stories.
October 2, 2019
Bet on us is not just one love story but two. This book starts where With my Whole Heart finished and gives a insight into Trent and Jake’s love for each other and when a tragedy happens and they are left to care for Trent’s 15 year old nephew Jericho. This book will have your heart beating out of your chest with the understanding and love that is shown to Jericho when he realises that he won’t be judge if he chooses to be different. Beautiful written M/M romance MariaLisa DeMora has done a fantastic job of this book and you won’t be disappointed.
October 10, 2019
I would say this one was a little bit different which was refreshing because the one that captures my attention right away is Jericho whom for a teenager seems to be more mature than some adults I know. As this goes along we are dropped a surprise which now makes you a goner you are deep in this one with other characters taking their spot. so wrapped around your heart as tears escape Trent and Jacob take us the rest of the way. Fine picture full blown of love that warms all the way to your toes. These guys will have you coming away with them owning you leaving you feeling like a wet noodle.
October 11, 2019
There are such strong and compassionate characters in the story it hurts your heart to think anyone would or could display prejudice. Jericho has it rough until tragedy gives him his Uncle Trent and husband Jacob who totally embrace him in love. There are also appearances from those beloved characters in With My Whole Heart. This is a heartwarming story of recognizing yourself, learning to love yourself, finding out you are worthy of love and finally finding the love of your life. For some reason Rachel Platten’s song Stand by You sums up this book for me.
October 11, 2019
This was such an impactful story that went deep into the perspective of a teenager who was dealing with abuse, guilt and conflicting emotions on trying to be who he was. After a terrible act of violence, Jericho is introduced to his uncle he never knew about. With uncle Trent and uncle Jake, comes a whole new outlook on the life was made to suppress. A true blessing comes from a senseless crime.
October 10, 2019
This is the most beautiful story I have ever read! I was extremely emotional a lot throughout this book, at times the tears were so bad I had trouble reading.
Marialisa has a way of telling a story that weaves like a vine in your heart and stays there. Jacob and Trent are both so loving and family oriented, I want them to be my Uncles! Jericho's a beautiful soul and I'm so happy he discovers true family and what love is meant to be. I truly hope there's more stories to come with them.
Marialisa has a way of telling a story that weaves like a vine in your heart and stays there. Jacob and Trent are both so loving and family oriented, I want them to be my Uncles! Jericho's a beautiful soul and I'm so happy he discovers true family and what love is meant to be. I truly hope there's more stories to come with them.
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October 11, 2019
What an amazing book!!! This was a first for me reading a M/M book and loved every page. The writing of the couple was amazing. The love that these two men have is something a lot of heterosexual people don’t have. You feel like your family and the love and respect that they give is phenomenal. So please grab a copy and enjoy the journey this couple take to ensure love and family are always number 1.
October 11, 2019
What a beautiful, soul wrenching love story! This story is beautifully written. It will make you laugh, make you cry and make you scream. This is a story about unconditional love, acceptance and family. This is a story that shows that if you have those three things, anything is possible. This is one of those books that will become part of your soul, you will find yourself thinking about occasionally and remember fondly.
October 11, 2019
This was an amazing story about two couples at different stages in their relationships and life journey that says so much about the power of love an acceptance. Acceptance of self and of others is showcased beautifully in the story of Trent and Jacob, Which then transfers to their relationship with Jericho and his relationship with all the wonderful people that come into his life after a terrible loss. I loved this book so much!
September 30, 2019
Once again MariaLisa provides an emotional thrill ride. This story is one actually no two epic love stories. Even if you don’t see yourself as the characters you feel so emotionally attached to them and find yourself becoming their biggest cheerleaders. This is a not to be missed by one of my favorite authors of all time.
October 11, 2019
WOW what an emotional story. I laughed, I cried, I was angry and my heart was busting with joy by the time I got to end of this story. My heart broke for Jericho and all that he had been through at such a young age, but with the help of his Uncle Trent and Uncle Jake he was able to move on and find a love like his Uncles have as well as a family. I would love to see more of them in the future.
October 11, 2019
Jericho wow this kids has not had it easy so when bad things happen he meets his uncle Trent and his husband Jacob, these two show Jericho just what real love is and how love is love no matter who it is between.
October 6, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this book.
The story was very well written and held my attention.
I normally don't read this genre but this book might have
changed that.
The characters had wonderful chemistry.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book from
an advanced reader copy.
The story was very well written and held my attention.
I normally don't read this genre but this book might have
changed that.
The characters had wonderful chemistry.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book from
an advanced reader copy.
October 3, 2019
Love love love
This amazing beautiful broken intense emotional heart stopping love story
I love Trent and Jake instead family with Jerixho
Ready for more
This amazing beautiful broken intense emotional heart stopping love story
I love Trent and Jake instead family with Jerixho
Ready for more
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