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Part Of Me

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Charlie and Luke are high school sweethearts.
Together for ten years.
Best friends as well as lovers.
Their bond is strong.
They love each other fiercely.
But is love enough?

Charlie has always trusted Luke.
She has never had a reason to doubt him.
Until now.
When two strange men show up on her doorstep, Charlie is forced to question the life that she shares with Luke.
What is Luke hiding from her?
Has everything been a lie?
Will she ever uncover the truth?

Their love is tested.
Their lives turned upside down.
And Charlie must make a choice. Stay and fight or run and never look back….

Part Of Me is book one of the Part Of Me book series written by L. Powell.

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Published August 10, 2019

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Lindsey Powell

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Author also writes under Esther Clare

Mad about books.

I love to read, and I love to write.
My preferred genre is romance as I love an alpha male, but I am open to reading anything, especially if a book has been recommended to me.

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Profile Image for Nikki J Summers.
Author 19 books1,540 followers
August 10, 2019
Okay, so I read this book in a day. I flipping loved it. Luke & Charlie were couples goals. Luke had my heart from the very beginning. Loved all the twists & turns. That ending, I didn’t see coming. I need book 2 now please!!! Awesome job Lindsey. Definitely worth every one of the 5 stars & more.
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Author 1 book37 followers
August 27, 2019
Part of Me is a great start to this new series. Charlie and Luke are a solid couple who have been together for ten years. They know each other inside out – or do they? Life is never that straight forward. This is a compelling story with lots of suspense which leads to a nail-biting ending. Bring on book two!
Profile Image for Kristen Granata.
Author 19 books2,972 followers
October 24, 2019
Always with the twists!!!!!!! Can we just start calling her Lindsey Plot-Twist Powell?! I love Lindsey’s writing. I love her books. I love the emotion these characters convey through the pages. Once you start reading this story, you cannot put it down. Getting to the next one now so I can keep going!
Profile Image for Nikki J Summers.
Author 19 books1,540 followers
March 12, 2020
Okay, so I read this book in a day. I flipping loved it. Luke & Charlie were couples goals. Luke had my heart from the very beginning. Loved all the twists & turns. That ending, I didn’t see coming. I need book 2 now please!!! Awesome job Lindsey. Definitely worth every one of the 5 stars & more.
1,877 reviews7 followers
May 26, 2020
Good

This is the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. It was full of suspense, drama, love, a lot of forgiveness, and heartache.
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69 reviews2 followers
January 7, 2021
I’ve already downloaded the next 2 books

Loved this book it was an easy read, it is definitely one I would recommend if you enjoy romance with a twist
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544 reviews11 followers
January 12, 2021
Well, this book was not what I expected, but what a great start to the series.
This story captivates from the beginning, throwing twists and turns to keep you turning pages.
Charlie and Luke have been together for a long time but when things start coming up will their relationship make it?
The suspense, steam and heartache will keep you wanting more, but that ending! Come on!
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27 reviews2 followers
April 18, 2020
The ending was so crazy. I was like what, this seriously can't end on this note. Theres so much left up in the air!!! I had to check and make sure there was a second book...there is.... This book is about a couple Luke and Charlie. They have been together for ten years and Luke has a secret he can't tell Charlie. This puts pressure on there relationship.the entire book I was like, just tell us the secret Luke!!! I don't want to give too much away, but something happens on the most special day of there lives. It was really good. The book kept me wanting more and it had such a good cliffhanger. I recommend it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Robyn G.
Author 1 book47 followers
February 7, 2020
My poor little heart.
Gah i can't.
I don't know where to start.
My heart still hasn't returned to its normal rhythm.
You know when you meet those characters and you instantly start rooting for them like they are some sort of power couple and you want them to do well? Well this was Charlie and Luke. They have that sort of relationship that spans years in the making, like you don't get that sort of relationship unless you've been through some stuff.
They have such an amazing relationship, yes it has its ups and downs but what great relationship doesn't? I fell for Luke almost instantly, he was charming and had so much love for Charlie, he was a dream to read about.
Charlie was so strong and stood her ground, i was like the devil on her shoulder like "you go girl" but also had this feeling of like wait, "hear him out, it's Luke he can do no wrong in my eyes" conflicting but no book should always be straightforward.
I've read one of Lindsey's books before and had every intention of getting to this series because there is only so much a girl can see it being promoted without breaking and having to read it and I'm glad i did.
I'm glad i got to experience Charlie and Luke and their crazy ride.
The ending though had my heart in my mouth, I'm so glad i don't have to wait for book 2!

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210 reviews1 follower
January 30, 2020



Luke and Charlie have been together for ten years. They have the kind of loving, steamy, trusting relationship we all want. Or do they?

Luke asks Charlie to move in with him and she happily agrees! When Charlie moves in there are small things that she sees in Luke she hasn’t seen before. Luke has a secret, that he refuses to tell Charlie. He is working more than before and is cagey when pressed by Charlie. Which has Charlie questioning everything about Luke.

They have never had secrets before, she loves Luke but is unsure if she can be with him. He swears it’s all nothing and that he loves her. She can see that he means what he is saying, but can’t shake the feeling she has about what he isn’t saying.

This secret causes strife between the two lovers, but Charlie ultimately decides that her love for Luke is strong enough to allow Luke to keep the secret.

That is until on what should be the happiest day in Charlie’s life turns into tragedy!

I loved this book, I went in thinking this would be a quick steamy romance. Boy was I wrong.

I got the steamy romance, but I also got twists, turns and intrigue. It was well paced and I didn’t see some of the twists coming. And that ending, I was gobsmacked (Ms. Powell is English, thought I’d use one of my favorite slang words)!

I want more so I’m off to read part two!!!
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Author 9 books403 followers
October 31, 2019
Wow!

I was not expecting this story for Lindsey Powell at all.
I never read the blurb but I assumed this would be a quick sweet romance story. And it turned out to be so much more than that.

Charlie and Luke have been lovers, best friends, and soulmates for ten years. Their lives were perfect until they weren't. Even thought Charlie swore she knew the man she loved, there was a secret that he'd been hiding all those years that changed everything for them.

All of a sudden, Charlie no longer feels safe anymore and even though she wants to trust Luke it's hard when he leaves her in the dark.

So much takes place and eventually Luke tells Charlie what that secret is and on the day of their wedding the unexpected happens.

Honestly, I did not see that ending coming. It was so not what I was expecting and now I'm off to read book two because I refuse to accept that that was the end if such a beautiful relationship.



Profile Image for Tori.
Author 10 books175 followers
December 4, 2019
Is Charlie blissfully happy or ignorantly happy? That is the question. Charlie and Luke had the relationship everyone thought was perfect for 10 years. Charlie, herself, thought it was perfect. That is until one occurrence has her questioning things. A minute change began to snowball into more questions.

There were so many twists and turns through out with unanswered questions which keeps you on the edge of your seat. You know something sketchy could be happening, but then you question whether or not your suspicion is true. L. Powell is wonderful at weaving twists throughout.

I could not understand how Charlie could be so forgiving and not question or want to know answers to her questions. I guess because I would want to know everything, I would not have chosen to be kept in the dark.

The ending was a complete shocker. I knew there would be some sort of separation based on the 3 book series, but was not expecting that. GREAT beginning to the series.
264 reviews7 followers
July 29, 2019
Action, suspense, and a whole lot of steaminess

Once in a while you come across one of those books that has it all. That’s this book. Charlie and Luke are perfect together, until she realizes he’s hiding something. Something big. With plenty of steam between them, a whole lot of suspense as Charlie goes back and forth over what Luke is hiding, and a ton of action in between, this is a fantastically engaging read.

The emotional drama is never lacking, as their relationship goes through not only normal relationship issues but also everything surrounding the mystery as to what is really going on with Luke, and the impact on their lives. The suspense is thick, and the resulting action happens in bursts throughout the book, keeping the plot twisting and turning to an unexpected ending. And there’s still so much left to know. I can’t wait for book two!
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Author 7 books109 followers
August 8, 2019
Indie queen of suspense!

Lindsey Powell has done it again. Part of Me had everything I needed. The connection between Charlie and Luke is palpable. Steam billows from the pages. And for ten solid years, they have been nothing but happy and deeply in love. Until one night, everything changes. Doubts begin to seep into their relationship. Secrets are being kept and trust is tested. Just when we think everything will be okay, we get thrown for a loop left unsure of anything! This book pulls you into a mystery that leaves us craving more. I was dying by the end, needing answers that will have to wait until book two comes out. And I will be waiting quite impatiently. I couldn’t put this book down. It’s a quick read and keeps you invested the entire time. I loved every word. BRING ME BOOK TWO!
Author 3 books43 followers
August 26, 2019
What a great start to a series!
Charlie and Luke have been a couple for ten years! Everything is perfect, or that is until she discovers that her beloved Luke has a secret. This book has it all. Mystery and intrigue, steamy, lots of secrets and nail-biting moments. Lindsey has crafted a great story with interesting characters, action & climax for days and just when you think everything’s going to be okay, she pulls the rug right out from under you! Make sure you have nothing else to do because you won’t be able to put this down, and get the tissues out, you’ll need it! Five Fabulous Stars!! Can’t wait for the next one!!
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Author 10 books71 followers
September 26, 2019
It is impossible to read this book over the course of a few days. You will get sucked in— food won’t matter, you’ll call in sick to work, and texts will go unanswered. This book is THAT captivating. This story has that mysterious element to it that kept my eyes glued to my Kindle. It was exactly what I was in the mood for and the ending had me reeling. I purposely waited to read this until we were closer to book 2 because I knew I’d have a million and one questions. Book 2 is less than a day away and I’m ready for more Charlie & Luke!
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Author 19 books263 followers
October 12, 2019
This is one of those books that is as much a love story as it is a suspenseful page-turner. What's really going on when Charlie realizes that Luke has a secret? After ten years of blissful young love, can she trust him? This makes for a fast read. You just have to know how these two will figure their way out of the labyrinth that results from betrayals of trust. And while you're wondering what motivates Luke, you're also considering if there is ever a good reason to lie. So so good!

Highly recommended!
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259 reviews11 followers
July 30, 2019
Wow this author never fails to surprise me! This story shared the love of two sweethearts who had shared 10 years of utter bliss only for later event's to take the story into an unexpected yet edge of your seat twist! Another page turner where i was eager to know what happened next and i wasn't disappointed! Is this really the end of Charlie & Luke...? Who knows... Until the next i impatiently wait 😁
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Author 58 books1,041 followers
August 9, 2019
another fantastic 5 ⭐️ read from the amazing @lindseypowellperfect
Charlie and Luke’s story was passionate and heartbreaking at the same time.
I loved the twists and turns throughout that kept you guessing what was going on.
It was a face paced and thoroughly enjoyable. The ending got me like 😲😲😲
I can’t wait for book two, well done Queen Lindsey 👸🏽
Profile Image for Bookslover09.
841 reviews67 followers
August 10, 2019
Charlie and Luke are amazing together: they’re happy, comfortable with each other, best friends. That is until Charlie finds out Luke is hiding something from her. Luke just wants Charlie to trust him, that what he’s doing is with her best interests in mind. Or does he? This book kept me in the edge of my seat from chapter one all the way till the end. I can’t wait to read the next book!!! ❤️❤️
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Author 6 books292 followers
September 5, 2019
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 stars for almost killing me

I had every intention of reading slow and fitting this book in between my full ARC schedule... but NO. Couldn't do it. Once I got started I HAD to read a little bit more and a little bit more.
I couldn't put it down! I'm so stinking happy there is a sequel coming!!! I can hardly wait!
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728 reviews13 followers
September 7, 2019
Wow!

Lindsey knocked it out of the park with this one! I loved Luke and Charlie's relationship. But then Luke started acting suspicious and weird things started happening. This story takes you on suspenseful and emotional ride that will leave you with so. Many. Questions! Cannot wait for book 2!
Profile Image for Shanjida Nusrath Ali.
Author 20 books444 followers
August 15, 2019
Absolutely loved the story from start till end. It was so perfect that I was hooked from the very start. This is my first time reading Lindsey Powell's work and I'm very impressed
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Author 24 books108 followers
June 3, 2020
This book kept me on the edge of my seat! I couldn't wait to find out what was going on, and it kept me guessing the whole way through. Also, those steamy scenes had me fanning myself! Great read.
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345 reviews75 followers
August 25, 2020
description

Spanish:

“Part Of Me” de Lindsey Powell es el primer libro en la serie “Part Of Me”. Es el primer libro que leo de la autora que muestra una historia llena de suspense que te hará dudar en todo momento de lo que esta pasando, y te hace sentir comprensible con la gran heroína de esta historia.

Charlie Thomas y Luke Sanders se ven la pareja perfecta desde fuera, pero no lo son. Secretos y mentiras tienen en vilo a Charlie que no sabe porque el amor de su vida le oculta cosas. Día tras día intenta averiguarlo, pero se desespera en el intento. No sabe si confiar en él, pero siente un amor profundo, aunque las dudas no le dejarán dormir tranquila.

Este libro sigue la vida de una pareja consolidada desde hace 10 años. Cuando empecé este libro no tenía muy claro dónde me iba a adentrar, y puede que por ello me haya llevado la sorpresa de mi vida.

"Amo a Luke, y él me ama. Nada puede rompernos, y nada nos separará"

Muy usualmente suelo decir que me encanta algún que otro protagonista masculino, pero en este mismo libro ocurre todo lo contrario. No lo soporté. Y por ello la autora nos engancha a un cúmulo de acontecimientos que te hace dudar de este personaje, aunque al final del libro las explicaciones salen a la luz, pero desde mi punto de vista personal, no me gana nada.

Charlie tiene mucha paciencia, mucho más de la que tendría yo en este caso. Mentiras y secretos ocultos día a día son presentes en su vida, hasta tal punto incluso de no saber que es real o no. Charlie se merece más de lo que Luke le daba y probablemente con ese final puede que las cosas salgan a mejor o no. Yo tengo los dedos cruzados para ello.

⚜Rate: ★★★★✩

English:
"Part Of Me" by Lindsey Powell is the first book in the "Part Of Me" series. It's the first book I read from the author. It shows a story full of suspense that will make you doubt at all times what is happening, and makes you feel comprehensible with the great heroine of this story.

Charlie Thomas and Luke Sanders look like the perfect couple from the outside, but they are not. Secrets and lies have Charlie on high alert because she doesn't know why the love of her life is hiding things from her. Day after day, she tries to find out, but she gets desperate in the process. She doesn't know whether to trust him, but she feels a deep love, although the doubts won't let her sleep peacefully.

This book follows the life of an established couple for ten years. When I started this book, I was not sure where I was going to enter, and maybe that's why I was surprised so much.

"I love Luke, and he loves me. Nothing can break us, and nothing will tear us apart"

I usually say that I love some male protagonists, but in this book, it's the opposite. I couldn't tolerate him. That's why the author engages us in a series of events that make you doubt about this character. Although at the end of the book, the explanations come out, from my point of view, he doesn't win me over.

Charlie has a lot of patience, much more than I would have in this case. Lies and hidden secrets are present in his life day by day, to the point of not even knowing what is real or not. Charlie deserves more than Luke gave him, and probably with that ending, things may or may not turn out as they should. I have my fingers crossed for that.
⚜Rate: ★★★★✩
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223 reviews
June 28, 2020
This was a page-turner!

I knew something wrong from the start, but just didn't think about it happened at the end :(
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918 reviews15 followers
December 10, 2020
Brilliant

These 2 just melted my heart with how perfect they are ❤️

I felt everything along with Charlie, every distrust, every fear, everything, I felt like there with her.

Just brilliant ❤️❤️
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659 reviews10 followers
February 16, 2020
Part of Me by L. Powell was a new and different read for me. Reading from the perspective from a couple is very new to me and I enjoyed it. The story full of suspense and secrets was intriguing and addictive.

I loved the plot of the story. I enjoyed looking at the story with a long-term couple. It's rather rare (to me, personally) to read a story that way. I felt as if I knew them all along. There was that comfort that radiated from the couple in the book.

There was a lot of suspense which then elevated the drama in the novel. Things didn't always seem as they were and it was exciting and dramatic.

One thing you couldn't deny, though, was their love for one another.

That ending was... WOW! Left me wanting more. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Part of Me was a brilliant way to start as what I can say will be an amazing series. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and drama of the series, and the passion between the two protagonists was a bonus. I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait to finish the rest of the series.
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268 reviews5 followers
July 29, 2019
Charlie and Luke have been together since they were teens...
So in love, even when people thought they wouldn’t make it and it was just young love,
but 10 years later they’re proving the doubters wrong...

“𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 ,𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙚”
“𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚,𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡.”

“𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐨,𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬”

Until Luke starts to get cagey and Charlie catches him in a lie Or 2.!!!

“𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧?”

“𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚, 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”

“𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐭.”

“𝙉𝙤.𝙄 𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙝����𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣’𝙩 . 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 .”

Just as they start getting past it all,
their lives explode ...


After that ending I need book 2 now

Lindsey is a new to me author that I discovered a month or so ago , and I’m slowly devouring all she’s written ..
I’m loving ALL.HER.WORDS.....

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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