Twelve years is a long time to wait for the one you love.
Mina’s husband Grey was a problem long before he died, but the realization that it’s been two years since she buried him still startles her. She’s been so busy learning to fend for herself—learning to leave Grey’s ugly legacy behind—that Mina’s barely noticed her efforts were turning her into an empty shell of a woman. However, when a sexy friend from her past comes to town, she can finally recognize that she isn’t the one who died. There might be a lot of life left to live—if she’s willing to look behind a door she’s never dared to open.
Mack has always maintained a strict hands-off policy when it came to his buddy’s delectable wife Mina. Sure, he noticed her—a guy would have to be dead not to notice Mina. That didn’t mean Mack could do anything about it, though. For twelve long and painful years, he’s had to sit on the sidelines, watching the lousy way Grey treated her. But now that Mina is free, Mack knows he won’t pass up the chance to be with her himself. He wants it all—except there’s a very real possibility that the woman he hungers for can’t give him what he needs. Mack has no idea what happens then.
Can Mina and Mack seize their shot at forever, once and for all? Or will the demons Grey left behind sink them both?
Don’t miss Finding Forever, book four in Kristen Casey’s Lost & Found series! If friends-to-lovers romances always hit you in the feels, then this heartfelt, steamy contemporary standalone needs to be on your bookshelf today!
About the Series:
What once was lost, can now be found.
Meet the Flynn and O’Connell sisters: four women who just need one more chance to get things right…and fall in love with the four heroes who are only too happy to hand it to them. Interconnected standalones filled with emotion and heat, this series is packed with real, relatable romance and plenty of sparkling dialogue.
Kristen Casey pens contemporary romance novels with heat and heart, and loves to get lost in scenes of delicious dialogue! Kristen lives in Maryland with her husband, two kids, and assorted cats. In her spare time, she enjoys all things crafty, particularly knitting and crochet.
Mina O’Connell has been hurt by the ones she loved, first her alcoholic parents and then her emotionally abusive, controlling, cheating dead husband. Added to that is the secret life her husband Grey had, he wasn’t the golden Marine that everyone thought, but he always made her feel like she was less and everything was her fault. Mack Bolton has been in love with Mina ever since he first saw her 12 years ago, but he couldn’t do anything about it because she was with his best friend. It’s been two years since Grey died in a car accident and Mina and Mack are alone together at her sister-in-law’s vacation house and they finally act on their feelings for each other. Mack was the supportive friend who took care of Mina, but he married another while he had feelings for Mina and kept talking about leaving their spouses and running away together. Mina has trouble trusting after years of abuse and she keeps pushing Mack away. But I was still rooting for them to find their HEA.
The author was right with this one when she said she writes heartfelt, steamy books.
There is a triangle of sorts with Grey one upping his friend Mack by hitting onto Mina & eventually marrying her. These two have an amazing friendship & they reconnect after Greys death.
Grey was in the military & he was glorified by everyone, but Mina was the probably the only one knowing his dark side. The story flits from past to present with the story unravelling one very complicated mess. A lot of this Mina had no hand in or knew of.
Mack is a real standup guy, being Minas rock but he has a long journey ahead of him so they both get their HEA as Minas past is constantly dragging her down. Add in a bit of steam as well.
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After getting a hint of Mina’s story in book three, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book! Initially, I wondered what was wrong with Mina. Mack seemed like the perfect man - what was she doing?!? However, after the first few chapters, her whole story starts to reveal itself and I could not put this book down...I finished it in a day! Everything became clear and I felt sympathy for Mina’s situation. As always, Kristen Casey writes the best dialogue - full of humor and witty banter! And as for her male characters, that are so real I wish I knew them? I’m going to put Mack Bolton right on that list with the Hughes brothers from Finding Love! You don’t want to miss this series!
I wrote this book, so I admit to being partial, but seriously --I adore Mack and Mina’s sexy, heartfelt, multi-layered love story and the way it unfolds piece by piece. As each new detail emerges, readers discover a bit more about this couple’s history and learn exactly what these two have been through – and just why they are meant to be! Mina has had a tough time, for sure, and she's the first to admit that her choices weren't always top-notch. Luckily, Mack is exactly the kind of steady, loyal, passionate man to take her rocky road and help set it straight. I can't get enough of this couple once they find their HEA, and I know you'll feel the same.
Mina widow of an emotionally abusive man, after 10 years she has become a wreck. She does not trust anyone even herself, she believes she is not worth anyone's time. Mack he was her husband's best friend,he has been in love with her since the first time he saw her. Unfortunately he let his best friend steal her, before he ever got a chance. 2 years after her husband's death with a new life and lots of therpy, Mina is doing much better. Mack walks back into her life. Can they finally have their happily ever after? Read their story.
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My new book, FINDING FOREVER, is HERE! I adore Mack and Mina’s sexy, heartfelt, multi-layered love story and the way their history unfolds piece by piece. I know you will, too!
I received this as a gift from someone who knows how much I love intellectual and witty dialogue and a great beach read. I've bought and read the rest of Kristen Casey's books and really enjoyed them all but this is my favorite. Her books have a fresh and unique voice and for someone who reads as often as I do, I really appreciate that. I also liked the unexpected twists in this book. It was unpredictable which is refreshing! Best of all is her dry, laugh out loud humor. I rooted for the main character Mina all the way and loved the ending!
AMAZING!💋FUN! A super fun snorting laugh out loud entertaining read that will keep you wanting to turn the pages as the unpredictable twists pull you deep into the depths of the drama engaged reeling from all the witty outbursts enjoying every intriguing word! Romantic passion fueled chemistry, emotionally charged, exciting, enjoyable, intense, witty, fun entertaining and astonishing twists! An exciting must read that is an amazing pick me up read!!
A book I was not putting down once I had started it, the fourth book in the Second Chances series. Mina's husband Grey was not a nice man from the moment she meets him what a lot came out after his death. She should have been Mack's twelve years before. I enjoyed reading this second chance story and I liked the way it turned out. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book had everything I love about a book. A tortured female who is emotionally broken. The author wrote her very convincingly. Then we have her husband's friend who has had feelings for her for a long time. The story had an emotional connection with the reader and the characters. I wouldn't have thought that this book would have as much humor as it did given the blurb but it definitely was a wonderful addition to the story.
This is a well written , fun and entertaining book with strong , passionate characters , a humorous dialogue with twists and turns along the way. It's an exciting story , moves fluidly and is an enjoyable read.
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Her husband died two years ago. She had not noticed that she was a shell of her herself. He comes back knowing he would love to be hers. Will the demons of her husband ruin any chance they may have? See if they can help each other
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The book is a good read. The characters are good. The story has intellectual, witty dialogue, and is a good beach read. The story has some unique twists, and unpredictable read.
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This was a fun read. Witty, sassy, has a twist and great well thought out characters. The storyline is interesting and engaging. I enjoyed this fun read. It was fast pace and smooth. I received it from booksprout and voluntarily left my review.
I received a free copy of this book however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. This is a brilliant read that grabs you from page one and keeps you firmly in place until the last page. I think this is all helped along by all the little witty outbursts sprinkled within.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book. I really enjoyed reading how the characters and the story line played out as I read the story. It was such a great read that I am glad that I came across.