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Rough Edges #2
Admire Me
He finally found “the one” but now she has no memory of him.
Liam Jackson, a Grapevine firefighter, has always longed for his happily ever after. He dreams of becoming a father, but all the women he dates want nothing serious.
Until he meets chemistry teacher Harper Davis. She's relocated to Texas following her parents' deaths and is trying to settle in to her new surroundings.
When Liam and Harper meet, their connection is instantaneous, but their idyllic life together suddenly shatters when an attack leaves her in a coma. Harper awakens with no memory of her parents' passing, moving to Texas, or meeting Liam.
Liam’s determination to rebuild their relationship is like no other, and the doctors say her memories should come back. But what if they don’t?
Will Harper fall in love with him all over again, or will he lose the love of his life?
Liam Jackson, a Grapevine firefighter, has always longed for his happily ever after. He dreams of becoming a father, but all the women he dates want nothing serious.
Until he meets chemistry teacher Harper Davis. She's relocated to Texas following her parents' deaths and is trying to settle in to her new surroundings.
When Liam and Harper meet, their connection is instantaneous, but their idyllic life together suddenly shatters when an attack leaves her in a coma. Harper awakens with no memory of her parents' passing, moving to Texas, or meeting Liam.
Liam’s determination to rebuild their relationship is like no other, and the doctors say her memories should come back. But what if they don’t?
Will Harper fall in love with him all over again, or will he lose the love of his life?
- GenresContemporary
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 8, 2022
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50 people want to read
About the author
Ashley Zakrzewski
166 books133 followersAshley Zakrzewski is a Romance Author known for her captivating storytelling, sultry plots, and dynamic protagonists. Hailing from Arkansas, her affinity for the written word began early on, and she has been relentlessly chasing after her dreams ever since.
When she isn't crafting stories, Ashley is either pursuing her business degree, blogging, or being a bookworm. Above all else, she loves spending quality time with her amazing husband and beautiful daughter.
You can find more at www.ashleyzakrzewski.com
When she isn't crafting stories, Ashley is either pursuing her business degree, blogging, or being a bookworm. Above all else, she loves spending quality time with her amazing husband and beautiful daughter.
You can find more at www.ashleyzakrzewski.com
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January 18, 2022
Good
Good book. Did not like the cliffhanger at the end. Really hoping things will be resolved in the next book.
Good book. Did not like the cliffhanger at the end. Really hoping things will be resolved in the next book.
February 22, 2025
Forgotten Memories
While the overall story was captivating, the ending was a bit abrupt in resolving their status together. Harper and Liam were forming a beautiful relationship until she was attacked and lost some of her memories, including their connection to each other. It was emotional and intense, which had me on the edge of my seat. I hope to find out more about these two throughout the rest of the series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
While the overall story was captivating, the ending was a bit abrupt in resolving their status together. Harper and Liam were forming a beautiful relationship until she was attacked and lost some of her memories, including their connection to each other. It was emotional and intense, which had me on the edge of my seat. I hope to find out more about these two throughout the rest of the series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 31, 2023
I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this story about Liam and Harper. She's a chemistry teacher and he's firefighter. When am accident leaves Harper off no memories Liam will help burn new ones with her.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2023
He finally found “the one” but now she has no memory of him.
When you start reading this book, make sure you've cleared your schedule as you will not want to put it down until you finish it. Romance, love, admiration and so much more between the characters captivates you from page one and keeps you wanting more.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When you start reading this book, make sure you've cleared your schedule as you will not want to put it down until you finish it. Romance, love, admiration and so much more between the characters captivates you from page one and keeps you wanting more.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 25, 2023
Liam and Harper's story is full of twists, turns, passion, romance, emotion, heartache and more throughout. After a long and hard journey will they get the happy ever after they deserve and desire?...
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 5, 2022
Thank you BookSprout and Ashley Zakrzewski for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
WHAT I LIKED:
I am a sucker for First Responder romances! They are always written as the most giving and protective men, and this series does not disappoint. Both of the charecters have horrible pasts that they are able to share openly and that helps bond them even closer. When she lost her memory though, I thought the whole relationship would be ruined!
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
I have to be honest about her memory loss, I dont think her calm reaction to the situation was the right way to go.. She didn't even remember her parents death and she didnt cry, scream, or flip out at all once she was told they are dead. This news should have hit her just as hard as it did when they were actually killed..
OVERALL / RECOMMENDATION:
This is a decent series to read! Only her reaction after waking up and not remembering anything kind of ruined it for me.. But it ended on a happy note and it was left off at a point that leads you to believe that their story isn't over yet. I recommend this book to those who enjoy sweet romances with a bit of drama!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
WHAT I LIKED:
I am a sucker for First Responder romances! They are always written as the most giving and protective men, and this series does not disappoint. Both of the charecters have horrible pasts that they are able to share openly and that helps bond them even closer. When she lost her memory though, I thought the whole relationship would be ruined!
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
I have to be honest about her memory loss, I dont think her calm reaction to the situation was the right way to go.. She didn't even remember her parents death and she didnt cry, scream, or flip out at all once she was told they are dead. This news should have hit her just as hard as it did when they were actually killed..
OVERALL / RECOMMENDATION:
This is a decent series to read! Only her reaction after waking up and not remembering anything kind of ruined it for me.. But it ended on a happy note and it was left off at a point that leads you to believe that their story isn't over yet. I recommend this book to those who enjoy sweet romances with a bit of drama!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 18, 2022
This is book two in The Rough Edges Series and it is Liam and Harper's story. Liam is a firefighter and a romantic man but he hasn't found his one true love yet but still hopes that one day he will find the woman that he would want to spend his life with. Harper is a chemistry teacher and after her parents died she decided to move to Texas so that she could try and get some normality in her life. When Liam and Harper meet there attraction is instantly and intense and they start seeing each other but then Harper is attached and in a coma but when she wakes up she has lost her memory and doesn't recognise Liam leaving him shattered but he is determined to not give up on her hoping that she will get her memory back and if not will they be able to start a new journey together and get the happy ending that they both deserve. Omg this book took you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and I couldn't put it down and had to keep turning the pages to see what the outcome would be for them. I definitely recommend you read this book as it was so well written and definitely worth reading.
I Voluntarily Reviewed a Copy of This Book.
I Voluntarily Reviewed a Copy of This Book.
May 17, 2022
This is the second book in the Rough Edges series. It reads well as a standalone but is connected to book one, Liam is Damon’s (book 1) younger brother. All I can say is wow. I loved Liam and Harper’s story. It’s fast paced, steamy, emotional with a touch of suspense. Harper and Liam have both been disappointed in the love department. When Liam’s ex realized that he only has a slim chance of fathering children she walked out on him. Now he’s leery about finding a woman that will want him because he’s “broken". Harper’s Bern disappointed too and the unsolved murder of her parents still sticks with her to this day. Liam thinks they’re heading in the right direction and wants to tell her his secret but Harper’s attacked and when she wakes up she has no memories of him. Can he get her to fall for him all over again? Will her memories come back? Book three is already queued up on my kindle. Love this series so far.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 24, 2022
Firefighter Liam meets Harper, who just moved to town after her parents died, needing to start over. Things are going well until she is attacked, ends up in a coma and when she awakes she has no memory of the parents dying, her move to this state or him. Harper has so much bad luck in her life, but Liam is not about to give up on her and fights to win her again. The characters are terrific, with great backstories, intense feelings and determination. The storyline is a roller coaster of events and outcomes that keep robbing her of a life she wants and needs. Plenty of danger - murder, stalking, attacks, house fires - surprises, nightmares, . The heartwarming attitudes and personalities keep you turning the pages, hoping they will both end up on the good path again. Great ending and now on to the next book in the series.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 7, 2022
I really enjoyed this story. l loved the first person point of view which is a deal breaker for me. Liam was a great hero in my opinion.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 6, 2022
The characters are great and entertaining with enough chemistry throughout the pages. The storyline hooked me from the start.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 14, 2022
Liam and Harper's story is an emotional roller coaster, it has love, romance, emotion and twists and turns.
I loved the storyline and seeing the characters progression from the previous book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved the storyline and seeing the characters progression from the previous book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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