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Fragile Vows #3
Value Me: Part III
Hitting rock bottom feels like two broken legs and an empty bank account.
Everyone around me is moving on. Even Liz is finding a new beginning with Bancroft, while I’m stuck. Waiting. In limbo.
Until I meet her.
Destiny is dark eyes, bright smiles, and one devastating stipulation—she doesn’t date men who’ve cheated.
I know I shouldn’t play this game, but I’ve never felt like this about anyone.
I have to keep Destiny from finding out about my past and that means becoming a completely different man.
Can Doc finally turn me into the man who can earn a woman’s trust? And what happens if Destiny finds out the truth before I show her that I’ve changed?
VALUE ME: Part III is a gritty romance that explores life after divorce and dealing with the scars of broken trust.
Everyone around me is moving on. Even Liz is finding a new beginning with Bancroft, while I’m stuck. Waiting. In limbo.
Until I meet her.
Destiny is dark eyes, bright smiles, and one devastating stipulation—she doesn’t date men who’ve cheated.
I know I shouldn’t play this game, but I’ve never felt like this about anyone.
I have to keep Destiny from finding out about my past and that means becoming a completely different man.
Can Doc finally turn me into the man who can earn a woman’s trust? And what happens if Destiny finds out the truth before I show her that I’ve changed?
VALUE ME: Part III is a gritty romance that explores life after divorce and dealing with the scars of broken trust.
303 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 30, 2021
About the author
Nia Arthurs
166 books1,020 followersFrom an early age, Nia knew she wanted to be a writer and actively began chasing that dream when she was a teenager.
Nia writes interracial romance and contemporary romance with guaranteed happy endings. She loves strong heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and just enough spice and drama to keep things interesting!
Look for the Taming Series (Taming Mr. Jerkface, Taming Mr. Charming, Taming Mr. Know-It-All, and Taming Mr. Darcy) in ebook format.
And catch up with Nia on Facebook @authorniaarthurs. Happy Reading!
Nia writes interracial romance and contemporary romance with guaranteed happy endings. She loves strong heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and just enough spice and drama to keep things interesting!
Look for the Taming Series (Taming Mr. Jerkface, Taming Mr. Charming, Taming Mr. Know-It-All, and Taming Mr. Darcy) in ebook format.
And catch up with Nia on Facebook @authorniaarthurs. Happy Reading!
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January 8, 2022
What an amazing series
Not much I can say to any justice to this story. All I can tell you is my spirit relates and I feel peace watching these couples grow with love and trust.
We all need a Doc in our lives, the wisdom of elders begin to take root when you see bits and pieces of your life unfold within the pages.
Can a cheater change their ways? Can they make amends for the pain they’ve caused? Not just to their significant other but to the children who watched and lived through watching their Mother cry, still too young to grasp the reason behind her tears, and not knowing how to make it better.
I hope Patrick and Amir get their relationship on the right track, the pain and anger Amir has is so justified since Patrick broke his Mother Liz, even though she has moved on and married Johnny and found happiness, Amir is showing the scars of betrayal. I hope somewhere in the series this father/son relationship heals as well.
Not much I can say to any justice to this story. All I can tell you is my spirit relates and I feel peace watching these couples grow with love and trust.
We all need a Doc in our lives, the wisdom of elders begin to take root when you see bits and pieces of your life unfold within the pages.
Can a cheater change their ways? Can they make amends for the pain they’ve caused? Not just to their significant other but to the children who watched and lived through watching their Mother cry, still too young to grasp the reason behind her tears, and not knowing how to make it better.
I hope Patrick and Amir get their relationship on the right track, the pain and anger Amir has is so justified since Patrick broke his Mother Liz, even though she has moved on and married Johnny and found happiness, Amir is showing the scars of betrayal. I hope somewhere in the series this father/son relationship heals as well.
January 3, 2022
Loved this Book! Liz & Johnny, Patrick & Destiny
WOW! OMG! I read Liz’s story first and then Patrick’s to keep track of one at a time…that’s how my brain works.
SPOILER ALERT
Loved Liz’s story. Cried when WE thought Johnny was cheating. Come to find out he was planning to propose! The wedding and their commitment was beautiful. Nia highlighted on high society and now bigotry can tear it’s ugly head…but Johnny’s mother was a force to be reckoned with.
Patrick - Believe it or not, he’s growing and wanting to be a better man than he was with Liz. He found love with Destiny but she is a straight shutter: no infidelity. When she realized, at Liz’s wedding to Johnny, what he had done during his marriage to Liz, she dropped him. He went back to Doc, making sure he was on the right path. Finally, she decides to have coffee with him.
Maybe there’s a Value Me #4 in the works?
WOW! OMG! I read Liz’s story first and then Patrick’s to keep track of one at a time…that’s how my brain works.
SPOILER ALERT
Loved Liz’s story. Cried when WE thought Johnny was cheating. Come to find out he was planning to propose! The wedding and their commitment was beautiful. Nia highlighted on high society and now bigotry can tear it’s ugly head…but Johnny’s mother was a force to be reckoned with.
Patrick - Believe it or not, he’s growing and wanting to be a better man than he was with Liz. He found love with Destiny but she is a straight shutter: no infidelity. When she realized, at Liz’s wedding to Johnny, what he had done during his marriage to Liz, she dropped him. He went back to Doc, making sure he was on the right path. Finally, she decides to have coffee with him.
Maybe there’s a Value Me #4 in the works?
January 16, 2022
Love happens
Johnny and Liz'd happily ever after comes with lots of highs and lows it's hard to cross the finishline. Liz didn't equate love to happiness and commitment. She had to learn to accept happiness over pain.
Patrick and Destiny were on course that had growth and maturity. Patrick had been so selfish his entire life that only he matter. That attitude lost him everything. But the very person he rejected saved him financially - Liz.
Patrick took everything that a person could take from another.
Liz and Johnny lived, learned and accepted the pain that was in their lives. They recovered and Johnny's strength taught Liz to love herself and him.
Patrick learned, saved Johnny and saved himself.
A must read!!!
Johnny and Liz'd happily ever after comes with lots of highs and lows it's hard to cross the finishline. Liz didn't equate love to happiness and commitment. She had to learn to accept happiness over pain.
Patrick and Destiny were on course that had growth and maturity. Patrick had been so selfish his entire life that only he matter. That attitude lost him everything. But the very person he rejected saved him financially - Liz.
Patrick took everything that a person could take from another.
Liz and Johnny lived, learned and accepted the pain that was in their lives. They recovered and Johnny's strength taught Liz to love herself and him.
Patrick learned, saved Johnny and saved himself.
A must read!!!
November 17, 2023
Patrick's ready
His Arthur's is one of those people that just has a way with words. I'm surprised that more don't read her. The series his always about growth andchange. Patrick is an arrogant, non repentant serial cheater who's wife leaves him after decades. Here he's broken and broke but is building his life and is caught between returning to his old life and trying to fix the damage he's done to all around him including himself. Liz his wife. Can't let go of the bitterness she feels from putting up with him. Hearing how the characters think and struggle with moving on to better is a good read. There's action, lust,betrayal+
His Arthur's is one of those people that just has a way with words. I'm surprised that more don't read her. The series his always about growth andchange. Patrick is an arrogant, non repentant serial cheater who's wife leaves him after decades. Here he's broken and broke but is building his life and is caught between returning to his old life and trying to fix the damage he's done to all around him including himself. Liz his wife. Can't let go of the bitterness she feels from putting up with him. Hearing how the characters think and struggle with moving on to better is a good read. There's action, lust,betrayal+
January 5, 2022
EXCELLENT
This was a work of art! Thank you for diving in to show how true change can occur even when we think there is no possibility of reform!, This series has been a journey filled with turmoil, healing and repair. Nia Arthurs you are wonderful at your craft especially to have me cheering…slightly…for Patrick. And thank you for letting us see Liz achieve wholeness and the peek into what work Johnny had done on himself to reach this point to be with Liz. Thank you!!
This was a work of art! Thank you for diving in to show how true change can occur even when we think there is no possibility of reform!, This series has been a journey filled with turmoil, healing and repair. Nia Arthurs you are wonderful at your craft especially to have me cheering…slightly…for Patrick. And thank you for letting us see Liz achieve wholeness and the peek into what work Johnny had done on himself to reach this point to be with Liz. Thank you!!
January 6, 2022
True Believer
If Ms. Nia Arthurs (or Doc) could find redeeming qualities in a DAWG like Patrick Wilson and actually make this character likeable and sympathetic, well then, I must consider her the greatest author of all time! I would not have spit on Patrick if he was on fire (and let's face it, he literally was, kind of)! He treated Lizette HORRIBLY! This just goes to show what an excellent writer can do!
If Ms. Nia Arthurs (or Doc) could find redeeming qualities in a DAWG like Patrick Wilson and actually make this character likeable and sympathetic, well then, I must consider her the greatest author of all time! I would not have spit on Patrick if he was on fire (and let's face it, he literally was, kind of)! He treated Lizette HORRIBLY! This just goes to show what an excellent writer can do!
February 13, 2022
Natural Progression
I love the way Liz and Johhny's story continued and the way it intertwined with Patrick and Destiny. I love the way that love can't be denied, not real love that sacrifices and dares, love that stays consistent and requires sacrifice. I feel hope for Pateick because his metamorphosis was the most painful and challenging. Another masterful Arthurs-Sylburn collaboration.
I love the way Liz and Johhny's story continued and the way it intertwined with Patrick and Destiny. I love the way that love can't be denied, not real love that sacrifices and dares, love that stays consistent and requires sacrifice. I feel hope for Pateick because his metamorphosis was the most painful and challenging. Another masterful Arthurs-Sylburn collaboration.
February 26, 2022
Great read
Enjoyed the entire series. Very riveting, could not put it down.
I would recommend everyone to read this series. It shows the importance of understanding your `roles` as men and women in relationships. In today's society, a lot of blurred lines has removed a lot of teachings that helped the future generation learn from the past. This reminds you of these universal teachings we must pass on.
Enjoyed the entire series. Very riveting, could not put it down.
I would recommend everyone to read this series. It shows the importance of understanding your `roles` as men and women in relationships. In today's society, a lot of blurred lines has removed a lot of teachings that helped the future generation learn from the past. This reminds you of these universal teachings we must pass on.
January 7, 2022
Great Conclusion
Following Liz and Johnny on their journey was wonderful. Individually and as a couple they learned so much about each other. Their hearts were in the right place and it showed through their love for each other. It was hard to garner any sympathy for Patrick. Hopefully, he has learned what is is to love and respect someone.
Following Liz and Johnny on their journey was wonderful. Individually and as a couple they learned so much about each other. Their hearts were in the right place and it showed through their love for each other. It was hard to garner any sympathy for Patrick. Hopefully, he has learned what is is to love and respect someone.
January 13, 2022
As a reader who follows this author on Facebook, I participated in her poll to determine if Patrick deserved to have his own story written. I enthusiastically voted no way. I have to admit, I was very pleased with the way Nia Arthurs was able to tell Patrick's story in a way that was true to the man we met in Value Me I and II. I continue to love reading her stories.
January 2, 2022
Fear of love
This was a very nice way to conclude both Lizette’s story and Patrick’s. I appreciate the insight into how their troubling experiences are resolved in this story telling and the complexities. Great book, as always.
This was a very nice way to conclude both Lizette’s story and Patrick’s. I appreciate the insight into how their troubling experiences are resolved in this story telling and the complexities. Great book, as always.
January 3, 2022
Wow
I enjoyed this book it brought all the value me stories together there were a lot of light bulb moments in the story I went on an emotional roller coaster with this one but in a good way
I enjoyed this book it brought all the value me stories together there were a lot of light bulb moments in the story I went on an emotional roller coaster with this one but in a good way
January 7, 2022
Whew!
I rarely give out 5 stars but wow. I didn’t think Nia could keep me on the edge of my seat anymore after the second book, but she did. Patrick’s story and growth was truly painful but inspiring. Seeing Liz receive all she had been looking for was heartfelt.
I rarely give out 5 stars but wow. I didn’t think Nia could keep me on the edge of my seat anymore after the second book, but she did. Patrick’s story and growth was truly painful but inspiring. Seeing Liz receive all she had been looking for was heartfelt.
August 11, 2023
Cliffhanger
Wonder what happens to Pat and Des?
These scenarios and circumstances are so fire! The story causes new dreams and hopes to be made.
Men and women should read these series.
Thanks for the chuckles, tears, and romance.
Wonder what happens to Pat and Des?
These scenarios and circumstances are so fire! The story causes new dreams and hopes to be made.
Men and women should read these series.
Thanks for the chuckles, tears, and romance.
January 2, 2022
OMG!!!!
Another job well done!!! I had so many emotions circulating while reading. I was on edge on too many times!!! Thank you for your style of writing!!!
Another job well done!!! I had so many emotions circulating while reading. I was on edge on too many times!!! Thank you for your style of writing!!!
January 15, 2022
This Author did what she was supposed to do. I can't bring myself to cheer Patrick on but am happy for Liz. Hope Amir isn't too bitter that he can't find his own happiness.
January 24, 2022
Unexpected Part III to a series. Excellent wrap up. But then again, I love Nia’s writing!
September 23, 2022
Liz and Johnny are by far my favourite book couple.
Want to Read
September 24, 2022I just finished Part I. I had to jump ahead to this one to make sure Liz and Patrick don’t end up together. I guess everything has two sided but at this point, good riddance to you sir!
March 30, 2023
Really enjoyed the whole series,kept me up reading them
February 20, 2024
I read the entire series, and loved it! Seeing the amazing growth and strength developed in the characters as they worked with Doc.
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