Impassioned

I have no words. This book sucked me in from the very beginning and wouldn’t let go. On the surface, Mason and Mia don’t seem like lost souls. They don’t even appear to think that they are. It’s kind of not until the puzzle pieces click into place that either one of them realizes what they have. I loved the way the author carefully balanced stoic Mason with emotional Mia and used the pair to draw the best out in each other. Even bringing to the surface those hidden parts that mirrored one another. I adored this pair together, from the slow build up to the stunning finale. I kind of hate that it’s over already.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.

Messy Bun Book Blog

2,319 reviews

I loved this book! SO. MUCH. I think the Annapolis Harbor series is my favorite of Lea Coll's and I just couldn't put this book down! Mia & Mason were such lovable characters. They both had pasts that would make you think that they wouldn't be open to love and other people, but these two were able to work past their issues and find what they've always wanted.
This book was so captivating. I sat down and read it in a few hours and I was honestly so sad when I got to the end because I wasn't ready for it to be over!

Lea Coll

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April 8, 2021

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Sharon Moritz-rosenthal

2,272 reviews29 followers

I love the authors Annapolis Harbor Series and I adored reading Avery’s story in book two, Lost without You, the stars in this book make a short appearance there and so I was really looking forward to reading Mason and Mia's story. Mason is Avery's big brother. They are largely estranged until Avery makes the effort and Mason, Mia and his son visit in that book. Thi story starts from the beginning, with the first contact between Mason and Mia.

This book also is a standalone in the The Salvation Society World .series written by different authors and features Cole Security Forces. I never read that series but we do see a few characters from that series in this book. Essentially Mason ends up working there and thats the connection to the series. I would say they end up in the same author's world and the connection is very light. If you are reading this book to see those characters, we only see then very occassionally. Personally I felt this was more connected to the Annapolis Harbor Series rather than this series.

Mason is in the Airforce and flies Jet Fighters for the military and he LOVES it but his ex and mother of his son abandoned them and so now he is a single dad. He has to ship out for several months and will have to leave his son with his parents who are beyond horrible and so this is his last time, he plans to resign so he can be with his teenage son. He also has a dog and he finds a lady who will foster him, and that is how he meets Mia.

Mia is very lonely. She has family but they are just as bad as Mason's family and so she is looking for love and friendship when she meets Mason and his son. She is also a school counselor at the school that Mason's son attends. Her and Mason become pen pals while he is away and she tries to hep his son fit in at school.

After Mason gets back he wants to get to know Mia and she is all for it. This was a very sweet and fun romance about life, love, finding your people, and what makes a family. I absolute adored it so much and I loved how Mason's character starts off very closed off and through the story you see he starts to open up.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Just Love books

638 reviews16 followers

~4.5⭐Rating~

With all her friends starting to settle down Mia is beginning to wonder if she is just destined to be alone, after all her own family alienates her. That is until she meets fighter pilot Mason Arrington. There is just something about this single dad that calls to Mia's heart. The two soon learn that they have more than their instant connection when they find out that Mia is actually Mason's son's new school counselor. As Mia helps Everett and Mason keep in contact while Mason is on deployment the bond between these three grows stronger, but will Mia finally find her own happiness.

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Mason loves his job as an Airforce fighter pilot, but when his ex abandons him and their son, Mason finds himself in a fix. Not only does he have to deploy for a few months but he has to leave his son with his not so nice parents. Oh and he needs to find someone to foster his pup, this is where he meets the beautiful Mia. When their instant connection grows as the two become pen pals, Mason is determined to get to know this beauty better once he returns, but will he be able to prove to her that she is worth having a happily ever after?

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I loved this beautiful second chance romance. This was touching heart felt read that was just a perfect read. I loved that there were two storylines in here one of finding love and the other of a young boy trying to fit into a new school and new normal.

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I loved Mia and her happy, fun loving nature and how easily she connected to both father and son. As for Mason even though he came across as aloof he was really just scared to be hurt again and to fail his son. I absolutely loved watching these two fall in love and overcome the odd that they put in front of themselves.

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Impassioned was a beautifully moving, slow burn romance novel that will have you swooning, tearing up and rooting for Mia, Mason and Everett to find their happily ever after. As with all of her book Lea Coll delivered a must read romance!

NICUnurse Stephanie

936 reviews34 followers

I’m a Lea Coll fan, so I feel like I kind of say the same things over and over. But something about her writing just resonates with me. And Impassioned was another good read from a favored author. It’s a standalone book written in the Salvation Society world. You do not have to have read any of those books to fully enjoy Impassioned. It’s a slow-build contemporary romance.

Mia’s been unlucky in love and is trying hard not to fall for Mason. But there’s something about this gruff, standoffish military man that just calls to her. And his son pulls at her heartstrings as well. Will letting Mason and Evertt into her heart be the love story she’s looking for, or will they irreparably shatter her heart?

This book really spoke to me because I also love a (now former) fighter flyboy. There’s something about the job that makes these guys harder to get to know and harder to love. But with a bit of patience, persistence, and honesty, the right girl can help them open up and blossom. And that’s exactly what Mia does for Mason. While he heals her heart, she heals something inside of him that he wasn’t aware needed healing in the first place. And that, my friends, makes for a beautiful love story. The scenes surrounding his deployment brought back so many emotional memories for me, so there were a few tears shed. But I wouldn’t call this book a tear-jerker unless you’ve experienced life as a military spouse or your significant other is in the military. One of my kids reacted to deployments much the way Evertt did, so again, there were tears. While it might seem that Mason is the strong hero in this story, I would argue that Mia is the strongest of them all because she faces her fears and insecurities head-on.

If you’re looking for a slow-build contemporary romance with a hot military hero and a sweet but strong heroine, I think you’ll really enjoy this book.

I give Impassioned by Lea Coll 4 out of 5 stars!

Laurie

1,555 reviews34 followers

March 12, 2021

"Impassioned" by Lea Coll was a heartwarming slow burn romance featuring likeable, well-developed characters. When the story began, male lead Mason Arrington was in a tough spot, having unexpectedly been thrust into the role of full-time caregiver to his son, Everett, following his ex-wife's sudden abandonment. Mason genuinely loved his son and wanted to do the right thing for their family, even if that meant giving up his dream career of flying fighter jets for the Navy. They had to survive one more deployment first, however, which meant getting his son settled with his parents in Virginia Beach and finding a temporary foster home for their dog, Stark, since his parents wouldn't allow the dog to stay with Everett in their house.

Middle school guidance counselor Mia Hatton volunteered to foster Stark in Mason's absence, and when she found out that Everett would be attending the school where she worked, offered to send Mason updates on his son's progress as well. As the weeks of Mason's deployment wore on, Mia and Mason started to become friends through text messages and video chats. Their bond only grew stronger after Mason returned home and asked Mia to help him and Everett through the transition from military to civilian life. From there, their feelings for each other quickly turned romantic, but they had to overcome a number of challenges before they could move forward with their relationship. I appreciated that Mason and Mia were so honest with each other about their feelings as the relationship progressed, and that they always considered Everett's feelings as well as their own. It was lovely to see the three of them come together as a family in the end.

Overall, I really enjoyed "Impassioned" and highly recommend it for all contemporary romance fans. I'm very much looking forward to Lea Coll's next Annapolis Harbor book as well as picking up a few more books in the Salvation Society series.

*Review copy provided by the author via Candi Kane PR. All opinions expressed are my own.

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World Of Books 65

3,248 reviews61 followers

I am a sucker for a cross-over story especially if it is from one of my favorite series which 'Annapolis Harbor' is, and when you add in 'The Salvation Society' you know it is a book you will want to read.

'Impassioned' is a slow burn feel-good, curl your toes romance story. Mason a Navy pilot whose wife has left him and his young son just as he is about to go on deployment. Everett, Mason's young son is not only dealing with his mom leaving, but now Mason is leaving him with his grandparents, that are not the most loving of people, and to top of it off their dog 'Stark' is not welcome. Mia is going foster 'Stark' while Mason is on deployment. From the moment Mason drops the dog off a friendship is formed. All Mia has ever wanted is a family and to be loved, raised from an early age by her aunt and uncle, compassion has been missing in her life. But Mia has a big heart, full of so much to give. To the world, she is a confident woman, but that is just what she want's everyone to think, because deep down she is a little lost.

I loved how Lea Coll brought this story to life, from the starting point of friendship, a genius way to captivate the audience and keep them on their toes.

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Pauline

984 reviews

This is a crossover between Corinne Michaels' Salvation Society series and Lea Coll's Annapolis Harbor series and it does not disappoint. Mason is the brother of Avery, from Lost without you, Annapolis Harbor, book 2). Mason is a Navy fighter pilot who is a single father to Everett after his ex decided she didn't want to be a mother anymore. Now Mason is going to be deployed, Everett is going to stay with his grandparents who are cold and unloving and Stark, the family dog, is going to stay with Mia through Dogs for Deployment. When Mia starts to send texts with pictures of Stark and updates on Everett, who is a student at the school where Mia is a guidance counselor, they start to build a connection. Once Mason comes home, he wants to see Mia and find out if his feelings are reciprocated. Mia offers to help Mason connect with Everett, and provide guidance on navigating being a father, and during this time the attraction between them grows and they cannot deny that there is something between them. Mason is everything that Mia thinks she wants, but he has been brought up by cold and unfeeling parents, that sent him to military school and have made him as emotionally stilted as they are. Can Mia break through those barriers and find a way to make him love her? Great story

Patty

1,358 reviews7 followers

February 26, 2021

A beautiful love story.

Mia feels lonely at times. Her only family alienates her. Boyfriends don’t last. Yes she has loads of friends, but as they gain husbands and children, she wonders when they will disappear as well. She feels as if she is silently fading in the background. That is until she meets Mason.

Mason is a fighter pilot and newly single father. He is not looking for love or even a relationship. But when he deploys out leaving his pup with a very attractive woman, something inside him changes. It doesn’t happen overnight. It is a slow steady change.

Will these two find love?

This is the beginning to a beautiful story of finding love even when you believe you are not worthy. The journey is not an easy one and we may find our characters very reluctant.

Overall this is a true feel good love story that is worthy of a Hallmark moment. Not only will you laugh and cry, you will feel the dance of a thousand butterflies on your soul. A true magical moment.

With beautiful characters and amazing chemistry, this book is sure to make you believe in love everlasting.

Floraljoy

1,136 reviews

Sweet, emotional and moving:
Another great book by a very talented author! I enjoyed this cross-over book and it was nice discovering Mason's story after we had met him as Avery's older brother in "Lost without you".
When single dad Mason was deployed overseas Mia stepped in and fostered their dog. They gradually developed a bond but it took them a while to work things out especially as she was cautious having been hurt in the past and he wasn't used to being emotionally vulnerable. I enjoyed seeing their personal growth and I liked seeing these two lonely souls find love and belonging in one another. My heart also went out to Mason's son who had a lot to deal with at a young age and it shows the effect our decisions make on multi generations.
I loved how this book didn't shy away from showing the character's flaws and insecurities and whilst it dealt with some quite emotional topics, it never felt overly heavy nor depressing. All in all, a fabulous read that I am sure will appeal to many different types of readers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Ana Paula

854 reviews29 followers

It is no secret that I love the Annapolis Harbor series and now this book is a crossover with The Salvation Society world (written by Corinne Michaels). I have not read all books in the Salvation Society world and it is fair to say that you do not have to, in order to read this book, the book is fairly focus on the characters.

I am enjoying Lea Coll's books because they show delicate characters in a very sensitive way. Mason is a single-father and big brother of Avery from the book Lost Without You (Annapolis Harbor #2). He is a navy man, flying jets and still with a deployment in his future. However, he has a pre-teenage son who needs his care and for this deployment he decides to leave him with his absent parents. Mia is such a delicate soul; she is the counselor in the middle school that Everett attends and for pure luck she is the one who will take care of their dog Stark while Mason is away.

She gets involved with this family at the same time she is looking for a family herself and it is impossible not to fall in love with these characters.

A beautiful book and super well written.

I just loved it!

Payton Box

1,482 reviews22 followers

February 26, 2021

Oooo this story was so good. I loved Mia and Mason's story as they learned what unconditional love was. Mia, Mason, and Everett all had to learn how to accept being loved and I enjoyed each of their different challenges and stories.

Everett's was hard to read as he was the most emotional due to his mom leaving and him adjusting to Mason traveling for work often. I loved his redemption story and how Mason punished and worked with him instead of following the childhood Mason went through. I loved how Mason was able to break the treatment and love his child unconditionally and put him first.

Mia's story was beautiful as she had to learn that she was worthy of love after her aunt and uncle were distant and mean to her after her parents death. I loved her experience with Mason and learning how to trust someone not to break her heart. Mason and Mia were adorable their connection started immediately with the pictures of Mason's dog while he was on deployment and their connection only got stronger!!

Penny Leidecker

2,678 reviews26 followers

I have read several of Lea Coll’s books and I haven’t been disappointed by any of them. Impassioned was no exception. She just keeps getting better with each book. This book is centered around Mason, a single dad to his son, Everett. Rebecca, Everett’s mom, has decided she doesn’t want to be a mother anymore, so Mason steps up and boy does he. When the story starts, Mason is getting ready to be deployed. He meets Mia, through Dogs on Deployment, because she’s going to look after Stark, their dog. Everett will be staying with his cold parents and they won’t let Stark stay there. Mia just happens to be a school counselor where Everett will be attending school. Everett doesn’t have an easy time and Mia and Mason start texting. I’m not going to leave any spoilers because I want everyone to enjoy this story for themselves. If you’re looking for a fantastic read about a single dad that puts his son first, you will love this story.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.

Jacqueline Ellison

2,638 reviews8 followers

This well written single dad romance is about Mason and Mia. The amazing storyline and wonderful characters kept me entertained throughout the entire book. Mason is a single parent to his son Everett. He is a navy pilot going on deployment for six months. His ex wife decided she didn't want a family anymore and left them. Mason is not used to having support from his parents, they only care about their accounting business. He decides to get out of the service after ten years so he can be there for his son. He gets a job as a second pilot for Cole Security Services. There is an adjustment Mason and Everett go through but eventually get into a routine in their new home.

Mia is filling in as counselor at the middle school. She also watches dogs for deployed military soldiers. Her parents died when she was young, her aunt and uncle took her in. She never felt she belonged or was loved. She is always helping others and taking care of her friends. She hasn't found a guy that didn't feel like she was too much until Mason.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Erin Lewis

6,223 reviews219 followers

Lisa Petty (Book Bangers Blog)

5 star Review Impassioned by Lea Coll
I have read a few books by Lea Coll and each book I have found to be well written and entertaining. Impassioned is Mason Arrington and Mia Hatton’s story and I quickly became invested in the story that Ms.Coll wove. As this book is a cross over and part of Salvation Series World by Corinne Michaels, I couldn’t wait to read.
I fell hard and fast for Mason, a single dad who was totally swoon worthy and ticked the boxes for me. The attraction between Mason and Mia is immediate and the air crackled with the chemistry that sizzled. Neither of them are looking for a relationship and yet there is something that draws them to one another.
Mason is about to head off on deployment and leaves behind his son who is struggling to fit in. Mia befriends his son and tries to help him. What will happen when Mason returns home? Will they decide to take a chance on love or will it all come crashing down?
Impassioned is a romantic love story, of hope, trust and dreams and above all else family and is one that I loved.

Sharon Grow

2,523 reviews42 followers

March 6, 2021

A beautiful love story. A woman who loves and gives of herself, but has never felt truly loved since the death of her parents. A man with a career he loves, but he must make a difficult decision as he is now the sole parent for his son. Mia Hatton, working as a school guidance counselor finds herself unable to avoid caring too much for the welfare of her students, especially young Everett Arrington. His father, Mason Arrington, is a Navy fighter pilot and his career has caused him to be gone most of Everett’s life. He decides that after this last mission that he needs to make a life with his son and it seems that Mia is determined to help him become the father he needs to be. So much emotion between these two characters as they slowly become friends…and maybe more? Can Mason let Mia into his life and if so, can he offer the love she so badly wants and needs? I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author. (by paytonpuppy)

Alice

603 reviews10 followers

March 6, 2021

Impassioned by Lea Coll is a wonderful crossover of her Annapolis Harbour Series and the Salvation Series World by Corinne Michaels.
I finished this really good book and I love the feeling inside of me because of this story.
The book is about Mia and Mason. Mia is the school counsellor and Mason (Avery's brother from the Annapolis Harbour Series) a pilot of fighting jets. When she agrees to take care of his dog while he's on deployment their story begins...
I was kinda excited to read this story about Mason and Mia! I liked their connection from the beginning and the slow burn! Mia is such a great character you just HAVE to love and when she's able to break his hard shell... be prepared guys!
OMG! And you won't be able to resist MASON! He's a single dad, so far away from home and kinda broody buuut hard shell, soft core. He'll definitely steal your heart.
This book will make you swoon so hard and happy! I really enjoyed it!
READ IT! ♡

2,300 reviews20 followers

This book hit so close to home for me as my husband was a sailor on an aircraft carrier and the conversations that Mason and Mia had been very close to my heart. Mason is a Navy Pilot who is about to go on deployment when he and his son take their dog to a foster doggy home he doesn't realize things are about to change. Mia is a lovely woman who takes in animals to foster and is a school counselor. When she finds out that Evertt, Mason's son is at her school she vows to keep an eye on him. When being away from family is hard you have to rely on other people and for Mason that is Mia. When he comes home these two have chemistry and will try to date and see where it goes. But sometimes mistakes happen and Mason needs to decide where his life is going to go and if he can forgive Mia. I loved this story so much it just made me miss military life and how close friends can be. Find out how their love story starts and if they can end as a family?

Jennifer Pierson

11.7k reviews188 followers

March 10, 2021

Mason is a Navy pilot, and a single father who is about to be deployed when he meets Mia, who takes care of military troops' pets when they have to deploy somewhere. He can't get her out of his head while on duty, but doesn't think he wants a relationship so he's doing his best to eject her out of his head. Mia is also a school counselor & has been helping Mason's son, who's really struggling in his new school. Despite these two thinking that they shouldn't be thinking about the other, they're bonding over text until he finally comes home for good but will they take a chance for a beautiful future together?! I LOVED Impassioned so much, and my only disappointment was when it ended. Lea Coll did an amazing job at pulling out all of my emotions, and it was hard stuffing them back down when I was done! Do yourselves a favor & hit those one click buttons as I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!

Barbara

1,285 reviews4 followers

Mia and Mason have their demons to overcome... past hurts and rejections that highly influenced the people they've become. Mia first meets Mason when he drops off Stark, his son's dog, for her to foster while he's deployed (Navy pilot). HIs parents are so NOT the caring, warm people he and his son need in their lives. Mia is lonely and doesn't feel she deserves love after her aunt and uncle's cold indifference to her growing up. The thing that really brings them together is Everett, Mason's son. She's the counselor at his new school and is determined to help him adjust and make friends. Of course things don't go smoothly. There is so much heart and soul to their story... plenty of angst, but also hope and determination...and finding what fits. I also enjoyed how there was a crossover to Corinne Michael's worlds with Mason's new job at Cole Security...nice touch.

lowkeyreader

5,573 reviews51 followers

March 6, 2021

4.5⭐️

What a sweet and beautiful love story. It's set in Annapolis Harbor, even though it's part of The Salvation Society series.

Mason is a newly single dad after his wife abandoned him and his son. He met Mia when he was about to be deployed again. There is an instant attraction but neither of them is looking for a relationship. Mia finds herself caring for Mason’s struggling son as he navigates his new life. I loved Mia's character, she has the biggest heart. I loved reading the slow burn and the growth of Mason, Mia, and Everett's relationships.

This is a good love story! You'll laugh and cry, swoon over the characters. It's a beautifully written story of three people finding love and a family when they least expect it. Nothing is more genuine and raw than their story.

Samantha

4,330 reviews27 followers

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I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. This book is heartwarming and sweet. Mia and Mason are so perfect for each other. He is a single father in the military. She has agreed to keep his dog while he is deployed because it cannot go with his son. She is a compassionate and caring person who also sees that his son is having a hard time. She and Mason text back and forth, not only updating him but they are getting to know each other. Mia is leary about getting involved with any man but she feels close to him. Mason is going to do whatever it takes to make her trust and love him. He would like for the four of them to be a happy family together. I thought this was a great story. The characters had a lot of chemistry between them.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

933 reviews41 followers

March 17, 2021

This military, single dad romance is an absolutely beautiful slow-burn love story.

Mia meets Mason through a dog-sitting service for the deployed, and what starts out as friendship, turns into an irresistible attraction.

I really enjoyed all of the side parts to this romance…from the initial meeting, to Mason’s son being involved in the storyline, to Mason’s return and continuing friendship with Mia. It all flows so beautifully! The side characters played a perfect role in this. The emotional rollercoaster and tears welling up in my eyes brought this to a deeper level.

I have a soft spot for military romance and the sacrifices made by these individuals and their families. I know Dogs on Deployment was part of author Lea Coll’s basis for Impassioned and I absolutely enjoyed it! 5 stars from me for this book that is part of Corinne Michael’s Salvation Society series and also a cross-over to Lea’s Annapolis Harbor series as well!

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Mulan Book Princess

3,552 reviews52 followers

I rate this book 4.5 stars.

This was such a heart-warming story. Mia is such a sweetheart as she is so kind, caring and compassionate. And then you have Mason who is stoic unless you see his softer, gentler and more sweet side. They bring out the best in each other, and their chemistry is steamy hot. They both come from dysfunctional families yet have grown stronger because of this. I really enjoyed this story as I think it was romantic, sweet and showed how they make a family together.

I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion.

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Ga Books LoverX

2,411 reviews24 followers

March 9, 2021

Lea Coll, girl, your books are freaking amazing and I love them! Impassioned is the kind of love story that reaches down into your emotions and makes you feel it way down deep. It was beautiful and the type of connection that Mason and Mia have is one that people dream of having. Watching their relationship progress will make your heart happy and is AWESOME to see.

All in all, I cannot recommend you reading this book enough! Sweet and lovely, you need this in your life ASAP! I give it 4.5 outta 5 stars- read it now!

PS: thank you to Lea Coll for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review honestly!

11.6k reviews49 followers

February 5, 2022

Being deployed is never easy, but when you have a woman like her you can't stop thinking about...

Impassioned by Lea Coll is part of the Salvation Society novels. As I had read and also own a number of the author's Annapolis Harbor series I had decided to pick this book up. This story is about Mia Hatton and Mason Arrington. What I quickly found, much to my pleasure, is that Mason is Avery's older brother and her story is in Lost without You, the second book in the Annapolis Harbor series. This story is a whirlwind of emotion with family, friends and love all nicely woven together.

I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.

LLS

924 reviews21 followers