Never Fall for Your One that Got Away (It's Complicated, #4) by Kate O'Keeffe
If life gives you a second chance with the one that got away, should you take it?
Noah Grant was my first. He was the guy who went from childhood friend to teenage love. The guy I spent one heady, intoxicating summer with, only to have my heart snapped in two—not by him, but by me.
Fast forward eleven years and just when I think I’m finally over Noah, he’s back. Older, wiser, hotter.
Definitely hotter.
Work throws us together, and there’s no avoiding him, even if I wanted to. And I don’t want to avoid him, although I know I should.
But Noah’s hiding something. And if I let myself get close, could his secret break my heart all over again?
Never Fall for Your One that Got Away is a laugh-out-loud, swoon-worthy rom com with a second-chance-love, a totally swoony guy, and sweet romance. As with all the books in the It’s Complicated series, this is a closed-door romance with some incredible kissing and all the feels. It is a full-length novel and can be read as a standalone story.
~ BOOK REVIEW for Never Fall for Your One that Got Away ~
***(3) out of 5 Stars
This is the final book in the It's Complicated series, where we finally get Tabitha's love story. She has dated a bit, had a few boyfriends, and even a broken engagement, but she never really felt invested in any of those relationships. Because, as we come to find out, her heart still belongs to her first love, the one who got away; the who, as it turns out, she broke up with.
There really wasn't much to this love story, at least not plot-wise. Still, I found myself staying up way too late several nights in a row to read this book. The writing flows as smoothly as soft butter on warm rolls!
Also, second-chance romance is not my favorite motif. But this one was done very well. Other than the heartache they caused each other back in the day, and the time that they wasted when they could have been together, there was very little of the negative aspects I usually associate with this type of story: no failed marriages, or unwanted children, or vengeful ex's or the like.
Basically, most of the time - other than catching us up to what happened before - most of the time is spent with these two getting reacquainted. And realizing that they have still always loved one another.
I was confused as to whether or not Noah was actually an art dealer, or if that was just a story he made up. It seemed like his painting could have maybe supported him. And while I did understand why he kept that and some other information from Tabitha for awhile, there were some instances when he outright lied to her that I just did not care for.
Of course, it is lots of fun to see her friends and their significant others - as well as their dogs!
Tabitha's family are all horrible people. I can't believe that she didn't stand up more for Noah and her friends. It's no wonder she was such a jerk and a mess. It's actually amazing that she turned out as well as she did. Something that young Noah no doubt had a large part in.
Overall, a very pleasant read, with just a moderate amount of angst, and finally a happy ever after.
I received a free eBook copy of this title via Booksprout and have willingly provided an honest review.
Kate O'Keeffe
Kate O'Keeffe is a USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author who writes exactly what she loves to read: laugh-out-loud romantic comedies with swoon-worthy heroes and gorgeous feel-good happily ever afters. She lives and loves in beautiful Hawke's Bay, New Zealand with her family and two scruffy but loveable dogs.
When she's not penning her latest story, Kate can be found hiking up hills (slowly), traveling to different countries around the globe (back when we used to be able to do that), and eating chocolate. A lot of it.
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The adventures of the Zodiac Cusp Kids are laid to rest in the raw, cold February of 1989. The Portal has been spilling out more goop and increasingly dangerous goons for the past two years, and it’s getting worse. On top of that, the kids are facing a mysterious and charismatic figure from David’s past who’s not sitting quite right with Jenny. In order to decode the symbols from her vision, there’s only one thing to do; a week-long cram session at the library. The things they discover lead them straight toward the fight of everyone’s lives. It’s going to take every trick they’ve learned and the combined powers of The Coven, The Guardian, and the Zodiac Cusp Kids to end this story.
Something Final is the last of the stories drawn from Angie's diaries. Kept safely hidden for decades, they tell how the kids spent their teenage years - working with their mentor, Mr. Rakow, and Jenny's mom, Lorraine, who leads a coven, to come to the life-changing conclusion of their journey together.
Sarah Dale is an author, mom, daughter, step-mom, pack member, friend, dog-walker, cat-appreciator, library book balancer, word lover, thought thinker and picture-taker living in Lincoln, Nebraska, just generally trying to get things done.
In addition to the Zodiac Cusp Kids series, Sarah has authored the fantasy novel We Could Be Heroes, co-authored the suspense thriller Collision Course with Welsh author David Owain Hughes, and her short story, “Something Old, Something New, Something Cursed, Something Blue” is featured in the collection of horror short stories What Goes Around.
Sarah has also edited several novels for publication. Prior to working in publishing, she spent years working with teens at a busy public library, creating library programming, leading book clubs, and teaching writing workshops. Her article “Teens and Community in the Public Library: The Algebra of ‘Pack’” was published in Nebraska Libraries – Volume 4, No. 2 (May 2016). She is the recipient of the 1989 Victor Contoski award for Poetry Interpretation.
Two for the Show by Skye Warren (One for the Money, #2) Published by: Dangerous Press Publication date: August 16th 2022 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Pregnant. Alone. And heartbroken. The only thing Eva Morelli knows for sure is that she wants this baby. She learned how to depend only on herself a long time ago.
The father, however? He made his position on marriage and children very clear.
Finn Hughes has fought his fate for years, but it’s finally catching up to him. Duty took away his choices. How can he hope for forever? He already knows how this ends.
There’s only one thing worse than having a family.
Losing them.
“I was hooked from page one. With steam and grit, Warren captures your attention and has you begging for the next chapter. Book gold!” — USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke for Private Property
Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance. Her books have sold over one million copies. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.
Sometimes doing things wrong is the only way to make it right.
Rebel, an all-new steamy mercenary standalone romance in the Alpha Mountain series from USA Today bestselling authors Renee Rose and Vanessa Vale, is available now!
She's the law in town. Holds the handcuffs. The beauty can put them on me. Anytime.
One look and I'll do anything for the woman. Even help her break every rule she's vowed to uphold. Because sometimes doing things wrong is the only way to make it right.
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~ BOOK REVIEW for Rebel ~
****(4) out of 5 Stars
This is the second book in the series, but the first one that I've read. I liked it well enough that I'd definitely pick up the others.
There are a lot of smexy times to this story! In fact, other than the prologue set years in the past, it starts off right in the midst of such a time. Hayes thinks this is finally the start of something between him and Deputy Megan Hager. Turns out though, she is not anywhere near done playing hard to get. First she refuses to see him, then she won't open up to him about some major drama happening in her life. Even to the point that she repeatedly pushes him away. He is not, however, one to be easily deterred. Hayes sticks to her like glue, showing his true colors. Megan has had her faith in men so shaken in the past that she doesn't dare believe what is right in front of her. It takes repeated interventions, not all of them exactly legal, before she finally believes that he means what he says about sticking around.
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Excerpt
I arched a brow. “Are you daring me to disarm you, baby doll? Because I had a different kind of tussling in mind tonight, but I am totally down with whatever gets you hot.” Her eyes narrowed, but I saw a gleam of interest in them. She hit the release button to drop the magazine cartridge from the Glock then pulled back the slide to spit the live round out onto the floor. She loosened her shoulders. “Show me what you’ve got, big guy.” As much as I loved throwing my weight around in bed with Megan, in this scenario, I was loath to manhandle her. This was a losing proposition. As in, I’d better let her win because me winning would definitely be the wrong move. How did I know this? The gun to the head was a pretty solid giveaway. I eyed her for a solid ten seconds before my hand shot out to knock her wrist up. She landed an impressive karate-style kick in the center of my chest that knocked me back and out of range. This was how she wanted to play? “You’re toying with me,” she accused. “Nah.” I held my hand out for the weapon, and this time she handed it over. When she did, I caught her wrist and spun her around until her back hit my front, and I could restrain her from behind. Our arms were banded about her torso, and my hard dick was nestled against her perfect ass. “I just wait for the right opportunities,” I murmured against her ear.
About Renee
USA Today Bestselling Author Renee Rose loves a dominant, dirty-talking alpha hero! She’s sold over a million copies of steamy romance with varying levels of kink. Her books have been featured in USA Today’s Happily Ever After and Popsugar. Named Eroticon USA’s Next Top Erotic Author in 2013, she has also won Spunky and Sassy’s Favorite Sci-Fi and Anthology author, and Romance Reviews Best Historical Romance. She’s hit the USA Today list ten times with her Chicago Bratva, Bad Boy Alpha, Wolf Ranch books, and various anthologies.
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About Vanessa
Vanessa Vale is the USA Today bestselling author of sexy romance novels, including her popular Bridgewater historical romance series and hot contemporary romances. With over one million books sold, Vanessa writes about unapologetic bad boys who don’t just fall in love, they fall hard. Her books are available worldwide in multiple languages in e-book, print, audio and even as an online game. When she’s not writing, Vanessa savors the insanity of raising two boys and figuring out how many meals she can make with a pressure cooker. While she’s not as skilled at social media as her kids, she loves to interact with readers.
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prequel to Force of Nature by Skye Warren & Amelia Wilde
Carter Morelli works alone, but his orders are clear. Pilot the small aircraft carrying the renowned geologist to a remote island. Except the plane malfunctions at a crucial moment. June Porter wants to stay on solid land. She doesn't want to fly, but it's the only way to get to the dig site. Then her worst fears come true. A heavy storm. A swift fall from the sky. And a heart stopping crash. An emergency landing leaves them stranded. A shadow moves through the trees. They aren't alone in the jungle.
~ BOOK REVIEW for The Crash ~
***(3) out of 5 Stars
I was not all that impressed with this book. Of course, it didn't help that I must have gotten confused and thought this was an actual full-length story. Turns out, it is just a short prequel. Spanning only seven chapters, it is probably the first seven chapters of the actual book. It doesn't even encompass everything listed in the book description.
Just not what I was expecting, I guess. I do quite enjoy Skye Warren's work as a general rule, and I also liked the little bit of Amelia Wilde's stuff that I've read. So perhaps future installments will have more to offer.
I received a free eBook copy of this title from Valentine PR, and have willingly provided an honest review.
Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.
Amelia Wilde is a USA TODAY bestselling author of dangerous contemporary romance and loves it a little too much. She lives in Michigan with her husband and daughters. She spends most of her time typing furiously on an iPad and appreciating the natural splendor of her home state from where she likes it best: inside.
