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beckyrendon's review
4.0
Lane!!!!!!
I clearly should have paid more attention. I snapped this up just because Kathy wrote it. I didn't read the blurb. I didn't realize whose story it was. Silly me!
I have been waiting (what seems like forever) to learn Lane's story. The Mitchell brothers come from quite an unusual background. Following along in Logan and Ellie's story, you meet the remaining tribe members. I was so ridiculously happy when I realized exactly who was starring in this novel.
The single dad with the heart of gold. The protector. The man with a much kore complicated history than we ever knew or thought. Lane Mitchell is everything a woman could want as long as your name is Sienna. Don't get me wrong, we all want him- we just won't stand a chance.
The ONE that got away...
His true love.
La Mia Vita.
It is a tragic situation that brings these lost loves back in each others orbit. The tragedy isn't over quickly either. It's a long drawn out pain- one that will require a lot of intense work to recover from.
The Abrupt reentry into Sienna's life is the only way Lane can get through to her.
The Abrupt departure from her norm has Sienna spinning like a top. Wound up to the point of breaking and then spun lose, Sienna is trying to survive this terrible situation. She can't fall apart and yet...One man simultaneously holds her together and allows her to fall apart.
It's a choice you know. Happiness. You can chose to be happy or merely exist. Bo one said it's easy; only that its a choice.
Abrupt has many familiar faces. I love getting caught up with old friends. I enjoy meeting new people. My biggest kick, though, is watching evil get what it deserves.
I clearly should have paid more attention. I snapped this up just because Kathy wrote it. I didn't read the blurb. I didn't realize whose story it was. Silly me!
I have been waiting (what seems like forever) to learn Lane's story. The Mitchell brothers come from quite an unusual background. Following along in Logan and Ellie's story, you meet the remaining tribe members. I was so ridiculously happy when I realized exactly who was starring in this novel.
The single dad with the heart of gold. The protector. The man with a much kore complicated history than we ever knew or thought. Lane Mitchell is everything a woman could want as long as your name is Sienna. Don't get me wrong, we all want him- we just won't stand a chance.
The ONE that got away...
His true love.
La Mia Vita.
It is a tragic situation that brings these lost loves back in each others orbit. The tragedy isn't over quickly either. It's a long drawn out pain- one that will require a lot of intense work to recover from.
The Abrupt reentry into Sienna's life is the only way Lane can get through to her.
The Abrupt departure from her norm has Sienna spinning like a top. Wound up to the point of breaking and then spun lose, Sienna is trying to survive this terrible situation. She can't fall apart and yet...One man simultaneously holds her together and allows her to fall apart.
It's a choice you know. Happiness. You can chose to be happy or merely exist. Bo one said it's easy; only that its a choice.
Abrupt has many familiar faces. I love getting caught up with old friends. I enjoy meeting new people. My biggest kick, though, is watching evil get what it deserves.
bookboyfriendandhusbandmake3's review
4.0
Holy emotions, I didn't just get all the feels, it was an explosion of feels.
Sienna and Lane had so many heartbreaking obstacles to overcome in this second chance romance, some of them completely heartbreaking, devastating, all the feels times 2. There were secrets to uncover, wounds to heal and forgiveness, of themselves and each other.
I really enjoyed this absolutely insane emotional ride. Sienna and Lane might have had a rough road but the chemistry and love these 2 had proved to be what it took to make the other whole.
Sienna and Lane had so many heartbreaking obstacles to overcome in this second chance romance, some of them completely heartbreaking, devastating, all the feels times 2. There were secrets to uncover, wounds to heal and forgiveness, of themselves and each other.
I really enjoyed this absolutely insane emotional ride. Sienna and Lane might have had a rough road but the chemistry and love these 2 had proved to be what it took to make the other whole.
nikkieliz13's review
2.5
⎯» Rating: 2.5 Stars
⎯» Genre: Romantic Suspense
⎯» POV: Multiple—First Person
❥
When it comes to second-chance-romances where the original break-up was due to the hero cheating on the heroine, it’s vital that the author makes me care about the pair as a couple, as well as individuals, relatively quickly. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen for this book.
The characterization, dialogue, and writing style didn’t work for me. However, like a bad habit, I couldn’t put the book down. I was determined to find out where it led, so Iended up skimming the majority of it.
❥
⎯» Labels:
•Stand-Alone
•M-F Romance
•Mafia Romance
•Second-Chance Romance
•Forbidden Romance
•Secret Child
•Insufficient Groveling
•Broken-h
•H-cheated-on-h
•H-single-dad
•h-married-om
•h-in-abusive-marriage
•h-son-kidnapped
⎯» Triggers:
•Domestic Abuse—emotional, verbal, physical, sexual
•Sexual Abuse—rape, pedophilia, statuatory rape
•Car Accident
•Guilt
•Human Trafficking
•Kidnapping of Child
•Trauma—PTSD
•Violence
⎯» Genre: Romantic Suspense
⎯» POV: Multiple—First Person
❥
When it comes to second-chance-romances where the original break-up was due to the hero cheating on the heroine, it’s vital that the author makes me care about the pair as a couple, as well as individuals, relatively quickly. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen for this book.
The characterization, dialogue, and writing style didn’t work for me. However, like a bad habit, I couldn’t put the book down. I was determined to find out where it led, so Iended up skimming the majority of it.
❥
⎯» Labels:
•Stand-Alone
•M-F Romance
•Mafia Romance
•Second-Chance Romance
•Forbidden Romance
•Secret Child
•Insufficient Groveling
•Broken-h
•H-cheated-on-h
•H-single-dad
•h-married-om
•h-in-abusive-marriage
•h-son-kidnapped
⎯» Triggers:
•Domestic Abuse—emotional, verbal, physical, sexual
•Sexual Abuse—rape, pedophilia, statuatory rape
•Car Accident
•Guilt
•Human Trafficking
•Kidnapping of Child
•Trauma—PTSD
•Violence
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_one_more_chapter's review
5.0
This second chance romance brings all the raw, and real feels with two strong characters leading the way to forgiveness and redemption. Lane's brand of sexy, confident, alpha with a huge heart won me over big time. Sienna's awe inspiring beauty, strength and poise in the face of adversity balanced this story out perfectly. Five stars for a heart tugging, extremely enjoyable read!!
naughtybookaffair's review
5.0
Sienna comes back to town due to losing a piece of her heart. But the way that she loses him will have you in tears. Have tissues you will need them. She is dealing with everything the best way that she can. But she has already gone through so much. I absolutely love her character. She is so well written. She is strong when you know she is breaking on the inside. She may be a mafia princess but she still breaks and hurts. There is only one person that can even begin to help her heal. Lane her first one, the one that was forbidden. Things happened between them and she is hiding quite the secret from him. Once Lane learns the truth come hell or high water he will do whatever is needed to get his future with Sienna and heal her. But things aren't that easy. I loved the intense mystery, the suspense, the not knowing. This was a page turning intense, mind blowing, heart wrenching storyline that I absolutely loved reading. Kathy blows me away with every book that she writes. Her characters are always well written, engaging, easily relatable and you can easily feel what they are feeling. I highly recommend this one.
tab2004's review
2.0
I think I would have liked this more if the writing style was different. The two main characters had compelling history and a child. The plot was ok. The secondary characters were fine. It was just mainly the author's writing style that left me going - do I want to finish this?
thewitchybibliophile's review
4.0
I have been intrigued by Lane since day one, and let me tell you, Coopmans does this man justice. So raw, gritty and emotional. I was completely wrapped up into this world that she has created and it was utterly amazing. Sienna is a spitfire but also so passionate.These two together is an absolute fireball. There are twists and turns that keep you guessing and your mouth dropping as everything gets laid out.
Overall, I loved reading this book and delving deeper into this world that Coopmans has created. You want to swoon, fan yourself and cry with this book. It is an absolute range of emotions while you read it. Lexi… omg I adored her before.. But she is so cute as a button and is literally the biggest scene stealer and that is legit okay! If you loved the Unbound Trilogy, you are going to live for this one as well!
Overall, I loved reading this book and delving deeper into this world that Coopmans has created. You want to swoon, fan yourself and cry with this book. It is an absolute range of emotions while you read it. Lexi… omg I adored her before.. But she is so cute as a button and is literally the biggest scene stealer and that is legit okay! If you loved the Unbound Trilogy, you are going to live for this one as well!
lauraanne9's review
1.0
***ARC Provided by the Author***
DNF at 11%
I couldn't connect with the characters and I thought the writing seemed a little choppy. Enough so that I found myself pulled out of the story when it seemed like a sentence, a bit of dialogue, or an internal thought was jarring and out of place.
So, I decided not to finish this one at 11%
DNF at 11%
I couldn't connect with the characters and I thought the writing seemed a little choppy. Enough so that I found myself pulled out of the story when it seemed like a sentence, a bit of dialogue, or an internal thought was jarring and out of place.
So, I decided not to finish this one at 11%
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