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naughtybookaffair's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book that I brought from this author. The first book that sat down and read from beginning to end. I fell in love with Ms. Winters writing with this book. It is included in the set Not My Heart to Break. What a breath taking series. The first one is about learning to get to know the main characters. Laura and Seth two amazing characters that you cant get enough of. Their story is quite the story to tell. Hold on because you are going on quite the ride with these two. Romance, suspense, intrigue, love and heart break. Ever bit is in the pages of this one. Every page turning moment you fell in love with Laura and Seth and want only happiness for these two. But is that what these two are going to get? Hold on because this first book is only the beginning.
Laura is still dealing with the death of her father and Seth is there to help her. Seth is trying to raise up in the hierarchy to run the streets. Laura and Seth have many differences but they still love each other if they could only see that. They try to build a relationship but something happens and Laura runs leaving only a note to explain why.
Laura is still dealing with the death of her father and Seth is there to help her. Seth is trying to raise up in the hierarchy to run the streets. Laura and Seth have many differences but they still love each other if they could only see that. They try to build a relationship but something happens and Laura runs leaving only a note to explain why.
booksreadbykat's review against another edition
3.0
The author on booktok said this series was inspired by Sons of Anarchy and honestly that’s all she had to say to convince me to read this
bookwyrm082's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
bookspaced's review against another edition
5.0
I already loved the prequel of this book and couldn‘t wait to get to read more of Seth and Laura. I loved their beginning and everything that came after. Even though throughout the book I sometimes didn‘t know how I felt about both of them and what had led to their story in this book.
I had so many feelings for Laura I can‘t even describe. She seemed so strong and yet crazy at some times. Seth on the other hand was brilliant, of course, but I didn‘t know who I had to blame in the beginning so I was a little wary of them both.
I also loved all the side characters and can‘t wait to get to know many more characters in the next few books.
Willow‘s writing is just soooo good and you just feel like you are a part of the story and not just someone reading it.
Well deserved 5/5 ⭐️
I had so many feelings for Laura I can‘t even describe. She seemed so strong and yet crazy at some times. Seth on the other hand was brilliant, of course, but I didn‘t know who I had to blame in the beginning so I was a little wary of them both.
I also loved all the side characters and can‘t wait to get to know many more characters in the next few books.
Willow‘s writing is just soooo good and you just feel like you are a part of the story and not just someone reading it.
Well deserved 5/5 ⭐️
fanboyriot's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Read For:
Drama
Secrets
School Setting
Dark Romance
Sons of Anarchy Vibes
I honestly didn’t care for the characters of this one. The plot definitely gave the vibe of Sons of Anarchy so I was excited about that at least.
Rating: ★★ (2/5)
Release Date: 20, August 2019
POV: Switching, First Person
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, and Cursing
lesliethewanderlust's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
serialbookstarter's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book and the beginnings of Seth and Laura although I am definitely not a fan of flashbacks. I find they just make the narrative confusing and the timeline hard to follow. Way to much 3 years ago, 13 months ago etc. it gives you whiplash of the mind and I have to admit I put this book down at around 40% for a few weeks. I read a lot—a book everyday or day and a half. I put this down because it was hard to follow the timeline… the writing is excellent otherwise and I devoured the Merciless series in a few days. A lot going on in this story but it almost reads as a slow burn with steam.
theeditorreads's review against another edition
5.0
Synopsis:
Hard to Love is a story about Seth King and Laura Roth. They know each other from their childhood, and are teenage sweethearts, having grown up in the same rough neighbourhood, too rough. A story of love that can no longer blindside the faults in the other half's life, doesn't want to. But what happens when that love comes calling again?
Review:
I love it when sidekicks get their own story. After constantly finding Seth at Jase's side, as his trusted driver and friend and in whichever capacity Jase needed him, I wanted to read about him and Laura too. That it began from the very beginning was a bonus! And I have been warned this time, by the author's line up of the novels, that this will yet again end in a cliff-hanger. Sigh! I am eager to read about how his and Laura's story started though. The author is a master at amping up the suspense in her stories. Never did I ever imagine while reading Irresistible Attraction trilogy that Seth and Laura were connected from much before. That Laura, who was such a strong friend to Beth had such a tough beginning was unimaginable!
The prologue starts from before, from before Seth met and started working for the Cross brothers. It was great to see him as the boss here. The story then starts from thirteen months before, where Laura and Seth seem very much in a relationship. In fact, it's been two years of them being together. As is the norm with the author's books, this one too has alternate chapters through his and her point of view. And... she's a reader! Yep. Laura is a reader of thick anatomy textbooks. Because she wants to be a nurse and wants to break away from the thug life. And then something happens, something life-changing that solidifies her decision of moving away.
While she is looking forward to applying to a nursing program, Seth is all about keeping her with him forever. He doesn't want to let her go, even though she has her doubts. They didn't have a rosy beginning in life, and that is why, in spite of loving Seth, Laura is uncertain about their future together. More so because Seth has never once said that he loves her. And after all that she's been through in her childhood, she doesn't think of it as a good idea to move in with Seth, rather she prefers living in her grandmother's house, even if alone.
This book is more romantic at first than romantic suspense. They're together since they were sixteen. How cute is that? Though there is too much violence in their past to make it any kind of cute... Laura wants to leave that same gangsta life behind, which her family too was a part of. I felt very bad for Laura, she's so lonely, with no family to speak of anymore. It was hard for her to love Seth, but Seth now hates her. Because she left. And the story, the author gives a glimpse before leaving us hanging (as usual) as to what exactly happens when they meet after eight years through Jase and Beth's connection. At least now I know how Laura came about that money she helped Beth with. That Seth made a conscious decision to come work for the Cross brothers in East Coast was another surprise. Because it was where Laura was.
I'm eagerly waiting for [b:Desperate to Touch|47636704|Desperate to Touch|W. Winters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1566051566l/47636704._SY75_.jpg|72782211] now, the second part of Laura and Seth's story. I'm eager to see where Laura and Seth go from the mess they left eight years back. October 8 can't come fast enough.
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Shaina's Musings
Hard to Love is a story about Seth King and Laura Roth. They know each other from their childhood, and are teenage sweethearts, having grown up in the same rough neighbourhood, too rough. A story of love that can no longer blindside the faults in the other half's life, doesn't want to. But what happens when that love comes calling again?
Review:
I love it when sidekicks get their own story. After constantly finding Seth at Jase's side, as his trusted driver and friend and in whichever capacity Jase needed him, I wanted to read about him and Laura too. That it began from the very beginning was a bonus! And I have been warned this time, by the author's line up of the novels, that this will yet again end in a cliff-hanger. Sigh! I am eager to read about how his and Laura's story started though. The author is a master at amping up the suspense in her stories. Never did I ever imagine while reading Irresistible Attraction trilogy that Seth and Laura were connected from much before. That Laura, who was such a strong friend to Beth had such a tough beginning was unimaginable!
The prologue starts from before, from before Seth met and started working for the Cross brothers. It was great to see him as the boss here. The story then starts from thirteen months before, where Laura and Seth seem very much in a relationship. In fact, it's been two years of them being together. As is the norm with the author's books, this one too has alternate chapters through his and her point of view. And... she's a reader! Yep. Laura is a reader of thick anatomy textbooks. Because she wants to be a nurse and wants to break away from the thug life. And then something happens, something life-changing that solidifies her decision of moving away.
While she is looking forward to applying to a nursing program, Seth is all about keeping her with him forever. He doesn't want to let her go, even though she has her doubts. They didn't have a rosy beginning in life, and that is why, in spite of loving Seth, Laura is uncertain about their future together. More so because Seth has never once said that he loves her. And after all that she's been through in her childhood, she doesn't think of it as a good idea to move in with Seth, rather she prefers living in her grandmother's house, even if alone.
Sometimes you have to take a hit from your enemy for them to be seen as what they are.
This book is more romantic at first than romantic suspense. They're together since they were sixteen. How cute is that? Though there is too much violence in their past to make it any kind of cute... Laura wants to leave that same gangsta life behind, which her family too was a part of. I felt very bad for Laura, she's so lonely, with no family to speak of anymore. It was hard for her to love Seth, but Seth now hates her. Because she left. And the story, the author gives a glimpse before leaving us hanging (as usual) as to what exactly happens when they meet after eight years through Jase and Beth's connection. At least now I know how Laura came about that money she helped Beth with. That Seth made a conscious decision to come work for the Cross brothers in East Coast was another surprise. Because it was where Laura was.
I'm eagerly waiting for [b:Desperate to Touch|47636704|Desperate to Touch|W. Winters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1566051566l/47636704._SY75_.jpg|72782211] now, the second part of Laura and Seth's story. I'm eager to see where Laura and Seth go from the mess they left eight years back. October 8 can't come fast enough.
Originally posted on:
Shaina's Musings
nxtaliiaa's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
laura & seth
dk how to feel about this one honestly
dk how to feel about this one honestly