I knew his job in the military could call him away at any time, but I never expected he would leave without saying goodbye or that he would take a piece of me with him. He said he would always find his way back to me. It’s been two years. I’m still waiting for him. My memories from our two weeks in paradise are as vivid as they were when we created them. The tattoo on my wrist a constant … tattoo on my wrist a constant reminder.
Today, when I open the door to the waiting room at the clinic and see him sitting there, I feel the pieces of my world coming together.
He’s finally here. He found his way back to me. But if that’s the case why does he look like I’m the last person in the world he wants to see?
He said I was his home. His true North. So, why is he running away?
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I just can’t say enough about this book. So emotional and loving (and even throw in some unpredictable occurrences towards the end. Such a wonderful 2 weeks in paradise when he is called away on a mission. He said he’d always find his way back to her…his true north…but something happened and he no longer felt he was worthy of her and her love. So realistic in what our returning servicemen and women have to deal with not only physical scars but emotional and mental. Great characters from the beginning and then when they meet up again when his challenges are revealed. If I could, I’d give this a 10. So realistic and well developed all around. Must have spent much time researching loss of hearing and how to once again live a meaningful life with new options. Truly, truly a very good and touching book.
Such a beautiful story. Good twists and turns in the story. Loved the main characters and their happily ever after.
Well worth reading!
I loved the series!
I thought it was okay..
I loved this book from beginning to end. I fell in love with the characters and felt their pain and happiness. Huck meets Harper in Bali, he’s there while he has time off from work and Harper is there because her father is getting married. They spend 9 glorious days together until Huck is pulled back into work. 2 years pass and Harper hasn’t heard from Huck she misses him as he misses her.
Huck & Harper’s story isn’t over they find a way back to each other and the ride they take to try and get back to what they had is beautiful. Lisa Shelby
Full length stand-alone told in dual POV with HEA. This is a second chance romance with some chapters alternating from present time to the past (2 yrs. ago). I loved that there was no cheating and no moving on for either Huck or Harper in the two years they were apart. They both knew they were it for each other, life just threw them a detour. Their story was heart wrenching at times, but beautifully told. I loved the epilogue!!
Amazing ! Talk about an emotional roller coaster. This heartfelt story will melt the heart. Invest in plenty of tissues for the emotional demands of this book. Huck thinks he is broken beyond repair. Harper doesn’t understand what happened. They both know they are each others true north and will find each other. The chemistry between them is so strong and the love will never fail them. The characters and story are so well written you will be drawn in. I liked the twist and surprise at the end. I fell in love with both these characters. I highly recommend.
I loved Huck and Harper’s story soooo much! Their love is so beautiful and I’m itching for a sequel or a spinoff! Trust me, pick up this book, you will NOT be disappointed!
Huck …. I sure hope Harper knows how lucky she is! I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them! This story is so sweet with a huge dose of heartbreak in more than one form. Harper is just the most awesomely understanding woman! And Huck is your typical prideful tough guy that needs to get over himself if he wants to get back the love of his life. The work these 2 put into making a relationship work is so inspiring! It shows that love isn’t always easy and requires a lot of work and compromise and understanding on both sides! I love them! Their dedication to each other, even when they didn’t think they would even be together again, was so sweet. Blackbird is absolutely worth all 5 . One-click this book today! Sweet and sexy with just a medium amount of drama to make it interesting!
Harper and Huck’s story started in Bali, and their meet-cute was fun and flirty and forever, supposedly. I felt like I was walking on the beach and I could hear Huck playing his “Eleanor” and making the beachgoers eat out of the palm of his hand, just like Harper. I think my heart sank too when the peacefulness of being on the beach crashes like the waves when he disappears with only a note left behind. I imagine the two-year wait was agony, wondering if Huck would ever return. Then he not only returns, but he’s broken and distant. The story of Harper and Huck’s re-connection was so moving. It was scary and heartbreaking but also hopeful and heart-healing. It gave me one big book hangover.
Lisa Shelby has wowed me yet again with this amazingly sweet, heartwarming story full of every single emotion you could imagine. Even now days later I am having trouble putting into words how absolutely phenomenal this story is. I was sucked in straight from the start and it kept me captivated until the very last word.
Huck and Harper have so much chemistry that I worried my kindle would start smoking. Huck had me swooning into a puddle of goo from the very first meeting. His sweet words and confidence, I fell head over heals for this sweet, sexy, damaged man.
Harper’s sweet forgiving heart endeared me to her immediately and she is the kind of girl that I could be great friends with.
Shelby’s writing just keeps getting better with each new release. I can’t wait to see what she brings us next. I am and forever will be a #LOVEGEEK!
Lisa’s books just keep getting better!!! Harper and Huck have a beautiful, second chance at love story. It was the perfect mix of swoony Huck moments, sassy Harper moments and the perfect amount of suspense for an all around can’t put down book!
Huck and Harper took me on an emotional roller-coaster. From their first meeting, where Huck is captivated by Harper’s laugh, to their world wind romance followed by a separation. When these two cross paths again, Huck is a broken man and is lost. Harper is stunned to see him again after 2 years and feels like she is imagining him. This starts the journey to find that love that burned so hot in such a short time while allowing Huck to realize he isn’t broken, just changed. I was captivated by this couple from the moment they met. The mystery of Huck’s job that he wouldn’t tell Harper along with his disappearance. The heartbreak when I learned what he had endured to the bright hope that seeing Harper again delivers. A journey I am so happy I took and a couple that will stay with me. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
This story is a second chance romance masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Lisa’s ability to build her characters and setting, that will make you fall in love, is awesome!
“I knew you were a game changer the moment I met you.”
When Delta Force Specialist Huck catches a glimpse of Harper, he knows she’s the one. Their short time together is spent in a tropical paradise, but one that comes to an abrupt halt when Huck is called away on a mission.
Harper was warned that Huck may have to leave at a minutes notice, but when she wakes to him gone, it’s still a shock. But he promised to always find her…he promised…
When Huck’s mission goes FUBAR, he feels beyond broken and no longer worthy of Harper’s love. But fate steps in, and leads these soulmates back to each other…if only Huck had kept his promise…
Lisa Shelby has written a second chance romance not to be missed. I made the mistake of starting it before I went to bed and one more chaptered myself up till The End in the wee hours of the morning. I loved it that much! Blackbird is beautifully written and highly recommended!
*Received ARC for honest review*
10 Star Read
If I could rate this mind blowing I so would. Lisa Shelby never seems to amaze me. This book dug into the depths and crevices of my soul. Huck is my favorite Book boyfriend. He was beyond genuine, loyal and romantic. It’s difficult to read about soldiers and their demons. Most have a harder time once returning home from the field. These men and women deserve so much more than what we give them credit for not to mention the lack of care some don’t receive. Harper and Huck couldn’t have broken my heart any more or I’m sure they could. This book was truly a hot to read and I am surprised that I am still breathing. This book had me crying like a baby at Hucks confession. I think we tend to forget that a man’s pride can be so important to him. And if he loses that he becomes lost. Soldier or not. This beautiful love story will leave you breathless and have you aching. Thank you Lisa Shelby and her husband for being BlackBird into my heart, my home and my soul!!!!
I recently finished Blackbird by Lisa Shelby and thoroughly enjoyed this one! Blackbird was a well written, dual POV second chance romance. I don’t read a lot of second chance romances but seem to have had my fair share so far this year. Reading Blackbird reminded me of how fun they can be. I mean, it’s obvious that when there is history between the characters, it’s going to create additional angst and emotions as the story unveils itself. That’s exactly what happened in Blackbird. Huck and Harper meet during a tropical vacation and fall desperately in love, until Huck’s job required him to return. Several years later, both characters are nursing broken hearts until a chance encounter reunites the lovers. The story was fresh with a military hero that’s been broken by tragedy. This book brought out all my emotions. It’s sexy, sweet, heartbreaking, and lightly suspenseful. This hero and heroine fought hard to find their HEA and the journey they took was a perfect way to spend a few hours lost in a book.