His Family hates her. He hates her. Ruby is back in Lockwood, a town that never forgot that she broke one of its beloved son’s heart when she stood him up on their wedding day. She only plans to be there long enough to wrap up her parents’ affairs and then hightail it back to New York, her safe place.All it takes one glance from Dean, one hug, one kiss and all her plans are shattered. Ruby is … all her plans are shattered.
Ruby is back in town. She’s the girl he who left him at the altar and took his heart with her…and the girl Dean never wanted to see again. She broke his heart once, but he’s not foolish enough to give her another chance to break it again.
Until she starts chipping at the ice block that is his heart little by little, until he cannot imagine a life without her.
Except Ruby will always be Ruby. The girl who sees life as greener on the other side.
Can they recapture what they had or will the pain and hurt from four years ago prove to be too wide a gulf to bridge?
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Such a great read, that was hard to put down. This one really gives second chances a run for their money.
Dean got jilted at the alter and he hasn’t seen Ruby for 4 years but now she is back after the death of both her parents.
There was such a lot of hurt on both their sides but so much chemistry it was hard to deny. It doesn’t take much to set their relationship off again but will she turn tail and run again when she gets a better offer or will she realise that the dream she has been chasing haven’t been hers at all. Is there still a chance for Dean and Ruby to have everything they ever dreamed off and more.
A great series that you will want to read and loose yourself in. Go on, you know you want to.
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A fantastic second chance romance and book two in the Cohan Billionaire Brothers series! It is a fast pace and enjoyable attention grabber that is well written, well developed, and emotionally deep. The characters are endearing and have amazing chemistry between them. I loved it!! Definitely recommended!
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ruby leaves dean at the altar, and comes back years later for her parents belongings and runs into dean, can these two come together again and make it work or does the same issues come between them again. This was a very raw and emotional story and i highly recommend it
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His promised bride ran, in search of a modeling job in New York, without telling him.
After being in New York the last four years, Ruby has to return to Lockwood, to attend her parents’ funeral, then sell their restaurant as soon as she can. The lawyer she has to see is Dean, who she left behind, and she isn’t surprised when he first lays into her about leaving without explanation. But he realized that wasn’t fair, and softens enough to begin helping her get things started. Will they be able to keep working together, or will trouble always be between them? This is a well-written, powerful story, and you will be glad you read it. I highly recommend this book!
His Ex is about finding the courage to follow your own dreams and take a second chance at love. The story of Ruby and Dean is a sweet romance with very little drama but lots of emotion as you see the couple face what happened 4 years ago and finally start to heal from it. I love Layla Holt’s writing style and I really like this series. I’m enjoying getting to know all the characters better as the series progresses. Whilst this book could be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the series in order to better understand some of the things mentioned. I look forward to discovering which brother is next!
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This was a great story about Ruby going back to her hometown after jilting her fiance on their wedding day. Ruby had many influences in her past that molded her into the person she became. Dean struggled to come back to the land-of-the-living after the love of his life left him at the altar. He had a lot to overcome, but when he sees Ruby, his cold heart comes alive again. Both Ruby and Dean battle their pasts and have to overcome their character flaws. Both have a lot of love for each other, but is that enough? This book was an easy drama-like read. The chemistry between Ruby and Dean singed the pages. I would recommend this book to those that love clean sweet romance.
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What a beautiful story about forgiveness and love. Dean and Ruby were a perfect fit from the get go. Even though they both fought the chemistry between them, in the beginning. To have spent 4 years not being able to move forward for the lost love. Looks like Ruby realized her errors and had grown up to know that Dean was her life and love. Glad that they finally got their wedding
You can’t help but fall in love with everything about this book. The story line pulls you in and holds you captive until you read the last words. The characters are engaging, intriguing and easy to fall in love with. A great second at romance story line you’ll be glad you read.
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What a really wonderful romantic story. I just fell in love with Dean what a thoroughly lovely person he is portrayed as . He was in love with Ruby but she stood him up on their wedding day and ran off to New York to be a model. He was thoroughly devastated and she broke his heart. She came back home to Lockwood to settle her parent estate as they had been killed in an accident. Dean was still in love with Ruby but did not want his heart broken a second time. Ruby, Ruby, Ruby what are you doing? Do you know? Are you going to stay or are you going to run away again? These questions will be answered eventually. This is just a really lovely read and I have just found out that this is the second book in the Cohan Brothers book so I shall now have to read the first.
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This was a fun and emotional book! I fell in love with Dean! What a great guy and you couldn’t help but love and admire Ruby. These characters really took you with them through their journey to find what they really wanted!
I really enjoyed this book! It was fast paced and flowed nicely. The turn of events were done beautifully and the ending was terrific!
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Great characters. A wonder story with that hometown feel, I was immediately drawn in. Loved the relationship between Dean and Ruby and the easy friendship they had. A strong story that pulls at the readers heartstrings. A book you just can’t put down!
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Layla Holt has written a story with an interesting story line and well-developed characters. She reminds us of the danger of trying to fulfill someone else’s dreams and allowing fears to rule our lives. Dean and Ruby for all they knew each other failed to have good communication. This is a good story and if you didn’t know there was a happily ever after you would be kept guessing to the end.
An incredibly painful romance, this novel has one experiencing all the angst that comes in the wake of one of the most painful ways to end a relationship. Having jilted Dean at the altar, Ruby knows that he will be less than welcoming and she certainly doesn’t expect to receive any slack from the rest of the town. But one look at Dean and Ruby realises that despite her enduring love for him, the pain she has inflicted goes far deeper than she imagined. Dean has hardened himself against the one that got away, but seeing her distress in the wake of her parents’ death, brings out the protectiveness in him and his heart melts in spite of his inner vows. It takes time for Ruby to realise that living her mother’s dream is behind the choices she has made but when faced with the biggest opportunity to ever come her way, she is torn once again between following her dream or living it right where she is. This story is well written, romantic, and emotional. It is also a standalone and does have a good ending. I received a copy of this book as a gift from Booksprout and this is my honest and voluntary review.
ONE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER!!!
Lucky larks! Layla brought it with this brilliantly composed hot little number, nailing the pure essence, sentiment and nuance, completely blowing me away, spinning this enchanting storyline and engaging plot, keeping you riveted and frozen to your seat, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Satisfaction is an understatement, Layla brings this gem home with such intensity and precision, riding those churning emotions and delivering one heart pounding delight, catapulting this little jewel to a whole new level. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, confusion, sizzling suspense and intense situations, along with a double dose of trouble, you have one block busting adventure. You feel everything the characters feel, you become part of the experience instead of on the sideline. Braided, bound and entangled, showcasing the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it’s strength and awe inspiring in it’s depth. The attraction and chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Amazing job Layla, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from the first page until the very last. It has been a very rare occurrence that I could just pick up a book and read it in one day; but, I was captivated by these characters and their amazing love story instantaneously.