From New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes a heartbreakingly beautiful standalone story about letting love in.
I’m losing myself trying to save everyone else…
As a doctor, I walk a dangerously delicate balance of being compassionate but not overly invested. The same is true in my personal life–love is a luxury I can’t afford.
It isn’t until Dr. Westin Grant breaks … until Dr. Westin Grant breaks down all my walls and offers me a future, I find myself wondering if I’m brave enough to risk my heart.
When who I was and who I’ve tried to become collide during my clinical trial, the fate of one patient changes everything.
In a single moment, everything I’ve worked for is jeopardized. My integrity, my career, and even my relationship with Westin.
He loved me once, I just hope he can love me always …
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I received an ARC of this book and this review is my own honest opinion.
This is probably going to be the shortest review I have ever written.
This is a truly fantastic book which needs to be read. Serenity and Westin are just everything. The storyline is amazing, emotional and page turning.I read this book in a day!
A definite must read and one of my favourite books of 2021 so far!
From New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes a heartbreakingly beautiful standalone story about letting love in.
I’m losing myself trying to save everyone else…
As a doctor, I walk a dangerously delicate balance of being compassionate but not overly invested. The same is true in my personal life–love is a luxury I can’t afford.
It isn’t until Dr. Westin Grant breaks down all my walls and offers me a future, I find myself wondering if I’m brave enough to risk my heart.
When who I was and who I’ve tried to become collide during my clinical trial, the fate of one patient changes everything.
In a single moment, everything I’ve worked for is jeopardized. My integrity, my career, and even my relationship with Westin.
He loved me once, I just hope he can love me always …
Loved Serenity and Westin’s story. My words aren’t adequate enough to begin to do this book justice. Their story was flawlessly written and heartfelt. Be prepared to be taken 9n an emotional journey like no other. This story was heartbreaking at times, but so worth the read. Absolutely amazing!
You know the accident on the side of the road that you hope everyone comes out of it safely and you don’t want to look but you cannot help but watch what unfolds as you drive by very slowly…..this is the exact feeling you get as you turn the pages in this book. Between the clinical trials that need a positive outcome, to the ex-fiancé showing up as one of her patients husbands to the doctor she has kept at arms length, Serenity has her hands full. With every chapter and with every cancer related tragedy the storyline was unstoppable. I literally could not put the book down. Once again Corinne Michaels creates an epic storyline that revolves around real life drama, honest and true emotions and just the right amount of spark. This book will stay with you long after you finish it.
Corinne Michaels has absolutely BLOWN ME AWAY with You Loved Me Once! This is a story about life, a story about hard choices and the consequences of those choices. It’s a story of lost love and the journey to letting someone in who COULD destroy you but being brave enough to take the chance. It’s a story of trust…not only trusting someone else, but trusting YOURSELF, believing in YOURSELF! It’s also a love story. One that will stay with me for a very long time! You Loved Me Once had me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, giving me ALL the feels…and so much more…..and to think that Ms. Michaels was NOT going to publish this AMAZING, UNFORGETTABLE story! THAT would have been a true shame because, let me tell you, THIS BOOK IS ONE OF HER BEST BOOKS….PERIOD!!!!
I don’t want to say anything more about You Loved Me Once because I want people to go into it as blind as possible in order to get the impact that this story has! It’s truly a gut-punch to the system! I LOVED everything about Serenity and Westin’s story…it’s UN-PUT-DOWN-ABLE!!! I wish I could give it 10 stars!
This is such a beautiful, powerful, and emotional story. Dr. Serenity Adams is a prominent gynecologist oncologist who is starting a ground breaking cancer treatment trial. She has been able to compartmentalize her feelings when it comes to her patients, but there is always the exception. She has had a 2 year affair with a respected colleague and friend, Dr. Westin Grant. She also has kept him at a distance because of a terrible and heartbreaking loss of her first love that she never recovered from. Westin is so kind, supportive, encouraging, and totally swoony. He is done letting Serenity hold back, he wants more and will do what it takes to make her see how good they are together. But when a ghost from the past reappears, Serenity’s world is turned upside down. She is so blinded by wanting to help save lives, that she just might lose everything she has worked for including her career and Westin. This breathtaking story about Serenity & Westin is one of hope, heartbreak, courage, and unconditional love. Michaels skillfully revealed this story in alternating past and present sequence allowing me to be truly engaged both emotionally and thoughtfully. She expertly weaved a tale of sacrifice, and heartbreak, but ultimately of hope, healing, and love. I loved both Serenity & Westin for their strength, love and devotion.
Michaels created an exquisite story that moved me to tears both from heartache and joy. She takes us on an exhilarating journey that will leave you raw and breathless and totally satisfied. I loved every word of this beautiful, passionate, and poignant love story!
Corrine Michaels is the queen of writing real and flawed yet relatable characters. Serenity and Westin have a story filled with ups and downs. Both are doctors with huge hearts that will do anything for their patients. You will fall in love with Westin and his patience and gentleness. You will want to knock Serenity upside the head a few times to get her to see what is in front of her and then cheer her on when she finally does. Serenity is such a complex character who you can’t help but emphasize and want the best for her. You will be drawn into their world and not want the story to end!
Wow, what did I just read! This book had me up all night reading, I simply could not put it down! 5 amazing stars for this one!
Serenity is an OBGYN oncologist. She’s engrossed in a trial study for cervical cancer so woman don’t have to have a complete hysterectomy, a better chance for woman to still be able to bear children on their own. After losing her mother, she’s made it her goal to save everyone she can because she couldn’t save her mother. She keeps her heart closed off, she can’t bear to be hurt, she barely survived it after her last relationship, and that was so long ago, so she keeps her bed buddy, fellow doctor Westin at arms length.
That’s all I’ll give at this time, you must read this book, and experience all the angst and tears all on your own! This book was so good! Don’t miss out on it!
You Loved Me Once by Corinne Michaels is another amazing read from this author. I was so excited for this book but I wasn’t prepared for my heart to be so shattered. This book had me crying and sobbing and then with the wild roller coaster of emotions smiling and even laughing. This is such a beautiful love story and is so well written. It is just pure perfection. This author is one of the best in my book. I highly recommend this book and the audio is excellent if you enjoy listening. The narrator is amazing.
This is an honest review for an arc received.
“Don’t ever allow someone else the power to break you. The man you love, the one you share your heart with, should always treat it with care. He shouldn’t forsake it.”
Dr. Serenity Adams is a world renowned gynecologist oncologist. She’s known love, suffered a heartbreaking losses, and is determined to make a difference in this world. Although she’s been in a relationship with Dr. Westin Grant, she’s afraid to truly love him. When her drug trial has reached its next phase she comes face to face with her past. Decisions are made that will cause grave consequences. But will Serenity realize just how important Westin is to her before it’s too late?
“You really know the way to my heart. Nothing says romance like scalpels and stitches.”
Dr. Westin Grant is a neurosurgeon who’s been in a relationship with Serenity. He’s a patient man, but eventually your patience can run out. He’s determined to work his way into her heart. When Serenity jeopardizes not only her career but his as well, will he help her out of a career ending situation or walk away from her forever?
“How could I ever love anyone else now that I’ve known what loving you is like?”
5 devastatingly beautiful stars. Corinne Michaels slayed my heart with this book. She has a unique way of weaving a story that captures your attention and heart from the very first page. Serenity and Westin are perfect together, even if Serenity tries to keep him at arms length. You will instantly feel a connection to Serenity. She’s loved and lost and is afraid to offer up her heart to Westin. Westin is a sexy, alpha who handles her exactly how she needs to be handled. I love how he’s her anchor and she doesn’t even know it. You see just how much the power of forgiveness can be, and how a true love can totally change your life.
Hands down…a must read for 2021! I have been a fan of Corinne Michaels from the beginning of her writing journey, and each book by her is a great read. But this story, y’all this story is hands down her best one yet! It’s so different from any story I have read in a while. It’s not your typical trope, with your predictable storyline and ending. It has twists and turns, and tough decisions and tough love. And the heartbreaks…goodness the heartaches this one causes. I stayed up late, and got up early to finish this one. Do yourself a favor and do the same…you will not regret it!
I have so many thoughts & feelings about You Loved me Once. It’s not a swoony romance story. It’s a real, gritty & raw story about life. Serenity is faced with so many choices & challenges with her patients, family and self. Her struggle is real, raw & beautiful. She finds her true self and in the journey heals her heart and finds the man who was always there.
I was lucky enough to listen to the audio first & was blown away by Julia’s performance. As with all Corinne books be prepared to cry but trust me it’s so worth it.