Passion ignites in this thrilling story of a woman trying desperately to protect her heart and a man’s determination to show her love.Disappointment. Rejection. Loneliness.Feelings that have been suffocating single mom Kate Miller for years. Moving to New Hope to raise her six-year-old son is supposed to be a fresh start, a way to put her past in the rearview mirror and focus on the road ahead. … rearview mirror and focus on the road ahead. She isn’t looking for friendship or a relationship, especially with one very sexy detective who won’t stay out of her life or out of her mind.
No matter how hard she pushes him away.
Luke Dimarco is a man who’s faced his mortality. After surviving a shooting, in which he was the target of revenge, he understands life is fleeting. When Kate explodes into his world, showing him a glimpse of a future filled with all the things he craves, he makes the decision to grab a hold and not let go.
Even if it means sacrificing what he already has.
However, a darkness still surrounds the small town of New Hope and they will learn the only way to keep each other safe is to stand together. Luke will need to show Kate that trust is not just a word, but given to the right person, a promise.
But is it a promise he can keep?
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I can not get enough of this series! I love every single character in this series. Kate and Luke’s book was another 5 star read in this 5 star series. I literally don’t want this series to end…..ever!
I been waiting for Luke to get his chance for a while now. He out of all of the brothers seemed to want it the most. Finally it’s his turn and I love the fiery strong single mom, Kate , for him. It takes a lot of work on Luke’s part to convince Kate he is the forever she didn’t think existed after being abandoned by her ex husband. As a single mom I can definitely understand guarding your kids hearts from getting too attached to anyone. It’s nice when you personally connect with a story the way I did with this one. Now I need to find my Luke.
**I did receive a free copy of this book on exchange for a fair and honest review**
*sigh*
I was so looking forward to Luke’s book.
Look, I love love love Luke. In all the previous books he seems to be the most patient of all the brothers. He’s also a cop who seems to know that not all things are black and white, there is a bit of gray area that sometimes you just have to find that line and tread it carefully. He’s the brother who seemed to actually want to settle down and have a family, honestly he reminded me so much of his father Jack. When it comes to his own book, there is nothing different about him. He’s still determined to find his woman that will bring him the love and peace he sees in all his brother that have already settled down. The relationship between Luke and Andy honestly, I just adored. I figured with the patience that Luke has and his love of family that he would take to fatherhood probably the easiest of all the brothers.
But man..did Kate really get on my nerves. I get that she would be hesitant, especially after everything her ex-husband put her through. But she just never wanted to give up fighting, arguing, and in the end pushing Luke away. Really with all the fighting she put up, I thought something more happened with her ex or maybe another guy than he just cheated on her. I mean, yeah cheating that’s horrible, but the way she acted made me think he abused or raped her.
I love all these Dimarco men. So swoony! And I fall in love with all the kids in all the books. My heart just melts at the interactions. Kate and Luke’s story was less angsty than the rest but just as good.
Kate is book 5 in the Dimarco Series. Each book focuses on a member of the Dimarco family but also involves the other members you meet throughout the series. Because of this, even though it is listed as a standalone, I would highly recommend reading these books in order. This family is super close and their stories often weave together bringing up things from past books that you would have more knowledge about if you read them in order.
I was hooked from the second I picked this book up and excited to get to read Luke’s story. Luke is a cop who meets Kate when he pulls her over for running a stop sign. From that moment on neither of them can stop thinking about the other one. The problem is that Kate has been burned by love in the past and isn’t ready to open her heart to anyone right now. As a single mom working 2 jobs to make ends meet she hardly has enough time in the day as it is. When Luke can’t get her off his mind he makes it his mission to be there for her in whatever way she needs. Hoping that eventually she will see him as more than just a friend.
Kate is a smart, independent, stubborn woman. Luke is a hardworking, dependable, family oriented man. When the two come together sparks ignite and the chemistry between the two is off the charts.
The best part about this series isn’t just the love story between the characters, but the drama and suspense the author also creates with the twists and turns in the plot. I am often on the edge of my seat dying to know what is going to happen next. Like the others before this one I was feeling all the feels. Especially in some of the moments between Luke and Kate’s son Andy.
Definitely a must read book and series for sure! I can not wait for the next book to come out because I can’t wait to see what is in store for Grace! – By Alisa
I came into the Dimarco series backwards; my first read by Jennifer Hanks was My Redemption and I fell in love with every last one of them.
I knew whoever Luke fell for was going to be special and Kate proved to be perfect for him and her son Andy was just icing on the cake.
Good flow with a great H/h and a storyline that will keep you reading. A cast of characters that enhance the story and just a touch of suspense.
Absolutely loved the latest instalment of the Dimarco family!! Superb writing that brings us a family we can pretend is ours. A family whose constant love and support for each other is something we all wish we had. All the characters are loveable, even when they are exhibiting realistic tendencies of squabbling siblings. The shenanigans of the new puppy, Cookie, were hysterical. And Andy made my day. Seriously! Things kids say!! Kept me in stitches.
Loved the alpha in Luke! He stood up for what he believed in and took care of what he felt was his. Regardless if it meant he followed the law or not. This is most definitely an interesting story with an intriguing plot! It has some steamy scenes for sure, but this story is more about the love and friendship Luke and Kate are trying to build.
This a beautiful story!!
I read an ARC of this story. My fair and honest review is voluntary.
5 Stars
Review by Elizabeth
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/Books Blog
I have been on a streak here lately and have read nothing but five star worthy books. Hands down, Kate, installment five in the Dimarco series by Jennifer Hanks, is absolutely brilliant and worth way more than five stars!! Get ready to fasten those seatbelts.
Kate has been burned badly in the past by her ex-husband. When she moves herself and her son, Andy, to a new town to start over, she isn’t looking for anyone. Especially a relationship. When she meets Luke she inserts her foot in her mouth big time. It is quite comical. Luke, on the other hand, is smitten. Will Kate be able to ignore Luke’s advances?
I cannot tell you how many times I laughed or cried. Luke is such a sweetheart and you cannot help falling for him once you get inside his head. Andy, is adorable and so sweet. Kate will really do anything for her son and I love that about her. Now, Kate is a strong independent woman that stands up for herself and does not take crap from anyone. Not even Luke. It was smitten at first sight for Luke but not for Kate. Kate guards her heart and her son like no other. Jennifer Hanks did a remarkable job writing their story and her characters are amazing. I really wish there was more of Luke and Kate. I will be looking for installment six in the series!
Typically I can’t get enough of single parent romance, and if you throw in a sexy detective I’m a goner. So needless to say I had some pretty high expectations when I read the blurb for this one and while parts of it exceeded those expectations others fell flat leaving me feeling just kind of neutral on it. So, let’s break it down.
What I loved:
Luke. Literally everything about him. He’s so insanely sweet, patient and kind willing to do anything to make Kate and Her son happy.
Luke’s family. I always love, love, love, and big close family that rallies around each other and that is his family to a T.
Kate as a mother. When it comes to her son nothing is too much for Kate. The strength she had starting over on her own while making sure her son knew how much he is loved completely stole my heart.
What i didn’t love:
Kate. While on one hand I loved Kate on the other her stubbornness really took a lot from their story for me at times which made it drag for me. It was like Kate was set on slow burn and Luke was set on instalove. While I fully understand her reluctance, I also found myself frustrated with no matter how much Luke did to prove to her he was in it forever she never fully trusted him.
Overall, even with the frustration I still kept on reading and found myself enjoying more than just a little of their story.
Kate is the first book that I’ve read by Jennifer Hanks, but it won’t be the last. I’m dying to dive into the rest of Dimarco series!
Luke meets Kate after he pulls her over for running a stop sign. He is immediately hooked after being a victim of her smart mouth. Kate, however, is not interested in a relationship in the slightest. Having been hurt before she is determined to protect her heart and that of her 6 year old son. Luke has his work cut out for him if he wants to be the one to break down Kate’s walls.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the romance genre. And while this is book 5 of the Dimarco series, it can be read as a standalone.
So, I’ve been in love with the Dimarcos from the beginning, but I have to admit to falling really hard for Luke in Elaina. Seeing everything he went through and the friendship he developed with Elaina left me longing for his story. I mean, who doesn’t want the once broken good guy who is a hot, fierce protector to find his happily-ever-after? But this book was even better than I was hoping for.
Kate is the perfect girl for Luke. She is hilarious, strong willed, and values family just as much as he does. I loved her from the very beginning. She is the kind of girl I want to be friends with in real life. She is a single mom who is so focused on giving her adorable little boy the life he deserves that she almost missed what is right in front of her. However, Luke being the man he is, saw how amazing they could be and refused to back down.
I love that while Luke knew how perfect they were for each other from the very beginning, he was extremely cautious with Kate. Rather than pushing her, he consistently showed her just how amazing they could be. *swoon* Luke is ever the strong protector with a plan. While he may not be perfect, he is perfect book boyfriend material. Watching him with Andy (Kate’s little boy) completely melted my heart, not to mention his sweet gestures toward Kate. But don’t get me wrong, Luke isn’t all sweet and fluffy. No, he is an inferno when it comes to his explosive chemistry with Kate.
Checking back in with the Dimarcos as a whole was wonderful as usual. I love this family and want to be invited to a Sunday family dinner! The way they adopted Kate and Andy from the very beginning had me falling even harder for them!
This is a book that will warm your heart and have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will come next. The balance of romance and suspense is perfect! As usual, I can’t wait to see what is in store for this family next. That carrot dangling at the end of the book has me anxious for book six!! This book can be read as a standalone, but I definitely enjoy reading this series in order as there is great overlap in characters. If you haven’t read the other books, I imagine you will want to once you finish.
Kate by Jennifer Hanks is book 5 in The Dimarco Series. This is the story of Luke Dimarco and Kate Miller. I have read the previous books (and loved them!) but feel that you can make them a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Kate and her young son has move New Hope where she is working two jobs to keep the going since the father is no longer wishing to be in the picture. Luke happens to see Kate while she was driving and pulled her over to talk to her about running a stop sign. Just talking to her sparked more interest in her then when he happens to meet her few days later seals the deal on his desire to know her better.
This series has everything… hot, emotional and some funny scene along with a hot alpha type male. I love the secondary characters which if you have been reading the series are the past main characters. Overall I would give their series a 100 Stars if I could. Hope to read more from this author soon!
For the first time in a long time I’m smitten with an alfa character. I loved Luke and his patience, friendship, love and lust he had for Kate. Talk about hot and steamy .
I found a kinder spirit in her. I’ve always had problems asking for help others. And just like Kate I’m still fighting to change that because just like she started to understand that asking someone for help does not make you weak but brave and open. I loved how they made their relationship work even when a few obstacles were in their way.
I’m sorry this is my first introduction to Dimarco family. They are such a fun side characters and make a story so much more enjoyable. And Andy? I have a 6 year-old myself and I was laughing hard at all of his comments because my boy is the same.
My TBR list just grew up 4 books because I need to get better reacquainted with this family ASAP.
*** Review copy requsted and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
This is my first book by Jennifer Hanks and it was such a sweet read. I loved how Kate and Luke first met. Lol. It was so sweet watching his patience and persistence with Kate and all the love he had for her and her son Andy. You got to know about the entire Dimarco Family. I can’t wait to go back and read books 1 – 4 now to learn more about the family. Also loved the sexual tension in this book. Wow, off the charts hot.