Trish Lawson never thought she’d meet a man willing to put up with her type of crazy, but Alex Darrow might end up surprising her. Alex was never meant to become my lover. On top of being hot as sin, he is gentle, sweet, and honest – not the kind of fun I was looking for. But fate has other plans for us, entwining a thread around our souls and pulling us closer at every turn. Soon, I start to … closer at every turn. Soon, I start to believe that we might have a future together.
That our love is precious.
In the end, fate decides to play the ultimate trick on us, and we are left bleeding and in torment.
The pain becomes too much to bear, and I attempt to sever the tie between us.
The only problem is that Alex won’t let me.
He turns my body into flames of lust while his lips speak of his love for me.
My heart still aches from the loss we share, but I don’t know if I can keep resisting him.
Author’s Note: previouly published as a short story to feature in The Love After Losing Anthology, but has now been expanded. Can be read as a standalone.
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Once again Karen Ferry has delivered a heart warming romance that is well written and leaves you waiting impatiently for her next story… not because this story needs finishing… oh no… simply because I cannot get enough of her words – she is definitely a one click author for me!!
This story follows two characters that we briefly met in A Time to Learn and finishes off the series nicely. Whilst it’s a novella and can easily be read in a few hours it was missing nothing!!
Ferry gives us some of Trish’s past to explain her apprehension with relationships and I was so rooting for Alex to be able to break down her barriers and allow him in. now Alex Darrow – he is something else… if sexy, bearded tattooists are your thing then you’re in for a real treat – as not only is he all that, he is so much more! A real family man, romantic, a little eccentric and hotness overload…. perfect!
As always Karen Ferry’s characters are relatable and therefore her stories come alive to the reader.
Eagerly awaiting more words Ms Ferry!!
I know A precious Love is supposed to be the end of the series, but I seriously don’t want it to be over!! I loved Alex and Trish,and didn’t want their story to end. But then I’ve said that about all of Karen’s books, because she’s awesome!! Alex and Trish are both older, Alex knows exactly what he wants and is prepared to do whatever and wait for however long it takes to get it. Trish on the other hand thinks she knows what she wants, or doesn’t want for that matter!! As usual, Karen has so many feels in this book, and I would totally recommend you read this!! I loved it, and as usual can’t wait for next awesome read
Do you know what I love most about this author? (Well, apart from her smorgasbord of hot male characters *winks*) It’s the fact that she isn’t afraid to tackle sensitive issues head on. RL isn’t all rainbows and glitter, and her books reflect this. Yet, she delivered Alex and Trish’s story with the respect and consideration it deserves.
I spent the first part of the novella going, ‘Well, I never!’ and ‘They kept that quiet!’ You just never know, do you? I wanted to sit Trish down and put a spotlight on her demanding she tell me everything. Spare me no detail *smirks* I’m a big girl, I can take it. Whaaa? Come on, folks – I can’t be the only one who’s imagined the titillating convos between Trish and her bestie, Laura, when they have a full debrief of their men *snorts*
I’m trying my best not to commit a faux pas by sticking my size sevens’ in my mouth – no comment from the gallery please! But, just as commitment shy Trish, and Alex are laying the foundations for a possible future together, life delivers an unwelcome blow. Cue tears and snot. Add in a small rant from yours truly with some choice words (of the blueish variety) for the author, and… you catch my drift *shrugs*
Still, Alex won’t give up the fight for his heart, because that’s what Trish is to him. Without her he won’t be living, just existing.
“Next to love, hope is the sweetest thing…”
Gah! No wonder I suffer with #unrealisticexpectations when it comes to men. Men this good can only exist between the pages of a book, surely! Coz, I’ll tell you one thing, I’ve never bumped into the likes of Alex whilst I’ve been walking down Sauchiehall Street. You can bet if I ever had, I would’ve climbed that poor sap like a tree *giggles* Two words: bail money.
I can’t believe that’s the series over with for the time being *sniffs* It’s too hard to say goodbye, instead I’m going to say see you all soon!
4.5 stars
“Love might not conquer all, but if you let it into your heart and embrace it, I believe that it has the power to heal you.” – What an epic statement within the author’s note, thank you Karen!
First of all let me tell you that I’m no big fan of novellas. For me they are always way too short and I think it takes great writing skills to pull off a novella. From time to time one catches my attention and I give it a chance.
A Precious Love didn’t disappoint. It’s perfectly plotted and the pace is well adjusted to the length of the book. I’m used to start books with the first meeting of the two main characters (if it’s not a friend to lovers story) so it’s kind of refreshing to start the story of Trish and Alex after their first encounter.
“When she melts into my arms, I lose the ability to think. I can only feel. As I breath life into her body with my kisses, she sets fire to my soul.”
I love how Alex fights for what he wants and believes in. The way he cares for Trish and never let her truly go but giving her the space she needs is pretty amazing. That’s what true love should look like. Don’t give up on someone you truly love just because it’s a tough time.
“Next to love, hope is the sweetest thing that has ever pulsated in my heart.”
I can totally relate to Trish and why she tries to resist Alex and the building love between them. Why she can’t trust herself enough to let someone come close to her heart afraid of getting hurt and disappointed. And it’s good to see that she can open up, that she’s done resisting and going with the flow. Because you can miss out on so many things if you deny yourself happiness just because you are afraid.
“… love is love – it’s not science or a cryptic mathematic formula that needs to be examined and tested before you have the answer. … It just is.”
Yes, I have the same problem with this novella like I have with all others: It’s way too short. I want to know more and and get deeper insights to the characters, their feelings and their development. However A Precious Love covers all points well for a novella. I really enjoyed the quick ride of Trish’sand Alex’s story.
A Precious Love was my first book by Karen Ferry and I have to say I’m intrigued. I already put the other three books of this series on my tbr pile and as we got introduced to Laurie and Kristian here, I’m really dying to read book three which is about their story.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Karen Ferry has become one of my TOP Fave authors and I have absolutely LOVED this series (Believe) This novella is probably my favourite of the series, even though it SHREDDED my heart to bits (or maybe BECAUSE it did!) At one particular point, I found myself sobbing….utterly devastated and heartbroken for both Trish and Alex. And then, I fell even MORE in love with Alex than I already had been!
This book, short as it is, is JAM-PACKED with emotion, feels and laugh-out-loud moments as well. It FEELS like a full-length novel, just a condensed one.
I loved Trish! She’s funny, feisty, knows what she wants (and DOESN’T!) and goes after it with her whole self! She’s honest about her wants and needs and takes NO prisoners! Alex ISN’T a one-and-done kinda guy. He’s a relationship type, who will pass by the one-night-stands until he’s found “the one”….until he meets Trish and discovers he will do ANYTHING to have her! He’ll even play by her rules….until he’s had enough and shows her just what he’s made of!
This novella is so well-written…the love, the angst, the steamy sex scenes, the heartbreak and the heartwarming conclusion to this series will stay with me for a VERY long time! I can’t recommend this novella, this series AND this author highly enough! If you have never read a Karen Ferry novel you have NO IDEA what you’re missing!!!