Josie Roberts.She taught me how to love.She taught me how to hate.She burst into my heart as abruptly as she left. I’ve spent eleven years wondering why until she showed up all these years later.Still bright. Still beautiful. Still the only woman I’d loved.* * *Luke Barrett.Lover. Liar. Cheat. Criminal.He left me on the hook for his sins.I haven’t thought of him since the day I said: “I do.” But … Barrett.
Lover. Liar. Cheat. Criminal.
He left me on the hook for his sins.
I haven’t thought of him since the day I said: “I do.”
But life has a funny way of unearthing your deepest, darkest desire.
And mine just happens to be him.
**A slow burn second chance romance**
**Warning explicit language and intimate situations**
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Second chance romance isn’t always my favorite but I thought this story had the perfect amount of angst and sweetness. It was a super easy read and I never got bored because there was always another shoe just waiting to drop. I think KB Cinder has created a 1-click reader out of me …now on to book 3!
The storyline was well written, the plot flowed smoothly from page to page and the characters were written with such great detail and depth that I was totally captivated throughout the entire book!
This was a great story. It was well written and fast paced. The chemistry between the characters was sizzling hot. This book has everything you need to keep you turning pages hot sexy men, steamy scenes and some conflict thrown in. I cannot wait for what this author writes next.
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3.5 stars… the first 60-70% of this book was good. I enjoy a lighter and this second chance romance had just the right amount of tension between the characters to keep you invested in their story to find out why they hated each other on sight.
I had a good idea what had gone wrong between them during the flashbacks to 11 years ago. I didn’t work out the full plot twist so that bit had me gasping and shouting NOW WAY!!
From about 70% onwards the book just galloped along and I think the author lost their way a little. Once the bombshell dropped and Luke and Josie we’re reeling from the fallout of past events they seemed to get over it quite quick , one moment all bets are off and the next it’s back to happy families, no confrontation, no how do we deal with this, no now what do we do etc so I feel a little cheated out of drama and karma .
Good gritty writing in the beginning and a good story but I’m left with too many questions and what happened to those involved.
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Barrett All is a story of a second chance love, which is one of my favorite tropes. And this is a slow burner that will keep you enthralled. This is my first book by KB Cinder but wont be my last.
Luke Barrett is a ladies man, he used to be the local bad boy but turned good. But that doesn’t mean the town has forgotten his old ways, many still frown upon him. When his new neighbor turns out to be the woman who broke his heart and walked away. On the surface, he wants nothing more than to hate her but deeply-rooted feelings still linger. When he has a chance to spend time with her and her son, questions arise about the past and why she left him. But as it goes, nothing is what it seems.
Josie came back to Briar to start a new life with her son, but as it seems it isn’t quite as easy as she thought because the man she loved with such passion but eventually hurt her so deeply lives next door. She can’t stop thinking about the reason why she lost everything so dear to her. Can she move on from the past?
But nothing stays in the past when there is more to the story. Can the both forgive and forget to move forward or will they let the past consume what they inevitably have?
This book is great because it contains a slow moving love story, I generally hate instant love. I don’t personally believe in love at first sight. It was a treat to read a book that is more realistic and true-to-life. There are secondary characters that you will fall for, like a little boy named Linc.
Forgiving Stars
Well it’s a great story with connection, love and reunion but I would have love to read were Josie told her father about his secrets’ secret and what her mother would have done when she found out what her husband did and done. Sucks a potty that would have really made my day on this story.
This is the second book in the Barrett Brothers series and it can be read as a standalone. I didn’t read book one first, my mistake but it is now one my list to read. Meet Josie who is a single mom, with a son named, Linc. She is trying to move forward with life but her past keeps getting in the way. Case and point, she moves into the house right next door to Luke Barrett! Her and Luke have a past from eleven years ago that is still causing Josie some heartache. She cannot even ignore Luke completely as her son, Linc absolutely loves Luke and his dog. Josie’s only goal – get her life on track and sorted for a pleasant and successful future. Luke is a tattooed hotness with a beard…..need I say more? Luke is a bad boy who has turned his life around. He sees Josie struggling and that bothers him. Can these two work through the past? Do they have a shot at a future? I really enjoyed reading this book, it is a longer book than what I have been reading lately but it works perfectly. With dual POV, as a reader get to learn so much about Josie and Luke, the author has done a great job in building these characters and telling their stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
KB Cinder is officially a one click author for me!
I think I loved Luke and Josie more than Jason and Elena..maybe just a smidgen more.
Single parent
Second chance romance
Total tattooed hottie hero with a beard! Smart, independent heroine.
Slow burn deliciousness.
Bring on the honey badgers for Ed’s balls…please.
I’m ready for Ethan’s book!
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 5/5
The Feels~ 5/5
Pacing~ 5/5
Addictiveness~5/5
Angst~ 5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 5/5
Theme or Tone~ 5/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 5/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 5/5
Originality~ 5/5
Ending~ 5/5
Book Cover~ Sexy
Series~ Barrett Brothers
Source~ Kindle eBook – ARC for honest review
Would I read more from the author? Hell Yes
Would I recommend this book? Hell Yes