Chloe
A folded up flag is all that remains.
My older brother lost, in a mission gone wrong.
And every single day, I face the man responsible.
The man who couldn’t save him.
I’m not stupid.
I know he’s watching me.
Waiting for his chance to rescue me.
But he can’t. No one can.
All I want is a second chance at the future I should have had.
Before the misery Ian Keller brought into my life.
He … had.
Before the misery Ian Keller brought into my life.
He owes me, and he knows it.
So when I show up to claim the debt, I don’t expect a fight.
Especially not one that leads to the best sex I’ve ever had.
Now I just have to convince him to let me go.
Because I’m not strong enough to walk away.
Ian
Her tears pour ice through my veins.
We both know there’s nothing I can do to stop her pain.
The sight of her holding that flag will haunt me until the day I die.
One night. One mistake. One failed mission.
Two families ruined forever.
I know the right thing to do is walk away.
Especially when I see rage in her eyes.
Chloe Young doesn’t need the trouble I’ll bring her way.
There’s only one thing I’m good for.
And it sure as hell doesn’t include fixing her.
With my expertise, I can break her down and tear her apart.
But I can’t put her back together again.
Not that she wants me to.
She’s stronger than she thinks.
Which she’ll have the chance to prove.
Because I have one more mission.
I have to walk away, leaving her behind.
And when I come home, she’s mine.
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I really enjoyed this book! The storyline was well developed, the characters were complex and well developed and the story world was detailed. The writing drew me in and I felt immersed in the story! I always look forward to more books by this author and would recommend this book!
Chloe Young is devastated, destroyed by the death of her brother who was deployed overseas. His military buddies all returned safely, but Kevin went on one more mission. When she can’t contain her grief, she lashes out at her friends, Kevin’s friends and Ian, the man she loves and planned to marry. From the grave her brother left a plan to help her recover if he should die…a bucket list, his bucket list and one that she is to complete with Ian and their friends. Will participating in Kevin’s bucket list help her heal? Chloe dealt with such raw emotions of grief, grief that we all may have known at one time. Just as Chloe reunites with Ian, shocking news will once again interrupt their lives. Facing danger from an unexpected source, will Chloe survive? A heartrending story at times, but balanced by the love and affection that has made these characters a family. A must-read series! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
April Canavan’s outdone herself with her latest release. You will not be disappointed in reading this book. Loved the characters and the storyline. Can’t wait to read the next one.
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Kleenex alert this one starts off with you in the feels. Chloe has lost Kevin and she blames Ian for it and breaks off the wedding. Ian loves Chloe so much and you know it. Bee is so fresh and always makes you smile. There were a few twist I definitely didn’t see coming but I really enjoyed this story and these two.
Ever since she heard that her brother, Kevin had died on some mission, Chloe has hated all her friends. She even returned her engagement ring to Ian. Ian is as devastated as Chloe but he supports her as much as she needs. When Chloe finally gets her stuff together because of the bucket list her brother left in his will, the Birch family is more than ready to step in. This story is heart-breaking and fun at the same time and includes romance and steam, of course, plus it ends with the wedding of Ian and Chloe. Highly recommended.
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As other readers were saying, tissues needed.
Very entertaining but emotional read. A group of veterans they are bounded together more than blood family.
They will do everything to protect each other even from the grave.
The twist at the end left me surprised and not sure if was needed in the storyline. It was definitely distraction.
Enjoy reading! Great series.
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Ian and Chloe were in love and planned on getting married. That all changed the day her brother was killed. She breaks up with him as she blames him for the death of her brother, even though she knows he is not to blame. Ian has never given up on her. Can he convince her to give them a try again? Has she given up on him? This is a great story with amazing characters. I could not put the book down.
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I was crying after the first chapter. Ian Keller is a therapist at the Birch Police Dept and Chloe Young is the love of his life and fiancé. That is until she receives word her brother, Kevin, was killed in action on his last mission. She broke their engagement, isolated herself from her friends and blames Ian for her brother’s death. But Ian, although broken-hearted, was there for her through it all, the funeral, the reading of the will and Kevin’s bucket list that all his former brothers in arms were required to do for him. What an awesome and well written storyline with so many emotions from anger, heartbreak, humor, healing, forgiveness, unexpected surprises, a kidnapping, a rescue mission, plenty of steam and a second chance at a forever happiness. I loved all the characters, they were well developed, including the secondary ones as they are included from previous books. I highly recommend this entire series. Kudos to the author and her wonderful storytelling abilities.
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A well written story with great characters. There is loss, friendship and family. Great friends who really are a family coming together to help with the grief of losing someone close. Full of humor and all kinds of emotions. Definitely would recommend reading this book.
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Beautiful story…
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Oh wow, this is one of those books that’ll hit you with several emotions all at once.
Chloe and Ian are two remarkable characters who are absolutely worth rooting for.
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Sometimes you have to Break it Down so you can build it stronger again
Break it Down is the fourth book in the Birch Police Department series and is a fantastic addition to this series. The story is about Chloe and Ian and it is going to break your heart and make you reach for a lot of tissues. But there is also hope, love, family, commitment, friends and ultimately forgiveness. Chloe is hurt two fold when her brother is killed in action overseas and then she blames Ian, her fiance, for it. Ian is not about to walk away completely from the only woman who he has ever loved and who holds his heart since they were young. It is her brother’s last wishes which end up bringing Chloe and Ian together over and over, allowing Ian to show Chloe his is not going anywhere and that they are meant to be together. Yep this one is an emotional roller-coaster ride with a lot of steep drops and doing circles, leaving you feeling like you are hanging upside down at times. But what a fantastic ride as it is so worth it.
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4.5*
Another wonderful story to the series. This is Chloe and Ian’s story. Chloe just lost the last member of her family her brother while he was serving overseas. She blames her brother’s unit for getting out and not being there for him. One of them being her now ex fiance Ian. Like all the other stories I have read of April’s she took me on an emotional rollercoaster. Once I started reading this I was sucked in. Great storyline and wonderful characters. Can’t wait to read Logan and Teri’s story next.
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Ok this is the best book so far in the series!!! I admit I was a little confused when it started out with the funeral but I will say the bucket list was huge and then the whole drama of Kylie was like a last minute thrown in to make it more like the rest of the books
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This is the fourth book in the Birch Police Department series. Holy Wow!! This book was wonderful, in a cry like a baby one minute, laughing out loud through the tears the next. Ian and Chloe’s story was everything that I could hope for and more. This book gave all my feels a full-bodied shiver. I love Ian! Another homerun for April Canavan, she has a way of pulling you into the story making you turn one page after another. I couldn’t put this book down and ended up reading till 2 am. I can’t wait for the next book, which is Terri and Logan’s story I have feeling that book is going to send my emotions into a complete meltdown.
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The fourth book in the Birch Police Department series a well written story that kept me turning pages. Chloe blames Ian for her brother’s disappearance, but in their own way they both love the other. This story kept me turning pages as Ian will do anything for her, even try and find the impossible. The story has suspense, drama, danger, a villain that was really close to them, twists, turns, and romance. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. This book is a love story of heartache and second chances. Ian has loved Chloe for a long time. A terrible tragedy separates them but their love is strong. Ian cannot give up on them no matter how much loss they feel. Chloe has to trust that she can let herself believe in them again. Their story has plenty of emotions, twists and turns, danger, friendship and love
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April has really out done herself with this emotional book. I mean you’ll probably want to have some tissues ready. But the way she wrote this book with shutting down and then building yourself up again was just marvelous. They are friends but more like family that stick together and help each other out. You’ll fall in love with each character because it’s not just about the main two. Oh and don’t forget the suspense that has to happen in all her books with an unexpected twist. You’ll absolutely love this book! I’m really ready for the next book.
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This book was awesome. I really loved the characters and enjoyed the fact that the characters in the previous books in this series played a major role throughout the whole read. This book was emotional and actually made me cry, which is an almost impossible feat for a book that I know is not a true story. The story line great and I got wrapped up in the story from the first chapter. The whole situation with Chloe’s brother Kevin was so heartbreaking and side but I was so excited at what happened near the end. Now I can’t wait to read the next book about Logan and Teri.
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Chloe and Ian have been in love since childhood. Ian is Chloes brothers best friend. They served together and Ian was the only one to come back and he blaims himself. Chloe lashs out at the one person she loves and needs. Ian breaks their engagement. They have a long road back to one another. You will love this book
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Once again we are with the Birch Police Department and this time we get Chloe and Ian’s story She is devastated when her brother is killed serving overseas and the person she takes it out on is Ian her ex fiancé and her brothers best friend but he is also the man that she still loves He also loves her but he knows that he isn’t good enough for her and will only hurt her. Be prepared for an emotional ride as Chloe Ian and the family that was her brothers Marine family attempt to complete his bucket list for him. You will need tissues before this story is over and you hope that Chloe and Ian will get a HEA