She hasn’t been living. He’s looking for a way to forget it all. My life went up in flames. All I’m left with is my daughter and ashes. The simple act of breathing is so excruciating, there are days I wish I could stop altogether. So I have no business being at the party, and I definitely shouldn’t be in the arms of the handsome stranger. When his lips meet mine, he breathes life into me for the … mine, he breathes life into me for the first time since the day the inferno disintegrated my world. But loving again isn’t in the cards, and there are even greater dangers to face than trying to keep Landon McCabe out of my heart.
Running is my only option. I have to get away from Chicago and the betrayal that shattered my world. I need a new life-one without attachments. The vibrancy of New Orleans convinces me it’s possible to start over. Yet in all the excitement of a new city, it’s Storm Hawke’s dark, sad beauty that draws me in. She isn’t looking for love, and we both need a hot, sweaty release without feelings getting involved. But even the best laid plans fail, and life can leave you burned.
Love can build, and love can destroy. But in the end, love is what raises you from the ashes.
***Building Storm is the fourth and final full-length novel in The Hawke Family Series. While it is a complete story, it is NOT meant to be read as a standalone. The story of the Hawke siblings starts in Savage Collision and continues in book two, Tortured Skye, and book three, Stone Sober before reaching the plot in Building Storm. These stories all build on one another and are intertwined. They need to be read in order to fully enjoy and understand the plots and characters. ***
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Building Storm is the conclusion of Gwyn McNamee’s Hawke Family Series AND as the writer states herself, it should NOT be read as a standalone and the series should absolutely be read in order to get the full understanding of the plots and characters and to enjoy it the fullest! I have read the series in the order and I can confirm that every story builds upon the previous one so do yourself a favour and listen to us!
Building Storm gives us Storm Hawke and Landon McCabe’s story. It is a story of profound loss and finding light in the dark when you have settled in for it to last for eternity. Their story makes you cry and rage and curse and … and it also gives us hope and once you have hope, you are able to carry on … I loved how the writer is giving us in each of the stories in the series that sibling’s story in its own rights … it would be so easy for one story to bleed into the other and …
The writer has given us a beautiful conclusion of the series and I am a bit sad to leave the Hawke family behind but I have no doubt that they might pop in suddenly in writer’s other stories as I do not believe that she will be able to leave them completely behind!
It’s been a while since I have been taken back into the world of the Hawke Family, and Gwyn McNamee has written this so smoothly and brilliantly it’s like I’ve never been away! This is my fifth book by this author and she has continued to show how incredible her writing style is, her amazing real, relatable characters are and how well her plots are written. I was completely utterly captivated and entranced with this read, each have such powerful and gripping story lines, I feel that getting to know Storm and watch her story develop just made this one so much stronger and more compelling and a brilliant addition to the Hawke Family Series.
The emotions that are throughout this book are raw and powerful, and I can’t help but feel the raw emotion of our characters. Throughout this read which makes it thAt much more of s powerful read. With like all the other books in this series, giving too much away in this review will spoil this read for anyone. Even though Storm’s story can be read as a stand-alone, for the best experience and for a small backstory of her and the Hawke Family do not miss reading this series in order and throughly enjoying every single one!
With this being the final conclusion to the series, it opens up ready for some spin offs., which I’m sure will be just as brilliant as the rest.
I can’t wait to see what Gwyn McNamee comes up with next, and what other incredible journey she can take us on, until then you will most definitely not be disappointed with this read!
“I have learned that grief is another name for love.” ~ Unknown
It is hard for me, yet again, to come up with the words to properly describe how wonderful of a novel Gwyn McNamee has penned with Building Storm. Truly and utterly stunning… I was left lost in my thoughts for a few days before I could come to this review. I have been anticipating this book for some time now as it is the fourth novel in McNamee’s Hawke Family Series. I highly suggest you read the other books in the series and in order before you read this book. This is not a standalone novel! I knew to expect a book that would give me some feels and some steamy sass that we just can’t find anywhere else but with Gwyn McNamee but wow, I had no idea this was coming. It was absolutely beyond expectations! As for plot details and info… you won’t find that here… you will have to scoop this up for yourself. Thank you so much for this wonderful series, and this wonderful book Ms. McNamee!
Building Storm: A Hawke Family Novel (The Hawke Family #4)
By Gwyn McNamee
5 stars
This book almost killed me! Oh my gosh this author she knows how to get me every time I read one of her books, from the completely unexpected to making me fall so hard in love with her characters that anytime anything happens I feel like I am right there with them. I will admit I cried, a lot during this book. My heart hurt for Storm, the author wrote her character in such a way that I genuinely could feel what she was feeling. The emotional feels in this book were real! I have been so lucky to read all of the books in this series, Savage Collision is still one of my most favourite reads ever but this book was something else. I could tell that the author had truly poured her heart and soul into this read, the pain and suffering of the characters is real. I’m not going to go into details as I do not want to spoil this read for anybody but it truly is an outstanding story that I cannot recommend enough – it may only be January but I know for sure that I have found one of my top reads of 2019!
Building Storm by Gwyn McNamee is the fourth book in the Hawke Family series. If you haven’t read any of this amazing series you need to stop here and go get the first book and get hooked.
Storm reminded me of a phoenix rising from the ashes from the moment I started reading this book. Storm is having to learn how to live a new normal but thankfully she’s not alone. Her family is amazing through it all. I think I was crying or fighting tears through most of this book, made me think if a friend who is two months into this exact same journey.
There are so many raw emotional moments from the beginning to the end. I have loved this series from word one but there was something about this book that grabbed me.
I’m not ready to say bye to the Hawke’s and their life in New Orleans and will be waiting patiently for the next book to come out even if I have to wait a very long time which I hope I don’t.
Building Storm by Gwyn McNamee a Squall of a five-star read. This is the forth novel in the Hawke Family series and they are best when read in order, they each have such powerful and gripping story lines, I do think that Building Storm may just be the best, after I had read the previous novels and loved them and I feel that getting to know Storm and watch her story develop just made this one so much stronger and more compelling. I don’t want to say too much as I would hate to give spoilers as there are a few points that you will feel like the rugs been pulled from under you and you will just adore it!! I love how Gwyn McNamee brings the city of New Orleans to life in the pages almost like another character along with the buildings and the description they will blow you away, the passion and drama written between the pages are simply sublime, if you haven’t read this series then you need to go buy them all, it’s such a powerful series that you can’t miss.
5 Stars
“Storm fits her. The cascading mane of jet-black hair, the cloud of darkness in her blue eyes peering out from behind the silver mask, the swirling uncertainty surrounding her, it all reminds me of a massive hurricane threatening on the horizon. And I am more than willing to let that storm crash down around me.”
“Sometimes a spark just needs a little fuel to ignite.”
Building Storm is the highly anticipated fourth book in the Hawke Family series by author extraordinaire, Gwyn McNamee. As with every book I have read of Ms. McNamee’s, I really am at a loss for words to do this story the justice it deserves and relay just how incredible this story is. I devoured this book as soon as it hit my kindle, and got so completely engrossed in it that the real world faded away, as I lost all sense of time and place. I laughed, I cried, I cursed, I swooned, and sizzled in my seat- as the story unfolded.
This book had quite a lot of stiff competition to face in the form of the other exceptional instalments in the series, and it would have been easy for this one to have been overshadowed by all the previous plots. But of course, Ms. McNamee held an ace up her sleeve with this story, and delivered a book that not only holds its own amongst greatness, but has its own stellar identity and edge. Having said that, though, this book could be read as a standalone, but as it is an important part of a series, I suggest reading all the books in their correct order to get all the backstories, character information and other relevant details- which will enhance your reading pleasure.
I won’t even touch on the storyline, as it would be too easy to give something away. But, I highly recommend this book, the entire series, and any of Ms. McNamee’s work- as you are sure to become as addicted to her stories and this series, as I am. She definitely should be on everyone’s ‘must read’ list!
Even though this is the final full-length novel in this series, I am looking forward to the short stories and spin-off that are yet to come!!
Bellissimo!!!
Thank you, Ms. McNamee!
Storm has always been such a strong woman in the other books, it was hard seeing her so heartbroken. But seeing her rise up and move past her grief was amazing. Landon was perfect for her. I loved their story so much! You really have to read the other books in this series so that you can get to know everyone better. This was an emotional roller coaster ride from beginning to end!
Loved this book! I hated when Ben died, but reading Storms struggle to get her life back was worse. I really loved Landon! I loved that he fought for her. I didn’t figure out the person causing trouble until late in this book. I hated the way that went. But Storm and Landon’s story was truly a great read!
The anguish that flowed through me at the end of Stone was still there while reading Storm’s story! I could feel the heartache, anguish and pain! I wanted to yell at everyone for her! Tell them to back off, leave her alone but I knew that storm needed to heal and who better to piece her together than Landon!
I felt myself trying to figure out Landon’s story and trying to see what was the bigger picture I was missing! When it all clicked into place I wanted to jump into the pages and shield them both but sometimes things have to burn completely in order to be rebuilt again!
I couldn’t picture a better ending to the Hawkes but I know this isn’t the end and I can’t wait to see what little bits Gwen gives us in the future!
Building Storm by Gwen McNamee is book 4 in the Hawke Family Series. This is Storms story, hopefully by this point you’ve already read Savage, Skye and Stones stories. Storms is no different it’s full of a story that makes you want to finish is right away, some drama, action and some major stress relief going on. The rest of the Hawke siblings and their spouses are present in the story as needed along with some new and old characters. Gwen McNamee had a unique writing style and I’ve come to love all her stories because they are always different, while the stories may feed off of the previous one in small aspects they are always their own story.
I loved this book as well as the whole entire series. I love how this author pulls me into the story with ease and make me feel as if I am part of the story. This is Storm and Landon’s story. They both are in need of healing and betrayal is something they have in common. Will he turn her world upside down? Is there something out there threatening to change Storm’s new life? They took me on an emotional journey of love, life, lies and family, a love story. A must read!
Building Storm ( A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4) by Gwyn McNamee
5 stars
Being the 4th book in this series, it must be said you have to start at the beginning with book 1, Savage Collison. These stories all build on one another and must be read in order.
I have been waiting very patiently for Storms book and this did not disappoint.
Storm ia so hard on herself and after all shes been through, she should be allowed some of it and theres no timeline for your feelings.
I can’t say much more on storyline as I cannot give anything of this story away. But I will say I loved these characters so so much and as always, where’s there’s Hawkes, there’s drama and danger!
I hope to see more from this family as I dont want it to be over.
Loved Landon and Storms amazing beautiful addicting heartwrenching emotional love story.Love this family and this series.more plz
The Hawke Series is teeming with tragedy, drama, and survival. No family, no person, should ever have to endure the pain and suffering that the Hawkes have. Each member has struggled with their own feelings of betrayal, guilt, loss, yet through it all, each member has found a way to rise from the ashes.
Building Storm is an emotional journey through the eyes of sibling Storm Hawke. Widowed way too early, in the prime of her life, Storm now battles her way through the haze as best she can while still trying to keep the memory of her dead husband alive in the eyes of their child.
Landon McCabe was an unexpected force in Storm’s life, a force that brought feeling back to her shattered heart. Landon is dealing with his own emotional tragedy and neither needs the complications of a relationship. As their connection grows, healing begins, but life isn’t always fair and doesn’t always know when to say enough is enough.
Gwyn McNamee has done an amazing job describing the pain of loss and the struggle of rising again, of surviving, of finding happiness again. Building Storm is a gripping tale of two people coming together to battle the world together and find happiness again. It was an unforgettable read with another suspenseful and surprising ending and Gwyn really put her heart and soul into this one.
“Even in her anguish, she’s magnificent.”
Building Storm is book 4 in Gwyn McNamee’s Hawke Family series. (If you haven’t read books 1-3 of this series, go one-click them now!)
Gwyn tore my heart out in Stone Sober, but she slowly pieced it back together in Building Storm.
Storm Matthews has had her entire world ripped apart by those she trusted. Can she recover & find a way to rebuild a life for her & her daughter?
Landon McCabe is running from a life that fell apart & from those who betrayed him. Relocating to New Orleans & having an opportunity to work with his brother may be just what he needs to move on.
Sparks fly the minute these two meet. Can they find a way to move beyond their pain & rise from the ashes to build a life together?
I can’t tell you more without giving you spoilers, but what follows is a story that left me full of emotions. It had twists & turns, laughs & tears, and some really hot love scenes!
Seriously, if you haven’t already met the Hawkes, go get Savage Collision, Tortured Skye & Stone Sober so you can join me on this magnificent journey! Building Storm is a complete story, but the Hawkes must be read in order to fully enjoy this series.
Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4)
By: Gwyn McNamee
5 out of 5 stars
The story Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4) by Gwyn McNamee is a contemporary romance book. I was thrilled when I found out about the release of the next story in this series. I have loved reading the series since the first book. This story is just one more wonderful addition. I was hooked from the very beginning and as soon as I started, I found myself glued to the pages. I truly enjoyed the dialogue and interactions between the characters and I love that characters from the previous books are brought forward into this one. I loved reading about the characters of Storm Hawke and Landon McCabe. Storm is feisty, strong-willed, and stubborn. She is also a woman who is just existing. Landon is a man that has come to New Orleans to start over. He is charming, intelligent, and kind. Reading about Storm and Landon had my emotions going up and down the entire time. They are two characters that I grew to care about with each chapter that I read. This story has moments that are sad and also ones that warmed my heart. There are times when I was turning pages to find out what happened next. This is a series that should be read in order to fully understand the plots and characters. Don’t miss out on reading Storm and Landon’s story.
The anticipation for Storm’s story was definitely worth the wait! This was a very solid offering from this author and an emotional continuation of the Hawke family saga. Landon had his own issues. It was refreshing that both had things to work on before they could truly commit to each other. This is one worth rereading!
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book! Excellent job
This was an emotional story throughout the book. This wasn’t like the others that had it bits and pieces. You feel Storm’s pain the whole time. Which is understandable with what she is going through. I felt so much for Storm, and I couldn’t help but be happy when Landon was able to be there for her. Bits and pieces of the past come back, but I was still left on my toes wondering how it would all play out. I wasn’t dissatisfied. This was an emotional rollercoaster, but it’s worth the ride.
To get the fullest experience of this story you MUST read the other books, in order.
Rising from the ashes, Storm rebuilds her life after a devastating tragedy.
No one paid a higher price for the betrayal of a family friend than Storm, who’s beloved husband Ben was killed by the mobster they once trusted. Six months later, she still can’t find her way out of the darkness that is threatening to pull her under completely. The very last thing she’s ready for is another relationship.
Landon fled Chicago when his own life fell apart. His answer to being betrayed is to never let his heart open for punishment again. But that doesn’t mean he can’t appreciate the need to escape his emotional turmoil through physical satisfaction. He can see that Storm is a kindred spirit, and he sets out to help her find the same release and satisfaction.
Soon, their priorities are focused on the sinister threats that threaten to shatter her new lease on life. If you like having your heart ripped open for characters that feel everything on the deepest level, this was written for you. Secrets are revealed, past alliances are examined anew, and the very meaning of life becomes abundantly clear. This is a gripping, emotionally-cathartic love story that reaffirms the fundamentals of love, life, and family. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.