A single mom meets silver fox small town romanceMy life was perfect . . .Until fate took it all away.Heartache and broken bones left me searching for solace in the darkest of places.It wasn’t pretty, but with the support of my family, I persevered and I’m stronger for it. My daughters deserve nothing less.Things were finally back on track, until I met Grant Ellison. Tall, dark, and handsome he … met Grant Ellison. Tall, dark, and handsome he sets my heart racing. If only the fear of loving again didn’t paralyze me.
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Nobody was as surprised as me when I left a long military career for a slower pace in life. After all, I’ve never been one to make decisions lightly or without a plan.
A new town means a fresh start. Although it’s a lonely existence, I don’t regret my decision. Especially when a beautiful woman catches my eye.
Dakota Jennings’ strength and ambition are for all to see but her heart is protected by the strongest of walls. My new mission is to show her how precious she is and how great we can be together.
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I love the single parent stories and this one was so freaking amazing. I have adored Grant and his protective ways since Promise Her. So Grant getting his own story was something I have looked forward to. Dakota is so strong and is absolutely the perfect match for him. You are in for a roller coaster ride of emotions from start to finish. You go through all the feels. I loved how great Grant is with Ari and Cali it just makes your heart swoon. I cannot wait for the next book.
4.5 Stars
After getting to know Grant in the first book I so wanted him to get a HEA. I already fell for him in that book, but boy did he make me fall for him even more. That man is made of book boyfriend material. Dakota and her little girls will also steal your heart. Couldn’t have picked anyone better for Grant. Grant and Dakota were so adorable together. Dakota’s backstory is one that will bring tears to your eyes, but also show how strong she is. That is why Grant is prime book boyfriend material he shows care and attention to Dakota’s needs. He takes his time and goes her pace. All I can say is swoon! This is such a beautiful book, but it also has a touch of suspense to it. This is a book I would highly recommend. All the characters will pull you in, but Grant and Dakota will keep you there.
Be prepared to be emotional while reading this book! If you’ve ever fantasized about an older man…you came to the right place. Grant is perfect. He’s gentle. He’s kind. He’s patient. He understands. Dakota is such sweetheart that’s been through it all. With the help of her sister and friends, she is finally able to put her life back together. She just never knew what she was missing.
Andrea speaks to your soul. You will feel such passion, dedication and passion while enjoying Cherish Her. I promise you will be in your feels while reading and you will appreciate what it’s like to be treated right.
This was my most anticipated book by Andrea so far. I fell in love with Grant in Promise Her and have been begging Andrea for his story since then. She did not disappoint me.
Do I talk about Grant first? There really isn’t much to say except that he’s pretty damn perfect in every way. The way he handles his relationship with Dakota and her girls had me loving him even more than I thought possible. Was there anytime I didn’t love him? Maybe but trust me it didn’t last long.
And Dakota. My girl. I have felt and still feel everything she has gone through. Andrea hit every emotion perfectly. The sadness and guilt topped with hope and love. They were all on point. I loved how strong she made Dakota. She’s definitely one of my favorite heroines written to date.
It’s also fun to see other characters from Andrea’s story. This makes small town living really hit home for those of us who live it. Oh and Gene, that old man has my heart. I’m gonna miss him in the future.
My favorite story to date by Andrea. I can’t wait to read the next one although let’s be honest, Grant has stolen the show for me in this series
LOVED! I was so excited for Grant’s story and I was not disappointed! Grant and Dakota’s story was an amazing slow-burn! Cherish Her was such a sweet story! I loved how they were friends first then watching them fall in love was so beautiful! I loved Dakota’s girls, Ari and Cali too! The story sucked me in and I could not put it down! Another HUGE five stars! I cannot wait for more!
This book was absolutely magical. I loved it so much. Small town. Familiar characters. Swoony hero. Single Mom. Grant took the time to get to know Dakotas daughters. It was adorable. He was also very helpful with the little things. This book also had some mystery and suspense. It kept me turning the pages.
This was another solid offering from this author! Dakota has been trying to heal physically and emotionally from a horrific event. Grant is retired from the military and is trying to adjust to civilian life. Grant meets Dakota when he decides to move and she is a newly licensed real estate agent. Grant wants more than friendship with Dakota and really has to work for any kind of relationship with her. I really enjoyed the fact that they were friends first and really got to know each other. I really enjoyed reading this emotional story.
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book! Well done
Cherish Her by Andrea Johnston
Cherish Her by Andrea Johnston is book two in her Military Men of Lexington series. It is also connected to her Country Roads series. It can be read as a stand-alone but my bet is that you’ll want to devour all of Andrea’s books by the time you finish reading Cherish Her.
I adore Grant and Dakota. Maybe because there of the previous roles they’ve played but I was more than a little excited to read their story. Grant is a former Army captain, a silver fox with a heart of gold, and just about as perfect as you can get. The things he says and does for Dakota are 100% the right thing. Dakota is a single mom to two adorable little girls. She’s been through a lot of struggle but she’s come through it stronger. Her strength and how she overcame her struggles is probably my favorite thing about her. Individually, Grant and Dakota have had to experience a lot but together they are pure perfection, they help balance each other out.
Cherish Her is one of my favorite books so far this year. Not only because of Grant and Dakota but because of the opportunity to catch up with other well loved characters! Ashton sure hasn’t changed much! I also love that it’s set in a small town.
The way Andrea Johnston uses words to create stories is absolute magic. She has the ability to connect you to her characters and make you feel what they feel. If you are new to Andrea’s books, be prepared to be completely sucked into the world she created.
Dakota and Grant were absolutely amazing the perfect emotional heart-wrenching story. I loved their story Dakota a single widower mom to two little girls Ari and Cali and Grant was everything,understanding, patient Sexy former military man with a huge heart. Could we have Grant in real life please <3
This was a must read, add it to your TBR ASAP. I can't wait to see what else Andrea has in store for us with the Military Men series.
I loved jumping back into the Military Men of Lexington! I missed Grant after finishing Promise Her. So it was great getting to see Grant’s story play out. Dakota was perfect for him and he for her. Can i just say i love the two little girls! Their names are adorable no matter how you look at them i really love Andrea Johnston’s writing and cant wait to dive into more of her books!
Cue the waterworks!! This second chance romance is full of emotions and one page turning storyline. You instantly fall in love with Dakota and Grant while crying, laughing and just wishing you have what they have. Not to mention some drama and a little suspense to make you wonder what next. You will love this story so make sure to add to your must read list.