Shipping off to boot camp hadn’t been a hard pill to swallow. It was my time to serve our country, just like my father and my grandfather before me. The pain that throbbed in my chest every night I was away was the stone cold fact that I’d left her behind, not ever having told her how I felt. After twelve years and only a few short visits in-between, I’m finally back for good. I’ve waited long … enough and I’m ready to take back the girl I let get away all those years ago.
Finding out he’s back in town isn’t too shocking, but finding out he’s back permanently – that’s a whole different story. He’s been my unicorn for as long as I can remember and the more I think about seeing him, the more I want to run and hide. Twelve years is a long time to live without someone in your life, we’ve both grown up and I doubt he’ll remember the little girl his brother dumped in middle school. Now that he’s back how do I hide the feelings of desire and heartbreak that he left me with all those years ago.
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A lovely sweet romance.
I found this story had everything needed to keep your interest and wondering what would happen next. I found the characters were easy to read about and the slow burn was done well.
Highly recommended.
Kennedy likes Nate and Nate ships off to the marines. Years later Nate decides that Kennedy is who he wants to spend the rest of his life with and returns home to claim her. Cute story. Recommend if you like unrequited love stories!!
Loved Nathaniel and Kennedy’s story. Such a sweet love story of second chances. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read
This book was such a great book!! It captivated me from the beginning !! I just could not put it down!! I needed to keep an eye on Nate and Kennedy 🙂 I am looking forward to the next one !! 🙂
This was a great short. Kennedy has always had a crush on Nate even though he is 3 years older that she is. He is leaving to go to the marines and she leaves his a letter asking hin to come back to her. 12 years later Nate is back. Nate is back to see if Kennedy still has fellings for him. These to have sparks coming off each other. Great read. I really enjoyed reading this book.
A 3.5 in reality. A sweet slow burn thst has moments of humour and fun. There are a few things that get brought up and then not really mentioned again like Damien looking for work, I would love to have seen more of that relationship and its progression. Overall Nate and Kennedy are good together and having waited so long they deserve their happy ever after
A great and amazing book. Couldn’t put it down, loved every moment. Short and definitely sweet.
I really enjoyed Kennedy and Nate’s story. I liked the way the author didn’t just have them hook up right after he came back. The repercussions of being gone so long and leaving the way Nate did were a big part of the story. Will add this author to my to be read list
Kennedy and Nathaniel!! These two are a must read! Great romance that had me hooked from the first chapter!! Nathaniel is a perfect book boyfriend and I’m keeping him for my harem!!
Kennedy was part of the Knight family for years until one day her boyfriend breaks up with her due to no wanting to do something with him. His brother, Nathaniel, has always wanted her but left to go to the Marines. Over the years he’d come back but she would avoid him. Until he’s home to stay and even tho they both have feelings for each other neither of them want to jump at it. Dancing around the fact that they are really into each other they don’t act on it till Kennedy shows what she makes wants and make it known. This is a quick fast pace read that you won’t want to put down.
This was a great story. The military was in this and after being gone for so long he comes back to make a life for himself and to get the girl who got away. The way the author gets you into the plot and also into the characters life’s is really great and its a story you don’t want to put down until your done…
This is a sweet romance that I really needed after reading an intense book. It started with a teen crushing on her ex boyfriend’s brother. She had no idea he felt the same. Years later he comes home to get his woman. There is brotherly angst, hot sexy scenes and love.
If you’ve ever had a secret crush then this is the book for you! Growing up Kennedy had a crush on the golden boy of her school and town. Their families were close friends and she had even dated his brother Aaron. She never told him how she felt. Nathaniel was the golden boy of his town who felt it was his duty to fight for his country just like his father and grandfather had. He just never thought that he would like doing his duty so much. Fast forward 12 years and he’s ready to come home.
Nate always liked Kennedy but he didn’t know what to do with those feelings way back when. Now that he is home for good he’s ready to make his move. Kennedy has made something of herself with her bar and life. It might not have been the dreams she once dreamed but she’s happy right where she is. She’s always longed for Nate and now that he’s home she doesn’t know what to do.
The chemistry is amazing between these two characters. The story is sweet and loving. The only thing I wish of the book is there was a little more details with Aaron and the support characters. The book goes really quick. Once you pick it up you won’t be able to put it down! I read it in one sitting. I hope that the author will be continuing with these characters in other stories to come.
First loves. After 12 years apart nate comes back for his true love. Sweet, love wins
Nate comes back from the military ready to find Kennedy, the girl he has loved since he was six. Hoping she hasn’t found anyone else while he was gone, he wants to finally make her his. Kennedy has never lost her love for Nate, but fights hard to hide her feelings for him.
This is a sweet love story to two childhood friends who certainly deserved to finally be with each other. While the characters seemed a little immature for their age, acting like teenagers when they were actually in their late 20’s and 30’s, I liked the storyline and enjoyed the book.
We meet Kennedy at Nate’s going away party as he is heading into the marines.. Kennedy had just broken up with Aaron, Nate’s brother. His family had become her family. Nate returns from the Marines living in his hometown. He loves Kennedy and has plans to tell her.
This was my first book of Ms. McDonalds but certainly not my last. I loved all the characters especially Nate and Kennedy. Aaron was such a slime ball that there were times I wanted to throw my kindle. This book was amazing. I highly recommend it. Can’t wait for more.
This was an awesome and sweet book that is well worth the read about Nathaniel and Kennedy. The two main characters have hot and sexy chemistry and the build up for their ending is so much fun to read. Great writing keeps you invested throughout the whole book. Nathaniel has a secret that you will never see coming. I will definitely be reading much more from this author.
Childhood friends. Big brother of her ex. Lots of family drama with the brothers. Liked the concept of the story as a whole. Wanted a little more of what was Aaron’s problem in the story. Loved that there’s was a hero who was ex military and pure. Usually it’s opposite. Nice, easy read.
I really enjoyed Nathaniel and Kennedys 2nd chance at real love story.
Growing up as kids, Kennedy dated his brother, but they were never really a match. She always had liked Nate. When Nate returns from the Marines, he shares that his feelings are the same.
Short but sweet. I loved reading every second of this book. Nate is a sweetheart and a very sexy one at that. Kennedy definitely deserves her happily ever after and to have it with Nate makes it that more amazing because any man who waits for you and holds you in his heart for so many years is most definitely a keeper. Highly recommended.