After months of silence, here she stands on my front porch, waiting to be let in again. But it’s the same play every time, and I know how this ends – I give her all I have and she carries it with her on the way back to him.I should turn her away, but I won’t. Couldn’t do it if I tried.Because no matter how many times she pops back up, pulls me in and drags me under, it will never be enough. I’ll … never be enough. I’ll always want more.
More of her.
More for us.
And she’ll always choose him.
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Meagan Brandy grabbed my attention with her debut book Complicated Hearts. This second standalone in the series cements her as a one click author for me.
This one has a different kind of NA angst for me. It’s more painful and emotional. These characters are brought together and torn apart by circumstances, by bad decisions and by fear. The author touches on some difficult subjects but does it an honest and respectful way. I ranted A LOT during this book, I yelled at my Ipad, sent lots of cranky messages and my heart broke. It’s a roller coaster of a read.
Parker is EVERYTHING I knew he would be from book one. He is strong and brave and boy did he make me swoon. I also loved the supporting characters and look forward to their stories being told.
One hell of an angst ride.
Parker Baylor is swoon-worthy for sure. The man made my heart sing.
I didn’t love let alone like Kenra at first. I mean the girl was hot and cold and hot and cold. Her behavior gave me whiplash.
Not everything was what I thought it would be with this story. The humor and easy going friendship was there. I got to see a side of Parker and Lolli (Kalani from Fumbled Hearts, if you haven’t read that yet what…the…fuck…are…you waiting for?) their friendship was always just theirs, special, unexplainable, unique, true and honest.
This story was a series of ups and downs, lefts and rights. I couldn’t get enough and even shed a tear here and there. Meagan Brandy is one excellent writer.
I hope to see more of the rest of the characters but most definitely more of Payton. I bet hers is gonna be one hell of a story.
When I discovered that Defenseless Hearts was going to be Parker’s story I was super excited because my heart was captivated by this HERO in Fumbled Hearts. He is the kind of leading man that reader can’t help but instantly connect with. His character is strong, confident, and oh so freaking sexy that no woman, real or fictional, could possibly resist him! Meagan Brandy sure knows how to write swoon-worthy leading men that will capture a reader whole body, heart and soul!
As much as I loved Lolli and Nate’s emotionally captivating story in Fumbled Hearts, nothing could compare to Parker and Kenra’s raw and beautifully emotional love story in Defenseless Hearts. Their story is one that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and leave them in a tailspin of emotions until the very end. The intensely real emotion will make it impossible for a reader to put down…
My heart still aches deeply for Parker and Kenra days after finishing their story and it has taken me days to try and express my thoughts because I know that no words could possibly do this story justice. So I will leave you with this…be prepared to experience ALL THE FEELS! Trust me because this story is chockfull of them, some you will embrace while others you will want to lock and throw the key away. This story will change you forever and it will be the best change of your life. Meagan Brandy you did an incredible job with this story and I cannot wait to read whatever you come up with next!
Make sure to one-click Defenseless Hearts today and discover that happily ever after is worth the FIGHT!
Wow. This book has it all.
I love how we not only follow the two main characters but also the ones from book 1.
The love story between the two main characters is amazing. It is also sometimes quite frustrating.
It was very difficult to put the book away for even a second.
I can’t believe this is only Meagan Brandy’s second book, this was such the perfect follow on from Fumbled Hearts and you can love this books the same as each other as each story is so different.
I think not knowing who the heroine was made this book so interesting and to be honest i didn’t see this story coming and i was so happy with how this book came together.
I don’t want to say too much as if your a fan of Fumbled Hearts you need to go in blind and see how Parker’s story unfolds.
I absolutely loved the continuation of Parker’s and Lolli’s friendship these guys have to have one of my favourite and to see it get stronger in this book was so good and it was so funny to get Nates reactions whenever they were talking it getting close.
There were more than just the characters stories, there was Payton Parker’s sister and we got an inside look at how they both grew up and what they went through and it was really tough to see all the heartbreak they go through.
The main heroine in this story breaks my heart, what she goes through to save the people she loves from someone that could really hurt them. She suffers in silence and just takes everything on herself and sometimes i just wanted to get in the story and just help her out. I really loved her’s and Parkers chemistry and the connection they share and there love story was beautiful.
I absolutely loved this book and really am a big wrap for Meagan Brandy and this series. I can’t wait to read more from her.
Loved it and deserves a big 5 stars and highly recommend this book if your into N/A with some angst an amazing story line and just amazing writing.
5+ stars!!!!
I am absolutely in love with Parker!! He is just delicious. Such an amazing friend, extremely selfless, and has such a giving heart. He really is everything you could want in a book boyfriend. Lolli’s nickname for him of Hero could not suit him any more perfectly. I really could go on and on and on about Parker, because he’s just amazing. If you don’t like him, there is something wrong with you (just kidding….kind of).
And I’m more than happy with who he was paired up with in this series, as after reading Fumbled Hearts……I just knew who he was meant to be with. He may love Lolli (and I love the crap out of their friendship), but it wasn’t that all-consuming love that he felt with the girl of his dreams.. She definitely made some decisions I didn’t agree with, but I could understand why she did those things. Sometimes someone has to hit rock bottom in order to make the necessary changes.
This was such an incredible friends to lovers, slow burn romance……and yet again, I have another story that will be on my favorites of 2018 list! I’m hoping also that there will be more stories to tell in the Tender Hearts series, as I just love these characters and this world so much.
Meagan Brandy completely wowed me with Fumbled Hearts, Book #1 of the Tender Hearts Series. While you don’t have to read the first book to follow the beautiful storyline in Defenseless Hearts, I highly recommend you do. I can guarantee you will fall in love with these characters right from the start, no doubt wanting more of them all!
Oh Parker, my Parker. You have stolen my heart and I’m not sure I will ever be the same
I could not WAIT to get more of Parker after falling in love with him in Fumbled Hearts. He is everything and more, this sweet man. He is honest, he is selfless and has a heart of gold. He is patient, kind and downright sexy too boot! The way he takes care of the ones he loves set my heart on fire. Parker didn’t have an easy upbringing and I admire how he’s trying to make a good life for himself. There is no doubt you will be enamored with Hero from page one and want nothing but the very best for him. So, is his Nightingale the best girl for him?
It broke my heart to watch Parker pine for the one girl he can’t have. Time and time again, he was there for her and circumstances continued to keep them apart. Parker believed in love and knew in his heart that he would not be complete without her. I loved Parker so much, I had to have faith in the choices he made where she was concerned. It wasn’t an easy journey, but one he was determined to stick with. It was clear she loved Parker, but some circumstances were beyond her control. It was not always easy, that’s an understatement, to accept the choices she made. But in the end, her decisions were made with Parker in mind and her heart.
#OneClicking Defenseless hearts is a no-brainer. There were some twists and turns I didn’t see coming, but only intensified this angsty love story. Meagan will pull you in with her fabulous storytelling and keep you coming back for more! I cannot wait to see what Meagan has in store for us next.
Loved this book. Well written with a great storyline. Had a hard time putting it down until the end. I definitely recommend this book and this author.
Parker’s caring and selfless love for Kenra was a little difficult for me to understand at first but Meagan Brandy wrote a heartwarming story that made clear the depth of his love as well as Kenra’s love for him and her family. The characters were well developed and I look forward to reading more of them in the future. I highly recommend this series!
I don’t think my heart has completely recovered from this story. This book had me all over the place. It had me laughing. It had me cursing the characters. It had me swooning and it had my heart breaking. I loved every minute of my emotional overload though.
I am loving this series. I am loving all the characters and I cannot wait to see what and who Meagan will be bringing us next!
GAH!! this book made me have some many feels!! My heart absolutely broke for the two of them and the struggle they went through in order to be together. My heart hurt for how much she was putting herself through in order to keep her family and Parker safe. If only Kenra would have opened up to someone, she might not have had to keep it all inside for so long, and be sad and apart from Parker for so long. Because when Parker loves boy does he love hard, and when he cares about something he is willing to give up anything for it!!! I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down right from the start! I finished it in a day!! I definitely recommend reading it!!!
I’ve been anticipating Parker’s story since he was introduced in Fumbled Hearts. Oh this boy had my heart from the get go. I was rooting for him to get his HEA. I just wasn’t sure if it should have been with Kenra. She has her own heartache and I felt for her but I didn’t really like her for Parker. But if that was who he wanted, I would just have to deal.
I received this book as ARC for my honest review. I really love this story. Our H nickname is Hero which I think is perfect for him. H love is unconditionally to h to the point that he put everything that is important to him to protect her even if that means betraying his family. I can’t lie that was a good part of the book that I hated the h so much that I wish he meet someone else because everything she did to Hero. But they belong to get. So at the end I love that they got their HEA.This is standalone but you can read Fumbled Hearts first so can understand better the dynamic from the gang.
We met Parker in Fumbled Hearts book one in this series. He was a senior in HS, kind, friendly, a football player, helpful, caring, and handsome with beautiful blue eyes. We are also are introduced to Kenra, Nate’s older sister. In Defenseless Hearts we read that Parker and Kenra have had a secret friendship with deep feelings during their HS years. The thing is Kenra has a boyfriend and he’s not very nice. Parker and Kenra flourish when their together. Their in their own world. When they come out of that bubble situations forces them to separate and let go. This story of fighting for who you are and what you stand for is a journey. Hurts and bravery and forgiveness all play a huge part in Parker’s and Kenra’s story. Meagan has gone deep and brought her characters emotions to us readers. She has captured their souls and written them in this amazing story. She also writes her secondary characters with passion and interest that you can’t wait for their books. Defenseless Hearts is a book I highly recommend. Thank you Meagan for this beautiful love story of never giving up.
Everyone needs their own hero! I was so excited to get into Parker’s story! I was so ready for him to get his HEA! I’m not going to lie… there were times when I wanted to jump right into the book and rip the woman’s face off (I was a little disappointed that Lolli didn’t do it, I totally thought she was going to). There was a lot of great back story as far as Parker’s family and how he became the man that he is. There were a whole lot of people manipulating and backroom deals going on all around him. There were some serious struggles for all of the characters in this book (yep Lolli and Nate even had a couple issues between them). I fell in love with Parker during Fumbled Hearts and I was reminded of why! He was patient and understanding, even when it was breaking his heart to pieces to do so. It was a very emotional story in many ways. I laughed out loud a time or 2. I cried more than once, and I honestly felt on at least 2 different occasions that my heart was ripped right out of my chest!
It was a fantastic story, and I was sorry to see it end. But I am also hoping that there will be more in the Tender Hearts series because I noticed more characters in this book that I really want to get to hear more about and see them get the love they are looking for!
5 I LOVE PARKER STARS!! Parker is EVERYTHING!! This story will take you on a emotional rollercoaster ride with all the feels. I loved Fumbled Hearts, but Defenseless Hearts has taken the trophy for my favorite book in this series. Meagan Brandy has given us a heartfelt story that is phenomenal and perfect in everyway. Please do yourself a favor and 1-click this book, you will not be sorry.