From USA Today bestselling author Willow Winters comes a heart-wrenching, edge-of-your-seat gripping, romantic suspense. I ran from him, even though my heart knew better.Love was one thing, but survival another.He chose a life of crime. I never wanted any of it; I only wanted him. I left when the danger bled into my life, taking more than I was willing to sacrifice.I should have known he’d come … sacrifice.
I should have known he’d come for me. Men like him always get what they want.
The temptation in his eyes, the heat of his touch . . . it’s all still there, but his gaze is harsher now and his grasp unrelenting.
He’s not the boy I fell in love with, although pieces of what we once had are still there. I can feel it.
I know what he wants from me, and I know it comes with a steep price. I’ll pay it though, if for no other reason than to touch him again. Just once more.
I’ll close my eyes and forget about the risks that come with this life and with him. I only hope he doesn’t do the same.
Desperate to Touch is book 2 in a series. Hard to Love must be read first.
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This is the second book in the Hard to Love Series, a romantic suspense. This Series is addictive! I love Seth and Laura’s story. The storyline is intriguing, mysterious, and suspenseful. The story ends with a breathtaking cliffhanger! Now, I can’t wait to listen to the next book in the Series, Tempted to Kiss. Joe Arden and Samatha Cook are perfect as Seth and Laura. I enjoyed it, and I highly recommend it.
Ok so after book one Hard To Love, I didn’t really know how Seth’s and Laura’s story was going to continue in Desperate To Touch, it left it wide open. In this book, there is so much more mystery, intrigue with lots of questions you so desperately want answered. New characters that could possibly play a huge role in the story. As a reader I was constantly thinking what’s gonna happen next and yes this book does leave you on a massive cliffhanger.
There were many “filler scenes” that I just loved, the way Willow describes them, and the actions just make them stand out and of course she knows how to write a damn good love scene, they were extremely erotic but also I felt necessary for our Seth and Laura. Who wouldn’t want to be Seth’s Slut
A very good second part to this series, so much intrigue!
Now onto book 3 Tempted To Kiss
Desperate to Touch
Hard to Love, Book 2
By: W. Winters
Narrated by: Joe Arden, Samantha Cook
Leaving book one left me wanting more and now with book 2, I am mesmerized by the characters. Seth and Laura have changed a lot over the years, life settling in and their separation effecting both. But even them being apart has not stopped their love. The reunion is far from hearts and flowers. Their love is raw and emotionally charged. And they just can’t stay away from each other. But is love enough? Seth has embedded himself deeper into his world. He is darker and extremely dominant. Laura is having a tough time figuring out what she wants. She loves this man, but she loves her normal too. And just as passionate as these two are, the secrets keep building! There are a few answers to some questions, but for every one, we have a new question. Winters is the master of suspenseful building in her books, and I am left speechless at the end of this one. It’s dark and gritty, unforgivable and impossible not to love. Bring on book 3!
Joe Arden and Samantha Cook continue the narration of the series. These two are amazing together. I am loving Arden as this dark, alpha male. He is gritty and frightening in one breath, but has that undying love coming through. Cook is such a talent, as she gives Laura the voice of indecision. Which what to turn? These two are consummate professionals and they just enhance this story with their interpretations. Loving it and can’t wait for the conclusion!
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ARC was generously provided for an honest review.
Desperate to love by Willow Winters is the second book of the Hard to love series. It cannot be read stand alone as it is a continuation of the previous book.
Desperate to love is the continuation of the story of Laura and Seth where the Seth comes to the city where Laura lives but it’s where he is working as well for Carter, jase and Daniel (yup, the very same brothers whose book has already been written by Willow) and Seth has been given the work to protect Bethany, Jase’s girlfriend.
But the problem is Seth hates Laura for What she did and He will never forget and forgive her for What she did eight years ago. And Laura is hell bent on getting an apology for the same from the Seth.
Though this is there own problems but there is someone as well who is not only creating problems in their lives but in others as well.
I loved this book. Many things are happening at the same time. The character developments was amazing. I really like this thing that Author has joined the book with the brothers. And the Chemistry was totally swoon worthy.
Though, sometimes I felt that this book is making me depressed like too many sad moments and moreover the book ended at a major CLIFFHANGER! But don’t worry next book is coming 7 January 2020. So it’s worth the wait.
If you like dark Romance then this book is perfect for you.
Oh no! I was left on the edge of my seat with this one. Seth and Laura’s story is one of tragedy but their love for each other is never ending. Even when they don’t admit it, you can feel their connection and their desperation for each other. The end just left me with anxiety because I need more. There are so many moving parts in this and it’s thrilling. I can’t start Tempted To Kiss soon enough.
Laura loved Seth but she couldn’t deal with his life. She ran away but she knows he won’t leave her alone. What will she do? Will she go back to him.
I wasn’t 100% on board with Seth and Laura after Hard to Love. But Desperate to Touch helped convince me.
Seth was my favorite character here. You can see how much he is struggling with his feelings for Laura. He’s trying to be unaffected…but it’s easy to see through his act. The chemistry between them is turned up a notch or two, featuring a mixture of lust, desperation, and anger.
More secrets are revealed as the story unfolds, bringing forth some shocking revelations. The mystery continues on, as the reader is left not knowing what to think or believe. In fact, even as we learn more truths, I feel there is even more left to be unveiled.
Desperate to Touch ends in typical Willow Winters fashion with a hell of a cliffhanger. Full of complex plot intricacies, and superbly written emotions, Desperate to Touch was a great continuation of the series.
This is a continuation of Seth and Laura’s story. Now that Seth’s presence is known to Laura their is no avoiding each other. Will either be able to hold back their true feelings for each other?
I couldn’t put this book down. I was sucked into their story in Hard to Love and Desperate to Touch did not disappoint on the next part. Willow Winters has woven quite the intricate storyline for these two. I love how she has this longer series with a storyline threaded through them all while giving the proper attention to the main characters in each set.
Seth and Laura’s story is so complicated it keeps me on my toes and makes me not want to ever put the book down.
If you haven’t read from the Cross Brothers series yet, I highly recommend getting started. Their world is worth the read.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book, but I will be picking up the paperback so I can re-read.
I loved the Part 2 of Seth and Laura. I enjoy jumping in and riding the coaster of emotions in Willow’s stories. They are always powerful and they rest on my heart forever. There is a special connection between Seth and Laura. Something that pulls them together in a bond that can not be broken even though they go through alot of pain.
Desperate to touch is years after Hard to Love. Seth and Laura just can’t stay away from each other. This book is sexy, sensual, erotic, hot yet has a beautiful emotional connection. It is simply devine. Can’t wait for the third installment. It is told in different points of view, no cheating, but does end in a cliffhanger. I highly recommend this book.
I’m not even sure how to start this review. I mean, I love this author but I was so mad… In a good way of course. The way she ended the last book made me see red. I wanted to keep reading but no… I had to wait and then this book arrived.
Willow Winters is freaking amazing. Her books are to die for and this new series… Oh boy… This new series is awesome.
But I need to tell you something. This new book is not a standalone therefore you must read Hard To Love first.
This new book keeps exploring the lives of Laura and Seth.
Has you know, Seth is a powerful man. He had it all until the woman he loved runed away from him. Now she has crossed his path again and…
Laura got away, even though she loves Seth but what happened made her runaway. Now he’s back in her life and…
And… I’m mad… Once again this lady left me like this… Why? Why?
Seriously Willow?? You’re trying to make me even crazier than I already am right?
Superb plot, very well written, super engaging and dark. Reach scene was meticulously written in a way that will make you feel whatever is happening… Jesus… It’s one hit after the other.
The web of betrayal and crime is so thick, that it left me shaking with rage.
Once I started to read this book I simply couldn’t put it down. The need to know more was so intense that made me keep reading and reading.
Jeez… The goosebumps… The shakes… The madness…
Let’s talk about two super stubborn characters… Dayum. Why can’t they see and accept what’s happening?
It was the continuation of an amazing story and I can’t wait for the final book.
Willow, please don’t take to long… I need to know how this ended.
I have so many questions that need answers…I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Willow and her cliffhangers are going to do me in. I am loving Seth and Laura’s story, and waiting not so patiently for the next book. I love Willow’s books and how she brings her characters to life. I am looking forward to what she will be writing next.
This is the second and final book in the series. The first book was a three star read for me.
I really didn’t like how this story progressed. The book opens eight years after the first book ended. Laura is on the East Coast and is now a nurse. She left Seth years before because she did not like his life of crime. So what does she do? She moves to the East Coast and then gets herself mixed up with the Irish mob.
Seth, the king of the underworld on the west coast, leaves everything behind. He moves east and because a regular soldier in the Irish mob. He watches over Laura for years and finally confronts her eight years after she left him.
Their first interaction ends with them having sex. Their whole reunion didn’t really work for me. It seemed fake and forced. There was no character or emotional development.
Willow Winters has done it again!!
This is the second book in a series that follows Willows characters Seth and Laura and how they navigate through the many troubles they face in their relationship.
Book two picks up exactly where book one left off and it was so worth the wait.
This is the type of book that will leave you needing more.
Desperate to Touch is a sexy, intense, heart- wrenching and beautifully written story. This, in my opinion, is one of Willow Winters best books.
I have well and truly been slayed by Seth King yet again…
What a ride, well I can honestly say Willow Winters has done a superb job with this book, I love her writing but this book was everything! Seth and Laura what a couple, I had to add them to my top favorite list of this year. This story follows Hard to Love and it’s a spinoff from the Cross Brothers series. This second chance at romance will have you reading until the end, is a story that captivates you from the first page and have you spinning and twisting throughout the whole story. The angst is amazing, I love angst so this story delivered it in spades.
Desperate to Touch will blow you away. I have never read anything so thrilling and captivating as W Winters romances. This one does not disappoint. Don’t miss out grab it today.
OMG This was such a heart wrenching book. I am completely blown away just from reading it. The tension between Seth and Laura and throughout the whole book kept my heart pounding. But to leave us on such a cliffhanger like this one was unreal. I cannot wait for the next book. Willow you had done it again.
Desperate to Touch by Willow Winters is now available on your favorite platform! This is a book 2 and must be read *after* Hard to Love.
Desparate to Touch is the second book in Seth and Laura’s story. This book kept me glued to me kindle from the beginning to that damn cliffhanger. There are so many twists and turns, that I can’t even guess how this story is going to play out. So many new opponets are involved now, but to what end. I just know that I need the third book asap!!
Yes Mrs. Winters this book fantastic Seth and Laura’s story was interesting journey. I have been on a emotional high and loved every second of it. The twists and turns that hit you you will not see them coming. Seth and his love for Laura is something strong nothing and no one will get in his way. I highly recommend this book you will not be disappointed.