EllieAll my days are the same. I work, sleep and then get up and work again. Day after day and nothing ever changes.I love my family, but there has to be something more. Someone just for me.Then one night he is there. Kind, protective and sweet. Too good to be true.I have no idea what to do, so when I lose control of the situation, what else is there to do but push him away?Even if the only thing … away?
Even if the only thing I want is to be held in his embrace.
Blake
All it took was one look, one single glance and she owned me heart and soul.
I never knew what I was missing until she smiled at me, until I kissed her sweet lips and was changed forever.
I will face any challenge, fight any battle, to make her see that I am hers and she is mine.
Even if the only one standing in my way is her.
Embracing Ellie is book 3 in the K&S Securities Series. It picks up the story from Blake Stone’s perspective, a little removed from the angst of Finding Faye and Acquiring Analise, but still in the thick of the action.
Blake Stone has purposefully kept women at a distance, focusing on his computers and building K&S with Travis.
Ellie Lovell’s entire life is about responsibility and doing what need to be done to provide for her family.
When they meet they are drawn toward each other, but neither of them have experience with relationships. Blake wants to protect Ellie from every worry she has.
When he goes a step too far she distances herself, not wanting any man to fight her battles, even knowing that she isn’t good at fighting her own.
Together they have to learn that it’s okay to let someone in, to lift each other up and to find love in the midst of the chaos surrounding them.
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Oh, how I loved Blake and Ellie. For a hardened man who’s seen just about everything, Blake sure did pull out all the stops in keeping Ellie safe and making her his. He sees her, knows he wants to get to know her, then realizes that he wants Ellie tied to him in every way possible. He just has to convince Ellie that he’s in this for the long haul.
As for Ellie, I swear that I felt her bone tiredness. She’s used to trying to pick up all the slack and then some to keep her family intact, and she’s sacrificed friendships and a life to do so. So when she meets Blake, she’s sure that he’s not really interested in someone as boring as her. After all, her life is work, sleep, care for her family, repeat. But when Ellie opens her heart to the possibility of something great with Blake, she sees what she’s been missing all too clearly.
Between the storyline that seamlessly continues from the first two books by this author, Blake and Ellie’s slowly developing relationship even though it’s lust at first sight for them, and the secondary characters, I see good things ahead for this series. After all, just because Blake and Ellie fought for their happy doesn’t mean that everything swirling around this group simply disappears. I can’t wait to see what (or who) finds their forever next!
Blake and Ellie are perfect for each other. Ellie’s family is so loving even after and maybe because of what they went through. Blake is so alpha he is delightful. The troubles and dangers they go through cement the love they build. I loved every chapter!
Embracing Ellie is book number three of A.J. Andersen’s K & S Securities Series is an amazing addition to the series! It was action packed and had quite a bit of steam to it! Blake and Elinor are going to bring you on quite the emotional rollercoaster and you are going to be sucked right in just like the previous books.
I won’t go into spoilers, but will leave it as Blake is ex military and wants to finally find love in his life. He meets Ellie and falls for her immediately. Ellie doesn’t stand a chance against this man.
These two create fireworks together and I absolutely loved reading about them! Another 5 Star Read by A.J. Andersen!
I totally fell for Ellie and Blake’s story.
So sweet and heartfelt with how these two gave each other everything that was missing from their lives.
He made her feel wanted and desired in a way no one else ever could.
She gave him everything he had never had, the sense of belonging in a family and true love.
This story wasn’t as dark as the first two but was still such a beautiful read with the simmering theme of suspense this series is known for.
Each book has given such an intriguing hint to the other characters and I can’t wait to read the next story!
Book 3 of A.J. Andersen’s K & S Securities Series is yet another fantastic action packed, suspense filled, romance read. “Embracing Ellie” gives us Blake and Elinor’s up and down and all around love story.
Blake is an ex military man hellbent on finding the love of a good woman. Having grownup in the foster care system has him wanting what he’s never had – a family. It’s love at first sight when he see’s Ellie. There’s just something about her that brings out his inner caveman and protective instincts. She doesn’t stand a chance.
For her part Ellie is just as taken by the strong and handsome overly protective man pursuing her. Although part of a loving family, times are tough and she is an overworked, stressed out, albeit beautiful mess.
Trying to keep their attraction to one another contained is like trying to keep a firecracker from going off, in other words, not possible. Watching them get their much deserved happily ever after makes this book a thoroughly enjoyable read. TBR and enjoy.
A. J. Andersen you did it again. This book is FREAKING AMAZING!! I ran through a gammot of emotions. One second I am tearing up and then busting out laughing. The next minute I was holding my breath and clenching my muscles. Then I was full out balling and laughing again. I could not help but fall in love with Blake and Ellie. I mean you have Blake who is just a protector but finds out that he can go all caveman in an instant when it comes to Ellie. The attraction with these two was instant but the relationship was a slow build. Why is that you ask? Well meet Ellie Lovell, she is a down to earth girl who has planned her life ahead until it got derailed. She was not known to do anything crazy but when she meets Blake you see the pureness of her. She is so adorable and funny because she knows nothing until she finally gets a small taste. This could change everything. Family is everything to these two and you do find out why and it is soul crushing but with them as a team they can conquer anything. You do get a happily ever after but be prepared cause you know things are always bad before the get better. On a side not though, I am officially claiming Blake as my book boyfriend. LOL Thank you A. J. for writing their story.