I’ve loved Hendrix Cole all my life. I was seven when I met him. Thirteen when I first kissed him. Sixteen when I gave him my heart. And eighteen when he gave me his ring. Hendrix swore to love me forever. Instead, he broke my heart.Scarred my soul. Destroyed my entire world. Six years later he wants a second chance. Problem is, I don’t trust him. Not to mention, I have a secret. One which will … trust him.
Not to mention, I have a secret.
One which will destroy us both.
Only two questions remain…
Is redemption beyond our grasp?
Or will true love prevail?
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I was captivated my Hendrix and Maddie’s story from the first page. I’m new to reading J.E. Parker and I love her style! The story flowed and I was stuck in their world, wanting to fight for them. I can’t wait to read her next book because I know it will be just as awesome as this one!
Oh my gosh this author has heart this book was bloody amazing it’s my first book by JE Parker and I can tell you all right now it most definitely won’t be my last ….
JE Parker must have put her whole heart into this book and I really am hoping the next book will be the same !
I really wish I could have a Hendrix Cole all to myself
Warnings this book does contain triggers including domestic violence I know from personal experience that this can be a trigger for many people ….
Never did I imagine when I heard about this debut book from a brand new author that the book and author would become one of my favorites. It was as though she had been writing for years and years. She brought real life circumstances and a compelling story to page after page, as well as tears to my eyes and a special place in my heart for this amazing story.
This is a little bit of a slow burn at the beginning however it keeps you captivated as you see how Hendrix and Maddi meet and fell in love from the tender age of 8. I found the jumps in time were well blended with the story and helped build a solid foundation of their love so you really felt it. Things fall apart for them due to Hendrix’s Pop and then they meet again and wow bring on the emotional roller coaster you really are left with the will they or wont they get back together as they are 2 broken soles due to the past, secrets are revealed, hearts are broken and good lord make sure you have the tissues because you are going to need them!
Now onto to book 2 as I need to know Shelby’s story!!
This is a book in three parts.The first being when they are young and falling in love, the second when they are apart and dealing with it and the third is finding each other again and learning to forget their past and move forward together.
I admit I almost put this book down after part one, thinking it wasnt my thing. The ending or reason for them to be apart just sounded a bit silly and not properly explained. But I kept on (probably because I’m nosey) and found I really grew to like Maddie in the second part of this book, such a strong caring person. Hendrix however, I thought he was an arse! My heart was in my mouth at the end of this part of the book and I really wanted to scream “how could you do that to me?!” at the author. Part three for me was very emotional and bittersweet. This is the part where all the secrets and lies are revealed and its a complete emotional rollercoaster, but it has you gripped right till the end.
After a slow start I found I really loved this book. Not only for the main characters but for the supporting ones too (and I’m so pleased my favourite gets her own story in book 2), they all play an important part in this story, they’re not just there to pad it out (one thing I do find annoying). Oh and I so wish I had a shotgun weilding Grandmama like Maddie, she made me laugh out loud at times!!!! I just loved her.
This book was the first I have ever read by J.E. Parker and definitely won’t be my last! Every Moment with You grabbed my attention from the very first page! I didn’t want to put it down! I loved Hendrix and Maddie ‘s story so much! I laughed, cried, got angry, and cried some more! It is definitely one of my favorites of 2018!
EMOTIONAL & INTOXICATING
**Childhood Sweethearts & Second Chance Romance!
I am crazy in love with Hendrix & Maddie! I adore romances that grow from childhood friends into teenage sweethearts!
After growing up side by side; Maddie & Hendrix know each other better than anyone else around. Hitting almost every milestone together and surviving the cruel childhood that Hendrix endured creates a bond between these two that they feel is indestructible!
But of course life never allows true love to exist without some form of heartbreak!
Promises are broken & hearts are shattered!
OH MY HEART!!!
These two, their love for each other in each stage of their lives felt so powerful and I swooned at the connection these two had. I love so many of their moments together that it would be difficult to pick a favorite one! Just be prepared to need the tissues! I don’t cry during books too often but this one just picked at my soul piece by piece until one scene I couldn’t take it anymore. The tears just silently flowed.
My FAVORITE part about this book!!!!!!
I found something within these pages that is rare in most of the books that I read! Hendrix’s devotion to Maddie during their time apart. I LOVED LOVED LOVED that part so much! It was just one way that I could feel the strength of their love. That even apart, they loved the other so much that no one else mattered!
The amount of forgiveness that existed inside these pages is just proof that love knows no bounds.
There were some moments in the third part of the book that it felt like the depth of the emotions weren’t as strong or deep as the first two parts. It just felt a bit rushed towards the end. Regardless of those, their love was so strong; that no matter what problems presented themselves you could feel the power of their love and just knew that these two were inevitable!
And that ending was absolutely perfect!
I very much enjoyed this book. I really liked Hendrix and Maddie, and their connection from childhood, and how they managed to overcome trauma to finally be together. I look forward to reading more in this series!
Redeeming story of love, loss and second chances!
I finished this book a few hours ago but decided to wait to write my review so I could convey my thoughts about this book properly – haha more like on 3 hours of sleep! I absolutely loved, loved, loved this story about Hendrix and Maddie! Imagine for a moment you met the person you knew without a doubt would be yours forever at the young and tender age of 8/7 respectively for Hendrix and Maddie. After years of being abused by your drunk father, you still manage to see the good in the world, in this case in the form of “pretty girl”. Then you realise that in order to have a future together, she has to go away to university and you get engaged and further yourself by becoming a firefighter. Only to have the rug ripped out from under you and your life fall apart because of other people’s decisions. For six years you search for the one person to make you whole, drinking yourself into the numbness you expect, rinse and repeat year after year.
The emotional aspect that both characters had to endure plus the overwhelming odds to make it work a second time really gripped me and pulled me in, so that I couldn’t put this book down! I also have to say I loved Grandmama, she was a hoot and Shelby is following close on her heels for my favourite characters in this series:) I would definitely recommend this if you’re looking for that book that’s going to pull you in and not let you go until the very last page has been turned…phew:) Shelby’s story is next up and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into it!
Also thank you to J.E. Parker for my copy of the book and allowing me the opportunity to leave my honest review!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. OMfG. Every now and then I stumble over some emotional stories that always are just that – emotionally. Hendrix’ and Maddies story beats them all by miles. The writing style is amazing – you can literally feel the pain the two of them have to suffer. I always love different POV’s in a book and this is just what you get in this one – not only by the main characters but the other ones too.
Poignant, heartbreaking second chance
Every Moment With You: A Second Chance Romance (Redeeming Love Book 1) by JE Parker is a very well written and exceptionally detailed story (both past and present) of Hendrix and Maddie.
This book has all the feels! If you are new to this author as I am, this book reminds me of AL Jackson. If you are familiar with her work, you will probably also enjoy this book too. Her style, storyline and characters have intrigued me and I will probably be reading the other books in this series ASAP! The supporting characters are just as phenomenal as Hendrix and Maddie. Although, without spoiling anything, Grandmama steals the show! Oh how she made me laugh (sometimes out loud!), she is a hoot.
The plot of Hendrix and Maddie’s love story make this book a page turner. I simply did not want to put this book down. As I neared the end, the urge to read another page, or just finish the chapter and finally, it’s almost finished, you can’t quit now kept me going when I should have been attending other things. It was worth it! Loved the ending. Talk about a roller coaster. The feels were all over the place, but the revelations and ultimate resolution called for it.
Overall a wonderful read with engaging characters that will draw you into their love story from the first words. I wish I could give this one more than 5 stars.
Maddie and Hendrix meet each other when they kids and became fast friends. For years Hendrix kept what was going on in his a big secret but Maddie knew. As they grew up the friendship became more and they made a decision that she would got to school and he would stay and become a firefighter. As the days a approached and she had to leave they gave each other a special gift. And than a few mouths went and Hendrix had to give her up for reasons that tore him up. Six years later these two find themselves on a broken hearted Hendrix on a slow path to destruction and Maddie slowly going mad .
When life throws them together her in a bad situation him there to help her. Will they be able to work past the past and let it or will the secrets they both have make bring it all down again?
This book has all the feels ,love, hate anger. It’s very emotional and will pull you right along from beginning to end. Can’t wait to read more from this author
This is one of those books that stays with you long after you’ve read it. It felt very realistic, and Hendrix’s childhood was spent fighting off an angry and abusive parent. Maddie was the light in his world. I loved that they had each other growing up, the love and affection ran so deep. Battling off negativity from both families, it’s a wonder they were able to maintain their friendship. Thank goodness for Grandmama! I absolutely loved her!
This was a wonderful read. It gave me all the feels. I hate that Hendrix and Maddie were torn from each other but when you are young m, you don’t realize the effect that happens when you make a rash decision. I love that they did get their HEA.
This is the first book I have had the privilege to read by this writer. I absolutely loved it. She has gained a new fan from this book. I absolutely love Maddie. She is strong and goes through so very much. There was many times my heart broke for her. This book is full of emotion. But so very well written from beginning to end. I absolutely loved it and was gripped from the very first chapter. Read it from beginning to end in one setting . Just a great book that I highly recommend reading. A great story line with great characters that have great chemistry.
This was a fantastic debut novel. Hendrix and Maddie are meant to be, but life gets in the way (in the form of Pop). After years apart, these two meet up again and have to find their way back to each other and past the hurt, lies, and heartbreaks life has to offer. Pop’s redemption and desire to be a decent father to his son helps Hendrix sort himself out before it’s too late. The supporting characters help make the book, but Hendrix and Maddie keep you on edge, wondering how they’ll find their HEA.
This really was an epic love story from childhood to adulthood. Hendrix was so sweet and love the alpha possessiveness and Maddie was so sweet and strong! Loved Shelby’s sass too! Great read.
3.75 stars
I enjoyed this story so much. The beginning was excellent. I suffered along the characters and wanted to root for them. I couldn’t get enough of them.
What really made me mad was the H attitude towards the end, I mean, I’m still mad at him. I may understand his reasoning but still…
I really want to continue reading this series and see what else is there.
Hendrix has loved Maddie since she moved in next door he was only 7.
The story is about young love the hardships of him growing up with an abusive father & the position he was put in to spare her heart.
Maddie will never forget the promises Hendrix made but will he keep them?
I couldn’t put this book down.
Looking forward to reading Shelby’s story.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Emotional heartfelt story
Wow this book is amazing. This is the first book that I’ve read by this Author and I will be continuing to read her book. This book has you in a roller coaster ride with your emotions. This book has me crying and laughing. The author has amazing writing style that has you feeling the emotions coming of the pages. I so can’t wait for the next book..