From New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes a new emotional and riveting standalone second chance love story.I fell in love with Sydney Hastings when I was ten years old.At sixteen, we whispered promises of forever. When I was twenty-two I broke them all. I left her and promised never to return.After my father’s death, I’m forced to go home to Sugarloaf for six months. She’ll be … home to Sugarloaf for six months. She’ll be everywhere, no longer just in my memories and regrets.
When we’re together, it’s as though time never stopped. She’s still the one I want, but I don’t deserve her. Instead of apologizing, I take that beautiful, broken woman in my arms. But after that, it’s her turn to leave me.
Now I have to fight. For her. For us. For the life we both want …
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Incredible writing and wonderful story line as per usual with this talented author.
By this point we know we need to keep a box of tissues handy when reading a Corinne Michaels book and Fight for Me is no exception. Emotional, steamy and heartfelt this second chance romance will leave you swooning.
An addictively angsty second-chance romance that will rip your heart out – then make it all beautifully better again!
#heartstealer
With each new book another Arrowood Brother steals a piece of m heart
Declan is really special to me…He’s the oldest and took all the stuff his father gave out so his younger brothers were safe. I give him so much credit for that. That’s what a good older brother does.
He sacrificed a lot for everyone…..H even broke his own heart by packing up and leaving…..BUT NOW 8 years later, it seems nothing has changed. He still wants to protect everyone.
Everyone is now a adult, they can take care of themselves. Of course Declan doesn’t see it. This time around in Sugarloaf he let’s his walls down for a bit, only to build them right back up. I swear that has to be tiring.
Fight for Me by Corinne Michaels was an emotional second chance romance. Our two characters were childhood sweethearts who provided comfort and shelter to the other when they needed it the most.
Sydney is at a loss to why Declan left her eight years ago. She thought they would have a future together and that they would conquer any obstacle that came their way together. Now, this is where I find the Arrowood men to be a bit hardheaded. They let their pride win over forgiveness. Sydney wanted Declan to fight for her at any cost but Declan was stubborn and misguided in his reasons for wanting to protect her.
The chemistry between Declan and Sydney is palpable. No matter how much they fought it, they couldn’t resist the connection they shared. Not only can you see but you can feel how much they love each other with everything they had.
This book was such a rollercoaster ride. You’ll experience their relationship in the present and the past. You’ll see two broken characters. Honestly, I loved Declan and Sydney’s story but it wasn’t an easy love story. My rating is solely based on the timeline. I felt like it took too long for them to finally be together, and because of this I didn’t get to really enjoy them being together again. Simply put, I needed more. I needed Declan to really fight for Sydney like she was for him.
Second chance stories are one of my kryptonites when it comes to romance tropes. I just love a good angsty, gut-wrenching read. Corinne definitely did not disappoint with this one.
You don’t want to miss the Arrowood Brothers! One or all of them will steal your heart. I’m ready for Sean and Devney’s story next!
Damn you Corrine. How do you do it? You rip our little hearts out, make us feel all those heartbreaking emotions and then gradually put our hearts back together making them full and complete. That’s exactly what happened with Declan and Sydney’s story.
I was a blubbering mess through most of this journey. And yes it was a journey of two soul mates. These two have loved each other since they were kids and no amount of time, space or heartbreak could sever their connection.
This story will pull on the heartstrings from the very heartbreaking first chapter till the very last joyful page and you’ll want to savor every moment. I’m not sure how Corinne could top this book but I just finished and I need more of the Arrowood brothers.
Declan and Sydney’s story was certainly well worth the wait! Can’t wait for next in series!!
Second chance romance…..sign me up! Fight for Me gave me so many emotions! There were so many times I wanted to throw my nook across the room and just scream:
“Declan and Sydney…..STOP!!!!!” But, you will be relieved to know I didn’t; I plowed through and gah!!!! My anxiety was skyrocketing!!!!! So much happens…this is one you definitely need to experience for yourself!!
One of my fav passages:
“A single moment can define a lifetime”
This series just keeps getting better and better & it’s only the second book. Ever since the first book, I’ve been dying for Declan’s book to see what has happened between him & Sydney and it’s definitely been worth the wait! I cannot wait to read what is next in the series!
Declan never thought he would come back to the town he left years ago after he left the love of his life behind. When he and Sydney meet again, the love between them is still there but a lot has happened that keeps Declan to move forward. One night between them changes it all and Sydney will have to make a difficult choice that will change her life forever. When something significant happens, Declan will come face to face with his past that will make him start to see that he needs to fight for the one he let walk away years ago. But will it be too late for him and Sydney to give their love one more chance?…
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Sydney & Declan have the kind of love that lasts a lifetime! Get your tissues ready for a deeply emotional story of two people so deeply in love that the first reaction is protecting them. One night changes everything… and sometimes protection for the one you love most means walking away and hardening yourself for the rest of your life. Declan never lets anyone get close.
When Declan is forced to go home his life is changed again forever. That love they have is tested and the walls protecting their heart will be knocked down.
Sydney must decide if she can trust this man with her trust again.
** Warning: Corinne Michael’s brings her A game to tear your emotions from you with every word. **
OH WOW!!! Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, this book happens! Declan Arrowood has captured my heart and my soul. I am a sucker for second chance romances and this one did me in. I love the heart pounding, push and pull from Declan and Sydney, and how deeply they love each other. The fire that burns between them is so hot and holds strong over the years they are apart.
Corinne takes you on this gut wrenching, heart pounding journey into the young love lost and there second chance at the love that still burns. Her words consumed me. The characters were brought to life. The story was devastatingly beautiful. This book will leave you with tears in your eyes, a lump of emotions in your throat, and needing more Declan and Sydney.
Brilliant and beautiful story Corinne Michaels
Be still my heart! Corinne Michaels wrote a beautiful story about a second chance love that will steal your heart. It was filled with so many emotions and feels. I loved it so much from the characters to the writing to the dreamy but broken Arrowood brothers. Their past plays a major role in all their stories but it’s their story of healing that you will feel in your soul.
Declan and Sydney were childhood sweethearts. When a family event, changes the course of their future, Declan believes Sydney and Sugarloaf are not in his. Fight For Me tells their story and it is so fantastic. I just loved getting to know them and see their love resume and grow. Their chemistry and love cannot be denied but can Declan disregard his past and family secrets to fight for the one he truly loves?
Yes I wanted Declan and Sydney to just get over it, but the way the story was told had me glued to the pages. I couldn’t put it down and that right there is due to Corinne’s writing. Her stories suck you in, in the best way possible. I didn’t want it to end.
I just love second chance stories. They warm my heart when there is history and seeing the characters overcome obstacles from their past and grow together to rekindle their romance. This book had it all. This is one of my favorite series of Corinne’s. I cannot wait for the next book, Sean’s story.
Swoooned. This is exactly the kind of book I needed. To spend some time in the Arrowood world was fun and I love these characters. Declan is a stubborn man with the biggest heart. Everything he does is with his loved ones in mind.
We get Corinne Michaels signature all over this one with the HEA they deserve.
Awwwwe!! The flashbacks of Declan as a kid were by far the cutest thing ever!
Quote ~ “A life without love isn’t living, it’s just existing and you were destined to live.”
Sydney and Declan get a second shot at love. They fell in love young and then life happened and decision were made that at the time felt as if there was no other option. And I get this so much because when we are young our world is much smaller and it’s hard to find the door that will give is the way out.
Quote ~ “A true second shot will split the first arrow and create a solid path,”
I say without thinking about it.
“Because I usually screw up the first time and need the second shot.”
What a fantastic second chance story! It is book #2 of a series, but you do not have to read book one to enjoy this couple. Corinne Michaels brought Declan and Sydney to life and made me hurt right along with them while I read. Their love story is tragic, but so, so special. Get your tissues out for this one…cause it’s a tear jerker. But in true Corinne style, what she so painstakingly tears apart she so lovingly puts back together again.
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I don’t even know where to start about how AMAZING this book is book is! I stayed half night finishing it because there was no way I could put it down. What to say about Declan other than he is everything. He is the brooding and oh so protective of everyone he loves but he is broken underneath it all. He just doesn’t realize it. Sydney is smart and strong but she has never really healed from Declan breaking her all those years ago. The pull these two have is so strong that once they are forced back together, things just explode. There is NOTHING that can break that bond no matter how hard they fight it. It was wonderful watching Declan learn he is not the person he thought he was for the last 8 years and is everything Sydney knows him to be. Declan and Sydney are everything together. He never loses his protective side but he has so many reasons to be protective over his family. This is a MUST read!
Absolutely amazing! This series is phenomenal so far!! This book lives up to it’s name as it really packs an emotional punch straight to the heart! A beautiful second chance love story with all the feels I hope to get from a Corinne Michaels book and so much more! So real and raw and passionate! I positively adore Declan and Sydney and everything they go through on their journey, even though some of it sure was scary! They have an undeniable chemistry that no amount of time could dissipate. I wanted to smack Declan a few times to shake him out of his head even though I understand why he feels like he does. Luckily he manages to see the light before it is too late. Oh and how I love what he does for her! Swoon! It’s so awesome that a certain someone from another book is in some scenes in this book. I just love that!! And him!! Sydney and Declan may have had a rocky road but it is so satisfying when they finally get there. I was losing my mind there for a bit though, talk about a huge emotional monkey wrench Corinne! But thankfully all is well. They are simply glorious together! What a wonderful ending to this fantastic story! Really looking forward to Sean’s book!!
Big sigh for the oldest Arrowood brother, Declan.
The Arrowood boys’ father certainly did a number on them. Being the oldest, Declan took on responsibilities no young man should have to shoulder to protect his brothers and Sydney, the only woman he’d ever loved.
Now that the old man was dead and gone, he left his sons with the home and property they all fled from but only if each of them spent a consecutive six months on the ranch.
Sydney never stopped loving Declan. She knew deep down he still loved her and that “something” in the past caused him to abruptly leave her behind.
Fight For Me is a breathtaking, soul searching and healing story full of heartache and love.
Sydney and Declan made me want to scream at them and I may have thrown my kindle once or twice. They are frustrating, but so sweet and loving at the same time. Declan let his past demons control his future and it was so gut wrenching to watch them go through all the pain. I love how Sydney doesn’t back down and her honesty is a breath of fresh air as she won’t sugarcoat her feelings. They are meant to be together because they are soul mates and it’s obvious by the electricity I swear I could feel through my kindle. You can’t help but smile and get all giddy as soon as they are in the same room because it’s so evident that they complete each other. You need to read this book for the the fest, the surprises and Milo alone. Fight for me will consume your mind as much as your heart as you fall head over heals for this couple in this devastatingly, beautiful second chance romance.
Tracey, Life Reads With Friends Blog
“A single moment can define a lifetime. My father taught me that lesson, and I couldn’t stay here and hurt you.”
This book was absolutely phenomenal! This is a second chance romance that by far passes up anything else I have read before. You can read this as a stand alone, but I would recommend reading Come Back for Me first. You will first meet Declan and Sydney in that book.
“I can’t give myself back to you because you’re the sun, stars, and the air I breathe. You’re everything, and I can never be more than the shell I am now.”
Declan has taken that top spot in my heart. He is fiercely protective of his family and will do anything for them. The writing in this book is amazing. You will feel you are right in the middle of Sugarloaf with these Arrowood men.
I can’t recommend this book enough. If you love a small town, angsty second chance romance…. this is the book for you!
I love a second-chance romance, and Corinne Michaels gave her readers an amazing one in Fight For Me, the second book in her Arrowood Brothers series. I was immediately sucked into Declan and Sydney’s story, and I was transported there, into Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, for an afternoon as I devoured this book. I love when that happens—when I get so engrossed in a story that I lose track of time and even where I am.
Declan and Sydney’s story was a second-chance at first love, and this was an epic one. Having met as children, both of them knew early in life that the other was their person. Life as an Arrowood brother wasn’t easy, though, their cruel father with his troubled history once again stepped in to derail this young love. I felt the tragic pain of Declan’s unthinkable choice and the ramifications when he left Sydney behind. I felt her desolation, pain and confusion, and Michaels left me in tatters as she took me through their heartbreak.
But as this author is known to do, she always heals her characters, and her readers, after ripping them to shreds. What at first seemed like a final devastating blow from his father turns out to be salvation for Declan. Forced to go back to the town and the farm that he vowed never to return to, Declan is in Sugarloaf for the first time in eight years. He doesn’t want to be there, but he can’t seem to stop himself from seeing Sydney. Despite all the pain and anger between them, their connection, the attraction, and the love was all still there.
An engrossing second-chance romance, Fight For Me was angsty, steamy and full of every single feel. Michaels stellar storytelling was on point, and I couldn’t tap the pages on my Kindle fast enough. I loved every second of this story, and I am already on the edge of my seat waiting for Sean and Devney’s story. Five smooches from me for Fight For Me by Corinne Michaels!
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads