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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Oh man. Corinne has done it again! Declan and Sydney’s story was my absolute favorite. There was something absolutely sweet and breathtaking about their second chance romance.
I was curious about their story from when we met them with Connor and Ellie. Nothing about this story was a disappointment.
I loved absolutely everything about Dec and Syd. Their chemistry is off the charts all these years and just as strong as it’s always been. You can’t help but have hour heartbreak for Syd but at the same time your heart breaks for Dec… the healing these two has to go through wasn’t a small feet but at the end of the day, their story is one of my favorites.
Let me just say that I wish I could give this book 10 stars!! I absolutely love Declan Arrowood. OMG! Declan and Sydney’s story wrecked havoc on my emotions and my heart!! No, this isn’t to say that there weren’t times that I wanted to yell at both of them to get it together, but there were not many, because I understood where they both were coming from after all that they had both been through. My goodness do these two love each other, even when the other was afraid to fully let the other one in, the other would pick up on the strength of their love and hold the other one together. A love like Declan and Sydney’s is not easy to come by, and it is not one that you throw away very easily either…no matter how much you may want to try to…just to stop the hurt when you feel like you are never truly going to get what you want in the end. Their story was brilliantly told and draws the reader in from the moment you open the book, and even when it ends you want more.
Fight for Me is a beautifully written second chance love story that spans the years. Declan is the oldest of the Arrowood brothers, and he was the one who took most of the abuse from their father to protect his younger brothers, therefore, he has internalized the trauma so much more; but through it all he always was able to find comfort and love in the arms of the love of his life, Sydney Hastings. However, due to a tragic act, he made the decision, the only one he believed available to him at the time, to give Sydney up without explaining his reasons, and left town. Now, 8 years later, Declan is back, thanks to the terms that his father placed upon his and his brother’s inheritance. And let me tell you, Fight for Me takes you on one emotional roller coaster of a ride filled with sadness, happiness, tears, laughter, screams and joy. I do not think I have read a book with two characters so perfectly connected emotionally as these two are, and that connection made for such a great story. Declan has been through so much and carries such a heavy burden, and this is not to say that Sydney has not had her share of disappoints, but my goodness does your heart break for Declan, and you pray that he is finally able to internalize that he deserves to be loved and that the person who loves him unconditionally is right there in front of him if he is willing to let her in.
Fight for Me picks up right where Come Back for Me left off with Declan and Sydney’s story. Let me just say the title of this book is perfect. These two really fought every step of the way for their happily ever after. Although you are able to read each book as a standalone, I highly suggest reading them in order to fully appreciate and enjoy the story of the Arrowood brothers finding their happily ever afters, and boy, oh boy, do these boys deserve happily ever afters. Yet another great read by Corinne Michaels.
Favorite Quote:
Yeah, I’m a walking episode of Jerry Springer.
My Review:
This tale was laden with blindly stubborn characters in conflict with each other and angst, oh, the angst. Despite a heavy dose of my least favorite things, Ms. Michaels still managed to hold my attention with an enticing and interesting premise, complex and alluring characters, and heart-squeezing and sizzling plot lines. I’m already primed for the next brother’s installment.
What a beautifully written story about second chances. Declan and Sydney were childhood sweethearts. SOmething tore them apart many years before. Will they overcome it? Will the secret tear them apart? Can they get over the guilt? A must read.
Fight for Me is a wonderful second chance romance that hits all the right beats and then when that is done throws a major curveball. Ms Michaels has always done a wonderful job building her characters and the world they live in but I think with Fight for Me she ups her game considerably.
Declan Arrowood has vowed to never return home – the oldest of the 4 brothers he has spent his entire life protecting them but when it was time to get out of their small town he ran. Now he has to return home and not only face his past confront the one person that he regrets leaving behind, Sydney Hastings the only girl he has ever loved. Now if he can convince her to forgive him he may finally be free – or build into a life he thinks he doesn’t want.
I absolutely love Declan and Sydney – they are so good together and really deserve a second chance.
I loved Sydney and Declan. I loved the chemistry and history between them. I loved seeing some of the characters from past and future storys. I can’t wait for the next book!
OH wow! Corinne certainly has a magic way with her words. Her books have a way of completely drawing you in, so much so that everything else around you fades away whilst you are entrenched in her worlds. She has a habit of giving you that epic love that makes your heart soar but breaks your heart along the way.
This one is Declan’s story and its time for him to return home and face his past and the girl he left behind. Oh I love these two and I honestly want to slap some sense into Declan when it comes to Sydney! His love for her is obvious and he just needs to stop fighting it. Honestly my heart broke for Sydney, all she ever wanted was for Declan to fight for her, to chose her, no mater what her love never wavered for him.
It was great to see some familiar names pop up, my favourite was the Doctor 😉
I can’t wait to read the other brothers storied but if they are anything like this one, this series could very well break me!
Well done Corinne Michaels on another Phenomenal read
An emotional journey of second chances!! I don’t read too many second chance romances, it really isn’t one of my favorites. However I will ALWAYS make an exception for Corinne.
She writes angst like no other, and is able to pull so many different emotions from her readers. My favorite parts are when she makes your heart hurt so badly you don’t know if you can go on. I’m always up for her killing off a character 🙂
I love the dynamic between the brothers and Hadley. Everyone needs an uncle who would buy you a pony!!
Loved the cross over characters!! Nothing makes me happier when worlds intersect and I can get a glimpse into my favorite characters from past series.
Well if you thought Connor was all about the swoon. Wait till you meet Declan. OH the feels in this book. It is so raw and emotional. The pain that both Sydney and Declan had endured for different reasons. My heart ached so much for Sydney. Being left in the dark. Being left alone. But her grit and sass. She can totally hold her own even if she crumbles a little. There are times you want to absolutely yell at Declan. What he puts Sydney through. It is heartbreaking all around. But these two were so made for each other and you can feel that just radiate off the pages. The one thing I loved about this book is that you really get immersed into the world that Michaels has created. The long term effects from the past and how it molds their future.
Overall, this book is ALL about the feels. There is such passion and emotion. There is pain and heartache. You want to yell and scream at your ereader because of everything that plays out. You fall in love even more with these broken boys and the women who love them. Michaels creates pure gold with this series. The redemption. The love. It is beautiful and awe inspiring!
Corinne Michaels has done it again! Another amazing, gut wrenching, all the feels love story that is so well written. Declan is amazing but Sydney really stole the book for me. Can’t wait for the next Arrowood brother <3
I love this series! Great small town second chance!
I knew after book one of this series that I was in deep with the Arrowood brothers. Declan’s story wasn’t what I expected. It’s loaded with feels and tapped with emotion that really hit me in the gut. The pace is a little slower but the result is worth all of the build up. The chemistry is off the charts and the banter between the brothers is probably one of my favorite things about the book.
A second chance romance with a brooding broken hero? Yes please!!!
After reading ‘Come Back For Me’, the first book in the Arrowood Brothers series a little while back. I knew I needed to read the other books in this series too. Every book is about one of the brothers, and I just can’t wait to read every story.
In ‘Fight For Me’ we read the story of the oldest Arrowood Brother Declan. Declan has always been the one taking care of his brothers. And years ago, after a tragic accident happened, he sacrificed his relationship with the girl he loved since he was just a kid to safe his brothers. Now, years later, Declan is forced to life in his childhood home again for at least six months. There’s no way he can escape seeing Sydney again. And he isn’t even sure he wants to. But nothing has changed, he can’t be the guy Sydney wants him to be. And being close to her again is killing him.
We read a little about Declan in the first book, so I was super excited to start reading his story. And from the moment I started I couldn’t stop. Declan and Sydney had this intense connection from a very early age on. And although they haven’t been together for years, they both still love each other. And let me tell you, the chemistry between these two is definitely flying of the pages.
I have been rooting for Declan and Sydney ever since I read about them in the first book. There is just something about these too I loved so much. And this book made me smile, cry and broke my heart several times. Although I could predict some things from happening, there where also some parts in this book that really surprised me and I stayed up late to finish this read.
I obviously loved the romance between Declan and Sydney. But I also really enjoyed the little parts about the other Arrowood Brothers. Reading about the couple of the first book, Connor and Ellie, and slowly getting to know the stories of the other brothers a little bit.
Overall this was another great read. I loved every moment and I can’t wait to read the next book.
New from Corinne Michaels!
Second chance romance
Broody/Broken hero
Small town family saga
Surprise pregnancy
Angsty
Tear jerker
Oh Gosh….Corinne does it yet again. She made me fall head over heels in love with everything about this book. Fight For Me is everything and more. Sydney and Declan’s story was an emotional roller coaster, but such an amazingly phenomenal story that brought out every emotion possible. I laughed, cried, and fell in love with these characters. I am just totally blown away with their story and now can’t wait to get my hands on Sean’s story. This is a total MUST READ!!! This book along with Corinne’s other books are all one-click worthy.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Very rarely does a book grab me so fiercely that I find myself completely devoted to reading it. The Arrowood Brothers series has been such a refreshing and different kind of story from Corinne Michaels. Declan Arrowood finds himself back in Sugarloaf, PA after their father’s death and back in Sydney Hastings’s life, much to her dismay. He broke her heart years ago and never looked back. But now, they can’t seem to avoid each other and have no choice but to sort their feelings out. During this story, my heart was racing, fluttering, breaking, and bursting with joy, and I felt so satisfied when I reached the end. Both characters had so many redeeming qualities that grab you and make you never want to let go. Sydney is very wary of Declan and his presence, or more accurately, what his presence does to her. She knows what’s going to happen if they go down that road, she’s lived it. When she said, “I’ve spent my life waiting for a man to come back and fight for something that he never wanted to fight for,” my heart broke with her all over again. While Sydney just wants to protect her heart at all costs, while Declan is ready to take his second shot. After all, “A true second shot will split the first arrow and create a solid path.” And Declan is so stubborn, but for all the right reasons, at least if you ask him. But his reason isn’t without consequences, especially when he realizes, “She’s the beat in my heart and for so long, it’s been dead.” With this being a small-town/family series, everyone has something to say about everything. But with the years of history behind them, Syd knows what to say and how to say it in order to get it through Dec’s head. This is a true testament to how amazing she is because despite the fact that she is brokenhearted, she is never malicious. She makes her stand clear and leaves no room for negotiation. Fight For Me is a true testament to second chance romance, and what you are willing to do and not do in order to get it. Get this book and let Declan chase you!
Second chance love stories are always beautiful! But Corinne Michaels takes a whole new level too second chance romance! I couldn’t do anything adult wise until I finished this book! Couldn’t put it down couldn’t do anything but read! She’s always my one click author! She always will be my one click author!
I think this series is taking romance to other level…
The Arrowood Brothers have been through a lot and gave up many things to keep alive, surviving their childhood traumas.
Declan gave up his first and only love eight years ago. Sidney was not aware of why he decided to end their relationship and ran away to NYC. She felt betraded and abandoned but she remained with her life and thrived on that.
Now Declan is back home, he has to stay for 6 months, and after a brief reunion, there is something that both of them will have to take responsability within the next months.
This story is beautiful, tender and sexy at the same time. I think it is the most beautiful book written by Corinne Michaels. I could feel their feelings towards each other and it was really wonderful to read this words.
I loved it!
Declan & Sydney’s book is here! Corinne Michaels just released a second chance small town romance with angst (duh), a broken hero (hello) and a surprise pregnancy (done). Snap it up now, available on all retailers.