You never forget your first love.
Lexi O’Connell has secretly been in love with Ian Callaghan for more than ten years. So when she returns to Pine Ridge and he turns those sexy crystal blue eyes her way, she doesn’t have a hope of resisting, even if she knows it can only be for one night.
Even if it will break her heart. Because while she would know him anywhere, he doesn’t even recognize … anywhere, he doesn’t even recognize her.
Ian Callaghan is mischievous, playful, and irresistible to women. When he sets his sights on the attractive young woman who has been discreetly staring at him, he doesn’t think twice about seducing her.
It wasn’t supposed to be more than one night. And falling in love with her was definitely not part of the plan.
A few days is all Ian needs to know that Lexi is The One. His croie. His soul mate. And he doesn’t understand how she can just walk away.
But what Ian doesn’t understand might just kill her.
WARNING: Due to strong language and steamy scenes of a sexual nature, this book is intended for mature (18+) readers only.
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Ian Callaghan can’t believe that Lexie can just walk away from him when he knows that she is his soul mate. Lexi has been in love with Ian for years however she knows she cannot be with him for more than just one night of passion. Ian doesn’t have any idea that the secrets Lexie holds can kill her. The relationship between Ian and Lexi had a lot of bumps and there were many things they had to overcome. My heart went out to both of them, though at times I felt like shaking some sense into Ian! I really enjoyed this story and am looking forward to the next in the series.
I just finished reading this for the second time, and it just keeps getting better and better.
The plot and back story are well thought out with plenty of action, angst and lovely drama.
I think this is probably the best in the series.
The story about a woman with a life threatening disease, and the love of many people, including a man who would move heaven, for her. Looking forward to the next book!
Recommend
I’m absolutely addicted to this series and this author’s writing. I’m already a bit in love with each and every Callaghan brother and each story only makes me want more.
“Something about Lexi called to the primal male in him more than most. Around her he felt more protective, more possessive, more aggressive than usual.”
I do have to admit that this story had way too much push and pull between the Hero and heroine for my taste and it drove me absolutely crazy with both main characters needing to be the martyr for what they considered was the best for the other. But plenty of angst for an angst lover and plenty of drama and twists to keep me enthralled from beginning to end.
“He had a goal now, knew exactly what he wanted. He wanted Lexi. Not for a night. Not for a week. Forever.”
Now on to the next!!
-4 Stars-
This is the 2nd Callaghan brother, and they just keep getting better!!! Lexi has been in love with Ian forever, but circumstances kept them apart. Finally together, they are separated again. Abbie Zanders is a master storyteller. And what a wonderful cast she has to tell her story with, the Callaghan’s, Taryn, Lexi and Aiden Harrison. Swoon!!!
I liked this book, not as much as the first but I really did.
This book made me want to both hug it and also throw it out the window. It dealt with some very serious issues but at times I couldn’t get back how the leads dealt with it. In parts, I pretty sure teenagers could have discussed things better than these two did.
However it did like watching them come together and finally work things out.
First And Only is an outstanding contemporary romance by Abbie Zanders. Ms. Zanders has delivered a book that is not only well-written but also loaded with a stellar cast of characters. Lexi has been in love with Ian since she was a kid. When she returns home for her father’s funeral and Ian doesn’t recognize her she let’s him seduce him. Ian is attracted to Lexi but she’s got secrets she doesn’t plan to tell. Lexi and Ian’s story is loaded with drama, humor, smokin’ hot sex, suspense and may have readers tearing up. I totally loved this book from cover to cover and can’t wait to read more from Abbie Zanders soon. First And Only is book 2 of the Callaghan Brothers Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a standalone but I’ll be working my way through this series, that’s for sure.
I read a print copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
We all have school girl crushes but rarely do they carry over to adulthood. Lexi’s fantasy becomes a reality and then her nightmare. Ian is consumed by Lexi. His heart is taken by her almost immediately and when she leaves him, he is devastated. Both of them to the wrong things for the right reasons and it may cost them their happiness.
I just love the Callahan family. They are strong, they are fierce, with honesty and true hearts. They don’t want or need any wilting daisies. They like their women just as strong and fierce in heart.
The book itself is well written. You become so engrossed you don’t set it down. Abbie has created a world with people that make you feel you’re part of the family. These are the people that you want to have Sunday dinner with. There are so many different facets and yet they all blend so well together.
I love Ian and Lexie. Theirs is a true love that stands the test of time. We don’t always get happily ever after right away, sometimes you need a bit more time to make it happen.
Happy Reading!
Loved it!