Secrets, they always come back to bite…everybodyFreya Lapierre thought she’d lost everything the day her husband died. Then she discovered the mess he left behind. Now she knows he wasn’t the man he pretended to be throughout their marriage, and his friends—her new enemies—are coming for her. Pair that with an ailing father and a move to a brand new city, Freya’s got no time—or patience—for … patience—for love. So when Jake Leeman shows up, smart, sexy, fun and persistent, she shouldn’t take the bait.
But oh, does she want to. Because Jake’s making her feel things she never thought possible again. And she still craves the happily-ever-after she thought she lost forever.
Jake Leeman wants a change. He’s finished college and ready to move to a new city to start fresh. Confident, determined, even ruthless, Jake’s not afraid to take on anything—except flying—so of course he meets the woman of his dreams on a plane. Freya’s cool beauty intrigues him, as does the sense that she’s hiding a dangerous secret. She doesn’t think he can help her—but he can.
And he will. Because Jake has set his heart on Freya, and he’s going to give her the future she deserves.
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Wonderfully fantastic… The book was amazing… It had a lot of details and juicy scenes to it… The characters and their personalities match them perfectly… The plot and the storyline was very descriptive and amazing…
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He’ll Take Her… “Hard, Fast and Madly!” If She’ll Left HIM!
Sometimes… Life is a Beautiful MESS,
And Sometimes… It’s NOT Sooo Beautiful,
It’s ALL Perception, Coping, & the Support Surrounding YOU!
Cuz, Even in the midst of Chaos, Hope & LOVE can Bloom!
Yes! Outta the Darkness… “Hard, Fast and Madly” a giving Heart filled with Light can Shine it’s way through Gloom!
I was granted an ARC of Whitley Cox’s “Hard, Fast and Madly: Part 1 (The Dark and Damaged Hearts Book 7)” via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
The guy sitting next to Freya on their flight may be cute, but he’s obnoxious, so it’s understandable that she’s less than thrilled to see that he’s her friend’s newest employee. Poor Jake. He hates flying so when he took a too high dosage of his meds right before the flight, it made his behavior less than bearable for the gorgeous woman sitting next to him. Thank God fate has put her back into his life. Now if he can just prove to her that he’s actually a nice guy, then maybe, just maybe, the attraction he feels for her will have a chance of being reciprocated (and consummated).
I really liked the beginning of Freya and Jake’s story. He turned out to be an absolute sweetheart once his real self was revealed. I had a harder time with Freya, but I felt for her so I gave her a pass. Can’t wait for the sequel to find out how these two make it to their HEA.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy. I am voluntarily leaving a review. Freya has just been widowed. That is just the beginning of the implosion of her life. Jake meets Freya on a flight to Vancouver. He is deathly afraid of flying and is the worst seat companion ever. They meet again because they have friends in common. He helps her with the issues that crop up and romance follows. Ms Cox is a wonderful wordsmith and her characters have depth and complexity. This is a wonderful addition to her Dark and Damaged series. Warning, as with all the books in this series, it is part of a duet.
I just love reading about Freya and Jake. He wants to give jer the fairy tale she deserves cause he has set his sites and heart on Freya. Grey’s npw knows that her husband isnt the man she thought he was. Now she has enimies out to get her and she’s on the run.
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It was only when her husband died did she learn that he was not who she had thought he had been. His friends are now her enemies and she needs to start afresh. She meets him in the plane but she will not get into another relationship. He wants to help her no matter what. What is she running from? Can he help.her?.See if he can
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A captivating storyline was well written and the characters were well thought out filled with passion that had me hooked certainly entertaining and inawe
A captivating installment of The Dark and Damaged Hearts romance storyline. Amazing strong characters. A well-written book, I liked reading. It was a pleasured to review.
This series just keeps bringing the heat with the seventh installment of The Dark and Damaged Hearts. What is special about this author is that Ms. Cox pens authentic, relatable characters and brings back the other people from her other books enhance the reader’s experience. This is Jake’s story and his woman, Freya. As Jake is Justin’s brother, it was interesting to note the change that he has gone through as he was a directionless, young boy when the reader first met him in Justin and Kendra’s story. Freya has not gone unscathed with her life challenges. Her father is living with a degenerative disease that is taking a toll on her and the man she thought she married is a snake in the grass whose secret is brought to light after an accident. However, that is not the only secret that Freya will have to deal with. This storyline is rife with drama, surprises and the strength of love between friends and family. I highly recommend this book.
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This is the 2nd book I’ve read written by Whitney Cox; she has done an excellent job at writing a good book; I will definitely be reading more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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Freya is such a strong character and she goes through so much in her life. Her dad is sick, the death of her husband and finding out the secrets he kept from her. When she meets Jake her world is turned upside down but he’s the perfect guy to help her through it. I enjoyed this emotional story and can’t wait to read part two.
This story starts in such a funny way that it is only logical to wait for more twists and humor.
I liked the development of the couple and their personal stories that give them depth and character.
And the style is easy to follow and keep you involved.
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Jake and Freya had a disastrous first meeting and an amusingly awkwardmeeting and an amusingly awkward chance second encounter. Never a dull moment with these two as their story takes off. Freya has had some hard knocks in her life but has no idea what’s in store for her. While you will get a glimpse into some of it, we have to wait for part two to see how it all plays out. Jake is amazing and supportive and exactly what Freya needs, she just doesn’t know it at first.
The beginning of their story will have you glued to the pages trying to figure it all out. We get to meet some new people in this installment as well as reconnect with some old friends from previous books in the series. There is laughter and love, sex and angst, drama and intrigue. The only downside to this story is having to wait for the conclusion! This book, as well as the others in this series, is nothing short of amazing. A definite must read!
I found this to be a very enjoyable read. An entertaining story-line and great characters keep your interest extremely well.
Watching the evolution of the relationship between these two was a treat. Add in drama and steamy passion and you have a good read.
Definitely ready for the next book in the duet!
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This was such a good read!! Freya and Jake are such brilliant characters and find themselves in some very bizaar, dangerous and emotional situations.
The story line has such a gentle flow to it, but with loads of developments in the plod that you are at the end of the book before you realise it!
I am so looking forward to reading the next part!!
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Freya has her hands full with an ailing father and the sudden death of her husband. As the secrets of her husband’s life are revealed It leaves her reeling and questioning everything about her life.
When Jake boarded the plane, he never expected that the woman sitting next to him would be so enchanting. When he gets a second chance with her, he is not about to let it pass by but is she willing to open her heart to the possibility of love once again and is he prepared for the problems that her husband left her with?
Great characters, hot chemistry, suspense and twists leave you wanting more of this fabulous couple adventure. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Really loved this story!!! Bonus that I was able to catch up on past characters. It was wonderfully written, with great character development. This story had it all for me – wonderful characters, great plot, suspense, lots (and I mean lots) of chemistry. It was the best!!
A book that certainly lives up to it’s name!! Freya seems to have issues every time she turns around…an ailing father, a dead husband and more and more secrets from her dead husband’s past. But when the chips are down in comes Jake. An unlikely pair that meet under unusual circumstances, the two have an instant spark, but will her baggage be more than one guy can handle? Even if the guy comes in like prince charming? With more twists and turns than a roller coaster this book was a great read. Jake and Freya are adorable characters and I cannot wait to see where Whitley Cox takes us next. So looking forward to part 2.
Awesome Story!
What a fantastic book!
I absolutely loved Jake and Freya’s story! It will have you captivated from the start! I couldn’t put it down! It was an emotional read full of suspense, secrets, betrayal, hot chemistry and twists and turns that you won’t see coming! I can’t wait for book 2 to get here to see what happens next!
This book is one read that had me hooked right
from the start until the end of it looking forward
to book two in this series.
This one has a plot that is sexy has action drama
suspense and twist and turns you don’t see coming
definitely an attention grabber.
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