An epic and addictive roller coaster ride of a romance that’s unforgettably heart-wrenching and jaw-dropping, brought to you by Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author, Willow Winters. Our love story isn’t a tragedy but it sure as hell started out like one.I grew up in the life, and learned to hate everything in this town. Everything but her. She was my constant through it all.Just … her. She was my constant through it all.
Just a look would tempt and torment.
Just a touch would singe and soothe.
I only survived because she was by my side.
I feared the danger would bleed into what we had.
After all, she was too good for this world. But I was too far gone to push her away.
I was Laura’s downfall.
Problem was, she was mine too.
Hard to Love is book 1 of the Hard to Love, romantic suspense, series.
“This highly addictive read had me glued to its pages, and unable to put it down. This story will have you jaw-dropping, gasping for breath, and begging for more!” Sarah, SWBR Book Blog & Reviews
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I can tell anyone that wants to listen that I will read every single book from this lady and think it’s not enough. She knows what she’s doing. She knows how to capture our attention as well as our heart.
Willow Winters is the best. Her books are to die for and it’s Hard not To Love.
Her writing is raw and wild, intense and emotional with a touch of hotness and darkness. Just saying.
Hard To Love is her latest release and tells the stories of Seth and Laura.
I’ve been wanting to go to know more about Seth since the first book from the Merciless series. He’s that enigmatic. This book will let us know more about him.
Seth is always surrounded by a dark cloud. Being inside the drugs and crime business will make that to any person. He doesn’t think that he’s capable of loving someone let alone be loved by anyone until Laura.
Laura is struggling. From a young age, she was used to fighting for what she wants and to help the ones she loves. Her grandma was her everything and after her death, her world crumbled. She thought that the love of her life was going to be there with her but sometimes…
I was so freaking mad when this book ended… Mad I tell you… Why Willow? Why? Why?
This book was perfect until it wasn’t… Dayum… Why is it over? Why?
Superb plot, very well written, super engaging and intense. Darkness surrounded every page and it was nearly impossible to stop reading…
It was page after page of suspense, desire, and darkness. Jesus… I’m stunned…
I said that I was mad, but not in a bad way. This author can’t write a story that I don’t love. She can’t.
Now I’m going to be insane waiting for the next one…
Willow… Oh, Willow… Why? Why woman? You’re lucky that I love you… Just saying…
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I read and reviewed this book voluntarily.
This is just the beginning of Seth and Laura’s story; and it ripped me apart. It ends in a cliffhanger and I am not waiting very patiently for the next book….
I enjoyed every minute of it….
A roller coaster of emotions, intense from page 1 until the end and I still want more! Loved the insight into Laura and Seth’s story and their chance to finally get a HEA. This one has all the feels, along a storyline of twists and turns you don’t see coming. Darkly perfect.
Son. Of. A. Bitch.
This is where I want to scream…. LOUDLY.
This is what I dread most after reading an amazing book. Trying to word a review to give the book justice, and truly I don’t think there is any words that will.
Willow Winters has the amazing ability to suck you into a plot so deep that you lose time… and Hard To Love did just that.
It’s no secret that Willow is one of my top favourite authors, having only discovered her just over a year ago, she’s become a must read author, an automatic one-click, so it was no surprise to me that I would love this book just like all her others..
This little gem here was jam packed with suspense, heat, passion, lust, mystery and SO MUCH MORE. I love how Willow can lead me into a plot, basically blind and just when I think i’ve come to figure it out, when I have THOUGHT I knew what was happening and what was to come, and BOOM… she throws in some plot twists, twists that kept me on my toes from start to finish, twists that had me wanting to scream, and had me begging for more..I literally devoured this book in one day. I even went as far as going shopping with my kindle in my hand.
I got some weird looks, but it was worth it!!
Seth is EVERYTHING. And when I say everything…
I mean
E. V. E. R. Y. T. H. I. N. G.
He’s bad ass, when he wants something, he will get it at any cost. He’s ruthless, domineering, and puts up with no bullshit! Everything he claims ultimately turns blood and pain.. He’s the definition of the perfect boyfriend in my opinion..
Laura was unique in her own way too.
She was smart, beautiful, and good.. she was everything Seth needed, but knew he shouldn’t want.. he knew he was about to ruin her, he knew he was bad for her, but she became his escape, his way out of this crazy world if only for a moment in time. She was his addiction and he was to selfish to walk away..
Can he walk away? Or will this love go up in flames just like everything else he touches?
Wow, just wow.
I cannot fault these characters in any way. They were perfect for each other, and when I say perfect… I mean Laura was his light in the darkness that is his world. The chemistry between these two was insane, the push and pull was enough to send me crazy and the tension that continued to build as the plot progressed was intense. I couldn’t get enough, I could not put it down!
This is a true Willow Winters book, the darker side of romance with epic twists of passion, lust, want, need, love, hate, and epic suspense! It was highly addictive and definitely a book I’ll be re-reading time and time again.
As always, Willow’s ability to weave her words into an unforgettable, all-consuming and addictive plot blows my fucking mind!
Pure perfection!
I’m not going into massive detail, but I will say one thing….
READ THE GOD DAMN BOOK!!!
You will not be disappointed!
5 Stars!
Do you have a yearning for a heartbreakingly beautiful love story? Ms. Winters latest release, Hard to Love, is jammed packed with addictive pages, all throughout this dramatic & suspenseful romance. Ms. Willow Winters is beyond talented to me. Everything this brilliant Author publishes, I devour. Hard to Love is no different. Within these creative pages, you get the backstory of Seth & Laura. I am one of those people, that tries extremely hard, never to give away any part of the plot, so that I do not ruin it for reader’s. That being said… you’ve got to read this amazing book. Completely captivating is the easiest way to describe this publication. Opposites definitely attract and trust that it will be worth it. These two characters are easily envisioned as well as fated. I found Seth & Laura’s journey to be an emotional roller coaster of goodness. Although, I must warn you, this book does end in a cliffhanger. Personally, I know that it will be worth it for the rest. Perfection can not be rushed but I am positive that it will be as riveting as this one.
I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader’s copy of Hard to Love in exchange for my honest and voluntarily given opinion. I truly recommend this book to all fans of superior romance.
I am currently, impatiently, awaiting the next release, Desperate to Touch (releasing in October).
Wow Seth’s story is a must read hands down. This is a second chance story and it’s a interesting and emotional one. I was pulled in from the beginning this story is well written and the characters are interesting and realistic.
A BRAND NEW, highly emotional, gripping romantic suspense from Willow Winters is LIVE!
Hard to Love is an amazing journey of two people who truly need each other to be complete and I could not get enough of Laura and Seth’s story! Seth worships Laura with all he has, yet his life is not all sunshine & roses and Laura may not fit into it like he so desperately needs her to. Laura and Seth’s story was a roller coaster of emotions and an ending that I could not believe! I cannot wait for more!
Seth and Laura story is perfect, I can say all the checklist the author said it had was exactly like that, second chance romance, with heart wrenching feelings, a delicious alpha male, mind – blowing twists and gripping, romantic suspense, yes I checked them all and added a phenomenal must read top list 2019 favorite book. It grabbed me, I was blown away, it has everything and the angst grabbed me and didn’t let me go until the end. A masterpiece 5 star must read!
Wow! What a twisty page-turner! You won’t be able to put Seth and Laura’s story down. A must-read for lovers of romantic suspense! Highly recommend!
Reading the story of Seth and Laura when they were much younger, and seeing how they started out was both heartbreaking and a tearjerker. Seeing Seth in a different way than just as Jace Cross’s right hand man brought him to life. There is so much richness in their story that tells of what made them who they were and why, that it was hard to put down my kindle. With romance, suspense, and the heartbreak of their story, it is a must read to see how they both evolved before getting involved with the Cross Brothers. It does end on a cliffhanger, and will be hard to wait for the next part of their story, but if this is the result, it will be worth the wait. **I was gifted a copy of “Hard to Love” without expectations and leave my honest opinion based on my reading. 5 Stars!**
I’ve been waiting for Seth and Laura’s story and how they started and it did not disappoint! I can’t wait for more!
Seth and Laura…. oooo my!!! Passion, lust, excitement, sexiness, suspense, and adventure. How can any book be bad if with all of these things in it. The chemistry between these two is off the charts and you just keep wanting more. Everyone should grab this book in a hurry.
Hard to Love was a captivating read full of suspense, danger, and enough white hot chemistry to keep me constantly on the edge of my seat. Laura and Seth both grabbed my attention from their memorable first meeting and kept me hooked as their daily life played out before my eyes. I enjoyed watching as all the pieces of the puzzle these two left me with from previous books slowly fell together. My emotions were definitely toyed with but I still can’t help root for these two no matter what. I couldn’t get enough of Seth and Laura and am eager to see how the rest of their riveting story will unfold.
I can’t say enough about Hard to Love by Willow Winters. I love how Willow introduces us to various characters throughout her books and then tells their stories through follow up books. It was fun connecting the dots of what I knew about Seth and Laura from past books, and loved the “AH HA” moments that were revealed through this book. So many questions that were in my head of HOW Seth and Laura knew each other, and WHERE the large sum of money came from that
Laura gave to Bethany. I felt like a detective making the connections.
Hard to Love was intense. The back and forth of Seth and Laura’s banter, stubbornness, strength, love and commitment towards and for each other was heart wrenching. I couldn’t get enough of them and I want MORE!!!!! I am a die hard fan of alpha males that can be tamed by a strong, loving woman. That is what Seth and Laura represent in my eyes. It is their love for one another that is admirable, but also the cause for so much struggle, and pain. The battle between what one wants but also of what one needs for survival.
This is by far one of my favorite couples to date by Willow Winters. I can’t get enough of Seth and Laura and am desperately waiting for Desperate to Touch to come out.
Whew, what a ride this book will take you on. It hits the ground running and continues full throttle until the end and what an ending it was. I can’t wait to find out what happens.
Hard to Love was not HARD TO LOVE. o.m.g. Put your seatbelts on for this heartwrenching love story. I cant wait for more from this series. Hurry up, Willow!
This book is about Seth and Laura who we knew had history from the last book and we finally know what happened many years ago. Laura who wanted to be a nurse and grew up in a rough area had Seth, who had his own crew, protected Laura and then took her for his own.
A great read that had emotions jumping off the pages along with the intensity, kept me flipping the pages to find out what Seth and Laura’s history was all about, who they were, how they met, what happened to tear them apart and now ten years later what will become of them. A read with steam, some suspense, violence, and a young couple who didn’t have a chance many years ago…will they now???
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
Another amazing book that will keep you hooked from page one! Loved Seth and Lauras book and just everything in general with them. Could not put down at all.
Willow is one of top, favorite authors. Her writing is amazing! The suspense and romance is off the charts hot and impossible to put this book down. I can’t wait to read what happens next with Seth and Laura!