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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Another great break book by Willow. Starts off with an amazing prologue and then twists and turns throughout with all the earmarks of Willow Winter’s writing. Without giving away any spoilers , I love how we go from eight years ago throughout the story about how Laura and Seth met and then in the last chapter a big jump and we understand why they are where they are now in the present day. Can’t wait for the next book and see how it all turns out. Awesome!!!
Such a great book! It has emotion in spades with a suspenseful twist!!!
So Willow has done it again and given me another bad boy Hero to lust after. We met Seth and Laura in the Irresistible attraction series, Seth is Jase Cross’ right hand man and Laura is Bethany’s best friend. Despite Hard to Love being a part of the greater Merciless World, you do not have to read any of the novels prior to this story.
Hard to Love starts off with one hell of a prologue, probably one of the best ones I have read.
It sucked me in completely and I couldn’t turn the page quick enough to get started with the first chapter. If you have read the Irresistible Attraction trilogy you know that Laura and Seth’s history has been eluded to. I remember the surprise I felt the moment I knew there was a past between them and my curiosity has been peaked ever since. Hard to Love is set several years prior to the Cross Brothers World and Seth King is trying to build his way up as the big bad in his city. Seth entered Laura’s life at the perfect moment and he was her imperfect saviour. Now that saviour is putting everything he holds dear at risk for the life he chooses to lead.
There is no doubt about the chemistry between Seth and Laura, their relationship is one of passion, it’s addictive and I loved them together.
“You don’t f**k with crazy.” Grabbing my hard cock through my jeans I tell her, “speak for yourself.”
Willow’s writing builds the story well and you get the sense of Laura maturing and wanting more from her relationships with Seth and from her life. As she becomes more aware of the lifestyle Seth is pursuing is it something she wants to be apart of? Can she turn a blind eye? Can she handle being shut out and left in the dark by a man that is meant to lay down his life for her? As Willow builds up the suspense the emotional aspect intensifies and your perceptions within Laura’s POV become more complex and a chain of events set in motion the wheels of fate that alter how things play out!
“Even if you hate me. I’ll always love you”
Hard to Love is another fantastic addition to Willow’s repertoire, the only thing I want now is MORE!
Amazing!! Absolutely perfection!! Couldn’t get enough of Seth!! This is the type of book that leaves the reader wanting more because it is so well done!! I’ve loved reading each and every part of this series seeing how the characters came to be. This is a stand alone it’s Seth and Laura’s story and you don’t want to miss it!! Must read!!
A BRAND NEW, highly emotional, gripping romantic suspense from Willow Winters is LIVE!
5 ADDICTIVE STARS!! I am so addicted to Seth and Laura’s story….I could not put this book down. This story is intense, fast paced, page turning with all the feels from the first word to the last word. My emotions were all over the place. Willow Winters takes us on a dark intense ride that you will never forget. You definitely need to 1-Click this book.
Heartbreaking and passionate…
If you’ve followed the Cross saga and loved the stories, then you’ll love this one as well. This book tells the tale of how Seth and Laura met and their early relationship. There’s so much history packed into this book. There’s a lot of pain, but also a lot of passion. This story is not a stand-alone. It is the first part of their relationship and Seth is a standing character in the Cross saga as Jase Cross’s right-hand man.
There’s suspense, violence, and deep rooted love. While there are elements of the Cross storyline here, this book focuses on how Seth and Laura’s relationship began. I loved seeing this other side of Seth. He’s still strong and confident and the calm during the storm, but he’s a very different man from the follow-orders guy we’ve met working alongside Jase in the series. And Laura is a strong character. She has her moments when life tries to beat her down, but there’s an inner strength that refuses to surrender. The storyline fast-forwards years later and then intersects with the Cross series at a familiar point.
As with the other books in this long series, the same writing style and overall vibe continues here. There’s an air of suspense that keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next. And the author doesn’t hold back with emotions or actions. No one is safe from pain in this series. The last portion of the book was heartbreaking and devastating and you feel each character’s pain. But you can also feel the love pulsing between them. I can’t wait for their next book.
/I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. This did not affect my opinion of the book or content of my review./
Another amazing read by Willow, This is a must read to find out what happens with Seth and Laura’s story-It will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next!! This book is a sexy, emotional read. Willow has a way with words and makes you feel like your a character in the book. Read and enjoy! I received this book for a honest review
DISCLOSURE; Strictly on a volunteer basis, this is a pre-release review via the author.
“Hard To Love” seizes your attention from the first page. Breathtaking scenes wow you, emotional moments tug at your heart, the suspense is spellbinding, the horrific danger is spine-chilling, and the chemistry between Seth and Laura burns with a fiery passion.
This story is the beginning of how Laura and Seth came to be. Both have known Mafia life from a young age. Laura is known as the good girl; she is a good woman, a good friend, and she loves Seth with every beat of her heart. Laura yearns to know the secrets Seth keeps from her about his Mafia business. Seth’s priority is to protect the only woman he has ever loved.
Phenomenal memorable page-turner read. Flashbacks give the reader insight into the character’s lives. Praise-worthy characters shine in this read. I felt sincere compassion for Laura and Seth; I look forward to reading the rest of their story.
From USA Today bestselling author Willow Winters comes a heart-wrenching, edge-of-your-seat gripping, romantic suspense.
She was too good for this world. I was too much of a bastard to push her away.
I grew up in this life, and now I run these streets. Blood and violence taint everything I touch.
Everything but her. She was my constant through it all.
Just a touch would singe and soothe.
Just a look would tempt and torment.
She became my escape and my addiction.
I only survived because she was by my side.
I should’ve known better than to indulge.
I should’ve known better than to let her fall for me.
It was only a matter of time before the danger bled into what we had.
I was Laura’s downfall. Problem was, she was mine too.
EEEEEEEP!!!! A BRAND NEW, highly emotional, gripping romantic suspense from Willow Winters is LIVE!
What a spectacular read.
This is the first book in Seth and Laura’s story, so it does end on a cliffhanger. I’m looking forward to the continuation of their story in Desperate to Touch.
This story is an emotional rollercoaster ride and pulled me in from the very beginning. Seth and Laura are perfect for each other and she loves him with all her heart. Unfortunately with everything that they have already been through, things don’t seem to be getting any easier. This is a great read and I can’t wait to read more about these two.
I’m was so excited to finally get Seth’s story and what a story it was. I absolutely loved Laura and Seth story. I love seeing how they started and I’m so curious how their story will end. Great read and I can’t wait too read more of Seth and Laura’s story.
Hard to Love was an amazing, well-written, romantic suspense. It’s the heart-wrenching, emotional story of Laura and Seth. Couldn’t put it down. Ends in a cliffhanger – can’t wait for Desperate to Touch.
Wow where to begin??? This book was everything, I have to say this is my second favorite that I love in the Cross Brothers world. My first favorite is Carter of course. Let’s get to the book now. Seth King let me tell you he is one intense individual! I couldnt stop reading his mind and just the way he things I just wow!! I cant put into words how Seth is, he is alpha but also has a heart that noone really sees. Laura oh Laura she is a beatiful soul that just wears her heart on her sleeve but also has been brought up in a rough life. Seth and Laura are just perfect, you have the alpha, rough around the edges then you have Laura, who is soft and just so loving. This story takes place before he works for Jase so it tells you their time together and what brought them in to Cross’s time. I just loved it, this story is intense, I love intense, I couldnt stop reading this!! I’m in the edge of my seat waiting for Desperate Touch!
The first thing I did after finishing this book was curse my pretty little heart out over this damn cliffhanger.
I feel like Seth and Laura’s story is only just beginning even after everything they’ve already been through and I need more of it, I’m fully addicted!
It took me a good bit to really get sucked into the story, but I have that with at least half of Willow’s books. I’m not exactly sure why, but I’m thinking it has something to do with her not pulling any punches. She starts her stories exactly how she finishes them, hard and fast and completely heartbreaking.
Laura and Seth were perfect together. Amazing chemistry and made for each other, if not their pasts and presents throwing a wrench in their relationship.
I felt the heartache, they joy, the fear and I can’t wait to feel it again in book 2!
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The details that Willow puts into in each story shine bright in this book. Seth and Laura will tilt your world and knock it off it’s axis, leaving you reeling. With each continuing story, the characters get better. Each one has traits that set them apart, but also link them together in the dark, suspenseful world we have come to appreciate. u2063
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Being a unicorn of sorts, Seth exudes nothing but power, dominance and passion. He’s raw, unadulterated and everything you could want in your next book boyfriend. u2063
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Not to discredit our heroine Laura in this story. She’s sassy, determined and slightly unhinged. After her appearance in Jase and Bethany’s story, you really get to see her and experience her hurt.u2063
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I’m not sure that there is a review that will do this book justice but I’m going to give it my best shot.
Holy Sh*t is literally the only thing I could say after I finished this book. I spent much of it with my heart racing. Seth and Laura’s story is FIRE! On so many different levels! Seth and Laura’s story starts before the Merciless series in a different city but eventually in the most heart-racing way we end up back in the Cross brothers world. It ends with a cliffhanger that will piss you off but also love all at the same time. It’s definitely a binge-worthy read you won’t want to put it down. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!!!!
I LOVE Daniel Cross (Possessive) he will always be my number one favourite book boyfriend before everyone else… But Seth… He is something special.
Seth and Laura. Wow!! Willow Winters has a way of writing these secondary characters that you just have to know more about and these two are the perfect example of that. I’m so excited we are getting their story! I felt like I was sitting on pins and needles although out the book. Kept having to remind myself to breathe. This book is definitely a roller coaster, and a ride I’m definitely glad I got on. I loved learning about these two and can’t wait for more!!!!!
I couldn’t wait for Hard to Love to hit my Kindle, it’s the story I’ve been waiting for from WWinters and it kept me completely captivated. We’ve seen Seth in previous stories and I liked his character, but now after reading Laura and his fervent past, I’m in love with him. Can’t wait to read the next book and see what is going to happen between these two.