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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Hard To Love by Willow Winter is the riveting, dangerously sexy, emotional story of Seth and Laura. If you have read Willow’s Irresistible Attraction Series you met Seth King as Jase Cross’s right hand man and Laura Roth as Bethany’s best friend. You do not have to read the Irresistible Attraction Series prior to reading Hard To Love.
This book is different from her other books set in the Merciless World. Hard To Love takes place mostly in the past prior to Seth joining forces with Jase and Laura meeting Bethany.
Throughout the book, there is a lot of sexiness mixed with secrets and danger lurking around every page turned. I have loved all of Willow’s books set in their Merciless World but I have to say, this is one of my favorites. She has gone deeper into the mindset of her characters than in her previous books. All the raw emotions are mixed with steamy chemistry. Reading the back story of Seth and Laura gives a new perspective on who they are and why they feel the way they do. Hard To Love does end with a cliffhanger that will be continued in Desperate To Touch. Hard To Love is a MUST READ addition to your personal library.
I received an advance copy of Hard To Love from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are written by me without any influence from the author.
I’ve seen it happen so often. A book gets all this hype and excitement and then you read it and are left feeling like you are still waiting for it to hit. This is not one of those books. Reading these books in the Cross brothers world had me wanting to know more about Seth and who his heroine would be knowing that his story was just going to jump off the pages. Well this is his story and the author did infact make both Seth and Laura full of so much emotion and personality that I literally lost myself in their story. I love bad boys who do things that should make me hate them and feisty heroines who don’t just sit back waiting to be saved or who let the man they love walk all over them. Laura made sure we knew from the start that she wasn’t going to put up with anyone’s shit. I couldn’t get enough of this story and I can’t wait to read the second half of it. If the next book is half as good as this one I know of will be worth the wait.
Willow Winters once again captivated me. Her ability to make words on pages capture your mind, heart and soul, always amazes me. It is so easy to love her characters as she brings them to life. Seth and Laura finally have their own story, and it was well worth the wait. We meet Seth through the Cross brothers and it was an amazing, emotional ride reading his story. Once again, I found myself yelling at the book, sitting on the edge of my seat and having difficulty breathing as the pages turned themselves. Even Superman has a weakness, kryptonite. Laura is Seth’s kryptonite and he is hers as well. They are perfect together. But the ride is not smooth. In typical Willow fashion, this road has bumps, curves and potholes, believe me, you will feel each and every one of them as the characters do. This is a must read!
Joe Arden and Samantha Cook were the perfect narrators for this story. Mr. Arden brought out the tough edge that Seth needed to run his business. But the softer side, was just as lively with his narration too. Mr. Arden made Seth realistic, and at times easy to relate to in his struggles. Laura was a very intricate character. Samantha Cook brought Laura to life through the narration. Ms. Cook was able to narrate every emotion and attitude of Laura. The strength that Laura had was amazing, and Ms. Cook brought that to life. This narration team was amazing and I look forward to more from them.
Have you ever read a book that just pierced through your heart and soul? Well, that’s what Hard to Love did to me, it wrecked me completely.
The best way I can summarize this book is to expect the unexpected. I promise when you think you have a grasp on the direction Willow is going she goes and surprises you.
If you’ve read Jase’s trilogy you know Seth was first mentioned there. I knew he was going to own my soul before even reading his story. He’s silent, deadly, and oh so very hot! Also, he’s mine so no one can have him, AT ALL!!!
Without a shadow of a doubt, Seth loves Laura. They have this deep, emotional connection. They were so in sync and their chemistry was undeniable! She’s his world, his light, his everything. He goes to great lengths to show her but life is never as simple as we’d want it to be. These two have to face a lot ahead of them. In this book, you’ll get answers but you’ll also have questions.
These two are the definitions of fighters, they struggle so much and have to overcome so much! I felt all the emotions of Seth and Laura. You’ll definitely have to do a lot of deep breathing to get through this book
This story was so damn emotional, HOTTTT and provocative. It was captivating. This book is the very epitome of Willow’s great writing. Be prepared for a jaw-dropping ending in a perfect Winters style. This is my favorite book by Willow but the last book I read by her is always my favorite. She’s THAT good of a writer to have all of her books be your favorite!
I can’t wait to see what Willow does with this couple. I know it’s only going to be greatness of epic proportions.
Willow Winters, you might as well take my heart and keep a copy of my card. Any book you write I will always read it. You crushed this book and I can’t wait to not only get this paperback signed but I can’t for more of this great story!! I give this book a heartfelt 5 Plus star rating. You don’t have to read the prior books to read Hard to Love but I do recommend it to get a better grasp.
Laura and Seth’s story continues soon in Desperate to Touch. Follow Willow Winters for updates!
I need more of their story already! Seth and Laura’s story is captivating from the very beginning. This story doesn’t involve the cross brothers until the very end and even then only very little but it is just as good! Seth may be my new favorite! I’m hoping that the next book in their series will continue to have flashbacks to their past as I still have lots of questions about their life and what happens in between the last chapter and the epilogue. Regardless I couldn’t put this book down and devoured it in two sittings. It’s safe to say willow made my heart skip a few beats quite a lot throughout Hard to Love! I will warn you though that it ends on a serious cliff hanger so if that bothers you, you may want to wait until the series is down to read it. In which case I suggest starting with merciless so you have all the back story and are caught up by then because this is a must read!
Willow Winters delivers the dramatically tragic and heartbreaking beginnings of Seth and Laura in Hard To Love. These characters were introduced in The Irresistible Attraction Series and while I had an inkling that they had a past, I had no idea how deeply connected their souls were or the tragedy they had both endured.
No one is ever safe in the world of drug trafficking; No one can be trusted. There is only so much a person can endure before they are faced with unthinkable decisions; Decisions that will define their future. Decisions that have the power to break you. Seth and Laura may be in love but is it enough?
Parts of this story were passionate, steamy, and gripping while other parts tore my heart apart with the painful, unfair, and dangerous reality of the life of a drug lord. I loved getting to know Seth and Laura and all about their lives before the Cross brothers. Getting to know how deeply they loved; how hard they fell.
There is a lot more story to be uncovered, more pain and heartbreak to endure along with more steam and passion and in true Willow fashion, she leaves us hanging on the edge just as we are getting ready for the sparks to fly. I can’t help but be filled with excitement and anticipation to continue the journey with them. Their reunion is bound to be filled with fireworks and passion like no other.
Once again Ms. Winters delivers a phenomenal book!
With superb writing and a thrilling plot.
She gives the reader front row seats into the start of Seth and Laura’s story.
How they met and the ups and downs of their relationship.
One that’s filled with pain and sadness.
Of always being on high alert.
The worry ever present.
The love Seth and Laura have for one another is what songs are made from
And a love so big and so deep it takes the breath away.
The chemistry between them sizzles of the pages.
An unforgettable couple that had me in knots and my heart racing.
Of course in true Winters style she has me begging for more.
Looking forward to Seth and Laura’s next book.
WOW Willow is amazing. Her stories keep you intertwined and won’t let you escape. Seth is part of the criminal world and there is no way of getting out, Laura can’t help who her heart fell in love with. Now they have to figure out if they can survive with each other or they have to learn to live without each other.
Well Now.
Talk about the BIG PICTURE!
Miss Winters gives us a mesmerizing past, middle, and agonizing peak into the future of the life Seth and Laura.
How they became involved with the Cross family and what led to the intricate web of dark, twisted mindnumbing suspenseful heartache they’ve experienced.
Prepare yourselves for the path of emotional warfare- I have a feeling it is going to be crazy- but so worth it!
Seth and Lauras beginning is an exceptional piece of writing that feels like it needs to be said well worth the wait, and I want more!
Hard to love
I’ve been waiting with baited breath for Seth and Laura’s story and I can honestly say I experienced a rainbow of emotions. I felt joy, sadness, fear, anxiety and loss much like these characters did. Also the story was a bit different to what I expected as well initially, not in a bad way at all. It dealt more with the past but as most readers know, we love a bit of a backstory and this has it all
Looking forward to more in this series and the Cross worldThank you to Willow for my advanced copy for which I voluntarily leave my honest review
Captivating, awe-inspiring, passionate and HOT!!
WOW!! This is by far the best Willow book so far. I was drawn in and couldn’t put it down. I was hooked from the very first page. You left me aching for more, apsolutely #slayedbyseth
Wow! What a great story! I love how we get to see who Seth and Laura were before being part of the Cross Brothers’ world. We get a chance to see where Seth comes from and the background story into what makes him the man he is today. The connection he and Laura have is a strong one and the pull between them is intense. Laura has had it rough growing up and all Seth wants to do is protect her and make her life better. It’s Laura who has a hard time dealing with the world Seth is a part of. The chemistry between Seth and Laura so steamy. Ms Winters writing pulls you in from the beginning and has you feeling all the emotions her characters are going through. This is an intense and gripping story that has you wanting to know what will happen next. She has laid the foundation and given us an idea of what to expect with Seth and Laura story going forward. I am certain it is going to be even more intense with a lot more twists and surprises along the way. Seth is a man who knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to get it. I am looking forward to the next part of this wonderful story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Oh my gosh!!! I absolutely love this series! This is Seth and Laura’s story. There’s so much love, tragedy, pain, and absolute anguish in their story. If you’re looking for a love story mixed in with a thriller/suspense story, this entire series is for you. With Willow’s writing, you’re captivated and can’t put the book down. The stories draw you in, and it feels as if you’re right there with these characters. I highly recommend the ENTIRE series! I’ve never read books so fast.
Seth and Laura’s book sucks you in from page one till the last. Their chemistry with each other is off the charts. This book ends in a cliff hanger and continues in Desperate to Touch.
Favorite quote: Laura ~ “I swear I must have known this man in another life. He was made for me and I for him, but I don’t want this life.”
I loved every page!
Anxiously waiting for Desperate to Touch
Please prepare yourself because this book is going to make your heartache. Seth and Laura’s story will quickly suck you in, pull you under and leave you breathless. If you are familiar with the Irresistible Attraction series these characters will be known to you and If not, you are still fine because this book is a perfect jumping in point. This is a book that hits the ground running and keeps a energetic pace that doesn’t cease until you reach the cliffhanger at the end of the book. Your own emotions will go on a wild roller coaster ride as you learn the rich history of these two characters and the painful past they share. The gripping storyline will have your nerves stretched to the breaking point as you read this brilliant blend of intensity, drama, tension, sweetness, emotional turmoil, suspense, danger, passion and love. I need the next book now!!
OMG!!!! I have been waiting for Seth’s book and finding out more about his past with Laura since it came up in Jase’s story. Willow Winters did not disappoint!! It was everything and so much more. This book is mostly about their past and background together and it was sizzling. Seth ruled Tremont with his crew as the youngest leader for thousands of miles. Both Seth and Laura grew up in the harsh world of organized crime and had painful pasts. When things catch up to Seth and Laura is put in danger, everything changes.
I can’t wait for the present part of their story and to see just how much Seth has changed over the years. How deeply into the organization he is with the Cross brother’s and if he and Laura can have their happily ever after.
Heart-stopping, Unputdownable read!!! Lana~White Hot Reads
Seth and Laura’s story is full of love, lust, turmoil and hope. I was on an emotional rollercoaster while reading this. They have gone through so much at the hands of their circumstance but Laura just can’t take it anymore. I don’t want to say to much as I dont want to spill the story but its just wow. I wanted to throw my kindle at the end and can’t wait to see what happens next. Bring it on Seth and Laura.
Man, what an emotional roller coaster. It’s everything you want love and expect in a book by Willow and more. There is a cliffhanger. Can’t wait for the next book.
This book involves it all Drama Steam Romance
and Revenge.
Right from the start its a page turner as you follow
Seth and Laura story. Everis not as it seems to be.
There story stops in the current time definitely looking
forward to the next book to see what happens with them.
I definitely recommend this book.