I want my second chance… but I’m blindsided by a surprise I never saw coming.I built my tech company, Savant, from the ground up. Now, I want to give back, making iPhone apps for kids with disabilities. I’m a billionaire multiple times over, but money doesn’t matter to me.She’s the only thing that matters.And I left her. Eight years ago, after high school graduation, I fled the scene, leaving … high school graduation, I fled the scene, leaving her heartbroken. A mafia psycho infiltrated my family and my father killed himself, leaving his five sons orphaned and alone. I couldn’t take it. Even she couldn’t help me. No one could.
I’m willing to put my heart in my hands and beg for forgiveness. I’ve grown up, and now I’m ready to make her mine. But my lingering desire for Haylee puts everything in perspective. For the first time in my life, I see a future with a woman. I want to create a family, and earn my second chance.
But she’s been hiding something from me. Haylee has a daughter. Atlee has my eyes–and the moment I meet that precious little girl, I know she’s mine. And I realize that everything I thought I knew about life and love was wrong.
Dead wrong.
One touch and I’m lost. I want it all, and I’ll take it. Nothing’s going to stop me…not even the man who’s responsible for my father’s death. If he thinks he can keep my family away from me, he’s got another thing coming.
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KICKBACK is a full-length steamy novel from International bestselling author Colleen Charles featuring a second chance romance. It’s the third book in the spellbinding CALDWELL BROTHERS series but can be read as a standalone.
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Terrific! My favourite of the Caldwell Brothers books so far. A heartfelt story that manages to incorporate some difficult themes in a mature and cohesive way, and also is (in true Colleen Charles style) very sexy, incredibly witty, and makes you long for your very own Caldwell billionaire! Must say that as hot as her men are, Colleen Charles’ women are feisty, complex, and kickass too.
Book 3 of the Caldwell Brothers is Ford’s story. Ford is the family tech geek. When his father died right after his high school graduation, he took off without a word and broke his girl friend Haylee’s heart! Now 8 years later he’s back and he’s determined to make things right with Haylee! Can she forgive him for leaving her 8 years ago or will her own secrets destroy them permanently? Loved reading Kickback and I highly recommend it!
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I purchased a copy of the steamy novel Kickback: The Caldwell Brothers Book 3:Ford and Haylee By Colleen Charles and this review was given freely.
An ironic second chance at love story ending in a cliffhanger. Tech billionaire Ford returns to Las Vegas to help his brothers continue the fight against Dante but receives more than he anticipated when he finds out that Haylee, the girlfriend he left behind,has been struggling financially and hiding a daughter from him. The vivid descriptions and diverse and at times quirky characters make this story of a wealthy down to earth family with at times clueless alpha males an emotion packed and heartwarming romance.
I love the geekiness of Ford, the independence of Haylee, and the spirit of Atlee. I wish there had been more details about how Ford and Haylee broke up the first time, but the lack of details didn’t detract from the story. I was surprised by Ford’s inner monologue about autism and how he’d never have children because of the risks. It made me go a little ‘mama-bear’ in my head. This story definitely moved the series along in a way that ‘Tightwad’ didn’t seem to achieve. Can’t wait to read the next book about Carter!
This is a very emotional second chance romance. Ford and Haylee’s began years ago and it was meant to last forever, That all changed after high school graduation when Ford walked away without one single word of goodbye. Now, eight years later fate draws these two back together for another shot to get the HEA they were denied. Can Ford convince Haylee to forgive him and risk her heart again? Will secrets tear them further apart? These characters are complex, the story moving, the plot engaging, and the emotions strong. Ford, Haylee, and Atlee’s story is sure to touch your heart. It is beautiful, real and unique. An absolutely amazing read that I highly recommend.
Once again Colleen Charles has captured my attention. Being an avid reader that’s seldom done as I tend to guess the endings of most books I read. Having grandchildren with disabilities her stories also touch my heart, but at the same time keeps me captivated because I can’t put it down till I finished reading it. I enjoy the characters as well as the story line and how she keeps all the brothers and their challenging women together as she writes this series!
Great series. Each volume tells the story of one of the Caldwell Brothers, who own Las Vegas casinos, Each Caldwells is gorgeous, extremely rich, and at the top of his game in his chosen field. Each finds his own true love, and there is a lot of hot, hot, hot romance. There is drama as well, when they team together against their arch nemesis Dante, a rival casino owner. These books have everything you need for a sensational series. Don’t miss them!
I can not get enough of Colleen Charles’ Caldwell Brothers series. I absolutely love these books. Kickback is no exception! I keep saying this but, Charles writes these brothers so incredibly swoon-worthy! And all of their leading ladies are strong and feisty. And of course the steam between them is pretty good too . And don’t get me started about Dante. That guy makes me want to crawl in the book and ring his neck myself. Can’t wait to see how it all ends up in the next book Pony Boy.