USA Today Bestselling author Claudia Burgoa presents a heartwarming, sexy romance about second chances and starting over. After a week off the grid, I finally get reception and the first voicemail I hear stuns me.“You’re summoned to Baker’s Creek by the late William Tower Aldridge.”Twelve Years. It’s been twelve years since the last time I heard from the Aldridge family. That one voicemail … Aldridge family.
That one voicemail changes everything—I need the money the late William offers.
In exchange, I have to live eighteen months in Baker’s Creek.
I’ve survived cancer, the jungle, and the plague.
This should be easy compared to all that, right?
Or so I think until…I see him.
Confident, charismatic, bitter, sexy as hell, Doctor Hayes Benjamin Aldrige.
My first love, my first kiss—my late husband’s brother.
He hates me.
He still hasn’t forgiven me for walking out on him, and I can’t blame him. It’s been over ten years, and I still have feelings for him.
But I faked it once and I can fake it twice.
I can survive eighteen months and that’ll be the last time I see the Aldridge brothers.
Isn’t it?
The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers series is a romantic comedy saga packed with the perfect mix of angst, tears, and laughs. If you like strong heroines & alpha males, steamy romances and witty love stories, this series is for you!
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This is book one in a brand new series and I think it’s safe to say I’m super excited!
I loved this sweet and sexy second chance romance so much, it was the perfect read to enjoy a sunny afternoon in the garden.
Hayes certainly had his work cut out trying to win back Blaire but he wasn’t giving up!
I can’t wait to see where these Aldridge boys take us, I have a feeling we’re in for one rollercoaster of a series!!
Damn ya’ll .. this was a good story.
I mean first of all … I don’t normally give plot points away of any kind but I have to tell you this one thing … so our leads, Hayes and Blaire, have history. Hence the second chance trope. But that’s not the thing I want to share. Here we go … when they were younger, they were together until he decided to move along and leave her, so she up and married one of his brothers who is now dead. Cue … a story set up I don’t think I’ve ever read before with a unique set of circumstances surrounding all the secondary characters. I mean how is that not a #win??? LOL
I haven’t read a whole lot by this author so I’m not sure exactly what her style or voice is, to be honest, but she made this story easy and likeable from beginning to end. I need ALL the siblings book’s yesterday!
LOVED YOU ONCE (BAKER’S CREEK BILLIONAIRE BROTHERS BOOK 1) by Claudia Burgoa is an amazing beginning to this series. I’m looking forward to reading the next book already! This book is about Hayes and Blaire. Theirs is a second chance story which I LOVE reading.
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There are so many reasons to love this book. The writing, the characters, the buildup, the story but I think for me it was that this wasn’t just a second chance romance. This was more. It was a story of finding your way, finding family again and asking them for forgiveness and a chance. It was a book about exploring where you are and where you want to be. A book on self discovery and family. A book on love and forgiveness. Is there romance? Yes but it isn’t a quick romance. There romance is one that has to be nurtured because of all the pain and heartache they have both caused. First the characters need to begin healing before they can begin to be with one another.
Favorite character: Hayes because he has the most growth but you see that he is truly wanting to change. He sees his life when his dad dies as one that is empty and barren and doesn’t recognize himself anymore. He wants more and this is when he decides to make drastic changes. Overall he is a good guy and has lost his way because of fear of rejection and being his father. In a way all the Alderidge men have done this. ONly they pushed each other away as well. They all looked up to Hayes and when he pushed them away they became more fractured so now it is Hayes who must bring them together. And that is a big task.
Our other main character Blaire, I enjoyed but not like Hayes. At times she contradicted herself because of fear and trying to protect herself. She wanted to hold onto her anger and not forgive and yet she would say to Hayes to let go and forgive himself. She didn’t let go at first. OVer time she let her heart open up because she could see Hayes was trying to change. He was finding himself again and showing her who he once was and is trying to be once again.
The story itself is fun and entertaining. I love the sense of family that is trying to be built. Hayes is the catalyst in driving this to happen. Then we have Henry the cranky CEO and his assistant Sophia. I adore Sophia. She is a hoot and her and Henry are a great couple if they become one. She puts him in his place. The other brothers are great and feeling scared but we don’t really see much of them. IT’s more Henry, Hayes, Sophia and Blaire. The story is in Blaire and Haye’s point of view and I like Haye’s the most. I love watching him change and grow. We see more self discovery and his raw emotions. We see his flaws and that he is one that has made mistakes and is owning up to them. The romance is a second chance romance but doesn’t overwhelm you. It is a rose that blossoms beautifully as we see Hayes grow. A great story that keeps you entertained and rooting for these brothers to succeed for so many reasons with a romance you fall in love with.
In Loved You Once, we meet the Aldridge brothers. They are each similar in some aspects, but also extremely unique. Could this be due to the fact that while they may share a father, they were each raised by their mothers, and none of the living 6 have the same mom?
“Henry, the hotel mogul, is callous.
Hayes, the doctor, is handsome, nerdy and detached.
Pierce, the lawyer, is an unrelenting know-it-all.
Mills, the hockey player, is reckless.
Vance, the former Delta Force member, is impulsive.
Beacon, the heartthrob musician, is rebellious.”
This is a great second chance romance. This stand alone is the perfect introduction to the Aldridge brothers. They have an interesting dynamic and I can’t wait to read more about them all.
I loved Blaire. The way she overcame her childhood challenges and went on to achieve incredible things to help others is inspiring. Hayes, the way he takes the loss of his father as the sign that he needs to make the changes in himself was perfect. The connection the two of them have is undeniable, and the love that most of us look for.
Join Hayes and Blaire as they navigate their way for a second chance at love through the dynamics of this dysfunctional family of Aldridge brothers.
This is a new series from Claudia and if this is just a taste of what’s to come, we are in for an epic adventure, with some hot Alpha males.
Who are Blaire and Hayes? How did they meet? What do they each do for a living? Who are Henry, Pierce, Mills, Beacon, and Vance? What do they each do? I choked as I laughed so hard about Hayes’ mom’s phone call. O… M… G… Who is William Tower Aldridge? What do we learn about him? I laughed because of Blaire and Sophia! Leyla is okay. The boys frustrated me quite a bit. I hated the smarmy little lawyer. Love Blaire’s moral code. I cried at the ending. Read and see why.
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There’s so much going on in this story and their father really made a crazy mess of things. I did love Blaire and Hayes and the fact that they got another chance to start over. I also loved that Hayes is trying to do right by his brother with this craziness. I’d probably check out the next book as I’m interested to see what happens to all of the brothers while they’re all in town
Loved You Once by Claudia Burgoa is the first book in a new series, The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers, that tell the story of six estranged brothers. Up first, we have Blaire and Hayes and they have a lot of history together and are not exactly happy to see each other again. But is there more between them than either will admit? Hayes’ father has died and all the brothers and Blaire are forced to come together. Blaire was once hurt by Hayes, but he is ready to right his wrongs. Can Blaire forgive him? Loved You Once by Claudia Burgoa was emotional, heartbreaking and heartwarming. I could not read fast enough and yet did not want the story to end.
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With a father that had multiple children with his mistresses, Dr. Hayes Aldridge is in no hurry to rush to his deathbed as requested. After hearing from his father’s lawyer the terms of his will, he has no choice but to go to Baker’s Creek and live there for 18 months with his stepbrothers and his ex or the members of the town will face financial ruin. There’s just one problem – everyone hates each other.
Blaire is surprised to be summoned to Baker’s Creek. She has no interest in seeing any of the Aldridge boys – particularly Hayes. He was so quick to break her heart in college she had no choice but to move on & focus on her work. But now her suppressed feelings find their way to the surface & she can no longer hide from the man who hurt her.
This was a great second chance read about Hayes, who at a young age crushed Blaire’s heart due to the fear of becoming like his philandering father. Many years have passed & he still mourns the love they had. Now he has the chance to fix his mistakes & show Blaire she can trust him again. This new series introduces us to the Aldridge brothers. They all share the same father but years of jealousy & resentment have made them all strangers to each other. Looking forward to reading more about these hot men & who ends up capturing their hearts!
Loved You Once by Claudia Burgoa is the first book in The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers series and what an awesome start it was. We are introduced to a group of brothers who are all different in every way. This book starts us off with Hayes and Blaire’s romance and we are given a great balance between their romance and the family sage. This was a story of second chances and new beginnings. This novel was heartwarming and swoon-worthy and you will enjoy getting to know these characters. With lots of back and forth banter, romance, humor, a little angst and a group of alpha brothers, Loved You Once was a great start to this series and I would recommend it to all lovers of second chance romance.
Claudia Burgoa has created a sweet, sexy and fabulous romance that will rock your romance world. Her words are like honey flowing on the pages. I fell in love with Blaire and Hayes, and the rest of the family will fall into line. Lol
She has started a series that is going to make you fall in love with these Aldridge boys. This family is very unconventional, angry and have been hurt. Together, they are a mess and so hot headed, it’ll blow your mind. When they are together, get ready for the fights to happen and resentment to show.
Together, they will navigate this crazy like in bakers creek. The stipulations behind them being there are crazy. Their father was one mean, awful man. Or atleast that’s what we are made to think. When Blaire and Hayes meet after 12 years, the walls are up, but the chemistry is off the charts. Their love will endure many things and many tests. This story is sweet and steamy, mixed up with chaos and anger. You will fall in love with these boys!!
Absolutely loved this book! The Alridge brothers are something else and I’m so excited we’ll be getting books for each one of them. Hayes and Blaire are a second chance story. College sweethearts first and twelve years later it’s as if they never had all those years apart. Such a great book with so much wit and humor from all of the characters.
This was a great start to this series and now I can’t wait for more. I loved this book! It had me hooked from the start needing to know what was going to happen. I really enjoyed Hayes and Blaire’s story. They are such great characters and definitely some of my favorites. This story was a sweet, funny, and emotional second chance romance. I am looking forward to the next story and would highly recommend it!
Loved You Once is the the first book in The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers Series. I thought it was great start, we were introduced to the Aldridge brother’s, who are as different as can be. I can’t wait to read the rest of the brother’s stories. It makes you rethink some of your life choices, and best of all get a second chance with the one you never stopped thinking/loving about. I enjoyed this emotional, small town, billionaire brothers story.
Omg I absolutely loved this story. What a beginning for a new series. The series is about a group of brothers. In this book we enter the world of Hayes and Blaire. This is a second chance romance. The reader learns of the turns and twists that these characters go through. I love how we can feel the love these two have for each other. I cannot wait to to read about the rest of the brothers and their stories. I am also so xcited to be able to get little glimpses of Hayes and Blaire in the coming books. ‘This author never disappoints. 5 star all the way.
Loved, loved this second chance romance story. The is the first book of the Baker’s Creek, Oregon, Billionaire Brothers series about half-brothers—Hayes and Blair’s story. This is a story about love. This is a story about forgiveness, trust and healing. This story is about a slow-burn romance. It was outstanding; it was such a great read! It is fun, witty banter, lots of steamy romance and moments of heartbreak, but you won’t be able to put it down. Sit back and be ready for a crazy ride. I found myself swooning over the handsome, sexy, alpha Aldrich brothers—Henry, Hayes, Pierce, Mills, Vance, Beacon, and Carter who are billionaires that were put into a dreadful situation by their deceased father, William Aldrich. Hayes and his brother Carter (deceased) were from his father’s marriage. Although all the brothers saw each other once/twice per year, it wasn’t something they were crazy about. Their father was a cold-hearted a-hole who fathered five sons outside his marriage and did not give them any love. Dr. Hayes Aldrich and Blaire Wilson were sweethearts in college. After being separated for 12 years, they are brought back together by unfortunate circumstances beyond their control—death of William Aldrich. It is fortuitous that everyone has to live in the Aldrich house in Baker’s Creek, including Hayes and Blaire. Hayes still have feelings for Blaire after 12 years—he realizes that leaving her was a mistake, and he is longing to let himself love Blaire once more, but not wanting to get hurt again. Now, Hayes will win her over and he won’t take no for an answer. Blaire is a strong independent woman, who has survived cancer, the jungle, and the plague. Hayes was her first love, first kiss, and her late husband’s brother. Can Blaire survive being around Hayes again? Their chemistry leaps off the page. They are combustible. Everything about Blaire and Hayes was wrong, but none of that mattered until they are reminded about the devastating death of Carter, who Blaire married, turns her idyllic life upside down. Find out what happens with Hayes and Blaire. Claudia Burgoa’s books will be salacious with an engrossing love story, interesting plots and dialogues with strong conflicts, artfully developed main characters, and they will keep you reading to the end to find out what happened—they will pique your interest and drawn you in. Claudia has a lyrical way of writing, capturing the beauty and intensity of each moment. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
Claudia Burgoa Introduces a new series called The Bakers Creek Billionaire Brothers. In this book we are introduced to the Aldrich brothers and how their life’s are affected when their father passes away. They are each from different mothers so they aren’t so close, but have to work together.
Blaire and Hayes are the main characters in this story and they have a history. We get to see how they went from being lovers to being completely strangers to each other.
It’s been 12 years since they have seen each other and now they are expected to live together. The connection between them is still strong but they can’t trust one and other not to break the other persons heart.
I really enjoyed watching Hayes grow up and take responsibility for his actions and how they affected everything. He has to prove to Blaire that he won’t leave her and break her heart again. Blaire is strong and independent person who won’t let anyone get in the way of her dreams.
A second chance romance that will give you all the feels.
Once again Claudia gives us a beautiful well-written story.
The perfect beginning to a series that promise lots of fun, complicated and sexy romances.
Loved You Once is the first in the brand new The Bakers Creek Billionaire Brothers series by Claudia Burgoa. And boy are we off to one hell of a series!!!
When a family of half-brothers are brought back together by the one man they all hated (their dad) it’s all hell breaks loose. These brothers really don’t like one another, but are thrown together after the death of their father.
Blaire and Hayes story was brilliantly written. I’m a sucker for a second Chance at love story. And man Mrs Burgoa knows how to write them!!! From the start I was captivated by this storyline. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but I will say this book is a must read. I’m sooooo excited for more of this series!!