You know that old saying… He’s the next big thing.Yeah, that was me. I was a rising star, and I couldn’t have been happier.Fame, money, women at every turn. I had it all, until the day my world came crashing in.I never fathomed this would be my life.But here I am, a single dad at twenty-eight and I have no clue what I’m doing.I pray every day I’m giving her the best life, ‘cause it’s the only one … ‘cause it’s the only one I know.
The minute I had lost everything and had nothing left to give.
Charlee showed up.
She restored my faith and gave us so much more than I ever deserved.
So can you tell me why I’m sitting here alone?
Every single day that goes by without them, I lose more of myself.
It’s hard to imagine a world they’re not a part of.
So I pick up my old guitar and tell them both how I feel.
Turns out, lullabies aren’t just for children.
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The best book yet, written by Leaona! Alden and Charlee’s story was so raw and real. The heartbreak that Alden has to go through, not just once but several times just grips your heart and you want to do nothing but cry and reach out to him. This story has all the feels that an amazing book needs. It keeps you reading, needing more.
Ok I admit it, the cover art on this drew my eye….the blurb about the story piqued my interest….But this story… broke my heart and then later mended all the pieces. Excellent job Miss Leaona Luxx, I absolutely loved Charlee and Alden!
This was such a roller-coaster ball of emotions type of story that will have you laughing, frustrated, crying, hurt, hoping and so much more.
Aiden and Charlee have known each other for so long, they’re friends and Aiden was a playboy and Charlee knew that… until a tremendous tragedy rocks everyone’s lives, leaving Aiden with taking care of his brother’s newborn daughter, Luci (his niece) and has to change his lifestyle and Charlee’s there to help like always.
Some things happen that changes everything between these two and their feelings evolve into something more yet both try to deny it for their own reasons; reasons you’ll learn when reading this story that will break and at the same time mend your heart.
This was a heart-breaking story and at the same time, there’s redemption to it.
Aiden and Charlee along with the adorable baby Luci have their happily ever after and all the sad scenes were worth reading this story for their emotional and beautiful ending scene <3 <3
The author, Leaona Luxx, did an amazing job with Aiden's story and I can't wait to see what's story will be next! 😉
Another absolutely fantastic book loved reading every minute of it ….was well written realistic and full of emotion definately felt whilst reading i . can definately associate to it. Should be number 1 on your book to buy list
Wonderful Story & Audible Listen Captivating & Heartfelt!
Luci’s Lullaby
By: Leaona Luxx
Narrated by: Sarah Puckett, Jarman Day
I loved this book, it grabbed both my attention and my heart right from the start and held it straight to the end. Leaona Lux is a gifted author, I enjoy her writing style and the storylines she creates, they are realistic and easy to relate to. The two lead characters, Charlee Rae and Alden, went to the same High School, Charlee had a crush on Alden, listened to him play music though he never knew she was there. The only contact she had with him was when they collided and Charlee fell. Alden did want to reach out to her but never saw her again. Fast forward thirteen years, Alden is doing what he love, he is in a band performing live shows, he is getting noticed and is invited to play in music festival. Charlee is out with friends who are seeing a friend play when she see’s Alden, who happens to be the friend they are talking about. He does not recognize her so she introduces herself as Rae. The two hit it off, she does something she normally does not do she has a one night stand with him. Alden the player only does one night stands so they agree to just be friends after that. When Alden suffers a devastating loss and everything in his life changes, his friends try to help him but it is Charlee who comes to his rescue. I loved how everything plays out in this book, there is never a dull moment with plenty of drama, angst, heartbreaking moments, heartfelt ones and a slow burn romance. Leaona Luxx thank you for another awesome story and emotional rollercoaster ride, I love how much heart you put into your books.
I listened to the Audible edition, Sarah Puckett and Jarman Day are fabulous narrators and voice artist. They do an amazing job portraying the characters, humanizing them capturing their emotions and projecting them into their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another fabulous listen
This is a must-read romance. I fell in love with the cover of this book the moment it was revealed. I’m one to purchase based on the blurb, not the cover. However, I enjoy a sexy cover just as much as the next person. As for how I felt about the story….SIMPLY AMAZING! The main characters are Alden and Charlee. Tragedy hits Alden’s life yet again. He soon finds himself responsible for another human being. Will Alden be able to tame his manwhore ways and handle the new responsibility that has been brought his way? This story tugged at my heartstrings from the very first moment and pulled me in full force. I felt for both Alden and Charlee. If you enjoy a great story with all the feels I highly recommend this! I will definitely be checking out more of this author’s work.
I loved every word in this story! you cannot go wrong with anything Leaona Luxx pens. Run don’t walk and hit buy now!
I loved the characters in this book, they are so real. They have shortcomings and issues that everyone struggles with. Charlee and Alden are in love and have been for years but maybe because of fears they just can’t seem to hit their stride. The banter between the two when they try to be just friends is so entertaining. When they do get together Charlee lets her feelings over her dad’s leaving guide her with Alden and nearly ruins their relationship. I love this book. This author manages to deliver a beautiful story that hits so many of the feels. Definitely looking forward to more.
I fell in love with the characters of this book from the first page. Alden and Charlee captured my heart and made this book fantastic. Leaona knows how to tap into a reader’s emotions and that’s why I love her books
Another Leaona Luxx masterpiece. Alden and Charlee Rae went to high school together in Southern WV but never connected until unexpectedly meeting again years later in Ms. Luxx’s favorite location Cherry Grove, SC.
Ms. Luxx is a master at writing characters that you can truly relate to and care for. I especially love how she weaves characters from previous books into the story but it’s not necessary to have read them first.
This is definitely not your usual love story. These two kids have each gone through more than any young person should have to and it doesn’t get any easier right away. Their story is almost angst overload, you will laugh, you will cry and love how it works out in the end.
I definitely recommend this book and If you haven’t read her other books, I highly recommend them.
Wow! this is at heart a second chance romance, one neither thought they would ever get. Charlee has been in love with Alden since high school, but she never thought he knew she existed. Fate brings them together years later just as Alden’s music career is taking off.No spoilers, but their chemistry is instant, but when tragedy strikes will Alden be able to keep Charlee in his life? Will Charlee be able to to trust him, and her feelings, especially when Luci comes along? This made me laugh, shed a tear, want to yell at them but ultimately this makes your heart happy!!
This was my first book by this author and she blew me away!! This one definitely tugged at my heartstrings. It was emotional and funny and sexy. A real page turner
ONE MAGNIFICENT READ!!!
Wow! Talk about killing it from the start. Man, this is one read you do not want to miss. This bad boy has it all! A whirlwind of emotions to sort through that come in all forms of heartache. You have loss, saddness, grief, heartbreak to name a few. You might want to grab some tissue. Yes, I’m not afraid to admit it, I cried. Don’t judge. All the twists and turns, excitement, deceit, lies, along with selfishness that throws everything in chaos. You have all the drama and suspense that keeps your attention as the story unfolds. The characters and their personalities are so realistic and believable it feels like you can just reach out and touch them. The scenes are so graphic and descriptive its easy to picture each scenario as it plays out perfectly. You find that heartache comes in all shapes and sizes and no one is immune. When you feel like giving up, you have friends and loved ones ready to fight for you and you realize you’re truly blessed. Leaona Did a phenomenal job bringing this read to life flawlessly. Fantastic job Leaona, thanks for sharing this awesome read with us.
EMOTIONAL!HEARTFELT!POWERFUL!
A beautifully written read that will take everything from you but gives you do much more in return! An intense storm of emotions that will continue to sweep you off your feet penetrating you straight to your heart sending the words on repeat as you replay them in your mind trying to wrap your head around the breathtaking words you just read! You will cry your heart out, smile ear to ear and rinse repeat and do it all over again! Passionate sexy chemistry, sweet, moving, exciting, intense, grueling, a myriad of emotions, angst, engrossing twists and impossible to put down! A breathtaking must read that will continue to stick with you long after the last page has been read! I absolutely fricking LOVED IT!
This is such a touching story. Alden and Charlee have history that starts from their high school days. It is over ten years since then and Alden is trying to make it in the music world when he reconnects with Charlee. Alden has a love them and leave them persona going on but Charlee kind of changes that in him. His world is turned on its axis when his brother and wife are in a car accident causing Alden to have to grow up over night. Can his relationship with Charlee pass this test and make it to the next level? I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
I love Leaona Luxx’s books. She’s an extremely talented author whose books I one-click without question. Leaona Luxx has the ability to draw a reader in by layering a compelling plot, realistic and loveable characters, passion, intrigue and so much more. Leaona Luxx’s books never fail to leave me glued to my seat and she manages to pull a range of emotions from me with each new book. Not only have I seen tremendous growth in her writing abilities with each new book she writes, but I find myself connecting more with her characters and the stories are more compelling. Luci’s Lullaby is one story that I was highly anticipating since we met Alden in Collision – now titled Finding Redemption—where he was the elusive best friend to the heroine. Also, with a cover as stunning as this one, who wouldn’t want to dive into the story of a man that gorgeous?
Luci’s Lullaby was a beautiful second chance romance. I always one-click Leaona Luxx’s work before I read blurbs or reviews because she’s just one of those authors whom I know I will sit down and get lost in her stories… and I totally did with Luci’s Lullaby. However, after I finished the book, I happened to read the blurb. This is one time that I found something to be slightly misleading since it implied something regarding the parentage of Luci that was, in fact, not the case. It’s minor and I only mention it in so far as to say I wouldn’t classify the book as a single dad romance. I think Leaona Luxx did an amazing job connecting readers with the emotions inherent in this story. I won’t post spoilers, so I’ll have to remain vague here but suffice is to say you will definitely experience an emotional overload. I think the story was fun and angsty, super sexy and well written. Leaona wrote beautiful characters and I loved the chemistry between Charlee and Alden, which was smoking hot! I thought she did a fantastic job of shifting perspectives between Charlee and Alden. And the overall pace of the book fit the storyline well. Also, we get cameos of the characters whom we know and love from the previous books written by Leaona Luxx.
I loved Luci’s Lullaby and yet it would be remiss of me to give it a full 5 stars in light of a few mistakes. First, there were a number of errors (typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, etc) and while I would expect this with an uncorrected ARC, I was reading the published version. Additionally, I found some timeline inconsistencies that made me struggle with a few parts of the story. As I said, I genuinely loved Luci’s Lullaby so it truly pains me not to give Leaona Luxx a full 5-star review. Obviously, I will continue to read Luxx’s books and will likely even reread this one. Regardless of the errors I found, the story, characters, drama, and heat still made for an outstanding romance that I highly recommend.
My Favorite Line in this book was: “Do you feel this, the way my heart beats for you? I’ve waited all my life for this kind of rhythm.”
Prepare to take an emotional journey full of love, tears, and all the ups and downs that make life beautiful when you pick up this book! Luci’s Lullaby was so much more than I ever imagined it would be. The epic love. The heartbreaking losses. The ultimate happily ever after. It’s all there sweeping you up from the start in this journey that spans years. I loved every second of this book, even when I did have my heart shattered because Leaona Luxx put it back together in the absolute best way.
Alden and Charlee have that epic take your breathe away kind of love that I can never get enough of, but their road to happy was full of bumps and roadblocks. It seemed like life would just throw blow after blow at these two but their love was just made all the stronger for it. Even with some pretty heavy emotion going on I loved the humor and sweetness that still shined through keeping things from being overwhelming and adding another layer of love that these two have.
This is the ultimate read for anyone who likes a good hit to the feels to go along with their swoon!
I love this series of stories about this family and their friends that become family but this one starts off with a bomb and goes to the moon and back. This is a second chance type of read that has so many other elements thrown in, which of course not only this family but this author loves to do. We have a love they didn’t know they shared, with two who have so much baggage it’s ridiculous but it’s also life. Without this family and the love they share with everyone connected to them in any way it just feels like home, reminding me of my own family. These two have a battle on their hands and their biggest battle will be their fears. We all know when that fear, is the one thing you can use as an excuse to protect your heart.
Amazing read and while there were times I wanted to scream or shake them or toss my kindle in frustration, their story is everything. It’s funny and heart breaking. It’s a slow smile and a oh hell no she didn’t. It’s emotional and yeah One gets to throw his weight around too, after all someone was messing with his boys. Yeah it’s all of that and what only this author can do. And it’s amazing too.
Leaona Luxx has created yet another emotional story that hits you bone deep. I immediately feel in love with Aldin and Charlee. Their story had my laughing and crying. There were some twists and turns that really kept this story interesting. I loved how Leaona incorporated other characters from previous stories, it was great getting to check in with them! They really are one big happy, supportive family, blood or not!
Leaona has hit it out of the park again! I loved this book!