Demons. Regrets. Absolution. Luke has lived on the wrong side of the law since he was seventeen. His hands are stained and his soul is black, but the worst sin he’s committed is falling in love with his brother’s girl. Then he met her. Addy Monroe is pure, innocent and stubborn as an ox. Even though he doesn’t deserve her, Luke will stop at nothing to have her. But just when happiness is within … But just when happiness is within his grasp fate rips her away, reminding him once again that there is no absolution for sinners. Will Luke be able to let color fill his blackened soul?
From the first time Addy saw Luke Colloway over ten years ago she wanted him. Addy has been attracted to rough, crude, inked bad boys with a bike planted securely between their thighs and wicked promises falling from their lips her entire life. Every one of them has let her down. Every one of them has broken her heart. Every one of them has put her second. She’s never going to let that happen again. When Luke promises her a future, will Addy let him in only to have her heart broken again?
Book 3 in a 4 book series. Each book features a different brother and each can be read as a STANDALONE. To get the full Colloway Brother experience, however, it’s most enjoyable to read in order.
***Mature readers only, 18+. Features alpha men with foul language and penchant for hot sex.
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Couldn’t wait to get to Luke’s story, and I wasn’t disappointed. Well edited – only a few misses.
Luke was very involved in Gray’s story – he is Gray’s twin after all. Plus, there is the way in which his life is intertwined with Livia’s. And, he is seen more in Asher’s story. Addy has been steadfast throughout Gray and Asher’s stories, as she is Livia’s best friend. Addy thinks Luke is in love with Livia, and if he is indeed moving on, then she will only ever be second choice. Luke’s connection to Livia is deep, but his love is not now – nor has it ever really been – that of a lover. And, when Luke really looked at Addy, well, that was all there was. Just like when Gray looked at Livia. Done. But, Luke’s life since he was 16 has been anything but easy. We finally find out the catalyst (which wasn’t really a surprise) that set Luke on the journey down the wrong road, and see struggle and the climb back to his family. Luke is trying to feel like a man deserving of Addy’s love. Addy is trying to trust that she comes first for Luke and really, truly matters. When the catalyst for Luke’s journey surfaces, will he be able to face the demons and find the truth? Will Addy forgive his apparent abandonment? And, when Luke’s biggest sin is revealed, will Addy accept that it was done for the best of reasons?
So enjoyed Luke’s journey. Looking forward to Conn’s story. Enjoy!
Oh god! My head is swimming in a serious pool of lust right now! You need to put a warning at the start of these books, Kelly!
Ok! So I read “Luke’s Absolution” right off the tail of finishing “Undeniably Asher”. I had a pretty serious love affair with Asher, so the bar was set pretty high…… and oh my! Luke is pretty spectacular too!
There’s just something really special about reading such a great family dynamic like the Colloway Brothers. Each and every book so far – you just want to be ingrained into this family! The relationships between the 4 brothers, their women and their Mum is truly beautiful.
Luke has held my interest right from the very beginning of this series, so was excited to read his story. Was also quite surprised by some of his history as I did not see it coming – kudos Kelly!
And Addy is the coolest friend a girl could wish for! I’ve also adored her from the beginning too, so was eager to read more about her too.
The two of these characters together had me giggling at their banter and chemistry. They are a couple that I can totally picture hanging around with and just shaking my head at….. in fact I’m pretty sure people do that to me and my husband…..
Luke and Addy’s story is gorgeous! There’s not a massive amount of angst in this one – which some people will either love or hate – I didn’t mind it not being much. I usually love some angst, but I was so enthralled with their fiery ways with each other; that I was more than happy to just keep going with that.
So…..yes! Yet another 5 star read! Yet another definite recommendation.
But…… Asher still has my heart pounding a bit more than Gray and Luke so far……
Until next time……