BRENTONI’m a desperate man.The memories I’ve lost now threaten my future.After years spent escaping my family’s high society drama I’m back in town to fix my past.Only one person can help: The gorgeous and headstrong Rebeka Harding who hates me for something I can’t remember.I’ll do anything including striking a unique deal with the one woman I want but can’t touch.She agrees with one condition – … agrees with one condition – just friends, no benefits.
We’ll see how long that lasts.
REBEKA
For thirteen years, I’ve resented Brenton Graves for deserting me.
I’ve tried to move on, refusing to think about what might have been.
Now he’s back in town, seeking redemption and looking as sexy as ever.
When he asks for my help, I know better than to accept.
But I will. Because no matter how much I want to hate Brenton, I don’t.
Five days to help him remember and for me to finally get closure.
It’s what I need, but his touch is what I crave.
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Okay, I am normally not the biggest fan of second chance romances. And when I started this one, it was looking like a book filled with drama and too many secrets. So I sat there and actually thought this is gonna be a long book because it is so rare an author can write a book filled with all that and not make me annoyed at the characters at making everything harder than it needs to be. BUT not this book! After I got to know Brenton and Rebeka I started slowly to fall in love with them. In the beginning, I was so confused at what Brenton had done! He had lost all his memories of Rebeka and all there secrets and heartbreak. But slowly throughout the book, Rebeka helped him remember and for everything he remembered and they shared my heart broke a little more. Even with all the sexual tension and their history it still was a slow burn to get to some feelings other than hurt, betrayal, anger, and lust.
”She was more than a cure. This woman was my salvation.”
This book had me captured through almost all of it. It had me saying srew tomorrow morning I need to know what happens next, and it had me filled up with so many conflicted emotions, I could be sad and at the same time I was feeling a little hope and joy. I could get frustrated and at the same time curius. This author nailed this book and got my attention!
Pulling her close, i tucked her head to my chest and stroked down her hair. ”do you hear that?” Beks’s head moved up and down. ”That’s the sound of a heart exploding.”
So do you need a Second chance, slow burn love story filled with tragedy, hope and love I will recommend this one.
Brenton Graves has cleaned up his life since he was sent to rehab 13 years ago. Now with the death of his grandpa he has returned home to the ranch after being in the military.
Rebeka Harding is not happy with the return of Brenton and how he can’t seem to remember anything that happened between them 13 years ago. Her father wants her to stay as far away from Brenton as she can yet she feels drawn to him, even after events of the past.
When Brenton realizes he has no memory of events of the past will he ever find out what happened and will he and Rebekah discover the truth about the past for which they had no control?
This was such a great book and I loved it from start to finish!
There was so much mystery about the past and we got glimpses of things but nothing really concrete but slowly the pieces began to fall together and it was worth the wait!
I thought Brenton was a great character although at the beginning we never really knew why he was being sent to rehab and if it was because he did something stupid. It was sad what happened to his brother Calder and it was clear that his family had their own issues.
Rebekah was a wonderful character who worked hard at becoming a veterinarian in spite of her father and other factors that were against her. I loved that she gave Brenton a chance at the beginning for friendship and helped him out when he needed it.
I liked when we discovered what had happened in the past although I was super sad for Rebekah and what she endured. I was shocked at the agreement that she was forced to sign but I really believed Brenton!
I loved what was revealed by Brenton’s grandpa and I was so glad that the truth came out about everything!
The end was so awesome and I can’t wait for more from this author!!
To the others, he was just an addicted playboy. For her, he was her best friend, her first love, her everything. Until a car accident changes the course of their lives.
At age 21, Brenton Graves is addicted to drugs and alcohol. One day, he woke up in a hospital room, not remembering how he got there, and then he is sent straight to the rehab.
Today, he is a military with a problem. Thirteen years after the life-changing accident he is one of the best helicopter pilots in the army. But recently he had blackout episodes and fainted. After consulting several doctors, without success, he returns to Texas for his grandfather’s funeral. And he can find the answers he was looking for.
Thirteen years ago, Rebeka Harding almost lost her life. And earned a bad reputation. Betrayal, lack of love and abandonment define her traumatic passage from adolescence to adulthood. And her life was quiet, until a reunion at a funeral and an unexpected proposal promise to disrupt her life, revisiting her past and opening old wounds.
Rebeka is a strong protagonist, but very human and real. With the courage to overcome her fears and show her feelings. Fierce, strong but also sensitive. She takes some risks, on a journey that can both guarantee her happiness, or can destroy her completely. Once again.
Drama. This is the word that defines the tone of the book. The process of Brenton’s memory recovery is moving, painful, comforting, uncomfortable … It’s to be left speechless. A complex male character. Strong and at the same time fragile. A man haunted by his father figure and the mistakes of his past. Impossible not to be moved by the unfolding of his history.
A narrative full of emotions and revelations until the last chapters. And that teaches us a painful truth:
Your biggest enemy may be within your own family.
This small town second chance romance is beyond steamy!
Be prepared! It’s a rollercoaster of emotions!
There’s so many highs and lows and it flows together perfectly. From hurt and anger, to love and laughter.
It’s one book I wish didn’t have to end.
FULL REVIEW: https://shahlas-world.blogspot.com/2018/12/its-must-read-for-anyone-who-loves.html
Kennedy L. Mitchell
Brenton and Rebeka fell in love but were torn apart years ago. When they see each other after so many years apart, so many unasked questions, so many things that needed to be answered can’t be by Brenton because he doesn’t remember. He feels peace around her and he doesn’t have a lot of that in his personal life.
With him and Rebeka getting to know each other again, the memories start coming back. Is he going to like what he remembers? What’s he going to do with the information that he didn’t remember but now knows?
I did feel like it was choppy in places and the flow could have been smoother but all in all a good read.
Loved this sexy, intense little thrill ride. Small town – check. Second chance romance – check. Hot military man – check. Sexy, sassy heroine – check. Oh and did I mention this is all wrapped in a suspense filled package?? So good!
**Received an advanced reader copy**
Kennedy L. Mitchell does it again!
Holy goodness! Where to begin?! This small town second chance romance is beyond steamy!
Be prepared! It’s a rollercoaster of emotions!
There’s so many highs and lows and it flows together perfectly. From hurt and anger, to love and laughter.
It’s one book I wish didn’t have to end.
It’s a must read for anyone who loves second chance romances!
I absolutely devoured this book! Kennedy L. Mitchell knows how to write contemporary romance with twists and turns that will keep you glued to the pages. This second chance romance was emotional and suspenseful as a forgotten past is remembered. I fell hard for Brenton – the broken and arrogant millionaire who ran away to join the army and left his family ranch; and I loved Rebekah – the broken-hearted, sassy Texan vet who has not let go of their past. These two together were HOT, HOT, HOT…their banter, their past, their chemistry, everything!!!
I love a good southern ranch/cowboy story, and this book delivered! Not only is Brenton a cowboy, but he also left his well-off family to join the army. This man is a COWBOY AND A MILITARY MAN – are you kidding me?!?! Although he is very confident and sure of himself, he also has a troubled past and big memory gaps. But when he first lays eyes on Rebekah again after several years, there is an unmistakable spark and trigger of Something in him. I was immediately drawn to his rough exterior, yet gentle and broken interior. This man has been through heartache and tragedy, and refuses to let his walls down. But as he & Rebekah spend more time together and revisit their past, both of their vulnerabilities surface and you can’t help but cheer them on.
I loved Rebekah – she is smart and sassy, and takes no crap from anyone, especially Brenton. She definitely lets her emotions show, and the raw pain that she felt after her heartbreak with Brenton, which she has carried with her over the years, is so real that you will shed tears for what she/they went through.
I could not stop reading this book – the slow unraveling of the truth of their past leads to family turmoil and surprising twists and turns that will keep you glued to the pages. K.L. Mitchell did a fabulous job of not only creating characters who you will fall for – but also writing a story that is so captivating you won’t want it to end. Well Done once again KL Mitchell!
Oh my heart! God this book was incredible! It is my first read by Kennedy and I am so glad I have this in paperback cuz I will reread this one for sure.
From the get go, I was hooked. The fact that Brenton couldn’t remember some of his past was very interesting to me and made me want to know why that was.
Then adding Rebeka into the picture and it was eye opening.
The history with both of them was so heartbreaking. But I loved them together. Going through their past with them made me break as much as they were.
5⃣
recommendation!!
Loved Beks and Brenton! My first KLM book and I fell in love with her writing style. Relatable characters with a lot to overcome to get their HEA. Filled with secrets, great characters, and an amazing love story this book will give you all the feels. Will they be able to unlock the secrets of the past to move forward in their relationship? You have to read and find out!
What a beautiful love story! When the whole world seems to be against you all you need that one person to believe in you and all will be right with the world. Both Rebeka and Brenton have been through a lot because of their pasts so when they are reunited thirteen years later secrets come to light which will test their relationship and whether or not they are truly destined to have a second chance at love.
There was such a vulnerability with Brenton’s character seeing that he is suppose to be this alpha male, tough, tattooed, because of his chosen profession but he is broke; until he finds the piece that puts him make together so to speak.
Rebeka, is this feisty tell it like it is type girl exactly what Brenton needs and their dynamic was great! I truly adored this book from Kennedy L. Mitchell and I will be reading more from her for sure.