Once, they shared one soul. Can hope heal years of despair and broken dreams?Music is all I know. It saved me as a kid. It brings me fame and fortune now. But what am I, the famous Gage Rodin, doing at night when I’m on the road and can’t sleep Googling her. Tess Hades, the girl who still haunts my dreams and my lyrics. She arrived like a quiet storm, a wild thing with eyes guarded to the world. … a wild thing with eyes guarded to the world. But she let me into the deep end of her beautifully broken soul. When we were together, life was simple. When my life got complicated, she did what she thought was the right thing. She let me go.
While she’s been out saving the wild creatures of the world, my muse has fed on the memory of our life together. But now everything in my world is shifting again, and not in a good way. I’m not certain I have the strength to bear another devastating loss, so I find myself reaching for something as rare and elusive as the perfect song lyric.
The one woman who never gave up hope…
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My One Despair by Claudia Burgoa is a beautiful story about second chances!!! This is the story of Gage and Tess, two beautiful persons with so many plans for their future!! This story is about when you find something you wasnt expecting but maybe is not the right moment?… in this story we see how these two characters grow up so they can start accomplish our their personal goals.
But not anything could be perfect right?? this story has an interesting twist that will have you soo intrigued, so if you want to know what happen, you NEED to read this story NOW!!
I promise you, once you start reading it you wont stop until you finish!! THAT good is the book, that will have you reading without caring about other stuff!!
Congratulations Claudia for another amazing story!! Can’t wait for your next project and is always lovely to find characters on yout other series in this book!!!
Oh my goodness. This book was amazing! I adored Gage Rodin from the beginning. I honestly don’t know how to explain it, but the author wrote him in such a way that I could feel that he was a good guy and that he truly loved Tess. This story is about Tess Hades, that we met in My One Regret. She met Gage and they had a really great friendship & relationship until something goes wrong. They go their separate ways for several years and I was anxious to read what went wrong and how did they find their way back to one another. The author puts you through the wringer with this one, but it was well worth it. I loved every page. (Even the ones that ticked me off) I also loved getting to see Kaden, Sadie, Hannah, and the babies. I’m hoping Hannah gets a story where we get even more of the Hades family.
This book was tricky one. It started all smiles and pure happiness, and then bam!, you will start crying your heart out. When everything changed between Tess and Gage I really hated Gage, I couldn’t understand what happened, how he could ruin something so special. The author was really clever with that twist full of angst.
I loved to see a nice Kaden Hades, his life with sadie and his kids, I loved that he was so loving with Tess and even with Gage.
Gage was a really great character, even when I wanted to kill him for what he did to Tess.
Tess was all grown up in this book, she is a realistic person, loving and funny but real.
Great job Mrs. Burgoa!
I have to admit I came into this fully expecting to not really like Tess because she was such a horrendous little twat in My One Regret. Thank God Claudia Burgoa knew better than to have Tess stagnate and not grow because here in her own story, Tess is pretty great.
Gage and Tess used to have something pretty beautiful. It was passionate and intense and just what Tess and Gage needed at that point in their lives. Suddenly their world was upended, though, and Tess did what she thought was best, and let him go. Ever since they parted, he’s kept her in his heart all these years, never forgetting what she had meant to him. When they come back together, he needs her more than he ever did. Will she let him in? Will she offer him the shoulder, the love, the support, he so desperately needs?
I really, really loved My One Despair! It’s an emotional roller coaster to be sure, and it’s beautiful and heartwrenching and full of angst. Tess comes so far here in her story. From a broken girl not willing to trust or open up, to a confident woman ready and willing to accept the love that Gage has always felt for her. And Gage? Wow, that man is perfect. Perfect for Tess. Perfect. Music may have been his passion for so long, but Tess was his soul!
It was great to see Kaden and some of the cast of My One Regret again. I hope they’re going to be sticking around. And I hope there is even more to come in this rockstar world that Claudia has created and that Kaden, Sadie, Gage, Tess and all the cast get more story time.
We first met Tess Hades in My One Regret, the story of Tess’ dad, rock star Kaden and her stepmom Sadie (not necessary to read but highly recommend since it provides Tess’ background of her past). Tess did some unimaginable things due to her biological mother’s influence that tore apart Kaden and Sadie. Even though years have passed, and she now has an amazing relationship with both Kaden and Sadie, she will always feel guilty of her actions and what could have happened to Sadie and her little brother. Watching and dealing with her mother’s anger and hostility towards her dad as a child, she vows never to fall for a rock star so she will never end up like her mother.
When Tess meets Gage Rodin she automatically has her walls up, knowing what could happen to her if she falls for an up and coming rock star. But he proves to Tess again and again that he will be there for her and is in her life to stay permanently, until an unexpected phone call and his actions of shutting her out causes Tess and Gage to be separated from each other’s lives for years. But when Gage suffers another devastating event, will he be able to reach out to the one person who’s always believed and had faith in him? Or will Tess turn her back on him after the destruction he caused to her heart?
Another emotional, heart-wrenching read that follows the lives of Tess, Gage, and their families. I love seeing how Kaden, Sadie, and Hannah are doing years later. Looking forward to reading the next book!
My One Despair by Claudia Y. Burgoa was an emotional journey full of heartache and joy and I loved every minute of it. I am learning this author will put her readers through the wringer with her stories, but at the end the journey was so worth it.
Gage Rodin is working hard to make his dreams come true. When he meets Tess Hades, his world stops. But Tess has emotional baggage that makes it hard to open to others. But the more time they spend together, her walls begin to fall. But then their world’s falls apart without warning and they go their separate ways. But they never forget the other.
Could Gage and Tess ever find their way back to each other? I loved Gage. His love never wavered. I loved seeing a different side of Tess as well. She was a bit lost and just trying to find her way. Their journey was hard, heart-wrenching and will bring out the tears, but their love was strong. My One Despair by Claudia Burgoa was an emotional story that captivated me from start to finish.
4.5 stars! Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
Happy reading!
Just like with My One Regret, this story was so gut wrenching. The letters always get to me. My One Despair follows Kade’s oldest daughter’s journey through many milestones and also many obstacles. We met Tess when she was a teenager in My One Regret. Her mother did a number on her and emotionally messed her up which is why she refuses to fall in love with anyone. When she meets Gage she is very much attracted to him but in no way is she getting committing to a future rock star with future groupies throwing themselves at him. no way!
Gage Rodin is a very talented musician, with a heart of gold and a fierce love for his family. He’s working a few jobs trying to get a break in the music industry when he meets Tess a/k/a Allison. That meeting was the first of a few encounters in this fated relationship. I just love Gage. He’s such a strong character but also vulnerable in other aspects of his life, which makes him more likeable. Right at the height of his relationship with Tess, he is faced with a heartwrenching decision that will cost him dearly.
I really loved Tess in this story. She has matured so much from the teenage girl with the unhealty desire to please her manipulative mother. I love that she has a purpose she loves her family and is truly independent. She and Gage encounter many obstacles and a truly strange set of circumstances that push them further apart.
This is another great story by Claudia Burgoa. There’s tears and laughter throughout the story. There’s sacrifice and growth in the characters that pull you in from the beginning. I love the journey that Tess and Gage took and the outcome was worth every teardrop. The only thing I found lacking was the epilogue. I wanted more. It seemed to just end after that last bit of information which I’m not disclosing. I also wanted to learn more about Gage’s relationship with JoJo after the secret came out. It broke my heart that there seemed to be a distance between them after 6 years where she was calling him “Uncle Gage”. It didn’t seem fair and had me bawling. Regardless, it was a geniunely beautiful story which I really enjoyed.
Claudia Burgoa is a pro at taking her readers on an emotional ride in many of her books and My on Despair is no exception! Gage and Tess’ story is unique and special. Their chemistry and relationship seems unbreakable even with the many new challenges they face. Their story is not your typical rock star romance and the drama associated with that lifestyle. Instead Claudia throws twist after twist that had my emotions ranging from wanting to throw my kindle to my heart bursting with happiness! My only wish was that we got a little more at the end. I felt like Gage and Tess went through this big thing and then their story was over. While i loved the end i felt after what they went through I just wanted a little more!
My One Despair is Amazing!! The story is full of emotion, love, family and I enjoyed every minute of it. If you’ve read My One Regret, then you’ve met Tess Hades and this is her story. I had mixed feeling for her at first, but as I read her story, I began to like her alot. She’s so protective of those she loves. Gage was perfect from the start, he’s a good guy. Together they found everlasting love or did they? I loved seeing Kaden and Sadie and the family. Can’t wait to read more of this family.
I absolutely loved Tess and Gages amazing beautiful second chance. need more of this family
OMG! What a beautiful, heart-wrenching, extraordinary story of second chances. We first met Tess Hades in the first book, My One Regret. She was a young, confused girl, torn between loving her father, and being afraid of losing her manipulative mother. Now she is older and wiser, and living in a stable, loving home with her famous father, Kaden Hades. Gage Rodin is a struggling musician, working as a teacher, deliveryman, and bartender. Tess’ meet cute with Gage while he was bartending was funny, and charming, and a delightful story arc that comes back up throughout the book. When Tess and Gage keep crossing paths, Kaden takes the struggling and talented musician under his wing. Gage wants Tess with or without her fathers help. Tess knows this, but wants to keep her distance, knowing the pitfalls of living a rockstar life. But Gage knows what he wants, and will do whatever it takes to prove his love, and commitment to her. Tess is smart, loving and has plans for her life out of the spotlight. As she works toward her goals, so does Gage, and it takes them in so many directions. They work hard to keep connected, and always find ways to be together. When it looks like they might finally have it all, the unimaginable happens, destroying all their dreams, and breaking their hearts. It takes years of them watching each other from afar, for an opportunity to presents itself. When it does, Gage knows it’s time, and will do what it takes to right past wrongs, and convince a stubborn Tess that they were always meant to be together. Gage is so sweet, thoughtful, sexy, and he totally made me swoon. I really fell in love with both Tess and Gage right from the start, even though they frustrated me at times. They were so good for each other, supporting and challenging each other. I love that Ms. Burgoa takes her time developing Tess, Gage, and their complex relationship, making their growth, and epic love feel solid, authentic and unbreakable. She expertly weaves a multilayered tale that will make you feel every emotion and capture your heart. I also always love that she works in a connection with the Deckers and our favorite security team. The thrilling twist at the end had me stunned. The epilogue was sweet but it ended way too soon, I wanted more! This unique and refreshing love story will rock you and take you on an emotional ride that you won’t soon forget.
My One Despair is absolutely everything and touched me deep down to my soul. I fell hard for Gage Rodin and Tessa Hades as their story is exceptional, addictive and very emotional.
Tessa is the daughter of Kaden Hades from My One Regret (amazing book) and My One Despair can definitely be read as a standalone. She’s had a very difficult and traumatic past as her mother was terribly abusive in so many ways. Tessa was beautifully broken however, she was an admirable and resilient young woman who possessed incredible strength. Ms. Burgoa did an amazing job with redeeming her since she was not the best person in My One Regret. Gage was a talented musician and a truly kind, loving and wonderful man. He was the perfect man to bring out the best in Tessa. I was instantly infatuated with him as he stole my heart and he was everything a woman could ever want in a man. He never gave up on Tessa and loved her from the moment he met her. His devotion and selflessness to her and his family made me love him even more. I cannot express enough how phenomenal their story was as the storyline was unique, intense and filled with oh my god on the edge of your seat angst!!
The BEST part about of this book was the unexpected plot twist which absolutely floored me!! My One Despair fulfilled me in so many ways and even though it’s going to wreck you, I promise Ms. Burgoa does a fantastic job of giving Gage and Tessa the HEA they most definitely deserve. This is one of the best books I’ve read this year and an absolute MUST read!!
Oh my gosh! The emotions that this book will put out of you is unreal! I laughed, I cried, I sighed, I went awww in quite a few places. I was falling in love with Gage the same time that Tess was. I watched Tess grow and open up her heart to him. Gage would have done absolutely anything for Tess, anything. They had it all going for them until one phone call shattered their dreams.
Through the years of heartache they kept each other in their thoughts but wouldn’t let it go any further. When Tess finally learns the truth about what happened will she be able to let him in her heart again? She knows she wouldn’t be able to handle her heart being broken again by Gage.
Gage’s heart is broken and he’s shattered. He never thought that Tess would let him lean on her when he needed it. Tess has always meant the world to him and he’s tried to shelter her from the limelight. Will they be able to adjust to being in each other’s lives again or has it been too long with too much water under the bridge?
This is the poignant and beautiful love story of two lovers whose dreams and life were forcing them to separate, and so they did. Gage was much older than Tess. She had a life to look forward to, he had already lived part of his and knew it was time to settle down.
Really loved this epic saga of two people who loved each other for life but had not found a way to merge their dreams to make living together possible. If you are looking for a hot and heart-wracking love story look no further. You will not be able to put this book down.
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
My One Despair by Claudia Burgoa is a contemporary romance told in dual POV. Tess and Gage’s love story is told by moving back and forth between the present and past. I really enjoyed the characters. I loved Gage right away, and Tess grew on me. The story was entertaining and engaging. The twist was unexpected and heart-stopping. I couldn’t wait to find out how everything would turn out. The resolution was satisfying, but the ending felt a bit abrupt. Overall, an enjoyable read.
*** I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC. ***
What can I say about this book other than you have to read it. Tess is lovely, guarded, and is so broken. Her mother has crushed her into so many tiny bits all for her own gain, and left Tess with so much pain and guilt. But Tess has worked so hard to put the pieces of her life back into some semblance of order and when Gage comes along and sees her for who she really is, not her famous family, but actually herself, she never stood a chance. Neither of them did, actually. For when you meet “The One”, that is it. And they both knew it, although Tess fought it all the way. Gage knew it from the first. Fame and fortune didn’t change anything in Gage’s eyes.
Tess was it for him. Then something bigger than their love tore them apart and they had to learn to live without each other. Lives were hurt and destroyed. But did either of them ever really move on? Can you give up on your one true love? What about when all lies are uncovered and truths are exposed? Hearts want what the heart wants.
Claudia Burgoa….OMG. Gahhhhhhh. Such a wonderful emotional, thrill ride. I will say that after meeting Tess in book one I did not know what to expect. I really enjoyed her character in his book. I got to know her and become emotionally invested in her. Then we meet Gage. I was drawn to him from the beginning. I loved how he was all in, giving his full heart to Tess. Then, bam! I was upended! Claudia kept me turning page after page as she took me on an emotional journey of love, loss, and forgiveness. I was fully invested in these characters and their HEA. Soooo good!