Working with my ex-boyfriend is no easy task—especially when he looks good enough to eat. Flirting with the past is like playing with fire, and I’m bound to get burned.
I should ignore my feelings for him, but I can’t when our happily ever after is finally so close. Threats and ultimatums are made, and revelations nearly bring me to my knees. Since we can’t stay away from each other, he’s … he’s determined to fight to be with me until the end.
Tyler will be mine—no matter who stands in my way.
NEEDING YOU CLOSE is book 2 in the Tyler & Gemma duet and must be read in order.
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This story … this couple … these people … these authors … just wow .
I feel like a broken record saying this, but Kennedy Fox just does not disappoint. The depth and layers to their books is outstanding. I never feel like I’m reading a superficial story. They mirror real life situations with relatable and believable characters. It is always a phenomenal reading experience.
I was already fully invested in the success of Tyler and Gemma going into this book. I already loved them beyond reason. They were already settled very comfortably in my heart. Despite all of that, this author duo still had me on the edge of my seat completely enraptured at every turn! Their journey was completely unexpected in the best of ways. I live for these types of stories where I am absolutely certain of the end result but getting to it is one surprise after another. Well done once again ladies!!
I had been in a little of a book funk the last week or so and this was just what I needed! Perfect way to end this duet! I loved Tyler and Gemma and I am so happy they had their HEA!
Part 2 of Tyler and Gemma’s story, and we finally get all the answers we’re aching for. These two have had a bit of a rocky road to being reunited. The story is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, it’s cunning and full of suspense. I was waiting for the other shoe to fall, only to be sure it would, then it wouldn’t, then I wasn’t sure of anything at all! I love how I was kept on the edge of my seat and teased just enough with the next duet that now, I can’t wait to get my hands on that one. Noah and Katie will be just as entertaining as Tyler and Gemma, I have absolutely no doubt about it.
Wow, what an amazing ending! These two authors are the complete package when it comes to their writing! This one gets all the stars and then some!
This is the continuation of Tyler & Gemma’s story and you will not be disappointed! Follow along as they try to find their happy ever after, with a plot twist you never see coming! I loved these characters, Tyler is the total package, and Gemma is just sweet and so deserving of Tyler’s love, but will their relationship be able to survive the big bumps in the road? Read along and find out! Grab your copy today!
This is the second one in this duet about Tyler and Gemma. These ladies wrote quite the ending for these two. I did not see some of what happened coming. I was completely shocked and wanted to throw my kindle. This book was gripping from beginning to end. Tyler and Gemma had a story to tell and let me tell you these two tell it perfectly. Gemma is not happy she does not want to marry Robert. There is just something about him that she is feeling is wrong. And boy is she right about him. But there is so much more to this story. The past for Tyler he thinks is finally behind him but little does he know that it is closer to him and his future then he thinks. His past is actually involved with his future or trying to be. These two are a force to be reckoned with. Tyler and Gemma will do whatever it takes to have a future together and I absolutely love what they do. It was shocking but I was so happy that it happened. A page turning emotional rollercoaster ride for Gemma and Tyler. But I loved every single minute of it. Another great duet from Kennedy. I cant wait to get more from this series.
Needing You Close is the conclusion to Tyler and Gemma’s story. And just like we’ve all come to expect from Kennedy Fox – there was heat, swoon, and an amazing group of friends and family. They take you on a journey through twists and turns to a place where all hope for the hero and heroine ending up together is destroyed. Yet they find a way to redeem the characters and their circumstances in a way that leaves an impact way after the story is over.
I loved Tyler and Gemma. I loved his connection to Maddie and Liam. I loved their history together. I loved how even though they had been apart for many year, they still understood each other and remembered all the little things about the other. My favorite was seeing Gemma’s growth throughout both books. When the situation seemed impossible, she did what needed to be done. For herself and those she loved. Also, as much as I do NOT like angst, they write the best villains!! I’ve wanted to kill Victoria for the last four books AND Robert joined her for this duet!! I will not give away what happens with them, but I approve.
I can not wait for Katie and Noah’s story!!
Tyler is out of jail and back in town after he was in jail due to an enemy. Gemma is with the wrong man, Robert. Tyler is determined to get her back and show her he’s the only man she needs. Gemma is realizing who she is and what she needs/wants in her life. Robert is putting up a fight for her. Tyler has someone from his past making trouble for him. Will the couple be able to overcome all the drama to have a second chance? A great read that I recommend.
5 “Listen To Your Heart” Stars
Needing You Close concluded the Tyler and Gemma Duet in the most perfect way! I needed this book so badly after the startling ending of Keeping You Away that left me with lots of questions! This second book was so romantic and kept me on the edge of my seat from the unexpected events happening. I just couldn’t get enough of this charming couple and their effortless connection building into a strong amorous relationship.
I was quickly enamored with Tyler after meeting him in the Liam & Madelyn Duet. There was just something magnetic about his engaging personality that called to me. This crush was only reinforce in the present duet where he demonstrates how devoted to the woman of his dreams he is. He’s the epitome of alpha yet attentive, sweet and protective! Our heroine, Gemma, is also fantastic. After having doubts and insecurities to fight against in book one, she’s finally listening to her heart and not her head. Her interactions with Tyler are so beautiful and charged with a searing passion!
Their second chance isn’t all hearts and flowers though! Gemma’s ex-fiancé brings his load of outrageous surprises along the way. Let’s just say that he didn’t take the breakup smoothly! With games of manipulations and scheming tactics, he tries to control Gemma and Tyler’s future! The drama it creates only made me hooked on the novel even more!
I can never get enough of Kennedy Fox’s novels that are delightful and deliver incredibly alluring supporting cast. Everleigh, Ruby, Jerry, Katie and Noah all brought a titillating aspect to Needing You Close! Talking about those fantastic secondary characters, I’m so ready for Noah and Katie’s duet now! I feel their story will be angsty and full of ups and downs! Bonus: I’ll get more of Tyler and Gemma!
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
Awesome conclusion to Tyler and Gemma’s duet. This is a make-you- want-to-throw-your-kindle kind of book. All the emotions it puts you thru- mad, happy, sad, frustrated, relieved, anxious. It has you on edge with every flip of the page. And as always, the ending has you begging for the next duet!
Needing you close is the second title in the Ex-Con Duet and the conclusion to Tyler and Gemma’s story. This writing duo manages to write characters that are incredibly evil, deceptive and creepy and I was eager to see how the whole Robert and Victoria situation would play out.
In Keeping You Away Gemma was quite a confused heroine, and I loved watching her character evolve into a strong, independent heroine, and isn’t afraid to go after what she wants.
Tyler is the same protective, loyal and loving hero, and I was so glad to see him find an element of happiness after all that he has endured.
This title is full of suspense and I couldn’t wait to see how this story would end. There were quite a few twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and I look forward to the next addition to this unique series.
I will forever want duets from this author duo!
After finishing book one in this diet, my mind was racing trying to think of ways things could go and what might happen. I wasn’t even in the right ball park and I LOVED that!
Gemma and Tyler’s story was everything I wanted and more. I don’t want to spoil anything so make sure to grab up this must read duet now! Plus, the epilogue had me smiling from ear to ear while also dying to get my hands on the next duet in this series.
I have fallen in love with the secondary characters and I can’t wait to see some of them get their happily ever afters!
Grateful to have received a complimentary ARC copy to honestly review.
The breathless conclusion to a gripping duet! Needing You Close was worth the wait, but man is my head still spinning from the wild ride the authors take you on.
**If you haven’t read Keeping You Away – STOP NOW, go read it and then you’re good to binge this one too.
I had actual chest pains while reading this book and I have to admit, I doubted a happily ever after from one of my favorite author duos for a few chapters (that felt like hours!)…so prepare your heart for some seriously crazy plot twists!
Oh, the second book to this duet was INTENSE!!!! Let’s refresh your memory! Tyler worked for Victoria, where he met Eric. Because of an issue with Victoria and something she did and framed Tyler for, he met Serena. Once Tyler goes back to Las Vegas, Serena takes him to California. Who are Liam and Maddie? What happens after Tyler returns home from his time in Las Vegas? What happens with Gemma and Robert? Who are they btw? Oh…..HELL..OOOO!!!! I could not stop laughing, grinning, and trying to breathe at what happened at the Thursday night dinner at Gemma’s father’s house. Watching Robert get knocked down a peg, or two, or twenty was cathartic and I could not stop laughing and cheering about it. Who did what that took him down? Seriously some outside of the box thinking happened in this one. Wait to see what happens at the ending…..whew!!! HAWT!!!!
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Whew!!! What a ride!!! Needing You Close was an excellent conclusion to Tyler & Gemma’s story. I loved it. And I love Tyler even more than I ever thought possible. I think their story was wonderful!!! Full of drama, passion, and finding what we all search for!!! I absolutely loved it!!!
Kennedy Fox writes the best duets! They know what readers want, they give it to us, and they constantly deliver the feels. I wasn’t surprised I fell in love with Tyler and Gemma, and I don’t think I’ll be surprised if I fall for their next characters either. There’s just something about the way they write them that make them real and they come alive on the pages.
Needing You Close is the second book in their duet and must be read in order. The first book you need to read is Keeping You Away (and I promise, you won’t be disappointed). This is an angsty duet, but it still brings all the feels and emotions that readers crave. I couldn’t get enough!
If you’re looking for something with heat that takes you on a roller coaster and makes you feel alive then I strongly recommend reading this duet. In fact, I recommend all their books because they are top notch! I promise, you can’t go wrong with them. Highly recommended, 5 star read (and 5 star duet). Bring on the next one!
This is the conclusion to Gemma and Tyler’s duet. The bombshell we were left with in the previous book had left me eagerly awaiting this book. I want Gemma and Tyler find their HEA, but it’s not going to be easy. Robert is a nasty piece of work and makes me hope Gemma can get him out of her life. Neither Gemma and Tyler anticipated how dirty Robert can get. Plus Tyler’s past is looming over his shoulder. I just gobbled up this book. I needed to know the fate for Gemma and Tyler. It was so worth the wait. This book made me laugh, cry, gasp in shock,and swoon. It’s a must read!
We definitely had quite the shocker of a surprise at the end of book one, Keeping You Away. While it wasn’t quite as anxiety inducing as some of the other duets I’ve read by this author, it definitely had me eagerly awaiting book two. And as I read this one, I kept waiting to see what those people you knew just weren’t done being the bad guys were going to do.
Without giving anything away I have to say that there were some twists and turns in this one that I totally did not see coming! The story kept you guessing and when you find out what has really happened, it’s like bam! You’re smiling, you’re so glad how everything was able to work out in the end. And it wasn’t just the love story that got wrapped up. There were pieces from Liam and Maddie’s story as well we got to see all wrapped up as neat as can be. But man, Gemma’s ex-fiancee was really a piece of work. I know that next we’ll probably be getting Gemma’s brother Noah’s story, and I’m definitely eager for that. Getting chances to kind of meet him in this book, as well as the introduction to his story at the end was perfect.
Now, I will admit the end of this dragged out a tiny bit for me, and so I did mark it down to a 4.5 on my blog for that, but will round it up everywhere I am unable to give half star ratings, because the issue I had may not be something everyone else notices.
I was given this book by the author in return for an honest review.
Needing you close is book 2 in the Tyler and Gemma duet, if you haven’t read Keeping you away then go grab that and binge these wonderful books.
WOW this book certainly had all of the feels in there, there was so much happiness that I just had a stupid grin on my face but then at points I could of just cried some ugly tears for them both. Seriously ALL.THE.FEELS!!!
Slowburn
Intense
Angst
Second chance
Emotional
Small town
Southern drama
Romantic
Family feels
I devoured this book, I literally could not put it in, I am definitely a series lover where we can dive right back in where we left off, kind of like putting an old pair of comfy socks on. It is a serious page turner that will really keep you on the edge of your seat just desperate to know what is going to happen next.
Tyler and Gemma have such a true sweet love, one that goes way way back and never left either of them.
Unfortunately they had some obstacles along the way such as Robert OMG I could hit that man, what an ass!! Then we had Victoria and if that’s not a match made in heaven I’m not sure what is.
The twists and turns in this book were amazing! You will not see any of it coming.
An amazing piece of writing, one that flowed beautifully all the way to that perfect ending.
I am so looking forward to reading what comes next.
Thanks for the chance to read this brilliant book.
This is why I make an exception to my “no duets” rule for Kennedy Fox! I love shorter books where I get to the HEA sooner, but this one was great. It is so fun seeing Maddie and Liam from the Roommates series in this one too! Gemma and Tyler just have this chemistry that I couldn’t get enough of in these books. Also, I’m just such a Tyler fan. He is loyal and caring and total book boyfriend material. We get this glimpse of Gemma and Tyler together in the beginning of the first book, but they were both so young. This book introduces us to adult Tyler and Gemma’s relationship and it is a great one. They just love each other so much! Everything about them just made me so invested in the story.
Between the reappearance of Victoria, and Gemma’s crazy ex-fiancé, I knew the usual Kennedy Fox drama was coming. And come it did. In the last quarter of this book SO much happened! I freakin’ love the wild ride and I cannot wait for the rest of this Ex-Con Series! Thank you to Kennedy Fox and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
I‘ve been desperately waiting for the second part of Tyler and Gemma‘s duet and Kennedy Fox came through.
In Needing You Close Tyler and Gemma are finally together and it’s soo good… but at what cost? You’ll understand once you read their story – because obviously you should *wink*.
I definitely can‘t wait to see more of the surrounding characters that are set to follow this book. Kennedy Fox