After the devastating discovery of her ex-husband’s infidelity, Halle has spent the last year and a half trying to pick up the pieces. Complicated has become her normal state of being, especially when she starts to see Luke as more than a friend. Luke has loved Halle since the moment he laid eyes on her in high school, but has been forced to keep his distance because of her marriage. Now that … Now that she’s single again, he’s hoping for the opportunity to finally make his move. Despite his questionable past, Luke knows it’s going to take a lot for Halle to open herself up and learn to trust him. Will he be able to break through the walls she’s built around her heart?
When sparks fly between Halle and Luke, will they be able to overcome the obstacles in their path and find the no-holds-barred love they both deserve? Or will everything come tumbling down around them?
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Enjoyed reading this sweet emotional read. Enjoyed reading about characters from previous books. Halle is starting a new life as a new divorcee Luke have love Halle for a long time and is determined to get a second chance with Halle. Engaging. Recommended read
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The book is a good romance read. The characters are good. The story has a captivated plot. The story line is centered around the themes of lost love, secrets, friendship, trust, love, and friends becoming lovers.
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Halle is finding life after a divorce to be interesting when Luke enters the picture. He has loved her from a distance for years but she was married to a douche and he waited for the opportunity for his chance. A second time for love for both of them but their HEA comes with a up hill battle.
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Her ex husband had an affair which destroyed her and she is trying to get her life back in control. He had loved her for so long but he did nothing while she was married but now she is not. He wants to try to start things with her. See how it will go and if it can work
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Trust
Another amazing HEA Kismet story. I hope there will be more to come. Although this is book 3 of the series, each story could be read as its own standalone story. But reading them all together is pure magic. Sometimes life makes it tough to trust even your own feelings. But can you get through it? Halle and Luke have to figure that out… Do they? You’ll just have to read this to find out. Spectacular characters throughout… But grab stone tissues you may need them again!
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Due to sexual situations, this book is recommended for readers 18 and older!
Poor Halle. I felt for her because of her ex. It just took her so long to come to the realization he was a jerk. I’m glad Luke got his chance with Halle.
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This is the 2nd book I’ve read written by Samantha Long; she has done a great job at writing another good book. I will definitely be reading more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
This book is about Victoria and Addie’s sister Halle. She swore off men after her ex husband cheated on her. She works at the ER where she loves the fast pace and it keeps her busy. She has a thing for Luke but does not want to get involved especially after she swore off men. I love this series. I Highly Recommend for OVER 18 DUE TO CONTENT.
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The book is a good storyline that is interesting and gripping. The characters are engaging and well developed. I did like reading this book.
I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to receive an arc to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just couldn’t get enough of it and once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. I recommend that you read it.
After halles divorce she’s very shy of dating but Luke has been in love with her since highschool will he finally ask her out? This is the 3rd book in the series. Each book is standalone! Very good characters and plots!
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After Halle’s divorce, she is shy of dating, not trusting. Luke has been in love with Halle since high school. Now with her being single he wants to show her that he is the right one for her. This is well written and interesting. good storyline and characters. I enjoyed this book, and recommend it to all. I received it from booksprout and voluntarily left my review.
Halle has been divorced for just over a year when she starts noticing her friend, Luke, as someone more than a friend. Suddenly she’s realizing how gorgeous the gym owner is, and how sweet he is. When he lays a hot kiss on her, though, it confuses her, so she retreats. Luke is determined not to lose at the very least, their friendship, though, and his persistence wins her over.
Luke has loved Halle since high school, but when she broke his heart by marrying a man she knew wasn’t good enough for her, he had to step back. Still, though, he’s always maintained his friendship with her. Now that his brother, Nick, is dating her sister, Victoria, and his like a brother, Finn, is dating her sister, Addie (from Taking the Heat), Luke knows he has to tread lightly with Halle and her bitterness left over from her cheating ex-husband.
Can Luke overcome Halle’s insecurities and bitterness? Will Halle ever feel comfortable in her own skin again? And most importantly, will she ever be able to trust that Luke won’t up and leave her and cheat on her the way her ex did?
I liked No Holds Barred, but Halle’s character really frustrated me. I get why she was the way she was, but it didn’t endear me to her. She was so hot and cold with Luke that I honestly don’t know how he put up with her. I might just have washed my hands of her if I were him. Luckily for Halle, though, Luke is a more understanding and patient person than I!
But because I adored Luke, and the rest of the large cast in this series, and the story line is interesting and fast paced, I think 4 stars is fair.
This is the third book in the “Kismet” series and the author continues with great character and storyline development which kept me totally engaged until the turn of the very last page!
This is the third book in the series and I enjoyed it just as much as the previous two books. This is Halle’s book she is trying to piece her life back together after her douche of an ex-husband Trevor cheated on her. Now its 18 months later and Luke who is a friend who she went to school with is starting to look like more than a friend to her. He has always had feelings for her but will she risk her heart again.
Halle is devastated when she catches her husband cheating on her an files for divorce. She’s putting her life back together piece by piece but finds it hard when Luke keeps showing up and putting cracks in the wall she is trying to erect around her heart. Luke has had a thing for Halle for a long time and now that she and Trevor are divorced, he feels that it is time for him to stake his claim. Will he be able to penetrate the barriers Halle has built for security. This is Luke and Halle’s story of how they built their relationship and got Halle back on the right side of love.
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Halle is recovering from a traumatic breakup/divorce from her cheating hound of an ex. Most of her time goes to her demanding job as an ER Nurse. Her interactions with Luke, her soon to be brother in law are kept at a minimum even though she’s attracted to him.
Luke has been in love with Halle since highschool and is willing to wait for her. He knows how much her ex Trevor messed her up. Halle is afraid to trust again and doubts she will ever have her HEA.
This was a sweet second chance romance with nice pacing. Luke was definitely a keeper!!
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