From USA Today bestselling author Willow Winters comes a heart-wrenching, edge-of-your-seat gripping, romantic suspense.I ran from him, even though my heart knew better. Love was one thing, but survival another. I should have known he’d come for me. Men like him always get what they want. The temptation in his eyes, the heat of his touch . . . it’s all still there, but his gaze is harsher now and … still there, but his gaze is harsher now and his grasp unrelenting. He’s not the boy I fell in love with, although pieces of what we once had are still there. I can feel it.
I know what he wants from me, and I know it comes with a steep price. I’ll pay it though, if for no other reason than to touch him again. Just once more. I’ll close my eyes and forget about the risks that come with this life and with him.
I only hope he doesn’t do the same.
“…the darker side of romance with epic twists of passion, lust, want, need, love, hate, and epic suspense!” – The Sass Nerd BlogNot
Not My Heart to Break is the complete collection of the USA Today bestselling, Hard to Love series.
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“…star-crossed lovers and ever since she rattled on about it, I wondered if that’s what we were meant to be…”
Just one of the most heartbreaking series ever!! I loved it but this one is not for the faint hearted; by less than the 30% of the book my heart just broke, I was crying, laughing, and putting together my heart once again!
The world where Seth and Laura live is not a fair one; they fell in love while being kids, their love was pure and strong as they could make it; but after everything Laura lost she was not willing to lose Seth, because losing him would be her end, so she did the only thing she thought was right at the moment, not knowing that her actions would only break the love of her life.
Not My Heart to Break is the compilation of the Hard to Love series by Willow Winters, if you ever wanted to read one full series without waiting a second to turn the page and knowing the full story, this one is a winner. Believe me when I tell you this is going to break you and build you stronger with each chapter!!!
Loved this story of Seth and Laura. This book is their full story all in one place. This is another story in the Merciless world. In true W Winters fashion, you will be on the edge of your seat and needing to turn the page and keep reading. We have met Seth and Laura earlier in the Merciless world, but this is their turn to tell their story. There were many twists and turns I didn’t expect. These two come to life is this set, and they have such great chemistry. When you are ready to read Seth and Laura’s story, plan on settling into the book for awhile, you won’t want to put it down
I love this set of amazing books about Seth and Laura. If you haven’t started this series yet, it’s a must. You will not regret it. All beautifully written as only Willow knows how.
NOT MY HEART TO BREAK is an incredible read and includes all four books of Laura and Seth’s emotional, riveting story. Willow Winters is a masterful writer. She paints vivid pictures with every word. You feel every emotion, hear every sound, see every movement, hear every thought in the characters’ heads. It just completely immerses you in what’s taking place in the story.
HARD TO LOVE: A gripping, intense, powerful story of pain and betrayal. Seth is a criminal who runs the streets in his territory. Is he a good man? Not really, but he is good to Laura, the woman he loves passionately, his escape from the dangerous world he lives in. Seth is Laura’s rock, her protector, the man who owns her heart, but when Seth’s way of life brings death and destruction to her door, the price is too high and the aftermath is their shattered love.
DESPERATE TO TOUCH: Laura ran from Seth and all the danger his lifestyle placed her in, but inevitably, years later, they reconnect. Seth’s way of life is no less dangerous but Laura no longer has the will to leave him and before she knows it, she’s once again paying the price for loving Seth. Seth’s intense love and passion for Laura are all mixed up with his anger and hurt but he doesn’t intend to ever let her get away again. The amazing chemistry between these characters make their scenes together riveting.
TEMPTED TO KISS: The hits just keep coming for poor Laura. New and surprising revelations in this book make her situation even graver, if that’s possible! The heartbreak and tragedy in her life all seem to be bound up with Seth and the world he lives in but her love and need for him override all else. Seth is not a good man, but the immensity of his love for Laura is simply incredible. His need, his passion, his caring just pour out of every page. It’s breathtaking really.
EASY TO FALL: This highly emotional conclusion to Seth and Laura’s story left me a little dazed but happy. This couple has been through so much already and that doesn’t hold a candle to what happens in this book! It’s hard to say much without spoilers so I will say this: Willow Winters is a masterful writer. She paints vivid pictures with every word. You feel every emotion, hear every sound, see every movement, hear every thought in the characters’ heads. It just completely immerses you in what’s taking place in the story. Seth and Laura’s love for each other is all-encompassing and incredibly deep. This is a fantastic conclusion to their love story.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
0.5 Prelude to Hard to Love Series: Longing to Hold-
40 pages of a sweet introduction on Seth and Laura in high school.
Shy Laura and protective Seth. It’s a short prelude to something definitely darker.
I can’t say much, but Seth has secrets. And we’re about to find out in the next book aren’t we?
Book 1: Hard to Love –
OK. Where do I even start with this review? This is more of a backstory on Seth and Laura. The absolute intensity of the beginning of their relationship and how it ended. Or well, we think it ended. But really this book ended with the beginning of their story eight years later. That probably totally did not make sense at all. This book was everything. Seth fucking King. He’s everything. He’s trying hard to keep his life together but he also loves Laura so much who wants him out of a certain lifestyle. And when something horrible happens to Laura one after another she makes a decision that alters their lives for eight years. And the story ends when they meet again. I’m already about to continue with the next book because stuff is about to get good!
Book 2: Desperate to Touch-
It’s like falling down a spiral where nothing else matters; I can’t even see anything but her when she’s in front me. But I know I’m falling. Some falls you don’t recover from.”
What happens years later when Seth King and Laura are finally put in the same room together? Spice. You get spice. And fireworks. And possession. And love. And lust. And pure fire.
In the second book of the Hard to Love series, we find out what happens to Laura’s dad. We find out the hard reality that both Seth and Laura have had to face.
– One thing I’m so curious about Is all the side characters; Laura’s patients. I hope we see more of them. Visitor with the scar?
And agent Cody Walsh! Gah!! Come on, he needs his own book!
This book ends in a serious cliffie. Like, an epic cliffhanger..
Book 3: Tempted to Kiss-
“Every man Will break. Some are easier than others.”
The continuation of Seth King and Laura Roth.
Wow. This was an intense book. Probably the most intense and emotional book I’ve read yet by Willow Winters.
Shots are fired. No really. We get shots fired and people hurt. We get to see Seths emotions all over the place in this book and truly shows us how deep his love is for Laura.
And Laura.. well.. she’s got some secrets of her own. One being her health.
“Only feet apart, we couldn’t be further away from one another. Both of us struggling, but we can live this way. I know we can. We can pretend and be happy. That’s all I want right now, for a little while. All I have is a little while anyway.”
And I can only imagine the fear poor Laura is going through. The uncertainty about her future. It’s literally heartbreaking putting myself in her shoes.
“Can I ask you, please, to hold me until the end?” “To the very end,” I promise her.”
Y’all. I thought book two had a cliffhanger. Nah. Book three leaves you telling “WTF?!” “No Way”.
It’s an emotional and heart pounding book.
Book 4: Easy To Fall-
How far will Seth King go for the absolute love of his life?
When an unexpected pregnancy be comes known, we’re left questioning Laura’s survival.
This book was absolute madness. How munch can this couple take? Answer? A lot.
The love these two have for each other was absolutely undeniable and so intense throughout this series, I see why so many fans swoon for Seth King.
“I need more of him and all of him. I want him to surround me and consume me until I am nothing but his. Protected and loved and cherished.”
I mean, who doesn’t want a man who says stuff like this?
“I’ll never not want her. There isn’t a day in this life that I wouldn’t be drawn to this woman.”
The ending of this book leaves on a HEA for Seth and Laura. I know the broken King and Queen will heal as they adjust to becoming new parents. I need a wedding Willow Winters!
“What good is a broken king if he doesn’t have his queen? I’ve always been nothing without her.”
And here’s what I love about Willow Winters writing. You get the happily ever after and then the last few pages of this series we get the point of view from Marcus himself. Like every series, we’re constantly screaming about who the hell is he? We’re all dying to know! In the last few paragraphs we come to realize that Declan Cross finds out exactly who he is. And it’s someone who he knows… I just can’t wait when the lid blows and we find out who Marcus is. I have a feeling that it’s someone that we read about consistently in this world and just never assumed it was him.
Hard to Love– 4 Stars
Whew, what a ride this book will take you on. It hits the ground running and continues full throttle until the end and what an ending it was. I can’t wait to find out what happens.
Desperate to Touch– 4 Stars
If there was a couple that belonged together, it’s these two. So many twists and turns you don’t see coming and in true Willow style. I can’t wait see what happens in the next one and I’m sure that I won’t be disappointed.
Tempted to Kiss– 4 Stars
All in the name of love, that’s why we do the things we do. Between Laura’s secrets and Seth’s impossible choices will it all work out? Things always get worse before they get better but all I know is they are meant to be together. I can’t wait to find out what happens, so until next time.
Easy to Fall– 4 Stars
I’ll be honest, I DID NOT like Seth pretty much through the first 3 books but even he was redeemable. I wasn’t sure they were going to stand all of the crap that has been thrown their way but somehow they made it through to the other side and came out stronger in the end. Most couples would have broken but not them. I despise Marcus and I’m up in the air about reading his book because some people just aren’t redeemable in my eyes, but I guess we shall see.
A spin off from the Merciless World. You get all four of Seth & Laura’s emotional books in one. You don’t want to miss out on this page turning hotness!
This book involves it all Drama Steam Romance and Revenge. Right from the start its a page turner as you follow Seth and Laura story. Everis not as it seems to be. There story stops in the current time definitely looking forward to the next book to see what happens with them.
Desperate To Touch 5 star.
This is the continued of Seth and Laura’s relationship from
Hard To Love definitely a must read before reading this book
to understand the plot.
This book is full of suspense drama heat and romance
Can’t wait for the next book to find out what happens
Tempted to Kiss 5 stars
This book takes off where book two finished.
Just as I thought I New how it was going to end
a few twist and turns were thrown in and took it into
a completely different direction.
An absolutely brilliant read that I couldn’t put down.
Easy to Fall 5 star
What an absolutely amazing finish to Seth and Laura story.
Yes You do have to read the books in order because they all
follow on from each other.
In this book Seth and Laura have still got a lot going on around
them before they have any chance of having a life together.
Its still a very emotional read right up to the last word.
I would definitely recommend this series
I read each of theses books as the came out.
Willow Winters brings us another captivating romance with Not My Heart To Break, which is interconnected to her Merciless world. Seth and Laura were introduced separately in the Irresistible Attraction series but then in true Winters fashion, she dropped subtle hints that these two characters had a past that needed to be told. Their story is epic, spanning years, and they have turned out to be my most favourite couple. The adversity they face along their journey is a heart-breaking tale but one that ends with something beautiful.
Along the way, Seth and Laura are faced with a harsh reality and impossible decisions. Their love is tested time and time again as they fell hard. At times their love is passionate and steamy and at others it is soul-crushing and painful. The pain they endure while apart and their twisted connection brings them back together where they are forced to fight with everything they’ve got.
Winters is a master at giving us jaw-dropping bombshells to incite kindle-throwing. She throws many wrenches and surprises into this story and had me in tears too many times to count. Not My Heart To Break is not to be missed. It is one of my favourite stories from her and it also gives us clues to her next series and the elusive Marcus, who everyone wants to hate but I feel another tragic love story is in on the horizon.
This is a bundle of Seth and Laura’s story and one of the best parts is you don’t have to wait for the next book. Hard to Love is sooooo good. This one is Seth’s story and let me tell you it is FANTASTIC! It gives a look into his past as well as his future. It also brings Laura, Bethany, Jase Cross’ girlfriend into play. I would suggest reading the Merciless series first just to get a better feel on all the characters, but it not required to understand the flow of the story. You will absolutely not be disappointed. Desperate to Touch is book two and what can I say, but WOW!!! I absolutely loved Seth and Laura’s beginning in Hard to Love and didn’t know what to expect with Desperate to Touch. I have not been disappointed. Willow has blown me away and left me hanging AGAIN. Ugh!! Tempted to Kiss is book three and OMG, another great and emotional ride for Seth and Laura. From a health crisis and police trouble for Laura and all Seth’s drama. This is one fast paced and suspenseful book. Last but definitely not least, Easy to Fall is book four and the epic conclusion to Seth and Laura’s story. It definitely had a twist that I didn’t see coming. Then Willow had to go and tease me with Marcus. I sooooo can’t wait! It was very emotional for me to read and I think I went through a complete box of tissues, but I prevailed. Woo woo!! I really want to say more, but I’m not going to ruin the story, you have to read it! It will be worth it.
Emotional roller coaster!! This book is the collection of Seth and Laura’s saga in the Hard to Love series. Instead of getting them separate, you can get them all together. A phenomenal read!! Willow’s characters will draw you in from the first page!! Love it!
Omg this box set is so amazing. It is so wonderful to have all of these books all together in one book. I can not wait to read them again and now I can do it all at once instead of having to read as four separate books.
MY second favourite series from willow. Highly recommend
This collection is fantastic! I loved this series and now with all four books in one book, it makes my heart so happy. I devoured each of these books and could not get enough. Seth and Laura are going to be your next obsession! This is one of my absolute favorite Willow Winters collections with such strong characters, a great story, lots of twists and turns and plenty of swoon worthy moments. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
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Longing to Hold:
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Hard to Love:
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Desperate to Touch:
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Tempted to Kiss:
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Easy to Fall:
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I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This series had me all sorts of twisted up, but in a magnificently heartwrenching, put back together way. I loved Seth and Laura’s journey.
Excellent box set of the Hard to Love series!!!
Since this is a box set I’ll break it down by book.
HARD TO LOVE – 5 Stars
What a spectacular read.
This story is an emotional rollercoaster ride and pulled me in from the very beginning. Seth and Laura are perfect for each other and she loves him with all her heart. Unfortunately with everything that they have already been through, things don’t seem to be getting any easier.
DESPERATE TO TOUCH – 5 Stars
Eight years have passed since the end of the last book. Seth has known where Laura was, he just didn’t do anything about it until now. He wants her submission and obedience, he believes she owes it to him. But there are so many other players in this game, with secrets and lies piling up. Seth and Laura’s story is intense and will keep you turning the page from beginning to end.
TEMPTED TO KISS – 5 Stars
This series is a huge roller coaster ride of emotions with twists and turns you’ll never see coming. Seth and Laura have been through a lot and apparently things are not getting any easier. Laura is keeping secrets and Seth is at his wits end trying to make sure she doesn’t leave him again.
EASY TO FALL – 5 Stars
This book was such an emotional roller coaster ride and I loved every minute of it. Even all the crying that came with it…lol. After everything Seth and Laura have been through, life isn’t done messing with them yet. Seth has secrets he’s keeping from the Cross brothers as well as from Laura and Laura has her own issues to deal with as well. Will these two be able to come together and get through everything life has to throw at them to get their HEA? You’ll have to read their story to find out. The Hard to Love series is now complete, so grab it today and find out what happens between Seth and Laura. This is a great series and I highly recommend it!
Not My Heart to Break is the full Seth’s and Laura’s story
Sath and Laura’s story captivated me. This is not a regular mafia story. I can’t deny that this story does something else to my heart. Hard to love is obviously a masterpiece.
They were perfect with each other they complemented each other. The chemistry between these couples was insane, I fell all the tension and the plot progressed was intensive.
Seth and Laura, two such strong characters, not giving up for a moment.
The suspense, the game, the secrets, the betrayal surrounding the story Willow weaves is incredible. all I wanted to do was scream to the sky “Willow why? My heart is weak.
Huge talent, it takes you through a tunnel of emotions and twists, completely reserved for Willow.
A roller coaster is nothing compared to what I went through reading this book.
my heart is broken
My heart is shattered
I’ve come to embrace each and every one of them and say I’ll be fine.
What I felt was reading that I couldn’t lift my head to the end of the book and then Willow knocked me hard again.
I can’t describe what I went through with reading the series. Seth and Laura’s story got to my heart. What Winters is doing here is magic.
My heart ached, my heart flipped and I felt like I was falling and falling, every chapter. The amazing love between them. Acceptance of all complications. Just a perfect story.
Highly recommend starting this amazing series if you haven’t read it yet.
I really enjoyed reading these books and absolutely love that Seth and Laura’s entire story is in this collection. It’s an intense read that keeps you hooked from start to end and you just can not put down at all.
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one of the most important reasons why I read willow winters books is because she creates amazing characters!!!
The story line and the way characters adapt is just so addicting to me!
In this book too Seth and Laura did not disappoint us at all. I felt a connection to both of the characters from the moment I read about them in the first book. The hard to love series is one of my favorite series and I was lucky enough to get a bundle of all the books as one book!!!
Both the characters of this book are just amazing , but it was the hero who took my heart!
the way seth handle things around him, his attitude and those little moments of vulnerability had me falling in love with him even more!!
then there was Laura, she was just so smart and strong! the way she handled her situations was just perfect. Her strength had me in awe of her!!!
this book is perfect for anyone who wants a romantic ride full of pain and angst!! this is truly on of the best works by willow winters!!!!!
Not My Heart To Break – WOwZA!!!!! I was sucked into this series. Seth and Laura were a mystery for me from the get go. I truly believe you need this box set!!! You get the complete series and you won’t have to wait for the next book! It keep you going and you won’t want to miss out!!
There is a dark side, steamy sessions, and a love that is so gone it is not made of this world. It was made for theirs. I loves this series and was excited to get my book binge on!!! You will cry, scream, and gasp! You get it all from Willow Winters!! You need this book now more than ever!!!