“Stupid.”One word that could ruin a person.One word that can change a life.One word that can destroy a mind.SophSophia Bennett heard it all her life. Smart, sweet, and shy, she hesitated to voice her ideas and opinions in fear of hearing that dreaded word, “Don’t be stupid, Sophia.”She became introverted, quiet. Talking to people became a struggle she fought to control. She turned into a woman … Sophia.”
She became introverted, quiet. Talking to people became a struggle she fought to control. She turned into a woman she never thought she’d be.
Seen but never heard.
Appearance became everything.
Nox
Rough around the edges Lennox Hogan is knee dip in shit – literally. Building a garden for his mother with his younger brothers, when the most beautiful creature he’s ever seen stops by to visit their mother for their weekly book chat.
A fake smile and sad eyes draw him in.
Her intoxicating innocence has him obsessed with the need to know everything about her.
An unknown threat has them questioning everything about her life.
Lennox soon makes it his mission to convince her to give him One Chance, but will she after her world crumbles before her?
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One chance is the first book in a new series by the very talented KL Donn .I have only recently started reading her books , as I have heard such wonderful things about her writing. I am loving all her books so much. This is a coming of age romance about a girl who has endured so much emotional and psychological torture at the hands of her own mother .Thie book is everything. , I absolutely loved NOX , he is so strong and loving and genuine , he does everything he can to be there for Sophie , to show her what true love is , and what it means to be loved unconditionally. What a heartbreaking but also beautiful book , about finding the strength inside of you and coming out the othersside . I loved everything about this book so much
This book took hold of my heart from the first page and it hurt so much for Sophia….this sweet beautiful young woman who has been viciously beaten, verbally by those who should be loving, protecting and nurturing her.
A chance meeting (or maybe not!) at a friend’s house between Nox and Sophia leave them both reeling, but so hopeful…….and so begins a beautiful journey between the two of them……..the bond is instant……he knows without a shadow of a doubt what he wants. Nox totally melted my heart……and other things! This sweet, protective alpha male will do all he can to take care of what is his ……..but not all is as it seems and it may prove harder than he thinks.
Absolutely love this author, I get super excited whenever she releases a new book! Cannot wait to read more from The Hogan Brothers!!
Speak softly, love deep.
When you can’t think of how to describe your feelings at the end of a book, but you know you want to leave a review, you do your best to search for the perfect quote that will give the story, and your thoughts, justice.
“Words are like eggs dropped from great heights; you can no more call them back than ignore the mess they leave when they fall” by Jodi Picoult, seems apt.
“Stupid” is a word so simple, but a word nonetheless that can tear someone apart when said in anger, jealousy, or spite. To be told constantly that you are useless, stupid, dense, at the same time demanding that you give them your undivided attention, because without you, they can’t function… your soul bleeds and you start to doubt yourself. Just like Sophia.
There was a time that I thought I was like Sophia. My case was different, as I was a member of a club whose initiates were made to endure the ridicule of the elders, brought into life and death situations time and again to prove that we could be tough like them. My final year with the club, I experienced two life-changing events— I was harassed, put in a situation where I either had to “follow” an elder, or get booted out of the club, and the other, I nearly lost my life just because they wanted me to prove that I can survive a category 5 storm without help.
Just like Sophia, I found the strength to fight back and regain myself.
Read beyond the words that KL Donn has written. Read beyond the story of Sophia and Lennox, her knight in shining armour. See Sophia’s strength, her story of survival, of overcoming a betrayal so deep you thought you lost yourself, and smile knowing that just like Sophia—all of KL Donn’s characters, for that matter—you can rise above it all.
just loved this book. It was a perfect amount of romance and angst and had me wondering what in the world was going on. It was awesome. I’ll leave a more thorough review when I finish the whole boxset. But if your just looking into this book and love yourself an alpha male and shy herione with an interesting plot, I say give it a go.
Loved Nox and Sophia in this first book of the Hogan Brothers’ Series!
This is the first book in this series and it can be read as a standalone. Every book in this series is focused on a different couple, but I suggest reading them all in order so you have the background of the other brothers that will have their own book in this series.
This book focuses on Lennox (aka Nox) and Sophia (aka Soph). Nox is 27 and he and his brothers own Hogan Bros.’ Mechanic and Restoration. He has always been told that when he meets his one true other half he’ll know it right away. When he she’s the beautiful, innocent and shy Sophia at his mother’s house he is instantly sure that she is his other half. At the age of nineteen Sophia’s home life, her past and all the secrets and lies she’s been subjected to have made her a sad, meek woman who believes that she is worthless, useless, stupid and unworthy of anyone’s love. Grab this book today and find out what happens when Nox claims Sophia as his own and her past comes back to haunt her. Will she finally get her HEA or will she continue to believe the lies that have been thrown at her her entire life. Definitely a must read.
Sophia Bennett has been told she is stupid and worth nothing her entire life. So much so that she believes it is true and longs to be invisible. Trapped in a house with a verbally abusive mother and a father that spends all of his time at work, her one true escape is reading and her Sunday book club date with a woman she met at a book store, Lorraine Hogan.
Lennox Hogan is a rough around the edges mechanic. He’s blunt and says what he means without sugar coating things. He also knows he is looking for “the one” so that he can settle down and have a family. When the shy and beautiful Sophia shows up at his mother’s house for book club, he immediately knows she will be his.
What neither Nox nor Soph realize when they first meet is that an unknown threat is about to make itself known, and the target is Sophia. Will Nox be able to keep her safe while also breaking through Sophia’s walls and helping her understand just how valuable and perfect she is for him? Will Sophia be able to escape her mother’s relentless verbal torment and take a chance on believing that what Nox sees in her is true and she can have a happy ever after?
KL Donn has created a beautiful story with One Chance. I love that she shows that all abuse is not physical and that words can impact a person more than most realize . . .especially when the verbal abuse is life-long. Sophia’s character truly blossoms in this book once she meets Nox and begins to discover her own value and self-worth. Nox is also the perfect companion for Sophia. His love for her is unwavering and his attempts to help her see who she truly is are constant to help her battle the verbal abuse she is so used too.
This is a great love story with the right amount of action to keep readers on the edge of their seats waiting to find out if Sophia and Nox get their happy ending. 4 stars
OMG this book is freaking awesome!
Every once in a while an author comes along with amazing books and characters. I honestly can say that adjectives are not enough to describe how much I love this book, how much I enjoy reading it.
Throughout this whole book KL Donn captivated me and left me in a state of pure bliss. She has made me fall in love with her writing style. I really can’t wait to read the following books of the Hogan Brothers Series.
Prepare yourself for falling in love with the most protective and sweet man. Lennox Hogan (My new book boyfriend)
It’s hard to believe that a man like Lennox could exist in real life. Personally I say that he is perfection made true. Her mother tough him well because parents are supposed to protect and cherish their children with lots of love.
Do you believe in love at first sight? It happens we are talking about Lennox and Sophia. This couple is a perfect match (I’m sure Ms. Hogan will agree with me) Lennox is a rough man and Sophia is a soft creature. They complete each other needs as puzzle pieces.
Sophia is a girl who has lived trough hard times, believing she is worthless until Nox, aka Lennox, shows her the opposite. He will do everything to show sweet Sophia that she deserves to be loved. And gosh the intensity and attraction between them will be explosive.
In this book you will find a story full of emotions and twists that will make you devour this book. From the first pages you will be captivated. This characters has stolen my heart and I’m sure they will stole yours. One chance is full of pure love, redemption, hard feelings, sweet attraction and hot sex. This is the kind of book which will have you at the edge but don’t worry we will soon read more about the Hogan Brothers.