Daphne Madden finds herself trying to make ends meet by working at the local bar in the evenings, and picking up extra shifts at the coffee shop during the day. Because of her schedule, it leaves her without much time for luxuries like dating or a social life. When a customer gets handsy with her one night, an unlikely stranger comes to her rescue. It was only supposed to be drinks with his … with his construction crew after a hard day on the job site. But Arkin Broderick finds himself helping a feisty waitress instead. His overwhelming need to protect her leaves him mystified and craving more.
Neither of them were looking for love, but like lightning in the darkness, sometimes it shows up when it’s least expected. But no matter how perfect things seem, the past always has a way of coming back and making itself known.
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It ok. The main heroine changes personality to fast for the explanation of why she’s that way. Which kinda ruins it. The get a HEA but a lot easier then it should be IMO.
Not only was this so sexy, but the story gripped me and tore me apart and then put me back together. Everything Daphne and Arkin went through brought them towards each other. I would have never guessed the plot twist and that just made their relationship all the stronger.
I was lovestruck, well and twisted head over heels for this woman.
Now this right here is why I love to read.
This one had everything I enjoy reading in insta-love…
-dual virgins
-dual POV
-crying H ++
-H head over heels for h
-no cheating
-no OW drama
-some minor unwanted OM drama
-epilogues at 3 years, another 3 months & 10 more years
Possible triggers – I don’t want to give too much away but there is talk of abuse and infertility.
When you have a story where the H says stuff like..“Without you, I think I would die.” how could you not want to read that?
Definitely recommend.
Not gonna lie, I kinda felt like Mila Crawford and Aria Cole out did themselves on this one. I freaking adored these two. They were so sweet, total relationship goals. Pretty sure I commented “awe” in so many of my highlights and notes. Because seriously, they were just so cute. Arkin was a sweet dirty talker, I know, I know, how could that be? Dunno, he just was and I ate that stuff right up. He was like a modern day Knight, jumping in, saving and protecting everyone in need. He and Daphne together were like the modern day Cleavers, no for real, they totally were. Remember, relationship goals. Along with all the sweet, adorable dirty talking goodness. There was also a wth moment, I didn’t see coming. So many emotions in this book, I actually teared up…yeah, you totally read that right.
This was a safe read. No shenanigans, he does swoop in and save her before he really knew her, see modern day Knight. Lots of baby batter, a ton of epilogues and an hea. Adored this book for sure.
This book was hot and sexy and I loved every word. I enjoyed the story about these wonderful characters with great chemistry.
When a tall construction worker saves Daphne from the hands of a horrible man, she is more drawn to him than she expected to be. But when things take a serious turn in their relationship, and Daphne finds out that something from her past hurt Arkin horribly, will he be able to convince her the past is in the past and she is not her father?
I loved this sweet story so much. It pulled at so many heart strings, Daphne and Arkin are both so strong. Arkin being such a gentle and protective soul as well. Their love and chemistry will make you swoon and the ending will make your heart soar.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Super quick, super-steamy read! Loved Arkin and Daphane!