The arrogant bastard is back… myself.
And I fell for him. Hard.
Then he left with no explanation other than a pathetic goodbye note.
Now he’s back and at my best friend’s wedding of all the damn places, demanding a second chance.
I’m so done with him.
Except, I can’t stop thinking about ripping that suit off his delicious body.
But it’s fine, I’m fine.
As long as he doesn’t kiss me or touch me or look at me, I’ll be fine!
Scratch what I said before because I’m so screwed.
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I don’t know about anyone else but I am a complete sucker for a second chance romance as who amongst us hasn’t made a mistake at some point in our lives and needed just such a second chance or alternatively had to be the person giving that second so that just makes these characters that much more relatable.
Amy does not have an easy time of it, she is having trouble at work and her mother is a mess so when Tyler breezes back into her life it doesn’t exactly make it any easier. For his part Tyler is pretty amazing and perfect until suddenly he isn’t! What is the explanation behind his behavior and can Amy find it in her heart to let him back in? The characters are amazingly well portrayed, the story has a depth of emotion that will hit you in the gut and the plot is well executed, engaging and delightful.
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True Love Romance
A great novel about Amy & Tyler. It’s the perfect romantic relationship between these 2 until Tyler shatters Amy’s life. Both of them follow their dreams & paths in life until they realize their dreams are not complete without each other in it. Loved this novel & is definitely a book worthy of reading.
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I found my new book boyfriend. This is an exceptional read that I couldn’t put down. Amazing characters and well written. I loved it.
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Omg! I loved hearing the story about Amy and Tyler. We got a glimpse of the fact they could possibly get together in Just Friends, however, reading how they actually find each other is wonderful. Amy has so many things go wrong in her life and is feeling unfulfilled. Tyler is dealing with a major heartbreak and betrayal and doesn’t want to risk his heart again. Their connection is so needed. They fill and complete one another. Breaking down each other’s walls is a constant in this because neither wants the pain of losing the other, but they can’t be without the other half of their soul. There’s some surprising twists at the end I know were coming but we’re still heartbreaking and made me cry and be upset for Amy. They get their happy ending and it’s beautiful.
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This book grabbed my attention from the very first page with the well written storyline and the well detailed characters that I ended up reading this book in one sitting!
This second book in the Mountain Ridge Series by Alexis Winter gives us the story of Tyler and Amy. Tyler is the ranch hand at Vesper and Liam’s ranch. Amy is Vesper’s best friend and employee at the vet clinic. The author, Alexis Winter, has done a great job flowing book 1 into this follow-up book. The characters are in both books and it is kind of a continuation of sorts, although you wouldn’t necessarily have to read the previous book to know what’s going on. I liked the characters, the storyline, and the growing relationship between Amy and Tyler. There was a bit of heat in this. Overall a recommended and enjoyable read for me!
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A solid story that grips the heart. Characters that make you laugh and cry. An ending that is endearing All in all a wonderful book.
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I received this book as a gift of an advanced read copy and I would like to give an honest opinion of what I have read.
Wow! This is the second book of this series and I think that it is better than the first book; which is an unusual thing to say. I love all of the characters, and the fact that it does deal with some real issues that some of us can relate to. I read this book in one day because I couldn’t stop reading it. I have to warn you though that you will most definitely need so tissues close by at certain points but it is worth it.
Amy works as the receptionist for her best friend and veterinarian Vesper. In the last book Vesper and Liam hooked up he owns a ranch and she is training a new vet to take over for him there. She is also opening another clinic and supervising with the building and set up of that as well. To say that she is a bit of a control freak is an understatement but she is a very good friend with Amy. When Vesper is not at the clinch that Amy is at there is another vet work his name is Jacob. We don’t get much information about him other than Amy like to call him Dr. McStuffy or Dr. Asshole.
She misses not having her best friend around all of the time. After work she goes a couple of towns over to check on her mom. This is something that she dreads. Her mother is a hopeless alcoholic and has been since Amy can remember. Her older brother Ethan had literally raised her until he turned eighteen then he enlisted in the military and has not been back since. Now Amy tries to keep her mother alive by coming by and paying her bills, and getting her food to eat. However when she arrives there the trash piled up on the curb and it is filled with empty vodka bottles. Going into the house searching for her mother she find her so drunk that she is passed on on the bed and doesn’t even hear Amy come in. There are empty vodka bottles every where, unpaid bills all over the kitchen table and a sink of dirty dishes.
Coming back the next day her mother is up and has candles lite everywhere meaning that the electricity has been cut off once again. When Amy tries to talk to her, her mother just lashes out telling Amy never to come back again. So that is what Amy does.
Amy leaves and instead of going home she goes to her local bar and gets a drink and to sort things and this is when she meet Tyler. Tyler works as a ranch hand for Liam, Vesper’s fiancee They have a one nightstand but this time for Amy things are different. When she wakes up and finds him gone she misses him not being there. She also feels like there are things missing in her life and she is not sure as to what to do about it, but she knows that she is not happy. She talks with Vesper when she gets to work and tells her all that is going on. Her mom, how she feel unhappy, not wanting to rain on Vesper’s parade by Amy really wants to have the kind of happiness that she has. A job that she loves, and a man that loves her just as much as she loves him. She finally tells her that she would like to open a coffee shop/book store in town; but she doesn’t have even a credit card to be able to get a loan. Vesper tells that Liam would help her; and at first Amy doesn’t want to go that route. You know the saying about borrowing money from your friends. She tells her friend not to say anything to Liam, she would do it with a presentation and on her own terms. She has a business degrees from college so she does know what she needs to do to get the ball rolling.
It is not long after this that Vesper and Liam take a weeks vacation and have Amy house sit for them and help Tyler with some of the chores around the ranch. When she gets there she and Tyler get back together once again. But Tyler wants it to be a no strings attached type of deal. Amy however is developing strong feelings for him. Will she be able to not get her heart involved; or will Tyler change his mind and open his heart to her.
What if he does do that will he stick around. Amy has a lot of baggage what with her mother and thinking about a career change. Will she be able to get her mother the help she needs or will she get to her mother’s place and find her dead from all of her drinking? This story is so rich with emotions but I think the most important thing about the book is trying to teach a person to let go of the past. Forgive each other and start to work on a better and brighter future. This book is well worth whatever you need to do to read it. I loved, loved, loved it.
Amy has a lot on her plate and while escaping her life with a couple of drinks at the bar she meets Tyler. Sparks fly and they share a wild night together, but she wakes up alone. Why is it that with him she wants more? Is she ready to put herself first and do what she really wants? Fast-paced read with steamy chemistry and great characters. I really liked it.
Tyler and Amy start a relationship that is only supposed to be temporary. Tyler is carrying around baggage from a prior bad relationship and doesn’t want to believe he has anything to offer Amy. They share off the charts heat in the bedroom and want to keep doing so. Eventually decisions have to be made at the crossroads to decide where they go. There are lots of emotional roller coasters in the story as well as family drama that threatens to keep the couple apart. The story is not fast paced and skips ahead several months sometimes.
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I absolutely love Protect Me!
Amy’s life was a living hell, always putting other peoples needs before her own and taking care of an alcoholic mother, Amy was broken as broken can be, then Tyler came into her life, swept her off her feat and rescued her from a life of hell. Then he walked away and shattered her heart.
Now he’s back and wants a second chance and Amy isn’t sure if she could trust him again after he shattered her. The chemistry between the two of them is hot and steamy! I love this story, what an amazing plot there is. Your heart will ache for the two of them, the complexity of the characters and the story line will draw you in and you won’t want to put it down! A definite must read!
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This the second book in the series. Amy is currently working at Dr. Vester’s veterinarian clinic but she is restless and wondering what to do with her life. She and Tyler, the ranch foreman working for Liam who is Dr. Vester’s fiance, meet and it is instant attraction. Amy wanted a real relationship but Tyler only wanted to have fun nothing serious. I cried reading this one. Amy has to deal with an alcoholic mother and all the angst of her love life. I highly recommend Protect Me by Alexis Winter.
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This is a cute story of two people who go through so much apart and together. Amy is a caring, sweet, selfless woman who wants to start her own coffee/bookstore shop. Amy takes care of her drunken mom and dreams of having what her best friend has, true love. Amy takes us for a ride through her search for happiness and making her dreams come true. Tyler is a broken lost man who yearns for his fathers ranch. I loved seeing Tyler grow and learn to fight for what he wanted, instead of running away. This is a cute story of love, fighting for what you want, the struggles of life, overcoming obstacles, facing your fear and loving whole heartedly. It’s about making dreams come true and becoming the person you want to be, and also fighting for the one you love. It’s about growing up and setting roots. It’s about finding the courage to fight for what you really want once you find it. There are several issues that will bring you to tear and other that will have you screaming for joy. It’s a great book to read. I received this ARC and loved it.
Did you read book 1 of the “Mountain Ridge” Series? If you did, do you remember Tyler who was the ranch hand in charge of Liam’s ranch while he traveled back and forth to California? Yeah, wait until you read this one! If this is your first book of the series by Alexis Winter, no fear, it’s a complete stand alone second chance you won’t want to miss.
Her stories flow so easily you’ll feel like you’re a part of them and the characters are so flawed you can literally watch them grow into themselves as the plot plays out. This was another exceptional read that just left me feeling good.
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It’s the second book in Mountain Ridge series. I’m glad I got the ARC and decided to read this.
Both Liam(book 1) and protect me(book 2) were captivating stories, stories which you remember but Protect Me was written much more amazingly.
Tyler is the Ranch hand, working for Liam. We saw him in book 1, as he had a crush on Vesper.
Amy is Vesper’s best friend and works for her as a receptionist at Vet clinic.
Tyler and Amy know each other because of Liam and Vesper. As Amy sees her best friend with the dream job, happy and in love she longs a HEA too. *spoilers* On the other hand Tyler has been burnt before and has sworn off relationships.
There was a point in the middle where it felt rushed but otherwise it is definitely at least a one time read.
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ONE INCREDIBLY SATISFYING READ!!!
Oh man, talk about keeping your entire focus! Alexis totally nailed this bad boy. So much sincerity and a love soul deep really keeps you riveted from start to finish. A rollercoaster ride with a plethora of emotions and events that will rock you to your core. Alexis didn’t pull any punches, no holds barred and take no prisoners attitude totally brought little jewel roaring to life brilliantly. All the drama, uncertainty, fear, heartache, abandonment, angst and a little suspense make for one incredible experience. This is one hard hitting, fast paced, heart pounding, pulse racing, smooth flowing, page turning delight that really make you stand up and take notice. The chemistry between the two main characters was white hot, off the charts explosive. The characters are complex and believable with such depth and individuality it’s easy to relate. The scenes are so graphically detailed and descriptive you have no trouble picturing each scenario as they play off one another in perfect balance. Alexis did an amazing job bringing together beautifully. Fantastic job Alexis, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
Loved this book! Although it is a stand-alone, the main characters from “Liam”, Vesper and Liam, are a large part of this book, but they are never properly introduced. I believe these and future books need to either be a series or more background given on prior characters if these are to be stand-alone books. That being said, the story lines are well written and character development is sound. There is a whole lot of sorrow and angst, but love prevails. This book is also full of steamy scenes! There was an unexpected twist toward the end that really shook everyone, but in the end everyone survived and thrived. Looking forward to reading Ethan’s story!
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Oh my! This was such a good story. It will push and pull your emotions. I laughed and cried while reading this. Amy and Tyler are two people who have been hurt by those the love. Amy has a full plate. She works at her best friend’s vet clinic, helps her alcoholic mother and doesn’t feel she is good enough. She has one night stands, but wants to change that. That is when Tyler appears. He is just the guy she sees herself with. He has also been broken by people he loved. These two complete each other and heal the other. They are one half of the whole. What happens when the past comes knocking? Tyler and Amy love each other so completely, that they will crumble without the other. This story has passion, lust, love, hurt and forgiveness. This will pull at the heartstrings, but you don’t want to miss this story.
Amy used to love her job as receptionist at the animal clinic, working with Vesper, her BFF. But with the new clinic being built, Vesper hired a new vet who was a jerk to work with Amy, and she’s training another new vet at the ranch. Her job just isn’t much fun anymore with the grouch she has to work with now. But if she quit, she would be leaving Vesper shorthanded.
As soon as she was done work, Amy drove to her mother’s house to check on her. The trash cans outside were overfilled with vodka bottles, the yard overgrown. Inside, the kitchen is messy with dirty dishes piled all over the sink. The table has newspapers and mail thrown on it. Continuing to call for her mother, she sees the living room also filled with discarded bottles. Finally she finds her passed out on the bed. After checking that she is still breathing, she goes back out to wash the dirty dishes, sweep the floors, and take out all the trash. Nothing more she can so since her mom won’t go into rehab. To relax and get over her horrible situation, she ironically heads to a local bar for a couple of drinks, hoping she can find a guy to spend the weekend with, no strings attached.
Hours later, still thinking about everything and daydreaming about life as a beach bum, Amy laughs out loud as a man sits next to her and asks what’s funny. She recognizes Tyler from the ranch, a guy Vesper dated once. She’s so down that he asks her to dance since she definitely needs some fun right now. She stares at his lips, then kisses him and invites him back to her place.
Waking up with a smile on her face, Amy is disappointed that Tyler is gone. She usually prefers it that way – why is this time different? Does she want something more with him?
In the meantime, Vesper sees the sadness in Amy and they talk about Amy’s dreams. She finally admits to wanting to own a coffee shop/bookstore since neither business exists in town. Vesper suggests she talk to her fiancé, Liam, who owns the ranch and has the money to invest. She might just be able to start her own business. And maybe find a man who loves her as Liam loves Vesper. That would give her the life she is looking for… if only.
Invited to dinner at the ranch, Amy talks to Liam about her coffee shop idea. She just can’t take that much money, but Liam says he will be a silent partner and give her 5 years before she begins to repay him. In return, he asks that she pop in and out of his ranch over the next week, help Tyler with the animals, help the new vet if needed, feed the cat and water the plants. Because he and Vesper are taking her advice and having a special much-needed vacation together. So Amy agrees. What would she do if Tyler came back into her life in a more permanent way, and not just the hookups with no commitment that he’s only willing to offer?
This story was well-written and filled with difficult decisions for most of the characters as changes put everything in an uproar. With her dreams possibly coming true, Amy needs to figure out what she wants to do. Grab your copy and see what possibilities await her.
A well written story that I enjoyed reading. Tyler is a mess after catching his fiancé with his brother he has sworn off women. He meets Amy and tells her everything so they enter into a relationship, but then as they are starting to move forward Tyler just leaves without really telling Amy why. When he realizes his mistake he tries to get her back but it might be too late. Great story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.