Every survivor is first a victim, but from the depths of weakness comes an awakening of strength that is empty and fearless. After escaping her abusive husband Dr. Chloe Wolfe’s luck runs out and Trenton Cole steps in. Chloe reluctantly agrees to let this tall, dark, and devastatingly hot stranger help her find her children. What she doesn’t know is that Trent is the bounty hunter hired by her … husband to catch her. Playing it safe, Chloe escapes his presence without a trace, but no secrets remain hidden forever. When worlds collide six years later, neither Chloe nor Trent have forgotten each other, but when her hero’s betrayal is exposed Chloe finds herself in love with another enemy. An unforgettable love story of a woman who sacrifices everything to protect the ones she loves, and loses her self along the way. A heart wrenching tale of survival, forgiveness, and new beginnings.
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This book was so breathtaking from the moment I started reading to the very end.
This has some serious issues that women and/or men do endure in real life and it’s always a good thing to read a book on subjects this intense and heart stopping, gut wrenching because no one should go through a rough situation that involves domestic violence.
Having to deal with domestic abuse is no joke and reading a book about it really breaks my heart because I hate it when people go through these situations. I wish I could just jump into the book and help the person who is going through this even though I know it’s fiction. But again, stuff like this happens to people out in the real world all the time.
Chloe and Trent may have had a slow start but only because Chloe has had to deal with an abusive husband and she’s trying to get away from him. Trent, even though he was hired to find her and bring her back to her husband, realizes that she’s better off alone with her children than to be stuck back in an abusive relationship. Although at the time he didn’t know what she was going through, but he could tell that she wasn’t safe in the arms of her husband.
This story evolved very well. I liked how Chloe and Trent’s relationship went slowly and only because it wouldn’t be believable if she jumped into another mans arms right away after what she went through. A woman or man is always cautious after going through a bad relationship.
Trent was my hero in this story because he really wanted to get to know Chloe and went out of his way to show her how a woman should be treated, he took things slowly with her and was cautious with her. Chloe, even though she was reserved after what she went through, she was starting to feel like there are men out there that are not all alike and not all of them are cruel and mean like her husband.
I was completely into this book, the storyline captivated me and I was utterly consumed by it.
I would highly recommend this book, it was extremely well written and I loved it to the fullest!
4.5 stars
This third book in the New Castle series revolves around Chloe and Trenton, and boy does it have your emotions going thru the wringer. From fear to white hot anger, to the feel good romance while still conveying a message of hope,strength and Perseverance. Lydia Michaels writes romance with difficult subjects but they always leave me with hope that love can be beautiful and freeing in spite of ways the world or people in it try to break us.
Book three in the New Castle series continues the theme of overcoming hardships. Chloe’s character gives incredible advice to Jade in book two and you see how Chloe became so wise. She is a survivor of domestic abuse and a heroine you immediately love. All the books bring out so many emotions. This one in particular takes you everywhere, from bringing out the fear from abuse to being healed by true love.
As someone who grew up in a household where domestic violence was almost an every day part of life, this book pulled at my heartstrings!
Seeing the challenges Chloe went through, and the pain and agony she faced, were heartbreaking. It didn’t make her a weak heroine. It made her one of the strongest heroines we will read about in romance. When she got knocked down, she pulled herself together, and made a life for herself. Even when she thought she couldn’t go any further, with the tiniest bit of help, she overcame her fears, and went for her true love and found her happiness.
Trenton. Where do I start with him. He’s kick butt, alpha, and a total hottie, who is putty when it comes to Chloe. From the very start we knew things would be different between them, and what a ride it was. He knew exactly what to say/do, and when it need to be done. He showed her that while she may have thought of herself as weak, she’s strong and independent, and that she can overcome anything.
The road these two took wasn’t an easy one, and I enjoyed how much the secondary characters played such a vital role in this book!
An eyeopening, heart wrenching story of tragedy, strength, healing, and love that I would definitely recommend!!!
This is the third book in the NEW CASTLE series and I must admit I think it is the best of the three . I promised myself that I would read and not let this book wreck my heart . I sat down with a warm cup of tea and the book . Well lets just say I had cold tea and tear streaked cheeks when I was finished with this book
The characters are so well written and so complex . Chloe has been through hell and back . She has been repeatedly been abused by her husband . Until the day she escaped with her boys. On the run and scared out of her mind she runs into a tall dark stranger who is the help she needed . But he isn’t all that he seems . When we first meet Chloe we see her as a beaten broken woman who just was surviving . Your heart broke for her you just wanted to wrap her up and keep her safe . She is a survivor and was stronger then she even thought she was . We see her grow and thrive and even becoming a doctor who helps others that have been abused and have gone through tragedies. But she still has unresolved feelings and fears of her past . When her past comes back to haunt her, you see how much she has grown and how much she wants to survive .
Trenton Cole is the kind stranger that helped Chloe six years ago . But there was a side to him that was hidden when he first saw Chloe . You know that he would do the right thing when he helped Chloe . He is such a strong man who can take sexy up a notch or two. There is also a side of him that is so caring and loving . He will do anything to keep Chloe and her boys safe from all the bad out there . You want Trenton in your corner when you are going up against the evil that is in your life . He is the man you want and want to love . The rest of the cast of characters are also there and love Chloe through it all .
This book will rip out your heart, drag it through the mud then mend it back together . The author takes us on a journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat . The story is so realistic in so many ways . There is domestic abuse that will break your heart . You will want to wrap up the characters in warm blankets and hold them tight. You also get a book about what true love really means and what you would do to be with the person you love . Also what you would do to keep that person safe and feel cherished . There are some twists and turns that will keep you reading well into the night . I am going to warn you though there could be a few triggers for those who are sensitive to abuse and what that entails . Also have a big box of Kleenex beside you cause you are really going to need them . Especially at the beginning and the last chapters will stomp on your heart even more but also piece it back together. I recommend this book for anyone who wants a story of unconditional love and redemption this is the book
HOLY TRENTON COLE!! Gosh I couldn’t put this puppy down!! it was so powerful and emotional but wrenching to me it got to me in more ways to one. it showed me how survival of real abuse really is! some of it was hard to read but most was happy because she got her happy ending and got her real love!! Trenton was such a gentle, patient, kind, and protective man I loved his character in this book!! Lydia you did wonderful and this story will stay with me forever.
Something Borrowed tackles a very important serious issue.
Domestic abuse is felt by all,the rich,the poor,the highly educated and the dropouts.
It doesn’t differentiate between color or religion.
This book was very emotional for me.
It was gut wrenching and heartbreaking.
Especially because children were involved. Even if children are not physically abused doesn’t mean they don’t suffer emotional abuse. They absolutely do! Being witnesses to a parents beating is abuse.
I loved Chloe!
She was physically abused,mentally abused and her body broken.
But not enough to never lose hope and faith in herself that eventually,no matter how long it takes,she would take her children and escape.
She is such a strong willed woman with an unbreakable spirit.
She embodies heroism,courage and bravery. Even knowing the outcome of any and all failed attempts at rescuing herself and children. She is someone I not only admire but someone I would emulate.
She is someone I’d encourage my daughters to be like.
Trenton was one fantastic man.
No matter his financial situation,no matter his gains,he is a noble righteous man.
Who knows right from wrong,even knowing if he chose the wrong his circumstances would change his life for the better.
He is a real man who knows that his happiness and convenience doesn’t trump others physical well being.
Ms. Michaels wrote one very profound intense book that had me thinking so much about the story and characters long after I finished the book. When a story leaves a lasting impression that’s a book that has impacted me greatly and that’s what talented authors and excellent books should do!
While this book is about violence it’s also about not giving up or giving in.
It’s about not letting anyone totally break you.
It’s about finding your inner spirit and knowing I don’t deserve this.
It’s about finding hope,strength and trust in others. Even when the one person in the world that you put your trust in,broke it and deceived you.
What I love about Something Borrowed and the rest of the books I’ve read by this very gifted author is that her stories are real life. Not only are they beautiful heartwarming romances and love stories. But they are relatable,believable and happened everyday.
They are real issues and real consequences that someone in your life or someone you know has faced and dealt with.
Something Borrowed is a beautiful book even though it deals with a very ugly topic.
It’s a powerful book,it’s impactful and truly unforgettable!
** spoiler alert ** WARNING: GRAPHIC SCENES OF VIOLENCE
Something Borrowed is a story about domestic violence although fictional it reads as a true life event and may cause some discomfort by the graphic details. You will fall in love with Trenton Cole and know what it means to find that one true person in your life to stand with you thru thick and thin. What a journey and all the feeling that goes along with it for the ride! AJM
Oh, my goodness Lydia Michaels why is that every time I read one of your books you leave me in tears. Something Borrowed is a beautiful story made out of something very ugly. A thing called domestic violence. For people that have triggers do be aware there is abuse written about in this book. But, this book and I am going to copy what Lydia put in her synopsis is “A heart wrenching tale survival, forgiveness, and new beginnings.”
Something Borrowed is about Chloe. She was in an abusive marriage and she tucked tale and ran with her 2 boys. Trent Cole is a bounty hunter and he was supposed to find her for the abusive louse of a husband she had. When he met her he ended up letting her go and she never knew that he was hired by her husband. There is a beautiful happily ever after although it takes a lot to get there. I love Chloe and Trent’s story.
I love this story and it is another 5 star happy tears.