AN AMAZON TOP 50 BESTSELLERStephen Hastings is a control freak. He’s arrogant. He’s smart as a whip and sexy AF.He has too much money. He’s bossy, and he’s usually right. All I saw were his clear blue eyes, tight butt, and ripped torso. I gladly handed him my V-card that night, ten years ago. I was so stupid. I swore I’d never be that stupid again… again…
Emmy Barton works for a dry cleaner?
Yes, that Emmy Barton—long, blonde hair, bright blue eyes, pretty smile…
Sexy little body. Smart mouth.
She was the only girl who interested me, but I was leaving to be an officer in the Navy.
Now I’m home, running my business. My life is perfectly ordered until I bump into her, divorced and struggling to make ends meet.
I hate seeing her like this. I hate that she married Burt “The Dick” Dickerson. What an a–hole.
She says she hates me, but when we fight, it’s all heat and lust.
I won’t leave her this way.
She will let me help her and her son. She will stay…
It’s a thin line between love and hate, and this line is on fire.
(STAY is a STAND-ALONE enemies-to-lovers, second-chance, marriage of convenience romance. No cheating. No cliffhangers.)
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This book has a perfect combo for me, second chance, enemies to lovers and marriage of convenience. Emmy and Stephen story is amazing. They met and he tossed her aside, years later, with a son and after a divorce they find each other again, this time he wants her. You will find angst, sexyness, chemistry off the charts, a billionaire and a single mom, with a past and a future you need to find out.
Enemies to lovers and second chance romance are my favorites, Stay is both. Stephen is sexy, brooding, controlling billionaire. Emmy is a single mom of Eli and a bit down on her luck. They had a one night stand years before but when they run into each other it’s almost instant attraction. They have their ups and downs , as do every couple. Stephen just wants to protect her and Eli.
“Life changes. Situation change. People come and go. The best people are the ones who stay.”
All I’ve got to say is, Tia Louise how dare you? How dare you knock Remington Key (Make Me Yours) off his pedestal? Never would I dream that would happen. Boy was I wrong! Stephen Hastings is EVERYTHING! This book is everything!
Emmy is a single mom who will do anything to help her son even if it means marrying a man she hates. Stephen is a wealthy businessman who is the perfect combination of sexy and arrogant. He met his match in Emmy Barton. She is so strong and brave! Stephen and Emmy burn up the pages with their undeniable chemistry.
Oh and lets not forget Eli! Their is no way you can’t fall in love with that kid. He burrows right into your heart. The bond he formed with Stephen was the most precious thing of all. Every interaction these two had, made me melt.
I think I say this every book Tia writes, but I think Tia gets better with each book she writes. Stay was amazing! The characters, the storyline, all of it….PERFECTION!
This was more than a romance. This was a story of someone doing good because they could. What he didn’t expect was to fall in love with them both.
Tia Louise gave us a book so packed full of emotions that you will NOT want to put this book down.
Stephen Hastings and Emmy Barton had one night long ago. What they never knew was that that one night would give them a chance at forever. When Stephen offers to help Emmy he’s not only helping her but helping her son. Eli needs medical care that Emmy can’t afford. But Stephen helps and what starts as fake grows into something so much more.
We get EVERYTHING we love in a romance and MORE in Stay!
I was more than pleasantly surprised with Stay and it was absolutely perfect!! I adored it so much and all the ways it caused my heart to ache and to feel good at the same time. Tia Louise created such a sexy, beautiful, heartwarming and touching enemies to lovers story.
Stephen and Emmy have a not so pleasant history and ten years later, Emmy still has harsh feelings towards Stephen. Emmy is now divorced with a adorable little boy, Eli (this kid melted my heart) and as fate would have it, Stephen enters their lives at the perfect time. However Emmy and her hard heart, want nothing to with Stephen. I loved Stephen’s relentless pursuit of Emmy and her snarky, sassy behavior made the story even better. The plot was clever, engaging and wonderfully developed with intense and emotional moments. And the passion and sexy times between Stephen and Emmy was down right scorching!!
I just couldn’t get enough of Stay and I didn’t want it to end. It’s a definite five plus star read!!
Thoroughly Enjoyable Read
This was my first book by Tia Louise and it made me want to STAY and check out her other books.
Stephen and Emmy are like water and oil in the beginning. Events shaped them into the adults they are now. These events also bring along feelings from the past. Throw in a cute kid, an infection aunt, and a fairy godmother and you have all the ingredients for a great book.
I can’t wait to read more by this author!
This was a delightful easy read. It had a strong heroine and an alpha geek hero; they were playful, sassy and had enough chemistry to burn down the house. I loved how much Stephen cared for her son and wanted nothing more that help them. And I could identify with Emmy so much in regards how much she wanted what was best for her son even if it meant doing the thing she swear she would not do – fall for Stephen again.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself while read this. I hope we get to see more of this couple in the future because I have a feeling this was just the tip of the iceberg for them.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog**
Love love love!!! That’s what I feel for this book!! Couldn’t get through it fast enough. I completely fell in love with Stephen & his hot, scowly, genius, arrogant self. Not that he isn’t smackable at times (but truly, what guy isn’t at some point), but his chivalrous ways and how he totally falls for Emmy and Eli makes all of that not even matter. Emmy is filled with love and strength, beauty and grace, and is quite a mama bear, doing whatever it takes for her boy. And Eli, he’s just too cute for words. I loved this so so much, how their story came about, how the changes in them made you become emotional (like when you’re eyes are leaking while you’re trying to get ready for work). I’m not sure what else to say besides I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!!!
Tia Louise has just won my heart again. Emmy and Stephen’s story was so good, I couldn’t put my kindle down.
This is a second chance for Emmy and Stephen. One night 10 years ago,she gave him her v-card and just walked away. Now he is standing right in front of her and realizes that maybe there is something special about Emmy that draws him in. 10 years is a long time and Emmy is now divorced with a 7 year old that has some medical issues. She is scraping by, but Stephen offers her a chance to help, but a lot of other things are at stake.
I loved the way their story evolved and the way their emotions were handled. The attraction and sex was hot! You felt the highs and the lows. This is one of those stories that will leave me with a book hangover.
I’m struggling to find the words to do this book justice and I’m really not sure where to begin …….
This book blew me away it’s everything have come to expect from Tia Louise and so much more.
Emmy Barton gave herself to Stephen Hastings many years ago but used her and then tossed her aside, her life now is very different to those days a divorced mother of one and the only male who is important in her life is her son and finding a cure for the seizures he suffers takes up the rest of her time. The last thing she needs at this time is a man from her past reappearing in their life’s.
Stephen Hastings has never forgotten Emmy but he has also moved on with his life but that’s about to change when he comes face to face with the woman to haunts his dreams. Stephen regrets walking away but can he convince Emmy it’s going to be different this time around if she will just give him another chance …….
This book has all the feels you want in a great read and it ticked all my boxes, I loved the characters, I loved the adorable son and the banter they all shared, I loved the fights, I loved the laughter but most of all I loved the love ….. swoon worthy billionaire meets single mom, second chance romance, perfect mix of love, passion, humour and must a hint of angst make this a MUST READ for all lovers of romance. Stay will certainly be on my best reads of 2019 give it a chance am I’m sure it will be on yours as well. Another great read from this very talented author.
Could not put this down! Stephen and Emmy are so perfect even though they don’t start out that way. Emmy has lived most of her adult life hating Stephen. He did something so despicable she couldn’t forgive him. Stephen had no clue. His intelligence gets in his way sometimes. But fate has a way of bringing them back together. I loved this story. It had me laughing, yelling at my ereader and crying at several different parts. Emmy’s son, Eli is adorable. He’s the smartest one in the story at times. He’s also the reason Emmy and Stephen come together in the first place. Emmy is the best mother. She will do anything for her son. Stephen becomes the best dad as well. He falls for Eli even though he didn’t think himself capable. Emmy and Stephen do so many “wrong” things that it can’t help but turn out oh so right.
Stay by Tia Louise is an amazing book about Stephen and Emmy, if you have read Make Yours, you have meet Stephen, if you dont, you dont have to read it for this book.
This book start in the past when both are younger and Emmy has a big crush on Stephen, but when she has her opportunity is not the best time for Stephen, because he is having some personal stuff. After 10 years they found each other and Emmy is a divorced single mom of a pretty amazing boy.
The found each other in a difficult situation, he wants to be his friend again but she is not so sure about it, until he offers help her with something important and they start to have a friendship and then more, because you can feel the huge chemistry between them. If you want to know how these two beautiful characters found their HEA, you need to read this book as soon as is LIVE!!!
I’m telling you is so worth it, it has some swoon, sexy, funny and drama moments, that once you start reading it you wont stop until you finish it! Tia Louise wrote an amazing book!!!
Congratulations Tia for this incredible an wonderful story!! Can’t wait to read more of your stories in the future!!!
She hates me, she hates me not….
After reading this emotional rollercoaster of a story, I admit I am a puddle of sentimental mush. Stephen Hastings and Emmy Barton met when they were both young. A hot steamy encounter left Emmy with a lifelong impression. She gave her everything to Stephen and that included her V-card. You never forget your first. She had yearned for Stephen from afar but unfortunately Stephen saw things quite differently. To him it was a last hook up before he entered the Navy.
Years later a chance meeting brought Stephen and Emmy face to face. There is still an unspoken spark between them, but their lives have evolved so much from 10 years ago. Stephen cannot come to grips with committing to any kind of relationship. The sexual chemistry is off the charts between them, but Emmy has a son to consider in all her decision making now.
The story of them struggling to come to terms with their feelings was full of angst and uncertainty. Another wonderful story by Tia Louise, she never disappoints.
After reading Stay, I have no doubt that Tia Louise is a magician when it comes to second chance romance. She can write this trope with real flourish and briliance. Stay is sexy, Stay is emotional, Stay is sweet and Stay is every great thing that will make the story stay in your heart forever!
Stephen is apparently a sucessful business who never wants to settle down and never wants to have kid. But his perfectly set world shatters into pieces when he meets a girl from his past. The girl , Emmy is now a beautiful and stunning woman with a kid and a whole load of problems. And Stephen suddenly feels this unexpected urge to protect her from everything. But Emmy remembers something he doesn’t. Can she forget years of hurt, resentment and bitterness to take his help? And what about this magnetic attraction between them?
Stephen initially came across as a condescending and judgemental person with lots of hidden rage. But post Marine Stephen is an enigmatic and charismatic person. My heart melted in a puddle from the way he was taking care of Emmy every way. And Emmy is so amazing. An independent, hardworking, compassionate and strong woman who is taking care of her adorable and talented but sick son Eli on her own. The kids are so important in Tia Louise’s story and they leave a mark on my heart forever. Eli with his marine biology fascination will be one of them. My heart was breaking for his suffering and Emmy’s pain. The secondary characters created a cocoon where I got lost.
Stephen and Emmy’s chemistry is way too hot and swoony. Their love had an epic feel where they are constantly fighting one evil after another. The hard and difficult times they went through made them closer and stronger. They had doubts , insecurities and misunderstandings because the unusual way their reunion started. But love won over everything and I just fall in love with their love story. It is witty, sensual, steamy, heartwarming and achingly beautiful.
Stay by Tia Louise broke my heart and then put the pieces together in the spectacular way only Tia Louise can. It almost feels like she knows the formula to win my heart. A bit of angst, a lot of heat, a sprinkle of sweetness, a dose of swoony feelings and the perfect seasoning of glorious writing. And she has captured my heart and soul, like always!
Received ARC for Honest Review
Stay was a great read. Second chance is one of my favorites and this book did not disappoint. I loved it. I loved loved Stephen. He was so swoony and the perfect man. Emmy was sweet. The sexual tension between them was off the charts and the sexy scenes were scorching. I loved them together. They were perfect for each other! Eli was so cute, I loved him! Definitely a must read!
Stay by Tia Louise was filled with such sweet moments, swoony moments and scorching hot moments. An enemies to lovers, second chance, with marriage of convenience all wrapped into one wonderful story. Emmy and Stephen had some history, unrequited love on Emmy’s side, finally getting up the courage to do something about it. Unfortunately it did not end well for her. It is now 10 years later and the hurt and anger comes to the forefront when she lays eyes on Stephen again. Not quite knowing why Emmy hates him so much, he doesn’t let that stop him, he is fascinated with her and he is extremely attracted to her. When he finds her in a difficult situation, he is compelled to help with our without her cooperation. And the lengths he goes to, without fully understanding why, was seriously swoon-worthy. Plus picturing him as David Gandy did not hurt!
To be completely honest had some mixed feelings about Stephen in the beginning. I really did not like the way things ended between them 10 years prior. Granted, the separation was pretty imminent with Stephen going into the Navy, but it was just so hurtful. And then 10 years later he didn’t even realize what Emmy gave him and how hurtful he was towards her. But in the end, I ended up loving how sweet and determined he was to help her and Eli, it took him awhile to realize his feelings but ultimately it was his actions that really drew me to him. Emmy, she is definitely a woman of strength, she was in a tough situation, but she is an amazing mom and was willing to do whatever she had to for her son. The chemistry between these two was off the charts, some of those scenes were hot!
This was another wonderful book by Tia Louise and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Little Eli was the cutest and I did love the relationship between him and Stephen. And to see the happily ever after for Stephen, Emmy and Eli was the best!
STAY IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2019! Tia Louise NEVER disappoints when it comes to her stories and I devour them all in one sitting. I haven’t found a book of hers that I don’t get completely hooked. Stephen and Emmy’s story may be my absolute favorite from her.
Everything about this story is AMAZING. It was full of steaminess, it had angst and everything about it just felt so real. I love enemies to lovers and this one is great, Emmy truly has a dislike for Stephen based on their past together and who could blame her. I would have felt the same way if I was in her shoes. Their chemistry is kindle melting hot both in and out of the bedroom.
Eli, that boy stole my heart. I don’t know how anyone could not instantly fall in love with him. You can’t help but root for this sweet little boy throughout the entire story and want everything to work out for him in the end. I could have done without his father, but he also helps the overall plot of this story.
Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book ASAP because it is truly AMAZING in every possible way. Meet your new favorite hero Stephen Hastings, because he has been worth the wait.
Stay is a sweet second chance romance. I enjoyed this story so much, that I read it in one sitting. It has a single mom, charming boy, take control guy, fun bestie, and last a douch canoe ex. Emmy is so strong and caring. I liked the connection between Stephen and Emmy, and my gosh these two were burning up my kindle. Little Eli is so smart, and brave. I felt so many emotions. I even liked the glimpse of past characters that were in the story too.
STAY
by Tia Louise
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Release Date June 11
This story by Tia Louise has a little bit of everything you could want in a romance novel.
Stephen and Emmy reconnect by chance a decade after a one night stand. You could feel the attraction the two have fly off the pages. The chemistry can literally set you on fire. It’s that hot!
This single mom, second chance, enemies to lovers romance will have you in all the feels. I as a mom know the things you are willing to do for your child. Emmy is no exception. Pride and shame take a backseat to ensuring the wellbeing of your flesh and blood.
Ms. Louise will have you in an emotional rollercoaster. You will definitely enjoy the journey to Stephen and Emmy’s HEA. This is a must read.
Wow where do I begin with Stay?
This book is absolutely a book hangover read as I’m still reeling from it and just trying to get my my emotions back from it. First off my heart broke for Stephen as I can see why he was as an adult and I wanted to grab the younger Stephen and just hug him and show him love and trust.
Emmy is like any other teenager with the crush and wanting to have the boy who holds her heart only to be horrible and older Emmy is now raising her son who has seizures and protects her son and her heart but what happens when the man come back into your life who destroyed your heart?
Stay is such an emotional and heartbreaking and tearjerker and enemy to friends book but theres so much more to this book if you get the chance please please get it . Tia Louise is such an Amazing Author and her books reach out to you and to your emotions and connects with you in ways that you find yourself looking back in your life. I’m absolutely blown away by this book and grateful I got to read this arc and will cherish it always.