There’s a girl asleep by my bed. Her name’s Sophie and she’s the love of my life. She doesn’t know that. I’ve never told her. I’ve been the biggest a$$hole the world has seen. I want everything from her but I can’t ask for it. I f*cked up, I’m probably dying, and it’s too late for second chances… Cosima (Merc’s girl from Dark Child).
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Strength by Jo Raven
What an emotional, heartbreaking story. Where do I begin to tell you how fantastic this book is. This book is Griffin and Sophies story. You will remember both of this characters being mentions in Dark Child Mercury & Cosima story. Considering Cosima and Sophie are twin sisters.
Griffin and Sophie’s story will pull at your heart, it is emotionally raw. The tragedy and pain that Griff deals with not only from the Cancer but also from the scars on his body. Griffin is struggling to deal with cancer, and doesn’t want to believe he is going to make it. Sophie is there for him and will not let him give up as she nurses him back to health.
Griffin and Sophie don’t and haven’t had the easiest of relationships and you are in for one bumpy ride with them while they try to work out the past and present relationship troubles.
Well done Jo with what I believe to be another successful book. It was well written and you can see that a lot of work went into it to give the authenticity of Griffin’s illness and treatment.
It’s been a while since I’ve read a book from this lady and let me tell you that I missed her so freaking much.
I had read a bunch of books from other authors but there are the ones that touched my heart and it’s a joy to get the chance to read some new book.
I know of that this must sound like I’m being silly but I’m not.
Jo Raven is an amazing author and her books are to die for. Oh boy… The stuff she writes about will knock you down. Trust me. Her writing is hot, intense steamy, wild… You name it. Just have an open mind…
Strength is her latest release and tells the stories of Griff and Sophie.
Oh boy… Since the moment I ended Dark Child I knew that I needed more from these two… So I advise you to read that book first…
Griff had the worst life, filled with hurt, sorrow and a traumatic event that changed him forever.
How can a person so broken, give himself to another? How can he?
Sophie left her life behind to be able to take care of Griffin but that’s not an easy task. She needed her twin sister’s help so she took it. But now, that she’s happy with her boyfriend, Sophie knows that she needs to move on with her life helping Griffin but…
One word… Just one word… Intense…
This book was everything I was looking for. So perfect. So good.
Superb plot, very engaging, super intense and heartfelt.
Each chapter nailed it to perfection and made me want to read it non stop.
There were parts of the book that I wanted to slap someone so hard due to their stuborness but there were others that I wanted to hold then and promise better days. I’m so glad for the chance to read it and you will to.
Jo Raven… You’re forgiven. Lol. It was worth all the waiting I endured. I want more… Please. More. Now.
This book! It has everything we love from a Jo Raven book. Angst, the broken hero, the strong women who will show that she accepts our hero as he is and will help him in what ever way she can. Ahh I just love the way Jo writes! Her words are captivating and her storyline’s are intriguing. I can’t get enough!
Griffin is going through something quite horrible. He is down, he is mad at the world, but gosh he is a sweetheart. I just love him in all his brooding.
Sophie is such a strong heroine. She knows the road will be a hard one but no matter what she is there when Griffin needs her.
These two are just so beautiful. This story made my heart break in certain parts but it was mended again with all the love I could feel throughout the story. This book is short but it definitely lacks the Jo Raven punch. I just loved reading this book!
I loved the mystery surrounding Griff when I read about him and Sophia in Cosima’s book. Sophie’s unwavering dedication to Griff gave me all the feels.
Such a deeply heartfelt book of loss and love! Griff has always thought of Sophie as his, but he’s not the kind of man who can express his softer side. Heck, he can barely express his harder side, but when he does, watch out! Sophie is a beautiful girl, inside and out, and she has only wanted Griff with all her heart. Theirs was a pain-filled story, full of misunderstandings and hidden feelings. I felt their pain and suffering as well as Sophie’s steely strength. This was a short read, but it packed such an emotional punch!
Griff and Sophie’s story… breath… hand at my chest trying to relieve the aches..swallow down my tears. I am a MESS after turning the last page of this book. Ms. Raven’s is back doing what she does best, taking me on a roller coaster ride of emotions. It is what I love most about her stories. Yes there is a tale to tell but all the feelings weaved throughout fills the heart often reducing me to a blubbering fool.
Griff broke my heart from page one. He is SOOO MISUNDERSTOOD. Adding all the medical issues in combination with his depression ugh I just wanted to hug him forever. Umm it didn’t hurt that he sounds like a complete hottie too (wink).
Sophie amazes me. She takes ownership to her misstep and is trying to make up for past wrongs with Griff. Her insecurities along with her desire to care for him give her a heart wrenching monologue.
I really loved this book and possibly need therapy after reading it (EEK). This is such a beautiful story. Happy Reading!
Wow I loved this book so much second chance at finding out the one you have loves after coming back from war and fighting to live through the cancer. This is a amazing read that grabbed me by the heart and soul.
This is the story of Sophia and Griffin. Although the characters were introduced in other story you really learn about them in this story. Sophia is very dedicated in making sure Griffin was okay. Griffin was pretty much a jerk for 75% of the book but totally loved him by the end of the book.
Can another person give us the will to live?
Sophie and Griffin have known and loved each other for years. Each thought that they weren’t good enough for the other so they went their separate ways. Her to work and school, him to war. When they finally get back together Griffin has cancer and nowhere to go so he moves in with Sophie. Will they be able to see their love for what it is? Will cancer end their love too soon?
Jo Raven’s books are absolutely breathtaking, an emotional rollercoaster ride that never seems to end!!
This book had me crying hard for the characters, all the heartbreak because of a love so strong and undeniable they didn’t know how to deal!!
Will Griffin and Sophie get their happily ever after or will Griffin stubbornness be the end for both of them?
An emotional journey that I felt right down to my bones. I cried, I got chills and I had to take a few breaks to collect myself. Griffin is by far one of the most complex men I have read about lately. He only wants to know what love is like but he never had it growing up and doesn’t know how to show it either. Sophie fell for Griffin right from the start and she never stopped loving him. She didn’t understand why he treated her the way he did, and it broke her. Watching these two travel the road to healing and a future was truly a rolloercoaster of emotion. Sophie and Griffin had so much to work through and it was done beautifully!
The long awaited for story of Griff and Sophie has finally arrived. And it doea not disappoint! The emotion and the journey these two travel is inspiring and I felt every fear and terror like it was my own. The love was obvious for anyone to see. Even under that angry, protective exterior Griffin showed the world. The sweet Sophie, realising her past mistakes will stop at nothing to stick by the man she loves during his battle against cancer, whether he wants her there or not. It’s a beautiful story of second chances. Healing. And a love that can conquer it all. Maybe even death. Well done Miss Raven! This short read had it all and deserve five stars, or more if I could
I have loved every single book I have read from this author.
Griffin is a damaged soul and when him and Sophie get together it is like their souls are settled but like all love stories it is not all sunshine and Rose’s, and her sister doesn’t help things.
I love how Jo Raven writes because you live these stories, you feel their emotions like they are your own and it makes the book that much more enjoyable
I really enjoy Jo Ravens stories and Strength was no different. It’s a quick read about a man who was broken by war and then by illness. He has the love of a women that didn’t always understand his broken self but when she comes back for him, and cares for him, he sees that she really does understand him and she loves him!!! With no control over their future, they can only enjoy the time they have been given and hope for more!! This story pains me when you see how tough it is to be sick and have to rely on another to care for you. The inner struggles and emotions that one has to face when unsure of if they will have a future is heartbreaking. I truly enjoyed these characters and their story!!!
Only Jo Raven could turn a villain into a tortured hero that we can all get behind! Well done, great shorter read but still lots of ‘meat’ to dig into. Loved Sophie’s character as well and was happy to see her return from previous books.
I have been waiting for the next installment in Jo Raven’s stories and I was not disappointed.
She writes such amazing heroine and tortured boys, and Sophie & Griffin were no exception.
If you’ve read any of Jo’s other books, you may have read Dark Child about Merc & Cosima, and then you would have already met Sophie & Griffin. Sophie is Cosima’s twin sister. You also would have already wanted more of this story!
If you haven’t already, then you really need to start reading Jo Raven & Strength is a great place to start!
I was so curious what was going on with Soph when I read Cos and Merc’s story that I could not wait to read Strength! It did not disappoint! Jo always knows how to make you fall into a story and feel all the feels the characters are feeling. Make you fall in love and cheer them on and stand by them when they mess up. I can’t wait for more of Jo’s stories!
This was an amazing read. There is just something about a tortured hero and they do not get much more tortured than Griffin. This is a character that will touch your heart and leave a scar that will last forever. Sophie was incredibly strong and likable. She was perfect for Griffin in every single way. I loved this emotional romance that was just heart achingly beautiful.
Injured ex-millitary Griffin Lambert was fighing cancer alone … that is, until the beautiful Sophie came back into his life and moved him into her apartment. There is only one thing Griffin wants … to love Sophie. But Griffin doesn’t know how to do that. Nor does he deserve her. College student Sophie Parker has loved the handsome Griffin from afar since high school and wants a second chance with him. Sophie made some mistakes and Griffin deserves better than her but that’s not going to stop her from fighting for them and showing Griffin that he wants her. But with Griffin fighting cancer and being told by people in Sophie’s life that he doesn’t deserve her, will Griffin and Sophie get their HEA together?
Strength is an emotional, angsty and steamy story that will have you rooting for the hero and heroine to be together despite the odds.
Strength by name. Strength is what Griffin Lambert and Sophie Parker’s story is all about. This is a emotionally tortured story about a man who believes that he is unable to feel worthy of love or know how to show emotions. Sophie has always had a crush on Griffin since he was the gardener at the family home.Years pass by and when Griff returns Sophie finds that her feelings have never changed. This is a heartbreaking story filled with emotions of hurt, betrayal, and plenty of tears. A well written story that will have you captivated and wanting more. A must read enjoy.