A first love that deserves a second chance.At eighteen, Claire Peters fled Martha’s Vineyard, leaving the only life she had ever known and the only man she had ever loved. With stars in her eyes, Claire pursued her Hollywood dreams and seduced the world. A decade later, her heart longs for the man she left behind.Doctor Forrest Devereaux is the Vineyard’s homegrown hero. But his well-balanced … homegrown hero. But his well-balanced world is shattered when a tragic event forces him to question everything.
Adrift in a sea of anger and betrayal, Forrest is lost among the lies and broken promises. Despite their rocky past, he turns to Claire. The woman who broke him.
Forever linked, Claire and Forrest are an unending continuum. But there’s ten years of hurt between them.
Can they overcome the scars of their pasts together?
Or will the pain force them apart forever?
**Each book in the Martha’s Way series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Series Order:
Book #1 The Scale
Book #2 Need You Now
Book #3 Tattooed Hearts
Book #4 Wrapped in Red – A Christmas Novella
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It will pull you into the book and will keep you wanting more of the characters in this book and the series
Loved the book alot
This was a great second chance read about Claire and Forrest. The love they had for each other was so pure and beautiful but because of misunderstanding and lies, they were torn apart for 10 years. It was a lot of work to get back together again but it was well worth it. I couldn’t stop reading until I finished this beautiful, adventurous love story. Can’t wait to read more in this series
Claire was ready for her first kiss from the boy she is loved all her life. But he tells her she is too young, and he leaves for college. Two years later she is ready to give herself to him, but he tells her not until her eighteenth birthday. Forrest Devereaux has only loved Claire. It finally looks like they have a shot until she runs from him. Now, years later, she is back and is ready to claim him as hers for the rest of their lives. The problem is Forrest is not going to trust her with his heart ever again.
I loved how we see this group of friends and how their lives are going. The support they show each other is so strong and they are their own family. The twists this story took, and revelations revealed were jaw dropping and left tears on my pillow. Loved, loved, loved this couple!
On top of her game but things change and she ends up back home. Where she left alot and hut feeling are hard to fix after 10 years.
She was still in love with Forrest trying to gain his forgiveness and his trust. They were
both an emotional mess. Forrest having to deal with a tragedy, Clair and secrets from the past, didn’t always listen to reasons. He struggles and she wanted to be there for him but she had a hard time convincing him to accept her help.
A very steamy book ,a very emotional story with a lovable hero and heroine and a close and supportive group of friends. I wanted to see their happy ending but the surprises kept coming so did the drama.
I am a sucker for a second chance but Forrest and Claire’s story was literally breaking my heart. Claire has been in love with Forrest since she was 15 years old and he kept putting her off because she was just too young but she turned 18 got her wish then she heard something and ran. Ten years later Forrest wants nothing to do with her, his heart was broken once he vowed never again.
Claire knows something is missing in her life so she decides to come home but the damage is done Forrest can’t forgive her even if he still loves her. I was so mad at him and then her then back to him, but I couldn’t put it down.
Mika Jolie always gives us great stories.
This one is no exception. Forrest and Claire have a second chance. The question is can they get past the hurt? There are so many emotions throughout the book.
I loved the whole story. Second chances are one of my favorites.
An emotional second romance. A life time love that gets a second chance with Forrest and Claire. I loved the story.
I wasn’t sure what to think about Forrest at times. At first, I think I did a little swooning. He was respectful and responsible when it came to Claire and her feelings. I was so happy when they finally got their chance. Things don’t always work out as expected. I get why he closed his heart off to Claire, but he was kind of a jerk in a lot of ways. I think their communication should have been better, but we often don’t say the things we need to. I loved that Claire had to come into her own as she seemed pretty tied up in Forrest. I did love that even though they had many walls to break through, the love is still there. It was a ride to read about how they dealt with whatever life threw at them, both separate and together.
This author always knows how to keep me coming back for more. Wow……tattooed hearts is around love, betrayal, family, friends and fighting for what you want. This is my first book in this series but I cannot wait to read the books before and after this one. I fell in love with the main characters even though at times I wanted to give them both a hard shake to wake them up lol. But that’s what true love does to you, it leaves you bleeding with only your second half to stem the flow. Once I started reading this book I could not put it down until the end. A fantastic read and highly recommended.
Claire and Forrest’s story is a second chance love story. Theirs isn’t an easy story, and they have obstacles to overcome. But who can stop a love that’s true and meant to be. Mika Jolie writes great characters that are realistic and deep. Looking forward to reading more in this series!
I absolutely loved this story and I could not put it down once I started reading it. Claire and Forrest loved each other when they were young, they had one night together and then she left him without a word. Will they get their second chance? This was well written, had a very interesting story line, drama, heartache, major push and pull and shocking family secrets are revealed that you do not see coming. I highly recommend this book!
This second chance romance filled my heart with hope!
Claire and Forrests story is a rough one but through it all they never lost the love they held for each other and when tragedy brings them back together they realize that love is worth fighting for!
Forrest is one hot alpha when he needs to be and my gosh he is amazing! Stubborn but amazing! Pair that with Claire’s tenacity and you have a a beautiful pair that spark a fire when they come together!
Tattooed Hearts is potent. So much so there are moments where you almost forget to breathe or your heart beats so fast it threatens to leap right out of your chest. Forest and Claire are one heartache shy of giving up. Secrets and lies, emotional revelations and unpredictable romance lay the groundwork for an unforgettable second chance story. Jolie digs deep into the soul of her characters and finds the beauty in the pain. A talent that has her stories at the top of my must read list.
Forrest and Claire’s love is breathtaking. They have loved since children. She leaves because of mistruths never speaking to him. They avoid their pull. Claire finally stops running but is it in time. Forrest finds his live is one big lie can he overcome all he learns. Their love story is beautifully written
Another fantastic book by Mika Jolie.
This truly fantastic tale follows Claire and Forrest and their quest for a happily ever (or never) after. Young love, broken hearts and years apart. This might truly be the end of something that’s really never was.
Claire is a rising star. 10 years in the music industry and now an upcoming movie to release, she heads home on a short trip to try and find her one true love.
Forrest is the island hottie doctor. Not that he likes being called that. A death in his family changes everything he thought he knew about his life. His friends lives as well.
Could Claire and Forrest ever find their paths to each other? Could young love be enough to keep hearts promised to one another? Grab the book and find out the answers. Totally swoon worthy, heartbreaking, crazy, crazy, sadness. This one will tear you up! 5stars.
This author manages to suck me in, toss my heart around, make me want to cry, and then make it all better in the end. Forrest and Claire are no exception to that rule. Their story is so full of pain, loss, hope, and uncertainty that I couldn’t put the book down. Their once-love never really disappeared, but when Claire finally feels confident enough to fight for it, Forrest seems to want nothing more than to eviscerate her. Or does he? His push and pull games are painful to take, but he’s trying to find his way also. And when he and Claire finally get on the same page, it’s a beautiful thing. Of course, that didn’t mean I didn’t want to slap him a few times for the deliberate cuts and jabs at Claire and her heart. Regardless, Claire’s strength finally breaks Forrest’s ice and he can’t deny what he wants. As painful as the story was at some points, it was definitely worth the read.
This heart breaking second chance is written in third person from a dual POV. Forrest and Claire have loved each other forever. They are meant to be. Just as they are getting started as young adults, an overheard conversation sends Claire into a tailspin and she leaves, breaking Forrest’s heart. Ten years later, they have danced around their feelings and their past for the last time. Their relationship has to be resolved. And it is a painful process. They both have anger, distrust, and so much pain to overcome. Forrest has some other family issues he is dealing with at the same time, and my heart was broken for him. I loved the depth of his feelings for Claire. They both make mistakes along the way, causing more pain. Ultimately they both have to decide to choose each other over anything else to get to their HEA. This was an emotional read for me but I adored the depth of the characters. I loved that they had supportive friends. I love that they came to the conclusion that home is not a place but where you belong: and sometimes that means a person.
Great read
So so much angst in Forrest and Claire’s story! This story was heartbreaking and hopeful. I can’t wait until I get to know Blake and Keely more
A beautiful story about a second chance between Forrest and Claire. Love all the twist and turns and the ending is beautiful.
This was an amazing read. One surprise after another. A story about love trust secrets and betrayal.
We get to meet Forrest and Claire, who grew up in Martha’s Vineyard together, had a connection and fell in love when
they were only teenagers. At age 15 Claire knew that she wanted Forrest and did everything she could to get his
attention. Forrest who was a bit older felt that Claire was just too young to know about love but she was determine.
She came up with a few schemes that had me tearing up one minute then chuckling and laughing out loud
another minute. Eventually Forrest gave in and they connected but something happened that Claire couldn’t deal with, so she
ran off leaving Forrest behind.
Years later she’s back. She was still in love with Forrest trying to gain his forgiveness and his trust. They were
both an emotional mess. Forrest having to deal with a tragedy, Clair and secrets from the past, didn’t always listen to
reasons. He struggles and she wanted to be there for him but she had a hard time convincing him to accept her help.
This was a sexy and hot, emotional story with a lovable hero and heroine and a close and supportive group
of friends. I wanted to see their happy ending but the surprises kept coming so did the drama. This is Book 3 in the Martha’s Way Series. It is just as good as the first 2. Mika did a great job with these characters. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us. All in all this was one awesome read one that I would highly recommend.