Sacrifices: we never know how much we’ll have to give up.Katy Akers dreams of college and a shiny future were ripped away when her brother was stabbed to death.Drowning in despair since her family was destroyed and her life turned upside down, she takes the only job she can—she becomes a stripper.Amidst the turmoil, a beacon of light shines through her dark world – Owen Hughes.But when Katy finds … Hughes.
But when Katy finds out about Owen’s past, the light she desires flickers right before her eyes.
Now she’ll have to make the decision of her life; will she fight for her happiness or fall back into the darkness?
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I just can tell how good this series is. And so happy that it keeps getting more and more stories.
Katy lost her brother. But until she finds the truth and makes her dreams come true she has to go through darkness.
Owen is always there. And when she gets to know him she starts to see the light. But seeing the light sometimes is not a good thing or is it? Will she fight for her dreams or will sadness destroys her?
Another amazing book. Emotional and shows how to fight for what you wish for.
We have Owen, who is Jess’s brother from book 1 and I loved this story. This is heartbreaking at times and it had me crying and laughing and swooning from one moment to the next. It’s a story about sacrifices for the ones you love but then doing what is best for you.
I have loved this series from the start and this book just made it so much better! I love how the characters and situations they have had to endure are fully developed. Katy and Owen are amazing! They have had many challenges and have found their own ways to over come their unique circumstances. They didn’t need each other to solve problems, they enhanced each others life in a truly beautiful way. I was instantly taken into the book world and didn’t want to leave. I was fully vested in the story and cannot wait to see what is next!
Katy and Owen will have you I’m tears thur out this whole book. Every tragic event that Katy has gone thur she makes a sacrifice to do whata best for her family to survive. Owen has made his own sacrifices to help save his family and ended in the wrong place. When they come together and each fall for one another will things from one of their past keep then apart or will it make them stronger? I laughed, cried, it broke my heart but slowly put it back together again. This book gives you all the feels and romance and steam and the hard facts of life and what one might have to survive.
Beautiful and sad all at the same time. Humphreys created a story that is not only about hardships and surviving but about trust and longing and the desire to be better.
Katy didn’t grow up with much but it was enough to be happy. Her brother made sure of that. When he got killed her life fell apart and with that all her hopes and dreams. Desperate to survive she became a dancer in a strip club and even though it was not what she ever thought she would do, it paid the bills.
Owen, the ever so sweet and sexy was the light in a dark place for Katy. Their chemistry was instantaneous and sizzling. But Owen has secrets that he rather keep in the past. He has sacrificed for his family to ensure their happiness but will he be happy himself. Will his secret cause him to lose Katy?
Loved every page and every moment even the heartbreaking ones. My emotions were all over the place and my heart hurt at times. A total hands down must read!!
Katy Akers never had a lot growing up and lived on the wrong side of town but life was always good until her younger brother, Mickey, joins the NDZ Crew. Now in an instant everything is gone and she is struggling to help her mom pay the bills and keep a roof over their head. The only place that Katy manages to find a job at is becoming a stripper at Pleasure Palace.
Owen Hughes has made his own mistakes in life but now he is focused on getting his life on order and works as a bouncer at the Pleasure Palace. There is something about Katy that draws Owen in but is he looking for a relationship or a good time?
As Katy struggles to keep her life afloat, she wants to discover who is responsible for her brother. But when Katy learns about Owen’s secret will it be too much for her and will she lose everything she finally let herself open up to?
I really enjoyed this book and this is a great series.
I loved Katy and thought she was such a strong character but at the same time so much of her strength from the need to survive. At the same time my heart broke for her and everything that she lost and through the loss she was abandoned by her family whom she needed the most. I loved her friendship with Bella and how she was there for Katy when she needed her the most.
Owen you meet in the first book as he is Jessica’s brother but this book allows us to get to know him more and understand some of his mistakes more. He made his own sacrifices in his life in order to make sure that things were easier for Jess and his brothers.
There was immediate chemistry between Katy and Owen but due to Layla, Katy held Owen at a distance as she had no desire to get involved with someone who was already taken. When everything got into the open the two began to heat up and I really liked their relationship!
I loved the friendships in this book that developed and became stronger with everything that the women in this book faced. I loved Molly, Bailey, Tyra Jess and Saff and how they all really supported each other instead of bringing each other down.
The secret Owen was hiding was pretty big but I think part of the reason was because of Katy keeping some things to herself as well. I understood why Harley was interested in Katy and why he was mad at her with everything that happened.
The end was so sad with when we learn the truth. I was super glad that Katy’s dad really realized his own mistakes and did his best at repairing everything!
Looking forward to the next book! – By Rebecca
These working girls are no joke. Each one has stepped up when needed and got the job done bringing to mind the phrase “put your big girls pants on and suck it up”. This one is no different. Hit with a tragic loss and no one to turn to for help Katy has one option left for work. Little did she know how much her life would change for the better. Armed with a good lifelong friend and new friends she never expected she does what she needs to do. It’s a great read and shows how this 19 year old girl didn’t let life get to her. Her and Owen are the perfect couple in many ways since both of them had sacrificed their own happiness for family. I love this series and it’s really awesome having folks from the other books influencing them in positive ways. It makes it so much better when the author doesn’t make it easy adding more depth to the story and the characters. Awesome sauce.
An emotional story that will touch your heart and make you think. Katy has to make the hardest decisions to try make her family survive the worst thing possible to happen. Taking a job at the club might be the best decision to make but having to face the emotional turmoil of what has happened and what Owen means to her and can she forgive his past. I am loving this series and love we find out more about each character with every book and that they feel like a family that are there for each other. An amazing series that you wont want to put down. I can’t wait for the next book Natalie’s story. Highly recommend series and Author.
This story will make you want to help people and give them second chances and opportunities. I’ve never read an author who accurately described someone who was giving everything she had to take care of her family. This is a masterpiece of sacrifice, love and devotion. The author has this world of forbidden occupation, but makes it so it’s a message of hope and promise that life will get better. I thought it was portrayed very well that the characters didn’t care, they did whatever they had to do to take care of their families. Loved this book so much!!
Katy and Owen have been through so much in their short life. They have struggled and had heartache. Together, they realize that life is about the choices you make and the people you call family. This amazing story will have you hook, line and sinker. Love this story of second chances, and realizing you are worth more than what you think.
Amazing book – go buy it today!!
KL Humphreys has done another fantastic job doing what she does best!!! Writing
Katy has alot going on in her life with the loss of her brother then having to deal with her parents grief, she does what anyone in her position does, picks herself up and gets a job doing what she can to make money so she and her mom has a roof over their head. Such a fantastic story line that is easy to read and I love Owen 🙂 this series is a must read!!! Well all of KL Humphreys books are a must read really but yeah you definitely need to read to get the full story. Congratulation KL and a big massive well done I’m a TOP Fan
wow this book brought tears to my eyes! she had every thing until one night her brother was killed. now she has to make ends meet so she takes a job as a stripper. that is where she meets him. only hes keeping a secret. read to find out what happens.
This is the third book in this awesome series, and is Katy and Owen’s love story. This story is an emotional roller coaster journey from beginning to end. This is a beautifully written story which is heartbreaking and a steamy read. I was completely engaged with this addictive page turner, and look forward to reading more from this talented author, whose work I recommend.
This series is killing me! The Sacrifices of Life (book three) is a beautiful addition. One of my favorite things is that this author always gives her heroine a strong voice. Now that doesn’t mean I like everything about the character but I always appreciate their journey. This Series has a “I am woman, hear me roar” feel to its telling. LOVE IT!
This is Katy and Owen’s love story. Owen is the brother of Jess (book one, deep breath cause I loved that story so much) and Katy (a young woman who has suffered a huge loss). She becomes an exotic dancer aka. stripper to survive. What I love about her is I really experience who she is both good and bad. I had to keep reminding myself that she is only 19 and has taken on a big financial responsibility during a time of HUGE sadness.
I loved several of the messages of this story. I am not sure my responses would have always been the same but that can be true in a variety of ways. My only critique is that some of the conversations between the characters didn’t always flow the way I thought it should. This didn’t take away from the flavor of this book though. I did wondered if gang life is different in Europe because it wouldn’t be like that in the U.S. Eek! I don’t want say anymore.
Surviving loss, dealing with grief, and forgiving your family’s shortcomings is beautifully demonstrated. So much is happening in this book and the love story is only part of its telling. A really GOOD part (wink) but still only one aspect of all that is happening. Ugh I can’t wait for the next one in this series. Happy Reading Everyone.
Awww I love this series! These two could not be more perfect for each other. Owen is such a softy in this book and that is exactly what Katy needs. She just lost her brother and she feels lost, she needs someone to care for her and just love her. Owen is looking for that forever girl after a rough past. These two both deserve an hea of their own.
And finally we have Owen’s story, and what a heartwrenching story this book offers. While it is also Owen’s story, it is mostly Katy’s story, a story of her courage, determination, and how you keep going when everyone else has shut down. KL Humphreys never shies away from a tough subject; this story deals with gangs, betrayal, prison, drugs, depression … and yet you finish it feeling hopeful, rather than despairing. For readers of the series, it’s great to meet up with the other characters again, particularly Jess, and to see how well her life is going, although the book itself can easily be read as a standalone. It’s emotionally wringing from the first page.
The best to date!! I love the raw pain that Katy expresses at not only her brothers death but her parents way of dealing with his passing. But I am so happy for Owen for finally getting his HEA. I dont want to say goodbye to these characters so hopefully we can have more from each of them!!
Dont miss out on this one 🙂
The Sacrifices of Life is book 3 in the Working Girls series. It can be read as a stand alone, but it helps to have read the first two so you know the other characters and their back stories. I have to say this my favorite one yet! Your heart breaks for Katy, but at the same time you are just in awe of her strength for doing what needs to be done. Taking a job she never saw herself doing, brings her to Owen. Owen has been a situation where he has had to be strong and his actions have caused him trouble in the past, but he has grown and learned from it. When Katy discovers his past will she be able to look past it and see the man that he is today? This story is so well written and the characters are great!
My Lord this book! I was crying from page 1! The emotional rollercoaster that is Katy s life! The love, support and friendships she finds along the way! Stunning, absolutely stunning!
Owen is such a sweetheart and the way he loves is just beautiful, every girl deserves an Owen!
I love K.L. Humphreys writing style and her stories just grab you and don’t let go!
Bring on the next book!
Katy’s family and life are falling apart at the seams when Owen enters her life and stitches it all back together. I loved how they worked the issue of Owen’s past so expeditiously by talking right away.