My entire existence was torn apart in a single night… Five years ago my whole world was consumed by the girl who held my heart, until it all changed.I walked away to save her from having to deal with me and my fractured heart. I’ve been drowning under the weight of my guilt, pushing away the people I love most… to protect them. From all that’s left of me and the pain that follows me like a … left of me and the pain that follows me like a tornado.
I swore I’d never come back home to Arbor Creek. But here I am.
They say the truth will set you free, but when it’s revealed, I’m forced to face the demons keeping me shackled.
I don’t deserve her or her forgiveness, but I’d give up my life if it meant keeping her safe.
But this time around, she just may be the one saving me.
Author’s Note: This is Book Three in the Heart’s Compass series. It can be read as a standalone and has a HEA. Due to strong sexual content, coarse language and mature subject matter, this book is not suitable for under the age of 18.
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Graham and Halle have always been in love but when tragedy strikes Graham leaves. Halle is devastated because she thought they was solid. Graham has to move home to help take care of his mother but will he also get a second chance? Can Halle forgive him and let him back in?
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. This was my first book by Brooke O’Brien and I loved it. The story was about Halle and Graham and how they were torn apart because of some things that happened when they were young. There was some trust issues on Halle’s part since Graham did leave once and she didn’t want to go through that again. One couldn’t blame her, she gave her heart to him and he just threw it away like it meant nothing. I loved how they were able to find their way back to each other. This was my first story from Brooke and it won’t be my last.
One tragic night that leads heartache and a 5 year separation cannot stop the love Graham and Halle feel for each other. When Graham’s mother needs him he returns home and in a small town and with mutual friends he knows he can’t avoid seeing Halle forever. But not everything can be rainbows and sunshine… their story is heart-wrenching, action packed, and full of twist and turns.
Halle got a big surprise when Graham showed up at her door. Her love who got away was back. They have a past and she’s been hurt but he still wanted her. The reason he left is still there and is causing problems again. Fun, read over all.
I was so looking forward to Graham & Halle’s story. It is a little slow in the beginning, but don’t give up. It gets better.
It is the third book in the series but can be read as a standalone.
This series just keeps getting better and better! I absolutely fell in love with Graham and Halle. They went through so much in their life and relationship together I felt so much for them. This book has so many twists and turns that I definetly didn’t see coming, I was literally on the edge of my seat the whole time! I was literally left wanting to read more about them at the end and was sad to finish this book! I cannot wait for the next book in this series!!
This author just keeps getting better and better! Her writing makes my heart happy and reminds me why I read romance.
This was a second-chance romance with some angst and spice and everything HOT! Halle and Graham had chemistry for DAYSSSS. It was the perfect example of a will-they-won’t-they and I loved it!
This author is really stepping up her game with this book and I can’t wait to see what she does next!
This book was ok and had promise. I do love Halle and Ellie and Callum are the cutest couple ever, but I had a difficult time connecting with Graham. I went back and forth from the first 2 books to see if I missed something. The constant allusion to what happened between Graham and Gage was off-putting. I would’ve rather had the background a little earlier.
This book was definitely worth waiting for! I am in love with Graham and Halle’s story. It was everything I was hoping for and more. It was heartbreaking and so beautiful. I was also happy that we got to see Maverick and Ryan again. I can’t wait for more of this series!
Second chance romances combined with a small town romance makes for a great read especially combined with this author. These two were hot and heavy and most likely headed for the altar. . . when he ran. He left her. Not only did he leave her, he didn’t come back for her. This author gives it all to us, flash backs to their past, the emotional heart break when he left and the pain of his return. It doesn’t help that the peace their group once knew now has an old threat resurface so we get some suspense too! It’s hot and steamy to boot. Yup open this baby and get the full experience you have come to expect from this author. Great read.
Until I Found You is book three in The Hearts Compass series. I loved it! I love Second chance romances and this book did not disappoint. I could not put it down. I loved loved Graham and Halle. Graham was sexy and swoony. I loved Halle’s sassiness. She was sweet. Graham and Halle had amazing chemistry and scorching sexy scenes. They were perfect together! Can’t wait to read more in this series!
For the last five years Halle has wondered what pushed Graham away, they had the perfect relationship, and then all of a sudden something changed for him, and he walked away. She has tried to move on, but no one else has ever compared. For a long time she hoped he would realized what he left behind, and come rushing back to her, but he didn’t.
Until now that is, word is he has come home to stay, but Halle has a hard time believing it. He has come home to open a new business and care for his ailing mother, and Halle wonders if she might be on that list of reasons to stay too?
Until I Found You is a breathtaking reunion story riddled with heart squeezing emotion, smoldering chemistry, and edge of your seat intensity. Within it’s pages you will find a captivating story line that is well written, evenly paced, and has a touch of suspense that will have sitting up and taking notice. I loved reuniting with these characters and seeing them find their well deserved happily ever after. This new addition to the Heart’s Compass series is a heartfelt and sexy story that will satisfy all your reading needs, and leave you tempted to learn more about the other characters in this series too! Highly recommend!!
I requested an advanced copy of this title, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
This was a very sweet romance.
I enjoyed reading this story. It was such a lovely sweet romantic story. A very well written and enjoyable story. I can’t wait to read more about these characters
This is the third book in the Hearts Compass series which can be read as a standalone. All books in the series are interconnected which I love about this series.
So where do I eve begin with how beautifully written Until I Found You is? I loved it in so many ways. I love the chemistry that Halle and Graham share. Oh Graham everyone needs a man like Graham in their lives.
This was a feel good second chance romance and it was just perfect. It’s a lovely HEA and I can’t wait for the 4th book in the Heart’s Compass series.
5+ STARS! I just loved everything about this book, characters, storyline everything.
*arc received in exchange for my honest review*
4.5 stars!
I read the first two books in this series last year and I wrote a review for the first book, but didn’t write one for the second book lol! I have no idea how that happened, but I think I’ll have to do a re-read soon lol! I then signed up to review this book, even though I have to be honest and say that I couldn’t really remember what happened in the other books! This book can be read as a standalone though! After reading this book, I found myself really enjoying it! The plot was intriguing and I wanted to read on to find out what was going to happen next! There was also some action in the plot and a bit of suspense! These two elements added to the plot and made it more interesting! There was also plenty of romance in the plot and the romance allowed for some seriously hot scenes between the two main characters! The ending of this book was also left at the perfect place and summed up the characters story beautifully! The characters were also amazing and made this book even better! Halle was the main female character, and in this book she was reluctant to get back into a relationship with her love interest because they had history and she was still hurt, so I could understand her reluctance! I liked Halle a lot in this book too! She was quite a confident character when it came to her love interest, and she did like to make him sweat a bit lol! Halle also went through a lot in this book when it came to the danger aspect and I did feel for her! Graham was the main male character and love interest of Halle! I loved Graham a lot in this book and he was pretty damn hot! He also worked hard in this book to get his business off the ground and he had moved back to his old town to look after his sick mother! Graham was a determined guy that just wanted to protect those around him, especially Halle, and he was very protective of her! Graham also carried a lot of guilt in this book and it was Halle that helped him when it came to this! I loved that this book was written from both Halle and Graham’s point of views! I was hoping that it was going to be because the first two books were written from dual point of view, so I was expecting this book to be too! I’m really happy that it was because it helped me connect and understand Halle and Graham more, especially as they were both going through their own situations and had a history together! It allowed for a few more things to happen in the plot too because the main characters didn’t spend every minute of the plot together! I now can’t wait to read the next book in this series! I know that a novella is releasing next month, which continues the main characters story from the first book, so I’m definitely planning a re-read before the novella releases! I can’t wait to read the next full-length book in this series and check out this author’s other books that have released too! The cover for this book is also absolutely stunning! It really drew me to the book and made me want to check out the synopsis! I love all the new covers for this series and they really suit the feel of the books!
“We all have that one person our hearts will always go running back to and, for me, that person will always be Graham. I only wish I were his reason to stay.”
I need to keep this review short and simple. Until I Found You was an ok-read for me. At the beginning I had trouble getting into it. Both main characters were to me pretty whiny and repeating themselves. However after 50% into the book it was getting better, but unfortunately not good enough to finally win me totally over. It was a strange mix of feelings and actions, the story itself was a little flat to me. The last 20% were the best part of the book. I wished for a little more insights of the past, a better foundation to Graham’s strong feeling to leave the love of his life behind. During the whole book I missed a little more depth to the characters and their relationship. Sadly I couldn’t quite connect.
Until I Found You is a lovely second chance romance within a series, that can be read as a standalone.
“I’d give you my heart, beating in my chest, if it meant protecting yours.”
Until I found you is the 3rd book in the Heart’s Compass series. This one focuses on Halle and Graham and their second chance at finding love. Halle’s heart is broken when Graham leaves town after his cousin is killed in an accident. Now Graham is back and the chemistry between them is ignited once again but is it enough to let the past go so they can have a future together?
I loved this book!
A Second Chance Standalone Romance
Graham Shaw and Halle Keegan’s story is told via dual POV.
Five years ago Graham and Halle were each other’s world, two hearts that were beating as one. Until that one phone call that ended in a tragic event which sent Graham packing and Halle left behind in tears and heartbreak.
Now Graham is back in Arbor Creek, helping his mom and starting up his business and of course hanging out with gang, Halle included. You can feel the struggle (and the sexual chemistry) that these two characters are going through. Both want their hearts to heal, but Halle is afraid that Graham will take off at any moment again – she isn’t sure her heart can handle it a second time. Graham is out to prove that he is here to stay.
Can they find their way back to one another? Will they both be able to put the past behind so they can move forward? One click today to get all the answers? I highly recommend this author and this series!
Until I Found You is nothing like I expected it to be, but I mean this in such a wonderful way! If you read romance, we’re all familiar with the second chance romances, but Halle and Graham are different somehow. I was sucke into this story from page one and couldn’t put it down!
In all honesty, I haven’t read all the books in this series yet, but that didn’t bother me at all while reading this story. It’s clear the author talks about characters from previous books. I love that she does that, because a lot of the times I am just dying for a little more information about characters I have come to love.
Graham is back in Arbor Creek after five years and he knows not to expect everything to just turn back to how it was all those years ago. The only thing that hasn’t changed are his feelings for the woman he let get away. Graham may seem like a jerk to some, but there is so much more under that macho layer. He’s sweet, romantic and most of all protective of who and what he loves. He just need to learn how to let go of his demons and forgive himself for something he had no control over.
Halle is still hurt after everything five years ago. She won’t deny her feelings, but Graham can’t just walk in like everything is okay either. She is kind, but independent and I love how she was teasing Graham. Halle is a great friend and definitely deserves a happily ever after!
Until I Found You is about letting go of the past, letting yourself love and most of all forgiving yourself and others for something you can’t control. On top of the amazing romance, Brooke O’Brien gives us some suspense and mystery on top of it. I loved this added element and it was in perfect balance with the romance aspect in this story. The flashback to events so many years ago really helped me understand so much more and it was written in a way you can feel the emotions.
Halle and Graham may have not seen each other for over five years, but there feelings are still there. I loved how easily they fall back into a pattern with the other. Also, it’s clear their relationship isn’t perfect and that is something I love seeing in books!
Besides the great romance and a bit of suspense, this book also has a great group of friends! I think that had me laughing most of all! All in all, Until I Found You is a great read! I can’t wait for the next book.
Review I have to say that I have been patiently waiting for Halle and Hraham’s book. You get glimpses of them in the other books and you wonder what is going on with them and then you find out that Graham just ups and leaves Halle with no explanation or warning. So when I found out they were getting their own book I was jumping up and down because I was finally going to get their story in full.
Let me tell you i was not disappointed in their story either. Brooke brought her A game and it was phenomenal. Graham leaves Arbor Creek and Halle behind after something happens. Halle learns to move on and when Graham’s mother gets sick and he comes back to town Halle is surprised to see him. But Graham has never gotten over Halle and it is clear in how fierce he protects her and wants her to be back in his life. But can Halle forgive him for up and leaving with no explanation.
I will say this is a phenomenal read and I was sitting at the edge of my reading seat waiting to see what was going to happen to them. This is a must must read series so go on out and one click the series and you will not be disappointed!