Every little girl dreams of the fairytale. The one where the white knight rushes in to save her from the clutches of evil. They fall in love, have babies, and live happily ever after.By that definition, my life should have been a fairytale too.When I was eight years old, Caven Hunt saved me from the worst kind of evil to walk the Earth. It didn’t matter that I was a kid. I fell in love with him … in love with him all the same.
But that was where my fairytale ended.
Years later, a one-night stand during the darkest time imaginable gave us a little girl. It was nothing compared to the pitch black that consumed me when I was forced to leave her with Caven for good.
At the end of every fairytale, the happily-ever-after is the one thing that remains consistent. It wasn’t going to be mine, but there hadn’t been a night that passed where I hadn’t prayed that it would be hers.
I owed Caven my life.
However, I owed that innocent child more.
And that included ripping the heart from my chest and facing her father again.
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Absolutely loved every minute of it!!
Written with regret is a heartbreaking but breathtaking book. Hadley and Caven have a terrifying past. Living through something so horrible that they can never forget. Years later they meet in a bar and end up having a one night stand. They end up creating a child. Pick up this book to see how it all plays out. There are many tears involved and twists and turns. I am eagerly awaiting the second book!!
Seriously fell in love with the H&H! Such emotions. I’m left needing part two immediately, if not sooner:)
I finished this book yesterday and still don’t know how to review it! It was absolutely fantastic, I don’t want to spoil anything but there is so much going on, twists and turns you don’t expect and that ending! My goodness, I cannot wait for book 2!
What just happened?! I thought I had this story all figured out, but nope! This book was like having a bunch of puzzle pieces and very slowly managing to piece it together, only to find out you’re missing a huge piece.
The prologue almost destroyed me before I even got to Chapter 1. A young girl and a slightly older boy live through an event that’s nothing short of their worst nightmare…well, pretty much everyone’s nightmare.
Fourteen years later, Caven is celebrating his fortune as a multimillion dollar deal is struck, but then the doorbell rings and a baby is found on his doorstep. Fast forward another four years, and Hadley appears back in Caven’s life and it’s not a happy reunion. The story continues to weave through past and present, through trauma, guilt and depression, while finding strength in the darkest hours. “Stop looking at the big picture and find happiness in the seconds.”
The ending caught me completely by surprise, but I should know by now that Aly Martinez does not write predictable, and her duets always blow me away!
Written with Regret is the first book in the Regret Duet. I like how this author writes her intriguing stories. She draws her readers in and keeps them completely captivated till the end. The story starts off with a bang, it’s well written and emotional. The twists will keep you guessing. The characters were likeable. I can’t wait to read the conclusion to this duet.
I always read Aly’s stories with baited breath, waiting for the beautiful love story to emerge and grab me by the heart but she never fails to make me hold my breath while frantically turning pages waiting to see what will happen next because we all know these aren’t just love stories…twists and turns you never see coming are what make this story amazing
Holy B’Jesus Sweet Mother God What Did I Just Read!!!!!
What an amazing phenomenal story!!
This story will entertain you, ripe your heart out, leave you speechless.
Aly has given us an unbelievable, original, epic story. You will literally be bug eyed when you finish this!!!!
My mouth open, never saw it coming, moment. AFRICKINGMAZING!!! You will not be able to.put it down.
You will fall in love with these characters. Rosalee is so stickin adorable. Aly paints a perfect picture with her words, descriptions and moments. I could totally see everything happening before my eyes. Now thats a great author. Caven is amazing, funny l, sexy the best book boyfriend unimaginable. Hadley poor Hadley your heart will break for her. But her strength and resilient is amazing.
There are so many times I cried in story for the sadness, the sweetness and just the moments.
If what you seek is a tale of past/present with twists and turns GET THIS BOOK!!!!!
There is so much heart, angst, drama, gut wrenching emotion it will leave you breathless.
Just read, go in blind and ENJOY!!!!!
Hats off to you Aly Martinez!
I’m speechless and I’m in awe! This story was nothing but full of angst and feelings .
Absolutely AMAZING!
One of the best reads of 2019 by a mile!!
What in the heck just happened here..I am still trying to process what just happened. I am totally surprised and did not see that coming….shouldn’t be surprised though Aly Martinez does this to me every time and I freakin love it!!! She never fails to deliver a phenomenal story and that is what she did here. I was hooked from beginning to end and omg I am so ready for the rest of their story!!! I need to know what happens next and I can’t wait!!! Another fantastic story by this talented author…well done!!!!
“Life isn’t lived as a whole. You aren’t given a hundred years all att once. Time is doled out one very manageable second at a time. Stop looking at the big picture and find the happinness in the seconds.”
Can two lives marked by loss and tragedy win their happy ending?
Caven did not have a happy childhood. The loss of his mother when he was ten destroyed his family in ways no one could ever imagine. At twenty-nine, all he wants is to celebrate. Besides being handsome and intelligent, now he will be rich too. Everything in his life is under control. Until a ringing bell, a basket that will not stop crying, and a note written with regret will change his life forever.
Four years later, his life is completely changed and totally different from what he had imagined in the past. But Caven is happy. Until the return of someone unexpected comes to shake the structures of his life: the mother of his daughter. The same one who abandoned a baby at his door four years ago.
A plot narrated in a fluid and moving way, where despite the topics addressed for the author can touch the heart of the reader without appealing to excessive drama. The narrative has lightness and depth andar makes the reader fall in love with this family.
A story about second chances, overcoming and restarts. About valuing every little moment of life. Alternating present and past, the author brings small revelations throughout the entire narrative, culminating in the discovery of a great secret, which leaves the reader eager for answers that will only arrive in the last volume of this duet.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest Review *
All I can say is WOW – I was not prepared for the emotional journey that Aly Martinez took me on. From the opening pages to the very last sentence I was constantly on edge. Not only did the hatred that Caven felt for Hadley leap off the pages but the remorse and regret they both traveled through left me wanting more. I was not prepared for the ending and i cannot wait for the next book in the series. This was my first Aly Martinez book and it will definitely not be my last. 5 Stars are not enough!!
Wow! Just wow! This book was so good. The writing was phenomenal, the characters were likable, and the story line was amazing! I loved this book – I couldn’t put it down. And when I was forced to put it down (like going to work – sometimes, I don’t care to be an adult), all I could think about was when I could read some more of this book.
The character development, the back stories, the relationships, the emotions, and the dialogue all felt so real and raw. There wasn’t one bit of this story that felt forced or uncomfortable. This book deals with some scary issues but deals with them so beautifully. The ending…..OMG. You have to read it to find out. So many twists and turns that I did not see coming.
I cannot wait for book #2 to come out. I’ll be anxiously awaiting this one. Again, I can’t stress how good this book was. The story line and writing are top notch.
5 Star Review Written With Regret (Regret Duet #1) by Aly Martinez
Aly Martinez is a new author to me and I have absolutely no idea why that is Written with Regret was amazing.
From the first chapter Ms.Martinez had me hook , line and sinker. I was riveted and could not put it down. So much so that I read through the night just so I could finish it.
Reeling from a tragic past both Caven Hunt and Hadley Banks have been through hell and have some how manage to survive. The little girl Rosie brings some lightness from what is at times a dark and tragic story.
I really don’t know where to start with this review. I can say that this book burrowed deep down into me and still hasn’t let go. Not sure it will until after I read the conclusion to this duet.
Caven Hunt will do anything for his daughter Rosie and I loved his interactions with her. They brought a smile to my face.
Written with Regret made me laugh, made me cry and shocked me; well written and strong characters made this a book that I just couldn’t put down.
For fear of spoiling this story my review is going to be brief. I can and do recommend that you read this book. It will get to you in so many ways and I cannot wait for the conclusion.
Holy Moly! I did not see that coming! I don’t know what to say without ruining the book for everyone. Hmmmm….
Well, the book is about Hadley and Caven. They meet briefly as kids and then years later have a one night stand that results in a baby. Hadley leaves the baby with Caven while she gets her life straightened out. He isn’t happy to see her when she returns years later to get to know their daughter. However, he slowly lets her in their lives. Everything is going all smoothly, then BAM! I honestly didn’t see it coming. I like to think I’m a smart person. I often figure out twists before they happen. This one totally took me by surprise. I can’t wait to get my greedy hands on the next book. I NEED to see how their story is going to play out. Aly Martinez has such a way with story telling that pulls you in and keeps your interest until the very last word. I highly recommend this book to everyone that enjoys a well written romantic suspense. I promise you won’t regret it.
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
What just happened?! Seriously I did not see that coming at all!!! I am sitting here in somewhat of a denial after finishing this book. This book will take you on a complete roller coaster, and you’re gonna love every single word of it.
Caven and Hadley experience an unimaginably horrific event no one should ever have to experience. Moving on from that event isn’t easy for either of them. However they both do it in their own way in their own time.
Fast forward about 14 years and their lives collide in a one night stand. But do they both know who the other one really is? Do they realize they share a past? One of them does, one of them doesn’t. What could possibly go wrong? You need to read this book so you can find out the answers to that. Also, so you can be as blown away as I was when I didn’t see the ending coming. I need book 2 like yesterday.
Very well written, smooth read, couldn’t put down
Holy sh*t what the f*ck just happened?! Aly Martinez is the queen of duets and her cliffhanger endings always manage to leave me right on the edge of my seat in anticipation of getting my hands on the follow up story! Seriously she is an author who I kinda love and hate at the same time. I love her for that beautifully unique storytelling ability and the fact that she manages to keep her readers guessing right until the very end, but I hate that she always leaves us with a jaw dropping twist and then makes us wait. Although I guess I can’t hate her too much because she sure knows how to leave me craving more so that I keep coming back every freaking time. Luckily she doesn’t make us wait too long because I don’t know if I could manage to wait longer than a couple of weeks!
Written with Regret is the first book in the Regret Duet that follows the emotionally captivating journey of Caven Hunt and Hadley Banks! Their story was breathtakingly beautiful and will have readers second guessing every moment these two share throughout all the twists and turns that the author throws our way! Just as I thought I was finally beginning to understand the direction this story was going in, the rug was pulled right out from under me and I was left in complete shock!
My heart is legit beating right out of my chest and I cannot freaking wait for the next book, Written with You, to reveal all of those secrets I am craving to know! Aly Martinez hits it out of the park with the story and readers are going to fall in love with Caven and Hadley!
Oooooooookay….. What just happened???
I am totally shocked, surprised, speechless. Sitting on the edge of my seat and left wondering and chanting Oh My God. I love this author, absolutely love her. She always amazes me and and with every book I feel as though she gave us her all. Now this book….. I feel that deep in my bones.
I am in love, with not just these characters but this story. I can not wait to see what happens next….June can’t get here fast enough.
*Review by Michelle
Oooooooookay….. What just happened???
I am totally shocked, surprised, speechless. Sitting on the edge of my seat and left wondering and chanting Oh My God. I love this author, absolutely love her. She always amazes me and and with every book I feel as though she gave us her all. Now this book….. I feel that deep in my bones.
I am in love, with not just these characters but this story. I can not wait to see what happens next….June can’t get here fast enough.
WOW! I am always blown away with Aly’s style of writing and this book isn’t much different. Soon as you start this book you will be unable to put it down and you will be left wanting the next part in the Duet NOW!
Aly has delivered a brilliant start to this duet, its delivers a roller-coaster of emotions that has you on the edge of your seat. The main characters Caven and Hadley have been through so much throughout their lives, they are both damaged in some ways.
Yet again Aly has left this part of the duet with a cliffhanger you never see coming and leaves you wanting more. I can’t wait for the next instalment Written With You
WOW! I absolutely loved this story and can’t wait for the next book. There are so many things about this book that I wish I could say but can’t for fear of spoiling anything. So many OMG, WTF moments. Aly has outdone it with this one.
Keep in mind this is a DUET so there is a cliffhanger. But Aly certainly knows how to do a cliffhanger. From beginning to end this story ripped my heart apart, put it back together and ripped it apart again.