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Book Blurb

Life isn't meant to be easy, but for Zachary Bennet the last two years have been downright hell. The one shining light in his life, his precious daughter, Hayley. Deciding he needs a clean break, Zack gets a new job in a small town called Leyburn in the hopes they can settle down and live a peaceful life.

Between worry over one brother's increasingly erratic behaviour and constantly walking in on the other two making out with their mates, Simon Holland is ready to pull his hair out. All he'd ever wanted in life was a mate and a family. When his wish is finally answered with Zack's arrival, Simon finds out first-hand how far hate and bigotry can drive some people. But life wasn't meant to be easy and Simon would protect what was his to the end.

Note: This book was previously released at Silver Publishing in September 2011. It has been expanded by 25,000 words and reedited.

 

Book Review

This third story in the ‘Holland Brothers’ series definitely wasn’t easy on my heartstrings or my tear ducts. Neither of the main characters had it easy, but Zach had such an awful time of it before he ever met Simon! Simon is so ready to meet his mate, it is hard for him to hold back—but he knows he has to, so Zach gets a chance to learn to trust again. This setup between the mates is nicely different from what the previous two Holland brothers went through so far in the series.

Zach has lost so much, it is a miracle he hasn’t given up. His best friend died from cancer, followed by his parents, but the one person who is able to make Zach hold it all together is his daughter Haley. As if that weren’t enough of a challenge, Haley’s other grandparents suddenly decide they want to raise her, and even thought the court gives Zach sole custody. Beginning a new life in Leyburn is enough of a challenge, and then Zach meets his mate, Simon. Zach is unable to cope, but he does what he can…. After all, Simon is his mate and Zach does want to make a life with him.

Simon is too cute! He falls in love with Haley from the start, he knows he will love Zach as well, but being patient about the whole thing is very, very difficult for him. He never doubts Zach and Haley are a “package deal”, as Zach puts it, and he does everything to win Zach’s trust. In the end, he knows he’ll have to be the one to ensure their family becomes and stays a unit, despite what the evil grandparents are planning...    

If you like stories about men who have lost almost everything and have to learn to trust and love again, if you enjoy reading about a single father who meets his mate and isn’t sure if the new man in his life can accept his child, and if you’re looking for an emotional romance full of cute moments, a cuter kid, and some nail-biting tension when the villains reappear, then you will probably like this novel.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook, print and audio
Length	Novel, 173 pages/50250 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	24-January-2014
Price	$4.99 ebook, $9.99 paperback, $14.95 audio
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I14L8AS