Title: Love Me Like That
Author: Marie James
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: January 13, 2016
Blurb
Two strangers trapped together in a blizzard.
One running from the past; one with no future.
Two destinies collide.
London Sykes is on her own for the first time in her life after a sequence of betrayal and abuse. One man rescues her only to destroy her himself. An unfortunate accident lands her in a ditch only to be rescued by the most closed-off man she’s ever met, albeit undeniably handsome.
Kadin Cole is at the cabin in the woods for the very first and the very last time. Since his grief doesn’t allow for him to return home to a life he’s no longer able to live alone, he’s finally made what has been the hardest decision of his life. His plans change drastically when a beautiful woman in a little red car crashes into his life.
How can she trust another man?
How could he ever love again?
Will happenstance and ensuing sexual attraction be enough to heal two hearts enough that they can see in themselves what the other sees?
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EXCERPT
Dinner was going great. We talked about future plans and vacations my parents want to take now that Dad is semi-retired. That all changed when dessert was being served, and Kegan got that look in his eye.
“So, KayKay? You told mom about the woman you have living with you yet?” Kegan says like it’s just another piece of everyday news to discuss at the table.
From the corner of my eye, I see both of my parents’ heads snap up and look at me. Center of attention, a position Kegan has always been better at than me. This is his payback for not spilling it about London when he asked. My mind is already thinking of things to do to get back at him; that’s if I don’t strangle him first.
I narrow my eyes at him before speaking. “I do have a house guest,” I respond with as much nonchalance as I can muster.
“Houseguest,” Kegan huffs.
“She’s in the guest room,” I reply and look at my mother. My explanation does nothing to keep the happiness off of her face. Seems I’m as transparent to her as I am to Kegan, and she didn’t show up at the house like he did and see her braless in a tank top and yoga pants.
“And where do you sleep?” Kegan says just before popping an overly large bite of pie into his mouth.
My jaw clenches uncontrollably, and my left eye ticks periodically with my pulse. Fucker.
“How did you meet?” My Aunt Diana asks thinking she’s saving me from Kegan’s questions when she’s actually only making it worse.
Kegan drops his fork on his plate loudly and sits backs far in his chair. “Oh, I love this part of the story.”
“So, KayKay? You told mom about the woman you have living with you yet?” Kegan says like it’s just another piece of everyday news to discuss at the table.
From the corner of my eye, I see both of my parents’ heads snap up and look at me. Center of attention, a position Kegan has always been better at than me. This is his payback for not spilling it about London when he asked. My mind is already thinking of things to do to get back at him; that’s if I don’t strangle him first.
I narrow my eyes at him before speaking. “I do have a house guest,” I respond with as much nonchalance as I can muster.
“Houseguest,” Kegan huffs.
“She’s in the guest room,” I reply and look at my mother. My explanation does nothing to keep the happiness off of her face. Seems I’m as transparent to her as I am to Kegan, and she didn’t show up at the house like he did and see her braless in a tank top and yoga pants.
“And where do you sleep?” Kegan says just before popping an overly large bite of pie into his mouth.
My jaw clenches uncontrollably, and my left eye ticks periodically with my pulse. Fucker.
“How did you meet?” My Aunt Diana asks thinking she’s saving me from Kegan’s questions when she’s actually only making it worse.
Kegan drops his fork on his plate loudly and sits backs far in his chair. “Oh, I love this part of the story.”
Kari's 5 Rocking Stars Review
Summary:
Two strangers trapped together in a blizzard.
Two strangers trapped together in a blizzard.
One running from the past; one with no future.
Two destinies collide.
London Sykes is on her own for the first time in her life after a sequence of betrayal and abuse. One man rescues her only to destroy her himself. An unfortunate accident lands her in a ditch only to be rescued by the most closed-off man she’s ever met, albeit undeniably handsome.
Kadin Cole is at the cabin in the woods for the very first and the very last time. Since his grief doesn’t allow for him to return home to a life he’s no longer able to live alone, he’s finally made what has been the hardest decision of his life. His plans change drastically when a beautiful woman in a little red car crashes into his life.
How can she trust another man?
How could he ever love again?
Will happenstance and ensuing sexual attraction be enough to heal two hearts enough that they can see in themselves what the other sees?
What ROCKED:
Grief-it is handled differently by everyone. It is defined as: deep sorrow, especially that which is caused by someone's death.
Love-it comes to us when we least expect it or want it. It is defined as: an intense feeling of deep affection.
Love Me Like That is a story about both.
Kadin Cole was lost, dark, and completely broken after the loss he experienced. He didn’t even want to live anymore. The day London came into his world, color began to color it. They had such an immediate connection. The problem was, Kadin wasn’t able to talk about his loss and this lead to a series of unfortunate events. Kadin was a man who loved with everything he had and held those he did close. He was convinced that he would never be able to find that type of love again. Events that pulled them apart, eventually helped Kadin see love in London. What I loved about Kadin, is that he was exactly how I imagine a man that loved and lost to be. It was so relatable and real, it felt like I knew him.
London Sykes had a very hard past. Especially when it came to men. She had only hoped for a getaway. When she crashed her car, she got way more than she bargained for. For London, she knew at that exact moment Kadin would change everything. What I loved the most about London was that she was so unguarded even after all the hurt she experienced. She was strong and knew how to say no. Not many people would be able to say that after all she had been through.
I loved the story because it wasn’t so straight forward. There are events that happen that make you think it will go one way, but Marie James just takes you the other. The story was original, and deals with some heavy issues that Ms. James does an exquisite job handling.
What I Boo-ed:
Simply, that it ended. I read this book a few weeks ago now, and I can’t stop thinking about it.
Overall:
This author has created a fan for life. This is a story that is more of an experience to be had. It hit a personal note in that my Mom lost my Dad some years ago. She was extremely lost and broken. She never found another love because her forever was with my dad, but she is not so broken anymore. Relatable characters in stories like these is huge in making a connection with me and it was instantaneous with this. Love Me Like That is such a beautiful, poignant story of how precious life is, how important love is, and the struggle to make it through your grief to find in another person what they see in you. MUST READ OF 2016.
What I Boo-ed:
Simply, that it ended. I read this book a few weeks ago now, and I can’t stop thinking about it.
Overall:
This author has created a fan for life. This is a story that is more of an experience to be had. It hit a personal note in that my Mom lost my Dad some years ago. She was extremely lost and broken. She never found another love because her forever was with my dad, but she is not so broken anymore. Relatable characters in stories like these is huge in making a connection with me and it was instantaneous with this. Love Me Like That is such a beautiful, poignant story of how precious life is, how important love is, and the struggle to make it through your grief to find in another person what they see in you. MUST READ OF 2016.
AUTHOR BIO
Marie James: I’m a full-time, working mother of two boys and wife of 11 years. I've spent almost my entire lifetime living in central Texas, with only short stays in South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. I've always wanted to write novels and just recently had the gumption to sit down and start one. My passions include reading everything under the sun and plotting out new books to write in the future.
Love Me Like That is my 6th book. I’ve also written the Hale Series and a FanFiction named Psychosis, featuring up and coming cover model, Matthew Hosea, as the main character. This book was done for fun, and all of the proceeds are going to charity. All of my books are currently available on Amazon.
My current work-in-progress is titled Kincaid and is a spin-off motorcycle club novel from the Hale Series. Fans begged for Diego “Kincaid”
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