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The Last One You Loved

By: LJ Evans
Narrated by: Charlotte North, Lee Samuels
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Maddox

Between my badge, my daughter, and my hometown, I’ve got a busy life. It’s a mostly happy one, but late at night, when the house is quiet, I still see her face. McKenna may have left me and this town behind a decade ago, but a century wouldn’t be long enough to get over her.

There’s only one thing worse than never seeing her again. If she came back, the secret I’ve been keeping would destroy lives—mine included. As long as she stays gone, everyone is safe.

McKenna

When my world catches fire, destroying the dreams I’ve sacrificed so much for, there’s only one place I can think to go, one man I can run to. But going back is no homecoming. Sheriff Maddox Hatley hasn’t forgotten me. And he sure hasn’t forgiven me, either.

He’s hiding something beneath all that anger. I’m going to stick around until I find out what it is.

The Last One You Loved is a second-chance, single-dad, forced-proximity love story that will tug at your soul, make you laugh and cry, and leave you with a smile on your face.

©2022 LJ Evans (P)2023 Podium Audio Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Small Town & Rural
Heartwarming Story • Captivating Plotline • Amazing Character Portrayal • Intricate Backstories • Intense Emotions
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This was an emotional ride. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, sometimes sappy. Overall recommend. Heart warming and a fair amount of spice!

Sweet family story

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I enjoyed this book. It had a whole lot going on in it. I will say, this time all that “extra stuff” at least played a part in the main plot. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read a book and all that “extra plot stuff” just gets in the way.

Charlotte North and Lee Samuels both did a fantastic job!

Can’t go wrong with a HEA! 😉

First book by LJ Evans…

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This book was great! The love that the characters have for one another and the twists and turns of the plot line…AMAZING!

Amazing Love Story

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Didn't like the story. Hated McKenna's character, popping back up, making demands. I was on her team, up until she came back wanting Maddux, even though she thought he had a famiky....then, she started to make demands. Also, I hope that I will never be an over bearing mother like Maddux's mother - she should've honored her son's wishes and allowed him to choose whether or not to include Mc kenna into his daughter's life, in his own time.

DNF...😐

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pretty good story. story line was good. loved how he stepped up and took the little girl. I hope there is a book 2

the last one you loved

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This story had so much verbal abuse for the h. Even the H knew about the h history but he constantly saying things that the h mother told her. This was sooo SAD. It was bad enough to hear about the h mother abusing her yet the H too?! If you are okay with this type of trigger, this one is for you!

So much verbal abuse

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This book touched everything in my heart, first time reading this author, men she is amazing!I can’t wait to read more books from her.

All I can say is wow!!

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Between your tears, laughter, and all the feels, remember to breathe. The Last One You Loved by LJ Evans will have your heart racing and your breath catching for the entire incredible ride. Because sometimes losing everything you want gives you everything you need. But the journey to claim it, well, that’s not always an easy ride. But it makes for an incredible read.

Evans has woven a tale of second chances that extends beyond the book's primary relationship, encompassing a family who's hugs you'll feel through the words on the page clear to the depth of your heart and soul. While the steam and connection between Maddox and McKenna steal your breath, Mila will steal your heart with her very presence.

Maddox and McKenna (M&M) are beautifully developed, perfectly imperfect characters whose intricate backstories are only enhanced and deepened by the characters surrounding them. And yes, readers will want to embrace some and loathe others, but more than anything will appreciate how everything that happens leads to an incredibly heart-felt HEA. And there's a very healthy element of just desserts. In more ways than one.

Evans’s language is poetic and intense, building suspense throughout the plot, entwining multiple story arcs all seamlessly connected within and around McKenna, Maddox, and Mila. Every twist, turn, trial and tribulation created new ways to connect with the characters and their story.

This is the book I couldn't put down, but never wanted to end. And the narrators brought it to beautiful life in my ears. I can only hope, dream, and anticipate that Evans will bring us back to Willow Creek and the Hatleys in future novels, because this is one book that has ‘series starter’ written all over it. And book hangover inscribed on every page.

Remember to Breathe

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Strong characters in a story that grabbed and held my attention. I laughed, cried, and am looking forward to the next book in the series!

A story of second chances and family love and support!

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4.25 STARS

I did a buddy read with two of my friends for this book in anticipation for Indies Invade Philly this October and I really enjoyed this book! This was all about second chances and forgiving those who have hurt you in the past. I loved how we saw how hurt Maddox was, as well as McK, and how they dealt with it the last decade. Maddox's heartbreak really broke my heart, but I loved how his life turned out in the present.

Their reunion was bittersweet as it was dangerous for McK to be back, but at the same time, it was like no time had past between their love. They both still deeply loved each other and you could really tell that.

There was definitely some suspense in this book that kept me on my toes!

Overall, great book! I am wondering if this author will put out stories for the rest of the siblings.

Loved

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