Let Me by Cecy Robson: Review


Posted April 18, 2016 in review Tags: , , ,

Let Me by Cecy Robson: ReviewLet Me by Cecy Robson
Pages: 244
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Series: The O'Brien Family #2
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Also in this series: Crave Me, Feel Me, Save Me
Also by this author: Inseverable, Crave Me, Feel Me, Eternal, Save Me
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Once he was broken beyond repair. Now this MMA contender is fighting to be a better man—for her. RT Book Reviews proclaims that the O’Brien Family series from award-winning author Cecy Robson “has the hottest brothers ever!” And in Let Me, it is Finn’s turn to discover how love can heal the deepest wounds.
A mixed martial arts star on the rise, Finn O’Brien dismantles his opponents with brutal precision. And yet beneath his fierce persona, Finn is raw from a trauma he’s buried for years . . . until the day his deep-rooted rage erupts and lands him in court-mandated therapy. Finn’s not one to bare his soul, but if talking it out means meeting beautiful women like Sol Marieles, he’ll give it a shot.
Sol is working toward her masters degree in psychology, and already she feels like she’s in over her head. With an important internship on the line and a scary family situation demanding her attention, the last thing Sol needs is Finn around to distract her. The man is ripped and seriously sexy yet it’s his troubled side that warns her to keep her distance. But their attraction is intense, and he clearly has the heat to see how far and fast their passion takes them.
Alone, Finn and Sol have been fighting to find happiness in their lives. Together, there’s no stopping them as they face their greatest challenges—not in the ring, but in their hearts.

Let Me
Cecy Robson

what i think

I have enjoyed all the books in the Shattered Past series and the O’Brien series. I really enjoy Robson’s writing. She does ‘tortured heroes’ so well. Let Me was no exception and certainly isn’t a light read. However, its powerful and I am so glad I read it!

First, know that there are some trigger warnings in Let Me. This book deals with previous molestation, severe mental health issues, and attempted suicide. All of these issues are handled with a dose of reality while still being sensitive to the subject matter. Finn and Sol are both broken in their own ways and for very different reasons. At first, I was concerned this would be a toxic relationship-Sol is so desperate to ‘fix people’ and Finn is SO in need of help. But, Robson did a great job not making their relationship seem that way at all! The deep mental health issues are all laid out for you to read-the ugly, broken truth of mental health. You see Finn and Sol and their families dealing with every aspect of these issues-the effects on the person, their family, their friends, their jobs, etc. And while the mental health issues play a huge role, its still a love story between Finn and Sol and Robson doesn’t discount that either. Overall, this is not a light romance read and in that regard, its not for everyone. However, I think its well written and I applaud the author for being honest and real about mental health. Let Me is another great book in this series and I am super excited for Declan’s story (the heroine in that book has profound hearing loss so you know I am super excited for that! As someone with profound hearing loss I am so excited to read about a character like me!) and then Wren’s story (which I think will be heartbreaking!!)

  • POV: Dual
  • Tears: Yes
  • Trope: abuse, mental health, MMA fighter
  • Triggers: molestation, attempted suicide
  • Series/Standalone: Part of a series but is a total stand alone
  • Cliffhanger: No
  • HEA: View Spoiler »
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if you liked

Breaking a Legend by Sarah Robinson, Legend by Katy Evans, The Hurricane and The Aftermath by RJ Prescott…then you will probably like Let Me!

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Other Books in the Series

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CECY (pronounced Sessy) ROBSON is the new adult and contemporary romance author of the Shattered Past series, the O’Brien Family novels and upcoming Carolina Beach novels, as well as the award-winning author of the Weird Girls urban fantasy romance series. A 2016 double nominated RITA® finalist for Once Pure and Once Kissed, Cecy is a recovering Jersey girl living in the South who enjoys carbs way too much, and exercise way too little. Gifted and cursed with an overactive imagination, you can typically find her on her laptop silencing the yappy characters in her head by telling their stories.

 

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Excerpt

The heavy door to the lobby opens with a loud smack, drawing attention to those waiting to be seen. The counseling center is private and held in high regard. The majority of our clients come from money, but a few of our therapists work pro bono, counseling those from working class backgrounds similar to mine. Some are like Loretta, suffering from eating disorders and mild anxiety issues. But the majority are severely damaged individuals with suicidal tendencies. I catch sight of one of our more heartbreaking cases sitting in the corner beside his father. Poor kid, he can’t be more than fifteen. And there he waits with his wrists bandaged down to his elbows.

I want to walk over and give him and his dad a hug. Both look like they could use one. Those people on the street who offer free hugs to strangers? I’m one of them. I always have been.

Today though, I refrain, staying focused on Loretta. “Good job,” I tell her, knowing how hard she’s trying. “I’ll see you next week.”

“Sol?”

I turn my head. I know that voice. Loretta doesn’t bother with a goodbye, leaving me instead with a “Mm, yummy” when she sees who called to me.

“Yummy”. Yes, that about sums up Finn.

Finn O’Brien, damn. You know those cute guys . . . those really hot kind of cute guys? Finn blows them away. I’m not typically attracted to redheads, but I make the exception for Finn. Oh, and Jamie from Outlander.

Finn has the whole bad boy thing going on, tats crawling along his muscular arms, hair buzzed on the sides and short on top. A modern Mohawk, it think that’s what it’s called. Oh, and don’t get me started on that dimple on his right cheek that appears when he grins, just like he’s doing now.

“Hi, Finn,” I say. His brother is with him, the one that looks the most like him. He’s older by a few years, handsome, polished, perfect. Well, if you like that sort of thing. Me? Did I mention how sexy Finn is?

His light blue eyes sparkle as I pass Zorina, the poor girl trapped in her own world following a brutal assault on the train. She pretends to play instruments that aren’t there, reality slipping so far from her grasp, it’s almost out of her reach.

I tilt my head in the direction of Finn’s brother because by now it’s obvious I’m gawking at Finn. “You’re Seamus, right?” I ask.

“No, I’m Declan,” he answers in a deep voice.

Oh, right. The district attorney. “Sorry. I know that Finn has a few brothers,” I offer. I should be impressed seeing how Declan has made quite a name for himself in the political arena, and I am. But Finn is who lures my attention and keeps it, despite my best efforts to appear more relaxed. “What are you doing here?” I ask.

He shrugs. “Waiting for you.”

Declan sighs, moving away from us and reaching for his phone. I grin even though I’m sure Finn is feeding me a line. The last time I saw him was at my cousin Sofia’s wedding. I’d brought my friend Alex as my date and Finn, well, he showed up with some girl with big breasts and very little clothes. And funny enough, I still had a hard time keeping my eyes off him.

“Really?” I ask.

“Yeah. Really,” he answers, leaning back on his heels and making a show of checking me out. “Don’t forget, you still owe me a kiss.”

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6 responses to “Let Me by Cecy Robson: Review

  1. I’m excited to give this series a try. I’ve only read a couple of books in her UF series and I love her writing so much! I’m glad to hear that she does tortured characters well. And I love the sound of the characters already.
    I’m hoping to pick up these books soon!
    Wonderful review! 🙂

    • I have only read her contemporary series! The once perfect series is great-that was what I started with. She writes characters with so much complexity! I just love it!

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