Pages: 408
Series: Fight for Me #2
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Also in this series: Hold You Close, Lead Me Home, Trust in Me
Also by this author: Show Me the Way, Hunt Me Down, Lead Me Home, More of You, Pieces of Us, Kiss the Stars
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The next seductive, unforgettable stand-alone romance in the FIGHT FOR ME series from NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author A.L. Jackson...
Kale Bryant. Arrogant. Gorgeous. Commanding.This ER doctor is married to his job.His only vice is one-night stands and short-lived flings.He learned a long time ago loving someone isn’t worth the risk.
Harley Hope Masterson.Beautiful. Brave. Sweet. The owner of a small coffee shop knows what it’s like to struggle.Embroiled in a bitter divorce, she’s threatened with losing everything.
When Kale accepts a new position down the street from Hope’s shop, he begins to question every wall he’s built around his heart. He wants her in a way he hasn’t wanted anyone.One touch is fire.One kiss, and he’s spinning out of control. But taking her won’t come without consequences.
Hope is in for the fight of her life.One neither of them saw coming.Now Kale must decide if loving her is worth risking it all.
She will fight with everything she has. But sometimes even hope needs a hero...
Follow Me Back is another stunning installment in the Fight for Me series. So far, these books have totally won my heart! This story was super emotional!! Oh my gosh! Seriously, read with tissues. Lots of tissues.
Kale is a doctor who is haunted by those he couldn’t save. Hope is a woman trying to break free from her douche of a husband. But, getting away isn’t easy for Hope and forgetting and moving on isn’t working for Kale. Initially, I did NOT think I would like Kale. Cocky doctor with a God complex? No thank you. However, I am thrilled that Jackson proved me wrong and that cocky persona is a facade for a broken man.
I love the deep, swoon worthy romance Jackson writes. Kale and Hope seriously had some steam but also some deep emotional connections. Not every author can pull that off! I love a hero that isn’t deterred and willing to continue to fight for the heroine. Kale recognized something in Hope that pushed him to not give up on her. To me, THAT is love. That is what makes me believe in a romance. When a character is able to see beyond a person’s mask and understand them on the deepest level, romance becomes believable. Jackson doesn’t just tell us he sees beyond Hope’s mask, but she shows us!
There is some drama-llama too. Hope’s husband/ex-husband is a major douchecanoe. Hope and Kale have some serious hang ups about love and relationships that make their little dance a challenge.
Overall, Follow Me Back has the deep, emotional connection, the sweet kindness of friends, the heart breaking pain of loss, and the soul soaring joy of love!
- POV: dual 1st
- Tears: oh dear God, yes
- Trope: single mom, doctor
- Triggers: View Spoiler »
- Series/Standalone: stand alone within an interconnected series
- Cliffhanger: View Spoiler »
- HEA: View Spoiler »
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Down Shift by K. Bromberg, Cuffed by K. Bromberg, Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan, Beautiful Killer by Sherilee Gray…then you will probably like Follow Me Back!
Thank you so much!
I can’t wait to read this!!! Loved the first book so much. ?
Ooh, another wonderfully written review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for bringing this book to my attention. It went straight onto my wish list. I love an emotional romance.
I am glad to see you loved this one so much, I have been really curious about this author and I want to read her very very soon and plus the covers for this series are gorgeous.
I think all of Jackson’s books should come with a tissue warning but I appreciate you giving one. 🙂 I haven’t started this series yet but I love Jackson’s stories. They’re always so emotionally complex. *sigh* Love them!
I do love her books and it’s been some time since I read one. I just added this to my list, I enjoy books with single parents. Wonderful review.