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Devotion: Isn't What it Seems
I was broken, just waiting for death to end my pain.
Till the day I saw Lachlan's face...mirror image of my dead husband.
Something woke up inside me. He was strong, determined and so full of life.
Will he bring me back to life or be my final straw?
Till the day I saw Lachlan's face...mirror image of my dead husband.
Something woke up inside me. He was strong, determined and so full of life.
Will he bring me back to life or be my final straw?
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2020
About the author
Eva Winners
46 books2,355 followersEva released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.
She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.
Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.
Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you'll never want to leave.
Follow her on social media to stay up to date with all her new releases!
She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.
Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.
Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you'll never want to leave.
Follow her on social media to stay up to date with all her new releases!
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February 13, 2021
“I don’t think you are crazy,” his voice was a soft mumble against my lips. “And even if you are, you are my crazy.”
December 30, 2020
Eve Bailey has had a whole lot of bad things come her way. Devastating experiences that had her crippled and ready to fold her hand. But her amazing sister has pushed her to try and start her life again and the first step is a new job.
This new job really helps her find some balance and get some kind of solid ground under her feet. That is until she meets her boss's nephew, Lachlan, and she feels desire again. Which after her experiences, she never thought she would again.
Lachlan and Eve bring romance to life on the pages with a deep soulmate level connection that neither of them were ready for. But life throws curveballs even when you don't expect them.
But to find her happily ever after, she's going to have to face the reality of her past and find a way to forgive herself and move forward or risk losing the amazing experience she can have with Lachlan.
I loved that this story included Scottish traditional elements from ancient castles to wedding traditions and everything in between. I'm a sucker for historical significance and this one did not disappoint in that arena at all. A beautiful and moving story about finding yourself after loss and finding self forgiveness deep within.
This new job really helps her find some balance and get some kind of solid ground under her feet. That is until she meets her boss's nephew, Lachlan, and she feels desire again. Which after her experiences, she never thought she would again.
Lachlan and Eve bring romance to life on the pages with a deep soulmate level connection that neither of them were ready for. But life throws curveballs even when you don't expect them.
But to find her happily ever after, she's going to have to face the reality of her past and find a way to forgive herself and move forward or risk losing the amazing experience she can have with Lachlan.
I loved that this story included Scottish traditional elements from ancient castles to wedding traditions and everything in between. I'm a sucker for historical significance and this one did not disappoint in that arena at all. A beautiful and moving story about finding yourself after loss and finding self forgiveness deep within.
October 19, 2020
This was such an emotional book. So emotional that I felt so drained once I finished, but I immediately wanted to go back and read it again.
I was captivated from the very first page -- Eve is drowning in guilt, grief, regret and heartbreak, and all of her emotions felt so tangible that I felt like *I* was going through what she experienced. I wanted to scoop her and shield her from anymore pain she would experience. I connected with this woman something fierce, and I loved seeing how strong she realized she was.
And Lachlan? He was the perfect hero. He was alpha, but he wasn't overbearing. He knew exactly what Eve needed, when she needed it. He never tried to rush her grieving process, and never once made it all about him. He just loved her through it, messy human flaws and all.
Obviously I loved this book, and now I definitely have a new author I adore!! Go read this book!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
I was captivated from the very first page -- Eve is drowning in guilt, grief, regret and heartbreak, and all of her emotions felt so tangible that I felt like *I* was going through what she experienced. I wanted to scoop her and shield her from anymore pain she would experience. I connected with this woman something fierce, and I loved seeing how strong she realized she was.
And Lachlan? He was the perfect hero. He was alpha, but he wasn't overbearing. He knew exactly what Eve needed, when she needed it. He never tried to rush her grieving process, and never once made it all about him. He just loved her through it, messy human flaws and all.
Obviously I loved this book, and now I definitely have a new author I adore!! Go read this book!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
October 17, 2020
Devotion was totally a beauty for the ashes type of story, and man it tried to wreck me completely. Eve is drowning in guilt and loss which came off very realistic, not to mention, her pain was legit palpable as she was trying to find purpose. It wasn't an easy journey of healing because in real life, there's nothing easy about what she's going through, but luckily for her, she's going to come across a man named Lachlan, who becomes her friend. As they got to know each other, it was plain to see that he offered up support which is something she needed desperately especially since he could totally see past the pain, and it was fantastic that it wasn't insta love either. Eva Winners definitely won with Devotion, and because I don't want to ruin the story accidentally, I'm going to keep this review short & sweet! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!
October 15, 2020
I loved how deep this story went with Eve’s loss and personal struggle to find her purpose and will to live while still holding on to so much guilt and pain.
Her journey is heartbreaking and at times it was like she took 2 steps forward just to only take 3 steps back but when she meets Lachlan, her life slowly starts to change for the better and little by little she starts to finds herself again.
Lachlan was everything and more as the Alpha Hero in this book. The unconditional support and encouragement he gave Eve as they became friends then his love and patience as their slow burn romance became stronger. No matter how broken and helpless she felt, he always saw her for the amazing person she was and loved her throughout it all.
Her journey is heartbreaking and at times it was like she took 2 steps forward just to only take 3 steps back but when she meets Lachlan, her life slowly starts to change for the better and little by little she starts to finds herself again.
Lachlan was everything and more as the Alpha Hero in this book. The unconditional support and encouragement he gave Eve as they became friends then his love and patience as their slow burn romance became stronger. No matter how broken and helpless she felt, he always saw her for the amazing person she was and loved her throughout it all.
February 26, 2021
A must read
This was my first read from Eva Winners and she did not disappoint.
I cried, laughed and was angry.
This book wea well written and I highly recommend this book.
This was my first read from Eva Winners and she did not disappoint.
I cried, laughed and was angry.
This book wea well written and I highly recommend this book.
July 29, 2021
Wow 🤩
What a book! Eva really drew me in with this one. Such a emotional rollercoaster 😢
Eve and Lachlan really had me rooting for them, so many demons to face but he just kept holding strong!
Straight on to book 2! 🥰
What a book! Eva really drew me in with this one. Such a emotional rollercoaster 😢
Eve and Lachlan really had me rooting for them, so many demons to face but he just kept holding strong!
Straight on to book 2! 🥰
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February 8, 2021
*trigger warning*
beautiful and relatable
beautiful and relatable
February 26, 2021
Wow this book is amazing I couldn't put it down. This book is so good. Five star book. I do recommend it
October 10, 2020
I’m new to this author found her from one of fan pages of another author, I am happy that I found her though, she writes books that just suck you in and then you realise the book is over, I cried during this story it made you feel the characters. Hope we get the sisters (Lachlan’s ) next to see what her story is.
September 16, 2020
The book is heart wrenching at the beginning. Sad and it could make you cry. But ending is totally worth it!
February 13, 2021
Devotion is about Eve drowning in her pain and grief after losing her husband and baby. Eve and Elise are sisters. Elise is ten years older than Eve. She took on the role of mother when their mother failed at being a mother. Both of them have a strained relationship with their mother. Elise has been by her side from the moment she was born.
After a devastating accident Elise helps Eve transition into her new life. Eve is a withdrawn woman suffering with guilt, depression, and pain. She uprooted her life to Scotland hoping a new scenery would help ease the pain. Elise got her a job where Eve survived by creating a daily routine.
Eve met Lachlan at her new place of employment. She wasn’t prepared to meet a man who resembled her dead husband. Despite the resemblance Lachlan was nothing like him. Lachlan is a man on a mission. He only has eyes for Eve.
Eve’s character might seem weak given the trauma she’s been through but I found her strength admirable. She faced her feelings head on not holding back. She spoke her thoughts freely without hesitation and I for one like that.
There was a tragic accident that the reader gets bits and pieces of throughout the story. As a reader you aren’t here to read about that accident or her husband. You are here to read about Eve’s ability to progress in life. Her recovery to heal comes at an unexpected relationship with a man who awakens her body to the possibility of moving forward. This is something she hadn’t considered while dealing with her guilt and pain.
This is my first read by Eva Winners. As noted in her author description she writes books with deep passionate emotional characters. Eve’s character lived up to that emotional development I seek in a book. I appreciated the directness from both main characters even the supporting characters were wonderful.
This is a unique original storyline with high levels of emotional pain. Eva Winners wrote a beautiful story about love, pain, and guilt. Death in any form is a difficult subject matter to address, but Eva definitely kept the topic of death to a minimum.
I appreciated the few times Eva noted a common bonding with Eve expressing a shared loss. It’s like therapy when someone shares a painful experience and someone else can relate to it. Surrounding Eve with other characters who understood pain was a brilliant concept.
I adored the Scottish setting. It’s a place I want to travel myself. The Gaelic language is something I would love to listen to on audiobook.
Eva wrote with an unapologetic confidence which I admire in a writer. Her characters were strong yet weak. The weak is balanced by strength. Where one character thrives in unconditional support the other is driven by pain and grief, but together they complete each other.
The supporting cast of characters were an added bonus especially Ainslee. I love her name and her sassy-without out filter-blunt mouth.
I enjoyed Eve’s character living in the moment not getting hung up on analyzing comments made by others. When she faced her fears head on I was applauding her strength.
The sex scenes were tasteful, sexy and hot. As a reader I felt the passion and desire. The connection was strong between Lachlan and Eve.
This is a straight forward romance. If you like insta-love princessy type of books then you’ll love Lachlan and Eve’s quick to love romance.
After a devastating accident Elise helps Eve transition into her new life. Eve is a withdrawn woman suffering with guilt, depression, and pain. She uprooted her life to Scotland hoping a new scenery would help ease the pain. Elise got her a job where Eve survived by creating a daily routine.
Eve met Lachlan at her new place of employment. She wasn’t prepared to meet a man who resembled her dead husband. Despite the resemblance Lachlan was nothing like him. Lachlan is a man on a mission. He only has eyes for Eve.
Eve’s character might seem weak given the trauma she’s been through but I found her strength admirable. She faced her feelings head on not holding back. She spoke her thoughts freely without hesitation and I for one like that.
There was a tragic accident that the reader gets bits and pieces of throughout the story. As a reader you aren’t here to read about that accident or her husband. You are here to read about Eve’s ability to progress in life. Her recovery to heal comes at an unexpected relationship with a man who awakens her body to the possibility of moving forward. This is something she hadn’t considered while dealing with her guilt and pain.
This is my first read by Eva Winners. As noted in her author description she writes books with deep passionate emotional characters. Eve’s character lived up to that emotional development I seek in a book. I appreciated the directness from both main characters even the supporting characters were wonderful.
This is a unique original storyline with high levels of emotional pain. Eva Winners wrote a beautiful story about love, pain, and guilt. Death in any form is a difficult subject matter to address, but Eva definitely kept the topic of death to a minimum.
I appreciated the few times Eva noted a common bonding with Eve expressing a shared loss. It’s like therapy when someone shares a painful experience and someone else can relate to it. Surrounding Eve with other characters who understood pain was a brilliant concept.
I adored the Scottish setting. It’s a place I want to travel myself. The Gaelic language is something I would love to listen to on audiobook.
Eva wrote with an unapologetic confidence which I admire in a writer. Her characters were strong yet weak. The weak is balanced by strength. Where one character thrives in unconditional support the other is driven by pain and grief, but together they complete each other.
The supporting cast of characters were an added bonus especially Ainslee. I love her name and her sassy-without out filter-blunt mouth.
I enjoyed Eve’s character living in the moment not getting hung up on analyzing comments made by others. When she faced her fears head on I was applauding her strength.
The sex scenes were tasteful, sexy and hot. As a reader I felt the passion and desire. The connection was strong between Lachlan and Eve.
This is a straight forward romance. If you like insta-love princessy type of books then you’ll love Lachlan and Eve’s quick to love romance.
April 4, 2022
5+
This is a heart wrenching novel that tears at your heartstrings. Both characters have many layers, that are peeled away as the novel unfolds. The author provides adequate back-story that contains so much sadness and angst. There were times throughout this book that I was applauding Lachlan (H) who hung in there with Eve h) even when she was a ghost of her former self; with suicidal tendencies and survivor's guilt that ate away at her throughout this book. She didn't believe that she deserved an HEA blaming herself for what happened to her baby and dead husband (the a....s). Her self-loathing of herself was prevalent throughout this book until she meets and falls in love with Lachlan. She is finally able to return to her love of writing which is huge for a writer that "experiences writer's block" due to trauma, illness or injury.
The story has many triggers that the author unveils beginning in the first chapter. Eve's character is dealing with loss, suicide, death, survival's guilt, depression and anxiety attacks. Her sister helps her get a job in Scotland so that Eve can begin to break the cycle that is destroying her. Lachlan is the CEO of the company she is going to work for. He sees her having an anxiety attack in the elevator with Elise and immediately is drawn to her. The story progress' as the two become co-workers, friends, lovers and soul mates. Through the love of Lachlan, Eve is finally able to let go of the past to find happiness with a man "that only loves once".
The beauty of the Scottish countryside and city is described in such a manner that the reader is treated to an author who uses her words to "paint a picture for the reader". Eve and Lachlan's journey is laced with moments of sadness, rush to judgements, misunderstandings, time lapses away from each other, great chemistry/sex and the belief that for some people, there is really only one true love. I personally have never put allot of belief in star-crossed-lovers or love at first sight; but found this novel definitely did a good job in making me want to believe in such a possibility.
I loved her sister Elise's' character and her husband Brandon. They really added to this story. Her mother could be summed up in two words "loathsome bitch".
Such a great read. I am already on to the next in the series.
This is a heart wrenching novel that tears at your heartstrings. Both characters have many layers, that are peeled away as the novel unfolds. The author provides adequate back-story that contains so much sadness and angst. There were times throughout this book that I was applauding Lachlan (H) who hung in there with Eve h) even when she was a ghost of her former self; with suicidal tendencies and survivor's guilt that ate away at her throughout this book. She didn't believe that she deserved an HEA blaming herself for what happened to her baby and dead husband (the a....s). Her self-loathing of herself was prevalent throughout this book until she meets and falls in love with Lachlan. She is finally able to return to her love of writing which is huge for a writer that "experiences writer's block" due to trauma, illness or injury.
The story has many triggers that the author unveils beginning in the first chapter. Eve's character is dealing with loss, suicide, death, survival's guilt, depression and anxiety attacks. Her sister helps her get a job in Scotland so that Eve can begin to break the cycle that is destroying her. Lachlan is the CEO of the company she is going to work for. He sees her having an anxiety attack in the elevator with Elise and immediately is drawn to her. The story progress' as the two become co-workers, friends, lovers and soul mates. Through the love of Lachlan, Eve is finally able to let go of the past to find happiness with a man "that only loves once".
The beauty of the Scottish countryside and city is described in such a manner that the reader is treated to an author who uses her words to "paint a picture for the reader". Eve and Lachlan's journey is laced with moments of sadness, rush to judgements, misunderstandings, time lapses away from each other, great chemistry/sex and the belief that for some people, there is really only one true love. I personally have never put allot of belief in star-crossed-lovers or love at first sight; but found this novel definitely did a good job in making me want to believe in such a possibility.
I loved her sister Elise's' character and her husband Brandon. They really added to this story. Her mother could be summed up in two words "loathsome bitch".
Such a great read. I am already on to the next in the series.
December 6, 2023
Show me where the devotion was because all there is, is a MMC who runs around the FMC's back with multiple other women while claiming that nothing is happening.
Lachlan's character started off super strong and then it just devolved into realizing that his agenda to make Eve mutually obsessed with him as the motivation for all of his seemingly caring actions in the beginning.
He just pushed her so so far so incredibly fast and had no patience when she was struggling to come to terms with the grief and trauma of losing her child and walking in on her husband having an affair with her own mother.
He pushed her to be emotionally reliant on him, he pushed her for marriage after knowing each other for two weeks, he pushed her to be ready to have children right after their wedding (her toddler son only passed away 10 months prior and she still was grieving him heavily), and then pushed her to be an ornament in his life.
The post wedding switch up where Lachlan is no longer the doting husband and just expected Eve to wait around for him to come home from work like a good subservient wife made me want to vomit especially after she caught him in a lie involving going to secretly meet up with his ex Layla. All of a sudden he didn't give two shits about Eve and was "working late" even on a saturday.
Then he plays games with her emotions by abandoning their marriage, being caught escorting Layla out of his penthouse, finding a woman to have a date with in front of Eve during her business luncheon, and then has the audacity to say that "McLaren's only give their hearts once"?
He KNEW that she had trauma around being cheated on and emotionally violated by her late husband and what does he do? While they are still married, he takes another brunette out the restaurant that he knows she will be in to flaunt this other woman for her to see.
Intent to cheat still is cheating to me.
He also gaslit her after she caught him lying to HER FACE about meeting up with his ex Layla while saying he wasn't coming home that night because he had to work late.
Lachlan's character started off super strong and then it just devolved into realizing that his agenda to make Eve mutually obsessed with him as the motivation for all of his seemingly caring actions in the beginning.
He just pushed her so so far so incredibly fast and had no patience when she was struggling to come to terms with the grief and trauma of losing her child and walking in on her husband having an affair with her own mother.
He pushed her to be emotionally reliant on him, he pushed her for marriage after knowing each other for two weeks, he pushed her to be ready to have children right after their wedding (her toddler son only passed away 10 months prior and she still was grieving him heavily), and then pushed her to be an ornament in his life.
The post wedding switch up where Lachlan is no longer the doting husband and just expected Eve to wait around for him to come home from work like a good subservient wife made me want to vomit especially after she caught him in a lie involving going to secretly meet up with his ex Layla. All of a sudden he didn't give two shits about Eve and was "working late" even on a saturday.
Then he plays games with her emotions by abandoning their marriage, being caught escorting Layla out of his penthouse, finding a woman to have a date with in front of Eve during her business luncheon, and then has the audacity to say that "McLaren's only give their hearts once"?
He KNEW that she had trauma around being cheated on and emotionally violated by her late husband and what does he do? While they are still married, he takes another brunette out the restaurant that he knows she will be in to flaunt this other woman for her to see.
Intent to cheat still is cheating to me.
He also gaslit her after she caught him lying to HER FACE about meeting up with his ex Layla while saying he wasn't coming home that night because he had to work late.
January 1, 2021
“No, I kind of like her. But next time, lock the door."
"Devotion: Isn't What it Seems," by new-to-me author, Eva Winners, is different. In this case, different is a really GOOD thing. When we meet Eva Baily, she is quite literally at the end of her rope. She's had enough of what this world seems to want to offer her. All of her heartache, heartbreak, pain, misery, and guilt comes swirling at us at heart-crushing pace and we experience her profound grief. Sisterly love, drags her to a new start and it works! A new beginning, a fresh start and something that she thought she'd never experience again - a heartbeat? DESIRE! A living, breathing, wonderful man, who also bears an uncanny resemblance to her late, great, husband. NO, their road to a happily ever after, is NEVER going to be an easy one, but you will thrill throughout their journey! You also laugh, cry, feel your heart break, (again,) and delight in their first glimpse at love. You will be captivated with this wonderful, second chance at love, romance. This one will immediately go into your read, "over and over," stack! I received this book as an ARC from Hidden Gems Books, and I volunteered this review.
"Devotion: Isn't What it Seems," by new-to-me author, Eva Winners, is different. In this case, different is a really GOOD thing. When we meet Eva Baily, she is quite literally at the end of her rope. She's had enough of what this world seems to want to offer her. All of her heartache, heartbreak, pain, misery, and guilt comes swirling at us at heart-crushing pace and we experience her profound grief. Sisterly love, drags her to a new start and it works! A new beginning, a fresh start and something that she thought she'd never experience again - a heartbeat? DESIRE! A living, breathing, wonderful man, who also bears an uncanny resemblance to her late, great, husband. NO, their road to a happily ever after, is NEVER going to be an easy one, but you will thrill throughout their journey! You also laugh, cry, feel your heart break, (again,) and delight in their first glimpse at love. You will be captivated with this wonderful, second chance at love, romance. This one will immediately go into your read, "over and over," stack! I received this book as an ARC from Hidden Gems Books, and I volunteered this review.
January 10, 2021
If you are looking for a book that will break down those barriers you hold for your tears. You will need to read this. So this book is a slow build but the story line will keep you wanting to know more. So lets meet Eve. Geesh this woman has been through hell and back. Not in the physical way but more of in the mental and emotional way. She deals with loss, and still grieving. It will touch on self harm so be prepared. However, the more you read about her the more your heart breaks. You want to know more, why can she not get past that one hurdle. Thinking that a new environment will work for her she moves across the pond. Well lets meet Lachlan. This man is smooth, he saw her for the first time in a not good place in her head space. However, he slowly inserts himself in her routine. Oh lets not forget that he reminds her of her someone. So how will this go. Well here is the thing as you read you never know where it will go til the last minute. Oh and when you find out about her pain, your jaw will drop. So the question is, do we get an HEA. Yes we do. This book was intense and I loved every word.
February 25, 2021
A well written story by a new to me Author. Romance writer Eve Bailey suffers the worst imaginable event and has basically shut down, but left her hometown to move to Scotland (not sure why there) and months later is still practically catatonic. With the help of her sister & brother in law, she takes a job at a financial corporation owned by the equivalent of Scottish royalty the MacLarens. Lachlan is the stuff of romantic fantasy, tall, dark and handsome, unfortunately he resembles her husband. If it is possible to have a whirlwind romance happen in what seemed like slow motion, this book pulls it off. The chemistry is there between the characters and Eve for her part does get stronger right before your eyes because of Lachlan. Of course the romance writer in her is swept up by the sheer magnificence of Scotland and Lachlan's castle - Yep he has a freakin castle that has been in his family for generations.
Like I said, a romance writers dream come true. I really liked this story but I left off 1 star for the quick resolution to the kink in their relationship. A romance writer should expect some groveling.
Like I said, a romance writers dream come true. I really liked this story but I left off 1 star for the quick resolution to the kink in their relationship. A romance writer should expect some groveling.
February 17, 2021
What an amazingly deep, complicated story! It is emotionally draining, depressing...then uplifting. How the h survived is a testament to the love and support of her sister and brother in law. The H comes in later. They quite simply went above and beyond and ulimately saved her both physically and emotionally.
The mother figure was a horrendous, evil human being. Her betrayal, in my opinion, was worse than that of the husband. This individual is supposed to love you unconditionally! When the truth is revealed, at least there is some vindication that the h does not have to worry about inheriting any of this witches DNA.
The H, on my. At first thought he was too good to be true, too loving too fast, too good looking, too...everything. Silly me. He was very good, very loving, very handsome.....swoon.
The mother figure was a horrendous, evil human being. Her betrayal, in my opinion, was worse than that of the husband. This individual is supposed to love you unconditionally! When the truth is revealed, at least there is some vindication that the h does not have to worry about inheriting any of this witches DNA.
The H, on my. At first thought he was too good to be true, too loving too fast, too good looking, too...everything. Silly me. He was very good, very loving, very handsome.....swoon.
July 9, 2023
I loved it
Somehow I ended up reading this series out of order. I don't know how I skipped this first book, but I did. By the time I realized it I had completed the rest of the books in the series and decided I knew enough about Eve & Lachlan's story that I wasn't interested in going back to read this first book. So, I went on to other books and series for several weeks. (I read about a book a day so that's a lot of new material). Anyway, I ended up forgetting about this one and eventually downloaded it on my kindle and I'm so glad that I did.
***SPOILER***I just love Lachlan even though when he and Eve were split up, I wanted to knock him over the head several times for being an ass.
Turned out this was a great love story that I could have gladly read more of. Highly recommend the entire series!
Somehow I ended up reading this series out of order. I don't know how I skipped this first book, but I did. By the time I realized it I had completed the rest of the books in the series and decided I knew enough about Eve & Lachlan's story that I wasn't interested in going back to read this first book. So, I went on to other books and series for several weeks. (I read about a book a day so that's a lot of new material). Anyway, I ended up forgetting about this one and eventually downloaded it on my kindle and I'm so glad that I did.
***SPOILER***I just love Lachlan even though when he and Eve were split up, I wanted to knock him over the head several times for being an ass.
Turned out this was a great love story that I could have gladly read more of. Highly recommend the entire series!
November 12, 2023
Even tho this book had a good start and good premise the middle and end rubbed me all sorts of wrong.
Spoiler rant..
MMC was a pushy, selfish douche. He meets her 10 months after she lost her husband and son in a fire and just shoves himself into her life.
He claims to love her after 2 weeks, marries her fast as shit despite her telling him she was all messed up still and asking for time to get to know each other.
He gets pissy with her for freaking out, tells her he's done trying and leaves her for months to pull herself together alone. Doesn't check on her or anything.
She even catches him on a date with another woman! Because thats how he loves her.
Then he comes back and doesn't explain anything, just fucks her and they're all better.
The end.
Oh and she's all fixed now to, no explanation from him on why he was so fast to leave her.
Spoiler rant..
MMC was a pushy, selfish douche. He meets her 10 months after she lost her husband and son in a fire and just shoves himself into her life.
He claims to love her after 2 weeks, marries her fast as shit despite her telling him she was all messed up still and asking for time to get to know each other.
He gets pissy with her for freaking out, tells her he's done trying and leaves her for months to pull herself together alone. Doesn't check on her or anything.
She even catches him on a date with another woman! Because thats how he loves her.
Then he comes back and doesn't explain anything, just fucks her and they're all better.
The end.
Oh and she's all fixed now to, no explanation from him on why he was so fast to leave her.
February 10, 2021
This is the 1st in a new series and is Lachlan and Eve’s story. Eve is struggling through life as she is drowning in guilt, grief, heartbreak, and loss, and when she starts a new job, she meets Lachlan who is her boss’ nephew, and he instantly knows what she needs. There is a deep connection between these two, and Lachlan offers his support and unconditional love, while Eve faces the reality of her past to enable her to move forward with her life. Throw in a few curveballs and this is a must read. This is a beautifully written tale which is an emotional roller coaster, with emotions, heartbreak, and a tangible love story. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I recommend.
October 31, 2020
Eve had just moved to Scotland to get away from her past. Her sister helped find a new menial job to keep her mind active. Of course she got bored fast and asked for extra work, with her past experience this landed her in the eyes of the CEO and boy was he interested in more than her brain! Lachlan had one fault, he resembled Eve’s dead husband. Could she over come her past and move on to the future? Or would she always see her dead husband in Lachlan’s face? This book took me by surprise! The author did a wonderful job telling her story. She even surprised me with plot twists! This book is one I’ll be reading again and again! One click!
December 30, 2020
This was my first book by this author and I really enjoyed her writing style and storytelling. As the book opens Eve is barely functioning and is emotionally numb. She talks about guilt and grief, but few details are shared initially. The story sucks you in and catches your gate ruin and emotions as we see Eve being slowly forced to live again, little bit by little bit.
Then Eve encounters Lachlan at work and she starts to come alive once again. Her relationship with him is an incredible story that I really enjoyed. His family is special and added to the story.
I was so happy with how the author concluded the story. I would definitely be interested in reading more works by this author.
I received an ARC from Hidden Gems and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Then Eve encounters Lachlan at work and she starts to come alive once again. Her relationship with him is an incredible story that I really enjoyed. His family is special and added to the story.
I was so happy with how the author concluded the story. I would definitely be interested in reading more works by this author.
I received an ARC from Hidden Gems and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 31, 2021
"A lass of foreign lands and broken eyes captures the heart of a McLaren"
“Let me kiss every scar and wash all your hurt away. Let me in.”
Beautiful story of loss, guilt, betrayal, emptiness, hopelessness, yet rebirth and hope all over again. Eve lost her heart and is a shell of a woman still ten months later, slowly she starts to come out of that shell. Then Lachlan appears and his steady support and devotion help her feel happiness again. But will she be brave enough to defeat the ghosts of her past in order to live in the future?
I received a free copy of this book and I voluntarily reviewed it.
“Let me kiss every scar and wash all your hurt away. Let me in.”
Beautiful story of loss, guilt, betrayal, emptiness, hopelessness, yet rebirth and hope all over again. Eve lost her heart and is a shell of a woman still ten months later, slowly she starts to come out of that shell. Then Lachlan appears and his steady support and devotion help her feel happiness again. But will she be brave enough to defeat the ghosts of her past in order to live in the future?
I received a free copy of this book and I voluntarily reviewed it.
March 7, 2021
This is such an emotional book and Eva Winners does such an amazing job of making the reader feel everything the characters feel! Eve is broken - the tragic death of her husband and baby left her with no will to live. She moved to Scotland to escape her past life, but she can’t get over the tragedy until she meets Lachlan - the CEO at her new job. He makes her feel again and want to live again. I loved the romance between Eve and Lachlan and I especially loved how perfect he was for her. He knew exactly what to do to help her through tough moments and he was very protective of her. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions, and it’s a great love story. I definitely recommend it!
December 26, 2020
AMAZING!
This is one of those books that pull you into the story until you simply can’t put it down. From the very beginning I was pulled into the story and practically on the edge of my chair worried about Eve. Survival guilt and the loss of her baby were almost too much for her. Fortunately she met Lachlan, and her world changed when they became friends. Their path is definitely not a smooth one; however, they are both strong enough to let the other find their way back.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is one of those books that pull you into the story until you simply can’t put it down. From the very beginning I was pulled into the story and practically on the edge of my chair worried about Eve. Survival guilt and the loss of her baby were almost too much for her. Fortunately she met Lachlan, and her world changed when they became friends. Their path is definitely not a smooth one; however, they are both strong enough to let the other find their way back.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
February 1, 2021
AMAZING
I am a newbie to Eva Winner and I was recommended to this author by a book buddy of mine. I am now a huge fan. The way this she weaves this story it pulls at your heart strings. You feel every heartbreaking moment the FMC does like it was your own.
We get to follow Eve the FMC while dealing heartbreak, depression, healing, and to new love. The story is not all sunshine and rainbows, it’s a rough road to happiness but it does eventually happen. I fell absolutely in love with this book and I can’t wait to read more by this author.
I am a newbie to Eva Winner and I was recommended to this author by a book buddy of mine. I am now a huge fan. The way this she weaves this story it pulls at your heart strings. You feel every heartbreaking moment the FMC does like it was your own.
We get to follow Eve the FMC while dealing heartbreak, depression, healing, and to new love. The story is not all sunshine and rainbows, it’s a rough road to happiness but it does eventually happen. I fell absolutely in love with this book and I can’t wait to read more by this author.
January 3, 2024
Don't pet this be the first book of hers you read.
I really enjoyed this book...at first. Then I felt like it was a little rushed. Then, injust got mad. By 90% I was livid.
There is no way that any self respecting woman would just sit around waiting for her husband to come back for MONTHS, especially after seeing him with other women TWICE and she just acts like it is no big deal. It just....no. No. If I hadn't read 19 of her other books before this one, I'd never have read another. Go read her others series first.
I really enjoyed this book...at first. Then I felt like it was a little rushed. Then, injust got mad. By 90% I was livid.
There is no way that any self respecting woman would just sit around waiting for her husband to come back for MONTHS, especially after seeing him with other women TWICE and she just acts like it is no big deal. It just....no. No. If I hadn't read 19 of her other books before this one, I'd never have read another. Go read her others series first.
October 18, 2020
This one was a Heartbreaker. But it was so good watching Eve come from a devastating tragedy in her life to finding Lachlan. He is sexy, debonair, rich (his has several castles in Scotland). And, he looked Ike Eve's husband at first. As she got to know him, she saw the differences in him and let him in. This is a highly emotional love story between two people finding themselves and love. I not only feel in love with these characters, but Scotland as well.
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