*~*Love Notes: Liam to Sarah – Hold On To Her by Olivia Stephen*~*
Sarah…
There’s armor around my heart for a reason. Men are idiots. I was burned by my ex in the worst kind of way, so opening myself up to another man is out of the question. Not on your life. No husband, no babies anywhere in my future. No commitments. My head knows this, but somehow when I’m around him, my heart has a tendency to forget. Why does Liam Reynolds seem to have this hold on me?
Liam…
My heart is an open book for a reason. There’s this woman. She is all kinds of wonderful, and I can see my future with her in it as my wife and the mother of my children. My heart knows she is perfect for me, but somehow when I’m around her, my head seems to forget she is a no commitment kind of girl. I’m convinced, though, that I’ll eventually wear her down. Why is Sarah Witten so dead set on pushing me away when all I want to do is hold on to her?
Check out the first book in the Only Her Series…
From debut author, Olivia Stephen, comes an emotional and steamy contemporary romance novel about loss, love and second chances.
When her first love abandons her, and a heart-wrenching accident takes her parents too soon, Raina decides it’s time for a fresh start. In a brand new town, with walls planted firmly around her heart, Raina has given up on her happily ever after, deciding it’s easier to be alone than to risk losing it all. For a second time.
When she meets Zane, the new bartender in the small North Carolina town she now calls home, the foundation of those walls begins to crumble. Broody, irritable, and incredibly sexy, there’s something about him she just can’t shake.
As they begin to forge a connection together, Zane’s tumultuous past catches up with him and threatens to destroy any potential future they may have, leaving Raina to question all the decisions she’s made.
Watching over Raina is the hardest promise Zane has ever had to make. Sometimes love doesn’t heal all wounds and not all happy endings are meant to be. But perhaps two tortured souls can find the peace they deserve, together.**Mature audiences 18+
Liam is SO swoony – I love it!!!
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To my sweetest Sarah ~
On our first Valentine’s Day as husband and wife (and as dad and mom), I can honestly say I never thought I could be happier than the day you promised me forever. Today I am. I never imagined how much more my life could become with you and Isabelle by my side. Today I recognize how much more it truly is. I never really noticed that for many years I lived each day seemingly happy, yet obliviously unfulfilled. But today I appreciate how much my heart overflows with hopefulness and peace.
So, what is it that draws me to you so magnetically? For starters, it’s your smart mouth and your quick temper. It’s also the way you allowed me to take the mixed-up pieces of you and help you put them back together. But mostly, it’s your unending and unyielding love, not only for me and for Isabelle, but for the children you teach every day. I’ve never known a heart bigger than yours, so gentle and giving and complex. And yet, when I break through those complexities, I find the simplest, easiest kind of love. A love that is pure and honest and true. It’s the kind of love that runs layers deep. So deep, baby, that I may never get to the absolute essence of you. You are tender, passionate, possessive (in a good way), and some nights dare I say provocative? Sweetheart, the nights with you lying naked next to me, skin on skin, are times when I’ve never felt more connected to another human being in my life. The heat of your body longing for mine, the feel of your lips and whispers of kisses against my skin, the touch of your fingertips tracing circles down my body and your unmistakable scent…all this makes me feel so alive and undeniably in love.
This Valentine’s Day I want to make a promise. A promise to kiss you every day. A promise to touch you every day. A promise to lift you up when the world tries to break you down. A promise to never give up on this beautiful thing we have. And mostly a promise to hold on to you…and to hold on to Isabelle…forever.
All my love,
Liam
Olivia Stephen was born and raised in the mountains of Maryland. She is married to her long-time sweetheart and has two children, both currently enrolled in college. Olivia is a coffee indulging, sweet wine drinking, lover of books for both adults and children. She looks forward to at least one summer trip to the beach every year. Watch Over Her is Olivia’s debut novel.
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Liam is so amazing! A truly wonderful story!!