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Flawed Love #2
Fixed
He's my best friend's brother.
She's not over her ex.
Elliott.
I should have seen it coming, my world being shattered by the man that was supposed to love me. But I didn't and now I'm trying to find the pieces of me he left behind.
Duke.
I can't fix her, not when I'm just as broken as she is. I should leave her alone, she's too good for me. But, fighting the attraction that pulls us together is getting harder every day.
It doesn't take long until we're a tangle of limbs and pleasures.
No promises are made, no guarantees.
Just a vow to keep our hearts out of the bedroom.
Simple, right?
Except, now we both have to try and avoid getting cut on each other's broken parts.
She's not over her ex.
Elliott.
I should have seen it coming, my world being shattered by the man that was supposed to love me. But I didn't and now I'm trying to find the pieces of me he left behind.
Duke.
I can't fix her, not when I'm just as broken as she is. I should leave her alone, she's too good for me. But, fighting the attraction that pulls us together is getting harder every day.
It doesn't take long until we're a tangle of limbs and pleasures.
No promises are made, no guarantees.
Just a vow to keep our hearts out of the bedroom.
Simple, right?
Except, now we both have to try and avoid getting cut on each other's broken parts.
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First published January 1, 2019
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January 30, 2019
Fixed is my first story by Emma Louise—a second chance romance between a single mother and her best friend’s older brother. It screams ‘forbidden’. Taboo. However, it is filled with heartache for someone who forget what self-love is; for another who has returned to Savannah, a little bruised and shattered himself.
Something about her calls to me on a level that I don't understand.
Divorced and feeling defeated, Elliott is re-learning to love herself; to re-acquaint herself with long lost confidence and independence. She’s alone, desperate, raising two young girls within a home that isn’t hers. But she’s determined to never beg another man for anything. Duke is finally returning to Savannah after leaving the military, ready to discover his purpose and start living. Despite being Elliott’s opposite in appearance—she’s wholesome, whereas he’s gruff and rough around the edges—they compliment each other well!
"I can give you this if you want it. Me. It's not much, but I guarantee you I'll make it good if you say yes. The only promise I can give you is that our hearts won't get hurt."
Elliott is an inspiring woman. I admire her tenacity; it is difficult to love yourself, to know your self-worth, when someone, who’s supposed to have unconditional love for you, repeatedly crumbles your self-esteem. Doing this, whilst raising two inquisitive children, is an incredible feat that every modern woman experiencing a similar hardship deserves an applause.
Duke and Elliott have an intense, heated chemistry that they initially refuse to embrace. However, once they allow their insecurities and hesitation to fall away, they’re passionate and explosive after years of quiet fervid longing. In seamless manner, Duke fits in Elliott's life, becoming an admirable father figure to Brooke and Bailey, and loving both of them with ease.
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January 2, 2019
We fit. And we always will.
AGH. Elliott & Duke were everything I was hoping for and so much more. Elliott is a newly single mom, who starts off in a rough place. Duke has had it difficult for a long time, and more recently in the relationship department. When these two come together they want it to just be fun, but does that ever truly work out. Even though they try to keep the feels at bay, they happen anyway and it is so dang good. Elliott’s growth and how strong she is all on her own. Duke and how seamlessly he fits into her life and loves her girls. Agh. Just a great read. Plus we get updates on some of the other characters in the series!
I enjoyed Score, but Fixed was just as good and then some. It’s fun to watch this authors talent grow with each book, and I’m even more excited for what is coming next!! I have so many thoughts of how she’s going to have everything play out. Start this standalone series now if you haven’t already.
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Merged review:
We fit. And we always will.
AGH. Elliott & Duke were everything I was hoping for and so much more. Elliott is a newly single mom, who starts off in a rough place. Duke has had it difficult for a long time, and more recently in the relationship department. When these two come together they want it to just be fun, but does that ever truly work out. Even though they try to keep the feels at bay, they happen anyway and it is so dang good. Elliott’s growth and how strong she is all on her own. Duke and how seamlessly he fits into her life and loves her girls. Agh. Just a great read. Plus we get updates on some of the other characters in the series!
I enjoyed Score, but Fixed was just as good and then some. It’s fun to watch this authors talent grow with each book, and I’m even more excited for what is coming next!! I have so many thoughts of how she’s going to have everything play out. Start this standalone series now if you haven’t already.
AGH. Elliott & Duke were everything I was hoping for and so much more. Elliott is a newly single mom, who starts off in a rough place. Duke has had it difficult for a long time, and more recently in the relationship department. When these two come together they want it to just be fun, but does that ever truly work out. Even though they try to keep the feels at bay, they happen anyway and it is so dang good. Elliott’s growth and how strong she is all on her own. Duke and how seamlessly he fits into her life and loves her girls. Agh. Just a great read. Plus we get updates on some of the other characters in the series!
I enjoyed Score, but Fixed was just as good and then some. It’s fun to watch this authors talent grow with each book, and I’m even more excited for what is coming next!! I have so many thoughts of how she’s going to have everything play out. Start this standalone series now if you haven’t already.
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Merged review:
We fit. And we always will.
AGH. Elliott & Duke were everything I was hoping for and so much more. Elliott is a newly single mom, who starts off in a rough place. Duke has had it difficult for a long time, and more recently in the relationship department. When these two come together they want it to just be fun, but does that ever truly work out. Even though they try to keep the feels at bay, they happen anyway and it is so dang good. Elliott’s growth and how strong she is all on her own. Duke and how seamlessly he fits into her life and loves her girls. Agh. Just a great read. Plus we get updates on some of the other characters in the series!
I enjoyed Score, but Fixed was just as good and then some. It’s fun to watch this authors talent grow with each book, and I’m even more excited for what is coming next!! I have so many thoughts of how she’s going to have everything play out. Start this standalone series now if you haven’t already.
March 27, 2022
5 Elliott and Duke Stars
This is such a good series and this is my favourite of the four novels.
Elliott is the best friend of Lucy , the heroine from Score. Duke is Lucy's big brother. At 35 he has finally left his military career and is starting a new chapter in his life as a civilian. He has always had a thing for Elliott but she has been off limits and also, a few years into their acquaintance she had married her boyfriend from college. The last person Duke expects to encounter in his and his sister's old house is Elliott and her twin girls. She is no longer married and that long ago attraction flares back to life.
All the lingering looks, bodies brushing against each other by accident, secret longings - OMG I am so here for that. And then the whole scene where the gorgeous, tough Duke interacts with Brooke and Bailey , Elliott's twins....well, good bye ovaries.
The sight of Duke laying in the little pink bed, my tiny little girls in those big tattooed arms of his was something to behold.
Elliott is a lovable heroine. I loved the way her character developed and she rediscovered herself. She is funny, loyal , kind and yet she has flaws too. Her ex- husband really did a number on her and the impact of that is clear. She married him at 18 and now twelve years later she is a 30 year old divorced single mum who is trying to hold everything together.
Duke is my kind of Hero. He's just the right amount of dark and brooding mixed with Alpha but is absolutely the right man for our heroine (and her little girls). The relationship that develops between Duke and especially Brooke is adorable. I read the spin off books about Brooke (Force) and Bailey (Until Mitchell) so I knew they both adored Duke but it was a real treat seeing that develop and particularly the bond he has with Brooke as she is a very similar personality to him - reserved, quiet , measured. Still waters run deep kind of people which balances well with Elliott and Bailey who are much more outgoing and sociable.
I felt for Duke as he doesn't give himself credit for what an awesome guy he really is. He is scarred by his past and it has hugely impacted on him.
I’ve had women use me plenty over the years. I’m the guy they go slumming with. The guy who fucks them dirty before settling down with a decent white-collar guy who can give them the picket fence life they’ve always wanted. I’m the one they use, never the one they want forever. I’m the dirty secret. The one they hide from their family. I'm the late-night phone call when they say they’re out with friends.
Elliott is just the woman to show him what his true self worth is but it takes time.
She’s not just out of my league, we aren’t even playing the same damn sport.
This novel has so many elements that I enjoy and it's all written so well that it makes for a book that I could not put down. Cute kids, big tough hero, lovable heroine, awesome secondary characters , a good dollop of OW drama , no cheating between the H/h and also the H has not been a manwhore. I'm so glad I discovered this new to me author.
HEA? Yes
Cheating? No
This is such a good series and this is my favourite of the four novels.
Elliott is the best friend of Lucy , the heroine from Score. Duke is Lucy's big brother. At 35 he has finally left his military career and is starting a new chapter in his life as a civilian. He has always had a thing for Elliott but she has been off limits and also, a few years into their acquaintance she had married her boyfriend from college. The last person Duke expects to encounter in his and his sister's old house is Elliott and her twin girls. She is no longer married and that long ago attraction flares back to life.
All the lingering looks, bodies brushing against each other by accident, secret longings - OMG I am so here for that. And then the whole scene where the gorgeous, tough Duke interacts with Brooke and Bailey , Elliott's twins....well, good bye ovaries.
The sight of Duke laying in the little pink bed, my tiny little girls in those big tattooed arms of his was something to behold.
Elliott is a lovable heroine. I loved the way her character developed and she rediscovered herself. She is funny, loyal , kind and yet she has flaws too. Her ex- husband really did a number on her and the impact of that is clear. She married him at 18 and now twelve years later she is a 30 year old divorced single mum who is trying to hold everything together.
Duke is my kind of Hero. He's just the right amount of dark and brooding mixed with Alpha but is absolutely the right man for our heroine (and her little girls). The relationship that develops between Duke and especially Brooke is adorable. I read the spin off books about Brooke (Force) and Bailey (Until Mitchell) so I knew they both adored Duke but it was a real treat seeing that develop and particularly the bond he has with Brooke as she is a very similar personality to him - reserved, quiet , measured. Still waters run deep kind of people which balances well with Elliott and Bailey who are much more outgoing and sociable.
I felt for Duke as he doesn't give himself credit for what an awesome guy he really is. He is scarred by his past and it has hugely impacted on him.
I’ve had women use me plenty over the years. I’m the guy they go slumming with. The guy who fucks them dirty before settling down with a decent white-collar guy who can give them the picket fence life they’ve always wanted. I’m the one they use, never the one they want forever. I’m the dirty secret. The one they hide from their family. I'm the late-night phone call when they say they’re out with friends.
Elliott is just the woman to show him what his true self worth is but it takes time.
She’s not just out of my league, we aren’t even playing the same damn sport.
This novel has so many elements that I enjoy and it's all written so well that it makes for a book that I could not put down. Cute kids, big tough hero, lovable heroine, awesome secondary characters , a good dollop of OW drama , no cheating between the H/h and also the H has not been a manwhore. I'm so glad I discovered this new to me author.
HEA? Yes
Cheating? No
January 4, 2019
Such a sweet and charming story with a bit of angst and a whole lot of chemistry. Elliott and Duke had a great connection, even as they tried to deny it over and over.
Happy reading!
Happy reading!
April 21, 2022
3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK decent reads.
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I can't look away. Not when she’s my sister. And he’s my husband.
Nothing will take away the pain of seeing my life as I know it crumble to nothing right in front of my eyes.
I wish I could say that catching him with my sister was the first time I’d caught him. I wish I could say it was the second, but the truth is, he’s probably never been faithful.
So now, here we are. After years of putting up with this shit from him, he wants a divorce. I feel nothing. Less than nothing. I am a void.
“It’s time, Ellie. I’ve made a fool of you for long enough.”
I remind myself of the pity in Pete’s eyes. The man has destroyed my life, and he feels sorry for me. God, the shame of that burns.
Whenever I’m forced to see him, the only thing I feel is revulsion.
“Wouldn’t have anything to do with the redhead that Dade said was asking around for you last week?”
The night I’d come home pissed that Yasmin was sniffing around asking questions about me, Elliott was exactly what I needed. No questions asked, she just gave herself to me.
He’s become a part of our lives without giving any of himself to us. The realizations keep on stinging me.
September 8, 2021
Short & Sweet
Pete(ex husband) a piece of trash and still had the nerve to make her seem like the bad person when he cheated and was the one to ask for a divorce. Glad she got her HEA w/ Duke.
Pete(ex husband) a piece of trash and still had the nerve to make her seem like the bad person when he cheated and was the one to ask for a divorce. Glad she got her HEA w/ Duke.
January 3, 2019
4.5 stars
Second book in this series and another great story by this author.
we get to meet Elliot and Duke in the first book,as Elliot is Poppy's best friend and Duke is her brother and that scene at the wedding of Poppy and Kier when they get to dance left me wanting more and haven't been disappointed.
After a heart broke event for Elliot she gets to be a single mother with two beautiful twins and although is very hard ,she wants to move on and make a new life for her and her daughters. Duke is her best friends brother and they know each other since childhood,he also wants to forget a past mistake and start a new life.
The sparks are there always between them and to start a relation when you have family/relatives or best friends/confident around you it's very hard but there is always a new start point for everyone and for this characters it seems to be the safest place for both,his house or better said Poppy's house where nobody can judge and they can allow their heart to heal together and think of a future filled with trust,respect and love.
There are some sexy scenes very well written and i loved this journey in which the author is taking us to rediscover love and hope for a better future.
Second book in this series and another great story by this author.
we get to meet Elliot and Duke in the first book,as Elliot is Poppy's best friend and Duke is her brother and that scene at the wedding of Poppy and Kier when they get to dance left me wanting more and haven't been disappointed.
After a heart broke event for Elliot she gets to be a single mother with two beautiful twins and although is very hard ,she wants to move on and make a new life for her and her daughters. Duke is her best friends brother and they know each other since childhood,he also wants to forget a past mistake and start a new life.
The sparks are there always between them and to start a relation when you have family/relatives or best friends/confident around you it's very hard but there is always a new start point for everyone and for this characters it seems to be the safest place for both,his house or better said Poppy's house where nobody can judge and they can allow their heart to heal together and think of a future filled with trust,respect and love.
There are some sexy scenes very well written and i loved this journey in which the author is taking us to rediscover love and hope for a better future.
December 28, 2018
I seriously love this series!
Even though Emma Louise is a fairly new author, she has done an incredible job with her first two books and I'm very impressed with how she has captured my attention with her books.
This author definitely has a great talent when it comes to writing books.
Fixed is a stand alone which is interconnected with Score. We get Elliott who is going through some hard times with her marriage and doesn't know how to fix it. Her husband is a real piece of work and doesn't appreciate his family and goes and does the inevitable, he cheats. So even though Elliott has turned a blind eye for quite some time on her husband's cheating ways, she never expected for him to drop the bomb and ask for a divorce. She just didn't want her family to split up, even though he wasn't worth her time.
Duke comes back from the military but doesn't expect to find himself sharing a house with Elliott and her daughters, but he soon gets comfortable with that lifestyle, something he never thought could possibly be for him.
Can Elliott and Duke actually make it work knowing they come from different places and can Duke handle the baggage that Elliott comes with??
This story was so damn cute that I couldn't stop gushing about these characters. I absolutely adored Elliott and her daughters....and Duke, can't tell you enough times how much of a hero he is to me. He scooped up Elliott and those girls like if they were his all along.
I totally recommend this book!!
5 Stars
Even though Emma Louise is a fairly new author, she has done an incredible job with her first two books and I'm very impressed with how she has captured my attention with her books.
This author definitely has a great talent when it comes to writing books.
Fixed is a stand alone which is interconnected with Score. We get Elliott who is going through some hard times with her marriage and doesn't know how to fix it. Her husband is a real piece of work and doesn't appreciate his family and goes and does the inevitable, he cheats. So even though Elliott has turned a blind eye for quite some time on her husband's cheating ways, she never expected for him to drop the bomb and ask for a divorce. She just didn't want her family to split up, even though he wasn't worth her time.
Duke comes back from the military but doesn't expect to find himself sharing a house with Elliott and her daughters, but he soon gets comfortable with that lifestyle, something he never thought could possibly be for him.
Can Elliott and Duke actually make it work knowing they come from different places and can Duke handle the baggage that Elliott comes with??
This story was so damn cute that I couldn't stop gushing about these characters. I absolutely adored Elliott and her daughters....and Duke, can't tell you enough times how much of a hero he is to me. He scooped up Elliott and those girls like if they were his all along.
I totally recommend this book!!
5 Stars
December 30, 2018
***ARC Provided by the Author***
I love books that are just a little forbidden, and in this case, Elliott and Duke have known one another forever. There's an attraction between them that Duke fights even while Elliott is a little more open to the exploration of it...initially, and without emotional attachment (at least that is what Elliott believes).
Duke is just a little bit of the "bad boy" and Elliott is coming off a messy divorce, so the idea of them getting together, of her being attracted to someone who she shouldn't, was appealing.
However, this title only scratched the surface of what I thought it was going to address. No one really seems all that concerned that they are dating, and as Duke is the brother of her best friend, I was expecting at least some discussion. The issues with the ex and Elliot's sister were also, I think, settled justa little too quickly for me to totally be able to engage with the story.
Now, this book wasn't bad. Not at all. And, the chemistry between Elliot and Duke is off the charts...I think I just wanted a little more of the emotional depth I was expecting than I ended up getting. That said, I enjoyed this title, and I liked the story, the characters and the story arc...even in the places that left me wanting more, I still didn't feel that things were ignored, just glossed over.
I do recommend this title, and I did enjoy it overall.
I love books that are just a little forbidden, and in this case, Elliott and Duke have known one another forever. There's an attraction between them that Duke fights even while Elliott is a little more open to the exploration of it...initially, and without emotional attachment (at least that is what Elliott believes).
Duke is just a little bit of the "bad boy" and Elliott is coming off a messy divorce, so the idea of them getting together, of her being attracted to someone who she shouldn't, was appealing.
However, this title only scratched the surface of what I thought it was going to address. No one really seems all that concerned that they are dating, and as Duke is the brother of her best friend, I was expecting at least some discussion. The issues with the ex and Elliot's sister were also, I think, settled justa little too quickly for me to totally be able to engage with the story.
Now, this book wasn't bad. Not at all. And, the chemistry between Elliot and Duke is off the charts...I think I just wanted a little more of the emotional depth I was expecting than I ended up getting. That said, I enjoyed this title, and I liked the story, the characters and the story arc...even in the places that left me wanting more, I still didn't feel that things were ignored, just glossed over.
I do recommend this title, and I did enjoy it overall.
January 1, 2019
Fixed is book 2 in this series and while I think you would be okay reading it if you haven't read book 1 first I highly recommend reading them in order so that you understand the full story. Elliott is trying to put her world back together after catching her husband being unfaithful. In an embarrassing and hilarious encounter the last thing she expects is to be face to face with her best friends brother. However, he just might be the distraction she needs.
Duke is out of the Army and not looking for any kind of relationship but the chemistry between him and Elliott is out of this world and before long the two of them can hardly be in the same room without it catching fire. Both of them believe that they are too broken for the other, but they may be exactly what the other one needs.
This book had me feeling so many emotions. My heart was breaking for Elliott and what her ex put her through. Trying to be strong for her girls had her taking care of everyone else except for herself. I love these characters and was so excited to finally get Elliott's story after getting a peak at it at the end of book 1.
This is a must read series for sure! - By Alisa
Duke is out of the Army and not looking for any kind of relationship but the chemistry between him and Elliott is out of this world and before long the two of them can hardly be in the same room without it catching fire. Both of them believe that they are too broken for the other, but they may be exactly what the other one needs.
This book had me feeling so many emotions. My heart was breaking for Elliott and what her ex put her through. Trying to be strong for her girls had her taking care of everyone else except for herself. I love these characters and was so excited to finally get Elliott's story after getting a peak at it at the end of book 1.
This is a must read series for sure! - By Alisa
January 4, 2019
When I first started reading the book I hated it, I almost stopped because I hate weak woman. And that is what I saw Elliott as, I mean she catches her husband cheating and that is bad enough but it was with her sister and then she doesn't leave him he asks for a divorce and she didn't want it. I flipped almost stopped reading right there, I mean c'mon on, he not only cheated on you repeatedly, but damn with your sister!!! Oh hell no, I would have Elaina Bobbett his ass..All that said she changed when she left her house with her kids, thank goodness and then here comes Duke, her hottie the guy she has fantasized about and then my friends the story changes and now I can actually repeat her name..Enjoy!
Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions..
Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions..
January 3, 2019
Fixed is the second book in Emma Louise's Flawed Love series and I LOVED Elliot and Duke. Elliot recently found herself divorced and raising her two little girls living in a house she's borrowing from Poppy (Flawed Love book 1), but what she doesn't anticipate is a houseguest a/k/a Poppy's brother Duke. Duke is a former military man who is trying to start fresh. What starts out as a friendship and a mutually beneficial living situation smolders into something hot with tension you can cut with a knife.
Enjoyed reading about these 2 trying to find their way as they fight through the obstucals that life keeps throwing into their paths.
Enjoyed reading about these 2 trying to find their way as they fight through the obstucals that life keeps throwing into their paths.
February 28, 2019
Fantastic Read!!
I loved Score and I loved, loved Fixed. Emma Loise can sure tell a sweet, charming story with flair. I fell in love with Elliot and Duke from the start. Emma's writing is beautiful and as an up-and-coming author, has totally impressed and won me over with her first two books. She pulls no punches when it comes to an emotional story with all the feels. I am so excited to see what's next.
I loved Score and I loved, loved Fixed. Emma Loise can sure tell a sweet, charming story with flair. I fell in love with Elliot and Duke from the start. Emma's writing is beautiful and as an up-and-coming author, has totally impressed and won me over with her first two books. She pulls no punches when it comes to an emotional story with all the feels. I am so excited to see what's next.
December 31, 2018
And Emma Louise does it again in Fixed. I’m floored that this is only her second book but so excited to know that more amazing books by this talented author are still to come.
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Emma Louise’s writing pulled me in again from page 1, tugged at my heart, and gave me all the feels from beginning to end. I loved her first book Score but Fixed... Fixed had me at Duke Nash.
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Emma Louise’s writing pulled me in again from page 1, tugged at my heart, and gave me all the feels from beginning to end. I loved her first book Score but Fixed... Fixed had me at Duke Nash.
December 26, 2018
I don't know what it is with Emma Louise's stories but I just keep on falling in love with her writing and characters!
My full review is to come, closer to release day!
My full review is to come, closer to release day!
September 16, 2019
Actual rating- 4.5⭐️’s
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So I really enjoyed this book. It was free on Amazon so I decided to pick it up. The characters had believable story arcs and problems. This book took twist after twist and still held my attention.
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I was rooting for Duke and El from the beginning and it didn’t disappoint. I honestly couldn’t tell you why I didn’t give it 5⭐️’s even if my life depended on it... maybe it was the fact that they both had mutual feelings towards each other and they both felt like they wanted the other more than for just sex but they kept drawing it out even if everyone knew what was gonna end up happening apart from themselves. 😤
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So I really enjoyed this book. It was free on Amazon so I decided to pick it up. The characters had believable story arcs and problems. This book took twist after twist and still held my attention.
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I was rooting for Duke and El from the beginning and it didn’t disappoint. I honestly couldn’t tell you why I didn’t give it 5⭐️’s even if my life depended on it... maybe it was the fact that they both had mutual feelings towards each other and they both felt like they wanted the other more than for just sex but they kept drawing it out even if everyone knew what was gonna end up happening apart from themselves. 😤
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December 31, 2018
Fixed is the second book from Emma Louise, although it can be read as a standalone it is interconnected to Score as part of the Flawed Love Series. I have been eagerly awaiting Duke and Elliot's story since reading the sneak peak at the end of Score. The chemistry was screaming at me from the pages during their dance at Poppy and Keir's wedding, so I had high hopes for Fixed - I was not disappointed.
Elliot has had her life flipped upside down by the betrayal of her sister and husband. Now a single mother trying to raise her 2 twin girls, Elliott is trying to find out for the first time in her adult life how to be happy on her own. Enter her bests friends older brother Duke, home from the army and he walks in on Elliott unannounced with the most awkward timing; but oh so good for my reading pleasure. As soon as these two protagonists are in the same room their chemistry just sizzles with a delicious slow burn.
Elliott grows so much throughout the book and considering where she started, Emma wrote her journey in an empowering, independent way - which I loved! Duke a guy with a few insecurities of his own, is a really multi faceted character and the depth Emma's writing gave Duke, considering all the wall's he put's up was fantastic. These two characters just brought out the best in each other; but the glue that connected it all together and made for extra swoon was Bailey and Brooke. Those two little girls just gave another side to their relationship, one that I adore about single parent romances, mix that with some friends to lovers troupe and this makes me one happy bookworm.
Being part of an interconnected series means we also get to see how Poppy and Keir are getting on, as well as the ever tortuous love/hate relationship between Lucy and T.J who we will be seeing more of in Struck in early 2019. Those two are going to bring all the feisty drama and I cannot wait. Emma Louise is going from strength to strength and is definitely one to watch!
Elliot has had her life flipped upside down by the betrayal of her sister and husband. Now a single mother trying to raise her 2 twin girls, Elliott is trying to find out for the first time in her adult life how to be happy on her own. Enter her bests friends older brother Duke, home from the army and he walks in on Elliott unannounced with the most awkward timing; but oh so good for my reading pleasure. As soon as these two protagonists are in the same room their chemistry just sizzles with a delicious slow burn.
Elliott grows so much throughout the book and considering where she started, Emma wrote her journey in an empowering, independent way - which I loved! Duke a guy with a few insecurities of his own, is a really multi faceted character and the depth Emma's writing gave Duke, considering all the wall's he put's up was fantastic. These two characters just brought out the best in each other; but the glue that connected it all together and made for extra swoon was Bailey and Brooke. Those two little girls just gave another side to their relationship, one that I adore about single parent romances, mix that with some friends to lovers troupe and this makes me one happy bookworm.
Being part of an interconnected series means we also get to see how Poppy and Keir are getting on, as well as the ever tortuous love/hate relationship between Lucy and T.J who we will be seeing more of in Struck in early 2019. Those two are going to bring all the feisty drama and I cannot wait. Emma Louise is going from strength to strength and is definitely one to watch!
February 12, 2019
This story for me was so exciting because I have been on an MC and dark romance reading spree so this love story had me swooning like a person newly in love. Emma did a great job putting these two together. They are both broken and hurt and wanting to move on. Only things are hard for Elliott because her divorce is new and all she is thinking about is taking care of her girls who I adored. They were strong for their mother and fell in love with Duke as well.
Duke is just getting out of a bad relationship as well and all he is looking for is a little fun with no strings attached. Only when he and Elliott decide to hook up emotions are flying all over the place and they try hard not to put their hearts on the line but that is hard when the heart knows what it wants. Plus Duke has always been known as a bad boy so can Elliott let him in without getting hurt?
This is a must read second chance love story of two broken hearts mending each other to become one beating heart.
Merged review:
This story for me was so exciting because I have been on an MC and dark romance reading spree so this love story had me swooning like a person newly in love. Emma did a great job putting these two together. They are both broken and hurt and wanting to move on. Only things are hard for Elliott because her divorce is new and all she is thinking about is taking care of her girls who I adored. They were strong for their mother and fell in love with Duke as well.
Duke is just getting out of a bad relationship as well and all he is looking for is a little fun with no strings attached. Only when he and Elliott decide to hook up emotions are flying all over the place and they try hard not to put their hearts on the line but that is hard when the heart knows what it wants. Plus Duke has always been known as a bad boy so can Elliott let him in without getting hurt?
This is a must read second chance love story of two broken hearts mending each other to become one beating heart.
Duke is just getting out of a bad relationship as well and all he is looking for is a little fun with no strings attached. Only when he and Elliott decide to hook up emotions are flying all over the place and they try hard not to put their hearts on the line but that is hard when the heart knows what it wants. Plus Duke has always been known as a bad boy so can Elliott let him in without getting hurt?
This is a must read second chance love story of two broken hearts mending each other to become one beating heart.
Merged review:
This story for me was so exciting because I have been on an MC and dark romance reading spree so this love story had me swooning like a person newly in love. Emma did a great job putting these two together. They are both broken and hurt and wanting to move on. Only things are hard for Elliott because her divorce is new and all she is thinking about is taking care of her girls who I adored. They were strong for their mother and fell in love with Duke as well.
Duke is just getting out of a bad relationship as well and all he is looking for is a little fun with no strings attached. Only when he and Elliott decide to hook up emotions are flying all over the place and they try hard not to put their hearts on the line but that is hard when the heart knows what it wants. Plus Duke has always been known as a bad boy so can Elliott let him in without getting hurt?
This is a must read second chance love story of two broken hearts mending each other to become one beating heart.
January 3, 2019
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 4.75 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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*ARC was kindly provided by the author and Give Me Books PR in exchange for an honest review.*
This was the very first book I have read by Emma Louise, and I was so super surprised when I have found out that it was her second book that it is now published. So, she is kinda a new author, but she is so talented. If she can write that beautifully now, what will happen later? I already can't wait to read more by her. I really do believe that her writing style is absolutely amazing and super fascinating. The story itself is so cute and at the same time, it is emotional.
Talking about the characters, I liked them. Personally, I do believe that Elliott is an amazing character and a wonderful mother. She is going through a divorce, she is trying to move one, find happiness and raise her daughters and give them everything she can. Duke... Ohhh, he is sooo swoonworthy. ♥ I loved him so much. And I adored them together. ♥ Elliott's daughters, Bailey and Brooke made the whole story even more adorable.
Poppy and Keir are my biggest favourties too, after reading Fixed I really-really-really-really want to read their story too, I am so curious what happens in that book.
"Duke, just be yourself. The girls love you." So could I.
Taking everything into account, I really liked Fixed by Emma Louise It is a sweet romantic story full of emotions. I can highly recommend it to romance readers, I am 100% sure that you will love it. Can't wait for the next book! ♥
Full review: https://kingdomofromancenovels.blogsp...
*ARC was kindly provided by the author and Give Me Books PR in exchange for an honest review.*
This was the very first book I have read by Emma Louise, and I was so super surprised when I have found out that it was her second book that it is now published. So, she is kinda a new author, but she is so talented. If she can write that beautifully now, what will happen later? I already can't wait to read more by her. I really do believe that her writing style is absolutely amazing and super fascinating. The story itself is so cute and at the same time, it is emotional.
Talking about the characters, I liked them. Personally, I do believe that Elliott is an amazing character and a wonderful mother. She is going through a divorce, she is trying to move one, find happiness and raise her daughters and give them everything she can. Duke... Ohhh, he is sooo swoonworthy. ♥ I loved him so much. And I adored them together. ♥ Elliott's daughters, Bailey and Brooke made the whole story even more adorable.
Poppy and Keir are my biggest favourties too, after reading Fixed I really-really-really-really want to read their story too, I am so curious what happens in that book.
"Duke, just be yourself. The girls love you." So could I.
Taking everything into account, I really liked Fixed by Emma Louise It is a sweet romantic story full of emotions. I can highly recommend it to romance readers, I am 100% sure that you will love it. Can't wait for the next book! ♥
December 30, 2018
This book was a perfect binge read on a rainy day while my kids played with their new Christmas presents.
Elliott feels broken after her marriage crumbles, and she seeks refuge in her best friend’s empty house as she tries to put her life back together and be strong for her twin daughters. Her life is kind of turned upside down again when her best friend’s hot older brother, Duke, comes home from the service and shows up at the house as well, not knowing that Elliott and her kids are there.
While Elliott’s emotional scars are rather fresh and obvious in the wake of her divorce, Duke’s insecurities are more hidden. He’s always felt like he’s the tattooed muscle who women want to use for a quick fling, so he’s unsure of how to approach the feelings he develops for Elliott. There were a few times where I wanted to scream at them to both confess what they were feeling! And of course, her ex-husband and his ex-girlfriend are some obstacles for Elliot and Duke to overcome. But there are some really tender and sweet moments between Elliott and Duke as they start to fall for one another, and he’s so sweet with her girls!
It is a bit of a bumpy road, but Duke and Elliott finally get to their HEA — where two broken souls are fixed together— and it’s complete with a wonderful epilogue!
Fixed is the second book in a series but read to me like a true standalone, as I had not read the first installment. I will certainly be adding it to my TBR!
I read an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
Elliott feels broken after her marriage crumbles, and she seeks refuge in her best friend’s empty house as she tries to put her life back together and be strong for her twin daughters. Her life is kind of turned upside down again when her best friend’s hot older brother, Duke, comes home from the service and shows up at the house as well, not knowing that Elliott and her kids are there.
While Elliott’s emotional scars are rather fresh and obvious in the wake of her divorce, Duke’s insecurities are more hidden. He’s always felt like he’s the tattooed muscle who women want to use for a quick fling, so he’s unsure of how to approach the feelings he develops for Elliott. There were a few times where I wanted to scream at them to both confess what they were feeling! And of course, her ex-husband and his ex-girlfriend are some obstacles for Elliot and Duke to overcome. But there are some really tender and sweet moments between Elliott and Duke as they start to fall for one another, and he’s so sweet with her girls!
It is a bit of a bumpy road, but Duke and Elliott finally get to their HEA — where two broken souls are fixed together— and it’s complete with a wonderful epilogue!
Fixed is the second book in a series but read to me like a true standalone, as I had not read the first installment. I will certainly be adding it to my TBR!
I read an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
December 29, 2018
Once again Emma Louise has captured my heart with her characters. Emma Louise has surely made a mark in my heart as one of my new favorites. Her characters have depth and her storylines are well written, thought out and well rounded.
Elliot is one strong woman who's been dealt a crappy hand. But she doesn't take the poor treatment from her husband as the end of her world. She's hurt, she's a bit broken but she's not "unfixable".
In comes Duke their meeting, after years of not seeing each other is epic and you will be laughing out loud. Duke may seem like a strong man who's got it all going on...and ex-veteran who was his sister's caregiver growing up, but he has a few skeletons in the closet that make him believe he's not worthy of love from anyone especially Elliot.
Elliot's children are endearing and help peel away the layers of the tough exterior of Duke. Watching these two mend each other was beautiful and oh so sexy too.
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This is another great installment of this series and I look forward to more from Emma Louise.
December 26, 2018
This is the second in this series (#3 should be out early 2019) and I really, really love this world and the characters in it. We first meet Elliot in the first story, she's Poppy's BFF and a hilarious addition to that story. Now we get to focus on her and how she interacts with Poppy's brother, Duke.
Elliot has found herself with a crumbling marriage, and Duke has ended a long stint in the military. Everyone has to start over at some point, these two just find themselves doing it together in Poppy's old house because it's a safe place to land for them both - it just so happens they need it at the same time.
Duke and Elliot have known each other a really long time, and that's probably one of my favorite tropes - childhood crush with a friend's sibling. It can be hard to navigate a relationship around the mutual friend / family member, but this couple has been avoiding the inevitable for a long time. They've got their own issues to work through to get there, but they've got a whole team of people supporting them whether they like it or not!
I really love this series, definitely recommend!
Elliot has found herself with a crumbling marriage, and Duke has ended a long stint in the military. Everyone has to start over at some point, these two just find themselves doing it together in Poppy's old house because it's a safe place to land for them both - it just so happens they need it at the same time.
Duke and Elliot have known each other a really long time, and that's probably one of my favorite tropes - childhood crush with a friend's sibling. It can be hard to navigate a relationship around the mutual friend / family member, but this couple has been avoiding the inevitable for a long time. They've got their own issues to work through to get there, but they've got a whole team of people supporting them whether they like it or not!
I really love this series, definitely recommend!
December 28, 2018
Elliott's life is in a shambles. Totally lost and trying to fake it so her friends won't worry, she figures it can't get worse. Then her best friend's brother, Duke comes home and Elliott is drowning. Crushing on him since the moment they met, she thinks the attraction is totally one-sided. Duke has always had a thing for Elliott but he never thought he had a chance. When they give into their attraction, it is everything they both hoped for and more. Will these two damaged souls take a chance and realize they were made for each other?
I have been a fan of Emma Louise since her first book, Score came out this summer. This was where we first met Duke and Elliott as minor characters. The burn to know their story was planted and I hoped we would see them soon. I was so excited to get my hands on Fixed and I have to say it was everything I expected. Ms. Louise gives us full-fledged characters you can't help but love and need to see get the happy ending they deserve. Fixed is absolutely perfect in my eyes, it deserves all the stars! If you like Kristen Ashley, Adriana Locke or Aurora Rose Reynolds you need to check out Emma Louise.
I have been a fan of Emma Louise since her first book, Score came out this summer. This was where we first met Duke and Elliott as minor characters. The burn to know their story was planted and I hoped we would see them soon. I was so excited to get my hands on Fixed and I have to say it was everything I expected. Ms. Louise gives us full-fledged characters you can't help but love and need to see get the happy ending they deserve. Fixed is absolutely perfect in my eyes, it deserves all the stars! If you like Kristen Ashley, Adriana Locke or Aurora Rose Reynolds you need to check out Emma Louise.
January 3, 2019
I LOVE Duke!!!!!!! 😍
Ok, I was busting at the seams to shout that.
I'll come back to him in a bit.
Once again, Emma Louise has knocked it out of the ballpark.
I read Score in one sitting and enjoyed how the story unfolded and how perfect the dialogue was written.
Fixed was the same way.
Downloaded on my Kindle and didn't stop reading until the end.
Emma's style of writing flows seamlessly and her efficiency of words is my kind of book.
I've noticed lately that some romances are so focused on a handful of adjectives before every thought or movement that by the time you arrive at it, you forgot what the character is even doing.
Emma tells the story with all the feels and emotion but no wordiness or unnecessary filler.
If you read as many books a year as I do, you'll understand the difference.
Ok, now back to my current book boyfriend, Duke.
Ahhhhh, Duke.
I loved being inside his mind knowing how he felt about Elliott, but only had her best interest at heart.
He was patient, sweet with her 2 young girls and was sexy as all get out (Southern slang for AF).
Fixed is a complete standalone, but you'll want to read Score because it's awesome too.
Ok, I was busting at the seams to shout that.
I'll come back to him in a bit.
Once again, Emma Louise has knocked it out of the ballpark.
I read Score in one sitting and enjoyed how the story unfolded and how perfect the dialogue was written.
Fixed was the same way.
Downloaded on my Kindle and didn't stop reading until the end.
Emma's style of writing flows seamlessly and her efficiency of words is my kind of book.
I've noticed lately that some romances are so focused on a handful of adjectives before every thought or movement that by the time you arrive at it, you forgot what the character is even doing.
Emma tells the story with all the feels and emotion but no wordiness or unnecessary filler.
If you read as many books a year as I do, you'll understand the difference.
Ok, now back to my current book boyfriend, Duke.
Ahhhhh, Duke.
I loved being inside his mind knowing how he felt about Elliott, but only had her best interest at heart.
He was patient, sweet with her 2 young girls and was sexy as all get out (Southern slang for AF).
Fixed is a complete standalone, but you'll want to read Score because it's awesome too.
January 1, 2019
“Will she find happiness? 5 stars”
Elliott has never known true happiness. She thought she did when she first got married but that was soon squashed by her husband’s infidelity. Now she’s on her own and trying to find out who she is outside of being a mother. Elliott has always had a crush on Duke, but she never thought it would go further. Will he show her what true love is?
Duke has always been attracted to Elliott but where she’s his sister’s best friend he stayed away. He watched from a distance knowing she was living a life she didn’t deserve. When he comes back to town to stay, they are thrown together. Will he find a happiness he didn’t know existed thanks to Elliott and her daughters?
Oh, how I loved Duke. He accepted Elliott the way she was and just wanted to make her life better. I loved how Elliott discovered there was so much more to life then what she had previously known. Add in the acceptance of Dukes sisters and the love of Elliott’s daughters and I was sucked in.
The way Louise writes you would think she has been in the game longer then she has. I can’t wait to see what she gives us next.
Plot-5/5
Characters-5/5
Heat-5/5
Writing style-5/5
Overall-5/5
Elliott has never known true happiness. She thought she did when she first got married but that was soon squashed by her husband’s infidelity. Now she’s on her own and trying to find out who she is outside of being a mother. Elliott has always had a crush on Duke, but she never thought it would go further. Will he show her what true love is?
Duke has always been attracted to Elliott but where she’s his sister’s best friend he stayed away. He watched from a distance knowing she was living a life she didn’t deserve. When he comes back to town to stay, they are thrown together. Will he find a happiness he didn’t know existed thanks to Elliott and her daughters?
Oh, how I loved Duke. He accepted Elliott the way she was and just wanted to make her life better. I loved how Elliott discovered there was so much more to life then what she had previously known. Add in the acceptance of Dukes sisters and the love of Elliott’s daughters and I was sucked in.
The way Louise writes you would think she has been in the game longer then she has. I can’t wait to see what she gives us next.
Plot-5/5
Characters-5/5
Heat-5/5
Writing style-5/5
Overall-5/5
December 25, 2018
The start of this book tore my heart up and I was actually pretty nervous to continue reading. The pain you felt even in the first chapter set a pretty high standard for emotions and I was afraid the momentum would lose its strength.
Completely wrong!
Not only did the momentum of this book build to extreme, you also get swept up in the overwhelming sensation to swoon and drool! Elliott grows emotionally from beginning to end and I was overcome with proud feelings to shot my happiness for her! Duke turns out to be half what I expected and half shockingly sexy and romantic. Even though I don’t think he opens himself as much as Elliott does, you can still feel the vulnerability deep in his bones.
Duke rocked my world and Elliott made my heart sing but the two who stole my heart were Bailey and Brooke!! Hands down loved those two and the ending just made me cry with happy tears!! I am absolutely ready to find out what’s going on with Lucy!!! She’s driving me crazy!!! Congrats on this soon to be best seller!! 💜
Completely wrong!
Not only did the momentum of this book build to extreme, you also get swept up in the overwhelming sensation to swoon and drool! Elliott grows emotionally from beginning to end and I was overcome with proud feelings to shot my happiness for her! Duke turns out to be half what I expected and half shockingly sexy and romantic. Even though I don’t think he opens himself as much as Elliott does, you can still feel the vulnerability deep in his bones.
Duke rocked my world and Elliott made my heart sing but the two who stole my heart were Bailey and Brooke!! Hands down loved those two and the ending just made me cry with happy tears!! I am absolutely ready to find out what’s going on with Lucy!!! She’s driving me crazy!!! Congrats on this soon to be best seller!! 💜
December 29, 2018
Fixed is only the second book by author Emma Louise and what an absolutely phenomenal book it is! Right from the heart wrenching prologue, I was utterly captivated and I just could not put this book down. Emma Louise has done such an incredible job with her first two books and I'm very impressed and astounded with how she has captured my attention with her books and her beautiful flow of words.
I loved everything about this story. Reading how Elliot and Duke find their way together is so touching and moving, and written with undeniable skill. Individually, Elliott and Duke are both a little broken, but together they are whole and absolutely perfect. I adored the interactions and the relationship with Elliot’s daughter’s, Bailey and Brooke, and how they all finally come together to form a family.
With just enough emotional angst, heartbreak and love blended with plenty of sizzle and steam. Along with real, true and relatable characters, Fixed is well worth it’s five star rating.
I loved everything about this story. Reading how Elliot and Duke find their way together is so touching and moving, and written with undeniable skill. Individually, Elliott and Duke are both a little broken, but together they are whole and absolutely perfect. I adored the interactions and the relationship with Elliot’s daughter’s, Bailey and Brooke, and how they all finally come together to form a family.
With just enough emotional angst, heartbreak and love blended with plenty of sizzle and steam. Along with real, true and relatable characters, Fixed is well worth it’s five star rating.
January 3, 2019
Fixed by Emma Louise ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Fixed is a brief but hot book that I devoured in one sitting! The book is sort of a friends to lovers romance, with a bit of taboo since Duke is the big brother of Elliott’s best friend. I’m a big fan of both, and I truly enjoyed this story.
Elliott is sweet but broken after her cheating husband asked for a divorce. She is a good mother, despite the difficult circumstances. Duke is tough and loyal, much as you would expect of an ex-military man. Both characters are likable, but I would have liked a little more character development and depth.
The storyline was a dual POV and mostly held my attention. I did feel like some of the issues Duke and Elliott had were not entirely addressed and too easily resolved. Getting glimpses of Poppy again made me feel like I was reuniting with an old friend.
This was my second book by Emma Louise. I look forward to reading Lucy’s story next, where I’ll hopefully get more peeks at Poppy and Elliott.
Fixed is a brief but hot book that I devoured in one sitting! The book is sort of a friends to lovers romance, with a bit of taboo since Duke is the big brother of Elliott’s best friend. I’m a big fan of both, and I truly enjoyed this story.
Elliott is sweet but broken after her cheating husband asked for a divorce. She is a good mother, despite the difficult circumstances. Duke is tough and loyal, much as you would expect of an ex-military man. Both characters are likable, but I would have liked a little more character development and depth.
The storyline was a dual POV and mostly held my attention. I did feel like some of the issues Duke and Elliott had were not entirely addressed and too easily resolved. Getting glimpses of Poppy again made me feel like I was reuniting with an old friend.
This was my second book by Emma Louise. I look forward to reading Lucy’s story next, where I’ll hopefully get more peeks at Poppy and Elliott.
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