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At fifteen, I fell in love with Luke Runyan.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n With just one look, one touch, he became my world until he shattered my heart into a million pieces. No one meets their soulmate when they\u2019re only a kid, yet convincing my heart to move on is a task I never mastered.<\/p>\n My heart has only ever belonged to one woman, Samantha Harris.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Sam had dreams; dreams I couldn\u2019t deliver, which left me with only one choice\u2026 I walked away.<\/p>\n Whoever said time heals all wounds never lost the love of their life. And they don\u2019t force you back to the same small town you\u2019ve spent your entire adult life avoiding, especially when she\u2019s everywhere you turn.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWhen your heart finds its soulmate, life will always find a way of bringing you back together.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 4 short and sweet stars<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a short novella and a really quick read, but Riann C. Miller has managed to deliver a heartfelt second-chance-romance, and the story of a man struggling to come to terms with his past.<\/p>\n The book dives right into the story, 12 years after Luke broke Sam\u2019s heart and left town. Now he\u2019s home and recovering from an injury he earned while serving overseas, and his home care nurse is none other than the woman he\u2019s never been able to move on from.<\/p>\n I gave up the life I wanted, for the life I needed and now I don\u2019t have either.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Sam was left shattered when Luke left her, and she\u2019s tried her best to move on. She\u2019s not happy that he\u2019s back in their small home town and all up in her life again, and though the draw they feel toward each other is still strong, they both try their hardest not to fall back into the emotion of the past.<\/p>\n My mind wants to wander to a time in my life when everything felt perfect, when she belonged to me but instead I force myself to stay in the present \u2013 a place where this beautiful creature hates me. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n But it doesn\u2019t take long for Luke to realise he\u2019s been missing, and then everything changes as he begins to fight for the woman he still loves.<\/p>\n \u201cSeriously Luke, what are you doing?\u201d This is a gorgeous romance. There is some drama, but it\u2019s not over the top and makes sense to the story, and there\u2019s no unnecessary angst or stupid. You know that Luke and Sam are meant to be together, and it\u2019s just a matter of watching it all unfold.<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019re it for me and I hope like hell that you give me a second chance to prove to you I\u2019m the only person for you.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Luke and Sam\u2019s families are heavily involved in the story, and I loved the way they supported the couple in their own unique ways. The strong family themes are really nicely written and add a lot to the story, bringing the feels and I loved the additional depth it brought.<\/p>\n This is a great read. Again, even though it’s short, I was invested in the love story, and finished the book with a huge cheesy grin on my face.<\/p>\n \u201cYou were my first everything and I plan to make you my last everything.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 4 stars.<\/p>\n An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Juggling the bags in my hands, I manage to get the back door open. My stomach grumbles from the sweet smell of warm cookies. I place the bags on the counter, ready to swipe a cookie from a cooling rack when Margie walks into the kitchen.<\/p>\n \u201cOh, you came. I wasn\u2019t sure if you\u2019d bring my order this week.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t bail on people; you should know that by now.\u201d<\/p>\n I wince when her mouth turns down with a frown.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t know what I would do without you, Sam. I guess I was just worried things would change now.\u201d<\/p>\n I force a smile, hoping it doesn\u2019t look nearly as fake as it feels. \u201cNothing is going to change unless of course, you want it to.\u201d<\/p>\n She limps in my direction and pulls me in for a hug. I lost my mother when I was five and over the years, Margie has filled the void I\u2019ve felt. Losing her isn\u2019t an option, at least not one I can live with.<\/p>\n \u201cI would understand if you didn\u2019t want to come by.\u201d<\/p>\n I open my mouth, ready to reply when he walks into the kitchen. The second Luke spots me he freezes, both of our bodies going stiff.<\/p>\n Margie\u2019s eyes follow mine until they stop on her son. \u201cOh, I thought you were taking a nap.\u201d Her voice shakes, probably expecting all hell to break loose, but I\u2019m not about to act like a crazy ex-girlfriend.<\/p>\n \u201cI couldn\u2019t sleep.\u201d Luke\u2019s deep voice rumbles through me. He looks the same, just bigger, harder, tougher compared to the eighteen-year- old I remember.<\/p>\n I clear my throat and my wandering thoughts. \u201cI didn\u2019t check your order before bringing it to you. If you\u2019re missing anything, let me know.\u201d I lean forward, giving Margie a quick kiss on the cheek. \u201cHave a great day.\u201d<\/p>\n Without looking at either of them, I swiftly walk out the back door.<\/p>\n My entire life has been one messy situation after another. I shouldn\u2019t be surprised that Luke of all people would return home and somehow magically become my patient, but damn if I don\u2019t hate my new reality.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hi, I’m Riann. I’ve been obsessed with reading romance novels for close to five years. I love getting to know new people in the book community and I’ve met several people along the way that I consider true friends.<\/p>\n I’m happily married with two children. When I’m not reading or writing, I’m usually spending time with my family, friends or watching baseball.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Website\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Amazon\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Goodreads\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Twitter\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Pinterest\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Google\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 YouTube\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Amazon US\u00a0 |\u00a0 Amazon UK\u00a0 |\u00a0 Amazon AU\u00a0 |\u00a0 Amazon CA Synopsis At fifteen, I fell in love with Luke Runyan. 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\n\u201cI\u2019m doing what I should\u2019ve done twelve years ago.\u201d I take a step closer, reaching for her hand. \u201cI\u2019m fighting for the woman I\u2019m meant to be with.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Returning-Home-Teaser-2.jpg?resize=640%2C426&ssl=1\")
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