{"id":81763,"date":"2026-01-09T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=81763"},"modified":"2026-01-09T08:43:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:43:05","slug":"release-arc-review-only-for-love-only-for-2-by-natasha-madison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=81763","title":{"rendered":"Release & ARC Review: Only For Love (Only For, #2) by Natasha Madison"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Only For Love by Natasha Madison is live!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is a beautifully emotional story with the most gorgeous romance and a heartfelt journey for two wonderful characters. I loved this book.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

From Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a brand new sports romance.
\nA spin-off from the This Is Series.<\/p>\n

Lexi
\nFalling for a famous hockey player? I would have laughed at you.
\nI was trapped in a marriage-caged with cruelty.
\nI wasn\u2019t ever going to be free.
\nUntil I found a way to escape.
\nBefore him, I thought love was a nightmare.
\nNow I dared to dream.<\/p>\n

Kirby
\nFirst time I met her I was drawn to her light.
\nThen I saw the fear in her eyes.
\nFear I\u2019ve seen before.
\nOur chance encounter turned into two.
\nIf she ever needed me, I\u2019d be there.
\nI never dared to want her.
\nBut I lost my heart to her anyways.<\/p>\n

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4.5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

This is a beautifully emotional story with the most gorgeous romance and a heartfelt journey for two wonderful characters. I loved this book.<\/p>\n

This is the second book in the Only For<\/i> series, and part of Natasha Madison\u2019s hockey dynasty. Kirby and Lexi are the respective best friends of Jaxson and Ariella from the first book in this series, [book:Only For Tonight|231124910]. Lexi is also the daughter of Victor and Zoe (from This Is Wild, This Is, #2) so there is lots of character crossover with other books (and yes, there is Matthew and Max), but you can easily read this as a standalone.<\/p>\n

Lexi is trapped in a toxic marriage. Her husband is a narcissist who controls and gaslights her constantly. She has lost who she used to be and is mostly isolated from her family, but she does what she can to keep the peace and doesn\u2019t realise how bad her situation actually is.<\/p>\n

Kirby is a hockey player who was smitten with Lexi the first time he met her. He learned she was married and completely backed off but when they work together for a charity project, they become friends. He recognises some of what she\u2019s going through, having lived through it himself, and he supports her as a friend as best he can.<\/p>\n

\u201cI dare you not to let anyone darken your light.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One shocking encounter is enough to open Lexi\u2019s eyes and make her realise she has to get out. Months later, she\u2019s slowly rebuilding her life when Kirby finds his way back into it (their best friends are married, after all). Their reconnection as friends is incredibly sweet, and the shift into something more feels slow, natural, and completely effortless.<\/p>\n

Kirby\u2019s feelings run deep, and he\u2019s endlessly patient, caring, and supportive of Lexi. They talk, spend time together, and he shows up for her in every way she needs, and their friendship grows into the most beautiful relationship. And while Kirby is a total golden retriever, he\u2019s also a dirty talker \u2014 the sexy time between these two is seriously steamy, and a refection of their complete trust in each other. But what really shines is the emotional connection between them. Their love is gorgeous, and I adored them together.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can be patient with you. With us. With this.\u201d My hand moves from her leg to her cheek as my thumb catches the tear. \u201cI\u2019m going to be patient because you are worth it and deserve the time to figure this out too, Lexi.\u201d <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This book has both funny and sweet moments, and some really heartfelt and emotional messages. Abuse in a relationship isn\u2019t just physical, and sometimes you can\u2019t see the extent of it until you\u2019re out of it. My heart ached for Lexi and all that she goes through (her call for help broke my heart and made me fall in love with this family all over again) but I loved her journey and watching her find her strength again, with Kirby cheering her on, allowing and encouraging her to life her best life every step of the way.<\/p>\n

This is a really gorgeous read. Kirby and Lexi are great characters, I loved their story, and loved being back in this world.<\/p>\n

4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

I listened to this as an audiobook, narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Stephanie Rose, and they do a wonderful job bringing these characters to life. This was a really enjoyable book to listen to.<\/p>\n

An Advanced Reader Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Only For<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Part of the Stone-Grant-Horton hockey dynasty \u2013 Find full\u00a0series info, reading order and family tree here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Only For Tonight (#1) <\/strong>(Jaxon & Ariella)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Only For Love (#2) <\/strong>(Kirby & Lexi)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Only For Him (#3) <\/strong>(Knox & Kylie)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Only For Her (#4) <\/strong>(Zane & Victoria)
\nTo be released 8 May
\nPre-order:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"When her nose isn\u2019t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she\u2019s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It\u2019s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn\u2019t listen to her\u2026<\/p>\n

Keep up with Natasha Madison and subscribe to her newsletter\u00a0https:\/\/www.natashamadisonauthor.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

To learn more about Natasha Madison and her books, visit here!<\/p>\n

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Check out more great reads on our\u00a0Natasha Madison Author Spotlight<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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