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Every Time My Heart Breaks Kindle Edition

by Linda Kage (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 83 ratings
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How do you make yourself fall in love with someone?

After his family friend, Chloe Ryan, is traumatized by a disturbed ex-boyfriend, Luke Hamilton is "encouraged" to step up and be the kind of partner she needs. Problem is, he's never been in love before. He's not one to give up on much of anything, though. His stubborn, competitive nature, mixed with the dutiful loyalty he inherited from his parents, makes it impossible for him to say no. And romancing Chloe becomes priority number one.

But his feisty contender gives him the challenge of a lifetime when she'd rather argue with him than accept a simple compliment. Chloe demands honest, genuine feelings from someone before she'll even think about opening her heart again, and since Luke refuses to back down from his determined quest, he decides to grow some feelings.

Except, uh, yeah? That's easier said than done since he has no idea how to even begin the process of falling.
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Chloe is a simple woman with simple wants. All she'd like is to work her job, find a partner to share her life with, and then grow a family with him.

But apparently, that's just too much to ask for. After her ex kidnaps and terrorizes her, Chloe is suddenly put on six weeks of leave from her job to recover, she can't handle it when anyone touches her to even consider dating again, and her big dream of the simple life seems more impossible to reach than ever.

Until Luke bulldozes his way into the picture, determined to help her through her rough patch and promising her everything she's ever wanted.

The problem is Chloe loved Luke way back when she was young, and no one's ever broken her heart the way he did when he didn't even notice her in return. No way is she going to risk more heartbreak at his hands now. And so Chloe becomes just as determined to push him away as he is to stick by her side.

Let the battle of wills begin.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BF1C95W9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Linda Kage (December 28, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 28, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3319 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 83 ratings

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Linda Kage

Linda Kage

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Linda writes romance fiction from YA to adult, contemporary to fantasy.

Published since 2010, she first went through a 2-year writing correspondence class in children’s literature from The Institute of Children’s Literature, then graduated with a Bachelor's in Arts-English with an emphasis in creative fiction writing from Pittsburg State University.

She currently lives with her husband, two daughters, a cat named Holly, and nine cuckoo clocks in southeast Kansas.

She started out reading with the Baby-Sitters Club, then moved to Sandra Brown, Linda Howard, Julie Garwood, and LaVyrle Spencer in high school. Now, she's all over the place with her romance reading tastes.

A few of her favorite things have been:

Stranger Things, Supernatural, Cheers, Teen Wolf, Umbrella Academy, Outlander, Yellowstone, Grey's Anatomy, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Shawshank Redemption, Dirty Dancing, Harry Potter, Tangled, A Walk to Remember, Dr. Pepper, Roast Beef with mashed potatoes and onion rings, the poem "Equipment" by Edgar A. Guest, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

Find her online at www.LindaKage.com

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4.4 out of 5
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Ky
5.0 out of 5 stars A Linda Kage Book is to Know Love!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
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I've wanted Luke's story since Once Upon A Canoe Trip. This healed my heart and my slump! Linda Kage's books are a cure all and to know them is to know love! Highly recommend!
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Kotori
4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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This was an adorable read with a cute (obviously 2nd gen) extended cast of family and friebds.
It works fine as a standalome.
There's a super sweet meet cute kinda setup that establishes the mmc personality, which helps thru the rest.
I enjoyed this book a lot, although I'm never a fan of trauma situations and will often dnf based on first indications of that... but it didn't extensively detail.
Why 4 stars and not 5?
there's a tragedy at the end on the book which imho was a hook to gear you up for another in the series and, tragedy.
Spoils the feel good happily ever after.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing and Emotional Journey
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
Wow. It’s a good thing I don’t have to describe this book in one word because I just don’t think it would be possible. It was so amazing in so many ways that it’s hard to think about where to even begin gushing about it. I loved the characters, the plot, the progression of events, the character development and the way that everything came together. It was beautiful and inspiring along with heart wrenching and heart stopping. Yeah, this one is going to take you in a very intense ride. There were times that had me angry, in tears, raging at a character, and moments that had me pausing to take in everything I was reading.

Chloe and Luke have a connection that runs deeper than their families being thinker than thieves. And even though Chloe is willing to admit to having a crush on Luke when they were growing up, Luke takes a little longer to pick up on things. And maybe needs a little help along the way. But when Chloe goes through a traumatic event and Luke is there for her like no one else, the two of them find themselves closer than ever. But it also has Chloe worrying that it’s the event that brought her and Luke together and not their actual feelings.

Chloe is such a strong character and she uses her sarcasm and quick wit as a defense mechanism. Something I find myself relating to! And Luke does his best to be a gentleman but something about Chloe always brings out his own snarky side. But reading about these two trading barbs and snark was just as romantic as the most romantic novel. The way their families interfered was definitely more on the cute and endearing side than the annoying side, which I have unfortunately found with some books that had the interfering family trope. This one though, had me loving each and every family member and their relationship with Chloe and Luke.

This one is definitely going to be on my shelf for a long time to come as it’s one I’m going to be reading again and again. This is the first novel by Linda Kage but after what this book put me through, it’s absolutely not going to be the last. I can’t wait to read whatever she comes out with next! I certainly recommend this one and can’t wait until people in my reader groups get to get ahold of this one so we can talk about it together.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Jessica T.
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great read from a series I never want to end.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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The Forbidden Men series is one of the few books that I don’t even have to think twice when it comes to buying them and Luke and Chloe did not disappoint. Like Linda always excels at when it come to this amazing series, Luke and Chloe’s story felt truly authentic. I can honest say I have never read a hero like Luke before. He is definitely one of a kind. You can not help but fall in love with him faults and all. I loved the many layers when it came to Chloe. She overcoming her assault, her struggle when it came to her appearance and relationship with Luke. All these battle only made her stronger and a great heroine. Of course the best part is all the characters from the series. I just love the family aspect of the Forbidden Men series and a must read! The only reason this was not a 5 star read was the early years at the start of the book felt a bit disappointing. Chloe, Belle, Gray and Beau are suppose to be Freshman so how are Gray and Beau both driving when oldest they can be is 15. I felt this error took away of the authenticity of the early years. Also it was a creepy with Luke’s comments on Chloe’s chest area when she is only 14 and he is 17. I understand they have grown up together and Luke is known for his unfiltered comments (he does have the best one liner in Lucy’s story) but asking her to rub up on him seemed to push it a little to far. I think the early years storyline good have been done a little better. But overall a strong 4 stars. I loved it and I cant wait for the next one. Figures crossed for Trick’s story!
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Rabbit
5.0 out of 5 stars Read in one afternoon!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023
This story is about 2 people who have known each other forever as their families are close friends. Chloe was in love with Luke in high school, but he had no idea and broke her heart as he dated other girls and never saw her as a possible girlfriend. To hide her hurt and to hide that she still cares about she is rude whenever their paths cross. It’s a bumpy ride to their HEA which includes a stalker to deal with, an incredibly funny talk from Chloe’s dad to Luke, and some sad events a long the way. I couldn’t put this book down and read it in one afternoon. This was my first book by this author, but I am already looking at her catalog to choose my next read!
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Kat M
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Stop Reading!
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2022
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Once again Linda creates a masterpiece of emotion. I can't get enough of the forbidden men and their descendants. I can't wait for more! If you're looking for aromance that tugs at your heartstrings go no further. Also, my recommendation is to start from the very beginning with the Price of a kiss.
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