Synopsis:
Tragedy ripped the security from her life. Left a single mother, Alexis's fear of loss insulates her from the rest of the world. Her best friends from college and close family are the only people she keeps close.
A man from her past has always been in love with Alexis. He’s never met anyone that measures up to her. Garrett is a musician, who never really imagined he’d have the fame and fortune that he's found. But, even with that, what he's always wanted is out of reach... or is it?
When Garrett and Alexis meet up by chance a relationship begins. Neither expected what happens. She can’t be sure she’s ready for the complications a relationship brings. He will have to work overtime to win her heart without any assurances it will be successful.
Alexis is learning about life without Jed, and is feeling more secure with parenting on her own. Garrett appreciates his fans and is enjoying his life on the road but misses having a private life. The lives they have built separately leave little room for a budding relationship, but their hearts won’t take that into consideration.
Will the cards they’ve been dealt get in the way of a love that is meant to be? Is love enough to overcome loss and heartbreak? Can they accept all that the other is, without feeling like they are living in the shadow of their former lives?
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Tabby's Review:
I have sat here for awhile trying to figure out what exactly to say in this review. Don't take that as I didn't like this book, because I LOVED this book and I am stressing the word love. I have read the book 3 times and each time I read it I swear it is better than the last.
First of all let me say this...Garrett is HOT and I claimed him as my Book Boyfriend the first time I read Tied Up In Heartstrings, even before I was halfway through the book. I mean seriously what is not to love? Southern gentleman, famous country singer, romantic, sweet and respectful...enough said.
Alexis Nicole has it all, a loving husband who is also her best friend, an adorable daughter, a custom built house and all the happiness that a woman could want. Yes, her husband Jed works a lot but he does what he has to to make sure Alexis and his baby girl Sierra have everything they could ever want. Until one night Jed dies tragically in a plane crash, causing her perfect world to shatter around her. It takes 18 months after Jed's death to finally decide it is time to try to live life, so she decided to join her friends on an tri-annual weekend get away. It is there on vacation at a bar that she runs into Garrett McKenna, her college crush and close friend.
Garrett McKenna and Alexis were close friends in high school, always together and always playing music, but maybe both a little to afraid to admit the feelings they were feeling. Garrett decided to follow his dream of becoming a country music singer and leaves to head to Nashville, and over time he lost contact with Alexis. Call it fate or whatever you want but he and Alexis are reunited at a bar in St. Petersburg, Florida and he is determined not to lose her again.
Garrett knows exactly what he wants and that is Alexis, he wants her and everything to do with her even, Sierra. However, Alexis is the one fighting an internal battle, she is in love with Garrett, but how can she love someone just 18 months after becoming a widow? What would people think? How does she deserve this or anything good in her life, and how is she going to fit into Garrett's rock star style life?
The internal dialog of Alexis is heart-breaking she honestly believes that she is not good enough to be loved or to have anything good in life, other than her daughter. Garrett is in a constant struggle with her to prove to him that with him is where he belongs, and that she knows it too. Garrett will melt your heart and give you puddles in your nether regions all at the same time.
This book was amazingly written and contained so much detail about the scenery and the characters, their looks, their personalities, it made them so real. While reading it I felt like I was walking with Garrett and Alexis on the beach as the gulf breeze blew through my hair...yes it's that realistic. Felicia Lynn this book was absolutely amazing, I look forward to reading all of your books to come. You have me hooked!
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Jessica's Review:
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Jessica's Review:
I have never
cried so many happy tears while reading a book!! Felicia Lynn does an amazing
job telling this wonderful love story and making it relate-able.
Alexis is a
young single parent, after tragedy takes her husband away. Her life is now all
about her daughter Sierra. She puts on her fake it 'til you make it smile and
works hard being both mother and father. She has a wonderful support system of
friends and family who are always there for her, but she doesn't know how to
get out and start to move on with her life. When an annual girls weekend comes
along and Alexis is forced to go it's just what she needs and does her best to
have fun. In comes Garrett, an old college friend and crush.
Garrett is a
sexy country music star in Nashville. He just so happens to be on break from
tour and in the same place as Alexis. A chance meeting at a bar brings them
together. He has always loved Alexis, but never told her. He knew she was
married and that was one lucky man. Garrett also knew about her husband's
death, but didn't know how to reach out after all these years. Now that he has
run into her he can't let her out of his life again. He has fame and fortune,
but he wants so much more than that. His life has felt empty and now it could
be complete. The way he talks to Alexis and pours his heart out to her
absolutely melted my heart.
What starts out
as a rekindled friendship grows to so much more. I loved watching Garrett's
relationship with Alexis' daughter, Sierra, grow. She is a spunky kid and too
smart for her own good. Their interactions seem so natural for a new man coming
into a young kids life. Garrett knows it won't be easy and he needs to work
hard to prove he can be the family man and be there for both of them.
We get a
glimpse or tease at their best friends Whitney and Jon's possible relationship.
I hope this story continues with all of the characters. The way Felicia writes
Alexis' feelings throughout the entire story are exactly what I was feeling as
I read it. I have never read a story about a more relate-able character. Her
friends are the same friends I have. Always there no matter what, they will dig
you out of any hole you are in and tell you when you are being stupid and need
to open your eyes. I crazy loved this story.
Can't wait to read it again and again! Felicia did an AMAZING job on her debut
novel. I will read anything she writes.
Favorite quote:
"I have these strings attached to my heart that are all wrapped up in you,
and I just can't walk away without ripping out a vital organ"
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Christy's Review:
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Christy's Review:
Where do I start with this
book. From the moment I started it I just couldn't put it down. It is a well
written book about grieving a loved one and finding love when you may not be
ready for it. Alexis is just trying to get through every day after a tragedy
leaves her a widow and single mom. Garrett is a Nashville star with a southern
charm that you can't help but fall in love with.
Will Alexis be able to move forward and try to find the love she has always wanted but doesn't think she can have? Will Garrett be able to show her that no matter what she says and does he will always be with her and love her? After being talked into a girls weekend Alexis runs into her old college friend and crush Garrett Mckenna. Alexis struggles with feeling like she is good enough to be with Garrett and your heart breaks as you read about how she feels. Garrett will do anything to prove that she is his one and only and will do everything he can to prove his love for her and her daughter Sierra. You can't help but fall in love with all the characters in this book. Alexis has a wonderful support system that will do anything to make sure she is happy. Garrett with all his charm and protectiveness will have you loving him more with every page.
This book will have you crying, laughing and wanting more by the time you are done. I know I can't wait for more from this amazing author Felicia Lynn!
Will Alexis be able to move forward and try to find the love she has always wanted but doesn't think she can have? Will Garrett be able to show her that no matter what she says and does he will always be with her and love her? After being talked into a girls weekend Alexis runs into her old college friend and crush Garrett Mckenna. Alexis struggles with feeling like she is good enough to be with Garrett and your heart breaks as you read about how she feels. Garrett will do anything to prove that she is his one and only and will do everything he can to prove his love for her and her daughter Sierra. You can't help but fall in love with all the characters in this book. Alexis has a wonderful support system that will do anything to make sure she is happy. Garrett with all his charm and protectiveness will have you loving him more with every page.
This book will have you crying, laughing and wanting more by the time you are done. I know I can't wait for more from this amazing author Felicia Lynn!
Meet the Author:
Felicia Lynn is a transplanted Florida girl, born and raised, who lives just north of Atlanta, GA with her husband, daughter, dog and cat. She spends most of her days holed up in a cozy chair with a cup of tea and her laptop, writing about the characters that live in her head. When she’s not writing you’ll find her hanging out with her family and friends! She loves reading, taking long walks, chatting with her Facebook family, and listening to music, especially live music. A self-declared lover of all things baseball, she is obsessed with every aspect of the game!!!
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