I never planned on returning to Alabama, but circumstances brought me here after years of being gone. Though Lawton Ridge is my hometown, I was hesitant to go back because of her —my sister’s best friend. The last time we were together, she was eighteen, and I was a broken soldier transitioning to civilian life.
Gemma wrote to me while I was overseas and we developed a bond I hadn’t anticipated. I crushed her heart the day I left, something I’ve never forgotten. But now that her dad is my new boss, life just got way more complicated.
Too sweet, too innocent, too good for a guy like me—I should walk away again.
After serving five years in prison for something I didn’t do, I trust no one, but Gemma gradually breaks down my walls and exposes the pain I’ve hidden underneath. For her own sake, I should keep my distance, but it’s nearly impossible when I hear her sweet humming while I work and she slowly draws me back in. It’s a battle I didn’t train for, and one I’ll lose if I don’t keep my restraint—especially since she’s engaged to another man.
Keeping You Away is a slow-burn, angsty romance wrapped up in an intense love story. It’s book 1 in the Tyler & Gemma duet & must be read first.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you've read Liam & Maddie's duet, then one, you more than likely fell in love with Tyler, and two, you were probably completely blindsided by what happened to him.
This has been one of my most anticipated reads since I finished Always Yours and realized Tyler would be getting his story!
After being released from prison, Tyler is going back to his hometown, Lawton Ridge, Alabama. Back to the place he left the woman he was in love with, Gemma.
Gemma works with her dad as his office manager. What she doesn't know is her dad has hired her ex to work for him.
A lot has changed and Gemma has moved on... or has she?
This reminded me a lot of Mason and Sophie's story. While the characters' relationships are different, this story seemed to have the same tone.
I loved the letters! I loved how they were able to build a relationship through these letters. They know more about each other than anyone else knows about them because they were able to write it on paper which is a lot easier than telling someone face to face. Whether they are together or not, they will always have a strong bond because of these letters.
It's apparent to everyone that Gemma's new man is not the right fit for her. It was frustrating to read because I just wanted SOMEONE, ANYONE to put a fist in his face and have Gemma realize what's going on.
Guess what! My favorite Corrigan sister makes her appearance and I am thankful because I wasn't ready to completely say goodbye to these characters and I love the bond her and Tyler have.
Ruby! I was leery at first, but I love her! It would be different but can she get her HEA even if it's as a side character?
And then there is the return of the evil that put Tyler in prison to begin with. This makes me nervous!
Even though everything that happened to Tyler is explained in Keeping You Away, I HIGHLY suggest reading Liam and Maddie's story first to get the jaw-dropping, what the heck feeling that Kennedy Fox gave us readers. Then you will understand why us Roommate Series fans have been looking forward to this duet!
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Brooke Cumberland & Lyra Parish are a duo of romance authors who teamed up to write under the USA Today Bestselling pseudonym, Kennedy Fox. They share a love of Hallmark movies & overpriced coffee. When they aren't bonding over romantic comedies, they like to brainstorm new book ideas. One day, they decided to collaborate and have some fun creating new characters that'll make you blush and your heart melt. If you enjoy romance stories with sexy, tattooed alpha males and smart, independent women, then a Kennedy Fox book is for you!
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