Blurb: The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden
For Kayden, suffering in silence was the only way to survive. If he was lucky, he could keep his head down, do as he was told, and make it through the day. But one night it seemed like his luck -- and his life -- might finally end... until an angel named Callie appeared just in time to rescue him.
Callie has never believed in luck. Not since her twelfth birthday when everything was taken from her. After the worst was over, she locked up her feelings and vowed never to tell anyone what happened. Now, six years later, she continues to struggle with the painful secret that threatens to consume her.
When fate lands Kayden and Callie at the same college, Kayden is determined to get to know the beautiful girl who changed his destiny. Quiet and reserved, Callie still fears letting anyone else into her world. But Kayden is certain that Callie has come back into his life for a reason. And the more he tries to be a part of her life, the more he realizes that, this time, it's Callie who needs to be saved...
Blurb: The Redemption of Callie & Kayden
The dark secret Kayden has kept hidden for years is finally out. Worse, he's facing charges for battery. The only way to clear his name is for Callie to speak up-something he'll never ask her to do. Instead, he'll do whatever he must to protect her . . . even if it means letting go of the only girl he's ever loved.
Callie knows Kayden is going back to his dark place and desperately wants to save him. But that means facing her greatest fear and admitting her own painful secrets aloud. The thought of breaking her silence terrifies her-but not as much as the thought of losing Kayden forever.
Deep in her heart, Callie knows the time has come for her and Kayden to forget the pain of the past. With the help of her friends Seth and Luke she makes a plan to show Kayden the life they could have. But can she convince him they can make a fresh start together-or is she already too late?
Review: 4.5 Stars (for The Coincidence) and 4 Stars (for The Redemption)
I came across this book when I was going through a list on Goodreads for Best Book Boyfriends. After reading Broken, I was ready to read about a good guy. Kayden was just that, a good guy; but he's also not a laid back, drama-free guy.
I loved the first book in the series because it was about Callie and Kayden getting to know each other and drawing strength from each other. Callie is one of those characters that you can't wait to see flourish.
The Redemption was a harder book to read. Kayden's issues come to a head and it makes for more angst and a darker storyline (not that the first book was all sunshine). I'm not a big fan of the whole "I'm not good enough for her, but I can't stay away" story line. It gets a bit old after a while. But, I do love to see characters rid themselves of the negativity that has held them back and take their power back.
I am a few books ahead of these two in the series, but was a bit surprised to see that #6 returns to these two characters. Looking forward to reading it -- though I am a bit weary about the need for three books.
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