Title: Until Now
Series: Not Yet #2
Author: Laura Ward
Release Date: May 23, 2016
Focus.
Dean Goldsmith is Indiana University’s star quarterback, and his dreams are about to come true. His undefeated season means he has a legitimate shot at the NFL. If he stays focused. Football comes first.
College senior, Grace Yeates, is determined to defy the odds. She is months away from graduating with a business degree, something no one thought she would be able to pull off. All she has to do is focus on her number one priority. Family comes first.
Distraction.
Dean has no time for distractions, but when a gorgeous, snarky, redheaded waitress refuses to tell him her name, he can’t seem to focus on anything else.
Grace knows she can’t let herself get caught up in a guy, particularly a man-whore like Dean, no matter how charming or sexy. She has two hearts to look out for now and no room for a Dean-sized distraction.
Complications.
Everyone in Dean’s life agrees that Grace is the kind of complication his career doesn’t need.
Grace knows that Dean is the kind of risk her heart shouldn’t want.
But what if the last person you think you need, the one you shouldn’t want, becomes the one you can’t live without? Can their biggest distraction actually be the focus they were missing all along?
My heart hammered in my chest. “Why do you ask me my favorites all the time?”
Dean grinned and then bent to kiss my lips. “I’ve never wanted to get to know a girl. I want to know every part of you and every favorite you have. Everything that makes you happy so that I can be the person who never lets you down and always brings you your favorites.”
Oh my.
“Well, I want to know your favorites too. Let me think…” I tapped my finger on my chin. “Where’s your favorite place for me to kiss you?” As soon as the question escaped from my mouth, the meaning hit my brain. Dean had a wicked gleam in his eyes, and I hid my face in his chest. “Oh, Lord. Did I just ask that?”
His chuckle rumbled beneath me. “You did. And I love your dirty little mind, Red. If I’m being honest, I can’t answer that. Cause you haven’t kissed me everywhere… yet.”
Mortified. I was absolutely mortified. I had a choice. I could be shy and feel awkward, or I could own it.
Two seconds later I decided. I was owning it.
I raised my head and pressed a kiss on his chest. Then I lifted onto my elbows and shimmied a bit down his body.
“Let’s rectify that, shall we?”
Not Yet (#1) – Released July 28, 2014
Emma Harris is learning that life is just a series of lessons.
Lesson #1: Nothing goes the way you plan.
Lesson #2: You can’t trust men. Especially not the pretty ones.
Lesson #3: Turns out, appearances are almost always deceiving.
Emma thinks she has life all figured out, and what she knows isn’t good. For years, she’s put her big sister, who was born with Down syndrome, first. Now Emma’s ready to start her own life, but fate has other plans. To do the right thing for the sister she loves, Emma’s dreams will just have to wait.
She doesn’t plan on meeting Landon — a rich, flirtatious jock, who never has to wait for anything. Not for attention, not for money, and certainly not for girls. Meeting Emma marks the first time in his life that he’s had to fight for something. And Landon doesn't know how to lose.
Emma has no interest in wasting her summer with a superficial guy like Landon. But very soon she realizes she is wrong about him. The question is, can she trust him? Or will he let her down like every other guy in her life? But most importantly, can Emma trust herself enough to live the life she's always dreamed of?
Life has a way of sneaking in the most important lessons when you aren't looking. And once the heart gets involved, that's when the real learning begins.
*** This book is intended for mature audiences. 18 and over!
Lesson #1: Nothing goes the way you plan.
Lesson #2: You can’t trust men. Especially not the pretty ones.
Lesson #3: Turns out, appearances are almost always deceiving.
Emma thinks she has life all figured out, and what she knows isn’t good. For years, she’s put her big sister, who was born with Down syndrome, first. Now Emma’s ready to start her own life, but fate has other plans. To do the right thing for the sister she loves, Emma’s dreams will just have to wait.
She doesn’t plan on meeting Landon — a rich, flirtatious jock, who never has to wait for anything. Not for attention, not for money, and certainly not for girls. Meeting Emma marks the first time in his life that he’s had to fight for something. And Landon doesn't know how to lose.
Emma has no interest in wasting her summer with a superficial guy like Landon. But very soon she realizes she is wrong about him. The question is, can she trust him? Or will he let her down like every other guy in her life? But most importantly, can Emma trust herself enough to live the life she's always dreamed of?
Life has a way of sneaking in the most important lessons when you aren't looking. And once the heart gets involved, that's when the real learning begins.
*** This book is intended for mature audiences. 18 and over!
Laura Ward lives in Maryland with her loud and very loving three children and husband. She married her college sweetheart and is endlessly grateful for the support he has given her through all their years together, and especially toward her goal of writing books. When not changing diapers, driving to lacrosse practice, or checking spelling homework, Laura is writing or reading romance novels.
Laura has written three novels so far, the new-adult novel Not Yet and the contemporary romance novel Past Heaven. Her third novel, co-written with author Christine Manzari, The Pledge, was released July 25, 2015.
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UNITED INDIE BOOK BLOG REVIEW
Until Now by Laura Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this beautiful, sweet romance! I couldn’t put it down once I’d started reading – 5 well earned stars!
Dean’s dream is to play for the NFL, he’s worked his butt off since he was a teen to get where he is today – college and about to graduate early so that he can be part of the NFL draft. Dean’s focus is on football and he won’t let anything get in his way, he’s always been a player sleeping with any woman who comes his way but when he lays eyes on Grace that all ends. Grace “Red” Yeates has survived a lot in her past and she’s far too busy dealing with everything life has thrown her way to deal with the playboy that is Dean Goldsmith. Grace won’t even give Dean her name at first but he’s decided not to give up so easily and when he discovers her family “secret” he’s in awe, but it doesn’t stop him from wanting to make Grace his.
I absolutely loved this story, I read it one sitting because I just couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next. It’s fast paced, steamy at times, and will have you crying at others – this one has it all and I loved it. I’m really hoping it’s Deans best friend, Jon’s story next… I had no idea this was a series and I’m going to go back and read book one but this is definitely able to be read as a stand-alone. I was sad to see it end and can’t wait for the next in the series!
review by LeeAnne
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UNITED INDIE BOOK BLOG REVIEW
Until Now by Laura WardMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this beautiful, sweet romance! I couldn’t put it down once I’d started reading – 5 well earned stars!
Dean’s dream is to play for the NFL, he’s worked his butt off since he was a teen to get where he is today – college and about to graduate early so that he can be part of the NFL draft. Dean’s focus is on football and he won’t let anything get in his way, he’s always been a player sleeping with any woman who comes his way but when he lays eyes on Grace that all ends. Grace “Red” Yeates has survived a lot in her past and she’s far too busy dealing with everything life has thrown her way to deal with the playboy that is Dean Goldsmith. Grace won’t even give Dean her name at first but he’s decided not to give up so easily and when he discovers her family “secret” he’s in awe, but it doesn’t stop him from wanting to make Grace his.
I absolutely loved this story, I read it one sitting because I just couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next. It’s fast paced, steamy at times, and will have you crying at others – this one has it all and I loved it. I’m really hoping it’s Deans best friend, Jon’s story next… I had no idea this was a series and I’m going to go back and read book one but this is definitely able to be read as a stand-alone. I was sad to see it end and can’t wait for the next in the series!
review by LeeAnne
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