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By: Lauren Rowe
Narrated by: Lily Reynolds, John Lane
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A standalone contemporary romance in the Morgan Brothers series from USA Today best-selling author Lauren Rowe. The story of firefighter Colby Morgan that proves heroes come in many forms....

The first time I laid eyes on Lydia Decker, I couldn’t speak. Or breathe. Or string two coherent thoughts together.

And I don’t mean any of that figuratively.

I’m not talking about a guy being floored by the sight of a gorgeous woman - although, of course, Lydia is gorgeous beyond words.

No, when I first laid eyes on Lydia Decker - my physical therapist - I was lying flat on my back in the ICU, high as a kite on painkillers, breathing on a ventilator, my bones as broken and splintered as my spirit.

When I first laid eyes on Lydia Decker, she was a ray of light in the dark. Hope for the hopeless. A salve for my singed and battered soul.

She said she’d been assigned to fix me. That she was there to bring me back to life. She said helping me was her calling.

And then she touched me. Physically, emotionally, spiritually. She healed me.

And I fell in love.

But what I didn’t know...what I couldn’t possibly know...was that Lydia Decker needed fixing far more than I ever did.

©2018 Lauren Rowe (P)2025 Lauren Rowe Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Feel-Good
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I truly loved this HEA story, some of the lines will bring tear to the eyes. but truly sweet.

Warning Tear jerker

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Such an awesome story. I actually laughed out loud a few times. Loved the Narrators too. Thank you

Loved this Audio

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good storyline, very catchy in the beginning, however I felt the story was way too long, it should have been shorter. Good narration

Too long

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Hooks you right from the beginning. I couldn't stop listening. Great storyline and characters, makes you want to be friends with the Morgans!!! Bring on the next book.

WOW!!!

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This story follows Lydia, a mother who lost her husband in the line of duty as a first responder. It’s been three years, and she’s still grieving his loss. While working as a physical therapist at the hospital, a heroic firefighter comes in with injuries, and she’s assigned to help him get back into shape. But what happens when a spark ignites between them the moment they meet? Can Lydia move on from her grief?

I enjoyed this story. I’m a sucker for love after loss, though I usually struggle with love at first sight. However, I didn’t mind it in this case—I really enjoyed the connection between the main characters and how they met. This story is more character-driven.

From the few books I’ve read by Lauren Rowe, I’ve noticed she captures emotional storylines really well, and that’s my kryptonite. I love when books build a strong emotional foundation—it adds depth to the characters.

That said, I did struggle with some of the conversations between the brothers and the choice of words, like “Peen” and “Yo.” It felt a bit cringe, almost like the dialogue was trying too hard to be “woke.”

Overall, I did enjoy the story, and the spice was great.

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle and Audiobook
Pages: 470
Audiobook Length: 10hrs 58mins
Narrators: Lily Reynolds and John Lane - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Standalone: Book One In The Morgan Brothers Series
Tropes or Themes: Love After Loss, Single Mum, Firefighter, Mutual Pining, Forced Proximity, Love At First Sight, Physical Therapist and Patient, My Girl, Scars, Fire, Grief, Blood, Injury, Medical Content… (Full list can be found on my Goodreads Sienasummerrreads)
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Enjoyable Love After Loss Read

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