I loved Ellie. She wants what so many people want--to be loved and to have a family. She was smart but a little socially lacking. When her fiancee paid attention to her, she was thrilled, and thought the lack of bedroom action was based on morality rather than on sexual attraction. They had talked about having children and she was looking forward to being a bride and a mom until she caught him in bed with a male friend. Amazingly, he still wanted to go forward with the wedding and with having a child, which his boyfriend and he would help raise.

Not long thereafter, she becomes pregnant via a one-night stand. She feels like she should tell the father--the only problem is that she has no clue who he is, until she sees him on television and realizes he is a famous athlete. Once Hudson knows she is carrying his baby, he wants her where he can take care of her and the baby, so he moves her into his house, and of course it isn't long before she is in his bed.

Both Ellie and Hudson are afraid to get hurt; both have walls up, though Ellie's come down more easily. It was fun watching them get to know each other in a non-Biblical sense and sure enough, they decided they liked each other.

I'd like to thank the publisher for making a review copy available via NetGalley. Grade: B.

Until You Loved Me is the third installment of Brenda Novak’s Silver Springs series. I think I liked this one the best so far. Although most of the story doesn’t take place in the small town of Silver Springs, the main male character, Hudson King, a superstar pro football player, was once a student at the school for troubles youth there. He now mentors those boys in the off season as his way of giving back. While in Miami for a pre-season game, he meets Ellie at a nightclub. Ellie is not your typical nightclub kind of gal. She is a nerdy scientist who is there at the insistence of her friend because her fiancé left her for another man. I think I’d need a drink after that also! Long story short, because I think this is worth reading, Ellie and Hudson hook up. She has no idea of his fame, and this is perfect for him. He goes back to LA, but can’t get her out of his mind. She finds out that oops…she is pregnant from her one night stand thanks to a faulty condom. How Brenda Novak brings this unfortunate situation into a relationship that has lots of ups and downs is what made this such a great read for me. She includes the back stories of both characters which are just so interesting, both heartwarming and heartbreaking. I highly recommend this and the rest of the Silver Springs series. I can’t wait for the next.
Thanks to Netgalley for and advanced copy in return for an honest review.

** spoiler alert ** This is one of her better books. I loved that she tackled the someone in a gay relationship and actually had Ellie witness it. I liked Hudson and how he slowly grew to love her. I liked they grew to love each other. I liked this trope of pregnant from a one night stand sometimes. I think that this worked because of Hudson and where he lived. I didn't really like the finding the daddy plot line and being taken for a ride. I could feel the romance between them. I liked that Ellie was smart and had good friends. Overall one of her better books in the series.

Why didn't she do this for Baxter in the Whiskey Creek series? Everything for him was off the pages pretty much and this book had them in bed and being partners. I get that this is a much tougher series. OH, I stayed up late reading this book.

This book is worth buying!!! Love Silver Springs!!

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I will not be able to review this book. I have deleted it from my system and will buy the book if I decide to read it on my own.

Thank you
Ruby

Ellie Fisher is having a very difficult year. She finds her fiancé cheating on her with another man in her own home so her friend urges her to live a little. Doing something totally outside her comfort zone, she engages in a one-night stand. Knowing that this dream man isn’t going to stick with a girl like her…a workaholic that lost her fiancé to another man…she does the walk of shame and sneaks out of Hudson’s bed. That’s right her one-night stand was with a man named Hudson and that is all she knows about him. Which is perfect until the pregnancy test comes back positive.

Hudson King is at the top of his game and career as a professional football player. When the enchanting, shy woman in the bar next to him strikes up a conversation, Hudson is shocked to find out that she has no clue who he is. He’s tired of everyone wanting him for his status and not the person and was thrilled to finally get a woman that is attracted to him for himself.

One scientist, one professional football star and one baby on the way provides a cornucopia of delights for the contemporary sports romance fan. I did find it a little slow going between the hook up and the reunite but Novak twists an engaging and heartfelt tale with tons of heart and emotional healing.

I received this ARC copy of Until You Loved Me from Harlequin (US & Canada) - MIRA. This is my honest and voluntary review. Until You Loved Me is set for publication July 25, 2017.

My Rating: 4 stars
Written by: Brenda Novak
Series: Silver Springs
Sequence in Series: Book 3
Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: MIRA
Publication Date: July 25, 2017
ISBN-10: 0778330257
ISBN-13: 978-0778330257
Genre: Contemporary Sports Romance

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Brenda Novak excels at romance novels, and this is no exception. The turmoil that happens when opposites attract is present in this book in spades, but maybe they are not as opposite as they think. All her fans will enjoy this book and a great start for new fans.

The third book in the Silver Spring series. In this title Hudson has everything a man could ever desire. He is famous rich plays for a professional NFL theme. Yet with all of this Hudson does not trust because as a child he was abandoned in a yard left to die till he was found and turn over to the police. After going from foster family to foster family he is taken in by Aiyanna to New Horizon home for boys. Fast forward to present time and Hudson has hired a private investigator to find his parents. During one of his away game he goes to Miami club reluctantly with his manager but hides out at the back with shades so no one will recognize him. He then eyes Ellie who is by herself while her friends are dancing. He sent drinks and then introduces himself to her realizing that she has no idea who he is she Ellie wanting to get over being dumped by her fiancee Don for another man goes home with Hudson which is something she never does. After being with him she leaves being somewhat embarrass by what she did thinking that would be the end of her adventure only to find out she is pregnant. This story had it all. A woman overcome a horrible betrayal a man trying to find himself and why he was abandoned and who really are his parents. A great addition to a wonderful series. Brenda does it again. Review can be found on goodreads and eventually amazon.com

I'm really enjoying reading quick and sweet romance novels lately and this one definitely fits that definition. The story of Ellie and Hudson starts with a betrayal and then a one night stand, and then become an accidentally pregnant story. There's a lot of unique spins on this one, and there's lots of room for drama and angst. In fact, I was suspecting more but instead it wrapped up rather tidily before I expected it. I really enjoyed reading this and kept sneaking more time to read while waiting for my meal in a restaurant or waiting for a movie to start... to me, that's the sign of a really good book. Definitely going to check out more by this author.

Until You Love Me is the third novel in Brenda Novak's latest series. Each book within this series can be read independently and out of order. Once more, Brenda Novak has delivered another masterpiece. A story featuring a single woman who hold herself into a tight wad. But that all changes when she fI ally lets loose for one night. A night of fun that changes herworld faster than she ever thought. Ellie is pregnant with a stranger's child. She never got his name. Her goal is to track him down....only that proves to be difficult. Hudson King has not had the perfect life growing up...and now, he learns that he's a father. He won't let his child have the same life as he did. Co-parenting is the only option. Neither Hudson nor Ellie thought that their one night could end up bringing them together in more ways. Sparks fly. Heat is there and so is the blossoming chemistry. I fell in love with the characters. Their situations reflect real life. Messy, complicated, and never easy. Until You Loved Me is a brilliant contemporary tale. Brenda Novak has reeled me into her latest story. Filled with romance, hope, and maybe a happily ever after....overall, I highly recommend this novel to readers everywhere. Once you start like I did, you won't be able to stop until you finished reading it.

This is a nice romance that has a one night stand, an unexpected baby and two people who are afraid to trust. Ellie has just discovered her fiance in bed with another man and goes drinking with her good friend. She meets Hudson at the bar and the rest is history. Hudson is rich and being blackmailed about his childhood but he finally convinces Ellie to let him help and be in his child's life. No major fights or twists, just a good old fashioned romance. I didn't realize this was part of a series (Silver Springs, #3) until I started my review so it's very stand alone. Will check out the first two to see which of the characters had their own books.

Brenda Novak has always been a one-click author for me. Her solid performances have made it very easy to fall in love with her writing style, quirky characters and small town life depicted in her books. Her Whiskey Creek series became quickly a favorite of mine.

Now her newest series Silver Springs, another cute town this time centered around the New Horizons Boys Ranch, follows former students and their HEA.

Hudson King, one of those former students now a star quarterback, enjoyed life to the fullest until a one-night stand turned his life upside down. Suddenly, presented with fatherhood, something he never wanted for himself, Hudson's life had been derailed. Because of his past, he took the news rather poorly and acted accordingly.

Ellie Fisher didn't fare much better. She just ended a long-term relationship after she caught her boyfriend with another man. Feeling depressed and lonely she enjoyed a sexy and passionate night with Hudson, not knowing who he was or how their time together would change their life indefinitely. 

Neither was ready for what was to come.

I liked the plot. Even though it's been done before, the accidental pregnancy has it's entertaining moments. Two strangers thrown together, and suddenly responsible for a new life, makes for interesting stories.

For Hudson and Ellie their old life was over and they had to figure out how to deal with each other quickly. Which unfortunately was a point of friction for both of them. Hudson could have definitely handled a few situations better and he was a source of eye-rolling for me. On top of that, if it wasn't him than it was Ellie who had doubts and made things more complicated than they had to be. So much back and forth. Hudson and Ellie had barely time to get to know each other and because of that the romantic aspect was quite lost. I understood where Hudson was coming from, his childhood and life experiences so far hadn't been the best, and trusting and relying on someone else didn't come natural to him. Suddenly being responsible for another living person scared him to death. On top of that Hudson's unresolved past reared its ugly head and added to the tension and his self-doubt. But still, I just hoped they would have reacted differently at times.

I also wished Hudson and Ellie would have been a bit more trusting towards each other. Not immediately jumped to conclusions. Because of their constant bickering and negotiations I didn't feel a romantic connection between them until the very last quarter of the book. They didn't  make me sigh or swoon - and honestly I didn't feel anything at all for them. I didn't' love them. Didn't like them much either.

I wold have loved to read more about Silver Springs as well. The author usually put emphasis on the inhabitants, their quirky nature, friends and family. There wasn't much of that at all in Until You Loved Me  - honestly it could have played in any other town as far as I was concerned, Silver Springs was barely mentioned. 

But because of the author's impeccable and solid writing skills this book was not a complete loss and I'm looking forward to book 4 in this series.


this review will be published on Jun 27, 2017

These books were just so sweet and amazing to read! And I kinda almost read them out out order! Because for some reason, while I downloaded Finding Our Forever from NetGalley, apparently I didn't open it, so I when I started reading No One But You, I thought that it was the first book! I realized what had happened when I was halfway through, and had to force myself away from it, but Finding Our Forever was both amazing and short, so I got back to it quickly!

The town of Silver Springs is small, and the one big connection besides being set there, is that all of these boys were a part of the New Horizons program. There were character overlap in these books, but mostly, they were specific to one group of characters. And they had different levels of intensity-Cora's mom, Sadie's ex, and Hudson's past, well, Sadie's ex was the worst!

I really enjoyed getting to know all these characters, and their stories! Of them all, I do think No One But You was my favourite, because of the stakes and the characters, but I really enjoyed reading all of these books!

These were contemporary books, so they were hit and miss with the romance-these characters would collide, but then something would pull them apart, again and again as they worked through their issues. But they did work through them, so they got happy endings! So yeah, really enjoyed that!

I just really enjoyed reading these books, and I can't wait for more of this series!

I am a new Brenda Novak fan. This is my second book of hers and I plan to read even more of her books. Ellie learns her wedding is off and goes out with the girls to a club. This is not a norm for her. But, she meets Hudson King, an NFL quarterback, and decides to return to his hotel. Their one-night escapade leaves her pregnant. Will Hudson think she is a gold-digger? Avid readers like myself know this plot very well. What I like is that this is more than a romance. The characters and storylines are well-developed and makes for an entertaining read. Brenda Novak adds her own special twist to the plot that made it enjoyable and a page-turner.
I loved to see both Ellie and Hudson's journey. Brenda Novak does a phenomenal job with the hero. Hudson is a dream to get to know. He had so many layers to him that I really found myself rooting for him.
Memorable lines:
"Once a secret is out in the open, it became far less tantalizing to the gossips."
"Careful is smart, but too careful can make you miss something magical."
"A person can't run from the past forever."

Until You Loved Me was a beautiful story, this series just keeps getting better and better! Novak has created two very different characters who had a lot of confidence when it came to their professional lives, and even more insecurities when it came to their personal lives.

I read the first chapter of this book at the end of No One but You and was immediately entranced. Yes, this is a surprise baby BUT it's a result of a failed condom (which happens, at least they were being responsible) and she responsibly lets him know about the baby... as soon as she figures out his last name.
I liked watching these two fall in love. Ellie's last relationship ended when when walked in on her coworker/fiance with his (male) best friend... who is also a coworker. The biggest problem I had with the book was how these two were portrayed. Yay for homosexual representation. Boo for making them both so thoroughly unlikable (aka The Bad Guys.)
Yay also for the representation of Hudson King, a football player who seems like a generally nice guy, doesn't sleep around. He's got some demons-- like being left in a bush as a baby and now being blackmailed. His drama (and dramatics) were a bit overwhelming but Ellie handles it all like an adult which was incredibly refreshing.

Four stars
This book comes out July 25

Until You Loved Me captivated me from the first page. Opposites, Ellie, a scientist, and Hudson, a pro-football player, have both been scarred by events in their past. They have one amazing night then things change dramatically. I loved everything about this book. Ellie and Hudson are well defined characters. You can identify with their emotions and hope that they can learn how to love and be loved. An emotional romantic sexy sweet must read!

Hudson was found under a hedge as a baby. Broke my heart right there. How anyone could do such a thing made me just ache. His ability to rise to stardom and overcome having no information about his past or where he came from is amazing. Now that Hudson has a support system and money to spend he is searching for answers.

Ellie was on the rebound the night she came across an attractive, no strings guy at the club. Taking a chance for a one night fling may have been completely out of character but it gave a much needed respite from her heartbreak. Two smart, professional adults should not get pregnant from one night of letting loose.

Hudson and Ellie must learn to live and work together for the sake of their child but what if they can be more. Moving to Silver Springs and seeing first hand what shaped Hudson and the impact he can have on the boys at the ranch make an impression on Ellie. It is up to him not to blow this chance at their future.

I can't wait for the next one.

I don’t know how I have time for anything other than reading when there’s a new book out by Brenda Novak. I truly covet each and every story by this amazing talent. Every book so far in the Silver Springs series has been an unqualified winner so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on UNTIL YOU LOVED ME which is book number three. Once again Brenda Novak captures your attention from the very start with her talent for weaving an engrossing tale and then keeps it by capturing your heart as well.

UNTIL YOU LOVED ME is about being caught between a rock and a hard place. Ellie had just discovered her fiancé Don in bed with Leo – a man that worked alongside them. It seemed Don wasn’t actually at golf outings all those times. Bad enough being jilted but any woman would feel diminished by this twist of events. Even a brilliant scientist like Ellie. Her one attempt to banish all memories of walking in on Don and Leo had repercussions she could never have anticipated. Seems birth control wasn’t as effective as Ellie had counted on.

Taking a moment here to give the author Brenda Novak kudos for creating Ellie – a scientist working at a lab whose goal was creating a cure for diabetes through immunology. All Novak fans know this is an issue near and dear to her.

Hard not to love Ellie. She is so utterly devoted to her career that this unplanned pregnancy totally surprises everyone that knows her. Ellie is the consummate good girl. Ellie’s job takes up all her time leaving little or none for anything even remotely extracurricular. But her friend Amy takes up the cause. Good intentions and all.

And you are going to hate Don and Leo not for who they are but for who they are. But even Don has his moments albeit late coming and few. Believe me it will make sense once you get immersed in this amazing joyous story.

UNTIL YOU LOVED ME is the coming together of two forces of nature, Ellie and Hudson. Each totally committed to their careers. Hudson is a pro football star making megabucks and seemingly having the time of his life. But his life is becoming tiresome. Sort of the bloom is off the rose. Hudson isn’t consciously looking for anything to spice up his life. Actually spice isn’t what Hudson needs. Ellie is. Ellie is unassuming and pretty naïve when it comes to anything current. Her conversation centers on her work. Believe it or not that’s what Hudson finds so wonderful about this woman. But there is still an element of doubt as to whether or not he can trust Ellie. After all who hasn’t heard of Hudson or seen his photo. He is big sporting news. Ellie does not do sports. And Hudson’s past gives him little experience with trusting anyone. It’s actually his past that has been a troubling source of that trust.

Ellie and Hudson are considering some sort of arrangement after determining that (1) Ellie is pregnant and (2) Hudson is the sperm donor and (3) they live on opposite coast. Yes Gracie condoms don’t always work and Ellie can cite the statistics. As long as hearts aren’t involved both Ellie and Hudson figure their plan will work just fine. This entire arrangement is a huge leap of faith for both these fabulous people.

UNTIL YOU LOVED ME has some interesting twists and turns. Brenda Novak infuses quite a bit of heart in the development of the two main characters. Something commonly found in all the Silver Springs series. Great characters chasing down their own personal demons. Good people with caring hearts. UNTIL YOU LOVED ME is a great choice for a summer read. I guarantee you will find Ellie just charming and even though Hudson is at times rough around the edges he too will win you over.

I beyond LOVED this book. Think 20 stars, it was an incredible story and I loved every second. The book starts off slowly as we meet Hudson and Ellie. Hudson and Ellie meet in a bar and have a one night stand. She is just out of a long engagement and he is a star football player in town for the game. She does not know who he is and she leaves the next morning.

They move on though still thinking of the other but having no idea how to find the other. Hudson is a child who was abandoned as a child and so in his off time he is trying to find out who his parents were. Meanwhile Ellie tries to move on with her life but finds out Hudson left her a 9 month kinda present.

Meanwhile she does not know his name until, she is at a superbowl party and guess who she sees? Yep. That was like one of the best scenes in the book. She then tracks him down and he does not take it well.
And well I was totally hooked on this story but I am not spoiling anymore.

This story was a nailbiter as we start learning more about Hudson and who his parents are and how he and Ellie try to work things out for their baby.

This book was etremely well written and the author really explored Hudson and Ellie and delved deep into them. I felt the book ended abruptly and would have liked to see much more about Ellie and Hudson and how things happen. There is an epilogue but I felt like there were things I waanted to see happen that we just got a summary of in the epilogue. This book is 300ish pages but it could have easily been a 100-200 more and I would have loved that to see more of Ellie and Hudson.