Her Lifeline draws you in from the very beginning. Erin is the baby sister of a sweet and loving family that is absolutely rocked by a tragedy. Many lives are changed in that moment and paths once forged are turned into different directions. Ward, the family friend and Tommy's best friend, heads of to London without Tommy and leaves wounds deep with a young Erin.

Years later, Tommy is in a terrible accident and Ward reenters the picture- to Erin's complete dismay. The raw emotion she still feels with her anger with Ward is one the reader gets to wad through as Erin comes to terms with a past she didn't know so much about. There are so many life problems addressed beautifully in this book that I loved reading it. Some are heartbreaking and blindsided me!

A five star read for my first book written by L.A. Casey. This story is an overwhelming and intense read; it’s an opening path towards a second chance in life but along the way there are a series of events that the reader doesn’t expect to encounter. All the characters face life with great difficulties and have a heavy burden on their shoulders but thanks to love they are able to overcome all the hardships. From my point of view I loved how the author developed the entire plot, making all the characters fit in well. It is indeed a romance between two characters that have wasted their time hating and regretting owing to circumstances and misunderstandings but fortunately as the story evolves they will realize that they are meant to be together and thanks to this great strength defined as “Love” they are able to pick up those shattered pieces and restart from the beginning.

Casey's books are books I fall in love with. There hasn't been one book of hers that I didn't connect with.

This book had me in tears, and was so touched by Ward and Erin's story. This wasn't just a romance story. It was a story about the deep love Erin had for her family. How hard it is to let go when you can't follow them. Erin thought she was weak, but to go though losing someone who you love, and surviving it made her stronger.

Ward is trying get redemption to get past the guilt. In the beginning he calls himself a coward. It does take a brave soul to admit his wrongs.

This has been one book that I won't soon forget. It was exceptional!

When I saw this was a childhood crush all grown up and her brother's bestie, I was all over this. I love it when they have a shared history. I settled in for a good read.

Sadly, it didn't really work for me.

Erin's brother's bestie - Ward - moved away when she was 11 and he's done well, becoming a gazillionaire complete with faithful manservant and steady yet reassuringly unfanciable female sidekick at the end of his phone. He's got himself a fiancee but all is not what it seems. Meanwhile Erin is still living in Scotland, caring for her mum and working two crappy jobs to support herself.

Did I mention the characters are Scots? I cannot lie, I can't be doing with lots of dialect where it slows down my reading and forces me to try to figure out wtf someone's saying and boy was there a lot in this. I get that it's there to be authentic, but literally every conversation included a 'dinnae' or a 'ken' or an 'aye'. And they were the bits I understood. How about: “Haud yer wheesht.” Or "Please dinnae fash yersel with me.” Or “What’s fur ye’ll not go by ye?”

*scratches head*

The impenetrable dialect grated why nerves and yanked me out of the story, and because it was so frequent, it really ruined my enjoyment of this book. So, if there was good tension between Ward and Erin I missed it because I was too distracted grinding my teeth at the dialect.

Aside from my issues with the dialect, there was a huge amount going on in this, much of it emotional drama, and pretty powerful at that, so it wasn't a total dud. Have some tissues handy though, jeez it's a sad one.

If you're after an emotional read with lots of drama and you like some authentic dialect then you'll love this I'm sure.

After an accident brings Ward back after 11 years, it creates a second chance for Erin and award, but will it all work out? Not normally a fan of second chance romances but this one was an enjoyable story.

Arc given by netgalley for honest review. Everyone that knows me knows how much I love all of LA Casey’s books so when I saw this I new I had to read it ASAP, and let’s just say She has made me love her more. This book was different to her other ones but I loved it just as much. Her writing draws you in you feel like you are right there experiencing everything with these characters. This book was one hell of an emotional roller coaster that’s for sure btw you’ll need tissues not going to spoil it but it’s a story of second chances , of forgiveness and also of heartbreak and all in between finding true love. LA Casey every time I read your books I say the same thing you’ve done it again you’ve written another must read. Cannot wait to see what you write next .

This book will make you feel all kinds of emotions. Really good story. I really liked the characters and could feel their pain. I would recommend this book.

What have I just read? A heart wrenching story of family and friendship, a friends to lovers, or is it enemies to lovers? Not quite second chance romance, but definitely a “gotta crush on my big brother’s best friend” kinda story. At age 11 Erin Saunders was crushing big time on Ward Buckley, until that one fateful night when he let her down when she needed him most. For 11 years Erin has resented Ward leaving her and her family and will not speak of him to anyone, but now he’s back in Scotland determined to make things right between them. A story full of love, loss, family and secrets. My heart broke. How much heart ache can one person take? A wonderful story, beautifully written in dual POV. Don’t forget your tissues. A solid 5 star recommendation from me. I was provided with an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I almost didn't finish this tonight as couldn't see through the tears!! A very powerful and emotional read with lots of lovely heartfelt moments too. I loved Erin and Ward and all the characters were so real I think that's why I was sobbing so much. Erin was such a strong character and despite having her heart broken she never gave up.

Absolutely amazing read, I love all of LA Casey’s. This reminded so much of until Harry in a way, brilliant read as always—highly recommend reading

I absolutely love L.A Casey and all ber books.
This book is no different.
This book brings all kinds of feelings out in you.
It really is amazing.
Literally cannot wait for more books from her !

Ward is back in Scotland after 11 years away - only there because his best friend Tommy is fighting for his life. You start the book not liking Ward, but as his secrets are uncovered you just feel sorry for him and hope that him and Erin get together. An emotional read.

Ward sometimes just needs his woman to be verbal, "...swiping my tongue along his lower lip. “I think,”Ward groaned, “that you should answer my question with words so there are no misunderstandings between us.” I liked this book, I fell in love with Ward.

I've received a ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Never thought I would read the word -nae so much in my life and that doesn't include other words I have found to be a turn off. I understand it's the way the characters accent but it got a little annoying after a while that I considered dropping this book. Despite that, it was a decent read. Nothing to brag about.

Even though Erin and Ward were the main love interests, I found my self picturing Jesse and Erin together since their relationship seemed more wholesome, and their chemistry was better but I guess you can't win them all.

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Her Lifeline draws you in from the very beginning. Erin is the baby sister of a sweet and loving family that is absolutely rocked by a tragedy. Many lives are changed in that moment and paths once forged are turned into different directions. Ward, the family friend and Tommy's best friend, heads of to London without Tommy and leaves wounds deep with a young Erin.

Years later, Tommy is in a terrible accident and Ward reenters the picture- to Erin's complete dismay. The raw emotion she still feels with her anger with Ward is one the reader gets to wad through as Erin comes to terms with a past she didn't know so much about. There are so many life problems addressed beautifully in this book that I loved reading it. Some are heartbreaking and blindsided me!

Thanks Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for the advanced read!

Talk about second chances and facing your past and this book serves it up with a scottish accent, love, anger, fear, rage and seals it with time and unfortunate circumstances.

Erin’s dad goes out to get them pizza on Valentine’s Day and an accident makes sure that he never comes home. She’s only eleven- her brother Tommy and his best friend, Ward, go their seperate ways, because unlike Tommy, he is not willing to stay when he’s got the chance of a lifetime at a University he’s yearned to attend and could pursue his dream.
Eleven years later, Ward gets the one call he never expected- Tommy’s been in an accident, he’s barely alive- and just like that Ward- now a multi-millionaire goes home.

Erin’s not pleased about his presence and she does not hesitate to make it known. Whereas he expected it, it’s the rage that comes with it that hurts him- but even then, as you read, you cannot help but want to know why Ward left and stayed away from his closest friends and family.

I love a challenge and here Ward has to get Erin’s trust back and it’s what made reading this book enjoyable.

The author does not shy away from exploring alcoholism, abuse, violence, manipulation and grief.

Bottom line is- we all love and lose loved ones and it is great not just to read a romance novel but to be able to relate to more than one of the issues affecting the characters. Thank you Netgalley for the eARC.

Set in Scotland, this book touches on several real-life problems and emotions, with real life outcomes. This was a very difficult slow read for me and I had to force myself to finish the book, because of all the Scottish words thrown in.

The story centers around Erin who hates Ward for leaving her, her brother Tommy and their mother after their father dies suddenly in a car accident. While at school Tommy and Ward writes code and develops a social media concept. Tommy remains behind after his father’s death while Ward goes to college and becomes a billionaire with the social media concept while never crediting Tommy. Instead of suing like in the Facebook case, Tommy forgives Ward and returns all the checks he sends. When Tommy is injured, Ward returns home and tries to make amends.

All in all, it was a good story with real life issues and outcomes, and I recommend the book because of the emotions and growth of the characters.

I received an ARC copy for my honest opinion.