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Drawn Into Love

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This read is just heart warming. Both characters are so caring and family focused. Both strong and deserving. Something I really liked about this book is that Courtney and Lucas communicate really well. If he feels something is off he will ask and insist until he is told what the problem is. Then he will proceed to be clear about his intentions or how he plans to fix things. She didn't think she would like a bossy man, but she certainly likes letting him taking charge without loosing her strength as a woman. You will too.

It's always ovary exploding and heart melting when a man is a good father. This story is no exception. Plus Maddie is adorable. She is the perfect focus for these two. Taking things slow pays at the end even when it gives you fingernail biting, I would have jumped the guy already type of feelings as a reader. He definitely is one of the good guys. Mama raised him right.

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I absolutely loved Drawn Into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds!!

This was such a feel good romance story and one of my favorite tropes!! I was immediately sucked into this story and didn’t stop until I was finished. I read this book in 1 Day!!

Drawn Into Love is the fourth book in the Fluke My Life series. It is a stand-alone novel and I don’t feel these books need to be read in order. They are separate stories and yes we see some over lap in characters but they play such a small part you won’t be lost or confused at all!!

This is a single father romance about two people who have been hurt in past relationships and have a hard time trusting but are still looking for that love story and HEA!! It is told in Dual POV. I thought the pace and flow of the story was spot on!!

Can Courtney and Lucas find their HEA??

In this book we follow Courtney and Lucas’s story. Lucas is the brother of Levi (from book 1) and is a single dad who has full custody of his daughter. Courtney has just moved to New York City after her divorce from her cheating husband is final. Determined to make a fresh and new start she buys a fixer upper for a house and that’s when she meets Lucas. She hires him to renovate her house. The attraction is instant but both have trouble with opening up. Can they learn to trust each other and find love again?? What happens when the past won’t stay in the past?? Read this book to find out!!

I enjoyed seeing some of the past characters from the other books in this story. It’s always nice when we get updated on what those characters are up to since their book.

If you are a fan of the single dad romance or you have read Aurora Rose Reynolds before, you are going to want to read this book!!! If you have read her work before this is the perfect series to get you started on her books.

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What a sweet single dad story. I love me some single dads and Lucas is a pretty freaking amazing one. He and Courtney had some crazy chemistry together. It was really adorable how much Courtney loved his daughter Maddi. This one was a quick read. There wasn’t a lot of drama and low angst. Just a nice and sweet love story.

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4.25 Finding Family Stars

Lucas and Courtney’s story is probably my new favorite in the series. I love so much about it, but especially the characters and the storyline.

Courtney meets Lucas following her divorce and moving to to NYC. He’s designing her remodel and when these two first meet, it’s clear that sparks will fly. Things progress at a great pace. The two of them considering all the factors at play before diving headfirst into another relationship.

What I loved most:
Lucas is caring, sweet, and takes such a great care of Maddi and Courtney. He’s the perfect guy!
Courtney, similarly to Lucas, is super sweet and caring. She a great girl who was dealt a pretty shitty hand, but doesn’t let it affect her caring nature. I loved seeing her with Maddi.
The family dynamic with Lucas’ brothers and parents.
The story is well plotted and paced. I loved the additional scenes from alternate POVs near the end. It was a very well rounded story.

Recommended

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Courtney and Lucas are basically cut from the same cloth. Both had failed marriages and are hesitant to jump into a new relationship. It’s only more complicated because Lucas has a daughter that he has to think about. I like when stories have children because it adds an element that can alter the decisions that are made for the characters. This one is no different.

Lucas quickly became one of my favorite characters that Reynolds has written. He has that alpha male quality that we have come to know and love from her characters, but because of his daughter he has a softer side that he lets only Courtney see. He knows that he needs to do right by his daughter so he struggling with what he wants as a man and what he needs to do as a father. And Reynolds did an amazing job at playing both sides of the line.

This book is not like the other books that Reynolds has written before. There is a love story in here, but there isn’t a whole lot of love scenes. It’s a different change of pace and I liked that she focused more on developing the relationship between Lucas and Courtney rather than just having a bunch of love scenes. Don’t get me wrong, I love them as much as the next person, but I did enjoy getting to know these characters.

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3.5 stars.

This was a nice story, a good second chance at love story.
I loved the characters, in particular Maddi and Lucas. I did feel as if there wasn't too much to Courtney.
The major problem I had with this book though was the writing. I felt the story was rushed and flew at a million miles an hour. There were quite often info dumps, it just didn't feel very polished to me.
Despite this, as I said, I enjoyed the story, in spite of the writing style. It's a light, quick read, so give it a go.

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Wow, just wow! I only have words of utmost praise for Aurora Rose Reynolds, for ending the Fluke My Life series with such an amazing story. It takes a lot of talent and devotion for an author to deliver her best in every book she writes. I love her insta love stories, especially her Until Series. But the FML series has won me over from the start, because there's nothing better than flirty romantic comedies that make you laugh out loud and put a huge smile on your face. This is how I felt about Drawn Into Love. I swooned so hard about Courtney and Lucas, cheering for them from the start to get their second chance at an HEA. And don't get me started about Maddi. I loved this little girl with all my heart and soul! When I reached the last page I started crying like a baby. The end was pure perfection and it really hurt to let these characters go!

Courtney Williams only ever had one dream: a happy family of her own. What she got instead were six years of empty promises, a divorce, and a well-deserved settlement that’s paid her way to New York. This is where she starts a new chapter of her life with a new job and a new home. Needing a talented architect to design the interior of her house, she seeks out Lucas Fremont. The moment Courtney meets him for the first time, she is blown away by his mouth watering looks. But this is not the only endearing asset about him. Lucas is also a devoted single dad and a great cook. All Courtney can do is wonder if men like him are for real? He seems too good to be true...

Divorced Lucas is living his life together with his daughter Maddi who is the most important person in his life. Meeting and dating a woman is not high on his list of priorities, until he crosses paths with her: Courtney. A sweet, gentle and sexy woman that makes his broken heart beat faster. Lucas instinctively knows that Courtney is cautious because she's been hurt before, so he takes things slow at the beginning. But the more he gets to know her, the stronger his need is to make her his.

But like in every story, there are some major obstacles in their way to a HEA like Courtney's secret and Lucas' bitter ex Eva. If their love is to stand a chance, they’re going to have to fight for it and put their both pasts behind for good.

I adored Lucas and Courtney. They had such an amazing chemistry! He gave her stability, protection and attention. With him and Maddi, Courtney found the kind of family she was always yearning for. But Courtney gave Lucas so much in return. She made him and his daughter smile and filled their lives with happiness again! She was the missing puzzle part in their lives. With her, they finally felt whole again.

If you love single dad and second chance at love stories, than this book is for you. I honestly enjoyed each and every page and highly recommend it. Thank you dear Aurora for this gem of a book that I'm putting straight on my favorites shelf. 5 stars!

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This book was so great I couldn’t possibly put it down I read it an two days and I still want to read more books in this series. I can’t wait for your next book

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Courtney Williams is starting over in a new city far away from her cheating husband (now ex).

Lucas Fremont. Smokin’ hot single dad and all-around good guy.

While both have been burned by past relationships, Courtney is cautious when it comes to this “to-good-to-be-true” relationship. But Lucas is not going to let her slip through his fingers. He will fight for their happily ever after and prove to her that dreams do come true.

I love how Madeline was involved in their growing relationship. Courtney’s bond with Maddi was sweet and Courtney’s heart was so full of love for both father and daughter it made me feel all the feels.

In true ARR fashion, this is a insta-love read and a bonus for this hilarious insta-family. This book had very low angst and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect match for these two than each other.

Although this is Book 4 in the Fluke My Life series, all of these books can be read as standalones. Do they have recurring characters? Yes, but since each book primarily concentrates on each couple, they are easy to follow.

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I've been wanting Lucas' book since Running into Love and I'm so glad we got it! Gave me all the feels and everything you want in a ARR romance.

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When it comes to swoony hero's with some hot alpha tendencies, Aurora Rose Reynolds has that nailed. Drawn Into Love features two divorcees that meet one another seemingly at the right time in their lives which goes so well with the series name Fluke My Life. Thrown in a completely adorable little girl and you have what I would consider a romance hit on your hands.

What I loved about these characters was their personalities, they were both extremely caring individuals and you could absolutely feel that. Both Courtney and Lucas have some exes that definitely had me cursing out loud at times throughout this read.

With ups and downs, a ton of sweet and tender moments Drawn Into Love is a book that I found myself reading easily. I enjoyed the exchanges with all three characters, my heart melted specifically at certain moments involving Lucas's daughter. And let's not forget that I love hero's that are alpha's and Lucas is definitely one of them, his protectiveness was bossy and hot.

I look forward to the next read from Aurora Rose Reynolds, she consistently delivers books that appeal to my romantic soul.

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Stunning romance book. Darn into Love is a whirlwind romance based on a single dad Lucas who loved his daughter with all he's got and a recently divorced woman Courtney who was blinded sided by her exes affair.

The two cross paths when Courtney moves to NY and needs someone to help her remodel her new home, spark fly by the touch of fingers and the rest is history.

I totally fell head over heels in love with Courtney we connected because she was similar to my personality, and she was super adorable, caring, and over all one of the best heroines Aurora Rose had written.

Then there is Lucas he is super sweet and when you see his interaction with his daughter you know he is perfect for Courtney.

The pasts are horrible and show up a few time thru out the book, but overall its about them and how they have a love that blossoms. I couldn't put it down a perfect book to this collection!

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Drawn Into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds is book Four in the Fluke My Life Series. This is the story of Courtney Williams and Lucas Fremont. I have read (and LOVED) the previous books, but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Courtney is out to start a new life after her longtime husband is caught cheating and making his girlfriend pregnant. Courtney had a on going issue trying to get pregnant so this his harder then just a regular cheating. Lucas is a single father who is trying to raise his daughter after his divorce and his ex-wife lack of involvement in their daughter's life. When Courtney becomes a client for his architect company she starts to open the trust and want into him again. Courtney is learning to trust again with Lucas and her love for his daughter is growing quickly.
I have become a big fan of Ms. Reynolds writing...I recommend this book and her writing highly.

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My heart is OWNED! Drawn Into Love was the best ending to the Fluke My Life series, so much so that I really wish it wasn't ending at all! Courtney & Lucas were instantly lovable characters you couldn't help but root for. Lucas was the perfect Aurora Alpha with his protective attitude and immediate hold on Courtney, who herself was a strong goodhearted heroine. I loved the connection she had with Lucas' daughter and how she was written to consciously not step on the biological toes but knew when it was needed for his daughters sake.

The chemistry between Lucas & Courtney held that signature Aurora "instantness" but also felt a bit like a slow burn. It was done so addictively that it was near impossible for me to talk myself into putting this book down. I also appreciated being able to see where characters from the previous leads from the other books in the series were now but how it didn't feel like they were taking over this new couples story. And it may sounds crazy but I really loved how it wasn't an oversexed read. Sometimes too much sex can ruin a story and this one was done wonderfully.

I would love for their to be more in this series but if there won't be it ended on the best of high notes!

Aurora Rose Reynolds is still the queen!

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I love ARR words and this books is no exception. I feel in love with Courtney and Lucas. I love the relationship between Courtney and Maddi. Maddi is a charming little girl. This books gives you all the warm fuzzy feels. I would totally recommend this series for any romance lover.

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I thought Drawn Into Love was a great addition to the Fluke My Life series. Lucas was the epitome of an ARR hero with his instant possessiveness and attraction to Courtney. I loved how invested into their relationship he became in such a short time, which is what I always look forward to from these heroes. Was it a little over the top? Yes. But in the best way possible that had me swooning all over the place.

Courtney was also a super likable character and I admired how she was able to move on from the life she was living and make a better one for herself. I really felt for her sometimes when she was struggling with losing people close to her but then I was cheering her on for finding more people and letting them love her just as much.

I did get a little iffy about some things from Lucas' past that were brought up. I would have been okay with it for the most part, and honestly I was expecting it, but in the end it just didn't seem to add anything to the story so then I was wondering why it was in there to begin with. But the ending of the book gave me all the closure I needed and I chose to just put these issues out of my head.

Overall, I highly recommend reading this book. It's part of a series and you do see some of the past characters but can be read as a standalone with no problem.

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Honestly, I would have given this more stars, I fell in love with these two. This is the book of Lucas, Levi’s brother from Runing Into Love. You know, the brother that tugged at your heart, because his wife was awful, to him, their little girl and really everyone she came into contact with, the wife that every time she spoke, you were thinking “oh no she didn’t”. Well this is his beautiful story with an equally beautiful woman. These two were both married to spouses that cheated, so in Sue’s world, the exes don’t count...at all.

Courtney is new to the city for her fresh start, after fleeing from the cheating ex, who continually still bothers her while he is living with the pregnant mistress. He is something else and Courtney is amazing, so deserving of Lucas who treats her like the princess she deserves to be. She had been through so much, growing up in foster homes and a cheating ex, she just wanted her hea. Lucas is a single doting father, I’m talking ovary overload adorable doting. He is such a great guy, who deserves a great woman after his ex wife, who is still causing problems. But he and Courtney stand together against their exes and it was refreshing to see. He is so wonderful and honestly I can’t say enough good things about him...oh and he cooks, did I mention that? You know what that means, right? Dibs, double dibs, I called him, read him first.

This was a wonderful book about a couple getting a chance at a happily ever after that neither thought they would get. This was a safe read, om and ow drama, the exes, but both do not put up with it and they unite until they prevail. A little pushing away from her, but he is not having that because he is crazy about her and she about him. Sexy af chemistry, he can’t get enough of her and she reciprocates. Loved the secondary/supporting characters, his daughter, her funny af outspoken BFF and his supportive family. We get a heart warming epilogue and an hea. Sorry for the long review, but absolutely floved this book, made my heart happy.

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Courtney Williams is starting over, she was burned by her ex and has moved to Manhattan to start her new beginning. She didn't expect to meet Lucas Fremont, the architect who is remodeling her house, and he throws her for a loop. Courtney was not looking for love but might of just found it with Lucas

Wonderful read. I loved every aspect of this book and wanted more. I had been curious about Lucas since he was introduced in Running Into Love. Loved Courtney, she is adorable and every moment you spend reading about this couple brought a smile to my face. Excellent.

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This one was great fun to read due to the low drama. Instead we had a couple that was happy to be with each other, happy to start building something together. I liked how Maddie was often in on the shared time spent, she was cute and played an important part as the relationship was built. I loved how Lucas sought Maddie's approval for marriage and loved even more the book that the new family read at the end.

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Cute story, fast read and very little drama. I wish there was more to the story though. Best part was the glitter body wash!

This wouldn’t be one I’d recommend.

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