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There are very
few love triangle books or series I’ve come to love. The AOP series is
definitely one of them. These books were highly erotic and very emotional. They were filled with
such angst, at times I wanted to destroy
my kindle out of sheer frustration.
Needless to say, it was that moving.
The story told in “Worth the Fight” mirrored the
first installment, but in Luke’s POV.
Now, I usually have a problem with alternate POV’s. To me, it seems as if most
authors “cut and paste” the dialogue, regurgitating the same
conversations and situations, not bothering to make the story interesting what so ever.
Reading most of them was a regretful experience, leaving me disappointed. What
L.D. Davis managed to do was amazing. Same plot, same cast of characters, and
yet – a new and totally different feel to the story, with the add bonus of bringing it forward. Being inside
Luke’s head felt as if I was reading it for the first time. Well done L.D.
Please note there are spoilers below if
you have not read “Accidentally on Purpose”.
Luke Kessler fell in love with Emmy. In return, she broke
his heart and played him for a fool. Her infidelities left him angry and
shattered. To nurse his emotional
wounds, he left his job behind and returned home to Chicago to start over and
open his own law practice. Over a year
later, the last thing he expected was a message from Emmy asking to meet, and
sharing the fact that he had fathered a beautiful baby boy. Realizing Emmy had left Kyle Sterling (AKA
the other man AND her boss) for good, they re-start their lives together as a “quasi”
family. In the beginning, Luke had a
hard time reconciling with Emmy. Their
relationship was just a necessary evil in order for him to be a part of his
son’s life. He could barely tolerated Emmy, and she was constantly walking on
eggshells.
Luke was not used to this ‘new meek Emmy’. Her change in character and night terrors convinced Luke that she suffered something terrible at the hands of Kyle. He learns later that Kyle had indeed broken her - physically and emotionally. Now, he is determined to find out what happened and to fix her broken spirit.
As time passes, Luke and Emmy’s relationship begins to blossom and the love that was buried deep inside has rekindled. I was
ecstatic over these two reuniting. My heart ached for Luke and I resented Emmy’s character for hurting him so deeply. I always felt they belong together. Never
wanted Emmy with Kyle because, well, he is a rotten slimy bastard. What he did
to Emmy was reprehensible and frankly, unforgivable. (Note: Although I despised
Kyle Sterling’s character in AOP, I did fall in love with him towards the end of
his story “Worthy of Redemption”). Witnessing Luke and Emmy fall in love again, marry,
and become a family was heartwarming. Luke is magnificently sensual and
downright romantic. How can you not fall in love with a man whose privates are
referred to as “a monster”? It’s impossible.
Luke was not used to this ‘new meek Emmy’. Her change in character and night terrors convinced Luke that she suffered something terrible at the hands of Kyle. He learns later that Kyle had indeed broken her - physically and emotionally. Now, he is determined to find out what happened and to fix her broken spirit.
Married life presented it’s own challenges and
dramas. But, Luke’s strength carried
Emmy through the rough patches and together, they fought
to overcome all obstacles in their path. They restarted their relationship both battered and broken from past emotional injuries, but they battled against the odds to heal one another. Emmy is his, and will fight “to the death” for her. There is no denying the fact that Luke is madly in love with her. And this time, he will let nothing and no one stand
in his way.
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