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Believe in Me (The Rosewood Trilogy #2)

by Laura Moore (Goodreads Author)

4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 · rating details · 213 ratings · 36 reviews

EVEN THE MOST TIGHTLY LOCKED HEART HAS A KEY.

After learning of her husband’s affair, Jordan Radcliffe is crushed, but she knows she must stay strong for her three young children. So she moves back to Rosewood, the idyllic horse farm where she grew up. Wishing only to recover and reassess her life, Jordan feels an undeniable attraction to architect Owen Gage—and does her...more

Paperback, 432 pages

Published January 18th 2011 by Ballantine Books (first published October 26th 2010)

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Jul 02, 2012 Nadine rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Sadly, this book kind of sucked. It was horridly weighed down by TOO MUCH DETAIL. Here is a random passage from the middle of the book:

Andy had jumped both Mistral and Indigo the day before, so Jordan's job was to give them a good workout on the flat. Jordan groomed Mistral, a bay Thoroughbred gelding who possessed both the conformation and easy, willing attitude to make a find hunter prospect.
After tacking Mistral, she led him down to the outdoor ring. Walking into the center of the ring, she

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Oct 26, 2012 Divina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-books

Surprisingly a great read! The second book in the series is about Jordan Radcliffe and Owen Gage. The story takes place months after the first book, Remember Me. Jordan, elder sister of Margot is trying to start her life again after her nine year marriage ends in divorce. She has three young children to raise so she moves back to her childhood home in Warburg, VA. with her sisters and new brother-in-law. Their family home of Rosewood was on a brink of financial ruins after her father and step-mo...more
Surprisingly a great read! The second book in the series is about Jordan Radcliffe and Owen Gage. The story takes place months after the first book, Remember Me. Jordan, elder sister of Margot is trying to start her life again after her nine year marriage ends in divorce. She has three young children to raise so she moves back to her childhood home in Warburg, VA. with her sisters and new brother-in-law. Their family home of Rosewood was on a brink of financial ruins after her father and step-mother died in a plane crash. But with the help of her sister Margot's modeling career, the house and family business was saved. She and her children have settled into their new home with the help of her family. Jordan was determined to pull her share to build their home and business by dusting off her Interior Design degree and start a business of her own.

Owen Gage is a well known architect who just finished remodeling a guest cottage of one of the "elite" members of Warburg. He had been invited to lunch and was introduced to Jordan Radcliffe. Unbeknownst to him, Jordan was there for an "interview" for the position to decorate the new remodeled cottage. Jordan's ideas for the cottage was admired by both owner and architect. Unfortunately for Jordan, she was never really being interviewed for the job, the owner had Owen's company in mind to work on decorating the cottage.

The story continues on the premise of a misunderstanding. In return for the off handedness of cottage owner, Owen hires Jordan to decorate the home he just bought, the neighboring property next to Rosewood. There was an attraction between Owen and Jordan since they first met. Jordan was a newly divorced single mom of three children. To Owen, that should have been a huge red flag warning him to keep away, but instead of listening to the warning signs, he pursues Jordan. In his mind it was going to be a "friends with benefits" until the project he's working on is completed. Neither one of them was prepared to fall in love.

Yes, similar stories have been done with the same premise. Yes, the author tends to overly give too many details about horses, taking care of horses, etc. But the author did a great job of pulling this reader into Jordan and Owen's road to romance. There were external elements that may have caused the story to drag in some places, but they balanced the story. An enjoyable read with great characters and wonderful romance.

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May 21, 2012 Mareli rated it 5 of 5 stars

5 stars yes!!!!
I already knew that I would love this story about the first of Radcliffe sister. The one betrayed by her husband and left with 3 little children.

The story was good. Jordan came back home when she discovered her husband kept his relationship with a collegue, even after he promised the story was over. He's a bad husband but not a bad father and part of the book is about his tries to get his children's love back.

But mostly it's about Jordan and how she discovered to be a person and a...more

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Mar 03, 2012 Amy Denim rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: reading-romances-challenge

Laura Moore's writing is extraordinary. In a 400+ page contemporary romance, not once did I remember I was just reading a book. The characters, plot, tension, setting and romance had me hooked.
I think a lot of women will be able to relate to the heroine and everyone will fall in love with the hero.
The kids are have some great lines. My one complaint is how well behaved they are throughout the entire story. I think with the upheaval in their lives they'd act out just a little.
I can not wait to s...more

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Aug 01, 2011 Scherry Siganporia rated it 5 of 5 stars

Readers! The second book of the Rosewood Trilogy and it is as beautiful as the first one...The family of Rosewood, the barn, the horses, the farm lands, the romance and passion is all ignited all over again...a treat to read this novel as it is written so beautifully. I loved the hero in this book. His personality is so related to the everyday man..his fears and insecurities are well brought about. Yet his love cannot be contained..I love the distinction which is made between love and passion in...more

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Oct 16, 2012 Anna rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: general-fiction, romance

I read Remember Me, the first in this series, for a contest last year and adored it. So I was very excited when I received the package for the same contest this year and this one was in it. I was not let down. Now, it may be because I'm a horse lover, but I enjoy these trips to Rosewood, where the horses are as important as the people. I was thrilled to get to hear Jordan's love story, after meeting her and her cheating (now ex-)husband in the first book. I loved that the author depicted carefu...more

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Nov 22, 2011 Amanda added it

So I havent read all of Beleive in Me but onyl the excerpt at the end of Remember Me, just reading that small prtion has me in insomnia wanting to know how the story will unfold I cant BELEIVE IT the "Rat Bastard"!!! did it again actually REPHRASE: Was still doing it what kind of man does that?! cheats on his pregnant wife then ditches/lies/ and decieves her into beleiving hes changing his ways because he 'llloooooovees her?! ahhhh im outraged. ThE TOAD deserves a castration. Ahh and thatss not...more

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Jan 30, 2011 Tasha rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own

Jordan has divorced her cheating husband and moved back home to Rosewood. She is trying to put her life back together by starting her own interior design business. This is how she meets architect Owen Gage. His firm lands an interior design account Jordan was hoping to get to establish her business.

Owen and Jordan both feel the immediate sparks between them upon meeting. But Jordan is weary of all men and Owen doesn't want all the complications that come with being involved with a single mother....more

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Nov 27, 2012 Nath rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, read-2012, romance

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 4.5/5 (B+)

I picked up Believe in Me because I was in the mood for a good contemporary romance and a lot of my blogger friends have suggested that I give Ms Moore a try in the past year. I'm glad I listened to them, since I ended up enjoying Believe in Me a lot :)

Frankly, there was nothing new about the story told in Believe in Me, but the reason I enjoyed it so much was the beautiful execution: likable characters, sweet romance and solid writing. I mean, what more can I ask for? :) I really like...more 4.5/5 (B+)

I picked up Believe in Me because I was in the mood for a good contemporary romance and a lot of my blogger friends have suggested that I give Ms Moore a try in the past year. I'm glad I listened to them, since I ended up enjoying Believe in Me a lot :)

Frankly, there was nothing new about the story told in Believe in Me, but the reason I enjoyed it so much was the beautiful execution: likable characters, sweet romance and solid writing. I mean, what more can I ask for? :) I really liked that Ms Moore took her time developing and setting up every aspect of the story. Some will find that it made for a slow pacing and it was to a certain extent. At the same time, it allowed me to really get a feel for Jordan's life - her routine and her struggles - and it contributed to make the whole story more realistic and normal. I also greatly appreciated that the H/H did not fall into lust and into bed too quickly, which is becoming one of my biggest pet peeves ^_^; It was just nice to read a slow romance, to see the relationship unfolds.

As I mentioned above, I liked that Ms Moore kept the story grounded. She didn't over-romanticize or dramatize the story. For example, Jordan's three children weren't overly cute or mature for their age. And Owen's discomfort with the children didn't miraculously disappear after one encounter. In fact, his wariness of Olivia was the source of a few chuckles LOL. And I have to say, I loved the way Jordan handled her situation with her ex-husband. I liked how level-headed and reasonable she was... and I found it sad that her ex-husband lied and hurt her instead of being honest to the person he vowed to love.

All in all, as I said, Believe in Me was an enjoyable book. Aside from the romance and the story involving the H/H, the book focused on the Radcliffe sisters. I have to say I enjoyed their interactions, their bond. The trilogy's storyline was also well woven into, it didn't steal the spotlight and didn't bore me. And I think Ms Moore addressed the situation with Jordan's teenage sister, Jade, realistically. Oh and if you're a fan of horses, you definitively want to read this trilogy :) In the end, when it came to Believe in Me, it was all about balance and Ms Moore did an excellent job. I only have two minor complaints about the book: 1) at times, Owen felt a bit boyish in my opinion, although it did fit with his bachelor status... but when you think he's paired up with Jordan, a mother of three, it just didn't feel right. Then again, he probably brought forth another side of Jordan, so it does work... just not for me. 2) I thought the ending was a bit abrupt. Given the rest of the book was so well developed, it feels like Believe in Me could have used the same development or an epilogue.(less)

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Mar 22, 2011 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, non-erotic

When I was given the opportunity to read the second book in Laura Moore’s Rosewood series, Believe In Me, I jumped at the opportunity. The first book, Remember Me, took me on a heartfelt journey I couldn’t forget, propelling the book to the top of my favorite novels list. In this installment, we are given Jordan Radcliffe’s story. In Remember Me, we learned Jordan’s husband had strayed from their marriage. In this book we learn that not only did he cheat, but he also continued to do so after the...more When I was given the opportunity to read the second book in Laura Moore’s Rosewood series, Believe In Me, I jumped at the opportunity. The first book, Remember Me, took me on a heartfelt journey I couldn’t forget, propelling the book to the top of my favorite novels list. In this installment, we are given Jordan Radcliffe’s story. In Remember Me, we learned Jordan’s husband had strayed from their marriage. In this book we learn that not only did he cheat, but he also continued to do so after they sought help to save their relationship.

Much like Remember Me, Believe In Me has a beginning that leaves little doubt that you are about to take an emotional rollercoaster ride. Jordan is devastated when she learns her husband has been unfaithful. Even more harmful is an event that is witnessed by her entire family. Left with no other choice, she takes her children to Rosewood to heal following her divorce. It’s not an easy transition. She has to stand on her own two feet while caring for her children, come to terms with her ex-husband’s new marriage to the woman he had an affair with, and face the trust issues she has developed due to her experience.

Help arrives in the form of the handsome architect Owen Gage, a gorgeous and successful man who is interviewing for a designing job that Jordan wants. When Owen offers Jordan a job, she has no choice but to accept. Unfortunately, her attraction to the man is undeniable. When he proposes a no strings attached affair, she’s not sure if the offer is one she should refuse. After all, she’s been alone for a while now. Embracing her sexual identity just might a step in the right direction. After Owen and Jordan fall into bed together, they never expect that their mutual passions could lead to something they never expected. Can a scorned woman find faith in a man who tempts her to give love another chance? Can a lifelong bachelor become not only a husband but a father figure to Jordan’s children? The answers aren’t entirely what you might expect, which makes Believe In Me as memorable a book as its predecessor.

Laura Moore has a writing style that I love. Her characters are memorable, flawed, and easy to relate to. I enjoyed revisiting the hero, heroine, and family from the previous novel. Rosewood has become more than an imaginary farm; it has become a very real place in my mind. The backdrop is as enthralling as the stories, making returning all the sweeter. I highly recommend this series to diehard romance fans, as there is plenty of emotion, tension, and obstacles for the hero and heroine to overcome in order to truly embrace each other.

A definite must read, don’t miss Believe In Me.

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Jan 21, 2011 J.A. Saare rated it 5 of 5 stars

Although I didn't enjoy this book as much as the first, Remember Me, I still stayed up late into the night to finish it which means it deserves the five star rating. If you've never read Remember Me, it's not necessary to follow Believe in Me. However, I feel it greatly adds to the richness of the story, as you get to revisit characters and there is a substantial build up to the third book coming soon in the series, Trouble Me.

In this installment, we meet the heartbroken sister Jordan Radcliffe....more Although I didn't enjoy this book as much as the first, Remember Me, I still stayed up late into the night to finish it which means it deserves the five star rating. If you've never read Remember Me, it's not necessary to follow Believe in Me. However, I feel it greatly adds to the richness of the story, as you get to revisit characters and there is a substantial build up to the third book coming soon in the series, Trouble Me.

In this installment, we meet the heartbroken sister Jordan Radcliffe. He world has been turned upside down thanks to a cheating husband who has continued an affair not only during her pregnancy with their child, but also after she is born. Determined to soldier on, Jordan returns to Rosewood with her children to stay with her sister Margot (the complex super model from the first book), her husband Travis (the swoonworthy hero from the first book), and her sister Jade (the angsty teen from the first novel). Trying to rebuild her life, she's taken off guard by the very sexy, extremely intelligent designer Owen Gage. Not only is he the competition for a job, he also manages to set of sparks where she wants to remain numb and dead.

As with Remember Me, Believe in Me is a very character driven story that focuses on the complexities of people and their relationships with others. Throughout the book you wonder how Jordan will find love again when she detests men, just as you wonder how it will work with Owen as he makes it clear he intends to remain single and uninvolved. Theirs is not an easy affair. Rather it becomes a very slippery slope, as their hearts begin to decide where love will take them.

The only word of caution I'd give in regard to these books is that it does take place on a horse farm. There are multiple scenes describing the daily lives of Jordan and her family, and if you're not interested in that kind of thing it might drag a bit for you. As a girl who loved visiting her aunt's farm, I enjoy that kind of thing very much, although I know it may not be to everyone's tastes.(less)

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Jan 18, 2011 Naima rated it 4 of 5 stars

I liked the book a lot and would have given it five stars except that there was a bit too much description of horse caretaking/ competing for me and at one point the thirty-something H admires how sexy the h's underage, high school sister is. He does follow this observation by noting that she's way too young for him but I still found the act of his observing her sexual attraction to be jarring. It felt too much as though the author was trying too hard to set things up for the sister's book.

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May 01, 2012 Jackie rated it 3 of 5 stars

"Confronting a woman like Nonie was so different with Owen acting as her stalwart champion" (287) -- one sentence that captures the construction of gender and the ideology of love in Moore's work. I'm sure it's one that appeals to a lot of women, but it feels terribly old-fashioned to me -- hence the rating for a book that in most other respects would garner a 4 from me.

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Jan 25, 2011 Ann Lorz rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary

This is only the second book I've read by Laura Moore. The first being "Remember Me" the first book in the Rosewood trilogy. I found "Believe Me" to be a great story. I liked that you fell into story like you never left it from the first book. Now all I have to do is wait for the third book to find out how happiness comes to all the sisters of Rosewood.

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Feb 18, 2012 Michael rated it 5 of 5 stars

I read the first book in the series a while back and forgot I had this on my Nook still unread. I think recently I've overloaded my brain on smut, kinky smut, slashy smut...I guess it is possible to fry your brain on smut.

I'm 100 pages into this 350 page ebook and so far it's very enjoyable. There are moments where the "filler" seems to drag on, but fortunately not so much that I give up on the story.

It's fun reading Owen and Jordan dancing around their mutual attraction. She's been burned by...more

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Feb 03, 2011 Marilyn Brant rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful second book in a fabulous trilogy! I loved this story. The characters that inhabit Rosewood have become beloved friends. I've enjoyed returning to them as I recently reread book one (Remember Me) and I'm so looking forward to book three next year (Trouble Me). A very compelling and deeply romantic series!

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Feb 16, 2011 Angie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Great 2nd installment of the Rosewood Trilogy. I loved Jordan & Owen and Jordan's kids were so fun to read about. Especially Owen's reactions and thoughts about Olivia, the youngest. Too funny :) I can't wait to read Jade's story and the conclusion to the series.

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Aug 28, 2011 Meredith rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

This is one of those books I liked a lot more than I should because I was just in the mood to read this type of book at the time.

It has a bit of a women's fic feel to it, you know, the man done me wrong, woman starting over with family business in interesting and colorful locale kind of thing.

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Feb 04, 2012 Elise Rome rated it 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book. Even when the pacing turned a bit slow at times when we learning about the heroine's role with the horses, I still enjoyed it. So glad to have found a new author to love!

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Dec 24, 2012 Diah Didi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, adult, contemporary, english, fiction, own, paperback, romance, series

At first, I thought I wouldn't like it, especially knowing what Jordan had just been through. But it turned I really really like it. Not as much as I liked the first book, but I enjoyed reading this.
Owen was quiet cute and I liked parts when he met things that were so unpredictable. I even put notes on things I liked from this book. I loved Jordan for being tough and calm. Not to mention the whole family members of Rosewood. I loved them all.
Couldn't wait to read the next book about Jade!

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Oct 07, 2011 Sharon Sherman rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If you want to get away for a little while this is the book to read. You will visit Rosewood and see a family and thier horses.

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Mar 07, 2011 Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. It was just as good as the first in this trilogy (Remember Me). Can't wait for Jade's story to come out.

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Jul 16, 2011 Jacquie rated it 4 of 5 stars

terrific story, at turns poignant, humorous,steamy and heartwrenching.Definately recommend this trilogy to anyone

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Mar 18, 2013 Maggie Haley rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is a great series I will read over and over and over again!

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Mar 09, 2011 Alison rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011

I'm loving this series...so sad I have to wait until 2012 until Jades story comes out!

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Dec 19, 2012 Kim rated it 5 of 5 stars

I'm enjoying this series very much.

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Mar 17, 2011 Janga rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Nov 12, 2011 Cornélia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, kindle

This book was really great.
Jordan is strong and sensible.
Owen, is a real man. really well written. No he is not comfortable with the kids but they grow on him. he can't escape... ;)

I absolutely can't wait for the last instalment. For Jade and Cooper story.
and to have the confirmation of who is TM...

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Feb 27, 2011 Lori rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: february-2011, read-in-2011, contemporary

4.5 stars. Loved it! The only thing keeping it from 5 star was the overload of instruction on horses, and horse show. But I really couldn't mark it off further than that because it was all such an integral part of the story.

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Mar 26, 2011 Hope Frost rated it 3 of 5 stars

I liked the story line and the characters but the ending seemed very abrupt. There was a lot of build up and back story, then BAM end. I am looking forward to Jade's story.

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I was born in New York City and grew up there and in Western Massachusetts. I began writing my first romance while pursuing my master's degree. My first novel, Ride a Dark Horse, filled most of a spiral bound notebook. It didn't take long for me to realize I far preferred writing love stories to cranking out term papers!

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