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Only Exception: A Sullivan Farms novel

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Ash

Love has power. It has the power to rule us, hurt us, and change us. It has the power to change who we fundamentally believe we are. It’s a shock to the system and I refuse to sign up for it. I don’t need or want to be molded into something I’m not.
Unfortunately, change can happen so unexpectedly that there are only two choices. You can embrace it, nurture it, and protect it. Or you can reject it, run the other way, and never look back.
Sam Sullivan is the change I never saw coming. He breaks down the walls I’ve spent a lifetime building. He’s the love letter that rewrites the hate I feel for him.
In life, change is inevitable. But when it comes to loving the one you hate? It’s inescapable.

Sam

Childhood is a strange time. Some might call it the good ol’ days while others remain too focused on the mistakes they’ve made to consider it anything else than memorable. Mistakes can haunt us, torture our hearts, and make us long for the opportunity to right our wrongs.
When opportunity comes knocking, we have the choice to open the door and greet it without reservation.
Asher Fitzpatrick holds my opportunity for redemption in the palm of her hand. She holds the power to make me a better man. To teach me how to love deeper and laugh harder. To show me that through forgiveness, the most unlikely of changes can happen.

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 11, 2023

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K.E. McIntyre

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5,281 reviews269 followers
April 9, 2023
Only Exception is the second book in the Sullivan Farms series by K.E. McIntyre. It is a second chance contemporary small-town romance. I was excited to see Millie's BFF Ash get a book. She was fun to read about in Only Everything, the first book in this series. I would say this book can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the first book. This series is going to be a fun and exciting read. Only Exception was well-written and beautifully detailed. The characters have depth and are complex. The story is original and kept me turning the pages.

Ash is jaded and avoided love like it's a plague. She is happy with her life, work, and her friends. We get to learn why she is the way she is. It was heartbreaking reading about her youth. I just wanted to give her a big ole hug. I loved Sam in the first book. He was goofy, and loud and loved his family. Ash and Sam met each other as kids, and it was beautiful chaos with those two. I loved how both characters had to tolerate each other for Millie and Henry's sake. Then the real fun began when Sam took in Ash when she needed help. I loved how stubborn Ash was and how caring Sam was. The angst between them was exciting and had me hooked until the end. The spiciness they both brought was like a powder keg waiting to go off, and when it did, wow!!!

This book was a great addition to this series. I can't wait to see what comes next. If you like authors like Lucy Smoke, you will enjoy reading K.E. McIntyre. 4.5 stars- Brooke
3,176 reviews65 followers
April 11, 2023
Only Exception is the second installment in what is very quickly becoming a favorite series of mine . This is Ash and Sam’s journey , and prepare yourself because it is quite the e-mail emotional rollercoaster. Ash and Sam meet each other when they are just kids ( no they are not friends ) they pretty much tolerate each other because they socialize with many of the same kids . As they grow up their lives could not be more different. Ash pretty much avoids the idea of love and Sam has a heart of gold who and would do anything for his family and friends. . Unexpected circumstances bring these two together , circumstances that changes everything. Intrigue, suspense, non stop action, wonderfully written characters that are just so likable and relatable, heartbreaking and heartfelt moments, drama , humor , witty banter, family , friendships, off the charts chemistry, phenomenal world building, Sam and Ash’s Love story has it all in spades . You’ll smile , you’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll root so freaking hard
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11.7k reviews189 followers
April 11, 2023
Ash is a girl who avoids love like her life depends on it, and she's just fine with her decisions & life. Sam is a man who is delightful, boisterous/fun, and loves his family hard so I couldn't get enough of him. These two have known each other since childhood, and despite seemingly only tolerating each other, they do have a bond when push comes to shove. Hell, they're perfect for each other, but it's slow going for her because of her past which definitely left its mark. Things take a real turn when Ash needs help, and Sam was there to catch her & take her in at this point. This story had all kinds of goodness with Ash's past revealed which did my heart in, fun antics, chemistry, great supporting cast, and maybe just maybe there's a happily ever after in the pages, but you'll have to experience it for yourselves to find out! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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19.8k reviews249 followers
April 11, 2023
This is the second book in this incredible series, and this is Sam and Ash’s story. These two met as children, but only tolerated each other for their friends. Ash is stubborn, jaded and avoids love, and she is content with her life as it is. Sam is a fun guy, and loves his family, but when Ash needs help, he does not hesitate to step up to the plate to be there for her. This is a beautifully written storyline, which had family, friendships, emotions, humor, witty banter, second chances, and love, which leads to fun, and entertaining, small-town romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
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August 27, 2023
Such a great read! I didn't think it was possible, but this one was even better than the first one in the series! I loved it! The enemies to lovers trope will never get old for me! The teasing, the banter and sexual tension between the two main characters was great and had me laughing one minute, then fanning my face in the next! I'm so glad I read this and highly recommend it!
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June 7, 2023
Great read

I love the story line. I recommend it to any romance reader. I am looking forward to additional books in the series.
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