What do you think?
Rate this book
When I Break #2
When I Surrender
Undaunted by Knox's complicated history with sexual addiction, McKenna pushes forward in her relationship with this deliciously flawed man. She experiences the highest highs as they discover each other, along with the lowest lows, and worries that his past may not be entirely behind him.
But when a complication from her own past demands attention, she's forced to decide where their relationship is headed, and everything she thought she knew is questioned.
Warning: This book contains a stubborn alpha male with addiction issues and loads of sexual tension between two damaged characters. Read at your own risk. When I Surrender is book two in the When I Break series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kendall Ryan. The story concludes in book three, When We Fall, which is available now.
But when a complication from her own past demands attention, she's forced to decide where their relationship is headed, and everything she thought she knew is questioned.
Warning: This book contains a stubborn alpha male with addiction issues and loads of sexual tension between two damaged characters. Read at your own risk. When I Surrender is book two in the When I Break series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kendall Ryan. The story concludes in book three, When We Fall, which is available now.
232 pages, ebook
First published April 1, 2014
155 people are currently reading
4166 people want to read
About the author
Kendall Ryan
126 books18.2k followersA New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 3 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than three dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine. She lives in Texas with her husband and two sons.
VISIT MY AMAZON PAGE
https://www.amazon.com/Kendall-Ryan/e...
VISIT MY FACEBOOK!
www.facebook.com/kendallryanbooks
FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM!
www.instagram.com/kendallryan1
GET 2 FREE READS!
www.kendallryanbooks.com/freebooks
VISIT MY AMAZON PAGE
https://www.amazon.com/Kendall-Ryan/e...
VISIT MY FACEBOOK!
www.facebook.com/kendallryanbooks
FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM!
www.instagram.com/kendallryan1
GET 2 FREE READS!
www.kendallryanbooks.com/freebooks
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 293 reviews
March 31, 2014
Oh boy do I love my broken characters who are on the path to healing. Knox and McKenna have both been through a lot, but they’re working on themselves. Just not together. Not at first anyway.
Knox and I shared a deep connection. I wasn’t ready to give that up. But since my heart didn’t know what was best for me, my head had to make that decision. I needed to keep my distance.Due to a misunderstanding, McKenna has been keeping her distance from Knox. She misses him, misses spending time with him and his little brothers, but for now she can’t go there. Being the leader of his sex addicts group is conflicting enough.
Knox gives McKenna some time, but he’s not going to let her disappear from his life. She is the first girl he’s ever truly cared about and he’s not willing to let her go so easily. He’s just got to find a way to convince her... convince her that he wants only her. That she has changed him.
The more time I spent with her, the more difficult it became to resist her. And what scared me even more was that the more time I spent with her, the urge to fuck other girls evaporated. There was only McKenna.
Even though Knox and McKenna are fighting totally different battles, they both are in the same boat. Their situations aren’t the same, but their feelings are.
Something in his nature called to mine, and I couldn’t turn away.
I really love these two characters. McKenna struggled a lot in this book. She struggled with her feelings for Knox and his past. She struggled with the conflict of her job and learning to move on her past and forgive herself. Knox is moving forward. He’s trying to figure out a way he can be with McKenna. He needs her in his life. She is the first woman he’s ever had true feelings for and he doesn’t know how to express them.
The chemistry between Knox and McKenna was ever growing and my queen of steam, Kendall Ryan, took the steam up a notch from book one. This book was sexy with a dash of passionate, sweet and touching. Knox is an alpha male, but he’s so damn loving and charming. McKenna’s growth in this book was lovely to see. The characters are great, but not just the main two. I am in love with Knox’s little brothers. All of them. They are the best. The ending had a cliffhanger, but thankfully the next and final book in McKenna and Knox’s series will be out at the end of May.
She had embedded herself into my life, made me need her. I’d never needed a woman the way I needed McKenna.
***ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review***
February 3, 2015
When I Surrender picks up with Knox and McKenna learning how to be in a relationship. McKenna has never really dated, she has spent most of her life trying got overcome the guilt she feels over losing her parents. While Knox has slept with plenty of girls he has never committed to one and tried to be faithful.
Knox sees something in McKenna and while he doesn’t feel like he is worthy of her, he is just selfish enough to try. I loved seeing this new Knox. He is still so damaged, but he is truly trying and it shows in his actions. This new side of Knox was very appealing, I felt like he really grew in book two and showed that he was willing to change.
McKenna story just breaks my heart. She is still living her life for her deceased parents, and the worse part she isn’t even doing what they would have wanted. She feels like living a life of servitude would please them, when in reality they would only want her to be happy. Throughout the book McKenna struggles with her feelings for Knox versus her commitment to her career and helping others. There is still so much growth and development for these characters, but I love where the story is heading.
The highlight for me would have to be the bond between McKenna and the Bauer brothers. These boys need her so desperately and the way she steps up and is willing to help them really endeared me to her character. She is selfless and caring, her heartbreaks for the loss the family has felt and wants to help them.
I love where things are heading and like the last book things ended on a cliffy, but luckily I can start book three immediately.
I listend to the audiobook of When I Surrender and thoroughly enjoyed. The narrator is male and while his “female” voices isn’t perfect, I enjoy his sexy male voice.
Knox sees something in McKenna and while he doesn’t feel like he is worthy of her, he is just selfish enough to try. I loved seeing this new Knox. He is still so damaged, but he is truly trying and it shows in his actions. This new side of Knox was very appealing, I felt like he really grew in book two and showed that he was willing to change.
McKenna story just breaks my heart. She is still living her life for her deceased parents, and the worse part she isn’t even doing what they would have wanted. She feels like living a life of servitude would please them, when in reality they would only want her to be happy. Throughout the book McKenna struggles with her feelings for Knox versus her commitment to her career and helping others. There is still so much growth and development for these characters, but I love where the story is heading.
The highlight for me would have to be the bond between McKenna and the Bauer brothers. These boys need her so desperately and the way she steps up and is willing to help them really endeared me to her character. She is selfless and caring, her heartbreaks for the loss the family has felt and wants to help them.
I love where things are heading and like the last book things ended on a cliffy, but luckily I can start book three immediately.
I listend to the audiobook of When I Surrender and thoroughly enjoyed. The narrator is male and while his “female” voices isn’t perfect, I enjoy his sexy male voice.
February 19, 2017
2.5 stars.
This was disappointing and annoying. Where I really enjoyed When I Break, I found Knox and McKenna extremely annoying here. Their relationship is pissing me off. And whatever the fuck happened at the end definitely pissed me off. I can't go into depth talking about this without spoiling the first book, but all I can say is that I am fucking annoyed.
I don't think I want to continue on with the last book. Too much annoying drama and bullshit, but then I don't know, I might read the next book just to find out what happens. No matter how annoying this was I want to know what happens lmao.
This was disappointing and annoying. Where I really enjoyed When I Break, I found Knox and McKenna extremely annoying here. Their relationship is pissing me off. And whatever the fuck happened at the end definitely pissed me off. I can't go into depth talking about this without spoiling the first book, but all I can say is that I am fucking annoyed.
I don't think I want to continue on with the last book. Too much annoying drama and bullshit, but then I don't know, I might read the next book just to find out what happens. No matter how annoying this was I want to know what happens lmao.
January 8, 2014
Yay! Onto writing book two in Knox and McKenna's story. :)
October 26, 2015
When I Surrender brings us the second installment of the When I Break Series. Knox is still struggling with his addiction and McKenna is still the counselor that is leading his group. But when the revelation hit her hard at the end of book one, one thing is for certain. Trust is not something she fully has in him. And it’s going to be quite the battle to find it.
Knox and McKenna have a very unconventional romance, a bit taboo in nature. A sex addict and a virgin. But for the first time in what seems like forever Knox is letting someone breakdown his walls. He hasn’t given into feeling much for any woman since he lost his mother and his life became about taking care of his brothers. But with McKenna, something is different. Dealing with his addiction, taking it slow and learning to navigate a relationship is testing him at every level.
I was a bit torn in this one. I enjoyed it and I was cheering these two on from the start, but was hoping to see McKenna start to give a little bit of faith and trust to Knox. I knew she had good reasons for her doubt and that it was justified, but it was just a bit hard to swallow given how fast she was falling all without having much trust in him.
The second book took the sexual tension that book one built and turned it into angst! As Knox is forced to face his own mistakes, his present and how he wants to live out his future, McKenna is daunted with the unfinished business of her own past – something she must deal with if there is any chance at her moving forward. The only question is whether or not that will be a future with Knox at her side.
Three Kendall Ryan books down this week alone and I can’t wait to jump into the next! Often times I find myself reading a book and then wanting to shift gears immediately. The fact that as I finished this book my first thought was, ‘time to start the last in the series’ goes to show just how much I enjoy reading Kendall’s books.
It doesn’t matter what book of hers it is. Just one click on one and enjoy the ride. Every book delivers a case of the feels, each in their own way.
Knox and McKenna have a very unconventional romance, a bit taboo in nature. A sex addict and a virgin. But for the first time in what seems like forever Knox is letting someone breakdown his walls. He hasn’t given into feeling much for any woman since he lost his mother and his life became about taking care of his brothers. But with McKenna, something is different. Dealing with his addiction, taking it slow and learning to navigate a relationship is testing him at every level.
I was a bit torn in this one. I enjoyed it and I was cheering these two on from the start, but was hoping to see McKenna start to give a little bit of faith and trust to Knox. I knew she had good reasons for her doubt and that it was justified, but it was just a bit hard to swallow given how fast she was falling all without having much trust in him.
The second book took the sexual tension that book one built and turned it into angst! As Knox is forced to face his own mistakes, his present and how he wants to live out his future, McKenna is daunted with the unfinished business of her own past – something she must deal with if there is any chance at her moving forward. The only question is whether or not that will be a future with Knox at her side.
Three Kendall Ryan books down this week alone and I can’t wait to jump into the next! Often times I find myself reading a book and then wanting to shift gears immediately. The fact that as I finished this book my first thought was, ‘time to start the last in the series’ goes to show just how much I enjoy reading Kendall’s books.
It doesn’t matter what book of hers it is. Just one click on one and enjoy the ride. Every book delivers a case of the feels, each in their own way.
April 16, 2014
I have to say this one stumped me - that ending!!
I found McKenna to be a little annoying in this installment. She needs a backbone...tell her friend to back off and talk to Knox about their relationship.
Knox can do no wrong in my book - he's sexy as hell ;-)
And now I will go back to waiting for the next one...
I found McKenna to be a little annoying in this installment. She needs a backbone...tell her friend to back off and talk to Knox about their relationship.
Knox can do no wrong in my book - he's sexy as hell ;-)
And now I will go back to waiting for the next one...
October 21, 2018
Ohhh, the drama.
I understand slow-burn romances. I love this, da one is kinda similar. It's making you hot. It's pushing you into flames.
Cuz' it's taking them too long to have sex. Why. Why. Why.
She is afraid of her inexperience. He is afraid of if he messes up. She is afraid of wat if he ever goes other women. He is afraid of if one day she realizes they should not be together but with Brian. She is sending mixed signs, he is doing confusing moves. When one of them step back the other one step in. Goes on and on. And meanwhile I was about to scream and ready to go inside of the book and take their hands and force them into bed lol she almost do everything except begging for sex. They had a sweet fight for God's sake asfgsfhsk He was more gentle and sweet than ever, and was nothing like Ryan's warning, absolutely not a stubborn.
You can’t handle me, angel. I can barely fucking handle me.”
The air whooshed from my lungs, my confidence vanishing. For the first time I began to doubt him – us – my belief that this could work falling away like a veil in the wind. He would want things I couldn’t possibility give him.
“Say something,” he ordered, taking a predatory step closer.
“I get it, okay? You made your point. You’re experienced. I’m not.”
“That wasn’t my point. Not at all.” He hung his head, looking down at the floor, his hands returning to his hair once again. “I’m sick, not a man worthy of you,” he whispered.
This is the main focus of the book.
AND I THOUGHT THEN FINALLY THEY HAD.
At the half of the book.
I was ready to sceam.
He was too gentle to be a dominant. I'm not saying he was not and actually I prefer a gentle dominant but he should be more demanding and commanding and maddening. Ordering around is too fucking sexy.
That dirty talk.
“I love your scent,” I promised. “And I’m certain you’ll taste delicious. Real males like that taste, McKenna. Let me worship your pussy,”
Wasn't enough.
AND THEY DIDN'T.
And I started scream.
AT THE LAST QUARTER, FUCKING FINALLY, IT HAPPENED.
I JUST HAD A BREAK AND THANKED TO GOD.
“You bit me,” I said, fighting a smile.
“I know.”
“You said you weren’t into pain.”
“Did it hurt?” The warmth and sincerity in his eyes nearly stole my voice. He was so beautiful, this confusing, troubled man.
“Well, no. Not really.”
“I just wanted you to understand that you were mine.”
Jesus fucking "cries"
I'm not against those things, taking slow, being afraid. Actually it felt real. But the slut inside of me is shameless.
Taking every bit of emotion she made me feel and using it as fuel.
The last quarter passed as she deal with her past and was not as bad as I thought. She was just couldn't face it. Her realization was too fast and silly.
I don't think it was really necessary for that kind of end. He should be dominant, not just in bed. Instead of this he was shit outta conflicting. I was like "go and piss on your territory". So don't take him as a alpha that was my bad but also author's, she said to me "asshole alpha", my ass.
I understand slow-burn romances. I love this, da one is kinda similar. It's making you hot. It's pushing you into flames.
Cuz' it's taking them too long to have sex. Why. Why. Why.
She is afraid of her inexperience. He is afraid of if he messes up. She is afraid of wat if he ever goes other women. He is afraid of if one day she realizes they should not be together but with Brian. She is sending mixed signs, he is doing confusing moves. When one of them step back the other one step in. Goes on and on. And meanwhile I was about to scream and ready to go inside of the book and take their hands and force them into bed lol she almost do everything except begging for sex. They had a sweet fight for God's sake asfgsfhsk He was more gentle and sweet than ever, and was nothing like Ryan's warning, absolutely not a stubborn.
You can’t handle me, angel. I can barely fucking handle me.”
The air whooshed from my lungs, my confidence vanishing. For the first time I began to doubt him – us – my belief that this could work falling away like a veil in the wind. He would want things I couldn’t possibility give him.
“Say something,” he ordered, taking a predatory step closer.
“I get it, okay? You made your point. You’re experienced. I’m not.”
“That wasn’t my point. Not at all.” He hung his head, looking down at the floor, his hands returning to his hair once again. “I’m sick, not a man worthy of you,” he whispered.
This is the main focus of the book.
AND I THOUGHT THEN FINALLY THEY HAD.
At the half of the book.
I was ready to sceam.
He was too gentle to be a dominant. I'm not saying he was not and actually I prefer a gentle dominant but he should be more demanding and commanding and maddening. Ordering around is too fucking sexy.
That dirty talk.
“I love your scent,” I promised. “And I’m certain you’ll taste delicious. Real males like that taste, McKenna. Let me worship your pussy,”
Wasn't enough.
AND THEY DIDN'T.
And I started scream.
AT THE LAST QUARTER, FUCKING FINALLY, IT HAPPENED.
I JUST HAD A BREAK AND THANKED TO GOD.
“You bit me,” I said, fighting a smile.
“I know.”
“You said you weren’t into pain.”
“Did it hurt?” The warmth and sincerity in his eyes nearly stole my voice. He was so beautiful, this confusing, troubled man.
“Well, no. Not really.”
“I just wanted you to understand that you were mine.”
Jesus fucking "cries"
I'm not against those things, taking slow, being afraid. Actually it felt real. But the slut inside of me is shameless.
Taking every bit of emotion she made me feel and using it as fuel.
The last quarter passed as she deal with her past and was not as bad as I thought. She was just couldn't face it. Her realization was too fast and silly.
I don't think it was really necessary for that kind of end. He should be dominant, not just in bed. Instead of this he was shit outta conflicting. I was like "go and piss on your territory". So don't take him as a alpha that was my bad but also author's, she said to me "asshole alpha", my ass.
The slut inside of me is still screaming
xoxoxo
iko
April 16, 2014
A complimentary copy was provided by author for blog tour
Amazon Buy Link--->> When I Surrender (When I Break)
~~ 5 "O.M.G." Stars ~~
"We were two lost souls fighting to cling to something real."….Knox
I don't even really know how to express my feelings on this book!!!! I have so many things going through my head right now. I will admit this review will probably be on the short side because I don't want to include spoilers in my review and a lot of what I want to say would give to much away.
When I Surrender is the second book in the When I Break series. I thought it was an excellent second book to a trilogy. Kendall did a fantastic job answering questions that were left over from book 1, but also created new ones that I am guessing will be answered in the final book.
This book starts off where When I Break ended ( Kind of ) There really isn't any time lost, but let me just say this book started off with a BANG!!!! I was ready to leave Kendall a very nasty note with how this book started…..lol :D I am glad I was completely wrong. I thought she did a great job sucking us into this story and connecting even more to McKenna and Knox. I loved that we got to know these characters even more in this book. Some things are revealed in this book that help you understand McKenna and Knox better. I LOVED watching these two characters grow into stronger and better people. Don't get me wrong, they still had their challenges to overcome and still at the end of this book, have challenges to overcome but you could still see how they were growing. I have to say I love Knox even more after reading this book then I did after I finished book 1. I was so glad to see this side of Knox, he is definitely in my Top 10 Book Boyfriend List!!!! I was also glad to see McKenna open up more in this installment. The things she tells Knox are things that needed to come out. And again….Can I just say that Knox and McKenna have AMAZING sexual chemistry!!!! Kendall really knows how to melt a pair of panties ;)
We do see Brian in this book also….I am just going to leave it at that because everything I want to say gives to much away. I still don't really like Brian but I did feel bad for him towards the end.
Now the bad news……this book ended on another cliffhanger!!!!! Kendall is trying to kill me I believe. This one was torture. I can't wait for book 3 in May. If you are NOT a FAN of Cliffhangers then I would definitely wait until all 3 books are out before meeting Knox and McKenna. With that said I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND this book/series to everyone. This series is so different from anything she has written that it just sucks you in, but it is also a Kendall Ryan book, so you know it's going to be GREAT!!!!
For more reviews go to Book Bitches Blog
Amazon Buy Link--->> When I Surrender (When I Break)
~~ 5 "O.M.G." Stars ~~
"We were two lost souls fighting to cling to something real."….Knox
I don't even really know how to express my feelings on this book!!!! I have so many things going through my head right now. I will admit this review will probably be on the short side because I don't want to include spoilers in my review and a lot of what I want to say would give to much away.
When I Surrender is the second book in the When I Break series. I thought it was an excellent second book to a trilogy. Kendall did a fantastic job answering questions that were left over from book 1, but also created new ones that I am guessing will be answered in the final book.
This book starts off where When I Break ended ( Kind of ) There really isn't any time lost, but let me just say this book started off with a BANG!!!! I was ready to leave Kendall a very nasty note with how this book started…..lol :D I am glad I was completely wrong. I thought she did a great job sucking us into this story and connecting even more to McKenna and Knox. I loved that we got to know these characters even more in this book. Some things are revealed in this book that help you understand McKenna and Knox better. I LOVED watching these two characters grow into stronger and better people. Don't get me wrong, they still had their challenges to overcome and still at the end of this book, have challenges to overcome but you could still see how they were growing. I have to say I love Knox even more after reading this book then I did after I finished book 1. I was so glad to see this side of Knox, he is definitely in my Top 10 Book Boyfriend List!!!! I was also glad to see McKenna open up more in this installment. The things she tells Knox are things that needed to come out. And again….Can I just say that Knox and McKenna have AMAZING sexual chemistry!!!! Kendall really knows how to melt a pair of panties ;)
We do see Brian in this book also….I am just going to leave it at that because everything I want to say gives to much away. I still don't really like Brian but I did feel bad for him towards the end.
Now the bad news……this book ended on another cliffhanger!!!!! Kendall is trying to kill me I believe. This one was torture. I can't wait for book 3 in May. If you are NOT a FAN of Cliffhangers then I would definitely wait until all 3 books are out before meeting Knox and McKenna. With that said I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND this book/series to everyone. This series is so different from anything she has written that it just sucks you in, but it is also a Kendall Ryan book, so you know it's going to be GREAT!!!!
For more reviews go to Book Bitches Blog
April 5, 2014
...I'm kinda addicted to this series. The hotness, the intensity and the unexpected is just - WOAH!! I really want only good things for Mckenna and 'her boys' They all need it, and each other. I'm so nervous about what might come next, but I crave to know all the more. Can't wait for more.
April 4, 2015
3.5* out of 5*
My yay picture from the previous review was because the author didn’t make me wait long for this one. There wasn’t even a month between the two books, so I was happy about that.
The story starts with Knox indulging in yet another faceless woman…but this time it’s just his dream. Or maybe his nightmare. In the previous book he had admitted ,during the group session, that he had given in to his urges again. Hearing this had McKenna fleeing the session, thinking he had slept with another member of the group. This confession of Knox has left McKenna feeling like it’s for the best if she leaves Knox. And the best way to do that is to disappear for a while, a getaway is what she has in mind. A short one, with it’s main purpose: to try to sort and clear her mind. It proves to help very little though, Knox won’t be cast out.
Mckenna has dimmed the darkness in Knox and gives him a reason to abstain but when she leaves he’s at risk to slip back into his old routine. Which will leave his heart dark and empty. Knox does get to explain the entire story to her eventually and McKenna finally does come to some sort of conclusion that she has to face reality. Face that Knox is a sex addict and that his problem won’t go away so easily. But even if she decides to give “them” a chance. Can she truly trust and believe him? Only time will tell.
It’s a good continuation of “When I Break”, same dynamics and the characters growth is present but you can tell that they aren’t there yet. The conflicting interest with Mckenna being both counselor and “girlfriend” is also more present than in the first book, but it’s not really threatening yet. What I love about McKenna and Knox is that they are obviously out of their elements in their new situation. But where it might be easier to call it quits and walk away, they are both strong enough to see it through and work their differences out.
Knox learns from McKenna how to self reflect and open up. McKenna learns from Knox how to drink and loosen up. She does grow a lot but she is still naïve and it becomes clear in this book that Knox isn’t the only one with a problem. Here is where Brian’s words resurfaces, how McKenna might only be interested in Knox because he’s a project she can work on. But apparently McKenna comes to the conclusion that she isn’t just trying to fix Knox. She genuinely cares for him…..?
"I forced the rigid tension in my shoulders to ease. I could do this. And if I didn’t babysit him tonight, who would?”
I do feel sorry for Brian, just a little bit. He seems to be always there for McKenna but she doesn’t return the favor. She practically dumps his friendship and spends most of her time with Knox. Now Brian does want more than friendship, but it just doesn’t feel right.
What I do like about McKenna is how much she cares about Knox’ little brothers. She fits right in and she makes them feel like a real family. And those little guys were so cute trying to be all manly. McKenna could be rather…flippant. Considering that she’s the head of her support group that was quite a character flaw.
“If you want anything more than friendship with me, then you’ll have to show me.”
“Show you what? I told you I don’t do love.”
“So change.”
Knox still has his flaws, I liked him then and I still like him now. He’s less of a jerk and we actually get to see a considerate side along with an insecure side. Both of them helped me to understand him more.
“I never thought I’d be the one to offer her those things, but seeing how brave she was, how open she was with her needs, made me question everything. I wanted to be what she needed. I just didn’t know how and was pretty certain I’d find a way to fuck it up. Hurting her was out of the question. She’d been through too much already.”
He’s so afraid to mess things up, it was sad to read. But again McKenna shows why he can’t be without her. And that scares him, every woman eventually leaves him.
“His eyes slid back to mine. “You believe in me way too much.”
“Someone’s got to, Knox. I’ve seen the real you. The one you keep hidden from everyone else. You’re a good man, despite what you want me to believe.”
“You refuse to see the bad in me.”
“So tell me, then. What’s so bad about you?”
Reading about McKenna and Knox’ brothers, that part of the book reminds me a bit of Snow White. How the boys act around her and what they do for her. Of course we’re short of dwarfs and there’s no evil stepmother present….And Knox is certainly no Prince Charming.
In the previous book we could see how Knox’ brother, Jackson, was becoming more and more like Knox, in this book that process progresses. I hope they will be able to stop that process in the last book, not only for Jackson’s sake but also for Knox. That he won’t get depressed and feel like a failure. But what the…this cliffhanger is worse than the first one. Good thing for the author, keeps the suspense in it. But bad for me as I’m left hanging in a cruel way. The third and final book in this series “WHEN WE FALL” will be released on May 26 and I will definitely grab my copy…I need to know how this ends.
My yay picture from the previous review was because the author didn’t make me wait long for this one. There wasn’t even a month between the two books, so I was happy about that.
The story starts with Knox indulging in yet another faceless woman…but this time it’s just his dream. Or maybe his nightmare. In the previous book he had admitted ,during the group session, that he had given in to his urges again. Hearing this had McKenna fleeing the session, thinking he had slept with another member of the group. This confession of Knox has left McKenna feeling like it’s for the best if she leaves Knox. And the best way to do that is to disappear for a while, a getaway is what she has in mind. A short one, with it’s main purpose: to try to sort and clear her mind. It proves to help very little though, Knox won’t be cast out.
Mckenna has dimmed the darkness in Knox and gives him a reason to abstain but when she leaves he’s at risk to slip back into his old routine. Which will leave his heart dark and empty. Knox does get to explain the entire story to her eventually and McKenna finally does come to some sort of conclusion that she has to face reality. Face that Knox is a sex addict and that his problem won’t go away so easily. But even if she decides to give “them” a chance. Can she truly trust and believe him? Only time will tell.
It’s a good continuation of “When I Break”, same dynamics and the characters growth is present but you can tell that they aren’t there yet. The conflicting interest with Mckenna being both counselor and “girlfriend” is also more present than in the first book, but it’s not really threatening yet. What I love about McKenna and Knox is that they are obviously out of their elements in their new situation. But where it might be easier to call it quits and walk away, they are both strong enough to see it through and work their differences out.
Knox learns from McKenna how to self reflect and open up. McKenna learns from Knox how to drink and loosen up. She does grow a lot but she is still naïve and it becomes clear in this book that Knox isn’t the only one with a problem. Here is where Brian’s words resurfaces, how McKenna might only be interested in Knox because he’s a project she can work on. But apparently McKenna comes to the conclusion that she isn’t just trying to fix Knox. She genuinely cares for him…..?
"I forced the rigid tension in my shoulders to ease. I could do this. And if I didn’t babysit him tonight, who would?”
I do feel sorry for Brian, just a little bit. He seems to be always there for McKenna but she doesn’t return the favor. She practically dumps his friendship and spends most of her time with Knox. Now Brian does want more than friendship, but it just doesn’t feel right.
What I do like about McKenna is how much she cares about Knox’ little brothers. She fits right in and she makes them feel like a real family. And those little guys were so cute trying to be all manly. McKenna could be rather…flippant. Considering that she’s the head of her support group that was quite a character flaw.
“If you want anything more than friendship with me, then you’ll have to show me.”
“Show you what? I told you I don’t do love.”
“So change.”
Knox still has his flaws, I liked him then and I still like him now. He’s less of a jerk and we actually get to see a considerate side along with an insecure side. Both of them helped me to understand him more.
“I never thought I’d be the one to offer her those things, but seeing how brave she was, how open she was with her needs, made me question everything. I wanted to be what she needed. I just didn’t know how and was pretty certain I’d find a way to fuck it up. Hurting her was out of the question. She’d been through too much already.”
He’s so afraid to mess things up, it was sad to read. But again McKenna shows why he can’t be without her. And that scares him, every woman eventually leaves him.
“His eyes slid back to mine. “You believe in me way too much.”
“Someone’s got to, Knox. I’ve seen the real you. The one you keep hidden from everyone else. You’re a good man, despite what you want me to believe.”
“You refuse to see the bad in me.”
“So tell me, then. What’s so bad about you?”
Reading about McKenna and Knox’ brothers, that part of the book reminds me a bit of Snow White. How the boys act around her and what they do for her. Of course we’re short of dwarfs and there’s no evil stepmother present….And Knox is certainly no Prince Charming.
In the previous book we could see how Knox’ brother, Jackson, was becoming more and more like Knox, in this book that process progresses. I hope they will be able to stop that process in the last book, not only for Jackson’s sake but also for Knox. That he won’t get depressed and feel like a failure. But what the…this cliffhanger is worse than the first one. Good thing for the author, keeps the suspense in it. But bad for me as I’m left hanging in a cruel way. The third and final book in this series “WHEN WE FALL” will be released on May 26 and I will definitely grab my copy…I need to know how this ends.
July 25, 2014
Mmmmm.....where to begin, what to say ?
Well this certainly isn't one of Kendall's best book series. I should amend my sweeping statement....its not one of MY fav's.
McKenna is STILL BUGGING THE S*IT out of me !!. I thought within book 2 that she might grow as a character/women but that would be a big fat hell no !!. She contiues to act like a f**king child being paranoid to the 9th degree that every-time Knox doesn't fawn all over her that he is "back to his addiction".
Jesus Christ women for (as described in the book) a supposedly educated women you are as thick as a 2 x 2. STOP WITH THE WHINY ATTITUDE BITCH AND JUST TALK TO HIM MISS COUNSELLOR EXTRAORDINAIRE !!!
As for the poor dum male besties & roommate WALK AWAY DUDE. She is a user and has NO intention of ever being with you. Wake up and smell the coffee man. McKenna's lack of compassion for her actions with Bri actually sickens me, she is totally a c*w to him. Keeping him hanging on whilst STALKING Knox & Co. Its almost as if she is not this shrinking violet wall flower and is actually a calculation ratbag.
When she checked her V card in I thought, ah you have now become a women and thus shall change your NEEDY personality accordingly.....NOPE Popping that final P.
Knox does actually develop as a charachter in this book, but with McKenna's sullen "I dont get my way so run and blow you off for 8 days", then when I ring I end up "crying and sobbing" on the phone.
God give me strength.....if I were Knox I would dump her asre permanently !!!
As I paid for the full series despite how much concern I have for my dental health grinding my teeth I will finish this drama. What can I say I am a masochist !!
3 Stars at a push from me.
Later peeps x
Well this certainly isn't one of Kendall's best book series. I should amend my sweeping statement....its not one of MY fav's.
McKenna is STILL BUGGING THE S*IT out of me !!. I thought within book 2 that she might grow as a character/women but that would be a big fat hell no !!. She contiues to act like a f**king child being paranoid to the 9th degree that every-time Knox doesn't fawn all over her that he is "back to his addiction".
Jesus Christ women for (as described in the book) a supposedly educated women you are as thick as a 2 x 2. STOP WITH THE WHINY ATTITUDE BITCH AND JUST TALK TO HIM MISS COUNSELLOR EXTRAORDINAIRE !!!
As for the poor dum male besties & roommate WALK AWAY DUDE. She is a user and has NO intention of ever being with you. Wake up and smell the coffee man. McKenna's lack of compassion for her actions with Bri actually sickens me, she is totally a c*w to him. Keeping him hanging on whilst STALKING Knox & Co. Its almost as if she is not this shrinking violet wall flower and is actually a calculation ratbag.
When she checked her V card in I thought, ah you have now become a women and thus shall change your NEEDY personality accordingly.....NOPE Popping that final P.
Knox does actually develop as a charachter in this book, but with McKenna's sullen "I dont get my way so run and blow you off for 8 days", then when I ring I end up "crying and sobbing" on the phone.
God give me strength.....if I were Knox I would dump her asre permanently !!!
As I paid for the full series despite how much concern I have for my dental health grinding my teeth I will finish this drama. What can I say I am a masochist !!
3 Stars at a push from me.
Later peeps x
October 22, 2015
This book was fantastic! McKenna and Knox are still finding their way and have some issues to work through, but they're getting there. The two seem to be healing one another as their relationship grows closer. This book has a more grown-up and intimate feel to it than the first book, as they each come to their own in the relationship and figure out what they mean to the other.
There are still some issues with trust and self-worth looming in the background, but no doubt they'll find their way. Some big changes occur toward the end, which will impact their relationship. I can't wait to read the final book in this trilogy to see if Knox and McKenna get their HEA!
There are still some issues with trust and self-worth looming in the background, but no doubt they'll find their way. Some big changes occur toward the end, which will impact their relationship. I can't wait to read the final book in this trilogy to see if Knox and McKenna get their HEA!
April 3, 2014
ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Knox now holds the title of my favorite male Kendall Ryan character. I LOVE him!
After reading and loving When I Break, I will admit that I was hesitant and nervous about reading this second installment to the series. I don't have the best luck with books living up to the first in a series and I wasn't sure where Kendall was going to take us with Knox and McKenna's story. I ended up loving this book MORE than the first!
Knox deals with the loss of his mother and the heavy burden he carries of raising his three brothers by plowing through women like it's a hobby. Emotionally crippled and never having been in a relationship, he's taken completely off guard when he starts falling for his sex addiction group therapist, McKenna. The first book ends on a misunderstanding and leaves us wondering if Knox and McKenna can ever make a go of a real relationship. You can't deny they have chemistry and a deep connection.
McKenna carries guilt about her parents death and uses volunteer work (and working herself to death) as her way of repentance. She's one of the sweetest most selfless women characters I've ever encountered in a novel - but she doesn't see herself that way. On top of all that - she's dealing with the fact that she also has never been in a real relationship and is hesitant about pursing something with Knox. Her fears of whether he can give her what she needs and wants hold her back from getting too close. And then you throw in her best friend/roommate who harbors feelings for her - it's a lot for McKenna to deal with.
I understand McKenna's loyalty to her roommate, although I wish she'd grow a backbone and tell him once and for all her true feelings. She's too nice of a person to hurt anyone and although I don't feel like she's leading him on - she's not being firm with him about her blossoming relationship with Knox.
McKenna and Knox spend more time together and have to decide if this deep connection they have is worth pursuing. McKenna is afraid her relationship with Knox is wrong because of his addiction and is scared he can't commit to her. Knox is afraid he's going to let her down and not be able to give her the love she deserves. All hell breaks loose at the end and then there is a brutal cliffhanger. I couldn't be upset though - knowing the final installment comes out next month. Thank god for that!
You can't help but adore Knox. He's trying so hard to change and how can you not love a sexy, responsible man who takes care of his three younger brothers?! It's hot. And there's no comparison to the way Kendall Ryan writes a steamy scene. She had my heart racing many times reading this book!
I can't wait to read When We Fall and the conclusion to Knox and McKenna's story!
Knox now holds the title of my favorite male Kendall Ryan character. I LOVE him!
After reading and loving When I Break, I will admit that I was hesitant and nervous about reading this second installment to the series. I don't have the best luck with books living up to the first in a series and I wasn't sure where Kendall was going to take us with Knox and McKenna's story. I ended up loving this book MORE than the first!
Knox deals with the loss of his mother and the heavy burden he carries of raising his three brothers by plowing through women like it's a hobby. Emotionally crippled and never having been in a relationship, he's taken completely off guard when he starts falling for his sex addiction group therapist, McKenna. The first book ends on a misunderstanding and leaves us wondering if Knox and McKenna can ever make a go of a real relationship. You can't deny they have chemistry and a deep connection.
McKenna carries guilt about her parents death and uses volunteer work (and working herself to death) as her way of repentance. She's one of the sweetest most selfless women characters I've ever encountered in a novel - but she doesn't see herself that way. On top of all that - she's dealing with the fact that she also has never been in a real relationship and is hesitant about pursing something with Knox. Her fears of whether he can give her what she needs and wants hold her back from getting too close. And then you throw in her best friend/roommate who harbors feelings for her - it's a lot for McKenna to deal with.
I understand McKenna's loyalty to her roommate, although I wish she'd grow a backbone and tell him once and for all her true feelings. She's too nice of a person to hurt anyone and although I don't feel like she's leading him on - she's not being firm with him about her blossoming relationship with Knox.
McKenna and Knox spend more time together and have to decide if this deep connection they have is worth pursuing. McKenna is afraid her relationship with Knox is wrong because of his addiction and is scared he can't commit to her. Knox is afraid he's going to let her down and not be able to give her the love she deserves. All hell breaks loose at the end and then there is a brutal cliffhanger. I couldn't be upset though - knowing the final installment comes out next month. Thank god for that!
You can't help but adore Knox. He's trying so hard to change and how can you not love a sexy, responsible man who takes care of his three younger brothers?! It's hot. And there's no comparison to the way Kendall Ryan writes a steamy scene. She had my heart racing many times reading this book!
I can't wait to read When We Fall and the conclusion to Knox and McKenna's story!
April 2, 2014
Yet again, Kendall Ryan knocks it out of the freaking park with some serious hotness that could make iron clad panties melt!!
After a ridiculously intense introduction to Knox and McKenna's story, we are back with another round of heart throbbing steam, unbelievable angst, and a spine tingling plot.
Who knew a sex addict like Knox would have me hooked, lined, and utterly freaking sunk... Kendall, that's who. That woman has an amazing mind, and I would give a limb just to spend some time in that awesome head of hers.
Now... what the heck do I do while I wait for book three? Oh, yeah... read some more of this amazing authors work (and probably pester her to give me book three early? - I'm clutching at straws here!!)
Oh, and if you thought Knox was hot in book one... SHEEESH! He will blow your socks off in book two!!
When I Surrender is an intense ride you just won't want to end.
After a ridiculously intense introduction to Knox and McKenna's story, we are back with another round of heart throbbing steam, unbelievable angst, and a spine tingling plot.
Who knew a sex addict like Knox would have me hooked, lined, and utterly freaking sunk... Kendall, that's who. That woman has an amazing mind, and I would give a limb just to spend some time in that awesome head of hers.
Now... what the heck do I do while I wait for book three? Oh, yeah... read some more of this amazing authors work (and probably pester her to give me book three early? - I'm clutching at straws here!!)
Oh, and if you thought Knox was hot in book one... SHEEESH! He will blow your socks off in book two!!
When I Surrender is an intense ride you just won't want to end.
June 13, 2014
Even better than book #1
December 28, 2014
Great story, a few typos but I overlooked them because I really enjoyed the story.
September 4, 2017
4.5 stars!
Love that it's got such a different story line, one I've never read before.
KR is interesting for me in that, I've got everything from DNF to 5 star reads marked up for her!
This series is a total winner though; I'm gripped, loving the story and going straight into book 3!!
Love that it's got such a different story line, one I've never read before.
KR is interesting for me in that, I've got everything from DNF to 5 star reads marked up for her!
This series is a total winner though; I'm gripped, loving the story and going straight into book 3!!
April 17, 2014
“I didn’t grovel. I didn’t beg, but shit if this girl didn’t make me want to drop to my knees and plead for forgiveness.”
Knox and McKenna are on shaky ground since she found out Knox slept with someone in group. Or did he? McKenna seems to think so and that’s why she’s keeping her distance from him. Part of her also realizes how wrong it is to be with someone who is trying to sort out his sex addiction. Especially when she’s his counselor. Yet as much as she knows it’s not right to lust after Knox, the connection they share is too strong to pull away from.
Knox needs to get her back. He’s desperate to get McKenna’s attention and make her listen to what he has to say. But he also knows he needs to tread lightly, because he doesn’t want any chance of her leaving him completely. Knox fights for her fiercely but subtly. Though things seem to go well, McKenna’s attention is diverted elsewhere and the situation makes Knox fear losing her for good.
Individually they both deal with their own problems, but still link to one another for strength and guidance. I loved these two even more in this second novel. I loved how devoted Knox was to her and how powerful his love is, despite him not noticing it is love. When McKenna goes to settle some things back home, Knox is nervous she might not go back to him, but I never once thought that was an option. It’s clear as day how much they need and mean to one another.
If you thought book one ended in a nasty cliffhanger, brace yourself! This one will leave you confused as hell. At least that’s the state I was in. I have complete faith and trust in Knox, but he’s certainly the catalyst for the eyebrow raising ending.
So beyond excited and extremely anxious for the final book in the series!
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the author for an honest review.
Knox and McKenna are on shaky ground since she found out Knox slept with someone in group. Or did he? McKenna seems to think so and that’s why she’s keeping her distance from him. Part of her also realizes how wrong it is to be with someone who is trying to sort out his sex addiction. Especially when she’s his counselor. Yet as much as she knows it’s not right to lust after Knox, the connection they share is too strong to pull away from.
Knox needs to get her back. He’s desperate to get McKenna’s attention and make her listen to what he has to say. But he also knows he needs to tread lightly, because he doesn’t want any chance of her leaving him completely. Knox fights for her fiercely but subtly. Though things seem to go well, McKenna’s attention is diverted elsewhere and the situation makes Knox fear losing her for good.
Individually they both deal with their own problems, but still link to one another for strength and guidance. I loved these two even more in this second novel. I loved how devoted Knox was to her and how powerful his love is, despite him not noticing it is love. When McKenna goes to settle some things back home, Knox is nervous she might not go back to him, but I never once thought that was an option. It’s clear as day how much they need and mean to one another.
If you thought book one ended in a nasty cliffhanger, brace yourself! This one will leave you confused as hell. At least that’s the state I was in. I have complete faith and trust in Knox, but he’s certainly the catalyst for the eyebrow raising ending.
So beyond excited and extremely anxious for the final book in the series!
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the author for an honest review.
March 26, 2014
Oh Knox I love how you can sometimes be an animal, "the door swung open and Knox stood there in jeans, bare feet, and a white T-shirt looking sexy and sinful. "Change of plans," he growled." He can be so crude sometimes, "he slid into the booth next to me and pulled me close, pressing a kiss to my temple. "I went to take a pi**. You didn't think...?" I mean the boy sometimes has to put the facts out there about his body, "sh**. She still wasn't catching on. I was going to have to spell it out for her. "I'm, um, a lot bigger than average." I sounded like a cocky a**hole, but I wasn't bragging." Oh Knox if I was hung like a damn donkey I'd be bragging so you just brag away baby! Oh course Kendall decided to give us her signature cliffhanger but strangely I don't feel like killing her like I wanted to do last time for it.
May 20, 2014
I'm so glad I waited till all three books were out because these endings would have been killers. On to book 3!
February 2, 2015
2.5 stars
February 10, 2017
I just... I cannot go any further with this series. I thought I could power through but I couldn't even get through this book. I am not at all sorry about it either.
If Knox were my daughter (or son) I would tell her if the person you're with cannot wait and/ or is pressuring you for sex or sexual acts before you are ready and you have expressed this to them, they aren't worthy of you.
McKenna isn't worthy of Knox, point blank. I'm not saying Knox is a saint by any means but he has been trying. He has an addiction. Sexual addiction is just as much of an addiction as drugs and alcoholism and can truly ruin lives. If your drug or alcohol or food addiction counselor was pressuring you to continue with the activities or supplying you with the drug of choice that prompted you to therapy, they would be fired at the least.
Why is okay for McKenna to pressure her sex addicted boyfriend/ patient? The fact that she is starved for attention and affection is no excuse. This is not okay.
Knox is clearly trying to do the best he can. He is trying to respect her and her inexperience. He even mentions the fact that sex means nothing to him since he uses it as a drug, a way to forget. He tries to show her how much he cares by just being there, spending time, trying to foster true intimacy and she ignores his attempts.
I don't see why McKenna cannot understand that knowing that Knox can maintain a relationship with a woman he cares about without make sex the central theme, is very important to him. He is trying to change to be the man he feels she deserves. He is trying to change for himself. But all McKenna can see is that she's not getting any. She doesn't seem to care about what he needs for himself, his self worth, and his esteem.
All McKenna wants is the dick.
She even throws in his face that well, he slept with all those women he didn't care about, why can't she get it, too? Really? Who does that? The fact that Knox, a man with a sex addiction, who uses women's bodies to help him cope, is trying to go slow, develop a relationship (which he has NEVER had and should be more precious), and be a better man for her just isn't enough unless he's giving her what he gave everyone else?
If McKenna was just going to blatantly unravel all of Knox's progress to suit herself, why force him to admit to his addiction in the first place? Was is so that he could feel horrible about himself so he'd be an easier conquest?
The fact that Knox is trying so hard and McKenna is not only pressuring him, but making him feel like dirt by freaking out and accusing him of having sex with other women just because he went to the restroom at a restaurant, makes me feel like she is trying to break him down. Maybe she can't deal with a man until she has broken him, the way she does with poor Brian.
As for Brian, he seems like an okay guy. Some people do not understand sex addiction, he's not a counselor after all, so unless he's told how would he know that Knox isn't trying to take advantage of his virginal and, seemingly, innocent roommate. He evidently has a huge crush on McKenna, which she realizes and does nothing to address. I mean, who uproots their whole life to move with you, make sure you are safe and taken care of, if they don't care deeply. It is sad that McKenna cannot find within herself to let this guy off the hook.
She expresses anger and resentment that Brian wouldn't let her go off on her own, but never talks to him about it. She lets him fashion his life around hers as he waits for her to be ready, but rather than telling him how she feels outright, she gets tiny twinges of conscience which she then completely ignores, allowing things to fester. She neglects their friendship, but uses Brian's feelings for her to assuage her loneliness and her need for physical touch.
McKenna is a horrible person trying to mask it with community work. I honestly feel she knows she's crap and so, over compensates with charity work in order to feel better about being terrible in all other facets of her life.
She acts so caught up in the horrible way that she treated her parents but, her supposed guilt is not believable because she does nothing to make her current relationships better. She treats those who care for her now no better than she treated her parents. One would think that would be one lesson learned. It was not.
It is rare that I feel such dislike for a fictional character. After reading the Harry Potter series, I even felt a measure of sympathy for Voldemort. He was a twisted product of his upbringing and had little choice but to be horrible.
I feel no compassion for McKenna.
She's had some hardships, yes, but many people have lost loved ones in some pretty horrific ways and felt guilt over the loss. They still managed to find within themselves understanding and compassion for other's feelings, needs, and wants.
With McKenna you get glimpses of it, only to realize for every nice, seemingly compassionate thing she does, there is an underlying selfish reason. She is kind to Knox's brothers to tie Knox to herself more firmly and to gain a family. She does community work to forget, to wear herself out, to make amends for what she felt was her part in her parents' deaths. She maintains a friendship with Brian because he does things for her and helps alleviate some of her loneliness.
If you enjoy a, I hesitate to say romance, about a woman who manipulates the people around her with an innocent act and dramatic emotionalism, bullies her sex addicted boyfriend/ patient into sex, ignores and disregards her friends' feelings, and only does good works out of a need to alleviate guilt, then this is your book. If you want a fulfilling story about a couple worthy of each other, experiencing true intimacy and Love, look elsewhere.
I think this is my last Kendall Ryan book. Her other books may be better, but after reading three and a half of her works, I don't think I have the patience.
On the bright side, Knox is a hottie who is trying his best. I find I like him quite a bit.
Love, Valentine.
If Knox were my daughter (or son) I would tell her if the person you're with cannot wait and/ or is pressuring you for sex or sexual acts before you are ready and you have expressed this to them, they aren't worthy of you.
McKenna isn't worthy of Knox, point blank. I'm not saying Knox is a saint by any means but he has been trying. He has an addiction. Sexual addiction is just as much of an addiction as drugs and alcoholism and can truly ruin lives. If your drug or alcohol or food addiction counselor was pressuring you to continue with the activities or supplying you with the drug of choice that prompted you to therapy, they would be fired at the least.
Why is okay for McKenna to pressure her sex addicted boyfriend/ patient? The fact that she is starved for attention and affection is no excuse. This is not okay.
Knox is clearly trying to do the best he can. He is trying to respect her and her inexperience. He even mentions the fact that sex means nothing to him since he uses it as a drug, a way to forget. He tries to show her how much he cares by just being there, spending time, trying to foster true intimacy and she ignores his attempts.
I don't see why McKenna cannot understand that knowing that Knox can maintain a relationship with a woman he cares about without make sex the central theme, is very important to him. He is trying to change to be the man he feels she deserves. He is trying to change for himself. But all McKenna can see is that she's not getting any. She doesn't seem to care about what he needs for himself, his self worth, and his esteem.
All McKenna wants is the dick.
She even throws in his face that well, he slept with all those women he didn't care about, why can't she get it, too? Really? Who does that? The fact that Knox, a man with a sex addiction, who uses women's bodies to help him cope, is trying to go slow, develop a relationship (which he has NEVER had and should be more precious), and be a better man for her just isn't enough unless he's giving her what he gave everyone else?
If McKenna was just going to blatantly unravel all of Knox's progress to suit herself, why force him to admit to his addiction in the first place? Was is so that he could feel horrible about himself so he'd be an easier conquest?
The fact that Knox is trying so hard and McKenna is not only pressuring him, but making him feel like dirt by freaking out and accusing him of having sex with other women just because he went to the restroom at a restaurant, makes me feel like she is trying to break him down. Maybe she can't deal with a man until she has broken him, the way she does with poor Brian.
As for Brian, he seems like an okay guy. Some people do not understand sex addiction, he's not a counselor after all, so unless he's told how would he know that Knox isn't trying to take advantage of his virginal and, seemingly, innocent roommate. He evidently has a huge crush on McKenna, which she realizes and does nothing to address. I mean, who uproots their whole life to move with you, make sure you are safe and taken care of, if they don't care deeply. It is sad that McKenna cannot find within herself to let this guy off the hook.
She expresses anger and resentment that Brian wouldn't let her go off on her own, but never talks to him about it. She lets him fashion his life around hers as he waits for her to be ready, but rather than telling him how she feels outright, she gets tiny twinges of conscience which she then completely ignores, allowing things to fester. She neglects their friendship, but uses Brian's feelings for her to assuage her loneliness and her need for physical touch.
McKenna is a horrible person trying to mask it with community work. I honestly feel she knows she's crap and so, over compensates with charity work in order to feel better about being terrible in all other facets of her life.
She acts so caught up in the horrible way that she treated her parents but, her supposed guilt is not believable because she does nothing to make her current relationships better. She treats those who care for her now no better than she treated her parents. One would think that would be one lesson learned. It was not.
It is rare that I feel such dislike for a fictional character. After reading the Harry Potter series, I even felt a measure of sympathy for Voldemort. He was a twisted product of his upbringing and had little choice but to be horrible.
I feel no compassion for McKenna.
She's had some hardships, yes, but many people have lost loved ones in some pretty horrific ways and felt guilt over the loss. They still managed to find within themselves understanding and compassion for other's feelings, needs, and wants.
With McKenna you get glimpses of it, only to realize for every nice, seemingly compassionate thing she does, there is an underlying selfish reason. She is kind to Knox's brothers to tie Knox to herself more firmly and to gain a family. She does community work to forget, to wear herself out, to make amends for what she felt was her part in her parents' deaths. She maintains a friendship with Brian because he does things for her and helps alleviate some of her loneliness.
If you enjoy a, I hesitate to say romance, about a woman who manipulates the people around her with an innocent act and dramatic emotionalism, bullies her sex addicted boyfriend/ patient into sex, ignores and disregards her friends' feelings, and only does good works out of a need to alleviate guilt, then this is your book. If you want a fulfilling story about a couple worthy of each other, experiencing true intimacy and Love, look elsewhere.
I think this is my last Kendall Ryan book. Her other books may be better, but after reading three and a half of her works, I don't think I have the patience.
On the bright side, Knox is a hottie who is trying his best. I find I like him quite a bit.
Love, Valentine.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 27, 2022
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
June 22, 2014
When I Surrender by Kendall Ryan
Review by Jen (BestSellers & BestStellars)
When I Surrender was amazing! I loved When I Break, which was book one in this series, and I couldn’t wait for the second book to be released. I do have to mention there’s a cliffhanger in book one because McKenna and Knox’s story continues in book two, so you MUST read When I Break first! This book really puts you through a roller-coaster of emotions. There’s so much drama, There was more sexual tension, but definitely not as bad as book one. You get a little bit of everything .. there was angst, damaged characters, and underneath it all there’s a true love story. There is a HUGE cliffhanger at the end of When I Surrender, but, the third book will be out in May, so it’s really only a month away. I can’t wait for When We Fall, so I can find out what happens in the conclusion of Knox and McKenna’s story!! Seriously, you need to read this book, NOW! Kendall Ryan definitely did not disappoint with When I Surrender!
Things pick up right where they left off in When I Break. McKenna and Knox have been through so much. When things start off in When I Surrender, McKenna and Knox are not together because they’re working on fixing themselves.
I love McKenna, and I have since the beginning. She’s still the same sweet, caring, and beautiful girl. She’s still feeling the guilt over what happened with her parents, so she’s still volunteering and helping others. I definitely love all of the scenes with McKenna and Knox’s brothers. Those are some of my favorite parts in the book.
Things with Knox are still complicated because McKenna wants more from him but he keeps telling her that he’s not capable of love, even though deep down McKenna knows he is. She doesn’t just want a friendship with him anymore, she wants more than that.
“I do though, that’s the thing. I want this with you. And not this pseudo friend-zone you’ve placed me in. I want everything. I want to be loved, cherished, and made to feel like a woman, your woman, not your little sister.”
McKenna is still a little hesitant about pursuing things with Knox because of his past. He doesn’t do relationships and instead just hooks-up with random girls, and that’s not what McKenna wants. She wants a real relationship with him, and even though she’s scared to pursue it, her heart knows what it wants.
“I was falling for this man, body, heart, and soul. Part of that scared me, but mostly I felt happy and safe.”
Then we have Knox. I freaking love him and have since book one. Even though I don’t agree with his actions sometimes, I still love him. He’s dealing with the consequences of a misunderstanding. Knox doesn’t do relationships, but it’s different with McKenna. She has weaved her way into Knox’s life, and that’s something he’s not used to.
“McKenna had gotten under my skin. And hell if a part of me didn’t like it. She was a fascination, someone I wanted to understand. And I felt that way around very few people.”
Knox wants McKenna, there’s no doubt about it, and he’s not going to just sit around and do nothing. He’s going to fight for her, even though he thinks he doesn’t deserve someone like her.
“I never thought I’d be the one to offer her those things, but seeing how brave she was, how open she was with her needs, made me question everything. I wanted to be what she needed. I just didn’t know how and was pretty certain I’d find a way to fuck it up. Hurting her was out of the question.”
Then of course we get the sexy Knox, which of course is one of my favorite parts about him! He definitely has the ability to make your panties melt! I mean, how can you resist that?
“I love your scent. And I’m certain you’ll taste delicious. Real males like that taste, McKenna. Let me worship your pussy.”
I loved this book! This was the most intense roller-coaster ride I have been on and I enjoyed every minute of it, but it’s not over yet! I love McKenna and Knox and I am continuing to root for them to be together. There is so much drama but it is completely worth it. When I Surrender was even better than When I Break, but I cannot wait for When We Fall!
The quality of writing was great. The story was extremely well-written and very enjoyable to read. This was such an intense, drama-filled love story between two characters that were complete opposites and struggled so hard to be together. The story completely captivated me and I could not put it down! Kendall Ryan has done it again and I am impatiently awaiting the conclusion of McKenna and Knox’s story in When We Fall!
5 Amazing Diamonds!!
Review by Jen (BestSellers & BestStellars)
When I Surrender was amazing! I loved When I Break, which was book one in this series, and I couldn’t wait for the second book to be released. I do have to mention there’s a cliffhanger in book one because McKenna and Knox’s story continues in book two, so you MUST read When I Break first! This book really puts you through a roller-coaster of emotions. There’s so much drama, There was more sexual tension, but definitely not as bad as book one. You get a little bit of everything .. there was angst, damaged characters, and underneath it all there’s a true love story. There is a HUGE cliffhanger at the end of When I Surrender, but, the third book will be out in May, so it’s really only a month away. I can’t wait for When We Fall, so I can find out what happens in the conclusion of Knox and McKenna’s story!! Seriously, you need to read this book, NOW! Kendall Ryan definitely did not disappoint with When I Surrender!
Things pick up right where they left off in When I Break. McKenna and Knox have been through so much. When things start off in When I Surrender, McKenna and Knox are not together because they’re working on fixing themselves.
I love McKenna, and I have since the beginning. She’s still the same sweet, caring, and beautiful girl. She’s still feeling the guilt over what happened with her parents, so she’s still volunteering and helping others. I definitely love all of the scenes with McKenna and Knox’s brothers. Those are some of my favorite parts in the book.
Things with Knox are still complicated because McKenna wants more from him but he keeps telling her that he’s not capable of love, even though deep down McKenna knows he is. She doesn’t just want a friendship with him anymore, she wants more than that.
“I do though, that’s the thing. I want this with you. And not this pseudo friend-zone you’ve placed me in. I want everything. I want to be loved, cherished, and made to feel like a woman, your woman, not your little sister.”
McKenna is still a little hesitant about pursuing things with Knox because of his past. He doesn’t do relationships and instead just hooks-up with random girls, and that’s not what McKenna wants. She wants a real relationship with him, and even though she’s scared to pursue it, her heart knows what it wants.
“I was falling for this man, body, heart, and soul. Part of that scared me, but mostly I felt happy and safe.”
Then we have Knox. I freaking love him and have since book one. Even though I don’t agree with his actions sometimes, I still love him. He’s dealing with the consequences of a misunderstanding. Knox doesn’t do relationships, but it’s different with McKenna. She has weaved her way into Knox’s life, and that’s something he’s not used to.
“McKenna had gotten under my skin. And hell if a part of me didn’t like it. She was a fascination, someone I wanted to understand. And I felt that way around very few people.”
Knox wants McKenna, there’s no doubt about it, and he’s not going to just sit around and do nothing. He’s going to fight for her, even though he thinks he doesn’t deserve someone like her.
“I never thought I’d be the one to offer her those things, but seeing how brave she was, how open she was with her needs, made me question everything. I wanted to be what she needed. I just didn’t know how and was pretty certain I’d find a way to fuck it up. Hurting her was out of the question.”
Then of course we get the sexy Knox, which of course is one of my favorite parts about him! He definitely has the ability to make your panties melt! I mean, how can you resist that?
“I love your scent. And I’m certain you’ll taste delicious. Real males like that taste, McKenna. Let me worship your pussy.”
I loved this book! This was the most intense roller-coaster ride I have been on and I enjoyed every minute of it, but it’s not over yet! I love McKenna and Knox and I am continuing to root for them to be together. There is so much drama but it is completely worth it. When I Surrender was even better than When I Break, but I cannot wait for When We Fall!
The quality of writing was great. The story was extremely well-written and very enjoyable to read. This was such an intense, drama-filled love story between two characters that were complete opposites and struggled so hard to be together. The story completely captivated me and I could not put it down! Kendall Ryan has done it again and I am impatiently awaiting the conclusion of McKenna and Knox’s story in When We Fall!
5 Amazing Diamonds!!
April 2, 2014
4.5 stars
We were two lost souls fighting to cling to something real.
We met Knox and McKenna in When I Break. They are two broken people suffering from loss and guilt who deal with it in different ways. She does good for others while he seeks pleasure and numbness to avoid pain and stress.
Their connection is strong and hard to deny. But the circumstances are all wrong and could have major repercussions. But somehow even though it should be all wrong, it feels right and worth exploring.
One is inexperienced. The other way too experienced. One falls in love easily. The other is not sure love is a possibility. Navigating through this new experience is difficult and confusing and for them both. I loved seeing them both have to dig in and decide if they were up for the challenge. And at alternating times have to be encouraged to keep trying and pushing their limits. Somehow they give each other what they need and make each other better.
They have been dealing with Knox's past a lot. But now McKenna's past and present are colliding and putting up more barriers for them. And all of Knox's secrets are not out yet either. Will they be able to hang on or will full disclosure split them apart for good?
"The things you've done don't scare me. I just worry I won't measure up to your past."~McKenna
"You have it backwards. My past doesn't measure up to you."~Knox
I totally love this couple. Knox is so alpha, but also vulnerable and tender. He is damaged and has been lost, but wants to try to be a better man for her. But he does not always have faith in himself. He has so much pain in his past and is dealing with the stress of raising his three younger brothers and he is only twenty-two. I love his relationship with his brothers and their lively personalities and seeing how they respond to McKenna as well.
McKenna is smart and determined, but she has a lot to handle between Knox's issues, her own personal issues, and her career. She has had a void in her life for so long, but Knox and his brothers seem to help fill it. She wants to believe the best in people, but is also fearful and anxious about the circumstances. And her own life also comes with a set of problems.
It is complicated, messy, and really not a good idea but they both have a hard time resisting. Together they are strangely balanced, broken, and beautiful. But fears, insecurities, trust issues, and outside influences cause complications and mixed feelings. There is miscommunication, secrets, jealousy, and denial. But there are also sweeter times where they are really trying to move forward and leave the past behind. And in this one there are more sexy times too.
This was a fast, sexy, engaging read. I got sucked right back into their burgeoning relationship and story and am totally invested in the outcome. It is told in both points of view showing us their innermost fears and confusion. They both have such skewed opinions of themselves and sometimes each other so this was important for us to be able to see. I love how Kendall Ryan throws in little twists that quickly shift the story line. And since this is a trilogy, this one leaves off with a bang. The cliffhanger in the first book did not affect me as much as this one. It really had me thinking and trying to piece it together. I was totally not ready for it to end and I cannot wait for the rest of their story in When We Fall.
Thanks to Kendall Ryan for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Will be posted at Reviews by Tammy and Kim.
We were two lost souls fighting to cling to something real.
We met Knox and McKenna in When I Break. They are two broken people suffering from loss and guilt who deal with it in different ways. She does good for others while he seeks pleasure and numbness to avoid pain and stress.
Their connection is strong and hard to deny. But the circumstances are all wrong and could have major repercussions. But somehow even though it should be all wrong, it feels right and worth exploring.
One is inexperienced. The other way too experienced. One falls in love easily. The other is not sure love is a possibility. Navigating through this new experience is difficult and confusing and for them both. I loved seeing them both have to dig in and decide if they were up for the challenge. And at alternating times have to be encouraged to keep trying and pushing their limits. Somehow they give each other what they need and make each other better.
They have been dealing with Knox's past a lot. But now McKenna's past and present are colliding and putting up more barriers for them. And all of Knox's secrets are not out yet either. Will they be able to hang on or will full disclosure split them apart for good?
"The things you've done don't scare me. I just worry I won't measure up to your past."~McKenna
"You have it backwards. My past doesn't measure up to you."~Knox
I totally love this couple. Knox is so alpha, but also vulnerable and tender. He is damaged and has been lost, but wants to try to be a better man for her. But he does not always have faith in himself. He has so much pain in his past and is dealing with the stress of raising his three younger brothers and he is only twenty-two. I love his relationship with his brothers and their lively personalities and seeing how they respond to McKenna as well.
McKenna is smart and determined, but she has a lot to handle between Knox's issues, her own personal issues, and her career. She has had a void in her life for so long, but Knox and his brothers seem to help fill it. She wants to believe the best in people, but is also fearful and anxious about the circumstances. And her own life also comes with a set of problems.
It is complicated, messy, and really not a good idea but they both have a hard time resisting. Together they are strangely balanced, broken, and beautiful. But fears, insecurities, trust issues, and outside influences cause complications and mixed feelings. There is miscommunication, secrets, jealousy, and denial. But there are also sweeter times where they are really trying to move forward and leave the past behind. And in this one there are more sexy times too.
This was a fast, sexy, engaging read. I got sucked right back into their burgeoning relationship and story and am totally invested in the outcome. It is told in both points of view showing us their innermost fears and confusion. They both have such skewed opinions of themselves and sometimes each other so this was important for us to be able to see. I love how Kendall Ryan throws in little twists that quickly shift the story line. And since this is a trilogy, this one leaves off with a bang. The cliffhanger in the first book did not affect me as much as this one. It really had me thinking and trying to piece it together. I was totally not ready for it to end and I cannot wait for the rest of their story in When We Fall.
Thanks to Kendall Ryan for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Will be posted at Reviews by Tammy and Kim.
April 14, 2014
5 Amazingly Hot Stars!
First, let me start this review by saying I absolutely love Kendall Ryan and her writing. I have read nearly every book she has written and always make the time to do so when a new release goes live. By far one of my favorite authors. This series is my all time favorite of all her books! <3
When I Surrender picks right back up where When I Break left off. McKenna believes that Knox has slept with another one of the members of their Sex Addicts Meeting, she is gutted and feels that she didn't really know him at all. Trying her best to push him from her thoughts and continue on with life isn't all that easy though. Knox is always on her mind, as well as his little brothers. She has a deep care for them, and feels a pull to Knox that she isn't able to explain. Of course she is living with her own demons and even feels that could be why she is so drawn to Knox, like a moth to a flame. Will McKenna be burned in the end. The only way to find out, is by taking a chance.
Knox finds himself in a predicament he never expected. He wants his Sex Addict counselor more than a drink, or another woman for that matter, but doesn't understand what is happening. He fights so hard to keep his emotions out of it, but yet doesn't know if he has control anymore especially when it comes to McKenna who has another man in her life that would be a much better fit.
When I Surrender is absolutely Amazing, hot and steamy, and will make you go crazy when you read the last page. Yes, Crazy! There is indeed a cliffhanger in this wonderful story full of angst and sexual tension. When I read that final page I thought I could scream. I wanted to know what in the world was happening, and why. I needed answers as much as McKenna did. I will admit though, I love a cliffhanger as much as I hate them. It leaves you wanting and needing more, as if you have a hangover. To me that is a great book! I definitely WANT more Knox and McKenna. Kendall does a phenomenal job with her characters. We grow close to them, want to know more about them, feel what they are feeling, and in the end grow to love them deeply. If you have yet to start this series, then read no more. Go buy When I Break and start the journey with these characters. I promise you won't be disappointed and you will want much, much more by the ending!
First, let me start this review by saying I absolutely love Kendall Ryan and her writing. I have read nearly every book she has written and always make the time to do so when a new release goes live. By far one of my favorite authors. This series is my all time favorite of all her books! <3
When I Surrender picks right back up where When I Break left off. McKenna believes that Knox has slept with another one of the members of their Sex Addicts Meeting, she is gutted and feels that she didn't really know him at all. Trying her best to push him from her thoughts and continue on with life isn't all that easy though. Knox is always on her mind, as well as his little brothers. She has a deep care for them, and feels a pull to Knox that she isn't able to explain. Of course she is living with her own demons and even feels that could be why she is so drawn to Knox, like a moth to a flame. Will McKenna be burned in the end. The only way to find out, is by taking a chance.
Knox finds himself in a predicament he never expected. He wants his Sex Addict counselor more than a drink, or another woman for that matter, but doesn't understand what is happening. He fights so hard to keep his emotions out of it, but yet doesn't know if he has control anymore especially when it comes to McKenna who has another man in her life that would be a much better fit.
When I Surrender is absolutely Amazing, hot and steamy, and will make you go crazy when you read the last page. Yes, Crazy! There is indeed a cliffhanger in this wonderful story full of angst and sexual tension. When I read that final page I thought I could scream. I wanted to know what in the world was happening, and why. I needed answers as much as McKenna did. I will admit though, I love a cliffhanger as much as I hate them. It leaves you wanting and needing more, as if you have a hangover. To me that is a great book! I definitely WANT more Knox and McKenna. Kendall does a phenomenal job with her characters. We grow close to them, want to know more about them, feel what they are feeling, and in the end grow to love them deeply. If you have yet to start this series, then read no more. Go buy When I Break and start the journey with these characters. I promise you won't be disappointed and you will want much, much more by the ending!
April 3, 2014
Yes, this book is intended for the more mature audience but should also come with a warning for those who have a weak heart. But let me back up a minute. First, I love When I Break. The author left us hanging at the end of it though so I was super anxious to read book two. And then what to my wondering eyes should appear, an email announcing that day was here.
But seriously now, after getting me kids off to school I went back to bed (don't judge me) and began checking my email, facebook, twitter, instagram, you know...the essentials, before falling back to sleep. I couldn't put the book down. I fell in love with Knox in book one. Yes he's a sex addict but it's for totally acceptable reasons. I'm not just making excuses for him. Since the loss of his parents he has had to put his three younger brothers needs before his own. He doesn't believe he has love to give anyone but he also can't come to grips with possibly losing McKenna.
McKenna is the most selfless character ever that continues to blame herself for her parents death. Her guilt drives her to constantly give her time to those in need. At times she struggles between her heart and mind trying to understand if she really loves Knox or is she just drawn to him because he needs fixing.
Then there's her obnoxious roommate Brian who has been there since they were children. He keeps getting all up in McKenna's business trying to discourage her from a relationship with Knox and then even goes so far as to tell her that her dead parents would want her to be with him instead. When he tells Knox that McKenna is a virgin I was ready to string him up. Things get a little tense between McKenna and Knox but she doesn't back down from what she wants. This was one of my favorite losing the V card moments that I've read so far. There's plenty of heat with these two but the sweet moments are just as good.
I can't help but watch the percentage count as I'm reading so when I get to about 90% and think I'm about to get a huge HEA, everything falls to shit. I was so tied up in knots with tears starting and then I turn the page and "Stay Tuned for... When We Fall". Fortunately my kids weren't with me to hear the expletives I chose to shout. I felt like passing out like McKenna does. Now all I can do is anxiously wait for the final book When We Fall coming in May. This series is a must read.
But seriously now, after getting me kids off to school I went back to bed (don't judge me) and began checking my email, facebook, twitter, instagram, you know...the essentials, before falling back to sleep. I couldn't put the book down. I fell in love with Knox in book one. Yes he's a sex addict but it's for totally acceptable reasons. I'm not just making excuses for him. Since the loss of his parents he has had to put his three younger brothers needs before his own. He doesn't believe he has love to give anyone but he also can't come to grips with possibly losing McKenna.
McKenna is the most selfless character ever that continues to blame herself for her parents death. Her guilt drives her to constantly give her time to those in need. At times she struggles between her heart and mind trying to understand if she really loves Knox or is she just drawn to him because he needs fixing.
Then there's her obnoxious roommate Brian who has been there since they were children. He keeps getting all up in McKenna's business trying to discourage her from a relationship with Knox and then even goes so far as to tell her that her dead parents would want her to be with him instead. When he tells Knox that McKenna is a virgin I was ready to string him up. Things get a little tense between McKenna and Knox but she doesn't back down from what she wants. This was one of my favorite losing the V card moments that I've read so far. There's plenty of heat with these two but the sweet moments are just as good.
I can't help but watch the percentage count as I'm reading so when I get to about 90% and think I'm about to get a huge HEA, everything falls to shit. I was so tied up in knots with tears starting and then I turn the page and "Stay Tuned for... When We Fall". Fortunately my kids weren't with me to hear the expletives I chose to shout. I felt like passing out like McKenna does. Now all I can do is anxiously wait for the final book When We Fall coming in May. This series is a must read.
March 28, 2014
WHEN I SURRENDER, book #2 in the When I Break series, delves a bit deeper in to the relationship between Knox and McKenna.
Knox is still struggling with his sex addiction, but we find that Knox is willing to work on his addiction for McKenna. He understands his triggers a little bit better and works to keep his feelings under control. But we find that easier for him to do with he's with McKenna. Not because she's a counselor and she's dispensing some kind of words of wisdom, but simply because she's McKenna and she calms his demons. If I didn't already really like Knox, his action in this book would have made me. We see so much more of him than the guy who uses sex and women to make himself feel better. We saw a loving man who takes care of those he loves and he proved that many times with his actions.
McKenna struggled in this book. Struggled with the line was crossing with Knox, even though she didn't really do anything to stop that. She struggled with trusting not only her feelings but what she thought Knox's feelings were for her, even though he never expressed them out loud. She struggled with her loyalty to David and not wanting to hurt his feelings over her relationship with Knox. And then when an accident brings back all the memories from her parents death, she struggles to let go of her guilt over their death and deal with their estate.
I liked both the characters even more after this book. Despite both of them being "broken" in some kind of way, they understood each other to know when they needed to support the other...despite what that person may have said or done. They don't give up on each other, which seems to be what they each need.
The ending of the book surprised me and left me hoping May comes sooner rather than later. I look forward to seeing how Knox and McKenna work through their issues to get their HEA.
Knox is still struggling with his sex addiction, but we find that Knox is willing to work on his addiction for McKenna. He understands his triggers a little bit better and works to keep his feelings under control. But we find that easier for him to do with he's with McKenna. Not because she's a counselor and she's dispensing some kind of words of wisdom, but simply because she's McKenna and she calms his demons. If I didn't already really like Knox, his action in this book would have made me. We see so much more of him than the guy who uses sex and women to make himself feel better. We saw a loving man who takes care of those he loves and he proved that many times with his actions.
McKenna struggled in this book. Struggled with the line was crossing with Knox, even though she didn't really do anything to stop that. She struggled with trusting not only her feelings but what she thought Knox's feelings were for her, even though he never expressed them out loud. She struggled with her loyalty to David and not wanting to hurt his feelings over her relationship with Knox. And then when an accident brings back all the memories from her parents death, she struggles to let go of her guilt over their death and deal with their estate.
I liked both the characters even more after this book. Despite both of them being "broken" in some kind of way, they understood each other to know when they needed to support the other...despite what that person may have said or done. They don't give up on each other, which seems to be what they each need.
The ending of the book surprised me and left me hoping May comes sooner rather than later. I look forward to seeing how Knox and McKenna work through their issues to get their HEA.
April 7, 2014
OMG i so love the broken characters healing plot and this one does not disappoint, but holy cliffhanger batman, geezus im begging for the next book right now you just cant leave me hanging like that!.
Mckenna and Knox have been through so much apart and together but there working things through, its so nice to read how they are building on there connection.
McKenna struggles with the fact her feelings are growing for Knox and the fact that she doesnt know if Knox can love her back, also with the conflict of her job and the relationship with Knox.
The chemistry between Knox and McKenna is ever growing in this book and Kendall Ryan took the steam up a notch from book one. The sex scenes are passionate, sweet and touching.
Knox really trys to think about McKenna during her first time he really puts her first. Knox has this alpha broken bad boy charm that just has you melting, the way he takes care of his brothers put an extra point on the score board for me, I am in love with Knox’s little brothers.
The growth of both the main characters is a joy to read. The hotness, the intensity throughout this book give you so much depth and keeps the story flying by.
Kendall Ryan does not disappoint and may cannot come fast enough for me i want more McKenna and so very much more of Knox.
Mckenna and Knox have been through so much apart and together but there working things through, its so nice to read how they are building on there connection.
McKenna struggles with the fact her feelings are growing for Knox and the fact that she doesnt know if Knox can love her back, also with the conflict of her job and the relationship with Knox.
The chemistry between Knox and McKenna is ever growing in this book and Kendall Ryan took the steam up a notch from book one. The sex scenes are passionate, sweet and touching.
Knox really trys to think about McKenna during her first time he really puts her first. Knox has this alpha broken bad boy charm that just has you melting, the way he takes care of his brothers put an extra point on the score board for me, I am in love with Knox’s little brothers.
The growth of both the main characters is a joy to read. The hotness, the intensity throughout this book give you so much depth and keeps the story flying by.
Kendall Ryan does not disappoint and may cannot come fast enough for me i want more McKenna and so very much more of Knox.
April 6, 2014
Oh my beautiful troubled KNOX BAUER!!!!
This is one of my anticipated read. Can't get enough of Knox and McKenna.
This series is one of my favorites from Kendall Ryan's writing. The story is filled with pain, forgiveness, compassion and love. I was touched by McKenna's personality. She's so selfless despite her past as she was trying to amend the guilt she felt inside. She love Knox and his siblings despite her brokenness.
I love how Knox was gradually changing because of McKenna's presence in his life. He may not realized that he needed someone in his life but McKenna constantly showed her that he deserved to be loved and taken care of. Because of this I can truly say that the story is telling the readers that love can change a person. A very powerful message that described how love can conquer fear.
I LOVED how Kendall write a heart shattering story with a very romantic scene that will sweep you off your feet. It's a freaking 5***** read!!!
This is one of my anticipated read. Can't get enough of Knox and McKenna.
This series is one of my favorites from Kendall Ryan's writing. The story is filled with pain, forgiveness, compassion and love. I was touched by McKenna's personality. She's so selfless despite her past as she was trying to amend the guilt she felt inside. She love Knox and his siblings despite her brokenness.
I love how Knox was gradually changing because of McKenna's presence in his life. He may not realized that he needed someone in his life but McKenna constantly showed her that he deserved to be loved and taken care of. Because of this I can truly say that the story is telling the readers that love can change a person. A very powerful message that described how love can conquer fear.
I LOVED how Kendall write a heart shattering story with a very romantic scene that will sweep you off your feet. It's a freaking 5***** read!!!
Displaying 1 - 30 of 293 reviews