A Little Loving

by Gael Morrison

Jenny Holden fell in love with Matt Chambers, the local high-school football star. When she became pregnant, he didn't believe the baby was his. A college football scholarship in-hand, Matt's life had no room for fatherhood or Jenny. Now a pro-ball player, Matt is back in town to attend the wedding of his best friend, who is also Jenny's boss. When Matt sees Jenny's son, the boy's parentage is unquestionable. Sam is the spitting image of him and just as wild. Jenny, now a widow, knows all Sam wants is a father, his real father. But can she trust the man who turned his back on them or trust herself not to fall for him again? "...so well-drawn, engaging and believable ...a thoroughly satisfying read." ~Kay Gregory, multi-published author PACIFIC NORTHWEST LOVERS, in series order Take Me, I'm Yours A Little Loving OTHER TITLES by Gael Morrison Lovers Never Lie A Woman's Heart Meet Me at Midnight MEET GAEL MORRISON Gael's love of travel and adventure has led her all over the world and provided exciting backdrops for her stories.

155 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 28, 2014

Reviews

[Delacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars. An interesting 2nd chance romance. I really had a hard time warming up to Matt, I found him very pushy, ignoring everything Jenny said in protest. I also struggle to think that someone who totally turns his back on his GF and his baby should get a second chance to be involved with them with an "Oops I was wrong, sorry. Now give me access to my kid". I needed a bit more character development, as I only really saw the h as a devoted mom and the H as a feeling guilty now rich athlete. Finally, I spent a lot of the book wondering how his Chieftan car (from HS) got back to the west coast when her had been living in Florida and he had flown in and taken a cab- was it in storage for the last 12 years? Not a big deal, it just didn't make sense to me and I spent the book wondering about it. The ending was nice, though it felt a little rushed, and I think this story really needed an epilogue to solidify their relationship. *I received an ARC of this book from eDiscovery and this is my voluntary and honest review.

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Little Loving

This would have gotten more stars but the story setting was done in fast time. Just days after meeting again. He left her pregnant believing the baby was not his. Too many people lied to him so that he could become a football star. He comes back twelve years later and figure out that he was lied to. She caved in to easily IMHO. Not much angst given he was a player on and off the field.

[Maryann · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is much to like in this romance that has Jenny, a single mother of 12-year-old Sam, wondering if she can trust the man who once refused to believe he was Sam's father. Now Matt has come back to Seattle for the wedding of a mutual friend, and he can no longer deny that Sam is his. The writing is smooth and the dialogue is very realistic, and all the elements that romance readers expect are there: passion and sexual tension and that push and pull between wanting and not trusting.

That said, I was not fond of Matt when he first appeared on the scene. He was much too pushy about his side of things, and Jenny seemed to give in much too easily. His character did become more likeable the more he interacted with Sam, and those were some of the best scenes in the book. Other scenes and situations seemed just a bit contrived and were not as engaging to me.

For someone who likes a light, easy read, this would be a good one to pick up.

[Margaret Watkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This second-chance romance is fairly angst-ridden as Matt Chambers returns to Seattle for a friend's wedding, only to realise that the woman he had turned his back on so many years ago had, in fact, been telling the truth all along. The baby she had been carrying was his. Making amends is more difficult than he thought as widowed Jenny puts up protective barriers in a bid to protect her son. The old attraction is still there but getting over the hump of lies and half-truths is daunting, to say the least. Jenny's reaction to Matt's return is understandable, given their history. I did, however, feel that Matt's attitude needed some adjusting. The story is generally well written and there is some suspense when Sam realises just who Matt is, but the story does end on a positive note, although somewhat abruptly. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

[Irene S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Convinced that Jenny was unfaithful, Matt denied that the baby Jenny was having was his and left Seattle on a football scholarship. Thirteen years later, Jenny is very surprised to see Matt at her best friend's wedding and wants to keep Matt from seeing their twelve year old son Sam. Now that Matt's NFL career is finished, Matt is weighing whether to accept a coaching position in Seattle or in Florida. When Matt sees Sam, he knows his father and wants a second chance of having Sam and Jenny in his life. Jenny hurt by his accusation years ago might be harder to convince. I received a free copy of this book from eBook Discovery. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. I really like this book. This is a very good second chance romance. It is a fast and enjoyable read with just a little bit of steam.

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great story about Matt and Jenny. It’s amazing what a moment in time as teenagers can have long-standing effects on the lives of those involved. I found the story very engaging and realistic. I could really feel the anguish of all the characters as a try to sort out the implications for their relationship in the present. While it seemed like the story ended with a HFN, I felt a bit cheated out of an epilogue that tied up all the loose ends in a much more desired HEA. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.

[Phoebe Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remember how rough high school was, with broken promises and a broken heart? Jenny is years past the trauma. As a widow raising a 12 year old, she has put those memories behind her and concentrates on making the present comfortable and happy for herself and her son. And then a heartbreaker from her past comes back to town. This is a sweet romance, an easy read, to warm your heart on a cold day. Okay, I read it when the rain was pouring down my window.

[Cataluna6 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes this was completely predictable, but it was exactly what I needed sitting in the vet's emergency room for 5 hours on Christmas night. It took my mind off everything happening and was a sweet story of second chances, similar to Forever my Girl, which I read earlier in the year. A Little Loving was the better of the two in my opinion.

[Dragon grl85 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Life has been so busy and I desperately needed a mental break. This book was perfect for that! It was delightfully perfect in length and the characters brought me into their world and lives for a wonderful afternoon of reading.
I received this book from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book had an interesting plot. I found Matt annoying and pushy. I also felt Jenny just let things happen. I received this book from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

[Vanessa Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this reunion story from author Gael Morrison :)

[Suzzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderfully sweet second chance romance. Was a great beach read. I received this book from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review."

[Renita Andries ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Amazing characters. Happily Ever After. Definitely recommend reading this book.

I received this book from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.