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Let Me
Once he was broken beyond repair. Now this MMA contender is fighting to be a better man—for her. RT Book Reviews proclaims that the O’Brien Family series from award-winning author Cecy Robson “has the hottest brothers ever!” And in Let Me, it is Finn’s turn to discover how love can heal the deepest wounds.
A mixed martial arts star on the rise, Finn O’Brien dismantles his opponents with brutal precision. And yet beneath his fierce persona, Finn is raw from a trauma he’s buried for years . . . until the day his deep-rooted rage erupts and lands him in court-mandated therapy. Finn’s not one to bare his soul, but if talking it out means meeting beautiful women like Sol Marieles, he’ll give it a shot.
Sol is working toward her masters degree in psychology, and already she feels like she’s in over her head. With an important internship on the line and a scary family situation demanding her attention, the last thing Sol needs is Finn around to distract her. The man is ripped and seriously sexy yet it’s his troubled side that warns her to keep her distance. But their attraction is intense, and he clearly has the heat to see how far and fast their passion takes them.
Alone, Finn and Sol have been fighting to find happiness in their lives. Together, there’s no stopping them as they face their greatest challenges—not in the ring, but in their hearts.
A mixed martial arts star on the rise, Finn O’Brien dismantles his opponents with brutal precision. And yet beneath his fierce persona, Finn is raw from a trauma he’s buried for years . . . until the day his deep-rooted rage erupts and lands him in court-mandated therapy. Finn’s not one to bare his soul, but if talking it out means meeting beautiful women like Sol Marieles, he’ll give it a shot.
Sol is working toward her masters degree in psychology, and already she feels like she’s in over her head. With an important internship on the line and a scary family situation demanding her attention, the last thing Sol needs is Finn around to distract her. The man is ripped and seriously sexy yet it’s his troubled side that warns her to keep her distance. But their attraction is intense, and he clearly has the heat to see how far and fast their passion takes them.
Alone, Finn and Sol have been fighting to find happiness in their lives. Together, there’s no stopping them as they face their greatest challenges—not in the ring, but in their hearts.
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First published April 19, 2016
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Cecy Robson
41 books2,308 followersCecy Robson is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author.
As an immigrant of El Salvador with proud Nahua Pipil indigenous heritage, Cecy worked as a registered nurse for twenty-three years and is honored to have received multiple accolades for her writing. In her free time, Cecy creates magical worlds, heart-stopping romance, and young adult adventure.
You can find Cecy laughing, crying, and cheering on her characters as she pens her next story.
Connect with Cecy online at www.cecyrobson.com
As an immigrant of El Salvador with proud Nahua Pipil indigenous heritage, Cecy worked as a registered nurse for twenty-three years and is honored to have received multiple accolades for her writing. In her free time, Cecy creates magical worlds, heart-stopping romance, and young adult adventure.
You can find Cecy laughing, crying, and cheering on her characters as she pens her next story.
Connect with Cecy online at www.cecyrobson.com
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February 3, 2017
If the authors and publishers can't do it, then I will: this should have a trigger warning because whilst there's a brief mention and couple of care links in the acknowledgements, the before also matters and Let Me has a damn plethora of subject matter that could influence a reader's decision on reading. It contains: .
I like darker and angsty but this was just too much, and I found myself detaching from the story and struggling to become invested in the main characters. I just wish that authors wouldn't use certain subjects as a prop for sex. That said I enjoyed the first in this series and the previous series it's a spin-off from, so I'm not ready to throw the towel in yet.
I like darker and angsty but this was just too much, and I found myself detaching from the story and struggling to become invested in the main characters. I just wish that authors wouldn't use certain subjects as a prop for sex. That said I enjoyed the first in this series and the previous series it's a spin-off from, so I'm not ready to throw the towel in yet.
July 27, 2016
4.75 "It's time to win..." stars
GUT WRENCHING
EMOTIONAL
SPORT DRAMA
Those punches and kicks remind me that I still feel, that I'm still human.And that for now, i'm still alive.
Finn O'Brien is a MMA fighter heading toward the Championship title. He's fearless, confident, cocky, bold, determined and with a huge ANGER boiling inside of him. The anger keeps rolling on and takes the depths of the horrible event that Finn experienced as a 10 year old. It's all a mask under which the rage is surfacing and not even the fighting outlet can relieve him of it. He ends up in a counseling program.
Sol is a student reaching toward her master's degree in psychology and an intern in a clinic. She's driven by a personal matter and a presence of a mental illness in her family that she wants to help and find a better solution for, to make an effort in making a difference and easing the fast deterirating process of her loved one. But the whole situation is slowly and progressively eating her alive.
Because this woman, who doesn't laugh, who no longer remembers me – who can't even look at me in the eye is no longer the mother I remember.
Finn and Sol have crossed path before, they know of each other through his family member connections, as Finn's older brother Killian's wife Sofia is Sol's first cousin. They eye each other and there's noticable attraction between them BUT Sol is reluctant cause of her own family situation and her schooling plans and Finn somehow feels that she would be more than just a mere one night stand so even though he's not ready to go there yet, he can't stay away.
“So why did you kiss me?“
„Because you're really pretty, cause I wanted to, and because you let me.“
Yet still, they develop a friendship based on humor, support and listening as they pull each other from the clutches of lurking sadness of their everyday's pain
“It's my way of thanking you. For giving me a smile I didn't know I had in me."
...as I watch her walk away, i realize she did the same damn thing for me.
So even though I shouldn't, I give his hand a squeeze, offering him and me a little bit of perfect in our less than perfect worlds.
and slowly their bond crosses the boundaries of more than a friendship.
For Finn she's more than support, she's the missing link in his healing of a burdened past, and he feels strong and invincible in the fighting arena too.
This...this is where I belong.
Invincible is what I am at this moment. Alive is how I feel. And strength is all I own.
It's because of Sol.
This woman has been the breath I didn't know I needed to take.
But proceeding with the sexual connection brings the old demons back and Finn finds himself crossing the thin line with bordering rage, frustration, depression leading toward emotional breakdown,
...how do you control a bloodthirsty beast who can't be satisfied –who's so crazed, so mindless, so fucking angry.
and for Sol the situation escalated after she was faced a nearing tragedy that made an impact on Finn as well, and she makes a horrible decision leaving them both a bad way as they are both falling down, disintegrating towards the mental and emotional dark abyss of hopelessness.
Sol needs to face the fact that sometimes it's not enough to want to help, it's not enough to fight, it's not enough to will it to happen, when the situation gets out of her hands, she's met with a decision to make a choice - sometimes you need to let go and make peace with yourself and focus on the ones that need you more.
"Let me help you, okay? Let me love you like you need me to...Finn...please let me."
And the only way for Finn and Sol to bring themselves back is to lean back towards each other as two broken halfs making their way to mend them whole again as one.
“And I swear to God, if you let me, i promise to love you forever..."
This was a second book in the O'Brien Family series and the second book I have read by this author. This was a story dealing with many heavy issues and complex problems and the ways of more or less coping with the same. I loved the way the characters were portrayed, they were three dimensional and „real“ the emotions they expressed were palpable and vivid and you could empathize and relate with them. They were vulnerable and humanly realistic. I very much enjoyed reading this sport romance/drama and would like to read more of the mentioned characters in these series.
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March 9, 2016
Confession: I'm a little obsessed with the O’Brien Family. Addicted, you might say.
And this book? Fed my addiction. In the best possible way.
I FLOVED Let Me—and although I think I felt my heart break, I left this book feeling good. Happy. Lighter. Hopeful. But also, thoughtful and a little heart bruised. Because these two people were broken, nearly beyond repair. And I wanted, so badly, for them not to be.
I can't tell you how much I ached inside for what Sol, and especially Finn, had to deal with. However, among the hurt, the residual pain, the fear of the future, was a couple that were so perfect for each other. Their banter was enough to have me cracking a smile and huffing out a laugh on several occasions. Their chemistry was scorching hot—and they burned up not just the sheets but my kindle, too. And their relationships, with each other and with their family and friends, were the beating heart at the center of a deeply emotional story.
Cecy Robson did a wonderful job of illustrating how hard it can be to let go of the past, how hard it can be to give up control, how hard it can be to move on and say goodbye, all while giving these moments of lightheartedness that easily mixed the feels with the funny.
That's EXACTLY what I hoped for from Let Me. Although this book can be read as a standalone, I knew something of (the good and bad of) Finn from Ms. Robson’s previous works, and I didn't want this book to just be angsty or just be amusing. I wanted it to feel like real life, like any progress made was authentic—not rushed or forced. I wanted Finn and Sol to be human, and have a fighting chance at happy and flirty and forever and love.
And human is exactly what they were. That's what Let Me was; a wonderfully balanced book that touched on some seriously hard subjects and still managed to be humorous and sexy. Add in the rest of the O’Brien Family, and this book managed to be one more thing…
The hit I needed to feed my O’Brien Family addiction.~ Beth, 5 stars
And this book? Fed my addiction. In the best possible way.
I FLOVED Let Me—and although I think I felt my heart break, I left this book feeling good. Happy. Lighter. Hopeful. But also, thoughtful and a little heart bruised. Because these two people were broken, nearly beyond repair. And I wanted, so badly, for them not to be.
I can't tell you how much I ached inside for what Sol, and especially Finn, had to deal with. However, among the hurt, the residual pain, the fear of the future, was a couple that were so perfect for each other. Their banter was enough to have me cracking a smile and huffing out a laugh on several occasions. Their chemistry was scorching hot—and they burned up not just the sheets but my kindle, too. And their relationships, with each other and with their family and friends, were the beating heart at the center of a deeply emotional story.
Cecy Robson did a wonderful job of illustrating how hard it can be to let go of the past, how hard it can be to give up control, how hard it can be to move on and say goodbye, all while giving these moments of lightheartedness that easily mixed the feels with the funny.
That's EXACTLY what I hoped for from Let Me. Although this book can be read as a standalone, I knew something of (the good and bad of) Finn from Ms. Robson’s previous works, and I didn't want this book to just be angsty or just be amusing. I wanted it to feel like real life, like any progress made was authentic—not rushed or forced. I wanted Finn and Sol to be human, and have a fighting chance at happy and flirty and forever and love.
And human is exactly what they were. That's what Let Me was; a wonderfully balanced book that touched on some seriously hard subjects and still managed to be humorous and sexy. Add in the rest of the O’Brien Family, and this book managed to be one more thing…
The hit I needed to feed my O’Brien Family addiction.~ Beth, 5 stars
May 2, 2016
AVAILABLE: April 19, 2016
O'Brien Family Series
Once Kissed (Book 1) Review HERE
Let Me (Book 2)
Let Me is the second book in Cecy Robson's O'Brien family series. Each book can be read as a standalone since it focuses on a different O'Brien sibling. Let Me focuses on Finn O'Brien an up and coming MMA fighter and the woman that makes him want to become a whole man.
Finn O'Brien has learned to take his rage out on his opponents in the octagon. But when a locker room incident lands him in court appointed therapy, he wonders if he'll ever be able to let go of his inner rage. While at therapy, he runs into Sol Marieles while she is interning at the therapist office where Finn is seeking his therapy. Finn has always been drawn to smart, witty, and beautiful Sol, but he knows he isn't whole enough for a woman like her. But he is willing to give it a shot.
Sol's life is very busy. She is working hard towards her masters degree in psychology, and that alone is making her feel in over her head. On top of the stresses of school she has a difficult home life that seems to be demanding more and more of her attention. She doesn't need Finn and all his sexy-ness distracting her.
Cecy Robson takes us on an emotional ride with Let Me. I loved the way Finn and Sol's relationship progressed throughout the book. They found love, comfort, understanding, and a sense of peace with each other that they haven't been able to find on their own.
Let Me is a very heartfelt story about two people trying to work through their own personal traumas and find that they are stronger together than they are apart.
I highly recommend that you read the O'Brien family series!!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Once Kissed (Book 1) Review HERE
Let Me (Book 2)
Let Me is the second book in Cecy Robson's O'Brien family series. Each book can be read as a standalone since it focuses on a different O'Brien sibling. Let Me focuses on Finn O'Brien an up and coming MMA fighter and the woman that makes him want to become a whole man.
Finn O'Brien has learned to take his rage out on his opponents in the octagon. But when a locker room incident lands him in court appointed therapy, he wonders if he'll ever be able to let go of his inner rage. While at therapy, he runs into Sol Marieles while she is interning at the therapist office where Finn is seeking his therapy. Finn has always been drawn to smart, witty, and beautiful Sol, but he knows he isn't whole enough for a woman like her. But he is willing to give it a shot.
Sol's life is very busy. She is working hard towards her masters degree in psychology, and that alone is making her feel in over her head. On top of the stresses of school she has a difficult home life that seems to be demanding more and more of her attention. She doesn't need Finn and all his sexy-ness distracting her.
Cecy Robson takes us on an emotional ride with Let Me. I loved the way Finn and Sol's relationship progressed throughout the book. They found love, comfort, understanding, and a sense of peace with each other that they haven't been able to find on their own.
Let Me is a very heartfelt story about two people trying to work through their own personal traumas and find that they are stronger together than they are apart.
I highly recommend that you read the O'Brien family series!!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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April 20, 2016
4.5 Stars!
Devastatingly beautiful, heartbreakingly romantic and emotional, Cecy Robson's third book in her O' Brien Family series just might be my favorite yet.
Rough, raw, heartbreaking, and sure to make your insides quiver with both rage and love, this book was truly something else.
Cecy know how to tackle hard subject matters and even though they can be difficult to get through, she always makes her characters stronger and better for having gone through them. I knew Finn's story was going to be a tough one and she didn't disappoint. I also knew it would be a beautiful one. One full of hope and promise and she didn't disappoint there either.
A story truly full of all the right things, all the wrongs ones, and all the ones in between. One about second chances, love, and redemption and one, you don't want to miss out on.
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Devastatingly beautiful, heartbreakingly romantic and emotional, Cecy Robson's third book in her O' Brien Family series just might be my favorite yet.
Rough, raw, heartbreaking, and sure to make your insides quiver with both rage and love, this book was truly something else.
Cecy know how to tackle hard subject matters and even though they can be difficult to get through, she always makes her characters stronger and better for having gone through them. I knew Finn's story was going to be a tough one and she didn't disappoint. I also knew it would be a beautiful one. One full of hope and promise and she didn't disappoint there either.
A story truly full of all the right things, all the wrongs ones, and all the ones in between. One about second chances, love, and redemption and one, you don't want to miss out on.
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March 20, 2016
3.75-4 stars!!
I have a confession. I have not read bk1 in this series, although, I did find Let Me very easy to read and to get into.
The first thing that attracted me to this book was the cover, I mean *HELLO!!*, you'd have to be blind not to notice that work of beauty. And, the word MMA. After seeing that, I was sold!!
For my first Cece Robson adventure, one of the themes, I feel that I think everyone can relate to is that we all have a past. We all have a story.
For Finn and Sol, each has their own that supplements their drive to overcome that pilots them to choices they are presently faced with and have to overcome. Both, I feel, are bleeding souls to the core and have had a rough set of cards dealt to them and are barely grasping at straws to fill that empty niche in their existence until they meet one another. Then, all bets are definitely off.
I really did not know what to expect from this, as I was worried that their stories would be drama-lama land, which I hate. Or, I would end up in a distressed state throughout that would make me want to put my kindle down in the dust.
Luckily though, I felt that the plot line and characters were intriguing, very charming, and sometimes surprisingly witty that shined rays of light upon subdued situations and instilled a sense of hope in obscene probabilities.
A very engaging read!!
I have a confession. I have not read bk1 in this series, although, I did find Let Me very easy to read and to get into.
The first thing that attracted me to this book was the cover, I mean *HELLO!!*, you'd have to be blind not to notice that work of beauty. And, the word MMA. After seeing that, I was sold!!
For my first Cece Robson adventure, one of the themes, I feel that I think everyone can relate to is that we all have a past. We all have a story.
For Finn and Sol, each has their own that supplements their drive to overcome that pilots them to choices they are presently faced with and have to overcome. Both, I feel, are bleeding souls to the core and have had a rough set of cards dealt to them and are barely grasping at straws to fill that empty niche in their existence until they meet one another. Then, all bets are definitely off.
I really did not know what to expect from this, as I was worried that their stories would be drama-lama land, which I hate. Or, I would end up in a distressed state throughout that would make me want to put my kindle down in the dust.
Luckily though, I felt that the plot line and characters were intriguing, very charming, and sometimes surprisingly witty that shined rays of light upon subdued situations and instilled a sense of hope in obscene probabilities.
A very engaging read!!
May 3, 2018
3-3.5
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Triggers for me
April 27, 2016
Finn is a MMA fighter who has done pretty well for himself inside the ring. But he is haunted by a very traumatic past. His demons have caused him to turn to alcohol and other destructive behavior. To stay on the right track, he is trying therapy. He doesn't feel like he can open up to his therapist, but he has a strong family around him for support.
Sol is almost done getting her masters degree is psychology. She has an internship as a therapist, in the same office of Finn's doctor. Through mutual friends, they know each other, and Finn is very attracted to Sol. But Finn's anger over his childhood is hard for him to work past. He knows his flirtation impacts Sol, but it's hard for her to reciprocate at this time in her life. Besides school, Sol's mother is very mentally ill. She has been unstable for much of Sol's life, and it's a full-time job keeping her safe. Trying to care for her mom and her dad, leaves Sol's life very busy. But Finn is persistent.
Both Sol and Finn have a lot of stuff going on in their lives. I like characters that have messy pasts and dark issues - but - I never felt my emotions get tugged in this one. I think we needed to be immersed in Sol's mother's life a little bit more. We are told about the struggles she goes through and the horrible things Sol has had to witness, but I needed to see it a little more. On Finn's side - again, very bad things happened to him in the past but the core of it felt a little skimmed over. Not that love cured it, but it sure made it better. The dark issues are presented, but I wanted them fleshed out more.
The romance in this one is sweet and sexy. There isn't a lot of build-up, they get together pretty easy, but it's cute. It was a little frustrating that they didn't share more about their current situations - the lack of communication caused some conflict. I also had a hard time that Sol at one point tells the reader to not judge her for wanting to sleep with Finn, yet Finn on numerous occasions tells us how many women he has banged in his years. I'm not a big fan of the heroine feeling she has to be sexually innocent and the hero always having to be the sex god.
Finn has a hard time with intimacy when he is not in control. This causes conflict because Sol thinks she isn't good enough for him in bed. A little communication and this would have been settled, but I guess that is why Finn is in therapy.
This is a sweet romance, light on the MMA action, heavy on darker issues swirling around. I just never felt a big connection to their romance or their issues.
Grade: C
Sol is almost done getting her masters degree is psychology. She has an internship as a therapist, in the same office of Finn's doctor. Through mutual friends, they know each other, and Finn is very attracted to Sol. But Finn's anger over his childhood is hard for him to work past. He knows his flirtation impacts Sol, but it's hard for her to reciprocate at this time in her life. Besides school, Sol's mother is very mentally ill. She has been unstable for much of Sol's life, and it's a full-time job keeping her safe. Trying to care for her mom and her dad, leaves Sol's life very busy. But Finn is persistent.
Both Sol and Finn have a lot of stuff going on in their lives. I like characters that have messy pasts and dark issues - but - I never felt my emotions get tugged in this one. I think we needed to be immersed in Sol's mother's life a little bit more. We are told about the struggles she goes through and the horrible things Sol has had to witness, but I needed to see it a little more. On Finn's side - again, very bad things happened to him in the past but the core of it felt a little skimmed over. Not that love cured it, but it sure made it better. The dark issues are presented, but I wanted them fleshed out more.
The romance in this one is sweet and sexy. There isn't a lot of build-up, they get together pretty easy, but it's cute. It was a little frustrating that they didn't share more about their current situations - the lack of communication caused some conflict. I also had a hard time that Sol at one point tells the reader to not judge her for wanting to sleep with Finn, yet Finn on numerous occasions tells us how many women he has banged in his years. I'm not a big fan of the heroine feeling she has to be sexually innocent and the hero always having to be the sex god.
Finn has a hard time with intimacy when he is not in control. This causes conflict because Sol thinks she isn't good enough for him in bed. A little communication and this would have been settled, but I guess that is why Finn is in therapy.
This is a sweet romance, light on the MMA action, heavy on darker issues swirling around. I just never felt a big connection to their romance or their issues.
Grade: C
April 19, 2016
We first learned about Finn and his troubled past in the Shattered series, so I knew he was broken. Finn is a rising star in the MMA world and he takes his pain out in the octagon. A locker room incident has him attending court appointed therapy and it is here he runs into Sol Marieles. Sol is Sophia’s friend and she has this sweetness about her. Sol is smart, witty and cares deeply. She is interning at the therapist's office where Finn is meeting his therapist. The chemistry is there, and I loved the banter between them. They have danced with their feelings for years since both families are friends around one.
OMG! Robson delivered all the FEELS in a one two punch. Robson tells the story in dual POV’s and getting inside their heads and understanding their feelings quickly connected me with their story. Finn’s damage and pain runs deep. I appreciated how in-depth the author was in sharing his problems. Sol is burdened by family problems but when the two of them interact, the sun shines a little brighter and you can see their pain lift. I love that Robson addresses Finn’s issues, that family and therapy are involved. Some emotional scenes had me wiping tears from eyes particularly at the arena and during an interview, Oh lord grab the truffles and the tissues my friends.
The romance was wonderful from the delicious banter between them to the sweet, steamy scenes that melted my kindle. We see growth in both characters and I loved the way it unfolded. This had a nice slow build to it, from shared confessions to teasing, wicked banter, and tender moments. Robson made it all feel genuine and had me rooting for an HEA.
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OMG! Robson delivered all the FEELS in a one two punch. Robson tells the story in dual POV’s and getting inside their heads and understanding their feelings quickly connected me with their story. Finn’s damage and pain runs deep. I appreciated how in-depth the author was in sharing his problems. Sol is burdened by family problems but when the two of them interact, the sun shines a little brighter and you can see their pain lift. I love that Robson addresses Finn’s issues, that family and therapy are involved. Some emotional scenes had me wiping tears from eyes particularly at the arena and during an interview, Oh lord grab the truffles and the tissues my friends.
The romance was wonderful from the delicious banter between them to the sweet, steamy scenes that melted my kindle. We see growth in both characters and I loved the way it unfolded. This had a nice slow build to it, from shared confessions to teasing, wicked banter, and tender moments. Robson made it all feel genuine and had me rooting for an HEA.
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April 26, 2016
4 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, pain, secrets, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Once Kissed (O'Brien Family, #1)
This is Sol and Finn‘s story. This two people are so broken. Finn has worked hard to get to where he is today. Finn has things in his past he wishes would never come out. But with it all bottled up inside it was only a matter of time before it exploded in rage. He is ordered to therapy. Not one for sharing he wonders how this will work. The chemistry between these two is out of control. But Sol is trying to keep everything running in her life. She does not need Finn and all his hotness distracting her. She has too much on her plate as it is. Can Finn open up and get the help he needs to deal with the past? Can he then get Sol to let him in? Can they both work in healing and then falling for each other? Or will the healing lead them away from each other?
I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, pain, secrets, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Once Kissed (O'Brien Family, #1)
This is Sol and Finn‘s story. This two people are so broken. Finn has worked hard to get to where he is today. Finn has things in his past he wishes would never come out. But with it all bottled up inside it was only a matter of time before it exploded in rage. He is ordered to therapy. Not one for sharing he wonders how this will work. The chemistry between these two is out of control. But Sol is trying to keep everything running in her life. She does not need Finn and all his hotness distracting her. She has too much on her plate as it is. Can Finn open up and get the help he needs to deal with the past? Can he then get Sol to let him in? Can they both work in healing and then falling for each other? Or will the healing lead them away from each other?
I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
March 29, 2017
Brilliant!
This is one of my favorite books by Cecy Robson. She weaves a tale entwined with two broken souls who find not only love but acceptance of their tragic pasts. The story was beautifully told with raw emotion and poignant moments of wit that had me engaged from beginning to end. Another wonderful story by a super talented author.
This is one of my favorite books by Cecy Robson. She weaves a tale entwined with two broken souls who find not only love but acceptance of their tragic pasts. The story was beautifully told with raw emotion and poignant moments of wit that had me engaged from beginning to end. Another wonderful story by a super talented author.
April 18, 2016
As a reader who loves romances that balance intense emotions with fun and flirty banter, it's this perfect blending found in Let Me that captivated me from the first page to the last. When two bruised souls are brought together the sparks fly, and the tears fall, as they cling to each other for support in a journey full of ups and downs that put them and us through the wringer. Family is everything though and it's only through their love and support that readers are given such a satisfying conclusion that left me cheering from such a memorable and empowering story of survival.
Finn has always been seen as the charming and jovial O'Brien brother popular with women and a rising star in the MMA world. Behind that facade though hides a little boy still dealing with the anger and fear of being sexually abused. Those feelings are now bubbling ever closer to the surface and resulting in dangerous behavior and violent outbursts that may jeopardize his career and his life. Each smile has become a lie as darkness is overtaking his soul, even when in the ring the punches no longer make him feel anything other than numb. The change in his demeanor not only scares his family, but it's starting to scare him too as he's forced to admit he needs help. He's always been attracted to Sol and her warm smiles and caring nature, but he never made a move before out of respect for her being like family. Being close to her brings him his only glimpses of brightness and her smiles bring him warmth from the coldness of his grief and anger. Though he worries his darkness will hurt her, he'll do anything to claim her. Using all his sweet and sexy charm he wages a sensual war for her heart and soul that had me grinning one moment and frustrated the next as fate rears it's ugly head to mar their journey to HEA and forced Finn to deal with his past once and for all in an ending that was heartbreaking yet uplifting. Finn is immensely appealing, sexy and funny, and I adored how special he made Sol feel. He was charming and only wanted to make her happy, supporting her in her own emotional battles. Being with Sol brought out a lightness to his soul and when apart I feared the darkness would overtake him. The issues he dealt with were believable and packed an emotional wallop and it is with a respectful hand that Ms. Robson depicted his emotions. It was a vivid portrayal that had me sharing his pain and proud of him for surviving it.
Sol has her own issues to deal with as her mother's mental illness is getting worse and she feels as if she's the only one who can help her heal. It leaves little time for her to have a life of her own as guilt is her constant companion, but Finn is too tempting of a distraction. Just as her smiles become important to him, so too does seeing his happiness as she senses the darkness overtaking his soul. If she can't heal her mother, she'll be there for Finn as their relationship morphs from flirty friends to sexually combustible couplings. Being with him gives her a chance to escape from the sadness of slowly losing her mother to her mental illness. When tragedy strikes though, it tests them both and puts their HEA in jeopardy. Sol's reasoning at this juncture left me frustrated but I chalked it up to her guilt speaking and didn't hold it against her for too long as she was there for Finn when he needed her most in an ending that was emotionally draining but powerful. Sol's a strong-willed woman who's immensely loyal to those she cares about. Being so caring of others has her putting her own needs and desires aside as seen by the slowly evolving relationship between her and Finn as her mother's needs weighed on their time together. She's a dutiful daughter which sometimes blinds her to the truth of her mother's illness and left me sometimes frustrated in her dealings with Finn. Despite everything she was there to bring Finn back from the edge which ultimately won me over.
This was a fast-paced story full of intense emotions both in and out of the ring. The issues Finn was dealing with were palpable, his descent into darkness heartbreaking. He wasn't alone though and with each family member making an appearance it shows how close-knit they are and how supportive they are of one another. I enjoyed these scenes, and their realistically loving yet playful banter, as they provided an update on previous couples and gave readers hints of future storylines. I adored Finn for his sweet and sexy nature and for his all-consuming feelings for Sol that radiated off him even as he had trouble speaking them aloud. Sol was a very caring woman who was willing to sacrifice her happiness for others in actions that left me frustrated but empathetic to her reasons. Together, Sol and Finn are combustible with interactions teeming with witty banter and scorching encounters. Seeing them together brought a smile to my face as they brought out the best in each other and I was rooting for them through all their ups and downs. Ms. Robson handled the weighty issue of childhood sexual abuse with a caring hand in expressing the powerful emotions Finn dealt with as an adult. His emotions were visceral and pulled me into his darkness completely. It resulted in a painful journey to HEA that was richly rewarding for the empowerment it ultimately gave him. The MMA world was equally vividly depicted in exhilarating fight scenes that had me feeling each punch along with hearing the cheers of the crowd. It's a bloody world at times that Ms. Robson didn't shy away from. From start to finish this was a story that captivated me and had me falling in love with another O'Brien brother. It showed a powerful man reeling from his past saved through the power of love which makes him the quintessential hero. The emotions were powerful with a message that was uplifting and has me thinking of this story still and the engaging characters that made it possible. Readers won't want to miss this story as Ms. Robson has once again crafted an unforgettable read that I highly recommend!
Finn has always been seen as the charming and jovial O'Brien brother popular with women and a rising star in the MMA world. Behind that facade though hides a little boy still dealing with the anger and fear of being sexually abused. Those feelings are now bubbling ever closer to the surface and resulting in dangerous behavior and violent outbursts that may jeopardize his career and his life. Each smile has become a lie as darkness is overtaking his soul, even when in the ring the punches no longer make him feel anything other than numb. The change in his demeanor not only scares his family, but it's starting to scare him too as he's forced to admit he needs help. He's always been attracted to Sol and her warm smiles and caring nature, but he never made a move before out of respect for her being like family. Being close to her brings him his only glimpses of brightness and her smiles bring him warmth from the coldness of his grief and anger. Though he worries his darkness will hurt her, he'll do anything to claim her. Using all his sweet and sexy charm he wages a sensual war for her heart and soul that had me grinning one moment and frustrated the next as fate rears it's ugly head to mar their journey to HEA and forced Finn to deal with his past once and for all in an ending that was heartbreaking yet uplifting. Finn is immensely appealing, sexy and funny, and I adored how special he made Sol feel. He was charming and only wanted to make her happy, supporting her in her own emotional battles. Being with Sol brought out a lightness to his soul and when apart I feared the darkness would overtake him. The issues he dealt with were believable and packed an emotional wallop and it is with a respectful hand that Ms. Robson depicted his emotions. It was a vivid portrayal that had me sharing his pain and proud of him for surviving it.
Sol has her own issues to deal with as her mother's mental illness is getting worse and she feels as if she's the only one who can help her heal. It leaves little time for her to have a life of her own as guilt is her constant companion, but Finn is too tempting of a distraction. Just as her smiles become important to him, so too does seeing his happiness as she senses the darkness overtaking his soul. If she can't heal her mother, she'll be there for Finn as their relationship morphs from flirty friends to sexually combustible couplings. Being with him gives her a chance to escape from the sadness of slowly losing her mother to her mental illness. When tragedy strikes though, it tests them both and puts their HEA in jeopardy. Sol's reasoning at this juncture left me frustrated but I chalked it up to her guilt speaking and didn't hold it against her for too long as she was there for Finn when he needed her most in an ending that was emotionally draining but powerful. Sol's a strong-willed woman who's immensely loyal to those she cares about. Being so caring of others has her putting her own needs and desires aside as seen by the slowly evolving relationship between her and Finn as her mother's needs weighed on their time together. She's a dutiful daughter which sometimes blinds her to the truth of her mother's illness and left me sometimes frustrated in her dealings with Finn. Despite everything she was there to bring Finn back from the edge which ultimately won me over.
This was a fast-paced story full of intense emotions both in and out of the ring. The issues Finn was dealing with were palpable, his descent into darkness heartbreaking. He wasn't alone though and with each family member making an appearance it shows how close-knit they are and how supportive they are of one another. I enjoyed these scenes, and their realistically loving yet playful banter, as they provided an update on previous couples and gave readers hints of future storylines. I adored Finn for his sweet and sexy nature and for his all-consuming feelings for Sol that radiated off him even as he had trouble speaking them aloud. Sol was a very caring woman who was willing to sacrifice her happiness for others in actions that left me frustrated but empathetic to her reasons. Together, Sol and Finn are combustible with interactions teeming with witty banter and scorching encounters. Seeing them together brought a smile to my face as they brought out the best in each other and I was rooting for them through all their ups and downs. Ms. Robson handled the weighty issue of childhood sexual abuse with a caring hand in expressing the powerful emotions Finn dealt with as an adult. His emotions were visceral and pulled me into his darkness completely. It resulted in a painful journey to HEA that was richly rewarding for the empowerment it ultimately gave him. The MMA world was equally vividly depicted in exhilarating fight scenes that had me feeling each punch along with hearing the cheers of the crowd. It's a bloody world at times that Ms. Robson didn't shy away from. From start to finish this was a story that captivated me and had me falling in love with another O'Brien brother. It showed a powerful man reeling from his past saved through the power of love which makes him the quintessential hero. The emotions were powerful with a message that was uplifting and has me thinking of this story still and the engaging characters that made it possible. Readers won't want to miss this story as Ms. Robson has once again crafted an unforgettable read that I highly recommend!
April 15, 2016
Each new release in this series brings me the blend of humor, family, heartache, and romance that I have come to expect and crave from this author. Finn and Sol's story broke my heart and made it whole again.
This is the second book in the O'Brien Family series which is in itself a spin-off of the Shattered Past trilogy. I recommend reading them in order starting with the Shattered Past books and making your way through the O'Brien Family because the connections are strong even if the individual stories wrap up the plot in each book because the characters past books and future ones are present and continue in the stories.
So, this book tackles the youngest O'Brien, Finn, and the cousin of the Tres Santos', Sol Marieles. Finn was sexually abused as a child and it left deep scars that still affect him into adulthood because he never fully dealt with it and tries to ignore it. As an MMA fighter, he lets off his anger and pain in the octagon, but he does it numbly until the situation is beyond ignoring and he's forced into counseling where he runs into an old family friend who has sad, pained eyes to match his own.
Sol is working on her internship to get into mental health treatment and counseling. She is driven by living with a beloved mother who has psychotic breaks or is barely there when she is on her meds. Her mother doesn't recognize Sol and losing her mom to her mental issues has been hard on Sol and her dad. She can't possibly take on anything else between her internship and her mom's illness when she encounters fun-loving and flirty Finn O'Brien who has been her secret crush for years. Sol doesn't know what has driven Finn into counseling, but she wants to shy away from another person needing help in her life even as she feels the attraction and connection so strongly.
Finn has never been able to talk about his past and the counseling doesn't seem to help, but being around Sol has a different affect. He opens up to her and they start to spend time together. She becomes his everything until a sad twist and it is all gone. Finn doesn't know if he even wants to pull himself back from the edge this time after Sol pushes him away. And for Sol, she is convinced that love isn't enough and that she is really showing Finn just how much she loves him by walking away.
Yes, this one was enough to crush my heart. I felt so badly for this pair of hurting people. But in the midst of such a story, there is also humor, family togetherness, community, hot MMA action, and passionate romance. The raw emotions match the situation and I didn't mind that as a result.
I like how the author develops the characters, the romance, and doesn't shirk on an actual steady plot to tie it all together. I really enjoy the love and camaraderie of these two families- one Irish and the other Cuban- who grew up in their old Philly neighborhood still close and there for each other. Each new book features a new pair of lovers, but yet it is the ongoing story of all of them. I am eager for whatever story comes next.
All in all, this was another fantastic, heartwarming read. Feisty and Flirty Finn and Sunny, Caring Sol were a wonderful pair. Those who love to be touched deeply with the emotional side, those who love MMA sports action, and those who love a strong sense of family should definitely pick this one up.
My thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second book in the O'Brien Family series which is in itself a spin-off of the Shattered Past trilogy. I recommend reading them in order starting with the Shattered Past books and making your way through the O'Brien Family because the connections are strong even if the individual stories wrap up the plot in each book because the characters past books and future ones are present and continue in the stories.
So, this book tackles the youngest O'Brien, Finn, and the cousin of the Tres Santos', Sol Marieles. Finn was sexually abused as a child and it left deep scars that still affect him into adulthood because he never fully dealt with it and tries to ignore it. As an MMA fighter, he lets off his anger and pain in the octagon, but he does it numbly until the situation is beyond ignoring and he's forced into counseling where he runs into an old family friend who has sad, pained eyes to match his own.
Sol is working on her internship to get into mental health treatment and counseling. She is driven by living with a beloved mother who has psychotic breaks or is barely there when she is on her meds. Her mother doesn't recognize Sol and losing her mom to her mental issues has been hard on Sol and her dad. She can't possibly take on anything else between her internship and her mom's illness when she encounters fun-loving and flirty Finn O'Brien who has been her secret crush for years. Sol doesn't know what has driven Finn into counseling, but she wants to shy away from another person needing help in her life even as she feels the attraction and connection so strongly.
Finn has never been able to talk about his past and the counseling doesn't seem to help, but being around Sol has a different affect. He opens up to her and they start to spend time together. She becomes his everything until a sad twist and it is all gone. Finn doesn't know if he even wants to pull himself back from the edge this time after Sol pushes him away. And for Sol, she is convinced that love isn't enough and that she is really showing Finn just how much she loves him by walking away.
Yes, this one was enough to crush my heart. I felt so badly for this pair of hurting people. But in the midst of such a story, there is also humor, family togetherness, community, hot MMA action, and passionate romance. The raw emotions match the situation and I didn't mind that as a result.
I like how the author develops the characters, the romance, and doesn't shirk on an actual steady plot to tie it all together. I really enjoy the love and camaraderie of these two families- one Irish and the other Cuban- who grew up in their old Philly neighborhood still close and there for each other. Each new book features a new pair of lovers, but yet it is the ongoing story of all of them. I am eager for whatever story comes next.
All in all, this was another fantastic, heartwarming read. Feisty and Flirty Finn and Sunny, Caring Sol were a wonderful pair. Those who love to be touched deeply with the emotional side, those who love MMA sports action, and those who love a strong sense of family should definitely pick this one up.
My thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 3, 2016
Finn is an up and coming MMA star and Sol is a student seeking her doctorate in psychology. They have always walked in the peripheral of each other, having a few of the same friends but never pursuing a relationship. Finn has a reputation for his string of relationships with high maintenance busty blondes and Sol barely has time for dating, with school, an internship and sharing care for her mother. Finn takes the bull by the horns and pursues Sol. As their relationship develops, their past and present begin to unravel. Finn is fighting his past, he suffered an attack when just a child and vowed to never lose control over his life again. Sol has very personal reasons for pursuing and studying for a career in psychology. A terrible tragedy leaves both haunted and fighting to find their way back to each other. This installment of the O'Brien family series was deeper and darker and I will definitely read more installments in this series.
August 12, 2021
Me costó terminar este libro. Simplemente no le encontré sentido a los protagonistas y el por qué estaba juntos.
April 29, 2016
~5 +++ Stars~
WOW!! Just WOW!!! I have to say that Cecy Robson has completely blown me away with Let Me. I’m an avid reader, and I love all sorts of books, but this one has probably touched my heart in ways that no other book has. Robson took me to dark places within her characters’ minds and broke my heart, then she put it back together as her characters put their own hearts back together. I cried like a baby…ugly, ugly cry from my heart breaking and cried just as hard with joy when Finn and Sol finally found some light and happiness at the end of the book!
Like the synopsis says, Finn is almost beyond broken. He’s an MMA fighter who is on his way to the big leagues, but he’s not only fighting opponents, he’s fighting the darkness that threatens to overtake him. He’s fought this since he was a child, but as he’s grown older, it’s getting worse. He feels only numbness until Sol comes into his life. They’ve know each other since they were kids, and now their families are connected by marriage. He’s always thought she was beautiful, and she’s different than the girls who normally throw themselves at him. He shamelessly flirts with her, but she rebuffs it. However, she’s always been attracted to him, but it’s not a good time in her life to begin a relationship. She’s not in a great place either but for very different reasons. The two develop a friendship and then a relationship. These two will work hard for their HEA as the past and their own pain threatens any chance of a normal relationship.
Finn now reigns as #1 on my book boyfriend list! Not because of his sexiness, drop dead gorgeousness, or his naughty mouth…it’s his heart! It’s broken, and he fights every day to live a normal life. He’s fierce in the ring, but his bravery in reclaiming his life trumps every punch his throws in the octagon. How this broken man can bring a smile to Sol’s face and my face as I read the book is beyond anything I’ve seen. And, Sol, she’s just as fierce as Finn. She loves him and her feelings for him never change even when she learns of his past. As she fights for him, she fights for her family, and herself. Both of them are amazing people individually, but together, they are unstoppable!
Robson couldn’t have picked a better title for this book! It really sums up the relationship between these two…they have to let each other in and lean on the other to heal. I truly don’t think I have the right words to describe this book. At times, it’s incredibly difficult to read, but I’m so glad I did. When you read that last chapter, you will see there really are no adequate words to describe how incredible this book and the characters are. I pray that someone who has gone through anything like Finn and Sol have will find hope and know that even though bad things can happen to you, you can heal, and you can find happiness and live a life filled with joy and love! Thank you, Cecy Robson, for writing a book I will NEVER forget. Finn and Sol will forever remain in my heart!!!!
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WOW!! Just WOW!!! I have to say that Cecy Robson has completely blown me away with Let Me. I’m an avid reader, and I love all sorts of books, but this one has probably touched my heart in ways that no other book has. Robson took me to dark places within her characters’ minds and broke my heart, then she put it back together as her characters put their own hearts back together. I cried like a baby…ugly, ugly cry from my heart breaking and cried just as hard with joy when Finn and Sol finally found some light and happiness at the end of the book!
Like the synopsis says, Finn is almost beyond broken. He’s an MMA fighter who is on his way to the big leagues, but he’s not only fighting opponents, he’s fighting the darkness that threatens to overtake him. He’s fought this since he was a child, but as he’s grown older, it’s getting worse. He feels only numbness until Sol comes into his life. They’ve know each other since they were kids, and now their families are connected by marriage. He’s always thought she was beautiful, and she’s different than the girls who normally throw themselves at him. He shamelessly flirts with her, but she rebuffs it. However, she’s always been attracted to him, but it’s not a good time in her life to begin a relationship. She’s not in a great place either but for very different reasons. The two develop a friendship and then a relationship. These two will work hard for their HEA as the past and their own pain threatens any chance of a normal relationship.
Finn now reigns as #1 on my book boyfriend list! Not because of his sexiness, drop dead gorgeousness, or his naughty mouth…it’s his heart! It’s broken, and he fights every day to live a normal life. He’s fierce in the ring, but his bravery in reclaiming his life trumps every punch his throws in the octagon. How this broken man can bring a smile to Sol’s face and my face as I read the book is beyond anything I’ve seen. And, Sol, she’s just as fierce as Finn. She loves him and her feelings for him never change even when she learns of his past. As she fights for him, she fights for her family, and herself. Both of them are amazing people individually, but together, they are unstoppable!
Robson couldn’t have picked a better title for this book! It really sums up the relationship between these two…they have to let each other in and lean on the other to heal. I truly don’t think I have the right words to describe this book. At times, it’s incredibly difficult to read, but I’m so glad I did. When you read that last chapter, you will see there really are no adequate words to describe how incredible this book and the characters are. I pray that someone who has gone through anything like Finn and Sol have will find hope and know that even though bad things can happen to you, you can heal, and you can find happiness and live a life filled with joy and love! Thank you, Cecy Robson, for writing a book I will NEVER forget. Finn and Sol will forever remain in my heart!!!!
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April 27, 2016
Let Me is the raw and emotional second book in the O’Brien Family Series by Cecy Robson, which follows the lives of the O’Brien brothers. I did not read the first book (although now I really want to) and felt that this was easy to follow as a stand-alone novel.
Let Me brings us into the world of Mixed Martial Arts fighting, as the hero, Finn, is gearing up to be the next MMA champion. One of the reasons that he has grown into an undefeated fighter is his troubled past, which fuels his aggression in the arena. The emotions he has buried deep inside benefit him in the ring, but naturally not in the real world. This aggression leads him to trouble and he finds himself being mandated by the courts to see a therapist, which takes him right to Sol Marieles. She’s a family friend, so there is some hesitation between the two of them, but the chemistry was definitely sizzling between these two! Sol is completing her Masters in Psychology internship and feels overwhelmed and fearful that she will make mistakes- especially since she will be effecting the lives of her clients. She’s also dealing with family issues of her own, helping her Mother, who is suffering with mental illness and her own guilt of not being able to help her from the deterioration that comes with that sickness.
Finn and Sol begin a journey together filled with raw emotion and personal growth- along with some super-sexy romance. They share fun banter, which I always love in my book relationships, but they also have this amazing passionate connection. It’s such a “can’t put it down” story and I guarantee you will enjoy every minute- even the scenes that may bring you to tears. Cecy Robson does such an amazing job with this novel- it is real and tragic and painful and at the same time full of light and hope and love, because we get to watch Finn and Sol grow with the help and strength of each other.
There is the topic of childhood sexual abuse trauma, but it doesn’t go too deep into details. For some I know this can be a trigger, so I just wanted to put that out there.
I give Let Me 4.5 stars, it’s a powerful novel- one you’ll definitely need a box of tissues for.
**This novel was provided courtesy of the author for an honest review**
Let Me brings us into the world of Mixed Martial Arts fighting, as the hero, Finn, is gearing up to be the next MMA champion. One of the reasons that he has grown into an undefeated fighter is his troubled past, which fuels his aggression in the arena. The emotions he has buried deep inside benefit him in the ring, but naturally not in the real world. This aggression leads him to trouble and he finds himself being mandated by the courts to see a therapist, which takes him right to Sol Marieles. She’s a family friend, so there is some hesitation between the two of them, but the chemistry was definitely sizzling between these two! Sol is completing her Masters in Psychology internship and feels overwhelmed and fearful that she will make mistakes- especially since she will be effecting the lives of her clients. She’s also dealing with family issues of her own, helping her Mother, who is suffering with mental illness and her own guilt of not being able to help her from the deterioration that comes with that sickness.
Finn and Sol begin a journey together filled with raw emotion and personal growth- along with some super-sexy romance. They share fun banter, which I always love in my book relationships, but they also have this amazing passionate connection. It’s such a “can’t put it down” story and I guarantee you will enjoy every minute- even the scenes that may bring you to tears. Cecy Robson does such an amazing job with this novel- it is real and tragic and painful and at the same time full of light and hope and love, because we get to watch Finn and Sol grow with the help and strength of each other.
There is the topic of childhood sexual abuse trauma, but it doesn’t go too deep into details. For some I know this can be a trigger, so I just wanted to put that out there.
I give Let Me 4.5 stars, it’s a powerful novel- one you’ll definitely need a box of tissues for.
**This novel was provided courtesy of the author for an honest review**
April 28, 2016
Let me by Cecy Robson
5 Emotional Stars
Finn O'Brien has risen in the ranks of the MMA world and is close to being a contender in a title match but after having gone too far with fights and booze, he's forced into court mandated therapy. Trauma that he received as a kid that he can still not move past has finally brought him to a breaking point. It's not the therapy that helps him though, he won't even talk about the event, it's Sol Marieles. Finn has known Sol almost her entire life but he hasn't really "known" her. Sol has demons of her own that she needs to conquer but together they make each other feel better, they make each other forget.
Sol is working on getting her master's degree and the last thing that she needs is to lose her focus but as things get worse at home and starts to crumble around her, Finn is all that she can think about. He makes her smile, laugh, and he makes her remember how things could be if life wasn't so hard but after one too many times of putting him first, things get ten times worse.
This was a very emotional read. Both Sol and Finn are dealing demons that they can't get past making both of them feel broken and emotionally damaged. Together they are able to move passed everything that has happened and is happening in their past and present. Apart though they are even more damaged than they were to begin with. My heart broke for both of them for what they had to deal with and the epilogue gave me chills and made me cry happy tears. This was not the first book in the series but it can be read as a standalone but trust me, the whole series is amazing.
I've read all of Cecy Robson's books and she continues to pull me in with both her writing style as well as the way she builds her characters. She quickly became one of my favorite authors that I eagerly watch for her next book.
I was given an ARC by the author in return for an honest review.
5 Emotional Stars
Finn O'Brien has risen in the ranks of the MMA world and is close to being a contender in a title match but after having gone too far with fights and booze, he's forced into court mandated therapy. Trauma that he received as a kid that he can still not move past has finally brought him to a breaking point. It's not the therapy that helps him though, he won't even talk about the event, it's Sol Marieles. Finn has known Sol almost her entire life but he hasn't really "known" her. Sol has demons of her own that she needs to conquer but together they make each other feel better, they make each other forget.
Sol is working on getting her master's degree and the last thing that she needs is to lose her focus but as things get worse at home and starts to crumble around her, Finn is all that she can think about. He makes her smile, laugh, and he makes her remember how things could be if life wasn't so hard but after one too many times of putting him first, things get ten times worse.
This was a very emotional read. Both Sol and Finn are dealing demons that they can't get past making both of them feel broken and emotionally damaged. Together they are able to move passed everything that has happened and is happening in their past and present. Apart though they are even more damaged than they were to begin with. My heart broke for both of them for what they had to deal with and the epilogue gave me chills and made me cry happy tears. This was not the first book in the series but it can be read as a standalone but trust me, the whole series is amazing.
I've read all of Cecy Robson's books and she continues to pull me in with both her writing style as well as the way she builds her characters. She quickly became one of my favorite authors that I eagerly watch for her next book.
I was given an ARC by the author in return for an honest review.
November 14, 2018
ahhhhhhhh, how sweet it is to be reading about the
O’Brien Family
family again. I have missed you :)
One of the things I love about Cecy Robson is that her books are always true to life. She makes sure her characters are flawed as we all are in some way and she always gets it right. She's not afraid to tackle the difficult issues and she does her home work. She is truly flawless and close to perfection as an author.
Let Me is the story of two such people. Both flawed in some way by their pasts and responsibilities.
Finn O'Brien is the youngest of the family. He has built a name for himself in the MMA world with his brutal and determined focus to be the best. But his drive comes from a place inside himself that is not the love of MMA. It comes from a shattering incident in his childhood that has left him with demons he only knows how to fight in the rink...And fight he does ... Cue our beautiful psychology intern, Sol Marieles ...
Sol doesn't come into the picture surrounded by rainbows and gumdrops...she's surrounded by quite the cloudy mess. She is a caretaker my nature. She's been doing it all her life.
They are exactly what each other needs for each other :) *happy sigh*
Once again Cecy Robson has written a sweet sexy poignant story of two lost souls who find themselves in each other. I'm not sure I can explain it any better than that. The guidance and strength that Sol needs in her life Finn provides in spades and the solace and care and just plain love that Finn craves in his life Sol provides flawlessly... kismet
Pick this story up. Pick this series up. Put the author on your #MustRead. It will be worth it. #TRUST
ARC provided directly from the author for blog tour review
One of the things I love about Cecy Robson is that her books are always true to life. She makes sure her characters are flawed as we all are in some way and she always gets it right. She's not afraid to tackle the difficult issues and she does her home work. She is truly flawless and close to perfection as an author.
Let Me is the story of two such people. Both flawed in some way by their pasts and responsibilities.
Finn O'Brien is the youngest of the family. He has built a name for himself in the MMA world with his brutal and determined focus to be the best. But his drive comes from a place inside himself that is not the love of MMA. It comes from a shattering incident in his childhood that has left him with demons he only knows how to fight in the rink...And fight he does ... Cue our beautiful psychology intern, Sol Marieles ...
Sol doesn't come into the picture surrounded by rainbows and gumdrops...she's surrounded by quite the cloudy mess. She is a caretaker my nature. She's been doing it all her life.
They are exactly what each other needs for each other :) *happy sigh*
Once again Cecy Robson has written a sweet sexy poignant story of two lost souls who find themselves in each other. I'm not sure I can explain it any better than that. The guidance and strength that Sol needs in her life Finn provides in spades and the solace and care and just plain love that Finn craves in his life Sol provides flawlessly... kismet
Pick this story up. Pick this series up. Put the author on your #MustRead. It will be worth it. #TRUST
ARC provided directly from the author for blog tour review
May 24, 2017
"Let Me" by Cecy Robson - Wow! Ms. Robson has done it again! I was biting my nails and holding back tears as I turned each page. Ms. Robson has a knack for grabbing my heart, ripping it apart and then mending it back together again. Finn and Sol - two hearts that are so broken but need each other beyond belief. Finn- tough, sexy and so vulnerable. Sol, sweet and kind yet so unsure of herself. I just wanted to reach in and give each a really big hug. Of course, there are ups and downs throughout - when it's sunny, it's really sunny but boy, some really big storm clouds do roll in on our couple that threaten their HEA. Will they be strong enough to weather the storm? Can they rely on each other and use each other's strengths to become better and stronger together? All I can tell you is you really, really need to read this one to find the answers -the journey isn't necessarily a pretty one and certainly has some major bumps along the way. My heart was twisting while witnessing Finn and Sol's path and praying for them to find peace. Ms. Robson, in my opinion, has a stellar series with the O'Brien Family - I have read the previous books (although I do believe this can be read as a stand alone but why would you?) and with each tale, I find myself enraptured and not able to put the book down until finished. While this is certainly not a light, feel-good throughout tale, it kept me thinking and feeling about it long after I put it down - a real winner in my book when that happens. Thank you again, Ms. Robson, for creating such a beautiful story of love, family and the not so perfect world we live in. This is truly a story that, not only held my interest while reading, but was an almost constant in my thoughts afterwards too. (received copy for honest review)
May 2, 2016
For me, Cecy Robson has become a master storyteller of romances and her characters will stay with you long after you finish reading the last page. Let Me is a beautifully written story of two people who have had their lives touched by trauma and heartache and are able to find love in each other’s arms. Sol Marieles is working hard to finish her Master’s Degree in Psychology while dealing with a difficult family situation because she believes that she has the power to heal the ones that she loves the most. Finn O’Brien is rising up in the ranks of the MMA world but is hiding a secret that has been haunting him most of his life and Sol may be his key to a brighter future. Will these two be able to find their happy ending or will their past be destined to destroy their future?
I can’t tell you how much these characters touched my heart as a reader. Sol and Finn were meant for each other and were able to understand the pain that the other person was going through. Sol was such a sweet, caring character who just had the weight of her family situation on her shoulders. It was the driving force behind getting her master’s because she felt that she needed to help others heal from their trauma and her compassion brought me to tears. Finn hid behind this tough, cocky mask that he presented to everyone but was just as vulnerable and broken inside as Sol was. Both these characters needed to find a place to heal and they were able to give each other what they needed to start that heart-wrenching journey together.
This is the second book in the O’Brien Family series and I know that each book that Ms. Robson puts out will be a winner. I love watching her creativity and talent grow with each story and I’m praying that I will get to read Wren’s story next.
I can’t tell you how much these characters touched my heart as a reader. Sol and Finn were meant for each other and were able to understand the pain that the other person was going through. Sol was such a sweet, caring character who just had the weight of her family situation on her shoulders. It was the driving force behind getting her master’s because she felt that she needed to help others heal from their trauma and her compassion brought me to tears. Finn hid behind this tough, cocky mask that he presented to everyone but was just as vulnerable and broken inside as Sol was. Both these characters needed to find a place to heal and they were able to give each other what they needed to start that heart-wrenching journey together.
This is the second book in the O’Brien Family series and I know that each book that Ms. Robson puts out will be a winner. I love watching her creativity and talent grow with each story and I’m praying that I will get to read Wren’s story next.
March 23, 2016
Finn is a rough and tough MMA fighter. He is also one the sexiest men in all of Philly with his brothers taking up other spots on that list. Finn is hot but he is also hot around the collar. He has rage and anger issues that are caused by a past that haunts him still.
Sol is an intern at a clinic working her way towards her doctorate in psychology. She is a curvy latina and pretends to be immune to Finn's flirting. She's too busy with her internship, her school work, and helping out at home to waste any time on a player like Finn. She too is haunted but its not her past but her denial of the present and future.
Both are broken people for different reasons. They try to hide their pain and fake it through life- both assume they are successful.
It takes a bit of persuading but Finn gets Sol to go out with him and it may just be the thing they both need...
When life gets in the way of their happily ever after, they crumble. Not realizing they are better together, they sacrifice something great.
But it seems that tragedy can not only tear them apart, but bring them together again. Will they take a stand or wuss out?
I haven't read the first book in the series, yet. I will be fixing that soon. It was an exciting ride. I love the decisions that Finn made at the end and resulting outreach. it gave some thing extra to the story. These characters come across as real, flawed people. The O'Briens seem to be a fun and loving family. I hope to find out more of their stories soon!
Book received in exchange of an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha
Sol is an intern at a clinic working her way towards her doctorate in psychology. She is a curvy latina and pretends to be immune to Finn's flirting. She's too busy with her internship, her school work, and helping out at home to waste any time on a player like Finn. She too is haunted but its not her past but her denial of the present and future.
Both are broken people for different reasons. They try to hide their pain and fake it through life- both assume they are successful.
It takes a bit of persuading but Finn gets Sol to go out with him and it may just be the thing they both need...
When life gets in the way of their happily ever after, they crumble. Not realizing they are better together, they sacrifice something great.
But it seems that tragedy can not only tear them apart, but bring them together again. Will they take a stand or wuss out?
I haven't read the first book in the series, yet. I will be fixing that soon. It was an exciting ride. I love the decisions that Finn made at the end and resulting outreach. it gave some thing extra to the story. These characters come across as real, flawed people. The O'Briens seem to be a fun and loving family. I hope to find out more of their stories soon!
Book received in exchange of an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha
April 27, 2016
I received an ARC of this book from Tasty Book Tours in exchange for an honest review and as part of the book's blog tour promotions.
I have loved this family since they were introduced in Ms. Robson's other series. However, I have to admit that the first book in this series was a little meh for me. I mean, I still enjoyed it, but it wasn't as gripping as the books in the Shattered Past series, and I was kind of expecting it to. Neverthless, I made the decision to read on because I trust Ms. Robson's talent and also because, as I've mentioned, I loved this family.
As it turns out, this second installment was just what I was looking for. We have Finn who, I'm sure, has been collecting fans since he was introduced. Then, we have Sol, a heroine that wins hearts easily. It goes without saying that I truly enjoyed this book. I'd gladly recommend it to any romance reader. If you've followed the Shattered Past series, then you should check out this series as well because this family has characters which you should not miss.
I have loved this family since they were introduced in Ms. Robson's other series. However, I have to admit that the first book in this series was a little meh for me. I mean, I still enjoyed it, but it wasn't as gripping as the books in the Shattered Past series, and I was kind of expecting it to. Neverthless, I made the decision to read on because I trust Ms. Robson's talent and also because, as I've mentioned, I loved this family.
As it turns out, this second installment was just what I was looking for. We have Finn who, I'm sure, has been collecting fans since he was introduced. Then, we have Sol, a heroine that wins hearts easily. It goes without saying that I truly enjoyed this book. I'd gladly recommend it to any romance reader. If you've followed the Shattered Past series, then you should check out this series as well because this family has characters which you should not miss.
April 19, 2016
This is a story about Finn he is a MMA fighter with anger problems. Throughout the story we know that something happen to Finn when he was younger but we don't know all that happened till the end of the story which keeps you interested. Then we have Sol she has problems of her own with her mother not being mentally stable. That drives her to become a therapist so that she's able to help her mother and others. What she doesn't realize is the calming effect she had on Finn and how Finn helps her in many ways. The sex is hot throughout the how story and you just can't help praying that they will both be able to help each other out in the end. Beware there is lots of blood and fighting but the mental breakdown of both Finn and Sol's mother had me in tears. Ire slot enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more about the other brothers in this series. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha.
April 28, 2016
Let me just tell you this book took me on one emotional ride. The author did an amazing job on pulling out the emotions of the characters. My heart just bled for Finn and Sol. They are both damaged souls that could use some light during their darkest times. The strength that they give each other is just something to see. It doesn't mean that everything goes okay that darkness can creep up on you. It's a huge journey for Finn and to see where he ends up at the end in this one makes my heart happy. Finn struggles with a lot of anger and he needs Sol's help fighting those demons. Sol is fighting some of her own, but can she do it on her own or does she need someone to be there for her as well. Both characters grow a lot in this book while they face their worst nightmares. I definitely needed the tissues handy for the last third of the book because the tears were leaking. This book grips you emotionally, but wins your heart at the same time.
May 4, 2016
Received a copy of this book for an honest review.
I am not going to lie I love every book I have read by this author! I think she puts a lot of effort into her character development that makes them stand apart. This was no exception. An emotional rollercoaster for me. I laughed, cried, and had to fan myself a bit.
Finn has a fiery temper that lands him in hot water. He doesn't discuss his past but Sol makes him want to. He is drawn to her and wants more than he realizes.
Sol is having a hard time keeping her head on straight where Finn is concerned. He radiates sex appeal and her lady bits are not immune.
As these two spend more time together they open up and may just find the release they both need.
Hot, emotional, and an all around great read. Highly recommend this one.
May 24, 2018
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I’ll admit right up front to being a big fan of this author. Her Weird Girls series is one of my all-time favorites in paranormal romance. And I’ve read all the other books in the O’Brien family series and loved them. So, it should come as no surprise that I enjoyed this book as well. Here’s the stuff that worked for me:
1. Sol is Latina. I think there is a staggering lack of representation of non-caucasian heroes and heroines in romance today. Sol was smart and tough and caring and everything a reader could want from a romance heroine AND she wasn’t white. (Take note of that, publishers who say characters who aren’t white “don’t sell.”)
2. Both Sol and Finn have some pretty horrific emotional damage to overcome, but the details of all that horrific emotional damage were somewhat muted, so I didn’t feel traumatized by the read. (Just so y’all can’t say I didn’t warn you, this book includes discussions of past child abuse, suicide, mental illness, and violence. Child abuse is a hard limit for me, and even I didn’t feel triggered by this one. It was handled well, and no gory details were given. I REALLY appreciated that.)
3. I enjoyed seeing little glimpses of the rest of the O’Brien family, but their presence never overpowered Sol and Finn’s story. And this book stands nicely on its own. If you haven’t read the rest of the series, you could pick this one up and not feel like you were missing crucial parts of the story.
4. The angst level was just right. It was angsty, but not so angsty that I felt exhausted after reading it. (I can’t really handle high levels of angst. I’m too old and grumpy for that.)
5. MMA-fighting heroes are hot. That is all.
So, Romance Rehab, you’re probably saying, if you liked the book so much, why not give it a 5-star rating instead of 4? Well, the only thing that didn’t really work for me was how easily the couple’s problems were solved by love. It seemed like all that emotional damage was overcome by this couple falling in love. Yes, Finn went to a few court-mandated therapy sessions that probably helped, but it was ultimately Sol who “saved him” from his destructive behavior. I kind of felt like if she ever left him, he’d instantly revert back to his old ways. I would’ve enjoyed it more if Finn had figured out how to “fix” himself (maybe with the help of his fantastic family) and not used Sol as glue to hold himself together.
But, minor quibble aside, this is a great addition to the O’Brien family series, and this author remains one of my favorites. It’s a rare author who can bounce back and forth from paranormal to contemporary, and I admire the hell out of her for being able to pull it off so flawlessly.
I’ll admit right up front to being a big fan of this author. Her Weird Girls series is one of my all-time favorites in paranormal romance. And I’ve read all the other books in the O’Brien family series and loved them. So, it should come as no surprise that I enjoyed this book as well. Here’s the stuff that worked for me:
1. Sol is Latina. I think there is a staggering lack of representation of non-caucasian heroes and heroines in romance today. Sol was smart and tough and caring and everything a reader could want from a romance heroine AND she wasn’t white. (Take note of that, publishers who say characters who aren’t white “don’t sell.”)
2. Both Sol and Finn have some pretty horrific emotional damage to overcome, but the details of all that horrific emotional damage were somewhat muted, so I didn’t feel traumatized by the read. (Just so y’all can’t say I didn’t warn you, this book includes discussions of past child abuse, suicide, mental illness, and violence. Child abuse is a hard limit for me, and even I didn’t feel triggered by this one. It was handled well, and no gory details were given. I REALLY appreciated that.)
3. I enjoyed seeing little glimpses of the rest of the O’Brien family, but their presence never overpowered Sol and Finn’s story. And this book stands nicely on its own. If you haven’t read the rest of the series, you could pick this one up and not feel like you were missing crucial parts of the story.
4. The angst level was just right. It was angsty, but not so angsty that I felt exhausted after reading it. (I can’t really handle high levels of angst. I’m too old and grumpy for that.)
5. MMA-fighting heroes are hot. That is all.
So, Romance Rehab, you’re probably saying, if you liked the book so much, why not give it a 5-star rating instead of 4? Well, the only thing that didn’t really work for me was how easily the couple’s problems were solved by love. It seemed like all that emotional damage was overcome by this couple falling in love. Yes, Finn went to a few court-mandated therapy sessions that probably helped, but it was ultimately Sol who “saved him” from his destructive behavior. I kind of felt like if she ever left him, he’d instantly revert back to his old ways. I would’ve enjoyed it more if Finn had figured out how to “fix” himself (maybe with the help of his fantastic family) and not used Sol as glue to hold himself together.
But, minor quibble aside, this is a great addition to the O’Brien family series, and this author remains one of my favorites. It’s a rare author who can bounce back and forth from paranormal to contemporary, and I admire the hell out of her for being able to pull it off so flawlessly.
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