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Love on a Limb
Matthew Grayken is young, successful, and dying, which is why he’s about to propose to a total stranger. He isn’t interested in love. He needs a companion and nurse to ease his last days, and a legal voice to enforce his wishes when he no longer can.
Lonely, compassionate nurse Mikaela Compton is intrigued by Matt Grayken’s tender request, but as their friendly marriage turns into love, she rejects the inevitability of Matt’s death and prays for a miracle instead.
Mikaela reignites Matt’s will to fight the disease, but he needs a miracle. Mikaela believes she knows where to find one, but it will require her to leave Matt at the hour of his greatest need and break the fundamental promise she made to him—to be his advocate and enforce his last wishes.
Mikaela faces an excruciating truth—that love brings exquisite joy, but it also requires the agonizing courage to go out on a limb.
Lonely, compassionate nurse Mikaela Compton is intrigued by Matt Grayken’s tender request, but as their friendly marriage turns into love, she rejects the inevitability of Matt’s death and prays for a miracle instead.
Mikaela reignites Matt’s will to fight the disease, but he needs a miracle. Mikaela believes she knows where to find one, but it will require her to leave Matt at the hour of his greatest need and break the fundamental promise she made to him—to be his advocate and enforce his last wishes.
Mikaela faces an excruciating truth—that love brings exquisite joy, but it also requires the agonizing courage to go out on a limb.
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First published November 26, 2017
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About the author
Laurie L.C. Lewis
21 books493 followersLaurie (L.C.) Lewis will always be a Marylander at heart—a weather-whining lover of crabs, American history, and the sea. She admits to being craft-challenged, and particularly lethal with a glue gun, which is why she set her creative juices on writing which was less likely to burn her fingers. She's also a devotee of sappy movies, fried chicken, and twinkle lights.
She writes women’s fiction/romance novels as Laurie Lewis. They include The Better Man (2024) Revenge Never Rests (2022) Cross-Country Christmas (2021), Secrets Never Die, (2019) Love on the Line (2019), Awakening Avery (2018), Love on a Limb (2017), Sweet Water (2017), The Dragons of Alsace Farm (2016), and Unspoken (2004). Using the pen name L.C. Lewis, she wrote her national and international award-winning WWII drama based on the life of a survivor of the occupation of France, The Letter Carrier (2022), and the five volumes of her award-winning FREE MEN and DREAMERS historical romance series, set against the backdrop of the War of 1812: Dark Sky at Dawn (2007), Twilight’s Last Gleaming (2008), Dawn’s Early Light (2009), Oh, Say Can You See? (2010), and In God is Our Trust, (2011).
Laurie Lewis is a two-time 2023 Whitney Award winner for Novel of the Year and Best Historical Fiction (The Letter Carrier). That same year, she was also awarded The Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal for Inspirational Fiction, also for The Letter Carrier. In 2016-17 she was awarded a RONE Award, a New Apple Literary Award, and Readers Favorite award, and a Whitney finalist award (The Dragons of Alsace Farm). In 2018, she won New Apple Literary’s Best New Fiction Award (Love on a Limb.) She is also a BRAGG Medallion honoree, and a USA Best Books Awards finalist.
Laurie is currently working on additional books in the Silver Buckle Brides Series.
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She writes women’s fiction/romance novels as Laurie Lewis. They include The Better Man (2024) Revenge Never Rests (2022) Cross-Country Christmas (2021), Secrets Never Die, (2019) Love on the Line (2019), Awakening Avery (2018), Love on a Limb (2017), Sweet Water (2017), The Dragons of Alsace Farm (2016), and Unspoken (2004). Using the pen name L.C. Lewis, she wrote her national and international award-winning WWII drama based on the life of a survivor of the occupation of France, The Letter Carrier (2022), and the five volumes of her award-winning FREE MEN and DREAMERS historical romance series, set against the backdrop of the War of 1812: Dark Sky at Dawn (2007), Twilight’s Last Gleaming (2008), Dawn’s Early Light (2009), Oh, Say Can You See? (2010), and In God is Our Trust, (2011).
Laurie Lewis is a two-time 2023 Whitney Award winner for Novel of the Year and Best Historical Fiction (The Letter Carrier). That same year, she was also awarded The Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal for Inspirational Fiction, also for The Letter Carrier. In 2016-17 she was awarded a RONE Award, a New Apple Literary Award, and Readers Favorite award, and a Whitney finalist award (The Dragons of Alsace Farm). In 2018, she won New Apple Literary’s Best New Fiction Award (Love on a Limb.) She is also a BRAGG Medallion honoree, and a USA Best Books Awards finalist.
Laurie is currently working on additional books in the Silver Buckle Brides Series.
Laurie loves to hear from readers, and she invites you to join her VIP Readers’ Club or contact her at any of these locations.
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May 7, 2018
The premise for Laurie Lewis’s latest book is quite thought-provoking on its surface: what would you do if a stranger approached you with a marriage proposal, a stranger that has just learned of his third occurrence of leukemia? It sets the mind racing, that’s for sure. But before I had a chance to even dwell on the concept, I was swept up into the story, my senses keen to find out where this book was going to take me.
It didn’t take long to get invested in the characters. Mikaela and Matt are so vividly drawn by their own words and the way they are affected by the circumstances they now find themselves in.
Though they both have plenty experience with cancer—Mikaela as a cancer nurse—being married is something new for both of them. And having a marriage based on a business arrangement leaves both of them unsure of how to treat each other.
What they have going for them is their sincere desire to help each other. Through their courtesy and kindness and mutual respect, they grow to know one another. Falling in love is not part of the plan, but as they find out, you can control who you fall in love with.
I got completely wrapped up in their struggles—their fight to beat cancer for the third time, their dilemma over how much to tell Matt’s parents, and their own feelings about their marriage based on a mutually beneficial arrangement. The story was raw and difficult and tender at times, heartwarming and heartbreaking in others. It’s no wonder the book has gotten such rave reviews—it will definitely find a place in your heart.
It didn’t take long to get invested in the characters. Mikaela and Matt are so vividly drawn by their own words and the way they are affected by the circumstances they now find themselves in.
Though they both have plenty experience with cancer—Mikaela as a cancer nurse—being married is something new for both of them. And having a marriage based on a business arrangement leaves both of them unsure of how to treat each other.
What they have going for them is their sincere desire to help each other. Through their courtesy and kindness and mutual respect, they grow to know one another. Falling in love is not part of the plan, but as they find out, you can control who you fall in love with.
I got completely wrapped up in their struggles—their fight to beat cancer for the third time, their dilemma over how much to tell Matt’s parents, and their own feelings about their marriage based on a mutually beneficial arrangement. The story was raw and difficult and tender at times, heartwarming and heartbreaking in others. It’s no wonder the book has gotten such rave reviews—it will definitely find a place in your heart.
January 4, 2018
I very nearly passed on this book because of all the drama potential. I mean, Matt is dying and we know that from the very beginning. And that limits story possibilities quite a lot and it creates a minefield that few authors can navigate successfully. Particularly in a story tagged as romance because that means that the love story has that tragic backdrop dogging it every step of the way. So the author has to take that very serious background and make it work with the joy of finding true love.
So I went into it expecting to find jarring cross-notes and for every character or story beat misstep to glare brightly and drag me out of the book. And I admit I was looking for excuses to dismiss it and move on. But . . . .
This story gripped me from the very start and it never let go—not in the sense that I couldn't put it down (I stupidly started it late at night expecting I'd find an excuse and be to bed on time). So I had no choice but to put it down last night. And then couldn't wait to get to a quiet moment this evening to pick it back up again. These characters just reached out to me and I was fully engaged and I just loved how this story flowed from beginning to end.
A lot of that is owed to Mikaela. She's not quite perfect, but she's very close. But since Matt had leisure and insight and choice, it's not like she's a random girl so it actually holds together pretty well that she is kind and giving and that her support for Matt works out the way it does. And Lewis does a fantastic job showing her stress and distress. And it isn't like she doesn't screw up from time to time because she does.
And I liked Matt, too. You could see that this wasn't his first rodeo and you could see the thought he'd put into his relationship with Mikaela. I worried for a bit that Lewis was going to play the secret that he already was in love with Mikaela (something we learn really early, so not a spoiler) for cheap melodrama and was thrilled that it didn't play out that way. One of my favorite parts of their relationship, though, was that both chose to work to repair the damage that comes from two humans working through really tough times. In other words, both screwed up sometimes, but when it happened, both were willing to reach out to the other for reconciliation, apology, and healing.
And the final hurdle? The reaper menacing them in the background from the start? The single hardest challenge for Lewis to bring off and give both the emotional impact it required and the depth and believability to make this an actual romance story, I mean. Yes, that works out very well I think and without any cheap or unearned steps along the way and I kind of hate that I can't back that up without details but I'm realistic enough not to try.
Two drawbacks to note before concluding this review. First, the editing isn't great. If I catch a handful of problems, there are likely dozens. That is truly unfortunate, but not unexpected with a small press in a Kindle Unlimited release. Second, this is a very tricky story to pull off and just because I think it worked doesn't mean it'll work universally. I worry about that with this one because I was powerfully moved through much of the second half of this story with engaged emotion and while that's true for me, it's a very tricky balance and with stakes that high it'd be easy to fall off if individual tolerances vary even a little.
Anyway, I'm giving this all the stars because even as I acknowledge that others may find it less compelling, for me, it was powerful in the way the best stories are and it moved me deeply. So I'll wrap with two notes.
A note about Faith: Mikaela starts off as a believer and she goes to church regularly and prayer is a big part of her background. Lewis keeps it non-denominational and there are a couple of strong religious characters who intersect her journey and some are from identifiable, and diverse, backgrounds. I loved this ecumenical-yet-specific aspect of the story and not least because the final resolution doesn't depend on the validity of that faith even as it depicts the strength her faith provided. This is extremely well-done and I loved that aspect of this story.
A note about Chaste: Mikaela and Matt marry relatively early in this story. And they eventually have sex once they work out that they're in love and need the comfort of that kind of intimacy. But all we get on the page is some mild kissing and the occasional loving touch. And again, this worked out very well, I think, and is another aspect of this story that Lewis handled masterfully.
So I went into it expecting to find jarring cross-notes and for every character or story beat misstep to glare brightly and drag me out of the book. And I admit I was looking for excuses to dismiss it and move on. But . . . .
This story gripped me from the very start and it never let go—not in the sense that I couldn't put it down (I stupidly started it late at night expecting I'd find an excuse and be to bed on time). So I had no choice but to put it down last night. And then couldn't wait to get to a quiet moment this evening to pick it back up again. These characters just reached out to me and I was fully engaged and I just loved how this story flowed from beginning to end.
A lot of that is owed to Mikaela. She's not quite perfect, but she's very close. But since Matt had leisure and insight and choice, it's not like she's a random girl so it actually holds together pretty well that she is kind and giving and that her support for Matt works out the way it does. And Lewis does a fantastic job showing her stress and distress. And it isn't like she doesn't screw up from time to time because she does.
And I liked Matt, too. You could see that this wasn't his first rodeo and you could see the thought he'd put into his relationship with Mikaela. I worried for a bit that Lewis was going to play the secret that he already was in love with Mikaela (something we learn really early, so not a spoiler) for cheap melodrama and was thrilled that it didn't play out that way. One of my favorite parts of their relationship, though, was that both chose to work to repair the damage that comes from two humans working through really tough times. In other words, both screwed up sometimes, but when it happened, both were willing to reach out to the other for reconciliation, apology, and healing.
And the final hurdle? The reaper menacing them in the background from the start? The single hardest challenge for Lewis to bring off and give both the emotional impact it required and the depth and believability to make this an actual romance story, I mean. Yes, that works out very well I think and without any cheap or unearned steps along the way and I kind of hate that I can't back that up without details but I'm realistic enough not to try.
Two drawbacks to note before concluding this review. First, the editing isn't great. If I catch a handful of problems, there are likely dozens. That is truly unfortunate, but not unexpected with a small press in a Kindle Unlimited release. Second, this is a very tricky story to pull off and just because I think it worked doesn't mean it'll work universally. I worry about that with this one because I was powerfully moved through much of the second half of this story with engaged emotion and while that's true for me, it's a very tricky balance and with stakes that high it'd be easy to fall off if individual tolerances vary even a little.
Anyway, I'm giving this all the stars because even as I acknowledge that others may find it less compelling, for me, it was powerful in the way the best stories are and it moved me deeply. So I'll wrap with two notes.
A note about Faith: Mikaela starts off as a believer and she goes to church regularly and prayer is a big part of her background. Lewis keeps it non-denominational and there are a couple of strong religious characters who intersect her journey and some are from identifiable, and diverse, backgrounds. I loved this ecumenical-yet-specific aspect of the story and not least because the final resolution doesn't depend on the validity of that faith even as it depicts the strength her faith provided. This is extremely well-done and I loved that aspect of this story.
A note about Chaste: Mikaela and Matt marry relatively early in this story. And they eventually have sex once they work out that they're in love and need the comfort of that kind of intimacy. But all we get on the page is some mild kissing and the occasional loving touch. And again, this worked out very well, I think, and is another aspect of this story that Lewis handled masterfully.
September 28, 2020
My thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
I think I am burnt out on contemporary romances, as the other one I was reading and this one did nothing positive for me. Not the book on this one, as it was written well, but it didn't grab me. The trope of "not going to confess my feelings, stiff upper-lip" left me cold to be honest. I am too old for that sort of thing, though I do like the marriage of convenience trope and those two tropes do go hand-in-hand at times.
Not a bad book and one I would recommend to the contemporary romance reading customers at the store. I admit, I only read 32%, DNF because I just have no interest in picking it back up, so I don't know if it stays "clean", though it bills itself as Christian, there is some mention of praying for a miracle and going to church, but up to this point, the church part isn't really shown, just when the h gets there, the organist smiling at her and then fade to when she's leaving, uplifted and at peace. So the Christian bit doesn't beat you over the head, but it would be nice if God was more than just a bit-player.
I read a few spoilers (I do that when a book isn't speaking to me to see if I like where the book went. If I like the ending, I'll go on the journey. If I don't, peace.) and it didn't really seem to end up where I would have been happy to have invested the time to read the rest, so DNF for me. I am picky with my romance reads, so again, not a bad book, just not for me at this time.
2, not the book it's me, stars.
I think I am burnt out on contemporary romances, as the other one I was reading and this one did nothing positive for me. Not the book on this one, as it was written well, but it didn't grab me. The trope of "not going to confess my feelings, stiff upper-lip" left me cold to be honest. I am too old for that sort of thing, though I do like the marriage of convenience trope and those two tropes do go hand-in-hand at times.
Not a bad book and one I would recommend to the contemporary romance reading customers at the store. I admit, I only read 32%, DNF because I just have no interest in picking it back up, so I don't know if it stays "clean", though it bills itself as Christian, there is some mention of praying for a miracle and going to church, but up to this point, the church part isn't really shown, just when the h gets there, the organist smiling at her and then fade to when she's leaving, uplifted and at peace. So the Christian bit doesn't beat you over the head, but it would be nice if God was more than just a bit-player.
I read a few spoilers (I do that when a book isn't speaking to me to see if I like where the book went. If I like the ending, I'll go on the journey. If I don't, peace.) and it didn't really seem to end up where I would have been happy to have invested the time to read the rest, so DNF for me. I am picky with my romance reads, so again, not a bad book, just not for me at this time.
2, not the book it's me, stars.
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Blurb:
Matthew Grayken is young, successful, and dying, which is why he’s about to propose to a total stranger. He isn’t interested in love. He needs a companion and nurse to ease his last days, and a legal voice to enforce his wishes when he no longer can.
Lonely, compassionate nurse Mikaela Compton is intrigued by Matt Grayken’s tender request, but as their friendly marriage turns into love, she rejects the inevitability of Matt’s death and prays for a miracle instead.
Mikaela reignites Matt’s will to fight the disease, but he needs a miracle. Mikaela believes she knows where to find one, but it will require her to leave Matt at the hour of his greatest need and break the fundamental promise she made to him—to be his advocate and enforce his last wishes.
Mikaela faces an excruciating truth—that love brings exquisite joy, but it also requires the agonizing courage to go out on a limb.
Blurb:
Matthew Grayken is young, successful, and dying, which is why he’s about to propose to a total stranger. He isn’t interested in love. He needs a companion and nurse to ease his last days, and a legal voice to enforce his wishes when he no longer can.
Lonely, compassionate nurse Mikaela Compton is intrigued by Matt Grayken’s tender request, but as their friendly marriage turns into love, she rejects the inevitability of Matt’s death and prays for a miracle instead.
Mikaela reignites Matt’s will to fight the disease, but he needs a miracle. Mikaela believes she knows where to find one, but it will require her to leave Matt at the hour of his greatest need and break the fundamental promise she made to him—to be his advocate and enforce his last wishes.
Mikaela faces an excruciating truth—that love brings exquisite joy, but it also requires the agonizing courage to go out on a limb.
January 20, 2020
**Spoiler Alert**
I instantly connected to the characters in this book. I loved watching Matt & Makaela's love story progress. I absolutely loved this book, until the end.
How many times have you seen a stranger and thought they look like someone you know? It happens all the time. So the fact that Mikaela miraculously finds Matt's biological sister because one stranger comments that Matt reminds him of a mechanic he used to know in another country? Totally ridiculous and unbelievable. And then Mikaela leaves Matt, who's practically on his deathbed, to fly to Ireland to find this woman? Has she heard of the internet? Or a telephone? Anyway, the ending was so farfetched that I was honestly rolling my eyes. I'm all for happy endings, but this was a bit much for me. I'm so disappointed because the rest of the book was fantastic.
I instantly connected to the characters in this book. I loved watching Matt & Makaela's love story progress. I absolutely loved this book, until the end.
How many times have you seen a stranger and thought they look like someone you know? It happens all the time. So the fact that Mikaela miraculously finds Matt's biological sister because one stranger comments that Matt reminds him of a mechanic he used to know in another country? Totally ridiculous and unbelievable. And then Mikaela leaves Matt, who's practically on his deathbed, to fly to Ireland to find this woman? Has she heard of the internet? Or a telephone? Anyway, the ending was so farfetched that I was honestly rolling my eyes. I'm all for happy endings, but this was a bit much for me. I'm so disappointed because the rest of the book was fantastic.
April 3, 2018
Love on a Limb by Laurie Lewis a four-star read that can be read at any time of year. This appears like a Christmas novel but as the tag line suggests it can be read at any time, there are scenes of Christmas but there are lots of others as well, as we follow Matt and Mikaela on a journey one that starts with them as patient and nurse and sees them becoming friends and more, Matt is scared to face his illness and possible times ahead alone and just wants someone to be with him on his journey. The author has clearly done her homework as she deals with the subject matter in a very kind and compassionate manner, she has a realness to her writing and I deal with people like Matt and Mikaela on a daily basis, so it was a very real subject to me. Overall the story was very well written there were just a couple of bits that went on a little too much, otherwise well done on a great story.
May 28, 2019
This book was really good. The point of views were first person and third person. I definitely prefer the story to be written in first person because I feel like I could connect with the characters more than when they were spoke about in the third person. I think the author did a really good job at describing both sides of how cancer affects loved ones. I really liked how their relationship evolved from strangers to friends and eventually to lovers. I love how compassionate and caring Mikala is. This book definitely dives into how your physical health can effect your mental health in a negative way. I have already started on the second book because I wanted to see how everything turned out!
December 15, 2017
Ms. Lewis knows no bounds when it comes to heart/gut wrenching romance. This time it's between a dying cancer patient and his nurse/soon-to-be wife. The agreement is not to fall in love, in case the worst happens.
I seriously don't have words to describe the deep emotional roller coaster ride this book launches you on, leaving you dizzy, breathless, and believing in hope. It is little short of perfect in terms of a clean romantic read.
As always, Ms. Lewis is at the top of her craft. I imagine she'll stay there forever.
I seriously don't have words to describe the deep emotional roller coaster ride this book launches you on, leaving you dizzy, breathless, and believing in hope. It is little short of perfect in terms of a clean romantic read.
As always, Ms. Lewis is at the top of her craft. I imagine she'll stay there forever.
January 6, 2018
I'm going to be perfectly frank here. I almost stopped reading. This book brought back raw emotion and the raw reality of my own father's mortality fight with cancer. Sadly his was terminal. I'm honestly glad I kept going. I gave it a fighting chance just like the beloved characters in this beautiful story of hope, love, and family.
I can still recall my father's last gurgled breath he took, it was heart wrenching, even now 11 years and a few month later. He ended up passing way Nov 19 one week from his 43rd birthday. It's still hard for me to think about I was close to my dad. So allowing myself to finish this book was almost a release of what could have happened. A kind of hope a haha we did beat cancer, even though the opposite occurred for me. Like in my book See me for me the character received a new wheelchair that I wished our poor (in money) family could have bought for him.
This was in a sense a healing book for me to read and finish. I would give a synopsis, however, I feel that's what the back of the book is for plus with my raw emotions on my sleeve at the moment I couldn't do it anyway. Just read it. It's a beautiful story of hope.
I can still recall my father's last gurgled breath he took, it was heart wrenching, even now 11 years and a few month later. He ended up passing way Nov 19 one week from his 43rd birthday. It's still hard for me to think about I was close to my dad. So allowing myself to finish this book was almost a release of what could have happened. A kind of hope a haha we did beat cancer, even though the opposite occurred for me. Like in my book See me for me the character received a new wheelchair that I wished our poor (in money) family could have bought for him.
This was in a sense a healing book for me to read and finish. I would give a synopsis, however, I feel that's what the back of the book is for plus with my raw emotions on my sleeve at the moment I couldn't do it anyway. Just read it. It's a beautiful story of hope.
December 22, 2017
Romance, clean, Christian faith elements
This was a lovely read. Matt's wish to have an advocate, and someone to be with him on his final journey was very poignant, heartfelt, and of course romantic. Mikaela is a lovely, beautiful, honest, and caring nurse. Their agreement, his cancer journey, their gradual achingly, beautiful fall was a pleasure to read. Actually brought tears to my eyes as I read portions of it. Two beautiful souls, with genuine, honest caring hearts, just a lovely read.
This was a lovely read. Matt's wish to have an advocate, and someone to be with him on his final journey was very poignant, heartfelt, and of course romantic. Mikaela is a lovely, beautiful, honest, and caring nurse. Their agreement, his cancer journey, their gradual achingly, beautiful fall was a pleasure to read. Actually brought tears to my eyes as I read portions of it. Two beautiful souls, with genuine, honest caring hearts, just a lovely read.
December 17, 2017
A very powerful and moving love story (which concludes on Christmas Day), tugging at your emotions, running the gamut from laughter to tears.
December 30, 2017
Loved this book!
This is a book to read to remind you about your life and the ones you love. A sweet love story that won't disappoint.
This is a book to read to remind you about your life and the ones you love. A sweet love story that won't disappoint.
December 31, 2017
This is the first book I have read from this author and she blew me away. Love on a limb is part of the A Love Story For All Seasons. I was hooked from the very start and I could not put it down. This book gave me chills all through my body. I cried tears of pain and also joy. I was up all night wanting to find out what happens to this beautiful couple.
Matthew Grayken is living with a devastating disease that claims a lot of lives. He doesn’t want to be alone anymore. Matthew has been watching this beautiful nurse Mikaela for a while now. He can’t get her out of his mind. Matthew finally gets enough courage and asks her to marry him. Mikaela is stunned when he asked her to marry him. She gets to know him and she tells him yes she will marry him. They both put down limits on their marriage so no one will end up hurt. Matthew has some time off so they go and make new memories. Life is going good for this new couple until Matthew gets some bad news. He now has to make some very hard decisions. He quickly realizes that he has strong feelings for Mikaela but does she feels the same? Will this couple make it through the bad times to get to the good times?
I absolutely loved this book. This is a true masterpiece and everyone should read this beautiful story. The storyline has it all romance, tragedy, and forgiveness. You will fall in love with the characters right from the beginning. Matthew is fighting for his life but he always sees the good. He is so sweet to Mikaela it will make your heart melt. Mikaela is a beautiful woman inside and out. She is my new favorite heroine thus far. She is a hero to me because she never gave up on Matthew no matter how hard it got. I loved that this talented author wrote this story in both characters points of views. This gives you more are personal connection of the struggles these characters had. This story will make you look at your life in a different way. This couple will stay in my heart for years to come. I can’t wait to see what this amazing author will write next.
Matthew Grayken is living with a devastating disease that claims a lot of lives. He doesn’t want to be alone anymore. Matthew has been watching this beautiful nurse Mikaela for a while now. He can’t get her out of his mind. Matthew finally gets enough courage and asks her to marry him. Mikaela is stunned when he asked her to marry him. She gets to know him and she tells him yes she will marry him. They both put down limits on their marriage so no one will end up hurt. Matthew has some time off so they go and make new memories. Life is going good for this new couple until Matthew gets some bad news. He now has to make some very hard decisions. He quickly realizes that he has strong feelings for Mikaela but does she feels the same? Will this couple make it through the bad times to get to the good times?
I absolutely loved this book. This is a true masterpiece and everyone should read this beautiful story. The storyline has it all romance, tragedy, and forgiveness. You will fall in love with the characters right from the beginning. Matthew is fighting for his life but he always sees the good. He is so sweet to Mikaela it will make your heart melt. Mikaela is a beautiful woman inside and out. She is my new favorite heroine thus far. She is a hero to me because she never gave up on Matthew no matter how hard it got. I loved that this talented author wrote this story in both characters points of views. This gives you more are personal connection of the struggles these characters had. This story will make you look at your life in a different way. This couple will stay in my heart for years to come. I can’t wait to see what this amazing author will write next.
December 31, 2017
5 Stars
Love On A Limb is a fantastic holiday romance by Laurie L.C. Lewis. Ms. Lewis came to my attention when I read her book Sweet Water, followed by The Dragons of Alsace Farm. Those books were really wonderful, so when this one showed up in my feed I knew I had to read it. This story really does have quite a lot going on in it- there is romance, discovery, a struggle between life and death, coming to terms with one’s mortality, love and faith, emotions, humour, and is really a rewarding read. I laughed, but boy did I cry. This book should come with a box of tissues, because you are going to need them.
This story really touched me, and etched its way deep into my heart! The subject matter is devastating- terminal illness isn’t a light and fluffy subject matter- but the author wrote with such emotion and in such a powerful way that the character and their stories mattered to me, I was by their side rooting for them the whole way- laughing with them, crying with them and most of all fighting alongside Matt in his battle with cancer. This story slayed me! I was so invested in it, I have a bit of a book hang-over now it’s finished, but I would turn around and do it all over again because this story is special and touches the reader in unexpected ways.
I really recommend this story to anyone who loves a wonderful story that will stay with you long after you read the final words. This is a holiday romance that can be enjoyed at any time of the year!!
I look forward to Ms. Lewis’ next book!
Thank you!
Love On A Limb is a fantastic holiday romance by Laurie L.C. Lewis. Ms. Lewis came to my attention when I read her book Sweet Water, followed by The Dragons of Alsace Farm. Those books were really wonderful, so when this one showed up in my feed I knew I had to read it. This story really does have quite a lot going on in it- there is romance, discovery, a struggle between life and death, coming to terms with one’s mortality, love and faith, emotions, humour, and is really a rewarding read. I laughed, but boy did I cry. This book should come with a box of tissues, because you are going to need them.
This story really touched me, and etched its way deep into my heart! The subject matter is devastating- terminal illness isn’t a light and fluffy subject matter- but the author wrote with such emotion and in such a powerful way that the character and their stories mattered to me, I was by their side rooting for them the whole way- laughing with them, crying with them and most of all fighting alongside Matt in his battle with cancer. This story slayed me! I was so invested in it, I have a bit of a book hang-over now it’s finished, but I would turn around and do it all over again because this story is special and touches the reader in unexpected ways.
I really recommend this story to anyone who loves a wonderful story that will stay with you long after you read the final words. This is a holiday romance that can be enjoyed at any time of the year!!
I look forward to Ms. Lewis’ next book!
Thank you!
November 26, 2017
Love on a Limb – A Love Story for all Seasons
By Laurie Lewis
5 stars
Every time I read one of Laurie’s books I know that I am going to read something thought provoking. She has such an amazing ability to write her books with such depth of emotion and they really are a joy to read. It is certainly one of those books that has you thinking about it as soon as you have finished.
Love on a Limb certainly had me on the verge of tears throughout. I just completely fell in love with Matt and Mikaela and the journey that they went on together. Through such tough circumstances they supported each other even when things did get too much. I really felt for both characters they were both lovely people and such sad circumstance brought them together.
This truly is a beautiful and emotional story. The writing is just outstanding and I highly recommend it. As always I look forward to reading more from Laurie in the future.
By Laurie Lewis
5 stars
Every time I read one of Laurie’s books I know that I am going to read something thought provoking. She has such an amazing ability to write her books with such depth of emotion and they really are a joy to read. It is certainly one of those books that has you thinking about it as soon as you have finished.
Love on a Limb certainly had me on the verge of tears throughout. I just completely fell in love with Matt and Mikaela and the journey that they went on together. Through such tough circumstances they supported each other even when things did get too much. I really felt for both characters they were both lovely people and such sad circumstance brought them together.
This truly is a beautiful and emotional story. The writing is just outstanding and I highly recommend it. As always I look forward to reading more from Laurie in the future.
December 13, 2017
Love on a Limb is a poignant story about despair, loss, love and compassion.
Matt is a young successful businessman, undergoing treatment for one of the most debilitating illnesses.
Mikaela is a nurse working in an oncology treatment unit. She lives on her own and despite her own losses, she remains cheerful.
Matt is attracted to Mikaela. Her cheerful and compassionate demeanour is like a breath of fresh air. He approaches her with a proposition and after spending some time together, she agrees. There are terms which they are both prepared to honour and initially it appears to be working. When they are no longer able to hide the feelings which they try so hard to avoid, there is a shift in the relationship. Their despair only intensifies the nature of this sad and delicate situation. Time is ticking, but where there is life, there is hope.
Matt is considerate and whist trying to spare his loved ones, his actions bring resentment, pain and sorrow. Mikaela doesn't give up easily and is prepared to fight for their love. Her courage is commendable. Even though this is a tear jerker, there are some warmth and laughter. It's an incredible story where love, friendship and perseverance prevail. Well worth reading.
Matt is a young successful businessman, undergoing treatment for one of the most debilitating illnesses.
Mikaela is a nurse working in an oncology treatment unit. She lives on her own and despite her own losses, she remains cheerful.
Matt is attracted to Mikaela. Her cheerful and compassionate demeanour is like a breath of fresh air. He approaches her with a proposition and after spending some time together, she agrees. There are terms which they are both prepared to honour and initially it appears to be working. When they are no longer able to hide the feelings which they try so hard to avoid, there is a shift in the relationship. Their despair only intensifies the nature of this sad and delicate situation. Time is ticking, but where there is life, there is hope.
Matt is considerate and whist trying to spare his loved ones, his actions bring resentment, pain and sorrow. Mikaela doesn't give up easily and is prepared to fight for their love. Her courage is commendable. Even though this is a tear jerker, there are some warmth and laughter. It's an incredible story where love, friendship and perseverance prevail. Well worth reading.
March 26, 2018
Love On A Limb
By Laurie Lewis
5 Stars
Wow this story was completely unexpected and I loved every minute of it. The story flowed, and the character were fantastic. I felt what they were feeling, and I was sent on an emotional roller coaster and it was great!
This story is about Matthew and Mikaela. They were fast friends and they soon turned to love.
This story is one I would definitely read again, and I would recommend it to a friend.
Review by Anastasia D.
By Laurie Lewis
5 Stars
Wow this story was completely unexpected and I loved every minute of it. The story flowed, and the character were fantastic. I felt what they were feeling, and I was sent on an emotional roller coaster and it was great!
This story is about Matthew and Mikaela. They were fast friends and they soon turned to love.
This story is one I would definitely read again, and I would recommend it to a friend.
Review by Anastasia D.
December 6, 2017
This book tugged on my heartstrings from beginning to end. I cried a lot at the end. I really want to start doing Christmas ornaments like they did, but I don't think I'll put my tree up in September. Matt and his wife are fighting an uphill battle. But they still make memories together. Their love and commitment to each other brought tears to my eyes. I loved this book all the way through.
June 12, 2019
I had the opportunity to read this book as a RIRI
This book was really well written. Very much a different plot that I haven’t read before. The author kept me engaged with different plot turns and surprises. The ending was really good and was glad it wasn’t a predictable ending such as a death. This style of writing was something I enjoyed.
This book was really well written. Very much a different plot that I haven’t read before. The author kept me engaged with different plot turns and surprises. The ending was really good and was glad it wasn’t a predictable ending such as a death. This style of writing was something I enjoyed.
September 7, 2018
Love on a Limb reads like a Life Time movie which isn’t a bad thing. It just means the story flowed in such a way it allowed me to fully picture the scenes as if I was watching a film and some scenes for me were too “perfect”. The seriousness of the theme leukemia and the struggles to make sure someone carries out your wishes when you no longer can voice them is what Matthew Grayken is faced with.
Love on a Limb is a quick and endearing contemporary Christian romance that I’ve read several times already. Characters made my heart hurt, made me chuckle, made me angry, and flat out irritated me. By far I enjoyed Mikaela Compton. Her gentleness yet tenacity were just what Matthew needed during his battle with cancer.
If you like reads without sex and want a twist to the friend to lover troupe, then I recommend Love on a Limb.
***I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review***
I also purchased a copy of this book from Amazon :-)
Love on a Limb is a quick and endearing contemporary Christian romance that I’ve read several times already. Characters made my heart hurt, made me chuckle, made me angry, and flat out irritated me. By far I enjoyed Mikaela Compton. Her gentleness yet tenacity were just what Matthew needed during his battle with cancer.
If you like reads without sex and want a twist to the friend to lover troupe, then I recommend Love on a Limb.
***I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review***
I also purchased a copy of this book from Amazon :-)
June 3, 2019
This story is worth 10 stars, for its sensitive and emphatic dealing with the big C.
It's a story of courage and determination, of love and friendship, of understanding and cooperation.
I have read many books over the years, and this must be my top 5.
So, even if you don't read any other story, this book you should make the effort to read, and then hug the ones you love and hold dear to you.
It's a story of courage and determination, of love and friendship, of understanding and cooperation.
I have read many books over the years, and this must be my top 5.
So, even if you don't read any other story, this book you should make the effort to read, and then hug the ones you love and hold dear to you.
May 29, 2019
What a touching and emotional story! Facing an uphill battle following the return of a serious illness, Matt is prepared for the worst. In his well thought out plans, he involves a nurse Mikayla to help navigate his illness trajectory. The ever positive outlook Mikayla has challenges some of Matt’s ideas. As time begins to run out, a quest for a miracle takes place. Themes of love, family, hope and faith all round out this story. This story felt so real with many of the often ignored realities that come with serious illness and treatments. Be sure to have tissue on hand right from the beginning!
April 29, 2019
I was hesitant to read this book, worried it would be a tear jerker. I was right but it was REALLY good. So glad I read it.
April 3, 2018
Love on a Limb
By Laurie Lewis
Wow this book had me on such an emotional roller coaster of emotions. Its been a while since a book has had me literally sobbing in places. Its safe to say in some parts of this book I reckon I had the ugly cry happening. This boo is full of hope, romance and sadness. Matt is young and successful when his life takes an ugly turn for the worst. Matt goes from being healthy to terminal and now he has decisions to make. One decision he makes is the he needs to get married so if and when the time comes he doesn’t have a voice any longer there will be someone around who can talk for him. But Matt is not looking for love, he has not time to find that, so he settles for a companion cross carer. His choice leads him to Mikaela, Mikaela is already his carer and is also a nurse. When Matt gives her his proposition she agrees to be his wife to make sure his needs will be met later. But under these conditions will the marriage work? And will they develop feelings for each other? I would suggest that you have tissues on hand when reading Love on a Limb. This is one book I will be reading again some time in the future. Thank you, Laurie, for such a wonderful book and believable characters. If a book could be rated more than a five this book would be.
By Laurie Lewis
Wow this book had me on such an emotional roller coaster of emotions. Its been a while since a book has had me literally sobbing in places. Its safe to say in some parts of this book I reckon I had the ugly cry happening. This boo is full of hope, romance and sadness. Matt is young and successful when his life takes an ugly turn for the worst. Matt goes from being healthy to terminal and now he has decisions to make. One decision he makes is the he needs to get married so if and when the time comes he doesn’t have a voice any longer there will be someone around who can talk for him. But Matt is not looking for love, he has not time to find that, so he settles for a companion cross carer. His choice leads him to Mikaela, Mikaela is already his carer and is also a nurse. When Matt gives her his proposition she agrees to be his wife to make sure his needs will be met later. But under these conditions will the marriage work? And will they develop feelings for each other? I would suggest that you have tissues on hand when reading Love on a Limb. This is one book I will be reading again some time in the future. Thank you, Laurie, for such a wonderful book and believable characters. If a book could be rated more than a five this book would be.
December 15, 2017
Love on a Limb drew me in from the start and when it finished, sigh, I wanted more!
Matt is very sick; Mikaela is a nurse, caregiver, and ?. Matt approaches Mikaela with a proposition of marriage so he will have a person who can speak for him in case he can't due to his illness. Mikaela agrees, this will be a marriage of conveniences. Right? The challenges and circumstances that surround this marriage and illness are a little over whelming at best! Will this "loveless" marriage work? As Matt and Mikaela trudge along to doctor appointments and chemo therapy treatments, time seems to be running out. Can Mikaela and Matt continue the ruse of a "pretend" marriage without emotional ties?
This book made me cry! Tears of frustration, anger, and hope. Mikaela is looking for a miracle and time is running out! She makes a decision to leave Matthew when he is at his worst. But leaving isn't because of what people surrounding Matthew think. God is at work in their lives. This book is a inspirational read, but not preachy! I added Laurie L.C. Lewis to my list of authors that I will be reading in the future.
Matt is very sick; Mikaela is a nurse, caregiver, and ?. Matt approaches Mikaela with a proposition of marriage so he will have a person who can speak for him in case he can't due to his illness. Mikaela agrees, this will be a marriage of conveniences. Right? The challenges and circumstances that surround this marriage and illness are a little over whelming at best! Will this "loveless" marriage work? As Matt and Mikaela trudge along to doctor appointments and chemo therapy treatments, time seems to be running out. Can Mikaela and Matt continue the ruse of a "pretend" marriage without emotional ties?
This book made me cry! Tears of frustration, anger, and hope. Mikaela is looking for a miracle and time is running out! She makes a decision to leave Matthew when he is at his worst. But leaving isn't because of what people surrounding Matthew think. God is at work in their lives. This book is a inspirational read, but not preachy! I added Laurie L.C. Lewis to my list of authors that I will be reading in the future.
December 11, 2017
This book was a really sweet story. I was super excited by the premise and the blurb because it reminded me a bit of "Chances Are" by Traci Hunter Abramson (which I love).
While it was emotional, I felt like I didn't quite understand the characters well enough, or how their relationship progressed. I understood how Matthew could be in love with Mikaela, but it seemed like from the beginning, she was also in love with him, which didn't make sense. I just felt like I didn't really know who the characters were. I liked them, but I didn't love them.
I did love the storyline, though, and all the struggles involved. I also enjoyed the reality of the two of them fighting with each other quite a bit. A lot of romance books show the characters as never fighting, but here it was portrayed more honestly, with the characters getting irritated with each other at times, which showed the strength of their love because they always ended up apologizing because their love was greater than those small instances.
Anyway, I had a little difficulty feeling totally connected with the characters, but I had a lovely evening reading this book!
While it was emotional, I felt like I didn't quite understand the characters well enough, or how their relationship progressed. I understood how Matthew could be in love with Mikaela, but it seemed like from the beginning, she was also in love with him, which didn't make sense. I just felt like I didn't really know who the characters were. I liked them, but I didn't love them.
I did love the storyline, though, and all the struggles involved. I also enjoyed the reality of the two of them fighting with each other quite a bit. A lot of romance books show the characters as never fighting, but here it was portrayed more honestly, with the characters getting irritated with each other at times, which showed the strength of their love because they always ended up apologizing because their love was greater than those small instances.
Anyway, I had a little difficulty feeling totally connected with the characters, but I had a lovely evening reading this book!
December 31, 2017
Love on a Limb By Laurie Lewis
Five Star
Have you ever hated but loved a story? That’s how I felt reading this book it was so good but it had me in my feelings. I’m seriously not a crier but I had tears in my eye and some even escaped. The author knew how to draw you in and make you feel. Matt and Mikaela’s story was pure magic. A relationship built on trust, faith, hope and ultimately love. Dealing with loss is difficult not just for the loss of life because you know you will not see that person again. You loss the people you love and sometimes it feels like you can’t go on. I’ve only loss my grandma but that loss was felt through my whole family because she was the glue that kept us together. Matt was dealing with leukemia and with every turn it seemed that he wouldn’t make it. But Mikaela gave him hope and built up his faith that what they have and what they believe would give them a miracle. The characters had so much raw emotions that I almost didn’t finish. It hit close to home and made me revisit my time dealing with my grandmother’s illness. If you want a book that will make you laugh, cry and possibly have to replace whatever device you’re using this is it.
Five Star
Have you ever hated but loved a story? That’s how I felt reading this book it was so good but it had me in my feelings. I’m seriously not a crier but I had tears in my eye and some even escaped. The author knew how to draw you in and make you feel. Matt and Mikaela’s story was pure magic. A relationship built on trust, faith, hope and ultimately love. Dealing with loss is difficult not just for the loss of life because you know you will not see that person again. You loss the people you love and sometimes it feels like you can’t go on. I’ve only loss my grandma but that loss was felt through my whole family because she was the glue that kept us together. Matt was dealing with leukemia and with every turn it seemed that he wouldn’t make it. But Mikaela gave him hope and built up his faith that what they have and what they believe would give them a miracle. The characters had so much raw emotions that I almost didn’t finish. It hit close to home and made me revisit my time dealing with my grandmother’s illness. If you want a book that will make you laugh, cry and possibly have to replace whatever device you’re using this is it.
December 8, 2017
Love On A Limb: A Love Story For All Seasons by Laurie Lewis is a heartwarming story of fighting for what you want.
Matthew is dying and he knows it. With cancer eating away at him all he wants is to make sure he is not alone, that he has someone there to care for him when he can no longer do so. With his plan all set he convinces one of his nurses to marry him.
Mikaela has never had such an odd request. Even still she knows she cannot deny what Matthew is asking of her. If she can help in his final days then that is exactly what she will do.
But when the unexpected happens and then start to develop feelings for each other then realise that maybe Matthew does have some fight left in him, maybe it isn’t the end for him. Will they be too late or will they be able to find a way to a happy ending?
What a book. I had never read anything by this author before but I will be in future. It is such an emotional story that takes you on a huge journey. Well written with characters you want to read about it will keep you going until the end. A great read.
Matthew is dying and he knows it. With cancer eating away at him all he wants is to make sure he is not alone, that he has someone there to care for him when he can no longer do so. With his plan all set he convinces one of his nurses to marry him.
Mikaela has never had such an odd request. Even still she knows she cannot deny what Matthew is asking of her. If she can help in his final days then that is exactly what she will do.
But when the unexpected happens and then start to develop feelings for each other then realise that maybe Matthew does have some fight left in him, maybe it isn’t the end for him. Will they be too late or will they be able to find a way to a happy ending?
What a book. I had never read anything by this author before but I will be in future. It is such an emotional story that takes you on a huge journey. Well written with characters you want to read about it will keep you going until the end. A great read.
December 9, 2017
5 Star
Love On A Limb: A Love Story For All Seasons By Laurie Lewis
Love On A Limb: A Love Story For All Seasons By Laurie Lewis is a sweet about marriage of convenience and growing with one another. I loved this story there were parts that broke my heart and had my emotions all over the place but what an amazing story.
This story is about Matthew and Mikaela.Matthew is not only successful but he also has a medical condition in which is slowly taking his life..He then comes up with an idea,a marriage of convenience with no other than his nurse Mikaela.These two together start on a journey life struggles along with their new marriage. Does there loveless marriage turn into more?When Mikaela finds the determination to save Matthew will she be able to break her promise to him?These two both grow so much throughout the book .I loved these two so much,can there love be enough? I highly recommend this book especially if you want to know how how it ends. I can't wait to read more from this author.
Love On A Limb: A Love Story For All Seasons By Laurie Lewis
Love On A Limb: A Love Story For All Seasons By Laurie Lewis is a sweet about marriage of convenience and growing with one another. I loved this story there were parts that broke my heart and had my emotions all over the place but what an amazing story.
This story is about Matthew and Mikaela.Matthew is not only successful but he also has a medical condition in which is slowly taking his life..He then comes up with an idea,a marriage of convenience with no other than his nurse Mikaela.These two together start on a journey life struggles along with their new marriage. Does there loveless marriage turn into more?When Mikaela finds the determination to save Matthew will she be able to break her promise to him?These two both grow so much throughout the book .I loved these two so much,can there love be enough? I highly recommend this book especially if you want to know how how it ends. I can't wait to read more from this author.
December 16, 2017
Love on Limb By Laurie Lewis is a love story that shows you can grow to love someone. It is about love, loss and being compassionate. Matthew knows he is dying from cancer but does not want to die alone. He has a plan to convince one of his nurses to take care of him. Mikaela is a nurse who works with the Oncology patients as well as one of Matthew’s nurses. Somehow Matthew convinces Mikaela to marry him. Will they be able to get over the marriage of convenience and fall in love? Will they both believe that a miracle could happen?
This is the first book I have read by Laurie Lewis and she had my emotions all over the place in a good way. Her characters were well developed and you felt like these are the type of people you want to have in your life. Love on a Limb shows how strong you can be in your most time of need. The author’s writing made you feel like you were going through what the characters felt as well. I look forward to reading more from Laurie Lewis and I highly recommend Love on a Limb.
This is the first book I have read by Laurie Lewis and she had my emotions all over the place in a good way. Her characters were well developed and you felt like these are the type of people you want to have in your life. Love on a Limb shows how strong you can be in your most time of need. The author’s writing made you feel like you were going through what the characters felt as well. I look forward to reading more from Laurie Lewis and I highly recommend Love on a Limb.
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