My story isn’t pretty. In fact, it’s downright tragic, but it is all I have and it’s mine.
Or so I thought. For six years, I hid from the world, gave up on living and instead focused on surviving. Nightmares plague me, fear controls me, my past overwhelms me, trust has deserted me, and that was fine—until he came along and turned my world on its head.
My mind, body and soul were broken, too broken for any kind of happily ever after, or so I thought. Beau doesn’t think so, twice my age and carrying the weight of his criminal past on his broad shoulders. He saunters into my life and insists that he wants me. Baggage be damned. My choice is simple, fight my demons and take what Beau is offering or continue to hide away from living.
Simple and terrifying, but Beau believes in me. I just have to learn to believe in myself.
BEAU
I lived most of my life on the wrong side of the law. My world consisted of my MC, my brothers, my president, and being the best enforcer, my club has ever had. My loyalty belonged to my club until I woke up one day and realised that there had to be more to life than breaking bones and the law.
Leaving the only family I knew, I walked away, taking my pain with me, landing myself in a small country town. There I found the meaning of a new beginning. There I found Natalie, a broken younger woman with a tragic story.
Now, I had a reason to heal because a life without Natalie was a life not worth living. All I had to do was convince her I was her one—the one that would do anything for her for the rest of her life.
I love romance. I read constantly. Seriously it’s an obsession. I started reading romance at 12 years of age and haven’t stopped since. My mind is always thinking of new story lines, new alpha’s that will capture their woman’s hearts. I’m in love with love.
OMG. I have tears in my eyes as I write this. Leah has officially broke me. This stand alone has triggers yes, but the way Beau helps Natalie patiently and so beautiful is heart warming. Beau leaving his only “family” ( his MC) to live in peace and Natalie living in fear, happen to become neighbors. Without saying more and spoiling the story I can honestly say to anyone reading this review YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK!!! I HIGHLY recommend reading this book. Congratulations on another amazing book Leah.
Holy hell Leah Sharelle😲 You really know how to break a heart and then put it back together ♥️
Natalie my heart was in pieces. What she went through... I would be in a ball and never getting back up. So I totally got why she was the way she was. And it really too someone special to help her through her issues.
Beau.. #ilovehim💖💖💖 Perfect hero. For someone with his background you wouldn't expect the sweet soft hearted man he was. But the way he was with Nat, just to freaking sweet and perfect.
Once upon a time, there was a girl so broken, she decided to give up. Then a rough , weathered, jaded prince came riding up on his steel horse and saved her. Our story was not the conventional love story, but it was ours. And I loved every second of it.
This book was heartbreaking, emotional, Rollercoaster ride and so much more. And it was written perfectly. Leah you are an amazing writer💖👌 Fan for life 👍👏💖💖💖 I can't wait for your next book.. BTW will Dogg get a book🤔
We’re in for a treat this time round with something a little bit different from our flock leader.
Leah really brought her “A-game” to the table with this one, creating such visceral sensations throughout the storyline that gripped my attention and kept me hooked from start to finish. There are a lot of triggers within this story, but Leah covered them with the grace and dignity that they deserved, she did it justice, that’s for sure and that’s why readers love her, myself included.
Both main protagonists Natalie and Beau had, in different ways, lead hard lives before meeting one another, seeking the more secluded and peaceful of lifestyle sees the pair of them eventually becoming neighbours, they may want to keep themselves to themselves, however there’s no denying nor fighting the chemistry between them. Without giving much more away and spoiling the storyline what l I will say is, these two are brought together at a time when they, unknowingly needed one another, with Natalie living in fear and Beau having left his only “family” they form a bond, growing closer and closer with each day that passes, and luckily for us readers we get to witness their relationship blossom, going from friends to lovers in the most, heartwarming and beautifulest of ways ever.
Like I said at the beginning, this is something a little bit different, but it’s a must read, I highly recommend it. Well Done to Leah Sharelle on another fantastic, five star read.
Beautifully written story, tragic but, beautiful. There was no doubt in my mind that both Beau and Natalie were destined to find one another. Two broken souls who were destined to heal one another.
I fell in love with these characters from the moment we met them. Natalie so brave, kind, sweet, and loving, we loved how with each baby step she took she got stronger and stronger. We loved how patient, kind and loving Beau was with Natalie, we loved his approach on how he got Natalie to trust him. We love seeing them building a friendship, relationship and healing together. Although this was a heart-wrenching story to hear, it was one that went straight to the heart and as always the author sucks you right in from the moment we started turning the pages, to the bitter end. Loved it!
This author has a knack for making us fall in love with her characters each and every time, and she did that once again. We love all the Wounded Souls stories but, Jason's story tore out my heart, but, I have to say that this story moved up into slot two of my favorite stories written by Leah.
Anything for You is a heart wrenching story of two broken souls who are drawn together by fate and chance. Natalie has suffered so much and doesn't think she will ever totally find her way out of the darkness. Beau is looking for peace and a life that no longer puts his world in jeopardy. As these two come face to face a connection will form and Beau will do anything to ensure he brings this young woman out of the darkness into the light. A story that is inspirational, passionate, confronting and heartbreaking. Two people that are connected in a way neither of them expect. Natalie's story deals with issues that tear at your heart and soul but this author handles them with the respect and maturity they deserve. Anything for You takes you on a journey of growth, happiness and a love that heals. An absolutely beautiful story that at times may bring you to tears but will mend you heart and have you smiling by the end.
So…. I openly admit - I was apprehensive going into this book. I love all of Leah Sharelle’s books. Every single book she’s written has become my new favourite. This book came with a trigger warning - a first for this author. I pulled up my big girl panties😆 and delved into Anything for you. I cried, I cried some more. My heart hurt. Then just as quick as the author broke us….she put up back together again. Anything for you isn’t just a romance book. It’s so much more! The chemistry, the emotions and the reality of a horrible world….were all written with such passion and feeling, that this book will stick with me forever. The relationship between Natalie and beau is not “typical” but is very beautiful. I can’t recommend this book high enough. Go on …take a chance and you will love it. Xx
I have a very short attention span. I usually have 2 or 3 books going at the same time, and I switch back and forth between them. Not with this book!!! I freaking loved it so much, that I couldn't tear my eyes away. I loved everything, absolutely everything about Beau. Natalie may be my favorite heroine from Leah yet. I've already read it twice, and will read it again, and again.
OMG another standalone by Ms sharelle and what an amazing story it was!!! Yes there triggers but the chemistry that Beau and Natalie have is amazing they both are a difficult past but together they are amazing!! Leah another amazing story !!!!
Natalie and Beau both had a hard life before meeting one another. A lot of triggers in this story, but was written so very well!
The age gap was a bit of a thing for me, not something I like normally. Was discussed a few times throughout the story so you could see it being thought about by the characters.
A very emotional story that I can imagine took a lot out of Leah, but she definitely did it justice!
Anything For You is aptly named, it is very different from the usual style of the book this author writes, but in saying that I have to say I absolutely loved it. There’s a trigger warning for a reason but I believe the scenes are well written and did not take up a lot of space within the story itself, a great balance was achieved.
Natalie’s a young woman with an extremely traumatic past and not just from her time at seventeen. Her whole childhood gave off the vibe of "be seen and not heard", no genuine love, and "keeping up appearances" is paramount. I will say I wanted to become violent towards Natalie’s family, something that does seem to happen frequently when reading about the ‘bad’ characters in this author’s stories—they are always so well crafted. 😆 I really enjoyed Natalie’s self-discovery and her honesty. She had more strength than she realized and I thoroughly enjoyed her creativity. I wanted to see these creations, the descriptions were that good.
Beau is a completely different kettle of fish and one who was also going through changes. I also liked him immensely and how he approached Natalie, this is where his maturity mattered the most. Together Natalie and Beau started a great friendship where they both learned from each other.
Even though this story deals with some extremely serious issues, as is customary in all of Ms. Sharelle’s books, there is still a lighter element with her wonderful sense of humor that creates a healthy balance. There’s the angst that also brought tears to my eyes but even more importantly there is hope that buoys you along.
I can not recommend this book enough, it is one of my favorite books so far this year. Now, I am greedy because I want to read about Beau’s brothers! 😉
Yeah, I know they’re not real words, but in my mind, they describe this book perfectly. Author Leah Sharelle’s book ANYTHING FOR YOU is every bit the beautifully and sensitively written tragic story of a young woman who has experienced what is unfortunately more common than we would ever let ourselves believe. It was heavy reading at times, but Ms Sharelle’s gift in writing Natalie’s story with such sensitivity and respect, I felt I would be letting Natalie down and negating her words of survival and bravery if I didn’t stay with her and read them as thoroughly as I read the rest of the book.
And what an epic story it was too. Both Natalie and Beau were beautifully written characters. Their shattered selves and broken pasts are laid open as pieces others would not willingly take upon themselves to mend, yet they were perfect for each other. Together, as they healed each other through unconditional love and a gradual friendship, a beautiful mosaic picture emerged.
Wow. Ms Sharelle kept me in continual tension, vacillating between being on the edge of tears, and ‘in’ tears. The romance, although not traditional, was present from the moment they caught each other’s eye and I felt everything from despair to warm fuzzies of triumph as Beau being the epitome of patience, let Natalie become comfortable in his presence, in his arms, in her own time. Their first kiss was not hot and sexy, but it was perfect for them, and every bit as romantic as ever a first kiss could be. In turn, Natalie healed him from his past through understanding and acceptance.
ANYTHING FOR YOU was a book that I hit in one sitting. Slow burn and romantic as all hell, this 46-year-old broken down biker and a 23-year-old scarred girl with a tragic past, both recluses, were perfectly matched. I highly recommend this as great reading, especially for those who love the MC element in their books. 5-Stars 🖤💚🖤 #mumsalwaysreading #bookblogger #bookreviewer #marnsreads #marnsj
My God did this book had me in tears . By the time I finished the epilogue I think I'd gone through half a box of tissues . To say that this book is a rollercoaster ride of emotions is an understatement. This book by Leah Sharelle is now my absolute favorite I've always said if Leah wrote a menu I'd read it there's not one book she's written that I haven't liked . She has a way of drawing her readers into the story line and getting lost in the words on every page and pulling out the raw sometimes gut wrenching emotions that always leave this reader wanting more .
Anything For You . was one that took me on a journey that had me wanting to just wrap Natalie up in cotton wool and protect her from harm and make her world right again . The devastion she experienced broke my heart and the compassion and empathy I felt for this character had me at times stop reading so I could control my own tears . Leah has a way of bringing out these emotions in me when I read her books because the characters are so relatable and the subject matter is one that at times was a little to close to home . Even though Natalie had been through sheer hell and was broken in so many ways she was also fierce and strong only she didn't realise it.
Beau is a man who saw that in Natalie and helped bring her out of her shell by letting her take the lead and showing her patience and support and understanding by just being himself and forming a friendship that Natalie had never had before and in turn forming a bond that would grow into a love like no other . Beau was a man who had been through his own dramas and at age forty six left everything behind to start a new life not knowing that his world would be changed for the better . I loved how he loved hard on Natalie and protected her and guided her and giving her everything just to see a smile on her face . He was made for her and she him and the story between them and how they came to be is just one of pure beauty . I have my favorite books by Author Leah Sharelle but this one is my absolute favorite and I can't wait to read it again .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Anything For You is aptly named, it is very different to the usual style of book this author writes, but in saying that I have to say I absolutely loved it. There’s a trigger warning for a reason but I believe the scenes are well written and did not take up a lot of space within the story itself, a great balance was achieved.
Natalie’s a young woman with an extremely traumatic past and not just from her time at seventeen. Her whole childhood gave off the vibe of ‘be seen and not heard’, no genuine love and ‘keeping up appearances’ is paramount. I will say I wanted to become violent towards Natalie’s family, something that does seem to happen frequently when reading about the ‘bad’ characters in this author’s stories—they are always so well crafted. 😆 I really enjoyed Natalie’s self discovery and her honesty. She had more strength than she realised and I thoroughly enjoyed her creativity. I wanted to see these creations, the descriptions were that good.
Beau is a completely different kettle of fish and one who was also going through changes. I also liked him immensely and how he approached Natalie, this is where his maturity mattered the most. Together Natalie and Beau started a great friendship where they both learnt from each other.
Even though this story deals with some extremely serious issues, as is customary in all of Ms Sharelle’s books, there is still a lighter element with her wonderful sense of humour that creates a healthy balance. There’s the angst that also brought tears to my eyes but even more importantly there is hope that buoys you along.
I can not recommend this book enough, it is one of my favourite books so far this year. Now, I am greedy because I want to read about Beau’s brothers! 😉
My gosh, Leah Sharelle really upped her emotional game with Anything for You, and I promise you that my eyes went rogue more than once. My poor girl Natalie really had some stuff happen to her that I'm still upset about as it really affected her big time (which I didn't blame her for at all). We find her living a demon filled life under the radar to the point that she doesn't leave her house for anything. However, luckily she found the right place for her, with some special people who had her back. Beau has been part of a biker club for a long time which has led to him doing time more than once. The last tour up the river did his head in, so when he got out, he knew that he needed to leave his club for some peace in his life. He ends up moving in next door to Natalie, and while it really upset her at first, it was just what the doctor ordered, as there was something about Beau that pulled her out of her shell. He was very patient with her going at her speed, so in my eyes he was perfect. Little did they know that they had more in common than they even knew. This story had it all, great characters, twists, an extreme amount of angst, and even some danger so you don't want to miss out! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I absolutely fell in love with this book, I honestly cant exspress how this story made me feel. Leah Sharelle did an amazing job of weaving this tale of Natalie and Beau and them finding a new way to live and building a new life out of heartbreak, pain and absolute devestation. I would definitely recommend tissues for this book. It will totally break you apart before it sooths your soul and rebuilds you.
I would absolutely recommend this book and author to anyone who loves an epic love with a good storyline and alot of emotions flowing through your heart. Leah has absolutely hit this story out the park and then some. I hope you love this book as much as I have. Happy Reading ♡ (Remember Tissues)
Natalie is such a strong woman but she doesn't realize it. I loved how she grew through the story and the way she became so self aware. Beau is looking for a new life and he knows that "shorty" needs him in ways he never thought possible. I loved how not only Natalie changed throughout this story but Beau grew in ways too. This was such a hard story to read at times and the pain these characters went through. Leah Sharelle is such an amazing story teller even with a story like this one that needed a delicate touch. I highly recommend this story!!! AMAZING!!!
OMG Leah Sharelle has outdone herself. I love her work, but I have to tell you I think this is her best story to date. Natalie was traumatized by her family in ways that no one should go thru. She runs and finds a place for herself while becoming a hermit. Beau just released from prison. He belongs to an MC but realizes he wants out so he leaves the MC behind. Beau becomes Natalie's next door neighbor. Follow this tragic haunting story of two people finding love and acceptance. This story is so beautifully written it will make you cry, cheer and demand justice. Ms. Sharelle has written a work of art.
This story covered such sensitive subjects, and I loved how Beau did what he could to help Natalie. Their connection was strong and supportive of the other. He was so sweet, yet fought to keep his anger under control around Natalie so he wouldn't scare her. The bravery that Natalie showed to overcome her past brought tears to my eyes, and I cheered each stage she succeeded at. I enjoyed the shared friendship with Dogg, though different times and reasons. A story full of pain, recovery, and heart, I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this story, and this is my unsolicited review.
I love reading anything by Leah. This one struck a cord with me. There are triggers but it is noted for all readers. This one is amazing. I absolutely loved Beau and Natalie. Both broken and looking for peace. Natalie moves to a small town and stays away from men. She only goes out to get mail and work. Beau moves in next door after leaving his MC and they meet getting the mail. They fall hard despite the age difference. Beau will keep her safe no matter what.
Oh. My. Heart! Yes Leah, I too am now in a ball, crying like a baby! What a heartbreakingly beautiful story. This has literally had me through a whole gamut of emotion and I wouldn't change a thing! Natalie and Beau have stolen my heart, forever. I have loved every word of this story. You all need to go one click this now!! Just ensure you have tissues and maybe a little wine!
I absolutely fell in love with this book!! From Natalie‘s tragic past to Beau’s life with the MC, they were just made for each other. They found their way together through heartache, pain and utter devastation. I wanted to weep, throw things and shot for what Natalie went through. Can Beau bring her back to the living?
Beau and Natalie’s story is quite a bit different than what we have seen from Leah before. There is still an element of the MC and the brotherhood involved but it is so far in the distance you don’t remember it much.
This book is solely about two troubled souls finding their home with each other. Beau and Natalie couldn’t be more different. There’s an age gap(which I love), a man who is roughened by what life has thrown him and a young woman who is scared of her own shadow essentially.
They both slowly learn to depend on each other as friends then move into lovers. Partners. They have do idea until quite a bit of time has passed that they have one person in common. Thankfully this one person is there to help and not make things worse.
This story is a slow burn. Perfect segway if you have never read anything by Leah before. If this is your first book by her you will love all of her others. She does however like to torture us as at times by killing beloved characters…I’ll forever be salty about that. Lol!
Oh My… Where do I start with this review? Foremost by saying I love Ms. Sharelle’s works. I have been a fan since her first book hit the shelves. Her style, her humor and creativity have made reading her book a true joy. I can now add perfection and compassion to my adjectives for her works. In Anything for You, the author takes two very real life tragic occurrences and gives us a storyline that deals with them with masterful sensitivity. She brought the characters to life and put so much feeling into her words that I wanted to cry, scream and shout with the injustices Natalie faced. As for Beau, I wanted to sing his praises and say hallelujah at how this harded biker, who had serviced his time and just wanted to find peace and quiet, found the heart and compassion to try and be what Nat needed.
The book has triggers, as the author informs her readers up front, but her masterful way of handling things touched my heart and soul. This is one book I will be reading over and over for years to come. Kudos Ms. Sharelle for branching out with this storyline. You’ve hit a home run for sure. I highly recommend grabbing up Anything for You and enjoying one very emotional yet romantic ride.
2 Thumbs Up and 5 (Should be more like 10 or 20) Stars.
Get the tissues ready! Natalie has gone through so much and thankfully she was able to not only get herself out but protect herself, even though she becomes somewhat of a recluse. After leaving the only family he ever knew, Beau relocates looking to live a reclusive life, but that all changes when he catches a glimpse of Natalie and becomes enamored. My heart truly broke for Natalie and everything she went through, and I was so proud of her for the strength she exhibited, not only in the beginning but also in her budding relationship with Beau. The relationship between these two was perfect – he was able to keep Natalie safe and protect her, something she always wanted and needed in life, and she was able to help him get outside his comfort zone and find family outside of the MC and jail. I can’t wait for Leah’s next book! I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is Natalie and Beau’s story. Natalie has had a tragic life and is a broken shadow who lives in fear, while Beau was an enforcer in his MC and being totally loyal to his club, until he walks away craving a life of peace in a small town. Beau and Natalie are neighbours, and he is so sweet and soft hearted with her. These two broken souls are destined by fate to be together, and they compliment each other perfectly. This is a well written heartwrenching story, which is an emotional roller coaster, and is filled with healing, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to a heartwarming, riveting page turner. I was totally hooked throughout this brilliant story, and I look forward to reading more from this gifted author, whose work I highly recommend. Be aware there may be triggers for some readers due to the sensitive content, so take heed of the warnings!
My first book and what a book it was from this author! I really did love the story. The sensitive writing on such a traumatic event. The healing process. Everything was wonderful.
I just wanted a little bit more at the end. I would have loved the introduction between Nat and Nan. Nan played such a big role in Beau's story and then never get mentioned towards the end. I also would have loved the intro between the god parents and the god child.
Did maternal instincts kick in or did they stay with the decision of not having kids?
Did she get the horse that was mentioned or any other as she loved horses?
Would love a little extended epilog :-) Other than that it was a great read and I will go hunt for more books from this author!
Omg I don't even know where to start this book was absolutely amazing. From beginning to end I was drawn into Beau and Natalie's story. My heart broke for them and everything they have been through. I loved how open and honest they were with each other and I don't fault Beau for not telling her what he did to her step brother. These two couldn't be more perfect for one another and I would love to see more of them and Dogg.
What an amazing book, a hard story to write and keep the reader interested but Leah did just that with this story. It made me cry, had me loving Natalie her strength and courage to still live, but when Beau comes into her life WOW. Well done Leah Sharelle you did yourself proud excellent story. 5 STARS
Thank you...a truly wondearful story. The things which happened to Natalie were terrible, but to have the people in her life that could help her heal was nice. You didn't shy away from the fact she needed a psychiatrist to help her. In most books that doesn't get much mention. Beau was a hero in every sense of the word. To have a man willing to go to the lengths he did was nothing short of amazing. I really like your books, but this one was special. I will be recommending the book to my friends.