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Doc Exclusives #8
Because Of You
Doc can bring any relationship back from the dead.
But maybe there are some relationships that deserve to rot.
Wayne owns my heart, but he also owns a dangerous temper.
Glass shattering close to our four-year-old son is the last push I need to leave him.
I work hard on rebuilding myself for the sake of my son, but Wayne barrels into my life again and destroys my resolve.
He claims he’s gone to anger management therapy and he’s ready to be the man I fell in love with.
But the scars he put on me are deeper than anyone can see.
With my life and my son’s on the line, I go to the one man who can repair broken things—Doc. But will the mysterious mechanic help someone like Wayne? And even if he does, will it be enough to rebuild my trust after all the ways Wayne broke me?
I’m sure where my heart is until my new boss flashes his charming smile at me and changes everything.
Now I have to make a choice… will I give Wayne a chance or will I walk into a future without him.
Because Of You is a journey of self-discovery with twists and turns that you won’t see coming. This book handles triggering topics and is not for everyone. Please proceed with caution.
But maybe there are some relationships that deserve to rot.
Wayne owns my heart, but he also owns a dangerous temper.
Glass shattering close to our four-year-old son is the last push I need to leave him.
I work hard on rebuilding myself for the sake of my son, but Wayne barrels into my life again and destroys my resolve.
He claims he’s gone to anger management therapy and he’s ready to be the man I fell in love with.
But the scars he put on me are deeper than anyone can see.
With my life and my son’s on the line, I go to the one man who can repair broken things—Doc. But will the mysterious mechanic help someone like Wayne? And even if he does, will it be enough to rebuild my trust after all the ways Wayne broke me?
I’m sure where my heart is until my new boss flashes his charming smile at me and changes everything.
Now I have to make a choice… will I give Wayne a chance or will I walk into a future without him.
Because Of You is a journey of self-discovery with twists and turns that you won’t see coming. This book handles triggering topics and is not for everyone. Please proceed with caution.
- GenresRomanceSecond Chance
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2022
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52 people want to read
About the author
Nia Arthurs
165 books980 followersFrom an early age, Nia knew she wanted to be a writer and actively began chasing that dream when she was a teenager.
Nia writes interracial romance and contemporary romance with guaranteed happy endings. She loves strong heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and just enough spice and drama to keep things interesting!
Look for the Taming Series (Taming Mr. Jerkface, Taming Mr. Charming, Taming Mr. Know-It-All, and Taming Mr. Darcy) in ebook format.
And catch up with Nia on Facebook @authorniaarthurs. Happy Reading!
Nia writes interracial romance and contemporary romance with guaranteed happy endings. She loves strong heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and just enough spice and drama to keep things interesting!
Look for the Taming Series (Taming Mr. Jerkface, Taming Mr. Charming, Taming Mr. Know-It-All, and Taming Mr. Darcy) in ebook format.
And catch up with Nia on Facebook @authorniaarthurs. Happy Reading!
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May 27, 2022Not a cheater but a wife beater.
May 7, 2022
Not so sure about this one.
The domestic violence aspect is difficult. He may not have hit her, but terrorized, verbally and mentally abused her. It’s an ugly backstory, and I’m not sure I buy into fixing it within the narrative.
2 stars for now… I still might downgrade it to 1
The domestic violence aspect is difficult. He may not have hit her, but terrorized, verbally and mentally abused her. It’s an ugly backstory, and I’m not sure I buy into fixing it within the narrative.
2 stars for now… I still might downgrade it to 1
May 18, 2022
The low rating isn't indicative of poor writing or a bad plot. It mostly has to do with the outcome. I can't sanction any woman returning to her abuser, no matter the new leaf he may have turned over. Wayne may have never hit ole girl (I can't remember her name), but he threw things that left bruises and scars on her, and put their child in danger while also setting a dangerous example and pattern he would repeat once he grew interested in dating. Ole girl was more worried about the new and improved version of Wayne being taken rather than the fact that, without notice, he could become the angry and unstable man she left. So, like I said, the ending to this was unpalatable.
May 23, 2023
This was truly a good second chance romance. This woman loved her husband but was afraid that his anger was too much for her to handle. She became deathly afraid that it with turn on their 3-year-old son. Against advice from Liz(her savior), she told Wayne that if he went to see Doc (the Mechanic) and did what he suggested that they maybe could try again. Wayne decided that he wanted his family back so he did what she asked. At first he was confused because he thought that Doc was a therapist, but he is just and old mechanic who is very wise; he uses lessons about the maintenance of cars to apply to life.
June 23, 2022
Paula and Wayne - At last, A true family
I loved this book dealing with domestic violence and it’s affects on relationships. The abuser becomes empowered and the abused withdraws…until she/he makes the decision to leave for her/his safety. If a child is in the mix, for their safety as well. SPOILER ALERT: Wayne was out of control and Paula received the brunt of his anger, until she couldn’t take anymore and maybe Wayne would start on Leo. Doc brings all things into prospective for Wayne and the ending is beautiful. Glad Liz and Johnny was in this book as well.
I loved this book dealing with domestic violence and it’s affects on relationships. The abuser becomes empowered and the abused withdraws…until she/he makes the decision to leave for her/his safety. If a child is in the mix, for their safety as well. SPOILER ALERT: Wayne was out of control and Paula received the brunt of his anger, until she couldn’t take anymore and maybe Wayne would start on Leo. Doc brings all things into prospective for Wayne and the ending is beautiful. Glad Liz and Johnny was in this book as well.
February 1, 2023
Doc’s Wisdom
Wayne loved his woman like no others, but the rage inside him when unleashed has no control… he won’t touch her but his tongue and anything around him is fair game. Paula had enough when the results of it affecting their 4 year old son. She left him, but her heart never him & wayne is in desperate need for a repair a do over , who better than Doc to help him face his demons, his reality. And Paula will not give him another chance unless he seeing Doc and Doc gave his approval.
Can an abuser be helped!?
I love this seeing!!
Wayne loved his woman like no others, but the rage inside him when unleashed has no control… he won’t touch her but his tongue and anything around him is fair game. Paula had enough when the results of it affecting their 4 year old son. She left him, but her heart never him & wayne is in desperate need for a repair a do over , who better than Doc to help him face his demons, his reality. And Paula will not give him another chance unless he seeing Doc and Doc gave his approval.
Can an abuser be helped!?
I love this seeing!!
May 4, 2022
I don’t like Paula. I mean what kind of a mother is she? She almost gets her son killed! I can get past that its hard for her to leave her abuser but when she asked doc for help I thought it was for her son. So that her son wouldn’t experience that again from Wayne but instead she was more concerned that she and Wayne wouldn’t end up together? That she would end up alone? What about her son who would have a broken family?
January 16, 2023
Wayne and Paula
Great read. Is it possible for people to actually change like that? If would be amazing if it were. Wayne had a lot of anger and trust issues and Paula was one of those women who allowed herself to be abused mentally. I love the Doc Academy series of stories. Not sure where the inspiration comes from, but it works for these stories. Glad this couple was as able to work it out.
Great read. Is it possible for people to actually change like that? If would be amazing if it were. Wayne had a lot of anger and trust issues and Paula was one of those women who allowed herself to be abused mentally. I love the Doc Academy series of stories. Not sure where the inspiration comes from, but it works for these stories. Glad this couple was as able to work it out.
April 10, 2023
I don’t know why I keep reading their books. I’m almost certain this father daughter duo have a cheating fetish. Poor characters, making poor decisions. This is the Arthur’s recipe for a good marriage…
love+marriage+cheating+separation+more love+emotional affairs+love+misguided advice from a love guru+separation+maybe some cheating again+love = a good successful marriage.
Don’t bother reading their books. I’ve just summarised all of them for you.
love+marriage+cheating+separation+more love+emotional affairs+love+misguided advice from a love guru+separation+maybe some cheating again+love = a good successful marriage.
Don’t bother reading their books. I’ve just summarised all of them for you.
July 9, 2023
Hard story involving abuse, but still excellent
I could go on forever about the excellence of the stories in this series that is written with Mia's dad, but suffice it to say that it is good, it is hard and uncomfortable, and may not touch your experience, but it is an experience of some women and it is another leading opportunity within this story. Another one to read!
I could go on forever about the excellence of the stories in this series that is written with Mia's dad, but suffice it to say that it is good, it is hard and uncomfortable, and may not touch your experience, but it is an experience of some women and it is another leading opportunity within this story. Another one to read!
May 4, 2022
Nia Arthur's Strikes Again!!!
I've read almost all of the books in this series.I love them all. If you have not read any of the books in this series, do yourself a favor, read any of them. You won't be disappointed.
I've read almost all of the books in this series.I love them all. If you have not read any of the books in this series, do yourself a favor, read any of them. You won't be disappointed.
July 14, 2022
Different
Since the approach was different, I had a hard time relating. All the signs against Wayne were evident. She loved him so much that she did ignore the signs. Doc’s advice was pretty interesting. I just didn’t like this book.
Since the approach was different, I had a hard time relating. All the signs against Wayne were evident. She loved him so much that she did ignore the signs. Doc’s advice was pretty interesting. I just didn’t like this book.
January 28, 2024
Issues
This was an okay read. Though I'm disappointed that the authors didn't delve into the root of Wayne's anger issues. A lot was left unexplained, which could have vastly improved the story. I'm glad to see that Paula came into herself.
This was an okay read. Though I'm disappointed that the authors didn't delve into the root of Wayne's anger issues. A lot was left unexplained, which could have vastly improved the story. I'm glad to see that Paula came into herself.
May 7, 2022
good read
I love this series with doc! And this book was awesome. I wasn’t sure what Paula should do, but in the end she made the right choice.
I love this series with doc! And this book was awesome. I wasn’t sure what Paula should do, but in the end she made the right choice.
July 5, 2023
Because of You and Accountability
Really goid series, so far. I would like to have the same outcomes that are illustrated in this series up to now.
Really goid series, so far. I would like to have the same outcomes that are illustrated in this series up to now.
July 25, 2023
Not as good as some of the other stories. But I still like this author
May 12, 2022
be the king
When I started I wasn't sure that I would make it all the way through Paula and Wayne's story. My job requires me to believe that change is possible for anyone, but Wayne's attitude throughout most of the book really annoyed me. When it finally clicked, it clicked, for both of them. The growth they both experienced gave me great hope that they loved and respected themselves and then each other enough to work on improving and growing and changing from the inside to the out
When I started I wasn't sure that I would make it all the way through Paula and Wayne's story. My job requires me to believe that change is possible for anyone, but Wayne's attitude throughout most of the book really annoyed me. When it finally clicked, it clicked, for both of them. The growth they both experienced gave me great hope that they loved and respected themselves and then each other enough to work on improving and growing and changing from the inside to the out
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