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Fire and Ice #3
Living for Him
Can two people ever truly have a happily ever after, or is danger always lurking in the shadows?
Often evil hides in plain sight until the moment it’s ready to destroy.
In its wake, it leaves emptiness and pain.
Viktor’s determined to right every wrong, but even the greatest superheroes have their weaknesses.
They say it’s always darkest before the dawn, and Natalie’s path is shrouded in darkness.
Hearts fall in love, but sometimes that love hurts. Choices will be made that leave one person broken.
You’ll laugh, and you’ll cry as you ask the question—Is happily ever after something just spoken
at the end of a fairy tale? Find out in the emotional conclusion of Alex and Natalie’s love story, Living for Him.
Often evil hides in plain sight until the moment it’s ready to destroy.
In its wake, it leaves emptiness and pain.
Viktor’s determined to right every wrong, but even the greatest superheroes have their weaknesses.
They say it’s always darkest before the dawn, and Natalie’s path is shrouded in darkness.
Hearts fall in love, but sometimes that love hurts. Choices will be made that leave one person broken.
You’ll laugh, and you’ll cry as you ask the question—Is happily ever after something just spoken
at the end of a fairy tale? Find out in the emotional conclusion of Alex and Natalie’s love story, Living for Him.
- GenresSuspense
387 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2022
17 people are currently reading
158 people want to read
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Tara Conrad
26 books623 followersTara Conrad writes sizzling, emotionally charged romances that blend passion, angst, and unforgettable love stories. From dark Irish mafia worlds to steamy second chances and spicy club romances, her books are filled with captivating plots, deep emotional connections, and characters who love hard—and fight harder for their happily ever after.
Tara is married to her real-life hero, George. They’ve been in love for over 30 years, and it was his encouragement that launched her writing journey. Their enduring bond inspires every story she tells.
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Tara is married to her real-life hero, George. They’ve been in love for over 30 years, and it was his encouragement that launched her writing journey. Their enduring bond inspires every story she tells.
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June 13, 2022
Oh my god- grab the tissues because you will need them but if you enjoyed submitting to him and fighting for him, you can I’ll LOVE this book. It really is a great finale of Alex and Natalie’s story… and of course baby Rose gets to star in the book too. I could not get enough!
February 9, 2022
This is the third and final book in this trilogy (These books must be read in order). Alex and Natalie's journey continues with many more bumps in the road. With evil lurking around the corner, our couple is in for more danger, and danger they find. After the first wave of trouble, Alex and Viktor have a discussion where Alex asks Viktor to be with Natalie if anything happens to him to make sure she is safe and protected. Well.. disaster does strike and we are taken on a journey of Viktor and Natalie's new reality/ relationship. Of course, danger is still waiting around the corner but of course nothing is as it seems, and an old enemy comes back. This was an exciting end to the trilogy and I loved every minute of this journey.
June 25, 2022
Alex and Natalie have gone through so much. They have suffered so much they’ve been through ups and downs they’ve been through tragedy just so much and to finally make it together! I cried I got emotional I felt every emotion you could think of and the super emotional perfectly written storyline. I really enjoyed this book and I hope to read more from this author I would recommend it to all my friends.
I was given an Advanced Readers Copy for an honest review.
I was given an Advanced Readers Copy for an honest review.
February 1, 2023
OMG! This book was a rollercoaster of emotions! I was on the edge of my seat while listening! Natalie and Alex have been through so much and they’re tested in this book. I loved every minute of this book and my heart hurt for them. Tara has written a fantastic trilogy and I can wait to read more from her!
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 4, 2022
Honestly, I’m at a loss for what to say on this book, best one out of the series. The emotional damage with this book is real, it broke me, put me back together and broke me again. Total book hangover from this one! Right when I thought I’d have It all figured out… PLOT TWIST and I’m back to trying to figure out what the F*** just happened!
““Viktor’s standing there, his face devoid of all color. Two NYPD officers are with him.
“Viktor? What’s going on?”
They step out of the elevator the doors close behind them.
“Let’s go sit down.” He takes my arm, but I shrug from his grasp.
“No. Tell me what’s going on. Why are there police in my house?”
“Mrs. Montgomery?” The female office speaks.
“Stop.” Viktor puts up his hand. “I’ll tell her.”
My heart pounds. The last time I got a call from the police --“
Yall my heart was racing, all noise around me faded as I could literally feel Natalie’s heart breaking, my own breaking with her. I didn’t want this to be true they were finally getting their happy ever after 😭!
Seeing Viktor step in from the moment Alex was gone to take care of Natalie, keeping that promise that he made to Alex and letting his own feelings start to take over, as my heart was still with Alex it learned to trust Alex’s request and fall in love with the idea of Viktor, Natalie and little Rose. Then Tara did the unthinkable and threw in the biggest curve I definitely didn’t see coming. I don’t know who my heart belongs to more, Alex or Viktor. My heart was pulled into so many directions. I laughed, cried, felt every heartbreak along with them. I love that Natalie still got her happy ever after, I’ll let you read It and figure out who it’s with 😉. A genuine great read, keeps you invested throughout the entire book and definitely recommend!
““Viktor’s standing there, his face devoid of all color. Two NYPD officers are with him.
“Viktor? What’s going on?”
They step out of the elevator the doors close behind them.
“Let’s go sit down.” He takes my arm, but I shrug from his grasp.
“No. Tell me what’s going on. Why are there police in my house?”
“Mrs. Montgomery?” The female office speaks.
“Stop.” Viktor puts up his hand. “I’ll tell her.”
My heart pounds. The last time I got a call from the police --“
Yall my heart was racing, all noise around me faded as I could literally feel Natalie’s heart breaking, my own breaking with her. I didn’t want this to be true they were finally getting their happy ever after 😭!
Seeing Viktor step in from the moment Alex was gone to take care of Natalie, keeping that promise that he made to Alex and letting his own feelings start to take over, as my heart was still with Alex it learned to trust Alex’s request and fall in love with the idea of Viktor, Natalie and little Rose. Then Tara did the unthinkable and threw in the biggest curve I definitely didn’t see coming. I don’t know who my heart belongs to more, Alex or Viktor. My heart was pulled into so many directions. I laughed, cried, felt every heartbreak along with them. I love that Natalie still got her happy ever after, I’ll let you read It and figure out who it’s with 😉. A genuine great read, keeps you invested throughout the entire book and definitely recommend!
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July 18, 2022
The conclusion to this series game me “all the feels”. I couldn’t help but cry and hope that there would be a plot twist….and the plot twisted and turned and I couldn’t wait to finish it and then mourned the end of the story. Make sure to keep a box of tissues and a charger for your device ready since you won’t want to stop until the story is done!
July 15, 2022
A heartwarming conclusion to the trilogy. Wonderfully written characters, and a expertly woven storyline. Would recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 24, 2023
Boom
Oh this book had me happy sad crying and mad all the feels. I was so upset about the explosion I was like b....ch how could you do that with Alex 🥲 Natalie got the news and broke down and then the letter and I was like oh Victor is gonna be a awesome husband but Natalie kept having dreams of Alex and her and it just broke my heart the little rose was born and that was so touching Victor and Natalie became a family and it was good Victor was so good with rose and he never left Natalie side they took it slow and then 10 months hit and they got the info from the explosion and you find out who was watching them across the lake and behind the explosion and you were like omg I should have known..oh but have to read to find out the twist and you'll be like what omg..I highly recommend this book
Oh this book had me happy sad crying and mad all the feels. I was so upset about the explosion I was like b....ch how could you do that with Alex 🥲 Natalie got the news and broke down and then the letter and I was like oh Victor is gonna be a awesome husband but Natalie kept having dreams of Alex and her and it just broke my heart the little rose was born and that was so touching Victor and Natalie became a family and it was good Victor was so good with rose and he never left Natalie side they took it slow and then 10 months hit and they got the info from the explosion and you find out who was watching them across the lake and behind the explosion and you were like omg I should have known..oh but have to read to find out the twist and you'll be like what omg..I highly recommend this book
February 10, 2022
Wow! This last book had me totally captivated from start to finish. The love between Alex and Natalie was epic and what he had requested of Victor was unbelievable! I have to say that I cried so much reading this story as it was so emotional and heart-wrenching though there were happy moments as well. This series was just amazing!
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a fair and honest review.
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a fair and honest review.
March 10, 2022
*** ARC Provided for Honest Review ***
This trilogy has been one of the most emotional rides I have every taken. The drama, romance, love and even the sadness was something I do not experience all together in a book very often. I felt each emotion as if it was happening to me not just in a book. This book and author are forever on my one click list and I can wait to see where she takes this series.
*** ARC Provided for Honest Review ***
This trilogy has been one of the most emotional rides I have every taken. The drama, romance, love and even the sadness was something I do not experience all together in a book very often. I felt each emotion as if it was happening to me not just in a book. This book and author are forever on my one click list and I can wait to see where she takes this series.
*** ARC Provided for Honest Review ***
July 2, 2022
WOW! This is the final book in the trilogy and it didn't disappoint. (Books need to be read in order.)
I am totally obsessed with Alex and Natalie and the trials and tribulations of their relationship. Emotional overload, have tissues at the ready. I would definitely highly recommend this trilogy.
I am totally obsessed with Alex and Natalie and the trials and tribulations of their relationship. Emotional overload, have tissues at the ready. I would definitely highly recommend this trilogy.
August 21, 2022
Can two people ever truly have a happily ever after, or is danger always lurking in the shadows? Viktor & Natalie's conclusion. Good trilogy. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
August 24, 2022
And I thought the second book had me on a emotional roller coaster that was nothing compared to this book. I enjoy this read and getting to know more about different characters and whatnot but I got frustrated with how much pain the strong wife had to through and the bad guy can’t he just give up already. This book is really awesome like the others but will have you crying a lot, along with a lot of action and crime. There are a lot memories to be enjoyed to with their new dreams helping people and Rose close to coming to the world! This book along with first two are keeps for sure I’m really excited see what the amazing author has next for this series I personally still want more on Alex and Nat as much as I went on other amazing fun characters!! :).
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 2, 2022
Ending to an emotional journey
This book is the final book of Alex and Natalie. It brought me in and wouldn't let go. I truly am amazed at how good this story is written. I'm looking forward to more books by this author.
This book is the final book of Alex and Natalie. It brought me in and wouldn't let go. I truly am amazed at how good this story is written. I'm looking forward to more books by this author.
March 31, 2023
Natalie and Alex go through more trauma. Lives are interrupted, and hearts are broken. I enjoyed this book and the surprises it brought.
February 3, 2022
IN my last review ......book 2 .........I made the comment >>>
and who knows who else might be along guess we all will be in the boat waiting to see who is after them next.... WILL They ever find the solace they seek and the happy ever after ??? Only the author Knows .. hahahaa all in all was a good read .. sadly some spelling errors but as a reader you will figure them out ..
WELL the Boat Landed and sadly our H is killed in an explosion, he and Viktor had made arrangements for Natalie to always be taken care of .. she is going to soon have her baby so it becomes a stressful time for her as well as Viktor.......Alex's request from Viktor was to love Natalie and the baby, marry her someday cause our H knew.. the two of them were very close since what happened in Book 2.... the only thing is .... Natalie is Lost, how can she continue to live without her heart...
the baby arrives,... as Maxim and several others continue to pour over the files and pictures of everything that took Alex away ....
WELL let me tell you they find some info and as Natalie tries her best to give in to the pressure that Alex is never coming home she and Rose and Viktor try to find a way of life that is somewhat acceptable ... ...when ALL HECKIE breaks thru and so as not to share a spoiler ..... GRAB tissues and read the book ... IT is truly an amazing ending .....
I received this as a before read /release so this is My honest opinion of said story and I have not been compensated in any form....and when I read their were some spelling mishaps but as in the other books ... they could be figured out what was supposed to be there.... :)
and who knows who else might be along guess we all will be in the boat waiting to see who is after them next.... WILL They ever find the solace they seek and the happy ever after ??? Only the author Knows .. hahahaa all in all was a good read .. sadly some spelling errors but as a reader you will figure them out ..
WELL the Boat Landed and sadly our H is killed in an explosion, he and Viktor had made arrangements for Natalie to always be taken care of .. she is going to soon have her baby so it becomes a stressful time for her as well as Viktor.......Alex's request from Viktor was to love Natalie and the baby, marry her someday cause our H knew.. the two of them were very close since what happened in Book 2.... the only thing is .... Natalie is Lost, how can she continue to live without her heart...
the baby arrives,... as Maxim and several others continue to pour over the files and pictures of everything that took Alex away ....
WELL let me tell you they find some info and as Natalie tries her best to give in to the pressure that Alex is never coming home she and Rose and Viktor try to find a way of life that is somewhat acceptable ... ...when ALL HECKIE breaks thru and so as not to share a spoiler ..... GRAB tissues and read the book ... IT is truly an amazing ending .....
I received this as a before read /release so this is My honest opinion of said story and I have not been compensated in any form....and when I read their were some spelling mishaps but as in the other books ... they could be figured out what was supposed to be there.... :)
July 11, 2023
5/5⭐️
2/5🌶️
Holy f**k did this book throw me for a ton of curve balls. I was crying then coming to terms with stuff and then was thrown for her another curve ball. I absolutely loved Alex and Natalie’s story. This was the perfect ending to their love story. I cannot wait to dive into Victor’s story!
2/5🌶️
Holy f**k did this book throw me for a ton of curve balls. I was crying then coming to terms with stuff and then was thrown for her another curve ball. I absolutely loved Alex and Natalie’s story. This was the perfect ending to their love story. I cannot wait to dive into Victor’s story!
June 7, 2023
Incredible as always!
Tara was not joking when she told me to grab some tissues. This book made me cry more than any book ever has!
Her plot twists always catch me off guard. She’s an absolute incredible author. I am so glad I found her work and I cannot wait to read book 4!
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Tara was not joking when she told me to grab some tissues. This book made me cry more than any book ever has!
Her plot twists always catch me off guard. She’s an absolute incredible author. I am so glad I found her work and I cannot wait to read book 4!
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April 26, 2023
This is the third book in this phenomenal series and is the conclusion of Alex and Natalie’s story. This couple have endured so much, yet a curveball is thrown into the mix, which I did not see coming. This is a well written story which is an action packed, emotional roller coaster, which is dark, raw, gritty, and intense, with danger, suspense, intrigue, tragedy, heartbreak, and love, which leads to a twisted, unpredictable, and entertaining page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
February 7, 2022
Oh wow, what an ending to the series. Please note that you need to read Submitting to him and Fighting for him first or you won't understand the plot or the characters. Without giving anything away, make sure you bring a box of tissues with you. I will also say that I felt so sorry for Viktor. Turning emotions off doesn't happen easily and he's human along with the rest of us.
I received an advanced reader copy and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advanced reader copy and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
April 23, 2023
Alex and Natalie go through so much in this installment and it’s a one crazy emotional ride filled with surprises, and I enjoyed every second of it. I look forward to whatever’s next. Highly recommend.
February 26, 2023
WTH!! I have been bounced around with this story! I have had everything wrung out of me! I am emotionally drained! Great story!!
December 21, 2023
An emotional rollercoaster!
August 15, 2024
Wish it ended differently :( otherwise it was my favorite in the series
October 22, 2024
plot twist went so hard and i love viktor so much
January 8, 2025
This trilogy is set within the Fire and Ice series and it has everything: BDSM, steamy sex, angst, bigotry, friendship, pathos, suspense, and through it all strong passionate love.
February 8, 2022
In this final book of the trilogy, will Alex and Natalie get their happily ever after? Will Viktor get a chance to build something with Natalie? Or will Natalie end up a single mother?
Threats still linger for Alex and Natalie as they prepare for the arrival of baby Rose. They are blissfully unaware that someone is plotting and planning behind the scenes. Along with waiting for the baby, the couple is preparing to open Jelena's Hope, the center for trafficked women and children. As they make final preparations for opening the building, disaster strikes. There is an explosion and someone doesn't make it.
Have some tissues ready. You will fall in love, have your heart broken, and then fall in love all over again. This was a great conclusion to their story. The plot was well paced, and I liked that no one knew there was a threat so nearby until it was too late. Often, some character just "knows" something is wrong. Alex had one day of feeling over protective, otherwise he and his security were in the dark. I feel like this added to the tension when things eventually went to h€ll.
I received a copy of this book as a beta/ARC reader. This is my own opinion and was in no way compensated for my review.
Threats still linger for Alex and Natalie as they prepare for the arrival of baby Rose. They are blissfully unaware that someone is plotting and planning behind the scenes. Along with waiting for the baby, the couple is preparing to open Jelena's Hope, the center for trafficked women and children. As they make final preparations for opening the building, disaster strikes. There is an explosion and someone doesn't make it.
Have some tissues ready. You will fall in love, have your heart broken, and then fall in love all over again. This was a great conclusion to their story. The plot was well paced, and I liked that no one knew there was a threat so nearby until it was too late. Often, some character just "knows" something is wrong. Alex had one day of feeling over protective, otherwise he and his security were in the dark. I feel like this added to the tension when things eventually went to h€ll.
I received a copy of this book as a beta/ARC reader. This is my own opinion and was in no way compensated for my review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 7, 2022
Living for Him is the last in a trilogy and thank goodness - my heart couldn't stand another trial for Alex and Natalie! Books 1 and 2 both end in a happy for now situation after some truly horrific circumstances and I debated with myself whether I should read this. I'm glad that I did but I have to admit that I peeked at the ending first though! It is a bittersweet story throughout - there's love, friendship, goodness but also loss, broken relationships and sheer evil. Spoiler alert: Love wins in the end. And the stage is set for the true hero of this book to get his own happy end. I can't wait!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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