When Fates Collide (Fates #1) in Fans of Isabelle Richards

Jan 26, 2015 Kari rated it it was amazing

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Synopsis:
  Sometimes everything needs to crash and burn before life can begin again.
Life can change in the blink of an eye. One moment, Lily is trapped in a loveless marriage. In a split second she is free, but at what cost? Her mundane life is set into a free-fall of tragedy and terror. Her husband may be out of her life, but he left a storm of collateral damage behind and the burden is on Lily to sort it out.
Fate connects Lily with Gavin, a charmingly handso SEE MY FULL REVIEW AND MORE HERE!!

Synopsis:
  Sometimes everything needs to crash and burn before life can begin again.
Life can change in the blink of an eye. One moment, Lily is trapped in a loveless marriage. In a split second she is free, but at what cost? Her mundane life is set into a free-fall of tragedy and terror. Her husband may be out of her life, but he left a storm of collateral damage behind and the burden is on Lily to sort it out.
Fate connects Lily with Gavin, a charmingly handsome British gentleman that has been drawn into her tangled circumstance. Gavin is everything Lily’s husband wasn’t and gives her hope that love really does exist. Gavin wants nothing more than to sweep Lily up and carry her off into the sunset, far away from the devastation left behind by her husband. Gavin has been the first breath of fresh air in her life, but she isn’t looking to be saved. She needs to clean up her husband’s mess and find a way to save herself in the process.
Does she throw caution to the wind and open her heart? Or listen to her head that tells her and go it alone until she’s found herself again?

What I Loved:

Lily- Many times, the heroine can get irritating or obnoxious when they go through hardships. Not only was Lily stronger than she ever thought she was emotionally, she was physically too. Lily knew what she didn’t want to repeat from her past, and made it clear that she wasn’t willing to fall into the trap of rushing into something with Gavin just because it felt right.

Gavin-Most heroes are swoon-worthy in the novels we read and Gavin doesn’t disappoint. I mean he is British, blonde, and blue-eyed. What sets Gavin apart from your typical hero is that he has an understanding of what Lily. Gavin sets out to make sure that he doesn’t pressure her too bad. Considering the fact that he is in the UK and Lily is in the US, Gavin can still romance Lily in what I refer to as across-the-pond-wooing. Flowers, calls, texting, and gifts. I want my own Gavin. While he is doing all this, he is putting his own demons to rest. Its nice to see the heroine and hero battling similar obstacles which essentially bring them together.

Story-This is an action-packed ride. It is weaved in an awesomely delicate way so that the love story and the action were equal parts. Twists and turns that are unexpected, yet expected because you just know that Fate has to sometimes play games before it can collide.

What I didn’t Love:
There isn’t much. Maybe , if I absolutely have to say something, I would have preferred a bit more description of the main and secondary characters physical appearance. I try to be picky, but when a story is good, it’s just good and I see no need to carry on here with a lame attempt at finding something wrong because there wasn’t.

Overall:
Isabelle Richards secures her place in Indie Bookland with this debut. I have a feeling that what is offered from her, will always leave me wanting more, clenching my thighs, and my heart beating rapidly in my chest. A new AUTHOR TO WATCH for me!!! ...more

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Jan 27, 2015 Cocktails and Books rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2015-reading-challenge

This book had me at "British" and man did I ever fall in love with Gavin.

Lily and Gavin meet under different circumstances, which have them embroiled in a mob / drug cartel investigation. While in protective custody, the two of them develop a friendship. Despite what they've been through, the two of them can't deny their attraction and need find a way to make it work.

I enjoyed this story, a lot. There was the intrigue, the romance, and Gavin's British accent. But more importantly, there was the ...more

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Jan 23, 2015 Karin Lewis rated it it was amazing

I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Lily Preston’s life has not been an easy one - losing her family at an early age, the man she married turning out to be a drug-using philandering jerk who forced her into spending her days looking after her invalid father-in-law while her husband spent his days pissing away the family fortune and running the family business into the ground…

Evidently fate had other plans for her. When her husband is killed in a head-on collision, Li ...more

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Jan 12, 2015 Judy Miracle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2015

Amazing book!! This is a must read!! I fell in love with Gavin and Lily. Wish I could give it more than 5 Stars.

After being in a loveless marriage Lily is finally free of it... or so she thinks... Lily is a strong willed person who is determined no to let anyone fight her battles nor to back down from anyone or anything that may come her way...
She is a fighter and a bad ass chick...

Gavin is forever the gentleman... He wants to take care of Lily like she has never been taken care of before...

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Feb 20, 2014 Jesey ~ Schmexy GIrl~ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is the story of Lily and Gavin. Their lives are thrown together in the blink of an eye.

Lily is now a widow, her world is about to change like she would never have imagined. All she knows is how to be a housewife and a caregiver, she is a shell of her former self. She meets Gavin within minutes of finding out about her husbands demise. He is British (and of course his voice represented as much in my head!), a former underwear model, former military, and runs a huge company in England….he’s t ...more

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Jan 15, 2015 K.A. Berg rated it it was amazing

Gear story with a great cast of characters that keeps you wanting more. The suspense keeps the pages turning quickly. It doesn't hurt that Gavin is to die for. ...more

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Jan 11, 2015 Juli Hall rated it it was amazing

I can't believe this is a debut book. Isabelle writes like a pro. Looking forward to what's in store for Lily and Gavin. ...more

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Mar 02, 2015 Melissa rated it it was amazing

Lily is dealt a crap hand with her husband then tragedy strikes and maybe that luck will change? We meet Gavin I'm hot as hell And English Edwards! They begin picking up the pieces but life has other ideas and so it begins. I was happy that this has an actual storyline and Lily finds her voice and I love how sarcastic it is. Gavin well what's not to love about him . Few moments I wanted to strangle our characters I was so frustrated! However that's what I enjoyed. Great read ."some husbands give ...more

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Mar 19, 2014 Michelle °O° rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I was able to read this for free on Amazon Prime and it was really a great book. Lilly had her moments of insecurity but overall she was one tough cookie for everything she went through. And of course there is a sexy Brit. Who doesn't love a British bad boy/hero.

Lily could have easily had him be her knight in shining armor but she wanted to be strong for herself first.

The only problem I have (and it is a small problem) there is another book but it hasn't been released yet!!! I need it now. ...more

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Feb 26, 2015 Blanca rated it it was amazing

Shelves: angst, series, bad-boy, second-chances

I absolutely LOVED this book.
It was SO REAL
It was gut-wrenching.
It was heartbreaking and ALL CONSUMING!!!

Lily and Gavin’s life’s are dramatically intertwined their fates collide and brings them together. Such a roller coaster ride of emotions, there are just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you at the edge of your seat. I couldn’t put it down Lily is such an incredibly strong character and of course the Gavin who is the charming, sexy as hell British man who will literally steal you ...more

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Feb 21, 2015 Sherry rated it it was amazing

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This is the first book I have read by this author and I loved it! It has romance, suspense, and mystery. I love the characters in the book and their interaction with each other. I recommend you read this book and I am definitely reading the 2nd book in this series ,When Fate Isn't Enough which comes out 2/25/15. ...more

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Jan 07, 2015 Kara Pope rated it it was amazing

Gavin, oh Gavin. He is every woman's dream. Sexy, smart, rich, and British!! When Fate's Collide is an amazing read. From the start of the book it sucks you in and you'll find it hard to put down. Lily, I loved Lily and her courage and strength, she a woman who knows what she wants, and she gets it! If you're wanting a hot steamy read, with some crime and action, then WFC is the book for you! I am proud to give this book 5 stars and am very excited to read When Fate Isn't Enough! ...more

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Mar 14, 2015 Missy Bates rated it it was amazing

5 star read here read this is my first book by Isabella but not my last!!!Gavin and Lilly story so gutwrenching it'capture my heart and its holding it hostage amazing amazing read!!! ...more

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