Love Entwined (Entwined #1) in Indie Chicks Rockin' Reader Group

Jun 18, 2016 Stephanie Rose rated it it was amazing

My first M.C. Decker book, but for sure not my last. I loved Bentley and Ireland's story. Their intense connection and heartbreaking past that leaked into the present kept me glued to the pages. I love second chance stories and this book didn't disappoint! ...more

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May 18, 2016 Shannon rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, hea, friends-to-lovers, second-chances, ku, group-read, indie-chicks, 2016

Love Entwined is a true second chance romance, you might even say Bentley and Ireland get a third chance at love.

Life hasn't been easy for Ireland, but when Bentley shows back up in her life unexpectedly it seems things might just be changing for the better. The love these 2 shared as children hasn't diminished, even with all the years that separated them. If anything the time apart has just cemented their feelings for each other. But sadly, for these 2 it seems things will never be easy. Their ...more

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Jun 21, 2016 Julie rated it really liked it

I’ve always loved a good second chance romance and a friends-to-lovers story, so this was just perfect for me. I haven’t reading anything from MC Decker before and I can’t say enough how much I liked this book.

Ireland and Bentley grew up together and were the best of friends and sweethearts, until tragedy struck and she had to move away. Twenty years later, Ireland and Bentley come face to face as each of their best friends are marrying. From that first look, they are hooked and all of those mem ...more

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May 18, 2016 Elizabeth rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, eram

Ms. Decker doesn't pull any punches with Love Entwined. She lets us know in the prologue that things are not going to go well for Jamie and Ireland.
The story that follows shows us how they reconnected after 20 years apart and gives us hope that the heart always knows what it wants, even when the head gets in the way. It was interesting to read their reconnection and budding romance knowing that this thing from the prologue was hanging over their heads.
For me, the reconnection was interesting, ...more

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Apr 23, 2016 Liz rated it really liked it

Love Entwined by M.C. Decker was my first book by this author. This is a story about second chances after so much pain and loss and overcoming hurdles thrown in their path.

But first, that prologue! That prologue grabbed me immediately. Talk about diving right in!

Years ago Ireland and Bentley (Jamie) had grown up together the best of friends that eventually transitioned to young love. Then a terrible accident changed the course of their lives and each went down very different paths.

But sometime Love Entwined by M.C. Decker was my first book by this author. This is a story about second chances after so much pain and loss and overcoming hurdles thrown in their path.

But first, that prologue! That prologue grabbed me immediately. Talk about diving right in!

Years ago Ireland and Bentley (Jamie) had grown up together the best of friends that eventually transitioned to young love. Then a terrible accident changed the course of their lives and each went down very different paths.

But sometimes love just finds a way.

Almost two decades later, Ireland and Bentley meet again as their best friends say their “I dos”. After so much time apart, it is as if no time has passed. They quickly reconnect and move forward.

This story is told in two parts, three really, the prologue, before and after. Once the author throws you that curveball at the start, we go back and see how Ireland and Betley reconnected. I must admit I found this part to be a little rushed, even with their history, but Bentley’s swoon-factor helped to make up for that. He was so sweet and loving. He understood the fears that drove Ireland and did all he could to reassure her.

The beginning of the after just about killed me. Where the beginning was a fast paced, this felt so heartbreaking. I understood the choices each made, but it was so hard to see them go through it. Though I believe what happened helped each character grow, it was at such a big cost.

Ireland had so much loss at such an early age, she found it so much easier to not commit. Her motto was to always be the first to walk away and to never commit. She was afraid to live life, afraid to lose anything she cared about. Though some would consider this a weakness, I saw this more as a way to protect her heart. Though she was cautious about opening up, it was sweet how Bentley reassured her and showed her he cared. Then life throws her a twist that may just finally break her. How much is she willing to risk?

I loved Bentley in the before. He was sweet, romantic and so swoon-worthy. He knew what he wanted and went after it. I found him charming and sweet. Then after the twist, I can understand his decisions, it was still heartbreaking. Then once things change for him, he is hit with unexpected news he does not know how to handle. Can he leave the past behind and trust again?

I also loved Katie, Ireland’s best friend. Their friendship was an unbreakable bond, but at times, their interactions had me in stiches.

This was a great, quick read with just a touch of angst. I would definitely check out other work by this author.

I give Love Entwined by M.C. Decker 3.5 stars. ...more

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