Family of Blue (The Weight of the Badge #1) in Double Trouble Book Club

Jul 16, 2020 Marcus Brown rated it it was amazing

I am not a romance reader at all but was asked to read an ARC. Usually, I would decline, but I have heard of Ms Rose through the grapevine and read her debut so agreed to read and what a surprise it was-I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found her writing had improved drastically.
Kaylee has created a world that is strikingly real, with down to Earth characters who go to hell and back. Her ability to root this story in reality adds credibility and the book is better off for it.
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Jul 29, 2020 Joy Boutwell rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, own-a-copy

This is a very realistic and touching story about the struggles of being a LEO.
Lance and Kellie are awesome characters and their stories are emotional.

Lance followed after his dad and became a LEO. He found out the hard way girlfriends can't handle the life of being with an officer.

Kellie found out life can change in the blink of an eye and is now raising her 3 year old niece.

Lance meets Kellie on a 911 call and both of them feel a connection but go about life until 6 months later fate brings t ...more

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Jul 27, 2020 Linda Lee rated it really liked it

“There’s no better feeling than falling in love and knowing you have someone waiting on you when you get home after a shitty day at work. If she is the one, hold on tight and don’t let her go.”

A quick’n’easy book to read, that delves into the camaraderie and downside of being a law enforcer or a member of their family. The storyline takes us on a journey of honour, friendship and life changing moments. In life most of us are flawless as are these characters, life is messy, personalities are unpr “There’s no better feeling than falling in love and knowing you have someone waiting on you when you get home after a shitty day at work. If she is the one, hold on tight and don’t let her go.”

A quick’n’easy book to read, that delves into the camaraderie and downside of being a law enforcer or a member of their family. The storyline takes us on a journey of honour, friendship and life changing moments. In life most of us are flawless as are these characters, life is messy, personalities are unpredictable. Ms Rose gives us lots to think about with a taboo subject and how each person deals with grief in their own way. It’s not a quick fix, but a long and bumpy road as different emotions are experienced...shock, blame, anger and learning to go on without that person. However, there was something lacking in the dialogue, because I didn’t connect with the characters on the emotional level I usually do, I’m generally a blabbering mess.

The hero and heroine have had to face their worst nightmare. Lance was there for Kellie during her darkest moment, then he was gone. Her life would never be the same, she grieved whilst becoming the parent of a three year old little girl. She wondered if she’d ever see Lance again, but knew it was unlikely. Who would of predicted they’d meet again while celebrating her best friends hens night? The attraction is still there, but with Rory and Lance struggling they decide on taking things slow.

Lance comes from a law enforcement family. He knows what it’s like for his father to not come home on time, to watch his mum worry whether he’ll return safely. However, all he ever wanted was to follow in those footsteps. It’s not an easy job, each day varies, some better than others but with his partner, who is like a brother at his side...he feels content. The only thing needed to complete his life is a woman, but can he put her through what his mum endured? It will never be easy to bury one of your own, but this one is too close to him and he feels responsible.
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Jul 24, 2020 Michelle rated it it was amazing

Such a heartbreaking and moving story that was so realistically told. Kaylee has out done herself here, touching on a subject that a lot of us have encountered at some stage in our lives. I absolutely loved Kellie and Lance and Baby Rory just stole my heart...without giving anything away, I'm praying Kellie and Lance get to have the life that they both deserve and crave. ...more

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Oct 26, 2021 Martha Lindblom rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is a hard review to write in between my tears. This book will tear at your heart and you will need a box of kleenex. Kaylee did an excellent job in writing this book. She makes you feel connected to and can relate to Lance, Kellie, Jackson and even Paul. You know some of this stuff happen, but have no idea how people handle it. The book does end as a cliffhanger but it needed to. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Enjoy this wonderful, fantastic emotional book.

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Jul 30, 2020 Night Owl Book Blog rated it it was amazing

Such a wonderfully moving book. Kaylee Rose has given such a powerful insight into the lives of law enforcement officers and those who love them. Kellie and Lance are both suffering their own losses. They met under terrible circumstances and something, fate perhaps brings them together again. I was moved to tears in parts and also laughter. I am really looking forward to reading book two. Highly recommended.

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Jul 24, 2020 TopsieJ rated it it was amazing

Loved it!!!

A very moving story which I absolutely loved, although surprisingly not what I was expecting.
Although based around being in law enforcement and the commaradary felt from being in that family of blue, it is a storyline that can potentially be relatable to anyone, in any walk of life.
There are so many beautiful emotions smoothly flowing throughout the words. With loveable characters that are so realistic that I felt like I was actually living through everything with them, with some sce ...more

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May 30, 2021 Kaylee Rose added it · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

FAMILY OF BLUE

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚.
ᴀᴠᴀɪʟᴀʙʟᴇ ᴏɴ ᴋɪɴᴅʟᴇ ᴜɴʟɪᴍɪᴛᴇᴅ
✔ 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘, 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡-𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨
✔ 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
✔ 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙤 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮
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Jul 28, 2020 Martha Lindblom rated it it was amazing

This is a hard review to write in between my tears. This book will tear at your heart and you will need a box of kleenex. Kaylee did an excellent job in writing this book. She makes you feel connected to and can relate to Lance, Kellie, Jackson and even Paul. You know some of this stuff happen, but have no idea how people handle it. The book does end as a cliffhanger but it needed to. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Enjoy this wonderful, fantastic emotional book.

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Mar 23, 2021 Jen ODonnell rated it it was amazing

Loved this. Kellie and Lance are amazing. The story and characters are wonderfully written. This touched me in so many ways. You will need tissue and your heart will be full of emotions. Kaylee Rose writes with such heart, bringing us an mesmerizing and heartfelt story that will remain with you for years to come. A must must magnificent and touching read.

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Jul 12, 2020 Laura marked it as to-read

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