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If You Say So by Lani Lynn Vale

Oct. 29, 2019

If You Say So by Lani Lynn Vale


If You Say So by Lani Lynn Valefive-stars
If You Say So by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: KPD Motorcycle Patrol #6
Genres: Romantic Suspense

Gabriel Luca Maldonado, III and Francesca Leandra Solomon were meant to be. They were so in love that everybody prayed for what they had.

Everything was glorious. They would get married, have children and live a perfect life. She would be a doctor in the emergency room once she finished her doctorate, and he would be a badass Navy SEAL and save people for a living.

But then Luca is deployed across the world, and per military regulations, Frankie isn’t allowed to follow.

They’ve overcome a lot in their short relationship, and they can overcome this, too. Two years was a piece of cake. She’d finish her schooling and wait for him. And when he finally returned home, they would marry.

But two months into Luca’s deployment, the unthinkable happens, and Frankie is left alone and heartbroken, knowing that she’ll have to face the rest of life without Luca at her side.

***

Fast forward two years, and Frankie is exactly where her fiancé’s father left her, in a pit of despair that she has no hope of ever finding her way out of.

She lives life one second at a time, depressed and alone, hoping tomorrow won’t hurt like today.

She finds a job, moves, and hopes that the nightmares won’t swallow her whole.

But just as she thinks that she’s getting better, one of her nightmares walks through the doors of her ER, and that nightmare has a name.

Gabriel Luca Maldonado, III. In the flesh.

Also healthy and whole, and definitely no longer missing.

Sadly, it only takes her a half a second to realize that the man that left her isn’t the same man that returned.

The old one wanted her. The new one? Well, he’s definitely not interested anymore.

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In this series: Hide Your Crazy, It Wasn't Me, I'd Rather Not, Make Me, Sinners are Winners
Other books from this Author Hail Mary , Quit Your Pitchin', Too Bad So Sad, Mess Me Up, Trash Talkin'

I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

I knew this book was going to get to me. I mean just rad that blurb and you will know that this book is going to be filled with emotion. I loved Frankie when we first met her back in Cora and Coke’s book. She was just a girl that captures you heart. Then add in that she was with Luca, who is Cora’s brother as well as Gabe and Ember’s son (two of my favorites) and you have the perfect union. One where poor Luca is missing for two years.

If you read Sinners are Winners, the previous book in this series, then you got a little peek at what may have happened to Luca. While I don’t want to spoil any of that I have to say that these two go through something that changes them on almost every level. It is so hard to say all the things I want to say about these two without giving anything away. I have to say that is when you know a book is good. From page one to the final page I was captivated. I laughed, cried, and was so happy for this couple.

My heart went out to Luca and his fellow Navy SEALS for the things they went through. His friend Malachai was interesting and the woman who thought he was super hot at the end will hopefully be a new story somewhere in the future. I want to know more about all of them. There was not a single moment in this book that was not great. This is one of Lani Lynn Vale’s books that will just reach into your chest and grab your heart.

five-stars

About Lani Lynn Vale

Lani Lynn Vale is a USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, two cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple also meaning over twenty) chickens.

When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading.

Lani is married with three children, and lives in the Great State of Texas.

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  1. Bryan Vice says

    October 30, 2019 at 7:29 pm

    This is definitely going to be a good read

    Reply
  2. Eileen Boyce says

    October 30, 2019 at 10:48 pm

    Looks good!!!

    Reply
  3. Shannon D Citrino says

    November 1, 2019 at 11:57 am

    The cover looks great!! Sounds like a steamy good read!!

    Reply
  4. Amanda W says

    November 1, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    Wow, this sounds like an amazing read!! Thanks for your review, I really want to read it now!

    Reply
  5. Sarah Oswald says

    November 1, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    This lol looks and sounds like it would be a steamy book to read thanks for sharing about it.

    Reply
  6. Dailywoman-Lacey says

    November 2, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    Sounds interesting. I really need to check out the earlier books with this character.

    Reply
  7. Lynne B says

    November 2, 2019 at 1:54 pm

    I’m with you – the blurb had me wanting to read more! Sounds like my kind of romance novel.

    Reply
  8. Ann says

    November 2, 2019 at 8:54 pm

    Ohhh… My only “problem/issue” with this is that it’s book 6 of 6! On the bright side, book one of the series looks excellent as well. I think I see a new series in my future… 🙂

    Reply
  9. Mya Murphy says

    November 3, 2019 at 9:13 am

    I usually don’t like series, but this one sounds super good and hot!!

    Reply
  10. bn100 says

    November 3, 2019 at 10:36 am

    haven’t read this series

    Reply
  11. Barrie says

    November 3, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    I haven’t read this series but have heard great things about it! Thanks for your honest review! Now I really want to start the series.

    Reply
  12. Janet W. says

    November 4, 2019 at 8:08 am

    Love this appealing cover! Can’t wait to read this!

    Reply
  13. athena j graeme says

    November 4, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Interesting. I love a SEAL!

    Reply
  14. Nidhi C says

    November 5, 2019 at 11:04 pm

    This would definitely an interesting read.

    Reply
  15. Terri Shaw says

    November 6, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    I love, Love, LOVE the cover!!! Very hot! This sounds like a fantastic read!

    Reply
  16. Kelly Kimmell says

    November 8, 2019 at 8:30 am

    Sounds like an interesting story line.

    Reply
  17. LeAnn Harbert says

    November 14, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    This looks like it would be good to read one weekend.

    Reply
  18. Tanya Guthrie says

    November 15, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    I can’t believe how long it’s been since I’ve read a good SEAL book. Looks great.

    Reply
  19. Rita Wray says

    November 15, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    Sounds like a good read.

    Reply
  20. Donna Porter says

    November 15, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    This sounds like a book i will enjoy reading. And Oh how I do LOVE the cover!

    Reply
  21. Marisela Zuniga says

    November 17, 2019 at 9:35 pm

    This sounds really good, I’m loving the cover

    Reply
  22. Betul says

    November 22, 2019 at 6:29 am

    This book sounds amazing!

    Reply
  23. Mary Gardner says

    November 26, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    I enjoyed the blurb. It sounds like a good read for those that like romance.

    Reply
  24. Dianna says

    December 3, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    I’ve seen this author posted often on your blog.

    Reply
  25. Rosie says

    December 8, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    This does sound really good, and the title is an attention grabber for sure, not to mention the lovely cover !!!

    Reply
  26. Calvin says

    December 18, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    Promising book, so far so good.

    Reply
  27. Tamra Phelps says

    March 8, 2020 at 6:01 pm

    This sounds like a complicated story with interesting characters. And who doesn’t like that??? It would be a great read.

    Reply
  28. Victoria Alexander says

    October 4, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Really awesome cover <3 🙂

    Reply
  29. Judy Thomas says

    November 4, 2021 at 7:45 am

    It sounds like a very emotional story. I love books that make me feel for the characters.

    Reply
  30. Eva Millien says

    April 12, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    If You Say So definitely sounds like my kind of book and the cover is ooh la la~ Thanks for sharing your review and have a terrific day!

    Reply

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