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The Hennington Brothers #2
Say You Want Me
There’s no way I’ll fall for Wyatt Hennington.
He can keep his Southern drawl, irresistible smile, and those pick-up lines all to himself. I made the mistake of sleeping with him not once, but twice. I’m not stupid enough to give him round three, especially after he left me in the middle of the night so I could see myself out. I vow to return to Philadelphia and forget him.
It proves easier said than done.
When the doctor informs me I’m the winner of door prize number two, I put my life on hold and head back to Bell Buckle. Three months and if we can’t make this work, I’m gone.
The problem is—when the cards are stacked against us, and I can’t bring myself to leave him, I’ll finally know if he truly loves me or if all my fears were real . . .
He can keep his Southern drawl, irresistible smile, and those pick-up lines all to himself. I made the mistake of sleeping with him not once, but twice. I’m not stupid enough to give him round three, especially after he left me in the middle of the night so I could see myself out. I vow to return to Philadelphia and forget him.
It proves easier said than done.
When the doctor informs me I’m the winner of door prize number two, I put my life on hold and head back to Bell Buckle. Three months and if we can’t make this work, I’m gone.
The problem is—when the cards are stacked against us, and I can’t bring myself to leave him, I’ll finally know if he truly loves me or if all my fears were real . . .
310 pages, ebook
First published October 29, 2016
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Corinne Michaels
58 books13.6k followersCorinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.
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October 31, 2016
True love is always worth fighting for.
The best books are like love. Stories cast a seductive spell on us, stealing our heart and soul, as we float around on Cloud Nine. Say You Want Me did not even have to hijack my heart and soul; I willingly surrendered them to this spellbinding story where my head is stuck in the clouds in the best book haze as I’m still swooning long after the last page. I gave my heart to Say You Want Me where it still remains, likely bound to this story forever. I gave my soul to this story—as if I had a choice—for it to be sucked in like a breath of fresh country air, pulling me under, where I could not help but FALL FAST IN LOVE. Say You Want Me is Corinne Michaels’ latest roller coaster of a romance, one where I felt every twist and turn of my heart as it traveled on a riveting ride of swoon and sorrow.
This book began with a bang where my feelings were free-falling fast and hard. I WAS ALL IN! Say You Want Me swiftly stomped on my heart with the force of a stampede of horses where I could not help but devour the pages with a voracious hunger, drowning in them like my last breath. This book is beauty in words that bled tears…WORDS…that rendered me so full of FEELS where I felt every word penetrate me with passion. Every word was pure wonder. Every word meant the world. Every word quickly became my world. EVERY WORD WAS EVERYTHING.
Say You Want Me is a good old-fashioned heartfelt romance with a modern twist. This story sparked to life as magic poured from the pages, casting Say You Want Me in a glow as powerful as the sunset. I was elated to return to the country town of Bell Buckle Tennessee, portrayed so vividly where I felt like I was there with this family of characters who quickly captivated and claimed me as they came to life, becoming my world yet again. I suspected from the last book that Wyatt Hennington was the brother who would forever hold my heart the hardest and oh did he make me fall hard for him.
The beautiful blonde and deep blue-eyed Angie Benson, Presley ‘soon to be’ Hennington’s best friend, had one hot night with Wyatt Hennington while visiting Presley in Bell Buckle, Tennessee from Philadelphia. When Angie woke up, Wyatt was gone that morning, and Angie never heard from the hot heartbreaker again.
“He played me as if I were his personal instrument. Every touch, every kiss, every swipe of his glorious tongue was done just to please me. I don’t know how I managed to walk out of there. He rocked my world and then was gone before I woke up.”
Wyatt haunts Angie’s head; she can’t get him off her mind. She wants him…she loathes him. It’s one conundrum. When she finds herself back in Bell Buckle again, she will have the face the man who’s haunted her dreams and makes her body tingle at a mere thought.
“I turn and come face-to-face with the flashing smile, honey-colored eyes, and brown hair I’ve dreamed of. Wyatt Hennington stands before me in a pair of fitted jeans and a black shirt, and he’s looking at me with heat in his gaze. Everything inside me clenches.”
Dark-haired, honey-eyed, and inked Wyatt, the biggest and most muscular of the three Hennington brothers, is a lethal mix of all alpha male and gentle giant. Smart, sexy, and funny, Wyatt is the whole package.
“..I didn’t want you to leave, Angie Benson…I liked having you next to me…the next time you’re in my bed with your blonde hair on my pillow, you should stay there…I wanted you to stay.”
This country boy made me swoon! His sexy, seductive, and soul-filled words sent me on a ship to Swoon Land where I sunk under his spell. This man is pure perfection. I was OWNED by Wyatt. I was owned by Say You Want Me.
“The sex was explosive, but more than that…I was drawn to her like I haven’t been with anyone else. She lit me up and then left me burning.”
That night was a giant misunderstanding...wasted time. Now they have time to figure out if that night could turn into something more. Do Wyatt and Angie have more sizzle than just under the sheets?
“I lose track of time as he kisses me as if I’m his reason for living.”
Those kisses melt from the pages, penetrating that passion right to me as I felt it too. Those lifetime kisses that you know will lock you to love for life.
“What if you realize that I’m the best man on the planet and you can’t live without me? Give this a chance.”
Wyatt hasn’t been with a woman since Angie blasted her way into his life in one explosive night, lighting fireworks to his body and heart.
“I already know that the sexual chemistry between us if off the charts. Now, we need to see if the rest of what we’re going for has a chance.”
Angie has seen love die all around her; her heart is guarded with a fortress of steel, walls that have never been broken. Though one determined cowboy is prepared to fight, to claim his city girl who already has his heart.
“He’s the kind of guy I want to want me. He’s strong, sexy, caring, and so much more…Wyatt makes me feel alive. He’s excavated the parts of me I’ve buried under sarcasm and attitude, the girl who wants a man to love her. But fairytales don’t come true. People die. And I’m destined to be forgotten.”
Love is a battlefield and sometimes you have to fight for what you believe in, fight for the other person, fight for love. Wyatt is going to have to work hard if he wants to make this city gal his lady. The entire town of Bell Buckle is rooting for romance between two stubborn and passionate people: Big City and her Rhinestone Cowboy. Wyatt is going to have to bring out the big guns to claim Angie as his queen before the clock strikes midnight and this City Cinderella flees home to Philadelphia.
“Make no mistake—you’ll want me. I’m making damn sure of it.”
Intoxicating and incredible, I could not help but become besotted with this book that entangled my emotions around every character, every place, every page, every word, and every feel as each explosive emotion made me fall harder and harder for Say You Want Me.
Say You Want Me?!? YES…I’ll say it: I WANT YOU!!!
I want Wyatt, my new favorite Hennington. I fell so deeply in love with this amazing man. Wyatt’s story made me swoon so hard where my soul soared into the clouds. I LOVED THIS STORY SO MUCH!!! Say You Want Me melted me into mush, melding itself into my heart, hijacking it…hijacking me. I was a prisoner to these passionate pages that pounded that passion straight through me. This book broke me in the best way.
Say You Want Me BLEW ME AWAY!!!
Say You Want Me is not simply a broken and beautiful romance; it’s a story about LIFE AND LIVING. It’s about taking that LEAP OF FAITH...LIVING FOR THE MOMENT...LIVING LIFE NOW. EVERY WORD MATTERS that Corinne Michaels pens to life. Penned like paint to a canvas, so vivid and valuable, Say You Want Me is one of those books that THAT STEAL MY SOUL AND OWN ME FOR LIFE.
I WAS UTTERLY OWNED in this swoon-filled and soul-searing story. Say You Want Me WAS EVERYTHING!!!
Say You Want Me stole my heart and soul in a breathtakingly beautiful tale of hard-fought love that rendered me breathless. I want this whole frickin’ fairytale full of feels. I want to feel this story again and again. Corinne Michaels is one of those wondrous writers of books that break you, bind you, and brandish themselves to you in a bath of beauty where you’ll remember them forever. I’m still blown away as I bask in the most beautiful hangover, my head stuck in the clouds, where I want to remain forever.
★★★★★ 5 ‘but worth 10’ breathtakingly beautiful stars
The best books are like love. Stories cast a seductive spell on us, stealing our heart and soul, as we float around on Cloud Nine. Say You Want Me did not even have to hijack my heart and soul; I willingly surrendered them to this spellbinding story where my head is stuck in the clouds in the best book haze as I’m still swooning long after the last page. I gave my heart to Say You Want Me where it still remains, likely bound to this story forever. I gave my soul to this story—as if I had a choice—for it to be sucked in like a breath of fresh country air, pulling me under, where I could not help but FALL FAST IN LOVE. Say You Want Me is Corinne Michaels’ latest roller coaster of a romance, one where I felt every twist and turn of my heart as it traveled on a riveting ride of swoon and sorrow.
This book began with a bang where my feelings were free-falling fast and hard. I WAS ALL IN! Say You Want Me swiftly stomped on my heart with the force of a stampede of horses where I could not help but devour the pages with a voracious hunger, drowning in them like my last breath. This book is beauty in words that bled tears…WORDS…that rendered me so full of FEELS where I felt every word penetrate me with passion. Every word was pure wonder. Every word meant the world. Every word quickly became my world. EVERY WORD WAS EVERYTHING.
Say You Want Me is a good old-fashioned heartfelt romance with a modern twist. This story sparked to life as magic poured from the pages, casting Say You Want Me in a glow as powerful as the sunset. I was elated to return to the country town of Bell Buckle Tennessee, portrayed so vividly where I felt like I was there with this family of characters who quickly captivated and claimed me as they came to life, becoming my world yet again. I suspected from the last book that Wyatt Hennington was the brother who would forever hold my heart the hardest and oh did he make me fall hard for him.
The beautiful blonde and deep blue-eyed Angie Benson, Presley ‘soon to be’ Hennington’s best friend, had one hot night with Wyatt Hennington while visiting Presley in Bell Buckle, Tennessee from Philadelphia. When Angie woke up, Wyatt was gone that morning, and Angie never heard from the hot heartbreaker again.
“He played me as if I were his personal instrument. Every touch, every kiss, every swipe of his glorious tongue was done just to please me. I don’t know how I managed to walk out of there. He rocked my world and then was gone before I woke up.”
Wyatt haunts Angie’s head; she can’t get him off her mind. She wants him…she loathes him. It’s one conundrum. When she finds herself back in Bell Buckle again, she will have the face the man who’s haunted her dreams and makes her body tingle at a mere thought.
“I turn and come face-to-face with the flashing smile, honey-colored eyes, and brown hair I’ve dreamed of. Wyatt Hennington stands before me in a pair of fitted jeans and a black shirt, and he’s looking at me with heat in his gaze. Everything inside me clenches.”
Dark-haired, honey-eyed, and inked Wyatt, the biggest and most muscular of the three Hennington brothers, is a lethal mix of all alpha male and gentle giant. Smart, sexy, and funny, Wyatt is the whole package.
“..I didn’t want you to leave, Angie Benson…I liked having you next to me…the next time you’re in my bed with your blonde hair on my pillow, you should stay there…I wanted you to stay.”
This country boy made me swoon! His sexy, seductive, and soul-filled words sent me on a ship to Swoon Land where I sunk under his spell. This man is pure perfection. I was OWNED by Wyatt. I was owned by Say You Want Me.
“The sex was explosive, but more than that…I was drawn to her like I haven’t been with anyone else. She lit me up and then left me burning.”
That night was a giant misunderstanding...wasted time. Now they have time to figure out if that night could turn into something more. Do Wyatt and Angie have more sizzle than just under the sheets?
“I lose track of time as he kisses me as if I’m his reason for living.”
Those kisses melt from the pages, penetrating that passion right to me as I felt it too. Those lifetime kisses that you know will lock you to love for life.
“What if you realize that I’m the best man on the planet and you can’t live without me? Give this a chance.”
Wyatt hasn’t been with a woman since Angie blasted her way into his life in one explosive night, lighting fireworks to his body and heart.
“I already know that the sexual chemistry between us if off the charts. Now, we need to see if the rest of what we’re going for has a chance.”
Angie has seen love die all around her; her heart is guarded with a fortress of steel, walls that have never been broken. Though one determined cowboy is prepared to fight, to claim his city girl who already has his heart.
“He’s the kind of guy I want to want me. He’s strong, sexy, caring, and so much more…Wyatt makes me feel alive. He’s excavated the parts of me I’ve buried under sarcasm and attitude, the girl who wants a man to love her. But fairytales don’t come true. People die. And I’m destined to be forgotten.”
Love is a battlefield and sometimes you have to fight for what you believe in, fight for the other person, fight for love. Wyatt is going to have to work hard if he wants to make this city gal his lady. The entire town of Bell Buckle is rooting for romance between two stubborn and passionate people: Big City and her Rhinestone Cowboy. Wyatt is going to have to bring out the big guns to claim Angie as his queen before the clock strikes midnight and this City Cinderella flees home to Philadelphia.
“Make no mistake—you’ll want me. I’m making damn sure of it.”
Intoxicating and incredible, I could not help but become besotted with this book that entangled my emotions around every character, every place, every page, every word, and every feel as each explosive emotion made me fall harder and harder for Say You Want Me.
Say You Want Me?!? YES…I’ll say it: I WANT YOU!!!
I want Wyatt, my new favorite Hennington. I fell so deeply in love with this amazing man. Wyatt’s story made me swoon so hard where my soul soared into the clouds. I LOVED THIS STORY SO MUCH!!! Say You Want Me melted me into mush, melding itself into my heart, hijacking it…hijacking me. I was a prisoner to these passionate pages that pounded that passion straight through me. This book broke me in the best way.
Say You Want Me BLEW ME AWAY!!!
Say You Want Me is not simply a broken and beautiful romance; it’s a story about LIFE AND LIVING. It’s about taking that LEAP OF FAITH...LIVING FOR THE MOMENT...LIVING LIFE NOW. EVERY WORD MATTERS that Corinne Michaels pens to life. Penned like paint to a canvas, so vivid and valuable, Say You Want Me is one of those books that THAT STEAL MY SOUL AND OWN ME FOR LIFE.
I WAS UTTERLY OWNED in this swoon-filled and soul-searing story. Say You Want Me WAS EVERYTHING!!!
Say You Want Me stole my heart and soul in a breathtakingly beautiful tale of hard-fought love that rendered me breathless. I want this whole frickin’ fairytale full of feels. I want to feel this story again and again. Corinne Michaels is one of those wondrous writers of books that break you, bind you, and brandish themselves to you in a bath of beauty where you’ll remember them forever. I’m still blown away as I bask in the most beautiful hangover, my head stuck in the clouds, where I want to remain forever.
★★★★★ 5 ‘but worth 10’ breathtakingly beautiful stars
October 30, 2016
"Wyatt brings bold color to a world where I was only seeing muted tones."
As you probably know from my dramatic book craziness, Say You'll Stay (the first stand-alone novel in this series) is in my TOP reads of 2016. I'm talking TOP 3 reads of the entire year. I loved it. Actually, I more than loved it. I devoured that story, screamed it everywhere, and it kept me in it's clutches for weeks. It was all I could think about. Powerful. Poignant. Raw. Just amazing. So, to say I had hefty expectations for Say You Want Me would be putting it mildly. I was taken by Wyatt when we met him in Zach's book. Swoony and sweet, alluring and utterly charming, he had this charismatic, sex appeal that pulled you in and made you want him instantly. I was hooked on him before I even started reading this book.
And boy, did "Say You Want Me" ever deliver! This story was .... OH. MY. GOD, it was just EPIC!!!!!!!!! I'm still trying to catch my breath after finishing. I almost feel as if I'm running on pure adrenaline. It was intense. And also, a little unexpected.
Let me explain...
You see when I first started reading, I was seduced by the chemistry and riveting dynamic between Angie and Wyatt.
Angie is a fiercely independent woman who runs her own business, lives her life how she sees fit, and is not afraid to say what she wants. She's a woman with an alluring personality. And Wyatt, well he's the charming playboy of Bell Buckle. Sweet as pie. Sexy as sin. With an alpha intensity and sparkle in his eye that makes you feel all weak kneed (and let's not even start on that sinful smirk :::faints:::)! Simply put, HE'S HEAVEN IN A PAIR OF LEVI JEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“I plan on breakin’ all your rules tonight,” he promises.
“I plan to let you.”
His confident grin paints his face. “I told you it would happen.”
I smile and touch his cheek. “I knew you’d rise to the occasion.”
Together, he and Angie have a chemistry that's electric. It shoots sparks off the pages and man, it's addicting. Compelling. They burn your e-reader to ashes. And in a way, it lulls you into this false sense of security. You think...
"Wow... this is the EXACT OPPOSITE of Zach and Presley's book."
And, "holyeeeeeeee swoon! This is so sexy, so fun. Almost angst free! I cannot even."
You delight in it, because it's unexpected. It's also so well written. And gosh darn, Angie and Wyatt are so delicious together, it's ridiculous. You can't get enough. You devour their story ravenously. And you are soooooo damn happy it hurts.
And then it HAPPENS...
You hit the TWIST!
The mother of ALL TWISTS and BOOM. BAM. THANK YOU, MA'AM, YOU ARE GUTTED.
Now...
Obviously, every book has a twist in some way, shape, or form. But this... I DID NOT SEE IT COMING. It left me wide eyed, double blinking, clutching my chest and honestly going, DID. THAT. JUST. HAPPEN?
If you loved the angst in Say You'll Stay, you will be right at home with the angst in Say You Want Me. Heartbreaking, it will make you sob. It hurts. But it also shows that you have to FIGHT for the people you love. You have to choose them even when you're struggling.
Forgiveness, mercy, faith and hope, are all lessons in this book.
And you know I love a book that actually has a message behind the angst. I can't say enough good things. I don't want to give plot spoilers. I feel as though the blurb alludes to enough of what Angie and Wyatt will go through.
But I want to say this, this family -- The Hennington's -- are so utterly lovable. I am enamored, and in love, with each of them. Good people, that's exactly what they are. I love the way they love and support one another. I love that no matter what, at the end of the day, they are there to lift each other up, to make sure that every need is met. The small town atmosphere, the loyalty, the unconditional love and acceptance, it is all so wonderful. I am over the moon with it.
Overall, each character in this book is distinct and captivating, each story in The Hennington family is it's own. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ ANY BOOK BEFORE THIS ONE. They are interconnected stand-alones.
Unique, addicting, compelling, utterly amazing, I adored every minute of this book. And I want to live in this town, on the Hennington Ranch, forever. I give it 5 emotional stars.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
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As you probably know from my dramatic book craziness, Say You'll Stay (the first stand-alone novel in this series) is in my TOP reads of 2016. I'm talking TOP 3 reads of the entire year. I loved it. Actually, I more than loved it. I devoured that story, screamed it everywhere, and it kept me in it's clutches for weeks. It was all I could think about. Powerful. Poignant. Raw. Just amazing. So, to say I had hefty expectations for Say You Want Me would be putting it mildly. I was taken by Wyatt when we met him in Zach's book. Swoony and sweet, alluring and utterly charming, he had this charismatic, sex appeal that pulled you in and made you want him instantly. I was hooked on him before I even started reading this book.
And boy, did "Say You Want Me" ever deliver! This story was .... OH. MY. GOD, it was just EPIC!!!!!!!!! I'm still trying to catch my breath after finishing. I almost feel as if I'm running on pure adrenaline. It was intense. And also, a little unexpected.
Let me explain...
You see when I first started reading, I was seduced by the chemistry and riveting dynamic between Angie and Wyatt.
Angie is a fiercely independent woman who runs her own business, lives her life how she sees fit, and is not afraid to say what she wants. She's a woman with an alluring personality. And Wyatt, well he's the charming playboy of Bell Buckle. Sweet as pie. Sexy as sin. With an alpha intensity and sparkle in his eye that makes you feel all weak kneed (and let's not even start on that sinful smirk :::faints:::)! Simply put, HE'S HEAVEN IN A PAIR OF LEVI JEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“I plan on breakin’ all your rules tonight,” he promises.
“I plan to let you.”
His confident grin paints his face. “I told you it would happen.”
I smile and touch his cheek. “I knew you’d rise to the occasion.”
Together, he and Angie have a chemistry that's electric. It shoots sparks off the pages and man, it's addicting. Compelling. They burn your e-reader to ashes. And in a way, it lulls you into this false sense of security. You think...
"Wow... this is the EXACT OPPOSITE of Zach and Presley's book."
And, "holyeeeeeeee swoon! This is so sexy, so fun. Almost angst free! I cannot even."
You delight in it, because it's unexpected. It's also so well written. And gosh darn, Angie and Wyatt are so delicious together, it's ridiculous. You can't get enough. You devour their story ravenously. And you are soooooo damn happy it hurts.
And then it HAPPENS...
You hit the TWIST!
The mother of ALL TWISTS and BOOM. BAM. THANK YOU, MA'AM, YOU ARE GUTTED.
Now...
Obviously, every book has a twist in some way, shape, or form. But this... I DID NOT SEE IT COMING. It left me wide eyed, double blinking, clutching my chest and honestly going, DID. THAT. JUST. HAPPEN?
If you loved the angst in Say You'll Stay, you will be right at home with the angst in Say You Want Me. Heartbreaking, it will make you sob. It hurts. But it also shows that you have to FIGHT for the people you love. You have to choose them even when you're struggling.
Forgiveness, mercy, faith and hope, are all lessons in this book.
And you know I love a book that actually has a message behind the angst. I can't say enough good things. I don't want to give plot spoilers. I feel as though the blurb alludes to enough of what Angie and Wyatt will go through.
But I want to say this, this family -- The Hennington's -- are so utterly lovable. I am enamored, and in love, with each of them. Good people, that's exactly what they are. I love the way they love and support one another. I love that no matter what, at the end of the day, they are there to lift each other up, to make sure that every need is met. The small town atmosphere, the loyalty, the unconditional love and acceptance, it is all so wonderful. I am over the moon with it.
Overall, each character in this book is distinct and captivating, each story in The Hennington family is it's own. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ ANY BOOK BEFORE THIS ONE. They are interconnected stand-alones.
Unique, addicting, compelling, utterly amazing, I adored every minute of this book. And I want to live in this town, on the Hennington Ranch, forever. I give it 5 emotional stars.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
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October 28, 2016
5 stars!
When I read Say You’ll Stay, I was blown away by all the emotion and feels I experienced. I wasn’t sure if Corinne could do it twice. Make me feel so strongly. I was reading this book with a huge grin on my face. I was so happy. This one didn’t start out with a terribly emotional scene like SYS did. But it got there, trust me, it did. I am a feeler. One of the things I love the most about reading is getting hit hard with emotions and feeling everything. That’s what this book does to you. It makes you feel everything.
Angie’s sister-in-law Presley now lives in Bell Buckle, TN with her two nephews. She visits now and then but loves her life and her bakery in Pennsylvania. Besides her family, there is one thing Tennessee has that Pennsylvania is lacking. And his name is Wyatt Hennington. Wyatt is irresistible to Angie. The first time she meets him, they get together. Then the next time she is in town, it happens again. Angie isn’t the only one with this feelings. Wyatt is enamored with her as well.
There is so much I want to say about Wyatt and Angie’s story. So freaking much. But what I don’t want to do is give anything away. You can tell by the blurb they go through something. When a couple goes through hell together, they either break or end up stronger when it’s all said and done. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what would happen with these two. Corinne kept me on the edge of my seat.
One thing is for certain, as much as Angie tried to fight it at times, she and Wyatt had amazing chemistry. Their attraction was strong, but it was so much more than that. Wyatt brings out a different side to her.
I loved Wyatt Hennington so much in SYS. Words cannot express how excited I was to get his book. And he didn’t disappoint. Wyatt was amazing. Even the times when Wyatt wasn’t amazing, I still loved him and understood him. He’s a fantastic character and will surely be a new book boyfriend for many. Who really shocked me when reading was Angie. She has so much heart and so much strength. She kind of stole the show for me. I loved her. Seeing her open up with some of the older women in town, watching her relationship with Wyatt change, and most of all, how she dealt with all the things that happened to her. She has so much character and is a beautiful person.
Say You Want Me is a beautiful read that is sweet, sexy, and highly emotional. Corinne’s books always make me feel, make me cry, and make me fall in love so hard. This was no exception. Trust me on this, you want to meet Wyatt and Angie! I recommend this book to all readers of romance. Especially those of you like me who lean towards the emotional books with gorgeous happily ever afters!
“You don’t know your own strength until you’re forced to face it.”
When I read Say You’ll Stay, I was blown away by all the emotion and feels I experienced. I wasn’t sure if Corinne could do it twice. Make me feel so strongly. I was reading this book with a huge grin on my face. I was so happy. This one didn’t start out with a terribly emotional scene like SYS did. But it got there, trust me, it did. I am a feeler. One of the things I love the most about reading is getting hit hard with emotions and feeling everything. That’s what this book does to you. It makes you feel everything.
Angie’s sister-in-law Presley now lives in Bell Buckle, TN with her two nephews. She visits now and then but loves her life and her bakery in Pennsylvania. Besides her family, there is one thing Tennessee has that Pennsylvania is lacking. And his name is Wyatt Hennington. Wyatt is irresistible to Angie. The first time she meets him, they get together. Then the next time she is in town, it happens again. Angie isn’t the only one with this feelings. Wyatt is enamored with her as well.
There is so much I want to say about Wyatt and Angie’s story. So freaking much. But what I don’t want to do is give anything away. You can tell by the blurb they go through something. When a couple goes through hell together, they either break or end up stronger when it’s all said and done. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what would happen with these two. Corinne kept me on the edge of my seat.
One thing is for certain, as much as Angie tried to fight it at times, she and Wyatt had amazing chemistry. Their attraction was strong, but it was so much more than that. Wyatt brings out a different side to her.
I wanted his arms to hold me. I need his touch to make me feel worth something. All I needed was to find the one person who would be there for me. Wyatt brings bold colors to a world where I was only seeing muted tones.
I loved Wyatt Hennington so much in SYS. Words cannot express how excited I was to get his book. And he didn’t disappoint. Wyatt was amazing. Even the times when Wyatt wasn’t amazing, I still loved him and understood him. He’s a fantastic character and will surely be a new book boyfriend for many. Who really shocked me when reading was Angie. She has so much heart and so much strength. She kind of stole the show for me. I loved her. Seeing her open up with some of the older women in town, watching her relationship with Wyatt change, and most of all, how she dealt with all the things that happened to her. She has so much character and is a beautiful person.
Say You Want Me is a beautiful read that is sweet, sexy, and highly emotional. Corinne’s books always make me feel, make me cry, and make me fall in love so hard. This was no exception. Trust me on this, you want to meet Wyatt and Angie! I recommend this book to all readers of romance. Especially those of you like me who lean towards the emotional books with gorgeous happily ever afters!
October 31, 2016
Say You Want Me is Wyatt’s story and from the moment I met him in Say You’ll Stay I have been dying for his book. Legit, this guy is about as perfect as he comes and I was ready to really get to know him.
Wyatt is Zach’s brother and I think the best way to describe him is to say he is the fixer, the support system, the backbone of his family. He is just that great guy who is always is always willing to step in and do what’s best, even if it’s not best for him. You saw it Say You’ll Stay and you really see it in this book.
Angie is Presley’s best friend and former sister-in-law. I loved Angie before. She is pretty fantastic with her take-no-crap attitude and how she just knows herself. That might not sound like much, but it’s a HUGE thing. She is grounded, happy and knows what she wants out of life.
Angie and Wyatt have serious sexual chemistry and that’s enough for her, so when she is in town they hook up. She is from Pennsylvania and isn’t under any delusions that they could ever truly be together since his life is in Tennessee. Fate has something else in store for these two and they have to decide where to go when everything they had planned changes.
Say You Want Me is an awesome love story with tons of heart, sexual tension, and all the feels. BUT what I really loved about this story is the character development and how well I feel I know these two. I love how Corinne really brought this town, the characters and just way of life to life and made it all so real for me.
When I finished the book I felt like I could go to Bell Buckle and hang-out with Angie and Wyatt. I felt like I truly knew them and my heart felt for them and their struggles. I literally could empathize with them like they were real and I am aware of how crazy that makes me sound.
I love Say You Want Me, but in my opinion, Wyatt just blew me away. I also loved Angie and how strong she was, I loved her willingness to sacrifice and do what’s best for them. In equal parts, I loved how Wyatt loved her too much to let her. Oh this story, I legit loved these two so much and highly recommend it!!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Wyatt is Zach’s brother and I think the best way to describe him is to say he is the fixer, the support system, the backbone of his family. He is just that great guy who is always is always willing to step in and do what’s best, even if it’s not best for him. You saw it Say You’ll Stay and you really see it in this book.
Angie is Presley’s best friend and former sister-in-law. I loved Angie before. She is pretty fantastic with her take-no-crap attitude and how she just knows herself. That might not sound like much, but it’s a HUGE thing. She is grounded, happy and knows what she wants out of life.
Angie and Wyatt have serious sexual chemistry and that’s enough for her, so when she is in town they hook up. She is from Pennsylvania and isn’t under any delusions that they could ever truly be together since his life is in Tennessee. Fate has something else in store for these two and they have to decide where to go when everything they had planned changes.
Say You Want Me is an awesome love story with tons of heart, sexual tension, and all the feels. BUT what I really loved about this story is the character development and how well I feel I know these two. I love how Corinne really brought this town, the characters and just way of life to life and made it all so real for me.
When I finished the book I felt like I could go to Bell Buckle and hang-out with Angie and Wyatt. I felt like I truly knew them and my heart felt for them and their struggles. I literally could empathize with them like they were real and I am aware of how crazy that makes me sound.
I love Say You Want Me, but in my opinion, Wyatt just blew me away. I also loved Angie and how strong she was, I loved her willingness to sacrifice and do what’s best for them. In equal parts, I loved how Wyatt loved her too much to let her. Oh this story, I legit loved these two so much and highly recommend it!!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
May 26, 2017
4.5 Stars
Mercy Sakes!
That was one sweet, emotional, angsty read!
I could not wait to start this book after finishing book one of this series in which Wyatt and Angie were such delightful and integral characters who kept me smiling.
Wyatt is a hunk, is hilarious and anything but humble! Oh, and let's not forget completely swoon worthy! Women love him and he has had no trouble sharing his adorable self with the ladies waiting in line to have their turn. That is until he meets the feisty and fiercely independent Angie. He is also loyal to a fault, as Angie is soon to find out. He takes care of his own, and heaven help the person who tries to get in his way.
Angie is ruined and it is all Wyatt's fault! She slept with him twice. Both times while visiting her best friend, Presley, in Tennessee. Best sex she has ever had, and knows darn well, ever will have. Now she is having to travel back to the quaint town of Bell Buckle, which doesn't even have a Starbucks, for crying out loud, and explain to the gorgeous male, who revs up her pulse just looking at him, she is pregnant and the baby is his! She expects a cool reception, but his reaction to the news, is totally unexpected, and quite frankly scares the bejezzus out of her.
Wyatt is a man who prides himself on fixing things. If there is a problem, he will figure out a solution. So okay then! When Wyatt learns he is going to be a dad, he plans it all out. Angie will move down from Pennsylvania, they will get married and he will add an addition onto his cabin. Simple as that. Besides, Angie is one beautiful woman he has been idiotically attracted to since the day they met two years ago. No other woman has ever affected him the way Angie does. Sex with her is all out combustible. Oh yeah, no question about it, she will be marrying him.
"I'm not marrying you."
"You'll change your mind."
"I'm not moving here either."
The hell she's not. "We'll work that out."
"I'm not kidding. I'm pregnant, but that doesn't mean--"
"It means everything," I say while grabbing her hand. "It means everything to me. I'm not going to be okay with you raisin' our baby in Pennsylvania. And that means that everything is different."
Three weeks later, Angie moves down from Philadelphia and in with Wyatt, agreeing to stay for three months and give their "relationship" a go! She is perfectly happy without a steady man in her life, but for her baby's sake, and to be fair to Wyatt, she leaves her business in the hands of her investment partner and city life as she knows it for the time being. However, she does have one rule he must strictly abide by ..... there will be absolutely no sex between them. Wyatt's response: "If you say so. I love a challenge." as he taps her nose, before walking away. Heaven help her resolve against the charms of the youngest Hennington brother.
"I want to show her what it's like to be worshiped, because that's what she deserves."
The ups and downs, and the getting to know each other stages of Wyatt and Angie's relationship is filled to the brim with emotions. This is a beautifully written script of how to treat and how not to treat the love of your life.
Mercy Sakes!
That was one sweet, emotional, angsty read!
I could not wait to start this book after finishing book one of this series in which Wyatt and Angie were such delightful and integral characters who kept me smiling.
Wyatt is a hunk, is hilarious and anything but humble! Oh, and let's not forget completely swoon worthy! Women love him and he has had no trouble sharing his adorable self with the ladies waiting in line to have their turn. That is until he meets the feisty and fiercely independent Angie. He is also loyal to a fault, as Angie is soon to find out. He takes care of his own, and heaven help the person who tries to get in his way.
Angie is ruined and it is all Wyatt's fault! She slept with him twice. Both times while visiting her best friend, Presley, in Tennessee. Best sex she has ever had, and knows darn well, ever will have. Now she is having to travel back to the quaint town of Bell Buckle, which doesn't even have a Starbucks, for crying out loud, and explain to the gorgeous male, who revs up her pulse just looking at him, she is pregnant and the baby is his! She expects a cool reception, but his reaction to the news, is totally unexpected, and quite frankly scares the bejezzus out of her.
Wyatt is a man who prides himself on fixing things. If there is a problem, he will figure out a solution. So okay then! When Wyatt learns he is going to be a dad, he plans it all out. Angie will move down from Pennsylvania, they will get married and he will add an addition onto his cabin. Simple as that. Besides, Angie is one beautiful woman he has been idiotically attracted to since the day they met two years ago. No other woman has ever affected him the way Angie does. Sex with her is all out combustible. Oh yeah, no question about it, she will be marrying him.
"I'm not marrying you."
"You'll change your mind."
"I'm not moving here either."
The hell she's not. "We'll work that out."
"I'm not kidding. I'm pregnant, but that doesn't mean--"
"It means everything," I say while grabbing her hand. "It means everything to me. I'm not going to be okay with you raisin' our baby in Pennsylvania. And that means that everything is different."
Three weeks later, Angie moves down from Philadelphia and in with Wyatt, agreeing to stay for three months and give their "relationship" a go! She is perfectly happy without a steady man in her life, but for her baby's sake, and to be fair to Wyatt, she leaves her business in the hands of her investment partner and city life as she knows it for the time being. However, she does have one rule he must strictly abide by ..... there will be absolutely no sex between them. Wyatt's response: "If you say so. I love a challenge." as he taps her nose, before walking away. Heaven help her resolve against the charms of the youngest Hennington brother.
"I want to show her what it's like to be worshiped, because that's what she deserves."
The ups and downs, and the getting to know each other stages of Wyatt and Angie's relationship is filled to the brim with emotions. This is a beautifully written script of how to treat and how not to treat the love of your life.
November 1, 2016
Say You Want Me is the story of a girl, Angie Benson, getting the news of a lifetime...finding out she's knocked up by a man who was her two night stand, he lives in a different state and now she must find a way to let him know he's about to become a daddy. What Angie doesn't expect is that Wyatt Hemmingway is a fixer and he won't let this woman walk away while carrying his child. He will marry her and do what's right because that's the type of man he is. Angie is closed off and the last thing she wants is to get attached to a man and get stuck in a little country town, even if her best friend is living there with her nephews. There's no stopping this big city girl...
“It means I didn’t want you to leave, Angie Benson. It means I liked having you next to me. It means the next time you’re in my bed with your blonde hair on my pillow, you should stay there. It means I wanted you to stay.”
What can I even say about Say You Want Me? Imagine yourself driving along a road, perfectly happy and then a truck runs you over. That's exactly what Corinne Michaels does to our hearts in this book. You think you're safe and everything will be bright and cheery...WRONG! Get ready for your heart to get trampled and stomped on because that's exactly what happens. The evil witch strikes again to knock you over and leave you a blubbering mess. This book provides the feels and leaves you in a heap of crocodile tears. Stock up on the tissues and remember to tell Corinne how much you hate her while reading. She loves the hate messages just as much as she loves stabbing our hearts. 5 bloody and tearful stars for this amazing journey.
“It means I didn’t want you to leave, Angie Benson. It means I liked having you next to me. It means the next time you’re in my bed with your blonde hair on my pillow, you should stay there. It means I wanted you to stay.”
What can I even say about Say You Want Me? Imagine yourself driving along a road, perfectly happy and then a truck runs you over. That's exactly what Corinne Michaels does to our hearts in this book. You think you're safe and everything will be bright and cheery...WRONG! Get ready for your heart to get trampled and stomped on because that's exactly what happens. The evil witch strikes again to knock you over and leave you a blubbering mess. This book provides the feels and leaves you in a heap of crocodile tears. Stock up on the tissues and remember to tell Corinne how much you hate her while reading. She loves the hate messages just as much as she loves stabbing our hearts. 5 bloody and tearful stars for this amazing journey.
November 3, 2016
5 'Faith' Stars!
This book.. OH MY GOD, THIS BOOK. What an emotional roller coaster Corinne Michaels has delivered, again! I really really enjoyed Say You'll Stay but I have to say it: Say You Want Me is even better! Holy crap, that was an intense read. And heartbreaking. And so beautiful!
Wyatt wouldn’t be a man I could come back from. I can see in his eyes the way he’ll own my heart and soul. If I give them to him, they will be his forever.
So, this novel can be read as a standalone but I strongly recommend reading Zach and Presley's love story too. I totally did not expect the premise of Say You Want Me, I was definitely surprised how Corinne developed it. I am not saying what it is because it surely is a major spoiler. Just saying that Wyatt and Angie had an extremely hot sexfest one night and now they seem to be ready for more (or not.. you have to read it and see for yourself!).
“I don’t know what to say.”
“Say you want me.”
“Your words are your truth.”
“And my heart is yours.”
And mine is yours.
This woman knows how to write extremely touching love stories and swoony worthy heroes. Wyatt and Angie are perfect together. We get a mix of everything with them: funny, sexy and sad moments. As I said, this got extremely emotional to the point that I was crying my eyeballs out. I love when books are able to make me feel so much.
“I can’t breathe without you, Angie.”
He fought for me.
He loves me.
I love him.
So, my rating for Say You Want Me is 5 STARS because it sure deserves it! Wyatt stole my heart since the first moment I read about him and Angie is the perfect match for him. Loved this book so much! And I can definitely assure I cannot wait for the next book which will be about Trent and Grace, so excited! Especially after the bits and pieces that we have seen about them. Want a sweet, sexy and super-emotional love story? I strongly recommend this one!
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This book.. OH MY GOD, THIS BOOK. What an emotional roller coaster Corinne Michaels has delivered, again! I really really enjoyed Say You'll Stay but I have to say it: Say You Want Me is even better! Holy crap, that was an intense read. And heartbreaking. And so beautiful!
Wyatt wouldn’t be a man I could come back from. I can see in his eyes the way he’ll own my heart and soul. If I give them to him, they will be his forever.
So, this novel can be read as a standalone but I strongly recommend reading Zach and Presley's love story too. I totally did not expect the premise of Say You Want Me, I was definitely surprised how Corinne developed it. I am not saying what it is because it surely is a major spoiler. Just saying that Wyatt and Angie had an extremely hot sexfest one night and now they seem to be ready for more (or not.. you have to read it and see for yourself!).
“I don’t know what to say.”
“Say you want me.”
“Your words are your truth.”
“And my heart is yours.”
And mine is yours.
This woman knows how to write extremely touching love stories and swoony worthy heroes. Wyatt and Angie are perfect together. We get a mix of everything with them: funny, sexy and sad moments. As I said, this got extremely emotional to the point that I was crying my eyeballs out. I love when books are able to make me feel so much.
“I can’t breathe without you, Angie.”
He fought for me.
He loves me.
I love him.
So, my rating for Say You Want Me is 5 STARS because it sure deserves it! Wyatt stole my heart since the first moment I read about him and Angie is the perfect match for him. Loved this book so much! And I can definitely assure I cannot wait for the next book which will be about Trent and Grace, so excited! Especially after the bits and pieces that we have seen about them. Want a sweet, sexy and super-emotional love story? I strongly recommend this one!
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October 31, 2016
::: FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED :::
AWWWW, this was such a good book!! It had a surprising twist and a whole lot of SWOOON!! I really thought the book was going in one direction but it totally switched on me and went in another!! The hero and heroine’s lives are suddenly entwined in a way they never anticipated when they receive unexpected news that turns their world upside down and now he has three months to convince her that where she belongs most is with him… If you’re looking for a sweet, heart-warming romance that'll break your heart at times, but will mostly make you swoon, this is a great new book to try!! Oh, and it has a beautiful epilogue!
You know... I started out so sure what this book was going to be about, and I even had some review notes written with the direction the story was originally going in but then that 'twist' I mentioned really changed the whole direction in such a way where I feel it would be misleading to tell you the original direction alone, but I don't want to tell you the twist either because I don't want to ruin the story for you. At the same time, prior to read the book, I was looking around trying to figure out what it was actually about and nobody was mentioning anything (which frustrated me) so now I'm just seriously torn over how much to tell you.
Lol. So, yeah.
I can tell you it's really good!
I can tell you there's no illness.
I can tell you that, true to Romance style, there's a gorgeous ending.
I can tell you that there's a lot of swoon.
I can tell you to be prepared for some heart-break.
I can tell you not to worry too too much though because there's also healing.
Is that enough? I hope it is! I'll put in a hidden spoiler here for those readers (and I know you're out there) who just really need a firmer idea of what to expect. I don't recommend reading the spoiler. I recommend diving into this book blind. But I'm providing it in case you need it.
The heroine definitely had a lot of understandable concerns. I felt that the things she was worried about made sense and even though I wanted to push her in his direction more, I definitely understood her wariness and why she was trying to protect herself from getting hurt again.
The hero was really such a genuinely GOOD guy — kind-hearted, loyal, oh-so-swoony, and I loved the way he really stood by her side so strongly when their worlds were turned upside down and how he always knew the right thing to say. The only thing that frustrated me was that there were two bouts of stupidity on his part in the second half of the book that just made me want to shake him. But overall, I was really happy with the way things turned out! And that epilogue was such a wonderful ending for their story!
You can read this book as a completely separate standalone without reading any other book first. However, this can also be read as the second standalone following Say You'll Stay (my review) that is one of my favorite books of the year and tells the story of Wyatt's brother. You also meet this hero and heroine in the first book so in a perfect world and for the most complete reading experience, you'd read Say You'll Stay followed by Say You Want Me. But either one can be read completely separately. It's totally up to you.
So yeah... everything else I was planning to tell you about the book kind of can't be said now because I don't want to mislead you about the direction of the story. Even all the swoony quotes I'd saved can't really be used anymore either. So I kind of think you should either dive in blind, or read the spoiler and then dive in. But either way, I do recommend reading this if you're looking for a sweet and swoony friends-to-lovers romance about following your heart, overcoming heart-break, and finding love in unexpected places.
Rating: 4 - 4.5 stars! Can standalone (contemporary romance).
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“What does any of this even mean?”
He touches my cheek. “It means I didn’t want you to leave. It means I like having you next to me. It means the next time you’re in my bed with your blonde hair on my pillow, you should stay there. It means I want you to stay.
AWWWW, this was such a good book!! It had a surprising twist and a whole lot of SWOOON!! I really thought the book was going in one direction but it totally switched on me and went in another!! The hero and heroine’s lives are suddenly entwined in a way they never anticipated when they receive unexpected news that turns their world upside down and now he has three months to convince her that where she belongs most is with him… If you’re looking for a sweet, heart-warming romance that'll break your heart at times, but will mostly make you swoon, this is a great new book to try!! Oh, and it has a beautiful epilogue!
There’s no way I’ll fall for Wyatt Hennington.
He can keep his Southern drawl, irresistible smile, and those pick-up lines all to himself. I made the mistake of sleeping with him not once, but twice. I’m not stupid enough to give him round three, especially after he left me in the middle of the night so I could see myself out. I vow to return to Philadelphia and forget him.
It proves easier said than done.
When the doctor informs me I’m the winner of door prize number two, I put my life on hold and head back to Bell Buckle. Three months and if we can’t make this work, I’m gone.
The problem is—when the cards are stacked against us, and I can’t bring myself to leave him, I’ll finally know if he truly loves me or if all my fears were real...
You know... I started out so sure what this book was going to be about, and I even had some review notes written with the direction the story was originally going in but then that 'twist' I mentioned really changed the whole direction in such a way where I feel it would be misleading to tell you the original direction alone, but I don't want to tell you the twist either because I don't want to ruin the story for you. At the same time, prior to read the book, I was looking around trying to figure out what it was actually about and nobody was mentioning anything (which frustrated me) so now I'm just seriously torn over how much to tell you.
Lol. So, yeah.
I can tell you it's really good!
I can tell you there's no illness.
I can tell you that, true to Romance style, there's a gorgeous ending.
I can tell you that there's a lot of swoon.
I can tell you to be prepared for some heart-break.
I can tell you not to worry too too much though because there's also healing.
Is that enough? I hope it is! I'll put in a hidden spoiler here for those readers (and I know you're out there) who just really need a firmer idea of what to expect. I don't recommend reading the spoiler. I recommend diving into this book blind. But I'm providing it in case you need it.
The heroine definitely had a lot of understandable concerns. I felt that the things she was worried about made sense and even though I wanted to push her in his direction more, I definitely understood her wariness and why she was trying to protect herself from getting hurt again.
Once upon a time when I believed in fairy tales, I was the girl who wanted to be married and have a family. I believed that would happen, yet it never seemed right. No man seemed worthy of my time. No prince ever showed up, and I learned the hard way that lot of men would treat me like shit, so I let go of that stupid dream and lived in reality. I built my own damn castle with really high walls. It was a fortress, sturdy enough to ensure I could never be hurt. Now, here Wyatt is with his cannon, fining ways to break my armor…
The hero was really such a genuinely GOOD guy — kind-hearted, loyal, oh-so-swoony, and I loved the way he really stood by her side so strongly when their worlds were turned upside down and how he always knew the right thing to say. The only thing that frustrated me was that there were two bouts of stupidity on his part in the second half of the book that just made me want to shake him. But overall, I was really happy with the way things turned out! And that epilogue was such a wonderful ending for their story!
“Wyatt has a very different way of thinkin’. He’s kind, loyal, and always puts the needs of others first. I know the stories, believe me, I’m not blind. He may have been sowing his oats, but deep down he was searchin’ for someone… Wyatt’s the kind of man that once you earn his love, you’ll have it forever. He’ll never betray you or desert you. It’s very special to have someone in your life like that.”
You can read this book as a completely separate standalone without reading any other book first. However, this can also be read as the second standalone following Say You'll Stay (my review) that is one of my favorite books of the year and tells the story of Wyatt's brother. You also meet this hero and heroine in the first book so in a perfect world and for the most complete reading experience, you'd read Say You'll Stay followed by Say You Want Me. But either one can be read completely separately. It's totally up to you.
So yeah... everything else I was planning to tell you about the book kind of can't be said now because I don't want to mislead you about the direction of the story. Even all the swoony quotes I'd saved can't really be used anymore either. So I kind of think you should either dive in blind, or read the spoiler and then dive in. But either way, I do recommend reading this if you're looking for a sweet and swoony friends-to-lovers romance about following your heart, overcoming heart-break, and finding love in unexpected places.
Rating: 4 - 4.5 stars! Can standalone (contemporary romance).
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October 31, 2016
5 "My Heart Is Yours" Stars!
(ARC provided by author)
We first meet Wyatt Hennington in Zach & Presley's book. He's the youngest of the Hennington brothers & has a heart of gold. He's gorgeous, funny, kind, loyal & always putting others before himself. He's really a great guy. Wyatt lives in Bell Buckle, Tennessee & runs the Townsend's farm. He has a lot of one night stands, but hasn't yet found that special someone.
Angie Benson lives in Philadelphia & owns a bakery called For Cup's Cake. She is Presley's sister-in-law. She met Wyatt almost two years ago & since then they've hooked up twice. It was the most unbelievable, unforgettable sex she'd ever had, but they live in different cities, so she never thought it could go anywhere.
When circumstances land Angie in Bell Buckle, Wyatt wants her to give him a shot. He felt something for her when they were together, & wants her to give him a chance. They share an intense physical attraction, but Wyatt thinks it could develop into more. They begin dating & spending time together and Wyatt quickly charms her. They become quite attached to one another & even though they seem to be opposites in every way, they just work. Soon Angie is in Wyatt's heart & he will do anything to make her his.
-Wyatt makes me feel alive.
-Kissing him was a full-body experience. I feel it all the way from my head to my toes. All I want to do is kiss him forever.
-"I've waited a long time for a girl like you."
-I need to kiss her. I need to possess her in the same way she possesses me.
-She's the girl I breathe for.
I absolutely adore Wyatt Hennington! He is such a beautiful man. Swoon, swoon, & swoon some more. He's now my favorite Hennington brother! Bring on Trent next! Can't wait for Say I'm Yours!
(ARC provided by author)
We first meet Wyatt Hennington in Zach & Presley's book. He's the youngest of the Hennington brothers & has a heart of gold. He's gorgeous, funny, kind, loyal & always putting others before himself. He's really a great guy. Wyatt lives in Bell Buckle, Tennessee & runs the Townsend's farm. He has a lot of one night stands, but hasn't yet found that special someone.
Angie Benson lives in Philadelphia & owns a bakery called For Cup's Cake. She is Presley's sister-in-law. She met Wyatt almost two years ago & since then they've hooked up twice. It was the most unbelievable, unforgettable sex she'd ever had, but they live in different cities, so she never thought it could go anywhere.
When circumstances land Angie in Bell Buckle, Wyatt wants her to give him a shot. He felt something for her when they were together, & wants her to give him a chance. They share an intense physical attraction, but Wyatt thinks it could develop into more. They begin dating & spending time together and Wyatt quickly charms her. They become quite attached to one another & even though they seem to be opposites in every way, they just work. Soon Angie is in Wyatt's heart & he will do anything to make her his.
-Wyatt makes me feel alive.
-Kissing him was a full-body experience. I feel it all the way from my head to my toes. All I want to do is kiss him forever.
-"I've waited a long time for a girl like you."
-I need to kiss her. I need to possess her in the same way she possesses me.
-She's the girl I breathe for.
I absolutely adore Wyatt Hennington! He is such a beautiful man. Swoon, swoon, & swoon some more. He's now my favorite Hennington brother! Bring on Trent next! Can't wait for Say I'm Yours!
December 7, 2016
Say You Want Me was my first book from Corinne Michaels and it was a great introduction to her writing. I loved Angie and Wyatt together and how different they were, yet they both had the same wants, bringing them together. I really wasn't expecting their story to be an emotional one and I went into this expecting a easy contemporary read. Instead we were delivered this amazingly heartfelt story that grabbed onto my heart from early into it. The connection these two shared was just so evident that I fell for them from the moment we got to see them together. And Wyatt was so romantic! Their first date had me swooning all over the place.
Overall, this is a recommend from me and will not be my last book from this author.
October 23, 2016
When I was reading Say You’ll Stay (between the sobbing and swooning) a character stole my heart. That character was Wyatt Hennington. From the moment he showed up, my lady bits stood up and took notice. It was really sweet of Corinne to write the perfect book husband for me. I mean, she really didn’t have to do that. She really went above and beyond.
Angie wasn’t looking for love when she visited Presley, but she ended up having an incredible night with Wyatt, Zach’s brother – she just never expected that night to change her life.
When Angie returns, Wyatt steps up to prove that what they have was far more than just that one-night. Now he just has to get Angie to see it.
SYWM is one of those stories you just have to go blindly into. Have trust that the author is going to deliver the story you need to read. Have faith in her.
When I got to about 50% into this story I felt like I was floating on a cloud. Wyatt was perfect. I was all smiles, not a single tear was shed. I do admit that while part of me was waiting for the other shoe to drop, I had put it so far out of my mind, that when Corinne laid it all out – I lost it. Completely and utterly lost it. You know that moment... the one where you put down your kindle to grab the tissue and you find yourself cursing the author. I was so caught up in the story, in Wyatt, that I let my guard down and she swooped in and crushed me. But that is one of the things I love the most about her books. That moment of pure devastation that you think “she can’t bring me back from this. I. Am. Done. RUINED.” But she does.
From page one to the very last page of this book, I was owned. Angie was a spitfire who had such strength and Wyatt was perfect, even in the brief moments where he wasn’t, he still was. I loved the prior books from this author, but these Hennington men are stealing the show. I can’t wait for Trent’s book. With how SYWM ends, my heart is already in the pit of my stomach.
Don’t miss out on a book, on a series that is delivering the feels in a major way! This is a must read and a top read for 2016!
Angie wasn’t looking for love when she visited Presley, but she ended up having an incredible night with Wyatt, Zach’s brother – she just never expected that night to change her life.
When Angie returns, Wyatt steps up to prove that what they have was far more than just that one-night. Now he just has to get Angie to see it.
SYWM is one of those stories you just have to go blindly into. Have trust that the author is going to deliver the story you need to read. Have faith in her.
When I got to about 50% into this story I felt like I was floating on a cloud. Wyatt was perfect. I was all smiles, not a single tear was shed. I do admit that while part of me was waiting for the other shoe to drop, I had put it so far out of my mind, that when Corinne laid it all out – I lost it. Completely and utterly lost it. You know that moment... the one where you put down your kindle to grab the tissue and you find yourself cursing the author. I was so caught up in the story, in Wyatt, that I let my guard down and she swooped in and crushed me. But that is one of the things I love the most about her books. That moment of pure devastation that you think “she can’t bring me back from this. I. Am. Done. RUINED.” But she does.
From page one to the very last page of this book, I was owned. Angie was a spitfire who had such strength and Wyatt was perfect, even in the brief moments where he wasn’t, he still was. I loved the prior books from this author, but these Hennington men are stealing the show. I can’t wait for Trent’s book. With how SYWM ends, my heart is already in the pit of my stomach.
Don’t miss out on a book, on a series that is delivering the feels in a major way! This is a must read and a top read for 2016!
October 31, 2016
It's LIVE!
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Set in the beautiful quaint town of Bell Buckle SAY YOU WANT ME tells the heart warming, emotional love story of Wyatt Hennington and Angie. It's ROMANTIC and GORGEOUS and SWOONY. I laughed and cried and felt an abundance of emotion ensuring my total love for Wyatt Hennington and his endearing love story with Angie. After meeting Wyatt in a previous novel, I literally could not wait for his STANDALONE story, my anticipation was extremely high and as you can tell by my opening remark, Corinne Michaels did not disappoint. The story arc showcasing the protagonists is truly delightful and managed to hit me right in the solar plexus in a way I had not expected. Told in the first-person narrative, largely from the heroine’s perspective but satisfyingly infused with a chapter here and there of Wyatt’s point of view, ensuring I garnered a full understanding of the male and female protagonist’s thoughts and feelings.
Wyatt is genuinely one of the most swoon worthy heroes that I’ve had the pleasure to meet in a romance novel. He literally took my breath away with his words and the chemistry his character radiated towards the heroine. It was really quite mesmerising and ensured my total commitment to this story. Wyatt swept me off my feet along with Angie the independent, resilient heroine who rose to the challenge of equalling the greatness of her hero. Indeed, this story endeared me to not only the protagonists but also the extended Bell Buckle cast of characters.
In SAY YOU WANT ME the author has crafted a Contemporary Romance overflowing with warmth, charm and personality. Laced with angst ridden emotion that made my tears flow and then healed my heart again, I so loved the journey my book heart experienced whilst in the Bell Buckle story bubble and highly recommend to all romance lovers.
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Set in the beautiful quaint town of Bell Buckle SAY YOU WANT ME tells the heart warming, emotional love story of Wyatt Hennington and Angie. It's ROMANTIC and GORGEOUS and SWOONY. I laughed and cried and felt an abundance of emotion ensuring my total love for Wyatt Hennington and his endearing love story with Angie. After meeting Wyatt in a previous novel, I literally could not wait for his STANDALONE story, my anticipation was extremely high and as you can tell by my opening remark, Corinne Michaels did not disappoint. The story arc showcasing the protagonists is truly delightful and managed to hit me right in the solar plexus in a way I had not expected. Told in the first-person narrative, largely from the heroine’s perspective but satisfyingly infused with a chapter here and there of Wyatt’s point of view, ensuring I garnered a full understanding of the male and female protagonist’s thoughts and feelings.
Wyatt is genuinely one of the most swoon worthy heroes that I’ve had the pleasure to meet in a romance novel. He literally took my breath away with his words and the chemistry his character radiated towards the heroine. It was really quite mesmerising and ensured my total commitment to this story. Wyatt swept me off my feet along with Angie the independent, resilient heroine who rose to the challenge of equalling the greatness of her hero. Indeed, this story endeared me to not only the protagonists but also the extended Bell Buckle cast of characters.
In SAY YOU WANT ME the author has crafted a Contemporary Romance overflowing with warmth, charm and personality. Laced with angst ridden emotion that made my tears flow and then healed my heart again, I so loved the journey my book heart experienced whilst in the Bell Buckle story bubble and highly recommend to all romance lovers.
Advance copy provided.
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November 5, 2016
****4 STARS****
OMG! I loved this one here! But, Yassssssss! Say You Want Me was a great read.
I loved Angie! I wanna be like her when I grow up – JK, I like myself. But she is one of my new favorite heroines.
I was impressed by the author because she was able to show the reader (me) that Angie was not some young, dumb chick who needs to prove to the world how independent she is. It’s obvious that she can take care of herself but is willing to lay her pride down and compromise for the sake of her baby.
She’s 36 and pregnant by a wonderful man but an old school man. He’s more – “Ok, I knocked you up so we will get married, you’ll move in with me and I’ll take care of shit.” She’s like – “Thanks, that’s really sweet of you but I’m not feeling what you’re saying. That’s not going to work for me.”
Now this is where her maturity comes into to play. Instead of trying to prove that she doesn’t need a man to take care of her, she compromises. She gives him 3 months to show her not what she will be losing but to her what she will gain from being with him. She keeps an open mind which is a quality I love. She doesn’t run away from her feelings, she tries to understand them. She stays true to who she is and what she believes in and uses that to her advantage.
Oh, Wyatt, Wyatt, Wyatt….What are we going to do about you?
I loved Wyatt too! He was absolutely adorable. He’s kind, gentle, loving and sexy as hell. Yassssss! What more can you want?
Not one to shy away from his responsibilities, he tries his hardest to let Angie get to know him. Not just – “I’m your baby daddy so you need to find a way to love be because we’re having a baby together.” No, he’s more – “Hey I’m Wyatt, the guy who cared for you way before I knocked up up. Get to know this Wyatt. Get to know me. Say you want me.”
He knows that he can’t make her stay in Tennessee but that doesn’t stop him from trying. He wants her to come to the conclusion on her own whether to stay or go. He knows he has a tough job on his hands but he’s all alpha so you already know he’s going to work hard for Angie (and baby).
But here’s the real question?
What happens when everything you’ve been working towards is taking away from you?
How hard to you fight? – How long will you fight? – Is it still worth fighting for?
And if you lose everything, are you willing to go the extra mile to get it back?
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OMG! I loved this one here! But, Yassssssss! Say You Want Me was a great read.
I loved Angie! I wanna be like her when I grow up – JK, I like myself. But she is one of my new favorite heroines.
I was impressed by the author because she was able to show the reader (me) that Angie was not some young, dumb chick who needs to prove to the world how independent she is. It’s obvious that she can take care of herself but is willing to lay her pride down and compromise for the sake of her baby.
She’s 36 and pregnant by a wonderful man but an old school man. He’s more – “Ok, I knocked you up so we will get married, you’ll move in with me and I’ll take care of shit.” She’s like – “Thanks, that’s really sweet of you but I’m not feeling what you’re saying. That’s not going to work for me.”
Now this is where her maturity comes into to play. Instead of trying to prove that she doesn’t need a man to take care of her, she compromises. She gives him 3 months to show her not what she will be losing but to her what she will gain from being with him. She keeps an open mind which is a quality I love. She doesn’t run away from her feelings, she tries to understand them. She stays true to who she is and what she believes in and uses that to her advantage.
Oh, Wyatt, Wyatt, Wyatt….What are we going to do about you?
I loved Wyatt too! He was absolutely adorable. He’s kind, gentle, loving and sexy as hell. Yassssss! What more can you want?
Not one to shy away from his responsibilities, he tries his hardest to let Angie get to know him. Not just – “I’m your baby daddy so you need to find a way to love be because we’re having a baby together.” No, he’s more – “Hey I’m Wyatt, the guy who cared for you way before I knocked up up. Get to know this Wyatt. Get to know me. Say you want me.”
He knows that he can’t make her stay in Tennessee but that doesn’t stop him from trying. He wants her to come to the conclusion on her own whether to stay or go. He knows he has a tough job on his hands but he’s all alpha so you already know he’s going to work hard for Angie (and baby).
But here’s the real question?
What happens when everything you’ve been working towards is taking away from you?
How hard to you fight? – How long will you fight? – Is it still worth fighting for?
And if you lose everything, are you willing to go the extra mile to get it back?
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October 31, 2016
5 "Through Thick and Thin" Stars
This is my first Corinne Michaels book and I LOVED it. It was a Sweet, Wonderful, Incredible, Emotional, Gut Wrenching read. From the very first page to the very lady page, Wyatt and Ang took my heart and never let go.
This story is Simplistically Beautiful. Fate and a night of incredible passion brings "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Big City" together in an attempt to see if the passion is in fact real. They are not teenagers, they are 36 year olds, they live in different states, and have their own lives. Wyatt and Angie must somehow figure out how to deal with their reality. They made me laugh, they made me smile, they made me mad, they made me incredible sad, and they made me love them with all my heart. Wyatt and Angie each bring zest, sass, romance and a sweet trepidation for each other. It's endearing to watch their blooming relationship blossom.
This book is a journey for Wyatt and Angie. A journey to find if love is in the cards, a journey of finding your home, and a journey of finding a happily ever after. There are family, friends and meddling "know it alls" that help and encourage and guide Wyatt and Angie throughout the story that truly makes for a perfectly delightful read.
I also loved how the author brought southern essence front and center. There is a certain code of the southern gentleman and this read felt true. I loved that Angie was a strong and independent woman but had issues. Together they brought out qualities that shined in each other. But life is never simple, it's messy, gritty, and it's hard to believe that happiness can be yours for the asking if you find that right person. You will find yourself rooting for Wyatt and Ang........through the good and the bad and the heartbreak.
Like I said, this is my first Corinne Michaels book and it definitely won't be my last. I loved how her writing style got into my heart and made me feel as if I was part of the story. By the way, where can I sign up for my own Wyatt Hennington? Because he is........
*advanced copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
This is my first Corinne Michaels book and I LOVED it. It was a Sweet, Wonderful, Incredible, Emotional, Gut Wrenching read. From the very first page to the very lady page, Wyatt and Ang took my heart and never let go.
This story is Simplistically Beautiful. Fate and a night of incredible passion brings "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Big City" together in an attempt to see if the passion is in fact real. They are not teenagers, they are 36 year olds, they live in different states, and have their own lives. Wyatt and Angie must somehow figure out how to deal with their reality. They made me laugh, they made me smile, they made me mad, they made me incredible sad, and they made me love them with all my heart. Wyatt and Angie each bring zest, sass, romance and a sweet trepidation for each other. It's endearing to watch their blooming relationship blossom.
This book is a journey for Wyatt and Angie. A journey to find if love is in the cards, a journey of finding your home, and a journey of finding a happily ever after. There are family, friends and meddling "know it alls" that help and encourage and guide Wyatt and Angie throughout the story that truly makes for a perfectly delightful read.
I also loved how the author brought southern essence front and center. There is a certain code of the southern gentleman and this read felt true. I loved that Angie was a strong and independent woman but had issues. Together they brought out qualities that shined in each other. But life is never simple, it's messy, gritty, and it's hard to believe that happiness can be yours for the asking if you find that right person. You will find yourself rooting for Wyatt and Ang........through the good and the bad and the heartbreak.
Like I said, this is my first Corinne Michaels book and it definitely won't be my last. I loved how her writing style got into my heart and made me feel as if I was part of the story. By the way, where can I sign up for my own Wyatt Hennington? Because he is........
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November 11, 2016
Wow, I loved, loved, loved this book! It made me laugh and cry, it frustrated me and then put me back together in the most amazing way.
So I bought this book when it came out but I was waiting to have some time to read Say You'll Stay because I hate not reading series in order, but when Corinne said Zachary Webber was narrating the audiobook, I had to start it. However, once I started I had to go back and read SYS because that's how I am. Needless to say I loved SYS, read it in one sitting and I finally got to start this one!
I usually do half book/half audiobook if I can cause I can read it faster. And read fast I did, this hooked me from the start and I finished in record speed. I definitely loved Angie, she was cute and funny and stood her ground when she needed to. I love that she was no doormat. Definitely loved her more than Presley. And Wyatt, OMG what can I say about this amazing man! Holy swoony cowboy. He's a man's man, a real one that has flaws but when he makes mistakes he more than made up for them. He messed up and grovel he did, this elevated this book for me.
I also loved the pacing of the book. These characters were dealt a faulty hand, and their relationship started up unconventionally but they did their best to come out of it together and strong. Simply loved this entire book, Corinne is so freaking talented. I'm more than hooked on this series and I can't wait to find out which story Corinne will tell next!
So I bought this book when it came out but I was waiting to have some time to read Say You'll Stay because I hate not reading series in order, but when Corinne said Zachary Webber was narrating the audiobook, I had to start it. However, once I started I had to go back and read SYS because that's how I am. Needless to say I loved SYS, read it in one sitting and I finally got to start this one!
I usually do half book/half audiobook if I can cause I can read it faster. And read fast I did, this hooked me from the start and I finished in record speed. I definitely loved Angie, she was cute and funny and stood her ground when she needed to. I love that she was no doormat. Definitely loved her more than Presley. And Wyatt, OMG what can I say about this amazing man! Holy swoony cowboy. He's a man's man, a real one that has flaws but when he makes mistakes he more than made up for them. He messed up and grovel he did, this elevated this book for me.
I also loved the pacing of the book. These characters were dealt a faulty hand, and their relationship started up unconventionally but they did their best to come out of it together and strong. Simply loved this entire book, Corinne is so freaking talented. I'm more than hooked on this series and I can't wait to find out which story Corinne will tell next!
November 18, 2016
4 EMOTIONAL STARS
I devoured this story,for one more time Corinne did an amazing job.Say You Want Me was an emotional,heartbreaking,intense story.
This story will captivate you from the first moment.I couldn't put it down.I had so many feelings and the story touch me in so many ways.The situations were realistic and everything felt so real.
Wyatt was fantastic!He was charming,loyal,protective,kind and super hot.I can't say that I loved Angie.I tried to understand her,and her behavior but sometimes she irritate and frustrate me.Especially in the first half of the story.
Overall it was an amazing story that I enjoyed reading.
I devoured this story,for one more time Corinne did an amazing job.Say You Want Me was an emotional,heartbreaking,intense story.
This story will captivate you from the first moment.I couldn't put it down.I had so many feelings and the story touch me in so many ways.The situations were realistic and everything felt so real.
Wyatt was fantastic!He was charming,loyal,protective,kind and super hot.I can't say that I loved Angie.I tried to understand her,and her behavior but sometimes she irritate and frustrate me.Especially in the first half of the story.
Overall it was an amazing story that I enjoyed reading.
October 31, 2016
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
A visceral, consuming, addictive and breathtakingly beautiful literary masterpiece!! Corinne Michaels is not only a talented author but she is an author that should be on everyone’s radar. Her books never fail to deliver that powerful tangible connection of love and so in her newest release, Say You Want Me, Corinne douses her readers with so much feels that they are left wanting more of Wyatt Hennington. Hearts will be fluttering and beating rapidly as Corinne knew what strings to pull and when to do it.
When I first met Wyatt in Say You’ll Stay, I was already enamored by his character. I wanted to know more and couldn’t wait to feel all the feels that Corinne had in store for him in Say You Want Me. Boy oh boy, did Corinne not only deliver but she held you hostage. Her characters consumed you. Her writing was like poetry. And her storytelling was breathtaking. I honestly don’t want to spoil the book for the readers since falling in love with Wyatt and Angie is the best part of the book. I urge readers to go read this book blind and allow your heart and mind to be consumed with Corinne’s heartfelt prose.
“I wanted his arms to hold me. I need his touch to make me feel worth something. All I needed was to find the one person who would be there for me. Wyatt brings bold colors to a world where I was only seeing muted tones.”
There aren’t enough words to describe the magnitude of emotions that runs rampant in this book. Say You Want Me owned me from the very first page to the last. To say an author held your heart is an understatement, Corinne Michaels not only had your heart but she made Wyatt Hennington book boyfriend of the year and how could he not when he adds splashes of bold colors to your life. So if you are looking for a book that was a whirlwind of emotions and had splashes of beauty, heart, truth, understanding and love throughout this literary canvas then I highly recommend you to trust and give your heart to Corinne Michaels. She may break your heart but have faith that she will mend the broken pieces and make you a believer in love.
Corinne Michaels
A visceral, consuming, addictive and breathtakingly beautiful literary masterpiece!! Corinne Michaels is not only a talented author but she is an author that should be on everyone’s radar. Her books never fail to deliver that powerful tangible connection of love and so in her newest release, Say You Want Me, Corinne douses her readers with so much feels that they are left wanting more of Wyatt Hennington. Hearts will be fluttering and beating rapidly as Corinne knew what strings to pull and when to do it.
When I first met Wyatt in Say You’ll Stay, I was already enamored by his character. I wanted to know more and couldn’t wait to feel all the feels that Corinne had in store for him in Say You Want Me. Boy oh boy, did Corinne not only deliver but she held you hostage. Her characters consumed you. Her writing was like poetry. And her storytelling was breathtaking. I honestly don’t want to spoil the book for the readers since falling in love with Wyatt and Angie is the best part of the book. I urge readers to go read this book blind and allow your heart and mind to be consumed with Corinne’s heartfelt prose.
“I wanted his arms to hold me. I need his touch to make me feel worth something. All I needed was to find the one person who would be there for me. Wyatt brings bold colors to a world where I was only seeing muted tones.”
There aren’t enough words to describe the magnitude of emotions that runs rampant in this book. Say You Want Me owned me from the very first page to the last. To say an author held your heart is an understatement, Corinne Michaels not only had your heart but she made Wyatt Hennington book boyfriend of the year and how could he not when he adds splashes of bold colors to your life. So if you are looking for a book that was a whirlwind of emotions and had splashes of beauty, heart, truth, understanding and love throughout this literary canvas then I highly recommend you to trust and give your heart to Corinne Michaels. She may break your heart but have faith that she will mend the broken pieces and make you a believer in love.
Corinne Michaels
February 1, 2019
3.5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about this one.
The hero started off so good for me but with all the angst that happened at the end of this book I was unsure how to feel about him. Ultimately it was hard to shake off my sense of disappointment with his harsh attitude towards the heroine despite the loss and pain he was suffering from at that time.
While the unexpected twist was emotional and definitely very sad it was also a very realistic scenario but I personally could have really done without it happening.
The heroine was such a smart independent woman and I really respected all of her actions and decisions.
The writing here was strong and I've been wanting to read more of this series since I first read book one (Say You'll Stay) in May of 2017. Ironically Wyatt (the hero) was my hands down favorite character in that particular book.
I have mixed feelings about this one.
The hero started off so good for me but with all the angst that happened at the end of this book I was unsure how to feel about him. Ultimately it was hard to shake off my sense of disappointment with his harsh attitude towards the heroine despite the loss and pain he was suffering from at that time.
While the unexpected twist was emotional and definitely very sad it was also a very realistic scenario but I personally could have really done without it happening.
The heroine was such a smart independent woman and I really respected all of her actions and decisions.
The writing here was strong and I've been wanting to read more of this series since I first read book one (Say You'll Stay) in May of 2017. Ironically Wyatt (the hero) was my hands down favorite character in that particular book.
December 18, 2018
Warning: quite the opposite opinion to the most reviews! If you are fond of the hero, please just skip it. Thanks!
October 27, 2016
I just read THE BEST BOOK. OMG, the feels! Say You Want Me by Corinne Michaels pulled on every emotional heart string. I’m not a swooner. I don’t even like the word swoon and rarely use it. I think I have only swooned over a few fictional men (maybe 4-5). Wyatt and all of his alpha male southern charm made me swoon. He made my heart sing and then explode at one point. I wanted to hate Corinne Michaels for turning my face into a faucet from the ugly cry I had. I went through a half a box of tissues, a maximum strength decongestant, and a double dose of nasal spray before I went to bed. Please know that this is not a depressing book. A few plot twists on the emotional roller coaster ride that Corinne created really got to me. I love when a book does this. Say You Want Me will easily make my 2016 All Time Best Kindle Crack recommendations list. 5+ stars.
UPDATE: My head and nose cleared up but my heart is still in Tennessee suffering with a major book hangover :) Please one-click this one. 10/31 release.
UPDATE: My head and nose cleared up but my heart is still in Tennessee suffering with a major book hangover :) Please one-click this one. 10/31 release.
November 6, 2016
I'm not going to write a review on this, but I will say this- It was everything I needed to read right now! I read it nearly in one sitting, Wyatt Swwwwwooon sexy, loving, caring and Angie tough but just needed to be loved all the same. It was emotional, sweet, sexy and sigh a perfect weekend read for me... it was great to be back with this family and I love cowboy reads for this reason you get to be part of the kids, the parents, the baking, the fun and also the emotional twists along the way.
That is all
Enjoy Xo
That is all
Enjoy Xo
February 7, 2017
After a sexual night of pleasure with of of the sexy cowboy Hennington Brothers, Angie finds herself pregnant with his baby and after he convinces her to move to Tennessee for a few months, he also convinces her that he is in love with her, their love is building into something strong until an unforeseen tragedy puts their relationship to the test and into a tail spin. I will admit at the beginning this story was very slow to get interesting, but in the end it was a beautiful story of love, pain and sadness that turned out to be a great read. Narrated by Zachary Webber and Sophie Eastlake both talented and enjoyable narrators.
April 4, 2017
THIS BOOK WAS SO CUTE I CAN'T GET OVER IT OMG. I tried reading this book a couple months ago but ended up putting it down a few pages in because I have this weird thing about not reading romances with characters that are like 10+ years older than me because I feel like I won't be able to relate, BUT WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS. I wasted so much time passing up this book when truth be told, Say You Want Me might've just been the best romance I've read so far this year! Wow. I can't stop gushing over this. JUST GO READ IT!
I'm usually wary when it comes to pregnancy being the driving force for two people to get together but holy guac, Wyatt was winning my heart along with Angie! I thought cowboys weren't my thing but HELLLLLLOOO. After Wyatt Hennington, I think I'm about to go on a cowboy binge. *Insert heart eyes emojis* Angie was such a great heroine! I'm usually "meh" about heroines in romance novels because 98% of the time, they're either very dull/typical or just straight up infuriating. But Angie was perfect. She was funny, independent, and just the right amount of stubborn. Her and Wyatt were so perfect together and I couldn't stop smiling throughout this book!
I just gotta have more of the Hennington boys so off I go with Trent's story! GO READ THIS BOOK!!! <3
I'm usually wary when it comes to pregnancy being the driving force for two people to get together but holy guac, Wyatt was winning my heart along with Angie! I thought cowboys weren't my thing but HELLLLLLOOO. After Wyatt Hennington, I think I'm about to go on a cowboy binge. *Insert heart eyes emojis* Angie was such a great heroine! I'm usually "meh" about heroines in romance novels because 98% of the time, they're either very dull/typical or just straight up infuriating. But Angie was perfect. She was funny, independent, and just the right amount of stubborn. Her and Wyatt were so perfect together and I couldn't stop smiling throughout this book!
I just gotta have more of the Hennington boys so off I go with Trent's story! GO READ THIS BOOK!!! <3
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December 4, 2016
3.5 - 4 ★'s
I was really excited to read Wyatt's book. We got to know so much about him and I really wanted him to get his HEA. I was even thrilled that his SO would be Angie, Presley's sister in law and best friend. What I wasn't too thrilled about was missing out on how their relationship started.
Instead we're thrown into a relationship they're kind of being forced in to...and I wasn't excited about that. But...and this is a big but, Wyatt simply won me over. He certainly is tenacious among other things but he would not accept anything other than the relationship he wanted with Angie and that was it. (thank goodness)
I did like that Angie makes him work for it. When she decides to spend some time with Wyatt, she doesn't automatically slip back into his bed no matter how much she wants to. And I equally loved that Wyatt made her stick to her guns, that is, until he didn't! ;)
But it was wonderful reading about their dates and just getting to know each other. I loved how they would face each other in bed and...just talk.
It was great getting more of the townsfolk's antics especially Macie Hennington and her friends. They are all a crack up!
However, there were a couple of things I didn't care for...One was the cause of the big drama. Ugh...there's just a line that's crossed and this was one for me. It was just too heart wrenching. :(
And two...where in the hell was Trent? We really haven't gotten much of him in these two books and since his book is next (Say I'm Yours, unknown release date at this time), you would think we would get a lot more of him. Well, I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that his book is going to be all kinds of angsty!
The ending was amazing. I loved how Wyatt finally put on his big boy cowboy boots and took care of business...and boy, did he! Angie had no chance! And that epilogue...amazing!
I was really excited to read Wyatt's book. We got to know so much about him and I really wanted him to get his HEA. I was even thrilled that his SO would be Angie, Presley's sister in law and best friend. What I wasn't too thrilled about was missing out on how their relationship started.
Instead we're thrown into a relationship they're kind of being forced in to...and I wasn't excited about that. But...and this is a big but, Wyatt simply won me over. He certainly is tenacious among other things but he would not accept anything other than the relationship he wanted with Angie and that was it. (thank goodness)
I did like that Angie makes him work for it. When she decides to spend some time with Wyatt, she doesn't automatically slip back into his bed no matter how much she wants to. And I equally loved that Wyatt made her stick to her guns, that is, until he didn't! ;)
But it was wonderful reading about their dates and just getting to know each other. I loved how they would face each other in bed and...just talk.
It was great getting more of the townsfolk's antics especially Macie Hennington and her friends. They are all a crack up!
However, there were a couple of things I didn't care for...One was the cause of the big drama. Ugh...there's just a line that's crossed and this was one for me. It was just too heart wrenching. :(
And two...where in the hell was Trent? We really haven't gotten much of him in these two books and since his book is next (Say I'm Yours, unknown release date at this time), you would think we would get a lot more of him. Well, I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that his book is going to be all kinds of angsty!
The ending was amazing. I loved how Wyatt finally put on his big boy cowboy boots and took care of business...and boy, did he! Angie had no chance! And that epilogue...amazing!
November 3, 2016
4.5 Stars
I love the Hennington brothers and add the Corinne Michaels writing to the mix then you have a winner. I loved Say You'll Stay very much and the introduction of Angie and Wyatt definitely fueled my interest in them as a couple.
I was surprised by the first chapter and what led Angie to seek out Wyatt. Because of their new circumstances, I already had my mind set on what was going to happen throughout the story. I was right about most of it but that didn't bother me at all because Corinne Michaels writing was so strong and addictive. The same can be said about these fabulous characters. The whole Hennington family was the heart of this story. I liked how easily they all embraced Angie and welcomed her into this loving family. Presley and Angie's friendship was once again extraordinary. They truly are sisters even though they're not blood related. They are loyal and supportive no matter what. I love this sister romance because they also added some humor to the story.
Now let me get to the main focus of this story. Wyatt Hennington. What a man! Wow! He wooed me and I swooned big time. His determination and patience towards Angie was beautiful. He definitely was a fixer and the strong one of the three brothers, so it was exciting to feel him struggle when tragedy happened. Cause he sure as hell was down for the count but then I saw a different side of Angie that only made me love her more too. Now she was fighting for the both of them and their love. She was a great character although she was very ambivalent about what she wanted in life, but again who could blame her when growing up with a family like hers.
This series is definitely my favorite by Corinne Michaels. There's so much love and story poured into these characters and it's jumping off of these pages. I seriously hope we get Trent's story cause I'm addicted to the Hennington brothers.
4.5 BadAssDirtyCupcakeStars
I love the Hennington brothers and add the Corinne Michaels writing to the mix then you have a winner. I loved Say You'll Stay very much and the introduction of Angie and Wyatt definitely fueled my interest in them as a couple.
I was surprised by the first chapter and what led Angie to seek out Wyatt. Because of their new circumstances, I already had my mind set on what was going to happen throughout the story. I was right about most of it but that didn't bother me at all because Corinne Michaels writing was so strong and addictive. The same can be said about these fabulous characters. The whole Hennington family was the heart of this story. I liked how easily they all embraced Angie and welcomed her into this loving family. Presley and Angie's friendship was once again extraordinary. They truly are sisters even though they're not blood related. They are loyal and supportive no matter what. I love this sister romance because they also added some humor to the story.
Now let me get to the main focus of this story. Wyatt Hennington. What a man! Wow! He wooed me and I swooned big time. His determination and patience towards Angie was beautiful. He definitely was a fixer and the strong one of the three brothers, so it was exciting to feel him struggle when tragedy happened. Cause he sure as hell was down for the count but then I saw a different side of Angie that only made me love her more too. Now she was fighting for the both of them and their love. She was a great character although she was very ambivalent about what she wanted in life, but again who could blame her when growing up with a family like hers.
This series is definitely my favorite by Corinne Michaels. There's so much love and story poured into these characters and it's jumping off of these pages. I seriously hope we get Trent's story cause I'm addicted to the Hennington brothers.
4.5 BadAssDirtyCupcakeStars
December 15, 2016
This book is the reason why I read Book 1 “Say you will stay” because the hero & heroine here meet in Book 1. However, although I got to know these two characters in Book 1, there were no details as to how they ended up in bed ... twice!
Our characters are two grown-up adults at the age of 36. Angie has never fallen in love before and never had a long-time stable relationship and Wyatt has only fallen in love with his brother’s girl-friend who happens to be his best friend since they were children and he loved her so much that he let her go to his brother. He has never had a long-time stable relationship, either.
This book begins with Angie’s learning that she is pregnant. I was disappointed to have missed the parts as to how it all started and why they didn’t want to pursue it further in these two years. Book 1 didn’t give these details. When Angie learns that she is pregnant, she goes back to where he lives and tells it to Wyatt and he owns it. He wants to get married and take care of her and the baby. But she doesn’t want to get married just because they share a baby...
I had 2 main problems with this book:
- First of all, I had a hard time understanding why Angie slept with Wyatt in the first place, knowing that this boy has always been in love with her best friend. This is discussed when they are weighing their options as to what to do about pregnancy but isn’t it too late? I would have thought it before sleeping with that guy... I really couldn’t relate to them easily, at first.
“Let’s get one thing straight. You’re not alone. You’re not on your own. We,” I move my hand back and forth between us, “are having a baby. You and me. Not you on your own.”
“I appreciate that. I really do, but I don’t know much about you other than you’ve been in love with my best friend since you were a kid and that you’re really good in bed.”
Having all these issues, they decide to take it slow. They decide to date to see how it goes. So, everything is kind of “reverse”. They start to date when she is pregnant. First, there is the rule of “no kisses” then the rule of “no sex” etc. All the while they live in the same house in the same bed. They talk, they go out for fun etc! They slowly come closer and develop deeper feelings for each other.
“God.” I sigh. “You’re everything I never knew to ask for.”
I watch the shock roll through his gaze. “You’re everything I’ve waited for.”
- The second problem I had was, the way the book began allowed “one definite and predictable route” and I didn’t get any surprises. Everything happened just as I predicted and everything ended just as I predicted. I have correctly guessed even the timing and when and how of everything!
You can do the same. Just ask yourself how you would believe in a couple’s love if they start like that. I asked it to myself and answered so:
(Big spoilers ahead !!!!! Do not unhide the spoiler if you want to read this book!)
So, in order for me to believe their love, it had to happen like that:
and as I said, I knew everything correctly - the “what, when & where”, all of it!
Although it was an incredibly predictable cliché story, it was a sweet one with two cute characters. So, you can read it or pass it, no big deal!
It is a solid 3,5 points for me... but not 4, so I will reduce it to 3. Every time I feel like that, I wish gr allowed half points!
Our characters are two grown-up adults at the age of 36. Angie has never fallen in love before and never had a long-time stable relationship and Wyatt has only fallen in love with his brother’s girl-friend who happens to be his best friend since they were children and he loved her so much that he let her go to his brother. He has never had a long-time stable relationship, either.
This book begins with Angie’s learning that she is pregnant. I was disappointed to have missed the parts as to how it all started and why they didn’t want to pursue it further in these two years. Book 1 didn’t give these details. When Angie learns that she is pregnant, she goes back to where he lives and tells it to Wyatt and he owns it. He wants to get married and take care of her and the baby. But she doesn’t want to get married just because they share a baby...
I had 2 main problems with this book:
- First of all, I had a hard time understanding why Angie slept with Wyatt in the first place, knowing that this boy has always been in love with her best friend. This is discussed when they are weighing their options as to what to do about pregnancy but isn’t it too late? I would have thought it before sleeping with that guy... I really couldn’t relate to them easily, at first.
“Let’s get one thing straight. You’re not alone. You’re not on your own. We,” I move my hand back and forth between us, “are having a baby. You and me. Not you on your own.”
“I appreciate that. I really do, but I don’t know much about you other than you’ve been in love with my best friend since you were a kid and that you’re really good in bed.”
Having all these issues, they decide to take it slow. They decide to date to see how it goes. So, everything is kind of “reverse”. They start to date when she is pregnant. First, there is the rule of “no kisses” then the rule of “no sex” etc. All the while they live in the same house in the same bed. They talk, they go out for fun etc! They slowly come closer and develop deeper feelings for each other.
“God.” I sigh. “You’re everything I never knew to ask for.”
I watch the shock roll through his gaze. “You’re everything I’ve waited for.”
- The second problem I had was, the way the book began allowed “one definite and predictable route” and I didn’t get any surprises. Everything happened just as I predicted and everything ended just as I predicted. I have correctly guessed even the timing and when and how of everything!
You can do the same. Just ask yourself how you would believe in a couple’s love if they start like that. I asked it to myself and answered so:
(Big spoilers ahead !!!!! Do not unhide the spoiler if you want to read this book!)
So, in order for me to believe their love, it had to happen like that:
and as I said, I knew everything correctly - the “what, when & where”, all of it!
Although it was an incredibly predictable cliché story, it was a sweet one with two cute characters. So, you can read it or pass it, no big deal!
It is a solid 3,5 points for me... but not 4, so I will reduce it to 3. Every time I feel like that, I wish gr allowed half points!
November 2, 2016
So my cold black heart must be back because while there was NOTHING wrong with this book, I also can't say I loved it. I think I'm in a bit if a book funk...or too hungover from my last 3 reads as I struggled to connect here. I won't do a long tedious review because the writing was good, the story romantic, the characters both likeable and relatable...it's me...I was kinda bored and found myself just page turning to the end.
Shelved as 'wont-read'
November 3, 2016I read a sample
November 8, 2016
It's been a while since I read a book through in virtually one sitting, but this one grabbed me from the get-go. I really liked both characters, they showed their maturity, owned their mistakes and worked for what they wanted. This could've been a total angst overload, and although there was one part that was particularly heartbreaking , the author kept the angst to a minimum.
I felt the ending was a bit rushed, I would have liked to see more of them together once they got their shit sorted. Hopefully I'll get to catch up with them in Trent and Grace's story.
I felt the ending was a bit rushed, I would have liked to see more of them together once they got their shit sorted. Hopefully I'll get to catch up with them in Trent and Grace's story.
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