When Rome Pierce moved to Bear Bottom, Texas, it was his intention to lay low. To not be seen. To find a way to heal his body and soul—as well as his son’s.
Nobody would know by looking at him that he used to play professional football. Not with the Bare Bottom MC cut covering his back, and definitely not with his friendly smile completely obliterated.
No longer is there charm in each smooth word that comes out of his mouth. What’s left is an angry, bitter, scared man that’s terrified one day he’s going to wake up and his entire world is going to be gone.
Nobody knows what drove him to leave the game he loved—nobody but her.
She’s the one person that has helped him make it through the dark days and even darker nights. She’s the bright and shining star in his pitch-black sky.
And he doesn’t even know her name.
He should be afraid that she knows things that not anyone—not even his best friend—knows.
Yet, with each encounter, he gives what little bit of his soul remains, and before he knows it only two people on this earth—one dying, and one too afraid to live—make his life worth living.
Until one day he has to choose—the love of his life, or the life he brought into this world.
Two impossible situations. One decision that would change him forever.
Nobody would know by looking at him that he used to play professional football. Not with the Bare Bottom MC cut covering his back, and definitely not with his friendly smile completely obliterated.
No longer is there charm in each smooth word that comes out of his mouth. What’s left is an angry, bitter, scared man that’s terrified one day he’s going to wake up and his entire world is going to be gone.
Nobody knows what drove him to leave the game he loved—nobody but her.
She’s the one person that has helped him make it through the dark days and even darker nights. She’s the bright and shining star in his pitch-black sky.
And he doesn’t even know her name.
He should be afraid that she knows things that not anyone—not even his best friend—knows.
Yet, with each encounter, he gives what little bit of his soul remains, and before he knows it only two people on this earth—one dying, and one too afraid to live—make his life worth living.
Until one day he has to choose—the love of his life, or the life he brought into this world.
Two impossible situations. One decision that would change him forever.
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5 Stars
After meeting Rome in Too Bad, So Sad and discovering a little bit of his back story, I was both incredibly eager, but also nervous to start his story, as I had a feeling it would wreck me. Little did I know the extent this raw, intense and emotional story would actually impact me. This story will have you going through a complete gamut of emotions and I highly recommend you have the Kleenex on hand.
Rome is an enigmatic character. Anyone who has read Lani's books will know that appearances can be deceiving, a big, strong, bearded, bad-ass biker, may be tough, protective and stubborn, but he can also have a heart of gold. Rome is loving, caring, compassionate, and his son is his world. Unfortunately his world is crumbling down around him, and he doesn't know how to cope.
Isadora is such an endearing character. Having a life full of struggles and heartbreak, she's no stranger to hard work and heartbreak, incredibly resilient and strong, she's the epitome of a survivor. You would think it would harden her heart, but it's just the opposite, she's incredibly selfless, kind, compassionate, and caring. She's also sassy, smart, feisty and determined and when she wants something she's not afraid to go after it or work for her goals.
This is an intense and moving story of loss, pain, acceptance, heartbreak, love, happiness and it also has that special brand of humor that is synonymous with Lani's work. This pair share a special connection and their chemistry is undeniable, and in my opinion if you are a fan of Lani Lynn Vale's work this is a must read!
A phenomenal start to a new series, and I cannot wait to discover more of the Bear Bottom Guardians.
Rome
RP’s Biggest Fan,
I’m not sure how you became my therapist, or
how we even got to the point of being pen pals, but I’ll take what I can get.
I could use a friend.
So, you want to hear about my life? How it’s
nowhere near as glamorous as everyone makes it out to be?
Where should I start?
How about the paparazzi. They’re awful. They
follow me home. They follow me to work. They follow me to my son’s
appointments—though technically, they don’t know he’s my son. Luckily. That was
one thing I did manage to do right—keeping him out of the limelight.
Lucky for me, too. Or, at least for him.
And if the paparazzi wasn’t bad enough, my ex
was only with me for my money—because she knew that I had it.
If there was one thing I could erase from my
life, it would be her.
But, if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have my
son…and at this point, he’s the single bright light in the sea of darkness that
is my life.
Last week she threatened to sue me because I
broke the custody agreement we have for our son. Do you want to know what I
did? Nothing. Not one damn thing. I stayed at her house while she went away for
the day, and I put a drink on her coffee table.
Let me repeat that…I put a drink on her coffee
table.
Ok, so it was a Coke can, and I didn’t use a
coaster… but I’d finished the damn thing. It was completely empty, it wasn’t
sweating, and it didn’t leave any sort of mark.
But, with the way she reacted, you would’ve
thought that I’d carved my initials in the table using a screwdriver or
something.
Oh, and let’s not forget what my team manager
wants me to do.
He wants me to pose naked except for a strategically
positioned football for Sports Illustrated.
When did Sports Illustrated stop focusing on sports in favor of selling
what’s sexy?
You told me last week that you weren’t sure
that you were going to write anymore. I realize that this back and forth we
have going on isn’t normal, but if it doesn’t bother you, it doesn’t bother me.
I hope you write to me soon, RP’s Biggest Fan.
Rome.
Lani Lynn Vale is a USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, two cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple also meaning over twenty) chickens.
When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading.
Lani is married with three children and lives in the Great State of Texas.