Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Liberating Love

SERIES: Interlocking Fragments #3

AUTHOR: Michele Notaro & Sammi Cee

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 211 pages

RELEASE DATE: March 16, 2020

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Aiden

Finding out the man I slept with is my friend’s father is terrifying, but maybe forgivable since I didn’t know who he was… right? But falling into bed with him again… and again and again is probably not excusable. Maybe if Delaney got rid of his miles of muscles and stopped being so sweet to me, I could stop. I need to stop. If only I had the willpower—or the desire. Delaney is everything I want in a man, but we have no future together, so it can never be more than this. His sons can never find out. 

Delaney

Serving time for a crime I didn’t commit wasn’t in my game plan, but I’m out now and determined to live my best possible life. After hooking up with a hot younger man, I regret letting him go without even his name. But then luck is finally with me, and he comes walking into my son’s house. In order to make him mine, I have to be honest with my sons about the past as well as my desire for Aiden. But Aiden’s fear of getting involved is deeper than he’s telling me. He’s hiding something, too. 

Will Aiden’s fear of revealing his private life and losing his friends keep him from the man who wants to be his everything or will he allow Delaney to help bear his burden?

Liberating Love is the third book in the Interlocking Fragments series, but is a standalone novel. Each book in the series will feature a different couple, but the couples will show up throughout the whole series. This is a contemporary romance intended for 18+. 

REVIEW:

I’ve got to say, I’m glad this one didn’t tear me a new one like book 2. BUT don’t get me wrong, this one still has it’s heartwrenching and heartbreaking moments. Those moments that you don’t know whether to scream, cry or what. But it’s so good. The hurt is so good lol. 

I knew with the awkwardness at the end of book 2, something was up with Delaney and Aiden, but I had no clue how far it went. I mean, it’s one of those situations where you know, but you don’t know. Ya know? It’s kind of obvious but you don’t want to make assumptions yet. But, I’m glad to see that this has happened. Delaney needed to know more people were in his corner after what happened to him and Aiden just needed to realize, that people actually loved him. And truly cared about who he is and what he’s going through. But it took someone like Delaney to show him that. With having to hide their ‘relationship’ and Aiden pulling back more and more from his friends, the strain was getting too much. Plus, with what Aiden was dealing with at work and home, it was enough to push him overboard. When an incident occurs with Jovany and Aiden and an informant, it’s enough to finally send Aiden over the edge. And only Delany seems to be the one to pull him back and calm him.  And Aiden has to finally learn, it’s ok and let go and trust that someone has his back. 

Sweet, shy, loveable Aiden. I was so happy to see him with Delany. They both need each other so dang much. For different reasons. With everything they’ve been through in their lives, they both needed and still need someone to validate them. Show them they are loved, no matter what. Show them they believe in them. Show them that they are family, they are more than enough. And it was heartbreaking to see for both of them. I hate so bad that they had to have that, because what they’ve been through, shouldn’t have been to begin with. But one thing I’m happy to see as well, is that the bigger family bonds that are forming. And there’s more to Jovany than meets the eye. I think he’s finally gotten a wake up call over the last year or more and I’m waiting to see how this all is about to play out. It’s about to get ugly in some senses, and for that I feel for Jameson, Jovany and Aiden. And Delany as well. But I’m hoping with the more things are opening up, Jovany finally finds what makes him happy as well.

This book is mostly about Delany and Aiden’s relationship and it’s growth. And it’s a beautiful thing, believe me. Both men start to bloom and blossom in ways they never have before. But it’s more than these two in this book. The family is growing and expanding. It’s not all blood, but it’s a family they choose and because of it, it’s full of love and support and it’s helping all of them cope and thrive in ways they never could have before. And knowing what they’ve all been through, it’s an amazing thing to watch. And knowing who’s story is coming next…..yeah, I’m super excited. I’m so happy I’ve gotten to be a part of this world. It’s a great one to read.

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