PROMO POST: REVIEW, EXCERPT, TEASERS, AND GIVEAWAY: One to Leave by Tia Louise

What Readers are saying about One to Leave…

“A cowboy setting and a man with deep secrets…what could be sexier? FIVE STARS for the entire ONE TO HOLD series!!! Don’t miss ONE TO LEAVE!” –Aleatha Romig, NYT and USA Today bestselling author of The Consequences series

“FIVE STARS: Spanking, pulling hair, sexy growls, and hearty demands, just gives you a little taste as to what this sexy man is capable of… Stuart not only broke my heart, but carefully mended it back together.” –Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads

“If you’re looking for a super sexy cowboy with a past to fall in love with One to Leave is definitely the book to pick up!” –Reading Past My Bedtime Reviews

One to Leave (Stuart & Mariska)

Some demons can’t be shaken off.

Some wounds won’t heal.

Until a pair of hazel eyes knocks you on your ass, and you realize it’s time to stop running.

Keywords: military, western, alpha, billionaire, new adult, second chance, wedding, Thanksgiving, Christmas

A STAND-ALONE, ONE TO HOLD NOVEL. Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18. #SexyCowboy

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Review

I’m a huge fan of Tia Louise’s One to Hold series. All of her heroes and heroines are strong and resilient; they fight for what they want every step of the way, and they never allow anyone or anything to stand in their way. Derek and Melissa, Patrick and Elaine, and Slayde and Kenny have all had to work through their pasts and overcome present obstacles in order to be together, and they’ve all done it because they knew they didn’t have a choice – their lives are far better and mean more now that they’ve found their other half.

As much as I’ve loved every single one of the stories before One to Leave, I knew going in to Stuart Knight’s story that it was going to leave a mark on me more than the others have. There’s something about the Wounded Warrior or Captain Asshat as he’s so endearingly called that made me want to wrap my arms around him and never let him go since his scene with Kenny in One to Love.

Stuart’s this tough, controlled man who right now has no control over his life because his addiction and his memories have commanded his every move. He’s lost his honor and his self respect, but he refuses to be another casualty of war, so he’s doing what he needs to do to get back to the desert and redeem himself in the eyes of his country and himself. Stuart’s life has always centered around his duty to his country, leaving him little time for anything else, especially love. He has always set a clear path in his life – one that focuses on being a Marine and defending the helpless. But at this time, Stuart is the one in need of assistance, but he has to be willing to accept the help and admit he has a problem, which isn’t easy for this independent solider.

Mariska Heron felt an undeniable connection to Stuart in their one brief encounter; in fact, she felt so strongly about her need to help him that she hops on a plane and heads into a situation that she knows nothing about. Even when it seems Stuart’s path is not headed towards her, Mariska can’t help but want to be near him and ease his pain. She’s a calming presence to Stuart, and he finds that he’s just as desperate to be near the light that she exudes regardless of his claim of having no room for love.

But in order for Stuart to realize that it’s okay to change paths and try something new, he’s going to have to face the darkness that surrounds him and find a way through it without feeling like he is less a man because he can no longer be the solider he once was. The fight on the battlefield may be where he wants to be, but the fight for his life, his sanity, and his self worth is a hell of a lot more important; he just has to be willing to let other people in and see that a woman can be an asset instead of a liability.

Stuart and Mariska’s attraction may have been instantaneous, but in order for anything to develop beyond a physical relationship, they’re both going to have to fight against every preconceived notion that Stuart has had in terms of what it means to be a man. It’s not going to be a battle easily won, but it’s clear that Mariska wants to be claimed by Stuart, so she’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen – even if it means walking away and giving him the opportunity to decide which battle he’s willing to fight for.

I absolutely adored One to Leave. I’ll admit, though, in the beginning of the story, I was cursing Tia Louise out a bit with Stuart’s interaction with Nikki, but Tia quickly put my fears at bay. For as much of an ass Stuart is, Tia provides the insights readers need to understand his attitude and his single minded objective. He’s an honorable man and that is clearly shown throughout the course of the text. I loved Mariska. She’s such a kind hearted soul who tries to see the best in everyone. She’s feisty and spirited and she takes risks and lets her heart lead her. She’s exactly what Stuart needs and deep down he knows that and that’s exactly why she scares the hell out of him.

Tia Louise’s One to Hold series just keeps getting better and better, which is exactly what I would expect to occur as she delves deeper into her characters’ psyches and shapes and molds her characters into revealing who they truly are. There’s still a lot more of these characters’ stories to tell and I can’t wait to see where Tia takes them as the series continues.

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 poison apples

Exclusive Excerpt

One to Leave by Tia Louise

Mariska

“I’m not leaving,” I gasped, needing him to stop.

He didn’t stop. He gave me three more swift thrusts before holding himself deep inside me, leaning over my shoulder as he groaned through his orgasm. He pulsed, filling me, then growing still. My heart beat so hard, and I couldn’t move. My bones were liquid as I lay on the bed.

Two more breaths, and he climbed onto the mattress, pulling me with him. I couldn’t resist if I wanted to as he wrapped me in his arms, holding me against his chest. His face was at my shoulder, buried in my hair, and he breathed deeply. We were both panting. Holding him, I could feel his pulse at my temple.

“Stuart,” I whispered.

“You’re mine.” He rumbled against my skin. “You don’t leave me.”

My jaw clenched. I was still recovering from that blazing fuck, and I hated how shockingly true his words were. I’d need the strength of Hercules to walk away from him. At the same time, I knew I had to stay strong.

“But you can leave me?”

He didn’t answer. He only held me firm against his chest. Our breath swirled in and out, mixing and mingling, and I wondered if he’d ever let me go. I wondered if I ever wanted him to. After a few moments, he did relax. He reached down and pulled the Indian blanket over me. Kissing my shoulder, he went to the bathroom and closed the door.

I pulled the blanket tight around me trying to calm my swirling emotions.

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About the Author

Tia Louise is the Amazon and International Bestselling author of the ONE TO HOLD series.

Her debut adult romance ONE TO HOLD was #1 in Military Romance on Amazon, a 2014 “Lady Boner” award-winner, and a Top 20 Contemporary Romance novel for several months. Subsequent books in the series have performed equally well.

From being a “Readers’ Choice” nominee two years running, to picking up USA Today “Happily Ever After” nods, nothing makes her happier than communicating with fans and weaving new tales into the Alexander-Knight world of stories.

A former journalist, Louise lives in the center of the U.S.A. with her lovely family and one grumpy cat. There, she dreams up stories she hopes are engaging, hot, and sexy, and that cause readers rethink common public locations…

Books by Tia Louise:

One to Hold (Derek & Melissa), 2013

One to Keep (Patrick & Elaine), 2014

One to Protect (Derek & Melissa), 2014

One to Love (Kenny & Slayde), 2014

One to Leave (Stuart & Mariska), Dec. 29, 2014

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