Release Blitz + Review | Pushing You Away (Ex-Con Duet: Noah & Katie #1) by Kennedy Fox → 4 Stars
TITLE: Pushing You Away
SERIES: Noah & Katie Duet #1 AUTHOR: Kennedy Fox
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
TROPES: Small Town / Friends to Lovers
RELEASE DATE: February 16th, 2021
I've been in love with Katie Walker for as long as I can remember. She was my childhood best friend, and I was addicted to her contagious laugh, fearless attitude, and messy blonde hair that smelled like wild strawberries. We experienced many firsts together, but I hid my true feelings for years—scared I’d lose her forever if things didn’t work out.
After my cousin Gabe moved to our small, southern town, we lost our alone time and became a party of three. Before I could confess how I felt, he swept Katie off her feet and asked her out. Their high school romance led to marriage, and after I learned they were expecting their first child, I drank myself stupid for a week straight.
I pretended to be happy for them, but was dying inside. Gabe was all wrong for her, though I only had myself to blame. So when I caught him cheating on the only woman I’ve ever loved, I snapped and a deadly fight erupted. Before I could comprehend what happened, I was charged with his murder.
Ten years later, I’m released from prison and head straight to Katie’s house.
I want to beg for a second chance to be in her life. But after I’ve ignored her letters, denied her requests to visit me behind bars, and pushed her away—she slams the door in my face.
I’ve only ever wanted to protect her, even if she wasn’t mine.
The pain of missing her is nothing compared to losing her for good.But this time, I’m not holding back.
⭐️ 4 "Friends Forever" Stars ⭐️
Kennedy Fox excel at writing lovely romances brimming with feels and featuring endearing protagonists. Pushing You Away had me intrigued since I read the first book in the Ex-Con Series and WOW… this friends to lovers romance was so amazing!
I was expecting more angst between this couple after how Noah pushed Katie away for ten years while in prison. Yes, it starts with Katie being resentful of her friend for keeping her at arms length during his imprisonment, but the rapid evolution of their feelings wasn’t surprising and felt right to me though. They forged such a profound bond in their teens and these feelings were just dormant under all the hurt. Seriously, this couple was so adorable and their chemistry perfect. Their shared moments were a great blend of cute and steamy!
Noah is truly a good man at heart. I cherished his devotion to Katie, but also felt his anguish and regrets for losing the girl of his dreams years earlier. Maybe it’s the reason he’s so focused to win her once and for all by acting so thoughtful. Katie is a strong and independent single mom, driven to provide the best for her son. She has a feisty personality I highly enjoyed.
This read had my emotions ever-changing! One moment I was choked up by Noah’s cruel faith following the poignant prologue, the next instant I was swooning over his sweetness and tangible love for Katie. This start to the Noah and Katie Duet was so good and with the way this book ended, I’m so ready for the continuation of their story in Holding You Close!
THE EX-CON SERIES
Book #1
Keeping You Away
(Tyler & Gemma Duet #1)
Book #2
Needing You Close
(Tyler & Gemma Duet #2)
Book #4
Holding You Close
(Noah & Katie Duet #2)
Releasing March 16th
Brooke Cumberland and Lyra Parish are a duo of romance authors who teamed up under the USA Today pseudonym, Kennedy Fox. They share a love of Hallmark movies & overpriced coffee. When they aren’t bonding over romantic comedies, they like to brainstorm new book ideas. One day in 2016, they decided to collaborate under a pseudonym and have some fun creating new characters that’ll make you blush and your heart melt. Happily ever afters guaranteed!
Kennedy Fox Books
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