Blog Tour: Loving Kate by D. Kelly (Book 3 of The Acceptance Series)
Katherine Moore has loved Michael Matthews since they were children. She’s also in love with his best friend. After her world was turned upside down, she made an impulsive choice which may have cost her the loves of her life. Now, as she tries to make amends, she has to choose one of them. But how do you choose between two men who love you unconditionally?
Things continue to get even more complicated with the arrival of baby Lucas. In the midst of it all, her college graduation looms on the horizon and her future has never seemed more unclear. When she finally declares which man she can’t live without, he refuses to let Kate back into his heart. Everything seems hopeless until a sudden change of events puts her in day to day contact with the man she loves.
As they both struggle to accept their new circumstances, Kate can’t help but hope this will be their second chance at happily ever after. Will the man of her dreams be able to forgive her or will she finally have to accept that she’s truly lost the love of her life?
Loving Kate is the third and final full-length novel in The Acceptance Series.
Loving Kate is the third and final full-length novel in The Acceptance Series.
EXCERPT:
It’s crowded, but since it’s a weeknight, it’s not nearly as packed as usual. Since I’m about to lose my bull riding virginity I’m thankful for the slightly smaller crowd. As promised, Mike goes first but the ride operator isn’t as gentle on the men and he flies off pretty quickly. I think he might have wacked his balls against the hand hold on his way down. He winces a bit as he gets up.
“You okay?” I ask him, giggling, but I’m truly worried about his man parts.
He pulls me in close, his breath caressing my ear. I’m holding my breath as he whispers, “I think my baby makers are broken.” I laugh as he places a kiss on my cheek. “Good luck, baby, now go ride that bull like you’d ride me.”
He says it loud enough for everyone to hear and if I thought I was going to go deaf from the music before that was nothing compared to the whooping and hollering of the crowd. Of course the ride operator uses it to his advantage “What’s your girl’s name?” he yells across to Mike.
There’s a devious gleam in Mike’s eyes as he replies “Jessica, but all her good friends call her Jess.” He nods that he’s got it and after I’m straddled onto the bull, he holds nothing back.
“Alright, everyone, let’s hear it for our new friend Jess! Now, we all heard her boyfriend tell her to ride our bull like she rides him at home, so I think we’re in for a show.”
My cheeks were already flushed from the alcohol, my palms sweaty from nerves, but the embarrassment zinging through me makes my entire body burn. I catch Mike out of the corner of my eyes, laughing and shrugging his shoulders in a semi apology. At least he had the decency to not give my real name.
The bull starts off nice and slow, periodically gyrating a few times in a forward motion, but I’m able to hold on with just one hand. I don’t really know how long this goes on, maybe a minute or so, when I hear the announcer tell Mike over the PA system that he’s a lucky man. At this point, he’s done being nice and the bull starts bucking around like crazy. I’m able to hold it together for about another thirty seconds or so before I go flying off.
Someone helps me to my feet and I stumble over to Mike as the crowd starts chanting ‘kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss’.
Hell, at this point what does it matter? Mike’s eyes seek permission from mine as I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him close. He kisses me and the crowd goes wild. It’s just like the kiss we shared in my bed a few days ago—a little more than just friends, but not exactly like lovers. Whatever it is, I allow myself to feel it and the crowd cheers their approval.
Krystals Spoiler Free Review:
After the blowout at Jake and Aprils engagement party, Kate finds her heart torn between two men that she absolutely loves, Daniel, whom shes known for about a month, and Mike whom she has a long history with. Kate is determined to enjoy life, and to find herself. When an unexpected visitor makes her appearance, with an even bigger surprise, Kate spirals out of control, and makes a choice that may cost her the loves of her life.
"He's right next to me but I feel a million miles away from his love."
With the arrival of baby Lucas, life gets even more complicated and in the blink of an eye everything changes. In the midst of college graduation, Kate is realizing that her actions have consequences, she must fix what she has destroyed and with the help of her friends, she takes her first step to mending what is now broken. She finally confesses her love to the man she can't not live without, is it too late? Will the man of her dreams be able to forgive her or will she finally have to accept that she’s truly lost the love of her life?
New relationships are formed, some are tested, and some are coming to an end. As a few secrets are revealed, how will everyone involved be effected? And are some more willingly able to forgive the other?
"I don't even know what kind of twilight zone I just walked into, but I don't even want to leave this cornfield."
I was 100% #TeamDaniel coming into Loving Kate, but now I am torn between #TeamDaniel and #TeamMichael. The two of them have really matured, and to be able to put their feelings aside and be there for Kate. Mike did steal a piece of my heart, because of how he handled every situation he was faced with.
I absolutely love the banter between all of the friends. I really wish I could be in their group of friends, because no matter what, they don't judge and they are always there for one another.I don't have just one favorite character, because each one of them played such a significant role. Though Kate is the absolute best heroine, she is as beautiful as she is kind.
The epilogue gives us a BIG ole bow...and a very HEA.
I was a semi basket-case while reading Loving Kate. At stop lights I would quickly read a sentence, or neglected all motherly obligations (thankfully my husband was around) just to get to the next line. I cried like a baby, I literally laughed out loud, and was giddy with happiness. This is a five star very emotional read.
Dee Kelly has written this wonderful series, and I have enjoyed reading every single page of it. She has a way of writing that makes you feel like you are there witnessing it all first hand. Do yourself a favor and read these books! Whose team will you be on Daniel's or Mike's?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I'm a wife, a mom and a dog lover. I'm also a taxi, problem fixer, extreme multi-tasker and my kids biggest fan in anything that they do. I love to write, so when my career suddenly derailed I turned back to my love of writing. I married my high school sweetheart... how cool is that? Margaritas and sarcasm make me happy. Chocolate makes that happiness grow exponentially. People who make me laugh are my favorite kind of people. I believe Karma is a bitch who slaps back hard and that mean people suck. I'm California born and raised, I love the beach but hate the sand. The Acceptance Series is my first series with more books to come soon.
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