Title: BEST OF ME
Author: LK Farlow
Release Date: September 5, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Book Blurb

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the dark to my sister’s light—the awkward loner to her social butterfly. Growing up, she had it all: our parent’s unyielding approval, perfect grades, a permanent spot at the popular table, and the attention of the hottest guy ever—Duke Kincaid.

After eighteen years of living in her shadow, I couldn’t wait to escape—to finally be my own person. Yet here I am, I’m back in my hometown, once again in Valorie’s shadow. Only now, it’s eternal.

I had life all planned out: join the force, marry Valorie Parsons, and start a family of our own. I have the job, but the girl and all my dreams died before my very eyes.

Finally ready to move on, I agree to a blind date. Imagine my shock when I arrive and find, Valorie’s twin sister, waiting across the table from me. Mallory should be a reminder of all that I’ve lost, but instead she feels like my redemption . . . like maybe life’s giving me a second chance.

But, how can I be enough for her when I’ve already given her sister the best of me?

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Excerpt

Nate follows my line of sight and smirks. He may be my best friend and partner, but damn if I don’t want to knock that smarmy-ass look right off his face. And when he opens his mouth, the feeling intensifies. “It’s okay to—”

I shoot him a withering glare before stomping off toward Mallory.

I don’t stop until I’m close enough to feel the heat of her body. She has to tilt her head back to see me, and when our eyes meet, my name topples from her lips on a breathy sigh. “We need to talk.” My tone is all business—my cop voice, as Nate calls it—as I wrap my fingers around her forearm, prepared to drag her along behind me if necessary. Luckily, she comes all too willingly—so why am I still holding on to her?

The feeling of her soft, sun-warmed skin beneath my palm sends little zaps of electricity under my skin, into my muscle. Her nearness has me strung taut like a drawn bow. Here’s to hoping like hell I don’t snap.

Deep down, like really fucking deep, I know I’m acting like a colossal asshole, but much like a prepubescent boy picking on his schoolyard crush, it’s the only way I know how to deal with all of the conflicting feelings she stirs in me.

My Thoughts <3

Huge 4.5 outta 5 star read from me, I was totally tearing up at a few parts. This blurb is something so different from what I normally read more so a romantic drama, which I usually go for lighter books. I knew right away that this would not be like my normal RomComs, but that is what intrigued me and I am so glad that I checked it out! This one gets a little heavy, but still has a light feel to it with some super hot chemistry.

Mallory and Duke have a history, but not one that justifies them knowing each other than her deceased sister dated him. There is a lot of backstory that you have to read to see how that all worked out, but know there is a lot under the hood here. Duke is an amazing man and yeah he has some baggage that is pretty justified, but this man is just 😍! Mallory did not have an easy life, but seeing her find her light and know her worth at the beginning of the book was amazing to see!

All in all, if you like books with quite a lot of depth with a unique story line, amazing chemistry, super crazy angst, this is definitely the book for you and I highly recommend it. I really freaking enjoyed reading it!

I would like to thank LK Farlow and Candi Kane PR for allowing me to have an advanced copy of the book to read and review.

About The Author

LK Farlow (A.K.A Kate) is a small town girl with a love for words. She’s been writing stories for as long she can remember. A Southern girl through and through, Kate resides in beautiful, sunny LA–that’s Lower Alabama, y’all–with her amazing husband and three rambunctious children. When she’s not writing, you can find her snuggled up on the couch watching car shows while she crochets or with her nose in a book.

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