The Man I Need (Ward Duet #2) by Shanora Williams
Release Date: June 13th
Blurb
There are things that women want, and things that women need.
I know deep down, with every fiber in my body, that I need Mr. Ward.
He started out as my landscape designer, but became so much more.
Now, my life is on the line while living with the devil himself. I have been torn down and broken, and I don’t think I can take anymore.
The man I need was never the one I married.
No, the man I need is the one I was never supposed to have. He’s the one who showed me gentleness, kindness, and true love.
Ward would put up a fight for me at any cost.
I know for a fact, I could be so much happier with him…
But when I come face-to-face with reality, I’m not sure if I’m brave enough to risk it all for someone I’ve just met, even if it seems like Mr. Ward and I are a match made in heaven.
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Excerpt
When I hear a door slam upstairs, I weakly push up to a stand. I sniffle loudly as I clean up the broken shards from the glass, careful not to cut myself with any of it. I wipe up the water and spaghetti next, leaving the stained red rag in the sink.
Turning toward the double doors, I draw in a shaky breath and push them open. I walk out, crossing the patio to get to the gate that leads to the beach.
I don’t know why, but I feel numb now. My mind is reeling, but my body moves, doing its own thing.
Wrapping my arms around myself as soon as my feet hit the sand, I walk close to the shoreline and finally, my mind syncs with my body.
I break down, knees hitting the gravelly sand as my face lands in my hands.
I’m not sure how long I cry, sob after sob taking over me, but when I stop, the sunset that was just ahead of me is barely visible now.
My Thoughts <3
4.5 stars to this exhilarating duet conclusion!
The Man I Can’t Have was a little slower in the beginning introducing all characters that the world that Shanora Williams created, this one threw you slap dab in it, and I would not have wanted it any different! We find out so much more about the situations that both Gabby and Marcel are in, but we find out one exponential truth- Marcel Ward is the man that she needs with everything inside of her, but it is not going to be an easy road at all!
If the first book story draws you in, the second one will pack everything up in a box and deliver it to you in a bow. All of the loose ends were meticulously tied up in the best possible ways. The heat between Marcel and Gabby is true love and lust and you never saw it between her and her husband.
This book spans a few months, but know that it is worth it dear readers, this is an epic conclusion to a story that you should absolutely read!
PS: I received this book as an ARC, but am voluntarily and honestly reviewing it!
AUTHOR BIO & LINKS
Shanora Williams is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who loves writing about flawed heroes and resilient heroines. She is a believer that love outweighs all, but doesn’t have a problem making her characters fight for their happily ever after.
She currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the mother of two amazing boys, has a fiercely devoted and supportive husband, and is a sister to eleven.
When she isn’t writing, she’s spending time with her family, binge reading, or running marathons on Netflix while scarfing down chocolate chip cookies.