Let Me: An O'Brien Family Novel (O'Brien Family, #2)

by Cecy Robson

• ISBN10: 0997194715
• ISBN13: 9780997194715
• Publish Date: 19 April 2016
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Cecy Robson, LLC
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 280
• Language: English

Reviews

[EBookObsessed]

Finn O'Brien is working his way up the MMA ladder and is looking toward a championship bout. He should be on top of the world, not disconnecting more and more with the world around him. Fighting should be an outlet for him but the rage builds and builds with each fight. When he seriously injures another fighter, he is forced to get counseling for his anger issues.

Finn has no intention of telling the counselor with his sweater vest and his tasseled shoes about the darkness that lives deep in his soul. He'll just go through the motions until his time is up.

Finn is quite surprised to see Sofia's cousin again at the office. Sol is doing her internship for her psychology degree. Women usually aren't able to hold Finn's interest for more than a night, but every time Finn runs into Sol, the more he wants to spend time quality time with her. Her quiet demeanor is a balm on Finn's inner demons and simply spending time with her is doing more for his peace of mind than hours of counseling.

But getting Sol to even go out on a date is proving to be quite hard for a charming guy like Finn. Sol is focused on finishing her degree. Sol needs to help people heal their mental wounds, especially her own mother. All her life, Sol's mother lived in her own fantasy world but each year is grows worse and worse and now the medications don't seem to be working like they used to.

Spending time with Finn has been the only brightness in Sol's life for so long. She can't remember the last time she smiled before Finn. But Sol is also training to become a psychologist, she can see the demons that Finn is trying to hide and she knows that her own problems won't help Finn right now. No matter how much she wants to be with Finn, she has to stay away from him for his own best interest.

THOUGHTS:
This is a real tearjerker. Finn has suffered abuse in his past and pushes his trauma down deep which never, ever works. He is ready to explode from keeping his secret for so many years. Sol has been trying to keep her mother sane since she was old enough to realize that something wasn't right with her mother's behavior. These are two people who are suffering through the darkness caused by mental trauma.

Watching Sol and Finn together is wonderful. They bring a joy and light to each other's lives, but you see the darkness keep creeping in and you know that is just isn't enough. That they both need to deal with their problems and they would be best doing that separately. So just like the characters, you are torn between them concentrating on what they need to, and their needing that little joy that each brings to the other's life. And the question is will splitting up just cause more of a struggle since that little joy is taken away and there is only darkness to struggle through by yourself.

It was a really good story to read, especially if you like a book where the characters are going to drag you through the trauma with them, but make sure you have a lighthearted happy book to help shake off the sadness that Sol and Finn will drag you through.

This review was originally posted on EBookObsessed

[thebookdisciple]

I have enjoyed all of the books in this series and the Once series as well. Cecy Robson tackles deep subjects with perfection. Full review to come! The Book Disciple

[kimbacaffeinate]

We first learned about Finn and his troubled past in the Shattered series, so I knew he was broken. Finn is a rising star in the MMA world and he takes his pain out in the octagon. A locker room incident has him attending court appointed therapy and it is here he runs into Sol Marieles. Sol is Sophia’s friend and she has this sweetness about her. Sol is smart, witty and cares deeply. She is interning at the therapist's office where Finn is meeting his therapist. The chemistry is there, and I loved the banter between them. They have danced with their feelings for years since both families are friends around one.

OMG! Robson delivered all the FEELS in a one two punch. Robson tells the story in dual POV’s and getting inside their heads and understanding their feelings quickly connected me with their story. Finn’s damage and pain runs deep. I appreciated how in-depth the author was in sharing his problems. Sol is burdened by family problems but when the two of them interact, the sun shines a little brighter and you can see their pain lift. I love that Robson addresses Finn’s issues, that family and therapy are involved. Some emotional scenes had me wiping tears from eyes particularly at the arena and during an interview, Oh lord grab the truffles and the tissues my friends.

The romance was wonderful from the delicious banter between them to the sweet, steamy scenes that melted my kindle. We see growth in both characters and I loved the way it unfolded. This had a nice slow build to it, from shared confessions to teasing, wicked banter, and tender moments. Robson made it all feel genuine and had me rooting for an HEA.

Copy provided by author. This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer