Manning Up For Her — Jessika Klide

Love left her broken. He came back to fight for her. An absolute joy to read. ~ Cajun Heat Book BlogPiper Wilson was eighteen when Dirk Sam stormed into her quiet London life—a brash, searching American chasing the ghost of a father he'd never known. In one electric week, they carved out a love that felt eternal, whispering vows beneath the city's gray skies. But then he vanished without a word, leaving Piper to stitch together the pieces of her shattered heart. Months bled into years, and the void he left was filled with darkness—her stepfather's cruelty tightening its grip, turning her dreams into bruises. Now, on the brink of adulthood, Piper faces a chilling ultimatum: marry a stranger for her stepfather's political schemes or lose her mother. For Dirk, the years apart were a crucible. A soldier forged in the chaos of war, he survived a battlefield brush with death that woke him to one truth: Piper was his unfinished story. Haunted by the promise he broke, he's returned to London to claim the life—and the love—he abandoned. But the Piper he finds isn't the starry-eyed girl he left behind. She's a woman tempered by pain, guarded by scars, and caught in a dangerous web. Dirk will have to confront the demons of his past and the enemies at Piper's door to win her trust. Piper must decide if she can risk her heart again—or if some promises are too broken to mend. In Jessika Klide's romcom style, she has spun a splendid story of second chances, resilience, and a love that refuses to fade—even when the odds are stacked against it. Perfect for fans of emotionally charged romance, this is a story that will linger long after the final page. Will have you laughing at the young antics of Dirk and SAM I AM, as well as worrying and hoping for the adult he has become. Kudos to the author for a fun read. ~ Sexy Sirens