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Tripped by Love: A Friends-to-lovers, Small-town Romance (An Anchor Novel Book 6)

Tripped by Love: A Friends-to-lovers, Small-town Romance (An Anchor Novel Book 6)

byLJ Evans
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5.0 out of 5 starsForbidden Love and Found Family
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
From where I stand, Charmıng and the Cherry Blossom is the best-ever work from this gifted storyteller. After reading Cassidy and Marco's story, I may need to rethink that posıtion. It seems like with each new booķ, she raıses the bar even higher.

Forbıdden romance lovers, here’s your jam! We met Cassidy, country music sensation Brady O'Neil's younger sister, in Brady's book and now she gets her own HEA. And it's with none other than Brady's bodyguard Marco. You know, tall, stoic, handsome and mysterious Marco. Even if you saw it còming, you’re so not ready for this story!

Bless their hearts, Cassidy and Marco seem to have everything stacķed against any potential romance between them. She's a single mom who owns her own business and has constant challenges with a health issue. Of course to Marco, his boss's sister is completely off limits, and as much as he yearns for his own family, he believes it's not in the cards for him.

These two together, gah! They’re so amazing. Marco with his quiet strength and clear devotion to Cassidy changes from a tough protector to a sòft, cuddly teddy bear when he’s with Cassidy's son. And Cassidy, well there’s so much to like and admire about her. She's smart, kind, and giving and so determined.

The thing I love most about this one is the message of family, both found and by birth. Then Evaņs gives us not one but two suspense elements that kept my eyes glued to the page. I read late into the night so I could finish this in one sitting. It was impossible to put down! Full of heart, a little steąm and humor, and so much heartwarming sweetness, you'll love every second you spend in this unforgettable, unputdownable, phenomenal read!
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Jessica
3.0 out of 5 stars3.5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
I wanted to like this one. So I kept reading. I eventually gave up and skipped to the ending to see how it concluded. I did enjoy the ending.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Forbidden Love and Found Family
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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From where I stand, Charmıng and the Cherry Blossom is the best-ever work from this gifted storyteller. After reading Cassidy and Marco's story, I may need to rethink that posıtion. It seems like with each new booķ, she raıses the bar even higher.

Forbıdden romance lovers, here’s your jam! We met Cassidy, country music sensation Brady O'Neil's younger sister, in Brady's book and now she gets her own HEA. And it's with none other than Brady's bodyguard Marco. You know, tall, stoic, handsome and mysterious Marco. Even if you saw it còming, you’re so not ready for this story!

Bless their hearts, Cassidy and Marco seem to have everything stacķed against any potential romance between them. She's a single mom who owns her own business and has constant challenges with a health issue. Of course to Marco, his boss's sister is completely off limits, and as much as he yearns for his own family, he believes it's not in the cards for him.

These two together, gah! They’re so amazing. Marco with his quiet strength and clear devotion to Cassidy changes from a tough protector to a sòft, cuddly teddy bear when he’s with Cassidy's son. And Cassidy, well there’s so much to like and admire about her. She's smart, kind, and giving and so determined.

The thing I love most about this one is the message of family, both found and by birth. Then Evaņs gives us not one but two suspense elements that kept my eyes glued to the page. I read late into the night so I could finish this in one sitting. It was impossible to put down! Full of heart, a little steąm and humor, and so much heartwarming sweetness, you'll love every second you spend in this unforgettable, unputdownable, phenomenal read!
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Leanne J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Every Time! Love!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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I am not sure how or why but the characters that LJ Evans writes always ALWAYS burrow into my heart and just stay there. Every time. This book is certainly no different. Cassidy, Marco, Jonas, Chevelle, and all the secondary characters are so rich and deep that they are no longer characters in a book. They feel like family. One big messy, amazing family.
Cassidy's resilience and strength in spite of her diagnosis is awe inspiring. It's hard for her to ask for or accept help because she doesn't want to be perceived as weak. It's truly beautiful to watch her learn that leaning on someone else can actually make you stronger. Together. Marco is broken. Things from his past won't allow him to open himself to love. Until Cassidy won't take no for an answer. Her strength lets him be vulnerable enough to share his past, and start to heal the wounds. Together.
As always, LJ starts each chapter with a line or 2 from a song. And as always, they don't just perfectly fit, they actually add another layer to the story.
While this book is a stand alone, I highly recommend reading the rest of the Anchor Novels. Each and every one is full of resilience, acceptance, family, and love.
I am so glad that I started 2022 with this book. It filled my heart with joy and left me with a feeling of hope that has been missing for a while. Thank you to LJ for that!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty, Balance, and Belonging
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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“Tripped by Love” by LJ Evans is the beautifully written story of Cassidy and Marco, two wonderfully developed characters with complicated pasts that define who they are and seem to keep them from discovering who they could be for another person. Evans’s elegant storytelling infuses emotion and intensity to bring the reader into her characters’ lives; there is no way to avoid becoming invested in Cassidy and Marco’s HEA. Tripped is low on steam but high on intimacy, embracing an expressive tone that perfectly showcases the spirit of the characters. Solid pacing builds with strength and emotions as the characters confront their own internal struggles and help each other find balance, eventually facing an external conflict together that truly solidifies their relationship with each other. Evans does an excellent job of interweaving characters from the prior book and a future series to create a blending of found and biological families. I am definitely hooked on this series, this author, and cannot wait to read what she has in store next.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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I loved this story so much! Cassidy has been hovered over by concerned family members due to her genetics, making her fall easily. As busy as she is working in her restaurant and being a single mom to her sweet little boy Chevelle, she hopes to find a true love. Marco has been helping Cassidy with her fitness and has secretly longed for her but feels he is unable to be loved due to something in his past. I loved how protective he was of Cassidy, especially when her louse of an ex showed up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite book of 2022. I'll be reading it over and over each year. ♥️
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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Praises to an author who writes from the heart.
This story is worth more than 5 stars.

I'm so drawn to these characters. They get into my soul and become apart of me.
I love this whole series, but this book is by far one of my favorite next to Branded By A Song, Brady O'Neal and Tristan, because I just love Hanna so much. ❤

Marco and Cassidy are both fighting the fear of not being good enough for each other.

I've never rooted for a couple as I have these two.

My favorite line from the book was:
“I’m afraid I’ll lose control,” I told her, meeting her eyes full of desire with ones that matched. “So, lose control,” she said softly. “Lose control, and we’ll begin again.”
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Animal's Wife
5.0 out of 5 stars The Healing Power of Love
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022
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With every book I read by LJ Evans, I am even more in awe of her ability to weave a story together. She creates such wonderful, relatable characters and so skillfully builds the worlds they live in that these characters and their communities will stay with you long after you have finished the book. Tripped by Love is a new favorite to add to my list of books I won't be able to let go of. Cassidy and Marco are so many of the things I love in a really good romance book. Cassidy is a strong, capable sunshiny heroine, a single mother who has made a wonderful life for herself and her son, despite the physical obstacles of her condition. Marco is a broody protector, an emotionally damaged hero who doesn't feel worthy of love. Both have a strong love of family, and the community of people who become family. What an incredible story this was, seeing them overcome the obstacles they thought were keeping them apart so they could open themselves up to the family they could be together.

"We'd somehow found our way together through a sea of loss and heartache, and now we were bound together by love and family."

This beautifully written book and its fabulous characters will stay with me for a long time.
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FANCHON
5.0 out of 5 stars Swoony sweet friends to lovers
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
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This is the first book in the series that I’ve read, and I’ll say that I can be read as a standalone. This book gives us Cassidy, a single mom to a 2 year old son, and Marco, a dishonorably discharged former military Who is currently her brother’s security detail. Though they have known each other for a handful of years, they have only become workout buddies since her son was born, yet still managed to only exchange a handful of words. Both harbor a secret crush towards the other. He has a lot of emotional scars from his past, and does not feel worthy. This was what I would consider a “sweet” emotional romance. There was a lot of emotional development, particularly as Marco unpacks his baggage and allows himself to be happy. I’m going to be honest, I felt like a lot of Cassidy‘s issues were in her head. Her brother is a musical superstar, and paid for her house and restaurant. She felt guilt over that and felt like she needed to pay him back, however the reality is she was not saddled with debt like most single mothers. She also lived next-door to her parents, who helped her with childcare. The main thing holding her back from starting a relationship with Marco was the idea that she already had too much on her plate, and not enough left over to give him. What!? The man is already there every day to work out with you after you put the baby to bed, then later is also there every day eating dinner with you, so how is there not enough time to be in a relationship? She also felt like she should not hire more staff to allow her more time with her son because then her brother might think she was not appreciative of the gift he gave her. What? As if he would not want her to spend more time with her son? Maybe it’s because I am a single mother, but that whole thing just rubbed me the wrong way. Marco however was #BoyfriendGoals. I loved his adopted family, and seeing him change to allow some love in his life. He deserves all the happiness.
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Kurt W
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow burn, lovers to friends novel!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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Another book in the Anchor series by LJ Evans but can be read as a stand alone.

This book is the story of Cassidy, sister of county-rock star, Brady O’Neil, and his bodyguard, Marco. Cassidy has a condition called Hypotonia, which is a weakness in the muscles. She has spent her life feeling as though everyone considers her weak. Marco suffers from guilt and trauma related to his time in the service.

The book explores their growing relationship and is, as always, beautifully written.
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Jen Valencia
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022
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One of my favorite things about LJ Evans's writing is that she doesn't give you well-worn story lines with well-loved tropes. Having read everything she's penned, her creativity seems to have no bounds (knock on wood!), and readers like me reap the benefits. With this newest release of hers, Evans highlights a love that has grown quietly but surely between her main characters, as well as spotlighting that family isn't necessarily about blood. There's always more to Evans's stories and characters, as evidenced to what was happening to Marco's family and the surprise appearance of Cassidy's ex. And it all made for some truly great reading. There are some cameo appearance from previous couples as well, but they never take the focus away from Cassidy and Marco, which is something that I appreciate. Overall, Evans delivers a romance that is equal parts swoony and sweet while also tackling deeper issues that her main characters are going through, making for a book with depth and the prerequisite elements of heart, heat, and home. Five stars for Tripped by Love.
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Leticia
5.0 out of 5 stars The kind of love that builds you up
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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Not only is this a wonderful story, but it also left me with a wonderfully inspiring feeling of hope and a full heart. LJ Evans has a way with words, and a way of showing us what real love is. Every time.

Marco and Cassidy have thought about each other lots of times. They've stolen glances at each other. They have a connection that can't be described. But he's her brother's bodyguard, and he shouldn't want her. And she's a woman who's stretched out beyond her limits, between being a mother and a restaurant owner. Marco thinks she's deserving of more. Cassidy thinks she can't give him what he deserves.
What if, in this crazy world, they've been put together because they're both deserving, and they're what their respective lives have been missing all along?

Something pushes Marco into showing Cassidy how much he cares. Suddenly, those stolen glances are out in the open and it's harder for them to keep each other away. It’s heartwarming.
Cassidy and Marco's love will do nothing but build them up and help them stand. Together.
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