When Garrett Andrews finds something that catches his eye, he goes after it, letting nothing stand in the way of what he wants to possess…
The first woman to arouse his heart could be the one person who helps him to finally open up and feel again.
Laurel Hart was a swimming champion until a frightful event and unknown health issues derailed her career…
With a recent degree from MIT in Bio-Medical Engineering, and an offer to join one of the leading innovators of medical equipment in the world, she plans on making a new life for herself. Letting the nightmares from her past, stay in the past, or so she thinks.
Once Garrett finds out about Laurel’s past, all rules in regards to "relationships" are changed, because one false move could drive her away for good…
He attempts to calm her nightmares and gain her trust so he can show her who he really is and the relationship he desires from her.
Will they be able to overcome the damage their hearts have encountered? Can they find happiness? Or will life throw each of them another curveball?
Only time will tell if they can learn to trust.
Garrett Andrews has controlled every aspect of his life for as long as he can remember…
Whatever he wanted, he took, especially when it came to Laurel Hart. She was the first person to make his heart skip a beat and capture his soul, allowing part of his control to slip, which uncovered his lie and destroyed her trust in him.
Laurel now lays battered and broken thanks to Chase Peterson, a stalker from her college days, who won’t accept no for an answer…
Garrett is determined to win her back, obsessing over her care in an attempt to heal both her body and her mind. He will go to any lengths to earn back her trust and teach her to let go of the past, but can he follow his own advice and let down his own walls?
They struggle to overcome their issues and soon Chase is after her again, fixated on staking his “claim” with a startling revelation that links both the past and present. Can they find happiness with each other or is their too much to overcome?
Only time will tell if they can…learn to let go…
Control can be a wonderful feeling, especially when you’re an alpha like Garrett Andrews Waters...
But how do you control a beast from the past intent on destroying everything you hold dear? He’d already lost his parents and aunt, but now threats against him, his fiancé, Laurel Hart, and their unborn child pushes him into hiding to try and protect all he cares for.
Can he outsmart Walt Peterson and regain control or will he lose everything he’s come to trust and love, including his own life?
Laurel Hart’s life has been upended, with one traumatic event after another…
But she’s survived thanks to her family and Garrett. She’s learned to trust in Garrett’s love for her; letting go of her past, and his, has opened her up to the idea of learning to love again.
Will her trust and affection be short lived with Chase Peterson hot on her trail, determined to make her his, or will justice prevail and allow them to finally live in peace and have their happily ever after?
It’s a heart pounding race to the finish for both Garrett and Laurel, with surprises around every corner.
Cynthia P. O'Neill writes a story filled with love, lies and deceit in The Learning Series. This series overall was a 3.5 star read for me and I would suggest it to everyone who enjoys a serious alpha male, a female lead that becomes strong and independent, and of course some angst and heartbreak along the way.
Laurel Hart gave up her swimming career to become an introverted science nerd when the unthinkable happens to her at the hands of someone she trusted. Not trusting the opposite sex, she is somehow drawn to the mysterious HR director Garrett Andrews and his Bio-Medical Company. When she is offered a job in Florida with the knowledge that they will manufacture her prosthetic wrist; she jumps at the chance of a new start away from the demons that haunt her daily. With her cousin Grace by her side, she knows that she can start a life without hiding and being afraid. Little does she know that the demons will follow her.
Garrett Andrews, portrays himself as the head of the HR department of the company but he is anything but that. Trying to keep himself out of the press in order to protect himself and his family he wears a mask to the public; one that he even rarely takes off in private. After meeting the sexy and alluring Laurel Hart; he is drawn to her unlike any woman ever before and he will move heaven and earth to make her his.
The three book in this series follow the roller-coaster relationship of Laurel and Garrett showing the lengths that they will go to be together; because they portray the ultimate cliche, love conquers all. Each putting their lives and safety at risk many times throughout the books, they do finally have the happy ending that they both so deserve; facing the demons that haunt them head on, with the support of the other and conquering them.
Cynthia P. O'Neill
I grew up in a small town in South Florida called Clewiston and moved to Central Florida to attend college. I married my friend, love, and soul mate and still reside in the area with our amazing son, and a feisty, four-legged little doggie boy.
In my books, I draw on my background in healthcare, business, and science, along with my husband's engineering and wireless technology knowledge.
I currently write on all levels of Romance. The Learning Series is for those who like a little more steam with their books, falling into the categories of Contemporary and verging on Erotica, with a hint of Suspense. The Remembrance Series encompasses Young Adult, with a touch of Paranormal activity and a hint of Historical romance. A new contemporary romance series is underway, called Need. It will be different than the others, because each book will focus on a new couple, while all of the characters will still have a large presence throughout the series.
I try to make my writing very personal and close to her heart. Regular life is the inspiration for my books, but I'm only limited by imagination taking ideas to new heights, opening up possibilities that would normally not exist.
On a more personal note...I love to cook and create in the kitchen and on the bbq grill. I sometimes lose myself in a song at the piano. I often sing with my son while we are driving or making dinner together. I enjoy crafts (flower arranging, making wreaths, painting pottery, needle point and drawing in pencil and charcoals). My music tastes are eclectic at best, ranging from classical piano to hard rock/heavy metal. It all depends on the song, group, and if it has a good beat or is a soulful ballad.
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