Hannah wasn’t even sad she ended her engagement to Jonas after two months. Maybe she was broken or maybe Hannah was looking for something unattainable. There was no doubt loved her neighbor and best friend Jace for years. She wondered if her inability to love another man fully was because of Jace. Hannah had a twin sister Becca although Jace and Becca had been crushing on each other for years and Hannah felt she stood in their way but they were together now- they had started seeing each other in December- and Hannah was talking to Aldan who was a man of few words and didn’t usually smile but Hannah made it her mission to make him smile and laugh. He had said he had never really been in love either. Hannah knew eventually it would happen but losing her best friend to her twin was hard. Hannah had spent a lot of her life jealous and feeling inadequate next to Becca. Becca seemed to excel at everything she did. The one person who always made her feel good about herself was Jace and he was with Becca now. Hannah taught third grade. Aidan owned his own bar- Smokeys- for several years now. Hannah didn’t know it but Aidan really wanted her as well as cared deeply about her but he was messed up in his head from being a sniper in the army but more so for the abuse he had suffered when he was younger that no one knew about. Hannah was out with the girls- other teacher from the same school and they had told her to loosen up. Hannah had fajitas and realized how much better Aidan’s fajitas were. And texted Aidan that and he told her he would make them any time for her. Hannah decided to go see her sister Becca and Aidan offered to make fajitas for them at his bar. Jace said not to lead Aidan on as she had to know he was into Hannah. So Hannah made sure she said they were just friends and then regretted it. Then Aidan’s grandmother died and Hannah drove to him and they went on his bike for a ride and ended up at the lake. Then Hannah and Will were kissing with him over her but then he pulled away from her.
I loved this book In a way it was a hard book to read for all Aidan had been through especially the abuse but it was so worth reading. Also the author did a very good job handling the abandonment issue, the sexual abuse of a young girl, and the abuse Aidan had suffered. I felt that was very realistic. I loved how Hannah and Aidan interacted most of the time even when he hurt her or she hurt him. I loved how Aidan’s National Guard friends wanted to be there for him especially Jace considering he didn’t know of Aidan’s past and he also wanted to be there for Hannah. I couldn’t find anything to criticize in this book happily and I loved the ending. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I highly recommend.

Aiden King is a thirty something bar owner and cook. He is a former army sniper, now National Guard Reserve. Aiden is close with his guard unit, meeting up Friday before drill weekend and cooking dinner for everyone. He has harbored a crush on Hannah for over a year, but because of her relationship with Jase, one of his best friends, and his own history, he’s never made a move.

Hannah Walters has no filter. What she thinks she says and what she wants to know she asks. I found her self-centered, demanding, pushy and obnoxious.

Lots of internal dialogue and angst. I found it completely unbelievable that Aiden was so easily able to overcome his history by himself. I didn’t see what connected these two or what attracted them to each other beyond physical attributes. And I felt like the story dragged on for too long and it’s only 150 pages! Probable triggers.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher.

Only With You is the story of Hannah and Aiden, two people who meet through friends. While Aiden is attracted to Hannah, she is trying to get her act together on her own. They become friends, sort of. There are many obstacles to overcome before they can have a relationship, some of which have a huge impact on Aiden and his future with Hannah. Without giving away the plot, the author has addressed a serious social issue with honesty and compassion. She makes you feel the pain of the ghosts from the past but gives you hope for the future. This is a well-written book and deserves to be read!

This is the first book that I’ve read from this author and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. ONLY WITH YOU by Nicole McLaughlin is book four in the Man Enough series. This book can be read as a standalone but I will go back and read the first three in this series. This book is full of drama, humor, suspense, heartbreak, secrets kept, surprises – and love. I was drawn right in and kept interested until the end. The storyline was very good. I would definitely recommend this book.

This book is so good. The main characters are great. While they both bring issues and past baggage with them they work on those issues throughout the book, which is so relatable and helps you really understand both of them. The supporting characters are great and do a really good job helping move the story along and acting as pillars to help explain the main characters' stories. This whole series has been really great and this book is no exception.

This is Hannah's story, which was presented to readers in the previous book, being Becca's twin sister.
Because of Hannah, Becca hid for years the love she felt for Jase.
But after all the confusion, when Hannah announced that she was engaged, now, Hannah ends her two-month engagement with Jonas. And, at the age of 30, Hannah begins to wonder if there is anything wrong with her, because she has never really fallen in love.
She decides to take advantage of the beginning of the year and take some resolutions, and change for the better.
In the meantime, she meets some friends of Jase, among them Aiden King.

"'Okay' is your favorite word. You need it printed on a coffee mug. Someday I'm gonna find something that you really like to talk about. Something that won't make you shut up"


Aiden, a former soldier, a National Guardsman and owner of Smokey's bar is a man of few words.
Tall, strong, kind and gentleman, he loves to hear Hannah speak.
The two begin a friendship that gets lost between being a friendship in fact or a beginning of relationship.
When Hannah decides that she and Aiden could be a couple, despite the strong attraction he evidently feels for her, something pulls him away from her... and from any other woman.

"He was fucked up, and Hannah deserved someone mentally strong, emotionally stable, and experienced with women. None of those things necessarily described his situation"

Throughout the story, the reader will know the victories and defeats that Aiden suffered in life, and not only wants this great man to find redemption, but a great love too.
Beautiful plot.
I dare say I like more of this twin's story.
5 stars

I unfortunately did not get a chance to download this before it archived.
Pub Date 05 Jun 2018
I was provided a complimentary copy from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

This touching story is book 4 in the Man Enough series and it features Aiden and Hannah. WOW! Talk about heartbreaking. I’m not sure if I’ve ever read about a male character with Aiden’s past and current issues. This author did a brilliant job with handling the sensitive subject. I’m very happy Hannah is such a strong character. She may have her insecurities but she strong when it counts.

This is my first book by this author and I’m excited to read more. Great characters and a smooth story line with just the right amount of suspense.

Oh, my goodness! This was such a great, yet heartbreaking, story.  The ordeal Aiden went through as a kid, and how much he struggled to deal with it in the present while trying to be with Hannah, broke my heart.  The topic was definitely handled well, the story was perfectly paced and believable being he had to struggle with real demons. Hannah was the perfect match, but it did break my heart as she tried to get Aiden to open up and he kept putting roadblocks up.  Loved every second of their story; it was priceless, poignant, and perfect.  I am really glad Aiden got to have a happily ever and when he proposed to Hannah was both funny and beautiful. Her reaction was priceless. This is a must read and the series, I have read two thanks to NetGalley, is definitely one to put on your TBR list.

the latest novel in the man enough series, only with you picks up where should've been you left off. aiden has had his eye on hannah for a long time, but she was always jase's, except not really. because jase and becca (hannah's sister) are the ones who are together. and hannah is adjusting to the changes in her friendship with jase. and she finds herself drawn to aiden, who is a strong, silent presence around her constant chatter.

aiden and hannah are opposites, but they are also lost and lonely and find something in each other that is worth fighting for. it's not an easy journey for them. aiden has demons that aren't easily overcome. but hannah is strong enough to help him deal with them, for all that she seems flighty and insubstantial, there is more to hannah. and aiden sees it. and it's so heart-achingly lovely.

**only with you will publish on june 5, 2018. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/st. martin's press (swerve) in exchange for my honest review.

Only With You is a lovely, heartbreaking and heartwarming book. Aiden has issues to deal with and Hannah is determined to help him. Definitely a slow burner.

**Copy Provided by Netgalley and St Martins Press for an honest review**

Talk about good guys. Jase’s fellow National Guardsman and close friend was like a unicorn of men: kind, quiet, gentlemanly… he was handsome— in that bearded wilderness-man kind of way. He was also big and buff and could probably pick her up with his pinkie finger. As big as he was, did that mean . . . And just like that her mind went to a naughty place.

This is a book that can be read as a stand alone, however its alway nicer to read the full series to get a much fuller idea of the characters you are reading about.

Hannah has been in previous books and in the previous one she found her best friend and her sister got together and she got engaged and broke it off two months later. Now she is on a voyage of discovery to find out who she is with a man embargo, however one of Jaces friends Aiden also stirs her fancy.

Aiden is the quiet gentleman, however he has had a disturbed past. A young teenage mother that left him with his grandparents when he was young along with another harrowing experience that has left lasting affects on him.

Hannah is a stubborn woman and goes for what she wants and after a short time she realises that it is Aiden that she wants. She just has to coax out his words and emotions. However after a painful road trip it is only time apart that gives them the ammunition they need to try the relationship for real and to both go for what they want.

This book had me in tears a few times and could be a trigger with some in regards to sexual abuse.

Aiden and Hannah were a unique pair that belonged together even though Aiden’s past keeps him a little aloof from Hannah. I don’t want to give too much away, but I was glad that they found each other. The dual POV helped add to the strength of the story and I really enjoyed the secondary characters and small town setting.

I am a sucker for military servicemen! This was the first book I have read by Nicole McLaughlin and I am hooked. I want to grab a copy of the first three books in this series and find out all about Tyler, Reeve and Jase.
This was a fast read. A perfect book for vacation, or reading right before bed.

Great love story. I have not read any of the other books in the series but this was a good stand alone. I needed a heartwarming story at the time I read this and it did not disappoint. The two main characters are on a journey through many emotions and phases of their lives. The writer moves them along a great storyline. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-copy for my honest review.

This one was a great read, it was fast paced and emotional.It isn't a simple read, it is dealing with some serious issues.I had a hard time in some parts to keep up with this but overall, I enjoy it! This is a friends to lovers story and it takes the time to build the friendship and also the romance. Which was great because it made the story more realistic!

*2.5 Stars*

I was excited by the synopsis of this story and I love a great Alpha male character but unfortunately this book just wasn’t for me. I was a frustrated until about the 50% mark where it got marginally better. There were a few subplots with other characters that felt a bit disjointed as I had not read the previous books in the series. This is marketed as a series of stand-alones but I feel like I would have enjoyed this a lot more had I read the previous stories. I also would have connected better with the secondary characters and the subplot lines.

There was a lot of potential for this story to be a little deeper but it unfortunately fell short. I didn’t feel very connected to either of the characters and in fact wanted to reach into my kindle and give the heroine a good hit to her head. I really wish I had enjoyed this book more.

I really enjoyed reading Hannah and Aiden's story. I wasn't sure if I would like Hannah but I ended up loving her just as much as Aiden. It was an emotional read for me and I loved how they compliment each other.

Only With You is the fourth book in Nicole McLaughlin's Man Enough series, and the second book of the series I read. I really liked the first book All That I Ask and even though I was slightly disappointed that Jase and Hannah didn't end up together, I appreciated the fact that it was more realistic because it allows us to see Hannah develop as a character on her since she has to deal with the fact that her twin sister is dating the man who was her closest friend and confidant. Only With You was a super, slow burn romance that isn't as light and fluffy as All I Ask was. Instead, it touches on some serious trauma and the obstacles they can pose in a relationship. That's why I wish we got to see more of Hannah and Aidan actually dealing with his trauma and working through their relationship instead of just reading about the problems and skipping forward to a neatly tied up ending. Overall an okay read but definitely not a favorite.

An awesome emotional read that I could not put down. Aiden and Hannah have been friends for awhile. Aiden has always liked Hannah but he has some deep buried secrets that have prevented him from dating. Hannah has had a failed engagement and now wants to find her one true love that you find in the movies. As Hannah gets closer to Aiden, Aiden keeps her at arms way. Can they figure this out?

Loved this story! Loved how Hannah never gave up on Aiden, and finally Aiden realized what he wanted out of life. Loved the Kansas connection!! I must admit, I shed a few tears while reading. Highly recommend this book, even though part of a series can be read as a stand alone.