ONLY WITH YOU by Nicole McLaughlin is book Four in the Man Enough series. This is the story of Aiden King and Hannah Walters . I have read the previous book but feel this can be a standalone book.
Hannah has moved forward to hold off for love just like her sister found with her best friend Jase. Aiden has always liked Hannah but didn't want to step on any toes since his good friend Jase was close to Hannah...but now that has changed. Only there is now something with him that is holding him back.
Really enjoyed seeing their relationship play out.

Only With You is a seductive, slightly emotional read with characters that I really enjoyed getting to know. Ms. McLaughlin's voice is heartfelt, easy to understand, and straight forward. She tackles a very serious topic with amazing compassion, yet never loses sight of the sexual desire between the two main characters. This novel is the fourth book from her Man Enough series, and it can be read as a standalone.

Hannah Walters loves being a third grade teacher, yet she is concerned that she is not making the most out of her life. She decides to focus on herself and be the best that she can be. Being in a relationship has not worked out for her so far, so she has decided to wait for true love to come knocking at her door while she dabbles in travel, spends time with her sister, and readjusts to various happenings in her life.

Bar owner and National Guardsman Aiden King, has always held a torch for Hannah. However, her friendship with one of his best friends, along with his traumatic childhood, has held him back from making a move. It is Hannah's assertiveness that shifts their relationship forward. Their flirting evolves into much more and overtime, they fall in love.

This is a well-conceived novel with an engaging plot and interesting characters. I found Hannah and Aiden to be intelligent and real, and I admired how they supported each other through both thick and thin. Hannah's pushiness was annoying and at times, which left me exhausted. The sexual tension and build up was passionately executed. Overall, this is an exciting novel that twists and turns in all the right places.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

This is a good story, I liked Aiden, the ex sniper/barman even though he had a few issues, I didn't care much for Hannah at first but she grew on me, however, I thought that there was something missing, I just don't know what, I can't put my finger on it.

I received a copy from Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion

I have totally loved this series by Nicole McLaughlin. I knew she might have a tough time with this one based on the response to the heroine, Hannah, from the last book. Hannah had made a comment to her sister when they were younger that had a huge negative impact on her sister's life. Personally, I had a similar experience growing up with my sister and could totally relate. Hannah's sister, just like mine, had no idea how far reaching the negative comments were. It was addressed briefly in this book and then Hannah moved on.
Hannah was fairly selfish in the other book, but really finds herself in this one. She starts a relationship with Aiden and discovers quickly that he has some sort of issue that will definitely make a sexual relationship with him difficult. Aiden is a very likable character. He's screwed up and he knows it, but tries really hard to protect Hannah. At times it is gut wrenching what he has and is going through. Hannah grows up enough to try to get him help and stand by him. The end isn't all sparkles and glitter--it's much more realistic. Ms. McLaughlin did a great job of handling a very difficult subject matter.

Brace yourself - this romance deals with some heavy themes.

Aiden and Hannah are clearly drawn to each other, but Aiden has deeply troubling issues that keep him from opening up to the possibility of a relationship. Hannah has never really fallen in love, but she thinks that Aiden just might be the one to change all that. Hannah's determination to hang in there and not let Aiden walk away was sensitively and beautifully handled.

The issues haunting Aiden - secrets surrounding his mother, uncle, and grandmother - are not glossed over nor are easy answers found. I loved the refreshingly honest and painstakingly slow approach to overcoming these issues, and the way the author handled the intimate scenes was brilliantly restrained yet deeply revealing.

I don't want to spoil the secrets of this book, but be warned this is no light and fluffy rom-com. It's a beautiful love story, focusing on patience and trust, and I loved every bit of it. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book through NetGalley.

*I received a copy of Only With You from Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review**

Only For You by Nicole McLaughlin is the fourth book in her Man Enough series. This is Hannah and Aiden's story and why he is so distant there is a touchy subject so be prepared. After reading this I can see why their story was hard to write as it deals with the worst kind of abuse there is. It can be read as a stand alone or with Becca's story Should've been you as Hannah is her twin.

Hannah Walters has decided to give men a rest for a year after a bad break up from her fiance. But she was also the sister you hated in the previous book. But while staying at Jase's home on their National Guard week-end, Aiden and Hannah end of trading phone numbers and texting each other. When they begin to go beyond friendship he puts the brakes on which leaves her wondering if there is something else going in within Aiden's tortured soul.

Aiden King has had a slight crush since meeting her at Jase's but he also has a heart breaking secret plus PTSD from being a Army sniper while deployed. He owns a bar that he loves cooking for and has a grandmother in failing health. But when she passes away suddenly , Aiden decides to search for the mother he never knew. So he offers Hannah a road trip that will take them to Colorado and Wyoming to find her. But what he finds is not only does he have secrets but his mother does as well. Can Hannah help him on the path of healing his heart and soul while connecting with his mom and half sister? Hannah must also learn that she must soul search her own heart while Aiden seeks the help he needs to become the man she loves.

This was not the typical romance that I was expecting. Aiden and Hannah have known each other casually, but connect on a friendly level after Hannah's broken engagement. Their relationship is truly a friendship that evolves. Aiden tries to keep Hannah as a friend, rather than expose a secret he's kept for most of his life.

Parts of their story were difficult to read (because they were just so real - not that the book was hard to read.) I loved that Hannah really helped Aiden towards the end and that they were able to get their happy ending.

This was my first time reading anything by Nicole McLaughlin and I'm looking forward to more from her.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

When I started this book, I did not realize that this was book 4 and that I was starting to remember reading book 3 with Jase and Becca. This time Hannah starts a friendship with Aiden not really looking for more with him.

Later they see the attraction between them but Aiden cannot bring himself to tell Hannah about the abuse that he suffered as a child that has kept him from having sex. He did tell her that he was a virgin but not all so Hannah is confused as to why she isn't enough for Aiden.

Hannah is such a great friend during this whole time and goes with him to find his mother and a sister that he didn't even know he had. Lots of past secrets that haunt Aiden and his mother which helps him understand why she didn't want to stick around but did try to get custody of him but the grandmother objected.

Lots for them to work through but they both realize that they love each other and are worth the effort to make a relationship work between them. Glad they got their HEA.

This was a pretty good romance. Here is what I liked: the characters, the writing style, the setting. What I didn't like the preoccupation with sex. I understand that the subject matter was sensitive and so a certain amount of it was in the plot. It was a bit to graphic for my taste. That being said, the characters were likeable. I liked how Hannah grew as a person, emotionally. Aiden as mysterious and somewhat dark with his secrets. The writing style was engaging and kept my attention. The story moved along nicely and it was a nice escape. The subject matter could be difficult for some people depending on their own history.

I have read both this book and book #3 in this series and with each of them you can read them as a stand alone, though I find it's more enjoyable to read as a series. Aiden has a lot going on in his mind that he has to get through. Is Hannah enough to help him through everything? Hannah is also going through things though not as much as Aiden. Can aiden help her also? I liked how the author eases into how Hannah helps Aiden. It's not a sudden thing, it takes time, months actually. The book is a quick read but you don't feel like the story was rushed. Hannah think redeems herself in this book and Aiden is finally able to help get over his past. This was a great book to end with the 4 friends.

National Guardsman and Army Sniper Aiden King appears tough as they come. But his imposing, athletic build and wilderness man appearance hide his true nature, a gentle, kind-hearted man in search of redemption. And even though school teacher and estate sale junkie Hannah Walters promised herself a year without emotional attachments, she can’t help falling for this smoldering caldron of temptation.
Aiden has had his eye on Hannah for a long time. He has his reasons for keeping his feelings to himself, but now that she seems genuinely interested in him, maybe it’s time to explore the possibility of a relationship. This is where it gets complicated. Aiden’s past won’t stop haunting him, and Hannah is on the rebound from a failed relationship. What good can possibly come from this emotional train wreck in the making?
Book three or McLaughlin’s Man Enough series is an on-again, off-again emotional rollercoaster where two people, damaged from past experiences, find solace in each other. Aiden’s quiet, brooding persona plays nicely with Hannah’s extroverted, no-filters exuberance. The cast of family and friends adds depth and drama to the already engaging plot. And McLaughlin's unexpected finale is, hands-down, my favorite of all time. No peeking!

3.5 Stars. This is the 4th book in this series about four friends who are in the National Guard. I have only read one of the other books, and as each is a standalone, I did not feel as if I missed anything. Aiden is the H and boy did he have a story. This was not a light and cute rom com by any means, but it was a very good contemporary read. This book has a heavy theme but I was rooting for Hannah and Aiden the whole way. I’m glad I read it and thought the author handled the subject very well.

Only With You by Nicole McLaughlin is the fourth book in the contemporary romance Man Enough series. Hannah Walters watches her best friend, Jase Beckford, fall in love with Hannah's twin sister. Hannah didn't feel that way for Jase she does feel the loss of having the close friendship they once had. During this time she also broke off her engagement so Hannah plans to wait for Mister Right before getting engaged again. Aiden King serves with Jase so the two are very close friends. Aiden always had a bit of a crush on Hannah he never acted upon it with Jase being so close to Hannah. They have known each other for a while, as friends of friends, but now they have found their own tentative friendship. But will their issues get in the way of them finding their HEA with each other? The story seemed a bit out of place, not all together seamlessly put together . It did finally seem to be put together by the 55 % mark and start making sense. Then you understand what the H/h issues are and why the Hero feels like he cannot commit. His is more pressing and will need further care. Hannah finally seems nicer in this book compared to the other book she was in for this series. Overall, even with the trigger issues and such, this is a good story. I just wished the ending wasn’t so rushed.
My Rating: 4.3 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."

Each book in this series gets better. I loved the story of Aiden and Hannah. Aiden has been attracted to Hannah for awhile, but one of his friends appeared to be with her. When they friend falls for her sister, she is finally , but he keeps pushing her away. Hannah is trying to navigate her new normal. Her best friend is now madly in love with her sister. When Aiden and Hannah start talking, they realize how easy it is between them.
As they get to know each other better, Aiden wants to see where it can go, but he has a gigantic secret. A secret that he hasn't even told his friends. His past is so gut-wrenchingly sad that I was aching for him to tell her what happened so he share the burden. The topic that is discussed in this book is a real-life problem and it was handled delicately and with the care it deserves. In fact, as I am writing this review, I am getting teary-eyed. Will he be able to open up and move past the horrors of his childhood to find happiness, or will he continue pushing Hannah away.
Hannah thought she was going to take some time for herself, but when a tentative friendship emerges with Aiden, she starts to rethink things. There were times that I felt really bad for Hannah because of Aiden pushing her away, even though I understood his reasoning. Her kindness and patience helped Aiden, but it might be too late for him accept it. When he pushes her away, for what is probably the last time, can she move past the hurt and understand why he did what he did? Can Aiden open enough to give him a chance at happiness? Can Hannah forgive Aiden for his actions once she learns the truth?
Be prepared to laugh and cry while reading this book. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.

Only With You is a the fourth book in the Man Enough series, but the first in the series I have read. Aidan is a tough National Guardsman who is all man and every woman’s dream. He owns his own business, a successful bar and restaurant. Hannah is a sweet, elementary school teacher who does not have a good track record in relationships. Aidan was her best male friends’s friend. Aidan had always considered her off limits until the best friend begins dating Hannah’s sister.

Aidan, who was raised by his grandmother, decides to try to find his mother following the grandmother’s death. Hannah goes along for the ride. As they get to know each other along the road and once they find his mother, Hannah learns Aidan has his own baggage, too. One of the things Aidan wants to know of his mother is why she never came to get him from his grandmother. Hannah learns from Aidan’s little sister, of whom he was unaware, that Aidan’s mother has her own issues, only part of the reason she did not return to get him back from her mother.

All in all, this is not a light-hearted romance. It deals with some serious issues which, sadly, is real life. This is a really enjoyable read. The difficult situations are written with respect and care. Aidan and Hannah’s HEA is a bit of a struggle, but well worth your time.

This is the 4th book in the series. It can be read as a stand alone. The story is about Aiden an Hanna and how they manage to over come some hard things that Aiden has had to go hrough. It shows how love can really conquer all things.

Aiden King has been crushing on Hannah Walters from afar, while she's been in a relationship with his best friend. When that engagement disolves, Aiden is determined to take a leap of faith and see if there's anything between him and Hannah, but first he has some secrets from his past that he needs to tackle. I love a good friends to lovers romance, where there's minimal drama, but lots of emotion. Loved this book and will definitely be starting the series from the beginning!

When I was offered this book, I thought, I don't want to read that! I am not drawn to covers like this. I know, I know! I am not supposed to judge a book by its cover. Needless to say, I am very glad I read this. It was the perfect travel companion. I read it on the airplane to NYC. It kept me entertained and captivated.
Hannah is a cute, young lady with a lot going for her. Except love! She has decided she wants the fairy tale, so to speak. She just never expected it to come from Aiden. Aiden is the strong, silent type. He has adored her from afar for a long time. Hannah has a close relationship with Aiden's best friend. He truly did not want to get in the way.
Aiden's grandmother passes away and this leads him to question some of his past. He and Hannah take off on a journey which leads to answers and to love!
I enjoyed the connection between Hannah and Aiden. These two work so well together. It takes a while, but they heat up the pages nicely. I mean who can resist Aiden! Ooooolala!
I received this novel from the publisher and Netgalley.

Nicole McLaughlin's Only With You is a beautiful, powerful novel. I love that the story begins with characters with obvious issues. For instance, Hannah Walters has flaws that she's working on in order to repair the relationship with her twin sister and her best friend, Jase. When deciding to focus on getting to know herself and step back from dating, Aidan King, Jase's close friend and fellow Guardsman, takes action. Aidan's issues are not so obvious, but as he pushes himself to take the relationship with Hannah further, his story starts to come together.

Aidan's story is heartbreaking, but it's definitely a story that isn't told often enough. I love how Nicole McLaughlin handles it by not generalizing his issues or providing an easy solution wrapped up by the end of the novel. There's a lot of genuine emotion that's touching and meaningful. Aidan and Hannah navigate a rocky road toward their happily ever after, but it's intriguing as you sit on the edge of your seat waiting to see how it plays out. Only With You is one of those stories that stick with you because it's so moving!
*ARC provided in consideration for review*