I really enjoyed this book. It was a good pallet cleaner in between thrillers. I love the cover and the prose was just wonderful. It’s like attraction/love from the start and I really enjoyed the I’ll protect you trope. Highlights the power of love and the complexities of having a relationship following an abusive one. Taylor is so likeable. This book provides some inspiration for an another chance at love after being so abused. And Caleb is just so gentle and kind. I also really enjoyed this book the police protecting someone fiercely, as a trope.
Hope, love and trauma combined with some dark themes so please check triggers. Has spice so if that’s not your thing then perhaps skip this one or just skip the pages. I didn’t realise there were other books so I’ll have to find the first one. Unless the publisher would like to send it to me for review. I got this one as an e-arc.
Had me mad, crying, smiling, blushing and simply see this as a beautifully written book.
I read it in a day

I really enjoyed this read, the story pulls you in from the jump and the characters were perfect! Bailey is a head strong single mom, who has endured it all and continued to prioritize everyone before herself. That is until Caleb swoops in, loving from the jump, there whenever Bailey needs and loves without hesitation. This couple fit together perfectly, with great banter, growth while learning what one another needs and really finds themselves in a safe, healthy way.

This book was perfect.
Bailey was such an amazing character. She went through things which would have broken anyone and yet here she was being so strong for her daughter. Always putting her first anf being just an awesome mom. Yet when Caleb came along her walls slowly crumbled. He is a cop and was therre at her lowest and stayed. Caleb is just amazing and I kept rooting for them to get together and stay together. Loved this so damn much and this is the second book in a series!

The second book in the Destined Love series by Alex Taylor follows Bailey, a single mom trying to start fresh after leaving an abusive relationship. She’s just trying to rebuild her life with her daughter, Charlie, when she meets Caleb, a police officer who steps in to help. Their first meeting sparks something, and from there, the story takes you through their journey of bumping into each other, learning to trust, and eventually finding love.
Bailey is strong and independent, but she’s been through a lot and has her guard up, thinking no one could accept her past. Caleb, though, is different. He has his own trauma, and they both help heal each other. He’s everything you’d want in a love interest—protective, caring, and he falls in love not only with Bailey but with her daughter too. The bond between Caleb and Charlie is heartwarming and really adds depth to the story. It’s not just about romance, but about him becoming a part of their everyday lives.
What I loved most was how the characters save each other. Bailey and Caleb both have their baggage, but they find strength in their connection and help one another move forward. The side characters were also great, and I’m excited to see more stories from this series. The book is emotional, with moments that are both funny and heartbreaking, so I’d recommend checking out any trigger warnings before diving in.

I loved this book and hope that there are more! Such a great couple with a story we can all relate to.

Second book in the Destined Love series by Alex Taylor follows single mom Bailey who after a domestic abuse situation with her ex starting a new life with her daughter Charlie, when Caleb Sutton comes along their path.

Single healing mom and the police officer that saves her. A spark from (official) first meet that takes the reader through continuous bumping into each other, learning to trust and love again.

Saving you is a heartfelt story with some funny and heartbreaking moments, drama and trigger moments that every reader should read beforehand.

I give this 4 stars. Thank you to NetGallery and the publisher for this free ebook for an honest review.

I thought the idea and main story of this book were really interesting, and the premise had me hooked. But honestly, I had a tough time with the writing style—it was way too descriptive and repetitive, which made it hard for me to get into it. Even though I struggled with how it was written, I stuck with it because I cared about the characters and their journeys, even if some of their choices felt a bit unrealistic at times. Overall, I wouldn’t say it’s a must-read, but there were definitely some moments I liked. One of my favourites was the bond between Caleb and Charlie, who is Bailey’s daughter. Their dynamic was super sweet, and I loved the cute nickname Caleb gave her, "Little Bear." Still, I thought the pacing felt a bit rushed for both Charlie and Bailey, which kind of took away from the depth of their relationship.

I hate to say it but I feel like this book only did one thing right. It all felt really forced, the storyline, the relationship between the two MCs and even the supporting characters.

I will give this book it's due though - it provides the trigger warnings for EVERYTHING right at the start, which is more than I can say for some books I've read recently


I didn't necessarily have a problem with the writing style, I just didn't love this and couldn't feel a connection to any of them.

Bailey is a single mon, that has left an abusive relationship. When her ex is threatening her and her little girl call for help Caleb is the one to answer that call for help.
What was supposed to be a work situation, due to several post event interactions and mainly by meddling of some nosy friends, turns out rather differently.
Bailey is a strong and independent woman, that has only one person and friend that she can rely on. When she realises that she and her baby can be loved and accepted by this man and his group of friends that seems to good to be true. After all, she has some baggage that she believes no one would accept.
But Caleb does. He has some heavy trauma too, and they accept one another.
And Caleb is the perfect, if not the most perfect male character EVER! He is everything a girl could ever want! He fell in love with Bailey, and if I may say he fell in love with Charlie (her little girl) even before he developed feeling for mom.
Charlie was such a sweet girl, and it was nice seeing the interaction and affection grow between her and caleb. Some books only mention the child, but not this one. In here we can truly see their interaction and day to day rotine and it was heart-melting (after all, who dosn't turn a little gooey with a big and strong man being all softy with a little girl?)
The title of the book really reflect what happens in the book. With their live and connection they save each other and heal piece by piece.
All side character were perfectly developed and we start to get attached to them too, so I reallly can't wait to see the next couple in line and what the future holds for them too.

It was fantastic. I was immediately invested in the characters. It really pull me in. I loved everything about it.
Bailey was a strong woman who had to survive something that no person should suffer from. She always put her daugther first, no matter what. Her happiness was second and she was ok with that until Caleb came along.
Caleb is just swoony. Everyone deserves a man like that. One who would do literally anything for us and love you with everything he has. He protect his girls and loved them without reservations, without restraints.
They loved each other, flaws and all. And the way Bailey saved him too. They saved each other and I was here for it. I loved their love and all the secondary characters too. I literally can't wait for more books from these series. I have a theory about the next one, we'll see if it happens

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Bailey and Caleb, Gah, so cute!
Absolutely any book that has me crying is totally worth the read, I loved it. Such a touching story.
So loved how our MMC looked out for our FMC and her daughter. Single parent books hold a special place for me as I was one myself for a while, and if I was ever in Baileys situation, Id be hoping for a Caleb to be there for me

I was getting in a little reading slump and decided to read this book and wow I don’t regret it. This book had me giggling and crying at the same time. I loved the characters, Charlie is such a sweet little girl 🥹 I’m 10000% team Caleb! I haven’t read the first book in this series but I’m really excited to read that one and I’m also excited for the next book!! Another 5 star read for me 🥰

Thank you Netgalley and Alex Taylor for this arc!

I truly enjoyed this story. It was unique in that the premise isn’t what I’ve read a million times. Our Law Enforcement, ex-military hero Caleb is the ultimate sweetheart. The relationship that grows between him and Charley or as he calls her “ Little Bear” is heartwarming and genuine. He cares for Bailey like a queen and she certainly deserves that kind of love after what she has been through. I found there to be a few too many sex scenes but I am sure to be the minority. I just thought we could have skipped a few and the book would be just as sexy. Lots of great highlights in the one as well.

The story of Bailey and Caleb. He saved from her violent ex, but is she ready to take another chance?

Whelp, I tried. I honestly tried to get into this one but I ended up quitting it around 42%. I did skip to the end and am happy to report they do get a happily ever after.
For me, the concept of this story is great!
I did enjoy the actual characters. Caleb and Bailey on their own are well written and had great potential! I just couldn’t connect with them together. Bailey seems a little too… something… needy maybe? Or maybe insecure??? I’m not sure. She doesn’t treat Caleb how I feel he should be treated…
Just not the story for me.

I fell in love with the found family in the first book in the series and boy did it continue into Bailey and Caleb's story. I didn't initially realize it was part of a series but I'm glad that I read the first book prior as even though the focus is on a different couple, the friendships are very much strengthened in this story as they welcomed Bailey and Charlie in.

Caleb is the definition of if he wanted to he would. And he did. After an unconventional meeting, Bailey and Charlie became his world, and vice versa. They fought their demons, they grew together as a family, and they had the best group of friends egging them on along the way. And watching how well Caleb loved Charlie right from the get go, 🫠🥰🫠.

I cannot wait to see how Hannah and Grayson get on in Vegas (an accidental married situation??) I'm also rooting for Matt and Zoey from afar and hoping we get to see their story too. All in all I'm so excited for the series to continue!!


Thank you to the author, Alex Taylor, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my review!

The way I adored this book. It was fantastic. I was immediately invested in the characters. It really pull me in. I loved everything about it.
Bailey was a strong woman who had to survive something that no person should suffer from. She always put her daugther first, no matter what. Her happiness was second and she was ok with that until Caleb came along.
Caleb is just swoony. Everyone deserves a man like that. One who would do literally anything for us and love you with everything he has. He protect his girls and loved them without reservations, without restraints.
They loved each other, flaws and all. And the way Bailey saved him too. They saved each other and I was here for it. I loved their love and all the secondary characters too. I literally can't wait for more books from these series. I have a theory about the next one, we'll see if it happens

I really loved this book! The plot was very interesting and I loved the main couple! And the writing was really good!

Overall, this was a good book. It had some plot but the characters were definitely the winning factor. They were fleshed out and very likeable.

My issue with this book, as with book one in this series, is that it's too long. Every aspect of the book is too long. The descriptions, the conversations, the interactions and even the spice.

Although I'm intrigued by Grayson's storyline, if the book is similar in length to book one and two, I may have to give it a miss.

Thanks Alex Taylor and her team.
I believe I first hear about this book Instagram. I went it blindly. I loved it. I found so relateable from the start. I have read much books with single mom troupe, but I found it relatable. Bailey was so broken to start off with. Caleb came in saved her. They both saved each other. It was good. The nickname he had for Charlotte was so adorable. I will be reading more from this author soon. The spice was the right amount too. The end was amazing.