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Lawless
Injured Navy SEAL, Caden Lawless, comes home bound by his best friend’s desperate plea to care for his fiancée and to love the son he’d never know. Pregnant and mourning the only man she ever loved, Piper Stevens isn’t keen on visitors—especially one threatening to never leave.
Lawless is a 15k word short story, a precursor to Sound of Silence coming May 2017.
Lawless is a 15k word short story, a precursor to Sound of Silence coming May 2017.
69 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 16, 2017
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Elizabeth Miller
27 books311 followersWriter, wife, mother, and gummy bear lover. As a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance, Elizabeth Miller brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
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September 13, 2017
This rating is based on Lawless by Elizabeth Miller
I'm a huge fan of Miller. The Midnight series holds a special place in my heart thanks to Colin and Charlie. If one has read Midnight Sun then they will also recognize Caden Lawless since he's the one that helped and befriended Charlie when she was in a dark place.
This short novella Lawless is a prequel to the full book Sound of Silence. Caden lost his best friend Justin in the war in Afghanistan and before Justin died he needed Caden to make sure his pregnant girlfriend Piper was alright and taken care of if needed. This premise isn't anything new but what blew me away was Elizabeth Miller's writing and the depth of these characters. Her writing was poignant and flawless. Pulled me in instantly. The pace of the story was spot on too. Leaving me grasping for more when I reached the final page.
Caden and Piper were two strong and layered characters with so much story yet to be told. What was obvious here was their love and grief for Justin. Also their attraction to one another and their fight against it left me wanting more. Caden's sister Cara was also a highlight because of her friendship with Piper and her love for her brother. Cara's interaction with Piper also provided a look into Piper's past before Caden returned from Afghanistan. The ending was amazing and how it captured what was to be a new beginning for Caden and Piper was brilliantly written. I want, no need Sound of Silence NOW!
5 BadAssDirtySunshineStars
I'm a huge fan of Miller. The Midnight series holds a special place in my heart thanks to Colin and Charlie. If one has read Midnight Sun then they will also recognize Caden Lawless since he's the one that helped and befriended Charlie when she was in a dark place.
This short novella Lawless is a prequel to the full book Sound of Silence. Caden lost his best friend Justin in the war in Afghanistan and before Justin died he needed Caden to make sure his pregnant girlfriend Piper was alright and taken care of if needed. This premise isn't anything new but what blew me away was Elizabeth Miller's writing and the depth of these characters. Her writing was poignant and flawless. Pulled me in instantly. The pace of the story was spot on too. Leaving me grasping for more when I reached the final page.
Caden and Piper were two strong and layered characters with so much story yet to be told. What was obvious here was their love and grief for Justin. Also their attraction to one another and their fight against it left me wanting more. Caden's sister Cara was also a highlight because of her friendship with Piper and her love for her brother. Cara's interaction with Piper also provided a look into Piper's past before Caden returned from Afghanistan. The ending was amazing and how it captured what was to be a new beginning for Caden and Piper was brilliantly written. I want, no need Sound of Silence NOW!
5 BadAssDirtySunshineStars
May 2, 2017
first read of this author. Prequel to the Sound of Silence. Good strong writing and plot. Book 2 out in May.
April 10, 2017
A quick read, not so much a novella as a prequel to Sound of Silence, which based off this is going to be an emotional ride.
This introduces us to the major players, Piper and Caden. Piper is pregnant and in mourning of her fiancee & babies father who happened to be Caden's best friend. Caden shows up at her door to fulfill a promise to Justin to take care of her and their child.
Caden's no Justin. He doesn't know how to do relationships, he's harder, not as emotional as he should be. He's also at a crossroads in his life, it's going to be interesting seeing where their journey takes them.
I hadn't read this author before now but I'll be sure to read her other books while waiting for the followup to Lawless.
This introduces us to the major players, Piper and Caden. Piper is pregnant and in mourning of her fiancee & babies father who happened to be Caden's best friend. Caden shows up at her door to fulfill a promise to Justin to take care of her and their child.
Caden's no Justin. He doesn't know how to do relationships, he's harder, not as emotional as he should be. He's also at a crossroads in his life, it's going to be interesting seeing where their journey takes them.
I hadn't read this author before now but I'll be sure to read her other books while waiting for the followup to Lawless.
March 5, 2017
My Rating:
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
Dusk crawls into the cab in lazy yellow and orange ribbons...
I like the ocean... I'd spend my mornings lying on the shore listening to waves speak their language. I never quite understood what it wanted me to hear, but when I walked away I always felt lighter than I did when I first sat down.
Everyone gets to hope. It's a free gift you can open every morning and fall asleep holding onto at night.
He's a mess of a man, everything thrown together as if God couldn't decide if he should have brown hair or red. Blue eyes or green, slim or bulging with muscles, and maybe even alive or dead...
My Review:
This compelling and intensely emotional short story grabbed me by the throat, constricted my breath, and squeezed my heart from the first page to the last. The writing was atmospheric, emotive, and highly descriptive. The details were evocative, stirring, and stunningly related. The story progressed quickly with angst and sorrow wafting off my kindle in waves. I am no great fan of angst, but I was absorbed and transfixed by Caden's narrative. His grief, regret, and anguish felt like a tangible being. He was clearly suffering with PTSD, crass, profane, and verbally artless, but he obviously has a top-shelf soul.
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
Dusk crawls into the cab in lazy yellow and orange ribbons...
I like the ocean... I'd spend my mornings lying on the shore listening to waves speak their language. I never quite understood what it wanted me to hear, but when I walked away I always felt lighter than I did when I first sat down.
Everyone gets to hope. It's a free gift you can open every morning and fall asleep holding onto at night.
He's a mess of a man, everything thrown together as if God couldn't decide if he should have brown hair or red. Blue eyes or green, slim or bulging with muscles, and maybe even alive or dead...
My Review:
This compelling and intensely emotional short story grabbed me by the throat, constricted my breath, and squeezed my heart from the first page to the last. The writing was atmospheric, emotive, and highly descriptive. The details were evocative, stirring, and stunningly related. The story progressed quickly with angst and sorrow wafting off my kindle in waves. I am no great fan of angst, but I was absorbed and transfixed by Caden's narrative. His grief, regret, and anguish felt like a tangible being. He was clearly suffering with PTSD, crass, profane, and verbally artless, but he obviously has a top-shelf soul.
March 1, 2017
This is the first story I have read by this author. Its a quick read, a novella not full length, It introduces us to Caden Lawless and Piper Stevens
Caden is an injured navy seal, he is also grieving the loss of his best friend, and promised to take care of his best friends pregnant fiancée.
Piper is Caden's best friends Fiancée. She is left alone and pregnant after the death of Justin.
The attraction between Caden and Piper is strong, but both have their reasons for not wanting anything.
I felt a connection to the characters and am glad that this was just a prequel to their full length story coming out in May. I can't wait to read it!
Caden is an injured navy seal, he is also grieving the loss of his best friend, and promised to take care of his best friends pregnant fiancée.
Piper is Caden's best friends Fiancée. She is left alone and pregnant after the death of Justin.
The attraction between Caden and Piper is strong, but both have their reasons for not wanting anything.
I felt a connection to the characters and am glad that this was just a prequel to their full length story coming out in May. I can't wait to read it!
June 26, 2017
Lawless is a short prequel for more of a story to come about a returning wounded Navy SEAL, Caden Lawless and how he is determined to help his best friend's wife, Piper Stevens, when his friend is killed in the war. The emotions are raw, their closeness is understandable and the connection is intense as they share grief and then birth. You have to love a Navy SEAL that is ready for every emergency and this story shows how well they are trained and how deep feelings make a difference.
May 9, 2017
Wow, what a emotional book. It was written really well. I couldn't put it down once I started.
I loved Caden, he is loyal to a fault. He may be hurting but he is there, and follows through what he promises.
I loved Piper, her emotions and how she deals with them are understandable and I just felt for both characters throughout this story.
I cannot wait for more. WTMO
I loved Caden, he is loyal to a fault. He may be hurting but he is there, and follows through what he promises.
I loved Piper, her emotions and how she deals with them are understandable and I just felt for both characters throughout this story.
I cannot wait for more. WTMO
May 15, 2017
An absolutely stunning prelude to The Sound of Silence. The depth of feelings this provokes is so touching. I can't wait to read the rest of their story.
May 16, 2017
Oooohhh, loving this so far!
May 30, 2017
Lawless
I liked this. It had a lot going on for such a short story. I don't like the fact it is connected to a series.
I liked this. It had a lot going on for such a short story. I don't like the fact it is connected to a series.
June 1, 2017
Great start to a story.
June 13, 2017
GREAT STORY
Thank you for an amazing story of loss, anger and maybe a new love. Hope you keep on writing, Danny Scott.
Thank you for an amazing story of loss, anger and maybe a new love. Hope you keep on writing, Danny Scott.
June 13, 2017
Short
This was really short, but a pretty good story. I didn't realize that it was just a peek of another book. Hate when the story isn't finished
This was really short, but a pretty good story. I didn't realize that it was just a peek of another book. Hate when the story isn't finished
July 11, 2017
IDK... i think i like it??? not really sure as this was too short for me!
November 7, 2017
I got this for free on my Kindle so didn’t realize it was a short precursor for a novel! I suppose since it was so good I’ll have to read the book ;) nice play
February 28, 2022
A freebie book. Fast read. New to me author.
May 19, 2017
It is a great book to read
March 19, 2017
Wow!
Cried alot of "damn that is so sweet" tears. Reading the next part is going to be a must. I do still hate cliffhangers though.
Cried alot of "damn that is so sweet" tears. Reading the next part is going to be a must. I do still hate cliffhangers though.
January 12, 2021
New Author New Obsession
This is a new author to me and I must read the rest in f her books! I thought her writing was realistic and definitely something I would recommend!
This is a new author to me and I must read the rest in f her books! I thought her writing was realistic and definitely something I would recommend!
March 31, 2017
What a great book, Lawless, Navy Seal, sexy as ever. What a beautiful story. And he was definitely needed with all the guilt he had. He definitely had PTSD. This book had me in tears, in love, feeling mad. But I like this author, she make you be the characters what they feel. Bravo.
April 4, 2017
Just when it was getting really good it was over!!! Need the full to come out now!!!
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