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How Not to Break (LOVESTRONG Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Susan Hawke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 633 ratings
Take one former SEAL with a healthy dose of regret…

Nick St. Cloud is living with shame from the one time he let his lust override his sense of honor. He’s haunted by the memory of when he made love to his best friend’s eighteen-year-old son. The tragic accident that happened that same night has only compounded his guilt. A decade later, he’s doing his best to be there for Charlie’s son, but anything more than that just wouldn’t be right… would it?

Plus the younger guy who he’s tried to forget…

It’s been ten years. Ten long years. Does Shaw Michaelson feel bad about having seduced his dad’s best friend? Umm, maybe? Although he could’ve done things differently, Shaw can’t find it within himself to be sorry for the hottest night of his life with the one man he’s never been able to forget. The man he’s patterned every subsequent relationship after… yeah, Shaw totally has a type.

Equals a pair of men who deserve a second chance at a first time.

The two men are living in an uneasy peace within the same small town and circle of friends, being careful not to let the other get close enough to open old wounds. All their walls fall when a stalker begins terrorizing Shaw, sending him running to the one man he knows will keep him safe.

This is the fourth book in the LOVESTRONG series about finding love and being yourself in a small town. Intended only for 18+ readers, this is an mm romance full of all the fun, fluff, and feels you’d want from an S. Hawke book.

Note: Possible trigger warning for the mention of an animal being harmed off-page and the psychological trauma of being stalked.




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    LOVESTRONG
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    March 9, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07PBR884T
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 9, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 4 of 8 ‏ : ‎ LOVESTRONG
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 633 ratings

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Susan Hawke

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I’m a happily married mom whose kids are grown! I've always written stories, but only found the courage to publish in my 40s. This midlife career change has been amazing and proves it's never too late to follow your dreams. I plan to keep writing for as long as my readers want my books. I love sharing the stories of the different people who live in my imagination. My books are filled with humor, a few tears, and the underlying message to never give up and keep hoping, even in the darkest of times, because life can change on a dime when you least expect it. This theme comes from a lifetime of lessons learned on my own hard journey through the pains of poverty, the loss of more loved ones than I’d care to count, and the struggles of living through chronic illnesses. Life can be hard, but it can also be good! Through it all I’ve found that love, laughter, and family can make all the difference, and that’s what I try to bring to every tale I tell.

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Customers find this book to be a great read with a suspenseful stalker storyline. The pacing receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating the Love Strong series.

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Customers find the book to be a great and enjoyable read, with one customer mentioning they loved every book in the Lovestruck series.

"Engaging with a suspenseful stalker story-line, and a rewarding and delightful story of love...." Read more

"...This was an engaging read and I loved how the departed parents were able to chime in with glimpses of the future...." Read more

"...I called it pretty quickly but it was still a great book." Read more

"...It is a fantastic addition to this wonderfully fun series...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the suspenseful stalker storyline in this book, describing it as a delightful story of love.

"...with a suspenseful stalker story-line, and a rewarding and delightful story of love. This is the sequel to a must read novella, How Not To Wait...." Read more

"Such a great story. The mystery of the stalker was interesting. I really loved Nick and Shaw...." Read more

"...It is a fantastic addition to this wonderfully fun series. Comedy, drama, sweetness, sexiness... this book has all that and keeps your..." Read more

"This is a strong series and I enjoyed the mystery-thriller aspect of this book. Shaw and Nick make a strong couple." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one specifically mentioning their appreciation for the Love Strong series.

"This is a strong series and I enjoyed the mystery-thriller aspect of this book. Shaw and Nick make a strong couple." Read more

"I really enjoyed How Not To Break!! I liked that Nick and Shaw had to fight through some pretty big issues to be together again...." Read more

"I enjoyed the Love Strong series very much. I am hoping that there will be more in this series to enjoy." Read more

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  • Dixiecowgirl060
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging with a suspenseful stalker story-line, and a rewarding and delightful story of love.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
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    Engaging with a suspenseful stalker story-line, and a rewarding and delightful story of love. This is the sequel to a must read novella, How Not To Wait. That story occurred ten years ago and was a night of passion between these two MC's. However, tragedy grief and a debt of gratitude and honor kept them apart as lovers.

    This is such a well told story with the writing just flowing beautifully. I was engaged from page one and read it in one sitting. My heart hurt for these two men who lost so much time, but was so thankful that they found their way to each other. I loved how Nicky and Shaw really learned to communicate and how honest they were, once they really started talking. These guys will definitely steam up your kindle with some of their communication!

    I was surprised at the identity of the stalker and thought the pacing was well done. I loved seeing the MC's from the previous books making appearances and adding support to our guys finding their way to love.

    This is the fourth in the Lovestrong series and i am so glad that it will have more stories. I am looking forward to seeing Rick find his happiness.
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  • S Wilgus
    4.0 out of 5 stars A stalker and a Saint
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019
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    I've read all the books in this series and enjoyed them. There is a 14 year difference between the main characters and Saint can't get past that fact in his head. Shaw is about to give up on his love for Saint when a stalker starts to pursue him. This was an engaging read and I loved how the departed parents were able to chime in with glimpses of the future. However, I must say that I hope Rick gets someone to love - read the book to find out about him! It's a great read.
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  • Thera Rhodes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
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    Such a great story. The mystery of the stalker was interesting. I really loved Nick and Shaw. Wish they would've gotten their shit together sooner though. I can't say I was shocked about who the stalker was. I called it pretty quickly but it was still a great book.
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  • Kathryn M
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
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    How Not To Break is the fourth book in the Lovestrong series by Susan Hawke. It is a fantastic addition to this wonderfully fun series.
    Comedy, drama, sweetness, sexiness... this book has all that and keeps your attention well. The characters are fun and make you love them. Shaw and Nick are great! Definitely recommend!
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  • Wintermask
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019
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    This is a strong series and I enjoyed the mystery-thriller aspect of this book. Shaw and Nick make a strong couple.
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  • Theresa Rausch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nick and Shaw's Reunion
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
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    Having first met Nick and Shaw in the short story How Not to Wait. So glad to see them get their HEA. I was grabbed from the start. Not always a fan of stalker stories, I love how this one brought our guys together. I also loved the Dreamscape and forgiveness. I've loved every book in the Lovestruck series and can't wait for Ranger Rick's turn
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  • Aerielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great slow burn, second chance romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2019
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    I really enjoyed How Not To Break!! I liked that Nick and Shaw had to fight through some pretty big issues to be together again. The stalker had me completely fooled. I really enjoyed getting to catch up on some of the previous couples and especially hearing more about Grayson!! I hope they get a story eventually!!
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  • Amber F.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but I wanted something a little more explosive.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020
    Shaw and Nick have been a long time coming. Misplaced guilt and a shared history has kept them apart, but with a scary stalker going after Shaw the two are thrown together and finally begin to move past things. While I liked the mystery aspect of the story and I was happy to finally see Shaw and Nick come together, I thought it would be a little more explosive than it was. Things just seemed a little lackluster to me.

    I gotta say I freaking love Larry/Honey. Picturing her throwing that shoe was hilarious!
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  • Gayle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in Australia on March 13, 2019
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    A stalker, a protective ex, a guilt ridden one time lover and Shaw in the middle of it all. I loved reading the conclusion to the prequel. It was all that & so much more. Lots of lighter moments amongst the creepy stalker Master moments & now that Shaw & Nick have their HEA I hope that Ranger Rick will find his!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Woohoo
    Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2019
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    On to book five and I am so so excited to read it ... I just love rick and can’t wait for his story
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  • Emma Burbidge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stalker alert
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2019
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    This was a good continuation of Shaw and Nick's story from the prequel novella How Not To Wait, taking place a decade later.
    I love these characters and I love how everyone rallies around Shaw to help stop the stalker. This is quite a thriller. Highly recommended
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  • Vanessa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Endlich
    Reviewed in Germany on October 11, 2019
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    ... haben im 4. Teil der Reihe jetzt auch Nick und Shaw ihr Happy End bekommen. Ein sehr schönes Buch, die Beiden hatten echt zu kämpfen bis es endlich geklappt hat. Mit den Freundeskreisen der Beiden ist es auch immer wieder schön zu sehen, wie sich die vorherigen Paare so weiterentwickelt haben.
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  • Elizabeth Jukic
    5.0 out of 5 stars How Not To Break
    Reviewed in Australia on March 12, 2019
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    Loved the storyline. It was good to see Shaw and Nick’s story explained. Can’t wait for cameos in the next instalment. A great addition to the series.
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