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How to Forgive (LOVESTRONG Book 6) Kindle Edition

by Susan Hawke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 469 ratings
Take one fabulous unicorn of a person…

Grayson Davis came back to their hometown after college to help a new generation of kids who might be reliving their own past as a bullied young teen and LGBT teens who are struggling to find their identities in small-town USA. Taking a job as a youth counselor at The Rainbow Kids Foundation is their dream come true… even if it means working for the very man who once bullied them. So what if they can’t forgive Clark Danvers for the past? They can peacefully coexist with Clark and that’s good enough for Gray. As for their personal life, well… who needs one? They have family, friends, and their crazy cat Spike. As for everything else? Well, there’s an app for that.

Add one flirty, pansexual biker who’s the opposite of an outlaw…

Canaan “Wolf” Matthews isn’t looking for love, let alone commitment. He’s busy running a club of bikers who do their part to rescue kids from bad situations, help abused spouses escape, and accompany social workers into the rough areas when it’s not a case for the cops but backup is a necessity. Meeting Gray while on his way home from a hookup—with the evidence clearly crusted on his shirt like a merit badge—isn’t quite the meet cute Wolf would’ve wanted when he found the one person who could make his little pan heart go pitter-pat. Like everything else in his life, Wolf decides to roll with it and see what happens.

To equal two people who might just be what the other needs.

Gray only wants to have fun with Wolf. No strings necessary. So why do they keep reaching out to the annoyingly cute biker when things get dicey for a teen who’s dealing with a situation that is far too relatable for Gray? Anxieties flare and forgiveness beckons as Gray starts to see their old nemesis, Clark, for the person he is today. Before Gray can plan a future, they need to make peace with their past. With Wolf’s support, can Gray finally learn how to forgive and find their way to a full and happy life?

This is the sixth 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, laughter, and sweet feels you’d want from an S. Hawke book.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08H1252WX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 16, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08JB9RRW6
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 469 ratings

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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 wonderful story of forgiveness with realistic love elements, and they appreciate its amazing snarkiness and emotional depth. The characters are described as lovely and crazy, and customers consider it worth the wait. They value the book's strength, with one customer noting how protective the wolf character is.

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19 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's moving narrative and realistic portrayal of love, with one customer noting its diverse romance elements and another mentioning its suspenseful elements.

"...How to Forgive’ is sweet, funny, heart wrenching, and soul cleansing..." Read more

"This story was fantastic. I had a smile on my face while reading most of it. Grayson and Wolf are perfect characters for each other...." Read more

"...Overall I found this to be an engaging story full of truths and life lessons. I am compelled to finish the LOVESTRONG series!" Read more

"...A really good story." Read more

10 customers mention "Value for money"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book worth the wait and really enjoy it.

"Grayson’s story. 🤍 Feels like we’ve waited forever & yes, the wait was so very worth it!!..." Read more

"...Grayson and Wolf are perfect characters for each other. I was happy to read about Clark and how far he's come with his battle also...." Read more

"...I have loved reading about this town and all the lovely and crazy characters in it...." Read more

"...Gray is sweet and sassy and so amazing." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, describing them as lovely and crazy.

"...the amazingly snarky, sarcastic, and sweet human that Grayson has grown into • the strong, sweet, bracingly honest Wolf •..." Read more

"...Grayson and Wolf are perfect characters for each other. I was happy to read about Clark and how far he's come with his battle also...." Read more

"...I love the characters and the world building that has gone on. Gray has had a lot happen in their past...." Read more

"...I’ve been very impatiently waiting Gray’s story; he’s such a multi-faceted character and has the life experience of someone so much older...." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it highly entertaining and amazingly snarky.

"...the amazingly snarky, sarcastic, and sweet human that Grayson has grown into • the strong, sweet, bracingly honest Wolf •..." Read more

"...Loved there meet and greet it was sooo fun. They have amazing relationship and it was fun and snarky...." Read more

"...It was much funnier than I would've expected; (Wolf is a delight), so very sweet, and, if you're an easy crier, you might do that too...." Read more

"...really serious scenes throughout this book there were some LAUGH OUT LOUD moments too! for example, when Wolf and Grayson meet for the first time!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Emotional content"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one mentioning that Gray's story was particularly moving.

"...How to Forgive’ is sweet, funny, heart wrenching, and soul cleansing..." Read more

"...I loved this. Cried happy emotional tears. It’s amazing. I love Grayson so much and wolf. Wolf is a special person who lights things up...." Read more

"A beautiful story from beginning to end but an incredibly emotional ride...." Read more

"Reading Gray's story was so emotional. We get to see how the young teen from book 1 free into the person he is now. I truly loved his journey...." Read more

3 customers mention "Life lessons"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the life lessons in the book, with one mentioning its world-building elements and another noting that life ahead looks bright.

"...Overall I found this to be an engaging story full of truths and life lessons. I am compelled to finish the LOVESTRONG series!" Read more

"...I love the characters and the world building that has gone on. Gray has had a lot happen in their past...." Read more

"...As things and situations change, forgiveness occurs. Life ahead looks bright." Read more

3 customers mention "Wolf strength"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the wolf character's strength and protective nature.

"...the strong, sweet, bracingly honest Wolf •..." Read more

"...even when Gray can’t be in the same room without flashbacks, is steadfast and sure...." Read more

"...Gray deserved to be free of his fear and to find love. Wolf is so protective and I fell in love with him when Rick and Clark were finding each other...." Read more

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  • SweetMama2
    5.0 out of 5 stars ᗩᗷᔕOᒪᑌTᗴᒪY ᗷᗴᗩᑌTIᖴᑌᒪ
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
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    Grayson’s story. 🤍 Feels like we’ve waited forever & yes, the wait was so very worth it!!

    This series has brought the reader through much trial and heartache, starting with meeting Gray as a 15yr old with a black eye and knocked out tooth.

    My favorite points :

    • the prologue takes place 18mths before the main story and Gray is open and honest with themself and others about their struggles & progress with PTSD.

    • the absolutely horrifically hilarious meet cute between Gray & Wolf

    • the amazingly snarky, sarcastic, and sweet human that Grayson has grown into

    • the strong, sweet, bracingly honest Wolf

    • that the storytelling doesn’t focus on Gray’s past, but rather their present and future

    ‘How to Forgive’ is sweet, funny, heart wrenching, and soul cleansing
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  • Bridgetann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really love!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
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    This story was fantastic. I had a smile on my face while reading most of it. Grayson and Wolf are perfect characters for each other. I was happy to read about Clark and how far he's come with his battle also. Grayson and Clark both had some demons to fight and issues to overcome. I love the way the author wrote Grayson's battle with PTSD and panic attacks. They felt real and we were able to watch him get through to the other side!!!
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  • T. CH
    4.0 out of 5 stars powerful story!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022
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    We watched Clark become transformed from former bully to a mature man who bravely faces his past with therapy and love on his side in the previous book in the series How to Heal. This time we see non-binary Gray learn how to finally forgive his former bully Clark and allow love into his life. This was a powerful story where we get to see both sides of the bullying conundrum. We also bear witness to the power of love (among friends, family and with that person who makes it all worthwhile). Gray was a force to be reckoned with and I fell in love with their snark and their determination to unapologetically just be themselves as did our other MC Wolf! I loved the underlying theme of forgiveness and not becoming a prisoner of one’s past. Overall I found this to be an engaging story full of truths and life lessons. I am compelled to finish the LOVESTRONG series!
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  • Terry@BismARk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025
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    Grayson's story has finally come full circle and it is good. He and Wolf are really cute together and good for each other. And, Grayson and Clark are finally working out how to forgive and go on. A really good story.
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  • JD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Closure and fulfillment
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020
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    I have read all of the books in this series and I'll be reading any future ones as well. I love the characters and the world building that has gone on. Gray has had a lot happen in their past. They still suffers from PTSD, but they is working on it not taking them over. They have had a tough road to take, but we have been there most of the time as we watch Gray and Clayton grow and change.

    Wolf can't resist talking Gray up once he see them. He is a sucker for sass and snark. I love how persistent he is and that he takes suggestions well on how to act with Gray. He is playing a long game and he hopes that it pays off.

    I have loved reading about this town and all the lovely and crazy characters in it. I enjoy getting to see characters from previous books and seeing how everyone is connected. This story has to be one of the best ones in my opinion. The closure and understanding that come for Gray is perfect and necessary.

    You could read this book without reading the previous ones, but don't do that to yourself or to the series. Read them all so you really understand everything these guys go through. You get the true depth of their pain and the healing that they have lived through. You also get to enjoy all of the good times that come to them and the others in this series.
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  • Dmauritzen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
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    I have been waiting forever for Grayson and wolf’s story and it was amazing. Loved there meet and greet it was sooo fun. They have amazing relationship and it was fun and snarky. They did have some ups and downs and a very scary time and I was so worried about Clark but in the end it all works out for the best and I was soo glad for this amazing adventure. Love all theses characters and hope there is more about all of them to come.
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  • Grace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite in the series so far...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
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    This may be my favorite in the series so far and out of such a phenomenal series, that is not nearly as hard for me to say as I thought it would be. I’ve been very impatiently waiting Gray’s story; he’s such a multi-faceted character and has the life experience of someone so much older.

    Wolf is honestly perfect for Gray. He challenges him and still supports him in every way. And, I can’t talk about this book without bringing up Clark’s continued growth and ability to continue to stand strong. His support of Gray, even when Gray can’t be in the same room without flashbacks, is steadfast and sure.

    I enjoyed the slow building of the relationship for Gray and Wolf. Their strong chemistry is great and, when paired with their ability to help and support each other, it is a joy to behold.

    I can’t recommend this book/series enough. It makes my heart happy.
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  • JEN
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and surprisingly funny
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020
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    I was so excited when I saw that this book was coming out and thrilled when it was to be released on audio, since I'd already binge listened to the previous audiobooks.
    I was not at all disappointed with this book; I enjoyed every minute. It was much funnier than I would've expected; (Wolf is a delight), so very sweet, and, if you're an easy crier, you might do that too. (I didn't, but I could see someone getting pretty misty at at least one point). There was a decent amount of suspense too.
    My only wish is that it would've been longer. I can believe that Gray and Wolf will have their HEA, but it would have been good for them to have had a little more time in between starting dating to I love yous.
    The narration was quite good and consistent with the previous books.
    I'm a little curious as to if any other books might be released in this series and if so, I'll be right on top of them.
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  • HelenMK69
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series of books
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2021
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    We meet Grayson (Gray) again after years away at college getting a degree that will help him to help kids that are like his younger self. Gray was bullied and ended up severely beaten by a school bully Clark, he then suffered severe PTSD which has never left him.

    Gray heads back home unsure whether this is the right move but longing to be with family again although his bestie now lives in New York. Determine not to get involve with anyone he's also looking for occasional one-nighters. He meets Wolf a biker who is a definite one night and move on type of guy, or is he.

    Job wise, he finds his dream job, only problem is the charity was set up by Clark, could he work for the guy who still troubled his head with nightmare.

    This is another amazing story in an incredible series, Susan approaches delicate subjects either through fun and laughter or very carefully, this means that even if you have a trigger she's written about she very good at handling it. Would highly recommend.

    I both read this and have listened on audible, Michael Dean does a fantastic job of the voices, especially the drag queens from previous stories who crop up in every book. As always I did speed up the narration to 1.25.

    How to Forgive
    Lovestrong, Book 6
    By: Susan Hawke
    Narrated by: Michael Dean
    Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

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    🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 Narration
    📚📚📚📚📚 Story
    Read at 1.25 speed on Audible
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  • jodes_is_always_reading
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
    Reviewed in Australia on September 18, 2020
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    I absolutely love this series, and I think this was one of my favourites. This was my first time reading a book about a person whos gender fluid and I loved it. Very well done. The story flowed well and I loved Wolf and Grayson together. I can't wait for Ashers story!
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  • Creations By Saz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Journey to forgiveness and love 😘😘
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2020
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    While this book has been much anticipated since how not to blend (my first mm romance) and even more so after how to heal, nothing prepares you for the characters actual journey

    Dealing with PTSD and anxiety are something close to my heart and this book does more than justice 😘😘

    Can't wait for the rest of the matthews brothers journeys
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  • Elizabeth Jukic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love strong Bk 6
    Reviewed in Australia on October 3, 2020
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    This was a great edition to the aeries and I’m really glad Grey got his man. A lot of issues were put to bed nicely. And the bullying was resolved and delt with well. Great story. Looking forward to the next in the series.
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  • Fiona
    4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying romance with family and friends
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2020
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    Absolutely loving this series. Gripping read with fun times and darker times. Great pace. Great characters. Good to see bullying addressed well and with non trope happy ending. Keep it up!
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