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A Moment for Us: An Unrequited Love Romance (Willow Creek Valley Book 3) Kindle Edition

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New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels returns to Willow Creek Valley in this stunning surprise baby/unrequited love romance.

I was totally over Joshua Parkerson.

Sure, I had a teenage crush on him way back when—and everyone knew it—but he never saw me as anything but his little brother's friend, the girl who got tongue-tied any time he walked into a room.

I had long ago accepted the fact that his strong arms would never hold me, his lush lips would never claim mine, and his blue eyes would never see me as anything more than who I used to be.

But now he's back in Willow Creek Valley, and there's a brand-new spark between us—even he can't fight it. Our chemistry is explosive, and every time we're together, I swear I can feel the earth shake.

It doesn't mean anything... how could it? I'm over him.

Until I see that little pink plus sign, and the earth stops turning completely.

Now I want it all again, a life with him. But Joshua built walls around his heart for a reason, and his secrets haunt him.

How can I show him that the ghosts of his past don't have to define our new family's future?

Author's Note: This book may contain sensitive subject matter and is recommended for readers 17+ only. For possible CW’s please check the author’s website.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B091ZHM14N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BAAE Publishing (October 5, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 5, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1682 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
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Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed—reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.

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Customers find the story heartwarming and sweet. They describe the book as a well-written, emotional read that takes them on an emotional rollercoaster. Readers praise the characters as good and realistic. The writing quality is described as awesome and solid. The series and family dynamic are praised as great. However, opinions differ on the character development - some find it well-developed and realistic, while others consider it unrealistic and slow.

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54 customers mention "Story quality"49 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find it heartwarming, sweet, and a great love story. The story flows easily throughout the pages with humor, drama, and intense moments. Overall, they feel the lives are worth the climb and the love is strong.

"...Instead, you imbue her with a strength that carries your story. Without Delia’s stalwart nature, A Moment for Us could not be successful...." Read more

"...Told from both POVs Unrequited love romance This book runs the gamut of emotions...." Read more

"...This is a solid romance, Just not one of my favorites...." Read more

"...I can't deny that their story gripped me, that their chemistry was fire, that this was a steamy read. And what they go through . . . it broke me...." Read more

45 customers mention "Emotional content"33 positive12 negative

Customers find the book's emotional content poignant and a rollercoaster ride. They say it takes them on a journey of love, loss, forgiveness, and personal trauma. The book has readers laughing and crying, with laughter, anger, sadness, happiness, and heartbreak.

"...any third book of your series you pull out all the stops and make your readers cry. This next book in the Willow Creek Valley series is no different...." Read more

"...Unrequited love romance This book runs the gamut of emotions. I laughed, I cried, I fanned myself during some of the more erotic moments...." Read more

"...Absolutely loved from cover to cover!" Read more

"...Delia was so kind, loving and full of sass, she didn’t let Josh walk all over her, even if a wink from him could break her walls down in an instant...." Read more

43 customers mention "Readability"39 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the book and find it well-written. They say it's a must-read, and the series is best read in order to get to know the characters. Readers also mention that the book is steamy and worth the adventure.

"...Mostly this book was amazing, but the 2 things that bugged me were how easily Delia always just accepted Josh and what he was willing to give her...." Read more

"...story gripped me, that their chemistry was fire, that this was a steamy read. And what they go through . . . it broke me. Truly gut wrenching...." Read more

"Great read and I have loved the series but could use a little less of the F-word and GD- word." Read more

"...The story flowed easily throughout the pages. A must read!" Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"18 positive4 negative

Customers like the characters and find the story realistic. They say Delia's character is normal and her dialogue is open and honest from the start. They also love the Parkerson family and Willow Creek.

"...It had banter, angst, great supporting characters, chemistry, anger, sorrow and most importantly love...." Read more

"I love this series and this book! The characters are so good and the story so real! Every couple has issues and they somehow work through them...." Read more

"Good character writing. I was so frustrated with Josh during this story, even though there was a good reason for the way he acted...." Read more

"...I liked the characters. Story line was great. I have really liked this series. I can't wait for the next book!" Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality. They find the author talented and the book a solid read.

"...This story was well written, I have cried, I have laughed, but I would say that Josh is not my favorite brother...." Read more

"Corinne Michaels is an amazing author and I loved the book. Delia and Josh have always felt a connection whether both wanted to admit it...." Read more

"...Corinne Michaels is an awesome writer and I’m so glad that I found her and am reading her books! Everybody should read this book!..." Read more

"Another heartwarming story by this talented author. I have enjoyed reading her other stories and I look forward to more." Read more

6 customers mention "Laughter level"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find it entertaining and engaging, with moments of laughter and tears.

"...The book gives you laughter, anger, sadness, happiness, and heartbreak...." Read more

"...Their story is kind of predictable but still heartwarming. There's humor, heart break and lots of drama...." Read more

"This book had me in stitches... I laughed so much in certain chapters. These characters, the stories, the friendship and the love... its everything!..." Read more

"These two knew how to give you all the feels. They had more laughing at their banter. Melting at their hot connection and chemistry...." Read more

6 customers mention "Love of series"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series and family. They love the Parkerson family and Willow Creek.

"...I was so sad for them when they lost there daughter. I love this series and family...." Read more

"I just love this family dynamic and this story was so great! It’s definitely a must read! Great job, Corinne!" Read more

"A Moment for Us is Joshua's story and is now my favorite of the Series. So many emotions and such a good story...." Read more

"...I can’t wait to read the next book! Love this series, highly recommend!" Read more

8 customers mention "Development"4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's development. Some find it well-developed and enjoyable, while others feel it lacks self-respect and is unrealistic.

"3.5 stars This book started so strong but I lost the connection to the characters about half way through...." Read more

"...It was really hard and kinda pathetic. I didn't really understand Josh's justification for his actions...." Read more

"...gave so much more to the development of the storyline which is solid and a consistent page turner. The story flowed easily throughout the pages...." Read more

"...I wish you would have stuck to your joy. It was unrealistic and a slow read." Read more

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Michaels did an amazing job with this story
A Moment for Us by Corinne Michaels was an amazing story, one laced with emotions, moments of humor, and a real insight into who these characters are and what drives their behavior.OK first this is NOT a spoiler.. it is in the blurb...I'm over him.Until I see that little pink plus sign, and the earth stops turning completely.Joshua Parkerson has been Delia Andrews "crush" since she can remember. As his younger brother's best friend Delia has been in Josh's orbit since he can remember.The author does a wonderful job with backstory here...Yes, she will break your heart, yes you will need tissues …..But given the backstory, it is what the story needed for the happy to really feel forever (and all-in)The happy will make you “forgive” the tears and will make you so happy you took the journey with Delia and JoshAnd now I need Oliver’s story in a Chance for Us because wow this last few linesI highly recommend the Willow Creek Valley Series which centers around the Parkerson, providing each sibling with their forever love while allowing the audience to experience more than just romantic love but also the deep bonds and banter of the siblings this world centers around.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
    Dear Ms. Corinne Michaels,

    Overall Grade: 4.5 ⭐️

    It must be said. You write some seriously angsty small-town romance. A Moment for Us is more of that and then some. It’s interesting that by the time your readers hit any third book of your series you pull out all the stops and make your readers cry. This next book in the Willow Creek Valley series is no different. I would love to divulge all that you put Delia and Joshua through, but well, they should find this out on their own.

    However, what you’ve done is take a man unwilling to commit to his queen of a heroine, and you allow us to fall for him. And it isn’t easy to do. Joshua Parkerson isn’t easy to love. The facade that you craft for him forces choices out of him that, for most of AMFU, undermines his happiness. And no one really likes a sad-sack hero. Yet...with your deft storytelling, you humanize him. I knew it would be the case with Joshua that he would be hiding something. For him to clearly love and adore Delia, but continue to push her away, given that this is a Corinne Michaels’s book, we knew he had to have a secret, and you didn’t hold back on him. However, you make your readers wait on that for two-thirds of the book, causing us, until the revelation of his secret, to want to continually smack him over the head at his obstinancy. And isn’t that a mark of good writing when your readers feel invested in your characters?

    Delia is a saint in this book. Seriously. Honestly, if I was Delia, I would have given up and moved out of town after enduring the rollercoaster of Joshua Parkerson, but then, I guess that guy has some talents in bed. Instead, you imbue her with a strength that carries your story. Without Delia’s stalwart nature, A Moment for Us could not be successful. When it matters, you allow her to build walls to protect her heart. Even when readers such as myself want her to build them earlier, you don’t allow it. Instead, you allow her vulnerabilities. In turn, this wins Joshua over.

    A Moment for Us deliciously furthers the Willow Creek Valley series, adding an additional layer to the Parkerson Family’s story. Most of Corinne Michaels’s book is focused on Delia and Joshua with a smattering of the other sibs, and there is no sighting of the patriarch and matriarch of the clan, which means there is still more story to this series. Thankfully, Michaels teases the next book...and it looks like a humdinger.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
    No cliffhanger
    Standalone though part of a larger series
    Told from both POVs
    Unrequited love romance

    This book runs the gamut of emotions. I laughed, I cried, I fanned myself during some of the more erotic moments. It had banter, angst, great supporting characters, chemistry, anger, sorrow and most importantly love.

    Josh and Delia have known each other since she was 15. She has been in love with him basically her entire life, but he was always the older brother of her best friend that never saw her as more than a kid…or so she thought.

    The only problem is, when their lives finally bring them together as adults, Josh is very upfront with Delia that he can’t offer her anything but a physical release. He refuses to fall in love again. Ever. But what happens when something neither of them ever expected to happen does?

    I won’t give too much away in this review, but I have marked some spoilers below. It’s a great book but it does deal with tragedy so make sure you have some tissues ready.

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    My spoilers are usually just things that bug me about a book but I don’t want to ruin things for people without them choosing themselves to read them.

    Mostly this book was amazing, but the 2 things that bugged me were how easily Delia always just accepted Josh and what he was willing to give her. I was hoping there would be times where she would have a bit more of a backbone but it never really came.

    Also, why did you have to kill a baby! Whyyyy!!! It’s like the one thing that should be off limits. I totally understand life is messy but ugh I was devastated when I got to that part of the book. Just wish we could all just agree that in happily ever after books babies were never part of the heartbreak. Note, it was somewhat a miscarriage, not a live baby but still so heartbreaking.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
    Delia has been in love with Josh since she was 15 and has settled to the fact that sex is all she will ever get or need from Josh… that is until she finds out she pregnant. Josh has been keeping a huge secret from everyone! He is trying to protect Delia or so he thinks. But he can’t seem to let her go or let himself love again!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
    3.5 stars This book started so strong but I lost the connection to the characters about half way through. I really liked the beginning of this book but the conflict had me struggling to keep up with how they were feeling. By the end, I just wasn’t as invested as I am in other books by this author. Delia’s situation is so tragic and if you have any pregnancy triggers, please make sure you’re aware of the TWs. This is a solid romance, Just not one of my favorites.

    Josh has probably loved Delia since the first time he met her and Delia has definitely loved him. However neither has acted on their feelings until now. Determined not to fall in love, but unable to stay away from her any longer, Josh gives in to his feelings and the two have a passionate, benefits only affair, until Delia gets pregnant. Thrown into a deeper relationship, Josh struggles with his past and Delia struggles to help him.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
    As a mom of boy/girl twins, this one hit so close to home. Absolutely loved from cover to cover!

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  • DJH
    5.0 out of 5 stars such deep emotions
    Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2021
    Ok so this story nearly broke me. The intensity of emotion it brings out is insane! Joshua is so very very broken and Delia is the glue he doesn’t even realize he needs to put his life back together. This was an emotional rollercoaster that was absolutely exactly the way it was meant to be. Trauma and fear can destroy even the most deep love. The past has a way of creating uncertainty in the future and it certainly did that for Josh. Delia was just looking for the love she knew was in her future. But she had to convince a very broken Joshua that he deserved happiness and love. The loss and emotion they had to endure was beyond anything anyone should have to endure. Yet they did it and they made it through together. The past may influence the future but love truly wins! I absolutely LOVE Joshua and all his brokenness and Delia is the epitome of strength and determination built on a foundation of love!
    I can’t wait for Oliver’s story!! But I don’t want this series to end……..
  • Cliente de Amazon
    1.0 out of 5 stars Todos los lugares comunes
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 7, 2021
    Repetitivo, predecible y lleno de lugares comunes.
    No vale la pena pagar por él. El peor libro esta autora de todos los que he leído.
  • Down Under Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in Australia on August 7, 2023
    My heart was aching throughout this story. The author really pulled at my heart strings. Great read from the first word till the last. Narration was amazing.
  • Aayushma Singh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional rollercoaster!
    Reviewed in India on August 27, 2024
    This story has whirlwind of emotions and even I was hoping that they were wrong about the loss of a child but well that's life for you.
    The thing is we all are the reason of our own fear because we let it consume us.
  • Sarah Loopy Green
    4.0 out of 5 stars Full of emotion
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2021
    Touches on lots of topics. Some very delicate about loss, and trust issues.

    Delia has loved Josh for years, but Josh is closed off and won't give in to commitment. After some hot, steamy fun leads to more, these two struggle to align.

    Well written and left on a wondering note!

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