Loving Kate by Dee Kelly

3/31/2015

Katherine Moore has loved Michael Matthews since they were children. She’s also in love with his best friend. After her world was turned upside down, she made an impulsive choice which may have cost her the loves of her life. Now, as she tries to make amends, she has to choose one of them. But how do you choose between two men who love you unconditionally?
Things continue to get even more complicated with the arrival of baby Lucas. In the midst of it all, her college graduation looms on the horizon and her future has never seemed more unclear. When she finally declares which man she can’t live without, he refuses to let Kate back into his heart. Everything seems hopeless until a sudden change of events puts her in day to day contact with the man she loves.
As they both struggle to accept their new circumstances, Kate can’t help but hope this will be their second chance at happily ever after. Will the man of her dreams be able to forgive her or will she finally have to accept that she’s truly lost the love of her life?
Loving Kate is the third and final full-length novel in The Acceptance Series.

Loving Kate- Review by Ashley

I have been waiting for what seems like forever to get my hands on this book and to see what would be come of the whole Kate, Daniel and Mike saga. It is told in multiple POV's but all are easily distinguishable and it isn't a repeat of the same event. There was so much going on in this book and I was guessing most of the way through. Loving Kate picks up right where the last book left off. You absolutely have to read the other books in the series to understand this one. That prologue had me hooked (if I hadn't been already) and I was anxious to see what Daniel had up his sleeve.

Kate was truly the star of this book. All of her best qualities were put on display. There was a great balance between her compassion and resolve and her vulnerability. She was beyond selfless and giving, especially when tragedy befalls the gang. I wasn't expecting that turn of events but it was absolutely necessary in the grand scheme of things, it gave them the push they needed. I liked seeing an edgier and angrier side to Daniel. Thus far he had been nothing but sweet and patient and in this book he was moody and angry. Seeing him with Lucas was incredible. All of his protective and nurturing instincts came out, as did his fears.

Mike was a big part of this story as well. He made the biggest transformation from start to finish in this book. He went through a wide range of emotions. Everything from hurt, disbelief, love, anger, frustration and love again. Mike was dealt quite the surprise towards the end. There was big lead up to what the secret was, and I had an inkling of what it was going to be. That one event and his reaction to it really solidified all the changes and progress he had made.

Of course, the rest of the gang was there too. Everyone from Connor to April were there to help guide the main characters in their journey (they had their own journeys too which was a nice addition to the story). There were multiple moments that produced a laugh/snot. They brought the humor to break up all the angst surrounding the future of Kate and Daniel. I will say that I wanted to see a bit more of the Daniel and Kate reconciliation and re-bonding, especially with baby Lucas. That being said, there is no question that is left unanswered. I was completely satisfied with how well-rounded the conclusion to this heart breaking and uplifting series was. I can only hope that I will get to see more of the gang somewhere down the road.

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