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Wait for Me: A brother's best friend stand-alone romance. (Fight for Love) Paperback – December 14, 2019
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He was sexy as sin.
But he was more than that…
He was ponytail-pulling, ice down your shirt teasing, throw you in the lake screaming…
Strong, tanned arms and blue-green eyes over a heart-stopping, naughty grin…
Did I mention his tight end?
I gave him my first real kiss, my heart, my everything.
I said I’d wait for him…
I’m still waiting, because Taron Rhodes is still the man of my dreams,
And I have a secret that has his blue-green eyes.
Noel LaGrange stole my heart when she was only eighteen—pushing me off a flatbed and calling me a city slicker.
Her brother Sawyer would kick my ass if he knew how many times we made out that summer, how close we got.
Everything changed when Sawyer and I joined the military.
We were honorably discharged, but I didn’t go to her.
Instead, I went back to the city… where no amount of money, no amount of pills can heal this wound.
Only her whiskey eyes and dark hair, her slim arms and her sweet scent, give me hope.
I broke her heart just as surely as I broke mine, but I’m going back to make it right.
If she’s still waiting…
(WAIT FOR ME is a STAND-ALONE second-chance, military romance with a guaranteed HEA. No cheating. No cliffhangers.)
- Print length297 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateDecember 14, 2019
- Dimensions5.25 x 0.75 x 8 inches
- ISBN-101713430967
- ISBN-13978-1713430964
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"Delicious and steamy with captivating characters and an emotional storyline that had me craving more. A definite favorite of 2019!" -K.K. Allen, USA Today bestselling author
"I binge-read it in one sitting!" -Parker S. Huntington, USA Today bestselling author
"Romantic, steamy, and entertaining. This story has it all!" -J.H. Croix, USA Today bestselling author
"An incredible love, second chances, steamy scenes, all the feels, and epic writing. An outstanding story that will leave you breathlessly satisfied." -Harloe Rae, USA Today bestselling author
"The kind of book that romance addicts dream of..." -Britt, Red Hatter Book Blog
"Once you pick this up, you're not going to want to put it down." -Carol, Goodreads
"Best Book I have read this year... absolutely a must read and reread over and over again." Terra, Goodreads
"Absolutely unputdownable! All the feels so grab your tissues and enjoy the ride." -Amanda, Goodreads
"I was sucked in from the get go! I could not put this book down!" -Laura, Goodreads
"A must read, such a beautiful story." -F.S., Goodreads
"I set aside my adulting needs and just read until I was done, and I have zero regrets about it." -Johnaka, Goodreads
"It has all the feels and the romance is written so beautifully you'll find yourself quickly falling in love with both Taron and Noel." -Sabrina, Goodreads
"If you are a fan of angst and second chances, this is your book. It had both in spades." -Jaime, Goodreads
"A roller coaster of emotions! It was heartwarming at times and then heartbreaking at others." -Jen, Goodreads
"As far as second chance romances go this one was top notch ...so many layers to the story. It wrung out so many feels that even I wasn't prepared for." -Kat, Goodreads
Product details
- Publisher : Independently published (December 14, 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 297 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1713430967
- ISBN-13 : 978-1713430964
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.75 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #939,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,856 in Small Town Romance (Books)
- #14,653 in Military Romance (Books)
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About the author

Tia Louise is the USA Today and #4 Amazon bestselling author of (mostly) small-town, single-parent, second-chance, and military romances set at or near the beach.
From Readers’ Choice awards, to USA Today “Happily Ever After” nods, to winning Favorite Erotica Author and the “Lady Boner Award” (lol!), nothing makes her happier than communicating with fellow Mermaids (fans) and creating romances that are smart, sassy, and very sexy.
A former journalist and displaced beach bum, Louise lives in the Midwest with her trophy husband, two teenage geniuses, and one clumsy “grand-cat.”
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Customers find the story sweet and heartwarming, with a strong family bond. They describe the book as an easy, quick read that they can't put down. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with a realness to their journeys. Readers praise the writing quality as good and easy to read. They also appreciate the attractive characters and the family bond.
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Customers enjoyed the story. They found it sweet, filled with love, heat, and heartache. The author had a gift for storytelling and they felt lucky to find it. The book has romance drama and you connect with the characters. It's about a true love that lasts the test of time despite obstacles. The happy ending was real and life-like.
"...Louise read, and I’m still flabbergasted at how skilled she is at shaping stories and building stand-out, well-rounded characters that you don’t..." Read more
"...Overall this story was simply sweet! Nice touch with Dolly (she's my favorite too)" Read more
"...A sad eventful story that will pull at your heart strings. Taron and Noel has many obstacles to cross...." Read more
"...It’s about overcoming adversity to succeed in life. It’s about a love so true that it lasts the test of time despite obstacles that would tear most..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it sweet, heartfelt, and better than expected. The characters are described as sweet, loveable, and worth the wait. Readers describe it as a perfect first book to introduce the author's writing style.
"...Wait for Me has a wonderful, completely realistic storyline. There is nothing forced or odd about the world the author has built...." Read more
"...These two characters were so sweet and lovey dovey I needed a heartfelt story and this fit the bill. What an amazing author...." Read more
"...Wait for Me gives you all the swoon, all the angst, and all the heart you could hope for in a second-chance love story...." Read more
"So so good. My tears were real as this book is so life like. Many books have such fantastical storylines that you know it would never really happen...." Read more
Customers find the book heartbreaking and emotional. They feel the love and pain of the characters, as well as their siblings' support. The story tugs at their heartstrings, making them laugh, cry, and swoon. It captures the love and strength, heartache, and pain that a true relationship experiences.
"...Throughout the story, we feel the ripples of their loss, the sadness and the strengths, and how the siblings support each other unconditionally...." Read more
"...A sad eventful story that will pull at your heart strings. Taron and Noel has many obstacles to cross...." Read more
"...Wait for Me gives you all the swoon, all the angst, and all the heart you could hope for in a second-chance love story...." Read more
"...This book built me up with hope, shattered my heart and then pieced it back together with peaches and love...." Read more
Customers enjoy the characters' journeys and connections. They find the story relatable with its dual-person narrative and a romantic hero.
"...how skilled she is at shaping stories and building stand-out, well-rounded characters that you don’t want to let go of when the last page comes...." Read more
"...so well I can imagine all the scenes in the story and the character development was great...." Read more
"...Loved the couple, loved the family, and loved all the side characters." Read more
"...hold special places on my reading list, because they're always lovable characters, always deep with multiple character layers, and Taron and Noel..." Read more
Customers praise the writing quality of the book. They find it easy to read, fast-paced, and a great quick read. The author is described as talented and able to create a vivid picture with her words. Overall, readers enjoy the book's engaging content.
"...What an amazing author. The writing was flawless and the pace was perfect...." Read more
"As a whole, I liked Wait for Me well enough. What I take a look back at the pieces the book ebbed and flowed for me...." Read more
"...my kindle and I’m glad I finally decided to read one as I really liked her writing style...." Read more
"...Wow, I have been missing A LOT!! I loved this book so much!! I went super fast and yet had so much depth to it...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's beauty. They find the heroine appealing, the hero attractive, and the story sweet and charming. The book has a typical fairytale feel, with a nice touch with Dolly. However, some readers appreciate the way the non-fairytale parts are presented.
"...These two characters were so sweet and lovey dovey I needed a heartfelt story and this fit the bill. What an amazing author...." Read more
"...He gets to know Dove and can’t imagine life without her. She is beautiful, smart, and a determined little girl...." Read more
"...peach 🍑 harvest season and post-harvest activities... There’s a cute little girl 👧 who will play a central role in bringing everyone together 🥰, and..." Read more
"...She is adorable and you can't help falling in love with her...." Read more
Customers appreciate the strong family bond in the book. They find the siblings loyal and supportive of each other. The importance of family is rooted in the story, and readers feel the love of family and friends.
"...still flabbergasted at how skilled she is at shaping stories and building stand-out, well-rounded characters that you don’t want to let go of when..." Read more
"...The writing was flawless and the pace was perfect. She built their environment so well I can imagine all the scenes in the story and the character..." Read more
"...This book is all about family. It’s about surviving unimaginable things because you have the support of your family...." Read more
"...Loved the couple, loved the family, and loved all the side characters." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's humor, vulnerability, and chivalry. They find it heartwarming, with positive advice, faith, and strength. The story is filled with hope, love, and a happy ending.
"...He seemed to have just the perfect mix of vulnerability, humor, and chivalry to call to me...." Read more
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I fell hard for Taron!!!
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021This story takes hold of you right out of the gate and refuses to let go. It’s three days later and I’m still thinking about this book. The first chapter starts with narration by the female protagonist, Noel, as she tells us of how her mother died in an accident, followed soon after by her father’s death when she was just a young child. Naturally, this event had a profound effect on her and on her two brothers. Throughout the story, we feel the ripples of their loss, the sadness and the strengths, and how the siblings support each other unconditionally. Make sure your tissue box is fully loaded when you start this book.
Noel meets her one love, her soulmate, when her older brother, Sawyer, brings his friend, Taron, home with him after completing their basic training as new Marine recruits. Sawyer must get the family’s peach orchard through the upcoming harvest and Taron is there to help. The two men have only 2 weeks of leave before being shipped out, but it takes way less than that for Noel and Taron to realize what they mean to each other. Their parting will have you reaching for that tissue box I mentioned. The author puts you through a series of suspenseful tragedies and near-miracles to bring these two back together for their HEA.
I believe this is my 4th Tia Louise read, and I’m still flabbergasted at how skilled she is at shaping stories and building stand-out, well-rounded characters that you don’t want to let go of when the last page comes. Wait for Me has a wonderful, completely realistic storyline. There is nothing forced or odd about the world the author has built. It’s like a good but old pair of slippers you’ve been used to for years—just feels so comfy. Noel and her brothers live in a small farm community populated with characters you might meet in any small town. Some are good, friendly souls. Others, not so much. Everyone knows everyone’s business. Most are good Samaritans who would do their best to help someone in need. The secondary characters really bring this world to life.
In addition to the tissues, you might also need a fan. The smexy scenes the author contrived for Noel and Taron are just. sizzling. hot. I’m sad to leave this book, but I’m going on to the next in the series, Here with Me. My rating for Wait for Me: 5 Stars.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024Noel fell in love with a man that wasn't available. Taron belonged to the Marine Corp but their hearts didn't care. They were in love and she said she'd wait for him and she did. Taron went through a lot during his deployment and although she would always be there he pushed her away because he thought she deserved better. These two characters were so sweet and lovey dovey I needed a heartfelt story and this fit the bill. What an amazing author. The writing was flawless and the pace was perfect. She built their environment so well I can imagine all the scenes in the story and the character development was great. There were a lot of characters but she introduced them in such a way you remembered each one and the dual POV is always a favorite of mine. Overall this story was simply sweet! Nice touch with Dolly (she's my favorite too)
- Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023The main story takes place in north Louisiana.
Noel “Aveline” LaGrange is our MFC. She’s petit and slender but has plenty of curves.
Her life has had tragic moments. Her mother died when she was 14. Got hit by a truck and killed. Six weeks later on the same ground her mama died, her daddy shot himself.
She has a little brother Leon and older brother Sawyer.
Dolly Parton says “love is like a butterfly, soft and gentle as a butterfly.” Noel does not see love that way. She sees it as more violent and turbulent. Her parents were clear examples of that. And will prove so for her.
Taron Rhodes, is our MMC, and he’s from Nashville. His mom left when he was young and he had to stay with his Uncle. He’s tall and handsome. He and Sawyer had just finished boot camp. They’re full out marines now. And has two weeks before they’re to be stationed in South America.
Sawyer invited Taron down to spend those two weeks with him on the LaGrange Orchards.
Akela the beloved farm dog, she’s Noel’s and her comfort in life. And is throughout the story.
Digger Hayes is our antagonist. He wants Noel and the Orchard. Wants to make he and her “Royalty” in the town again. Something that Noel has no desire for.
My favorite quotes.. “How is this happening to us? Has this ever happened to anyone before? Is it possible? It feels so specific.” and another..”I buried those feelings and paved a road on top of them, but clearly they had tree roots, so deep you can never get the last one.”
Taron takes Noel to the towns Harvest Festival. And later “The Peach Ball”. The next day Taron leaves for duty. And two days later Sawyer.
Things happen over there while serving, that changes all those boys. Taron most of all. He carries guilt, self hate and loathing. It charges what he and Noel has and had planned for their future.
A sad eventful story that will pull at your heart strings. Taron and Noel has many obstacles to cross. But is Taron pull himself up and remake himself for love of Noel? Will they continue to be the only one for each other? They get their happy ending but oh the heartache getting there. I highly recommend this book. You will fall in love with “Tara Dove” and how she changed all their lives🥰. It’s the second book of Tia Louise I have read and I LOVED it as much as her first one.👍🏻
Top reviews from other countries
- JoanneReviewed in Canada on June 23, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars I fell hard for Taron!!!
WAIT FOR ME - FIGHT FOR LOVE Book 2 Taron and Noel's story
Second chance, Military, Small town romance, Brother's Best Friend
This book had me hooked right from page 1!! When Taron meets Noel there's instant sparks. He's at her family farm to help her brother during harvest season during their short leave from service. This story is well written and kept my interest throughout. There's some real emotional, heart breaking scenes but they are well worth it!! Loved this couple and am enjoying the series!! Looking forward to Sawyer's book.
JoanneI fell hard for Taron!!!
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2023
Second chance, Military, Small town romance, Brother's Best Friend
This book had me hooked right from page 1!! When Taron meets Noel there's instant sparks. He's at her family farm to help her brother during harvest season during their short leave from service. This story is well written and kept my interest throughout. There's some real emotional, heart breaking scenes but they are well worth it!! Loved this couple and am enjoying the series!! Looking forward to Sawyer's book.
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- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
So many twist and turns had me hooked not knowing what to expect and the emotions I went through just amazing
- TASReviewed in India on March 31, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
I loved the plot. However wanted the hero to grovel. Maybe due to PTSD, it wasn't shown. But I wanted it for a richer reading experience. The heroine was strong but felt weak when
the hero returned. She should have made him work a little. Dove was adorable. Looking forward to Sawyers book. I loved him. Full marks for being the bestest elder protective brother to both Noel and Leon and the sweetest uncle to Dove.
- Anja DettmannReviewed in Germany on January 27, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Wait for me is definitely a 5-⭐ read
I was hooked from page one. The book and the characters are flawlessly written.
I really can't describe my feelings towards this book.
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Right from the beginning, as Noel fell in Taron's arms, you can feel the chemistry between them.
I wanted them to be happy.
Noel and her brothers were going through so much in their life that they earn happiness.
Taron was definitely good for Noel. He's also best friends with her older brother and her little brother saw him as family. .
I felt the love of the siblings to each other, I felt the love between Noel and Taron ... and than it's been taking away.
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I cried with Noel.
I cried for Taron.
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Two broken hearts but never separated, because they created something precious: Dove.
Oh my ... this little girl. I wanted to grab her right out the book and declare her as my third child.
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I can't wait for Sawyer and his HEA.
One person found this helpfulReport - Kindle CustomerReviewed in Australia on January 21, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Noel and her brothers have had a rough time of it. Their mother got hit by a car and killed, then their father couldn't live without her so he killed himself.
Years later and Noel's brother brings his friend home to help out before they go off to war.
Taron is instantly attracted to Noel and they spend a lot of time together.
Then Taron heads off to war and gets injured and breaks Noel heart.
7 years later and Taron finally has his life back together, so he heads back to see if he can get Noel back. He gets the shock of his life when he discovered that Noel is a mother to a beautiful little girl with his eyes.
A brilliantly written story with excellent characters and a happy ending guaranteed.