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Only Love (One and Only Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Melanie Harlow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 6,854 ratings
I was expecting a proposal on my birthday, and I got dumped instead. How could I have been so clueless? Grams knew exactly how to distract me. The gorgeous former Marine next door who’s been helping her with yard work clearly needs a little therapy. Who better to call than her newly single therapist granddaughter? She even fakes dementia to get me to visit, and now that I’m here she’s doing everything in her power to throw us together. Not that I’m complaining. Ryan is the sexiest man I’ve ever met--I mean the full package, from the chiseled jaw to the massive shoulders to the rippling abs. (And yes, his package is full, and he knows exactly how to deliver it.) He makes me want to get out of my head and follow my heart. He makes me want to take chances I never thought I’d take. He also makes me want to take my clothes off. A lot. But he’s moody and challenging--one minute he’s an open book, and the next he’s completely closed off. He holds me like he’ll never let go, but insists he wants to be alone. Some wounds are so deep, only love can heal them. How can I convince him to let me try?
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"Heartfelt, beautiful and sexy! There's a reason Melanie Harlow is one of my absolute favorite romance authors, and Only Love is the latest example of why she holds that spot. Ryan and Stella's love touched my heart!" -- #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely



"Only Love is Melanie Harlow at her best. You'll swoon, smile, laugh, and fall madly in love. This is my new favorite of 2018!" -- New York Times Bestselling Author Corinne Michaels



"If you're new to Melanie Harlow, like me, then this is the ideal book to start with as I have no doubt it will get you hooked." -- Goodreads Review



"I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. I love how Melanie makes you feel like you're best friends with her characters, just sitting down to have some girl time." -- Bookbub Review



"No one does wounded heroes like Melanie Harlow." -- Bookgasms Book Blog



"This story pulled out all the feels and tugged at every heartstring I have. It was everything!" -- Goodreads Review



"I laughed out loud at the antics of some of the characters. The passion and the chemistry was also electrifying. This book simply put, was just amazing. I would not change one thing about it." -- Reviews from the Heart



"OHEMGEEEEEEE! THIS BOOK! GAHHHHHH! You guys seriously my favorite Melanie Harlow book EVER! There is so much to this book you will be left starving for more." -- Goodreads Review



"Only Love is a sweet, emotional love story with a hotness level set at high!" -- Goodreads Review



"When I think of my favorite authors, Melanie Harlow is not one I usually think of first. I think that needs to change. She has earned a spot up there. She consistently writes fabulous stories that draw me in and make me giddy. The characters are authentic and easy to invest in. I need to get on my roof and wave my flag." -- Goodreads Review



"Absolutely heartwarming!!" -- The Overflowing Bookcase

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07K7WYRV6
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 26, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1730960901
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USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow writes sweet, sexy, feel-good romance. She likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. If she's not writing or reading, she's probably at Orangetheory or watching Schitt's Creek again. She lifts her glass to readers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.

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Customers find this book to be a fulfilling read that delivers a deeply moving love story, with one review noting how it plays with popular romance tropes. The book features well-developed characters, with one customer particularly appreciating the portrayal of an emotionally wounded hero. Customers describe it as an emotional read that had them giggling from the beginning, and one review highlights the unique old-fashioned perspective. Customers consider it a great end to the series, with one noting how it touches on realistic topics and situations.

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72 customers mention "Readability"72 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as fulfilling and one of the best in the MC genre, with several mentioning it as their favorite in the One and Only series.

"...The relationship that quickly develops between Ryan and Stella is remarkable- with both learning to heal each other’s internal scars and find..." Read more

"...to make a heartwarming and fulfilling read...." Read more

"...Overall, this was an excellent book that kept me engaged and eager to read. I hated to see it end, but it ended well...." Read more

"...This book can be read as a stand-alone but the series is about a sassy yet loving trio of sisters who meet their happily ever after when the least..." Read more

72 customers mention "Romance"72 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a sweet and deeply moving story, with one customer noting how the love grows stronger with each installment.

"...to make a heartwarming and fulfilling read. The story plays with a lot of popular romance tropes, but the setbacks are very realistic and sometimes..." Read more

"Thank you for such a nostalgic & lovely story mixed with just enough heat to make your toes curl! Love the Michigan references." Read more

"...Harlow took her readers on a touching, heartrending journey to love with all of its ups and downs, and ultimately created a perfectly paired couple..." Read more

"...'re all standalones, you still see the other sisters and get glimpses of their stories so I recommend you read them in order...." Read more

41 customers mention "Emotional content"41 positive0 negative

Customers find this book emotionally engaging, describing it as heart-warming and passionate, with one customer noting how deeply it affected them.

"...This book was beautifully written, with moments of laughter and moments of heartache- all woven together to heal your heart and help you believe in..." Read more

"...romance tropes, but the setbacks are very realistic and sometimes heartbreaking...." Read more

"...Stella was incredibly patient, compassionate and understanding with him, but her heart was on the line here, too, and she had her own insecurities..." Read more

"...I love Melanie’s writing and rejoice every time she announces a new book...." Read more

36 customers mention "Character development"36 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting how well the author portrays emotionally wounded heroes, and another highlighting the representation of service members.

"...But there’s something magical about an emotionally wounded hero, a therapist with secret body image issues, a scheming gran, and lots of homemade..." Read more

"...There were so many layers to these characters that just endeared them to me. I could really relate to Stella and her insecurities...." Read more

"...I can’t get enough of her writing, her characters and her poignant, tender love stories...." Read more

"...I liked both characters and the set up, but for some reason couldn't connect with this book...." Read more

25 customers mention "Humor"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it hilarious and having them giggling from the beginning.

"...This book was beautifully written, with moments of laughter and moments of heartache- all woven together to heal your heart and help you believe in..." Read more

"...Each sisters’ story was beautiful and sexy and fun, but Stella’s was the most emotionally rewarding...." Read more

"This book was sweet, funny, sexy with such family love, loved the military kindness. From stella. Grandma love is so inspiring." Read more

"...She added great comedy to the story. This series was so good. I loved it." Read more

23 customers mention "Sexiness"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sexy and insightful, with one review highlighting the sassy little matchmaker character and another noting the beautifully raw portrayal of the main character.

"...With the female lead being a therapist it gave a rather insightful look into how to deal with acceptance and love after tragedy...." Read more

"...I loved this entire series. Each sisters’ story was beautiful and sexy and fun, but Stella’s was the most emotionally rewarding...." Read more

"This book was sweet, funny, sexy with such family love, loved the military kindness. From stella. Grandma love is so inspiring." Read more

"...She is going to introduce her to her very kind, handsome, but lonely next door neighbor, Ryan...." Read more

17 customers mention "Pacing"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book engaging, with one customer noting it's full of life and another mentioning how it touches on realistic topics and situations.

"...of heartache- all woven together to heal your heart and help you believe in soul mates...." Read more

"...Overall, this was an excellent book that kept me engaged and eager to read. I hated to see it end, but it ended well...." Read more

"...Stella was incredibly patient, compassionate and understanding with him, but her heart was on the line here, too, and she had her own insecurities..." Read more

"...Although, I have to admit Grams is my FAVORITE leading character. Full of life & spitfire!..." Read more

17 customers mention "Series quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series quality, with several noting it's a great end to the series, and one mentioning the extra extended Epilogue.

"...I hated to see it end, but it ended well. I highly recommend this book, as well as the previous 2, to anyone - you won't be disappointed!!!" Read more

"...I loved this entire series. Each sisters’ story was beautiful and sexy and fun, but Stella’s was the most emotionally rewarding...." Read more

"...I still liked the series and will definitely read more from this author." Read more

"...I also was totally spazed about the extra extended Epilogue (or whatever it was called) thaf gave an insight into Stella & Ryans future with their..." Read more

Love around every corner!
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Love around every corner!
If there is an author that can do a classic romance, it’s Melanie Harlow. I’m pretty sure I covered a slew of emotions while taking this beautiful journey with Ryan and Stella. I don’t regret one moment with them, despite my up and down mood swings! I was happy, sad, frustrated and still giggled like a school girl. Ryan is a stubborn, yet thoughtful man. This is evident in the way he treats Stella’s Grams, who lives next door to Ryan. He keeps to himself and doesn’t ask for anything in return. He’s set on living a solitary life, insisting that being alone is his destiny. Well, Grams has other plans for this quiet, unassuming man. Little does he know she’s about to turn his life upside down. Stella lives a “safe” life. She’s not much of a risk taker and taking chances is not her style. Stella is sure she knows where her life is headed until the rug is pulled out for underneath her. She wants to feel vibrant and live a full life, but isn’t sure what that picture looks like anymore. In comes Grams. Wow, she is a breath of fresh air and funny as all get out! Stella’s over the top Grandmother has a plan in mind and she’s sticking to it; playing matchmaker to Ryan and Stella is priority #1 for her. Ryan and Stella try to deny their attraction to one another, but the more they try to pull away from one another, the more Grams pushes them together. The scenarios and interactions between them are laugh out loud funny and only adds to the ever-growing heat Ryan and Stella have. I loved watching Stella come out of her comfort zone, at the same time Ryan’s walls started to crumble and his heart started to thaw. There was true passion, emotion and complexity in their journey and Melanie displays that powerfully in this heartwarming romance. You will be rooting for Ryan and Stella the moment Grams starts meddling in their lives. Melanie doesn’t disappoint and as usual, I leave her world with a warm heart and a smile on my face ❤️❤️❤️
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  • Kelly - KCBookLover
    5.0 out of 5 stars How to catch a man the old fashioned way!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2018
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    What’s better than a meddling Grandma, a brooding, sexy former Marine neighbor and a down on her love luck therapist- absolutely nothing! This book was beautifully written, with moments of laughter and moments of heartache- all woven together to heal your heart and help you believe in soul mates. This book deals with the tough subject of what happens to those who serve in the military once they come home and how they attempt to cope with civilian life. With the female lead being a therapist it gave a rather insightful look into how to deal with acceptance and love after tragedy.

    Ryan Woods didn’t come home with PTSD from the war but he did come home with a whole ton of baggage about his actions and the lives lost at his hands. Content to live alone in his misery, Ryan is surprised to find himself being attracted to his elderly neighbors granddaughter Stella. I adored his never failing manners to be polite and apologize even when he was uncomfortable. Also who wouldn’t swoon at the way he helped around the house and yard for his elderly neighbor - Stella’s Grandma.

    Stella Devine doesn’t believe in passion and heat in her relationships, evidenced by the last man who broke up with her on her Birthday of all days. With the help of her meddling Grandma through apple pies and meatloaf, Stella finds love and passion like she never imagined. Her lack of confidence in bed was understandable and made her easy to relate to, we all have body and confidence issues. The relationship that quickly develops between Ryan and Stella is remarkable- with both learning to heal each other’s internal scars and find acceptance that they are worthy of love.

    The chapters in Grandma Ruthie’s voice were hilarious and gave some funny insight into her meddling ways! I enjoyed this fun little added twist, it gave a unique old fashioned view on how to catch a man.

    5 Stars for me!
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  • BookishExpat
    4.0 out of 5 stars So sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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    CW: references to PTSD, Sui, and cancer. This is definitely a deeper sort of storyline than some of Melanie Harlow’s other books. But there’s something magical about an emotionally wounded hero, a therapist with secret body image issues, a scheming gran, and lots of homemade pies (with booze as secret ingredient!) to make a heartwarming and fulfilling read. The story plays with a lot of popular romance tropes, but the setbacks are very realistic and sometimes heartbreaking. It’s fun running into other characters from this world dreamed up by Ms. Harlow. A warmly recommended read!
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  • Danielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS! Passionate, romantic & emotional!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2018
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    I’m relatively new to Melanie Harlow’s writing – I read the first two books in the One and Only series, my introduction to her work, a few weekends ago – but I am absolutely a fan. I devoured those two books in 48 hours, and I waited eagerly for this book which I devoured in a day. Harlow’s writing is vibrant yet cozy, and she packs a serious punch to the feels within her steamy, romantic love stories. I can’t get enough of her writing, her characters and her poignant, tender love stories.

    Only Love brings together the third Devine sister, Stella, a therapist, with Ryan, a former Marine and the next-door neighbor to Stella’s meddling, matchmaking grandmother. Stella had a hard time not slipping into therapist mode with both Ryan and her sisters, yet it was exactly that background that gave her the tools she needed to deal with this complicated man. Ryan learned to turn off his emotions as a coping mechanism during his time in the military, and my heart positively ached for this veteran and all the pain and emotional trauma he endured. Stella was incredibly patient, compassionate and understanding with him, but her heart was on the line here, too, and she had her own insecurities and baggage to contend with. While their road to happily-ever-after wasn’t exactly easy, it was passionate, romantic and moving. Harlow took her readers on a touching, heartrending journey to love with all of its ups and downs, and ultimately created a perfectly paired couple in Stella and Ryan.

    I loved this entire series. Each sisters’ story was beautiful and sexy and fun, but Stella’s was the most emotionally rewarding. I couldn’t help but want a happily ever after for this couple, and I got completely wrapped up in their pursuit of it. While it was definitely a difficult ride sometimes, their journey was worth everything they had to get through to get there, especially when Grams got involved. The groundwork was laid in these books for Harlow’s next series, and I can’t wait for it! Five stars from me for Only Love by Melanie Harlow!
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  • Lori L. Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars love the series!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
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    Thank you for such a nostalgic & lovely story mixed with just enough heat to make your toes curl! Love the Michigan references.
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  • Christina
    5.0 out of 5 stars so beautiful!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2024
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    This story was perfect! Had me tearing up at every given moment! Ryan and Stella were a match made in messy heaven! I love the trust and understand they formed into a beautiful love!
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  • InuYasha
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a lovely story
    Reviewed in Germany on October 21, 2021
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    Ok, this is sure one of my favorites. I guess I always find stories about veterans compelling to read. Their struggles and the way they have to fit in to their civilian role and find love, will never be easy.
    I liked Stella but I would have expected her to be a bit more in tune with the actual situation with Ryan's feelings or maybe not so self conscious, being a therapist... But overall I really enjoyed their story.
    And what can I say about Grams??? The best sidekick character e v e r. Could she adopt me? I could definitely need her wisdom and her way of helping things in a "sneaky" way. I enjoyed the chapters with her POV.
    So if you like a story with serious veteran themes, good romance, heartbreak, good food (loved the menus....) and a happily ever after then this is the book for you.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved Only Love
    Reviewed in Australia on November 26, 2018
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    I loved the One and Only series. I loved the other 2 in the series, I loved Only You with Emme and Nate, Only Him with Maren and Dallas and now the completion of the series with Stella and Ryan. I love the connection between these books with the Frenched series. Little cameo's between the books - loved them all.
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  • Laura Diniz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intenso!
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 20, 2020
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    Ryan e Stela são ótimas personagens, assim como a avó, verdadeiro achado em criatividade, intuição e experiência de vida.
    A história conta com momentos divertidos, outros complexos e intensos, relacionados à memória e à vivência de Ryan durante seu tempo como militar, servindo no Iraque e no Afeganistão, o que nos fornece um vislumbre dos horrores enfrentados nessas condições, a repercussão psicológica para os sobreviventes e sua dificuldade em readaptação à vida cotidiana.
    Ainda ficamos sabendo mais sobre as personagens dos livros anteriores e dos próximos.
    Muito bom e gostoso de ler!
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  • DJH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grandma knows best....
    Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2018
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    Who said the way to a man's heart is through his stomach...... Gram's did and boy was she right!! Ryan was so damaged from a past filled with disappointment and trauma that he didn't think he deserved a future until Stella landed on his doorstep. I loved this book. It was filled with angst, uncertainty and so much love! The story was beautiful acnxd ,I felt every emotion. Gram's was the funniest ever! And she knew what she was talking about. There were times I was giggling and others tears were rolling down my face. It was perfect 😃
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