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That's the Way I Loved You Kindle Edition

by Carrie Aarons (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 685 ratings
Savannah

This town ain't big enough for the two of us.
Which is why I left.

I was determined never to return to Hale, Texas. But when my new life in the Big Apple throws me a curve ball, I have to go back to tie up loose ends. One of those being him.

Jason Whitney was my first everything. Kiss, love, epic heartbreak. He shattered my world once upon a time, and apparently, he’s not done yet.

With old demons lurking around every corner, hightailing it out of my hometown is at the top of my list. Complete my unfinished business, and I get to leave any memory of my country existence behind.

Only, with each day I spend in it, with each moment I spend with him, I’m turning back into the girl who laid in the tall grass and swam in the creek all those years ago.

And I’m not sure that who I was is ready to let me go again.

Jason

We drew a line down the middle, and neither of us has crossed it.
That is, until Savannah Reese blew back into our hometown.

The day my high school sweetheart left, she took my whole heart with her. We promised each other forever, made plans that only teenagers could believe in, and crashed and burned on the grandest of scales.

When Savannah last saw me, I was a disgraced high school athlete. All washed up, I took it out on the only person who loved me. Then her world really fell apart, and I was too selfish to care.

Now she’s back, ready to sell the only remaining thing tying us to each other. I’ve been breaking my back for the last ten years not to think about her, not to be reminded of the love we shared.

But now that she’s right here, it’s impossible to forget how we used to be. Or let go of what we still are.
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  4. Publication date
    May 10, 2020
  5. Grade level
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  6. File size
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"Savannah and Jason's love story is one of the most beautiful ones I've ever read! It was unputdownable and so, so good!" -MLovestoRead

"Small town romances are not usually my thing. HOWEVER, if Aarons writes it, I will read it, and here we are. Ultimately, I absolutely loved this. Lots of lessons hidden, tons of wisdom pearls planted between these covers." -bookish_kayy

"If you are looking for a heartfelt, sigh-worthy romance, then Aarons definitely has that in spades with this one." -Southern Vixen's Book Obsession

"TTWILY is a love letter to small town living with big city dreams, family, and finding a way to have it all. It's definitely an homage to Sweet Home Alabama, and it's done very well." -nice_girls_naughty_books

"The romance between these two characters was scorching from the onset, and I thoroughly enjoyed the drama and the dynamics of all the characters." -CarlehwilsonBooks

"A beautiful story about finding true love again and it's also realistic." -Goodreads Reviewer

"The stories inside are as beautiful as the covers on the outside. I wanted to burst into tears when I finished this book, I was sad it was over." -sportschicreads

"I want to say right off the bat that I LOVED THE HERO. I mean even from the get-go I just was drawn to him. Carrie really knows how to write bookboyfriends!" -The Guide to Romance Novels

"I seriously loved Jason. The way he loved Savannah.....it was just so beautiful. He is seriously one of my favorite heroes." -Messy Bun Book Blog

"Once again, Carrie Aarons writes a book that will have you swooning for the characters in the story! 5 stars for this one!" -Goodreads Reviewer

"A fantastic second-chance, small-town romance which ticks all of the boxes. Savannah and Jason were simply perfect." -Goodreads Reviewer

"That's the Way I Loved You takes everything you love about second chances and blows them out of the water." -Book Addict Confessional

"Amazing. Beautiful. Heart-wrenching. Jam packed with emotions. This book pulled at every single one of my heart strings in the absolute best way. Hands down I think this is my favorite Carrie Aarons book of all time." -Goodreads Reviewer

"It was so freaking sweet and I swooned so much. One moment I was giddy and the next my heart hurt for them. This story will stay with me for a while." -Book Nerd Review

"You know that feeling when you finish a book, let out a big sigh and cant wipe the grin off your face? That's the exact feeling I had at the end of this one, which told me I'd hit romance gold!" -Fun Under the Covers

"That's the Way I Loved You was a heartwarming romance overflowing with sexual tension and second chances." -Nightbird Novels

About the Author

Author of romance novels such as Fleeting and Love at First Fight, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. Her stories are fueled by vanilla lattes, meloncholy music, and copious amounts of candles.

When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in farm country with her husband, two children and ninety-pound rescue pup.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088GQNV39
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 10, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 685 ratings

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Author of romance novels such as Fleeting and Love at First Fight, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. Her stories are fueled by vanilla lattes, meloncholy music, and copious amounts of candles.

When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in farm country with her husband, two children and ninety-pound rescue pup.



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Customers describe this book as a heartwarming small-town romance that touches every part of the heart, with one review noting it's a love story of a lifetime. The book is easy to read, with one customer mentioning it's a great quick read to escape reality. The character development receives mixed reactions, with some finding the characters relatable while others find them unlikable.

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14 customers mention "Heartwarming story"11 positive3 negative

Customers describe this book as a heartwarming small-town romance that explores heartbreak beautifully, with one customer noting it's a love story of a lifetime.

"Amazing. Beautiful. Heart-wrenching. Jam packed with emotions. This book pulled at every single one of my heart strings in the absolute best way...." Read more

"...love and family tragedy, as well as a little bit of swoon for a second chance romance...." Read more

"...Their story will touch every part of your heart, with all the feels. Looking for a great quick read to escape reality....this is your book." Read more

"...It was sweet, had laughs and an abundance of love." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it's a great quick read to escape reality.

"This is an easy read but I honestly didn’t care for the characters at. Savannah is very immature and honestly kind of annoying...." Read more

"...Looking for a great quick read to escape reality....this is your book." Read more

"Loved this book so much, and this author is absolutely wonderful. I’m off to get my hands on another one of her books." Read more

"5 stars. Carrie always has easy reads, relatable characters, and a story line that draws you in." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some finding them relatable while others find them unlikable.

"I just loved how real this book was! The characters were real, with real people problems and real people lives...." Read more

"...I could go on but he is trash from beginning to end. This author makes him so unlikable that there is no way i would ever root for this immature,..." Read more

"Aarons has a beautiful way of creating characters who are fully-developed with quirks and flaws you’ll recognize and love...." Read more

"...Just overall not an enjoyable character to read. Which is a shame since the H was very compelling. I wish the author has spent more time on him." Read more

Sweet Home Alabama meets The Notebook
4 out of 5 stars
Sweet Home Alabama meets The Notebook
Alright y'all, this adorable romance is like Sweet Home Alabama (Reese Witherspoon movie) meets The Notebook. And I loved every single minute of it. Savannah left Hale, Texas in a whirlwind of grief and rage 10 years ago. Now she's attempting to buy an apartment with her boyfriend of 4 years. But she has a cabin in Texas that's about to be foreclosed on? Now she has to go back to her hometown to deal with it so she can fully move on with her new life. Jason had always hoped Savannah would come home, but he never expected that when she did, it would be with a Yankee attitude and a chip on her shoulder. She is dead set about selling their love cabin and he isn't having it. So he makes her a deal, if she stays and helps him fix it up, he'll buy her half and she's free to go. Hopefully he can make her fall in love with him all over again. These two fight like Noah and Allie from The Notebook, and make up the same way too. It is adorable! The Sweet Home Alabama notes are strong too which made it all the better.
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  • S. Red
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the STARS!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
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    Amazing. Beautiful. Heart-wrenching. Jam packed with emotions. This book pulled at every single one of my heart strings in the absolute best way. Hands down I think this is my favorite Carrie Aarons book of all time.

    Savannah Reese had moved on from her hometown, at least she thought she had. 10 years later she’s being forced to go back to Hale, Texas to tie up loose ends. Loose ends that bring her face to face with the boy who stole her heart so long ago, and never really gave it back.

    Jason Whitney has loved Savannah since they were kids. She left in epic fashion and blew back into town much the same way. Jason still loves her, but he’s tried so hard to move past it, never quite succeeding. Now that she’s back old feelings are being brought to the surface, and this time he’s determined to fight for her, but will it be enough?

    I absolutely love every single thing about this story. The characters, the plot, everything about this book was pure gold. Trust me when I say, this book is one that you won’t be able to put down. From the first to the last page this book had me enraptured. Jason and Savannah are the perfect storm, yet perfect for each other. This is a beautiful second chance romance that everyone needs to read!
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  • Paula I. Molter
    4.0 out of 5 stars Read this book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020
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    If you love the movie Sweet Home Alabama, you'll love That's the Way I Loved You. Ready yourself for some sexual tension, the heartbreak of first love and family tragedy, as well as a little bit of swoon for a second chance romance. If you've read and enjoyed any of Carrie Aarons books, you'll enjoy this one as well. I reccomend picking it up today.
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  • Logan
    3.0 out of 5 stars easy read but didn’t like the characters
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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    This is an easy read but I honestly didn’t care for the characters at. Savannah is very immature and honestly kind of annoying. Her family and Jason aren’t even upset that she has been gone 10 years. And the things Jason said to her after her mothers death is unforgivable in my opinion. I don’t think they were soulmates at all.
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  • Romancing the Dispatcher
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book felt like coming home! It's full of the charm and hospitality the South is known for!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
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    I just loved how real this book was! The characters were real, with real people problems and real people lives. And I love just how truly southern it was! (It really felt like the author knew what it is like living in the south!) It's definitely one that resonates with my little Southern Heart!

    Savannah is one of those girls. She's had her own set of problems that lead to her leaving everything behind and heads for the big city lights. When life and circumstances lead her back to her home town, the one she left behind is suddenly right there in front of her, and she has to rethink all of those decisions she made so long ago.

    Jason loved Savannah with everything he had, until his world blew up, and in the process of loosing everything, he lost her too. When she comes back to town, he remembers how good it was, how perfect it was, and is determined to remind her of the good times!

    This book is full of the charm and hospitality that the South is known for! What is that saying? You can take the girl out of the South, but you can't take the South out of the girl?!? This book definitely proves that. Savannah's years in the city could not take her heart away from her home town, no matter how hard she tried. And Jason was just the perfect Southern male to show her that! This book felt like coming home!
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  • Rhonda
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 FOREVER LOVE STARS!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
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    5 FOREVER LOVE STARS!! You know that first love....well Carrie Aarons takes us back to our high school days. I absolutely loved Savannah and Jason's story from the first page to the end. Their story will touch every part of your heart, with all the feels. Looking for a great quick read to escape reality....this is your book.
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  • Sam S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good....
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
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    About 6 chapters in and I'm getting a strong, "Sweet Home Alabama" vibe. Still good. Looking forward to seeing what happened next. Have a feeling i won't be able to put it down!
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  • Karie
    5.0 out of 5 stars A love story of a lifetime
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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    Savannah thought she had the life she wanted until she had to go home. Jason has only ever loved one woman. A decade apart and their love is still there. It takes more than love to make a relationship. This is the book I most needed today. It was sweet, had laughs and an abundance of love.
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  • Gobble
    3.0 out of 5 stars Meh
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021
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    Couldn't get into this book. The story should have pulled me in, yet pushed me out. She left after tragically losing her mom and having her boyfriend practically push her out the door. She built a new life and career. But when she comes back her family and the town are all whiney like she's bad for leaving and how dare she! No one made an effort for her, that is where I lost interest.
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  • Natassia Sequeira
    4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful
    Reviewed in India on September 10, 2020
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    Loved this beautifully emotional small town, second chance romance. This story is full of heart and soul and southern charm. Such a delight to read. I adored all the feels it gave me and all the characters felt so relatable.
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  • Leyendo Forever
    4.0 out of 5 stars Spanish & English Opinion :: 3.5 🍭🍭🍭🍭
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 14, 2021
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    ESP ::

    La historia está muy bien ideada. Me recordó un poco a la película de Sweet Home Alabama, con Reese Witherspoon.

    Los protagonistas se llama Jason y Savannah. Confieso que el personaje de ella no lo amé. Me agradaron muchas cosas que decía y pensaba pero no me encantó.

    Me pareció más maduro el protagonista, o sea Jason. Creció más, evolucionó más y fue el que más intentó hacer funcionar las cosas. Pero bueno, era lo mínimo que podía hacer ya que había tenido su momento nefasto.

    Los finales felices siempre son lindos y la parte más padre, es que descubrí una autora que me gustó lo suficiente como para continuar leyendo más libros de ella. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    ENG ::

    This second chance romance has a nice story, one that reminded me a little bit the “Sweet Home Alabama” movie with Reese Witherspoon.

    The main characters... the girl, Savannah, I confess I didn’t love her. I liked many things she expressed and identified with how she felt but she was not my favorite at all.

    Jason was the character that I felt did the more growing as a person. He was the one that seemed to wanted things to work between them (and he had to, because he had a very jerky moment in the past).

    The HEA is very nice and the best of all, I discovered this author and will definitely be reading more of her books!
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  • Kate
    5.0 out of 5 stars My heart
    Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2021
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    The perfect example of a southern love story. Im so sad the story is over I would love to keep reading about the lives of jason and savvy even if it was all bliss.
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  • Vivien
    5.0 out of 5 stars Still!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2021
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    When Savannah is attempting to buy the apartment of her dreams with her boyfriend, Perry, she discovers her old life still has its claws out and wants her back! Travelling from New York to Texas, she goes to get the debts outstanding in a house paid off so that she can run back to her life. Fate, however has other ideas! Savannah comes face to face with her ex, Jason and the old feelings are still there but stronger than ever! How will Savannah resolve all the issues and feelings? Will she go back to Perry or stay with Jason? I loved this story as it was like seeing old friends and hoping that they patch up their differences. The chemistry between them burned brightly as did their emotions. Carrie is one of my favourite authors, pulling me into each book and wrapping me in love!
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  • najah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks
    Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2021
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    For my niece
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