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When Lightning Strikes Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 126 ratings

Elise Novak

I never expected my first year of residency to be easy. However, returning home after eight years brings more trouble than I was prepared for.

When I’m captivated by a painting through a shop window, I discover the painter is none other than Logan Delaney.

She hates me, a fact she made perfectly clear before I left town.

The first time she touches me, it awakens a deep desire. To be touched again. By
her. Can we both move on from the past? Or will she break my heart like she planned to do all along?

Logan Delaney

My brother’s death was the catalyst that brought this storm into my life, one that’s left a path of destruction in its wake. I’ve survived but just barely.

Then
she returns to town. Elise Novak. She was there the night my brother died, the night that’s left me with more questions than answers. The night she claims not to remember.

I’d love nothing more than to show her just how vicious a storm can be.

When lightning strikes yet again, I don’t know if I’ll make it through. As the lines of hate begin to blur, could Elise be the sunshine I’ve always needed in my life?


When Lightning Strikes is a darkish contemporary sapphic romance featuring enemies to lovers, a bi-awakening, and chronic illness/disability rep. Specific content warnings can be found on the author’s website.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D9GSYZ8R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vicious City Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8991145411
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 126 ratings

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River Hale
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River Hale is a pseudonym, created because her mother once told her that she'll read everything she ever writes. She's a writer with a tea addiction and a love for everything dark, twisted, haunted, and beautiful. She's written and published more appropriate books that her mother is allowed to read under her real name, but she'll always have a special place in her heart for dark romance.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
    I never like to read that a character has gotten MS. Still, this book gave our lead a love and a life, so I enjoyed it. Well written.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
    I never write.reviews but this book ended up having a few lessons in it. It started off as a slow read to pass the time . I say that because I usually fly through books , I can finish multiple books in a day. I put it down a coup!e of times before I really got into it. I thought it was a romance book and it was but it also focused on forgiveness and letting yourself accept help from others . The internalized homophobia didn't seem like a huge part of the book until you understand why everything happened the way that it did. I don't want to spoil the book so I'll just say give it a chance and it might surprise you .
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
    This book had it all and it was done expertly. I loved the spice, the bi rep was so well done, and I really liked how she included Logan's disability in a way that was informative while also showing the impact it had in her life. Both emotionally and physically. I will be keeping an eye out for anything else River Hale has to offer because this was brilliant.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
    When Lightning Strikes was my first read by River Hale. I wasn't sure what to expect, and I was pleasantly surprised. This book was fantastic. It immediately grabbed my attention with the opening scene. It wasn't pretty, but it was realistic and moving. When we are introduced to Logan, she is dealing with her addict mother after the death of her brother tore her family apart. Be sure to check trigger warnings for this one.
    Elise was her brother's girlfriend and was with him at the time of his death. She doesn't remember what happened and Logan cannot accept an incomplete account of the tragedy. They cross paths again years later in their small town and Logan scapegoats Elise as the easiest target for her loss, pain, and grief. She was looking to place blame and make sense of it all. Initially, she wanted to hurt Elise, but it is clear that she wasn't truly a vindictive person.
    They have a very interesting and volatile relationship and show a lot of growth throughout. There are heavy topics, some entertaining twists, and a happily ever after. Supporting characters are few but significant. The writing style was engaging, and the pace was spot-on.
    This was high spice for me with some tropes I haven't read much of yet. They include hate sex, bullying, light S&M, and revenge. The plot was solid for balance and the character development was strong.
    Kudos for bi-awakening and disability/chronic illness rep.
    I am absolutely looking forward to reading more by this author.
    #Colorado #smalltown #artist #tattooartist #painter #doctorinresidence #drug/alcoholaddiction #dysfunctionalfamily #homophobia #internalizedhomophobia #deathofalovedone #biawakening #toasteroven #revengesex #hatesex #oppositesattracte #grumpy/sunshine #bully #lightS&M #enemiestolovers #HEA #spicy #disability/chronicillnessrep #3rdactbreakup #touchheranddie #kissintherain #grief
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
    𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊 𝖉𝖔𝖊𝖘𝖓’𝖙 𝖍𝖊𝖆𝖑 𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖜𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖉𝖘 𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝖕𝖊𝖔𝖕𝖑𝖊 𝖘𝖆𝖞. 𝕿𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖎𝖘 𝖓𝖔 𝖍𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖌, 𝖏𝖚𝖘𝖙 𝖌𝖗𝖔𝖜𝖎𝖓𝖌. 𝕺𝖚𝖗 𝖕𝖆𝖎𝖓 𝖉𝖔𝖊𝖘𝖓’𝖙 𝖑𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖓; 𝖎𝖙 𝖉𝖔𝖊𝖘𝖓’𝖙 𝖋𝖆𝖉𝖊. 𝕴𝖙 𝖉𝖔𝖊𝖘𝖓’𝖙 𝖌𝖗𝖔𝖜 𝖘𝖒𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖊𝖗. 𝕴𝖙 𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖞𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖘𝖆𝖒𝖊, 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖜𝖊 𝖘𝖎𝖒𝖕𝖑𝖞 𝖌𝖗𝖔𝖜 𝖆𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖉 𝖎𝖙, 𝖌𝖎𝖛𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖎𝖙 𝖆 𝖑𝖎𝖙𝖙𝖑𝖊 𝖊𝖝𝖙𝖗𝖆 𝖘𝖕𝖆𝖈𝖊 𝖙𝖔 𝖇𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖍𝖊.

    Huge thank you to River for the opportunity to read and review!

    This was such a wonderful read. The characters, the plot, literally everything. This was sitting outside and seeing the storm blow in. This was watching the lightning. This was feeling the thunder give the little shake to your shelter. This was the calm, the eye, the sunshine after and everything between.

    𝕴 𝖉𝖔𝖓’𝖙 𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖘𝖚𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖘𝖐𝖞, 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖉𝖎𝖘𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖊𝖆𝖗𝖘 𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞 𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙. 𝕹𝖔𝖙 𝖜𝖍𝖊𝖓 𝕴 𝖍𝖆𝖛𝖊 𝖍𝖊𝖗, 𝖒𝖞 𝖔𝖜𝖓 𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖘𝖚𝖓𝖘𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊.

    This story follows our characters Logan and Elise. A tragedy occurs and completely dismantles Logan’s life and family, and though years have passed, the storm still brews inside of her, and Elise is in the eye of it. Logan is still trying to piece together the details of the night her life changed forever, and through this journey and new ones, she finds the lines blurred between her and the one she has trained herself to hate all this time.

    “𝖄𝖔𝖚’𝖗𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖔𝖓𝖑𝖞 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖘 𝖆𝖜𝖆𝖞 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒.”

    Logan and Elise were phenomenal characters. Honestly, all of the characters were so unique. But Logan and Elise? The way this story unfolded... Loved it. Logan’s growth. Elise’s love and compassion. There are so many details of it that I could just go on and on about. These two took me on an emotional rollercoaster. I give it all the stars and love.

    5 ⭐️ 3 🌶️
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
    This is a nice well paced read. Enjoyable MCs with good chemistry, and an interesting storyline to keep the pages turning.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
    This book had me captivated from start to finish. It's a beautifully written story, the characters' emotions, struggles, and passion laid out in a way that has you feeling it right along with the them.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Paula
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 9, 2024
    I love it. Hot and cute, I liked how Logan turned such a softie after all.
    As a person with a chronic illness (not the same as Logan's), I really liked how the author approached the subject.
    Can't wait to read another FF romance from this author
  • Evelyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 16, 2024
    This is an incredible book and surprised me in the best way. Logan and Elise are beautiful together. Their beginning had a lot of tension, but their development and dynamic were beautiful. Throughout the book, I had many emotions. Logan's story was very heartbreaking, but the support from Elsie was so beautiful. Also, the mystery in this book was so damn insane. I did not expect there to be such a big plot twist, but from page one I couldn't wait to find it out. When I did, it shocked me so damn much, but this was definitely one of the best Sapphic stories I have read.
  • Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Poor
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2024
    Thought i would try this book going by the title. It has a story but the language all the way through the book is not needed.
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