About the Book:
Title: Thicker Than Blood (Sistas Book 3)
Author: Anne Marie Citro
Genre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance
Publication Date: May 5, 2017
Synopsis:
Every paramedic’s worst nightmare is to arrive at the scene of a horrific accident and find out that the victim is someone they love. Or, in Caden Ross’s case, the woman he used to love. It took two years to finally get over Dakota and move on with his life, or so Caden believed, until he has to face the thought of a world without her. Nothing could have prepared the handsome, headstrong off-duty paramedic for the emotional upheaval of keeping the woman he once thought would be his forever alive.
Every paramedic’s worst nightmare is to arrive at the scene of a horrific accident and find out that the victim is someone they love. Or, in Caden Ross’s case, the woman he used to love. It took two years to finally get over Dakota and move on with his life, or so Caden believed, until he has to face the thought of a world without her. Nothing could have prepared the handsome, headstrong off-duty paramedic for the emotional upheaval of keeping the woman he once thought would be his forever alive.
Dakota Martineau appeared to have the world in the palm of her hand. She is beautiful, kind, has an adoring family, including her best friend and identical twin sister. She has a passion for incorporating her love of life, family, and her cultural background into her dream job with special needs kids. Then, in a life-altering crash, she discovers just how fragile life is. Thankful to be surrounded by an incredible group of friends who will help heal, not just her body, but also her soul, she knows she should be happy she is alive and on the mend, but Dakota is still tormented by the loss of her one true love.
How can you feel safe with the one person who hurt you the most? What road will Caden and Dakota take when they discover fate wreaked havoc on everything they thought was true?
I adore all of Citro's books.
This book keeps you reading. It's a journey that takes you through overcoming tragedy, overcoming lots and lots of heartbreak from family and lovers, and it teaches you the power of friendship and trusting with your heart.
- Kristin Campbell, Goodreads Reviewer
This book keeps you reading. It's a journey that takes you through overcoming tragedy, overcoming lots and lots of heartbreak from family and lovers, and it teaches you the power of friendship and trusting with your heart.
- Kristin Campbell, Goodreads Reviewer
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Other Books by Anne Marie Citro
Don't miss the other books in the Sistas series:
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UNDER HER WINGS (Sistas Book 1)
Have you ever wondered why you were so lucky? Then you wake up to find every you cherished is gone. You don’t fit into your life without the people who defined it. So, you run. You run as fast and as far as you can. Then you smash into them!
"This book is for the hopeless romantic, who believes everyone should get their happy ending. Even when happiness seems unattainable."
- Amazon Customer, Amazon reviewer
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LYRICS HEART & SOUL (Sistas Book 2)
Can the misfits of society considered substandard and their child/ youth worker teach a broken man that has no heart how to love? Can love and trust be taught? Ryder has what every person strives for yet it isn’t worth having if you have no one to share it with.
"Beautiful Story...A 2017 Summer Beach Read Not To Be Missed!"
- Annette Cosentino, Amazon reviewer
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Excerpt from Thicker Than Blood
Caden saw she was about speak and stopped her
by placing a bandaged finger to her lips. “Do you love me, Dakota?” he asked,
needing to hear only that from her lips.
Closing her eyes, she responded by nodding. “I
never s-stopped, even after I thought—”
“No,” Caden stopped her again. That was all he
had needed or wanted to hear for tonight. “I don’t want to talk tonight. We
have both dealt with enough for today. I want to be with you. If you are strong
enough, I want to make love to you. I need to be in your body. I need to
reconnect with you on the most basic level, for my sanity and my soul.”
She knew he was struggling as deeply as she
was. They had lost so much, hurt so deeply. Was this a gift she could give to
him, to both of them? Physically, she was not the same woman he remembered, and
she was feeling self-conscious. Her body was no longer strong. Dakota hadn’t
shaved her legs or under her arms in months. She was convinced she was half
monkey.
Caden saw a look of disgust cross her face. “If
you don’t want to make love yet, I get it. We’ll get there. We don’t have to
rush. Just let me hold you tonight.”
Dakota saw the look of rejection on his face.
He had misinterpreted her reaction. She wanted it so badly. It was her modesty
that was the problem.
“I want to … I j-just wish I felt more like
myself. My body doesn’t w-work the same way it used to. I’ll be aw-awkward and
won’t feel like a w-woman.” Her face was red with embarrassment.
Caden was confused. He had no doubt he could
make her feel like a whole woman.
He tipped her head up. “We are starting fresh.
No more keeping things to ourselves. We are open and honest about everything.
Do you understand there isn’t anything we can’t talk about? Please tell me.”
She knew he was right. They had to move
forward. The only way for it to work was with total honesty, even if it was
embarrassing as hell.”
“I want you to look at me like you used to. My
body hasn’t fully recovered, and I haven’t shaved in “months.”
Caden lowered his forehead to hers and cupped
her jaw in both hands, shuttering in relief as he breathed out. “Aw, baby girl,
you are the sexiest woman alive. It’s very important to me how you feel about
yourself. I’m going to help you. Let’s go.”
Her eyes widened as she tried to dig her feet
in. “No, please. I don’t know if I can. I only recently got some of my dignity
back. It was awful having to rely on nurses to bathe me, put on my deodorant,
or even wipe my butt. I couldn’t do anything about it before, but …”
Giving her shoulders a gentle shake, he said,
“Hold on, Dakota. I know you’ve gone to hell and back. Just to remind you, I am
a professional and deal discreetly with people’s bodies every day. I understand
your need for discretion. Trust me, baby; I’ll be respectful.”
Review:
Excerpt from Thicker Than Blood
Caden saw she was about speak and stopped her
by placing a bandaged finger to her lips. “Do you love me, Dakota?” he asked,
needing to hear only that from her lips.
Closing her eyes, she responded by nodding. “I
never s-stopped, even after I thought—”
“No,” Caden stopped her again. That was all he
had needed or wanted to hear for tonight. “I don’t want to talk tonight. We
have both dealt with enough for today. I want to be with you. If you are strong
enough, I want to make love to you. I need to be in your body. I need to
reconnect with you on the most basic level, for my sanity and my soul.”
She knew he was struggling as deeply as she
was. They had lost so much, hurt so deeply. Was this a gift she could give to
him, to both of them? Physically, she was not the same woman he remembered, and
she was feeling self-conscious. Her body was no longer strong. Dakota hadn’t
shaved her legs or under her arms in months. She was convinced she was half
monkey.
Caden saw a look of disgust cross her face. “If
you don’t want to make love yet, I get it. We’ll get there. We don’t have to
rush. Just let me hold you tonight.”
Dakota saw the look of rejection on his face.
He had misinterpreted her reaction. She wanted it so badly. It was her modesty
that was the problem.
“I want to … I j-just wish I felt more like
myself. My body doesn’t w-work the same way it used to. I’ll be aw-awkward and
won’t feel like a w-woman.” Her face was red with embarrassment.
Caden was confused. He had no doubt he could
make her feel like a whole woman.
He tipped her head up. “We are starting fresh.
No more keeping things to ourselves. We are open and honest about everything.
Do you understand there isn’t anything we can’t talk about? Please tell me.”
She knew he was right. They had to move
forward. The only way for it to work was with total honesty, even if it was
embarrassing as hell.”
“I want you to look at me like you used to. My
body hasn’t fully recovered, and I haven’t shaved in “months.”
Caden lowered his forehead to hers and cupped
her jaw in both hands, shuttering in relief as he breathed out. “Aw, baby girl,
you are the sexiest woman alive. It’s very important to me how you feel about
yourself. I’m going to help you. Let’s go.”
Her eyes widened as she tried to dig her feet
in. “No, please. I don’t know if I can. I only recently got some of my dignity
back. It was awful having to rely on nurses to bathe me, put on my deodorant,
or even wipe my butt. I couldn’t do anything about it before, but …”
Giving her shoulders a gentle shake, he said,
“Hold on, Dakota. I know you’ve gone to hell and back. Just to remind you, I am
a professional and deal discreetly with people’s bodies every day. I understand
your need for discretion. Trust me, baby; I’ll be respectful.”
When I was given an advanced copy of this book, I wasn't actually aware that it was the 3rd book in the series, however I quickly fell in love with the story, as well as Ms. Citro's writing. Although it is the 3rd book, it can be read as a standalone. It's safe to say I'll be checking out the rest of the books in the series though because I need to find out more about the other characters featured in this book. Thicker Than Blood is a book that keeps you hooked until the end and is one that you never want to stop reading. You instantly fall in love with the main characters and are rooting for them throughout the entire book. Ms. Citro's writing is fantastic and truly sweeps you away.
Dakota and Caden are excellent leads for this story. Both characters are easy to love and extremely relatable. After a devastating accident, Dakota's life is turned upside down, and that is the moment when she (and Caden) realize certain things about their lives. Once upon a time, they were madly in love, but one event shattered that leaving both of them heartbroken. However, when they find their way back to each other and learn that everything that happened is not what it appeared to be, their romance becomes magical. My heart broke for both characters at how much time they lost due to a misunderstanding and petty jealousy.
I honestly loved Dakota's character. She was very much in tune with her ancestry and heritage, and this added a lovely element to the book. I liked how Ms. Citro wove Dakota's beliefs and ancestry into the story because it made me love the book even more. Dakota is a wonderful free-spirited woman and is the perfect match for Caden. Caden is very swoon-worthy. He's down-to-earth and romantic. Caden is also loyal to a fault and even though at the beginning of the story things aren't very good between him and Dakota, he stays by her side through it all. It was in these beginning moments that you see just how much he still cares for and loves Dakota.
As I said, I definitely want to find out more about the side characters because they played such important roles in this book and I would love to find out their backstory. However the one character I absolutely hated...Dakota's sister. She is absolutely despicable and I couldn't stand her. You'll understand why I say that when you read the book, but just know that you will hate her from the get go.
I would highly recommend reading this book right away!! With fantastic writing and a cast of characters that is easy to love (with the exception of Dakota's sister that is), you will quickly find a new favorite series!! I do think the story would have meant more to me if I read the previous 2 books prior to this one, however you can definitely read this as a standalone and not be confused. This book takes you on a journey through heartbreak, friendship, and love...and it is a journey that you will want to take again and again.
Happy reading :)
Dakota and Caden are excellent leads for this story. Both characters are easy to love and extremely relatable. After a devastating accident, Dakota's life is turned upside down, and that is the moment when she (and Caden) realize certain things about their lives. Once upon a time, they were madly in love, but one event shattered that leaving both of them heartbroken. However, when they find their way back to each other and learn that everything that happened is not what it appeared to be, their romance becomes magical. My heart broke for both characters at how much time they lost due to a misunderstanding and petty jealousy.
I honestly loved Dakota's character. She was very much in tune with her ancestry and heritage, and this added a lovely element to the book. I liked how Ms. Citro wove Dakota's beliefs and ancestry into the story because it made me love the book even more. Dakota is a wonderful free-spirited woman and is the perfect match for Caden. Caden is very swoon-worthy. He's down-to-earth and romantic. Caden is also loyal to a fault and even though at the beginning of the story things aren't very good between him and Dakota, he stays by her side through it all. It was in these beginning moments that you see just how much he still cares for and loves Dakota.
As I said, I definitely want to find out more about the side characters because they played such important roles in this book and I would love to find out their backstory. However the one character I absolutely hated...Dakota's sister. She is absolutely despicable and I couldn't stand her. You'll understand why I say that when you read the book, but just know that you will hate her from the get go.
I would highly recommend reading this book right away!! With fantastic writing and a cast of characters that is easy to love (with the exception of Dakota's sister that is), you will quickly find a new favorite series!! I do think the story would have meant more to me if I read the previous 2 books prior to this one, however you can definitely read this as a standalone and not be confused. This book takes you on a journey through heartbreak, friendship, and love...and it is a journey that you will want to take again and again.
Happy reading :)
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About Anne Marie Citro
Anne Marie Citro grew born and raised in the greater Toronto area of Ontario, Canada. She grew up in a large, loving family. Anne Marie is married to a very patient man. He is the love of her life. They have four very cool sons, and the girls they brought into their family that have become daughters of her heart. She has been blessed enough to finally have a beautiful granddaughter after four sons. She has her own personal gaggle of girlfriends, who enrich her life on a daily basis and make her laugh. Caesar Friday is her favorite day of the week. Caesars with the girls and date night with her hubby. She works with special-needs teenagers, that have taught her how to appreciate life and see it through gentler eyes.
Anne Marie was encouraged by her husband to follow her lifelong dream to write. She loves the characters that take over imagination and haunts her dreams. She loves the arts and she has tried her hand at painting, wood sculpting, chainsaw carving, wood burning, metal and wire sculptures. Yes, her husband is a very patient man! Anne Marie is an avid reader and enjoys about three books per week. But nothing makes her happier then riding on the back of her husband's Harley and throwing her arms out and feeling the wind race by. Anne Marie and her husband take a few weeks every year to travel to spectacular destination around the world. Anne Marie is excited and can't wait to see what the next chapter holds for her life.
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