Best I Ever Had

XXX! Adult content, reader discretion advised. This is not a rom-com, though there are funny moments. This is a gritty drama that is more likely to get you pissed at many of the characters. You might even cry at a scene or two that are really heartbreaking. Cooper is a spoiled rich brat who is almost too broken to function. Story is a shattered impoverished girl digging her way to a better life. Together they might be whole if they can avoid cutting one another before they meld all their broken pieces together. One night set a course of collision for them both. Will they meld together under the heat of impact or will they walk away from the ashes with new scars?

Story has worked hard to get her college degree and as a storm is barreling at the university has all the students running to wherever there is power to get papers finished during finals week. A chance encounter brings Cooper to the coffee shop that Story works in. As these two venture to Story’s place that appears to be the only place that has power still so Cooper can finish his paper and get it submitted on time, they allow sparks to fly. The thing is the sparks could light up the night sky. Life is never as cut and dry as we would like it though and as good as Cooper and Story are, fate isn’t ready for them. Story is left with the regret that as a couple they might not work, but she was given the most precious gift. Life seemed to be working the only way Cooper and Story knew it could, until an encounter brings them face to face again and Story needs to explain what has happened in her life the past 6 years. Will it ever be the right time or will fate always step in?Yet another spectacular book by Ms. Scott. We are gifted a book that we never realized that we were missing and needed. This book reminds us that sometimes fate works against us, but sometimes it brings you together at the right time and in the right place to make it work. There is a reminder that people walk into our lives when we need them the most and though we hope that they will be there forever, it doesn’t work that way. We are dealt hands that don’t seem fair, we are gifted a second chance to hopefully get it right. Story is strength and love. She gifts us with the reminder that being sunshine isn’t always easy but being kind does get rewarded. Cooper, this man melts your heart. He wants to just love the one person that fits his other half, but obligations take over and protecting that person might have to be more important and loving them from afar and no one else. I love the twists in this book because life is never a straight road. Beautifully done!

Best I Ever Had is one you will not want to miss out on. This book right here is why I love reading S.L. Scott so much. This is filled with all the feelings you would want. All the emotions and all the love too. I'm so in love with Cooper and Story. Once you finally meet them you will see why. You have a couple from different sides of the track, yet that doesn't matter to either of them. They love fast and hard. Cooper had a troubled past and let his parents dictate many things. Story has never had it easy in life and is the sweetest person there is. One wrong move can cause a ripple effect and fate can bring souls together. This one sticks with you. The love is so beautiful and sweet between Story and Cooper. I love how strong both are when it comes down to staying true to oneself. Tissues may be needed for this as the second chance love after years of separation will just own your heart. Story and Cooper are that love story that takes a piece of you with them. A love story you can picture unfolding like a movie reel in your head. This is a love story that needs to be read. You feel everything and it is so beautiful. This is one of my favorites read yet by S.L. Scott and this is why I love her writing so so much. You need to meet Cooper and Story today and get all those feels, all their love, the electric pull that ties them together and one stormy night that brings two souls together. I could not get enough of this one. I did not want it to end. I am so in love with Cooper and Story. Go one click this one today and fall in love with them one stormy night and see where the blue skies will lead them.

A little more in depth than my normal reads but a great story anyway. A lot of family drama and love.

Holy Hell I have never cried and rooted for a couple so much. His rich controlling family does everything including blackmail to split them up. When she finds out the truth of the blackmail she is heartbroken and he thinks it’s over between them. She tries to see him but again his ruthless family threatens her so she walks… with a secret. Six years later he finds her and the secret- his child. It was the best emotional rollercoaster ever, in the end he always chooses her. Best read with tissues and wine.

S.L. Scott writes sweet and tender romantic novels! She's excells at presenting narrative that connotes the waves of emotion, so much they flow off the page and into the readers heart! She is a beautiful storyteller!I realized in thr Best I Ever Had (hated the cover and the title) that at 16% of the novel, the love connection was amazing! As this heart tugging narrative continued unabated, I knew it was so early that something horrible was going to destroy Story and Cooper! Okay, we all know the trope, but this feeling was ominous!The angst, when it revealed it's ugliness, seemed too manufactured! I avoid spoilers if possible, so leave it to you to decide! Lets's just say several alternative options seemed obvious.......Getting to the HEA was compelling! Some might argue it was too easy (or insta), but I myself reconnected with an ex after many years and we both still loved each other totally! So couples can and do reunite forever sometimes, especially if the break up was not in their control!The book did seem a little long and dragged in some places!Not as good as We Were Once, but a wonderful story!

This was a touching story about how a simple storm can change the entire course of your life. The journey that Cooper and Story go through is touching, emotional and raw.Two characters that come from different worlds, both dealing with past trauma and healing through their shared loved.This is my first book from S L Scott and I’m excited to see what else she writes and to search through her past releases.

This is such a good love story😍😍Cooper Haywood comes from generational old money and lots of it. Story Salenger’s life is vastly different being raised by a single mum who dies and leaves Story to raise herself. Cooper has had his eye on Story for some time but they meet during a rain storm when Cooper ducks inside a coffee shop where Story works to finish his college paper.From that day on these two fall hopelessly in love and spend every moment together until graduation where they are ripped apart.Cooper has been manipulated all his life by his wealthy parents, forcing him to do whatever they’d planned his life to be, the perfect Haywood son. When Cooper’s love for Story threatens his parents dream they set out to destroy everything he treasures.This story is about true love and I enjoyed every page of this book. So well written and such wonderful MCs. Can’t wait to read more of this authors work. 5 swoony stars from me🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Amazing book! I couldn’t put it down for a second ! I loved how the author made you feel all the emotions from the characters in the store !. I highly recommend this book! The love story felt like it’s something that would/could actually happen in real life and not Maple leafs !

Actual 3.5More set in the past than in the present. Usually hate insta love but it kind of worked here

This is a new author to me and one I’d not heard of before.This story is told in three parts no cliffhanger, and as Cooper likes to quote its his life before and after meeting Story.Cooper Haywood has it all, but he’s constantly fighting with his family, he’s generous, thoughtful and genuine (not at all like his family) I liked we got to see his side of the story.Story Salenger is a great character, not coming from a great background it’s made her see things in a different light, but I wouldn’t call her bitter, she’s resilient, she’s resourceful and she was great to read about.There is drama, heartache and sadness. But there is also joy, love (of a different kind) and we get to see how each character has grown through the book.First part of the book: I loved, it told of their story, how close and how wrapped up in one another they were (almost instalove feel)Second part of the book: I found a little slower and a bit repetitive.The third and final part of this book: Not nearly as long as I would of liked. But when they finally catch up with one another, I couldn’t put it down.Secrets and hidden pasts weren’t really necessary in my opinion (felt they were for drama purposes) the storyline was strong enough to carry it without them.So will I recommend this book? Definitely. It’s really well written, thought out and carried out with lots of care and consideration.I’m going to add this author to my ever growing list of new and to watch author’s.🦋