True North Book 3 Finding Now Kate and Sam

4 1/2 StarsSo if you know me or read my reviews then you know I LOVE this series! Allie Juliette Mousseau's writing is amazing and I fall head over heels in love with every book she writes. I mean really how could you not love books with Jake, Nate and now. . .Sam!!! Bad boy, musician, race car driver. . .do I really have to say anymore!"The smooth, sleek, powerfully modified race car was the only sweet woman I wanted to ride with any long-term committal."Sam North knows he never wants to settle down. But he also doesn't know which path in life he wants to continue with. Being a musician or a race car driver are both dream opportunities, but since he is unsure he decides to continue on to get his Master's degree. From the moment he walked in to class he decides he made the right decision when he sees a sexy blonde woman at the teacher's desk picking up her papers. What he never expected was for Ms. Jolie to be his professor, and he decides he wants her. So he continually asks her out, but she always says no. But we all know the North men don't give up easily."Well, if you're the teacher's helper, tell me how to get in trouble so I can be held after class," a deep voice spoke flirtatiously behind me."Don't bother helping me or anything," I said annoyed, waving behind me without looking back.I was pis**d and embarrassed-not the best combination- I was in a very compromising position and he'd just had quite a view of my a**! Maybe he was just in here to fix a light bulb or something. I retrieved what I could and attempted to straighten the pile in my arm as I whirled around to face…Trouble.Catherine "Kate" Jolie is just surviving every day, one moment at a time. Inside she is dead, with her past tucked away and hidden from everyone. To everyone else she is a beautiful and successful professor, but this is not the path she ever wanted to be on. With panic attacks, weekly therapy appointments, and just the reality of what actually happened on loop in her head she only hopes to survive each day. She never expected to turn around the first day of class and see Sam North hitting on her, but she also had no idea that he would continue to ask her every day."Every day I live by balancing on a tightrope. If I'm careful and walk that perfect straight line I can hold the pain in and function almost like a normal human being. But when I deviate? Let's just say there is no net.""So let me be you net," he offered.When Kate needs Sam he is there for her and that leads to a strong friendship. The sexy, tattooed man is so patient with her and always knows just what she needs. When to push and when to take a step back. (loved him even more) Soon the lines of friendship are blurred and they (finally) can't deny their intense chemistry. But Kate has to learn who she is again and learn to forgive and love herself. And just as the pieces start to come together for Kate and Sam, the band gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Can Sam convince Kate to give their love a chance at forever? Or will her past fears prove too much for her."Kate, you are my Everest. And now, I don't want to come down for anything."You just can't help but fall in love with Kate & Sam! Their chemistry in and out of bed is SO hot and intense. Sam is a "rock star" in and out of bed…literally! H-O-T!!! His car, his motorcycle, the bed, the couch… anywhere with Sam North is SCORCHING HOT! Add to that their intense connection and beautiful friendship, and a past that no one should have to worry about and you have a novel full of every emotion possible! It is a beautiful story! And if you haven't already PLEASE grab the whole series. Each can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading them all because I love them all SO much! Love Allie! And Josh North is next. . .who is excited. . .MEEEE!!!!!

This is the first book by Allie Juliette Mousseau that I have read, but it won't be the last. I have to say that I normally don't like reading a book that is part of a series, without reading the prior books first, but in this case I didn't have a problem with it because it is truly a standalone novel. Yes there are reoccurring characters from the other books, but Allie did a fantastic job filling in the blanks, so I never felt lost or confused.Finding Now is Book 3 in her True North Series. This series is based off the North Siblings and their quest to find love. This one was about Sam North and Kate Jolie. This was a fun, sweet and sexy read. I was laughing at times, smiling most of the time and even shed a tear or two towards the end of the book. What I really found refreshing in this book was that even though it was NA book, we didn't see some of the other stuff that generally accompanies this genre. There is NO Cheating, NO love triangle and overall NO stupidity on the parts of the characters, but it wasn't an insta love connection either and wasn't to over the top in cheesiness. I thought the flow and pace of the story were spot on. Nothing dragged but she also didn't rush aspects of the story. I also LOVED the ending of this book, although I would've liked an epilogue to just follow up with Sam and Kate. Not a deal breaker though…I still thoroughly enjoyed this book.Sam and Kate are the main characters of this story. Sam is a 22 yr old guy who is having trouble deciding what to do with his life. He actually is really good at everything he puts his mind to. He is a Rockstar musician, also loves to race cars and is in school getting his masters degree. His true love is Music though, but he just doesn't know if he can commit to going on the road and giving up the other 2 things he enjoys as well. Kate is a 26 yr old woman who is a professor, but is also a shell of a girl. She had a tragic accident happen to her 6 years ago and she has never been able to get over it….until she encounters Sam. After they meet, Sam takes Kate on a journey to finding herself again and letting herself open up to love and being happy again. I loved the relationship between these two. Both helped each other in ways they didn't know were possible. Sam will definitely melt your heart and panties ;) I absolutely fell in love with him and because of that I am going to read the first two books in this series, so I can meet the other men in this family.I would for sure recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the rockstar romance, but that is so much more then just the rock and roll love story. If you are looking for a story with heart, laughs, and some sexy times, and that has characters that feel real and have depth, then I would say you should read this book. I believe Sam North should be on everyone book boyfriend list!!!

I've been a huge fan of Allie's since reading the remarkable True North one and having been introduced to the sexy North brood- one of the finest families to grace my kindle since Aurora Rose Reynolds' Mayson boys. So having been enamoured of her work in the previous books of the series I had high expectations for Sam North's story but as always Allie delivered another tremendous and exhilarating read, packed with her trademark angst and delicious romance.Sam North student by day and rock-star by night meets our wonderful neurotic protagonist Kate during their first day of classes at college and the rest as they say is history...True North 3 is Sam and Kate's time to shine and boy did they. They sparkled and shimmered and glowed right off the page for me. Undoubtedly my favourite of this series Finding Now is perhaps a little darker and more angst filled than the other two books but all three share very well tackled issues. Allie is the queen of personal woe and tragedy, she writes from her heart and gives the reader an in-depth and heart-wrenching glimpse into pain and heart-ache and loneliness but she does it with such subtlety and tact that you don't realise how badly the story in affecting you personally until that first tear splashes your kindle screen. Although this book is a little heavier than the previous it is by far the best. Allie's writing has matured and her ability to create such believable and interesting characters is evident by the well rounded and multi-faceted layers that are peeled back chapter by chapter, Allie makes you care, she makes you feel. I'm such a sucker for romance and this book has it in spades. A beautifully written and unique book, Finding Now has everything a girl could want in an N.A book, hot and well-crafted sex scenes, a stunning butterfly-inducing romance and a gut-wrenching inner turmoil but add in the HEA and Allie has another recipe for success.

Allie Mousseau has finished off this trilogy with a lovely flowing romantic tale. In all three books the characters are strong and believable and in this one the story runs like clockwork to build up to the tremendous finale. After a twist in the happiness of the story Allie finds a truly happy ever after. A stand alone story in itself this is definitely a better book to read in conjunction with the other True North books. A very good read folks

Fantastic read yet again Allie Juliette certainly knows how to write a good love story. With just the right amount of everything, from hot sexy scenes to sadness and tears the ups and downs of this book are totally amazing. I would love to give this book 10 stars, and so well written. This is a must read and now I look forward to book 4.

I enjoyed this book it was easy to read, not too gripping but ok. I have read all of the north books now and enjoyed them all but feel I now need a book with a bit more umph in it. Nevertheless I have really enjoyed this series and would recommend them.

Love all of Allie Juliette Mousseau's books. I've read them all & look forward to each new release from her. Keep them coming!