They planned to get through it and knew that they could but through a cruel twist of fate, their paths didn’t cross when he returned and they spent the next decade apart. But he had joined the military and was heading off to basic training and for the first time, they were facing separation. Through the flashbacks, we learn that Izzy and Axel were childhood sweethearts. The beginning is told from Izzy’s perspective but once Axel returns to the scene, we get his POV as well. The story is told from alternating POVs through a mixture of present day and flashback scenes. People say karma is a bitch but I have news for you, karma doesn’t have anything on fate when she is after your blood. “That was the same day I decided fate hated me. This book starts out with a prologue that, while gritty and horrifying, really sucks you right into the story.

Those were the years I prayed and prayed for Axel to find his way back to me… but I eventually had to face the facts… my hero was gone.” “Cut off from those I loved and so terrified of his wrath I wasn’t going anywhere. Her life is miserable and she craves freedom… but most of all she craves the love that she lost so many years ago. Heartbroken, she is now trapped in a love-less marriage to a vulgar, abusive, controlling husband. But she’d never forgotten him or let go of her love. Over ten years ago, Axel walked out of Izzy’s life and she never saw him again. “Do you feel it? Every single thing we ever felt for each other, it is still there, Izzy… We walked back into each other’s lives for a reason there isn’t one goddamn thing that will tear us apart again.”Ĭalling all badass Alpha male fans!!! You need to check this book out!! It was a blend of all the elements I love in a book – protective Alphas, great character dynamics and a beautiful second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime love.

Axel by harper sloan