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Eight (Love by Numbers Book 6) Kindle Edition

by E.S. Carter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 280 ratings
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I'm sorry for your loss.
Why do people say that?
When someone you love is taken from you, when a part of you dies along with them, you haven't lost them like you would your car keys or mobile phone. They aren't stuck down the side of the sofa or left in the ignition of your car for you to find later. You haven't absentmindedly put them somewhere and forgotten. You will never lose them because they live in you.
The soul crushing hurt that burns your lungs with every breath you take comes from knowing where they are and not being with them.
The ugly and real definition of grief is being left behind.
I'm sorry they left you.
I'm sorry you are alone.
I'm sorry it hurts to breathe.
Loss; it doesn't even compare.
She was my first love.
She is my last love.
I am an empty husk who pretends to be filled with enough love for those of us she left behind.
Our little girl and newborn son need me.
I am both mother and father now.
I am hollow and empty.
I am a shell.
So why does the girl with the face of an angel and eyes that mirror my emptiness, look at me like I'm her everything?

*Book #6 in the 'Love by Numbers' series. Can be read as a standalone.*
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    June 13 2017
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"Poignant and emotionally gripping. A beautifully told story of grief and love." - Melanie Moreland NYT & USA Today Best-Selling Author.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071WSN54S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ E.S. Carter Author; 1st edition (June 13 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1390 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 280 ratings

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E.S. Carter

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USA Today Bestselling Author, ES Carter, lives in Cardiff, South Wales—the home of castles, dragons, and folklore.

Her family joke that she was born with a book in her hand, and the urge to write stories soon followed.

At eleven, she won her school's literary prize. At ages fourteen to sixteen - her poetry phase after falling in love with Dylan Thomas and e.e. cummings - she had a few poems published, but life, love, and family overtook her dreams, and she was in her thirties when she began the scary journey of self-publishing.

Her debut and internationally best-selling series, 'Love by Numbers', are a set of interconnected stand-alone romances, all with varying themes of love. From second-chance to romantic comedy and M/M romance. These stories do not need to be read in order (apart from the opening duet Nineteen/Twenty One), in fact, she is often guilty of advising readers to start at the last book and work their way back through.

Contemporary romance is not the only genre she writes, her second series, 'The Red Order', is as dark and twisted as you can get, but there is beauty there too if you can open your eyes and look.

With many more stories bursting to be set free, she hopes you stay along for the ride.

She loves to connect with readers, so please feel free to friend/follow her on Facebook, IG, and Twitter or join her reader's group, E's Elite <3

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Nessa Parent
5.0 out of 5 stars An emotional journey
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2017
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This was my first book from this author and certainly not my last! Eight was a really heartbreaking and beautiful story about two damaged soul who learn so much from their past demons and eachother! I really love that the story is not focused on the grief and sad but on the process of healing and be happy, even if it's difficult and they have to learn from their mistakes! 5 stars ♡♡
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3.0 out of 5 stars Just Ok
Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2019
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I thought is was an ok book, the characters were in bed before you knew it, which I think was unrealistic especially when the female thought the guy was an ass##le. I don’t care for books using European language like (knickers). I prefer characters using North American language. Also, why did it take so long to get to the real reason the guy was so upset that his wife died, the whole family should have known the reason, as that is what real family’s do, when you are apparently as close as this family was.
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Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Profoundly moving and oh, so real!
Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2017
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Eight is a well-written, far-too-honest story of shocking heartbreak. The author brings her characters on a journey back to breathing and living again. This journey is real, it is difficult, it is emotional. Eight is so well written it reads like non-fiction. I went through the full range of emotions with this one. It held me from page one. I loved it!
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LilleyLoohLah
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, Loss and New Beginnings
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2017
Oh my.......I've loved every one of the books in the Love by Numbers series, each one has made its mark on my heart. If the cover on book 6 doesn't hit a nerve then this isn't the book for you, because basically, if your heart doesn't go pitter patter right then and there you shouldn't even press that button, you won't appreciate it and quite honesty I don't think you deserve it. The story follows Josh who is struggling with the loss of his wife, and the fact that he can't let her go emotionally is just heartbreaking. When he ups and decides to start afresh in his brother's villa in Ibiza he's not expecting the reaction his heart and body have to Halle Richards, a woman who has her own personal issues to overcome. Lovely writing, and a beautiful story with some heart wrenching scenes from ES Carter in this wonderful story of love, loss and new beginnings. A full five star read for me.
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V.A.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars REMARKABLY MOVING AND EMOTIONAL
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017
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An avid fan of E. S. Clark’s extended Fox family, I have been looking forward to reading Josh’s story. DID NOT DISAPPOINT. This is a story which draws you in and envelopes you, it is both draining and yet between the obligatory tissues it is filled with hopefulness.
It is easy to be drawn into Josh’s devastated and immobile world. The unexpected death of his beloved wife Laura dying shortly before going into labor leaves him with a new born son and an irrepressible toddler ‘princess.’ Josh deflects the love and support of his extended family, choosing to endure the emptiness and barely to exist from day to day in his house of sorrow. Only his brother Isaac has stubbornly refused to leave, becoming the nanny and surrogate parent to the children. If you were not in love with Isaac from ‘ONE’ he is destined for sainthood as he selflessly becomes the hands-on dad for the littles as Josh recoils from them. Isaac puts his own life and career on hold for eight months. Nurturing the littles as Josh coasts through the days barely functioning. A chance encounter for Josh with a homeless man brings Josh to a realization that for the sake of the children and his own wellbeing he needs to get away from the overwhelming memories and make a fresh start. Time to be the loving father that Laura would want him to be. Big brother Nate offers his home in Ibiza and a week later Josh and his little family begin a new way of life. Bearing a giant five-foot teddy bear from Nate to welcome the children to the island is Halle. She is a part time bartender and performer at Nate’s club. Halle who never had a family, a desperately unhappy prior life, is devoted to her friends and creating music. Halle is drawn to the moody closed off man. Halle’s voice nourishes something in Josh’s soul but as attracted to her as he is, Josh remains paralyzed in the past. Their unconventional and mostly gentle journey together to find what they can barely articulate needing makes EIGHT a compelling, emotional, and yet beautifully satisfying read. E. S. Carter gives us much to digest, reflect upon, and remember to cherish during this story. She sums up this tale with “when there is an end, you will find another beginning.” The characters will remain in your memory, encouraging many re-reads. As a note, “EIGHT” is a standalone, however, if you are not familiar with the Fox family you will want to meet each one through their personal stories with interactions from the brothers and their best friend Harry.
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Emmi R
4.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking
Reviewed in Germany on August 13, 2017
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Awww I knew I needed to read this book the minute I read the blurb...and my heart hurt sooo much in the beginning, so many feels. I loved it.
I wanted to read more about Arthur‘s first birthday and how Josh felt „ready“ but besides that this was a wonderful read and I love this family.
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Lorraine
5.0 out of 5 stars HEARTBREAKING, HONEST AND TRUE.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2017
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I already knew I'd need a box of tissues and a big bar of chocolate for this one, even before I read the first page.

Something I've enjoyed during the Love by Numbers series, is how a scene is always set for the next book - my kids would call them Easter Egg's. They are little clues and snippets and I love the way they are cleverly woven into each book to wet our appetites. Because of this, I knew Josh would break my heart when I learnt more about his backstory in the previous book - One.
Losing someone you love is hard. Losing someone so young, that you plan your life with, have a family and is the backbone to your world is unimaginable. This is where we meet Josh; at the lowest part of his grief. His wife was the love of his life and having just lost her at what should have been the happiest time of their lives, he is trying to come to terms with bringing up two small children on his own and just getting through each day without her.

Grief is not pretty or romantic. Sometimes you're angry at the person who has left you behind or the people around you who are trying to help. I love the way that this story doesn't hold back on any of these emotions. It's real and true and sometimes ugly but that is where I think this story comes into it's own. Eight is quite simply a very honest view of a man who suddenly finds his world upside down. The author uses the most incredible language to describe how Josh copes with the physical and mental battles that grief can present and for that, I applaud ES Carter for telling it how it is.

I've also got to mention Josh's two children, Ivy and Arthur. I completely fell in love with them. Their dialogue is spot on and I found myself in stitches at some of the very typical scenarios they were in - Wanting to be with their Auntie Emma while she was on the loo was one of them. I've been there! The thing is, kids don't leave you alone for as second if they want something. They also don't hesitate to tell you their honest opinion. Little Ivy shone through each page with her innocent humour and sunny outlook on life - I loved her.

This series has grown into something so special. I had no idea the author would lead me to such a fantastic set of characters and settings and I can't wait, as always, to find out where this wonderful family leads us to next, although I have an idea. The Easter egg is there for all to read.
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K. Hudecek
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story Overall
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019
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This is a story about a man who lost his wife shortly after she gave birth to their son and how he slowly got his life back.

Josh and Laura met in high school (it seemed like high school anyway), got married, had a little girl and then later, a little boy. I wish I could've seen more of their life together rather than just the first time they met. I don't care about how they were dating in high school or college, but I wanted to see some of their family life. I wanted to see their routines, how they worked together and just their lives overall. I had no trouble feeling Josh's grief, believe me, but it might have been more poignant if I'd known more about Laura other than his reflections.

This book is a real-feel book. I grieved with Josh and feel sorry for Arthur, his newborn son because Josh can't find it in his heart to warm up to this little guy. He tries and tries, but he just can't do it. His family, especially his brother, are picking up the pieces and standing by him, but he knows he's never going to recover living where he lives and moves to an island where he meets Halle.

Halle is a bartender and singer in Josh's brother's nightclub. Her first meeting with Josh was pretty terrible. Josh was incredibly rude to her. So when they meet up again, it's awkward. I could see the attraction between Josh and Halle, but I never felt it throughout the book. I felt his grief. I felt her feelings of inadequacy. I saw what they were physically seeing in each other, but I didn't feel the chemistry between them. I think it would've been better for me if I'd seen more of Halle's life before she met Josh rather than have it summed up all at once.

This book had more than a few sad moments, especially for Josh. It also had some happier moments. It had a couple of steamy scenes that were well done, although I wanted to chase Josh down after their first encounter and give him a good shaking, but I had to keep in mind what was going on in his life at that point.

Overall, the story is great. I loved watching Josh transition from grieving widower to a happier man. I think we missed out on Halle, though. Bummer there. But it was still a good book.

About the cover: I love the cover to this. Too bad it's a bit deceitful. Read the book to find out what I mean.
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Magwan911
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2017
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Tragically man looses his wife, he's trying to rebuild his life but is living in limbo, with two children. His family help him of course but he's just existing then he meets halle.

Beautifully written with good characters and dialogue, the story is simple and easy to follow. Very sweet and sentimental romance.
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