Redefining Us is a new standalone available May 28th by brand new author Harloe Rae.



Let me start off saying that this book has a lot of emotions. It's raw, and cuts you deep. Xander has previously done some tours overseas and the battles he faced there came home with him. He has lost a lot of good friends in the service, and he is fighting so many demons that he secludes himself from the world, even his old best friend Willow.

Willow is the PERFECT heroine in this book. She is kind, honest and willing to do whatever she can to help ruin the walls and barriers her once best friend has put up. It may have been 3 years since she last saw him, but the feelings she's had have not be forgotten. So she will do everything in her power to fight tooth and nail, especially if Xander is the one throwing them.



I actually found it hard to believe that this was Harlow Rae's first published book. It was written so well, and it focuses on something so shattering and emotionally deep. Coming from someone that is good friends with and have dated veteran soldiers, this book took me on a whole other level than most books have. I not only read it, I breathed it, consumed it and tried not to cry with them. Which lets be honest, I did like a baby. I do promise there is a happy ending, and it was like a fresh breath of air. Total worth the roller coaster with the characters. This book is not for the soft hearted as it goes through some deep issues, but shows how true love really can be to fix someone and release their pain and worries. To me this love story is more genuine than 75% of the books I have read. It was real and so very very raw, yet it was all wrapped up and wonderfully written. I was begging for Willow to stay and help her best friend. I was yearning for Xander to break free from his monsters and learn to love again. I just loved these characters so much, it was inspiring.



I definitely recommend reading this book once it releases May 28th!!!



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Really enjoyed this story. Xander and Willow were amazing. Xander's story and pain were heartbreaking but I loved how Willow helped him. Their story was inspiring. I don't think there's anything that Harloe Rae has written that I wouldn't love.

I won’t lie, this book will hit you hard with the feels and the hard realities of PTSD. My heart broke for Xander as he tries to work his way back into civilian life. Willow just wants to help the boy she loved so long ago.
This book takes you into a lot of dark moments with a lot of passionate ones. There are moments where I felt it was rushed but when there is a history, it would be very believable. I would loved to have learned more about the histories of these two together as well. But you get a great feel for the connection they have with each other.
Overall, this book is a rough story to read but well worth it. Being the author’s debut novel, I felt it was very well done and for being the debut, a really tough topic to tackle right out the gate. Looking forward to more from Harloe Rae!

Xander and Willow's story is a captivating and emotional read. It had me hooked from the beginning. It's an amazing story.

4 Childhood friends stars

Full review to come.

A beautiful debut novel!

You know how I love those wounded warriors who find healing in the arms of love. Xander is just such a character, and Willow, his childhood friend comes back to help him heal. It's a passionate, heartbreaking, and in the end, uplifting story.

The author shows so much promise for more great books with her passionate descriptions and true depth of feeling. Looking forward to more from Harloe Rae!

Don't miss this one~

You can’t make this up. During a few scenes I couldn’t shake the feeling that some of the things happening were so bad, that this must have happened to someone. I feel like the author had first or second hand experience because WOW.
PTSD is no joke but Willow stuck in there for the sake of love. There were a few scenes that I couldn’t believe what was happening and don’t get me started on the lame excuse given for not keeping in touch, but that’s life. It is what it is and Willow had the choice to stay and help fight the Xander’s demons or move on. This was an interesting read and I’m glad I stuck with it.

Wow I loved this book. Willow is awesome, she's so strong and caring. My heart broke for Xavier and everything. He had to go through. It's incredible this is Harloe's first book, it fills you with so much emotion. It's sweet, heartbreaking, funny, and steamy. I can't wait to read more from Harloe

Reviewed on behalf of The Book Boyfriend Addict (www.bookboyfriendaddict.com). A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.


“…You deserve so much better than a broken man like me but I’ll never take your love for granted.”

Wow this book captivated me from the start and kept me entranced from beginning to end. It was deep and full of so much feeling that you ached and loved through ever moment. I felt so much for Xander and what he was going through. His pain was so tangible and written so beautifully you’re left with wanting to ease his pain. Willow really is the light in a dark day she is so genuine and heartfelt you can’t help but love her kind heart.

Xander and Willow have been best friends since the day they met on the playground. Through everything they were always there for each other and although they both loved each other they never took the chance to share their true feelings. Xander wanting to make something of himself joins the army with promises of coming back to Willow. Sometimes the best intentions are never as easy to keep as you want them to be.

Willow feeling lost without Xander in her life tries to move on sharing her huge heart in her job. No matter how happy she is with her friends and job there has always been a hole in her heart that was once occupied by Xander. With one call from her mother everything would change. When Willow comes face to face with Xander after three years of absence she is met with a much different man than the one that left her promising to come back. Xander can no longer stand to be near anyone and tries to push away the one person he loved more than anything.

“Don’t let go, alright? I mean it. I can do this but I need you here. I don’t care how that makes me sound. You’re my strength when the darkness threatens to consume me.”

Wow from this point on the struggle and love portrayed is amazing you find yourself wanting so badly to make everything work out. Xanders demons are so real and intense that you feel like you are hurting right alongside of him. The connection between Willow and Xander is so raw and pure you never doubt how they truly feel about each other. While I love a hot sex scene a lot of times they are just that these portrayed the deep love, admiration and connection between which is oftentimes very hard to portray.

“I want to protect you, Willow. Possess you. Share my life with you as we grow old together. Always be blessed with your blinding presence.”

I really loved this book cover to cover and couldn’t pull myself away from reading it. This is Harloe Rae’s first book however, it felt like reading a seasoned author. I am so glad I was able to connect with her and will absolutely be looking forward to her next book.

Friends to Lovers...

Willow and Xander's story was a friends to lovers tale mixed in with PTSD, lots emotions and a ton of feelings. Luckily for them there is a happily ever after in sight.