Joshua and Ruby!

When Ruby’s place of business needs some repairs she never expected that the contractor she hired to do the repairs would be her first and only love and that his reappearance in her life would not only bring up the past but also a secret she never expected to share.

Joshua fell in love with Ruby when they were in high school until circumstances conspired to tear them apart. Now that she is back in his life he isn’t about to let anyone or anything come between them especially when he finds out what happened more than a decade earlier.

Ruby is strong and independent so although she doesn’t need Joshua in her life there is no denying she wants him in her life while Joshua isn’t about to repeat the mistakes of the past and is determined to create a life and family with the woman who has always owned his heart. I listened to an audio copy of the book and the narrators were a perfect choice for the personalities of the characters as they brought this story to life. 🎧 Audiobook Obsession

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A second chance with 1st & only love!

Discarded is a fantastic addition to the UCC Saga and a wonderfully written second chance romance. The storyline centres around Ruby, and her story is the kind that will pull at your heartstrings. Ruby is a strong-mined, confident, successful woman and the owner of the Ruby Lounge. She always came across as the leader and more protective one of the group of girlfriends, the UCC crew. Twelve years ago, she was discarded by Joshua Becker, her first love and high school sweetheart. But fate throws a curveball when Ruby's lounge needs maintenance and the pipes repaired. After many years, Ruby is utterly stunned when she comes face to face with Joshua, and he is gorgeous, a fine specimen of a man.

Their history is convoluted and wrapped in secrets and drama. When truths are revealed, mistakes are admitted, Ruby and Joshua get a much deserved second chance in love. They were absolutely perfect for one another, true soulmates, and the chemistry was off the charts.

Ruby and Joshua are authentic characters with genuine emotional depth, and their story is heartfelt and captivating. Blake Lockheart and Raquel Beattie did an outstanding job depicting the nuances of their characteristics, emotions, and chemistry. They literally breathed life into Eva's words and made the story come to life. Discarded was a terrific listen; it's very well written with quality narration, one I'm highly recommending.

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Brilliant

I love these characters in the series. They all have their issues that give the storyline so much depth. With a fantastic performance from both narrators it really does enhance your experience with this book.
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Loving this romance series!

This is such a good series! I love each of the women we have followed so far, but I honestly think Ruby is my favorite. The owner of Ruby’s Lounge, she has continued her mother’s business with success and finesse. She is currently in need of a quote for some plumbing work that needs to be done, and who should show up to give her one, but he boy that broke her heart. Joshua left for college and never reached out again to her but now he has returned and is on a mission. He plans on getting the woman back. But is she willing to put her feelings back out there, especially now? And what will happen when the two actually find out the truth to their teenage demise? I loved this story for a couple of reasons. I love strong women and Ruby is perfect role model. She is a wonderful boss and puts the needs and privacy of her clients first. Joshua is swoony, and it’s easy to see why Ruby fell for him. This second chance at love is exciting and fun! And we also get a quick look at Layla, the latest in the UCC women. She comes with secrets, and I can’t wait to see where she takes us!

Blake Lockheart and Raquel Beattie are a perfect fit for this story. Lockheart is a favorite of mine and understands Joshua giving him the voice and nuances to make him believable. Beattie is a new narrator to me. I loved her voice. It has a richness that easy to listen to and made for a great performance. This is a great team and made for a fun narration.

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This series keeps getting better

This series keeps getting better.

First of all, this time, we get a full background story for both main characters, and they even interact a lot with side characters who are way more defined. Definitely an improvement. It helps with relating with them and their struggles.

Though there are a few sexy scenes–and Ruby literally manages a sex club–this book is far from being erotica. Ruby and Joshua’s attraction for each other is as strong as with the previous couples, but there’s something more between them. Namely, a little girl. That makes for more emotional moments. The child is also at the center of most of their struggles, from Joshua missing her childhood, to the reason he and Ruby were kept apart, to the problem with Ruby’s job. Well though out.

Joshua and Ruby are surrounded by many people, from their family to their coworkers, and they’re all much more than just cardboard characters. Some bring humor, other are here to help or threaten their relationship. There’s also a real attempt at diversity, with disabled characters, characters from various origins or religions, queer characters… including the main characters.

It isn’t a political piece though, and the romance is very much the focus. It was a cute second chance, with Joshua trying to find his place as a father, and Ruby slowly giving it to him. Sweet seduction until the grande finale.

The narration too was better, because both narrators had the same energy, and their voices matched. They were both good too, which made Joshua and Ruby’s story even better.

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Absolutely fantastic

I’ve loved every minute of this trilogy but this book was my favourite. Ruby met Joshua when they were teenagers and fell in love however their families had other ideas and did everything they could to keep them apart. Run forward 11 years and Joshua comes back into Ruby’s life unexpectedly , you could feel the chemistry between them from the start. This was my last audiobook of 2021 and I’m so glad I chose it.
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Sweet and Sassy!

Ruby and Joshua's story is fun, sexy, and sweet all in one. Discarded is a standalone second chance romance that is part of a series with interconnected characters. We met Ruby in book 1 but are just now getting her story. She has been hiding a secret for years and not even her closest friends know about it. It is not necessary to have listened to the first two books before listening to this one, but so far it's a series worth listening to and one I would recommend. Blake Lockheart and Raquel Beattie both did an excellent job bringing this story to life.
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Great Second Chance Romance!!!!

Discarded is book three in the UCC Saga and is Ruby's story. Ruby is the owner of Ruby's Lounge, which is a secret establishment of sorts and she is a tough and fierce businesswoman. She has been keeping a secret for a very long time, and her world is upended one day when the contractor she calls for help with the lounge's plumbing just so happens to be someone very important from her past.

I have been thoroughly impressed with this author and this series and so happy I found it. I have been listening to the audiobooks which are fantastic and they keep getting better and better as the series goes on. I loved that this book had a little bit more of a serious tone and a bit more depth both in character development and story line. I really liked Joshua. From the minute he burst back into Ruby's life, he went after what he wanted, no holds barred, and you can't fault a guy for that. They had some great chemistry and I was very much rooting for their happily ever after.

There were some new character introductions as well as some of the familiar ladies of the UCC in the book. I found Discarded to be very engaging and enjoyable and would definitely recommend it! Blake Lockheart and Raquel Beattie did a wonderful job with the narration of this story and I would highly recommend them both. #PinkFlamingoProductions #TheFlock

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Second Chance Romance

Discarded by Eva LeNoir is a second chance romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Blake Lockheart and Raquel Beattie. This is the third book in the UCC Saga series and can be read as a standalone. the stories are inter-connected but follow a different couple.

This is the first series of Eva's that I have read and it won't be my last. I liked the relationship between Joshua and Ruby. I really enjoyed getting both of their points of view throughout the book.

Blake and Raquel did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you like second chance romances or contemporary romances.


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captivating

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story.. i really like the characters and the story.. the narration did a great job in bringing the characters to my imagination. I couldn’t put it down. The UCC saga is becoming one of my favorite series and I know this is one book I will be listening to again.

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