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Wild Widows #4
Someone to Watch Over Me
I come home to find him passed out on the floor�
Lexi
Almost three years after losing my husband, Jim, to ALS, I’ve started to emerge from the fog of widowhood, thanks in large part to my sexy roommate—and former high school crush—Tom Hammett. When he offered me a suite in his spacious home, he got me out of my parents� basement where I’d lived with Jim during his illness and since his death. But now Tom is experiencing a health crisis, and I’m not sure I have it in me to go down that road again, even if I suspect I might be falling in love with him. I have to decide if I can risk losing my fragile heart to another man with a potentially life-threatening health condition.
Tom
My heart attack is the worst possible thing that could’ve happened, especially since Lexi was the one to find me in distress. She’s come so far in the nine months we’ve lived together, and I’ve felt us inching toward something deeper lately. After losing my dad to a widow-maker heart attack when I was a teenager, I hate that I’m inflicting similar trauma on Lexi and my sisters. I’m determined to do everything in my power to return to full health so I can be the partner Lexi needs and deserves. Little does she know that I too had a massive crush on her in high school, but she was too young for me then. Now, she’s perfect for me, and I want to be perfect for her, too.
Come along as Lexi’s Wild Widow chapter two story with Tom unfolds along with updates on some of our other favorite characters. We’ll also meet two new widows in need of the special love and support only the Wild Widows can provide.
Lexi
Almost three years after losing my husband, Jim, to ALS, I’ve started to emerge from the fog of widowhood, thanks in large part to my sexy roommate—and former high school crush—Tom Hammett. When he offered me a suite in his spacious home, he got me out of my parents� basement where I’d lived with Jim during his illness and since his death. But now Tom is experiencing a health crisis, and I’m not sure I have it in me to go down that road again, even if I suspect I might be falling in love with him. I have to decide if I can risk losing my fragile heart to another man with a potentially life-threatening health condition.
Tom
My heart attack is the worst possible thing that could’ve happened, especially since Lexi was the one to find me in distress. She’s come so far in the nine months we’ve lived together, and I’ve felt us inching toward something deeper lately. After losing my dad to a widow-maker heart attack when I was a teenager, I hate that I’m inflicting similar trauma on Lexi and my sisters. I’m determined to do everything in my power to return to full health so I can be the partner Lexi needs and deserves. Little does she know that I too had a massive crush on her in high school, but she was too young for me then. Now, she’s perfect for me, and I want to be perfect for her, too.
Come along as Lexi’s Wild Widow chapter two story with Tom unfolds along with updates on some of our other favorite characters. We’ll also meet two new widows in need of the special love and support only the Wild Widows can provide.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 22, 2024
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Marie Force
241books8,342followersMarie Force is the New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense and erotic romance. Her series include Gansett Island, Fatal, Treading Water, Butler Vermont and Quantum.
Her books have sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller more than 30 times. She is also a USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, as well as a Speigel bestseller in Germany.
Her goals in life are simple—to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can and to never be on a flight that makes the news.
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Her books have sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller more than 30 times. She is also a USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, as well as a Speigel bestseller in Germany.
Her goals in life are simple—to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can and to never be on a flight that makes the news.
Join Marie’s mailing list on her website at marieforce.com for news about new books and upcoming appearances in your area. Follow her on Facebook at and on Instagram at . Contact Marie at [email protected].
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November 22, 2024
What an amazing read! This addition to the Wild Widows series focuses on Tom and Lexi, two people who’ve been friends and even roommates. You’ll revisit others from the WW group but it’s Tom and Lexi who you’ll find yourself cheering for this time around.
Lexi has already known such loss, and when something happens to her friend, it all comes rushing back. Tom is so patient as he helps Lexi find her next chapter.
While you can read this as a stand alone story, I highly recommend all the books in this thoughtful and inspiring series.
Lexi has already known such loss, and when something happens to her friend, it all comes rushing back. Tom is so patient as he helps Lexi find her next chapter.
While you can read this as a stand alone story, I highly recommend all the books in this thoughtful and inspiring series.
November 16, 2024
This is Lexi and Tom's story. Tom has cared for Lexi for the year since she moved into his house as a roommate. But when she arrives home and finds him out cold on the floor, all her trauma of losing her husband to ALS, comes back to haunt her. With help from the Wild Widows and Tom admitting to feelings for her, she begins to think of her second chapter. I enjoyed this book but wish there had been more of other people from the group and their struggles.
April 17, 2025
Another perfect book that understands widows/widowers.
I gave this book five starts because the author really does a fabulous job of understanding what it is like to be a widow or widower. This is the fourth book in the Wild Widow series. Lexi lost her young husband to ALS. Lexi and Jim moved into her parent’s home for help and financial support. Jim is gone and the bills may last her a lifetime. She has a boring job that doesn’t even pay that great. She runs into Tom whom she went to high school with. When her hears all that Lexi has been through he offers her a wing in his house to help her save money. For almost a year they have been roommates. It is fun to discover each of them had a crush on the other but never brought it up.
Lexi comes home from work and finds Tom on the floor. She called an ambulance and discover Lexi literally saved Tom’s life. He had a heart attack - the widow maker one. Lexi panics and tells the group she cannot do this. She doesn’t have it in her anymore to take care of someone. Tom is mad at himself because he knows this will take Lexi back a lot of steps. Iris is there for Lexi. I admit Lexi whines a tad in this story but it is so understandable.
Soon they each learn that this is more than a roommate thing. Tom wants it to be an out in the open “us� thing. Lexi gets let go from her job. One of the widows knows a foundation that would help with some or maybe all of Lexi and Jim’s debt. She also gets offered a job at the ALS office in DC.
So much going on and Ms. Force nails the thoughts and actions of those who have been left behind. This group is amazing. I want a group like this. We also meet two new “members� of the only club you don’t want to belong to. Angela, sister of a cop and the wife of the President (The First Family Series) and Luke who lost his wife to cancer.
I gave this book five starts because the author really does a fabulous job of understanding what it is like to be a widow or widower. This is the fourth book in the Wild Widow series. Lexi lost her young husband to ALS. Lexi and Jim moved into her parent’s home for help and financial support. Jim is gone and the bills may last her a lifetime. She has a boring job that doesn’t even pay that great. She runs into Tom whom she went to high school with. When her hears all that Lexi has been through he offers her a wing in his house to help her save money. For almost a year they have been roommates. It is fun to discover each of them had a crush on the other but never brought it up.
Lexi comes home from work and finds Tom on the floor. She called an ambulance and discover Lexi literally saved Tom’s life. He had a heart attack - the widow maker one. Lexi panics and tells the group she cannot do this. She doesn’t have it in her anymore to take care of someone. Tom is mad at himself because he knows this will take Lexi back a lot of steps. Iris is there for Lexi. I admit Lexi whines a tad in this story but it is so understandable.
Soon they each learn that this is more than a roommate thing. Tom wants it to be an out in the open “us� thing. Lexi gets let go from her job. One of the widows knows a foundation that would help with some or maybe all of Lexi and Jim’s debt. She also gets offered a job at the ALS office in DC.
So much going on and Ms. Force nails the thoughts and actions of those who have been left behind. This group is amazing. I want a group like this. We also meet two new “members� of the only club you don’t want to belong to. Angela, sister of a cop and the wife of the President (The First Family Series) and Luke who lost his wife to cancer.
November 25, 2024
Lexi has lost her husband to ALS. Once she starts getting her life back on track thanks to the support of her wild widows group, she met her Highschool crush Tom again. He offers her a much needed place to live and everything turns upwards until she find him unresponsive on the floor one night.
She learns that serious heart conditions run in his family and has to face the question how she wants to go on. Is she willing to geht hurt again for the man she fell in love with through living together as friends.
At the same time Tom opens up about his feelings and his past.
I really enjoyed the story. The story and characters are relatable even though it’s a little over the top. I also love the wild widows group and that they show up again and again. They are hilarious and probably right what you need when in grief.
She learns that serious heart conditions run in his family and has to face the question how she wants to go on. Is she willing to geht hurt again for the man she fell in love with through living together as friends.
At the same time Tom opens up about his feelings and his past.
I really enjoyed the story. The story and characters are relatable even though it’s a little over the top. I also love the wild widows group and that they show up again and again. They are hilarious and probably right what you need when in grief.
November 26, 2024
Hard to read, but fabulous
This one was double hard to read for me. Being a widow myself due to alcoholism which is a hard pill to swallow, but also due to the fact that I lost my Mom from ALS just two short years before I lost my husband. My Dad was the hero in that story. He kept Mom at home all through the terrible disease.
These stories are really good especially if you are a widow, have a friend that’s a widow, or if you want to date a widow. After the first of these stories I asked my therapist to help me put together a widows group. It really has helped to have a new group of friends in the same boat that I am, because the friends I had before couldn’t handle the intense sadness and the intense guilt.
This one was double hard to read for me. Being a widow myself due to alcoholism which is a hard pill to swallow, but also due to the fact that I lost my Mom from ALS just two short years before I lost my husband. My Dad was the hero in that story. He kept Mom at home all through the terrible disease.
These stories are really good especially if you are a widow, have a friend that’s a widow, or if you want to date a widow. After the first of these stories I asked my therapist to help me put together a widows group. It really has helped to have a new group of friends in the same boat that I am, because the friends I had before couldn’t handle the intense sadness and the intense guilt.
December 3, 2024
Really enjoyed the last book in this series for now, i'm glad there are going to be more, must get into the faital series at some point so I can catch up with the back stories of those characters from that series plus get to know Sam and nick better.
May be a project for the new year while i'm waiting for the wild widows next book. It's good that the faital series was not required reading before that as between that and the first family that's a lot of reading. Really liked Lexie and Tom's story and it was lovely to meet all the widow's partners who are not actually widdow's such as Tom, Tray and robyn.
May be a project for the new year while i'm waiting for the wild widows next book. It's good that the faital series was not required reading before that as between that and the first family that's a lot of reading. Really liked Lexie and Tom's story and it was lovely to meet all the widow's partners who are not actually widdow's such as Tom, Tray and robyn.
November 24, 2024
Another Fabulous Enlightening Read
Marie Force has done it again! I always enjoy how well she develops her characters. Each are unique and give you an understanding to the difficulty they face daily. Her books are well researched and love getting acquainted with the characters and what they are living through. Having friends who lost someone in similar situations brought it more real.
Thanks for another great book! I have read them all (every book she has written)! Not just this series! Guess they are addictive! Look forward to more!
Marie Force has done it again! I always enjoy how well she develops her characters. Each are unique and give you an understanding to the difficulty they face daily. Her books are well researched and love getting acquainted with the characters and what they are living through. Having friends who lost someone in similar situations brought it more real.
Thanks for another great book! I have read them all (every book she has written)! Not just this series! Guess they are addictive! Look forward to more!
November 26, 2024
Wonderful!
Tom and Lexie had crushes on each other in high school but they never even talked to each other. Now years later, they've run into each other. She's a widow and he's never married. He offers her a place to live in his house. Their crushes hasn't dimmed through the years. Lexie finds Tom unconscious. His family has a history of heart problems. Will she be able to handle it if he dies? The Wild Widows Club is a great support for Lexie and helps her work through everything. I like how the widows help everyone out. The narration was perfect. I'm looking forward to the next book.
Tom and Lexie had crushes on each other in high school but they never even talked to each other. Now years later, they've run into each other. She's a widow and he's never married. He offers her a place to live in his house. Their crushes hasn't dimmed through the years. Lexie finds Tom unconscious. His family has a history of heart problems. Will she be able to handle it if he dies? The Wild Widows Club is a great support for Lexie and helps her work through everything. I like how the widows help everyone out. The narration was perfect. I'm looking forward to the next book.
December 2, 2024
The Wild Widows continues to be the most amazingly beautiful series about life, loss, amazing friendship, and finding a second chance at love. I just adore the Wild Widows group and their bond. The way they fold people into their family and into the group they know no one willingly wants to be in. The lengths they go to for each other in friendship and care is beautiful. Lexi and Tom are such a sweet story of friendship, high school crushes, second chances, understanding, and deep love.
"Nothing is forever, except love. That outlives us all."
"Nothing is forever, except love. That outlives us all."
December 22, 2024
It’s another home run for Marie Force! Book 4 in the Wild Widows series was amazing and I couldn’t put it down! Lexi and Tom have been living together for a year as friends but after finding Tom unconscious in the kitchen from a massive heart attack, the feelings they have had for each other since high school come rushing back. Lexi isn’t sure she can handle falling for someone who she could lose any moment but can she handle not having him in her life at all? This book has all the feels and keeps you wanting more with every turn of the page.
January 13, 2025
Someone to Watch Over Me
Death in families and grief go hand in hand, but when it’s a long term partner, husband, wife, mother, father, daughter, son only compounds the grief, but when it’s a shorter time (this is all relatively based on the presupposition) it can be completely devastating and debilitating to those left behind. These stories tgat Marie Force has written in this series are stand alone stories but all linked by one factor that brings stability and comfort to those dealing with grief. These Widow’s club. You’d think that this would be everywhere, but is it?
Death in families and grief go hand in hand, but when it’s a long term partner, husband, wife, mother, father, daughter, son only compounds the grief, but when it’s a shorter time (this is all relatively based on the presupposition) it can be completely devastating and debilitating to those left behind. These stories tgat Marie Force has written in this series are stand alone stories but all linked by one factor that brings stability and comfort to those dealing with grief. These Widow’s club. You’d think that this would be everywhere, but is it?
February 1, 2025
Second chance
Lexi and Tom's story was heartbreaking and exciting at the same time.
Losing alone one is never easy, but you learn to survive. The emotions throughout this book kept me turning the pages to see what happened next. I could feel the emotions coming off the pages, and that kept me turning the pages.
If you can cry or laugh while reading the book, then I'll have to say it's an amazing story!
Bravo Marie Force for another amazing story! Can't wait for the next book!
Lexi and Tom's story was heartbreaking and exciting at the same time.
Losing alone one is never easy, but you learn to survive. The emotions throughout this book kept me turning the pages to see what happened next. I could feel the emotions coming off the pages, and that kept me turning the pages.
If you can cry or laugh while reading the book, then I'll have to say it's an amazing story!
Bravo Marie Force for another amazing story! Can't wait for the next book!
November 26, 2024
Wow! Talk about the full gambit of emotions!
Tom and Lexie's story is filled with all the emotions! Lexie has been to he'll and back with her widowhood journey. She runs into Tom again quite by accident. Tom and Lexie were each others childhood crushs, even though neither knew it. I highly recommend this book but be ready for tears, joy and everything in between! Marie Force did herself proud with this one! I promise you will love it too! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Tom and Lexie's story is filled with all the emotions! Lexie has been to he'll and back with her widowhood journey. She runs into Tom again quite by accident. Tom and Lexie were each others childhood crushs, even though neither knew it. I highly recommend this book but be ready for tears, joy and everything in between! Marie Force did herself proud with this one! I promise you will love it too! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
December 2, 2024
Lexi's story just broke my heart but i loved this chapter 2 story. You can just feel the emotion coming off the page and the way that these two fight for each other was perfect in every way. I love these wild widows so much and how Marie always finds a way for all the stories to continue and how when this story ends we will continue to see Lexi & Tom in the other stories in the series. Just perfect
December 21, 2024
Lexi’s teen would’ve been ecstatic that her crush Tom spoke to her let alone become her platonic roommate, but he did... a couple of years after she’d been her husband’s caregiver over four years before he succumbed to ALS. Certain Tom wants their relationship to go to the next level, Lexi’s considering it. But walking in, Lexi’s mind is thrown back to reliving her husband’s final years when she came home and finds Tom unconscious and barely breathing.
Rating: 4stars
Rating: 4stars
December 22, 2024
A second chance love story with your childhood crush!! After losing her husband, fate brings Lexi back together with her childhood crush Tom and the sparks fly!! When he offers her a place to stay it takes a years and a heart attack to prompt the sparks to grow!! Loved this book and revisiting all the Wild Widows in their meetings!! A must read series that will have you laughing, crying and rooting this bunch of survivors on!! Grab your copy today!!
March 5, 2025
Not sure how she does it.
This series grabs and twists your heart like a vice. I have read a few and each story is different yet the topic is the same. She masterfully weaves these tales as they intersect with the previous story and the others in this group of friends. Each story is unique and uncommon. Once I start, I cannot stop until its over. I found this author last year and read an entire series in three days. She is now one of my top favorites.
This series grabs and twists your heart like a vice. I have read a few and each story is different yet the topic is the same. She masterfully weaves these tales as they intersect with the previous story and the others in this group of friends. Each story is unique and uncommon. Once I start, I cannot stop until its over. I found this author last year and read an entire series in three days. She is now one of my top favorites.
August 15, 2024
I love, love, love the Wild Widows Series. With such a diverse and delightful cast of characters, there's never a dull moment and the friendships continue to grow and new characters are introduced searching for a safe place to land as they carry their heavy burdens of loss. Readers are going to love the latest arrivals -- count on it!
RELEASE DATE: November 2024
RELEASE DATE: November 2024
November 22, 2024
This series is wonderful! It is hard to read at times because of the grief that they are feeling over losing their spouse. But it is so wonderful to see the friends that they’re making that help them get through this very difficult time in their lives, I love reading about the characters and I love that they continue throughout the series, I love seeing them grow and find love again
November 23, 2024
A wonderful addition to the Wild Widows series.
Lexi nursed her husband through ALS until the end. Four years of agony for them both.
Tom has loved her since high school and offered her a room in his home so she could get away from her parents basement and reclaim her life. Easy to say, hard to do.
Their story is a bit magical and lovely.
Lexi nursed her husband through ALS until the end. Four years of agony for them both.
Tom has loved her since high school and offered her a room in his home so she could get away from her parents basement and reclaim her life. Easy to say, hard to do.
Their story is a bit magical and lovely.
November 23, 2024
All I can say is WOW!!!
I'm not sure how you always find the way to weave your stories into the hearts of your readers so profoundly that we are sure we are reading about our own lives or of loved one's lives. I will forever read a newly released book immediately if the author is Marie Force.
I'm not sure how you always find the way to weave your stories into the hearts of your readers so profoundly that we are sure we are reading about our own lives or of loved one's lives. I will forever read a newly released book immediately if the author is Marie Force.
November 24, 2024
Heartbreaking, yet so full of healing
I love this series and HEAs. Although I have to say, in many ways, these Wild Widows� 2nd Chapters are beyond satisfying. Lexi and Tom stole my heart and I can’t wait for book 5 to catch up on them and all the others,
Someone to Watch Over Me is a touching, heartwarming, and steamy phenomenal read.
I love this series and HEAs. Although I have to say, in many ways, these Wild Widows� 2nd Chapters are beyond satisfying. Lexi and Tom stole my heart and I can’t wait for book 5 to catch up on them and all the others,
Someone to Watch Over Me is a touching, heartwarming, and steamy phenomenal read.
November 24, 2024
WONDERFUL STORY OF HOPE❤️❤️
Marie, your writing is absolutely brilliant. These folks� tragic life circumstances are just unbearable. The loving support they give each other is just amazing. Your insight into their thoughts and feelings make you the excellent author you are. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Marie, your writing is absolutely brilliant. These folks� tragic life circumstances are just unbearable. The loving support they give each other is just amazing. Your insight into their thoughts and feelings make you the excellent author you are. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
November 25, 2024
Wild reading
So good to reconnect with the widows! Can't wait for the next one. Already hope it is Angela and Luke. It always seems like it is such a long time between books, when they are out they are read almost straight through in a day. Then I am can hardly wait for the next title and wonder which one it will be. Thank you Marie Force for such great reading material!!
So good to reconnect with the widows! Can't wait for the next one. Already hope it is Angela and Luke. It always seems like it is such a long time between books, when they are out they are read almost straight through in a day. Then I am can hardly wait for the next title and wonder which one it will be. Thank you Marie Force for such great reading material!!
November 28, 2024
Hilariously heartbreaking
I dreaded reading this at the beginning. I didn't want to be sad this close to Thanksgiving. I am so glad I kept reading. I loved reading about Levi's journey to Chapter 2. And seeing new people join. And Joy! What an amazing friend! Everyone in this group of friends is amazing and resilient. Love it!
I dreaded reading this at the beginning. I didn't want to be sad this close to Thanksgiving. I am so glad I kept reading. I loved reading about Levi's journey to Chapter 2. And seeing new people join. And Joy! What an amazing friend! Everyone in this group of friends is amazing and resilient. Love it!
November 29, 2024
Lexi and Tom are such a great couple
Lexi and Tom are one of those great couples that are good friends first. Then the friendship explodes into love.
Marie hit this one out of the park. She is so good at explaining the joy and pain of new love after a horrible loss.
The wild widows are always a joy to visit, such a great group of people.
Lexi and Tom are one of those great couples that are good friends first. Then the friendship explodes into love.
Marie hit this one out of the park. She is so good at explaining the joy and pain of new love after a horrible loss.
The wild widows are always a joy to visit, such a great group of people.
December 5, 2024
Lexie and Tom
High school crush on each other neither knowing about it. A lifetime ago they meet up one evening and the spark rekindles. Tom Terrific woos Lexie for almost a year by offering her a place to live in his home. Their friendship turns into a relationship and the love grows. Great read truly enjoyed it
High school crush on each other neither knowing about it. A lifetime ago they meet up one evening and the spark rekindles. Tom Terrific woos Lexie for almost a year by offering her a place to live in his home. Their friendship turns into a relationship and the love grows. Great read truly enjoyed it
December 14, 2024
fab book
Another great instrument in this wonderful series. Full of drama love and compassion. With each book dealing with a different couple but the same core group of characters just adding a few as we go along makes for an intriguing and wonderful series. The narration was excellent as always. I can’t wait for the next book now.
Another great instrument in this wonderful series. Full of drama love and compassion. With each book dealing with a different couple but the same core group of characters just adding a few as we go along makes for an intriguing and wonderful series. The narration was excellent as always. I can’t wait for the next book now.
January 12, 2025
solid story for next in series
I really hate it when I’m reading along and suddenly the book ends without warning! LOL. It just suddenly stopped�. The ending trauma feels contrived since the book just ended. I’m sure it’s medically accurate, but still. Otherwise, it would be a 5 star read and I’m looking forward to what’s been set up for book 5
I really hate it when I’m reading along and suddenly the book ends without warning! LOL. It just suddenly stopped�. The ending trauma feels contrived since the book just ended. I’m sure it’s medically accurate, but still. Otherwise, it would be a 5 star read and I’m looking forward to what’s been set up for book 5
November 25, 2024
Lexi & Tom. A spectacularly written story. I love all of Marie’s books. Tom & Lexi are no exception. I was left reeling after reading this book. My husband has MS, so reading this book was like looking into the future for me. 5+ stars 🌟
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