Louise Bay's Love Hard Review!

Love Hard

By: Louise Bay

Release Date: January 6, 2026

Publisher: Louise Bay

Author Website: https://louisebay.com

As Louise Bay's final Colorado Club Billionaire bachelor falls in love they have their work set out for them as they fight for a love that goes against everything

Jack Alden was the epitome of New York aristocracy. The sole heir to a family dynasty with roots of wealth going back generations he was groomed to carry on his family name even at the expense of his own happiness.

Raised on a small fruit farm in Colorado Iris Wilde gave up her dreams of being a dancer to keep her family business intact and a roof over their heads. Iris was a case of making lemonade out of the lemons life handed her and while she could still dream she was steeped in the reality of her sacrifice.

Jack and Iris were a case of love at first sight and it does not get any more romantic than that! Catapulted into an irresistible attraction, this couple's feelings were instant and all consuming. When seemingly defying fate this pair found each other when it looked like their magical introduction was a one-time circumstance this story took off even as the odds appeared to be stacked against them.

The yearning and longing for a life pieced together with the best part of their dreams clung to Jack and Iris and was ultimately the connection that ensured they stayed together for good. Intense chemistry burned between this pair and their love only built instead of sputtering out as a fling. The more time this couple spent together the more they wanted more of what could be leaving readers as caught up in their romance as Jack and Iris were. There were many sweet moments between this pair that moved this story nicely.

This author did a good job of throwing in some surprising little twists. Balancing comical with poignant Jack and Iris' challenges never felt defeating even in these characters' darkest and most desperate times. Resisting the wishes of others and standing up for their love in the end made sense with how this story played out. When Jack and Iris' feelings were stripped down to raw longing any obstacles paled in comparison as they realized their love for each other was everything worth living for.

As is the norm with this author, witty exchanges and supportive interactions fleshed her work out. A memorable secondary cast kept things interesting and promoted the small town vibe. Staunch friendships and family connections added a nice layer to this work.

Louise Bay is no stranger to instantly captivating her audience with book one of a new series and continuing to build their devotion with each additional book. This author's interwoven angst, humor and loyalty creates book bonds with her readers that are hard to rival. As the last chapter closes on Louise Bay's Colorado Club Billionaire's series, with Love Hard, readers will leave with a smile on their faces and believing that if there is a love story to be found Louise Bay is the one to find it!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

*While this book is part of a series it can be read as a stand alone.*