
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this read and loved watching Chris break Samantha’s walls down. These two had had a connection for a number of years, but hadn’t over crossed too many lines. However now that Sam was back, he was willing to see where things would go and wasn’t going to allow Sam to push him away.
Sam was a warrior; the more I got to know about her the more I liked her. She had endured so much in her life and was determined to bring the world down to her feet. She was amazingly strong, but had moments of vulnerability and would find comfort with Chris before rebuilding her walls.
These two were amazing together. I loved how they were able to comfort one another when needed. Chris was such a strong person and wanted Sam to open up to him, but understood that she was in a hard situation. There were moments that had my heart breaking for Sam, and she was almost at rock bottom, but she was a fighter. As the story unfolded I was proud of what she had done.
This was a fantastic read and I know I want to go back and read more from this series and more of Brit Benson’s work. The world was fabulous and the emotional rollercoaster I was on had me glued to the read.

Title: The Love You Fight For
Author: Brit Benson
Series: Next Life #3
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: March 15, 2024
The mask she wears for the world is flawless.
But I want the mess that she hides underneath.
Samantha Harper is untouchable.
She’s the closest thing we have to royalty in my small town.
Daughter of a senator.
Richer than sin.
Classy, elegant, and
Ice cold.
She’s my polar opposite.
And unfortunately,
She’s exactly my type.
Too bad royalty doesn’t fraternize with peasants.
Until one night,
Samantha Harper finds herself at my mercy,
and the temptation to dirty up her flawless facade is too great.
When her perfect mask slips,
It’s not an ice princess I find beneath
But a warrior in war-torn armor.
A snake in queen’s clothing.
All it takes is one night, and I’m determined.
She will never have to fight another battle alone.
***
The Love You Fight For is the third book in the Next Life world. It has a guaranteed HEA. While The Love You Fight For can be read as a standalone, it is recommended that you first read the Next Life duet to fully appreciate the story.
But I want the mess that she hides underneath.
Samantha Harper is untouchable.
She’s the closest thing we have to royalty in my small town.
Daughter of a senator.
Richer than sin.
Classy, elegant, and
Ice cold.
She’s my polar opposite.
And unfortunately,
She’s exactly my type.
Too bad royalty doesn’t fraternize with peasants.
Until one night,
Samantha Harper finds herself at my mercy,
and the temptation to dirty up her flawless facade is too great.
When her perfect mask slips,
It’s not an ice princess I find beneath
But a warrior in war-torn armor.
A snake in queen’s clothing.
All it takes is one night, and I’m determined.
She will never have to fight another battle alone.
***
The Love You Fight For is the third book in the Next Life world. It has a guaranteed HEA. While The Love You Fight For can be read as a standalone, it is recommended that you first read the Next Life duet to fully appreciate the story.