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Damaged Goods is an incredibly beautiful story of love, sacrifice, and opening your heart to new possibilities. I did NOT want to put this book down! I was so engaged in the storyline and I loved the characters Williams has created and developed.

 

All her life Liv Bennett has wanted nothing more than to leave her hometown behind for good. When she finally gets the chance, she sets out for greener pastures and her goal is to become 'more'. However, Liv has left behind two younger sisters and she checks in with them and sends them financial aid often. Having grown up with a mother who was more interested in drugs than she was her own kids, it's no surprise when Liv gets the call from her sister that their mom has bailed on them and they need her. Leaving her new life behind to take care of the sisters she loves, Liv is dropped back into a world she swore she'd never return to. Liv's sense of duty and her love for her family is what really defines her character. She will do whatever it takes to ensure her sisters are provided for... even if that means taking a job that most people would look down upon.

 

My heart broke so many times for Liv and her sisters. They are a resilient group that's for sure, but I hate the situation they find themselves in. There's one scene in particular with Liv's sensible sister, Reese that totally choked me up. I can't even imagine living the way they were, and I have to say- if I were in the same position as Liv was, I would've done whatever necessary too.

 

On top of dealing with her sisters, their drama, and her new job, there is Will Goods to consider. Will is their next door neighbor who takes care of his mother and works on cars. Oh, Will. He is just everything that you could want in a man. He is respectful, kind, and caring. He is incredibly self-sacrificing and puts others needs before his. *Swoooon!* Liv tries to keep her walls up around Will, as she always sworn never to fall for someone that could tie her down to that town. However, these two have a chemistry that just can't be ignored and soon, Liv will have to acknowledge that there's something more between them.

 

The one thing I had a slight issue was with the twist of the novel. I only say that because not much time had passed where I read a book with a similar type of twist. Even still, it wasn't enough to make me dislike the book. Far from it. I adored this book. Seriously. Nicole's writing style just grabs you, her slow-building relationships will make you swoon, and you can't help but crave more.

 

I'll conclude here, as I think this is a book you have to experience for yourself. Trust me, you won't regret picking this one up.