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Torn by Amber Lehman @AmberLehman73
Going out there and saying that this was one of my all time fave books. I was completely blown away! For the first time I actually wrote notes besides my kindle clippings. It was filled with so much emotion and angst. ENTER TO WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY: http://www.promosimple.com/ps/b3d7c399800d0f249ba4aa40be6ce1c8
Where can I start without writing too lengthily? Well The book opens with a girl Krista who moves from Ohio to Orange County California. She is starting High School and is 14. On the first day she meets Carrie who is the first girl she sees when she shows up at 0 period. I think this is a Cali thing cause my kids did it. She is in a dance class and sort of hits it off with Carrie right away. Within a few hours she meets Brandon who appears to be Carries bf and they are making out to Krista’s embarrassment. Well it was all for show they are just really good friends. She meets Brandon, surfer, Mr rich, hot, smart and popular 16 year old. Along with Brandon she meets Ryan, Nick and Aeleise who is his girlfriend.
As they all settle into high school and get to know each other Brandon emerges as a very strong character. He is sort of intuitive and reads people well. It turns out Brandon a few really big reveals. His secrets and identity as a gay teen in the public eye as a sponsored surfer. He keeps that private. Once they hang out things happen between Carrie and Krista that leave them both questioning life, love and sex. They are now not afraid to talk and experiment which leads them on a pretty dangerous path. Several times I held my breath! In comes Aeleise who is Daemon’s sister and happens to be a hot 28 year old who teaches a small group bible study.
Many twists and turns take them from bff to hating each other, then back to friends. It is filled with so much emotion and at times it is hard to read. That is what I loved about it! Also what Krista deals with when she questions Daemon’s feelings towards her. Is he attracted to her or not? Then her and Carrie question their bond. Then the BIG OMG moment is when Brandon questions his entire life.
I cant express how glad I was that I read it. I saw some reviews that made me curse like a truck driver. I applaud Amber Lehman and as a Cali girl, she was so accurate it hurt! This is REAL life people and I will say it is by far one of the best books I have EVER read. PLEASE PLEASE support the author and go read it now!!
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The Corner Window by Darrel Rachel @dswriting
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Unmasking Maya is chick lit plus 1. I loved Fashioning a Romance by Libby Mercer, so I jumped to review this one too. The author is bringing a little bit more heat to this book. I like me some heat and this was gooooodie!!
Just my kind of book pure romance and fluff!! I would have chosen this as a great beach read. The American Caitlyn Taylor, gets super lucky when she meets Sophie. Sophie then offers her a chance to go and assist her in London with dress making, in lieu of rent. She glosses over the fact that Sophie and her family are very wealthy and Caitlyn works a lot to feel like she is giving her “all” to Sophie. With a family history of divorce, cheating, and instability, poor Caitlyn is charmed by Sophie’s brother John, but recognizes a player immediately.
She does see John as a handsome and caring CEO, but she fights her feelings. Then the dilemma comes (drum roll dom dom dom dom other shoe drops! bam) What to do when she needs has immigration trouble, no visa and must come back to the states? Both John and Sophie separately deal with the laws and Caitlyn fights the heat. The drama comes with all of it and it is some good stuff! John gets creative and sneaky when he tricks Caitlyn.
A thoroughly enjoyable read with humor, funny music titles added in and love. Don’t miss it!
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Unmasking Maya by Libby Mercer @LibbyMercer1
Unmasking Maya is chick lit plus 1. I loved Fashioning a Romance by Libby Mercer, so I jumped to review this one too. The author is bringing a little bit more heat to this book. I like me some heat and this was gooooodie!!
She has to remove herself from what her father did . Very deep part of the book. Maya comes to explain her past, as does Derek. He is the ultimate computer geek. Imagine a really hot computer geek and that is Derek. When they meet he is sort of arrogant and I didn’t think they would get together. I can’t say the road was easy for either one of them.
I loved this one and thought the road, even though filled with angst was worth it. It showed how computer and tech guys just work endless hours a day and are devoted to their trade, so much so they miss out on a lot.
When I finished this book, I had another idea for the author about a sequel to this one. I thought Lin, who befriends Maya was funny and interesting. I would like to see a few of the other people who worked at Unisco have a story. Maybe Lin can head up a team that infiltrates computer hackers? I guess I just want more. Big 5* and recommended!
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The Corner Window by Darrel Rachel @dswriting
This story really surprised me. In the beginning I will say I was intrigued and it started to get a little creepy. It all starts with a recent High School grad Frank Baldwin who was in a bad place. This poor guy had so many things to worry himself about. I wished he would have a little peace and quiet. His parents divorced and when I say they hated each other, it is being kind. His mother took the anger out on him and his brother, who we didn’t hear much about. So Frank starts looking for a job and thinks “this is wrong” when he sees the advertisement, but calls anyway. He gets into a conversation with Mr Lansing and he sounds like a wacko, but Frank goes to meet him. When they meet Frank is of course over-thinking and driving himself mentally crazy. The quirkiest rich guy Mr Lansing tells him he will call, and he does and Frank takes the job. He moves to southern California. All places but fictional things, in my mind I think, cause I live here, it is So Cal. I think Frank was by Camp Pendelton and maybe lived on the beach by San Clemente. In my mind that is where he was.
At this point all that you can feel about Frank is that being alone is a good thing one day and not so good the next. The fact that he constantly hears his mother’s negative things about life play on a loop in his head is painful. I felt bad that he was never really allowed to be a teenager. When he was on his own, instead of thinking about upbeat things he was thinking he had no life skills. He never learned to cook anything and found after the first trip, grocery shopping sucked. Instead of being happy and carefree by the ocean, he was thinking it is expensive to feed myself. He found to look and hear the ocean had a calming effect on him. When he worked a little too hard he went to swim and that relaxed him. The effect that divorce has on kids is really evident here.
He gets involved in a very clandestine relationship with a neighbor Sylvia. No spoilers, but the entire thing is so secretive, poor Frank drives himself almost insane thinking and over thinking. He needs a spring break vacation in Cancun with a few good men! That is ME thinking too much again. Well the story unravels and it takes me on a ride that I was not expecting. The ending blows me away. This really is something that a lot of people would find appealing. Besides the angst, the romance, the suspense, there is a certain character in Frank that was so appealing. I loved it and I am proud to offer a kindle and a paperback for a giveaway. I also have to read the other books this talented author wrote.
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The Corner Window by Darrel Rachel @dswriting
The Corner Window. Frank Baldwin, just out of high school and bitterly disillusioned over his dysfunctional family life, accepts a temporary job at a remote location on the California coast. When he encounters Sylvia, a beautiful young woman, he soon finds himself deeply in love with this intriguing beauty but her mysterious and intimidating family stand in the way.
As his love deepens, so does his concerns as to where it all may lead. What secret is her family hiding, and will they prove to be his undoing? A novel of romance, suspense, and a surprise ending.The Corner Window is available online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and many other leading online books sellers. To view the first chapter visit the author, Darrel Rachel’s Facebook page.
When I say this was a great book I mean it. I found the author and was shocked to learn he has written 6 other books. This one comes out on Amazon tomorrow. For the next week I am offering a free paperback and a free kindle. Enter the Rafflecopter link here:
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