October 2015, Inkspell Publishing, 176 pages, Ebook, Review copy
Summary from Inkspell
Bruised and battered hearts can keep beating. But can they heal?
Preston and Nick endured the breakup of all breakups when Nick accused her of cheating on him. He insisted, and she denied while the rain pounded against her driveway and thunder roared in the distance. Then they both ran—Preston to a life of Rock & Roll, and Nick to a career in the Army.
Four years later, they’re damaged and broken almost beyond repair. He’s carrying baggage from his military days, and she bears the scars of living a lifestyle she’s grown to hate.
When Preston’s label forces her to take time away from music, their paths cross in a parking lot not twenty-four hours after her hometown return, anger and sparks flying in a confusing blend. But regardless of the feelings neither has been able to shake, too many lies and secrets stand in the way of the one thing they need in order to recover.
Each other.
Preston and Nick endured the breakup of all breakups when Nick accused her of cheating on him. He insisted, and she denied while the rain pounded against her driveway and thunder roared in the distance. Then they both ran—Preston to a life of Rock & Roll, and Nick to a career in the Army.
Four years later, they’re damaged and broken almost beyond repair. He’s carrying baggage from his military days, and she bears the scars of living a lifestyle she’s grown to hate.
When Preston’s label forces her to take time away from music, their paths cross in a parking lot not twenty-four hours after her hometown return, anger and sparks flying in a confusing blend. But regardless of the feelings neither has been able to shake, too many lies and secrets stand in the way of the one thing they need in order to recover.
Each other.
Nayu's thoughts
It's a pure delight to have a
not filled with constant innuendo and uncomfortable for me scenes in
a new adult read. This book is about family. When starting the book
I'll forgive you if you look at me as if I have 2 heads because only
Preston's brother is kind to her. He is incredible. He married her
best friend, and they are incredibly kind, open-minded, generous with
love, compassionate-you get the picture, I'll save you from more
adjectives.
Anyway, Preston's life
is screwed up a bit, so she goes home scared and uncertain to find the most amazing support
network she could ever want. I was near tears at the overwhelming
love her brother and best friend have for her, which is opposite to
the rest of her family's welcome. When I say the book is about family I mean it
in both the literal and non literal sense. Preston's friends are her
family. She struggles wih the issue of Nick, finding it hard to
unwind and figure out her life wih him and her unpleasant family
constantly featuring in her life. I promise the end is beautiful,
that the hatred which occurs does eventually change. A truly
beautiful tale I will reread and keep hoping for an audiobook
version.
Find out more on Connie's website.
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