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Alexis
Alexis grew up feeling like an outsider in her seemingly perfect family. She has a younger brother whom everyone admires, and a gorgeous best friend that every guy seems to desire, leaving her feeling like she was never quite good enough.
She went off to college with the hope of creating a new life for herself, and thought perhaps she had, only to have everything fall apart just as her senior year was beginning. Reeling from a break-up with her first and only boyfriend, she finds herself feeling more lost than ever.
Things become even more challenging when her brother arrives on her doorstep with a difficult secret that he begs her to keep. Her loyalty to him drives a wedge between Alexis and her long-time best friend and forces her to confront her troubled relationship with her parents.
Relationships both old and new give Alexis the opportunity to find her true self, and perhaps even true love… if she is brave enough to take the leap.
She went off to college with the hope of creating a new life for herself, and thought perhaps she had, only to have everything fall apart just as her senior year was beginning. Reeling from a break-up with her first and only boyfriend, she finds herself feeling more lost than ever.
Things become even more challenging when her brother arrives on her doorstep with a difficult secret that he begs her to keep. Her loyalty to him drives a wedge between Alexis and her long-time best friend and forces her to confront her troubled relationship with her parents.
Relationships both old and new give Alexis the opportunity to find her true self, and perhaps even true love… if she is brave enough to take the leap.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 27, 2013
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About the author
Marian Gard
2 books1 followerI am a mother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend and am blessed by all of these relationships.
I am extremely new to the indie author world and am learning as I go. My book, Alexis, was my first attempt at writing a novel.
From the time I was able to read, I was moved by the tales of characters in fiction, and awed by the way a book is able to transport you to another time, place or even way of thinking.
I am extremely new to the indie author world and am learning as I go. My book, Alexis, was my first attempt at writing a novel.
From the time I was able to read, I was moved by the tales of characters in fiction, and awed by the way a book is able to transport you to another time, place or even way of thinking.
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June 1, 2013
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I like to read books from lots of genres: non-fiction, sci-fi, chic lit once in a while, etc. This book really hit home for me, it’s well-written and has some good humor too. I really liked it because it dealt with some very current topics that have not made their way into a lot of books yet of this genre. Also, because the setting was at a university with college students, it reminded me of my own senior year and college, dating, the whole college lifestyle (now I’m in my 30’s). I really liked it and could totally relate with the characters. I wanted the book to keep going – maybe there will be a sequel or another similar book by this author. Definitely an enjoyable book to read.
May 10, 2013
There isn't much in the way of guts to this book but surprisingly I enjoyed it.
It follows the story of Alexis, a college girl who is recovering from a breakup with her first love and a strained relationship with her parents who are disappointed she has not embraced their christian faith. All she relies on is her brother and her close friends...but even that is going to prove to be a challenge down the track.
I'm in my early 30's and was pleased to find a nice romance story without the explicit sex scenes, it does have some bad language, but it's not too bad. But even though the characters are in their early 20's i didn't find the book juvenile.
The characters are really easy to like and the romance is very sweet. It is a great book I would be comfortable giving to my teenage niece to read. There are some serious issues surrounding suicide in the book, but it is dealt with tastefully and carefully. I can't go into any more detail without spoiling the storyline.
I highly recommend this one and am looking for more titles by this author.
It follows the story of Alexis, a college girl who is recovering from a breakup with her first love and a strained relationship with her parents who are disappointed she has not embraced their christian faith. All she relies on is her brother and her close friends...but even that is going to prove to be a challenge down the track.
I'm in my early 30's and was pleased to find a nice romance story without the explicit sex scenes, it does have some bad language, but it's not too bad. But even though the characters are in their early 20's i didn't find the book juvenile.
The characters are really easy to like and the romance is very sweet. It is a great book I would be comfortable giving to my teenage niece to read. There are some serious issues surrounding suicide in the book, but it is dealt with tastefully and carefully. I can't go into any more detail without spoiling the storyline.
I highly recommend this one and am looking for more titles by this author.
June 2, 2013
Follow along as a young woman sets out on a journey to find herself and gets lost along the way. Ms. Gard brings you into a world of heartbreak, confusion, and friendship in pursuit of love and self-acceptance through characters that are fresh and relevant.
I loved this book and hardly set it down over a 24 hour period! You too will fall in love with the characters in this work of romantic fiction.
Read it now so you can be the first of your friends to recommend it to others! Great for all audiences and even appropriate for mature teens.
I loved this book and hardly set it down over a 24 hour period! You too will fall in love with the characters in this work of romantic fiction.
Read it now so you can be the first of your friends to recommend it to others! Great for all audiences and even appropriate for mature teens.
April 14, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. I liked Alexis and her strong opinions and Greyson and all of it. I have been reading a lot of so so books lately and I think if one of those authors would have written this same story I would have hated it. Marian Gard did a good job of making characters I actually like so it was really well done.
November 17, 2013
Decent quick read. The book is definitely geared toward young adults though the writing style is a bit juvenile and jumpy..
Alexis is trying to catch her footing after a tough break up with her high school and most of college sweet heart.. the story follows her from accidentally sleeping with him to falling in love for the first time..
Alexis is trying to catch her footing after a tough break up with her high school and most of college sweet heart.. the story follows her from accidentally sleeping with him to falling in love for the first time..
April 20, 2013
Very well-written! I didn't want to put it down! Marian Gard needs to write another!...her first novel is a success!
May 5, 2013
Loved the characters !
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