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My Fate for Yours
Work hard, play hard, protect what you love at all costs...
For Eamon and Rachel, friendship has always had to be good enough.
A safe distance, a guarded heart, nothing more.
When Eamons brother, Tobin, takes off after a nasty breakup, Eamon needs Rachel to help find him. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is to keep the lines of friendship from blurring when they both want something more.
When Tobin returns, what was supposed to be a celebratory weekend for Eamon and Rachel, somehow turns into much more. And as scary as it is, neither one of them know how to let it go.
Maybe the answer is that they shouldn’t…
Or maybe their destiny was decided long before they even met.
For Eamon and Rachel, friendship has always had to be good enough.
A safe distance, a guarded heart, nothing more.
When Eamons brother, Tobin, takes off after a nasty breakup, Eamon needs Rachel to help find him. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is to keep the lines of friendship from blurring when they both want something more.
When Tobin returns, what was supposed to be a celebratory weekend for Eamon and Rachel, somehow turns into much more. And as scary as it is, neither one of them know how to let it go.
Maybe the answer is that they shouldn’t…
Or maybe their destiny was decided long before they even met.
315 pages, Paperback
First published July 25, 2013
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July 29, 2013
Update 7/28
Yep, that hurt. Oh, Eamon. I knew what was coming, but damn. I didn't know how sad I would be for poor Rachel. As if that sweet girl didn't have enough on her shoulders.
"After all of his stunts, all of his jumps and dares, the most reckless thing Eamon LeJeune ever did was make me fall in love with him, and then leave me here without him and I'll forever have the love of a ghost echoing in my heart."
Oh man, that was rough. :(
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Maybe we will get a little insight into what was going on in Eamon's head THAT night.
Either way, this one is going to hurt to read. I can't wait to read Eamon's story.
Yep, that hurt. Oh, Eamon. I knew what was coming, but damn. I didn't know how sad I would be for poor Rachel. As if that sweet girl didn't have enough on her shoulders.
"After all of his stunts, all of his jumps and dares, the most reckless thing Eamon LeJeune ever did was make me fall in love with him, and then leave me here without him and I'll forever have the love of a ghost echoing in my heart."
Oh man, that was rough. :(
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Maybe we will get a little insight into what was going on in Eamon's head THAT night.
Either way, this one is going to hurt to read. I can't wait to read Eamon's story.
July 28, 2013
Loved it! Can't wait for more!!
"I think when you give enough of yourself to a person and they do the same, it changes you, it changes them."
This book is like watching a train wreck, no pun intended. If you have read My Heart for Yours then you know no good can come to your heart from reading this, but if you are like me and loved it then you can't help but want to learn more about the mysterious Eamon and so you read it and fall in love and break your own heart just for fun, because you have nothing better to do on a Saturday night lol.
This story starts shortly before My Heart for Yours although it is interwoven with memories from the past as is the first book. It tells the story of Tobin's brother Eamon and Rachel's relationship. (I'm going to have to reread the first book bc I was too wrapped up in Tobin and Delia to pay her any attention)
Eamon is a very original character. In some ways he is fearless, very careless and seems to live life to the fullest.. but when it comes to love and commitment in all areas of life he is very fearful and runs away. He is also funny, charming and very endearing. As much as he screws up and frustrates you there is something that draws you in and want to root for him and know more about him.
Then you have Rachel. She has been friends with Eamon since she was 5 and in love with him since she was 13. Rachel is very likable and can only be described as selfless, brave, and strong.
The writing is simple yet beautiful and it flows well. I get bored easily and skim, but didn't catch myself doing that with this story. I previously haven't notice many of errors in previous books by these two ladies, but did notice quite a few words missing or words repeated here and there.. nothing terribly distracting though.
Overall, this a bittersweet story, but I really enjoyed it. I'm glad I learned more about Eamon and I hope one of the future books continues Rachel's story. I would definitely recommend this book and My Heart For Yours (One of my all time favs). Although this was written second, I would recommend reading it first.
"I think when you give enough of yourself to a person and they do the same, it changes you, it changes them."
This book is like watching a train wreck, no pun intended. If you have read My Heart for Yours then you know no good can come to your heart from reading this, but if you are like me and loved it then you can't help but want to learn more about the mysterious Eamon and so you read it and fall in love and break your own heart just for fun, because you have nothing better to do on a Saturday night lol.
This story starts shortly before My Heart for Yours although it is interwoven with memories from the past as is the first book. It tells the story of Tobin's brother Eamon and Rachel's relationship. (I'm going to have to reread the first book bc I was too wrapped up in Tobin and Delia to pay her any attention)
Eamon is a very original character. In some ways he is fearless, very careless and seems to live life to the fullest.. but when it comes to love and commitment in all areas of life he is very fearful and runs away. He is also funny, charming and very endearing. As much as he screws up and frustrates you there is something that draws you in and want to root for him and know more about him.
Then you have Rachel. She has been friends with Eamon since she was 5 and in love with him since she was 13. Rachel is very likable and can only be described as selfless, brave, and strong.
The writing is simple yet beautiful and it flows well. I get bored easily and skim, but didn't catch myself doing that with this story. I previously haven't notice many of errors in previous books by these two ladies, but did notice quite a few words missing or words repeated here and there.. nothing terribly distracting though.
Overall, this a bittersweet story, but I really enjoyed it. I'm glad I learned more about Eamon and I hope one of the future books continues Rachel's story. I would definitely recommend this book and My Heart For Yours (One of my all time favs). Although this was written second, I would recommend reading it first.
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July 10, 2013This is gonna hurt... Ay yi yi!
June 17, 2014
I gave this 2 stars because I really didn't like the ending. It was a good book until the end..
August 29, 2014
I liked it a lot until it got to the end. I was so upset and heart broken that I can't even continue reading the series because I don't care to see what happens with anyone else.
July 28, 2013
Full review coming soon. Too emotionally exhausted to write one now! :)
FULL REVIEW:
This is one of those books I want to hate, but I can't because it's so brilliantly written and so beautiful.
I fell in love with Eamon, right along with Rachel. And knowing Tobin makes me love him even more. But what I really loved about this book was Rachel. Maybe it's because I think a lot of people can connect to her character. Having a best friend who you want more with... or maybe not even a best friend but someone who struggles with letting anyone in, it's heartbreaking and you just want it to all work out.
Jolene and Steph are a beautiful combo. I can't wait for the other books in this series, and I'm hoping some HEA's are in the future for these set of characters. But knowing these authors, they are just going to keep me coming back for more, no matter how heartbreaking the stories are, because they give readers characters who latch onto you and never let go.
FULL REVIEW:
This is one of those books I want to hate, but I can't because it's so brilliantly written and so beautiful.
I fell in love with Eamon, right along with Rachel. And knowing Tobin makes me love him even more. But what I really loved about this book was Rachel. Maybe it's because I think a lot of people can connect to her character. Having a best friend who you want more with... or maybe not even a best friend but someone who struggles with letting anyone in, it's heartbreaking and you just want it to all work out.
Jolene and Steph are a beautiful combo. I can't wait for the other books in this series, and I'm hoping some HEA's are in the future for these set of characters. But knowing these authors, they are just going to keep me coming back for more, no matter how heartbreaking the stories are, because they give readers characters who latch onto you and never let go.
August 2, 2013
Steph Campbellis one of my favorite authors, and Jolene Perryis near the top of that list too, so of course I am buying any project of theirs as soon as it is out. As a prequel to the book My Heart for Yourswhich I loved I knew this would be good.
What surprised me most about this book is how, even though having read the other book the pivotal event in this book is well known to me, they made is suspenseful and exciting, and heartbreaking all at the same time. Not so easy to do when before reading a word you know where it is going. That is just plain great writing. I couldn't put it down.
Note to authors: PLEASE do not be done with this world. There are people here that need their own books. Rachel is calling out for one, and after all this, doesn't she deserve one?
What surprised me most about this book is how, even though having read the other book the pivotal event in this book is well known to me, they made is suspenseful and exciting, and heartbreaking all at the same time. Not so easy to do when before reading a word you know where it is going. That is just plain great writing. I couldn't put it down.
Note to authors: PLEASE do not be done with this world. There are people here that need their own books. Rachel is calling out for one, and after all this, doesn't she deserve one?
July 9, 2024
This book broke my heart.
July 7, 2016
Ends in a cliffhanger!
This is the first book that I read in this series so I didn't know what happened in book 1. (Even though this is book 0.5 in the series, it was written second). I didn't realize that.
I love friends to lovers books. This book is about Rachel and Eamon, they have been friends since grade school and Rachel has had a crush on Eamon since she was 13. After her boyfriend breaks up with her, Rachel gets drunk and confesses her love to Eamon. The only problem, Eamon doesn't do commitment of any kind, job, girlfriend, etc. Eamon is a love 'em and leave 'em after one night or maybe a weekend, manwhore. They manage to get their friendship back on track and out of the awkward zone but, he can't stop thinking about her declaration of love. Then they are thrown together looking for his temporarily missing brother, Tobin. When they find Tobin, a group of their friends and them decide to go away for the weekend to celebrate. Rachel and Eamon decide to have a secret one-time-only, weekend affair to get each other out of their systems.
This is the first book that I read in this series so I didn't know what happened in book 1. (Even though this is book 0.5 in the series, it was written second). I didn't realize that.
I love friends to lovers books. This book is about Rachel and Eamon, they have been friends since grade school and Rachel has had a crush on Eamon since she was 13. After her boyfriend breaks up with her, Rachel gets drunk and confesses her love to Eamon. The only problem, Eamon doesn't do commitment of any kind, job, girlfriend, etc. Eamon is a love 'em and leave 'em after one night or maybe a weekend, manwhore. They manage to get their friendship back on track and out of the awkward zone but, he can't stop thinking about her declaration of love. Then they are thrown together looking for his temporarily missing brother, Tobin. When they find Tobin, a group of their friends and them decide to go away for the weekend to celebrate. Rachel and Eamon decide to have a secret one-time-only, weekend affair to get each other out of their systems.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 16, 2013
3.5 SAD STARS
If you've read "My Heart for Yours" then you know how this book ends. If you haven't you might not want to keep reading because there will be SPOILERS.
Eamon and Rachel have been friends for their whole lives. Always kind of flirting around each other (first kiss, almost first sexual experience), and now they are adults in their early 20's. Rachel has feelings for Eamon, she has been in love with him for a while. She tells him she's in love with him, it gets awkward, they go back to being friends.
Eamon is a manwhore (thank god Rachel isn't a virgin, because I just couldn't take it!) and an adrenaline junkie. Rachel knows, but still wants him anyway. Not sure if she thinks she can change him or what. They decide to have a weekend of sex to fulfill their attraction (because stuff like that always goes so smoothly). They both seem really into each other, can't stop thinking about the other.
Here's where I kind of became irritated with the story. Eamon knows he's a manwhore, knows he is going to hurt his best friend, and it's obvious he has feelings for Rachel. But he still hurts her anyway. Immediately after their weekend together (and he is well aware that Rachel loves him), he goes on a date with another girl and spends the night with her at a hotel (and Rachel sees this). A few hours later, he's getting a BJ from a different girl. Gross!
Eamon just keeps hurting Rachel (and to be fair she is just stupid enough to keep wanting him), and by the time he has an epiphany it's just too late.
It looks like there will be a third book, I am hoping Rachel will get her HEA.
If you've read "My Heart for Yours" then you know how this book ends. If you haven't you might not want to keep reading because there will be SPOILERS.
Eamon and Rachel have been friends for their whole lives. Always kind of flirting around each other (first kiss, almost first sexual experience), and now they are adults in their early 20's. Rachel has feelings for Eamon, she has been in love with him for a while. She tells him she's in love with him, it gets awkward, they go back to being friends.
Eamon is a manwhore (thank god Rachel isn't a virgin, because I just couldn't take it!) and an adrenaline junkie. Rachel knows, but still wants him anyway. Not sure if she thinks she can change him or what. They decide to have a weekend of sex to fulfill their attraction (because stuff like that always goes so smoothly). They both seem really into each other, can't stop thinking about the other.
Here's where I kind of became irritated with the story. Eamon knows he's a manwhore, knows he is going to hurt his best friend, and it's obvious he has feelings for Rachel. But he still hurts her anyway. Immediately after their weekend together (and he is well aware that Rachel loves him), he goes on a date with another girl and spends the night with her at a hotel (and Rachel sees this). A few hours later, he's getting a BJ from a different girl. Gross!
Eamon just keeps hurting Rachel (and to be fair she is just stupid enough to keep wanting him), and by the time he has an epiphany it's just too late.
It looks like there will be a third book, I am hoping Rachel will get her HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 29, 2015
It's not unusual that books make me cry but this is a whole new level. I'm a crying mess right now over a book. Thanks so much to Jolene Perry and Steph Campbell. My Fate for Yours is just as good as My Heart for Yours but this one broke my heart in so many ways. They created a book about love but it wasn't a fairy tale but it was beautiful. It was realistic, it was the kind of love that's difficult, that has obstacles that sometimes you can't over come, a love where you make so many mistakes yet the other person loves you enough to forgive you every time. But mostly it was about a love that was unfair and cut short by fear. Absolutely, without a doubt one of the best books I've ever read even if it did rip my heart out, shove it in a shredder then left the pieces scattered around.
This book will draw you in and wrap you up then throw you to the wind but it is worth every word written. It's beautiful and tragic. I hate that they didn't get their ending but I guess that is life. We don't all get a fairy tale ending even if we do deserve it. These two deserved so much more than what they got but without the tragedy Tobin wouldn't have gotten Delia back and even though Eamon loved Rachel but was too scared to admit it. He loved Tobin just as much and he would have been happy for him. I'm so book hungover right now I don't know what else to write. Read this book!!!!!
This book will draw you in and wrap you up then throw you to the wind but it is worth every word written. It's beautiful and tragic. I hate that they didn't get their ending but I guess that is life. We don't all get a fairy tale ending even if we do deserve it. These two deserved so much more than what they got but without the tragedy Tobin wouldn't have gotten Delia back and even though Eamon loved Rachel but was too scared to admit it. He loved Tobin just as much and he would have been happy for him. I'm so book hungover right now I don't know what else to write. Read this book!!!!!
February 14, 2016
This was quite a good book. I didn't know what to expect, I needed this book for a challenge, and haven't heard of the series or anything.
All I can say is this book is definitely for 18+, most of the book is quite tame, but there are some sex scenes (very minor ones, but enough information is given).
The romance was ok. I really really liked Rachel, she was a great girl, trying to keep her head up while drowning in work and other responsibilities. Eamon, ugh, nice guy but a total prick in regards of girls. :\ And he should just grow up for once. Take up responsibilities, take the job and don't do all those dangerous things he does.
Also the little cursive past parts, were slightly disturbing (kids about to have sex... no thank you) and totally inappropriate.
Wow that ending, I never expected to have it ended like that. Though with all the dangerous stuff.. it was to be expected a bit. Still I cried a bit. :(
All I can say is this book is definitely for 18+, most of the book is quite tame, but there are some sex scenes (very minor ones, but enough information is given).
The romance was ok. I really really liked Rachel, she was a great girl, trying to keep her head up while drowning in work and other responsibilities. Eamon, ugh, nice guy but a total prick in regards of girls. :\ And he should just grow up for once. Take up responsibilities, take the job and don't do all those dangerous things he does.
Also the little cursive past parts, were slightly disturbing (kids about to have sex... no thank you) and totally inappropriate.
Wow that ending, I never expected to have it ended like that. Though with all the dangerous stuff.. it was to be expected a bit. Still I cried a bit. :(
June 7, 2014
It has admittedly been a very long time since I read My Heart for Yours and I remembered most of the novel and the plot… what I didn't remember was why Delia had come back in the first place. This novel brought me back to the why and it brought me back to the why in a very sad and heartbreaking way.
Fate is a funny and fickle thing. Just when you thought you've got life figured out, it slams into you and changes your course of direction. It taunts you with what could have been. And this book is just that, it's fate taunting us at what could have been a great love kindled if only fate and all that he is, had decided to not stick his hand into the situation and twist things up a bit.
It was beautiful and sad and a perfect intro into My Heart for Yours. In a sense it completed it and made the story whole. I look forward to reading any new books in this series.
Fate is a funny and fickle thing. Just when you thought you've got life figured out, it slams into you and changes your course of direction. It taunts you with what could have been. And this book is just that, it's fate taunting us at what could have been a great love kindled if only fate and all that he is, had decided to not stick his hand into the situation and twist things up a bit.
It was beautiful and sad and a perfect intro into My Heart for Yours. In a sense it completed it and made the story whole. I look forward to reading any new books in this series.
January 3, 2014
Holy hell! For those that read book 1, you already know what happens in the end of this book, but it didn't make it any easier to read. Tears! And it was so effing bittersweet bc he finally realized something epic and was about to do something grand with it and well, crap...
The entire book, you feel happy and sad and especially sad for Rachel bc not only does eamon have her on a yo-yo and u root for them to be together, but you know what is going to happen and you hate that you are rooting for them bc there can be no happy. Talk about emotions! But, darn if that wasn't a great book!
The entire book, you feel happy and sad and especially sad for Rachel bc not only does eamon have her on a yo-yo and u root for them to be together, but you know what is going to happen and you hate that you are rooting for them bc there can be no happy. Talk about emotions! But, darn if that wasn't a great book!
January 3, 2016
This book was amazing even though it made me cry. The storyline was just so realistic. It thought me a valuable life lesson. Rachael loves Eamon, she thinks that he is the one for her. However things don't always turn out the way we want to be. Eamon was not the "right" person for Rachael. She will see that once his fate is sealed hence the title. He will always be in her heart. Even though she wanted him she didn't need him. Even if he did live to love her it most likely wouldn't last long. R.I.P Eamon. This a real book. As people we need to realize this.
September 11, 2013
I finally got the courage to read My Fate for Yours. I knew it would be a difficult story to read. It's no big deal. Not like I spent all night tossing and turning thinking about that ending (heavy on the sarcasm). I knew what was coming, but on my gosh was it painful. Ahhh!!! My Fate for Yours was beautiful, heartbreaking, and simply wonderful. I am now dreaming of spending the day eating sweets and snuggling up in bed moping.
July 31, 2013
Even though I knew how this was going to end based on the first book, My Heart for Yours, I couldn't stop myself from hoping for the happy ending that wasn't going to happen. The writing is beautiful and fills you with hope only to knock the wind out of you when it's crushed.I can't even begin to describe how horrible I feel for Rachel and Eamon too. They'll break your heart.
September 11, 2016
Why did I not read the reviews before picking this up?! This is the first book in the series I have read and it broke my heart! Jolene Perry and Steph Campbell if you're reading this you better write a book for Rachel that ends well!!
Beautifully written with wonderful characters you just have to fall head over heels in love with... sigh.
Beautifully written with wonderful characters you just have to fall head over heels in love with... sigh.
September 9, 2013
I don't know what to say except that I'm glad that I forgot how Eamon's story was in My Heart for Yours b/c otherwise I would not have read this prequel. I loved Eamon & Rachel's story just wish it wasn't so tragic.
July 31, 2013
What???!!!! Should have known when someone shelved this under tragedy that the ending is sad. I don't really get Eamonn though. How can someone has such a death wish for himself. Why are the characters in this book (with the exception of Rachel)had nothing to do but drinking?
February 17, 2015
Okay I went into this not knowing was prequel. And not knowing anything about the other book. This story REALLY got me and I very much didn't know what was going to happen. So I am just going to go and crawl into my bed and cry some more.
April 13, 2016
I went into this not knowing what to expect, and the ending was a complete surprise to me. I did not expect that to happen at all, and I may have cried a tear or hundred over it all.
Steph and Jolene, you have broken my heart.
Steph and Jolene, you have broken my heart.
February 2, 2016
Not what I thought...
I'm so used to normal romance books that I didn't see this ending coming at all. Not my cup of tea for sure. The writing was great, and I liked the characters. Just don't like how the book ended.
I'm so used to normal romance books that I didn't see this ending coming at all. Not my cup of tea for sure. The writing was great, and I liked the characters. Just don't like how the book ended.
December 8, 2016
I didn't love the characters in this, but they weren't bad.
This was an okay read, but it took me a while to get into it. There were a few times where it started to drag slightly for me too.
I might read the next one, but not right away.
This was an okay read, but it took me a while to get into it. There were a few times where it started to drag slightly for me too.
I might read the next one, but not right away.
October 30, 2013
Love, love, love! There is so much emotion in this series - Jolene Perry and Steph Campbell are a dream writing team!
August 5, 2013
I really liked Eamon and Rachel's story and Steph Campbell and Jolene Perry did not disappoint with their latest book. I would recommend reading it, especially if you liked My Heart For Yours.
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July 5, 2013Why do the best covers come out next year!!
Want to read
August 11, 2013Nope. Won't read it. It's too depressing. As much as I want to know why it happened I refuse to read it.
December 18, 2013
Even knowing how it ends.....it killed. I felt so bad for these two lovers and what could have been. And sorry, but he was selfish with his life....and that was a damn shame.
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