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Sarah Mine
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Disinherited and disenchanted, photojournalist Hill Deveraux has returned to his hometown and to Sarah James. A quick tumble in her bed and things usually look better for him. However, the Sarah he's come back to has changed from the girl he walked away from five years ago. There are secrets in her sad eyes and she's doing everything in her power to push him away. Hill is going to have man up and figure out what she means to him, because every time she tells him to go he's unable to stay away. When he learns Sarah's secrets his life and heart will never be the same.
Recommended for 17+ due to mature themes and sexual content.
Disinherited and disenchanted, photojournalist Hill Deveraux has returned to his hometown and to Sarah James. A quick tumble in her bed and things usually look better for him. However, the Sarah he's come back to has changed from the girl he walked away from five years ago. There are secrets in her sad eyes and she's doing everything in her power to push him away. Hill is going to have man up and figure out what she means to him, because every time she tells him to go he's unable to stay away. When he learns Sarah's secrets his life and heart will never be the same.
Recommended for 17+ due to mature themes and sexual content.
100 pages, ebook
First published July 1, 2013
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Riann Colton
1 book12 followersI've lived in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the majority of my life except for my first 6 months and a three month stint in Kingston, Ontario that ended with no job and me out of money and returning back to Calgary. I've been writing for as long as I can remember and probably before then if one includes creative lying in grade 1 when I told a classmate that we were moving to Tokyo and I didn't even know where that was. (And I got caught when her mom phoned my mom about our future move to Japan. Apparently my story was believable.) Writing is what keeps me sane; though, really, if you ask around - no one will agree to my sanity.
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September 14, 2013
4/4.5 Stars
What started out as a quick read to “fill in a gap” soon turned into a book I’m still thinking about long after turning that last page. Sarah Mine was a beautifully written story that gripped me from the very first page. It shook me, broke me and had me hanging on every word.
I’ll say this. What this book lacks in length (around 100 pages) it most certainly makes up for in character development and emotion which seeped from every page. Gritty and raw, this book contained more emotion in 100 pages than some 300+ page reads I’ve picked up.
William Hilton Deveraux (Hill) and Sarah James have been having casual hook-ups over the years that, on first glance, appears to be a toxic arrangement for both concerned.
“But she wasn’t the Sarah I knew. She wasn’t so used up, strung out and gutted by demons I couldn’t even imagine.’ - Hill
Sarah and Hill are two very broken individuals, both carrying demons, secrets and heartache. Sarah especially is weighted down by a past that threatens to shatter her as she sometimes hangs on by a mere thread.
“You aren’t the only lost soul in this house.”
We meet both characters when Hill once again turns up on Sarah’s doorstep after a 4 year absence. This isn’t out of the ordinary as Hill has been seeking out Sarah on his return to his home town of Pierce Point in between Photography assignments on and off over the years, why he returns to a place that appears to hold nothing but painful memories is a mystery.
“She had the biggest, saddest eyes. They gutted me. Slashed through my own crap. They showed me every hit she’d ever taken, every drink to forget her life. Sarah.’ – Hill
Hill and Sarah seek solace in one another’s bodies as a way to forget their demons, if only for a short time, and each is so devastatingly broken they don’t realise the pain these hook-ups and absences cause. Memories and pain can stay buried for so long.
“Take me, Sarah,” he whispered. “Take me where I need to be.” – Hill
Each character had a story to tell and the unravelling of their pasts and the pain contained therein came slowly, painfully and emotionally. Told in aching alternative POV’s between Hill and Sarah which only added to the intensity of the story, my heart broke completely for these two lost souls, though it was Sarah who would decimate my heart.
‘Because he had the power to hurt me in ways no one could.’ - Sarah
Sarah really hasn’t known love or kindness in her life. Abused by her father and treated poorly by others, Sarah has had lived most of her life suffering hurt and pain. Hill makes her forget her pain for the short time he meets up with her but each time he leaves, he shatters her heart once again.
‘After, I would regret. Now, I wanted him. Needed him.’ - Sarah
But Hill has his own baggage – and not just the camera bag and backpack that are the one constant in his life – this man wears the scars of the horrors he’s witnessed through his lens and family issues that have plagued him for some time.
“The things he had seen through his lens had left their mark on him.” – Sarah
Yep, these two are pretty effed up that’s for sure and the compassion I felt for both was beyond words. Each left their mark on me and I felt every ounce of pain these characters felt as they dredged up the memories and the secrets which had come to define them.
‘Sometimes you just had to try to outrun your demons’
Jax, as a secondary character was a breath of fresh air between the intensity of Jax and Sarah, and what an amazing brother he was to Hill and I loved how this author wove him intrinsically through the story.
"You have to remember the light after you see the dark. It’s why you go back to Sarah. She’s alive, she’s living.” - Jax
Working my way through this Sarah Mine, discovering what triggered the pain for both Hill and Sarah…..Sarah especially, was deeply emotional and reduced me to tears.
I was so moved by this story and nothing was spared in its telling and the only reason I didn’t afford Sarah Mine a higher rating was due to the length. After getting to know Hill and Sarah, after sharing their conflict and pain and feeling such a connection to them both, I found myself wanting more. Don’t get me wrong, this was such a well developed story and I was more than satisfied with how the author brought me closure, but I needed more because I was so completely invested in this story. I didn’t want it to end. I truly hope the author will revisit at some point as these characters stole my heart and I would love to follow their journey further.
I would absolutely recommend adding Sarah Mine to your reading lists. This book was an intense, gritty, raw, riveting, emotional, passionate, and beautiful. The chemistry between Hill and Sarah was off the charts. The tender moments will sear your soul and with every breath you are willing these two to find peace and love within one another. What an amazing read and I thank the book gods for sending this one my way.
What started out as a quick read to “fill in a gap” soon turned into a book I’m still thinking about long after turning that last page. Sarah Mine was a beautifully written story that gripped me from the very first page. It shook me, broke me and had me hanging on every word.
I’ll say this. What this book lacks in length (around 100 pages) it most certainly makes up for in character development and emotion which seeped from every page. Gritty and raw, this book contained more emotion in 100 pages than some 300+ page reads I’ve picked up.
William Hilton Deveraux (Hill) and Sarah James have been having casual hook-ups over the years that, on first glance, appears to be a toxic arrangement for both concerned.
“But she wasn’t the Sarah I knew. She wasn’t so used up, strung out and gutted by demons I couldn’t even imagine.’ - Hill
Sarah and Hill are two very broken individuals, both carrying demons, secrets and heartache. Sarah especially is weighted down by a past that threatens to shatter her as she sometimes hangs on by a mere thread.
“You aren’t the only lost soul in this house.”
We meet both characters when Hill once again turns up on Sarah’s doorstep after a 4 year absence. This isn’t out of the ordinary as Hill has been seeking out Sarah on his return to his home town of Pierce Point in between Photography assignments on and off over the years, why he returns to a place that appears to hold nothing but painful memories is a mystery.
“She had the biggest, saddest eyes. They gutted me. Slashed through my own crap. They showed me every hit she’d ever taken, every drink to forget her life. Sarah.’ – Hill
Hill and Sarah seek solace in one another’s bodies as a way to forget their demons, if only for a short time, and each is so devastatingly broken they don’t realise the pain these hook-ups and absences cause. Memories and pain can stay buried for so long.
“Take me, Sarah,” he whispered. “Take me where I need to be.” – Hill
Each character had a story to tell and the unravelling of their pasts and the pain contained therein came slowly, painfully and emotionally. Told in aching alternative POV’s between Hill and Sarah which only added to the intensity of the story, my heart broke completely for these two lost souls, though it was Sarah who would decimate my heart.
‘Because he had the power to hurt me in ways no one could.’ - Sarah
Sarah really hasn’t known love or kindness in her life. Abused by her father and treated poorly by others, Sarah has had lived most of her life suffering hurt and pain. Hill makes her forget her pain for the short time he meets up with her but each time he leaves, he shatters her heart once again.
‘After, I would regret. Now, I wanted him. Needed him.’ - Sarah
But Hill has his own baggage – and not just the camera bag and backpack that are the one constant in his life – this man wears the scars of the horrors he’s witnessed through his lens and family issues that have plagued him for some time.
“The things he had seen through his lens had left their mark on him.” – Sarah
Yep, these two are pretty effed up that’s for sure and the compassion I felt for both was beyond words. Each left their mark on me and I felt every ounce of pain these characters felt as they dredged up the memories and the secrets which had come to define them.
‘Sometimes you just had to try to outrun your demons’
Jax, as a secondary character was a breath of fresh air between the intensity of Jax and Sarah, and what an amazing brother he was to Hill and I loved how this author wove him intrinsically through the story.
"You have to remember the light after you see the dark. It’s why you go back to Sarah. She’s alive, she’s living.” - Jax
Working my way through this Sarah Mine, discovering what triggered the pain for both Hill and Sarah…..Sarah especially, was deeply emotional and reduced me to tears.
I was so moved by this story and nothing was spared in its telling and the only reason I didn’t afford Sarah Mine a higher rating was due to the length. After getting to know Hill and Sarah, after sharing their conflict and pain and feeling such a connection to them both, I found myself wanting more. Don’t get me wrong, this was such a well developed story and I was more than satisfied with how the author brought me closure, but I needed more because I was so completely invested in this story. I didn’t want it to end. I truly hope the author will revisit at some point as these characters stole my heart and I would love to follow their journey further.
I would absolutely recommend adding Sarah Mine to your reading lists. This book was an intense, gritty, raw, riveting, emotional, passionate, and beautiful. The chemistry between Hill and Sarah was off the charts. The tender moments will sear your soul and with every breath you are willing these two to find peace and love within one another. What an amazing read and I thank the book gods for sending this one my way.
November 20, 2013
This is 100 pages say what. I can't believe this book was only 100 pages talk about packing a lot of punch in a small packed. This was a phenomenal, beautiful, heartbreaking, and inspiring book. The book blurb was good the cover was nice but what inside blew me away. I never would have guessed in a million years that this is what I would get when I started this book.
Sarah and Hill have a long past together one that is destructive and harmful but they always find themselves back in each other’s arms. Hill has been gone four long years, Sarah knows that he always leaves but this time she is determined to keep him away for good. Sarah has made huge changes in her life and she knows that Hill will only hurt her and Sarah isn't sure she will be able to survive him leaving again. So when she see's him on her porch she surprises him by telling him no.
Hill left but he always finds his way back to Sarah but in the process of ridding himself of his own demons he has hurt Sarah. This time when he come back he can't believe that Sarah has turned him down and that she has changed so much in the years he's been gone. But Hill can't take no from Sarah so he sets about seducing her. Hill never though that while he was seducing Sarah he would find so much more, and when she rocks his world with her past Hills eyes are finally opened to not only the love he feels for Sarah but for all the pain he has caused her. Now Hill will have to set about making it right and finally putting himself together while proving to Sarah that he won't leave again.
This book was so beautifully written. Riann Colton is a master and I can't believe this is her debut book. I was hooked from word one and didn't want to put this book down. Ms. Colton made me love Sarah and made my heart break for her, she made me hate Hill and then fall in love with Hill and she made me love Jax (Hill's brother). I cried and cried while reading this book, my heart broke for Sarah and all that she had endured and then made me unbelievable proud of Sarah for all that she had accomplished and moved past.
This is a must read, it is a book that will stick with you and show you beauty that is a rare gift. Sarah Mine left me in awe and dumbstruck by its story. I said it at the beginning of my review but I just can't believe all of Sarah Mine was put into 100 pages, I never would have guessed that such a complete and powerful book could be put into this. This book is perfect the writing was beautiful and gripping, my only wish was that this book could have had a epilogue but that is beacue I think every book should have an epilogue and also because I didn't want this book to end.
I kept cringing when I saw I was coming to the end because I just didn't want it to end and be Finnish with Hill and Sarah's story. I can't wait to read more from Riann Colton, she is a very talented author that I think will only get better and I'm very excited to see what she writes next. I do think this book should come with a warning **read this book without tissue at your own risk** that would have been helpful:} Thanks you Ms. Colton for this beautiful book and the gift of your words and story.
Sarah and Hill have a long past together one that is destructive and harmful but they always find themselves back in each other’s arms. Hill has been gone four long years, Sarah knows that he always leaves but this time she is determined to keep him away for good. Sarah has made huge changes in her life and she knows that Hill will only hurt her and Sarah isn't sure she will be able to survive him leaving again. So when she see's him on her porch she surprises him by telling him no.
Hill left but he always finds his way back to Sarah but in the process of ridding himself of his own demons he has hurt Sarah. This time when he come back he can't believe that Sarah has turned him down and that she has changed so much in the years he's been gone. But Hill can't take no from Sarah so he sets about seducing her. Hill never though that while he was seducing Sarah he would find so much more, and when she rocks his world with her past Hills eyes are finally opened to not only the love he feels for Sarah but for all the pain he has caused her. Now Hill will have to set about making it right and finally putting himself together while proving to Sarah that he won't leave again.
This book was so beautifully written. Riann Colton is a master and I can't believe this is her debut book. I was hooked from word one and didn't want to put this book down. Ms. Colton made me love Sarah and made my heart break for her, she made me hate Hill and then fall in love with Hill and she made me love Jax (Hill's brother). I cried and cried while reading this book, my heart broke for Sarah and all that she had endured and then made me unbelievable proud of Sarah for all that she had accomplished and moved past.
This is a must read, it is a book that will stick with you and show you beauty that is a rare gift. Sarah Mine left me in awe and dumbstruck by its story. I said it at the beginning of my review but I just can't believe all of Sarah Mine was put into 100 pages, I never would have guessed that such a complete and powerful book could be put into this. This book is perfect the writing was beautiful and gripping, my only wish was that this book could have had a epilogue but that is beacue I think every book should have an epilogue and also because I didn't want this book to end.
I kept cringing when I saw I was coming to the end because I just didn't want it to end and be Finnish with Hill and Sarah's story. I can't wait to read more from Riann Colton, she is a very talented author that I think will only get better and I'm very excited to see what she writes next. I do think this book should come with a warning **read this book without tissue at your own risk** that would have been helpful:} Thanks you Ms. Colton for this beautiful book and the gift of your words and story.
September 21, 2013
4 Stars
I really enjoyed this novella.
It is the story of Sarah James and Hill Devereaux.
Sarah is the girl from the wrong side of the tracks.
Her father despises her and has physically and emotionally abused her, her whole life because he blames her for her mothers death. She died giving birth to her.
Her older, prettier, and popular sister Brandi, gets her fathers devotion, and Brandi also relishes in making Sarah miserable.
Hill is the son of Jack Devereaux.
The Devereaux's are the wealthiest and most powerful family in town.
He's been shunned by his father over his career choice of being a photographer and for being with a Sarah.
Hill and Sarah have been involved since their teens.
When I say involved, I mean they have hot sex and then Hill is gone without any "goodbyes".
He broke a little piece of Sarah each time he left and his goodbyes would last a few years here and there.
The last time he saw her, she was the pretty girl with the big sad eyes, who was an alcoholic and addicted to pills.
To the town she is known as "Hill Devereaux's Whore"
Now it's four years later and Hill shows up at the front door of her new home.
Sarah has gone thru some personal growths.
Something major happened to her and it forced her to quit the drugs & alcohol.
She's also hoping she can resist the temptation of letting Hill back into her bed.
Sarah knows if she does, he'll destroy her when he leaves her again without a goodbye.
Hill does not make it easy to resist him.
He's seeing Sarah in a new light.
I loved these two and was rooting for their HEA!!
It would have been nice if this had an epilogue so that we could see how things end up years into the future for the two.
I really enjoyed this novella.
It is the story of Sarah James and Hill Devereaux.
Sarah is the girl from the wrong side of the tracks.
Her father despises her and has physically and emotionally abused her, her whole life because he blames her for her mothers death. She died giving birth to her.
Her older, prettier, and popular sister Brandi, gets her fathers devotion, and Brandi also relishes in making Sarah miserable.
Hill is the son of Jack Devereaux.
The Devereaux's are the wealthiest and most powerful family in town.
He's been shunned by his father over his career choice of being a photographer and for being with a Sarah.
Hill and Sarah have been involved since their teens.
When I say involved, I mean they have hot sex and then Hill is gone without any "goodbyes".
He broke a little piece of Sarah each time he left and his goodbyes would last a few years here and there.
The last time he saw her, she was the pretty girl with the big sad eyes, who was an alcoholic and addicted to pills.
To the town she is known as "Hill Devereaux's Whore"
Now it's four years later and Hill shows up at the front door of her new home.
Sarah has gone thru some personal growths.
Something major happened to her and it forced her to quit the drugs & alcohol.
She's also hoping she can resist the temptation of letting Hill back into her bed.
Sarah knows if she does, he'll destroy her when he leaves her again without a goodbye.
Hill does not make it easy to resist him.
He's seeing Sarah in a new light.
I loved these two and was rooting for their HEA!!
It would have been nice if this had an epilogue so that we could see how things end up years into the future for the two.
July 23, 2016
5 AMAZING SEXY STARS
Wow, just wow. I literally just finished this book about 3 minutes ago and I'm still reeling from how amazing it was written.
Sarah Jane and Hill just wow.
Both broken by their home life, each destroyed in their own way. They find comfort in each other, LITERALLY IN EACH OTHER and wow was that exciting to read. Anyway not only have these two continuously found solace with one another after all these years, they have each racked up their fair of secrets. Sarah more then Hill.
Coming back from his last photo journey, Hill goes back to where he always goes Sarah. Except she's not the same girl she was four years ago, she's stronger ... kinda, and sober, for once. It's an amazing tale of finding not only each other, but themselves as well.
I bawled cried my eyes our during the last scene, AMAZING.
Anyway I need MORE like now.
There was so much more that could go on 1 being
2. I wan her ass of a sister and dad to get what's coming to them.
ugh I loved this book so much, I agree I wish it was longer. but for being short it was jam packed with awesomeness
TELL ME HILL COULDN"T BE LIAM HEMSWORTH
I so totally see it.
Theres my review, everyone read this book.
Book was given to me by the author for an honest review
Wow, just wow. I literally just finished this book about 3 minutes ago and I'm still reeling from how amazing it was written.
Sarah Jane and Hill just wow.
Both broken by their home life, each destroyed in their own way. They find comfort in each other, LITERALLY IN EACH OTHER and wow was that exciting to read. Anyway not only have these two continuously found solace with one another after all these years, they have each racked up their fair of secrets. Sarah more then Hill.
Coming back from his last photo journey, Hill goes back to where he always goes Sarah. Except she's not the same girl she was four years ago, she's stronger ... kinda, and sober, for once. It's an amazing tale of finding not only each other, but themselves as well.
I
Anyway I need MORE like now.
There was so much more that could go on 1 being
2. I wan her ass of a sister and dad to get what's coming to them.
ugh I loved this book so much, I agree I wish it was longer. but for being short it was jam packed with awesomeness
TELL ME HILL COULDN"T BE LIAM HEMSWORTH
I so totally see it.
Theres my review, everyone read this book.
Book was given to me by the author for an honest review
February 7, 2014
Loved this story... I loved the ending and loved Hill. Although why gone so long?? Was he just figuring out his shit all this time?? Also why always leave without saying good bye?
August 6, 2013
I got this book to write an honest review so here it is.
When Sarah James gets back from work there is somebody sitting on her porch. But that somebody isn't just a somebody, it's Hill Deveraux, who left four years go and is back in town again. Well that is, back until he leaves. It is always the same for Hill, once in a while he comes back and after a couple of nights in Sarash's bed he leaves without as much as a goodbye. And everytime he leaves he takes a piece of Sarah and does not know it. But Sarah is not that girl anymore. Will this change everything and will Hill stay this time?
I really liked the characters. So lets with Hill. He is the popular rich guy whom his father disinherited because Hill chose to do what he wanted in life. So being a photojournalist now, he still likes it, but it has taken a toll on him. Evey now and then, to make the ghosts disappear, he goes to Sarah. This time, he sees that Sarah is not the girl that he left behind four years ago and slowly he finds out what secrets Sarah hides from him. I really liked Hill and am glad that he got his stuff figured out. You really could sense that he cared a lot about Sarah. Maybe not at the beginning, but throughout the story it really turned out he didn't only came to sleep with her. I was grateful the author wrote from Hill's and Sarah's point of view, becaue that way you got to know both Hill and Sarah better and their thought and why they did the things they did.
Then there is Sarah, a new Sarah, but somewhere still a bit broken. Who wouldn't if they passed through so much crap in that shitty town they call home. Throughout the story you get to know Sarah and what happened to her and what her secrets are.
Then there is Jax, Hill's older brother. Seriously, evreybody needs a brother like him. I just loved him and his not so subtle life lessons! Jax plays a big role in the life of the new Sarah, that's all I'm going to say.
I liked how the author developed the characters in her story. From two people who frequently got thogether for a quick fuck to two people who really got to know one another. That was really sweet to read.
So overall, a very well written story that's definately worth reading! Grab a copy and get to know Hill and Sarah's story and secrets!
When Sarah James gets back from work there is somebody sitting on her porch. But that somebody isn't just a somebody, it's Hill Deveraux, who left four years go and is back in town again. Well that is, back until he leaves. It is always the same for Hill, once in a while he comes back and after a couple of nights in Sarash's bed he leaves without as much as a goodbye. And everytime he leaves he takes a piece of Sarah and does not know it. But Sarah is not that girl anymore. Will this change everything and will Hill stay this time?
I really liked the characters. So lets with Hill. He is the popular rich guy whom his father disinherited because Hill chose to do what he wanted in life. So being a photojournalist now, he still likes it, but it has taken a toll on him. Evey now and then, to make the ghosts disappear, he goes to Sarah. This time, he sees that Sarah is not the girl that he left behind four years ago and slowly he finds out what secrets Sarah hides from him. I really liked Hill and am glad that he got his stuff figured out. You really could sense that he cared a lot about Sarah. Maybe not at the beginning, but throughout the story it really turned out he didn't only came to sleep with her. I was grateful the author wrote from Hill's and Sarah's point of view, becaue that way you got to know both Hill and Sarah better and their thought and why they did the things they did.
Then there is Sarah, a new Sarah, but somewhere still a bit broken. Who wouldn't if they passed through so much crap in that shitty town they call home. Throughout the story you get to know Sarah and what happened to her and what her secrets are.
Then there is Jax, Hill's older brother. Seriously, evreybody needs a brother like him. I just loved him and his not so subtle life lessons! Jax plays a big role in the life of the new Sarah, that's all I'm going to say.
I liked how the author developed the characters in her story. From two people who frequently got thogether for a quick fuck to two people who really got to know one another. That was really sweet to read.
So overall, a very well written story that's definately worth reading! Grab a copy and get to know Hill and Sarah's story and secrets!
August 6, 2013
WOW! This story just gave me all the feels. It is a story about Sarah and Hill who have had a very rocky relationship and life. Hill is back in town after being gone for 4 years and Sarah is trying desperately not to fall into his trap again. Hill is the "bad boy" who comes from a wealthy family. Being from a wealthy family and being from a small town people would talk and even though he is not on speaking terms with his father he is still considered a Devereux and Sarah is a James which is not comparable. This story is short but absolutely perfect. There is so much packed into these pages and I just sucked it up in a few hours. I felt for Sarah right away and even for Hill. I wanted things to work out for them from the beginning and the chemistry that they have seems amazing. At times I felt my heart breaking and I had to stop a few times from the tears. Sarah Mine was worth the heartache and the story was beautifully written and if you have a few hours read this, it was one of the best romances I've read this year.
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
August 8, 2013
I received a free copy from the author for my honest review, so here it is. Any story that starts out with this on the first page has to be great! "I’d take a serial killer...or a religious fanatic asking me if I’d found God in my sinful life...or a creeper from the bar...or anyone but him." I was pulled in from the first page and after half a day I find myself at the end of a too short story. Sarah has had a hard life, abused by her father and not perfect like her sister Brandi, who is the town slut. And that same town calls Sarah a whore. Don't you hate small towns. Hill shows up unannounced and turns her world upside down and leaves without a good-bye. Can she keep letting him in? He comes back home to Sarah when his is fighting his own demons and into her arms. He will learn things he seems to have overlooked or chosen not to see the signs about Sarah in the last four years. Since he last saw her. She has turned her life around and trying to live. This is a first for me by Riann Colton and I loved it. It is an emotional story and I recommend reading it for yourself.
August 9, 2013
I was given this book for free in exchange for an honest review:
Wow! Not what I was expecting, I read a lot of adult and romance books and I love one with an edge. This had everything I love in a book. Hot and troubled lead guy, like able leading lady, plenty angst, plenty sex and a great story line.
Haven't read one like it, I liked that the book wasn't predictable and it was a definite page turner.
Favourite quotes:
"I'd take a serial killer...or a religious fanatic asking me if I'd found God in my sinful life...or a creeper from the bar... Or anyone but him"
"Forget the drugs and alcohol, this was my addiction."
"You have to remember the light after you see the dark. It's why you go back to Sarah. She's alive, she's living."
A few negatives on this book:
I would have liked to have known more about Donavan and Sarah's relationship.
I would have liked to have seen the results of the art show.
The ending of the book was a bit rushed and the book could have been longer.
All in all, a great read! Worth every bit of the £2 price tag.
Wow! Not what I was expecting, I read a lot of adult and romance books and I love one with an edge. This had everything I love in a book. Hot and troubled lead guy, like able leading lady, plenty angst, plenty sex and a great story line.
Haven't read one like it, I liked that the book wasn't predictable and it was a definite page turner.
Favourite quotes:
"I'd take a serial killer...or a religious fanatic asking me if I'd found God in my sinful life...or a creeper from the bar... Or anyone but him"
"Forget the drugs and alcohol, this was my addiction."
"You have to remember the light after you see the dark. It's why you go back to Sarah. She's alive, she's living."
A few negatives on this book:
I would have liked to have known more about Donavan and Sarah's relationship.
I would have liked to have seen the results of the art show.
The ending of the book was a bit rushed and the book could have been longer.
All in all, a great read! Worth every bit of the £2 price tag.
September 13, 2013
This was such a great story. It was short but somehow the author gave depth to the story and characters. Why is it the short ones you want to be longer and the long ones you want to be shorter? I really wanted this not to end because I was enjoying it so much. If you're looking for something quick this is perfect.
August 18, 2013
Okay, the four stars are purely for the heart behind this one, it's an unconventional love story (which I adore!) and so freaking moving, I tore through it once I got past 25% Partly because it was so uniquely captivating and lovely, and also because it's not a very long story *sad face*
The beginning was slow and a little confusing, so I kept putting it down. The backstory does fill in, though I'm a bit miffed that it doesn't quite spell out the meaning behind the nickname "sarah mine." There has to be a good story to flesh out there. That was my main issue with the book in general, I wanted more. It was odd because sometimes the writing was so spot on, tugging at your heartstrings, and then at others it felt a bit stiff and rushed (especially the ending, I wanted to cry! It felt so abrupt. I was waiting for a revelation or something, I don't know. The story just didn't feel complete, don't get me wrong, it was touching and felt hopeful, but not quite as satisfying as I would have wanted.)
There are some oddly phrased sentences here and there + little grammar snafus, but I honestly do believe the quality of the story is worth the high rating (for me). A polish and a bulking up and this would have easily gone straight to my favorites shelf.
Okay, so on to a somewhat summary, bear with me, I'm not fabulous at this, but I feel like I owe it to this book to try:
Sarah has been sober for three years, one month, and three weeks. She has made progress with her life, cleaning it up, getting out of the apartment over her father's bar, but still she can't quite move on or move out of the small town she's grown up in that has only caused her grief. The reason? William "Hill" Deveraux, a photojournalist with "a backpack full of cameras and a duffle bag filled with ghosts." She's afraid if she moved out of town, he wouldn't know where to find her, because over the years between assignments, he's come to her (mostly for physical reasons, but you can tell there is clearly more between them, they are just the last find out)
Hill's struggled to find a place for himself in the world as a success after his father disowned him, and he can't seem to fully distance himself from the small town he grew up in either. When things become too much for him, he always returns to seek solace with Sarah. The part he has played in the past is of course selfish, but he was just as much of a mess as Sarah. There was one bit in the story where their years long miscommunication comes to a head and I just love it -
"You came back. You never come back."
What was she saying? Hadn't she been paying attention over the years? I always came back.
Yeah, that in itself is a better sum-up than I could ever think up. This book has everything covered, from weak to strong, sad moments to happy, funny to downright steamy, thoughtful, angsty, and very well planned with a twist I did not see coming. I'm always very impressed when that happens and I like to dish out extra stars for that because nothing is worse than a glaringly obvious "secret." But yeah, sigh, there really should be more to this one! Like a sequel or even an epilogue or something? And more meatiness in the middle!! Hey a girl can dream! I'll be keeping an eye out for more from this author ♥
The beginning was slow and a little confusing, so I kept putting it down. The backstory does fill in, though I'm a bit miffed that it doesn't quite spell out the meaning behind the nickname "sarah mine." There has to be a good story to flesh out there. That was my main issue with the book in general, I wanted more. It was odd because sometimes the writing was so spot on, tugging at your heartstrings, and then at others it felt a bit stiff and rushed (especially the ending, I wanted to cry! It felt so abrupt. I was waiting for a revelation or something, I don't know. The story just didn't feel complete, don't get me wrong, it was touching and felt hopeful, but not quite as satisfying as I would have wanted.)
There are some oddly phrased sentences here and there + little grammar snafus, but I honestly do believe the quality of the story is worth the high rating (for me). A polish and a bulking up and this would have easily gone straight to my favorites shelf.
Okay, so on to a somewhat summary, bear with me, I'm not fabulous at this, but I feel like I owe it to this book to try:
Sarah has been sober for three years, one month, and three weeks. She has made progress with her life, cleaning it up, getting out of the apartment over her father's bar, but still she can't quite move on or move out of the small town she's grown up in that has only caused her grief. The reason? William "Hill" Deveraux, a photojournalist with "a backpack full of cameras and a duffle bag filled with ghosts." She's afraid if she moved out of town, he wouldn't know where to find her, because over the years between assignments, he's come to her (mostly for physical reasons, but you can tell there is clearly more between them, they are just the last find out)
Hill's struggled to find a place for himself in the world as a success after his father disowned him, and he can't seem to fully distance himself from the small town he grew up in either. When things become too much for him, he always returns to seek solace with Sarah. The part he has played in the past is of course selfish, but he was just as much of a mess as Sarah. There was one bit in the story where their years long miscommunication comes to a head and I just love it -
"You came back. You never come back."
What was she saying? Hadn't she been paying attention over the years? I always came back.
Yeah, that in itself is a better sum-up than I could ever think up. This book has everything covered, from weak to strong, sad moments to happy, funny to downright steamy, thoughtful, angsty, and very well planned with a twist I did not see coming. I'm always very impressed when that happens and I like to dish out extra stars for that because nothing is worse than a glaringly obvious "secret." But yeah, sigh, there really should be more to this one! Like a sequel or even an epilogue or something? And more meatiness in the middle!! Hey a girl can dream! I'll be keeping an eye out for more from this author ♥
August 23, 2013
4.5 stars. Actually 4.75. Really just super duper close to my 5 stars!
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It's quite short, just 100 pages in Amazon's book details, but it totally reeled me in. I felt both satisfied and still itching for more when I finished reading it. It was emotional, and had the makings of a full-length novel or even a series.
As much as I wanted this to be a longer read, I do appreciate the length of the book. It had just the right amount of angst and drama to make me feel for Sarah and Hill. Given the nature of the conflicts in the story, it had the potential of being...too much. But since the narrative was short and concise, I got all the right emotions without ever thinking it went over the top.
Characters:
I liked that we were introduced to Sarah when she was already at a good place in life. If the story started earlier when she was still in the grasp of her demons, I think I might have disliked her a lot. Both her and Hill, actually. The story takes place in the "redemption" and "recovery" stage of their young lives though, so even if the truths of the past keep coming back to Sarah and Hill, you will still look forward to a wonderful ending for the both of them.
What I really like about Sarah Mine is it focuses on the relationship of the main characters. There are no unnecessary conflicts. For me, Riann Colton did the right thing by avoiding those predictable storylines and concentrating instead on the maturity of Sarah and Hill's relationship.
Special mention to Jax, Hill's brother. He's an amazing character. I'd love to have him as my own big brother! Readers will get a summarized version of his story in Sarah Mine, but I hope we'll get to read a longer, more detailed version of it..! **crossing fingers!
Riann Colton is hugely talented. I love her way with words. It brought me right into the minds of the characters on page. Images and actions formed in my mind as I read, and they were usually the soft, serene kind.
I really hope Riann Colton will be writing longer novels in the future!
Here are my favorite quotes:
Hill: “I’m taking pictures.” And I was. Fast, mental snapshots of Sarah.
Jax: "...you have to remember the light after you see the dark. It’s why you go back to Sarah. She’s alive, she’s living.”
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It's quite short, just 100 pages in Amazon's book details, but it totally reeled me in. I felt both satisfied and still itching for more when I finished reading it. It was emotional, and had the makings of a full-length novel or even a series.
As much as I wanted this to be a longer read, I do appreciate the length of the book. It had just the right amount of angst and drama to make me feel for Sarah and Hill. Given the nature of the conflicts in the story, it had the potential of being...too much. But since the narrative was short and concise, I got all the right emotions without ever thinking it went over the top.
Characters:
I liked that we were introduced to Sarah when she was already at a good place in life. If the story started earlier when she was still in the grasp of her demons, I think I might have disliked her a lot. Both her and Hill, actually. The story takes place in the "redemption" and "recovery" stage of their young lives though, so even if the truths of the past keep coming back to Sarah and Hill, you will still look forward to a wonderful ending for the both of them.
What I really like about Sarah Mine is it focuses on the relationship of the main characters. There are no unnecessary conflicts. For me, Riann Colton did the right thing by avoiding those predictable storylines and concentrating instead on the maturity of Sarah and Hill's relationship.
Special mention to Jax, Hill's brother. He's an amazing character. I'd love to have him as my own big brother! Readers will get a summarized version of his story in Sarah Mine, but I hope we'll get to read a longer, more detailed version of it..! **crossing fingers!
Riann Colton is hugely talented. I love her way with words. It brought me right into the minds of the characters on page. Images and actions formed in my mind as I read, and they were usually the soft, serene kind.
I really hope Riann Colton will be writing longer novels in the future!
Here are my favorite quotes:
Hill: “I’m taking pictures.” And I was. Fast, mental snapshots of Sarah.
Jax: "...you have to remember the light after you see the dark. It’s why you go back to Sarah. She’s alive, she’s living.”
August 9, 2015
This is 100 pages say what. I can't believe this book was only 100 pages talk about packing a lot of punch in a small packed. This was a phenomenal, beautiful, heartbreaking, and inspiring book. The book blurb was good the cover was nice but what inside blew me away. I never would have guessed in a million years that this is what I would get when I started this book.
Sarah and Hill have a long past together one that is destructive and harmful but they always find themselves back in each other’s arms. Hill has been gone four long years, Sarah knows that he always leaves but this time she is determined to keep him away for good. Sarah has made huge changes in her life and she knows that Hill will only hurt her and Sarah isn't sure she will be able to survive him leaving again. So when she see's him on her porch she surprises him by telling him no.
Hill left but he always finds his way back to Sarah but in the process of ridding himself of his own demons he has hurt Sarah. This time when he come back he can't believe that Sarah has turned him down and that she has changed so much in the years he's been gone. But Hill can't take no from Sarah so he sets about seducing her. Hill never though that while he was seducing Sarah he would find so much more, and when she rocks his world with her past Hills eyes are finally opened to not only the love he feels for Sarah but for all the pain he has caused her. Now Hill will have to set about making it right and finally putting himself together while proving to Sarah that he won't leave again.
This book was so beautifully written. Riann Colton is a master and I can't believe this is her debut book. I was hooked from word one and didn't want to put this book down. Ms. Colton made me love Sarah and made my heart break for her, she made me hate Hill and then fall in love with Hill and she made me love Jax (Hill's brother). I cried and cried while reading this book, my heart broke for Sarah and all that she had endured and then made me unbelievable proud of Sarah for all that she had accomplished and moved past.
This is a must read, it is a book that will stick with you and show you beauty that is a rare gift. Sarah Mine left me in awe and dumbstruck by its story. I said it at the beginning of my review but I just can't believe all of Sarah Mine was put into 100 pages, I never would have guessed that such a complete and powerful book could be put into this. This book is perfect the writing was beautiful and gripping, my only wish was that this book could have had a epilogue but that is beacue I think every book should have an epilogue and also because I didn't want this book to end.
I kept cringing when I saw I was coming to the end because I just didn't want it to end and be Finnish with Hill and Sarah's story. I can't wait to read more from Riann Colton, she is a very talented author that I think will only get better and I'm very excited to see what she writes next. I do think this book should come with a warning **read this book without tissue at your own risk** that would have been helpful:} Thanks you Ms. Colton for this beautiful book and the gift of your words and story.
Sarah and Hill have a long past together one that is destructive and harmful but they always find themselves back in each other’s arms. Hill has been gone four long years, Sarah knows that he always leaves but this time she is determined to keep him away for good. Sarah has made huge changes in her life and she knows that Hill will only hurt her and Sarah isn't sure she will be able to survive him leaving again. So when she see's him on her porch she surprises him by telling him no.
Hill left but he always finds his way back to Sarah but in the process of ridding himself of his own demons he has hurt Sarah. This time when he come back he can't believe that Sarah has turned him down and that she has changed so much in the years he's been gone. But Hill can't take no from Sarah so he sets about seducing her. Hill never though that while he was seducing Sarah he would find so much more, and when she rocks his world with her past Hills eyes are finally opened to not only the love he feels for Sarah but for all the pain he has caused her. Now Hill will have to set about making it right and finally putting himself together while proving to Sarah that he won't leave again.
This book was so beautifully written. Riann Colton is a master and I can't believe this is her debut book. I was hooked from word one and didn't want to put this book down. Ms. Colton made me love Sarah and made my heart break for her, she made me hate Hill and then fall in love with Hill and she made me love Jax (Hill's brother). I cried and cried while reading this book, my heart broke for Sarah and all that she had endured and then made me unbelievable proud of Sarah for all that she had accomplished and moved past.
This is a must read, it is a book that will stick with you and show you beauty that is a rare gift. Sarah Mine left me in awe and dumbstruck by its story. I said it at the beginning of my review but I just can't believe all of Sarah Mine was put into 100 pages, I never would have guessed that such a complete and powerful book could be put into this. This book is perfect the writing was beautiful and gripping, my only wish was that this book could have had a epilogue but that is beacue I think every book should have an epilogue and also because I didn't want this book to end.
I kept cringing when I saw I was coming to the end because I just didn't want it to end and be Finnish with Hill and Sarah's story. I can't wait to read more from Riann Colton, she is a very talented author that I think will only get better and I'm very excited to see what she writes next. I do think this book should come with a warning **read this book without tissue at your own risk** that would have been helpful:} Thanks you Ms. Colton for this beautiful book and the gift of your words and story.
August 12, 2013
I don't think i have ever been this fangirling for indie author in a long time! I found this story very engaging, technically it is good and I found few grammatical or punctuation errors.
Plot
The story sets in present time but used a lot of flashbacks. Both Hero and Heroine struggled with internal problems for quite some time. The problems involved was heart tugging, hair pulling, and sometime was tear jerking.
It was quite a journey and help from the awesome Jax Deveraux for both to confront each other. Thumbs up for that guy~
Character
Ms. Colton got me hooked from the very first page. I sympathise the heroine, Sarah, of all the struggles she experienced in her life. Extra credit for the fact that she's an artist, and in some way art has helped her to be a survivor of her struggles (can i say, Jax Deveraux the awesome advisor? hell yeah). Even lthough she's a survivor, she's self-destructive by nature, and i thought it would be like walking on eggshell for the hero to bring the best of her.
In comes William Hilton Deveraux...
First of all, the middle name 'Hilton' wasn't for me. It was weird when Sarah called him by 'Hill', his abbreviated middle name. I like William so much better!
Secondly, When Hill was first introduced in chapter one, i thought to myself "This boy need a kick in the butt!" . It seems he was unaware of the passive result of his actions, he has tunnel-vision. Of course his arrival would affect Sarah and the ambiance of the town she lived in. *cue in the drama*
From all the characters available, Jax has stood out for me the most. I love him! He's the awesome shrink/ counselor/ best friend you would like to have in your life. If he could persuade his brother to have vasectomy in the early age of 18, i think i could vision him as the citizenship teacher for Sex Ed...
Back to the topic... Some of the supporting character are a bit two dimensional for me (*cough* Brandi *cough~*) I thought her characteristics was a bit OTT and she could use a bit of a good traits instead of pure evil.
Writing Style
I'm giving Ms. Colton two thumbs up for her distinguished style of the POVs. Sarah's and Hill's POV fits the story and it shows Ms. Colton how much she invest on main character development (which i would guess quite a lot).
Overall
I really like it! It wasn't rainbow and unicorns yet it's also not too dark and angsty. Readers will be hooked by the strong introduction and you can't help but be emotionally involved in the story until the end. Oh! what an ending it was~
Plot
The story sets in present time but used a lot of flashbacks. Both Hero and Heroine struggled with internal problems for quite some time. The problems involved was heart tugging, hair pulling, and sometime was tear jerking.
It was quite a journey and help from the awesome Jax Deveraux for both to confront each other. Thumbs up for that guy~
Character
Ms. Colton got me hooked from the very first page. I sympathise the heroine, Sarah, of all the struggles she experienced in her life. Extra credit for the fact that she's an artist, and in some way art has helped her to be a survivor of her struggles (can i say, Jax Deveraux the awesome advisor? hell yeah). Even lthough she's a survivor, she's self-destructive by nature, and i thought it would be like walking on eggshell for the hero to bring the best of her.
In comes William Hilton Deveraux...
First of all, the middle name 'Hilton' wasn't for me. It was weird when Sarah called him by 'Hill', his abbreviated middle name. I like William so much better!
Secondly, When Hill was first introduced in chapter one, i thought to myself "This boy need a kick in the butt!" . It seems he was unaware of the passive result of his actions, he has tunnel-vision. Of course his arrival would affect Sarah and the ambiance of the town she lived in. *cue in the drama*
From all the characters available, Jax has stood out for me the most. I love him! He's the awesome shrink/ counselor/ best friend you would like to have in your life. If he could persuade his brother to have vasectomy in the early age of 18, i think i could vision him as the citizenship teacher for Sex Ed...
Back to the topic... Some of the supporting character are a bit two dimensional for me (*cough* Brandi *cough~*) I thought her characteristics was a bit OTT and she could use a bit of a good traits instead of pure evil.
Writing Style
I'm giving Ms. Colton two thumbs up for her distinguished style of the POVs. Sarah's and Hill's POV fits the story and it shows Ms. Colton how much she invest on main character development (which i would guess quite a lot).
Overall
I really like it! It wasn't rainbow and unicorns yet it's also not too dark and angsty. Readers will be hooked by the strong introduction and you can't help but be emotionally involved in the story until the end. Oh! what an ending it was~
August 7, 2013
First we meet Sarah, broken but trying to live a new life, she walks home from her job at her sisters bar to find someone sitting on her patio, but not just any someone. The someone who has the ultimate hold over her. The someone who can threaten her new life, the someone she hasn't seen in four years.
Then, we meet Hill. Also broken, a world renowned photographer, he is running back to Sarah and his old routine...see horrible things through his camera lens, seek comfort with Sarah. Only this time, Sarah tells him no.
Sarah has to decide if she can let Hill in again while still holding on to her sobriety (and her secrets) and Hill has to decide what exactly Sarah is and means to him.
I see the other reviews for this book and I see that everyone seemed to love it...I didn't. I keep reading because I received a copy for reviewing so I am going to be honest.
What I liked...
Jax, Hill's brother and a great side character! I would love to have seen the story be a little longer and have a few more questions answered about his contributions to Sarah's recovery.
The idea for the storyline, lost love returns...great potential, just fell short for me.
What I didn't like...
Sarah...as a character she overcomes a lot but she is still really weak. A lot of unanswered questions for me as to why she does and puts up with the things she does. I realize she has a lot of baggage but to overcome some things but not others was difficult...would have been better to see her have a full change to her life as a result of her recovery.
Hill...for me, he is a jerk from start to finish. Again, I realize he has a lot of baggage just like Sarah but come on...some of the stuff he does is just way too easily forgiven even for a romance novel. Also a lot of unanswered questions about him for me as well.
My thoughts:
Character development: 2.5
Level of Romance between characters: 3
Passion/Heat level: 3.5(there are quite a few sex scenes and they are well written)
Angst/Heartbreak: 2.5(I didn't really feel the connection to the characters so no for me but if you connect with them, they both have wagons full of baggage that they are pulling around)
Cliffhanger?: No, it's a stand alone
Overall, I'm giving this one a 2.5. It just didn't work for me but don't discard based on my opinion alone, lots of others did like it. That's the great thing about books, there is something out there for everyone!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
Then, we meet Hill. Also broken, a world renowned photographer, he is running back to Sarah and his old routine...see horrible things through his camera lens, seek comfort with Sarah. Only this time, Sarah tells him no.
Sarah has to decide if she can let Hill in again while still holding on to her sobriety (and her secrets) and Hill has to decide what exactly Sarah is and means to him.
I see the other reviews for this book and I see that everyone seemed to love it...I didn't. I keep reading because I received a copy for reviewing so I am going to be honest.
What I liked...
Jax, Hill's brother and a great side character! I would love to have seen the story be a little longer and have a few more questions answered about his contributions to Sarah's recovery.
The idea for the storyline, lost love returns...great potential, just fell short for me.
What I didn't like...
Sarah...as a character she overcomes a lot but she is still really weak. A lot of unanswered questions for me as to why she does and puts up with the things she does. I realize she has a lot of baggage but to overcome some things but not others was difficult...would have been better to see her have a full change to her life as a result of her recovery.
Hill...for me, he is a jerk from start to finish. Again, I realize he has a lot of baggage just like Sarah but come on...some of the stuff he does is just way too easily forgiven even for a romance novel. Also a lot of unanswered questions about him for me as well.
My thoughts:
Character development: 2.5
Level of Romance between characters: 3
Passion/Heat level: 3.5(there are quite a few sex scenes and they are well written)
Angst/Heartbreak: 2.5(I didn't really feel the connection to the characters so no for me but if you connect with them, they both have wagons full of baggage that they are pulling around)
Cliffhanger?: No, it's a stand alone
Overall, I'm giving this one a 2.5. It just didn't work for me but don't discard based on my opinion alone, lots of others did like it. That's the great thing about books, there is something out there for everyone!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
August 11, 2013
Sarah Mine was not what I was expecting...it was more. There are many NA books, which I enjoy very much, that follow the same pattern. Two broken individuals that fall in love and have their HEA. It is a love story between two damaged individuals but doesn't really follow the same pattern. What makes it different is the pacing of the story and the characters.
Sarah comes home one night after work finding her love, Hill, waiting for her on her porch. He left her without a word four years earlier. We quickly learn she is a recovering addict who has attempted suicide, but her biggest addiction and danger is Hill. We also learn exactly what Hill is there for...Sarah...not for a relationship but a way to forget his demons. This is one of the things that make this book a bit different. The story takes off from here at a quick pace, and it really works. Will Sarah be able to resist Hill, or will she give in and let him take away everything she has worked so hard to achieve?
The author's characters are a bit different too. They are far from perfect. While I liked Sarah immediately and admired her courage, I wasn't immediately won over by Hill (even though he was gorgeous). I thought he wasn't really any different than the others in Sarah's life that hurt her. But, he redeemed himself by the end of the book. Sarah had dealt with her demons more than Hill had. There were some twists throughout the story. While there was a HEA, there are still some things Sarah and Hill have to work through. Even though, there was no cliffhanger, the author has left room to expand on their story. I also wouldn't mind reading more about Hill's brothers and their families.
This was a beautiful, angst-filled love story. I will definitely be keeping my eye open for Riann Colton's future books.
This is my favorite quote from the book and really sums up Sarah and Hill's love story.
"...but here we were perfect. Did she realize that? That when she was like this and I was deep inside her, we were simply Sarah and Hill instead of the two most notorious screw ups in Pierce Point."
Sarah comes home one night after work finding her love, Hill, waiting for her on her porch. He left her without a word four years earlier. We quickly learn she is a recovering addict who has attempted suicide, but her biggest addiction and danger is Hill. We also learn exactly what Hill is there for...Sarah...not for a relationship but a way to forget his demons. This is one of the things that make this book a bit different. The story takes off from here at a quick pace, and it really works. Will Sarah be able to resist Hill, or will she give in and let him take away everything she has worked so hard to achieve?
The author's characters are a bit different too. They are far from perfect. While I liked Sarah immediately and admired her courage, I wasn't immediately won over by Hill (even though he was gorgeous). I thought he wasn't really any different than the others in Sarah's life that hurt her. But, he redeemed himself by the end of the book. Sarah had dealt with her demons more than Hill had. There were some twists throughout the story. While there was a HEA, there are still some things Sarah and Hill have to work through. Even though, there was no cliffhanger, the author has left room to expand on their story. I also wouldn't mind reading more about Hill's brothers and their families.
This was a beautiful, angst-filled love story. I will definitely be keeping my eye open for Riann Colton's future books.
This is my favorite quote from the book and really sums up Sarah and Hill's love story.
"...but here we were perfect. Did she realize that? That when she was like this and I was deep inside her, we were simply Sarah and Hill instead of the two most notorious screw ups in Pierce Point."
August 14, 2013
This was great little story, that is my biggest complaint it was too short. I really wish there was more, that it showed more of what happens with both Sarah & Hill in the future. I would have loved to have a really long epilogue that jumped 5 years forward, so we can see how the happy couple was doing.
Even though this book is short, it was deep and fast paced and exciting, I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next.
Sarah was physically and mentally abused by her father, her sister and almost everyone in her small town. The daughter that was not the favorite and not loved. Because of this she drowned her life in drinking and drugs. It takes a long time but she finally wakes up and gets clean when someone shows they care.
Hill is in and out of her life for years, comes home see Sarah, spends the night with Sarah and then gone by morning. This didn't help what Sarah was already going through, but she loves him so she kept letting him do it. Hill also has his own demons and it takes a while for him to realize why he keeps coming back home and what he really wants. Luckily its not too late by the time he does this.
Its a very happy ending, and its a sweet book. Again I just wish it was longer.
This book was given to me by the author for a honest review.
Thanks Riann Colton for allowing me to read this wonderful book of yours.
Even though this book is short, it was deep and fast paced and exciting, I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next.
Sarah was physically and mentally abused by her father, her sister and almost everyone in her small town. The daughter that was not the favorite and not loved. Because of this she drowned her life in drinking and drugs. It takes a long time but she finally wakes up and gets clean when someone shows they care.
Hill is in and out of her life for years, comes home see Sarah, spends the night with Sarah and then gone by morning. This didn't help what Sarah was already going through, but she loves him so she kept letting him do it. Hill also has his own demons and it takes a while for him to realize why he keeps coming back home and what he really wants. Luckily its not too late by the time he does this.
Its a very happy ending, and its a sweet book. Again I just wish it was longer.
This book was given to me by the author for a honest review.
Thanks Riann Colton for allowing me to read this wonderful book of yours.
August 8, 2013
I received a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review...
This is a story about Sarah & Hill and their struggles and their no strings attached past. Sarah has a very hard past. Her dad was physically abusive to her and she never knew her worth, and she has had some addictions. Hill comes from an extremely rich family but his dad kicks him out at 18 and takes him out of the will. He leaves town time and time again but always comes back. He is a photojournalist and has seen some hard things.
Everytime he comes back he and Sarah hook up and have sex, and in the morning he leaves without so much as a note. In the beginning of the book, Hill comes back after being gone for four years this time. Sarah is different this time. She has been through a lot! I won't spoil it, but both of them have been through some crazy things. Sarah more so!
Will Sarah have another fling with Hill? Is there more to this no strings attached sexual affair? The book will not disappoint in this regard.
This was an easy read, with great characters! The romance was great! The storyline was great. The characters have a lot of struggles but it's not too angst filled. The only thing I missed was, I wished it were longer or had an epilogue at the end. I wanted more! Overall, a great easy read! I recommend this book!
This is a story about Sarah & Hill and their struggles and their no strings attached past. Sarah has a very hard past. Her dad was physically abusive to her and she never knew her worth, and she has had some addictions. Hill comes from an extremely rich family but his dad kicks him out at 18 and takes him out of the will. He leaves town time and time again but always comes back. He is a photojournalist and has seen some hard things.
Everytime he comes back he and Sarah hook up and have sex, and in the morning he leaves without so much as a note. In the beginning of the book, Hill comes back after being gone for four years this time. Sarah is different this time. She has been through a lot! I won't spoil it, but both of them have been through some crazy things. Sarah more so!
Will Sarah have another fling with Hill? Is there more to this no strings attached sexual affair? The book will not disappoint in this regard.
This was an easy read, with great characters! The romance was great! The storyline was great. The characters have a lot of struggles but it's not too angst filled. The only thing I missed was, I wished it were longer or had an epilogue at the end. I wanted more! Overall, a great easy read! I recommend this book!
August 6, 2013
Sarah Mine was a very captivating short novel. Once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down until I was finished.
Sarah grew up in a small town with an abusive father and sister. She is in love with Hill Deveraux would comes in and out of her life as he pleases and leaves her devastated every time he leaves without a word. Sarah tries to numb her pain with drugs and alcohol which only leads to disaster. After finally getting sober Sarah decided to never let Hill use her again. Four years later Hill comes back into Sarah’s life and won’t take no for an answer.
I found Hill to be very selfish and I felt bad for Sarah for everything he put her through. I’m glad Sarah got her happily ever after, but I felt Hill had a lot more graveling to do to make up for everything he had put her through.
As much as I loved this story I felt there was lot of issues that were skimmed over. I wanted to know more about the abuse Sarah’s family put her through; about the night Hill finally stopped being mean, and the situation with her son. I also wish there was an epilogue to finish off Hill and Sarah’s story.
All in all I would definitely recommend this book and enjoyed reading it.
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
Sarah grew up in a small town with an abusive father and sister. She is in love with Hill Deveraux would comes in and out of her life as he pleases and leaves her devastated every time he leaves without a word. Sarah tries to numb her pain with drugs and alcohol which only leads to disaster. After finally getting sober Sarah decided to never let Hill use her again. Four years later Hill comes back into Sarah’s life and won’t take no for an answer.
I found Hill to be very selfish and I felt bad for Sarah for everything he put her through. I’m glad Sarah got her happily ever after, but I felt Hill had a lot more graveling to do to make up for everything he had put her through.
As much as I loved this story I felt there was lot of issues that were skimmed over. I wanted to know more about the abuse Sarah’s family put her through; about the night Hill finally stopped being mean, and the situation with her son. I also wish there was an epilogue to finish off Hill and Sarah’s story.
All in all I would definitely recommend this book and enjoyed reading it.
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
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August 9, 2013
Here's my review :
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 AMAZING STARS
Sarah Mine is a story about damaged characters. Sarah and Hill written in alternating POV's. Both main characters are battling their own demons. Sarah, a broken girl,unloved and physically abused by her father.Forget the booze and drugs Hill is her ultimate addiction.Hill, a popular rich guy whom his father disinherited because he chose to do what he wanted in life,to be a photojournalist.
I loved how the author developed the characters. From two broken people who got together for a quick fuck to two people who really cared about each other in the end. Although I believed back stories should have been added as to why Brandi treated Sarah so unkindly? What happened the night that Hill rescued Sarah?
This is a well written book and a SEQUEL IS DEFINITELY A MUST since it ended as a cliffhanger.Overall this is an enjoyable read and the author has potential to end up on my future fave list.
Highly recommended so grab a copy now.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 AMAZING STARS
Sarah Mine is a story about damaged characters. Sarah and Hill written in alternating POV's. Both main characters are battling their own demons. Sarah, a broken girl,unloved and physically abused by her father.Forget the booze and drugs Hill is her ultimate addiction.Hill, a popular rich guy whom his father disinherited because he chose to do what he wanted in life,to be a photojournalist.
I loved how the author developed the characters. From two broken people who got together for a quick fuck to two people who really cared about each other in the end. Although I believed back stories should have been added as to why Brandi treated Sarah so unkindly? What happened the night that Hill rescued Sarah?
This is a well written book and a SEQUEL IS DEFINITELY A MUST since it ended as a cliffhanger.Overall this is an enjoyable read and the author has potential to end up on my future fave list.
Highly recommended so grab a copy now.
August 9, 2013
I received this book for my honest opinion
This was a great story about a man and a woman who has been in each other lives for years and neither ever really admitted how they felt about the other person. Sarah was a girl that was always in love with Hill but he never really knew it. Sarah was the poor girl from the wrong side of the tracks with an abusive father and Hill was the rich kid with a father who really didn't like him. They never knew that they were more alike than they thought. They each used each other for their own needs.
Sarah would use drugs and alcohol to combat the pain that she felt while Hill would use Sarah to combat the pain that he felt. years later Hill comes back in town only to discover that Sarah is not the same person that he left. He has to get to know her all over again which is where this story get interesting because in doing so they both really discover all that is wrong with them and they both have to face the one demon that they never faced before, each other. They discover that they actually understand the other person and that is what keeps them coming back.
This was a great story about a man and a woman who has been in each other lives for years and neither ever really admitted how they felt about the other person. Sarah was a girl that was always in love with Hill but he never really knew it. Sarah was the poor girl from the wrong side of the tracks with an abusive father and Hill was the rich kid with a father who really didn't like him. They never knew that they were more alike than they thought. They each used each other for their own needs.
Sarah would use drugs and alcohol to combat the pain that she felt while Hill would use Sarah to combat the pain that he felt. years later Hill comes back in town only to discover that Sarah is not the same person that he left. He has to get to know her all over again which is where this story get interesting because in doing so they both really discover all that is wrong with them and they both have to face the one demon that they never faced before, each other. They discover that they actually understand the other person and that is what keeps them coming back.
August 12, 2013
Sarah Mine was beautifully written but was lacking for me in some areas so I gave it a 3.5 stars. I received a copy from the author for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the writing style and characters. There was a bit of mystery about their backgrounds and own personal anguish and I liked how it came out at the end. The book jumped right into Sarah and Hill's relationship and there was an instant connection in my opinion. I really enjoyed how Sarah's vulnerability worked with Hill's cockiness too. The chemistry was there but I would have liked to see more into their history. I think in this case, flashbacks from past times Hill stepped back into Sarah's life and maybe how she felt when he left. Without any past examples, I felt a little disconnected from their pain and how their relationship worked.
Overall this was a pleasant and quick read for me. I really enjoyed reading it and think the author has talent getting the reader to feel emotion. There were some parts that I was close to tears. I believe this was a debut book and I'd like to see how this author develops and will look for her name in the future. Beautiful story and I highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed the writing style and characters. There was a bit of mystery about their backgrounds and own personal anguish and I liked how it came out at the end. The book jumped right into Sarah and Hill's relationship and there was an instant connection in my opinion. I really enjoyed how Sarah's vulnerability worked with Hill's cockiness too. The chemistry was there but I would have liked to see more into their history. I think in this case, flashbacks from past times Hill stepped back into Sarah's life and maybe how she felt when he left. Without any past examples, I felt a little disconnected from their pain and how their relationship worked.
Overall this was a pleasant and quick read for me. I really enjoyed reading it and think the author has talent getting the reader to feel emotion. There were some parts that I was close to tears. I believe this was a debut book and I'd like to see how this author develops and will look for her name in the future. Beautiful story and I highly recommend it.
August 14, 2013
There are not many books that I give 5 stars to "Sarah Mine" was amazing. The content was great, the writing was great and the feeling was great.
Sarah and Hill both from Point Pierce grew up on different completely different parts of town. Sarah known as the town slut and Hill as rich boy both were beaten down by their families whether it be physically or verbally. Hill found solace in Sarah every time he was lost and Sarah found brief moments of comfort from her chaotic life. There were both leaning on each other without truly realizing what they meant to one another.
My favorite parts in the book were the verbiage the author used when Sarah and Hill were having a conversation. It seemed so real like 2 people bantering each other as friends and lovers, constantly challenging each other. Also, I appreciated how the author was able to convey 2 different perspectives of the same situation. Sarah breaking down each time Hill leaves without a goodbye. Hill always coming back to Sarah. Sarah never leaving Point Pierce to ensure Hill knew where to find her. Meanwhile, they are revealing their inner demons to each other.
LOVED IT!!!!!
Sarah and Hill both from Point Pierce grew up on different completely different parts of town. Sarah known as the town slut and Hill as rich boy both were beaten down by their families whether it be physically or verbally. Hill found solace in Sarah every time he was lost and Sarah found brief moments of comfort from her chaotic life. There were both leaning on each other without truly realizing what they meant to one another.
My favorite parts in the book were the verbiage the author used when Sarah and Hill were having a conversation. It seemed so real like 2 people bantering each other as friends and lovers, constantly challenging each other. Also, I appreciated how the author was able to convey 2 different perspectives of the same situation. Sarah breaking down each time Hill leaves without a goodbye. Hill always coming back to Sarah. Sarah never leaving Point Pierce to ensure Hill knew where to find her. Meanwhile, they are revealing their inner demons to each other.
LOVED IT!!!!!
August 15, 2013
*Given to me for an honest review*
I would like to start off by saying there is nothing wrong with this book and from the other reviews, lots of people really enjoyed it. However, from the blurb, this was not what I was expecting at all.
While reading the whole book, I felt like I was in a dream-like state, it was felt very passive and slow in a chaotic way. I was quite confused half the time as to what was going on as aspects weren't explained clearly until much later.
I love the characters, I felt like they were real, they have their own scars and sorrows. I just didn't really get what their motives were. Like for Hill, (maybe I skimmed over it but), I didn't know why he came back this time, after 4 years?
Plot-wise, I didn't feel like there was much of it as majority of the story was discovering their past, which works in this book. I think for plot, there was just enough of it to keep it interesting. I just wish it was a bit more organized when going through the past. Most of the information came in bits and bobs and you really have to fit the pieces together.
I would like to start off by saying there is nothing wrong with this book and from the other reviews, lots of people really enjoyed it. However, from the blurb, this was not what I was expecting at all.
While reading the whole book, I felt like I was in a dream-like state, it was felt very passive and slow in a chaotic way. I was quite confused half the time as to what was going on as aspects weren't explained clearly until much later.
I love the characters, I felt like they were real, they have their own scars and sorrows. I just didn't really get what their motives were. Like for Hill, (maybe I skimmed over it but), I didn't know why he came back this time, after 4 years?
Plot-wise, I didn't feel like there was much of it as majority of the story was discovering their past, which works in this book. I think for plot, there was just enough of it to keep it interesting. I just wish it was a bit more organized when going through the past. Most of the information came in bits and bobs and you really have to fit the pieces together.
August 12, 2013
Growing up Sarah and Hill come together, have sex, and then Hill disappears for a long period of time trying to work through his own demons. Sarah, dealing with her own pain, having been physically abused by her father used sex, drugs and alcohol to get through it all. Two people so broken from growing up in dysfunctional homes that they can't see past the hurt and pain to realize their love for each other is mutual, until this last time Hill appears on Sarah's porch…..
Eventually through a lot of heartache and facing what pains them, they come together and have their HEA.
I did like this story, but at times I found myself a little confused and had to reread some parts to try and figure some things out. I loved the characters, but was hoping for more detailed information regarding their lives; maybe some more back story? I really enjoyed the book more toward the middle/end and then it was over. :(
I do think it could be good for a follow up story.
Thank you for allowing me to read and review for my honest option.
Eventually through a lot of heartache and facing what pains them, they come together and have their HEA.
I did like this story, but at times I found myself a little confused and had to reread some parts to try and figure some things out. I loved the characters, but was hoping for more detailed information regarding their lives; maybe some more back story? I really enjoyed the book more toward the middle/end and then it was over. :(
I do think it could be good for a follow up story.
Thank you for allowing me to read and review for my honest option.
August 12, 2013
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**
This was a very short, quick, read and I wondered if 91 pages would be enough to develop a story. It absolutely was. Sarah’s story was pretty emotional. She had experienced some pretty awful things in her 24 years. The book doesn’t draw out the drama, just gives you quick glimpses into the past and the hurt she has endured.
The hurt includes Hill Deveraux. Sarah knows her heart can’t take Hill leaving her one more time.
The chemistry between Sarah and Hill was great. I liked the little ways he would show her he cared. They both had their demons and when they finally shared those and let themselves be at their most vulnerable, their bond became stronger.
The book had a nice secondary character in Hill’s brother Jax, whose own story would make a good book. The ending caused a few happy tears. If you are looking for a good, short, steamy read, this is for you.
This was a very short, quick, read and I wondered if 91 pages would be enough to develop a story. It absolutely was. Sarah’s story was pretty emotional. She had experienced some pretty awful things in her 24 years. The book doesn’t draw out the drama, just gives you quick glimpses into the past and the hurt she has endured.
The hurt includes Hill Deveraux. Sarah knows her heart can’t take Hill leaving her one more time.
The chemistry between Sarah and Hill was great. I liked the little ways he would show her he cared. They both had their demons and when they finally shared those and let themselves be at their most vulnerable, their bond became stronger.
The book had a nice secondary character in Hill’s brother Jax, whose own story would make a good book. The ending caused a few happy tears. If you are looking for a good, short, steamy read, this is for you.
August 4, 2013
Wow. I was not expecting that. At. All.
Sarah Mine is a beautiful story about a broken girl and a broken boy who run from the shadowy demons that haunt them. They always find their way back to each other, though.
Sarah was hated by her father and sister for reasons she had no control over. Her sister was the Apple of her father's eye, and Sarah was the punching bag. She turned to alcohol in hopes to drown her demons, but no matter how much she drank, they always came back.
Hill was thrown out of his home and his father's life with nothing but a bag of clothes and his camera. He's been running ever since but always comes back to his Sarah, no matter how unhealthy and messed up their relationship is.
Ho-ly shit nuggets! This is up there on my favorites list. I don't have a negative thing to say about this. It doesn't come right out and tell you the big picture. It slowly gives you pieces and then all comes together in the end. I loved it!
Sarah Mine is a beautiful story about a broken girl and a broken boy who run from the shadowy demons that haunt them. They always find their way back to each other, though.
Sarah was hated by her father and sister for reasons she had no control over. Her sister was the Apple of her father's eye, and Sarah was the punching bag. She turned to alcohol in hopes to drown her demons, but no matter how much she drank, they always came back.
Hill was thrown out of his home and his father's life with nothing but a bag of clothes and his camera. He's been running ever since but always comes back to his Sarah, no matter how unhealthy and messed up their relationship is.
Ho-ly shit nuggets! This is up there on my favorites list. I don't have a negative thing to say about this. It doesn't come right out and tell you the big picture. It slowly gives you pieces and then all comes together in the end. I loved it!
August 10, 2013
This is an ARC in exchange for an honest review
This book is a really great read, I have just finished and I'm still feeling the emotional effects I am sure this story will stay with me for a while........I felt connected with Sarah's character and felt the up and down emotional roller-coaster of her life, but had trouble connecting occasionally with Hill's character until the probably the middle of the book where I was stunned with this man, he's hot and at times a definite ALPHA! This story is realistic and such an heart wrenching story but is beautifully written, I would love to hear more about jax, I loved his character such the wise old brother and looking out for Sarah. The only complaint I can make is that the story is a short one I wish it had been a little longer, Oh Omg the ending had me in tears I'm glad as Sarah & Hill get the HEA..........thank you riann for the opportunity to read this and review :o)
This book is a really great read, I have just finished and I'm still feeling the emotional effects I am sure this story will stay with me for a while........I felt connected with Sarah's character and felt the up and down emotional roller-coaster of her life, but had trouble connecting occasionally with Hill's character until the probably the middle of the book where I was stunned with this man, he's hot and at times a definite ALPHA! This story is realistic and such an heart wrenching story but is beautifully written, I would love to hear more about jax, I loved his character such the wise old brother and looking out for Sarah. The only complaint I can make is that the story is a short one I wish it had been a little longer, Oh Omg the ending had me in tears I'm glad as Sarah & Hill get the HEA..........thank you riann for the opportunity to read this and review :o)
August 12, 2013
Really going for a 3.5 here. I wish Goodreads would offer half stars! So for a premise you can read in the synopsis but really we have a "guy with a backpack full of cameras and a duffle bag filled with ghosts" And of course, this patiently waiting pseudo girlfriend who has her own back story and really an amazing amount of patience. Suffice it say, both have ghosts. I loved the title but couldn't get behind Hill not calling "Sarah Mine" throughout and thought it was weird that his big bro kept calling the main character "son" and learning the title really originated with the big bro. Sort of expected a past hook up or something. Odd. There were moments in the writing that I kept glued to the screen and other times, well I got distracted more easily. If you are one to stumble over grammar or spelling errors, this one is a great read because for once nothing jumped out at me so big YEAH for that. A pleasant story that resolved pretty quickly and of course a HEA. Enjoy!
August 15, 2013
This short book surprised me in several ways! I enjoyed that it was not predictable and enjoyed that a lot.
Sarah has always been the one that Hill comes home to and releases his tension and leaves her. It's been 4 years since he's been home and when she sees him she wants him to leave. He always ends up hurting her and she wants nothing to do with being the "whore" everyone thinks she is.
Hill returns home wants Sarah like he usually can have her, but she has changed and that stumps him. He wants to seduce her but is finding this new Sarah to be quite nice, but somethings are bothering her and he wants her to open up to him.
This couple literally completes one another. Despite their issues, the issues they have also bring them together.
If you like short stories that get redemption, love, forgiveness and more this is the story for you.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Sarah has always been the one that Hill comes home to and releases his tension and leaves her. It's been 4 years since he's been home and when she sees him she wants him to leave. He always ends up hurting her and she wants nothing to do with being the "whore" everyone thinks she is.
Hill returns home wants Sarah like he usually can have her, but she has changed and that stumps him. He wants to seduce her but is finding this new Sarah to be quite nice, but somethings are bothering her and he wants her to open up to him.
This couple literally completes one another. Despite their issues, the issues they have also bring them together.
If you like short stories that get redemption, love, forgiveness and more this is the story for you.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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