Finding Faith

Blow Hole Boys #2

by Tabatha Vargo

A little FAITH can get you through…

One night. That’s all Finn had with the only girl he ever loved. Years later, all he has left of that night is a silver cross, a broken give a damn, and the unrelenting desire to drink her memory away. As the lead singer of Blow Hole, Finn has his pick of women, but none are able to squash the need he still carries around for Faith. To hate her offers some relief, but when Finn sees her again after so many years, it’s hard to despise her. Especially when every reason he had to hate her, turn out to be lies.

As the daughter of a strict Baptist preacher, Faith Warren lived sheltered from all things sinful. When she met Jimmy Finn, the epitome of all seven deadly sins, she found out exactly what she was missing. After being forced to choose between her soul and the only person in the world who made her feel alive, Faith walked away from Finn and dove head first into her father’s preferred life. But now Finn’s back and he’s getting payback by wreaking havoc on her emotions. Except sometimes bad things feel good, and Faith has to decide once again if she wants to stay in her gilded cage or fly free with the dark angel of lust himself.

Genres: New Adult, Romance, Music, Abuse, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Musicians

418 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 24, 2013

About the author

Tabatha is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, best known for her sexy adult romance Little Black Book.
Tabatha writes in all genres, including adult and new adult, and isn't afraid to venture into the dark side occasionally, as she proved with her dark prison romance, Slammer.
She's an avid reader of all things smutty and writes sexy stories featuring redeemable alpha bad boys and sweet, strong women.

SBR Media represents Tabatha. For inquiries regarding foreign rights, audio, and other media outlets, please contact Stephanie Phillips. stephanie@sbrmedia.com

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Reviews

[CarolBee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say.. I can't technically give this 5 stars. More like 4.5 because it was just missing something for me. I actually really adored the characters. They were COMPLETELY different. But were so genuine in their reactions toward each other. I did see the connection between them as well. What bothered me was it took forever for the 'horrible thing that must happen that separates the characters' to happen. You know what I'm talking about. I'm not saying I didn't enjoy their start out. Because I did. Finn could be so sweet to her! And Faith was just innocent! But definitely not in an annoying way. Then, when the 'horrible thing that must happen' happened, the story just flew by. I wish the last half of the story had more focus and was stretched out. It all happened so fast, when the beginning was so slow. And when they reunited and realized the 'the horrible thing that must happen' was a mistake, BAM! just happily ever after. The next you knew the epilogue was there and that was that! But regardless, it was a great story that everyone should definitely read! And to be honest, you really don't need to read the first two to understand it! Can't wait for the next one (:

[❃**✿【Yasmine】✿**❃ · Rating 5 out of 5]

'I died a little in that moment, and Faith was my heaven.'

Cover: 7/10
Writing style: 9/10
Heroine: 8/10
Hero: 8/10
Amount of humour: 1/10
Amount of jealousy: 4/10
Hotness: 7/10
Romance: 9/10
Ending: 8/10
Extra book Details: 2nd in the series, can be read as a stand-alone, each book follows a different band member. HEA and EPILOGUE.

Finding Faith is a beautiful romance with painful parts.


FAITH


FINN



BLURB: Faith has been sheltered all her life, a typical pastors daughter, long skirts and shy smiles, she fears the walking piece of sin that turns up in church one day. Finn is rough round the edges, growing up in foster homes, he's finally got a Mom, a home and friends. Drug taking, girls and drinking is part of his weekly routine. After being accused of vandalism, he's ordered to attend church for a month.

Finn evokes feelings inside Faith that she has never felt before, her sexual discovery awakened by him.
“What happened to the sweet and innocent Faith?” he asked with a grin that showed his dimples.
“She had a taste of Finn.”

Friendly encounters turn into more and they slowly fall for each other, she is growing into a young woman and she releases love and sweetness from him.
“Say it again,” he said roughly, as if tears were clogging his throat.
“Say what?”
“Call me sweetie.”

Both are facing troubles at home, Faith with her abusive, controlling Father and Finn with his drinking and drug-taking friends and lifestyle. Soon they begin to enter dangerous forbidden territory.

Tragedy strikes and Faith and Finn are separated for four years. He's been crushed by her, finding himself drinking, fucking and playing with his now up and coming band. She's been working her fingers to the bone and harbouring a secret.

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Little disappointed that there was 60% dedicated to the young love part. I would have really liked to have seen them as a couple, re-discovering each other properly without the heavy drama, and slowly but surely falling all over again. It felt a little rushed after the re-union.

The plot reminded me of another book, but I’m not sure which... Young forbidden love, separated by parent/s, forged letters sent to the H/h from the H/h saying bad things and that they don't want to see each other any more. Finding each other years later, hating each other, only to find out it was all lies and they still love each other? Anyone know?

I adored the teen-forbidden love between the two. She was genuinely innocent, wholesome and good. He was incredibly sad inside, messed up and damaged, but so sweet and kind. I understood him being horrible to Faith when they saw each other again, he had abandonment issues and Faith messed him up more than anyone. I really felt them falling for each other and their pain. There was also some lovely quotes. For Bad Boy/Good Girl lovers, this is a must.

FAVE QUOTES

“Just relax, baby. It's only fair. I sang for you. Now lay back and I’ll make you sing for me.”

“Do you know I’ve been pushed away my entire life? There was always someone giving me away like I was nothing.”

“Are you going to hide behind pretty boys with clean thoughts all your life? Because I know you're not the saint your daddy thinks you are. I saw the hot look in your eyes when you thought I was going to kiss you. I know you secretly dream of dirty boys with filthy thoughts.”

“I'd kill anyone who tried to take you away... either that or I’d die fighting for you. No one will ever take you away from me – ever.”

My star ratings:
1* Complete trash
2* Waste of time really, but I carried on for some reason
3* Half decent, sometimes down to personal preferences
4* Could read this again, only a little thing is missing, maybe more humour or romance etc...
5* Would read this again and again, unique story, adore this author

[Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Divided into two parts, I must say I loved the first part. It was everything I expected it to be. It was in this section that I completely fell in love with Finn and Faith. How they met, their interaction with each other, and their romance. It wasn't rushed, their attraction was there but they gave in slowly...the anticipation was the best of all. I couldn't stop reading, I was obsessed with Finn. I needed to know what happened next, how they were going to overcome Faith's father. All the way until Faith leaves Finn, I was into the book. That is until the second part.
Fast-forward 4 years....
The second part: I didn't like it as much. It felt rushed, almost no details even when they're vital to the story.

I felt that the author missed a lot on Faith's father. She never explained why happened to him other than Faith and her mother had left him. It felt unfinished for me and, if you ask me, I thought it was a big chunk of the story.

Throughout the first part (this book is divided into two sections), I loathed Faith's father for abusing Faith for so long. And I only talk about the first section because in the second part, we hear nothing about him. I was hoping for something horrible to happen to him. God knows he deserved it. I waited and waited and nothing. I wanted to rip my hair out. How can the author not expand on her father? He is our antagonist! Of course, us readers, want to know that justice will be delivered. It never comes and I was quite disappointed.

Then, Faith's mother. No one can blame me for hating her as well (perhaps not as much as Faith's father). If I had her in front of me, I'd ask her, How can you stand by and not do anything while your husband is hitting your only child? Flesh of your own flesh? She is suppose to protect her, for God's sake. Then, in the second section, we learn that she divorces Faith's father and, together with Faith, they both leave him. But then, she has a stroke and Faith is forced to work two jobs to keep a roof on their heads and food on the table. I don't know but I felt that Faith's mother was pointless, she might as well be dead. She did nothing for Faith except write those awful letters that ultimately led to their separation.

Finn
I loved this man in the first section. I really did. Even young as he was, he was so much better than other male characters I have read. But then, in the second part, he is a completely different person. All my love for him went down the drain. I skipped so much while I was on his POV. Man-whore, cold, bitter, loved to humiliate Faith. He was not the Finn I fell in love with. So, I skipped a lot through the second part. I just wanted to get to the end and be done with it.

In all, I wouldn't say NOT to read this book. It isn't bad at all. It did feel rushed and I was disappointed at times but I finished the book and that says a lot. With that being said, I wouldn't read it again but I'd read other books from this author.

[Maida · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Finding Faith" is actually a pretty good novel. It's not "perfect," but how many novels really are? In short, it's about a girl who grows up in a very strict totalitarian home, as the daughter of a Baptist minister. She falls in love with a "bad boy," & the plot takes off from there....

The author does an incredible job of describing Faith's home life & the values and beliefs that have been ingrained in her since birth. She's torn-- not just by her religious beliefs & by the intense brainwashing she's suffered at the hands of her parents... but also by her Baptist minister father who takes a belt or fist to her whenever she falls out of line for the smallest things. He resorts to breaking her both physically & mentally, in an effort to control her every thought & action, all in the name of "Jesus" & saving her soul....

This novel is rife with moral & spiritual dilemmas, thus making it an interesting read. As I said before, it isn't a "perfect" novel, but it was one that I couldn't put down. I ended up reading it in one sitting.... It's probably one of the "better" New Adult books that I've read in the past year. *3.75/5 stars*

[Hailey · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was ok - Faith and Finn were ok but I felt as though it was missing something. Even though we got the first love and the the reunion parts it still felt a but off. I wish more of the book was spent on them reuniting. I wanted to see how their love grew whilst spending so much time apart and then with a child in the picture. I wanted to feel how Finn would have felt missing all that he did - through no fault of his own, I know - and I wanted to see how he reacted when Faith told all she had to tell about what he missed. Too much of their reunion was spent with petty games and no talking through crap!! I have a difficult time with novels with couples that break up or get torn apart through varying circumstances for years and then waste time playing stupid mind games with each other.

Anyways will read the other books in the series but I thought this would have been better.

[Kim BookJunkie ~ Editor & Proofreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I loved everything about this story except for two “coincidences“ Vargo created for the story. She’s waaaay more talented than that! I know she is capable of writing something more realistic events, but like I said, everything else about this book was phenomenal!!!

[Fab Fun & Tantalizing Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding Faith is SO different than anything else Tabatha Vargo has written. I know this because I automatically purchase and devour anything that she puts her name to. It wasn’t by any means a bad different, nor a good different. Just different.

Faith… sometimes it’s passionate and fleeting. One minute you’re swimming in it, diving into the deepest recesses of the one you worship. You bathe in their heat as their healing presence swarms all around you and builds an almost unbreakable devotion.

For me, Faith took a bit of warming up to, but once I got a few chapters in, I could feel her presence in the pages. To the outsiders in her world, she was kind of invisible. She went un-noticed by pretty much everyone, except her Pastor Father who made it his life’s mission to beat the god-fearing into her and her best friend Amanda that tries so hard to convert her to the land of the living.

If it looks like a sinner and talks like a sinner, then it must be a sinner. And one thing I knew about the stranger in front of me was that he was made for sin. - Faith

One fateful day, one meeting, one exchange, is all it takes for things to begin to change. Not only for Faith, but for Finn. The boy from the wrong side of the tracks that showed Faith what goes on in the real world. The world outside of the church and the bible.

The pastor’s daughter – somehow she became ten times more appealing. I’m not sure what it was about untouchable girls, but it was human nature to want something you couldn’t have. The odds of me bagging a preacher’s daughter were slim to none, but I’d never cared much about odds. – Finn

Honestly, this story broke me. It did. I sped through the pages desperate for those glimpses of happiness, and they were there, but few and far between. She lived within the lines that were drawn for her.

I refused to believe that Finn was bad. I wouldn’t accept the fact that my soul was in danger with him. Not when I’d just been so close to heaven in his arms.

She felt boring and that the rest of her existence was doomed to be the same. Bit by bit she broke out of her confines, defying the beliefs that were beaten into her and learnt to see the world in color rather than a haze of black and white.

He was teaching me new ways to live, and I was sucking up his lessons like they were my survival. – Faith

Finn has his own issues and life hadn’t treated him like royalty either. Before Faith he wandered through day by day.

I lost track of time. I lost all rational though, but I gained so much in that moment. I gained insight into something that was real. – Finn

She changed him, just as much as he changed her. First he made her feel pretty, then beautiful, and eventually sexy. He owned her body and soul.

“Just relax, baby. It’s only fair. I sang for you. Now lay back and I’ll make you sing for me.”

Life wasn’t kind to these pair, but there was no thing or no one that anyone could do for them, except for themselves and each other. After a tragic accident, another curve ball was thrown their way, and their house of cards tumbled down all around them.

“You bled for me? Well, I didn’t bleed for you, Faith. I died for you. There’s a big fucking difference. You didn’t wound me; you killed me. You murdered the boy I used to be in his sleep and he’s never coming back… - Finn

Years and much heartbreak later these two met again in the most unlikely place. It couldn’t happen soon enough for me. I was rooting for Finn and Faith from the first to the last. Can they work out their differences and break down the issues that separated them to begin with? You will have to read it to find out how it all goes down.

I’d looked for it my entire life, but finally, I’d found Faith, and it took me a while to realize that I didn’t have faith. Faith had me. - Finn

Bravo Ms Vargo on another wonderful story that made me laugh and cry and swoon…

[Shelby · Rating 5 out of 5]

*** I received a free e-copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review ***

Finding Faith is an awesome book. Be prepared for an emotional ride that you won't want to get off of. Tabatha Vargo has a way of writing these characters that worm their way into your heart before you even know they're there. You just want to shelter them but they are strong characters and even though some of their struggles are hard to read, you know that they will pull through each time and be even better because of it.

In the first 2 Blow Hole books you get a small glimpse of Finn, the lead singer. I was fully prepared to have to warm up to him. I expected him to be another hard ass with layers. The more layers the author peels away, the more you like him. I DIDN’T expect to love Finn right away. I DIDN’T expect him to be a really good guy. Finn is an amazing character. As a child he's bounced around from foster home to foster home until finally he's adopted and has a place to call his own. His adoptive mother is sick and even as a teenager his top priority is taking care of her. One day Finn finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and ends up being slapped with 30 days community service for something that he didn't do. Now he has to show up every day and help out at the very church that he was accused of vandalizing. Enter Faith. The pastor's daughter. Finn and Faith just mesh so well together. She's been taught her whole life to fear boys like him but she gives him a chance and they form and unlikely friendship that blossoms (and wilts) throughout the book.

Finding Faith was both tragic and uplifting at the same time. I literally went through the whole range of emotions while reading it. And really, what more could you ask of a book? You WILL laugh. You WILL cry. Trust me on this one. I was surprised to find that this was my favorite book in the series (I really loved Zeke) and even after 418 pages, I still wanted more.

I don't know how Tabatha Vargo managed to hook me so thoroughly, but she has. My only regret with the Blow Hole series is that I read it too fast and now I have to wait to see what this amazing author comes up with next.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is only so much a gal can take when opening a book by Tabatha Vargo! I know for a fact, I will never miss a chance to read one of her books! She is by far one of the best authors I have read! Okay that's enough love for Tabby, on to Finn and Faith!

Lets start with Finn... He's a super sexy hunk with the body that will make any woman's thoughts hit the gutter in a heartbeat. I'm talking about sinful thoughts, not your ordinary 'Oh my goodness I just want to eat him up kind of thoughts!' Let's just say eye candy is not a strong enough term to use when picturing Jimmy Finn. There's gotta be something I could use to describe his sweetest, caring, sexy and loving self... Nah I think that might be it until you cross him, then he's a complete and utter dick head! hahaha Okay I'll get on with it, Finn's exceptional character has you swooning over his actions and when he's getting warmed up, believe me you can't possibly ignore it as your own body temperature rises uncontrollably. ::chills::

Moving right along now... Now what can I tell you about Faith that you don't already know... Ever felt like the world around you was moving yet you are standing still in the middle of a field with no way out? Well that's how Faith feels, she's been the angel all her life, right from wrong instilled into her at a very young age. Her father believes she is weak and so he treats her horribly. Being the Preacher Man's daughter is not all it's cracked up to be. Then guess who walks into her life? 'OH HELLS YES!' The one and only Finn with his swagger and sweet come on lines... Sin in Faith's eyes just got a lot more tempting! Only one thing can tame her once she's had a taste of Finn... And only one person has the power to pull at Finn's heartstrings...

Once you've had a taste of Finn there is no turning back ladies... Get your hands on him before he passes out from being passed around so much! I will be going back for more...

[Jessica Zelkovich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This book was by far my favorite of the Blow Hole series to date. Details were further explained like how the band got their name (which was missing from Book 1 and 1.5) and the POV changes weren't as over done but perfectly recapped just enough to give you a bit more without too much (which happened a lot in the previous books too.) I know some don't like the POV recaps but really, authors print a whole different book because people do like getting into the head of both characters. This all-in-one was very well done. Tabatha has found her groove! I loved Faith and Finn's approach and outlook on faith and Faith.
In this tale, Faith is obviously sheltered. When Finn thinks about, he says "it was kind of depressing. She was a teenager. It was her job to experience all the crazy shit possible. It's how you become a good adult. You live and you learn. She was going to be thirty and still clueless to what life had to offer." And Faith's recognition of how different lead singer Finn is to her world. "He might be a full-blown sinner, but his eyes were made of heaven and when he looks at me, there was warmth that I'd never known." Together Finn and Faith go through years of trials and in the end, well finding faith is what mattered. It was excellent. I hope book 3 continues on this same path.

[Sara Luck · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I should stop reading these books...or at least by this author. The thing is, they are really good...until the end. Once again she has written something wonderful, but diminished it by trying to tie it all up rather quickly at the end. I just can't believe that after four years of pain...all it takes is one little conversation to put it all behind them and live happily ever after. Nope, not buying it....yes, there is conflict and resolution...but that should have began the resolution...there should have been more development for that part of the story....ughhh
And after saying all of this- I STILL want to read Chet and Tiny's stories. I wonder if Megan will reappear for Chet, and I'm REALLY interested in Tiny's story....I guess from here on out I will just have to keep in mind, that the end of these books will be rushed, maybe then it won't be so disappointing.

[Suzanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I honestly really wanted to like this book, but sadly I had a few issues with it. I didn't like the fact that so much of the book was set in the past. I understand we need to fully understand the depth and love of the characters but I felt the second half of the book which was set in current day was far too rushed. Also I felt like we were cheated with constant overlaps between the different character points of view. I always like reading from both view points but this book constantly overlapped scenes so I wasn't really reading anything new, just from a different point of view. So overall it was ok, I expected more since I enjoyed the first one so much but I'm still glad I read it.

[Heather andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Zekey you have some competition with dear ole' Finn, "opposites attract. Don't you find me attractive?" Oh Finn that's like asking if a bear s***s in the woods. He's protective, "because I'd kill anyone who tried to take you away... either that or I'd die fighting for you. No one will ever take you away from me - ever." I liked that they had a past, and I liked that Finn showed Faith that there's more to life than what her daddy says. Finn once he makes up his mind you can't beat it out of him with a rock, "no. Because once I buy a house, ya'll are coming home with me." I'm hoping that there's a novella that will come out with more of Faith and Finn's story.

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Rocking Stars!!

I really love the story and the characters. Finn the troubled but sweet and loving guy while Faith is the innocent preachers daughter. The devil fallen to an Angel kinda thing. I really did enjoy reading the first part, the drama and stuffs.. though there some things I will pin point like it took them forever to figure things out and I think the second part is a bit rushed? I think they focused in too much drama .. But still the story is a great read and definitely HEA!!

[Yayita · Rating 4 out of 5]

La primera parte fue per-fec-ta, la segunda no tanta. El Finn de 4 años después es tremendo idiota y que llama las mujeres "perras"; cuando Faith regresa solo la humilla y la hace sentir mal, aunque entiendo lo que sufrió cuando creía que lo había abandonado fue exagerado; ¿y la reconciliación? Fue muy rápido y se sintió forzada. Para los dos creer que el otro lo había traicionado todo fue ¡hey, alguien nos engañó, te amo, casémonos!.

Segunda lectura.
La primera parte es de ensueño igual, pero ahora sentí menos odio leyendo la segunda parte.

[Lara · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was decent until the end which was crazy abrupt and completely unrealistic. I just don't get it, the development was great the situation they were in in the 2nd half of the book was interesting and then boom HEA. No thanks

[Rosalind Seese · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this series!!!!

[Savannah Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the first one but it definitely took me by surprise and I loved it.

[Mena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now where to begin with Finding Faith. I started this book about a month ago and dropped it because the mood wasn't right for me to read it. In anticipation of the release of Craving Constance. But let me tell you i felt like a huge fool when i recently picked it back up and finished it. Ever get these moments where you wanna kick yourself for not trying or doing something earlier...yea..well that's what i felt with this book. Now onto the juicy details. This book is a part of a series called The Blow Hole Boys. The first two books in the series are called Perfecting Patience and Playing Patience. It focuses on the guitarist Zeke and his leading lady Patience. Now I truly enjoyed the first two books in the series and when i heard about Finn getting his own story i was like......hell yeah sign me up. I was very curious as to why Finn acted the way he did. Let me tell you this story did not disappoint. Faith the leading lady of the story is your good preacher girl. Now the feels i had for this couple was crazy. First of all Faith is such a strong girl. (warning will contain spoilers enter at your own risk) I mean staying strong after her father beat her. She was so brave she didn't let him break her. Finn gets caught doing graffiti which we find out wasn't really his fault. He just got caught at the wrong place at the wrong time. He has to do community service in a church i wonder what church could he possibly be volunteering at. Oh thats right Faith's church. So when they first meet Finn thinks Faith is an angel which is cute. As the days go on they grow closer and she finds out that he's not that bad of a person. Finn he's the definition of a bad boy. Man he melted me with his words and his tenderness. Of course it wouldn't be a good book without a villain. Well it's Faith's father surprise surprise. Now this man i wanted to reach into the book and slap him with one of his belts. Her father thinks he's the spawn of the devil. After the horrifying accident with two of his band mates and Faith's friend, daddy dearest thought it was best to move Faith to California. Of course Faith was like "hell no dad i'm not going to the Valley nope not without my hunky man." and he was like "oh really well guess what you are or else i'm throwing him in jail". And of course as readers we were all like oh hell no you didn't just say that everything from then on was expected. Of course with the letters we all thought that for sure her father wrote i wasn't expecting her mother at all. Now the biggest shock of the century was when Faith got pregnant with Jimmy. Like i told you guys this girl is no joke. She really gave me the courage to do the scary things in life cause they end up being the most significant decision in your life. This book was really awesome and i absolutely loved it
Finn
Faith
Favorite Quotes If it looks like a sinner and talks like a sinner, then it must be a sinner. And one thing I knew about the stranger in front of me was that he was made for sin. - Faith

[Camila Rodríguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

La primera vez que agarre este libro no me llamo mucho la atención. Ahora me siento estúpida por no haberlo agarrado antes.

En esta ocasión, Tabatha Vargo nos cuenta la historia de Finn y Faith, dos muchachos totalmente opuestos que se encuentran por un bendito error. Ella es la aburrida hija del pastor y él, un problemático chico obligado injustamente a hacer servicio comunitario después de estar en el lugar y momento equivocado, por lo que es obligado a pasar treinta días en la iglesia ayudando en todo lo que sea necesario. De esta, poco a poco comienzan a relacionarse más uno con el otro y sintiendo una atracción que ambos saben que no deberían, pero eso no impide que lo dejen de sentir.

Cuando leí la sinopsis de este libro, lo primero que pensé fue "mmmm... esta me parece otra historia cliché de la chica nerd que se enamora del chico malo, el cual es agresivo, problemático y un bueno para nada... ya sabes... cliché". Sin embargo, mientras más leía de la historia entre estos dos maravillosos personajes, me di cuenta de que el "cliché" no era tan cliché como pensaba y que de hecho, la parte cliché solo era la primera impresión que podría tener, ya que la historia de fondo es mucho más significativa de lo que alguna vez pude imaginar.

Faith no es de esas chicas que todos sabían que era hermosa y tenia a todos los chicos a sus pies pero ella creía que era insignificante. Sino que ella no sabia lo hermosa que era porque jamás nadie se lo había dicho, no sus padres ni su mejor amiga y ni hablar de chicos, ya que ella no tenía permitido pensar en chicos. Ni siquiera conocía a chicos de su edad, ya que su estricta vida se basaba en la escuela (la cual era solo para chicas), su hogar y la iglesia, en donde no habían adolecentes.

Por otro lado Finn, de él si se puede decir que era un chico malo. mujeriego, traficante, lleno de tatuajes y piercings, miembro de una banda. Sin embargo, hay más detrás de esa fachada de malo. Encontramos a un chico que se preocupa por su madre, por su banda y por Faith. Ya que, aunque él no lo quiera, se va enamorando poco a poco de ella, no por como se ve, sino que lo hermosa que es por dentro. Por ella comienza a cambiar sus habitos, dejando el cigarrillo, las drogas, incluso se busca un trabajo decente para tener dinero, ya que deja de traficar.

Sin embargo se produce un quiebre en la historia, el cual termina destrozando a ambos protagonistas y cambiandoles la vida drasticamente a tal punto de que se dejan de ver por cuatro largos años hasta que encuentran por una casualidad que ninguno de los dos se esperaba.

Esta historia de amor esta tan llena de un amor puro y honesto que dan ganas de tener este tipo de amor en la vida, el cual pocas veces se puede llegar a encontrar.

Hace unos días escuchaba una historia de como en las librerías les recomiendan a los más jóvenes libros en donde hay relaciones toxicas y muchas veces humillantes y violentas, con la premisa de que son libro de amor juvenil. Libros en los que hay que ser concientes de que esas relaciones son toxicas y que ojala nunca nos toque. Libros que yo JAMÁS recomendaría a jóvenes menores de dieciséis o diecisiete. Y en este momento puedo afirmar, que este libro no es uno de ellos. Este libro es uno de los que si en algún momento mi hermana menor me preguntara que libro creo yo que ella podría leer sería este.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! We have a trend going here - Zeke was a trailer park kid, only cared about drugs, music & girls, and he found his salvation in sweet but emotionally & physically broken Patience. Now we have the lead singer of the Blow Hole Boys, Finn, & we go back in time to when he served community service at a church and met his salvation, Faith. Faith & Patience? Yep! Faith is abused by her pastor father who hasn't gotten the memo that we don't hurt our children these days. She sees something in Finn that attracts her to him, but even more so she is attracted to him physically which is a whole new territory for Faith. Finn is also from the wrong side of the tracks & has been in & out of foster care until he finally settled down with his current mother & they have developed a very special bond, especially now that she has been diagnosed with MS & needs his help. Finn is a lot like Zeke, sells drugs, plays around with girls but doesn't make serious commitments. But being around Faith makes him want to be a better man, to get a real job, stop selling drugs, no more sleeping around. Faith starts sneaking out at night, or Finn starts sneaking in her window, and they know what they have is true love. After a friend's car accident, Faith's father really freaks out & moves them to California, threatening to expose Finn's past & tear him away from his mother. So many misunderstandings occur & it is four years before Finn & Faith cross paths again. Finn is now a famous rock star & Faith is down and out, taking any kind of job she can get. Finn is really hurt & he is so cruel to Faith, but she holds it together so she can continue to support her family. Finn finally finds out the truth about their past by reading Faith's journal & they have their happy ending. I love how these boys who came from nothing just really want to give love & be loved in return, to have real families with a real future. So good!!

[Holly Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last summer I was introduced to Tabatha Vargo through Amber Leaf Summer Read my reading goal last year was to find new authors to me so I became to follow some blogs.

I fell in love with Patience and Zeke in Playing Patience and Perfecting Patience (Blow Hole Boys 1 + 1.5).
I loved Tabatha Vargo emotional style of writing. So when I was setting up my 2014 TBR list I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t yet read Finding Faith.
This story revolves around Faith and Finn who come from different world yet both have painful lives.
Faith beautiful angel, the innocent, over-protected, church girl and Finn gorgeous, ruff, tattooed, rock band singer.
Finn lived in many foster homes until his was finally adopted only to lose his adopted father and have his adopted mother become ill with MS.
Faith was raised by her church loving parents and extended church family but her life was far from ideal.
The two meet when Finn has to serve community series for spray painting the church ( which he was innocent of doing) and then again when Faith's best friend talks her into sneaking out one night.
Tabatha Vargo weaves this incredible love story of the two becoming friends and then lovers only to have the odds again them.

Tabatha Vargo has this way of emerging you into the story, I felt all of Faith and Finn’s emotions their love for each, their pain, their heart ache. Many times I had tears in my eyes or my heart would skip I beat.

I wait with baited breath for the next book in the Glow Hole Boys.

[Janell Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love my Blow Hole Boys. This book started out even before they were a group. It took you back to when Finn met Faith and it was a fantastic read. You know the other shoe is going to drop because if you've read the previous books you know Finn is not with Faith. I just kept waiting but it was such a sweet story and I loved reading about them before all hell broke loose. It was so romantic and I loved seeing that side of Finn. Then the bomb drops and I'm screaming NOOOOOO! and pulling out my hair. From that point on it was just so frustrating but still an amazing read. I kept wondering when was it all going to get better. I loved the epilogue. I wish I could figure out the timing on all these epilogue's but they are still so very very good. I hope at the end of this series we get a little novella or something tying all the epilogues together. That would be so very cool. You don't have to read Perfecting Patience to read this story but it is kind of nice to know a little bit of what is going on.

[Tatania · Rating 5 out of 5]

How many hours had I read this book again?
Was it 5 or 6? Lol
Darn.
I read this book nonstop since I started it and finished it in like 5 or 6 hours after
I can't stop myself
I can't help it
Because it's just sooooo interesting
And also she put kid in here. Hap. That's like my weakness. I can't do anything beside loving and cherish look so much.
And also I'm just so curious to see how it will be when they realized that what they believed all along turned out to be lies?
The lack of thing here is just maybe I kinda disappointed because tabatha made it easy. When they finally 'talk' and when he finally figured it out 'the family'.
Why don't you put more? I want more! Why make it short?
But then, i love it too but i want more! Lol

[*P · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Star Review

Really loved getting Finn and Faith's story. I loved getting the early part about how they fell for each other. Then my heart broke as the story moved on. Everything about the story was perfect except for the resolution. It just seemed like the ending was rushed and we didn't get enough of them resolving their issues and moving on from there. The epilogue did give us some insight as to what happens with them but I really wanted more from the ending which is the reason for the half point deduction.

[Jac K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Faith & Finn

They meet in HS, both are struggling with major home situations. Tragedy strikes and they are separated. He turns to woman and booze, and she works herself to death and is hiding a secret.

More than 1/2 the book takes place in the past, with the young love stuff. I would have preferred to have more of the grown up part.

[Raj · Rating 3 out of 5]

It started okay, it got really interesting on the 2nd half of the story.

I'm soooooo thankful that they left her abusive father!

I like the story a lot, but like I said, the first half is just so-so, so no stars for the 1st half!

[Layla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book but it left me a bit depressed...It was good though so I recommend it. I think I just need a fun read now haha

[Alivia Anders · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holy crap on a cracker, I'm addicted to these books.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was a slow build-up and then it just didn't seem like enough time before there was an epilogue. I just needed more Finn and Faith without angst.