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There’s one thing Julia Wilson has learned in life: you can’t push aside your own dreams for anyone. Newly divorced, Julia returns to the small hometown she swore she’d left forever. She plans on enjoying the cheap rental a friend offers and staying there just long enough to figure out her next steps in life.
But before long, Julia realizes she’s made a big mistake.
A decade ago, Micah Anderson promised Julia forever but broke her heart right before she left for college. Now, Julia’s back in town, and he’s going to have to tell her the truth about why he left her—it’s impossible to hide a twelve-year-old child when you live in such a small town.
Can Julia forgive Micah and start anew? Should she try to make a relationship work if Micah’s past becomes a threat to her safety? Should she follow her dreams if it means giving up on a second chance with her first love?
But before long, Julia realizes she’s made a big mistake.
A decade ago, Micah Anderson promised Julia forever but broke her heart right before she left for college. Now, Julia’s back in town, and he’s going to have to tell her the truth about why he left her—it’s impossible to hide a twelve-year-old child when you live in such a small town.
Can Julia forgive Micah and start anew? Should she try to make a relationship work if Micah’s past becomes a threat to her safety? Should she follow her dreams if it means giving up on a second chance with her first love?
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First published January 21, 2013
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H.B. Heinzer
8 books699 followersWith the exception of three years spent in the middle of Nebraska, H.B. Heinzer has called southern Wisconsin home. During that time in Nebraska, she imagined one of her favorite authors living on the far western edge of the county, just south of the highway. At the time, becoming a novelist was a distant dream for her. Now, she is the author living in that location. Ironically, she later found out that same favorite author lives just outside the town HB lived in for the first eighteen years of her life.
Now, HB lives in the middle of nowhere but still close enough to the city to not feel isolated. It's the perfect place to let her two kids run and explore their huge yard, teach them about the food chain as they prepare their first-ever garden and debate building a chicken coop. It's one of those dreams that is only possible thanks to the amazing opportunities that have come through writing.
Now, HB lives in the middle of nowhere but still close enough to the city to not feel isolated. It's the perfect place to let her two kids run and explore their huge yard, teach them about the food chain as they prepare their first-ever garden and debate building a chicken coop. It's one of those dreams that is only possible thanks to the amazing opportunities that have come through writing.
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January 22, 2013
Is OUT IN PAPERBACK NOW And epub will be out sometime in the next 12 hrs
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I was given this book by the author in return for a review of what I thought of it . This is a Great story By a new author. It has romance ,a little bit of comedy .
If there’s one thing Julia Wilson has learned in life, it’s that you can’t push your own dreams to the background for anyone. Newly divorced, Julia returns to the hometown she once swore would never see her again. Her plan is simple; enjoy the cheap rent her friend is offering and stay just long enough to develop a plan to make her own dreams come true.
It doesn’t take long before Julia realizes she’s made a big mistake.
Micah Anderson came closer to breaking Julia than anyone else ever had. After promising her forever, he broke her heart the week before she left for college. Now, Julia’s back in town and he’s going to have to tell her the truth about why he left her. It’s not possible to hide a twelve year old child when you live in a town of 5,000 people.
Is following your dreams worth it if it means giving up on a second chance with her first love? Is trying to make a relationship work worth it if his past becomes a threat to her safety?
this is the story of 2 people who 13 yrs ago separated for reasons we don't truly find out why until about mid way into the book . The focus of the 2 main characters was great . The story that led us through the book was a great story of past and present wrapped into one . I liked how the author made sure we understood Everything about what happened 13 yrs ago and I love how she built the relationship back up with Micah and Julia .
Julia , I loved her Honestly I did , after what she had gone through 13yrs ago and then leading the life she did for 10 yrs I truly understood her whole reasoning as to the things she did and why she did them . I don't want to go into fully everything she did because it would ruin it for the reader .
Micah ,he tried to step right back into how things where 13 yrs ago without a whole lot fo explanation at first, I do think he rushed things a little in the beginning, like in the first week . BUT with that said I understand why it's hard not to try to fall back into something when you have loved someone for 13 yrs and never stopped .
This is a Great Short read . I definitely would recommend reading it, and I truly look forward to more from this author .
Bent, is coming out on 2/1/2013
http://www.amazon.com/Bent-HB-Heinzer...
I was given this book by the author in return for a review of what I thought of it . This is a Great story By a new author. It has romance ,a little bit of comedy .
If there’s one thing Julia Wilson has learned in life, it’s that you can’t push your own dreams to the background for anyone. Newly divorced, Julia returns to the hometown she once swore would never see her again. Her plan is simple; enjoy the cheap rent her friend is offering and stay just long enough to develop a plan to make her own dreams come true.
It doesn’t take long before Julia realizes she’s made a big mistake.
Micah Anderson came closer to breaking Julia than anyone else ever had. After promising her forever, he broke her heart the week before she left for college. Now, Julia’s back in town and he’s going to have to tell her the truth about why he left her. It’s not possible to hide a twelve year old child when you live in a town of 5,000 people.
Is following your dreams worth it if it means giving up on a second chance with her first love? Is trying to make a relationship work worth it if his past becomes a threat to her safety?
this is the story of 2 people who 13 yrs ago separated for reasons we don't truly find out why until about mid way into the book . The focus of the 2 main characters was great . The story that led us through the book was a great story of past and present wrapped into one . I liked how the author made sure we understood Everything about what happened 13 yrs ago and I love how she built the relationship back up with Micah and Julia .
Julia , I loved her Honestly I did , after what she had gone through 13yrs ago and then leading the life she did for 10 yrs I truly understood her whole reasoning as to the things she did and why she did them . I don't want to go into fully everything she did because it would ruin it for the reader .
Micah ,he tried to step right back into how things where 13 yrs ago without a whole lot fo explanation at first, I do think he rushed things a little in the beginning, like in the first week . BUT with that said I understand why it's hard not to try to fall back into something when you have loved someone for 13 yrs and never stopped .
This is a Great Short read . I definitely would recommend reading it, and I truly look forward to more from this author .
Bent, is coming out on 2/1/2013
February 11, 2013
Ok, so have you ever started a book and could not put it down even to feed your own children???? Well that was my day today!! I read Bent by HB Heinzer in one day!! ONE DAY!!! Housework done.. Nope, laundry finished... Nope, organized for the workweek.... Nope, read an amazing book that is a solid 5 stars.... YEP!!!
Bent has such strong characters that force you to love every one of them, even when they are being total screw ups! I was so wrapped up in this book that I literally HAD to read it and find out what was going to happen. Would Julia and Micah refuel the spark of young love and find their happiness, or would Julia's hard headed, stubborn ways cause her to never forgive Micah and force them into permanent regret???? Ugh!!! Just forgive him Julia and let's see more of those steamy bubble bath scenes!! ;)
I was rooting for them as a couple the entire book... Well minus crazy Karen... But I don't want to give any spoilers away there! I loved how HB Heinzer told the story from the different characters' perspectives. It allowed me, as a reader, to dissect what they were feeling at the time. Micah was the alpha male that spent the entire book trying to make up for a mistake he made as an 18 year old boy. Now, trust me... it was a big mistake so he should have been sucking up to Julia. I felt his heart break that he had lived with all those years and had my fingers crossed that he got his happy ending. That's not to say though that there were not times in the book that I found myself shouting "Really?!?!?" at my Kindle! When Caleb was introduced in the story, I was a goner. My heart absorbed that kiddo and I knew then, that he HAD to have his happy ending... Or else! Ha! I love how the setting was small town. Julia fought the entire time trying to get away from the typical small town atmosphere, but in the end it was exactly what she wanted and kept coming back to.
Let's just say this book has it all... love, laughter, angst, and tears! I was on an emotional roller coaster ride throughout this book! One minute I would be laughing at scenes like the snow fight, feeling the angst over crazy Karen, crying over Caleb and his loneliness, and totally wrapped up in Micah and Julia's love. I only hope that this is a first in a series of books and we are blessed with more stories of this group of friends and their lives. Great job HB Heinzer!!! 5 solid stars for Bent and one of my new favorites!!!
Bent has such strong characters that force you to love every one of them, even when they are being total screw ups! I was so wrapped up in this book that I literally HAD to read it and find out what was going to happen. Would Julia and Micah refuel the spark of young love and find their happiness, or would Julia's hard headed, stubborn ways cause her to never forgive Micah and force them into permanent regret???? Ugh!!! Just forgive him Julia and let's see more of those steamy bubble bath scenes!! ;)
I was rooting for them as a couple the entire book... Well minus crazy Karen... But I don't want to give any spoilers away there! I loved how HB Heinzer told the story from the different characters' perspectives. It allowed me, as a reader, to dissect what they were feeling at the time. Micah was the alpha male that spent the entire book trying to make up for a mistake he made as an 18 year old boy. Now, trust me... it was a big mistake so he should have been sucking up to Julia. I felt his heart break that he had lived with all those years and had my fingers crossed that he got his happy ending. That's not to say though that there were not times in the book that I found myself shouting "Really?!?!?" at my Kindle! When Caleb was introduced in the story, I was a goner. My heart absorbed that kiddo and I knew then, that he HAD to have his happy ending... Or else! Ha! I love how the setting was small town. Julia fought the entire time trying to get away from the typical small town atmosphere, but in the end it was exactly what she wanted and kept coming back to.
Let's just say this book has it all... love, laughter, angst, and tears! I was on an emotional roller coaster ride throughout this book! One minute I would be laughing at scenes like the snow fight, feeling the angst over crazy Karen, crying over Caleb and his loneliness, and totally wrapped up in Micah and Julia's love. I only hope that this is a first in a series of books and we are blessed with more stories of this group of friends and their lives. Great job HB Heinzer!!! 5 solid stars for Bent and one of my new favorites!!!
May 30, 2015
Horrible book. I cannot believe that I finished it. Julia and Micah were high school sweethearts and when Julia left for college Micah broke up with her saying he could not do long distance romance rather than tell her the truth that he had slept with another woman who was pregnant. Julia was devastated. 13 years later, Julia went through a divorce and returned to her hometown to get her life together. Micah was still there with a 12 year old son that none of her friends had ever told her about. The whole town rallied around Micah and what he had been through but no one seem to care about the 13 years of a wasted marriage that Julia had lived through. Seeing Micah again was good and meeting his son was good and Julia wanted to try till Micah's drugged out ex wife and her thug boy friend beat up Julia and warned her to stay away from her child and her ex. This should have been enough for Julia to leave this home town mess and her friends who still begged Julia to give Micah time had a etc. I cannot believe I continued to read tons of pages while Micah apologizes all the time and continues to lie afraid it will upset Julia.
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April 4, 2023DNF @ 46%
Micah and Julia were HS sweethearts with big dreams until he dumped her when she was leaving for college claiming he didn’t want to do long distance. He actually had cheated on her months earlier and knocked up some random woman he drunkenly hooked up with at a party.
This part is confusing because the blurb makes it sounds like she’s clueless, but she does know he has a kid but assumes he had it with her former BFF. He claims he never had a relationship or slept with the former BFF, so not sure where that came from. 🤷♀️
My issue was I was bored and had zero feels. The separation is really long (13-ish years) they both moved on married/divorced. Julia isn’t dying inside or really pissed. Micah is crying and wringing his hands, but there’re no emotional discussions… no struggling… no angst… nothing … just boom… makeup sex.
Bottom Line- I’m bored and calling it, but I may be jumping ship early because the crazy ex-wife Karen just showed up, and had her scuzzy BF rough the h up… 🤷♀️🙄
Micah and Julia were HS sweethearts with big dreams until he dumped her when she was leaving for college claiming he didn’t want to do long distance. He actually had cheated on her months earlier and knocked up some random woman he drunkenly hooked up with at a party.
This part is confusing because the blurb makes it sounds like she’s clueless, but she does know he has a kid but assumes he had it with her former BFF. He claims he never had a relationship or slept with the former BFF, so not sure where that came from. 🤷♀️
My issue was I was bored and had zero feels. The separation is really long (13-ish years) they both moved on married/divorced. Julia isn’t dying inside or really pissed. Micah is crying and wringing his hands, but there’re no emotional discussions… no struggling… no angst… nothing … just boom… makeup sex.
Bottom Line- I’m bored and calling it, but I may be jumping ship early because the crazy ex-wife Karen just showed up, and had her scuzzy BF rough the h up… 🤷♀️🙄
August 22, 2024
This was just ok. It started out good then fizzled out because of plot holes left by the author. We never get details about the night of the betrayal. They're both 18. h is leaving for college, while H is staying behind. They had plans for long distance, but somewhere along those lines the H cheated. But why? And how? We never got anything from the author only that he was young, dumb, and drunk. Not a good enough explanation. Sorry. H lies and breaks it off with h saying he can't do long distance, but in reality he got ow pregnant and is going to marry her. Ummm... Excuse me. This is the modern world. You do not have to marry someone you impregnated on a ONS. He's dumb. While I'm not sure if h would have forgiven him at the time mind you. Anyways, they go their separate ways while all her friends back home lie about H's circumstances. H makes ow's life a living hell blaming her for everything saying he'll never love her, and how she ruined his life. So another plot hole. Did the ow have her sight's on H? Was she planning this? Etc. But we don't get anything. OW becomes a druggie and vindictive bitch, but I didn't feel sorry for her. While h has graduated in social media marketing and has married. 13 yrs later she divorces and comes back to her hometown for a refresh, and this is where the main characters are reunited and shit starts coming to light. She has her, "I'm an independent woman, hear me ROAR!" moment. Which just made her wishy washy and bitchy in my opinion. Feminism and independence does not mean you have to be bitchy. Plus, there's a kid involved who really likes the h and prefers her over his own mother. But still relationships were not explored or thought out well here. And what could have been angsty goodness fell flat on it's ass. Oh, and at one point the h is physically attacked by ow. But no worries. OW goes to rehab, and get's better. Eye roll. Was the H redeemable? I think so. Even though he was a young idiot with zero backbone. Which by the way. Where is his family? Never mentioned I don't think except going to party and hooking up with a friend of his brother's or something along those lines. Never explored. So pot holes of plot holes 😂🙈.
Overall this had potential, but was just ok.
Overall this had potential, but was just ok.
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January 26, 2013 Review requested by author.
Another second chance love story... Im such a sucker for that storyline :)
Another second chance love story... Im such a sucker for that storyline :)
April 3, 2013
rating: 4.5--crushin' on Micah--stars
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I got a new book boyfriend! I <3 Micah and you will too! Bent is a story that will have you smiling, crying, laughing, and then throw in a couple of shouting and WTF moments and you got yourself a fantastic read.
Bent the first novel by HB Heinzer is a wonderful story that takes place in a small town in Wisconsin called Brooklyn. It’s a place where everyone know everyone and they all know each other's business but they also all look out for each other.
Julia grew up in Brooklyn and had her whole life planned out--go to college (only a few hours away from Brooklyn) and marry her high school sweetheart. Well, life doesn't always work out the way we plan and Julia was dealt a hard blow by her boyfriend Micah which leaves her crushed and alone.
Micah stayed in Brooklyn and now owns his own construction company. He never got over Julia and regrets the day he broke her heart but he was young and struggling with a drunken mistake which gave him a wonderful and fantastic boy--Caleb.
Fast forward 10 years and Julia finds herself divorced and going home to Brooklyn to re-evaluate her life. Her first night back she agrees to meet her childhood BFF Annie at the local bar. Micah also decides to spend a rare night out with his friends and what do you think happens? Yep they see each other. Julia is none too happy and she discovers things that only bring about more questions, more hurt, all those feelings she tried so hard to forget and then throw in the mix that there is still a very apparent attraction to each other. That is what I call trouble.
Favorite quotes and excerpts from the book:
"At one point, he leaned his body over hers and she forgot all about the stick in her hands, distracted by the feeling of him brushing up against her."
"So, he's not so hot with a stick and balls, huh?"
"Don't try to deny it. You don't get flustered over women. You've never once asked my opinion about a woman until tonight. That means something. That means she is something special."
"Calling a truce simply meant she wouldn't pull the ladder out from under him or throw a hammer at his head."
"Jules, just give him a chance. He's not a bad guy, just stupid sometimes."
"Why can't the heart forget the love and remember the hurt?"
"Try," she breathed into his ear. "Otherwise we can stay outside. Just don't leave me yet."
"No, I think you guys have proved your point. That bitch is nuts," she exclaimed"
"No way, Dad. You've screwed up so much with her, I think you might need backup."
(by HB Heinzer)
Julia is renting a house from Annie's parents for a really good price because the house needs a lot of fixing up. So the morning after she runs into Micah guess who is tearing up her back porch the next morning? They are able to call a truce and they slowly begin to talk and work things out. They begin to fall back into their old familiar ways. They are happy and getting to know each other. Stop! Wait! I haven't even mentioned the CRAZY BITCH!!!! Yep, Micah's ex is a CRAZY ASS BITCH! I need not say more because when you read this book you will find out exactly why Karen is psycho. Will her psycho-ness be enough to break up Julia and Micah's reunion? How will Caleb handle everything--Julia, psycho mom's return, and his own mixed up teenage feelings?
Bent is addicting and you find it hard to put it down. You too will fall in love with Micah and rooting for Julia and his relationship to rein over the evil crazy one. I loved it and I can't wait for the sequel Breaking The Rules (late May release). Go out and get this book!!!
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I got a new book boyfriend! I <3 Micah and you will too! Bent is a story that will have you smiling, crying, laughing, and then throw in a couple of shouting and WTF moments and you got yourself a fantastic read.
Bent the first novel by HB Heinzer is a wonderful story that takes place in a small town in Wisconsin called Brooklyn. It’s a place where everyone know everyone and they all know each other's business but they also all look out for each other.
Julia grew up in Brooklyn and had her whole life planned out--go to college (only a few hours away from Brooklyn) and marry her high school sweetheart. Well, life doesn't always work out the way we plan and Julia was dealt a hard blow by her boyfriend Micah which leaves her crushed and alone.
Micah stayed in Brooklyn and now owns his own construction company. He never got over Julia and regrets the day he broke her heart but he was young and struggling with a drunken mistake which gave him a wonderful and fantastic boy--Caleb.
Fast forward 10 years and Julia finds herself divorced and going home to Brooklyn to re-evaluate her life. Her first night back she agrees to meet her childhood BFF Annie at the local bar. Micah also decides to spend a rare night out with his friends and what do you think happens? Yep they see each other. Julia is none too happy and she discovers things that only bring about more questions, more hurt, all those feelings she tried so hard to forget and then throw in the mix that there is still a very apparent attraction to each other. That is what I call trouble.
Favorite quotes and excerpts from the book:
"At one point, he leaned his body over hers and she forgot all about the stick in her hands, distracted by the feeling of him brushing up against her."
"So, he's not so hot with a stick and balls, huh?"
"Don't try to deny it. You don't get flustered over women. You've never once asked my opinion about a woman until tonight. That means something. That means she is something special."
"Calling a truce simply meant she wouldn't pull the ladder out from under him or throw a hammer at his head."
"Jules, just give him a chance. He's not a bad guy, just stupid sometimes."
"Why can't the heart forget the love and remember the hurt?"
"Try," she breathed into his ear. "Otherwise we can stay outside. Just don't leave me yet."
"No, I think you guys have proved your point. That bitch is nuts," she exclaimed"
"No way, Dad. You've screwed up so much with her, I think you might need backup."
(by HB Heinzer)
Julia is renting a house from Annie's parents for a really good price because the house needs a lot of fixing up. So the morning after she runs into Micah guess who is tearing up her back porch the next morning? They are able to call a truce and they slowly begin to talk and work things out. They begin to fall back into their old familiar ways. They are happy and getting to know each other. Stop! Wait! I haven't even mentioned the CRAZY BITCH!!!! Yep, Micah's ex is a CRAZY ASS BITCH! I need not say more because when you read this book you will find out exactly why Karen is psycho. Will her psycho-ness be enough to break up Julia and Micah's reunion? How will Caleb handle everything--Julia, psycho mom's return, and his own mixed up teenage feelings?
Bent is addicting and you find it hard to put it down. You too will fall in love with Micah and rooting for Julia and his relationship to rein over the evil crazy one. I loved it and I can't wait for the sequel Breaking The Rules (late May release). Go out and get this book!!!
July 27, 2013
So what should I start with in this review.. The good or the bad???
Well, call me crazy but I like to start with the bad news before getting to the good stuff, its like picking a scab or ripping off a band-aid.. painful at first but then it starts to feel better, even soothing...
So here it goes..
The dialogue was hard to follow at times, the book started off really strong but eventually it got to be confusing on who was exactly trying to "speak", I think this book probably would have been told better in first person with alternating POV chapters or just have one "voice". But thats just my opinion, you may find you like the way the book is told and thats cool too but for me it felt off and at times I was shaking my head and re-reading to make sure I didn't miss anything.
We also don't get a really good understanding of any of the characters.
Julia was an ok character at first but she was also very wishy-washy and drove me a little crazy at times because of how back and forth she was. One minute she was literally saying that it was a bad idea to do something and that very same second doing what she just said she wasn't going to do at the same time she was thinking to not do it.. It got to be frustrating..
Also, we don't get enough information about her. Julia had a failed marriage but we never knew what exactly happened, the author eluded to it but never went into details, her mom left her but we never knew why, she had a father but never said what happened to him and where he was now, the book said her and Caleb were close but they only had two conversations together, it seemed like, before she was leaving for NY so how were they THAT close to where she was the only person he would open up too??! The details just seemed to be missing for me and I couldn't connect 100% with the characters
The ending...
I won't ruin it for anyone who wants to read the book but the ending just wasn't for me, there was so much back and forth and I am happy Julia made a decision because it was driving me crazy but the way the decision happened made me go
"uhhh what??, really.. thats how it is going to end??"
Ok Ok I hate giving bad reviews and this book wasn't all bad, not by a long shot but I needed to get my thoughts out there and like I said I just wanted to rip the band-aid off and give the bad part first
SO
Now on to the good stuff....
I might not have connected to the characters like I had hoped but I did get the butterflies whoring around in my belly when the main characters were around each other.
There was something magnetic with them that was really sweet, frustrating, but sweet. Their romance was all over the place but it was interesting to see them building on something that was broken before.
First love coming back together after being shattered, it was nice to think about. I liked Micah, he seemed very wholesome, boy next door, and when he loved he loved with his whole heart, without turning back.
The setting was sweet, I am a sucker for small town living because I lived in a big city my whole life so small towns seem charming to me. All you small town folks don't roll your eyes at me you know its nice too ;)..
I liked the best friend Annie because she told it how it was and everyone needs a friend that will tell you where to go and how to do it even if you don't want to hear it. I have three friends like that who are all bitches but I love them so hard!!
The banter back and forth from all the characters was funny, sweet, and most importantly..entertaining to read, it was probably the best part that kept me reading and silently chuckling to myself with all the sarcasm, cursing, and explosive mouth diarrhea that happened.
The overall story might have been a bit rough but it was enjoyable, the overall message about second chance love is there and strong.
We all remember our first loves but what happens when there could possibly be a second chance at being with them? Would you want to see where it took you? Or will it be too much pain to get over and get you in the right place to start over??..
This book tackles that and it is made believable...
It was cute and made me smile
October 13, 2014
It was refreshing to read this wonderful story! I wasn’t sure what to expect when Julia was leaving her life behind and heading home. I’ve been there before and it sucks. Then when she meets up with the boy (now very clearly a schmexy man) who broke her heart all of her old feelings come rushing back. Julia is angry yet she somehow finds herself drawn back into hold habits when it comes to Micah, this schemxy man owns his own construction company and is a single dad!
Julia and Micah quickly find themselves falling back in love, although really neither one of them stopped loving the other. We are given glimpses into their past and what happened to them before Julia left for college. Micah is determined to make up for his mistakes and show Julia the man that he has become. Julia slowly lets him in and then pushes him away, it’s a constant back and forth. I was impressed by Micah’s persistence, he knew what they could have together and deep down he knew Julia wanted it too.
Julia is dealt a TON of shit in the short time that she is back at home. While Micah is trying to win her over his past is coming at her full force, physically! Julia was such a strong character, I like that in a female role. She told it like it was and took the time to figure out was she needed for herself in order to be happy. I am happy to say that this book had a HEA, something we don’t see too often anymore!
Julia and Micah quickly find themselves falling back in love, although really neither one of them stopped loving the other. We are given glimpses into their past and what happened to them before Julia left for college. Micah is determined to make up for his mistakes and show Julia the man that he has become. Julia slowly lets him in and then pushes him away, it’s a constant back and forth. I was impressed by Micah’s persistence, he knew what they could have together and deep down he knew Julia wanted it too.
Julia is dealt a TON of shit in the short time that she is back at home. While Micah is trying to win her over his past is coming at her full force, physically! Julia was such a strong character, I like that in a female role. She told it like it was and took the time to figure out was she needed for herself in order to be happy. I am happy to say that this book had a HEA, something we don’t see too often anymore!
February 9, 2014
3.99 This almost made a 4 for me, but I found myself frustrated a bit with Julia.
Julia Wilson is returning home after years of staying away. When she left for college she had wanted to leave her small town and never return for a variety of reasons, but mainly it was a steady reminder of the one man who broke her heart. Now newly divorced, she is trying to find herself again. Julia figured she would eventually bump into Micah Anderson, but she was in no way prepared for it. Wanting honesty from Micah, she finds out the real reason he dumped her.
Micah regrets daily what happened with Julia. He knows she is his soul mate and there will never be another woman like her. When she extends the olive branch, Micah grabs it and hopes they can repair their fragile relationship and hopefully begin anew again.
A second chance story. You know Micah is still in love with Julia, no doubt about it, he wears his heart on his sleeve. Julia though is a bit moody and unpredictable, the one thing that irked me was her honesty being a huge part of what they were building but she didn't always follow her own golden rule. A bit angsty but overall an enjoyable reunited story.
Julia Wilson is returning home after years of staying away. When she left for college she had wanted to leave her small town and never return for a variety of reasons, but mainly it was a steady reminder of the one man who broke her heart. Now newly divorced, she is trying to find herself again. Julia figured she would eventually bump into Micah Anderson, but she was in no way prepared for it. Wanting honesty from Micah, she finds out the real reason he dumped her.
Micah regrets daily what happened with Julia. He knows she is his soul mate and there will never be another woman like her. When she extends the olive branch, Micah grabs it and hopes they can repair their fragile relationship and hopefully begin anew again.
A second chance story. You know Micah is still in love with Julia, no doubt about it, he wears his heart on his sleeve. Julia though is a bit moody and unpredictable, the one thing that irked me was her honesty being a huge part of what they were building but she didn't always follow her own golden rule. A bit angsty but overall an enjoyable reunited story.
July 23, 2013
I bought this book to support my friend. HB Heinzer is an awesome writer, and I've been able to experience her writing in many ways, so I figured that at the very least, I've been a good friend by buying the book. I'm not really into romance novels, but I do like her writing style, and she gave little teasers to friends here and there, so I had to check it out.
I absolutely loved it. The characters were well developed, the story was great (I identified with Julia quite a bit), and I really couldn't figure out if she was going to let Micah go at the end or not after the Karen mess. It kept me thinking, and hoping for true love to win out.
The sex parts weren't too graphic, and not too frequent, but enough to fit the story. I found myself reading it every chance I got, and then being sad when it was over because I had grown to love the characters so much.
She really did an amazing job. I'm working on the next in the series. I don't want to start reading it until I have time because I know I won't want to put it down. I highly recommend this book!
I absolutely loved it. The characters were well developed, the story was great (I identified with Julia quite a bit), and I really couldn't figure out if she was going to let Micah go at the end or not after the Karen mess. It kept me thinking, and hoping for true love to win out.
The sex parts weren't too graphic, and not too frequent, but enough to fit the story. I found myself reading it every chance I got, and then being sad when it was over because I had grown to love the characters so much.
She really did an amazing job. I'm working on the next in the series. I don't want to start reading it until I have time because I know I won't want to put it down. I highly recommend this book!
April 9, 2013
The descriptive writing in this book is some of the best I've read. I just wish the storyline and flow of the book was as good as the expressiveness. I was left confused too many times at why things were happening and felt like events in the plot line came out of nowhere. To be honest, I skimmed through the last 1/2 of the book because I did want to know how things worked out for the characters, but I didn't feel connected with the story.
April 18, 2013
Just read this today - review to come, but don't wait for me to tell you it's good. Definitely something you should read
February 25, 2013
This story is about Julia and Micah, broken hearts and second chances. I really did enjoy it and thought the premise of the story was sweet and very emotional.
Julia left her hometown and love of her life, Micah, 13 years ago. Her life as she knew it ended and she made her escape with a vow not to return unless she had to. Unfortunately her marriage breaks down and there is no other option than to return home to pick up the pieces of her life and try to recuperate albeit only with the intention of a short stay.
Micah still lives in their hometown and Julia is amazed that upon a chance meeting her heart still remembers the love she had for him. However, she knows he broke her heart and that she still cannot forgive him for it.
Micah still loves Julia; he had his reasons for what he did and desperately wants a second chance. However, in order to get that second chance he knows he has to come clean and confess to why he had to break her heart and try and convince her that his love is a strong as ever.
Julia and Micah circle around each other and each knows they cannot bear to stay away from the other. The more time they spend together the more they realise that a second chance may become inevitable. How easy is it to forget your first love or even get over the broken heart they left you with? If you were offered a second chance would you take it? How much work and effort would it take or would you be willing to put in to get the love of your life back?
Overall, I thought this was a good read; it had angst, romance, emotion and the sweet first love theme. However, I did have a few issues with our heroine Julia. I didn’t quite connect with her. Her actions at times made no sense to me at all, and the fact that she had never enquired as to what Micah had been up to in 13 years seemed unbelievable to me. Surely curiosity would have won out in the end?! As for Micah, I thought he was gorgeous, he knew what he had done, he suffered from it and he strived to make it right whilst facing his responsibilities. I have to say at times I wondered whether he deserved something more. Despite this I did enjoy it.
Julia left her hometown and love of her life, Micah, 13 years ago. Her life as she knew it ended and she made her escape with a vow not to return unless she had to. Unfortunately her marriage breaks down and there is no other option than to return home to pick up the pieces of her life and try to recuperate albeit only with the intention of a short stay.
Micah still lives in their hometown and Julia is amazed that upon a chance meeting her heart still remembers the love she had for him. However, she knows he broke her heart and that she still cannot forgive him for it.
Micah still loves Julia; he had his reasons for what he did and desperately wants a second chance. However, in order to get that second chance he knows he has to come clean and confess to why he had to break her heart and try and convince her that his love is a strong as ever.
Julia and Micah circle around each other and each knows they cannot bear to stay away from the other. The more time they spend together the more they realise that a second chance may become inevitable. How easy is it to forget your first love or even get over the broken heart they left you with? If you were offered a second chance would you take it? How much work and effort would it take or would you be willing to put in to get the love of your life back?
Overall, I thought this was a good read; it had angst, romance, emotion and the sweet first love theme. However, I did have a few issues with our heroine Julia. I didn’t quite connect with her. Her actions at times made no sense to me at all, and the fact that she had never enquired as to what Micah had been up to in 13 years seemed unbelievable to me. Surely curiosity would have won out in the end?! As for Micah, I thought he was gorgeous, he knew what he had done, he suffered from it and he strived to make it right whilst facing his responsibilities. I have to say at times I wondered whether he deserved something more. Despite this I did enjoy it.
February 16, 2015
Bent by H.B. Heinzer was a good read but just not there for me.
Recently divorced Julia goes back to her home town and meets her high school boyfriend.
Micah made a mistake years back cheating and letting go Julia.
Now here is where I say hmm, because all her friends were on his side just because he cleaned up his act. Nobody told Julia that Micah was married, had a kid and all.
I can understand that it's hard to forget the love of your life but forgive so easily and run away is hard for me to get.
I just couldn't connect with the two characters and I really wanted to.
Micah was indeed a sweet guy who made a mistake and paid for it for a long time but somehow the fact that there was no groveling, not even for a second, didn't work for me.
Then, hey, this is my opinion and I know every author has his creative way of seeing things.
My biggest issue with reading the book was not the story. People do and react in different ways. The writing style killed it for me. The lack of dialog in a conversation just didn't work - she told him all she had to say....instead of actually saying it. That would have worked so much better.
For me when the story is told through dialog is flawless.
Recently divorced Julia goes back to her home town and meets her high school boyfriend.
Micah made a mistake years back cheating and letting go Julia.
Now here is where I say hmm, because all her friends were on his side just because he cleaned up his act. Nobody told Julia that Micah was married, had a kid and all.
I can understand that it's hard to forget the love of your life but forgive so easily and run away is hard for me to get.
I just couldn't connect with the two characters and I really wanted to.
Micah was indeed a sweet guy who made a mistake and paid for it for a long time but somehow the fact that there was no groveling, not even for a second, didn't work for me.
Then, hey, this is my opinion and I know every author has his creative way of seeing things.
My biggest issue with reading the book was not the story. People do and react in different ways. The writing style killed it for me. The lack of dialog in a conversation just didn't work - she told him all she had to say....instead of actually saying it. That would have worked so much better.
For me when the story is told through dialog is flawless.
June 16, 2013
This is a story of rekindled love, reunion with old friends & righting wrongs. It should have been a really good book as the premise was there but it was just boring & tame. I had to really force myself to finish it.
The writing was good & characters were well developed. I especially liked Caleb and the relationship he had with Julia. Actually that was the best relationship in the book. As far as Julia tho, I found I had very little patience for her. She would be angry about little things & let big things go. Her friends lied & kept secrets from her for years but she had no problem forgiving them. Micah, the love of her life, bent over backwards to make her forgive him for his betrayal, which she carried with her for years & again she had no problem letting him back into her life...but she threw it in his face constantly. He was forever walking on eggshells around her & because he wanted to keep her & keep her happy he allowed it. I wanted to bang their heads together.
All & all the book was just ok.
The writing was good & characters were well developed. I especially liked Caleb and the relationship he had with Julia. Actually that was the best relationship in the book. As far as Julia tho, I found I had very little patience for her. She would be angry about little things & let big things go. Her friends lied & kept secrets from her for years but she had no problem forgiving them. Micah, the love of her life, bent over backwards to make her forgive him for his betrayal, which she carried with her for years & again she had no problem letting him back into her life...but she threw it in his face constantly. He was forever walking on eggshells around her & because he wanted to keep her & keep her happy he allowed it. I wanted to bang their heads together.
All & all the book was just ok.
April 11, 2013
Another Amazon freebie that offers readers a second chance at love mixed with a big dose of forgiveness and redemption. Julia Sanders Wilson and Micah Anderson were high school sweethearts with plans for an “until death do us part” love story. Of course, nothing ever goes according to plans. She goes away to college and he does a bad, bad thing. Twelve years apart, two divorces and a child later, they meet once again in their small hometown. A first love is rekindled and they find themselves trying to rebuild trust and mend broken hearts. It’s definitely not an easy road back. There are numerous conflicts with lots of interfering friends and family. All in all, a quick, fun-to-read story with a quality cast of captivating characters.
I look forward to continuing this series by a new-to-me-author.
I look forward to continuing this series by a new-to-me-author.
July 15, 2013
I really like this book. I loved both of our main characters Julia and Micah. This book gives us an all star cast of secondary characters. Julia left her home town after graduation. but before she left her high school sweetheart broke her heart and broke up with her. She swore she would never return home. And for 13 yrs she didn't. After her divorce that is exactly where she winds up. That is also where she run into her old flame Micah.
This book is full of love, regret, indecision, heartbreak, passion and danger. This book give it all to you.
I enjoyed this read and the Author, I am looking forward to reading more of her books.
This book is full of love, regret, indecision, heartbreak, passion and danger. This book give it all to you.
I enjoyed this read and the Author, I am looking forward to reading more of her books.
February 1, 2013
I enjoyed this book, I think the 3 stars is more because to me I found it a quiet read. Heather Heinzer does write well and it was a pleasant change from the roller-coaster novels I read! The characters are likeable and realistic, my favourite relationship was the one that developed between Julia and Caleb.
I liked the teaser at the end which leads us into the next novel in the series and am looking forward to seeing how it ends!
I liked the teaser at the end which leads us into the next novel in the series and am looking forward to seeing how it ends!
August 10, 2014
Julia moves back to her hometown after her divorce to rethink her future path in life. She runs into her childhood sweetheart who dumped her. Micah has changed over the last twelve years. There was a reason why Micah did what he did.
This book is beautiful it is all about redemption, second chances and how life can't be planned and that it will all work out in the end.
Julia has her head stuck in the sand and feels sorry for herself. I loved Micah and Caleb and the small town of Brooklyn.
This book is beautiful it is all about redemption, second chances and how life can't be planned and that it will all work out in the end.
Julia has her head stuck in the sand and feels sorry for herself. I loved Micah and Caleb and the small town of Brooklyn.
May 23, 2022
Seriously..I do not brlieve this is any love story..The guy lied through his teeth znd continued tk live with the ow had she not escaped.The herione started strong but then was just another doormat ,with a friend who was less of friend to her than to Micah who had wronged her.I didnt feel any sympathy for hero.The only saving grace was that the heroine too went on to marry instead of staying single.
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December 30, 2012
This is an amazing book written by a new up and coming author who is going places.If you like romance with a little bit of comedy on the side you will love this book.Julia and Micah both have grown up alot since they were kids and this book will take you into the hurts of the past along with the promise of the future.I loved this book and can't wait to see more from this author.
January 16, 2013
Great story, kept me interested and wanting more. I am usually not a fan of "runners", though I can see how it makes sense to the story, and in essence might even be necessary. The author did a wonderful job introducing the characters, telling the story, tying up lose ends, as well as leaving room for plenty of sequels.
December 28, 2014
This book wasn't what I expected. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I do have to say that I greatly disliked Julia, which brought my rating down. About halfway through the book, she became very frustrating and selfish, and as much as I am not ok with cheating, Micah was a kid, so he had an excuse. Julia is almost 30 at this point, and there is no excuse for hurting Micah and his son Caleb.
November 30, 2025
12/25
This is my second time trying to read, I stopped in exactly the same place. Life's too short for books that (imo) aren't very well written.
This was boring and confusing and kinda silly. They were adults written as teens just becoming adults. By the time your'e 30 you'd better be acting more mature than this.
This is my second time trying to read, I stopped in exactly the same place. Life's too short for books that (imo) aren't very well written.
This was boring and confusing and kinda silly. They were adults written as teens just becoming adults. By the time your'e 30 you'd better be acting more mature than this.
January 23, 2013
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March 10, 2013
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's one of them books where you just want to sit & read it all. Thankfully I decided to read it on Mother's Day so the kids left me alone lol
June 2, 2013
I love second chance romances so really enjoyed this one. An easy, light read with an HEA and no cliffhanger. Looking forward to book 2 in the series
April 15, 2013
The description does not do this book justice! I loved Micah; his loyalty and love for his high school sweetheart was so strong.
June 9, 2018
4 Stars-Great (had my attention and I enjoyed it),
This read was very real. Though I was struggling not to kill some of the characters, I understood and appreciate H.B. Heinzer for making it realistic. Sometimes life isn't as black and white as we would wish and love isn't as simple as we wish it could be. Sometimes the road is bent as is our heart and it takes time and dedication to heal.
Stand-alone in a series. You can continue reading about others introduced in this read in the rest of the series. No cliffhangers. No inappropriate scenes. All clean, good ole' heart-wrenching story about finding your happily ever after.
This read was very real. Though I was struggling not to kill some of the characters, I understood and appreciate H.B. Heinzer for making it realistic. Sometimes life isn't as black and white as we would wish and love isn't as simple as we wish it could be. Sometimes the road is bent as is our heart and it takes time and dedication to heal.
Stand-alone in a series. You can continue reading about others introduced in this read in the rest of the series. No cliffhangers. No inappropriate scenes. All clean, good ole' heart-wrenching story about finding your happily ever after.
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