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Just You #2
Someone Else
When her boyfriend Michael leaves for college, seventeen-year-old Taylor Brogan is determined to make their long-distance relationship work. Together, they've managed to overcome past issues with communication and trust, so they’re confident they can tackle this newest challenge too.
To ease her loneliness, Taylor distracts herself with school, a makeover, and a whole new set of friends. But even with all these diversions, dating long-distance is a lot harder than she ever expected. Her loyalties are tested even further when Dylan enters the picture. He’s the opposite of Michael in every way, and his obvious interest in her—not to mention his lean, athletic body and adorable dimples—makes Taylor want to keep her distance. But she can’t deny her growing attraction to him, especially when her relationship with Michael starts falling apart.
When the inevitable break-up occurs, Taylor begins a rebound romance with Dylan that quickly becomes more than she bargained for. His dark moods scare her, and soon she’s in danger of losing herself to this new life she’s created, a life she’s no longer sure she even wants.
Taylor's story continues in this sequel to JUST YOU.
To ease her loneliness, Taylor distracts herself with school, a makeover, and a whole new set of friends. But even with all these diversions, dating long-distance is a lot harder than she ever expected. Her loyalties are tested even further when Dylan enters the picture. He’s the opposite of Michael in every way, and his obvious interest in her—not to mention his lean, athletic body and adorable dimples—makes Taylor want to keep her distance. But she can’t deny her growing attraction to him, especially when her relationship with Michael starts falling apart.
When the inevitable break-up occurs, Taylor begins a rebound romance with Dylan that quickly becomes more than she bargained for. His dark moods scare her, and soon she’s in danger of losing herself to this new life she’s created, a life she’s no longer sure she even wants.
Taylor's story continues in this sequel to JUST YOU.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2012
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Rebecca Phillips
10 books301 followersRebecca Phillips is a copyeditor by day and a TV series binger by night. Oh, and sometimes she writes novels. Rebecca lives in beautiful Atlantic Canada with her family, which includes a spoiled senior-citizen cat.
Learn more about Rebecca's books by visiting her website: www.rebeccawritesya.com
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September 5, 2012
Would love a #3. Maybe 5 or 6 years down the road.
September 5, 2016
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3.5 stars
I purchased this story immediately after finishing the first in the series as I was eager to see where Taylor and Michael's relationship would go once he headed of to college.
Without going in to the plot as I feel the synopsis pretty accurately details the general direction of the story I will say that this story (and series) really reminds me of what it is like to be in high school.
It deals with relationships both of the romantic and friendship variety and how complex they can be. It deals with how people may not be who they appear to be on the surface unless you really take the time to discover them for yourself and not judge based on what others say or feel. It deals with insecurity, dating, sex, inappropriate behavior and parents.
Regardless of your view on any of the above topics, it is something teenagers have to deal with on a regular basis and I feel this series outlines a lot of what they are faced with. That in iteslef has made this series realistic.
Of course there is a third story in this series and I will be purchasing it as soon as I stop typing. I really need to know where this story is going to end!
Forgot to mention that it is great to discover a Canadian author that I can put my support behind. It is nice to see some home grown talent and be able to enjoy their work.
3.5 stars
I purchased this story immediately after finishing the first in the series as I was eager to see where Taylor and Michael's relationship would go once he headed of to college.
Without going in to the plot as I feel the synopsis pretty accurately details the general direction of the story I will say that this story (and series) really reminds me of what it is like to be in high school.
It deals with relationships both of the romantic and friendship variety and how complex they can be. It deals with how people may not be who they appear to be on the surface unless you really take the time to discover them for yourself and not judge based on what others say or feel. It deals with insecurity, dating, sex, inappropriate behavior and parents.
Regardless of your view on any of the above topics, it is something teenagers have to deal with on a regular basis and I feel this series outlines a lot of what they are faced with. That in iteslef has made this series realistic.
Of course there is a third story in this series and I will be purchasing it as soon as I stop typing. I really need to know where this story is going to end!
Forgot to mention that it is great to discover a Canadian author that I can put my support behind. It is nice to see some home grown talent and be able to enjoy their work.
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May 8, 2014in the second installment of just you taylor and her boyfriend try to make their long-distance relationship work. things get a bit complicated when new friends enter the scene and a boy who sparks her interest.
though i skimmed through the book, i was suprised at how different it is compared to the first one. i did expect the female lead to overcome hurdles, but not the kind where she is in an unhealthy relationship with a guy who continously demeans and instigates feelings of shame in her. i was shocked to tell the truth. but even . ...that is not to say that it's all drama with no moments of relief. it has its ups and downs, with an open ending that left me somewhat satisfied and i think the author realistically depicted various issues and situations (from what i've read/skimmed).
i'll be on the lookout for her next work, that's for sure.
though i skimmed through the book, i was suprised at how different it is compared to the first one. i did expect the female lead to overcome hurdles, but not the kind where she is in an unhealthy relationship with a guy who continously demeans and instigates feelings of shame in her. i was shocked to tell the truth. but even . ...that is not to say that it's all drama with no moments of relief. it has its ups and downs, with an open ending that left me somewhat satisfied and i think the author realistically depicted various issues and situations (from what i've read/skimmed).
i'll be on the lookout for her next work, that's for sure.
November 14, 2013
I liked this better than the first one even though I hated most of the characters almost the entire time...huh. Very nicely written...sometimes the Canadian comes out in the phrasing. I wanted to smack Taylor several times...she was ridiculously immature!! I LOVE Michael and I wanted to smack him too!! He clearly was projecting whatever he was doing (even though we never found out what it was) onto Taylor, thus the awkwardness and horrible car convo. When will people ever learn that revenge relationships never end well, using someone to make you feel better never ends well, trying to keep kids out of relationships never ends well and you really can't trust teenagers? Even the "good" ones make mistakes. Ugh, the hiding, the bad behavior, that boy!! It was a great sequel, even though I hated what happened in more than half of it :)
July 23, 2013
I really hope we get Michael's view on things from this book, even if it's just a short story. I hated how Taylor allowed that opportunistic skank Lauren ruin their relationship and truly hope he didn't get into anything with her. His reaction to the whole Dylan thing kinda makes me question if Taylor was only imagining an "attraction" between her and Michael... IDK. Just found tat whole angle weird, esp. with him actually allowing another chick to get so close when he knew Taylor's obvious feelings about her always being around. Cannot wait for more - hope they continue to work things out because they are a fantabulous couple ;-)
January 1, 2015
I'm in the middle of a Just You series marathon today!!! I finished Just You earlier today and had to continue on with Someone Else to see what happened next with Taylor and Michael!!
I could understand their reasoning but I hated the way the Taylor's and Michael's relationship fell apart from the hardship of the long distance between them. And I knew that no matter what she told herself, Dylan was just a distraction while she tried to move on and Dylan would have been an idiot to not know that himself.
I am glad that the book ended the way that it did!! Now onto book 3, Until Now, to get more of the take on Robin!
I could understand their reasoning but I hated the way the Taylor's and Michael's relationship fell apart from the hardship of the long distance between them. And I knew that no matter what she told herself, Dylan was just a distraction while she tried to move on and Dylan would have been an idiot to not know that himself.
I am glad that the book ended the way that it did!! Now onto book 3, Until Now, to get more of the take on Robin!
July 3, 2014
This book was pretty good but I liked the first book better. Michael goes away for college to Avery and Taylor is left. They try to make a long-distance relationship work but too much is against them that they end up breaking up. Taylor starts hanging out with a different group of friends and meets Dylan. He's a soccer player and completely different from Michael.
Dylan has way too many problems and insecurities for him to be in a meaningful relationship. Taylor is trying to convince herself that she doesn't miss Michael and uses this other guy to do it.
Dylan has way too many problems and insecurities for him to be in a meaningful relationship. Taylor is trying to convince herself that she doesn't miss Michael and uses this other guy to do it.
August 5, 2012
I really liked this book it showed a revolving door with their relationship. I felt like Taylor was that they wanted to see what else was out there but i mostly fault Michael for this because he thought the grass was greener on the other side. Taylor had issues because wanted to fill that void in her and she got more than she bargin for with Dylan who had his own mental issues. I guess it seemed fast with the ending but i guess i liked it because good things happened.
May 29, 2016
3.75 stars
I really love that Rebecca Phillips books deal with interesting issues.
I did find it annoying that the synopsis of this story gave so much of the story away and I didn't find this book as enjoyable as the first.
Having said that, I really enjoy Rebecca Phillips as an author and I recommend checking her books out.
I really love that Rebecca Phillips books deal with interesting issues.
I did find it annoying that the synopsis of this story gave so much of the story away and I didn't find this book as enjoyable as the first.
Having said that, I really enjoy Rebecca Phillips as an author and I recommend checking her books out.
March 18, 2014
More of a 3 1/2 stars. It felt like life, but the really sad and challenging times. Some more upbeat happy moments would have made this better for me, but such is life. It is a very believable storyline that unfortunately happens too often. Live and learn would be a good subtitle.
September 27, 2012
Of course I cried when Michael and Taylor broke up. The long distance was awful. But in the end love wins.
November 3, 2013
This was an ok book I liked the first a lot better.. I wasn't a huge fan of the ending.. I feel like I wanted more.. :) still enjoyed it though.
May 31, 2013
I need like a bonus chapter of her college grad or something lol
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January 16, 2014Good
Not really my type of book but it was a pretty good read. Typical first love book. Hopefully there will be a third book.
Not really my type of book but it was a pretty good read. Typical first love book. Hopefully there will be a third book.
April 25, 2014
I liked this book but I felt the book was over to soon. Ya the ending was good but should have had more
July 24, 2014
Great :)
October 14, 2014
Just as good as the first one, if not better.
December 21, 2014
Again Rebecca has done it again and I can't get enough of she is amazing and I love all of Rebecca books
May 7, 2015
Taylor and Micheal forever!
I wanted them together since the beginning but I'm glad the book was displayed with someone else. I can't wait to read to next book!
I wanted them together since the beginning but I'm glad the book was displayed with someone else. I can't wait to read to next book!
August 14, 2012
I think I liked this one even better than the first (Just You). Loved the ending!!!!!
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