What do you think?
Rate this book
Truly
What would you do if the love of your life left then returned years later? Parted as teenagers and reconnecting as young adults in the tiny seaside town of Wentworth, Ben and Jane must decide if true love really waits. Truly is a modern teen romance inspired by the classic novel, Persuasion.
Exerpt from
Chapter One
An Introduction to My Existence
I’d been hiding out, planning to summer in the small seaside town of Wentworth; an hour’s drive north of Los Angeles, when I saw him again… Confessions of a Post-Teenage Hermit (A Blog by Jane Elliot)
Ben returned.
I love a man in uniform. His blonde hair shone in the afternoon sun as I glanced through the interior windows of my classroom. A trick of light in the hallway created the illusion of stardust and smoke swirling around him as he walked.
I’d been working as a teaching assistant at the local public school for nearly six months after dropping out of college during my freshman year. The day I saw Ben again was the last day of work before summer vacation. It’s possible his return inspired me to re-enrol in college. Maybe something found always comes from something lost.
I noticed him first, talking to the preschool teacher and signing a release form on behalf of the small child who looked expectantly towards him. The young boy had his satchel on his back as they walked by. Ben didn’t appear to see me and for that I was grateful. It occurred to me as the child grasped his hand and I watched the love of my life leave that there are no good places to hide in Wentworth Elementary, especially if you’re an adult; well, semi-adult. I’m in my twenties now and I should be completely mature and in control of my life, but I feel kind of stuck somewhere around sixteen...
Exerpt from
Chapter One
An Introduction to My Existence
I’d been hiding out, planning to summer in the small seaside town of Wentworth; an hour’s drive north of Los Angeles, when I saw him again… Confessions of a Post-Teenage Hermit (A Blog by Jane Elliot)
Ben returned.
I love a man in uniform. His blonde hair shone in the afternoon sun as I glanced through the interior windows of my classroom. A trick of light in the hallway created the illusion of stardust and smoke swirling around him as he walked.
I’d been working as a teaching assistant at the local public school for nearly six months after dropping out of college during my freshman year. The day I saw Ben again was the last day of work before summer vacation. It’s possible his return inspired me to re-enrol in college. Maybe something found always comes from something lost.
I noticed him first, talking to the preschool teacher and signing a release form on behalf of the small child who looked expectantly towards him. The young boy had his satchel on his back as they walked by. Ben didn’t appear to see me and for that I was grateful. It occurred to me as the child grasped his hand and I watched the love of my life leave that there are no good places to hide in Wentworth Elementary, especially if you’re an adult; well, semi-adult. I’m in my twenties now and I should be completely mature and in control of my life, but I feel kind of stuck somewhere around sixteen...
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2012
6 people want to read
About the author
Summer Day
13 books102 followersI am the writer of Pride & Princesses (currently on Amazon Kindle http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0069JLAPA), Wuthering Nights, Anne Eyre, Truly, Bella Cinderella, Snow Bright, The Magic Mermaid and Teenage Fairy Tales: A collection. Popular, The Hotness and most of my YA stories are on my blog. All of my novels and fairy tales are 'wicked high school stories' inspired by the classics.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
April 30, 2013
The entire book was background or build-up... and what was supposed to be the climax was anything but.
May 3, 2013
This was a very enjoyable read and true to the original Jane Austen story. I liked the way it was suitable for teens to read LOOVVED the main characters, really cute ending.
May 3, 2013
Really, a good read and a fantastic story. I enjoyed the original Persuasion and this is a lovely modernized version. Top marks!
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews