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Tidal
From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Emily Snow: Hollywood starlet Willow Avery is out of rehab, with only one chance left to redeem herself before she’s officially on every director’s blacklist…
…At least, that’s what her parents and her agent are claiming. She doesn’t really give a damn if she never makes another movie—she just wants to get on with her life, get back to her friends, and find her next escape. But Willow is broke. And whether she likes it or not, acting is the only job she knows how to do.
When she accepts the lead in a beach drama, set in Hawaii, Willow meets Cooper, the gorgeous Australian surfer who’s been hired to train her for her new role. With the bluest eyes she’s ever seen and the sexiest accent she’s ever heard, Cooper’s different from the men she’s used to. He doesn’t want to use her. And he refuses to let her fail.
But when an old friend re-enters Willow’s life—a friend whose toxic presence reminds her of the painful memories and deadly habits she’s tried so hard to suppress—Willow will have to choose between the girl she was and the person she’s becoming…or she may lose the man she’s starting to love.
…At least, that’s what her parents and her agent are claiming. She doesn’t really give a damn if she never makes another movie—she just wants to get on with her life, get back to her friends, and find her next escape. But Willow is broke. And whether she likes it or not, acting is the only job she knows how to do.
When she accepts the lead in a beach drama, set in Hawaii, Willow meets Cooper, the gorgeous Australian surfer who’s been hired to train her for her new role. With the bluest eyes she’s ever seen and the sexiest accent she’s ever heard, Cooper’s different from the men she’s used to. He doesn’t want to use her. And he refuses to let her fail.
But when an old friend re-enters Willow’s life—a friend whose toxic presence reminds her of the painful memories and deadly habits she’s tried so hard to suppress—Willow will have to choose between the girl she was and the person she’s becoming…or she may lose the man she’s starting to love.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2012
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Emily Snow
53 books5,732 followersEmily Snow is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who loves angst, hot alphaholes, and enemies-to-lovers, so naturally, she writes stories about all three.
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December 2, 2016
My Willow and Cooper:
From the begining of the book it is more than clear that main character has some serious problems. Willow, 20 years old famous actor but victim of crazy life style in Hollywood. She is grumpy, unhappy and vulnerable. Moreover, she is just out of rehab, where she spent last six months. Miraculously, she is offered a lead role in a re-make of "beach movie". As a part of the deal, she has to learn to surf before the actual shooting of the movie. And that is when Cooper comes into the picture. Sexy, laidback and successful surf coach but also kind of jackass. They first meeting was not ideal. Neither the second one. But the sexual attraction between those two? Definitely very strong...
Emily Snow's style of writing is very interesting and I admire her for her creativity and ability to create unique storyline in these times over-crowded new-adult genre. Her characters are well-crafted and always different from usual stereotypes which are often to be found in conteporary novels. Readers feel connected to them even though they are not perfect or ideal. Another virtue of characters in this novel that I would like to point out is the fact that they were never whining even when experiencing difficult times.
I have to admit that I really liked this book. Almost everything was believable. Character's behaviour and reactions, events and storyline in general, all of that was believable to me. Epilogue was just a little bit over the top but I still enjoyed it immensely. Especially, I loved Cooper. He proved to be loyal and symphatetic person and I had no other choice than to liked him. A lot.
Tidal is very interesting and enjoyable novel. I highly recommend it. This is my second novel by Emily Snow and she secured a place among my favourite authors. Cannot wait for her future projects!
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"You take the nightmares away, I wanted to tell him. Because I don't fucking know you but when I'm with you, I want to feel again. I don't need pills or noise or distraction."
From the begining of the book it is more than clear that main character has some serious problems. Willow, 20 years old famous actor but victim of crazy life style in Hollywood. She is grumpy, unhappy and vulnerable. Moreover, she is just out of rehab, where she spent last six months. Miraculously, she is offered a lead role in a re-make of "beach movie". As a part of the deal, she has to learn to surf before the actual shooting of the movie. And that is when Cooper comes into the picture. Sexy, laidback and successful surf coach but also kind of jackass. They first meeting was not ideal. Neither the second one. But the sexual attraction between those two? Definitely very strong...
Emily Snow's style of writing is very interesting and I admire her for her creativity and ability to create unique storyline in these times over-crowded new-adult genre. Her characters are well-crafted and always different from usual stereotypes which are often to be found in conteporary novels. Readers feel connected to them even though they are not perfect or ideal. Another virtue of characters in this novel that I would like to point out is the fact that they were never whining even when experiencing difficult times.
I have to admit that I really liked this book. Almost everything was believable. Character's behaviour and reactions, events and storyline in general, all of that was believable to me. Epilogue was just a little bit over the top but I still enjoyed it immensely. Especially, I loved Cooper. He proved to be loyal and symphatetic person and I had no other choice than to liked him. A lot.
Tidal is very interesting and enjoyable novel. I highly recommend it. This is my second novel by Emily Snow and she secured a place among my favourite authors. Cannot wait for her future projects!
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January 16, 2013
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Maybe the Tidal I read by Emily Snow isn’t the same Tidal that everyone else has read. I seem to be in the minority of my opinion over Tidal. I was ecstatic to read Tidal and purchased it the day it was released. I had become a fan of Ms. Snow after reading Devoured this year, so of course I bought Tidal to read.
Tidal is about a 19 year-old washed up celebrity Willow, who is right out of Rehab for the millionth time. Willow has landed the lead of an 80’s remake and is really trying to get her life back on track. She has parents who don’t seem to care about her, an agent who only sees dollar signs, and a best friend who wants her to get back into her old party lifestyle. Willow is alone in her post- rehab world and really trying to make this movie her break back into the movie industry.
Willow must go to Hawaii to film her new movie. Willow will be playing a surfer in her new movie and the movie company assigns her a surfing coach to prepare for the part. The coach is sexy Australian Cooper Taylor. Though the two do not start off on the right foot, their romance quickly develops and love blossoms. Willow is holding onto a secret of why she is “messed up” and Cooper has a secret of his own Willow has yet to discover. While Willow’s world begins to turn upside again and the struggle to stay clean is hard, Cooper is what keeps Willow sane. Their relationship must hold up to Willow’s past, drug addiction, and the pressures of the movie industry.
So, let me start off with the good. I liked that the “celebrity” in the romantic relationship was the female lead, which is a bit refreshing and different. I liked that Cooper wanted to keep Willow clean and was her only light in her dark life, and I really liked Paige who worked with Cooper in his surfing store. I also thought the “Two Years Later Epilogue” was adorable and my favorite part of the book.
Now the bad; I hate giving a bad review. I did not understand Willow or Cooper’s relationship AT ALL. First they meet and Cooper is sarcastic to Willow, puts her down with his rude comments, doesn’t even want to talk to her on the plan ride to Hawaii then suddenly their FIRST night in Hawaii he shows up at her door and kisses her telling Willow he wants her but he doesn’t date his clients. Okay that came out of nowhere!! Then the next day he is telling her what a hard on he got from her and he wants her. Okay what about the fact you just met her AND you don’t date clients, oh and yeah you were a jerk to her!? Also who tells a girl that they just met? Even if it is true, I would think the guy was a freak. It just doesn’t make sense at all and was so unbelievably unrealistic.
The two do a little cat & mouse game “oh I don’t date my clients”, “I’m not good at dating” for awhile, suddenly Cooper tells Willow he loves her- again the two have known each other two weeks and the girl is fresh out of rehab. I felt no connections whatsoever to any of the characters. I kept picturing Lindsay Lohan as Willow and I highly doubt that was the author’s goal for the reader to think of Lindsay Lohan but I couldn’t help it. Like I said the only character I enjoyed was Paige who was not in it enough in my opinion.
I really wanted to just give up on this book, but I didn’t. All the other reviews are so high for this book, I felt like something big must happen and that is why everyone loved it. I just kept waiting for something, anything, but nothing happened. I am so sorry I did not like this book, I really wanted to but I didn’t. I am still a fan of Ms. Snow but this one just didn’t do it for me at all.
I give Tidal 2 stars.
Maybe the Tidal I read by Emily Snow isn’t the same Tidal that everyone else has read. I seem to be in the minority of my opinion over Tidal. I was ecstatic to read Tidal and purchased it the day it was released. I had become a fan of Ms. Snow after reading Devoured this year, so of course I bought Tidal to read.
Tidal is about a 19 year-old washed up celebrity Willow, who is right out of Rehab for the millionth time. Willow has landed the lead of an 80’s remake and is really trying to get her life back on track. She has parents who don’t seem to care about her, an agent who only sees dollar signs, and a best friend who wants her to get back into her old party lifestyle. Willow is alone in her post- rehab world and really trying to make this movie her break back into the movie industry.
Willow must go to Hawaii to film her new movie. Willow will be playing a surfer in her new movie and the movie company assigns her a surfing coach to prepare for the part. The coach is sexy Australian Cooper Taylor. Though the two do not start off on the right foot, their romance quickly develops and love blossoms. Willow is holding onto a secret of why she is “messed up” and Cooper has a secret of his own Willow has yet to discover. While Willow’s world begins to turn upside again and the struggle to stay clean is hard, Cooper is what keeps Willow sane. Their relationship must hold up to Willow’s past, drug addiction, and the pressures of the movie industry.
So, let me start off with the good. I liked that the “celebrity” in the romantic relationship was the female lead, which is a bit refreshing and different. I liked that Cooper wanted to keep Willow clean and was her only light in her dark life, and I really liked Paige who worked with Cooper in his surfing store. I also thought the “Two Years Later Epilogue” was adorable and my favorite part of the book.
Now the bad; I hate giving a bad review. I did not understand Willow or Cooper’s relationship AT ALL. First they meet and Cooper is sarcastic to Willow, puts her down with his rude comments, doesn’t even want to talk to her on the plan ride to Hawaii then suddenly their FIRST night in Hawaii he shows up at her door and kisses her telling Willow he wants her but he doesn’t date his clients. Okay that came out of nowhere!! Then the next day he is telling her what a hard on he got from her and he wants her. Okay what about the fact you just met her AND you don’t date clients, oh and yeah you were a jerk to her!? Also who tells a girl that they just met? Even if it is true, I would think the guy was a freak. It just doesn’t make sense at all and was so unbelievably unrealistic.
The two do a little cat & mouse game “oh I don’t date my clients”, “I’m not good at dating” for awhile, suddenly Cooper tells Willow he loves her- again the two have known each other two weeks and the girl is fresh out of rehab. I felt no connections whatsoever to any of the characters. I kept picturing Lindsay Lohan as Willow and I highly doubt that was the author’s goal for the reader to think of Lindsay Lohan but I couldn’t help it. Like I said the only character I enjoyed was Paige who was not in it enough in my opinion.
I really wanted to just give up on this book, but I didn’t. All the other reviews are so high for this book, I felt like something big must happen and that is why everyone loved it. I just kept waiting for something, anything, but nothing happened. I am so sorry I did not like this book, I really wanted to but I didn’t. I am still a fan of Ms. Snow but this one just didn’t do it for me at all.
I give Tidal 2 stars.
January 14, 2013
I was so honored when Emily asked me to beta read for Tidal! I seriously had to do this.........................................................
You know that whole "you talking to me?" Well to say I loved this book would be an absolute understatement. I FREAKING ADORED THIS BOOK!!!!! The complexity with Willow's character and her emotional state at times just ripped my heart out! You know hiding behind the parties, drugs and the I don't give a rip attitude was a hurting girl who needed LOVE! I wonder is she thought it would ever come in the form of one hot as hell surf instructor with an Aussie accent, Cooper?
I loved Cooper from the get go! He was ahhhhh-maaaaaaaaa-zing!!! Just adored him and boy there were surprises for his character as well that you just didn't see coming! So how did these two meet you ask? Well, I'll give you a little but if you've read my reviews you know darn well I will NOT give spoilers out! Cannot do no way no how!
So Willow gets out her latest stint in rehab and finds that her oh so wonderful folks have lined up yet another movie for her to star in. Her agent, Kevin, is taking her to a restaurant where she meets the director of the movie and Cooper! He's going to be her surfing coach ah yes the movie has her surfing in it something Willow has NEVER done :) Yes dear Willow will be spending time in Hawaii with..................
"Surfer Boy. Sexy and completely hostile Surfer Boy." Hell, Willow is no fool she knew what she was looking at but you see Coop knew what he was looking at too! When they finally..................................
I was so happy!!! Cooper is there for Willow in ways nobody else had been! He saw the "real" Willow but she had a secret, a big one that she was afraid he would've ran off if he knew about. There story started as one of attraction and some irritation and grew into something so much stronger. There were times in this book where I was...................
and of course sometimes one or the other made me.......................
when that breaking point happened for Willow and she finally admitted what was needed and she was leaving Cooper I so was.................
But Cooper is a good guy and he promises Willow........................
This book brought out every emotion in me! I laughed,cried, ohhh & awwed and had a slap happy grin AH!!! but wait I will never tell you if that's the order it all went down. Did this happen in the end?........
I'm not telling you that! That's for you to figure out! I recommend if you haven't read this one, scratching my head how can that be possible, that you get out there and READ IT NOW! You will not be disappointed you will fall in love with Willow & Cooper! You will love this emotional story that will rip your heart out and might put it back together again that's if it can be put back together ;)
I bought this book when it first came out I loved it so much! This was another 5++++ read for me and I have so read this one over and over! Every time I see this I will always think of Willow & Cooper............
Emily Snow
You know that whole "you talking to me?" Well to say I loved this book would be an absolute understatement. I FREAKING ADORED THIS BOOK!!!!! The complexity with Willow's character and her emotional state at times just ripped my heart out! You know hiding behind the parties, drugs and the I don't give a rip attitude was a hurting girl who needed LOVE! I wonder is she thought it would ever come in the form of one hot as hell surf instructor with an Aussie accent, Cooper?
I loved Cooper from the get go! He was ahhhhh-maaaaaaaaa-zing!!! Just adored him and boy there were surprises for his character as well that you just didn't see coming! So how did these two meet you ask? Well, I'll give you a little but if you've read my reviews you know darn well I will NOT give spoilers out! Cannot do no way no how!
So Willow gets out her latest stint in rehab and finds that her oh so wonderful folks have lined up yet another movie for her to star in. Her agent, Kevin, is taking her to a restaurant where she meets the director of the movie and Cooper! He's going to be her surfing coach ah yes the movie has her surfing in it something Willow has NEVER done :) Yes dear Willow will be spending time in Hawaii with..................
"Surfer Boy. Sexy and completely hostile Surfer Boy." Hell, Willow is no fool she knew what she was looking at but you see Coop knew what he was looking at too! When they finally..................................
I was so happy!!! Cooper is there for Willow in ways nobody else had been! He saw the "real" Willow but she had a secret, a big one that she was afraid he would've ran off if he knew about. There story started as one of attraction and some irritation and grew into something so much stronger. There were times in this book where I was...................
and of course sometimes one or the other made me.......................
when that breaking point happened for Willow and she finally admitted what was needed and she was leaving Cooper I so was.................
But Cooper is a good guy and he promises Willow........................
This book brought out every emotion in me! I laughed,cried, ohhh & awwed and had a slap happy grin AH!!! but wait I will never tell you if that's the order it all went down. Did this happen in the end?........
I'm not telling you that! That's for you to figure out! I recommend if you haven't read this one, scratching my head how can that be possible, that you get out there and READ IT NOW! You will not be disappointed you will fall in love with Willow & Cooper! You will love this emotional story that will rip your heart out and might put it back together again that's if it can be put back together ;)
I bought this book when it first came out I loved it so much! This was another 5++++ read for me and I have so read this one over and over! Every time I see this I will always think of Willow & Cooper............
Emily Snow
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December 29, 2012
This book was just OK.
A washed up young movie star straight out of rehab has one last chance to make a come back. While training for her movie she falls for her enigmatic surfing coach. I have to admit that I had my doubts from the very beginning, if only because I couldn't get the image of Lindsey Lohan out of my head. EEK!
I found the love story a little lack luster and at times unconvincing. I think this is because at first their relationship is based on so little and has no substance, although it does get better as the story moves along. I also just never quite "got a feel" for the writing style.
The plot while not bad, just never real went anywhere terribly interesting and there wasn't very much sizzle in the bedroom either. But maybe that it partially because I still have a picture of Lindsey Lohan in my mind *shudder*
What I did like was that the book wasn't a Jackie Collins type Hollywood gossip fest and did try to deal with some real issues. I just don't think it was particularly well executed. But still not totally unenjoyable.
A washed up young movie star straight out of rehab has one last chance to make a come back. While training for her movie she falls for her enigmatic surfing coach. I have to admit that I had my doubts from the very beginning, if only because I couldn't get the image of Lindsey Lohan out of my head. EEK!
I found the love story a little lack luster and at times unconvincing. I think this is because at first their relationship is based on so little and has no substance, although it does get better as the story moves along. I also just never quite "got a feel" for the writing style.
The plot while not bad, just never real went anywhere terribly interesting and there wasn't very much sizzle in the bedroom either. But maybe that it partially because I still have a picture of Lindsey Lohan in my mind *shudder*
What I did like was that the book wasn't a Jackie Collins type Hollywood gossip fest and did try to deal with some real issues. I just don't think it was particularly well executed. But still not totally unenjoyable.
December 19, 2012
4.5 stars
"I love you Willow, but I can live without you. I just
refuse to."
It was a pleasure to receive an ARC of Emily
Snow’s Tidal in exchange for an honest review. This is a
book of multiple layers. The main characters, Willow and
Cooper have both experienced tragedy and heart break and are
scarred. These are mental and physical scars. They serve to
remind them of their histories. In Willow’s case they
remind her of her poor choices and indiscretions; in
Cooper’s case, his inability to have controlled the
actions of those around him.
Willow has been in and out of rehab several times. Fame as a
child actress provided her the means and opportunity for her
out of control love for partying and flavor of the month
guys. The lack of structure and absentee parenting in her
life fueled her inability to control her impulses. Out of
control behavior and her latest stint in rehab all spell
washed up actress. Filming Tidal, a remake of an old surfer
movie, is her only chance to revive her career. Cooper is a
professional Australian surfing champion and drop dead
gorgeous. He is confidant, and cocky and has made a
comfortable livelihood by coaching others on how to surf.
Willow is his latest student as Tidal is being filmed in
Hawaii and the actress needs to be able to at least appear
to do her own surfing.
Although their instant attraction is apparent, how do two
fractured people overcome almost insurmountable obstacles to
make their relationship work? Temptations and exposed
secrets divert this couple’s journey on the road to their
happiness. It is impossible not to love Cooper. He sees
beyond Willow’s reputation and his desire to protect and
help to “fix” her would melt the hardest of hearts.
Willow is so likeable as a character because she
acknowledges her own demons, and has honest regret for the
choices that forever changed her life. As a reader one
can’t help hoping that they can overcome their pasts and
find a future together. Enjoy this excellent book!
"I love you Willow, but I can live without you. I just
refuse to."
It was a pleasure to receive an ARC of Emily
Snow’s Tidal in exchange for an honest review. This is a
book of multiple layers. The main characters, Willow and
Cooper have both experienced tragedy and heart break and are
scarred. These are mental and physical scars. They serve to
remind them of their histories. In Willow’s case they
remind her of her poor choices and indiscretions; in
Cooper’s case, his inability to have controlled the
actions of those around him.
Willow has been in and out of rehab several times. Fame as a
child actress provided her the means and opportunity for her
out of control love for partying and flavor of the month
guys. The lack of structure and absentee parenting in her
life fueled her inability to control her impulses. Out of
control behavior and her latest stint in rehab all spell
washed up actress. Filming Tidal, a remake of an old surfer
movie, is her only chance to revive her career. Cooper is a
professional Australian surfing champion and drop dead
gorgeous. He is confidant, and cocky and has made a
comfortable livelihood by coaching others on how to surf.
Willow is his latest student as Tidal is being filmed in
Hawaii and the actress needs to be able to at least appear
to do her own surfing.
Although their instant attraction is apparent, how do two
fractured people overcome almost insurmountable obstacles to
make their relationship work? Temptations and exposed
secrets divert this couple’s journey on the road to their
happiness. It is impossible not to love Cooper. He sees
beyond Willow’s reputation and his desire to protect and
help to “fix” her would melt the hardest of hearts.
Willow is so likeable as a character because she
acknowledges her own demons, and has honest regret for the
choices that forever changed her life. As a reader one
can’t help hoping that they can overcome their pasts and
find a future together. Enjoy this excellent book!
April 4, 2021
Dnf.
January 13, 2013
4.5 Stars
"God, why where all the good-looking ones complete jerks"
We don't think we could have picked out a more perfect book to read while we were snowed in {Stupid Milwaukee!} Lately, we’ve been reading some pretty heavy stuff, and this trip to the beach was EXACTLY what we needed. Although Tidal was filled with a lot of angst and emotion, it was a fun, quick read that completely swept us away. Both of us had stupid grins on our faces the whole time.
"The world would feed off my downfall, savoring every morsel, and there wasn't a thing I could do to stop it."
Brittany will be the first to admit she was wrong {this doesn’t happen often, please mark it down...} that this book wasn’t the judgmental 4 star she was ready to give before she even read it based on Abby’s gushing. 4.5 stars for a book under 350 pages doesn’t happen much. It takes an AMAZING author to make a story make sense, be believable, and actually captivate your love in that short of pages. But hell, Emily Snow did it, times 10!
"No, insanely talented. Light up the fucking screen talented, Wills."
Things we LOVED about this book.
*The clash of the two worlds- high drama celebrity {who doesn’t love a train wreck?!} and a laid back surfer.
*The book wasn't overly steamy, but the build up and angst were intense! {Brittany is still fanning herself hours after she finished tonight!}
*Cooper was perfect..everything about him. His looks {obvi..}, life style, his sense of humor, the way he shortened her name to Wills and his protective nature, the list goes on and on. We want to book a flight to Australia NOW and get us a Cooper Taylor. {Abby quite possibly might be writing this on her flight there right now...seriously.}
*It was a great stand alone story...What book isn’t a series these days!? It’s nice to finish a book and feel fulfilled, especially with such a swoon worthy ending.
"God, I love when you come undone, Wills."
So if you haven’t already, move this up on the TBR list. It’s amazing.
"You take the nightmares away, I wanted to tell him. Because I don't fucking know you but when I'm with you, I want to feel again. I don't need pills or noise or a distraction."
And check out Cooper’s Boy Friend Page. It’s hot. Promise.
http://fictionandfashion.com/2012/12/...
"God, why where all the good-looking ones complete jerks"
We don't think we could have picked out a more perfect book to read while we were snowed in {Stupid Milwaukee!} Lately, we’ve been reading some pretty heavy stuff, and this trip to the beach was EXACTLY what we needed. Although Tidal was filled with a lot of angst and emotion, it was a fun, quick read that completely swept us away. Both of us had stupid grins on our faces the whole time.
"The world would feed off my downfall, savoring every morsel, and there wasn't a thing I could do to stop it."
Brittany will be the first to admit she was wrong {this doesn’t happen often, please mark it down...} that this book wasn’t the judgmental 4 star she was ready to give before she even read it based on Abby’s gushing. 4.5 stars for a book under 350 pages doesn’t happen much. It takes an AMAZING author to make a story make sense, be believable, and actually captivate your love in that short of pages. But hell, Emily Snow did it, times 10!
"No, insanely talented. Light up the fucking screen talented, Wills."
Things we LOVED about this book.
*The clash of the two worlds- high drama celebrity {who doesn’t love a train wreck?!} and a laid back surfer.
*The book wasn't overly steamy, but the build up and angst were intense! {Brittany is still fanning herself hours after she finished tonight!}
*Cooper was perfect..everything about him. His looks {obvi..}, life style, his sense of humor, the way he shortened her name to Wills and his protective nature, the list goes on and on. We want to book a flight to Australia NOW and get us a Cooper Taylor. {Abby quite possibly might be writing this on her flight there right now...seriously.}
*It was a great stand alone story...What book isn’t a series these days!? It’s nice to finish a book and feel fulfilled, especially with such a swoon worthy ending.
"God, I love when you come undone, Wills."
So if you haven’t already, move this up on the TBR list. It’s amazing.
"You take the nightmares away, I wanted to tell him. Because I don't fucking know you but when I'm with you, I want to feel again. I don't need pills or noise or a distraction."
And check out Cooper’s Boy Friend Page. It’s hot. Promise.
http://fictionandfashion.com/2012/12/...
December 17, 2012
I finished reading this around 2 in the morning, to be honest reading the few chapter of this book caught me off guard. I didn't expect the ending will be touching and I even cried at the end.
This kind of problems really happens in everyday lives. Willow is very depressed, a addict meth and feels very lonely in her life. Knowing her secret in the end of the chapter make me shiver. I know she's to young to have a baby at 16 BUT still Emily Snow it really surprises me that at the end of it with the help of Cooper for the first time she meet Parker. Cooper is very nice, sweet and gentleman type of guy. Willow is one helluva lucky girl. I'm glad too that she surpass her struggles in her life in this story and ended up saying "yes" to Cooper.
Emily Snow you are truly a great writer. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us. A lot of people will truly can relate this in their daily lives. You shows us that their is always HOPE for all the shitty lives wherever we are into.
Most definitely will RECOMMEND this to EVERYONE.Hope you will enjoy reading this as much as I am in the near future.
This kind of problems really happens in everyday lives. Willow is very depressed, a addict meth and feels very lonely in her life. Knowing her secret in the end of the chapter make me shiver. I know she's to young to have a baby at 16 BUT still Emily Snow it really surprises me that at the end of it with the help of Cooper for the first time she meet Parker. Cooper is very nice, sweet and gentleman type of guy. Willow is one helluva lucky girl. I'm glad too that she surpass her struggles in her life in this story and ended up saying "yes" to Cooper.
Emily Snow you are truly a great writer. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us. A lot of people will truly can relate this in their daily lives. You shows us that their is always HOPE for all the shitty lives wherever we are into.
Most definitely will RECOMMEND this to EVERYONE.Hope you will enjoy reading this as much as I am in the near future.
December 15, 2012
After some very troubling times and a stay in rehab, Willow, a young actress, sets out to clean up her act. As luck would have it, she's heading to beautiful Hawaii. There she meets Cooper, a gorgeous surfer, who has been hired to teach her to surf. Cooper takes his job seriously, along with some self-imposed duties. It's a good story that tugs at your heartstrings, serves up some great chemistry, and ends with a superb epilogue!
September 15, 2013
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Emily Snow is an author I can rely on when I need a quick, welcome break from all of the heavy books out there. Her characters are real and complex, and the romances are sexy and fun. Devoured, was more of an erotic romance but Tidal, as a new adult romance, was quite innocent in comparison.
Willow Avery is a famous actress that went off the deep end 3 years ago and has just recovered from Rehab, to film her next big movie in Hawaii. Her surf coach is Cooper, a sexy Australian surfer with an intense attraction for her. Willow doesn’t want to get into a relationship and Cooper doesn’t want to take advantage of her, so they try and resist each other throughout the book.
The standout of the novel was definitely Willow herself. Her voice was a pleasure to read, as she’s snarky, full of dry humour, and is raw and honest about her problems. Although she’s a famous, talented actress but she doesn’t let it get to her head. With a dark past and a bunch of secrets, Willow is a complex character, but that’s what made her all the more real. I liked how she was self aware about her issues and where she stands. Although she puts on a smiling face to her admiring fans, in her head she feels that everyone is judging her based on her previous drug or alcohol problems or lawsuits,
“I’m not proud of what happened, or what I did, or my fuckups, but it’s public knowledge.” Still, I had to take a deep breath to pull myself together. Saying those words aloud just reminded me that so much of my life was a book, left wide open for anyone to skim through. - Willow Avery, Page 150.
It was pretty much lust from the very first sight for both Willow and Cooper and seeing as this is a romance novel, with barely any build up of the relationship. The two attempt to resist each other for their own complex reasons, despite the inevitable. I adored how Cooper and Willow knew where each other stood but ended up giving in. Cooper is a sexy surfer guy who is perfect for Willow as he’s not starstruck by her talent and is kind of jaded by the movie industry.
Miller, Willow’s bodyguard was a great, supporting character in the book. Unlike some previous bodyguards, Miller actually cares about Willow and offers her some smart, resounding advice. He’s more of a friend than a staff member and looks out for Willow throughout the book.
…Miller wasn’t my old bodyguard. He was the man who’d taken me to the lamest amusement park ever when I was alone. He’d sat with me after I had a nightmare. - Willow Avery, Page 178.
While Tidal brushes over parts of the story, like the actual filming, the author Emily Snow knows story she’s trying to tell. Tidal is a story of a broken starlet trying to piece herself back together, with the help of a romance to sweep her away. I recommend Tidal if you love real, raw characters and new adult romances.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Australia for a review copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Emily Snow is an author I can rely on when I need a quick, welcome break from all of the heavy books out there. Her characters are real and complex, and the romances are sexy and fun. Devoured, was more of an erotic romance but Tidal, as a new adult romance, was quite innocent in comparison.
Willow Avery is a famous actress that went off the deep end 3 years ago and has just recovered from Rehab, to film her next big movie in Hawaii. Her surf coach is Cooper, a sexy Australian surfer with an intense attraction for her. Willow doesn’t want to get into a relationship and Cooper doesn’t want to take advantage of her, so they try and resist each other throughout the book.
The standout of the novel was definitely Willow herself. Her voice was a pleasure to read, as she’s snarky, full of dry humour, and is raw and honest about her problems. Although she’s a famous, talented actress but she doesn’t let it get to her head. With a dark past and a bunch of secrets, Willow is a complex character, but that’s what made her all the more real. I liked how she was self aware about her issues and where she stands. Although she puts on a smiling face to her admiring fans, in her head she feels that everyone is judging her based on her previous drug or alcohol problems or lawsuits,
“I’m not proud of what happened, or what I did, or my fuckups, but it’s public knowledge.” Still, I had to take a deep breath to pull myself together. Saying those words aloud just reminded me that so much of my life was a book, left wide open for anyone to skim through. - Willow Avery, Page 150.
It was pretty much lust from the very first sight for both Willow and Cooper and seeing as this is a romance novel, with barely any build up of the relationship. The two attempt to resist each other for their own complex reasons, despite the inevitable. I adored how Cooper and Willow knew where each other stood but ended up giving in. Cooper is a sexy surfer guy who is perfect for Willow as he’s not starstruck by her talent and is kind of jaded by the movie industry.
Miller, Willow’s bodyguard was a great, supporting character in the book. Unlike some previous bodyguards, Miller actually cares about Willow and offers her some smart, resounding advice. He’s more of a friend than a staff member and looks out for Willow throughout the book.
…Miller wasn’t my old bodyguard. He was the man who’d taken me to the lamest amusement park ever when I was alone. He’d sat with me after I had a nightmare. - Willow Avery, Page 178.
While Tidal brushes over parts of the story, like the actual filming, the author Emily Snow knows story she’s trying to tell. Tidal is a story of a broken starlet trying to piece herself back together, with the help of a romance to sweep her away. I recommend Tidal if you love real, raw characters and new adult romances.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Australia for a review copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
January 6, 2013
Wow. This was another surprise for me. I really wasn't sure how much I was going to like this - I think my brain kept conjuring up Lindsay Lohan every time I read the synopsis.
I couldn't have been more wrong. I loved Willow. What she went through, and the struggles she had because of it completely broke my heart. She was much stronger then she thought she was.
And Cooper. *swoon*. Talk about the perfect package. I loved how protective he was of Willow - and how loyal.
It was hard for me to remember that they were so young. When it was mentioned at one point that she was just turning twenty, it really hit me that she was just a "baby" when she tried to deal with all her crap. It was amazing that she was doing as well as she was - even if she was all f'ed up. I was a little frustrated that she didn't tell Cooper about her past sooner.
I think the only thing I didn't love was the very quick transition from insta-lust to insta-love. It just felt like their relationship was on fast forward.
But oh man, and the epilogue. I was seriously ugly crying. One of the most touching scenes ever. Great read.
I couldn't have been more wrong. I loved Willow. What she went through, and the struggles she had because of it completely broke my heart. She was much stronger then she thought she was.
And Cooper. *swoon*. Talk about the perfect package. I loved how protective he was of Willow - and how loyal.
It was hard for me to remember that they were so young. When it was mentioned at one point that she was just turning twenty, it really hit me that she was just a "baby" when she tried to deal with all her crap. It was amazing that she was doing as well as she was - even if she was all f'ed up. I was a little frustrated that she didn't tell Cooper about her past sooner.
I think the only thing I didn't love was the very quick transition from insta-lust to insta-love. It just felt like their relationship was on fast forward.
But oh man, and the epilogue. I was seriously ugly crying. One of the most touching scenes ever. Great read.
December 17, 2012
Tidal was an emotional story about a girl who grew up in Hollywood, with pressures from her parents, agents, producers and friends. I really felt like I got a true look into what being a Hollywood starlet would be like. Where does the script end and the reality begin? Who are your real friends? Is what the press says about you true? Can you go to the grocery store without getting your picture taken? I really felt like I was there with Willow, feeling her confusion and pain.
Willow is just coming out of rehab for the second time and wants to get her life back on track but her parents already have another role planned for her so there is no time for recovery. It is very obvious Willow is pained and broken but doesn’t know how to deal with it. She struggles throughout this book and her main coping mechanism when she cannot have the drugs is avoidance. If she doesn’t have love, it can’t break her. If she pushes away the past, it won’t affect her. If she does as her parents want, they will eventually come around and put her before their other plans. I could see the smart, witty, successful girl under it all and I think she just needed some breathing room.
Cooper is my new book boyfriend! He was so freaking sweet (most of the time) and he seemed to get Willow better than anyone else. He gave her space and time and didn’t take advantage of her like others had. He liked Willow, the girl, rather than Willow, the movie star. He’s had his own pain and tragedy in his life and he really wants to help her, to fix her.
I really liked how the romance progressed with palpable sexual tension to so much more. Their first kiss was HOT and I felt like I was right there will them. I only wished that Willow’s secret wasn’t so predictable; it didn’t come right out and say it but I had it figured out pretty early. I would have liked a little more shock factor there. Also, I wanted to feel a little more from Willow toward Cooper. I felt that he loved her and would do anything for her but I wanted to feel a little more of her pull toward him. Maybe it was because she was so broken but I wanted more from her.
Overall, I found this to be a strong New Adult novel for Emily Snow. There was tension, love and drama. I absolutely LOVED the epilogue! LOVED IT!
Willow is just coming out of rehab for the second time and wants to get her life back on track but her parents already have another role planned for her so there is no time for recovery. It is very obvious Willow is pained and broken but doesn’t know how to deal with it. She struggles throughout this book and her main coping mechanism when she cannot have the drugs is avoidance. If she doesn’t have love, it can’t break her. If she pushes away the past, it won’t affect her. If she does as her parents want, they will eventually come around and put her before their other plans. I could see the smart, witty, successful girl under it all and I think she just needed some breathing room.
Cooper is my new book boyfriend! He was so freaking sweet (most of the time) and he seemed to get Willow better than anyone else. He gave her space and time and didn’t take advantage of her like others had. He liked Willow, the girl, rather than Willow, the movie star. He’s had his own pain and tragedy in his life and he really wants to help her, to fix her.
I really liked how the romance progressed with palpable sexual tension to so much more. Their first kiss was HOT and I felt like I was right there will them. I only wished that Willow’s secret wasn’t so predictable; it didn’t come right out and say it but I had it figured out pretty early. I would have liked a little more shock factor there. Also, I wanted to feel a little more from Willow toward Cooper. I felt that he loved her and would do anything for her but I wanted to feel a little more of her pull toward him. Maybe it was because she was so broken but I wanted more from her.
Overall, I found this to be a strong New Adult novel for Emily Snow. There was tension, love and drama. I absolutely LOVED the epilogue! LOVED IT!
December 17, 2012
Just seeing the cover of this book has had me excited to read it for weeks!
Willow Avery is an actress who has been through some hard times. She just got out of her last stint in rehab, for being only 19, she has had a rough life with a lot of pressure from her parents and hollywood. She is staring in a new movie remake ‘Tidal’ where she needs to learn how to surf. Enter Cooper Taylor, her surf instructor. They are both obviously attracted to each other, but there relationship starts out a little confusing. They both have their secrets.
Willow is trying to get through her training and filming without turning to drugs. Being in the public eye makes her life much more difficult. Things become even more difficult when her evil friend Jessica comes to visit... Luckily, she develops healthy relationships with not only Cooper, but her body guard Miller(who I adored!), and Coopers friends Paige and Eric.
Willow had some issues. I think thats safe to say. I was rooting for her the whole book. She was likable and becomes much stronger as she puts her life back together.
“I’m fucked up, Cooper.”
“We’ll fix you.”
And how much did I LOVE Cooper!!! Aussie surfer hottie... He was cocky at times and funny. Loved how supportive he was of Willow. And did I mention he was hot! And swoony!
“If we went to bed together it wouldn’t be on the beach. Though I plan on seeing you in that exact position, fully unclothed.”
It took me a little while to get into the book, but once I did, I was hooked. I really enjoyed the story. Emotional and heartwarming, a really beautiful story of love, redemption and second chances. Absolutely loved the epilogue! Beyond perfect ending!
Willow Avery is an actress who has been through some hard times. She just got out of her last stint in rehab, for being only 19, she has had a rough life with a lot of pressure from her parents and hollywood. She is staring in a new movie remake ‘Tidal’ where she needs to learn how to surf. Enter Cooper Taylor, her surf instructor. They are both obviously attracted to each other, but there relationship starts out a little confusing. They both have their secrets.
Willow is trying to get through her training and filming without turning to drugs. Being in the public eye makes her life much more difficult. Things become even more difficult when her evil friend Jessica comes to visit... Luckily, she develops healthy relationships with not only Cooper, but her body guard Miller(who I adored!), and Coopers friends Paige and Eric.
Willow had some issues. I think thats safe to say. I was rooting for her the whole book. She was likable and becomes much stronger as she puts her life back together.
“I’m fucked up, Cooper.”
“We’ll fix you.”
And how much did I LOVE Cooper!!! Aussie surfer hottie... He was cocky at times and funny. Loved how supportive he was of Willow. And did I mention he was hot! And swoony!
“If we went to bed together it wouldn’t be on the beach. Though I plan on seeing you in that exact position, fully unclothed.”
It took me a little while to get into the book, but once I did, I was hooked. I really enjoyed the story. Emotional and heartwarming, a really beautiful story of love, redemption and second chances. Absolutely loved the epilogue! Beyond perfect ending!
July 15, 2015
Ay mi patata, lo que ha sufrido con este libro.
Realmente no esperéis la historia del siglo, es algo normal. Tiene sus dramas (demasiados hacia el final, en mi opinión), sus momentos románticos y sus toques de humor. Pero no sé si es por la forma de estar escrita o por la “personalidad” de la protagonista (es una puta ama), que he conectado con la historia y me ha tenido enganchada totalmente.
Willow es una protagonista atípica. Es borde, egoísta, egocéntrica y acaba de salir de un centro de desintoxicación de drogas. Y creo que por eso mismo, por ser así, por haberla conocido desde lo más bajo de su vida, terminamos encariñándonos con ella y alegrándonos al ver como es su subida hacia su nueva vida.
Cooper es el típico macizorro que las escritoras ponen para que se nos caiga la baba.
"Cerró los ojos por un momento.
-Cuando mi madre murió, me di cuenta de que es posible vivir sin alguien a quien amas.
Cuando le pregunté qué quería decir, me envolvió de nuevo en sus brazos.
-Te amo, Willow, pero no puedo vivir sin ti. Me niego."
Así se las gasta el niño, y es imposible no babear por él. Pero a mi no me ha terminado de encajar. Demasiado cliché.
El final, bueno, un tanto precipitado, pero lo salva con uno de los epílogos más tiernos que he leído en mucho tiempo.
Realmente no esperéis la historia del siglo, es algo normal. Tiene sus dramas (demasiados hacia el final, en mi opinión), sus momentos románticos y sus toques de humor. Pero no sé si es por la forma de estar escrita o por la “personalidad” de la protagonista (es una puta ama), que he conectado con la historia y me ha tenido enganchada totalmente.
Willow es una protagonista atípica. Es borde, egoísta, egocéntrica y acaba de salir de un centro de desintoxicación de drogas. Y creo que por eso mismo, por ser así, por haberla conocido desde lo más bajo de su vida, terminamos encariñándonos con ella y alegrándonos al ver como es su subida hacia su nueva vida.
Cooper es el típico macizorro que las escritoras ponen para que se nos caiga la baba.
"Cerró los ojos por un momento.
-Cuando mi madre murió, me di cuenta de que es posible vivir sin alguien a quien amas.
Cuando le pregunté qué quería decir, me envolvió de nuevo en sus brazos.
-Te amo, Willow, pero no puedo vivir sin ti. Me niego."
Así se las gasta el niño, y es imposible no babear por él. Pero a mi no me ha terminado de encajar. Demasiado cliché.
El final, bueno, un tanto precipitado, pero lo salva con uno de los epílogos más tiernos que he leído en mucho tiempo.
January 14, 2013
Rarely am I tempted to give a 3 star rating... It almost breaks my heart to do so AND I'm being generous in this case :(
I have no idea what happened here. I loved Devoured!
The story reminded me so much of cough Britney Spears disaster when she went nuts and basically any other post-rehab court ordered stay star out there. Its too much... It got on my nerves. It was like my browser was stuck on Perez Hilton's web page and I couldn't X-out of it.
Perhaps this book will appeal to those who enjoy a star falling oh so low and enjoy how humiliating that is.
This is basically what the story of child star Willow is about. So much of he story is her whining about how her life turned out as she is struggling to not let the urge to drug up overtake her.
The only part I found enjoyable is Cooper and his life revelations. Their relationship bloomed so fast I didn't even have time to blink... But what was it based on? Why did he fall so hard for her? The psychologist in me knows why and not coming up with any healthy reason as to why. But w/e...
I have no idea what happened here. I loved Devoured!
The story reminded me so much of cough Britney Spears disaster when she went nuts and basically any other post-rehab court ordered stay star out there. Its too much... It got on my nerves. It was like my browser was stuck on Perez Hilton's web page and I couldn't X-out of it.
Perhaps this book will appeal to those who enjoy a star falling oh so low and enjoy how humiliating that is.
This is basically what the story of child star Willow is about. So much of he story is her whining about how her life turned out as she is struggling to not let the urge to drug up overtake her.
The only part I found enjoyable is Cooper and his life revelations. Their relationship bloomed so fast I didn't even have time to blink... But what was it based on? Why did he fall so hard for her? The psychologist in me knows why and not coming up with any healthy reason as to why. But w/e...
December 14, 2012
Loved it. Willow is fresh out of rehab and along with everyone else around her, is expected to fail and end up right back there. She meets Cooper, her surfing coach for her new movie and she starts to believe. Fantastic story, tugs at the heart strings, has you wondering who is going to try and ruin Willow's happiness, but never has you doubting the sincerity of love. Loved the epilogue too. P.S Cooper is my new book boyfriend, Kellan Kyle may have some competition!
February 15, 2017
Detailed review to come.
December 21, 2012
"I'm Cooper Taylor. I'm a Scorpio. I enjoy women, long walks on the beach, and my roommate says I use girly shampoo. Oh, and I generally hate anyone in the film industry because they're total assholes. Guess you could say I'm you Pai Mei."
"Willow Avery. Actress, Cancer, and according to my team, on my last leg before porn."
I totally and utterly adored Tidal and the characters within. They were damaged; they were charming, witty, and utterly lost as they navigated the unknown of life surrounding them. Each character in this story had a purpose and that purpose affected the outcome of our MC's. Eric, Paige, and Miller were just as important to me as Willow and Cooper. They helped build the story and sustain it. I was invested and I finished in one sitting because I needed to get to the end to find out if Willow's heartbreak and mine also would be fixed.
Willow was a damaged heroine. At 19, she had been used and abused, along with using and abusing. She was washed up and had endured all the entertainment world had to offer her. Tragedy and scandal caused Willow's initial reason to check out after that any time she couldn't deal she automatically turned to drinking and drugs. Her choice of coping. Spiraling out of control Willow was offered her last chance, her one and only saving grace. A movie deal and one hot surfer coach. Who knew the boy that smelled like coconut shampoo would be the one to save her.
"He was wrong. I wasn't beautiful. I was damaged."
"I'm fucked up Cooper."
"We'll fix you."
Cooper was not your typical surfer dude. He was just as damaged as Willow, but in a completely different way. The movie industry held no interest for him; in fact, he had an intense dislike for it. His coping mechanism was the water. He didn't do clients, well until her that is. There was no love at first sight in this story, but instant lust and attraction came in bucket loads. Coop made no secret of the fact that he wanted Willow in bed and soon. She, however, fought him each step of the way. Our hero showed us a soft side to him that held patience and understanding. When it came to Willow, Coop was protective over her and he refused to let her fail. Rough around the edges when it came to relationships I found that Coop made a perfect hero. My heart melted as he pulled Willow through her tough moments.
"I'm falling in love with you, Wills. You drive me crazy. I mean, it started out as this need to get you out of my head, but the longer I'm with you-"
"You take the nightmares away, I wanted to tell him because I don't fucking know you, but when I'm with you, I want to feel again. I don't need pills or noise or distraction."
As I mentioned earlier there was loads of instant lust and attraction. The push and pull drove me a bit insane. One minute they were all over each other, in the next instance one of them would be pushing the other away. You definitely felt the connection and intense character chemistry. I literally sighed out loud when Cooper finally made the move they we had all been waiting for. His rule of not dating and having sex with clients be damned. They were electric together, but it wasn't without issues as Willow would not allow him to see her completely naked in the daylight. This is where I feel completely in love with Cooper. He took it all in stride and showed Willow that he respected her and wanted her for her. No matter the work he had to put into them.
"Jesus, Wills, we've been undoing each other for days. The last place we're going to tear each other apart is right here, in the sand. Guess you can say I'm greedy because I want to be the only one who hears you come."
I loved the character development, the relationships that grew out of tragedies, mistakes and a life destroyed by entertainment and partying. Good friends were made, secrets revealed, love grew and blossomed, and the chance for inner peace was found. Emily gave us a love story filled with twists, secrets, and turns. My heart ached and broke on many occasions. That was until the end when Emily wrote one of the best epilogues that I have read in a very long time. I originally was going to rate this a 4 and her ending cinched that 5 star spot. Perfection Emily, thank you for such a beautiful story.
"We love you, Willow. Me and Eric and the boy with the coconut shampoo."
"Willow Avery. Actress, Cancer, and according to my team, on my last leg before porn."
I totally and utterly adored Tidal and the characters within. They were damaged; they were charming, witty, and utterly lost as they navigated the unknown of life surrounding them. Each character in this story had a purpose and that purpose affected the outcome of our MC's. Eric, Paige, and Miller were just as important to me as Willow and Cooper. They helped build the story and sustain it. I was invested and I finished in one sitting because I needed to get to the end to find out if Willow's heartbreak and mine also would be fixed.
Willow was a damaged heroine. At 19, she had been used and abused, along with using and abusing. She was washed up and had endured all the entertainment world had to offer her. Tragedy and scandal caused Willow's initial reason to check out after that any time she couldn't deal she automatically turned to drinking and drugs. Her choice of coping. Spiraling out of control Willow was offered her last chance, her one and only saving grace. A movie deal and one hot surfer coach. Who knew the boy that smelled like coconut shampoo would be the one to save her.
"He was wrong. I wasn't beautiful. I was damaged."
"I'm fucked up Cooper."
"We'll fix you."
Cooper was not your typical surfer dude. He was just as damaged as Willow, but in a completely different way. The movie industry held no interest for him; in fact, he had an intense dislike for it. His coping mechanism was the water. He didn't do clients, well until her that is. There was no love at first sight in this story, but instant lust and attraction came in bucket loads. Coop made no secret of the fact that he wanted Willow in bed and soon. She, however, fought him each step of the way. Our hero showed us a soft side to him that held patience and understanding. When it came to Willow, Coop was protective over her and he refused to let her fail. Rough around the edges when it came to relationships I found that Coop made a perfect hero. My heart melted as he pulled Willow through her tough moments.
"I'm falling in love with you, Wills. You drive me crazy. I mean, it started out as this need to get you out of my head, but the longer I'm with you-"
"You take the nightmares away, I wanted to tell him because I don't fucking know you, but when I'm with you, I want to feel again. I don't need pills or noise or distraction."
As I mentioned earlier there was loads of instant lust and attraction. The push and pull drove me a bit insane. One minute they were all over each other, in the next instance one of them would be pushing the other away. You definitely felt the connection and intense character chemistry. I literally sighed out loud when Cooper finally made the move they we had all been waiting for. His rule of not dating and having sex with clients be damned. They were electric together, but it wasn't without issues as Willow would not allow him to see her completely naked in the daylight. This is where I feel completely in love with Cooper. He took it all in stride and showed Willow that he respected her and wanted her for her. No matter the work he had to put into them.
"Jesus, Wills, we've been undoing each other for days. The last place we're going to tear each other apart is right here, in the sand. Guess you can say I'm greedy because I want to be the only one who hears you come."
I loved the character development, the relationships that grew out of tragedies, mistakes and a life destroyed by entertainment and partying. Good friends were made, secrets revealed, love grew and blossomed, and the chance for inner peace was found. Emily gave us a love story filled with twists, secrets, and turns. My heart ached and broke on many occasions. That was until the end when Emily wrote one of the best epilogues that I have read in a very long time. I originally was going to rate this a 4 and her ending cinched that 5 star spot. Perfection Emily, thank you for such a beautiful story.
"We love you, Willow. Me and Eric and the boy with the coconut shampoo."
December 21, 2012
4.5 stars
For a short book, this packed a punch, their story got under my skin, I wanted to scream … scream at everyone. Willow always kept me on the edge, not allowing me to get too comfy in the moment, no matter how sweet and protective Cooper would be.
”…I don’t want to let you go, Wills.”… “I don’t want you to let me go.”
For a short book, this packed a punch, their story got under my skin, I wanted to scream … scream at everyone. Willow always kept me on the edge, not allowing me to get too comfy in the moment, no matter how sweet and protective Cooper would be.
I really didn’t expect much from it, I really thought it was going to be just another YA book, but I was wrong. Willow was a broken-actress fresh out of rehab and Cooper, the Australian-surf-prodigy who becomes Willow’s coach for her next role.
I don't want to give anything away, since I think you should go in as blind as I did, just know it isn’t your cookie cutter, walk-in-the-park kind of romance. It’s not a dark read, but it is definitely a sadder read for me. My only complaint, is that I had to say good-bye to them, but so happy that the author gave us an Epilogue. 
December 15, 2012
3.5 stars
Poor Willow is surrounded by the most frustrating and selfish bunch of people including her "friends" and parents. Really, it is no wonder she has a seasons pass at rehab. It seems as though everyone wanted a piece of her when all she wanted to do was put the pieces of her life back together.
Meet Cooper the surfing instructor with the hot bod and the Aussie accent. He is successful and must seem to Willow to be so 'put-together'.
Their attraction is delicious and steamy.
I loved Cooper's friends insightful Paige, her boyfriend/Cooper's roommate the disgustingly endearing Eric and loyal Miller the bodyguard.
I really enjoyed this book.
Poor Willow is surrounded by the most frustrating and selfish bunch of people including her "friends" and parents. Really, it is no wonder she has a seasons pass at rehab. It seems as though everyone wanted a piece of her when all she wanted to do was put the pieces of her life back together.
Meet Cooper the surfing instructor with the hot bod and the Aussie accent. He is successful and must seem to Willow to be so 'put-together'.
Their attraction is delicious and steamy.
I loved Cooper's friends insightful Paige, her boyfriend/Cooper's roommate the disgustingly endearing Eric and loyal Miller the bodyguard.
I really enjoyed this book.
April 13, 2014
So I think I like this better than devoured
In fact this was just so what I needed after my last disaster romance read
And I even admit the end had me all fuzzy happy and grinning like a fool
Cute and fluffy with great smut makes this an awesome awesome romance!
Me and romance are back on being on good terms!
Yeay!
In fact this was just so what I needed after my last disaster romance read
And I even admit the end had me all fuzzy happy and grinning like a fool
Cute and fluffy with great smut makes this an awesome awesome romance!
Me and romance are back on being on good terms!
Yeay!
December 28, 2012
Jointly reviewed for http://totallybookedblog.com/
Gitte: 3.5 stars
Jenny: 3.5 stars
Gitte: I really enjoyed this story Jenny. I think it was just what I needed after some heavy emotional reads. Don’t get me wrong this one sure did have high emotions and angst. However, Emily’s writing made this journey a quick, sweet and easy read. I have to say I was really hooked in this story as well as pleasantly surprised as I don’t have an affinity with the celeb world at all.
Jenny: I did eventually enjoy this story and yes, it was the perfect book to delve into after a few very heavy emotional reads. I say eventually, because I have to say it did take me a while to get into this one and the reason for that was Willow, which I’ll explain shortly. I enjoyed Emily’s writing and the story was brought together well and it definitely was an all round read with drama, romance, a heat factor and angst.
Gitte: Tidal is an emotional and sweet journey about Willow and Cooper, two broken people who by finding each other start their journey together, helping each other come to terms with the past whilst falling in love.
I loved Cooper, I thought he was a lush character. He had depth and intrigue and yeah he was also extremely yummy! He was intense yet knew when to step back. He saw through Willow’s façade and liked the girl behind the public persona. Despite having his own emotional issues and a tragic past he wanted Willow to find her true self again. I think I actually connected with Cooper more than Willow.
Now in regard to Willow, it took me a while to connect to her. This is a personal thing for me. I have a real problem with whiny celebs as I am of the opinion that these people chose this lifestyle well aware of its pitfalls. If you don’t like what comes with fame and fortune; get out. You chose it, deal with it. That may sound harsh but hey…it’s my opinion. So this is where I struggled a bit with Willow to begin with. Nothing to do with how she was written by the Author, because I thought she was spot on. As the story progressed I saw the girl underneath and I thought she was sweet, funny and intelligent. She just didn’t have the coping mechanisms nor the family support. She also had a tragic experience which actually broke my heart once it was revealed.
Jenny: I’m with you there Gitte. I absolutely connected with Cooper more than Willow in this story. I really did love that guy. He wore his heart on his sleeve, he was gorgeous, sweet, cheeky and well….Australian. Being an Aussie myself I know that’s a bit biased . He isn’t afraid to show his feelings and he was such a good influence and a perfect fit for Willow. He was just what she needed
“Cooper what exactly do you want from me?”
Nothing. Dammit, everything. I needed to get it out there, Wills – how I’m feeling about you” sigh…..I really did love Cooper!
I said earlier that I “eventually” really liked this story. By that I meant that it did take me a while to connect with Willow’s character and therefore I was finding it hard to find my footing with the story. I had problems with her for different reasons to you GG. For some reason in the beginning Willow sounded so much like Lindsay Lohen and I commented to you that I was having a hard time connecting to her because of this. I actually really disliked her at one point because I couldn’t shake the image of LL out of my head. But Willow did eventually grown on me and I came to understand her and like her. As you say, she wasn’t afforded the support and understanding from her parents and those around her plus she had a lot of pain to deal with from her past. Little by little she inched her way in and then I started finding myself caring about her and totally forgot the LL comparison I was making earlier. I became concerned for her and so wanted everything to be right in her world and everything to work out for her and Cooper. Lord knows, they both deserved each other and they deserved happiness.
Gitte: So overall, I really enjoyed this story, there was romance, intrigue, suspense and angst and the epilogue was FAB!!! Melted my heart!
Jenny: I enjoyed this read too Gitte and thought Emily Snow did a great job of conveying the trials and tribulations of the Hollywood machine and the selfish parents who don’t always have their children’s best interests at heart.
There was definitely romance, drama, a lot of chemistry between Cooper and Willow and I absolutely loved the supporting cast of characters in Paige and Eric, I thought they were really warm characters who added to the story and I also loved delving into Connor’s background story as well.
I have to say the epilogue absolutely won me over. I actually welled up reading that. It was a really nice way to end this story.
Gitte: 3.5 stars
Jenny: 3.5 stars
Gitte: I really enjoyed this story Jenny. I think it was just what I needed after some heavy emotional reads. Don’t get me wrong this one sure did have high emotions and angst. However, Emily’s writing made this journey a quick, sweet and easy read. I have to say I was really hooked in this story as well as pleasantly surprised as I don’t have an affinity with the celeb world at all.
Jenny: I did eventually enjoy this story and yes, it was the perfect book to delve into after a few very heavy emotional reads. I say eventually, because I have to say it did take me a while to get into this one and the reason for that was Willow, which I’ll explain shortly. I enjoyed Emily’s writing and the story was brought together well and it definitely was an all round read with drama, romance, a heat factor and angst.
Gitte: Tidal is an emotional and sweet journey about Willow and Cooper, two broken people who by finding each other start their journey together, helping each other come to terms with the past whilst falling in love.
I loved Cooper, I thought he was a lush character. He had depth and intrigue and yeah he was also extremely yummy! He was intense yet knew when to step back. He saw through Willow’s façade and liked the girl behind the public persona. Despite having his own emotional issues and a tragic past he wanted Willow to find her true self again. I think I actually connected with Cooper more than Willow.
Now in regard to Willow, it took me a while to connect to her. This is a personal thing for me. I have a real problem with whiny celebs as I am of the opinion that these people chose this lifestyle well aware of its pitfalls. If you don’t like what comes with fame and fortune; get out. You chose it, deal with it. That may sound harsh but hey…it’s my opinion. So this is where I struggled a bit with Willow to begin with. Nothing to do with how she was written by the Author, because I thought she was spot on. As the story progressed I saw the girl underneath and I thought she was sweet, funny and intelligent. She just didn’t have the coping mechanisms nor the family support. She also had a tragic experience which actually broke my heart once it was revealed.
Jenny: I’m with you there Gitte. I absolutely connected with Cooper more than Willow in this story. I really did love that guy. He wore his heart on his sleeve, he was gorgeous, sweet, cheeky and well….Australian. Being an Aussie myself I know that’s a bit biased . He isn’t afraid to show his feelings and he was such a good influence and a perfect fit for Willow. He was just what she needed
“Cooper what exactly do you want from me?”
Nothing. Dammit, everything. I needed to get it out there, Wills – how I’m feeling about you” sigh…..I really did love Cooper!
I said earlier that I “eventually” really liked this story. By that I meant that it did take me a while to connect with Willow’s character and therefore I was finding it hard to find my footing with the story. I had problems with her for different reasons to you GG. For some reason in the beginning Willow sounded so much like Lindsay Lohen and I commented to you that I was having a hard time connecting to her because of this. I actually really disliked her at one point because I couldn’t shake the image of LL out of my head. But Willow did eventually grown on me and I came to understand her and like her. As you say, she wasn’t afforded the support and understanding from her parents and those around her plus she had a lot of pain to deal with from her past. Little by little she inched her way in and then I started finding myself caring about her and totally forgot the LL comparison I was making earlier. I became concerned for her and so wanted everything to be right in her world and everything to work out for her and Cooper. Lord knows, they both deserved each other and they deserved happiness.
Gitte: So overall, I really enjoyed this story, there was romance, intrigue, suspense and angst and the epilogue was FAB!!! Melted my heart!
Jenny: I enjoyed this read too Gitte and thought Emily Snow did a great job of conveying the trials and tribulations of the Hollywood machine and the selfish parents who don’t always have their children’s best interests at heart.
There was definitely romance, drama, a lot of chemistry between Cooper and Willow and I absolutely loved the supporting cast of characters in Paige and Eric, I thought they were really warm characters who added to the story and I also loved delving into Connor’s background story as well.
I have to say the epilogue absolutely won me over. I actually welled up reading that. It was a really nice way to end this story.
December 16, 2012
Rating: 4.0 stars
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Emily Snow--author of Devoured--has written another great book. I was drawn into this book within the first few pages--I love when that happens! I also found it hard to put it down--so I did some multitasking and sat in the hairdressers chair and read, read, read while I got a cut and color--and of course shamelessly gushed about Tidal and Devoured because I love, love, love Emily Snow and you will too. How could you not like a book that centers around the beach, the sun, a hot surfer and an actress trying to find her way after a stint at rehab--with a little hot romance added to the mix?
We meet Willow fresh out of rehab and on her way to film a remake of a popular movie (Tidal) in Hawaii--not that she had a say in this but broke and under the rule of her parents she isn't left with many options. She is whisked away soon after a business meeting where she meets the producer and her soon-to-be surfing coach Cooper Taylor.
Willow and her previous antics (picture maybe Lindsey Lohan's tabloid drama) has landed her on the bottom of the Hollywood golden girl list and so when she arrives in Hawaii she isn't given a limo, an entourage, and a 5 star hotel to live at and cater to her but instead she has one body-guard, a Kia, and a small rental home with bad air-conditioning in a quiet suburban area. Not at all what she is use to but I give her credit she doesn't bitch and moan--out loud.
At their first meeting Cooper came across uninterested and even a bit mean to her but when the shake hands she--at least--immediately feels an attraction towards him. Once in Hawaii she needs to not only begin her training with Cooper but she needs to check in with her probation officer and start her community service. Willow and Cooper agree to start over and although there is an attraction their Cooper has rules about fraternizing with his clients. However, as time goes by those lines and rules become blurred and forgotten. Cooper is not like the men in her past he isn't looking to be in the spotlight, doesn't want anything from Willow and is extremely protective over her--something Willow struggles with because it’s something she has never experienced before.
Here are some quotes and excerpts that are my favorite from the book:
"You coming here tonight was a game changer."
"I want to be inside of you, Willow. I want to watch your face when I'm inside you, when you sigh, when you come for me. And Willow?"
"Am I hell bent on protecting you? Yeah, I'd rip someone apart to keep you safe. Are you a pity fuck for me? Absolutely not because I've wanted you more than anything."
"Goddamn it, Wills, calm down. Calm down and"--his body froze and he dragged me closer to him, despite my struggling. "You're drunk. Holy fuck, you're drunk."
"Because you've never just been a fuck to me. I love you, Wills."
(by Emily Snow)
Every day is a struggle for Willow--she is trying hard to toll the line but her past and her personal demons keep creeping back into her head. Afraid to trust and share she keeps things bottled up inside her and tries to convince herself, Cooper, Miller (her body-guard), and the 2 other friends she has made while in Hawaii that she is fine. She is actually doing a pretty good job until too much of her past comes into her present. Will she be able to handle what her past brings front and center or will she resort back to her old ways of drinking and drugs? Will those in her present stick by her once she lays it out on the line? You have to read to find out! Oh, and Cooper has a few little secrets of his own. What could they be and how do they affect Willow?
I want a Cooper for myself--love the blue eyes especially. What he does for Willow at the end of the book had me in tears and made my heart go pitter patter for him even more. You'll love this book!
Thanks for reading my review!!
P.S. Drop me a line and let me know what you think!! Also, enter my giveaway--it ends December 18th at midnight--you could possibly win a copy of Tidal!! Thanks again!!
Here is the link to the giveaway for ya!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Emily Snow--author of Devoured--has written another great book. I was drawn into this book within the first few pages--I love when that happens! I also found it hard to put it down--so I did some multitasking and sat in the hairdressers chair and read, read, read while I got a cut and color--and of course shamelessly gushed about Tidal and Devoured because I love, love, love Emily Snow and you will too. How could you not like a book that centers around the beach, the sun, a hot surfer and an actress trying to find her way after a stint at rehab--with a little hot romance added to the mix?
We meet Willow fresh out of rehab and on her way to film a remake of a popular movie (Tidal) in Hawaii--not that she had a say in this but broke and under the rule of her parents she isn't left with many options. She is whisked away soon after a business meeting where she meets the producer and her soon-to-be surfing coach Cooper Taylor.
Willow and her previous antics (picture maybe Lindsey Lohan's tabloid drama) has landed her on the bottom of the Hollywood golden girl list and so when she arrives in Hawaii she isn't given a limo, an entourage, and a 5 star hotel to live at and cater to her but instead she has one body-guard, a Kia, and a small rental home with bad air-conditioning in a quiet suburban area. Not at all what she is use to but I give her credit she doesn't bitch and moan--out loud.
At their first meeting Cooper came across uninterested and even a bit mean to her but when the shake hands she--at least--immediately feels an attraction towards him. Once in Hawaii she needs to not only begin her training with Cooper but she needs to check in with her probation officer and start her community service. Willow and Cooper agree to start over and although there is an attraction their Cooper has rules about fraternizing with his clients. However, as time goes by those lines and rules become blurred and forgotten. Cooper is not like the men in her past he isn't looking to be in the spotlight, doesn't want anything from Willow and is extremely protective over her--something Willow struggles with because it’s something she has never experienced before.
Here are some quotes and excerpts that are my favorite from the book:
"You coming here tonight was a game changer."
"I want to be inside of you, Willow. I want to watch your face when I'm inside you, when you sigh, when you come for me. And Willow?"
"Am I hell bent on protecting you? Yeah, I'd rip someone apart to keep you safe. Are you a pity fuck for me? Absolutely not because I've wanted you more than anything."
"Goddamn it, Wills, calm down. Calm down and"--his body froze and he dragged me closer to him, despite my struggling. "You're drunk. Holy fuck, you're drunk."
"Because you've never just been a fuck to me. I love you, Wills."
(by Emily Snow)
Every day is a struggle for Willow--she is trying hard to toll the line but her past and her personal demons keep creeping back into her head. Afraid to trust and share she keeps things bottled up inside her and tries to convince herself, Cooper, Miller (her body-guard), and the 2 other friends she has made while in Hawaii that she is fine. She is actually doing a pretty good job until too much of her past comes into her present. Will she be able to handle what her past brings front and center or will she resort back to her old ways of drinking and drugs? Will those in her present stick by her once she lays it out on the line? You have to read to find out! Oh, and Cooper has a few little secrets of his own. What could they be and how do they affect Willow?
I want a Cooper for myself--love the blue eyes especially. What he does for Willow at the end of the book had me in tears and made my heart go pitter patter for him even more. You'll love this book!
Thanks for reading my review!!
P.S. Drop me a line and let me know what you think!! Also, enter my giveaway--it ends December 18th at midnight--you could possibly win a copy of Tidal!! Thanks again!!
Here is the link to the giveaway for ya!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
December 14, 2012
Fist off I would like to Thank the Lovely Emily Snow for being kind enough to letting me be one her beta-readers! I am extremely honored!! This is A MUST READ by EVERYONE!
Tidal is a non-stop wave of emotions, no pun intended ;). When we meet Willow we are taken for a ride immediately. She is a washed up actress, who has recently been released from rehab. She has a history of substance abuse and self destruction.
The day of Willow's release from rehab, she is told of her upcoming film role, in the movie "Tidal." Unbeknownst to the film producer, her agent, and the hotty surfer God sitting at the table with her, she is seething. Willow is told she must learn to surf and start filming in less than a months time.
Hotty surfer Gods name is Cooper and he is an Aussie. He is so Swooney, cocky, and down right awesome! Cooper is Willow's surf instructor, since the movie she is starring in is about surfing....this could be disastrous! But He knows his way around the waves, surfing, and his patience is impeccable. Like I said....He is a Hotty Surfer God!!! His Dimpled Cheek gets me every time ;)
Cooper and Willow have a very interesting bond. They form a close friendship...but over the course of their training, it turns into more. But can it work? They both have skeletons in their closets and they are both too proud to talk about them. Willow is scared to let anyone into her heart....she can't afford to be used and abused again. Cooper needs what they have and is pushing for more....but is he pushing too far?
Be prepared for your heartstrings to be pulled. Grab your Kleenex, and get settled in for a nights worth of reading. This book is utterly HEARTWARMING! It is delicious, beautiful, and so deep that I cried for both Cooper and Willow. Emily Snow knows how to truly turns words into a masterpiece, her writing style will pierce you mind, body, and soul.
I rate this book with 5+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Magically Bright Stars! You have wrote another brilliant piece of literature Emily! I am so honored that you chose me to be apart of it! Thank you again! You have ROCKED my WORLD!!!!
Tidal is a non-stop wave of emotions, no pun intended ;). When we meet Willow we are taken for a ride immediately. She is a washed up actress, who has recently been released from rehab. She has a history of substance abuse and self destruction.
The day of Willow's release from rehab, she is told of her upcoming film role, in the movie "Tidal." Unbeknownst to the film producer, her agent, and the hotty surfer God sitting at the table with her, she is seething. Willow is told she must learn to surf and start filming in less than a months time.
Hotty surfer Gods name is Cooper and he is an Aussie. He is so Swooney, cocky, and down right awesome! Cooper is Willow's surf instructor, since the movie she is starring in is about surfing....this could be disastrous! But He knows his way around the waves, surfing, and his patience is impeccable. Like I said....He is a Hotty Surfer God!!! His Dimpled Cheek gets me every time ;)
Cooper and Willow have a very interesting bond. They form a close friendship...but over the course of their training, it turns into more. But can it work? They both have skeletons in their closets and they are both too proud to talk about them. Willow is scared to let anyone into her heart....she can't afford to be used and abused again. Cooper needs what they have and is pushing for more....but is he pushing too far?
Be prepared for your heartstrings to be pulled. Grab your Kleenex, and get settled in for a nights worth of reading. This book is utterly HEARTWARMING! It is delicious, beautiful, and so deep that I cried for both Cooper and Willow. Emily Snow knows how to truly turns words into a masterpiece, her writing style will pierce you mind, body, and soul.
I rate this book with 5+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Magically Bright Stars! You have wrote another brilliant piece of literature Emily! I am so honored that you chose me to be apart of it! Thank you again! You have ROCKED my WORLD!!!!
December 17, 2012
Another book by Emily Snow that I truly enjoyed. I was glad I picked up her first book Devoured on a whim and enjoyed it so much that I thought hey her 2nd book is coming out soon I should make myself a note to buy it.
I did and enjoyed it all. From page 1 to page 200 I really found myself engrossed in Willow's story. I actually enjoyed reading that a female rather than a male is struggling with addiction issues and what not. Afterall most stories center around a man with the problem and the woman being the one to help in through it being his emotional rock.
This time it's the man that's being the emotional rock and standing beside the female while tries to overcome her addiction and her painful memories. Cooper never let me down. Sure he may have been a butthead during their first meeting but he definitely redeemed himself.
All in all an emotional journey for Willow. She fights her demons and learns to face her past. In the end doing what's best for her to keep herself clean and move on with her life. She makes a tough decision when it comes to what's best for her and for that I admire her in this novel. Not many people can make the choice she did and I loved how the author let us travel down the road with Willow.
Another book that once I started I didn't want to stop. Quick enjoyable read.
I did and enjoyed it all. From page 1 to page 200 I really found myself engrossed in Willow's story. I actually enjoyed reading that a female rather than a male is struggling with addiction issues and what not. Afterall most stories center around a man with the problem and the woman being the one to help in through it being his emotional rock.
This time it's the man that's being the emotional rock and standing beside the female while tries to overcome her addiction and her painful memories. Cooper never let me down. Sure he may have been a butthead during their first meeting but he definitely redeemed himself.
All in all an emotional journey for Willow. She fights her demons and learns to face her past. In the end doing what's best for her to keep herself clean and move on with her life. She makes a tough decision when it comes to what's best for her and for that I admire her in this novel. Not many people can make the choice she did and I loved how the author let us travel down the road with Willow.
Another book that once I started I didn't want to stop. Quick enjoyable read.
December 21, 2012
5+ stars
I had quite interesting read since last two days ago and it got me hook until I finished with it. And, I am doomed. Got me close to shed tears. Even though I am unlikely to read a book with one POV, monologue but I think I liked it in this one. I liked Willow. I could handle her thoughts. I found myself connected to her and she's one of my favourite heroines that is not annoying and depressing to read.
Willow's life was really messed up. She was trying her best to stay out of trouble. She wanted to turn into a new leaf and she sought after peace. Yes, she got them all but the process wasn't that easy. She, too, was afraid to jump into a new relationship and she was lucky to have Cooper because he wouldn't hurt her, would always be there for her and he loved her. In the end, she managed fine with most of them although there was one thing she couldn't have completely. And it torn my heart when I read it.
The storyline was heartwarming and at the same time, it was heartwrenching. Love and hope are consisted in this book from the beginning until the end of the story. I loved this book, truly. What a wonderful book. It is a must read, guys.
Highly recommended.
I had quite interesting read since last two days ago and it got me hook until I finished with it. And, I am doomed. Got me close to shed tears. Even though I am unlikely to read a book with one POV, monologue but I think I liked it in this one. I liked Willow. I could handle her thoughts. I found myself connected to her and she's one of my favourite heroines that is not annoying and depressing to read.
Willow's life was really messed up. She was trying her best to stay out of trouble. She wanted to turn into a new leaf and she sought after peace. Yes, she got them all but the process wasn't that easy. She, too, was afraid to jump into a new relationship and she was lucky to have Cooper because he wouldn't hurt her, would always be there for her and he loved her. In the end, she managed fine with most of them although there was one thing she couldn't have completely. And it torn my heart when I read it.
The storyline was heartwarming and at the same time, it was heartwrenching. Love and hope are consisted in this book from the beginning until the end of the story. I loved this book, truly. What a wonderful book. It is a must read, guys.
Highly recommended.
January 31, 2013
Willow Avery's is a washed up actress. drunkeness, drug usage and sex has lead her into a path of destruction and now after 8 months of rehab she's free to go.
Lucky for her her agent has landed her another role. Its a remake of movie that was done way back when and in order to get into her new role her director has hired Cooper to teach her how to look like a surfer.
Cooper isnt what he seems. He may be Willow's trainer but theres so much more to him. So many secrets that he has yet to reveal.
Willow and Cooper both fight the attraction they have for each other. Both are dedicated to their jobs and they both have something to prove. But the more they fight their pull to each other the more their fight goes out of them.
I really loved this book. Not only does it have a chick with the effed up life but she takes it upon herself to better herself. I was really surprised by the end. I wish other female leads could take some pointers from Willow and know that even though you have a great man by your side you can fix yourself to be better.
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Lucky for her her agent has landed her another role. Its a remake of movie that was done way back when and in order to get into her new role her director has hired Cooper to teach her how to look like a surfer.
Cooper isnt what he seems. He may be Willow's trainer but theres so much more to him. So many secrets that he has yet to reveal.
Willow and Cooper both fight the attraction they have for each other. Both are dedicated to their jobs and they both have something to prove. But the more they fight their pull to each other the more their fight goes out of them.
I really loved this book. Not only does it have a chick with the effed up life but she takes it upon herself to better herself. I was really surprised by the end. I wish other female leads could take some pointers from Willow and know that even though you have a great man by your side you can fix yourself to be better.
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November 17, 2012
Emily Snow did it again! I just couldn't put it down!
The story keep me hooked, I love the flow of book, the beautiful *HOT* love story between 2 persons trying to work their issues.(wait this that say *HOT*?!) My heart went out to Willow, she is so confused and emotional damaged, you just can't help but love her because she just want to be herself again. And Cooper? mmmmmm Cooper! God... I'm wordless for him.. I guess you will have to read the book to find out what I mean! It's definitely a must read.
The story keep me hooked, I love the flow of book, the beautiful *HOT* love story between 2 persons trying to work their issues.(wait this that say *HOT*?!) My heart went out to Willow, she is so confused and emotional damaged, you just can't help but love her because she just want to be herself again. And Cooper? mmmmmm Cooper! God... I'm wordless for him.. I guess you will have to read the book to find out what I mean! It's definitely a must read.
December 19, 2012
Wow! What a wonderful book! I've got a huuuuuuuge crush on Cooper, and the story was really great. I loved how the characters came alive for me, and the dialogue was believable and natural. My only problem with it, was that it ended. I find it hard letting go of Cooper and Willow..
One of my favorite books this year!
I love you Willow, but I can live without you. I just
refuse to. / Cooper
*Swoon!*
Dear Santa, could you please give me a Surfer Boy for Christmas? I promise I've been really good this year.
One of my favorite books this year!
I love you Willow, but I can live without you. I just
refuse to. / Cooper
*Swoon!*
Dear Santa, could you please give me a Surfer Boy for Christmas? I promise I've been really good this year.
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