Playing With Fate: A Young Adult Romance Novel

by Rori K. Pierce

Previously published as Connected by Rori K. Pierce.A high school wallflower, a football star, and a plot twist neither of them saw coming…



Bethany Rollins never imagined she’d be caught up in a toxic relationship until the boy she fell in love with turned out to be a gaslighting manipulator. Now, she’s stuck in a situation she sees no way out of, while things continue to spiral out of control.



Her only true confidante is a guy online she’s never met. He’s kind, popular, and everything Bethany dreamed the perfect boyfriend would be, but there’s no way someone like him could ever be into a girl like her, especially after finding out all of her darkest secrets. Is there?



When their secret identities are accidentally revealed, the solace Bethany once found in their online friendship shatters, and any hope she had of things working out between them disappears in the blink of an eye.



Will they be able to salvage their friendship to see it turn into something more, or will the truth of their very different realities be too much for them to reconcile?Playing with Fate is a standalone young adult contemporary romance novel.

304 pages, Paperback

Published January 8, 2024

About the author

Rori K. Pierce was born and raised in central Alabama, but she has always had a passion for traveling and experiencing other cultures. When she isn't writing, she is managing two home-based businesses and spending time with her three children.
Growing up, Rori found herself constantly immersed in YA fantasy books like The Mortal Instruments and Percy Jackson. Her goal with writing is to inspire and impact readers while tackling difficult topics.

Reviews

[TheheartofBrigid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Playing With Fate: A Young Adult Romance novel is a contemporary romance written by Rori K. Pierce.

💜 YA romance
💜 high school seniors
💜 supportive friends
💜 hard choices

Bethany is a senior in high school and has been dating Trevor for a year. But things haven’t been what they once were. Trevor has changed. His fuse is shorter and he often get jealous for no reason. One of the few bright spots is a friend she made online through a study website. It started out as a study partner, but lead to friendship. Will her relationship with Trevor get better? Will her friendship with her online friend continue? Will she be able to tell anyone everything that is happening?

This was such a good description of thoughts that can occur during not only teenage years but anytime a person is in the type of relationship she was in. I am glad that there is a lot of growth shown and support given when asking for it. This was a really good young adult novel.

[Crazy4bookscruz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alrighty then talk about stress!
This book had me in my toes wondering what would happen to our FMC by the douche canoe.
I loved all the learning and growth she made that resulted in a bittersweet ending.
I was definitely taking in a rollercoaster but definitely enjoyed it and was happy with the progression.
RK this was a crazy story and I’m so glad you are in a much better place and hoping this book helped you as much as it helped the FMC.

[Crystal Dengel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had so many emotions reading this book. Trevor is a disgusting human and Bethany is the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet. Rori does a great job describing their toxic relationship and you can just feel all of Bethany’s hurt while reading. I enjoyed watching the friendship between Kevin and Beth grow into so much more. This book was great, but remember to check the triggers as you will definitely feel a rollercoaster of emotions.

[Genoveva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Please check CW and TW before reading. Good story to help project me back to my younger self times and how we had so many emotions that we were learning to navigate through. Definitely a book I would recommend to young adult audiences that may be struggling through new ventures in life.

[Nikki Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book sheds light on the journey of a high school girl navigating a challenging relationship but ultimately finding strength to break free and move forward. It's a compelling exploration of resilience and self-discovery.

[Gina Burkart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read that will have you on the edge of your seats as it will take you back to the old days and have you feel through out this story.