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Our Song #2
Breaking Surface: An Our Song Novelette
Beatrice Hampton is struggling to adjust to life as the girlfriend of a handsome young billionaire. It should be easy, but when she lost her parents in her mid-teens, she lost a dearly loved piece of herself too and still can't shake that voice inside her head that tells her that her house of cards is going to come tumbling down at any moment.
This is the story of how she got that special part of herself back.
On a day that began without much promise, Bea's past and future come together unexpectedly. A beautiful memory from her youth and the love and support of Jeremy Holt give her the courage to rekindle her hopes and dreams.
This is the story of how she got that special part of herself back.
On a day that began without much promise, Bea's past and future come together unexpectedly. A beautiful memory from her youth and the love and support of Jeremy Holt give her the courage to rekindle her hopes and dreams.
- GenresRomance
47 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 3, 2014
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About the author
Emma South
11 books201 followersI’m in my thirties and living in New Zealand. A little over a year ago I lost somebody very close to me. I was lucky in a way, I was given enough time to make a promise. My promise was that I would never forget our young and innocent love, and it’s a promise I intend to keep.
My writing is a way to help me keep that promise. I’ve always enjoyed writing but was forced into being ‘prudent’ and giving myself over to soul-crushing office work for the sake of a steady salary. Recent events forced me to re-evaluate my priorities and I decided to take a chance. I like to put little pieces of ‘us’ into my writing, from funny conversations we had, to apocalyptic arguments, to that special feeling you get when you hop into bed fully aware that your feet are freezing but your partner doesn’t kick you away.
Even though these things are set in fictional worlds and attached to fictional characters, in a way it feels like I’m doing something that will make our love live forever. If somebody reads one of my stories and likes a joke or sheds a tear, then our love has lived on, and I thank any readers I might have for that.
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March 25, 2014
BREAKING SURFACE is a sweet, romantic novella that is a delightful read and perfect for a quick little escape. Despite the length, author Emma South managed to build a strong story providing important background and a captivating scenario unfolding with her characters in the present. She gave depth to the personality of Bea and Jeremy, by showing the strength of their love and yet the vulnerability of each. She pulled me right in and drew on my emotions so I was fully invested in the outcome. I thoroughly enjoyed this love story about a special turning point for Bea, and for Jeremy. I have not read the first book in the series, so I can easily say Breaking Surface can be enjoyed solely on its own merits, but it was so good I wish I had. 4.5 stars
~Complimentary copy received in exchange for an honest review.
~Complimentary copy received in exchange for an honest review.
March 3, 2014
It is so hard to rate a tiny little novel...but this hit me right in the feels... I think a part of me needed this..
Breaking Surface,
There I was weeding out junk mail and lo and behold Emma South through me a bone and an ARC copy…
Gunna goble this little guy up
This little novelette is adorable. The reason we are all in love with this series is how we all relate to Bea…
“I fought it every step of the way, but I fell in love. I hadn’t thought I could love or be loved, but it happened.”
Bea’s search through her untouched boxes over the years is completely relateable… I feel these boxes represent all that is her past.
“My former life was stacked just to the left of the door and I eyed the pile warily. Any one of them might be Pandora’s Box.”
I love this little blast from Bea’s past that brings this little novelette to life.
“There are only two things I can give you that come close, forever and everything.””
---how did this little novelette do this to me…
Before I knew it… I had written a song.
Breaking Surface,
There I was weeding out junk mail and lo and behold Emma South through me a bone and an ARC copy…
Gunna goble this little guy up
This little novelette is adorable. The reason we are all in love with this series is how we all relate to Bea…
“I fought it every step of the way, but I fell in love. I hadn’t thought I could love or be loved, but it happened.”
Bea’s search through her untouched boxes over the years is completely relateable… I feel these boxes represent all that is her past.
“My former life was stacked just to the left of the door and I eyed the pile warily. Any one of them might be Pandora’s Box.”
I love this little blast from Bea’s past that brings this little novelette to life.
“There are only two things I can give you that come close, forever and everything.””
---how did this little novelette do this to me…
Before I knew it… I had written a song.
March 4, 2014
Bea is moving on with her life with Jeremy in his home in California, she still harbors the pain of the past but it's getting easier to breathe and live. Espically with Jeremy there to help her. As she goes through boxes from her past she finds reminders of her father, but will they be good for her or bad? This story shows how much Bea has healed since she met Jeremy.
I enjoyed seeing more of Bea's world and how she has dealt with her emotions over her family and also her feelings toward Jeremy and how she sees their relationship now that he's gotten her. Jeremy was as sweet as ever and seeing him through Bea's eyes as he did everything he could to show Bea he loves was great to see once again. Great novella addition to this series.
I enjoyed seeing more of Bea's world and how she has dealt with her emotions over her family and also her feelings toward Jeremy and how she sees their relationship now that he's gotten her. Jeremy was as sweet as ever and seeing him through Bea's eyes as he did everything he could to show Bea he loves was great to see once again. Great novella addition to this series.
December 19, 2015
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I read Remembering Our Song first, then Writing Our Song and now this short story. I loved everything about Bea and Jeremy and this story didn't disappoint. While this could be read as a stand-alone short story do yourself a favor and read the others first; you will fall in love with Jeremy and Bea, too. As I said in my review of "Writing" I think reading the first published book, Remembering Our Song, before the others is the way to go but reading them in chronological order will work, too. The main thing is just read them!!
I look forward to reading more books by Emma South.
I read Remembering Our Song first, then Writing Our Song and now this short story. I loved everything about Bea and Jeremy and this story didn't disappoint. While this could be read as a stand-alone short story do yourself a favor and read the others first; you will fall in love with Jeremy and Bea, too. As I said in my review of "Writing" I think reading the first published book, Remembering Our Song, before the others is the way to go but reading them in chronological order will work, too. The main thing is just read them!!
I look forward to reading more books by Emma South.
April 8, 2014
I was honored to receive this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Even though the author felt it could be a stand alone I believe it's best read after Our Song #1 as this book goes into the short journey of recovering the loss she experienced. Now that Beatrice has found Jeremy she "breaks the surface" to find herself. This short story really says it all and allows for the story to continue or for you as a reader to draw your own conclusions. Writing short stories can't be easy since you want to say it all in as few words as possible and Emma has done that. Don't miss out on reading how Beatrice breaks the surface as she continues her journey.
March 4, 2014
I received an ARC of this in exchange for an honest review.
This was such a sweet short story. This novelists takes place between Writing Our Song and Remember Our Song. (If you haven't read them I suggest you do!) Beatrice is still trying to get used to life as Jeremy's girlfriend. Deciding to add her own touch to the house they share together she decides to look through her still packed boxes and finds herself taking a trip down memory lane. Along the way Jeremy helps create another memory to be cherished for all time.
This was such a sweet short story. This novelists takes place between Writing Our Song and Remember Our Song. (If you haven't read them I suggest you do!) Beatrice is still trying to get used to life as Jeremy's girlfriend. Deciding to add her own touch to the house they share together she decides to look through her still packed boxes and finds herself taking a trip down memory lane. Along the way Jeremy helps create another memory to be cherished for all time.
March 9, 2014
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, delightful look into Bea an Jeremy's time living together before marriage and alook back into Bea's past,beforeot all went to hell and that scene wasso well written , It came to life, it was like watching a movie in my minds eye as I. Read it! Kudo's to Emma South!
If you have read her other two books, " Remeber our Song" and "Writing Our Song" don' t miss this novella! If you have not read them yet what are are you waiting for!
Book provided by author for honest review!
If you have read her other two books, " Remeber our Song" and "Writing Our Song" don' t miss this novella! If you have not read them yet what are are you waiting for!
Book provided by author for honest review!
May 10, 2016
Breaking. I received the book as an ARC member in return for an honest review. I recently read Breaking Surface before the first one. The story was too short. It was a true love story. I enjoyed how Jeremy surprised Beatrice and proposed. I must read the rest of the books. I feel like I was missing something without reading the first book. I was right. So much happens to Bea before getting into a real relationship with Jeremy. "Writing our song" is a must read. I even read this book again to have the story in order.
March 3, 2014
So there I was, happily outlining my next novel, one that isn’t about Bea and Jeremy, and I got this kind of mental shoulder tap. I looked around and found that there’s something else about these two that deserved to be told. Those of you who have read the novels know what Beatrice’s calling in life was. Is. This 11,500 word novelette takes place in between Writing Our Song and Remember Our Song and shows Bea and Jeremy in happier times.
I hope you enjoy it.
I hope you enjoy it.
April 12, 2014
I received a free copy from the author in exchange for my honest review, so here it is. This is a look back before Bea and Jeremy's wedding. She takes a trip down memory lane remembering her father. She finds an unexpected treasure and Jeremy has a surprise of his own. A great Novelette for the Our Song series and I loved it too. If you are looking for a feel good, heart touching series, then check out Our Song series by Emma South, you will love it too.
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