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Chase is an aspiring actor living in Hollywood. Jennifer is an almond-eyed beauty from a wealthy family. When the two are introduced, they quickly realize that there is a lot more electricity between them than can be found on the Sunset Strip.
When someone from Jennifer’s past threatens to steal their future away, the two must wrestle with decisions that they make. Decisions that will determine not only the rest of their lives, but ultimately that will test their love for one another.
In this narrative by Chase, he tells of the events that have landed him in a lonely hospital room in California. Events that have made him face his greatest fears, while at the same time following his biggest dreams.
When someone from Jennifer’s past threatens to steal their future away, the two must wrestle with decisions that they make. Decisions that will determine not only the rest of their lives, but ultimately that will test their love for one another.
In this narrative by Chase, he tells of the events that have landed him in a lonely hospital room in California. Events that have made him face his greatest fears, while at the same time following his biggest dreams.
280 pages, Paperback
First published February 27, 2014
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March 13, 2014
This isn't just a romance novel it's a journey. Chase's Journey. From the time he is in Hollywood looking to start his life long dream of becoming an actor at age 20 you are there seeing his life. In the prologue you are many years in the future with him while he is in the hospital with a dying woman. Throughout the story you see his struggles and his triumphs including in his love life, but also in his life in general. You travel him him through living in three states and are with him during thousands of miles of travel not just the physical roads he travels but his path in life.
Chase is a strong character with values most people only have in part, but his character is so strong you are there happy when he is happy sad when he is sad and understand his journey at the same time he is. If you think you understand what's going to happen you are wrong you travel this story right there with him and just as he doesn't know how things will turn out neither will you.
Love is a deciding factor in many things along his way and you see how it affects him and his journey, you see how it lifts him up and pulls him down.
The people who surround him bring extra life into the story and you see the depth to which Chase affects those around him. With Jennifer I have to say I saw what Chase did in her but I also saw her draging him down and at times tear him apart. Their time together affects Chase deeply and shows him how to become the man he did. You see so many things throughout this story but it's most of all it's a great read about a guy named Chase. Who he is and where he's going and who he meets along the way.
Chase is a strong character with values most people only have in part, but his character is so strong you are there happy when he is happy sad when he is sad and understand his journey at the same time he is. If you think you understand what's going to happen you are wrong you travel this story right there with him and just as he doesn't know how things will turn out neither will you.
Love is a deciding factor in many things along his way and you see how it affects him and his journey, you see how it lifts him up and pulls him down.
The people who surround him bring extra life into the story and you see the depth to which Chase affects those around him. With Jennifer I have to say I saw what Chase did in her but I also saw her draging him down and at times tear him apart. Their time together affects Chase deeply and shows him how to become the man he did. You see so many things throughout this story but it's most of all it's a great read about a guy named Chase. Who he is and where he's going and who he meets along the way.
August 3, 2014
*I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review*
Chase is a Midwestern country boy who firmly believes in doing the right thing. You’d think that because of that he’d have some majorly good karma stored up, but he doesn’t. He falls in love with a woman who repeatedly and very cruelly breaks his heart, he finds himself jobless and homeless on more than one occasion, and even heartbroken he seems to find his way back into civilization.
This isn’t your typical romance novel. This is more of a life’s journey; one filled with very supportive family and friends. To be honest, it kind of reminded me of a well written diary or journal. If you like being pulled into a story, then this probably isn’t something for you. However, if you like following someone else’s journey and seeing how they discover the path they were meant to be on, then this is definitely the book for you.
My Favorite Moment: The ending. It took a lot of love and courage for her to show up and say the things she did.
Chase is a Midwestern country boy who firmly believes in doing the right thing. You’d think that because of that he’d have some majorly good karma stored up, but he doesn’t. He falls in love with a woman who repeatedly and very cruelly breaks his heart, he finds himself jobless and homeless on more than one occasion, and even heartbroken he seems to find his way back into civilization.
This isn’t your typical romance novel. This is more of a life’s journey; one filled with very supportive family and friends. To be honest, it kind of reminded me of a well written diary or journal. If you like being pulled into a story, then this probably isn’t something for you. However, if you like following someone else’s journey and seeing how they discover the path they were meant to be on, then this is definitely the book for you.
My Favorite Moment: The ending. It took a lot of love and courage for her to show up and say the things she did.
May 6, 2014
I normally feel a little sad when I am finished a good book but I literally didn't want this one to end! I was gripped from the very start and struggled to put it down.
It's not very often that you get such an open and detailed explanation on anything from a bloke so this book is very much an eye opener.
I laughed, I cried but most of all I LOVED every second reading this book.
With a story that would move even the hardest of souls but the injection of honest humour make it an incredible read.
Highly recommended and I will certainly be keeping an eye out for more from James Craigmiles!
It's not very often that you get such an open and detailed explanation on anything from a bloke so this book is very much an eye opener.
I laughed, I cried but most of all I LOVED every second reading this book.
With a story that would move even the hardest of souls but the injection of honest humour make it an incredible read.
Highly recommended and I will certainly be keeping an eye out for more from James Craigmiles!
March 13, 2014
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March 20, 2014
This book was so captivating as it was from a view of a man & the way he felt about the women in his life, you fall in love with Chase...as well as the woman he chooses
April 24, 2014
I absolutely loved it was a great. It is now my favorite book.
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