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Regret Me Not
For Mackenzie Green life is full of regrets; regrets from choices she made in the past, regrets for the things she’ll never see in her future. She regrets letting her grades slip while her sister was in rehab, ensuring she’ll never break away from the rumor-run, small town she lives in. She regrets breaking up with her future All American football playing boyfriend, Brayden Turner out of fear of getting hurt. Most of all she regrets every decision she made leading up to the night that changed her life forever.
It’s only after Brayden cuts her off completely that Mackenzie realizes how much she wants him in her life.
Can Mackenzie find the courage to learn from her mistakes and move forward or will she spend her days consumed with regrets? Is it too late to convince Brayden she wants him in her life and that she’s in it for the long haul? Most of all, can she accept that sometimes bad things happen no matter how hard you try to protect yourself from them? Can she put it all behind her or will she live an unfulfilled life full of regrets?
It’s only after Brayden cuts her off completely that Mackenzie realizes how much she wants him in her life.
Can Mackenzie find the courage to learn from her mistakes and move forward or will she spend her days consumed with regrets? Is it too late to convince Brayden she wants him in her life and that she’s in it for the long haul? Most of all, can she accept that sometimes bad things happen no matter how hard you try to protect yourself from them? Can she put it all behind her or will she live an unfulfilled life full of regrets?
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Danielle Sibarium
37 books316 followersDanielle is a romance author best known for steamy romances with a dash of tears and an overload of love and passion between her characters.
In 2011 her Debut novel For Always topped Amazon charts in the Young Adult category.
Danielle graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University with honors, and currently lives in North Carolina with her husband, three children and their family dog.
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July 21, 2014
Full Review at: What's Beyond Forks?
Regret Me Not was a beautifully written story by Danielle Sibarium that brings you into the emotional life of Kenzie who's working through her regrets and finding hope. I didn't expect it to be so emotional, but it had me in tears a time or two. As with all of Danielle's books, this one fully kept my attention. I felt invested in these characters. I loved watching their growth through the story.
Kenzie was a character women can relate to. Her fears and insecurities are things a lot of women feel for all sorts of reasons. I've haven't dealt with all of the things she went through. I mostly relate to her fears and insecurities, but I think this could be very helpful and supportive for women who have. Maybe it'll help them see the silver lining in a horrible situation. Everything happens for a reason(even though people hate hearing that at the time). I think one of the big themes through this story was the importance of family and hope. Kenzie is really someone we can all relate to in some way. She was a dynamic character.
Brayden was amazing in this. He was Kenzie's rock. I love how he is so strong on the outside, and you think he's perfect, then you see he has struggles and insecurities of his own.
Jessica was also a character that offered hope. She's only a supporting character, but her role was of big importance.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It has a lot to offer the readers!
The ARC of Regret Me Not by Danielle Sibarium was kindly provided to me by the author for review. The opinions are my own.
February 4, 2017
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review and would like to thank Danielle Sibarium for giving me this opportunity.
Kenzie, a High School student is very cautious about making the mistake of getting too involved with any of the boys for fear of ending up the way, her sister Jess did. Jess had a bad experience, where she felt so heart broken that she resorted to means which nearly destroyed her life.
Brayden is the football hero worshipped by all at the school. When Kenzie is man handled by her date at a celebratory after game party, Brayden goes to check on her when she decides to go out for some fresh air. She is surprised when he approaches her as they had never talked to each other before. Instantly, she puts up her guards, him being the hero of the team and having all the other girls drooling over him. She receives a call from her father about her sister being admitted to a hospital and Brayden offers to give her a lift which she reluctantly accepts.
When they arrive at their destination, instead of thanking him, she goes on the defensive and is fairly rude to him. This doesn't deter him from going after her to make sure she is alright. She then apologises and they exchange telephone numbers before he leaves. From then on, they develop this beautiful friendship even though, their feelings run deeper than friendship, which they decide to keep from each other for different reasons.
When they eventually take their relationship one step further, it is time for graduation and Brayden has to move away, whilst Kenzie attends a local college. Even though Brayden has proved to Kenzie that he could be trusted, she decides to break up to allow him to get on with his college life! He is devastated but he respects her wishes, whilst managing to convince her to attend the Homecoming dance with him.
When they go back to his dorm room after the dance, they find that their feelings for each other is still as strong if not stronger than before. Then something goes drastically wrong and Kenzie pushes Brayden away once again, which appears to push Brayden to the limit.
From here on, the emotions run really high. I became so involved, that my emotions ran in par with theirs. I wasn’t quite prepared for what transpired when they eventually got back together and thought nothing else could go wrong. I don't really want to say much more so as not to give away any spoilers but be prepared to go on a real emotional rollercoaster.
I liked the way Brayden supported Kenzie and the strength of Kenzie's character even when she thought that she was weak. I liked the intensity of their feelings for each other but will that be enough to keep them together? There isn't anything I didn't like about this book if anything it is one which I will read again.
This is the first novel I have read by this author and I can honestly say that it is one of the best YA novel, I have read and would fully recommend to those who like reading a good YA romance. And there is no cliff hanger!
Kenzie, a High School student is very cautious about making the mistake of getting too involved with any of the boys for fear of ending up the way, her sister Jess did. Jess had a bad experience, where she felt so heart broken that she resorted to means which nearly destroyed her life.
Brayden is the football hero worshipped by all at the school. When Kenzie is man handled by her date at a celebratory after game party, Brayden goes to check on her when she decides to go out for some fresh air. She is surprised when he approaches her as they had never talked to each other before. Instantly, she puts up her guards, him being the hero of the team and having all the other girls drooling over him. She receives a call from her father about her sister being admitted to a hospital and Brayden offers to give her a lift which she reluctantly accepts.
When they arrive at their destination, instead of thanking him, she goes on the defensive and is fairly rude to him. This doesn't deter him from going after her to make sure she is alright. She then apologises and they exchange telephone numbers before he leaves. From then on, they develop this beautiful friendship even though, their feelings run deeper than friendship, which they decide to keep from each other for different reasons.
When they eventually take their relationship one step further, it is time for graduation and Brayden has to move away, whilst Kenzie attends a local college. Even though Brayden has proved to Kenzie that he could be trusted, she decides to break up to allow him to get on with his college life! He is devastated but he respects her wishes, whilst managing to convince her to attend the Homecoming dance with him.
When they go back to his dorm room after the dance, they find that their feelings for each other is still as strong if not stronger than before. Then something goes drastically wrong and Kenzie pushes Brayden away once again, which appears to push Brayden to the limit.
From here on, the emotions run really high. I became so involved, that my emotions ran in par with theirs. I wasn’t quite prepared for what transpired when they eventually got back together and thought nothing else could go wrong. I don't really want to say much more so as not to give away any spoilers but be prepared to go on a real emotional rollercoaster.
I liked the way Brayden supported Kenzie and the strength of Kenzie's character even when she thought that she was weak. I liked the intensity of their feelings for each other but will that be enough to keep them together? There isn't anything I didn't like about this book if anything it is one which I will read again.
This is the first novel I have read by this author and I can honestly say that it is one of the best YA novel, I have read and would fully recommend to those who like reading a good YA romance. And there is no cliff hanger!
March 5, 2015
Regret me not is a beautifully written, raw, and touching love story, it was also utterly depressing. Happy moments seemed completely overshadowed by the hurt and devastation in the first and last thirds of the book. Was that a bad thing? Not necessarily. I think the author achieved exactly what she set out to. A journey of love that withstands some huge, huge bumps in the road. It was an honest story. A story that could very well be more reality that fiction. This could be your neighbour, your sister in-law, your friend...
I'm going to break it down like this: the first half of the book was completely engrossing; despite the drama, the push-pull relationship, insecurities and trust issues, I was flicking through the pages like nobody's business. Then something happens to change things, and I got excited because I thought 'finally things are looking up' ( not a scenario I usually groove on but it worked here) ...But these two still couldn't catch a break. They were still haunted by insecurities, tactless parents, school and work difficulties... But I'm still flicking through the pages because I just know that things only have to get better for these two...
Then BAM!!! At 85 percent I'm a blubbering mess. I honestly did not think it would go there! When was I going to get thrown a happiness bone?! At this point I was flicking through the pages because I honestly just wanted it to be over! The author had succeeding in making me cry, smile, gain a pound or two, burn dinner and swoon.
Despite my brief emotional breakdown, this is a very beautifully written story. It really does touch on EVERYTHING. And I mean everything. From losing one's virginity to drugs, family drama, dreams and ambitions, relationships, trust, jealousy, long distance relationships, growing up, forgiveness, death, love... It's ALL in there. So if you are looking for a well written, emotional, heavier read, you may want to give this one a go. It will definitely tug at your heart strings. It affected me more than I usually like to be affected, but I cannot deny that the author has done a brilliant job of capturing emotions and making you feel what the characters are experiencing. Had I not been blindsided at the 85 percent mark with what I usually class as a hard limit for me, I probably would have given this a full five stars; because in the end, I was completely sucked into this story!
4 'devastatingly brilliant' stars
March 7, 2015
I've wavered over the past few days as to how to rate this book. This was one that was all over the map for me. I loved the relationship between Brayden and Kenzie. I loved the gradual build to the romance in the flashbacks and how they started as friends. However, I didn't love when she decided to end it for "his own good" and who he decided to use to move on with. That felt like such a slap in the face to her and kind of made me dislike him a bit. The main thing that turned me off though was Kenzie herself. That girl's insecurity killed me. She could be very annoying. She did things that made it hard to like her and her reasons for doing them just didn't make sense. Add in the ending that, while it was perfectly fine, just didn't work for me. I guess it's a matter of personal taste, but I just don't like when a story takes that route. It seemed like adding unecessary drama in an otherwise pretty realistic story. I did love the relationship between Kenzie and her sister. Overall, though, it was well written and a very beautiful love story.
*I received a copy of this ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review*
*I received a copy of this ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review*
July 31, 2015
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland
4.5 stars
*Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
I was not expecting Regret Me Not to be such an emotional read. I thought this will be a book I will hopefully enjoy, but nothing too serious. Boy was I wrong. Right from the beginning I was drawn in and man...this book made me feel all the feels. It was incredible. I don't know that I can accurately express how much I enjoyed this story, but I will try.
I started reading Regret Me Not one afternoon before meeting up with a friend. It opens with what happens to make Brayden cut Mackenzie off completely. I was instantly hooked. Like oh no, what are you doing? Why is this happening? No! I was already sad for both of them. I was just like you have to fix this!?! You then get the story of how these two became a couple and everything leading up to that fateful night. Oh that was hard to read because it was so moving and you know where it will end up so it just breaks your heart. I felt too much. I had to put the book aside right when it got back to present day and meet my friend and I just couldn't get the story out of my head. I was a bit devastated when I showed up to meet her, still stuck with these characters. I just couldn't let it go. Even now I am still like man, these characters. This was so sad for them, but then so good. It was great. I love books that make me feel this much.
Mackenzie is a character that I would normally hate in a book, but I didn't. She is this not very confidant girl who is afraid of feeling too strongly for someone, doesn't always make smart decision, she is just gliding through her life kind of. Just everything about her, what she does, the decisions she makes, how she is I normally do not like in a person, but I loved her.
"It felt so natural to push everyone away, to hide behind my wall of anger and antagonism"
She makes stupid decision, is kind of terrible to people at times, but I loved her. I felt for her. I was so invested in her relationship with Brayden. Afterwards I kept thinking in the grand scheme of things her life is not that bad. I thought well I have read books about people who have really terrible things happen to them, situations that are just horrible and yet I didn't feel half as much for them as I did for Mackenzie. Not that one person's suffering is worse than another, but the author made me feel so much for Mackenzie when other have not been able to do that with worse situations. Amazing. While normally I would want to yell at a character like her, with Mackenzie I just wanted everything to be okay. One of the things I hate the most is when someone makes decisions for other people, takes their choices away from them, which is what Mackenzie does and yet I didn't hate her for it. I understood her. Maybe that is why this was different from most. I understood the characters and they seemed real to me. My heart broke for Mackenzie. The author wrote her in such a way that it was impossible to really be upset with her. She was just doing what she thought she should do/had to do to protect herself. She really felt like a real person.
And Brayden? Brayden is such a sweetheart. He loves Mackenzie so much and you can see it. He just wants to be with her. She makes him happy and he would do anything for her. Reading those last scenes before the big night just tore my heart to pieces. It was devastating. I felt so much for him. It was like I was him, like I was being torn apart by the one I love as well. You can just see how much he is hurting and it is... it was hard to read (in a great way).
"You're so worried that I'll hurt and forget you, that you missed how you destroyed me."
I just loved both of them, felt for both of them. Though I will say I am glad it was written from Mackenzie's point of view. If it wasn't I don't know that I would have enjoyed this story. I needed it to be from her side so I could see why she did things.
So right from the moment these two meet you could just see there was something there between them. Mackenzie is a bit afraid of it though as she has seen what happened to her sister and she doesn't want to end up the same way. They were really a couple that I believed would stay together forever even though they met when they were young. They seemed genuinely like they would make it. You could just see how in love they were, how strong their connection was. I could see them growing old together. When Mackenzie gets scared and runs from their connection it was painful to see how it affected both of them.
You do get quite a bit of what happens after that night which I wasn't expecting (but was really glad for). It made it even more like these were real people. Like you were really reading their life and not just some quick happily ever after. You get to see these two try and work things out, see what life has in store for them. These two go through a lot, but that just makes them stronger. My heart just kept breaking for them again and again, but the end was so sweet.
"Sometimes you fight destiny with every bit of your free will, but you end up lost and find yourself right there, on the road you tried to avoid, because that was the path you were meant to take all along."
The author did an amazing job with this story. I loved it. I should hate most things about it, but the author wouldn't let me. The writing was beautiful. The author wrote it in such a way that it is impossible for me to dislike the people and things that happened. Everything that happened worked perfectly. It just was what happened. It was their story. It was beautiful even if it was heartbreaking and devastating at times. I will definitely be reading more from this author.
4.5 stars
*Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
I was not expecting Regret Me Not to be such an emotional read. I thought this will be a book I will hopefully enjoy, but nothing too serious. Boy was I wrong. Right from the beginning I was drawn in and man...this book made me feel all the feels. It was incredible. I don't know that I can accurately express how much I enjoyed this story, but I will try.
I started reading Regret Me Not one afternoon before meeting up with a friend. It opens with what happens to make Brayden cut Mackenzie off completely. I was instantly hooked. Like oh no, what are you doing? Why is this happening? No! I was already sad for both of them. I was just like you have to fix this!?! You then get the story of how these two became a couple and everything leading up to that fateful night. Oh that was hard to read because it was so moving and you know where it will end up so it just breaks your heart. I felt too much. I had to put the book aside right when it got back to present day and meet my friend and I just couldn't get the story out of my head. I was a bit devastated when I showed up to meet her, still stuck with these characters. I just couldn't let it go. Even now I am still like man, these characters. This was so sad for them, but then so good. It was great. I love books that make me feel this much.
Mackenzie is a character that I would normally hate in a book, but I didn't. She is this not very confidant girl who is afraid of feeling too strongly for someone, doesn't always make smart decision, she is just gliding through her life kind of. Just everything about her, what she does, the decisions she makes, how she is I normally do not like in a person, but I loved her.
"It felt so natural to push everyone away, to hide behind my wall of anger and antagonism"
She makes stupid decision, is kind of terrible to people at times, but I loved her. I felt for her. I was so invested in her relationship with Brayden. Afterwards I kept thinking in the grand scheme of things her life is not that bad. I thought well I have read books about people who have really terrible things happen to them, situations that are just horrible and yet I didn't feel half as much for them as I did for Mackenzie. Not that one person's suffering is worse than another, but the author made me feel so much for Mackenzie when other have not been able to do that with worse situations. Amazing. While normally I would want to yell at a character like her, with Mackenzie I just wanted everything to be okay. One of the things I hate the most is when someone makes decisions for other people, takes their choices away from them, which is what Mackenzie does and yet I didn't hate her for it. I understood her. Maybe that is why this was different from most. I understood the characters and they seemed real to me. My heart broke for Mackenzie. The author wrote her in such a way that it was impossible to really be upset with her. She was just doing what she thought she should do/had to do to protect herself. She really felt like a real person.
And Brayden? Brayden is such a sweetheart. He loves Mackenzie so much and you can see it. He just wants to be with her. She makes him happy and he would do anything for her. Reading those last scenes before the big night just tore my heart to pieces. It was devastating. I felt so much for him. It was like I was him, like I was being torn apart by the one I love as well. You can just see how much he is hurting and it is... it was hard to read (in a great way).
"You're so worried that I'll hurt and forget you, that you missed how you destroyed me."
I just loved both of them, felt for both of them. Though I will say I am glad it was written from Mackenzie's point of view. If it wasn't I don't know that I would have enjoyed this story. I needed it to be from her side so I could see why she did things.
So right from the moment these two meet you could just see there was something there between them. Mackenzie is a bit afraid of it though as she has seen what happened to her sister and she doesn't want to end up the same way. They were really a couple that I believed would stay together forever even though they met when they were young. They seemed genuinely like they would make it. You could just see how in love they were, how strong their connection was. I could see them growing old together. When Mackenzie gets scared and runs from their connection it was painful to see how it affected both of them.
You do get quite a bit of what happens after that night which I wasn't expecting (but was really glad for). It made it even more like these were real people. Like you were really reading their life and not just some quick happily ever after. You get to see these two try and work things out, see what life has in store for them. These two go through a lot, but that just makes them stronger. My heart just kept breaking for them again and again, but the end was so sweet.
"Sometimes you fight destiny with every bit of your free will, but you end up lost and find yourself right there, on the road you tried to avoid, because that was the path you were meant to take all along."
The author did an amazing job with this story. I loved it. I should hate most things about it, but the author wouldn't let me. The writing was beautiful. The author wrote it in such a way that it is impossible for me to dislike the people and things that happened. Everything that happened worked perfectly. It just was what happened. It was their story. It was beautiful even if it was heartbreaking and devastating at times. I will definitely be reading more from this author.
November 19, 2021
Mackenzie and Brayden's story has some twists turns that are expected for a young couple, and some that are not. The depth of the characters caught and held my hope for them. Father Mario brought me to tears. This is an amazing book.
July 4, 2014
Regret Me Not is in my top 5 reads of 2014… And being a blogger and avid reader, I read a LOT of books. From the very beginning, I knew it was going to wreck me. I was sucked in from the first page and couldn’t put it down. I had an almost sleepless night and was even reading at the table in a restaurant during dinner out. I was completely enthralled with the story. I haven’t been that worked up over a book in a while. It had my heart racing and my eyes tearing up as the drama unfolded. The love, heartache, conflict, and outcome had me in emotional turmoil… And I loved every minute of it!
Mackenzie is a shy loner who just wants to go unnoticed. Especially after the social embarrassment her family has suffered because of her sister, Jessica. Little does she know that Jessica’s rock bottom will lead to her to the best thing to ever happen to her. But will the effects of her past ruin her future?
From the first time he saw her, Brayden was intrigued by Mackenzie. When he’s finally given the chance to get close to her, he does everything he can to make sure it lasts. He knows she’s skittish and untrusting because of what her sister went through, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep her. But how many times can Mackenzie push him away and break him before he’s had enough?
Will Mackenzie realize, too late, that Brayden is everything she wants and needs?
When unexpected circumstances bring Mackenzie and Brayden back together, it’s sure to be a rocky road they are about to travel. Past hurts and present problems threaten to shatter their relationship and their hearts. Can they trust that their love for each other will get them through the hard times? Or will their insecurities cause them to lose everything?
My inner Grammar Nazi has to note for those who notice editing errors that there are, in fact, some errors in the book. Missing words, repeated words, and verb tense confusion are some of what I noticed. But they, in absolutely no way, took away from my enjoyment of the story. I would give this book 500 stars if I could, despite the errors. And coming from me and my anal tendencies when it comes to verb tense, that says A LOT about the amazing story contained within these pages.
I can’t stress enough how much I LOVED THIS STORY, and I hope every person who reads this review, or even sees the title, buys it and experiences what I did. It touched my heart and gave me a new appreciation for the love and happiness in my life. I want to scream from the rooftops for everyone to read this book! It was one of the most beautiful and heart-wrenching stories I have ever read. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Danielle, for letting me read and review this book. I feel like I was missing out before I read this story, and my future reads have a high standard to live up to now. Regret Me Not is most definitely a book I will revisit in the future, and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Mackenzie is a shy loner who just wants to go unnoticed. Especially after the social embarrassment her family has suffered because of her sister, Jessica. Little does she know that Jessica’s rock bottom will lead to her to the best thing to ever happen to her. But will the effects of her past ruin her future?
From the first time he saw her, Brayden was intrigued by Mackenzie. When he’s finally given the chance to get close to her, he does everything he can to make sure it lasts. He knows she’s skittish and untrusting because of what her sister went through, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep her. But how many times can Mackenzie push him away and break him before he’s had enough?
Will Mackenzie realize, too late, that Brayden is everything she wants and needs?
When unexpected circumstances bring Mackenzie and Brayden back together, it’s sure to be a rocky road they are about to travel. Past hurts and present problems threaten to shatter their relationship and their hearts. Can they trust that their love for each other will get them through the hard times? Or will their insecurities cause them to lose everything?
My inner Grammar Nazi has to note for those who notice editing errors that there are, in fact, some errors in the book. Missing words, repeated words, and verb tense confusion are some of what I noticed. But they, in absolutely no way, took away from my enjoyment of the story. I would give this book 500 stars if I could, despite the errors. And coming from me and my anal tendencies when it comes to verb tense, that says A LOT about the amazing story contained within these pages.
I can’t stress enough how much I LOVED THIS STORY, and I hope every person who reads this review, or even sees the title, buys it and experiences what I did. It touched my heart and gave me a new appreciation for the love and happiness in my life. I want to scream from the rooftops for everyone to read this book! It was one of the most beautiful and heart-wrenching stories I have ever read. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Danielle, for letting me read and review this book. I feel like I was missing out before I read this story, and my future reads have a high standard to live up to now. Regret Me Not is most definitely a book I will revisit in the future, and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
July 29, 2014
I received a copy of this book for my stop on the blog tour at Donnie Darko Girl.
Regret Me Not took me by surprise with its emotional depth. I shared Kenzie's laughter right along with her tears. The story was beautiful and moving with a full range of emotions. I wasn't expecting to be taken on this journey but am so glad I was.
From the start I could tell Brayden was a genuinely good guy and cringed at the various ways Kenzie came up with to push him away. I wanted her to trust him almost as badly as he wanted her to do so. There aren't too many guys like Brayden out there, as Kenzie's sister found out the hard way, which made it even more difficult to stand by and watch this push and pull go on between them.
I didn't like Brayden's parents at all. To be fair, from their perspective it looks like all Kenzie does is cause their son pain. While I wasn't too fond of Kenzie's parents, I eventually grew to understand why they made the mistakes they did and began to warm up to them. They did a grave injustice to Kenzie by basically ignoring her through all of her older sister's problems. I'd be as hurt and angry as Kenzie if I had parents who treated me like I was nonexistent.
There were moments when my heart felt like it was beating right out of my chest - moments where I didn't know what was going to happen between Brayden and Kenzie and all I could do was hope for the best. I quickly became invested in this couple. While I didn't agree with some of the things Kenzie did, I can understand why she did them. They were easy characters to like and root for, flaws and all.
While Regret Me Not surprised me overall, the ending surprised me almost even more so. I didn't see it coming at all and thought it was realistic - I like endings that aren't tied up neatly with a bow. If you're looking for a novel that's easy to get into and a story full of emotional depth, I recommend this book.
Regret Me Not took me by surprise with its emotional depth. I shared Kenzie's laughter right along with her tears. The story was beautiful and moving with a full range of emotions. I wasn't expecting to be taken on this journey but am so glad I was.
From the start I could tell Brayden was a genuinely good guy and cringed at the various ways Kenzie came up with to push him away. I wanted her to trust him almost as badly as he wanted her to do so. There aren't too many guys like Brayden out there, as Kenzie's sister found out the hard way, which made it even more difficult to stand by and watch this push and pull go on between them.
I didn't like Brayden's parents at all. To be fair, from their perspective it looks like all Kenzie does is cause their son pain. While I wasn't too fond of Kenzie's parents, I eventually grew to understand why they made the mistakes they did and began to warm up to them. They did a grave injustice to Kenzie by basically ignoring her through all of her older sister's problems. I'd be as hurt and angry as Kenzie if I had parents who treated me like I was nonexistent.
There were moments when my heart felt like it was beating right out of my chest - moments where I didn't know what was going to happen between Brayden and Kenzie and all I could do was hope for the best. I quickly became invested in this couple. While I didn't agree with some of the things Kenzie did, I can understand why she did them. They were easy characters to like and root for, flaws and all.
While Regret Me Not surprised me overall, the ending surprised me almost even more so. I didn't see it coming at all and thought it was realistic - I like endings that aren't tied up neatly with a bow. If you're looking for a novel that's easy to get into and a story full of emotional depth, I recommend this book.
July 30, 2014
I really enjoyed this book and would first like to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to review her story. The first word I would use to describe this book is EMOTIONAL! More like an emotional roller coaster. The author really knows how to capture a moment and pull you in the scene so you think you're actually there experiencing what the characters are going through.
Mackenzie and Brayden go through so much together. If two people deserve happiness in this world then it would be them. Mackenzie already has a lot to deal with in her everyday home life....but then to add additional heartache on her shoulders had me thinking, "How on earth is she supposed to handle this?". But this is what makes this story unique. When you sit there and wait for her to break and then the most unlikely person steps up to the plate and helps her through the roughest of times. It is truly awe inspiring. I questioned some of her decisions and she made me want to wring her neck!
I loved Brayden......I wanted to strangle Brayden.....and then I loved him again! Don't you just love it when they pout and act like 5 year old little boys? "Let's see what I can do with an already bad situation and make it even worse?". This was the feeling I had a couple of times with Brayden's character. He maybe doesn't handle the situation very gracefully but I have to admit in the end he steps up to the plate also and "man's up".
I know you're saying to yourself right now that I am being very vague with my review. Well, when I come across a story I want to share with everyone, I just don't want to give too much information. I want everyone to go out and get this book and support this author so she will continue writing these wonderful stories! So, that being said.....go 1-click this book now and come back here and let me know what your thoughts were!
Mackenzie and Brayden go through so much together. If two people deserve happiness in this world then it would be them. Mackenzie already has a lot to deal with in her everyday home life....but then to add additional heartache on her shoulders had me thinking, "How on earth is she supposed to handle this?". But this is what makes this story unique. When you sit there and wait for her to break and then the most unlikely person steps up to the plate and helps her through the roughest of times. It is truly awe inspiring. I questioned some of her decisions and she made me want to wring her neck!
I loved Brayden......I wanted to strangle Brayden.....and then I loved him again! Don't you just love it when they pout and act like 5 year old little boys? "Let's see what I can do with an already bad situation and make it even worse?". This was the feeling I had a couple of times with Brayden's character. He maybe doesn't handle the situation very gracefully but I have to admit in the end he steps up to the plate also and "man's up".
I know you're saying to yourself right now that I am being very vague with my review. Well, when I come across a story I want to share with everyone, I just don't want to give too much information. I want everyone to go out and get this book and support this author so she will continue writing these wonderful stories! So, that being said.....go 1-click this book now and come back here and let me know what your thoughts were!
June 29, 2014
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Damn. I love everything about this book. Seriously. From the very first page to the last, I just couldn't put it down. There's something about Brayden and Mackenzie that draws me in and there are a lot of things about Kenzie that I could relate to and I know you will too once you read it.
There are so many emotions I come across while reading this book, and I couldn't say I like the way she handled some situations, but then again I've never dealt some of the things she's been through. Anyway, that conflict regarding about her sister whose been busy being totally selfish and their parents' lack off attention toward her, I could feel how deeply it affects Kenzie.
And I love how her relationship with Brayden grows beautifully to the point that I could really feel how intense their attraction is toward each other. Really H-O-T. *fanning myself*
In which sadly, eventually leads to a heartbreak. Which also kind of makes me thinking about that saying, 'You never know what you have until you lose it, and then once you lose it, you're afraid you can never take it back? That part made me cried. I think, the things she regret most are the chances she didn't take, the decisions that she wants to take back and the relationship that she's afraid to have for fear of being hurt.
All in all, this was wonderfully written, full of emotion and have a such an amazing characters. Although, there are some part that I found somewhat predictable, however, it didn't made me love it any less.
Damn. I love everything about this book. Seriously. From the very first page to the last, I just couldn't put it down. There's something about Brayden and Mackenzie that draws me in and there are a lot of things about Kenzie that I could relate to and I know you will too once you read it.
There are so many emotions I come across while reading this book, and I couldn't say I like the way she handled some situations, but then again I've never dealt some of the things she's been through. Anyway, that conflict regarding about her sister whose been busy being totally selfish and their parents' lack off attention toward her, I could feel how deeply it affects Kenzie.
And I love how her relationship with Brayden grows beautifully to the point that I could really feel how intense their attraction is toward each other. Really H-O-T. *fanning myself*
In which sadly, eventually leads to a heartbreak. Which also kind of makes me thinking about that saying, 'You never know what you have until you lose it, and then once you lose it, you're afraid you can never take it back? That part made me cried. I think, the things she regret most are the chances she didn't take, the decisions that she wants to take back and the relationship that she's afraid to have for fear of being hurt.
All in all, this was wonderfully written, full of emotion and have a such an amazing characters. Although, there are some part that I found somewhat predictable, however, it didn't made me love it any less.
September 4, 2014
Review also posted on my blog Between fantasy and reality
I adore books from Danielle Sibarium because they are always so real and emotional and honest. Even though some things may be improbable, D. Sibarium always describes it so vividly and anything could seem possible.
The books starts with a break up. Mackenzie and Brayden have been together for some time and they are definetly in love but Mackenzies fear of getting close to someone and her insecurities makes the realtionship rocky until she finally breaks Braydens heart completely. Then, she takes us into the past where we see how they fell in love and everything in between. Then, something happens that brings them back together, willing to fight for their happiness until tragedy strikes again. There is also some sizzling chemistry between the two of them that lead to some seriously hot moments.
I loved Brayden who never lost hope, Mackenzie who matured so much from the begginning even though her fears annoyed me, but that was what made her real. Jessica, who we see really transforming into a healthy and happy person. I love that she got her happy ending. The writing was amazing as always, so much emotions in these pages and you just have to read a Danielle Sibarium novel to understand.
I adore books from Danielle Sibarium because they are always so real and emotional and honest. Even though some things may be improbable, D. Sibarium always describes it so vividly and anything could seem possible.
The books starts with a break up. Mackenzie and Brayden have been together for some time and they are definetly in love but Mackenzies fear of getting close to someone and her insecurities makes the realtionship rocky until she finally breaks Braydens heart completely. Then, she takes us into the past where we see how they fell in love and everything in between. Then, something happens that brings them back together, willing to fight for their happiness until tragedy strikes again. There is also some sizzling chemistry between the two of them that lead to some seriously hot moments.
I loved Brayden who never lost hope, Mackenzie who matured so much from the begginning even though her fears annoyed me, but that was what made her real. Jessica, who we see really transforming into a healthy and happy person. I love that she got her happy ending. The writing was amazing as always, so much emotions in these pages and you just have to read a Danielle Sibarium novel to understand.
December 30, 2014
It's her senior year and all Mackenzie can think about is getting out of the small town she lives in. A chance to go away to college and grow as a person. Then she meets Brayden. He's not the typical quarterback. He's sweet and kind. Caring and sort of the guardian for the rest of the team. Kenzie had no way of knowing Brayden had wanted to know her better.
Before long, Kenzie and Brayden are inseparable. Nothing seems to go the way it's supposed to from that point on. Their love, however, remains constant. Can they survive what life throws at them? Everyone is pulling for them.
I LOVED this book. I laughed, cried and enjoyed every word of this read. Well written with such strong characters, you'll be glad you picked it up too. I liked Kenzie and Brayden right away. They seem to be made for each other. It's a beautiful love story and will bring tears to your eyes. I had the tissues sitting beside me throughout this book. The last four chapters are really gonna bring the tears. I will read this book again and again. It will be a classic I'm certain of it. This author is going on my faves list. She should be on yours too.
I didn't find any issues with this one.
I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it's simply a beautiful love story and needed to be told. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~
Before long, Kenzie and Brayden are inseparable. Nothing seems to go the way it's supposed to from that point on. Their love, however, remains constant. Can they survive what life throws at them? Everyone is pulling for them.
I LOVED this book. I laughed, cried and enjoyed every word of this read. Well written with such strong characters, you'll be glad you picked it up too. I liked Kenzie and Brayden right away. They seem to be made for each other. It's a beautiful love story and will bring tears to your eyes. I had the tissues sitting beside me throughout this book. The last four chapters are really gonna bring the tears. I will read this book again and again. It will be a classic I'm certain of it. This author is going on my faves list. She should be on yours too.
I didn't find any issues with this one.
I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it's simply a beautiful love story and needed to be told. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~
July 28, 2014
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Danielle you have done it again! Seriously your books are amazing and this one is just as great! And boy the way the book begins is very hot and heavy. I was drawn in from the beginning and wanting more, the story is so connecting and real. Thats what Danielle's wirting does to you. I feel this connection to her characters from just a few pages into the book and man danielle did you start this one off with a BANG! :)
There wasn't much I disliked about this book, yes sometimes Mackenzie could seem selfish and upset not to have it her way but those are natural human feels we all have sometimes and it just makes the story that much more real. Brayden was there and continued to hold on to hope. Mackenzie is the one he loves, and was heart-broken when their love was torn apart.
The question is, are Mackenzie and Brayden willing to fight for Happiness and the hope for Love to be reunited? you will just have to pick this book up and read it for yourself.
I give this book a whopping 5 out of 5 stars!!! Danielle, your books will always leave me in tears and wanting more....
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Danielle you have done it again! Seriously your books are amazing and this one is just as great! And boy the way the book begins is very hot and heavy. I was drawn in from the beginning and wanting more, the story is so connecting and real. Thats what Danielle's wirting does to you. I feel this connection to her characters from just a few pages into the book and man danielle did you start this one off with a BANG! :)
There wasn't much I disliked about this book, yes sometimes Mackenzie could seem selfish and upset not to have it her way but those are natural human feels we all have sometimes and it just makes the story that much more real. Brayden was there and continued to hold on to hope. Mackenzie is the one he loves, and was heart-broken when their love was torn apart.
The question is, are Mackenzie and Brayden willing to fight for Happiness and the hope for Love to be reunited? you will just have to pick this book up and read it for yourself.
I give this book a whopping 5 out of 5 stars!!! Danielle, your books will always leave me in tears and wanting more....
July 16, 2014
I didn't expect to be so completely lost in the story from the very beginning. There were so many strong emotions, from the intense and sizzling attraction between Brayden and Kenzie, to the neglect and heartbreak Kenzie suffered.
Embarrassed by her sister's past, Kenzie was nervous and guarded. She tried to keep her heart locked away, but Brayden broke through every defense she put up. It was amazing how everything Kenzie tried to avoid led her right to the place she didn't want to be. When things looked bleakest and she wanted to give up, Brayden found a way to provide just what she needed.
As you see a happily ever after looming ahead, tragedy strikes. And then the tears came! I enjoyed watching Kenzie grow and get stronger, while finding out while amazing, Brayden needed her to reassure him, as much as she needed him to reassure her.
Overall, it was a sweet, heartfelt love story that made me laugh and cry. It made me feel happy, sad, devastated, and hopeful. I highly recommend Regret Me Not.
Embarrassed by her sister's past, Kenzie was nervous and guarded. She tried to keep her heart locked away, but Brayden broke through every defense she put up. It was amazing how everything Kenzie tried to avoid led her right to the place she didn't want to be. When things looked bleakest and she wanted to give up, Brayden found a way to provide just what she needed.
As you see a happily ever after looming ahead, tragedy strikes. And then the tears came! I enjoyed watching Kenzie grow and get stronger, while finding out while amazing, Brayden needed her to reassure him, as much as she needed him to reassure her.
Overall, it was a sweet, heartfelt love story that made me laugh and cry. It made me feel happy, sad, devastated, and hopeful. I highly recommend Regret Me Not.
June 18, 2014
I loved this book. It was a love story that was beautifully heartbreaking. This story isn't just sugar and sweetness and with perfect people but it's full of real people with real struggles and real life problems. This book captured me from the first to the last page. I would recommend this book because it deals with real issues in a way that is beautiful and handled with care. I cannot wait to read more from this author...she has captured my heart.
February 25, 2015
*Copy provided by the Author and New Adult Book Club
This is an emotional coming of age story.
I had a hard time getting into the story because this is not what I usually read. Mackenzie drove me crazy. She cannot accept that Brayden loves her due to her insecurities. I liked Brayden although at times he seemed too perfect.
The story is well written but a little depressing for me.
This is an emotional coming of age story.
I had a hard time getting into the story because this is not what I usually read. Mackenzie drove me crazy. She cannot accept that Brayden loves her due to her insecurities. I liked Brayden although at times he seemed too perfect.
The story is well written but a little depressing for me.
July 9, 2014
Loved this story. Just when you think the story is about to end - tragedy hits and more emotions are pulled out of you. Heartfelt love story with devastation and then finally hope.
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November 5, 2014Review to come
November 10, 2021
Mackenzie has a lot of regrets in her life, and probably the most important one was breaking up with her boyfriend where she allowed her insecurities and fears to overwhelm her. Brayden who is a football player was her rock, but he is not perfect he has his own insecurities and struggles to overcome. Brayden supports Kenzie and give her the strength to carry on, and to realise that some things happen for a reason, and they need to be faced to move forward with our lives. This is a beautifully written emotional roller coaster journey, which is heartwrenching, and with regrets, healing, trust, family, hope, and love, which leads to a riveting page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
January 30, 2015
It starts at a college homecoming dance. Kenzie is dancing with her ex, Brayden. She’s conflicted the entire time they’re dancing; delighting in his proximity but nervous about what the intimacy could lead to. She pushed him away months ago thinking that if she broke up with him, he’d be free to pursue his college football career, date whomever he wants without having her heart broken. Back in high school, everyone vocalized how Brayden had all the potential in the world, the golden child of his family who could be a pro football player. Kenzie didn’t want to hold him back. But she also wasn’t quite honest with herself at the time about her own trust issues that had more to do with her than with Brayden. Despite his protests, she kept him away. Regret Me Not is all about the ups and downs of a young relationship, choices and their consequences.
A greater part of the story is how they initially came together and how their relationship progressed from there. Brayden, having noticed her for a while was the persistent but patient one, taking things slowly with Kenzie so as not to scare her off. Kenzie always marveled at how eager he was to be with her, admitting that she had trouble fully trusting that he wouldn’t stray. A lot of her state of mind had to do with her family's chaos at the time. Her older sister Jess had just gotten out of rehab for her drug addiction. Kenzie was sort of left adrift for a while as the focus remained on Jess. All she could think of was getting away from their town so she could start over at a college somewhere else.
Brayden is so certain of what he wants for himself and his future. Kenzie fits right in the middle of that. As much as he is the ultimate “forever guy”, there were moments where even I just like Kenzie, felt overwhelmed by his declarations of true love and being together forever. Who knows for sure that their high school girlfriend or boyfriend is their one true love? I’d seen a few of my college friends freshman year with promise rings or engagement rings, so certain about their futures only to then break up once college life truly got under way. That made it slightly difficult for me personally to get behind Brayden but no way did it take away from him being a stand-up guy.
Kenzie is the opposite where she’s riddled with confusion. In her mind, doing what’s right means denying her own happiness for the sake of someone else's. She's hesitant about commitment after witnessing how her sister crashed and burned because of an intense relationship. She's crippled by her insecurities and rather than communicating with Brayden, she closes herself off completely.
Sibarium takes her time developing this heartfelt story giving a perfect sense of the time that lapses. Things eventually come to a head in a very dramatic fashion, forcing everyone to face reality. Wondering what choices they’d make kept me engaged and I found myself wishing for certain things to happen for them. They face many challenges together whether it’s of their own doing or events beyond their control. Either way, these challenges force them to grow up much faster than they’d expected, testing their commitment to each other. Will they stand by and lose it all or fight for what they want?
~ Bel
A greater part of the story is how they initially came together and how their relationship progressed from there. Brayden, having noticed her for a while was the persistent but patient one, taking things slowly with Kenzie so as not to scare her off. Kenzie always marveled at how eager he was to be with her, admitting that she had trouble fully trusting that he wouldn’t stray. A lot of her state of mind had to do with her family's chaos at the time. Her older sister Jess had just gotten out of rehab for her drug addiction. Kenzie was sort of left adrift for a while as the focus remained on Jess. All she could think of was getting away from their town so she could start over at a college somewhere else.
Brayden is so certain of what he wants for himself and his future. Kenzie fits right in the middle of that. As much as he is the ultimate “forever guy”, there were moments where even I just like Kenzie, felt overwhelmed by his declarations of true love and being together forever. Who knows for sure that their high school girlfriend or boyfriend is their one true love? I’d seen a few of my college friends freshman year with promise rings or engagement rings, so certain about their futures only to then break up once college life truly got under way. That made it slightly difficult for me personally to get behind Brayden but no way did it take away from him being a stand-up guy.
Kenzie is the opposite where she’s riddled with confusion. In her mind, doing what’s right means denying her own happiness for the sake of someone else's. She's hesitant about commitment after witnessing how her sister crashed and burned because of an intense relationship. She's crippled by her insecurities and rather than communicating with Brayden, she closes herself off completely.
Sibarium takes her time developing this heartfelt story giving a perfect sense of the time that lapses. Things eventually come to a head in a very dramatic fashion, forcing everyone to face reality. Wondering what choices they’d make kept me engaged and I found myself wishing for certain things to happen for them. They face many challenges together whether it’s of their own doing or events beyond their control. Either way, these challenges force them to grow up much faster than they’d expected, testing their commitment to each other. Will they stand by and lose it all or fight for what they want?
~ Bel
July 25, 2014
3.5 Stars
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I am sitting here three days after reading Regret Me Not and I am still torn about how I feel about this book. There things that I really liked about the book, and then there are things that almost made me put the book down and walk away.
Let’s start with what I liked. I liked how Brayden took the time to get to know Kenzie and worked his way so that he was in her life and that she could go to him when she needed him. He was there during a very stressful time in her life and didn’t turn his back when so many others would have left without a second thought. Brayden was more than just the typical football quarterback, he is a good guy with true love for Kenzie, and even when again he should have turned his back on her for what she pulled.
Kenzie, lord I have a like hate relationship with her. I will admit 90% of the book I couldn’t stand her, and her reasoning behind a lot of her actions in my mind were utter bullshit, but she had a dose of reality when she saw that sometimes what you think is best is in fact the worst thing you could do. Once she saw that Brayden loved her and would forgive her for one massive mistake on her part I think she finally believed that he did love her like he said.
There is something that tore my heart out and absolutely had tears in my eyes, so have tissues ready because even with me not overly loving this book, I cried and unless you don’t have a heart you will too.
Now let me move to what I hated about the book. Okay hate is a harsh word, let’s go with strongly disliked. Kenzie’s selfishness that only her feelings counted and that she knew what Brayden would do when they were apart. She was so stubborn and then when she finally got her wish, she was upset because he moved on. Now who he moved on with pissed me off so I was pissed at Brayden for a while too. Her attitude at times just grated on my nerves. She never took into consideration what Brayden wanted, which was her, she judged her sister who needed her love and support more than her cold shoulder.
Overall, this book is one that shows that sometimes the grass is not greener on the other side, that you never really know what you have until it’s gone. It is also a book that shows the healing of a relationship, loss, and true tests of a relationship when the unthinkable happens. And while I am on the fence about this book (I personally think it’s just me), it really is a good, emotional, angsty read that will piss you off, make you cry and finally make you smile.
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I am sitting here three days after reading Regret Me Not and I am still torn about how I feel about this book. There things that I really liked about the book, and then there are things that almost made me put the book down and walk away.
Let’s start with what I liked. I liked how Brayden took the time to get to know Kenzie and worked his way so that he was in her life and that she could go to him when she needed him. He was there during a very stressful time in her life and didn’t turn his back when so many others would have left without a second thought. Brayden was more than just the typical football quarterback, he is a good guy with true love for Kenzie, and even when again he should have turned his back on her for what she pulled.
Kenzie, lord I have a like hate relationship with her. I will admit 90% of the book I couldn’t stand her, and her reasoning behind a lot of her actions in my mind were utter bullshit, but she had a dose of reality when she saw that sometimes what you think is best is in fact the worst thing you could do. Once she saw that Brayden loved her and would forgive her for one massive mistake on her part I think she finally believed that he did love her like he said.
There is something that tore my heart out and absolutely had tears in my eyes, so have tissues ready because even with me not overly loving this book, I cried and unless you don’t have a heart you will too.
Now let me move to what I hated about the book. Okay hate is a harsh word, let’s go with strongly disliked. Kenzie’s selfishness that only her feelings counted and that she knew what Brayden would do when they were apart. She was so stubborn and then when she finally got her wish, she was upset because he moved on. Now who he moved on with pissed me off so I was pissed at Brayden for a while too. Her attitude at times just grated on my nerves. She never took into consideration what Brayden wanted, which was her, she judged her sister who needed her love and support more than her cold shoulder.
Overall, this book is one that shows that sometimes the grass is not greener on the other side, that you never really know what you have until it’s gone. It is also a book that shows the healing of a relationship, loss, and true tests of a relationship when the unthinkable happens. And while I am on the fence about this book (I personally think it’s just me), it really is a good, emotional, angsty read that will piss you off, make you cry and finally make you smile.
December 17, 2015
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Thank you so much to the New Adult Book Club in Goodreads and of course to the author for giving me the opportunity of reading this book in exchange for an honest review.
That being said, I’m not going to lie and I’m going to say that I had a really hard time getting into the story and into the characters as well. But that didn’t last long, at the end I was crying because I had gotten so involved with this characters that reading about them in the situations that they found themselves broke my heart.
Regret Me Not is the story of Mackenzie and Brayden and how insecurities sometimes get in the way of true love and happiness.
We start the book in the present with Kenzie and Brayden having a fight and breaking up, I have to admit I had trouble with the beginning a little bit, because it was hard for me to really comprehend what was happening, I had no idea why we were starting the book like that, but as the chapter progressed I could understand why the author chose to start it that way.
From that first encounter with Kenzie and Brayden we go back in time to the first time these two talked to one another, Kenzie told her story of how she fell in love with him,of how she perceived their relationship and how her insecurities and own problems with her home life sadly got in the way of their happy ending.
This book was definitely more that I bargained for, I don’t want to say much more about the plot because I don’t want to spoil anything but as I said I was crying at the end. It was a bittersweet ending but absolutely fitting of this love story.
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July 6, 2015
When I got the option to read this book, I was like ok it's fine let's give it a chance and now all I can say is that this is a good one, a really good one, this book has the potential to make you feel anything you can imagine, it can make you feel happy, nostalgic, heartbroken... To give you comfort, that even thought when you are at your worst when you feel like your world is falling apart (like the case of Kenzie in many of the occasions, because she has some Struggles all along the book) there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and that maybe the last person you could think about it would be by your side. (like Jessica) I got to say that Brayden it's a wonderful character. He is so kind and so gentle that make you think that there may be a chance to know a person in real life like him, so supportive that will fight for you no matter what but still will remained you that no one it's perfect and that everybody make mistakes. I would totally recommend this book, because you know this show you the turns that life has.
July 26, 2014
Regret me not is not your typical boy meets girl love story. This story touches real life issues which people can relate to. This story is about love, forgiveness, definitely heartfelt and Hope. I had so many emotions running through, Tear jerker. The relationship between Brayden and Kenzie is beautiful.
Mackenzie is a shy loner who's happy to stay that way especially after her family have suffered because of her sister Jessica. Mackenize tries to do everything perfect.
From the day MacKenzie met Brayden he was her rock, He helped her when everyone else was more concerned about Jessica.
I think everyone can relate to MacKenzie's insecurities.
I loved how Brayden didn't care what everyone was saying,my heart broke for him or should I say both of them on more than one occasion.
I loved how Jessica turned her life around, she deserves some happiness.
You will need a box on tissues with this book!!
Mackenzie is a shy loner who's happy to stay that way especially after her family have suffered because of her sister Jessica. Mackenize tries to do everything perfect.
From the day MacKenzie met Brayden he was her rock, He helped her when everyone else was more concerned about Jessica.
I think everyone can relate to MacKenzie's insecurities.
I loved how Brayden didn't care what everyone was saying,my heart broke for him or should I say both of them on more than one occasion.
I loved how Jessica turned her life around, she deserves some happiness.
You will need a box on tissues with this book!!
February 19, 2015
I loved this book. It was beautifully written to the point a beloved every word .
It was a love story that was seriously heartbreaking.
This story isn't just sugar and sweetness and with perfect life and perfect people but it's full of everyday people with real struggles and real life problems just like you and me .
This book captured me and kept me engaged from the first to the last page. I would highly recommend this book because it deals with real issues that people come across everyday of there life's in a way that is beautiful and handled with TLC . I was totally hooked the story is just wow cannot wait to read more from this author...she has captured my heart with her believable written .
I'm hoping there's more to come from Brandon as I have high hope .
I will say get tissues ready I'm not sure if it's because I'm a mum and become soft but there is Few teary moment
And I'm hoping for a big Hea
It was a love story that was seriously heartbreaking.
This story isn't just sugar and sweetness and with perfect life and perfect people but it's full of everyday people with real struggles and real life problems just like you and me .
This book captured me and kept me engaged from the first to the last page. I would highly recommend this book because it deals with real issues that people come across everyday of there life's in a way that is beautiful and handled with TLC . I was totally hooked the story is just wow cannot wait to read more from this author...she has captured my heart with her believable written .
I'm hoping there's more to come from Brandon as I have high hope .
I will say get tissues ready I'm not sure if it's because I'm a mum and become soft but there is Few teary moment
And I'm hoping for a big Hea
March 2, 2015
Mackenzie and Brayden... If ever I wanted to shake a character to wake up and open their eyes, then it was definitely her. I know it hard to sometimes see a good thing when you have it- I think she realized the good but the need to hold on to it just didn't occur to her. I loved the growth and affection that occurred between Jessica and Mackenzie, which proves the point that a sisterly bond can be broken and healed within all infinity! I was upset about a few of the turn of events throughout the story and sometimes it felt a bit pushed. However, the characters are rich and the writing does pull you in for an experience in life's ups and downs. It brings to front many issues and dealings that teens face in today's life and addresses them in a not too ridiculous way. I found this book evolving and changing courses overtime to keep me just enough engulfed into the story to keep me up reading into the night.
August 9, 2015
This book was a very emotional read! Tears and more tears galore. It was very hard to keep going at some points - not because I wasn't enjoying it, just because it became a bit overwhelming. There was a point where I just wondered how much more this poor couple could take! They really went through what felt like a lifetime of ups and downs, and trauma and drama in a very short period of time. Can't say I agreed with or understood all the decisions made by Kenzie throughout the book. Some of it was a little mind boggling. I did just want to get in there and give Alana a slap - read the book, you'll understand! What I didn't enjoy was the epilogue where it felt like everything resolved just a little too perfectly. But still, I highly recommend this book. It'll give you a good cry, but also some really good moments! I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 6, 2015
*I was kindly gifted a copy of Regret Me Not to read in exchange for an honest review.*
My Review: 3.5 Stars out of 5
I have to say, Brayden and Kenzie’s story surprised me -- in the very best way!!
This story is so much more than what the synopsis gives and does not even touch upon the level of growth and the twists and turns that are contained in the book’s pages. I wasn’t expecting the direction that this would go, but by the climax my eyes were tearing up, and I was completely engrossed in the story. While the beginning of the book was a bit weak and didn’t really grab me, after the first couple of chapters it began to pick up and by the end I was so glad that I read this story.
As the title implies, you definitely won’t regret reading about Brayden and Kenzie’s story!!
My Review: 3.5 Stars out of 5
I have to say, Brayden and Kenzie’s story surprised me -- in the very best way!!
This story is so much more than what the synopsis gives and does not even touch upon the level of growth and the twists and turns that are contained in the book’s pages. I wasn’t expecting the direction that this would go, but by the climax my eyes were tearing up, and I was completely engrossed in the story. While the beginning of the book was a bit weak and didn’t really grab me, after the first couple of chapters it began to pick up and by the end I was so glad that I read this story.
As the title implies, you definitely won’t regret reading about Brayden and Kenzie’s story!!
August 14, 2014
Overall this is an amazing story of finding love and dealing with all the issues that involves. So why 3 stars? Well, Mackenzie drove me a little crazy in this story. Trust becomes a big issue for Mackenzie, she struggles to truly trust those she loves. Her back and forth with Brayden had me frustrated. She meets an incredible guy that loves her unconditionally but can't accept it. Some of the issues she gets caught up in, well, I just wanted to smack her and wake her up.
The story is beautifully written and surprised me a few times with the turns it took in Mackenzie and Brayden's lives. Excellent choice if you love drama with your romance.
The story is beautifully written and surprised me a few times with the turns it took in Mackenzie and Brayden's lives. Excellent choice if you love drama with your romance.
August 7, 2015
I absolutely loved this story. I have to say it was way more emotional than I expected and I loved it! This is one on those well written emotional stories that definitely include a sweet romance, but real moments and difficulties of a relationship as well.I would say that you will definitely go on a journey with these two characters. It was had to read the ups and downs that Mackenzie and Brayden go through but it was real so I appreciate it.
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