Heading East

True North #2

by June Gray

The conclusion of a two-part series.

Luke Harrington has returned to New York, back to the place where he used to live a life of excess and change women as he often as he changed suits. But the city no longer feels like home, not when the woman he loves is hidden away on the other side of the continent.

Kat Hollister once prided herself on being strong and self-reliant, but everything changes when she ventures from the comfort of her small town in Alaska to follow a dream.

In a city of eight million people, can Luke and Kat find each other before all is lost?

Heading East is a 50,000 word erotic romance. For readers 18 and up.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, New Adult, Ebooks, Second Chance, Chick Lit, Contemporary

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 8, 2014

About the author

I am a writer who likes to titillate and enrage, who revels in breaking the reader's heart and putting it back together again.

Reviews

[Jae · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was not bad, it was just not great. Way below my expectation for book #2. I enjoyed book #1 very much even though I despised the way it ended.

And for the life of me I cannot recall the reason or the details of their fights that broke them apart in book #1. I felt that it should've been mentioned a bit since this story is a continuation from that fiasco.

An annoyingly selfish of a heroine kinda ruined this too.

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[S Brine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Do we have a release date yet?

[Ji · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn't impressed....



I just couldn't stand Kat... I really don't mind guys being really sweet and romantic, but I think West really lost his balls somewhere.
There was this really unnecessary character as well... Sabrina...
Then there was this weird touring thing with West...
It wasn't elaborated... there was nothing really that came out of it...


Kat kept on degrading herself... she had this pity party going on...then this jealousy rage...then she's back to being all sensitive...
I couldn't stand her! She kept on saying she didn't belong... She couldn't trust West. Then she wanted to fuck West.


The last 10% of the book was alright.
At least Kat got her head out of her ass.
That's all that matters...right???

[Cris · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. I really liked this. The sweetness stayed with me all afternoon after finishing the book. The story picks up right where the last left off and, to be honest, was slow and annoying for the first half. Once the leads get their shit together, you get a sweet and sexy happily ever after. If you're into a dude who's obsessed with his woman and are in the mood for a sappy HEA, this series is for you. Books 1&2 should be read together.

[My Little Nook · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

I really loved book 1, but book 2 lacked a bit of mystery, romance and the banter. The setting was different from book one, so of course everything was different.
I enjoyed it but it was so slow paced that after the half I just wanted it to end since draging it longer was senseless.
Loved West and Kat story, just this book 2 could have been so much more.

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this series. It was a quick read and not too much hot and steamy scenes, just the right amount.

[Amber | aambuurreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such compelling storytelling by June Gray.
Kat and West’s story was so unique but still ventured on other romances I’ve read before.
West had amnesia but Kat herself didn’t really know who she was. And they found themselves with one another and I thought it was beautiful.
What I love about Gray’s books is the wonderful writing, exceptional romance and the steamy scenes (of course). The themes are never just one dimensional, they exude different layers and emotions.
That is something I look for in any story I read and I know I can count on this author to display that.

The small-ish twist was unexpected! But I liked that that made an easy transition to the second book.

[Catarina · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5 STARS

I loved this book and unlike the other reviewers i prefer this book than the first of the series ! I really liked kat and understood her better on this one and i was rooting for them to get their shit together BUT i felt the end was rushed and some things were not resolved .. nothing major just i'd loved if these pet peeves were resolved and talked over not just simple brushed over

[Kathi Runyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

So glad the author split this story into two parts. Two great reads spanned through them both. I totally enjoyed this story and found the erotic nature of the book delightful.

[Harshitha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe I’m too cynical but I don't believe in reformed manwhores turning into monogamous husbands. I don't care what tax bracket you grew up with, women are not disposable in any of them. That kind of careless disregard for a gender doesn't just go away. People don't understand how much someone needs to dehumanise you to treat you like an object.

[SammiesBookBlog · Rating 5 out of 5]

GAHH!! finally here. I have been waiting for so long for more Kat and West.I started reading and started laughing. I have missed these two so much. The banter between them, Kat and her witty charm and her sarcasm, it's a breath of fresh air and hilarious. We find Kat months after the whole incident with West on her way to the big city to attend a fashion school. Once there she gives it her best effort, but Kat does not fit in and she tries her best. In a great time of need she runs into the person she was hoping she would avoid, Luke. He helps her get her bearings on the city and shows her a few things. He still loves, cares and worries about her and she attempts to let him in as a friend. Over time they get close and she loses her home to a fire so she asks to stay with West. The two put a set of rules in place and over time West helps her find herself again, the true Kat and opens her outta her shell a bit.West gets an opportunity of a life time, he gets signed and has to go on tour with his ex. Kat is not at all happy about this and finds it hard to fully trust West. Can these two over come all obstacles. Can Kat overcome her biggest obstacle? herself. You will have to read to find out. I must say though, I was VERY proud and impressed with both Kat and Luke, they changed greatly and made great strides. I love their characters and loved West even more in this book if it was possible. He was a sweetheart and what he all did for Kat and to help and make her comfortable, I am just in awe of this man. One of my favorite fictional men.

I simply LOVED it and am so happy with this book. It's very sad to see it end and I hope maybe a short story is in the future to see where their lives have gone.

There were a few errors, but that didn't take anything away form the story. Just wanted to make a note of that for future.

"No. I invited you here because I couldn't bear the thought of losing you again."

"I've only been here for two f****-ing days. Give me at least a week to go all Martha Stewart on it,"

"interesting Monday night you have planned for yourself there, boos. But I don't judge. Hell, add a can of whipped ream and it's my house every night."

[Milla · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok, this book pissed me off. I mentioned in my review of Finding West that I hate cliffhangers. And this book is the exact reason why. (I'm gonna just spoiler the rest of the review bc I'm not in the mood to speak vaguely) The last book ended on such a stupid note. Ok you found out your boyfriend came to Alaska to try to sleep with you as a challenge. Who fucking cares? Obviously that fuckhead doesn't exist anymore because duh he got hit with the amnesia stick (hello Eric a la True Blood). So for this girl to act like he, West rather than Luke, hurt her intentionally?? to the point of hating him?? was such bullshit to me.
Honestly, 3/4 of the book was her pretending like she didn't love him. Then the other 1/4 was her being insecure and whining about not being herself anymore. And the worst part, was that she whined about all these things then one day *poof* they're gone. No denouement just BAM insecuries, jealousy and worries are gone.
Don't get me started on the whole Sabrina thing. What a silly waste of time.
Honestly this book encompasses everything I hate about cliffhangers and two part books - drama for the sake of drama and a waste of my time.


Finding West was perfect, save the cliffy, and this book was a lesson in patience (to get to the reward of FINALLY getting to a HEA).

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like I waited forever for Heading East. I follow the author on Goodreads, Twitter and I subscribe to her email list and I still didn't know this book released until a month later. Can you tell I am still upset about this? Moving on.... When I started Finding North I had no idea it was a two book series; I usually do not like unresolved stories. I was intrigued by the concept of Finding North and I was quickly sucked into Kat and West's story. Overall, I was happy with Heading East and I am proud of Kat. The ending and the epilogue was what I wanted and it was how their story should have ended. I am a huge stickler for time lines though and a few scenes in the book didn't match up with what happened in the scenes previously or somehow out of the blue something happened. It probably would not bother most readers but it's an editing oversight that drives me crazy. I was a little thrown with West's music career as again it didn't seem to fit into the story and then it was glazed over in the end.
I am happy that Heading East finally released and I could have an ending for Kat and West. I think I just liked Finding North better.

[Spanxmcb (Yovanka) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Update to 3.5 stars!

The additional scene posted by JG helped resolve my issues with Sabrina and showed Kat's acknowledgement of her emotional growth at a critical time. It improved my overall impression of how the story resolved things.

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Although I felt this was worth the wait, it lost some momentum from Finding West for me.

I was worried about the rock star storyline and thought it would end up cliche, but was glad it didn't go down the typical route. Wasn't a fan of the Sabrina storyline and felt it was left a bit unresolved.

It was a pleasant enough ending to the True North duet, but didn't quite meet its potential.

[Arlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the moment I read the 1st book of this series "Finding West", Ms. Gray hold me into the life of Kat and West...I almost scream with how Ms. Gray left us in the 1st book...I had my fingers crossed waiting for "Heading west" to come out...Loved the characters of West and Kat...Love how tenacious Kat was..I love a strong minded woman and that was what Kat was...Even thou there were time she felt that she wasn't to West lever in life, but she didn't gave up in herself and kept going...Love the lighthearted laughter and amusement that West and Kat with each other...I sorry but at the same time happy that it ended, going to miss West and Kat, it was a wonderful read... I do highly recommend this series and take a journey into the life of West and Kat..

[Caro · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

Nice end of the series.

I loved that Kat found her own path, even when she wanted to give up many times, lol. Still, she didn't, and that's what I loved about her. She was vulnerable and strong and in many things I could relate to her. :-)

What I wasn't much of a fan, was Sabrina. Not only I didn't like her character, but I also didn't feel that the drama she cause was much needed. I don't know, just as she came, she left. *Shrugs* It wouldn't have mattered if she was in the story or not, imo. Did Luke stop seeing her? Did Kat talk to Luke about what Sabrina said? I don't think her character added much to the story, except a little drama.

Still, I ended up enjoying both books, and West/Luke and Kat's story.

[Alexandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, what can I say? I really liked the first book, Finding West, so I starded reading this one thinking that it would be equally good but it didn't happen that way. Kat annoyed me most of the time and although Luke AKA West was sexy and sweet did not convince me completely. There are many interesting things in this story that fall by the wayside because everything happens very quickly and superficially. Yet, as I said, I really enjoyed the first book :)

[MissIngrid Z · Rating 4 out of 5]

I anxiously waited for this installment for a long time!
It had June Gray's signature style but I will say I felt it a tad rushed but that might be with the word limit her contract requires.

Regardless this installment brought a great resolution to Kat and West's story and watching Kat become her own woman, was inspiring and wonderful to read.
Seeing West's devotion to Kat and his patience to win her back was heartwarming.
Sweetest Epilogue as well.

[Peach · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not want the story of Kat and West to end. Their chemistry was amazing. This book focused on forgiveness and the growth of the characters especially Kat. What West had done caused a huge chasm between them and you see how West worked hard to close this gap and how Kat found strength in herself to forgive and trust. Kudos to the author for bringing such a wonderful series to fruition. I look forward to reading her other books.

[BookLoverUpAllNight · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought the continuation of Finding West and how Kat came into her own, finally letting folks in and reaching her potential was good. What I really enjoyed was Luke a/k/a West becoming a better man and I loved the ending when she decided to trust West and concentrate on her final project even though Sabrina was placing doubts in her head. The surprise she received, I didn't see coming, but it was just so right. Definitely a goodread.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow sweet story. However, I want to know what happened to Sabrina - wheres the fight between her and Kat. Hoping there's an extra story to uncover some plot holes.

Overall, I quite like it. The first book got me hooked and had me refreshing amazon just waiting for this book to be accessible to buy lol

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book picked up where the other left off and smoothly took off from there. Anyone that knows NYC it was nice to see the way they found each other through the vast crowds. The insecurity and questions were always there until the "armor" was let down completely could they move forward. I hated Sabrina and loved the ending....I recommend you read the series.

[Hana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, it was disappointing. After really good first book came a typical average romance with all clichés you would expect. Probably to make it more enticing or to be 'in', there were
lots and lots of sex scenes which, while not strictly repetetive, were quite unnecessary. And the ending had some of the cheesest lines ever.

[❃**✿【Yasmine】✿**❃ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish i could say that i liked this one as much as the first. But the whole thing was centered around the heroine's insecurities. Other things felt predictable and tiring. It missed the mystery and the unique factors that made the first book so good.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read but with over six months between book release, and my reading, I lost the little details from book 1 that make reading book 2 much more satisfying.

[Phe · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars - Heading East is an adult contemporary romance by June Gray and the 2nd book in her True North series.

[Joanna Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

june i loved it thankyou.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so glad to have finally gotten the conclusion to this story... It was a great wrap-up

[Cc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved it. Great job.