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Between Henry & Clinton, A Novel
Life has a way of happening
without notifying you first.
Teo is used to living a life that he inherited;
a life he thought he was responsible for;
a life that was brought about by
circumstances out of his control;
a life he rarely, if ever, talks about.
Teo knows what it feels like to love.
He knows what it means to be depended on.
He knows how to sacrifice.
What he doesn't know, is how to trust,
how to let his guard down, or
how to let himself feel again.
Until, one night, on a stoop in Brooklyn, between Henry and Clinton.
without notifying you first.
Teo is used to living a life that he inherited;
a life he thought he was responsible for;
a life that was brought about by
circumstances out of his control;
a life he rarely, if ever, talks about.
Teo knows what it feels like to love.
He knows what it means to be depended on.
He knows how to sacrifice.
What he doesn't know, is how to trust,
how to let his guard down, or
how to let himself feel again.
Until, one night, on a stoop in Brooklyn, between Henry and Clinton.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2014
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June 17, 2014
This book is the perfect summer read! The story flows so wonderfully and gets you hooked right from the start and carries you through to the very end! What a great story as the book includes some real life events intertwined that bring out emotions and make these characters so "real" and believable.... What an amazing read from this first time Author. Can't wait to see what she has in store for us next! I gave it 4 stars because I know the best is yet to come ;) This first time author has a very bright future ahead of her!
July 20, 2014
A NYC setting, an English teacher and a musician. What more could I possibly ask for in a book!
Being a proud New Yorker (said with that infamous NY accent), I’m drawn to stories that take place in my hometown where I can easily envision the tree-lined streets, houses, and familiar locales along with the city’s bustling movement. Throw in an English teacher (raises hand…undergraduate English major here) and musician (raises hand…always had a thing for guitar players here…oh wait, I married one!) and we have the makings of the PERFECT storyline for me!
A beautiful debut novel by this first time author, BH&C is a touching romance about a broken boy still dealing with the fallout from 9/11 and the girl who gets too close. Teo never lets anybody “in,” always keeping people at arms length. He was upfront from the start with Natalia that he wouldn’t allow her to get close. But there was a strong connection between them that neither could deny. Observing Teo and Natalia’s blossoming “friendship” from the sidelines left a swarm of butterflies fluttering inside me. I was shamelessly rooting for Nat to make her way into Teo’s heart and leave her permanent mark.
Every greeting, meeting, and coffee date left me “squeeing” for more. And then there was Cape Cod. Double, no, TRIPLE SQUEE! Their conversations can be described as nothing less than intelligent and thoughtful. I love how Teo would always pause, taking time to put his thoughts into ideal words before responding to Nat’s questions or statements. And their touches, their kisses, well…electric!
This book was about relationships. While the main storyline focused on Nat and Teo’s relationship, we are also treated to the heartwarming brother/sister relationship between Nat and Joe; the life-long friendship between Nat and Gitte; and the rather hilarious “friends of the opposite sex” relationship between Nat and Chris. Oh, that Chris (clears throat)!
And then there’s Nat's upstairs neighbor, Georgette. I think I actually have one of those in my neighborhood (snickers). ;)
But Teo is the one who takes our breath away.
The past always has a way of haunting us. Teo is still hurting. As is Nat. And then there are the secrets. Secrets that are unintentionally discovered. A twisted, tangled knot of secrets that could so easily be untied if only. If only what, you might ask. Well, you’ll need to read the book to find those answers.
So, now I’ll be adding the subway token charm bracelet to my Alex & Ani collection. If you want to know why, read the book. Even if you don’t want to know why, read the book. Just. Go. Read. The. Book. You won’t be disappointed.
Being a proud New Yorker (said with that infamous NY accent), I’m drawn to stories that take place in my hometown where I can easily envision the tree-lined streets, houses, and familiar locales along with the city’s bustling movement. Throw in an English teacher (raises hand…undergraduate English major here) and musician (raises hand…always had a thing for guitar players here…oh wait, I married one!) and we have the makings of the PERFECT storyline for me!
A beautiful debut novel by this first time author, BH&C is a touching romance about a broken boy still dealing with the fallout from 9/11 and the girl who gets too close. Teo never lets anybody “in,” always keeping people at arms length. He was upfront from the start with Natalia that he wouldn’t allow her to get close. But there was a strong connection between them that neither could deny. Observing Teo and Natalia’s blossoming “friendship” from the sidelines left a swarm of butterflies fluttering inside me. I was shamelessly rooting for Nat to make her way into Teo’s heart and leave her permanent mark.
Every greeting, meeting, and coffee date left me “squeeing” for more. And then there was Cape Cod. Double, no, TRIPLE SQUEE! Their conversations can be described as nothing less than intelligent and thoughtful. I love how Teo would always pause, taking time to put his thoughts into ideal words before responding to Nat’s questions or statements. And their touches, their kisses, well…electric!
This book was about relationships. While the main storyline focused on Nat and Teo’s relationship, we are also treated to the heartwarming brother/sister relationship between Nat and Joe; the life-long friendship between Nat and Gitte; and the rather hilarious “friends of the opposite sex” relationship between Nat and Chris. Oh, that Chris (clears throat)!
And then there’s Nat's upstairs neighbor, Georgette. I think I actually have one of those in my neighborhood (snickers). ;)
But Teo is the one who takes our breath away.
“Don't take the mundane for granted Nat. Mundane is comfortable, safe. With so much in this life that is out of our control, a little mundane is nice."
The past always has a way of haunting us. Teo is still hurting. As is Nat. And then there are the secrets. Secrets that are unintentionally discovered. A twisted, tangled knot of secrets that could so easily be untied if only. If only what, you might ask. Well, you’ll need to read the book to find those answers.
So, now I’ll be adding the subway token charm bracelet to my Alex & Ani collection. If you want to know why, read the book. Even if you don’t want to know why, read the book. Just. Go. Read. The. Book. You won’t be disappointed.
June 26, 2014
3.75-4
As a native New Yorker, there is nothing I love reading more than a romance that takes place in my city.
Natalia and Teo have a sweet love story. Teo is a broken man who has never let a woman get too close, and Natalia is still nursing a hurt from the past. Natalia is the only woman that Teo has given a second look to in years, and they are both very drawn to each other. Natalia by mistake stumbles upon why Teo is so closed off, but can’t tell him that she knows. The secret that she is keeping could kill any kind of chance they have to be happy together.
Every interaction between them is electric, every conversation and ESPECIALLY every kiss. I wish we had more of those moments. They had a strong connection, but everyone seemed to know more Natalia’s relationship with Teo than she did. She was a smart girl but not very aware.
I love how the story highlighted how small New York really is, and how everyone family, friends, and the past often collide. Why secrets really don’t stay secrets for very long.
Great debut by this new author and I am excited to see more from her!
As a native New Yorker, there is nothing I love reading more than a romance that takes place in my city.
Natalia and Teo have a sweet love story. Teo is a broken man who has never let a woman get too close, and Natalia is still nursing a hurt from the past. Natalia is the only woman that Teo has given a second look to in years, and they are both very drawn to each other. Natalia by mistake stumbles upon why Teo is so closed off, but can’t tell him that she knows. The secret that she is keeping could kill any kind of chance they have to be happy together.
Every interaction between them is electric, every conversation and ESPECIALLY every kiss. I wish we had more of those moments. They had a strong connection, but everyone seemed to know more Natalia’s relationship with Teo than she did. She was a smart girl but not very aware.
I love how the story highlighted how small New York really is, and how everyone family, friends, and the past often collide. Why secrets really don’t stay secrets for very long.
Great debut by this new author and I am excited to see more from her!
June 10, 2014
MUST READ!!
What a perfect summer read!!! I don't usually write reviews (although I always read them) I felt compelled to tell everyone to read this one. I thoroughly enjoyed this; each one of us has a piece of all the characters in us. The best friend from childhood that is still around, the guy best friend that won't seem to leave, the co worker with a heavier work load and finally the "one" that may or may not get away from us.
What a perfect summer read!!! I don't usually write reviews (although I always read them) I felt compelled to tell everyone to read this one. I thoroughly enjoyed this; each one of us has a piece of all the characters in us. The best friend from childhood that is still around, the guy best friend that won't seem to leave, the co worker with a heavier work load and finally the "one" that may or may not get away from us.
July 12, 2014
This was a great book! I was engaged in the story from the very first pages. I enjoyed the characters and revisiting NYC, Brooklyn and Cape Cod. This is a beautifully written story. Congrats on your first book, I look forward to reading more of your works.
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