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To Hell and Back
Brielle Douglas is the girl who always keeps her head down; she stays quiet, does her school work and never socializes. But sometimes the quiet ones have the most they wish they could say.
Brielle's life has been a living hell since she lost her mother to cancer five years ago. Her abusive, alcoholic father keeps her under tight rule, and her only goal is to graduate, move on and never look back.
When Brielle meets gorgeous ex-TV star Carson Malone, she sees it as a one-time meeting, a chance encounter, a memory to cherish. But when her home life goes from bad to horrific, Carson steps in to pick up the pieces.
Learning how to trust and to be free isn't easy, but, with Carson by her side, Brie has a chance. If only the Devil from her past stays in Hell where he belongs.
Brielle's life has been a living hell since she lost her mother to cancer five years ago. Her abusive, alcoholic father keeps her under tight rule, and her only goal is to graduate, move on and never look back.
When Brielle meets gorgeous ex-TV star Carson Malone, she sees it as a one-time meeting, a chance encounter, a memory to cherish. But when her home life goes from bad to horrific, Carson steps in to pick up the pieces.
Learning how to trust and to be free isn't easy, but, with Carson by her side, Brie has a chance. If only the Devil from her past stays in Hell where he belongs.
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First published July 19, 2014
About the author
Leigha Taylor
5 books25 followersLeigha Taylor is an author, mom, wife, and caregiver for the elderly. She has three beautiful children who, along with her husband of nineteen years, are the loves of her life.
From the time she was two and a half, Leigha has loved books. An early reader, she devoured every book she could get her hands on, never daring to dream that one day she would publish her own!
Leigha also has a great love for music of all kinds. She has a passion for singing and almost never stops; she can often be heard belting out show tunes, Disney songs and anything else she just can't get out of her head!
You can find more of everything Leigha Taylor on her facebook page: www.facebook.com/leighataylorauthor
From the time she was two and a half, Leigha has loved books. An early reader, she devoured every book she could get her hands on, never daring to dream that one day she would publish her own!
Leigha also has a great love for music of all kinds. She has a passion for singing and almost never stops; she can often be heard belting out show tunes, Disney songs and anything else she just can't get out of her head!
You can find more of everything Leigha Taylor on her facebook page: www.facebook.com/leighataylorauthor
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January 30, 2016
3.5 Stars - To Hell and Back is Leigha Taylor’s debut novel and the story of Brielle and Carson. Brie has been living in a toxic environment; constantly being told that she lacks any true worth. Carson lives in the spotlight. His life is one where he is always being worshipped. These two opposites are brought together by a chance encounter that will change them both unexpectedly.
Carson and Brie have their work cut out for them. Brie struggles with a long list of insecurities and the attention Carson garners wherever he goes threatens to bring her anxiety flooding back at every moment. Leigha did a great job at portraying all of these emotions throughout the story. Brie’s nervous energy, overwhelming uncertainty, and reluctance to accept anything good happening to her drips off of the pages. You can’t help but worry with her and hope she finds a way to get to her happily ever after.
Leigha’s characters are completely relatable and entirely loveable. She has created a feel-good story that speaks to the insecure nature in all of us. The road to self-acceptance, trust and love isn’t an easy one and she makes sure we appreciate every bump in the road, every stumble and every triumph Carson and Brie experience along their journey. This was a lovely debut novel and a heartfelt story. I’m excited to see what Leigha Taylor writes next.
Carson and Brie have their work cut out for them. Brie struggles with a long list of insecurities and the attention Carson garners wherever he goes threatens to bring her anxiety flooding back at every moment. Leigha did a great job at portraying all of these emotions throughout the story. Brie’s nervous energy, overwhelming uncertainty, and reluctance to accept anything good happening to her drips off of the pages. You can’t help but worry with her and hope she finds a way to get to her happily ever after.
Leigha’s characters are completely relatable and entirely loveable. She has created a feel-good story that speaks to the insecure nature in all of us. The road to self-acceptance, trust and love isn’t an easy one and she makes sure we appreciate every bump in the road, every stumble and every triumph Carson and Brie experience along their journey. This was a lovely debut novel and a heartfelt story. I’m excited to see what Leigha Taylor writes next.
October 13, 2014
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...There are lots and lots of contractions in this book YAY!!! I just love it when writer's write the way we all speak...So thanks so much for the Leigha!
To Hell and Back is a fairy tale come true. Brielle has a shit life. Her mother died of cancer, he dad who's an ex-cop got shot, had to retire from the force and now he's become an abusive alcoholic. Poor Brielle has more bruises and broken bones than anyone should have to endure.
Carson Malone is the hot young actor of every young girls dreams. He's shooting a movie close to Brielle's home.
They meet, and Carson is smitten. He pursues Brielle, they date, and eventually her abusive father takes things too far. Carson sweeps her away.
This is a wonderful love story, well written, well edited and pleasurable to read.
There's a little tension, some sexy, and like I said before, situations of physical and mental abuse. It's NOT dark at all, but more along the lines of young love overcoming years of torment and abuse.
To Hell and Back was so wonderfully written that I didn't care about insta-love or the fact that it was New Adult...and I really enjoyed it. It was a nice break from the dark and tragic or highly erotic books I usually read. Thanks Leigha for a couple of easy reading, entertaining days of reading.
4 Stars!
To Hell and Back is a fairy tale come true. Brielle has a shit life. Her mother died of cancer, he dad who's an ex-cop got shot, had to retire from the force and now he's become an abusive alcoholic. Poor Brielle has more bruises and broken bones than anyone should have to endure.
Carson Malone is the hot young actor of every young girls dreams. He's shooting a movie close to Brielle's home.
They meet, and Carson is smitten. He pursues Brielle, they date, and eventually her abusive father takes things too far. Carson sweeps her away.
This is a wonderful love story, well written, well edited and pleasurable to read.
There's a little tension, some sexy, and like I said before, situations of physical and mental abuse. It's NOT dark at all, but more along the lines of young love overcoming years of torment and abuse.
To Hell and Back was so wonderfully written that I didn't care about insta-love or the fact that it was New Adult...and I really enjoyed it. It was a nice break from the dark and tragic or highly erotic books I usually read. Thanks Leigha for a couple of easy reading, entertaining days of reading.
4 Stars!
July 21, 2014
To Hell and Back is the story of Brielle, a quiet, innocent girl who suffers at the hands of her alcoholic father, Hank. When I tell you I hated Hank, I hated Hank. I also started to resent the townspeople that knew something was going on but did nothing to stop it. Really, people? So what if he's an ex-cop? He's beating his daughter!
Anyway...I'm surprised Brie hung around home for as long as she did. I loved that even though she was going through something horrible she maintained her dry sense of humor. Brie is not a whiner.
Enter Carson Malone. Who hasn't dreamed of waking up staring into the eyes of a hot celebrity? This happens to Brie; however, not as romantically as she would have liked. Still, it happens, and Carson can't get his mind off of her.
To Hell and Back had me on the edge of my seat waiting for something bad to happen; once Brie had Carson I wanted the HEA right then. I didn't want to see Hank ever again, but I knew he was going to pop up at some point.
I'm honored that Ms. Taylor asked me to beta read her debut novel. For a first time author I think she did a fantastic job creating a story line that will hook readers along with likable (and dislikable) characters. Great job, Leigha!
Anyway...I'm surprised Brie hung around home for as long as she did. I loved that even though she was going through something horrible she maintained her dry sense of humor. Brie is not a whiner.
Enter Carson Malone. Who hasn't dreamed of waking up staring into the eyes of a hot celebrity? This happens to Brie; however, not as romantically as she would have liked. Still, it happens, and Carson can't get his mind off of her.
To Hell and Back had me on the edge of my seat waiting for something bad to happen; once Brie had Carson I wanted the HEA right then. I didn't want to see Hank ever again, but I knew he was going to pop up at some point.
I'm honored that Ms. Taylor asked me to beta read her debut novel. For a first time author I think she did a fantastic job creating a story line that will hook readers along with likable (and dislikable) characters. Great job, Leigha!
October 12, 2014
For Leigha Taylor's debut novel, the writing is great and you can tell she has talent. The story focuses on abuse and finding a way out of the hell hole initially. The beginning starts off well, is incredibly realistic and believable in the father/daughter relationship. Hank certainly comes off as a nasty piece of shit and I feel his character is perfectly developed. However, when Brielle meets Carson (a ridiculously successful TV star) who wants to do nothing more than to whisk her away and solve everything - Ms Taylor lost me slightly. But that's most probably because I'm not a whole big believer in love at first sight and I don't particularly like the mushy feelings bits....so don't let my cynicism put you off! The relationship just felt a bit rushed to me but for gooey romance fans - this is a recommended read.
July 31, 2014
What a great read, shed loads of drama and heart thumping romance with a dreamy movie star. I couldn't put the book down from the minute I picked it up until I'd read the last page.
Brielle has the most horrific home life, 18 and desperate to finish high school so she can make her escape to start over. A chance meeting in a local grocery store puts Brielle squarely on the map of Carson, a popular actor from a vampire series. Neither Brielle or Carson can get their meeting out of their minds but will they be able to overcome Brielle's circumstances.
Upsetting in parts but mostly heart warming, this is a great quick read. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Brielle has the most horrific home life, 18 and desperate to finish high school so she can make her escape to start over. A chance meeting in a local grocery store puts Brielle squarely on the map of Carson, a popular actor from a vampire series. Neither Brielle or Carson can get their meeting out of their minds but will they be able to overcome Brielle's circumstances.
Upsetting in parts but mostly heart warming, this is a great quick read. I look forward to reading more from this author.
August 21, 2014
To Hell and Back
This is a very hard book to read because of the abuse Brie endures it breaks me heart. Carson is such a sweetheart and so wonderful to Brie which she totally deserved.
My reason for 3 star's is :
This book needs to be reformatted, it reads like a huge sentence which is very difficult to read and figure out dialogue etc...
They say each other's names wayyyy too much.
Intsta love theirs absolutely NO build up to their relationship they meet and bam he can't be with anyone else again .
The author tackled a tough subject and I felt she pulled it off emotionally but there should've been more depth.
This is a very hard book to read because of the abuse Brie endures it breaks me heart. Carson is such a sweetheart and so wonderful to Brie which she totally deserved.
My reason for 3 star's is :
This book needs to be reformatted, it reads like a huge sentence which is very difficult to read and figure out dialogue etc...
They say each other's names wayyyy too much.
Intsta love theirs absolutely NO build up to their relationship they meet and bam he can't be with anyone else again .
The author tackled a tough subject and I felt she pulled it off emotionally but there should've been more depth.
September 14, 2014
For this being a debut book Leigha has set the bar high for herself!
The characters are ones you can connect with, feel for, love and hate.
Brielle's life hasn't always been rough, but after her mother dies things take a turn for the worse. Life with a drunk, abusive father leaves her with a very low self esteem. When she meets Carson, things get even worse... until he saves her.
Leaving everything behind her, Brielle tries to move on from her past and find out who she really is, both as an individual and as Carson's girlfriend.
The characters are ones you can connect with, feel for, love and hate.
Brielle's life hasn't always been rough, but after her mother dies things take a turn for the worse. Life with a drunk, abusive father leaves her with a very low self esteem. When she meets Carson, things get even worse... until he saves her.
Leaving everything behind her, Brielle tries to move on from her past and find out who she really is, both as an individual and as Carson's girlfriend.
September 21, 2014
All I can say is wow!! To Hell and Back is a debut novel by Leigha Taylor. I could not put it down!! This is the story of Brielle, a girl who has endured a miserable life at the hands of her alcoholic father. Carson is a TV star who wants time out of the spotlight. The tale of their developing romance, with all the twists and turns, will keep you turning the page.I can't wait for more stories from Leigha Taylor!! I loved it!!
November 4, 2014
Fantastic debut novel! Sometimes the best laid plans never work out, that's what Brielle had to learn. Of course when Plan B includes the hottest TV vampire from her favorite show, she of course doesn't trust it. Carson Malone has to earn that trust and it becomes the making of a great Cinderella story.
December 23, 2014
I absolutely loved this book! I was roped in after the first page. The best part of the entire book was between Brie and Hank. Carson is every woman's dream!
I can't believe this book was a debut for Leigha Taylor!
I can't believe this book was a debut for Leigha Taylor!
May 20, 2015
Very sweet love story about a girl that has had to deal with more HELL then anyone person should. I loved every moment of the book and could not put it down. Very good read!! :) Make sure to get your copy today.. you won't want to miss out!
July 25, 2014
Great debut from a promising new author! This story was gripping and well written. It had be swooning, screaming at my Kindle and at times fanning myself ;) Can't wait to see more from Leigha Taylor
July 17, 2014
Lovely book. I really enjoyed it.
July 31, 2014
review to come soon!
July 23, 2014
Awesome debut! Wow! I could not put this book down, the characters touched me to my very soul! I laughed and I cried! I now have a new favorite author and would recommend this to anyone!
September 11, 2014
Book had potential, but it was ruined by a rushed relationship, sophomoric dialogue and over-the-top scenes.
October 24, 2014
Wow I loved this story. I couldn't get enough of it. Brie and Carson were amazing.
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