Griffin

by Melanie Marks, Misty Larks

65,000-words (220 pages) Teen romance by Melanie Marks, the author His Kiss; and Fall For MeBeing “too pretty.” It almost seems like a curse to seventeen-year-old Dara Baker. All it has ever brought her was a string of stalkers. Until she falls for “bad-boy” Griffin Piper. Then her looks are a curse in another way … because apparently she looks a freaking lot like Ally—the girl that broke (big-tough-hockey-playing) Griffin’s heart.Can Dara prove to Griffin she’s not like Ally? That she won’t break his heart as well? Or will Griffin break HER heart?—just like he has all the other girls at their school. All the many, many girls that aren’t Ally … the only girl Griffin has ever broke my heart. I can’t exactly give it to the new pretty blue-eyed girl that seems to crave it. What am I supposed to do when the only girl I ever loved wants someone else? trusted people in my life that I know had my best interest at heart. I know they did. (Or, well, did they???) … But maybe the person I should have trusted was Griffin. Is it more important to listen to your head or your heart? I’ve always tried listening to my head … but Griffin owns my heart. Can he ever forgive me? Have I made the biggest mistake of my life? This is not a retelling of His Kiss or High School Boys. (Griffin’s version of Melanie Marks’ book, His Kiss, is HER Kiss (Griffin).) This story unfolds over two books. Each book is 65,000 words (220 printed pages).No other book needs to be read before this. However, if you want the back-story to the characters in this book you may want to read His Kiss; HER Kiss; and High School Boys. (It’s not mandatory, though. However, it would add to the enjoyment of this book. But again, it’s not necessary.)From the author of The Dating Deal

Genres: Romance, High School

216 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 28, 2014

About the author

Newest Book: Nicole And The Coronavirus
Also: With All My Heart
And: The Boy Across The Street

Other new books:
Unrequited Love
The Love Contest
She's Not Mine … But I Want Her

**Melanie's book RENTED REBOUND also has a story in it called: "Ally, Griffin and the Rich Guy."

Books that are still pretty new:
*Blackmailed Kisses
*Ew, I Like You

All of Melanie Marks' books are available in Kindle Unlimited, or you can purchase them the normal way

Her book, "THE PLAYER" also has as a bonus: "Ally Has Amnesia"

FALL FOR ME series:
Fall For Me (#1)
Fall Forever (#2)
Finn's Fall (#3)
Louder Than Words--(a standalone novel part of the series as it's about Zoey's best friend, the cheerleader, Summer Baker and her secret crush on her childhood best friend, Mason Archer, from the hockey team.)

HIS KISS Series:
His Kiss (#1)
High School Boys (#2)
HER Kiss (Griffin)--Griffin's version of His Kiss
Griffin
Griffin #2
Louder Than Words

(Louder Than Words is a standalone novel about Griffin's best friend, Mason, and his secret crush on the cheerleader, Summer Baker.)

Slumber Party Wars series:
Well, there's LOTS in the series!
Such as: Slumber Party Wars; Best Friend Wars; Fake Boyfriend Wars; #Wars; …

Newish Middle School Books:
MATT and NICOLE (MIddle School)
ALLY and GRIFFIN (MIddle School)
SUMMER and MASON (Middle School)

Newish Teen books:
THE NEW BOY
MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND
BECK BAIT
MY STEP BROTHER'S KISS
My Forbidden Heartthrob
DEAREST (Hot) ENEMY
His Best Friend

Fairly New:
Her Kiss (Griffin)--It's Griffin's version of His Kiss
Griffin
Griffin #2

Melanie also has books written under the name "M. Marks" with other author friends.

Melanie Marks' other books:
The Boyfriend Contract
The Forbidden Kiss
Ex-Boyfriend
The Player (plus: Ally Has Amnesia)
My Brother's Best Friend
Beck Bait
Getting Lucky For Christmas
My Brother's Best Friend
His Best Friend
My Stepbrother's Kiss
Little Dancer
His Kiss
Fall For Me
The Dating Deal
The Stranger Inside
Slumber Party Wars
Always Hers
Louder Than Words
I Remember You
My Mushy Middle School Heart
When Kyle Came Back
Middle School Crushes
Kissing
Craving

And more!

Melanie Marks was born and raised in California. She is married to a naval nuclear submarine officer and blessed with three amazingly terrific kids.

Melanie has had over sixty stories published in magazines such as Highlights and Teen Magazine as well as in various anthologies (many being Chicken Soup for the Soul books). She’s had nine children’s books published and fourteen teen novels: THE DATING DEAL, I REMEMBER YOU, THE STRANGER INSIDE, WHEN KYLE CAME BACK; HIS KISS; HER Kiss; HIGH SCHOOL BOYS; GRIFFIN; FALL FOR ME; FALL FOREVER; FINN'S FALL; ALWAYS HERS; LITTLE DANCER; and A DEMON'S KISS. More teen novels are forthcoming this fall, 2017.

Melanie enjoys reading in the bathtub, writing in bed, and living in a house longer than two years. Visit her website at http://www.byMelanieMarks.com or follow her on Twitter @byMelanieMarks.

Reviews

[Melanie Marks · Rating 5 out of 5]

The synopsis from the description page of the book, Griffin:

Being “too pretty.” It almost seems like a curse to seventeen-year-old Dara Baker. All it has ever brought her was a string of stalkers. Until she falls for “bad-boy” Griffin Piper. Then her looks are a curse in another way … because apparently she looks a freaking lot like Ally—the girl that broke (big-tough-hockey-playing) Griffin’s heart.
Can Dara prove to Griffin she’s not like Ally? That she won’t break his heart as well? Or will Griffin break HER heart?—just like he has all the other girls at their school. All the many, many girls that aren’t Ally … the only girl Griffin has ever loved.

GRIFFIN:
Ally broke my heart. I can’t exactly give it to the new pretty blue-eyed girl that seems to crave it. What am I supposed to do when the only girl I ever loved wants someone else?

ALLY:
I trusted people in my life that I know had my best interest at heart. I know they did. (Or, well, did they???) … But maybe the person I should have trusted was Griffin.
Is it more important to listen to your head or your heart? I’ve always tried listening to my head … but Griffin owns my heart. Can he ever forgive me?
Have I made the biggest mistake of my life?

NOTE: This is not a retelling of His Kiss or High School Boys. (Griffin’s version of Melanie Marks’ book, His Kiss, is called: HER Kiss (Griffin).)

65,000-words (220 pages)
Teen romance

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn't thrilled that Griffin and Ally are having problems. I thought we had them resolved. I get that relationships have to change as people grow up, but I would have thought they would have learned to have a little faith in each other.

[Kaitlyn Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

review to come

[Diana McVicker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend this book!!

[Paula Bothwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

PG13 - Once again with the "tongue-ramming" and descriptive kissing comments.
Also, the new character is Supremely Annoying/Insecure/Whiny/Lustful and she made me want to skip the first eight chapters. I got it: she's hot for Griffin. Enough. The rest is a So Sad story of unrequited love. Super Skeezy cover, but don't be too put off by it because the book does further the Ally and Griff story. The Kindle-Unlimited book has the first five chapters of a different book at the beginning. Warning: Cliffhanger

[Mackenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is part 1 of 2. Griffin and Griffin 2 aren't as good as His Kiss (and More His Kiss) but they were still enjoyable, especially for any fans of Griffin' s character or even just fans of that type of character, the overly devoted bad boy willing to do any thing for his lady.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 for this one for me.

I didn't like Darla at all. AT ALL!

Enjoyed Griffin and Ally though...even though it was apart

[Wandering Bemused]

I have a lot of mixed feeling about this book, so I can't give it a review. This book sent me on an emotional roller coaster and I literally don't know how I feel about this book.

[Autumn R. Rybolt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Melanie marks is my favorite aouther ever I have read a lot of her books and fell in love with all of the ones i have read!!!