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The One That Got Away
There’s something about that one person we date in our teens but never become intimate with. Why does a sexless relationship render us unable to stop carrying that person, the what if, with us into our adult life?
For Heidi Johnson, Shane Hughes is her “one that got away.” Through the years, he has stayed in the back of her mind while she became an adult, a mother, and her own person. Meanwhile, Shane has lived a life of regret that he let Heidi go for the wrong reasons: fear and a misguided sense of not wanting to hurt either of them.
When they reconnect online, the memories they've tried to suppress over the years return, reigniting the feelings never explored ‘back in the day.’ Will a school reunion in their home town of London, surrounded by old school friends, help the pair address the questions the years apart left unanswered? Or will they still be left with wanting more?
For Heidi Johnson, Shane Hughes is her “one that got away.” Through the years, he has stayed in the back of her mind while she became an adult, a mother, and her own person. Meanwhile, Shane has lived a life of regret that he let Heidi go for the wrong reasons: fear and a misguided sense of not wanting to hurt either of them.
When they reconnect online, the memories they've tried to suppress over the years return, reigniting the feelings never explored ‘back in the day.’ Will a school reunion in their home town of London, surrounded by old school friends, help the pair address the questions the years apart left unanswered? Or will they still be left with wanting more?
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M. B. Feeney is an army brat who finally settled down in Birmingham, UK with her other half, two kids and a dog. She often procrastinates by listening to music of all genres and trying to get ‘just one more paragraph’ written on whichever WIP is open; she is also a serious doodler and chocoholic. Writing has been her one true love ever since she could spell, and publishing is the final culmination of her hard work and ambition.
Her publishing career began with two novellas, and she currently has multiple projects under way, in the hopes that her portfolio of what have been described as “everyday love stories for everyday people” will continue to grow. Always having something on the go can often lead to block which eventually gets dissolved by good music and an even better book.
Her main reason for writing is to not only give her readers enjoyment, but also to create a story and characters that stay with readers long after the book is finished, and possibly make someone stop and think “what if . . . ”
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M. B. Feeney is an army brat who finally settled down in Birmingham, UK with her other half, two kids and a dog. She often procrastinates by listening to music of all genres and trying to get ‘just one more paragraph’ written on whichever WIP is open; she is also a serious doodler and chocoholic. Writing has been her one true love ever since she could spell, and publishing is the final culmination of her hard work and ambition.
Her publishing career began with two novellas, and she currently has multiple projects under way, in the hopes that her portfolio of what have been described as “everyday love stories for everyday people” will continue to grow. Always having something on the go can often lead to block which eventually gets dissolved by good music and an even better book.
Her main reason for writing is to not only give her readers enjoyment, but also to create a story and characters that stay with readers long after the book is finished, and possibly make someone stop and think “what if . . . ”
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May 25, 2020
I really enjoyed Heidi and Shane’s story. I read The one that got away as part of a reading challenge. I’ll be honest second chance romances aren’t my favourite but I really liked the way M.B. Feeney spun this one.
Heidi and Shane shared a moment, life happened and now they find themselves in the same place, at a school reunion. Shane is the one person who got away in Heidi’s eyes and she regrets not having more with him.
Shane has a life away from his hometown and a girlfriend. He’s always held a special flame for Heidi but thinks he’s missed his chance.
When these two meet up all the old feelings and chemistry is still there. Can the two get back on the same page and find out what a future together can mean?
I read this book via my kindle unlimited subscription and enjoyed the interesting storyline.
Heidi and Shane shared a moment, life happened and now they find themselves in the same place, at a school reunion. Shane is the one person who got away in Heidi’s eyes and she regrets not having more with him.
Shane has a life away from his hometown and a girlfriend. He’s always held a special flame for Heidi but thinks he’s missed his chance.
When these two meet up all the old feelings and chemistry is still there. Can the two get back on the same page and find out what a future together can mean?
I read this book via my kindle unlimited subscription and enjoyed the interesting storyline.
November 18, 2014
"You'll soon see I've made the right choice ." I hung up so she wouldn't hear my voice crack while tears rolled down my face .
Shane Hughes is not the popular guy at uni that you expect but has a good group of friends that he can go drinking , clubbing with, generally muck about with . Shane has had a crush on Heidi for what seems like forever but eventually at a nightclub with a little liquid lubrication plucks up the courage to go over and chat to her not realising that she has a crush on him too !
Bad exam result for Shane result in Shane and Heidi going their separate ways while realising that the other is ' The One That Got Away' . Fifteen years later they both meet up again at a school reunion . Sparks fly . Will they ? Won't they ?
I loved this book tremendously , a light hearted easy to read book with characters you can't help but like . I had trouble putting this book down and my family were neglected for two days but they coped . I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone as I throughly enjoyed every single page . I can not wait to read more of your work in the future .
Well done Mich .
Shane Hughes is not the popular guy at uni that you expect but has a good group of friends that he can go drinking , clubbing with, generally muck about with . Shane has had a crush on Heidi for what seems like forever but eventually at a nightclub with a little liquid lubrication plucks up the courage to go over and chat to her not realising that she has a crush on him too !
Bad exam result for Shane result in Shane and Heidi going their separate ways while realising that the other is ' The One That Got Away' . Fifteen years later they both meet up again at a school reunion . Sparks fly . Will they ? Won't they ?
I loved this book tremendously , a light hearted easy to read book with characters you can't help but like . I had trouble putting this book down and my family were neglected for two days but they coped . I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone as I throughly enjoyed every single page . I can not wait to read more of your work in the future .
Well done Mich .
November 30, 2014
I received an ARC of this story for an honest review.
As with all Feeney's stories, The One that Got Away once again hit the mark.
I loved the romance between Shane and Heidi. Shane is one of those likable, authentic guys who develops a crush on the lovely Heidi when the two of them are teenagers. Fast forward 15 years, where their lives have grown and changed, and they run into one another again.
The One that Got Away is a story about first love, second chances, and finding out that when you do open your heart to the right person, the sky is the limit.
M B Feeney possesses a unique voice, and has a way of endearing the reader to her characters, who are by all means not perfect, but appealing just the same.
Thoroughly recommended!
As with all Feeney's stories, The One that Got Away once again hit the mark.
I loved the romance between Shane and Heidi. Shane is one of those likable, authentic guys who develops a crush on the lovely Heidi when the two of them are teenagers. Fast forward 15 years, where their lives have grown and changed, and they run into one another again.
The One that Got Away is a story about first love, second chances, and finding out that when you do open your heart to the right person, the sky is the limit.
M B Feeney possesses a unique voice, and has a way of endearing the reader to her characters, who are by all means not perfect, but appealing just the same.
Thoroughly recommended!
February 5, 2017
A second chance romance
Heidi and Shane where Highschool sweethearts that got seperated through circumstances.
Years later they have attend a Highschool reunion were their relationship rekindled.
A straight forward plot told in dual pov's. There's no heavy drama or angst, it is what it is.
What confused me was the Epilogue. 18 years later and a character called Stephen getting ready to go to Uni? now an epilogue normally contains a hea for the couple you have just read about and sometimes a slight introduction to characters in the next book.
Stephen is Heidi's son who's name was mentioned once in the plot the rest of the time she made references to her children as the kids so yes I was confused.
Heidi and Shane where Highschool sweethearts that got seperated through circumstances.
Years later they have attend a Highschool reunion were their relationship rekindled.
A straight forward plot told in dual pov's. There's no heavy drama or angst, it is what it is.
What confused me was the Epilogue. 18 years later and a character called Stephen getting ready to go to Uni? now an epilogue normally contains a hea for the couple you have just read about and sometimes a slight introduction to characters in the next book.
Stephen is Heidi's son who's name was mentioned once in the plot the rest of the time she made references to her children as the kids so yes I was confused.
November 19, 2014
I was lucky enough to get an ARC of The One That Got Away, and I can honestly say that this book is fantastic.
It starts off with Shane and Heidi as teenagers, and then fast forwards fifteen years, where they meet again at a high school reunion, and discover that the chemistry between them is still just as strong as it once was.
I read this book in one afternoon, it was a fun and easy read with very likeable characters that are very easy to connect to. This is the kinda book that you can curl up with on the sofa, with your blanket and a hot chocolate and get totally lost in the pages.
M.B Feeney, great job!
It starts off with Shane and Heidi as teenagers, and then fast forwards fifteen years, where they meet again at a high school reunion, and discover that the chemistry between them is still just as strong as it once was.
I read this book in one afternoon, it was a fun and easy read with very likeable characters that are very easy to connect to. This is the kinda book that you can curl up with on the sofa, with your blanket and a hot chocolate and get totally lost in the pages.
M.B Feeney, great job!
November 10, 2014
*REVIEW ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR HONEST REVIEW*
....One word....Shane <3
He's not described as this super popular guy like you see in any other book, but he has his circle or friends while the girl he crushes is in another circle. They don't realise their attraction to each other til pushed to together via a mutual friend. Then it goes to 15 years later....
A light, heart warming, leg clenching ;) story. A fantastic read that I couldn't put down. I can't wait for this to be released to I can recommend it this everyone. that's how fantastic this his book is!
....One word....Shane <3
He's not described as this super popular guy like you see in any other book, but he has his circle or friends while the girl he crushes is in another circle. They don't realise their attraction to each other til pushed to together via a mutual friend. Then it goes to 15 years later....
A light, heart warming, leg clenching ;) story. A fantastic read that I couldn't put down. I can't wait for this to be released to I can recommend it this everyone. that's how fantastic this his book is!
December 7, 2017
Good!
This was the first book that I had read by M.B Feeney, so I had no idea what to expect. I will say that it won't be my last hook though. I really enjoyed this story. It wasn't too long either, and it got straight to the point. In would have liked more, but I enjoyed what I read. Second chances really do happen, if you let them.
This was the first book that I had read by M.B Feeney, so I had no idea what to expect. I will say that it won't be my last hook though. I really enjoyed this story. It wasn't too long either, and it got straight to the point. In would have liked more, but I enjoyed what I read. Second chances really do happen, if you let them.
February 21, 2015
oh my goodness, this book was just what I needed. After having read two heart-wrenching books, this sweet love story was the tonic I needed.
Shane struck me as the perfect guy. He's unbelievably adorable and so in love with Heidi, even if he can't see it at first. And as for Heidi, she has a tendency to guard her heart after Jason being an award winning A-hole. But this story explores first loves and what can happen if you open up to giving that person a second chance.
A beautifully written novel where each character has a unique voice, The One That Got Away will remind you of your first love, even when you don't want it to. It made me question "What if" about my own first love.
I loved hearing from both Heidi & Shane's POV. I was glued to this book from the opening sentence. It has a great ending, but it left me hungering for more. Especially more gorgeous Shane.
This book is witty, clever and full of hope. As long as you have hope, you're never alone.
This is one of my favourite reads of 2014 and is the kind of book that if I feel low, I am bound to read again. It's something to re-read when you need a "pick me up" or, just because you can't get enough of Shane
Mich Feeney has a unique and distinct voice as an author and though this is the first of her books that I've read, I know it's by far not the last.
There's no stagnation, everything flows at a great pace. It has you laughing, crying and wanting to throttle Jason.
I hope everyone enjoys this book just as much as I did. I think it would be hard not to.
Thank you Mich, for the ARC, and for giving me a sweet, touching story that keeps hope alive.
Shane struck me as the perfect guy. He's unbelievably adorable and so in love with Heidi, even if he can't see it at first. And as for Heidi, she has a tendency to guard her heart after Jason being an award winning A-hole. But this story explores first loves and what can happen if you open up to giving that person a second chance.
A beautifully written novel where each character has a unique voice, The One That Got Away will remind you of your first love, even when you don't want it to. It made me question "What if" about my own first love.
I loved hearing from both Heidi & Shane's POV. I was glued to this book from the opening sentence. It has a great ending, but it left me hungering for more. Especially more gorgeous Shane.
This book is witty, clever and full of hope. As long as you have hope, you're never alone.
This is one of my favourite reads of 2014 and is the kind of book that if I feel low, I am bound to read again. It's something to re-read when you need a "pick me up" or, just because you can't get enough of Shane
Mich Feeney has a unique and distinct voice as an author and though this is the first of her books that I've read, I know it's by far not the last.
There's no stagnation, everything flows at a great pace. It has you laughing, crying and wanting to throttle Jason.
I hope everyone enjoys this book just as much as I did. I think it would be hard not to.
Thank you Mich, for the ARC, and for giving me a sweet, touching story that keeps hope alive.
November 29, 2014
I received this book as an ARC, MB Feeney is a brilliant author.
This is a sweet love story of Shane and Heidi.
I highly recommend reading this story you won't be disappointed.
Honestly I wish it were longer, I loved it!
This is a sweet love story of Shane and Heidi.
I highly recommend reading this story you won't be disappointed.
Honestly I wish it were longer, I loved it!
November 7, 2025
A quick read & hits the spot if you're looking for a 2nd chance romance BUT
The ending was super weird to me, I almost thought I started reading a preview to another book as it was quite abrupt & definitely felt rushed.
Also on the werid note was that VERY intimate scene in such a weird spot. Seemed like a lot to be happening at a place like that.
Also how is this guy a full fleged pharmacist but doesn't have $40 to his name 🤨
Aside from all of these flaws, the plot was sweet.
Would recommend, just dont think too much.
The ending was super weird to me, I almost thought I started reading a preview to another book as it was quite abrupt & definitely felt rushed.
Also on the werid note was that VERY intimate scene in such a weird spot. Seemed like a lot to be happening at a place like that.
Also how is this guy a full fleged pharmacist but doesn't have $40 to his name 🤨
Aside from all of these flaws, the plot was sweet.
Would recommend, just dont think too much.
February 21, 2015
I’ve been a fan of Ms. Feeney for quite some time now, and her latest offering hasn’t changed my opinion at all. Except to cement my adoration for her work. She always writes with a crisp, clean style and engaging dialogue between her characters which brings heaps of realism to the party.
In The One That Got Away we meet Heidi and Shane, two characters who are clearly meant for each other but need a few years to figure it out. With most contemporary romances we see the girl second-guessing everything and making rash decisions on behalf of the relationship, whether they are good or not. Not the case for OTGA. Heidi, while far from selfish, makes no apologies for who she is or what she does. Shane however, finds himself fumbling through the rights and wrongs of love. Neither have been able to forget the other over the years, and when their high school reunion crops up they are handed another chance to make things right.
Heidi is a divorced mum of two (note I said ‘mum’ because like all of Feeney’s works, OTGA is set in England). Shane has never gotten married, but is in a floundering relationship when they reconnect online and begin building a friendship from a safe distance. Circumstances align to allow these two another shot at love, and this time neither is prepared to let the other get away.
Low angst, steamy encounters, and all around feel good interactions will have The One That Got Away finding its place in your ‘so glad I got to read this’ stack. Oh, and unless you’re dead from the brain down, I imagine you’ll also be #SwooningForShane after just a few pages in. Happy reading!
**DISCLAIMER: I was on Ms. Feeney's editing team.**
In The One That Got Away we meet Heidi and Shane, two characters who are clearly meant for each other but need a few years to figure it out. With most contemporary romances we see the girl second-guessing everything and making rash decisions on behalf of the relationship, whether they are good or not. Not the case for OTGA. Heidi, while far from selfish, makes no apologies for who she is or what she does. Shane however, finds himself fumbling through the rights and wrongs of love. Neither have been able to forget the other over the years, and when their high school reunion crops up they are handed another chance to make things right.
Heidi is a divorced mum of two (note I said ‘mum’ because like all of Feeney’s works, OTGA is set in England). Shane has never gotten married, but is in a floundering relationship when they reconnect online and begin building a friendship from a safe distance. Circumstances align to allow these two another shot at love, and this time neither is prepared to let the other get away.
Low angst, steamy encounters, and all around feel good interactions will have The One That Got Away finding its place in your ‘so glad I got to read this’ stack. Oh, and unless you’re dead from the brain down, I imagine you’ll also be #SwooningForShane after just a few pages in. Happy reading!
**DISCLAIMER: I was on Ms. Feeney's editing team.**
February 19, 2015
Heidi now a mother is endearing with her sense of humour, but never quite got over her first love, and is now trying to get on with life after Jason, the father of her children.
Shane is now with Mel, his girlfriend but not quite fulfilled in his relationship, as Heidi is always at the back of his mind. With his regret of letting her go fifteen years ago.
When they finally meet at a school reunion there is definitely sexual tension between to two of them.
But what will become of them?
From the moment I started reading this book I was hooked. I devoured it in three hours.
It wasn't fluffy or overly sexed, it was just perfect. I loved the different POV's.
I loved the characters and immediately fell into their world.
I adored the book and I love the way it was written, Mich is an awesome writer, her stories suck you in without letting your attention wander.
I didn't want the story of Heidi and Shane to end, I love second chance stories. This is one that that I will read over and over again. I will certainly be recommending to all of my fellows readers.
February 13, 2015
I waited and waited for this author to have a new release, and was thrilled to have an advance read of her current novel.TOTGA is a modern romance about a pair of young lovers who never quite got over each other when they broke up as teenagers, so when they meet again years later at a class reunion they start to remember what they lost.
This is a page turner, one everyone who loved modern romance will enjoy. It's very well written and a read I recommend to others.
Looking forward to more from this author.
This is a page turner, one everyone who loved modern romance will enjoy. It's very well written and a read I recommend to others.
Looking forward to more from this author.
January 4, 2016
MB Feeney has a sweet way with words and this book, to me, is her best work yet. The characters stand out as real, and the plot is believable and well developed. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a good, fast read, with heart and a side of spice.
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June 6, 2019
I loved this book so much. And while reading it, well it does make you think about the one that got away and what would have happened if you didn’t finish. This was a nice contemporary romance which had my laughing and crying. Kudos to the author for another phenomenal story
March 14, 2021
A story of second chances, Heidi and Shane never really got over their short relationship with each other before it was cut short by a poor choice. Rekindled love, chance reunions and a bond that cannot be broken, The One That Got Away has something in there for everyone.
Honestly, I don't know where to start with this book as absolutely everything, and there's really no exaggeration there, is spot on. The characters, the pace, the plot, the sex (so proud Feeney added in some extra scenes!) - It's all there and its all splendid. Throw in the excellent POV changes that made it clear what both Shane and Heidi were thinking at all times and you're seriously on to a winner here.
So, the characters. Shane, a silly so and so who made a bad decision, but that's all forgiven when you take into account he's sexy, sexy and oh, did I mention, super sexy? He's gorgeous, outside and in, with a cheeky charm that is simply irresistible - he exudes life from within the pages. When you add him to Heidi, a stunner, confident and the kind of woman who knows exactly what she wants, the fireworks are delightful. They match so perfectly, you can't imagine them ever being apart. The supporting characters of Sam, Jo and Ang are all just as fabulous and help just the way good friends should (and would) to grease the wheels of their love.
If you've read Feeney's stories before, you'll know she's great at sucking you right in, and this book is no different. It's real, it's believable, it's like something that could really happen, and all of this makes for irresistible reading. I devoured this book in record timing, needing more of Heidi and Shane and needing to know where it was going to go. But the biggest difference with this book was the fact that Feeney wrote some super sex scenes that left you seriously swooning for Shane. I won't say any more but honestly, I'll never look at an alley the same way again!
There's just one more thing that needs mentioning and that is the epilogue. It was beautiful, and to see things come full circle was an excellent addition and a super way to conclude this book. I'll admit to having a few tears leak out as the emotions and lessons of the past helped shape futures.
And so, I feel up have run out of ways to wax lyrical about this superb story. It may be on the shorter side, but it doesn't skimp on the story. It's all there, it's super and I honestly couldn't recommend it highly enough. Well done Ms Feeney, you're blossoming into a phenomenal storyteller.
*This book was first reviewed on Lily Loves Indie as part of a blog tour, for which an ARC was received in return for an honest review*
Honestly, I don't know where to start with this book as absolutely everything, and there's really no exaggeration there, is spot on. The characters, the pace, the plot, the sex (so proud Feeney added in some extra scenes!) - It's all there and its all splendid. Throw in the excellent POV changes that made it clear what both Shane and Heidi were thinking at all times and you're seriously on to a winner here.
So, the characters. Shane, a silly so and so who made a bad decision, but that's all forgiven when you take into account he's sexy, sexy and oh, did I mention, super sexy? He's gorgeous, outside and in, with a cheeky charm that is simply irresistible - he exudes life from within the pages. When you add him to Heidi, a stunner, confident and the kind of woman who knows exactly what she wants, the fireworks are delightful. They match so perfectly, you can't imagine them ever being apart. The supporting characters of Sam, Jo and Ang are all just as fabulous and help just the way good friends should (and would) to grease the wheels of their love.
If you've read Feeney's stories before, you'll know she's great at sucking you right in, and this book is no different. It's real, it's believable, it's like something that could really happen, and all of this makes for irresistible reading. I devoured this book in record timing, needing more of Heidi and Shane and needing to know where it was going to go. But the biggest difference with this book was the fact that Feeney wrote some super sex scenes that left you seriously swooning for Shane. I won't say any more but honestly, I'll never look at an alley the same way again!
There's just one more thing that needs mentioning and that is the epilogue. It was beautiful, and to see things come full circle was an excellent addition and a super way to conclude this book. I'll admit to having a few tears leak out as the emotions and lessons of the past helped shape futures.
And so, I feel up have run out of ways to wax lyrical about this superb story. It may be on the shorter side, but it doesn't skimp on the story. It's all there, it's super and I honestly couldn't recommend it highly enough. Well done Ms Feeney, you're blossoming into a phenomenal storyteller.
*This book was first reviewed on Lily Loves Indie as part of a blog tour, for which an ARC was received in return for an honest review*
January 31, 2018
Enjoyable
Really enjoyed the story between Shane and Heidi. Although the epilogue completely confused me. It didn't conclude the story in my opinion and would have been better from Heidi and Shane's POV as grandparents.
Really enjoyed the story between Shane and Heidi. Although the epilogue completely confused me. It didn't conclude the story in my opinion and would have been better from Heidi and Shane's POV as grandparents.
March 18, 2015
I was give an Arc for an honest review. 5 Kisses This book was just what the doctor ordered for me. I love the sweetness of Heidi and Shane. When I first started reading this book I was unsure if I was going to like it because of the HS content. While it was cute, I just wasn’t sure. But I pushed myself and I am glad I did. This is a story of long lost love and rekindled fire. This book may be a quick read, but it packs everything you need in a romance book.
Dawn
I received and arc for an honest review, and I have to say I absolutely LOVED it. I give it FIVE kisses, and they are well deserved . We meet Heidi and Shane when they are teens and Shane has just made the ultimate move by asking Heidi to be his girlfriend. And what starts out as a dream come true for Heidi, it soon changes because like most young relationships one if not both are a bit insecure and let other events influence their decisions in life. Shane takes it upon himself ( which I wanted to smack him for ) to not only cause heartbreak for Heidi but for himself as well ( your just going to have to read to find out what that is ) . Fast forward 15 years later and its time for their class reunion. during the past few years Heidi and Shane have found each other on social media they learn that each have had relationships, Heidi has had children. Shane is currently in a ‘relationship‘ ( I use that term loosely and you learn why when you order your copy), and spark up a bit of a friendship. Its what brings them back together, and ultimately makes Shane question ‘why he let her go as easily as he did’ M B did and excellent job, and Im looking forward to reading other works.
Dawn
I received and arc for an honest review, and I have to say I absolutely LOVED it. I give it FIVE kisses, and they are well deserved . We meet Heidi and Shane when they are teens and Shane has just made the ultimate move by asking Heidi to be his girlfriend. And what starts out as a dream come true for Heidi, it soon changes because like most young relationships one if not both are a bit insecure and let other events influence their decisions in life. Shane takes it upon himself ( which I wanted to smack him for ) to not only cause heartbreak for Heidi but for himself as well ( your just going to have to read to find out what that is ) . Fast forward 15 years later and its time for their class reunion. during the past few years Heidi and Shane have found each other on social media they learn that each have had relationships, Heidi has had children. Shane is currently in a ‘relationship‘ ( I use that term loosely and you learn why when you order your copy), and spark up a bit of a friendship. Its what brings them back together, and ultimately makes Shane question ‘why he let her go as easily as he did’ M B did and excellent job, and Im looking forward to reading other works.
August 30, 2015
Wow.. what can I say other than I love second chance romances and thats exactly what you have with The One That Got Away its the perfect second chance romance story and MB. Feeney does a fantastic job with creating this amazing storyline with these fantastic characters! I absolutely fell in love with this story right from the beginning.
The One That Got Away is about second chances Heidi and Shane truly never got over the incredibly short lived relationship that the two of them had that ended early on. I absolutely loved the dual point of view in this book I devoured it in record time, Shane and Heidi were like my Kryptonite I wasn't able to put my Kindle down from the moment I started reading this novel. I love the connection that you can feel between the two main characters it practically leaps off of the page its so magnetic. This book is incredibly sweet but it is also hot and steamy and I was fanning myself and needed a cold shower a time or two and re-read a few parts they were pretty damn amazing. :) I will say the book is incredibly well written I love the way MB Feeney makes the reader feel like they are apart of the journey with the characters, you feel connected to them like your going through the emotions with them, and I absolutely love that.
I enjoyed this story very much if you haven't had an opportunity to read it or download it yet don't wait it really is a great read.
The One That Got Away is about second chances Heidi and Shane truly never got over the incredibly short lived relationship that the two of them had that ended early on. I absolutely loved the dual point of view in this book I devoured it in record time, Shane and Heidi were like my Kryptonite I wasn't able to put my Kindle down from the moment I started reading this novel. I love the connection that you can feel between the two main characters it practically leaps off of the page its so magnetic. This book is incredibly sweet but it is also hot and steamy and I was fanning myself and needed a cold shower a time or two and re-read a few parts they were pretty damn amazing. :) I will say the book is incredibly well written I love the way MB Feeney makes the reader feel like they are apart of the journey with the characters, you feel connected to them like your going through the emotions with them, and I absolutely love that.
I enjoyed this story very much if you haven't had an opportunity to read it or download it yet don't wait it really is a great read.
August 20, 2015
Review of The One That Got Away by M.B. Feeney
Review done for Hooked on Books
4 out of 5 stars
Shane Hughes made a horrible mistake back in high school letting his first love go. He thought he was doing the right thing for her but for twelve years he has suffered with his choice.
Heidi Johnson was in love with Shane Hughes and was devastated when he broke up with her. She didn’t understand why and never forgot about him.
Twelve years later they connect again on line. Heidi is now divorced from her cheating husband and Shane is in a relationship. They talk over text or Facebook frequently. When their high school reunion comes up, they are both eager to see each other.
A few drinks and some seductive glances lead to them ripping each other’s clothes off. They are both shocked to feel the connection between them is still just as strong as it was all those years ago.
Too bad they live hundreds of miles apart and Shane has someone at home.
This was a great second chances story. Sometimes life gives you another chance at love and you just have to be brave enough to take a leap of faith.
Review done for Hooked on Books
4 out of 5 stars
Shane Hughes made a horrible mistake back in high school letting his first love go. He thought he was doing the right thing for her but for twelve years he has suffered with his choice.
Heidi Johnson was in love with Shane Hughes and was devastated when he broke up with her. She didn’t understand why and never forgot about him.
Twelve years later they connect again on line. Heidi is now divorced from her cheating husband and Shane is in a relationship. They talk over text or Facebook frequently. When their high school reunion comes up, they are both eager to see each other.
A few drinks and some seductive glances lead to them ripping each other’s clothes off. They are both shocked to feel the connection between them is still just as strong as it was all those years ago.
Too bad they live hundreds of miles apart and Shane has someone at home.
This was a great second chances story. Sometimes life gives you another chance at love and you just have to be brave enough to take a leap of faith.
August 21, 2015
This was a great book about having that second chance with the one person you never really had much of a first chance with.
Heidi Johnson fell for Shane Hughes in high school until he broke it not long into their relationship. Fifteen years later she is a single mom of two kids and ready to go to her high school reunion with her best friend Angela James.
Shane Hughes regrets ending it with Heidi Johnson back in high school and he has never forgotten her, even if he is in a relationship with Mel.
When Shane and Heidi meet up at the reunion sparks fly! Will they be able to recapture what they once had and are they ready to move forward together or has too much time flown by and the spark is gone, especially with Shane in a relationship.
I loved the idea of 15 years going by as it is such a long time for people to change and establish their own lives. The characters in the book were really well developed as were the secondary characters, such as Angela and Samantha.
I really enjoyed the epilogue of the book and thought it completely tied everything up and then even more than that!
Such a great read!
Heidi Johnson fell for Shane Hughes in high school until he broke it not long into their relationship. Fifteen years later she is a single mom of two kids and ready to go to her high school reunion with her best friend Angela James.
Shane Hughes regrets ending it with Heidi Johnson back in high school and he has never forgotten her, even if he is in a relationship with Mel.
When Shane and Heidi meet up at the reunion sparks fly! Will they be able to recapture what they once had and are they ready to move forward together or has too much time flown by and the spark is gone, especially with Shane in a relationship.
I loved the idea of 15 years going by as it is such a long time for people to change and establish their own lives. The characters in the book were really well developed as were the secondary characters, such as Angela and Samantha.
I really enjoyed the epilogue of the book and thought it completely tied everything up and then even more than that!
Such a great read!
August 25, 2015
4 out of 5 stars
Shane Hughes made a horrible mistake back in high school letting his first love go. He thought he was doing the right thing for her but for twelve years he has suffered with his choice.
Heidi Johnson was in love with Shane Hughes and was devastated when he broke up with her. She didn’t understand why and never forgot about him.
Twelve years later they connect again on line. Heidi is now divorced from her cheating husband and Shane is in a relationship. They talk over text or Facebook frequently. When their high school reunion comes up, they are both eager to see each other.
A few drinks and some seductive glances lead to them ripping each other’s clothes off. They are both shocked to feel the connection between them is still just as strong as it was all those years ago.
Too bad they live hundreds of miles apart and Shane has someone at home.
This was a great second chances story. Sometimes life gives you another chance at love and you just have to be brave enough to take a leap of faith.
Shane Hughes made a horrible mistake back in high school letting his first love go. He thought he was doing the right thing for her but for twelve years he has suffered with his choice.
Heidi Johnson was in love with Shane Hughes and was devastated when he broke up with her. She didn’t understand why and never forgot about him.
Twelve years later they connect again on line. Heidi is now divorced from her cheating husband and Shane is in a relationship. They talk over text or Facebook frequently. When their high school reunion comes up, they are both eager to see each other.
A few drinks and some seductive glances lead to them ripping each other’s clothes off. They are both shocked to feel the connection between them is still just as strong as it was all those years ago.
Too bad they live hundreds of miles apart and Shane has someone at home.
This was a great second chances story. Sometimes life gives you another chance at love and you just have to be brave enough to take a leap of faith.
March 4, 2015
I received and arc for an honest review, and I have to say I absolutely LOVED it. We meet Heidi and Shane when they are teens and Shane has just made the ultimate move by asking Heidi to be his girlfriend. And what starts out as a dream come true for Heidi, it soon changes because like most young relationships one if not both are a bit insecure and let other events influence their decisions in life. Shane takes it upon himself to not only cause heartbreak for Heidi but for himself as well ( your just going to have to read to find out what that is ) . Fast forward 15 years later and its time for their class reunion. during the past few years Heidi and Shane have found each other on social media, and spark up a bit of a friendship. Its what brings them back together, and ultimately makes Shane question 'why he let her go as easily as he did' M B did and excellent job, and Im looking forward to reading other works.
March 13, 2015
When I got the chance to read The One That Got Away by M.B. Feeney, I grabbed it with both hands. I've been a fan of Ms. Feeney's since her first book, and one of the things I've noticed about her writing is how much she's grown as a storyteller. And in my opinion, this book is her best yet. The love story between Heidi and Shane was so realistic. The attraction was there, but it wasn't the cliched loved-at-first-sight kind. The characters had real problems, real doubts, and they were written in a way that made it easy to connect with them.
My only criticism would be that I wish there had been a bit more build up between when they were the ones that got away and to when they reconnected. I would have enjoyed reading more of how they found each other again, but overall, the story was amazing. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read!
My only criticism would be that I wish there had been a bit more build up between when they were the ones that got away and to when they reconnected. I would have enjoyed reading more of how they found each other again, but overall, the story was amazing. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read!
December 9, 2014
Just when I needed something refreshing and sweet - The one that got away fell into my lap. What a wonderful lovely story! The story starts out with Heidi and Shane as teenagers - they are that sweet first love that we all have had once. Shane doesn't do well on his exams for university so he has to leave. He breaks Heidi's heart. Fast, forward 12 years. Heidi is a divorce Mom of two and getting away to her reunion. In recent months she has been talking to Shane on the internet. What will happen?
The way that this story is told is like the author, knows of loss of that first love. We can go on but do we ever forget the bittersweet moments? Thank-you for weaving such a realistic story!
Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a great romance, this one will keep you warm, bring a tear or two to your eye and make you remember the one that got away.
The way that this story is told is like the author, knows of loss of that first love. We can go on but do we ever forget the bittersweet moments? Thank-you for weaving such a realistic story!
Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a great romance, this one will keep you warm, bring a tear or two to your eye and make you remember the one that got away.
February 20, 2015
Well told romance... Sweet story with the perfect amount of steam between Heidi and Shane.
It's nice to find a romance where the woman is self reliant, somewhat unapologetic for just being who she is, and doesn't half the time wondering "How can he love poor little me?"
So many romance stories create a pitiful heroine who almost desperately needs the hero to make her feel worthy of life itself. Not Heidi. From her decision to go to the reunion to the gift she gives Shane later on, she's taken control.
And Shane? He steps out on faith, changing his whole life, becoming the man he needs to be to win the woman he wants.
A quick read, that may be short on pages but by no means is short on story. It's full of heart, quick whit, and steamy scenes that will only leave you asking for just a bit more of this love story.
It's nice to find a romance where the woman is self reliant, somewhat unapologetic for just being who she is, and doesn't half the time wondering "How can he love poor little me?"
So many romance stories create a pitiful heroine who almost desperately needs the hero to make her feel worthy of life itself. Not Heidi. From her decision to go to the reunion to the gift she gives Shane later on, she's taken control.
And Shane? He steps out on faith, changing his whole life, becoming the man he needs to be to win the woman he wants.
A quick read, that may be short on pages but by no means is short on story. It's full of heart, quick whit, and steamy scenes that will only leave you asking for just a bit more of this love story.
August 16, 2015
This makes the 3 book my Mich that I have read and like the others, I loved it. Mich is an amazing writer and her stories are always so engaging and her characters are well rounded and you are able to picture them from how they are written.
Have you ever let your "one" get away? This story deals with that and what happens when you get the chance to get back in contact them again.
Heidi met Shane was she was in Uni and they dated and were really good together but Shane got scared and left her. Years later thanks to a school reunion, Shane and Heidi gets the chance to meet up and things take an interesting turn. From there they start to get back into better contact with each other and after some more bumps in the road, they are able to end up happy.
Another great novella, on to the rest of her books.
Have you ever let your "one" get away? This story deals with that and what happens when you get the chance to get back in contact them again.
Heidi met Shane was she was in Uni and they dated and were really good together but Shane got scared and left her. Years later thanks to a school reunion, Shane and Heidi gets the chance to meet up and things take an interesting turn. From there they start to get back into better contact with each other and after some more bumps in the road, they are able to end up happy.
Another great novella, on to the rest of her books.
August 26, 2015
4.5 Crazy Ass Stars!!!
Ok, I want to start off honestly and say, I hate cheating of any kind. I almost didn't finish reading this because of it. I'm so glad I didn't stop reading though. It was a great story that had me glued to my kindle until 3 am and then picking back it back up when my eyes popped open at 7 am. My first though when I woke was, "dammit, I fell asleep before I finished reading."
Yes, there was cheating involved in this story but it wasn't the center of the whole story. At the center were Heidi and Shane, who were brought back together after 15 yrs. the story was quick and offered just the amount of detail to keep me turning pages and not get bored and feel overwhelmed with extra non-essential detail.
I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to reading more from M.B. Feeney in the future.
Ok, I want to start off honestly and say, I hate cheating of any kind. I almost didn't finish reading this because of it. I'm so glad I didn't stop reading though. It was a great story that had me glued to my kindle until 3 am and then picking back it back up when my eyes popped open at 7 am. My first though when I woke was, "dammit, I fell asleep before I finished reading."
Yes, there was cheating involved in this story but it wasn't the center of the whole story. At the center were Heidi and Shane, who were brought back together after 15 yrs. the story was quick and offered just the amount of detail to keep me turning pages and not get bored and feel overwhelmed with extra non-essential detail.
I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to reading more from M.B. Feeney in the future.
August 29, 2015
I am a HUGE fan of second chance romances! So, I was definitely rooting for Shane and Heidi from the start.
I will say that parts of the book and their rekindled relationship felt a bit rushed. With that being said, I felt like it had a strong storyline and characters. I liked that Heidi was very self-confident in what she wanted and didn't want. I also really appreciated that she wasn't a whiny and clingy woman when things didn't immediately come back together for them.
The ending? It was definitely a HEA. The way that it ended prior to the epilogue left me with my jaw on the floor. The epilogue was cool because it gave us closure and a nice glimpse into what the future was like for the characters.
I will say that parts of the book and their rekindled relationship felt a bit rushed. With that being said, I felt like it had a strong storyline and characters. I liked that Heidi was very self-confident in what she wanted and didn't want. I also really appreciated that she wasn't a whiny and clingy woman when things didn't immediately come back together for them.
The ending? It was definitely a HEA. The way that it ended prior to the epilogue left me with my jaw on the floor. The epilogue was cool because it gave us closure and a nice glimpse into what the future was like for the characters.
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