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Coming Home #2
Never Look Back
*This book may be read as a standalone even though it is book two in a two-part series. Also, this book is recommended for readers 18+ due to language and adult situations.
A relationship gone bad.......
Decisions to be made.......
Jennifer Davis entered into a relationship with Brian Collins never knowing what she was really getting into. What may have been happy and surreal in the beginning, didn't take long to fall apart, and quickly turned out to be one of the worst decisions she has ever made. When an evening with Brian goes terribly wrong, she leaves during the night hoping to put it all, including him, behind her.
Todd Williams knows exactly what he wants in life. He's about to finish school and has plans to take over the family business. He never thought he would be called upon to help a friend in a time of need especially when things are about to take off with his career.
Just weeks ago, Todd met Jennifer and assisted her when she and Brian were involved in a dispute. He immediately intervened and offered her support while making her promise she would call on him if she were ever in trouble. While he never thought he would hear from her again, especially in another crisis situation, Jennifer calls upon Todd for his help.
Through sleepless nights, threatening phone calls, and living in fear of being discovered, Jennifer leans upon Todd and his family for their support to never look back and dwell on previous mistakes, but to become stronger, and, most of all, to be happy again. After all, it's not just her she's trying to protect anymore.
But, will Jennifer be able to heal and move forward despite her past? Is she ready for all of the new feelings that are suddenly happening every time she's near Todd? And she's not the only one struggling with new emotions. Is Todd ready to offer her his heart, to love and trust a man again, all while balancing his career and accepting the one thing that will always connect her to Brian?
Never Look Back.
Never Look Back is the conclusion in the two-part Coming Home Series. Find out how it all started in book one, Don't Turn Back.
A relationship gone bad.......
Decisions to be made.......
Jennifer Davis entered into a relationship with Brian Collins never knowing what she was really getting into. What may have been happy and surreal in the beginning, didn't take long to fall apart, and quickly turned out to be one of the worst decisions she has ever made. When an evening with Brian goes terribly wrong, she leaves during the night hoping to put it all, including him, behind her.
Todd Williams knows exactly what he wants in life. He's about to finish school and has plans to take over the family business. He never thought he would be called upon to help a friend in a time of need especially when things are about to take off with his career.
Just weeks ago, Todd met Jennifer and assisted her when she and Brian were involved in a dispute. He immediately intervened and offered her support while making her promise she would call on him if she were ever in trouble. While he never thought he would hear from her again, especially in another crisis situation, Jennifer calls upon Todd for his help.
Through sleepless nights, threatening phone calls, and living in fear of being discovered, Jennifer leans upon Todd and his family for their support to never look back and dwell on previous mistakes, but to become stronger, and, most of all, to be happy again. After all, it's not just her she's trying to protect anymore.
But, will Jennifer be able to heal and move forward despite her past? Is she ready for all of the new feelings that are suddenly happening every time she's near Todd? And she's not the only one struggling with new emotions. Is Todd ready to offer her his heart, to love and trust a man again, all while balancing his career and accepting the one thing that will always connect her to Brian?
Never Look Back.
Never Look Back is the conclusion in the two-part Coming Home Series. Find out how it all started in book one, Don't Turn Back.
193 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2014
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Amy Stephens
121 books550 followersAmy Stephens is a USA Today and International Bestselling contemporary romance author. Born and raised in Alabama, she lives just minutes from the beautiful gulf coast beaches.
When she’s not busy writing, you’ll find her reading, going on cruises with her husband, or taking a road trip for a girl’s weekend getaway. She’s a huge sports fan, but she prefers watching the games at home where she can curl up on the couch with her feline fur babies.
Amy released her first book in 2014 and now has over twenty published works, from sweet and clean, rom-com, sports and firefighters, there's bound to be a hero for all of her readers.
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Amy released her first book in 2014 and now has over twenty published works, from sweet and clean, rom-com, sports and firefighters, there's bound to be a hero for all of her readers.
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Blurb:
He was trouble—full of nothing but lies and deceit.
In the beginning, everything was perfect. Little by little, though, it all started to unravel. At first, I felt sorry for him. But how can you continue to feel sorry for someone who doesn’t want to better themselves, who lives in their own little fantasy world, and who’s perfectly content blaming others for their own failings?
The night I finally came to my senses was a night I don’t think I’ll ever forget. Never, in my wildest dreams, did I expect to walk away from everything. And when I say everything, I literally left it all behind—my home, my job, my friends, my life.
Through sleepless nights, threatening phone calls, and living in constant fear, I managed to survive. With help from someone who wasn’t afraid to put themselves at risk, I discovered I could live again.
I also realized that I could love and trust again, too.
Blurb:
He was trouble—full of nothing but lies and deceit.
In the beginning, everything was perfect. Little by little, though, it all started to unravel. At first, I felt sorry for him. But how can you continue to feel sorry for someone who doesn’t want to better themselves, who lives in their own little fantasy world, and who’s perfectly content blaming others for their own failings?
The night I finally came to my senses was a night I don’t think I’ll ever forget. Never, in my wildest dreams, did I expect to walk away from everything. And when I say everything, I literally left it all behind—my home, my job, my friends, my life.
Through sleepless nights, threatening phone calls, and living in constant fear, I managed to survive. With help from someone who wasn’t afraid to put themselves at risk, I discovered I could live again.
I also realized that I could love and trust again, too.
September 1, 2014
I absolutely loved this book!!
I received an ARC/BETA read Never Look Back for Amy. I will say that I absolutely loved this book. It is a continuation of Don't Turn Back. We see what has happened with Jennifer, Brian and Todd.
Jennifer is left a difficult decision of what to do with her life a finding out that everything she thought she knew was not really true. She is determined to get her life back even though it is not going to be a very easy task with Brian trying to prevent it from happening. The only thing to make this task easy for her is that Todd has stepped up to the plate of being Jennifer's good friend as well as protector.
Brian is still the self-destructive person he was in Don't Turn Back. He has really hurt Jennifer this time and tries everything he can think of to get her back. The only problem is he is meet with many obstacles that prevent him from achieving this goal. When he has finally hit rock bottom he knows that he needs to change in order to make not only his life as well as those around him better. However, this time he is starting to realize that this is something he needs to change in himself in order to do this.
Todd is a very strong, loving, and educated man in this book. We first meet him in Don't Turn Back helping Jennifer out of a bad situation with Brian. In this book Todd really steps up to help out Jennifer in her everyday life. Starting with saving her from Brian. As the days go by he starts to realize that his life is about to change because he is not sure how his feelings for her will affect them as friends. So, does Jennifer feel the same way as him? Make sure to read Never Look Back to find out!
This book does have flashbacks to Don't Turn Back however, I would recommend that you read it before you read Never Look Back to get the full effects of the story.
Again Amy has done an amazing job portraying her thoughts through this story. I would recommend this book to read.
I received an ARC/BETA read Never Look Back for Amy. I will say that I absolutely loved this book. It is a continuation of Don't Turn Back. We see what has happened with Jennifer, Brian and Todd.
Jennifer is left a difficult decision of what to do with her life a finding out that everything she thought she knew was not really true. She is determined to get her life back even though it is not going to be a very easy task with Brian trying to prevent it from happening. The only thing to make this task easy for her is that Todd has stepped up to the plate of being Jennifer's good friend as well as protector.
Brian is still the self-destructive person he was in Don't Turn Back. He has really hurt Jennifer this time and tries everything he can think of to get her back. The only problem is he is meet with many obstacles that prevent him from achieving this goal. When he has finally hit rock bottom he knows that he needs to change in order to make not only his life as well as those around him better. However, this time he is starting to realize that this is something he needs to change in himself in order to do this.
Todd is a very strong, loving, and educated man in this book. We first meet him in Don't Turn Back helping Jennifer out of a bad situation with Brian. In this book Todd really steps up to help out Jennifer in her everyday life. Starting with saving her from Brian. As the days go by he starts to realize that his life is about to change because he is not sure how his feelings for her will affect them as friends. So, does Jennifer feel the same way as him? Make sure to read Never Look Back to find out!
This book does have flashbacks to Don't Turn Back however, I would recommend that you read it before you read Never Look Back to get the full effects of the story.
Again Amy has done an amazing job portraying her thoughts through this story. I would recommend this book to read.
September 4, 2014
Jennifer is hiding out from her husband. She's about to give birth to their child but wants a divorce and to be done with him for good. He will never change! Her friend Todd and his family come to the rescue and help her. She loves his family and is very thankful for them. Todd and Jennifer's friendship is starting to get closer. They both feel more for the other and they don't know how to say something, or if even risking it would be the right thing to do. Brian unfortunately doesn't want to give up on his wife that easily.
October 4, 2014
Jennifer her life is in turmoil and she went with her instincts to call her friend Todd - being so scared of Brian and what he would do to her if he found her, I really think he loved her and just had to find himself, his Dad always was hard on him and that was for a reason but at the time he didn't really understand all that - Todd is a dream come true for Jennifer - she finally gets the happiness that she deserves I can't wait to see how this story continues, the ending was a bit of a surprise - good one - I am glad that I found another new author ---
September 6, 2014
Wonderful book! I loved Don't Turn Back and had been awaiting the continuation of Jennifer's story. This book was well worth the wait. I greatly enjoyed getting to know both Jennifer and Todd better. Definitely recommend both books.
February 19, 2015
What another fantastic book ! Have to read book number 3 ASAP because as much as Brian drove me nuts I want him to have a HEA too xxx
November 5, 2014
The Book:
Never Look Back (Coming Home #2)
By Amy Stephens
193 Pages
Pub Sept 1, 2014
The Genre:
NA Contemporary Romance
The Rating:
*** (3.5 stars)
The Blurb:
A relationship gone bad…….
Decisions to be made…….
Jennifer Davis entered into a relationship with Brian Collins never knowing what she was really getting into. What may have been happy and surreal in the beginning, didn’t take long to fall apart, and quickly turned out to be one of the worst decisions she has ever made. When an evening with Brian goes terribly wrong, she leaves during the night hoping to put it all, including him, behind her.
Todd Williams knows exactly what he wants in life. He’s about to finish school and has plans to take over the family business. He never thought he would be called upon to help a friend in a time of need especially when things are about to take off with his career.
Just weeks ago, Todd met Jennifer and assisted her when she and Brian were involved in a dispute. He immediately intervened and offered her support while making her promise she would call on him if she were ever in trouble. While he never thought he would hear from her again, especially in another crisis situation, Jennifer calls upon Todd for his help.
Through sleepless nights, threatening phone calls, and living in fear of being discovered, Jennifer leans upon Todd and his family for their support to never look back and dwell on previous mistakes, but to become stronger, and, most of all, to be happy again. After all, it’s not just her she’s trying to protect anymore.
But, will Jennifer be able to heal and move forward despite her past? Is she ready for all of the new feelings that are suddenly happening every time she’s near Todd? And she’s not the only one struggling with new emotions. Is Todd ready to offer her his heart, to love and trust a man again, all while balancing his career and accepting the one thing that will always connect her to Brian?
Never Look Back.
Never Look Back is the conclusion in the two-part Coming Home Series. Find out how it all started in book one, Don’t Turn Back.
**Book does contain a semi-cliffhanger ending as there is a novella introduced at the end. Book one and Book two are currently free with Kindle Unlimited. Heart of the Matter (Coming Home 2.5) has not been released yet, but will be out later this month (November).
The Review:
So if you read my review of the first book, you will know that I was on the fence about that book; however, I enjoyed the second book so much more.
In book two of the Coming Home series, we are reintroduced to Jennifer, Brian, and Todd. Book one left me with a terrible opinion of Brian, and that didn’t really change much with this book. If anything, my opinion of him was worse. He was definitely a character that I hated. The way he treated Jennifer, and completely abandoned all sense of humanity and responsibility for his child made me incredibly angry with him. He definitely lives up to his bad reputation. For awhile in the first book, it seemed as if he was heading down the right path. He had a woman who loved and supported him, but he took it all for granted. When things continued to unravel for him, he took out his fears, anger and frustration on his pregnant wife.
Jennifer, having experienced enough pain, lies, and heartbreak at the hands of her husband, managed to escape to safety with the help of her friend Todd, who came to her rescue before in Don’t Turn Back. Trying to provide a better life for herself and her unborn daughter, Jennifer settles down in the care of Todd and his family. Having finally come clean to her parents about her marriage and pregnancy, she finds herself forced to reevaluate what she wants out of life, and to make some hard decisions. When she realizes that Brian will never change, and he continues to terrorize her from afar, she decides it is time to make a clean break and seeks out a divorce. Only Brian doesn’t want to let her go.
Todd is the complete opposite of Brian. He is a hardworking man who knows what he wants out of life. He is close to his family, and does whatever he possibly can to care for and support his new friend Jennifer. Taking things slowly, over time, he comes to realize just how important Jennifer has become to him.
What I liked about this story was how the author showed the gradual changes in the heroine. She took responsibility for her own actions, and decided to make positive changes in her life. Including ending her marriage to Brian, and taking things slower. While she cares for Todd, it is a relationship that develops over time. It is not something that happens in a week’s time, much like her relationship with Brian. She takes the time to think through her decisions. To weigh what is going to be in the best interest of her safety and that of her child.
I didn’t really respect Jennifer in the first book, nor particularly like her. I felt that she was a pushover who forgave too easily and didn’t think with her head. She made rash decisions even when she knew better. Granted, we all find ourselves in that situation from time to time, I just couldn’t fathom the life she was choosing. This is just one example of how we often let other people’s actions and opinions determine our self-worth. That is something we can all appreciate and understand. My opinion of her changed immensely in the second book. I saw her take control of her life, and decide to never accept less than what she deserves. She grew a backbone.
I really liked Todd’s character. He was a genuinely nice guy, and although he had feelings for Jennifer, he never let that sidetrack him from his goals and his education. He also respected the fact that she was still married, and never tried to pursue her until she was free from her past life. I loved that he stepped up and took care of a child that was not biologically his, yet he loved her as if she was his own. He was so supportive and understanding of what Jennifer was going through physically and emotionally.
I definitely appreciated this book much more than the first one, and I think that the author did progress in her writing. I liked the fact that she added Todd’s point of view to the story. It added a nice touch. I do recommend this book with a caveat. The first book does provide a much more detailed background of the relationship between Brian and Jennifer, but the second book does cover a brief overview of the story. I would recommend reading this book as a stand-alone, rather than reading both. I think that you will find the story to be more enjoyable this way; however, I know many of you will be curious as to what really happened, and I certainly can’t blame you for wanting to read the whole story.
Never Look Back (Coming Home #2)
By Amy Stephens
193 Pages
Pub Sept 1, 2014
The Genre:
NA Contemporary Romance
The Rating:
*** (3.5 stars)
The Blurb:
A relationship gone bad…….
Decisions to be made…….
Jennifer Davis entered into a relationship with Brian Collins never knowing what she was really getting into. What may have been happy and surreal in the beginning, didn’t take long to fall apart, and quickly turned out to be one of the worst decisions she has ever made. When an evening with Brian goes terribly wrong, she leaves during the night hoping to put it all, including him, behind her.
Todd Williams knows exactly what he wants in life. He’s about to finish school and has plans to take over the family business. He never thought he would be called upon to help a friend in a time of need especially when things are about to take off with his career.
Just weeks ago, Todd met Jennifer and assisted her when she and Brian were involved in a dispute. He immediately intervened and offered her support while making her promise she would call on him if she were ever in trouble. While he never thought he would hear from her again, especially in another crisis situation, Jennifer calls upon Todd for his help.
Through sleepless nights, threatening phone calls, and living in fear of being discovered, Jennifer leans upon Todd and his family for their support to never look back and dwell on previous mistakes, but to become stronger, and, most of all, to be happy again. After all, it’s not just her she’s trying to protect anymore.
But, will Jennifer be able to heal and move forward despite her past? Is she ready for all of the new feelings that are suddenly happening every time she’s near Todd? And she’s not the only one struggling with new emotions. Is Todd ready to offer her his heart, to love and trust a man again, all while balancing his career and accepting the one thing that will always connect her to Brian?
Never Look Back.
Never Look Back is the conclusion in the two-part Coming Home Series. Find out how it all started in book one, Don’t Turn Back.
**Book does contain a semi-cliffhanger ending as there is a novella introduced at the end. Book one and Book two are currently free with Kindle Unlimited. Heart of the Matter (Coming Home 2.5) has not been released yet, but will be out later this month (November).
The Review:
So if you read my review of the first book, you will know that I was on the fence about that book; however, I enjoyed the second book so much more.
In book two of the Coming Home series, we are reintroduced to Jennifer, Brian, and Todd. Book one left me with a terrible opinion of Brian, and that didn’t really change much with this book. If anything, my opinion of him was worse. He was definitely a character that I hated. The way he treated Jennifer, and completely abandoned all sense of humanity and responsibility for his child made me incredibly angry with him. He definitely lives up to his bad reputation. For awhile in the first book, it seemed as if he was heading down the right path. He had a woman who loved and supported him, but he took it all for granted. When things continued to unravel for him, he took out his fears, anger and frustration on his pregnant wife.
Jennifer, having experienced enough pain, lies, and heartbreak at the hands of her husband, managed to escape to safety with the help of her friend Todd, who came to her rescue before in Don’t Turn Back. Trying to provide a better life for herself and her unborn daughter, Jennifer settles down in the care of Todd and his family. Having finally come clean to her parents about her marriage and pregnancy, she finds herself forced to reevaluate what she wants out of life, and to make some hard decisions. When she realizes that Brian will never change, and he continues to terrorize her from afar, she decides it is time to make a clean break and seeks out a divorce. Only Brian doesn’t want to let her go.
Todd is the complete opposite of Brian. He is a hardworking man who knows what he wants out of life. He is close to his family, and does whatever he possibly can to care for and support his new friend Jennifer. Taking things slowly, over time, he comes to realize just how important Jennifer has become to him.
What I liked about this story was how the author showed the gradual changes in the heroine. She took responsibility for her own actions, and decided to make positive changes in her life. Including ending her marriage to Brian, and taking things slower. While she cares for Todd, it is a relationship that develops over time. It is not something that happens in a week’s time, much like her relationship with Brian. She takes the time to think through her decisions. To weigh what is going to be in the best interest of her safety and that of her child.
I didn’t really respect Jennifer in the first book, nor particularly like her. I felt that she was a pushover who forgave too easily and didn’t think with her head. She made rash decisions even when she knew better. Granted, we all find ourselves in that situation from time to time, I just couldn’t fathom the life she was choosing. This is just one example of how we often let other people’s actions and opinions determine our self-worth. That is something we can all appreciate and understand. My opinion of her changed immensely in the second book. I saw her take control of her life, and decide to never accept less than what she deserves. She grew a backbone.
I really liked Todd’s character. He was a genuinely nice guy, and although he had feelings for Jennifer, he never let that sidetrack him from his goals and his education. He also respected the fact that she was still married, and never tried to pursue her until she was free from her past life. I loved that he stepped up and took care of a child that was not biologically his, yet he loved her as if she was his own. He was so supportive and understanding of what Jennifer was going through physically and emotionally.
I definitely appreciated this book much more than the first one, and I think that the author did progress in her writing. I liked the fact that she added Todd’s point of view to the story. It added a nice touch. I do recommend this book with a caveat. The first book does provide a much more detailed background of the relationship between Brian and Jennifer, but the second book does cover a brief overview of the story. I would recommend reading this book as a stand-alone, rather than reading both. I think that you will find the story to be more enjoyable this way; however, I know many of you will be curious as to what really happened, and I certainly can’t blame you for wanting to read the whole story.
September 11, 2014
Kindle Copy from Author
It’s a story about knowing when you are in a disastrous relationship and that you must leave it and eventually move forward.
Jennifer Davis fell in love with Brian Collins and married him. Things seem to be going good until he started to get abusive and jealous. One night he throws a fit after losing his job and throwing a glass bottle that ended up shattering and a stray piece ended up cutting her. She told him to leave which he did which she then left him for good.
She knew she had to leave for the safety of herself and her unborn child. Jennifer turns to Todd Williams someone who had befriended her when Brian had one of his abusive fits. Todd told her to call him if she needs help especially when she went back to her husband.
Todd Williams is in his last year at pharmacy school and has his life basically planned out. He will eventually takeover his father pharmacy when his father retires and right now he is only concentrating on his studies. He really did not expect to hear from her again.
Todd offers support letting her move in to the guest house of his parents as she sorts out her life. Jennifer keeps getting calls from Brian but does not answer or reply to his texts and eventually files for divorce. She cancels the lease on the apartment, does not pay the electricity and eventually cuts off his phone since she was the one paying the bills since his job did not really support them.
Brian after getting serve the divorce goes off the deep end. Confronting her best friend and stealing her friend’s phone as he contacts her. She mistakenly answers as he tries to talk to her but she says it over. He goes on a rampage at their place as he trashed everything in it causing such a ruckus that the neighbors call the police and leaves before they arrive. But he gets caught being at the wrong place at the wrong time.
During that time Jennifer and Todd become closer but never cross the line. Can the two of them find love together and make it despite the baby? Will Jennifer be able to trust her heart to another man?
Love can occur when we least expect it.
It’s a story about knowing when you are in a disastrous relationship and that you must leave it and eventually move forward.
Jennifer Davis fell in love with Brian Collins and married him. Things seem to be going good until he started to get abusive and jealous. One night he throws a fit after losing his job and throwing a glass bottle that ended up shattering and a stray piece ended up cutting her. She told him to leave which he did which she then left him for good.
She knew she had to leave for the safety of herself and her unborn child. Jennifer turns to Todd Williams someone who had befriended her when Brian had one of his abusive fits. Todd told her to call him if she needs help especially when she went back to her husband.
Todd Williams is in his last year at pharmacy school and has his life basically planned out. He will eventually takeover his father pharmacy when his father retires and right now he is only concentrating on his studies. He really did not expect to hear from her again.
Todd offers support letting her move in to the guest house of his parents as she sorts out her life. Jennifer keeps getting calls from Brian but does not answer or reply to his texts and eventually files for divorce. She cancels the lease on the apartment, does not pay the electricity and eventually cuts off his phone since she was the one paying the bills since his job did not really support them.
Brian after getting serve the divorce goes off the deep end. Confronting her best friend and stealing her friend’s phone as he contacts her. She mistakenly answers as he tries to talk to her but she says it over. He goes on a rampage at their place as he trashed everything in it causing such a ruckus that the neighbors call the police and leaves before they arrive. But he gets caught being at the wrong place at the wrong time.
During that time Jennifer and Todd become closer but never cross the line. Can the two of them find love together and make it despite the baby? Will Jennifer be able to trust her heart to another man?
Love can occur when we least expect it.
April 10, 2016
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I was given a copy of Never Look Back in exchange for an honest review.
I was told that this book could be read as a stand alone, so I didn't read the first book in the series. I wanted to like this book. I always feel for new authors because I can't imagine how it must feel to be in their shoes. This book is not ready for readers yet. The writing is stilted, and doesn't flow right. There are so many mistakes that it's distracting. Not just grammar or spelling mistakes (but there are a LOT), but contradictory plot holes. For instance in one portion of the book Jennifer is extremely upset (she is upset about everything), and Todd walks in at that time. At the top of the page it says "For the next half hour I listen to her retell everything her father shared with her", then just a few paragraphs down on the same page it says "I don't want to pry and ask questions, but I'm curious to know what upset her." This kind of thing happens many times, throughout the book. It's not really that big of a deal other than it distracts you from ever being engrossed in the book. The second thing that annoyed me were the characters. None of them are endearing, especially the protagonist. She was one of those people who says "Why me, what did I do to deserve this?" she literally says this. I wanted to scream you married a guy after knowing him only a few short months, and got pregnant. I mean really, you don't get to cry why me when you put yourself in that situation.. There is just too much that I couldn't get past to enjoy reading this book.
I was given a copy of Never Look Back in exchange for an honest review.
I was told that this book could be read as a stand alone, so I didn't read the first book in the series. I wanted to like this book. I always feel for new authors because I can't imagine how it must feel to be in their shoes. This book is not ready for readers yet. The writing is stilted, and doesn't flow right. There are so many mistakes that it's distracting. Not just grammar or spelling mistakes (but there are a LOT), but contradictory plot holes. For instance in one portion of the book Jennifer is extremely upset (she is upset about everything), and Todd walks in at that time. At the top of the page it says "For the next half hour I listen to her retell everything her father shared with her", then just a few paragraphs down on the same page it says "I don't want to pry and ask questions, but I'm curious to know what upset her." This kind of thing happens many times, throughout the book. It's not really that big of a deal other than it distracts you from ever being engrossed in the book. The second thing that annoyed me were the characters. None of them are endearing, especially the protagonist. She was one of those people who says "Why me, what did I do to deserve this?" she literally says this. I wanted to scream you married a guy after knowing him only a few short months, and got pregnant. I mean really, you don't get to cry why me when you put yourself in that situation.. There is just too much that I couldn't get past to enjoy reading this book.
February 21, 2015
***I received an ARC of this book in exchange of a fair and honest review***
I absolutely LOVED this book. It was funny, exciting, sweet and just plain amazing.
Who would have thought that the stranger (Todd) that offered Jennifer a ride home from the diner would turn out to be a life saver. After a nasty break up from Brian, she has to get away and find a safe place to have her baby. Instead of running to her BFF where Brian will locate her, she turns to her newly found friend Todd for help. What she doesn't realize is that she has just made one of the best descisions of her life.
Todd and his family graciously take Jennifer in and put her in their guest house. Todds family owns a pharmacy which will eventually be run by him. He is a down to earth college guy, who knows what he wants in life. It is a nice change of atmosphere for Jennifer. Her parents have been supportive and are helping Todds family with costs for Jennifer living there. Jennifers life has changed overnight and seems to be improving. Does Jennifer find the love she deserves with Todd or does Brian find her and destroy the life she has made for herself?
This book was amazing, you fall head over heels in love with Todd and pray that Jennifer opens up and lets him in. I definitely recommend reading this amazing book!
I absolutely LOVED this book. It was funny, exciting, sweet and just plain amazing.
Who would have thought that the stranger (Todd) that offered Jennifer a ride home from the diner would turn out to be a life saver. After a nasty break up from Brian, she has to get away and find a safe place to have her baby. Instead of running to her BFF where Brian will locate her, she turns to her newly found friend Todd for help. What she doesn't realize is that she has just made one of the best descisions of her life.
Todd and his family graciously take Jennifer in and put her in their guest house. Todds family owns a pharmacy which will eventually be run by him. He is a down to earth college guy, who knows what he wants in life. It is a nice change of atmosphere for Jennifer. Her parents have been supportive and are helping Todds family with costs for Jennifer living there. Jennifers life has changed overnight and seems to be improving. Does Jennifer find the love she deserves with Todd or does Brian find her and destroy the life she has made for herself?
This book was amazing, you fall head over heels in love with Todd and pray that Jennifer opens up and lets him in. I definitely recommend reading this amazing book!
November 1, 2014
This book is very sweet and heartwarming. This book started right where the first one left off, and I liked that about the book. I love how nothing missed a beat from one book to the next. In this book, Jennifer left her husband Brian for the last time because he was out of control. Jennifer desperately wanted a better future, one where she didn't fear for her or her unborn child's life. Todd is basically Jennifer's knight in shining armor. He told her the last time they saw each other that if she ever needed anything to give him a call. Jennifer took him up on that offer and calls him for help right after she left Brian. Todd dropped what he was doing to come to her side. Todd cares for Jennifer, he did from the beginning and only wants the best for her. Todd and his family open their home and their hearts to Jennifer and they all end up falling in love with her. In time Jennifer falls for Todd as well. Even tho she has had a troubled past, Todd looks beyond that. He truly cares for her and her daughter Chloe, and wants nothing more then to see them happy! I definitely enjoyed the ending of this book and I thought it was a great story!
October 20, 2014
Jennifer finally found what she deserved. The first part to of the book was told in the POV of Jennifer and Brian. Brian still did not do anything to redeem himself. He continued to make bad decisions (like he did in the first book) and makes him just dislike him even more. In this book Jennifer starts the difficult journey of getting her life back and removing Brian from it.
Throughout this story Jennifer's parents, Todd, and Todd's parents are by her side supporting her and helping her. Todd is one of the sweetest guys you will meet. You will definitely fall in love with him. He will do anything for Jennifer and the baby.
This is a sweet romantic book that proves to you that no matter how hard life is when you have support from family and friends you can make it. It was great to see Jennifer blossom as she gained back her confidence.
I loved that in the epilogue you got to see Todd and Jennifer's life years ahead. The ending when Jennifer receives a letter was quite a surprise. Who does she get a letter from? You will see at the end.
I received a gift copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and Reviewed for Kylie's Fiction Addiction.
Throughout this story Jennifer's parents, Todd, and Todd's parents are by her side supporting her and helping her. Todd is one of the sweetest guys you will meet. You will definitely fall in love with him. He will do anything for Jennifer and the baby.
This is a sweet romantic book that proves to you that no matter how hard life is when you have support from family and friends you can make it. It was great to see Jennifer blossom as she gained back her confidence.
I loved that in the epilogue you got to see Todd and Jennifer's life years ahead. The ending when Jennifer receives a letter was quite a surprise. Who does she get a letter from? You will see at the end.
I received a gift copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and Reviewed for Kylie's Fiction Addiction.
July 8, 2016
WOW!
Never Look Back is book #2 in the Coming Home series by Amy Stephens. Although there is a light recap or what was covered in book #1, I HIGHLY recommend reading them in order so that you can truly appreciate the beauty of the series.
In this story you watch the after math of book #1. Forced to make some hard decisions and rely on someone she barely knows, the main female character takes the scariest journey of her life. With a crazy husband who is despite to find her and get her back she runs to the safety and comfort of a man she barely knows, but is drawn to beyond anything she could imagine.
It is a lovely story and it so neat to watch build and progress. I am very pleased with the end and love the way journey to get there. I am a little nervous about book #3. I see it going many ways, and I am not sure any of those could be good. I guess we will have to wait and see.
Amy Stephens has really mastered the art of pulling on those heart strings. If you are looking for a love story filled with heart ache and fear that is sure to move you, this is the story for you. I highly recommend the series this far.
Never Look Back is book #2 in the Coming Home series by Amy Stephens. Although there is a light recap or what was covered in book #1, I HIGHLY recommend reading them in order so that you can truly appreciate the beauty of the series.
In this story you watch the after math of book #1. Forced to make some hard decisions and rely on someone she barely knows, the main female character takes the scariest journey of her life. With a crazy husband who is despite to find her and get her back she runs to the safety and comfort of a man she barely knows, but is drawn to beyond anything she could imagine.
It is a lovely story and it so neat to watch build and progress. I am very pleased with the end and love the way journey to get there. I am a little nervous about book #3. I see it going many ways, and I am not sure any of those could be good. I guess we will have to wait and see.
Amy Stephens has really mastered the art of pulling on those heart strings. If you are looking for a love story filled with heart ache and fear that is sure to move you, this is the story for you. I highly recommend the series this far.
September 11, 2014
Love this book! This is book #2 in the Coming Home series. Although it isn't necessary to read book #1, I recommend you do! It is a great story! I'm so in love with Todd and can't wait for the next book to learn a little more about Chloe (and the baby)! We can't forget about Brian! I would love to hear more about his past. He is a real jerk, but it appears he has changed. I guess we will find out in book #3! Keep em' coming Amy!
December 13, 2014
5 Crazy Ass Stars!!!!!
I love this series. I loved getting to know Jennifer and Todd. I was so rooting for them. Brian was a big disappointment to me. I kept waiting for him to redeem himself but his self-destructive ways just made me dislike him more. I'm eager to get started on Heart of the Matter now. I really hope Brian redeems himself. I really want to like him.
I love this series. I loved getting to know Jennifer and Todd. I was so rooting for them. Brian was a big disappointment to me. I kept waiting for him to redeem himself but his self-destructive ways just made me dislike him more. I'm eager to get started on Heart of the Matter now. I really hope Brian redeems himself. I really want to like him.
October 16, 2014
I was hooked from the beginning. This story draws you in and keeps you interested to the end. Loved how Jennifer and Todd grew their friendship before they become a couple. They have a strong bond and it started because of a difficult decision. Can't wait to see what their future holds.
March 21, 2015
Another slick romantic story and well told. My keeps the story flowing from her first book and there's plenty of tension involved in Brian's story as well as fear felt by Jennifer. I like the way Amy tells the story in diary form. A good enjoyable read.
August 4, 2015
Enjoyable
This was a good read. The characters were well developed and the story flowed nicely. Looking forward to more from this author
This was a good read. The characters were well developed and the story flowed nicely. Looking forward to more from this author
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