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Oblivion
**From New York Times Bestselling author Jessica Wood comes this STANDALONE full-length novel
I wake up to a life and a man that I can’t remember.
He says his name is Connor Brady—the tall, sexy CEO of Brady Global, Inc.
He says my name is Olivia Stuart, and that I was recently in an accident and lost my memory.
Also, he says I’m his fiancé.
Although I don’t remember Connor, or anything about my past, something about him seems familiar. He is kind, protective, and breathtakingly-gorgeous. But there is just one problem—he seems too perfect.
As I begin to rebuild my relationship with Connor and accept the idea that I may never remember my past, I unexpectedly meet Ethan James.
Ethan is the mysterious, rebellious stranger who pushes my boundaries to their limits and makes me feel alive. As our lives collide time and time again, the bits and pieces of my past start to unravel, unearthing the secrets that have been buried deep inside my subconscious. With every new memory I gain about who I once was, I become more torn between the man who is my fiancé and the stranger who is the key to my past. Is my life with Connor really as perfect as he leads me to believe?
Contemporary Romance with **Mature Content** Recommended for 17+ due to mature language and adult situations.
I wake up to a life and a man that I can’t remember.
He says his name is Connor Brady—the tall, sexy CEO of Brady Global, Inc.
He says my name is Olivia Stuart, and that I was recently in an accident and lost my memory.
Also, he says I’m his fiancé.
Although I don’t remember Connor, or anything about my past, something about him seems familiar. He is kind, protective, and breathtakingly-gorgeous. But there is just one problem—he seems too perfect.
As I begin to rebuild my relationship with Connor and accept the idea that I may never remember my past, I unexpectedly meet Ethan James.
Ethan is the mysterious, rebellious stranger who pushes my boundaries to their limits and makes me feel alive. As our lives collide time and time again, the bits and pieces of my past start to unravel, unearthing the secrets that have been buried deep inside my subconscious. With every new memory I gain about who I once was, I become more torn between the man who is my fiancé and the stranger who is the key to my past. Is my life with Connor really as perfect as he leads me to believe?
Contemporary Romance with **Mature Content** Recommended for 17+ due to mature language and adult situations.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2014
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Jessica Wood writes contemporary romance.
While she has lived in countless cities throughout the U.S., her heart belongs to San Francisco. To her, there’s something seductively romantic about the Golden Gate Bridge, the steep rolling hills of the city streets, the cable cars, and the Victorian-style architecture.
She loves a strong, masculine man with a witty personality. While she is headstrong and extremely independent, she can’t resist a man who takes control of the relationship, both outside and inside of the bedroom.
She loves to travel internationally, and tries to plan a yearly trip abroad. She also loves to cook and bake, and—to the benefit of her friends—she loves to share. She also enjoys ceramics and being creative with her hands. She has a weakness for good (maybe bad) TV shows; she’s up-to-date on over 25 current shows, and no, that wasn’t a joke.
And it goes without saying, she loves books—they’re like old and dear friends who have always been there to make her laugh and make her cry.
The one thing she wished she had more of is time.
Jessica Wood writes contemporary romance.
While she has lived in countless cities throughout the U.S., her heart belongs to San Francisco. To her, there’s something seductively romantic about the Golden Gate Bridge, the steep rolling hills of the city streets, the cable cars, and the Victorian-style architecture.
She loves a strong, masculine man with a witty personality. While she is headstrong and extremely independent, she can’t resist a man who takes control of the relationship, both outside and inside of the bedroom.
She loves to travel internationally, and tries to plan a yearly trip abroad. She also loves to cook and bake, and—to the benefit of her friends—she loves to share. She also enjoys ceramics and being creative with her hands. She has a weakness for good (maybe bad) TV shows; she’s up-to-date on over 25 current shows, and no, that wasn’t a joke.
And it goes without saying, she loves books—they’re like old and dear friends who have always been there to make her laugh and make her cry.
The one thing she wished she had more of is time.
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December 26, 2014
** 5 Oblivious Stars **
Oblivion was a book that surprised me quite pleasantly. At first I was drown to this novel by its beautiful cover. Because let's face it, covers sometimes affects us. Like a handsome man, you can't ignore them if they step in front of you. But what made me actually give this book a chance, was the blurb. I don't know why, but it sounded quite interesting and unlike any other book I've ever read.
At first when I was reading it, I got the vibes from 'The Vow' by Nicholas Sparks. But as I was reading it, I realized that it was so much more and so different from that. I must admit that while I was reading it, I thought that it would be another predictable story, but even though there was something that I predicted, I was mindblown by another incident in the book that left me speechless. I love it when authors have the ability to prove you wrong. I bow down to those who can surprise me and Jessica Wood did this.
Back to the story.
Olivia Stuart [Liv] had an accident and she lost her memory. After being hit by a car, she wakes up in a hospital with amnesia and a man on her side tells her that he's her fiance. They used to work together in his company, with him being her boss. They tell her that she was a workaholic like him, but now the doctors said that she should rest and take it slow, with the possibility to reclaim her memories in time. The day that she's about to get out of the hospital she meets a charming guy, Ethan, who hits on her instantly, not backing out, even when she tells him that she's engaged.
As the weeks pass, Liv is struggling with her broken memories, flashbacks mostly of her childhood and the day of her accident. Piece by piece the memories are coming back to her. Meanwhile, she tries to understand what kind of person she used to be and if she has changed ever since she lost her memory.
She's also struggling to feel love again for her fiance, Connor, who's been nothing but gentle and patient with her, since she woke up from the coma and she appreciates that, but is it enough, when he's never around, making it obvious that his work is his number one priority? And what happens when she meets Ethan again and he challenges her, making her feel more alive than she felt since the day she woke up from her coma?
I really enjoyed Liv's character. She wasn't the whiny kind of girl, who would cry over her loss of memories. She wanted to be independent and not count on Connor's money or services. When she didn't want something, she would say it. She really tried throughout the book to make wise and reasonable choices and I admired her for that. She didn't want to hurt anyone and she was kind and thoughtful.
"I found myself torn between two men: the caring and protective fiancé who I had no memory of, and the rebellious and surprisingly-sweet stranger who made me question who I once was."
I was struggling along with her, since after her accident it was like she was being reborn. How can you go back to the person you used to be if you have hardly any memories of that? I was feeling for Connor, for Liv and for Ethan. I don't want to say anything more, because I hate to spoil and I'm afraid I already said too much.
I think people should give this story a chance, because it was quite challenging, considering that it made me feel for everyone, gave me food for thought, I loved the flashbacks, I loved the mystery and the suspense and like I said, it surprised me with a plot twist that I did not see coming. Even if you hate love triangle stories, I believe you're gonna enjoy this one.
Oblivion was a book that surprised me quite pleasantly. At first I was drown to this novel by its beautiful cover. Because let's face it, covers sometimes affects us. Like a handsome man, you can't ignore them if they step in front of you. But what made me actually give this book a chance, was the blurb. I don't know why, but it sounded quite interesting and unlike any other book I've ever read.
At first when I was reading it, I got the vibes from 'The Vow' by Nicholas Sparks. But as I was reading it, I realized that it was so much more and so different from that. I must admit that while I was reading it, I thought that it would be another predictable story, but even though there was something that I predicted, I was mindblown by another incident in the book that left me speechless. I love it when authors have the ability to prove you wrong. I bow down to those who can surprise me and Jessica Wood did this.
Back to the story.
Olivia Stuart [Liv] had an accident and she lost her memory. After being hit by a car, she wakes up in a hospital with amnesia and a man on her side tells her that he's her fiance. They used to work together in his company, with him being her boss. They tell her that she was a workaholic like him, but now the doctors said that she should rest and take it slow, with the possibility to reclaim her memories in time. The day that she's about to get out of the hospital she meets a charming guy, Ethan, who hits on her instantly, not backing out, even when she tells him that she's engaged.
As the weeks pass, Liv is struggling with her broken memories, flashbacks mostly of her childhood and the day of her accident. Piece by piece the memories are coming back to her. Meanwhile, she tries to understand what kind of person she used to be and if she has changed ever since she lost her memory.
She's also struggling to feel love again for her fiance, Connor, who's been nothing but gentle and patient with her, since she woke up from the coma and she appreciates that, but is it enough, when he's never around, making it obvious that his work is his number one priority? And what happens when she meets Ethan again and he challenges her, making her feel more alive than she felt since the day she woke up from her coma?
I really enjoyed Liv's character. She wasn't the whiny kind of girl, who would cry over her loss of memories. She wanted to be independent and not count on Connor's money or services. When she didn't want something, she would say it. She really tried throughout the book to make wise and reasonable choices and I admired her for that. She didn't want to hurt anyone and she was kind and thoughtful.
"I found myself torn between two men: the caring and protective fiancé who I had no memory of, and the rebellious and surprisingly-sweet stranger who made me question who I once was."
I was struggling along with her, since after her accident it was like she was being reborn. How can you go back to the person you used to be if you have hardly any memories of that? I was feeling for Connor, for Liv and for Ethan. I don't want to say anything more, because I hate to spoil and I'm afraid I already said too much.
I think people should give this story a chance, because it was quite challenging, considering that it made me feel for everyone, gave me food for thought, I loved the flashbacks, I loved the mystery and the suspense and like I said, it surprised me with a plot twist that I did not see coming. Even if you hate love triangle stories, I believe you're gonna enjoy this one.
August 22, 2016
OBLIVION... A trip down the memory lane...
“I don’t know how our story will play out, but whether our love story is destined as a tragedy or a happily-ever-after, we should at least begin to finish our story, don’t you think?”
This book had both romance and suspense. However, the dose of suspense outweighs that of romance.
The story line was good, the plot twists were unpredictable except for one of them, which I had predicted from the early beginning. But the other two plot twists were unpredictable for me and I really was surprised.
There was some really good story there but maybe because it was a 167-page book, I mean a really short one, I felt as if it wasn’t developed enough or it lacked some depth and couldn’t meet its potential.
And I think that "the one and only making love scene” was one of the worst I had ever read in books in that it kind of sounded as if written by a teenager or something :)
The book is still readable, it kept me wondering what would happen, so it is a nice short read. And it is between 3,5 - 4 stars for me...
Olivia wakes up in a hospital bed, having forgotten all her memory. Her fiancé, Connor, is there with her and he has been waiting for her to wake up from the coma for 8 days. She has been in a traffic accident and had head injuries.
After another week in hospital, she finally recovers from her physical injuries but she still doesn’t remember anything except for one or two flashbacks that belong to the day of the accident and also a few that belong to her childhood. None of them help her to understand why she left her own engagement party that night and ran out of the hall and was hit by a car.
Her fiancé is too good to be true. He is loving, tender, patient and generous. He is also very rich and powerful. But neither her heart not her mind remembers him and she feels awful and guilty.
“I’m so lucky to have an amazing fiancé like Connor. I need to do everything I can to remember him.”
“It didn’t matter how much I tried to convince myself otherwise, this man was a stranger to me. He was the fiancé of the woman I once was, but he was a stranger to the woman I was now.”
Then, there is this stranger she met while she was waiting for her fiancé in front of the hospital. He saves her from a possible fall when the heel of her shoe was stuck in a hole. This stranger, whose name is Ethan, happens to be someone who is very handsome, hot, cocky and very blatant. He immediately starts to flirt with her. And Olivia finds him charming.
Then, we begin to see more of her relationship with Connor when she is recuperating at home and then, there are more occasions when she meets Ethan and we feel that she somehow will be left confused between these two men.
“I couldn’t explain it, but for some irrational reason I felt drawn to him and intrigued by how at ease he was around me.”
“You’re not what I’d expected, Ethan.” Our eyes met and we shared a smile. At that moment, I felt something shift inside of me. It was a feeling that was new, something that scared me. But it was also something I couldn’t seem to turn my back to. Something about this man intrigued me and as much as I wanted to deny it, I knew I wanted to know more about him.
Eventually, things start to resolve and we are given more and more flashbacks as she remembers bits and pieces. Then, one plot twist after another, we face reality, which brings both tragedy and miracles.
Does it have a happy ending?
“I don’t know how our story will play out, but whether our love story is destined as a tragedy or a happily-ever-after, we should at least begin to finish our story, don’t you think?”
This book had both romance and suspense. However, the dose of suspense outweighs that of romance.
The story line was good, the plot twists were unpredictable except for one of them, which I had predicted from the early beginning. But the other two plot twists were unpredictable for me and I really was surprised.
There was some really good story there but maybe because it was a 167-page book, I mean a really short one, I felt as if it wasn’t developed enough or it lacked some depth and couldn’t meet its potential.
And I think that "the one and only making love scene” was one of the worst I had ever read in books in that it kind of sounded as if written by a teenager or something :)
The book is still readable, it kept me wondering what would happen, so it is a nice short read. And it is between 3,5 - 4 stars for me...
Olivia wakes up in a hospital bed, having forgotten all her memory. Her fiancé, Connor, is there with her and he has been waiting for her to wake up from the coma for 8 days. She has been in a traffic accident and had head injuries.
After another week in hospital, she finally recovers from her physical injuries but she still doesn’t remember anything except for one or two flashbacks that belong to the day of the accident and also a few that belong to her childhood. None of them help her to understand why she left her own engagement party that night and ran out of the hall and was hit by a car.
Her fiancé is too good to be true. He is loving, tender, patient and generous. He is also very rich and powerful. But neither her heart not her mind remembers him and she feels awful and guilty.
“I’m so lucky to have an amazing fiancé like Connor. I need to do everything I can to remember him.”
“It didn’t matter how much I tried to convince myself otherwise, this man was a stranger to me. He was the fiancé of the woman I once was, but he was a stranger to the woman I was now.”
Then, there is this stranger she met while she was waiting for her fiancé in front of the hospital. He saves her from a possible fall when the heel of her shoe was stuck in a hole. This stranger, whose name is Ethan, happens to be someone who is very handsome, hot, cocky and very blatant. He immediately starts to flirt with her. And Olivia finds him charming.
Then, we begin to see more of her relationship with Connor when she is recuperating at home and then, there are more occasions when she meets Ethan and we feel that she somehow will be left confused between these two men.
“I couldn’t explain it, but for some irrational reason I felt drawn to him and intrigued by how at ease he was around me.”
“You’re not what I’d expected, Ethan.” Our eyes met and we shared a smile. At that moment, I felt something shift inside of me. It was a feeling that was new, something that scared me. But it was also something I couldn’t seem to turn my back to. Something about this man intrigued me and as much as I wanted to deny it, I knew I wanted to know more about him.
Eventually, things start to resolve and we are given more and more flashbacks as she remembers bits and pieces. Then, one plot twist after another, we face reality, which brings both tragedy and miracles.
Does it have a happy ending?
October 21, 2016
I received an ARC of Oblivion in exchange for an honest review.
As you all know Oblivion Just went LIVE!!!!!
Last night I picked up my Kindle with a feeling of dread because I had NO clue what I wanted to read. Although, when I put in my password I came face to face with Oblivion just sitting pretty on my Kindle. So without hesitation I knew I had to read it. Once I started, I couldn't stop. So of course this morning I am using toothpicks to hold my eyes open, and I have a coffee IV.
Liv was in an accident. 8 days later she wakes up from a coma not knowing who she is, but also the man who she's been told has been at her side everyday. Her fiancé Connor. Everyday she's awake he is there at her side helping her through it all. A week later when she's discharged she is "saved" from falling by a sexy man who calls himself Ethan. ;) Boy oh Boy. From the instant he touches her there is a connection.
With Liv being home, a home in which she shares with Connor things are off. She just can't quite place it. She wants nothing then to have her memories back. Yes, she has flashbacks however they aren't giving her complete answers. Filling in all the pieces she needs/wants filled.
Connor is a workaholic. He spends 98% of his time working. He's loving, caring, sensitive to Liv's needs. He's the perfect man and fiancé. Something just still seems off to Liv. In the time she is spent alone while he's off working Liv runs into Ethan quite a bit. So when Liv is left alone on a very special day everything changes.
Truths come out, and she's again left broken.
I have to say I totally loved Oblivion . I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. It was all consuming, and I absolutely love that about a book. I ended up in tears.
So #1click your copy today. See how things turn out for Liv. :)
As you all know Oblivion Just went LIVE!!!!!
Last night I picked up my Kindle with a feeling of dread because I had NO clue what I wanted to read. Although, when I put in my password I came face to face with Oblivion just sitting pretty on my Kindle. So without hesitation I knew I had to read it. Once I started, I couldn't stop. So of course this morning I am using toothpicks to hold my eyes open, and I have a coffee IV.
Liv was in an accident. 8 days later she wakes up from a coma not knowing who she is, but also the man who she's been told has been at her side everyday. Her fiancé Connor. Everyday she's awake he is there at her side helping her through it all. A week later when she's discharged she is "saved" from falling by a sexy man who calls himself Ethan. ;) Boy oh Boy. From the instant he touches her there is a connection.
With Liv being home, a home in which she shares with Connor things are off. She just can't quite place it. She wants nothing then to have her memories back. Yes, she has flashbacks however they aren't giving her complete answers. Filling in all the pieces she needs/wants filled.
Connor is a workaholic. He spends 98% of his time working. He's loving, caring, sensitive to Liv's needs. He's the perfect man and fiancé. Something just still seems off to Liv. In the time she is spent alone while he's off working Liv runs into Ethan quite a bit. So when Liv is left alone on a very special day everything changes.
Truths come out, and she's again left broken.
I have to say I totally loved Oblivion . I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. It was all consuming, and I absolutely love that about a book. I ended up in tears.
So #1click your copy today. See how things turn out for Liv. :)
January 12, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and a bit mysterious with a couple good twists. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
November 8, 2014
So ... this wasn't a bad book, It was just OK! When I looked at the cover and read the synopsis .. I thought this was going to be an intense book, but It was just disappointing. It could of had so much more depth to it. I'm not one for a number of sex scenes but this just lacked the romance factor until the end of the book and even that was a tad cheesy. Although I'm much more into the romance part of a book I did want to know what happened with the investigation with Connor and what happened that night, I feel like things were definitely left out. Ultimately I thought it could have been a great book if it was done a little bit differently.
November 2, 2014
4.5**** absolutely loved this story. Right from the beginning I was addicted with this storyline. It was intriguing and I was enjoying trying to guess what happened the night of the incident. There's so many secrets ands twists and turns, there's never a dull moment. The little added fact of a love triangle made this book have even more drama. And with her memory loss it was a different kind of triangle. I do wish some things at the end were a bit more tied up but even so it was an amazing story.
January 24, 2015
Finished with a happy sigh.
Waking up in hospital with amnesia not even knowing your own name and a man by your side, Connor, who claims to be your fiancé is just the beginning for Liv. This is Liv's story theres no memory of past only her flashbacks and present feelings can guide her to her future.
When Liv bumps into a handsome stranger Ethan, she knows theres something there some pull drawing her to Ethan but she doesn't know what or why.
Its a beautiful, tingly, heartwarming, swooning story with lies and deception in the mix.
Waking up in hospital with amnesia not even knowing your own name and a man by your side, Connor, who claims to be your fiancé is just the beginning for Liv. This is Liv's story theres no memory of past only her flashbacks and present feelings can guide her to her future.
When Liv bumps into a handsome stranger Ethan, she knows theres something there some pull drawing her to Ethan but she doesn't know what or why.
Its a beautiful, tingly, heartwarming, swooning story with lies and deception in the mix.
November 18, 2014
4 Stars
Review by Lisa Kane
Oblivion is both a romance and a suspense novel. Olivia Stuart woke up out of a coma and has no idea who she is. She has no memory of her past and finds herself confused. But the man at her side assures her he is her loving fiance, Connor Brady, and they will get through this. She feels nothing for him and is frustrated.
When she is released from the hospital she still has no recollection of him or their engagement. He is the high powered owner of a Brady Global, Inc. and she worked for him. Her best friend, Anna, tells her that she was a workaholic like him and that's how she came to grab his attention. While walking out of there she bumps into a gorgeous guy named Ethan, who she feels a connection with, but isn't sure why. He is flirty and witty and she can't get him off of her mind. He acts as though he doesn't know her but there is just something she can't put her finger on...
Over the next few weeks, Connor showers her with expensive gifts, but even her surroundings at the apartment they live in seem unfamiliar to her and even his dog doesn't seem to like her. It seems every time Connor makes plans with her, he gets a call from a client and drops everything to go tend to his business. She wonders if that was a problem in the past. One thing that does seem to come back to her is a memory of their engagement party. She is running in the street, away from someone or something and she hears Connor out her name. After that she is run down by a car and that's where her memories stop. But she has no idea what made her run and even if this is a real memory.
She runs into Ethan again and they hang out a bit and again she feels some pull to him. It's obvious he doesn't care if she is engaged, he makes it clear he wants to spend time with her. She shares some of the problems she is having with Connor and Ethan tells her to just do what she wants to do and give them a chance.
But there is more to this story than a possible triangle. There is the mystery as to why she can't remember her past and what was she running from. Will she stay with Connor(in the hopes that she will learn to love him) or will she take a chance on Ethan and what they could have?
Review by Lisa Kane
Oblivion is both a romance and a suspense novel. Olivia Stuart woke up out of a coma and has no idea who she is. She has no memory of her past and finds herself confused. But the man at her side assures her he is her loving fiance, Connor Brady, and they will get through this. She feels nothing for him and is frustrated.
When she is released from the hospital she still has no recollection of him or their engagement. He is the high powered owner of a Brady Global, Inc. and she worked for him. Her best friend, Anna, tells her that she was a workaholic like him and that's how she came to grab his attention. While walking out of there she bumps into a gorgeous guy named Ethan, who she feels a connection with, but isn't sure why. He is flirty and witty and she can't get him off of her mind. He acts as though he doesn't know her but there is just something she can't put her finger on...
Over the next few weeks, Connor showers her with expensive gifts, but even her surroundings at the apartment they live in seem unfamiliar to her and even his dog doesn't seem to like her. It seems every time Connor makes plans with her, he gets a call from a client and drops everything to go tend to his business. She wonders if that was a problem in the past. One thing that does seem to come back to her is a memory of their engagement party. She is running in the street, away from someone or something and she hears Connor out her name. After that she is run down by a car and that's where her memories stop. But she has no idea what made her run and even if this is a real memory.
She runs into Ethan again and they hang out a bit and again she feels some pull to him. It's obvious he doesn't care if she is engaged, he makes it clear he wants to spend time with her. She shares some of the problems she is having with Connor and Ethan tells her to just do what she wants to do and give them a chance.
But there is more to this story than a possible triangle. There is the mystery as to why she can't remember her past and what was she running from. Will she stay with Connor(in the hopes that she will learn to love him) or will she take a chance on Ethan and what they could have?
November 13, 2014
What happens when you wake up in a hospital bed with no memories at all? You can remember factual information but nothing about yourself. Not where or when you were born. Not your parents or possible siblings. Not even the handsome man sitting by your bedside. He tells you that your name is Liv and his is Connor. He tells you that you are his fiancé. Despite not having any memories of the man you are supposed to be in love with, something about him feels familiar. The doctors tell Liv that her amnesia should be temporary and that hopefully with time and being surrounded by things of her old life, her memories should start to come back little by little. And that’s exactly what Liv does.
Connor tries to remind Liv of the life they had and how perfect they were together before her accident that caused the 8 day coma and amnesia. The longer she is with Connor, the harder it is for Liv to believe their life was so perfect especially with bits and pieces of her memory coming back to her slowly but surely.
To add further complications, Liv meets a dark stranger that stirs up feelings inside her that she’s not sure how to handle. She owes so much to Connor for being patient and loving during this whole ordeal but there’s something about Ethan that calls out to her. Will Liv regain all her memories in time to salvage her relationship with Connor? Or will her new found feelings for Ethan cause Liv to choose a new path for her life?
This book had me on the edge of my seat wondering what the hell was going to happen next! The flashbacks of memory that Liv has only added to the huge suspense hanging in the air throughout most of the book. When the truth came out about Connor, I was floored. Then we learned some secrets about Ethan. I was shocked and then crumbled into tears! What an amazing book! The book was well written and you easily connected with the characters. My heart ached for Liv and the turmoil she was suffering. Go 1-click! Highly recommend!
Connor tries to remind Liv of the life they had and how perfect they were together before her accident that caused the 8 day coma and amnesia. The longer she is with Connor, the harder it is for Liv to believe their life was so perfect especially with bits and pieces of her memory coming back to her slowly but surely.
To add further complications, Liv meets a dark stranger that stirs up feelings inside her that she’s not sure how to handle. She owes so much to Connor for being patient and loving during this whole ordeal but there’s something about Ethan that calls out to her. Will Liv regain all her memories in time to salvage her relationship with Connor? Or will her new found feelings for Ethan cause Liv to choose a new path for her life?
This book had me on the edge of my seat wondering what the hell was going to happen next! The flashbacks of memory that Liv has only added to the huge suspense hanging in the air throughout most of the book. When the truth came out about Connor, I was floored. Then we learned some secrets about Ethan. I was shocked and then crumbled into tears! What an amazing book! The book was well written and you easily connected with the characters. My heart ached for Liv and the turmoil she was suffering. Go 1-click! Highly recommend!
January 8, 2015
I have to be honest and say that at the start of this book that I thought the storyline was going to be quite predictable and for the most part I was wrong, the story has some great twists and turns that I really enjoyed. So I would say if you feel the same way to see this book through to the end because the ending is really worth it, I loved the ending and epilogue.
At the beginning of this story we find Liv in a coma after being hit by a car, as she comes round from the coma it is quickly evident that she is suffering from amnesia. At her side is her fiancé Conner with whom she returns home to continue her recovery and to try and recall her past life. As she leaves hospital Liv has a run in with the cocky Ethan James who is rather familiar towards Liv and so starts the rollercoaster of her recovery.
While it seems Liv is living a rather opulent life everything just feels a little off, both to Liv and as a reader, it quickly becomes apparent that Conner is not all he seems which has you guessing at what he is up to because you just know that he is, though all my guesses were way off base, and questioning everyone else that comes into Liv’s life. As she is recuperating, Conner is deeply immersed in his company and Liv begins to question their relationship especially after repeated rebuffs in favour of his work. At the same time Liv continues to have the same incomplete flashback of memory which makes her question her relationship with Conner even further.
After another chance meeting with Ethan who seems to understand Liv, he pushes her to live for the moment rather than worrying about her forgotten past. As their friendship develops Liv realises that she is developing feelings for Ethan and as much as she tries to distance herself but each time Conner lets her down Ethan is around to step in. Though nothing is as it seems as Liv soon finds out, so what is Conner hiding and is Ethan all he seems to be?
At the beginning of this story we find Liv in a coma after being hit by a car, as she comes round from the coma it is quickly evident that she is suffering from amnesia. At her side is her fiancé Conner with whom she returns home to continue her recovery and to try and recall her past life. As she leaves hospital Liv has a run in with the cocky Ethan James who is rather familiar towards Liv and so starts the rollercoaster of her recovery.
While it seems Liv is living a rather opulent life everything just feels a little off, both to Liv and as a reader, it quickly becomes apparent that Conner is not all he seems which has you guessing at what he is up to because you just know that he is, though all my guesses were way off base, and questioning everyone else that comes into Liv’s life. As she is recuperating, Conner is deeply immersed in his company and Liv begins to question their relationship especially after repeated rebuffs in favour of his work. At the same time Liv continues to have the same incomplete flashback of memory which makes her question her relationship with Conner even further.
After another chance meeting with Ethan who seems to understand Liv, he pushes her to live for the moment rather than worrying about her forgotten past. As their friendship develops Liv realises that she is developing feelings for Ethan and as much as she tries to distance herself but each time Conner lets her down Ethan is around to step in. Though nothing is as it seems as Liv soon finds out, so what is Conner hiding and is Ethan all he seems to be?
October 30, 2014
“I found myself torn between two men: the caring and protective fiancé who I had no memory of, and the rebellious and surprisingly-sweet stranger who made me question who I once was.”
What would you do if you awoke from a coma after a bad accident and had no memories? How about if you found out you were engaged to a man you don’t even recognize? That is exactly the spot that Oliva finds herself in after an 8 day coma. As caring and attentive as her billionaire CEO Conner is she just can’t seem to grasp being married to him. Maybe she isn’t the same person she was before the accident or maybe things are not as they seem. What seems more troubling is her attraction to the stranger she meets outside the hospital. Ethan is a motorcycle driving bad boy who clearly wants her whether she is engaged or not. How can you pick between the man you clearly loved for a reason and the one you are clearly attracted to now.
This book was so different and surprising to me. I have read several books by Jessica and enjoyed them all but I could not put this one down! This is by far the best written and thought out book. The only thing I can say is I wish it was longer, not because I found it way too short but because I just wanted more! I loved it! When I went into reading this I thought I has it all figured out and that it was going to be way predictable and while some things were not hard to guess I found myself floored by the surprises the second half of the story had in store for me.
Overall, I would say this is a great romantic suspense. Not as sexy as I expected but that is not a bad thing. Instead of forcing sex on every page Jessica seemed to focus on developing a good complex plot with characters you can love and characters you can grow to hate! I look forward to more books in this style from her in the future!
~miranda
What would you do if you awoke from a coma after a bad accident and had no memories? How about if you found out you were engaged to a man you don’t even recognize? That is exactly the spot that Oliva finds herself in after an 8 day coma. As caring and attentive as her billionaire CEO Conner is she just can’t seem to grasp being married to him. Maybe she isn’t the same person she was before the accident or maybe things are not as they seem. What seems more troubling is her attraction to the stranger she meets outside the hospital. Ethan is a motorcycle driving bad boy who clearly wants her whether she is engaged or not. How can you pick between the man you clearly loved for a reason and the one you are clearly attracted to now.
This book was so different and surprising to me. I have read several books by Jessica and enjoyed them all but I could not put this one down! This is by far the best written and thought out book. The only thing I can say is I wish it was longer, not because I found it way too short but because I just wanted more! I loved it! When I went into reading this I thought I has it all figured out and that it was going to be way predictable and while some things were not hard to guess I found myself floored by the surprises the second half of the story had in store for me.
Overall, I would say this is a great romantic suspense. Not as sexy as I expected but that is not a bad thing. Instead of forcing sex on every page Jessica seemed to focus on developing a good complex plot with characters you can love and characters you can grow to hate! I look forward to more books in this style from her in the future!
~miranda
November 6, 2014
5 Stars!
Wow! What an amazing book. This book takes you on a ride that keeps you guessing until the end. This book blew me away. This book totally messed with my mind only to put it back together by the end. This author wrote a brilliant thriller that had an edge of sexiness to it without being overdone. The storyline in this book is flawless. It was edgy, twisting, sexy, naughty, suspenseful, and will totally take you on an emotional roller coaster with heart stopping moments.
This is Olivia's story. Olivia (she also goes by Liv) was in an accident eight days ago. When she wakes up, she has no memory. She doesn't even know her name. And the man, Connor, is who beside her when she wakes up says he is her fiancé. As Liv tries to recover, she get small flashbacks of her past but never full events. As she tries to acclimate to life with Connor, something does not feel right to Liv. When she left the hospital, she met a man who took an interest in her. As Liv is trying to learn to live and trying to remember who she is, the stranger reappears again and forces his way into her life. But life is not all that it seems for Liv and what seems too perfect usually is. Secrets will be revealed. Deception will happen. Who will Liv be able to trust? Will she be able to remember what happened to her and who she is?
Ok so I loved our mystery man. I loved how he forced her to live and feel after her accident. I loved how he pushed her to live outside of the box and test her boundaries. And they were perfect together. Just, they were amazing. And Connor, well yeah I was right about him in my thoughts in the beginning.
I highly recommend this book!
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Wow! What an amazing book. This book takes you on a ride that keeps you guessing until the end. This book blew me away. This book totally messed with my mind only to put it back together by the end. This author wrote a brilliant thriller that had an edge of sexiness to it without being overdone. The storyline in this book is flawless. It was edgy, twisting, sexy, naughty, suspenseful, and will totally take you on an emotional roller coaster with heart stopping moments.
This is Olivia's story. Olivia (she also goes by Liv) was in an accident eight days ago. When she wakes up, she has no memory. She doesn't even know her name. And the man, Connor, is who beside her when she wakes up says he is her fiancé. As Liv tries to recover, she get small flashbacks of her past but never full events. As she tries to acclimate to life with Connor, something does not feel right to Liv. When she left the hospital, she met a man who took an interest in her. As Liv is trying to learn to live and trying to remember who she is, the stranger reappears again and forces his way into her life. But life is not all that it seems for Liv and what seems too perfect usually is. Secrets will be revealed. Deception will happen. Who will Liv be able to trust? Will she be able to remember what happened to her and who she is?
Ok so I loved our mystery man. I loved how he forced her to live and feel after her accident. I loved how he pushed her to live outside of the box and test her boundaries. And they were perfect together. Just, they were amazing. And Connor, well yeah I was right about him in my thoughts in the beginning.
I highly recommend this book!
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October 28, 2014
I absolutely loved this book! Sit back and get ready for some bombshells that you don't see coming. Things aren't always as they seem. Oblivion by Jessica Wood will keep you wondering and questioning what you would do. I could not put this book down. It is a definite five star read for me!
What would you do if you woke up in the hospital with no memory of who you are or what happened to you? That's exactly what happened to Olivia. Olivia woke to a stranger in her room that said he was her fiancé. Connor was handsome, rich and seemed to dote over her. Olivia was in for lots of surprises.
While waiting to leave the hospital, Olivia literally falls into the arms of yet another stranger. He was bad boy handsome in his jeans and worn leather biker jacket. Olivia felt an unexpected connection to the stranger. Ethan came on strong and had no problem telling Olivia exactly what he thought about her.
Connor showers Olivia with gifts but can't give her what she really wants – his time. Connor always seems to put his company first.
After continually being disappointed, Olivia finds herself running into Ethan, the stranger from the hospital. He just has a way about him that makes her smile.
Olivia wants to feel for Connor what she thinks she should, but those feelings just aren't there. She is torn between the man she's supposed to marry and the man who makes her feel alive. Who will she choose?
What would you do if you woke up in the hospital with no memory of who you are or what happened to you? That's exactly what happened to Olivia. Olivia woke to a stranger in her room that said he was her fiancé. Connor was handsome, rich and seemed to dote over her. Olivia was in for lots of surprises.
While waiting to leave the hospital, Olivia literally falls into the arms of yet another stranger. He was bad boy handsome in his jeans and worn leather biker jacket. Olivia felt an unexpected connection to the stranger. Ethan came on strong and had no problem telling Olivia exactly what he thought about her.
Connor showers Olivia with gifts but can't give her what she really wants – his time. Connor always seems to put his company first.
After continually being disappointed, Olivia finds herself running into Ethan, the stranger from the hospital. He just has a way about him that makes her smile.
Olivia wants to feel for Connor what she thinks she should, but those feelings just aren't there. She is torn between the man she's supposed to marry and the man who makes her feel alive. Who will she choose?
November 1, 2014
WOW JUST WOW!!!
This book is epic. And when i say epic i mean E.P.I.C
This is not just your average love story. Oh no. This is so much more.
I cried and sobbed and laughed I had big fat tears falling down my face. I was a utter wreck. I loved every single word.
This is one of those books that makes your heart race, one that you don't want to put down, that consumes your waking thoughts.
After losing her memories in a car accident Olivia, or Liv as her friends call her, she's trying to rebuild her life with Connor, who is her fiance. But things don't add up for Liv, she feels something is wrong, yet she can't put her finger on it. She thinks its just her fault. That she's changed too much.
Connor is attentive, caring and wonderful. Is he too good to be true? Or is he hiding something?
Liv meets a stranger as she leaves the hospital, Ethan catches her as she stumbles. Then she bumps into him again and again. He is always there and he treats her like a person and not something breakable. There is something about the stranger that intrigues Liv. But who is Ethan?
This is an awesome story.
I loved the twists and turns. I thought i knew which way it was going, but i was so wrong. It was oh so much better. Never would i of guessed. There was part that i did guess. Which made me smile. I could go on and on but then you wouldn't need to read the book. You really do need to read the book.
This book is epic. And when i say epic i mean E.P.I.C
This is not just your average love story. Oh no. This is so much more.
I cried and sobbed and laughed I had big fat tears falling down my face. I was a utter wreck. I loved every single word.
This is one of those books that makes your heart race, one that you don't want to put down, that consumes your waking thoughts.
After losing her memories in a car accident Olivia, or Liv as her friends call her, she's trying to rebuild her life with Connor, who is her fiance. But things don't add up for Liv, she feels something is wrong, yet she can't put her finger on it. She thinks its just her fault. That she's changed too much.
Connor is attentive, caring and wonderful. Is he too good to be true? Or is he hiding something?
Liv meets a stranger as she leaves the hospital, Ethan catches her as she stumbles. Then she bumps into him again and again. He is always there and he treats her like a person and not something breakable. There is something about the stranger that intrigues Liv. But who is Ethan?
This is an awesome story.
I loved the twists and turns. I thought i knew which way it was going, but i was so wrong. It was oh so much better. Never would i of guessed. There was part that i did guess. Which made me smile. I could go on and on but then you wouldn't need to read the book. You really do need to read the book.
November 4, 2014
Quite a different read for Jessica Wood if you have read her other books. She had me at the synopsis on this one and the beautiful cover. Honestly, my favorite book from Jessica to date.
When we first meet "Liv" she is recovering in the hospital from an accident with no recollection of who she is. It's here we first meet Connor the doting Fiance' but first impressions are lasting and I just didn't get a good feel for him. He continued to earn my dislike with his controlling and selfish ways as the story progressed.
Ethan's cocky, don't take no for an answer attitude was both a bit of obnoxious and endearing. He had me wanting to know more about him as I turned the pages. His friendship with Liv appeared to come naturally, something that she desperately needed while she tried to remember her past and her feelings for Connor.
Let me start by saying I was Team Ethan from the moment he was introduced to us at the hospital. I could tell there was more to Ethan than he was saying and was happy to see that my suspicions were confirmed.
Now what fun would it be if I told you if Liv gets her memory back and who she ends up with? Go grab your copy of Oblivion and find out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
When we first meet "Liv" she is recovering in the hospital from an accident with no recollection of who she is. It's here we first meet Connor the doting Fiance' but first impressions are lasting and I just didn't get a good feel for him. He continued to earn my dislike with his controlling and selfish ways as the story progressed.
Ethan's cocky, don't take no for an answer attitude was both a bit of obnoxious and endearing. He had me wanting to know more about him as I turned the pages. His friendship with Liv appeared to come naturally, something that she desperately needed while she tried to remember her past and her feelings for Connor.
Let me start by saying I was Team Ethan from the moment he was introduced to us at the hospital. I could tell there was more to Ethan than he was saying and was happy to see that my suspicions were confirmed.
Now what fun would it be if I told you if Liv gets her memory back and who she ends up with? Go grab your copy of Oblivion and find out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
November 1, 2014
Great story!
Her memory was as black as the night sky ... as the sky stretched into oblivion filed with stars, she hoped her memories would start to fill her mind like the stars did with the sky! And now a bit about the story...
She woke up and didn't know where she was or what was going on. After asking enough questions, she found out her name was Liv and the man at her bedside was Connor. She didn't know him, trust him, or love him... yet he was her fiancé. A week passes and she is discharged and she meets Ethan. She is cocky, charming, handsome and she is drawn to him. How is it she feels closer to this stranger than her fiancé? We get to know ask three of them as Liv gets her memories back. Will you be team Connor or team Ethan? I chose my side right away and stuck with it ;)
Favorite passages:
- "But sometimes we don't always get what we wish for. Sometimes we can only work with the hand we're dealt."
- "Whether they were good or bad memories, they were yours, and they shaped you to the person you are today."
- "There's my dashing good looks, my undeniable charm, and my ability to make you laugh even at a time like this."
Her memory was as black as the night sky ... as the sky stretched into oblivion filed with stars, she hoped her memories would start to fill her mind like the stars did with the sky! And now a bit about the story...
She woke up and didn't know where she was or what was going on. After asking enough questions, she found out her name was Liv and the man at her bedside was Connor. She didn't know him, trust him, or love him... yet he was her fiancé. A week passes and she is discharged and she meets Ethan. She is cocky, charming, handsome and she is drawn to him. How is it she feels closer to this stranger than her fiancé? We get to know ask three of them as Liv gets her memories back. Will you be team Connor or team Ethan? I chose my side right away and stuck with it ;)
Favorite passages:
- "But sometimes we don't always get what we wish for. Sometimes we can only work with the hand we're dealt."
- "Whether they were good or bad memories, they were yours, and they shaped you to the person you are today."
- "There's my dashing good looks, my undeniable charm, and my ability to make you laugh even at a time like this."
November 20, 2014
I absolutely loved this story!It is a love story but also has suspense which I love because it keeps you glued to the book.
At first I thought this was a love triangle and was hesitant on reading it (had it for a week before I started it) but it is far from it.
“I found myself torn between two men: the caring and protective fiance who I had no memory of, and the rebellious and surprisingly-sweet stranger who made me question who I once was.”
Conner - What can I say... at first I loved how sweet he was but thought hmmm...something is not right he cannot be that perfect. Well let me tell you he is far from perfect. I do not want to tell you too much and ruin your read so I will leave it at that.
Ethan - Oh I LOVED LOVED LOVED Ethan!!! He was so dreamy and exciting. I was definitely not rooting for him in the beginning but the more he spent time with Liv the more I was team Ethan.
Liv - She was so sweet and I felt bad for her and how confused and torn between what she felt for Ethan and what she was told about her fiance.
The ending was amazing and I would so recommend this book. You will not be disappointed!! ;)
At first I thought this was a love triangle and was hesitant on reading it (had it for a week before I started it) but it is far from it.
“I found myself torn between two men: the caring and protective fiance who I had no memory of, and the rebellious and surprisingly-sweet stranger who made me question who I once was.”
Conner - What can I say... at first I loved how sweet he was but thought hmmm...something is not right he cannot be that perfect. Well let me tell you he is far from perfect. I do not want to tell you too much and ruin your read so I will leave it at that.
Ethan - Oh I LOVED LOVED LOVED Ethan!!! He was so dreamy and exciting. I was definitely not rooting for him in the beginning but the more he spent time with Liv the more I was team Ethan.
Liv - She was so sweet and I felt bad for her and how confused and torn between what she felt for Ethan and what she was told about her fiance.
The ending was amazing and I would so recommend this book. You will not be disappointed!! ;)
November 30, 2014
I knew it!!!!! I knew this would be my favorite Jessica Wood book. I loved every page, I couldn't put it down. I always get nervous when there's a love triangle, but not with this one.
In the beginning I thought Connor was sweet but he always pissed me off when he broken his promises to Liv. There were moments I did fell bad for him because you could tell he loved Liv. But as the story goes you get to know him better.
I loved Ethan from the second Liv stumbled into him. At the same time I felt her way hiding something.
Every time Liv had a flash back you get a little more of the puzzle.
This is a fantastic book!!!! I try not to gives spoilers, so I'll just say this from the start I could put the book down I read right through. It's sweet, romantic, sexy, and has some suspense.
In the beginning I thought Connor was sweet but he always pissed me off when he broken his promises to Liv. There were moments I did fell bad for him because you could tell he loved Liv. But as the story goes you get to know him better.
I loved Ethan from the second Liv stumbled into him. At the same time I felt her way hiding something.
Every time Liv had a flash back you get a little more of the puzzle.
This is a fantastic book!!!! I try not to gives spoilers, so I'll just say this from the start I could put the book down I read right through. It's sweet, romantic, sexy, and has some suspense.
November 4, 2014
FOREVER DOES REALLY HAPPEN
This book is not what I expected. By the 4th chapter I thought I had it all figured out, boy was I wrong.
What would you do if you couldn't remember who the love of your life was. Is it Connor or Ethan? neither are who they appear to be but in the end one is the first kiss and only true love. You'll need to read to find out who and you win the be disappointed, have the tissues ready but there is a HEA you won't want to miss.
This is a must read
This book is not what I expected. By the 4th chapter I thought I had it all figured out, boy was I wrong.
What would you do if you couldn't remember who the love of your life was. Is it Connor or Ethan? neither are who they appear to be but in the end one is the first kiss and only true love. You'll need to read to find out who and you win the be disappointed, have the tissues ready but there is a HEA you won't want to miss.
This is a must read
March 7, 2015
Oblivion is a really great book. The story has mystery from the very beginning because of Olivia's amnesia. There are lots of missing pieces to the puzzle and I couldn't put down the book until it was all revealed! There's quite a twist at the end which I didn't see coming. I usually get to the end of a book and I'm so disappointed because it doesn't seem completely finished but I didn't feel like that with this book. I was so happy with the love story and it just felt like everything came around full circle. Great read.
March 8, 2015
Everyone needs a hero
Going into this book I was skeptical I feared this would turn out to be a love triangle and i just HATE those.
I was wrong.
Connor was charming,attentive and patient with Liv and I quickly grew to love him. At about the 30%Mark I started to realize that something was not adding up where he was concerned and I could tell that her chance meetings with Ethan held an invincible pull that could only come from two hearts that recognized each other. I love the story line the way it flowed and the ending . I would highly recommend this book
Going into this book I was skeptical I feared this would turn out to be a love triangle and i just HATE those.
I was wrong.
Connor was charming,attentive and patient with Liv and I quickly grew to love him. At about the 30%Mark I started to realize that something was not adding up where he was concerned and I could tell that her chance meetings with Ethan held an invincible pull that could only come from two hearts that recognized each other. I love the story line the way it flowed and the ending . I would highly recommend this book
October 29, 2014
Loved this book from Jessica Wood!!! lots of twists and turns. Liv has no memory after being struck by a car. Her fiancé Connor is right by her side. loving and patient as she tries to regain her memories. Then in walks Ethan. he seems to always be there when Liv needs a knight in shining armor. but as with all Jessica Wood's books all is not as it appears!!! full of romance and secrets and an ending that had me stunned!!! 5 star read!!!
October 29, 2014
I heard about this book about a month before it's released and have been counting down the days. and it was spectacular! I've never read any of her other books (something I'll be fixing very soon), her writing was great and the storyline was hypnotizing. I read it all in one sitting because I just had to know Olivia's story. it was so good! add to your list. now I can't wait for to read Jessica's other books!
October 29, 2014
Jessica did an amazing job on this story. I truly felt like I was Liv and experiencing each frustrating moment to the most blissful second. To experience two childhood friends rekindle that love that was brewing deep within their hearts threw me over the moon with excitement! I was completely touched with this from the very beginning to end. Amazing!
October 29, 2014
Oh wow, I just bought this book today and started reading and could not put it down. I was hooked from the very first word and had to continue reading till it was done. It moved along at a great pace, has the most awesome characters and a story that will grab you and not let you go, no matter what you need to do. Everyone needs to experience this book. You will not be sorry.
October 31, 2014
Loved Loved this book!!!!!! Also I must say that I picked up on who Ethan was long before he told Liv :) I am smart like that.......I loved this story line so much. Jessica Wood has done it again. And the ending was my fav!!!!! I totally can't wait for your next book. I love me a good happy ending!!
November 1, 2014
4-4.5*
Enjoyed this story, flowed and was fast to read. Turns of events were good and couldn't of been predicted. I just was left with a few questions at the end. With trying not to do any spoilers, I feel things needed to be in more detail with what happened to the estate etc, was there any investigation with what happened on the night of Liv's accident.
Enjoyed this story, flowed and was fast to read. Turns of events were good and couldn't of been predicted. I just was left with a few questions at the end. With trying not to do any spoilers, I feel things needed to be in more detail with what happened to the estate etc, was there any investigation with what happened on the night of Liv's accident.
May 24, 2016
Aw this was a really really great read. I expected most of where the story line went, but it did have a few twists that I did not see coming. The writing style was easy to read and I was hooked immediately. Either I read fast, or it was a short read because I finished it in 5 hours. ;)
November 1, 2014
wow. this was such a great read and several teist tgat I fidnt see coming.
October 30, 2014
You might think you know what is going on, but....you would be wrong.Loved this book, great story, great romance.
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