Little Dancer

by Melanie Marks

I had a “thing” for Faith Turner the first moment I saw her—when I saw her dancing in the abandoned gym. We were only twelve at the time. Now it’s five years later. I still have my thing for her—stronger than ever … but I’m STILL not sure how she feels about me. Maybe it’s best this way. I tend to hurt girls—they want more than I can give. But the thing is, I want to give Faith everything. She’s my little dancer—my life. She just doesn’t know it.
Who am I? I’m the only guy Faith ever let into her life. I’m her best friend. Well, I was. Now, unfortunately, things have changed.
Further summary of the book:
When Faith is stalked by a boy at her new school, a secret admirer comes to her rescue. Only who is the admirer and how does he know so freaking much about her? It’s kind of freaking her out — until she discovers it’s the smokin’ hot guy she’s been secretly craving — her ex-best-friend, the guy she has secretly wanted to kiss since she was twelve. Awesome! Only, is he craving her back… or what?

Genres: Romance

264 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 27, 2015

About the author

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And more!

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

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

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

Reviews

[Nefelibata · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished this book so quickly so frustrating but I couldn't put it down read it in 2 hours and I had no break in between I really hope for a sequel

[Alexandria Shy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great but....

This book is so beautiful I really loved it, it was so romantic. Only thing is that it could of had a better ending other then that it was great.

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

I love this book

I love this book it was amazing!!! I keep reading and did not stop I love all the books this after writes go check the others out!!!

[Heather Lynn Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ummm....

So I feel like Melanie is repeat story lines and changing the characters names. It gets confusing. Not something that is good. I mean the feeling is there but there is a sense of de ja vu reading her story’s now. That’s why I gave 3 stars.

[Mackenzie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favorite. In fact, this book left me a little sick to my stomach.

First, the romance begins when they are twelve and I have to say, I was with Rune' s mom on this one. They were way to young for such an intense relationship.

Second, she had already had a super intense relationship with an older boy who turned out to be unhinged. She was barely 12. What kind of parent is cool with a twelve year old girl having an older boyfriend and going on dates and being that serious at that age. I know she did some fibbing near the end but her parents should have been more aware. They were way too clueless. (Plus, she has how many more stalkers and slightly too obsessed boys in her life later? That was a little too much to swallow.)

Third, what kind of mom lets her 12/13 year old stay alone while she is out of town and expects her to cover for her at work when she has headaches. I get it, they were migraines, but no way should her child be covering her shifts. And it doesn't matter what was going on with Faith' s aunt, Faith should have been her number 1 priority.

Fourth, it got a little too Wuthering Heights for a while there. I don't mean that as a compliment and I'm not saying the stories were the same either. The similarities were in the needless torture. They tortured each other using their love against one another. Not as cruelly or wildly as Heathcliff and Catherine but purposely, selfishly, immaturely, and unnecessarily. Come on, at least Heathcliff and Catherine had a reason they couldn't be together. Unless you count Rune' s "teenage boy needs" as a reason, Rune and Faith had no reason other than an unwillingness to be honest. Of course they were just children so I can't say I was really routing for them to get together until the end. The intensity of their relationship at such a young age was uncomfortable to read.

Then at the end, it was kind of a let down. They went through all this years of torture and now they are finally at an age were puberty has wound down and more adult like emotions and responses have kicked in. I, as the reader, am finally on board with their love and all they get is a fizzle of a conclusion. It was hardly satisfying.

As I said, not my favorite. However, I will say that this book was more original than Marks's other books. Most of her other books share far more character and plot similarities. And yet, I still like her other books more.

[Lucie · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very strange story, because the two main characters were very young in the beginning of the book but they were sort of thinking/takling/acting like they were older. And it is kind of a sad story because some weird things happen to Faith. Sometimes I was confused because it didn't always made sense to me. But just go for it, it's a quick and easy read!:)

[Lari :) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Possiiibbbllyy a little lower. Not my fav of Melanie Marks unfortunately, buuuut It's probably because I think I would have enjoyed it more if I was a few years younger (say 13?). It's probably directed at younger audiences anyway :)
It was a cute and quick read nonetheless.

[Guin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Took me awhile to finished this story. I struggled with the static characterizations.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

They really had a long convoluted path to their happily ever after...