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Always Her
Back at high school, Jack was the sexy, confident tomboy who always had a girlfriend, while Elise was the mainstream straight chick, who was never seen without her girly clique. But Elise had a secret yearning that she kept all to herself.
Four years later, Elise is at college far away from home. Her father has died and she wants to live a life that would make him happy. But when she bumps into Jack one night, all of her old feelings are reignited, and she’s not sure if she can keep them hidden away this time.
Always Her is a 29,000 word lesbian coming-of-age romance.
Four years later, Elise is at college far away from home. Her father has died and she wants to live a life that would make him happy. But when she bumps into Jack one night, all of her old feelings are reignited, and she’s not sure if she can keep them hidden away this time.
Always Her is a 29,000 word lesbian coming-of-age romance.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 9, 2015
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June 5, 2015
This short story had quite a lot of potential, but failed to really expand on elements that were working. The characters were good, well defined and actually quite interesting; deserving of a longer book. The premise of the story also worked, and the themes addressed were more than enough to hold interest.
However, where the book fell down for me, were the scene choices. I felt I spent far too much time reading about Jack and her friends, in scenes that didn't really go anywhere, or in fact add to the story as a whole at all. I'm wondering if maybe the author had planned for the book to be longer, and these scenes and the foreshadowing of certain things were going to come into play later.
When we did have the two main protagonists together, or spent time with Elise as she came to terms with the sudden reappearance of Jack, it all clicked into place and the book delivered. Unfortunately there were too few of those scenes, or they were mostly rushed through.
As a romance it didn't really pass muster, and as erotica (if that was the aim) it totally missed the mark for me.
I just felt rather disappointed by the end I'm afraid.
However, where the book fell down for me, were the scene choices. I felt I spent far too much time reading about Jack and her friends, in scenes that didn't really go anywhere, or in fact add to the story as a whole at all. I'm wondering if maybe the author had planned for the book to be longer, and these scenes and the foreshadowing of certain things were going to come into play later.
When we did have the two main protagonists together, or spent time with Elise as she came to terms with the sudden reappearance of Jack, it all clicked into place and the book delivered. Unfortunately there were too few of those scenes, or they were mostly rushed through.
As a romance it didn't really pass muster, and as erotica (if that was the aim) it totally missed the mark for me.
I just felt rather disappointed by the end I'm afraid.
June 9, 2015
Enjoyed it
I guess all of us have that one person...that will be always be the love of our life... that one person... we love secretly...and hoping... soon...shell know what you truly feel...even right from the start.
I guess all of us have that one person...that will be always be the love of our life... that one person... we love secretly...and hoping... soon...shell know what you truly feel...even right from the start.
March 16, 2015
Great story! I really enjoyed it. It's well written.
October 14, 2015
Aw, such a sweet story!
August 20, 2017
This is a good quick read story i guess, and quite steamy as well at the end.
But i feel like everything in this book seem like a rush. But still, it is a good book :)
But i feel like everything in this book seem like a rush. But still, it is a good book :)
October 30, 2015
Always Her is a super short--probably too short--novella about Jack and Elise. They went to high school together, but haven't seen each ither in four years when Elise goes to the bar where Jack now works. Jack recognizes Elise even though to two had been in very different social circles. Elise definitely remembers Jack, because she had a huge secret crush on her. Elise can't believe they're in the same city, at the same school, and that she might finally have a chance with the girl of her dreams. Too bad Jack assumes Elise is straight.
I loved the premise of Always Her, but the actual story was kind of boring and all of the good stuff was crammed into the ending. Most of the beginning is just Jack hanging out with her friends and her girlfriend. I liked getting to know Jack, but none of these scenes held much interest for me because they didn't add to the romance. On the other hand, I quite enjoyed Elise's chapters because she's finally coming to terms with her sexuality. She's been trying to make it work with her boyfriend because that's what her father wanted before he died, but Elise knows that she can't. She's gay. She's not ready to come out to everyone, but she is ready to finally stop being someone she's not.
Once Always Her finally gets to the point, I did start enjoying it more. But things do happen very suddenly and without any kind of build up. It goes from Jack and her friends and Elise's pining, to marathon sexy times! What about everything in between? I didn't get any sense that Jack was that into Elise, because she just brushed her off as some straight girl she use to know. It was very fast, but this is a very short novella. Perhaps if the earlier pages hadn't been wasted on unimportant stuff.
I did like Always Her, at least Elise's chapters and the ending. I do wish it had either been longer to let Jack's feelings develop more, or if the beginning had been more focused on that rather than on unconnected scenes.
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I loved the premise of Always Her, but the actual story was kind of boring and all of the good stuff was crammed into the ending. Most of the beginning is just Jack hanging out with her friends and her girlfriend. I liked getting to know Jack, but none of these scenes held much interest for me because they didn't add to the romance. On the other hand, I quite enjoyed Elise's chapters because she's finally coming to terms with her sexuality. She's been trying to make it work with her boyfriend because that's what her father wanted before he died, but Elise knows that she can't. She's gay. She's not ready to come out to everyone, but she is ready to finally stop being someone she's not.
Once Always Her finally gets to the point, I did start enjoying it more. But things do happen very suddenly and without any kind of build up. It goes from Jack and her friends and Elise's pining, to marathon sexy times! What about everything in between? I didn't get any sense that Jack was that into Elise, because she just brushed her off as some straight girl she use to know. It was very fast, but this is a very short novella. Perhaps if the earlier pages hadn't been wasted on unimportant stuff.
I did like Always Her, at least Elise's chapters and the ending. I do wish it had either been longer to let Jack's feelings develop more, or if the beginning had been more focused on that rather than on unconnected scenes.
Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.
August 14, 2015
Let’s start from the top; Always Her by Alexandra Delancey, is a well versed lesbian romance novel. Published by Wild Horses Press March 9th 2015. Always Her is written in first person, alternating between the two main characters Elise and Jack.
Elise has been battling a plethora of dilemmas, while suppressing her authentic self. Now that Elise is an adult attending college, fate has decided to have those suppressed feelings Elise is so good at hiding resurface. Jack’s gregarious personality and charm has been the root of suppression for Elise. Alexandra Delanceys writing style for this novel takes the reader on a whimsical adventure in the Art of falling in mad love. Alexandra takes us to that initial moment where you opened up mind, body, and soul to another human. Never the less, if you haven’t committed to giving yourself to another for the first time yet, Alexandra has a pretty amazing segue way into what it should be like. I enjoyed being able to connect emotionally with the love between Elise and Jack, as the tension between the two grew stronger. I enjoyed the excitement I received the first time I sensed their first kiss was about to happen. Elise and Jack give the readers great dialogue between each other. It’s as if you invited your best friend over, popped in a chic flick, and began rehashing any important details of your new found love. I would definitely recommend this book to readers who adore true romance for its passion and tenacity. Always Her doesn’t disappoint. Finally, spoiler alert…… Me and Her ( Always Her, Book 2).
Written by Amante De Los Libros
Elise has been battling a plethora of dilemmas, while suppressing her authentic self. Now that Elise is an adult attending college, fate has decided to have those suppressed feelings Elise is so good at hiding resurface. Jack’s gregarious personality and charm has been the root of suppression for Elise. Alexandra Delanceys writing style for this novel takes the reader on a whimsical adventure in the Art of falling in mad love. Alexandra takes us to that initial moment where you opened up mind, body, and soul to another human. Never the less, if you haven’t committed to giving yourself to another for the first time yet, Alexandra has a pretty amazing segue way into what it should be like. I enjoyed being able to connect emotionally with the love between Elise and Jack, as the tension between the two grew stronger. I enjoyed the excitement I received the first time I sensed their first kiss was about to happen. Elise and Jack give the readers great dialogue between each other. It’s as if you invited your best friend over, popped in a chic flick, and began rehashing any important details of your new found love. I would definitely recommend this book to readers who adore true romance for its passion and tenacity. Always Her doesn’t disappoint. Finally, spoiler alert…… Me and Her ( Always Her, Book 2).
Written by Amante De Los Libros
March 26, 2015
Great story
I really liked this story I thought about how innocent crushes can be when we're kids but there are those that you always remember and I can completely see how someone could still feel the same way later on in there life when they see that person again I'm a romantic so I loved this love story
I really liked this story I thought about how innocent crushes can be when we're kids but there are those that you always remember and I can completely see how someone could still feel the same way later on in there life when they see that person again I'm a romantic so I loved this love story
April 29, 2015
This was a great new adult story about two women who knew each other in high school and meet again as adults. Elise had a crush on Jack in high school and Jack didn't think Elise knew who she was. They get to know each other very well in this story.
April 27, 2015
Good book
4 stars. Good descriptions or characters and environments. It was nice to read with my partner. The book was a little drawn out, but ultimately nicely written.
4 stars. Good descriptions or characters and environments. It was nice to read with my partner. The book was a little drawn out, but ultimately nicely written.
July 29, 2015
More of a 3.5.
June 10, 2015
Great story!
I loved the build up to the ending. It definitely had me hooked! Can't wait to read the next one.
I loved the build up to the ending. It definitely had me hooked! Can't wait to read the next one.
August 2, 2015
mindless fluff.
October 16, 2015
Great read! Very romantic!
June 9, 2021
Good read
This is a good book to read . I hope when you read it and , like as much as I do. Sorry I don't write much
This is a good book to read . I hope when you read it and , like as much as I do. Sorry I don't write much
March 23, 2015
good for a short story
May 12, 2015
Excellent coming of age story.
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