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Cameron Farms #1
You Only
Fifteen years ago the hometown princess ran away...
Her prince, Finn Webber, has moved on but he never forgot his heartbreak. Now, Hale Cameron, his lost love, is back and he is curious. This new Hale is smart, sassy and sexy.
Hale is back home and all grown up. She's smarter and sassier. But there are still things she needs to resolve, one of which is Finn Webber, the guy whose heart she broke. She hopes he can forgive her for her past mistakes. What she doesn't expect is his reaction to her.
Time may have passed, but old feelings are still alive. Find out what happens when the hometown princess comes home and discovers that her prince isn't as immune to her as she believed.
Her prince, Finn Webber, has moved on but he never forgot his heartbreak. Now, Hale Cameron, his lost love, is back and he is curious. This new Hale is smart, sassy and sexy.
Hale is back home and all grown up. She's smarter and sassier. But there are still things she needs to resolve, one of which is Finn Webber, the guy whose heart she broke. She hopes he can forgive her for her past mistakes. What she doesn't expect is his reaction to her.
Time may have passed, but old feelings are still alive. Find out what happens when the hometown princess comes home and discovers that her prince isn't as immune to her as she believed.
422 pages, Paperback
First published January 12, 2016
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Melanie Jayne
43 books141 followersMelanie Jayne doesn’t know what she wants to be when and if she ever grows up. She’s worked retail, recorded hearings in a Federal Courtroom, worked behind the scenes with security at a casino and currently she is living her dream writing Romance.
She plots and plans from her farm in central Indiana that she shares with her husband and two mastiffs, Ginger and Duncan Keith. When she isn’t creating she can be found watching sports, searching for the perfect mascara and reading. She also loves questionable TV- Any Real Housewives, The Steve Wilkos Show and Live PD. Plus she is addicted to the TMZ app on her phone.
Melanie loves to meet readers. She attends many conferences and signings. Please take a moment and introduce yourself and tell her what you are reading.
She plots and plans from her farm in central Indiana that she shares with her husband and two mastiffs, Ginger and Duncan Keith. When she isn’t creating she can be found watching sports, searching for the perfect mascara and reading. She also loves questionable TV- Any Real Housewives, The Steve Wilkos Show and Live PD. Plus she is addicted to the TMZ app on her phone.
Melanie loves to meet readers. She attends many conferences and signings. Please take a moment and introduce yourself and tell her what you are reading.
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January 28, 2016
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So when I first read the blurb of You Only by Melanie Jayne, I was intrigued. I have always been one of those hopeless romantics who couldn't resist a good second chance romance. Though the biggest underlying theme is about second chances, Ms. Jayne also highlights the importance of loving and finding yourself.
“You did many things that made me happy, Finn, and I did love you.”I still love you. “I just didn’t love me, and when I started examining what was wrong with me, I knew I had to leave.”
As much as I love a story that highlights and pinpoints these important themes, I found You Only just an okay read. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. I thought the book started off with a strong and solid prologue, but as I read several chapters in, I didn't get that strong pull to love these characters. It just felt stagnant. You would think after 15 years, these characters would have been mature in handling things but it didn't turn out the way I would expect. I guess I was expecting this strong chemistry that was palpable right off the pages but for some reason it was lacking that hence why I just thought this book was okay.
The writing was good but I felt the author could have condensed certain parts in the book and elaborated more on the connection of Hale and Finn. For a second chance romance, I wanted to feel the raw emotions but I just didn't feel that. While I know there are several people who loved this book, I just happen to think this book was just okay. But what I can tell you is that I am more intrigued with Jasmine and Izzy's story and what will happen to their marriage and how these two can rediscovered the spark to their marriage.
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So when I first read the blurb of You Only by Melanie Jayne, I was intrigued. I have always been one of those hopeless romantics who couldn't resist a good second chance romance. Though the biggest underlying theme is about second chances, Ms. Jayne also highlights the importance of loving and finding yourself.
“You did many things that made me happy, Finn, and I did love you.”I still love you. “I just didn’t love me, and when I started examining what was wrong with me, I knew I had to leave.”As much as I love a story that highlights and pinpoints these important themes, I found You Only just an okay read. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. I thought the book started off with a strong and solid prologue, but as I read several chapters in, I didn't get that strong pull to love these characters. It just felt stagnant. You would think after 15 years, these characters would have been mature in handling things but it didn't turn out the way I would expect. I guess I was expecting this strong chemistry that was palpable right off the pages but for some reason it was lacking that hence why I just thought this book was okay.
The writing was good but I felt the author could have condensed certain parts in the book and elaborated more on the connection of Hale and Finn. For a second chance romance, I wanted to feel the raw emotions but I just didn't feel that. While I know there are several people who loved this book, I just happen to think this book was just okay. But what I can tell you is that I am more intrigued with Jasmine and Izzy's story and what will happen to their marriage and how these two can rediscovered the spark to their marriage.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Melanie Jayne
January 14, 2016
Rosalie's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Hale Cameron returns to town to take care of her ailing father, preparing for the inevitability of his passing. As one of the most important and influential daughters of the Hale County, she knows she is going to have to step in and take over Cameron Farms. However, leaving behind her fiancée, Finn Webber, who is now the two mayor, brings all the emotions the two had left years before up close and personal.
I loved watching the two battle to be on top. Hale, who fought to make her own name for herself, not just be the town princess, gives as much as she takes. The relationship between the two is a wonderful dynamic, and Hale does everything to prove to Finn that she isn’t the girl that ran away so many years before. The chemistry between the two is amazing. The scenes where the two are together are sizzling hot, and the talk? Holy moley! Finn is a smooth talking alpha that wants nothing more than to be with the one he lost; but will the pain be worth the price if his heart is broken again?
I did like this book. The beginning, the planning of Hale’s dad’s funeral, was harder to get into, but once I got past that, and the relationship dynamics between Hale (her two best friends) and Finn picked up, I couldn’t put the book down. I couldn’t read it quick enough.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
Hale Cameron returns to town to take care of her ailing father, preparing for the inevitability of his passing. As one of the most important and influential daughters of the Hale County, she knows she is going to have to step in and take over Cameron Farms. However, leaving behind her fiancée, Finn Webber, who is now the two mayor, brings all the emotions the two had left years before up close and personal.
I loved watching the two battle to be on top. Hale, who fought to make her own name for herself, not just be the town princess, gives as much as she takes. The relationship between the two is a wonderful dynamic, and Hale does everything to prove to Finn that she isn’t the girl that ran away so many years before. The chemistry between the two is amazing. The scenes where the two are together are sizzling hot, and the talk? Holy moley! Finn is a smooth talking alpha that wants nothing more than to be with the one he lost; but will the pain be worth the price if his heart is broken again?
I did like this book. The beginning, the planning of Hale’s dad’s funeral, was harder to get into, but once I got past that, and the relationship dynamics between Hale (her two best friends) and Finn picked up, I couldn’t put the book down. I couldn’t read it quick enough.
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January 25, 2016
I love finn but don’t love Finn. I love that he loves Hale and was crushed by what happened. I love that he was compassionate and forgave. I love that he wanted her to be his and think of him I just didn’t love that he was selfish a wee bit much. I understand the feeling scared and angry and lashing out. she did run and not tell him anything. He milked that up. I love that Finn realized he was becoming someone he didn’t want to be and wanted to change. This was figured out by listening to Hale, I mean really listening to her and seeing things from both views.
I love how Finn knew Hale was her own person and didn’t dictate her mind. He supported her well to a point the last boneheaded move on her part i can understand his overreaction and why he had a hard time. Overall he is a good caring sweet guy she just messed him up for awhile.
Hale went away a meek scared person and comes back stronger and sassier. She stands up for herself and is her own person. She proves that you are not your parents and are your own person. She did try to forget Hale but that is hard for your heart wants what it wants. Watching these two interact at first is hard because of the anger and sadness. than we get some great sass. No matter what though Finn did defend Hale to others he never let her flail no matter how angry he was. We see these two grow together and become stronger people. They told each other what was what and didn’t hold back. They learn more about themselves and forgiveness. They also learn about second chances and not wasting them.
Their friends are sweet and fun. The support Holly has throughout is amazing and I love how they took Finn to task when he was being a douchecanoe. They helped these two grow and come together. Izzy needs to learn from Finn though about women and their minds. he is a little stuck in the small town old mentality of where a women should be when it comes to his wife and if he isn’t careful may lose her.
the issues that Hale has overcome to become who she is now shows how strong she is. You gain more admiration and respect for her as does Finn. In this book he discovers who Holly really is and not what she put out there for others to see. He also learns more about himself and what he wants to be.
This is a fun entertaining nicely paced book on love and second chances. Standing up for yourself and finding forgiveness. A book on finding yourself and finding the one you want to be with for life. Nicely written and engaging.
I love how Finn knew Hale was her own person and didn’t dictate her mind. He supported her well to a point the last boneheaded move on her part i can understand his overreaction and why he had a hard time. Overall he is a good caring sweet guy she just messed him up for awhile.
Hale went away a meek scared person and comes back stronger and sassier. She stands up for herself and is her own person. She proves that you are not your parents and are your own person. She did try to forget Hale but that is hard for your heart wants what it wants. Watching these two interact at first is hard because of the anger and sadness. than we get some great sass. No matter what though Finn did defend Hale to others he never let her flail no matter how angry he was. We see these two grow together and become stronger people. They told each other what was what and didn’t hold back. They learn more about themselves and forgiveness. They also learn about second chances and not wasting them.
Their friends are sweet and fun. The support Holly has throughout is amazing and I love how they took Finn to task when he was being a douchecanoe. They helped these two grow and come together. Izzy needs to learn from Finn though about women and their minds. he is a little stuck in the small town old mentality of where a women should be when it comes to his wife and if he isn’t careful may lose her.
the issues that Hale has overcome to become who she is now shows how strong she is. You gain more admiration and respect for her as does Finn. In this book he discovers who Holly really is and not what she put out there for others to see. He also learns more about himself and what he wants to be.
This is a fun entertaining nicely paced book on love and second chances. Standing up for yourself and finding forgiveness. A book on finding yourself and finding the one you want to be with for life. Nicely written and engaging.
January 18, 2016
So I really didn't know what to expect going into this. I knew I really loved the cover; that was the first thing I was drawn towards. Then when I read the synopsis I because extremely intrigued. Left town years ago for unknown reason? Oh yes. Second chance romance with the only love of your life? Most definitely! This was an unknown author for me and I was surprised how quickly I took to the writing. It was easy to read and kept me invested in everyone involved. Sometimes when I read stories and all the characters have really odd names, I feel like the author is trying to hard. But for this story and this setting, it worked flawlessly.
I loved being a part of their story as it unfolded. As they fought through getting to know each other again and getting over past hurts, it because very apparent just how much they were meant to be together. Some of my most favorite books are those where the characters were together when they were younger, split up, and then come back together many years later and this book just joined that list! That being said, there were quite a few times that I truly wanted to slap Finn silly. He seriously needs to check his temper and stop jumping to conclusions. I feel like they were in a much better place in the end, but whew, he got my blood pressure spiking! Even though this is the first book in a new series, it will be a series of standalones. The next book is going to be Jazz & Izzy's book and I cannot wait to see where their story takes them! I'll definitely be coming back for more.
I loved being a part of their story as it unfolded. As they fought through getting to know each other again and getting over past hurts, it because very apparent just how much they were meant to be together. Some of my most favorite books are those where the characters were together when they were younger, split up, and then come back together many years later and this book just joined that list! That being said, there were quite a few times that I truly wanted to slap Finn silly. He seriously needs to check his temper and stop jumping to conclusions. I feel like they were in a much better place in the end, but whew, he got my blood pressure spiking! Even though this is the first book in a new series, it will be a series of standalones. The next book is going to be Jazz & Izzy's book and I cannot wait to see where their story takes them! I'll definitely be coming back for more.
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Blurb:
Fifteen years ago the hometown princess ran away...
Her prince, Finn Webber, has moved on but he never forgot his heartbreak. Now, Hale Cameron, his lost love, is back and he is curious. This new Hale is smart, sassy and sexy.
Hale is back home and all grown up. She's smarter and sassier. But there are still things she needs to resolve, one of which is Finn Webber, the guy whose heart she broke. She hopes he can forgive her for her past mistakes. What she doesn't expect is his reaction to her.
Time may have passed, but old feelings are still alive. Find out what happens when the hometown princess comes home and discovers that her prince isn't as immune to her as she believed.
Blurb:
Fifteen years ago the hometown princess ran away...
Her prince, Finn Webber, has moved on but he never forgot his heartbreak. Now, Hale Cameron, his lost love, is back and he is curious. This new Hale is smart, sassy and sexy.
Hale is back home and all grown up. She's smarter and sassier. But there are still things she needs to resolve, one of which is Finn Webber, the guy whose heart she broke. She hopes he can forgive her for her past mistakes. What she doesn't expect is his reaction to her.
Time may have passed, but old feelings are still alive. Find out what happens when the hometown princess comes home and discovers that her prince isn't as immune to her as she believed.
January 7, 2016
I loved how playful and flirty Finn could be with Hale, “I’d rather you called when you were naked in bed,” he teased, wanting to hear her laugh." Finn, he sometimes doesn't have self control, “don’t say eff.” He kissed her again. It was hotter , wetter. “Not when you are dressed like this and I have my hands on your a**.” I seriously loved Finn:
She unlocked the door and called for Miller. “Where’s my big boy?”
“Right behind you, waiting.” Finn had wrapped his arm around her waist as he said the words against her ear, pulling her a** against his hard ***k.
I really enjoyed this book and I'm so excited for Izzy and Jasmine's book to come out next.
She unlocked the door and called for Miller. “Where’s my big boy?”
“Right behind you, waiting.” Finn had wrapped his arm around her waist as he said the words against her ear, pulling her a** against his hard ***k.
I really enjoyed this book and I'm so excited for Izzy and Jasmine's book to come out next.
February 9, 2016
Title: You Only
Author: Melanie Jayne
Series: Cameron Farms series, Book 1
Publisher: Big Dog Publishing
Release Date: January 12th, 2016
Genre(s): Romance
Page Count: 272 pages
Heat Level: # 4 flames out of 5
Rating: # 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
You'd think you'd have enough of fairytales and happily ever after: so what happens when it's not a fairy tale and the princess that ran away comes back home only to realize that things have changed and moved on without her? I have always been a sucker for fairytales and lately, authors have been taking classic and revamping them for the modern world we live in. Being the first in a new series, You Only follows our princess, Hale, who realizes that her departure 15 years ago may have been a mistake as her heart is still with her prince, Finn. On her return home, she wonders if it's too late for the two of them since she broke his heart with her insecurities. This is the type of novel that I have gotten used to reading in the past years with a beautiful story and a beautiful, maybe, hopefully [since it's part of a series], happily ever after for our prince and princess. Considering that I've become a big fan of the darker novels, paranormals, erotica and everything in between, I absolutely enjoyed this thrill ride in the sense that your couldn't help but believe in second chances and love. Melanie Jayne is a first time author for me and it was a treat, a true diamond in the rough that I'll be adding on my to be read list!
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ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen from Alpha Book Club
Author: Melanie Jayne
Series: Cameron Farms series, Book 1
Publisher: Big Dog Publishing
Release Date: January 12th, 2016
Genre(s): Romance
Page Count: 272 pages
Heat Level: # 4 flames out of 5
Rating: # 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Fifteen years ago the hometown princess ran away...
Her prince, Finn Webber, has moved on but he never forgot his heartbreak. Now, Hale Cameron, his lost love, is back and he is curious. This new Hale is smart, sassy and sexy.
Hale is back home and all grown up. She's smarter and sassier. But there are still things she needs to resolve, one of which is Finn Webber, the guy whose heart she broke. She hopes he can forgive her for her past mistakes. What she doesn't expect is his reaction to her.
Time may have passed, but old feelings are still alive. Find out what happens when the hometown princess comes home and discovers that her prince isn't as immune to her as she believed.
You'd think you'd have enough of fairytales and happily ever after: so what happens when it's not a fairy tale and the princess that ran away comes back home only to realize that things have changed and moved on without her? I have always been a sucker for fairytales and lately, authors have been taking classic and revamping them for the modern world we live in. Being the first in a new series, You Only follows our princess, Hale, who realizes that her departure 15 years ago may have been a mistake as her heart is still with her prince, Finn. On her return home, she wonders if it's too late for the two of them since she broke his heart with her insecurities. This is the type of novel that I have gotten used to reading in the past years with a beautiful story and a beautiful, maybe, hopefully [since it's part of a series], happily ever after for our prince and princess. Considering that I've become a big fan of the darker novels, paranormals, erotica and everything in between, I absolutely enjoyed this thrill ride in the sense that your couldn't help but believe in second chances and love. Melanie Jayne is a first time author for me and it was a treat, a true diamond in the rough that I'll be adding on my to be read list!
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Purchase this book on Amazon
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen from Alpha Book Club
February 3, 2016
In every fairy tale story, it’s always a damsel in distress running to her prince, who will save her and make her life better. Well how about one where the damsel is a princess who is running away from not only her castle but her prince as well.
Only You by Melanie Jayne is the first book of a new series called, The Cameron Farm. This book is about a young woman, Hale Cameron who left her town without anyone knowing but her father. After fourteen years she returns as a new and better person, but doesn’t get a welcome back that she expects. Instead she gets hostility from not only the town people but her ex-fiancé Finn Webber.
“Do you ever wonder what our life would have been like together?’ Finn’s question cut through the calm of the evening. She felt her stomach drop.
“No,” she answered immediately then paused. “Wait, that’s a lie. Yes, I have, but I don’t like to.” She looked away from him, scrambling to control her breathing.
“Why’s that?” She snuck a look at him and he wasn’t looking at her. He was staring at his hands in his lap. She chose her words carefully.
“At first, when I did, the pain was so strong that it would make me sick to my stomach. I learned to avoid thinking about us so that I didn’t have to feel that ache.” She stilled the swing and watched him. Sweat broke out along her back.
“I’ve always wondered.” He raised his eyes to hers. “It’s good to know that you weren’t such a cold hearted bitch that you never cared or looked back.”
Seeing Hale has brought back many feeling for Finn; longing, confusing, as well as anger and hatred. Finn wants nothing to do with Hale, but to find out why she left him, and if she was planning on staying for good. Determine to get answers, nothing will prevent him from hearing the absolute truth. Not even if she breaks down and cries.
The book starts off a little slow, but it gets really juicy the farther in you go. Reading the book has given me mix feeling. I couldn’t believe the way Hale was being treated. I even felt angry at her close friends for things that was done. But the more you read the more you find out that things may not seem as you think. This series has now become one of my favorites and the authors does an amazing job in portraying the relationship between the two. I love the aggressiveness and slickness of Finn and the sweetness and surprising spunk of Hale. I often found myself imagining what they were like when they were much younger. Once you complete the book you’ll most likely be like me and preorder the next book to this series, You Always. The book is supposed to come out sometime this winter.
Only You by Melanie Jayne is the first book of a new series called, The Cameron Farm. This book is about a young woman, Hale Cameron who left her town without anyone knowing but her father. After fourteen years she returns as a new and better person, but doesn’t get a welcome back that she expects. Instead she gets hostility from not only the town people but her ex-fiancé Finn Webber.
“Do you ever wonder what our life would have been like together?’ Finn’s question cut through the calm of the evening. She felt her stomach drop.
“No,” she answered immediately then paused. “Wait, that’s a lie. Yes, I have, but I don’t like to.” She looked away from him, scrambling to control her breathing.
“Why’s that?” She snuck a look at him and he wasn’t looking at her. He was staring at his hands in his lap. She chose her words carefully.
“At first, when I did, the pain was so strong that it would make me sick to my stomach. I learned to avoid thinking about us so that I didn’t have to feel that ache.” She stilled the swing and watched him. Sweat broke out along her back.
“I’ve always wondered.” He raised his eyes to hers. “It’s good to know that you weren’t such a cold hearted bitch that you never cared or looked back.”
Seeing Hale has brought back many feeling for Finn; longing, confusing, as well as anger and hatred. Finn wants nothing to do with Hale, but to find out why she left him, and if she was planning on staying for good. Determine to get answers, nothing will prevent him from hearing the absolute truth. Not even if she breaks down and cries.
The book starts off a little slow, but it gets really juicy the farther in you go. Reading the book has given me mix feeling. I couldn’t believe the way Hale was being treated. I even felt angry at her close friends for things that was done. But the more you read the more you find out that things may not seem as you think. This series has now become one of my favorites and the authors does an amazing job in portraying the relationship between the two. I love the aggressiveness and slickness of Finn and the sweetness and surprising spunk of Hale. I often found myself imagining what they were like when they were much younger. Once you complete the book you’ll most likely be like me and preorder the next book to this series, You Always. The book is supposed to come out sometime this winter.
January 9, 2016
Title:Only You
Author: Melanie Jayne
Series: The Cameron Farms Series, Book #1
Publisher: Big Dog Publishing
Release Date: January 12, 2016
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 422 Pages
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
“Finn ran his hand over her @ss. ‘Babe, I want to hear you say my name when you are so crazy from my hands being on you, that you don’t even know your own.’”
Hale had a rough start in her adult life and fled her hometown. After years away she returns home and back into the arms of the man she destroyed, Finn. She wants Finn to trust her again and she wants to prove that she’s not the girl she used to be. Can Finn forgive her or will her past issues cause them to never take off?
This book was so d@mn good!! I loved the chemistry between Finn and Hale. Yes, Hale had her problems, but who doesn’t?? I love the witty banter back and forth between these two and well the sex was hot also!!! Great series and I can’t wait to see where it goes next!!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
Author: Melanie Jayne
Series: The Cameron Farms Series, Book #1
Publisher: Big Dog Publishing
Release Date: January 12, 2016
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 422 Pages
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Fifteen years ago the hometown princess ran away...
Her prince, Finn Webber, has moved on but he never forgot his heartbreak. Now, Hale Cameron, his lost love, is back and he is curious. This new Hale is smart, sassy and sexy.
Hale is back home and all grown up. She's smarter and sassier. But there are still things she needs to resolve, one of which is Finn Webber, the guy whose heart she broke. She hopes he can forgive her for her past mistakes. What she doesn't expect is his reaction to her.
Time may have passed, but old feelings are still alive. Find out what happens when the hometown princess comes home and discovers that her prince isn't as immune to her as she believed.
“Finn ran his hand over her @ss. ‘Babe, I want to hear you say my name when you are so crazy from my hands being on you, that you don’t even know your own.’”
Hale had a rough start in her adult life and fled her hometown. After years away she returns home and back into the arms of the man she destroyed, Finn. She wants Finn to trust her again and she wants to prove that she’s not the girl she used to be. Can Finn forgive her or will her past issues cause them to never take off?
This book was so d@mn good!! I loved the chemistry between Finn and Hale. Yes, Hale had her problems, but who doesn’t?? I love the witty banter back and forth between these two and well the sex was hot also!!! Great series and I can’t wait to see where it goes next!!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
January 13, 2016
This book is about second chances and don't we all deserve second chances?
Hale left town years ago leaving behind broken hearts and unanswered questions. However, due to her father's failing health, she is back in town and this time she's here to stay.
Finn has never really gotten over the way Hale left him and now that she's back, maybe he'll finally get the answers he's been longing for. But are the answers he's looking for the ones that he's going to get? Or will they be something he never saw coming?
This was a story about so many different things... hope, forgiveness, love, happiness. Hale's had issues that steamed from her childhood and because of that, it's shaped her into the woman she is now. Starting over scares her, but she knows it is time to stand up for herself in her home town. She may not be the same person she was when she left, but she's still got the same insecurities, but she'll hold her head high and face it all head on.
Finn hasn't just been sitting back doing nothing, he's become an important member in the community, a leader. He's dated and been a playboy for years, but no one has ever been able to tie him down. His heart is sheltered behind walls that couldn't be torn down by anyone. Well, there is one that one person that always makes him crazy and bring down those walls. But can he learn to let her in again? Love the person she is now?
I really enjoyed this story more than I thought I would. Hale is someone that anyone can relate to. She's down to Earth, real, the kind of person you want as your friend. She may have her issues, but she's always stand by your side. Finn is just the same, an all around great guy. He has his problems, but somehow he only ever seems to be a jerk to the one person that he can't stay away from.
Their relationship has many ups and downs, but the way they work through them is what is at the heart of the story. The passion that exists between them has never waned no matter the years that have passed. Their story is a heartfelt, emotional journey that will have you laughing, crying, smiling, and maybe the need to slap some sense into the characters. I look forward to the next book in this small town series.
Hale left town years ago leaving behind broken hearts and unanswered questions. However, due to her father's failing health, she is back in town and this time she's here to stay.
Finn has never really gotten over the way Hale left him and now that she's back, maybe he'll finally get the answers he's been longing for. But are the answers he's looking for the ones that he's going to get? Or will they be something he never saw coming?
This was a story about so many different things... hope, forgiveness, love, happiness. Hale's had issues that steamed from her childhood and because of that, it's shaped her into the woman she is now. Starting over scares her, but she knows it is time to stand up for herself in her home town. She may not be the same person she was when she left, but she's still got the same insecurities, but she'll hold her head high and face it all head on.
Finn hasn't just been sitting back doing nothing, he's become an important member in the community, a leader. He's dated and been a playboy for years, but no one has ever been able to tie him down. His heart is sheltered behind walls that couldn't be torn down by anyone. Well, there is one that one person that always makes him crazy and bring down those walls. But can he learn to let her in again? Love the person she is now?
I really enjoyed this story more than I thought I would. Hale is someone that anyone can relate to. She's down to Earth, real, the kind of person you want as your friend. She may have her issues, but she's always stand by your side. Finn is just the same, an all around great guy. He has his problems, but somehow he only ever seems to be a jerk to the one person that he can't stay away from.
Their relationship has many ups and downs, but the way they work through them is what is at the heart of the story. The passion that exists between them has never waned no matter the years that have passed. Their story is a heartfelt, emotional journey that will have you laughing, crying, smiling, and maybe the need to slap some sense into the characters. I look forward to the next book in this small town series.
February 2, 2016
3.5 Stars
Emotional Triggers: Physical and Emotional abuse from a parent
This book is the first in the Cameron Farms Series and tells the story of Finn Webber and Hale Cameron. It’s the 15 year saga of their tattered love story. They were engaged to be married and she literally left his house keys and her engagement ring with a letter on the kitchen counter and walked away because she felt like she had serious emotional problems to deal with due to the emotional and physical abuse of her mentally ill mother.
Flash forward 15 years, and she has to come home because her father is dying and she promises to take care of his estate. The town instantly begins judging her and she feels like she is right back where she started 15 years prior.
When she and Finn meetup their is a combo of love and hate going on that could have been super hot. He didn't realize what she had been through as a child that caused her to run from him the first time, and after enlightening him he uses that information in every argument to hurt her. All the while she still keeps going back to him. I felt that Finn was petty and selfish...major turnoff, not sexy….
What was really confusing to me is the fact that the book was well written, just not that interesting of a storyline to me. There were some very steamy one liners from Finn that a thought would open a very sexy door to warrant 422 pages, but they led nowhere. There were even conversations of Hale being into some sexually interesting situations in her 15 years away, but that went nowhere as well. I was at 70+% into the book and nothing sexual had happened. When it did finally happen it was pretty vanilla...
I feel like the book focused more on the judginess and hierarchy of small town politics than the love story of Finn and Hale. The hotness factor was low for me, although I feel like the storyline was possible the author didn't pull the trigger for whatever reason.There are more books in the series coming out in the Winter of 2016, but honestly I am not interested in continuing to read them.
Emotional Triggers: Physical and Emotional abuse from a parent
This book is the first in the Cameron Farms Series and tells the story of Finn Webber and Hale Cameron. It’s the 15 year saga of their tattered love story. They were engaged to be married and she literally left his house keys and her engagement ring with a letter on the kitchen counter and walked away because she felt like she had serious emotional problems to deal with due to the emotional and physical abuse of her mentally ill mother.
Flash forward 15 years, and she has to come home because her father is dying and she promises to take care of his estate. The town instantly begins judging her and she feels like she is right back where she started 15 years prior.
When she and Finn meetup their is a combo of love and hate going on that could have been super hot. He didn't realize what she had been through as a child that caused her to run from him the first time, and after enlightening him he uses that information in every argument to hurt her. All the while she still keeps going back to him. I felt that Finn was petty and selfish...major turnoff, not sexy….
What was really confusing to me is the fact that the book was well written, just not that interesting of a storyline to me. There were some very steamy one liners from Finn that a thought would open a very sexy door to warrant 422 pages, but they led nowhere. There were even conversations of Hale being into some sexually interesting situations in her 15 years away, but that went nowhere as well. I was at 70+% into the book and nothing sexual had happened. When it did finally happen it was pretty vanilla...
I feel like the book focused more on the judginess and hierarchy of small town politics than the love story of Finn and Hale. The hotness factor was low for me, although I feel like the storyline was possible the author didn't pull the trigger for whatever reason.There are more books in the series coming out in the Winter of 2016, but honestly I am not interested in continuing to read them.
January 21, 2016
For some unknown reason, Hale left her hometown and Finn, the man she loved. She did it in a hasty way that made the gossip around town. After 15 years, she went back to take care of her dying father and their family business.
I really like Hale. I couldn't pinpoint why exactly, but I felt her all throughout the book. She felt real to me and could totally relate of how she struggled to fix her own issues. I can picture myself in her shoes, young and engaged... then one day found herself unhappy the way things are going and then the man that's supposed to be your partner is just basically being a selfish prick. So she's definitely one of the reasons this book is worth to read.
Finn became the town Mayor and when Hale came back, he tried to know the reasons she left. From the first chapter, I truly feel that Finn is nice guy... but a really selfish one. He's that type of hero in a book that I just can't find the connection with. Maybe it's because of the reason books that I've read recently (most were pure alpha males who go and get what they want in anyway that they can!). So Finn's character didn't really appeal to me.
The first chapter left me all confused. There were just too many characters at once and I got kinda lost of who was who. It was a bit slow but when the story picked up, it was worth the read.
I didn't know what I was going into before reading You Only. I'm very picky when it comes to books about second chances and this is about one. But I'm glad to have read it. If you enjoy small town stories with love and forgiveness, then you'll love this one. I'm giving it Three Point Five Stars.
Thanks Rockstar PR for the ARC!
January 25, 2016
This was an interesting book for me. I liked the sound of the book, from a blurb and excerpt I read, so I jumped straight in. The storyline was intriguing, with the thought of returning to your past, possibly to correct mistakes or to at least answer for the actions you took.
Being a hometown sweetheart, our main character can expect both love and animosity for her return, as some people struggled to get over the fact that she just left, without a word of explanation. I liked the premise to this, as I thought it is so,entices common. I, myself, left without a lot of notice, to start my life, and returning back was odd. I was only visiting, but I still had to answer to people and I got a lot of love from those who missed me. After reading the blurb, I assumed I would find a lot in common with this book and it would end with a little romance.
I did find the story had similarities, however, a lot of it was hard to read. I just found the actions, mentality and emotions of the characters very silly. They didn't seem to think things through, nor did they stop to think how their actions could affect others. Many of the choices made, we're done so with a childish thought and act behind them. I did cut it a bit of slack though, as there are people, as I approach my 30s, whom still act as if they are in school. I kept reading along and put the thought in my mind, that the mains were these people. It turned out ok.
I think it is a read to check out. Some will love it, whilst others will be left wanting, but that is was reading is about.
Being a hometown sweetheart, our main character can expect both love and animosity for her return, as some people struggled to get over the fact that she just left, without a word of explanation. I liked the premise to this, as I thought it is so,entices common. I, myself, left without a lot of notice, to start my life, and returning back was odd. I was only visiting, but I still had to answer to people and I got a lot of love from those who missed me. After reading the blurb, I assumed I would find a lot in common with this book and it would end with a little romance.
I did find the story had similarities, however, a lot of it was hard to read. I just found the actions, mentality and emotions of the characters very silly. They didn't seem to think things through, nor did they stop to think how their actions could affect others. Many of the choices made, we're done so with a childish thought and act behind them. I did cut it a bit of slack though, as there are people, as I approach my 30s, whom still act as if they are in school. I kept reading along and put the thought in my mind, that the mains were these people. It turned out ok.
I think it is a read to check out. Some will love it, whilst others will be left wanting, but that is was reading is about.
January 19, 2016
**This book was provided by Rock Star Lit PR in exchange for my honest review.
I'm struggling to put my thoughts into words with this book! I would literally read a chapter, and think one thing, then read the next chapter and have completely varying thoughts. Over all, this book was a solid 3, and will definitely lead me to reading more by this author. It was a good mix of many literary characteristics that I enjoy.
First off, our protagonists, Hale and Finn. They were an adorable coupling that no doubt belonged together. We all know that an HEA was right around the corner for them... but I would have liked a bit more aggression when dealing with their past. In fact, I think a solid start to the book would have been a prologue from 'way back when' they were together for the first time. An introduction to their past personalities would have been awesome. Still though, I enjoyed them and the path the story took them down.
The supporting cast of characters were also enjoyable. It's a cute little town we're privy to reading about; with a mix of gentle and assertive characters. I also liked the twist that took place during the last 10% of the book, and the way the ending was handled. In general, I believe that all the major big stuff happening in the book- plain, just happened too fast. There was a lot of idle chatter throughout, when those pages could have been used to draw more emotion into the big scenes.
So overall, it was good. Not the best and not the worst.
I'm struggling to put my thoughts into words with this book! I would literally read a chapter, and think one thing, then read the next chapter and have completely varying thoughts. Over all, this book was a solid 3, and will definitely lead me to reading more by this author. It was a good mix of many literary characteristics that I enjoy.
First off, our protagonists, Hale and Finn. They were an adorable coupling that no doubt belonged together. We all know that an HEA was right around the corner for them... but I would have liked a bit more aggression when dealing with their past. In fact, I think a solid start to the book would have been a prologue from 'way back when' they were together for the first time. An introduction to their past personalities would have been awesome. Still though, I enjoyed them and the path the story took them down.
The supporting cast of characters were also enjoyable. It's a cute little town we're privy to reading about; with a mix of gentle and assertive characters. I also liked the twist that took place during the last 10% of the book, and the way the ending was handled. In general, I believe that all the major big stuff happening in the book- plain, just happened too fast. There was a lot of idle chatter throughout, when those pages could have been used to draw more emotion into the big scenes.
So overall, it was good. Not the best and not the worst.
January 21, 2016
Such a incredible story by an author new to me. Hale grew up in a not so perfect world with a very selfish mother who did not treat her well. Hale leaves town to get away from all the rumors and become her own person but in doing so she leaves behind the love of her life, her fiance Finn, and he is devastated by her sudden departure. Fast forward 10 years and Hale is returning to her hometown, her father is in poor health and she needs to get things in order. Will in town she begins work fixing up her father's house and taking care of the farm animals. She sees Finn, who is now mayor, he stops by on occasion but is still feeling hurt from her leaving him years ago.
The town council hires Hale to do an audit on their books because discrepancies are showing up and they need to find out what is going on with the town's finances. During this time Hale and Finn begin to rekindle their relationship though it is going to take a lot for Finn to see past the hurt and betrayal he feels towards Hale. This story draws in characters from the town and extented families to create a very memorable story. I found the story a bit slow and confusing in the beginning but as I continued to read it all started to come together into a very heartfelt story. I enjoyed it and look forward to her next book that will focus one of the other couples from this town and Hale's life.
“I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review”.
The town council hires Hale to do an audit on their books because discrepancies are showing up and they need to find out what is going on with the town's finances. During this time Hale and Finn begin to rekindle their relationship though it is going to take a lot for Finn to see past the hurt and betrayal he feels towards Hale. This story draws in characters from the town and extented families to create a very memorable story. I found the story a bit slow and confusing in the beginning but as I continued to read it all started to come together into a very heartfelt story. I enjoyed it and look forward to her next book that will focus one of the other couples from this town and Hale's life.
“I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review”.
February 16, 2016
I think Melanie Jayne shows a lot of promise as a writer. There was a lot about this book that I enjoyed--the setting, the close relationships between characters, the love scenes. However, there were a few things that didn't quite work for me. I liked Hale quite a lot. I thought she was smart, compassionate, loyal, hardworking, very responsible, but with a great sense of fun and humor. She was carrying a lot of childhood baggage, and I occasionally felt there were scenes where she overreacted. I thought her feelings and actions were often contradictory, and sometimes didn't make sense to me. I wasn't that crazy about the Hero, Finn. I really felt he was too volatile, and at times, too mean to Hale. Even when they were getting to know each other and re-building their relationship, I didn't really feel any kind of a connection to him. I wanted to like him, but he was too moody for my taste. There is a great cast of secondary characters that definitely intrigued me; I'm looking forward to their stories. There were also a couple of secondary characters that confused me--too many mixed signals, I kept expecting something from them, but the threads didn't go anywhere. Perhaps I will find my answers in the next book.
I think this book could have benefitted from an editor with a heavier hand. There were some clunky transitions, and the pacing was a little slow. I have faith in Melanie Jayne's talent, and look forward to watching this author grow as a writer.
I think this book could have benefitted from an editor with a heavier hand. There were some clunky transitions, and the pacing was a little slow. I have faith in Melanie Jayne's talent, and look forward to watching this author grow as a writer.
February 5, 2016
ARC from publisher for honest review.
This is the first review that I have had to write that has gotten below a 4 star. So, cut me some slack, because I don’t like writing these types of reviews!
When I first read the description of this book, I thought I would love it. That is not the case. After I started reading You Only, I had to put the book down and read something else because I couldn’t take the immaturity of the characters. After putting off reading this book as long as I could, I hunkered down and finished it. Fortunately it got a little better the longer I read.
The base of the story is that the town princess, Hale, left the town prince, her fiance Finn with no reason as to why. 15 years later, Hale comes back to town to lay her father to rest and to take over the family farm. You would think that with the 15 years that went by, some maturity would happen for the characters. That didn’t happen. They are late 30's characters acting like they are 15, and to me that just put a heavy damper on the book.
There are a couple positives to the book. The story line is great with a second chance romance type of feel and the general writing is great. The story has a great climax with a wonderful ending.
-Billi, Rock Star Review Team
This is the first review that I have had to write that has gotten below a 4 star. So, cut me some slack, because I don’t like writing these types of reviews!
When I first read the description of this book, I thought I would love it. That is not the case. After I started reading You Only, I had to put the book down and read something else because I couldn’t take the immaturity of the characters. After putting off reading this book as long as I could, I hunkered down and finished it. Fortunately it got a little better the longer I read.
The base of the story is that the town princess, Hale, left the town prince, her fiance Finn with no reason as to why. 15 years later, Hale comes back to town to lay her father to rest and to take over the family farm. You would think that with the 15 years that went by, some maturity would happen for the characters. That didn’t happen. They are late 30's characters acting like they are 15, and to me that just put a heavy damper on the book.
There are a couple positives to the book. The story line is great with a second chance romance type of feel and the general writing is great. The story has a great climax with a wonderful ending.
-Billi, Rock Star Review Team
February 5, 2016
ARC from publisher for honest review.
This is the first review that I have had to write that has gotten below a 4 star. So, cut me some slack, because I don’t like writing these types of reviews!
When I first read the description of this book, I thought I would love it. That is not the case. After I started reading You Only, I had to put the book down and read something else because I couldn’t take the immaturity of the characters. After putting off reading this book as long as I could, I hunkered down and finished it. Fortunately it got a little better the longer I read.
The base of the story is that the town princess, Hale, left the town prince, her fiance Finn with no reason as to why. 15 years later, Hale comes back to town to lay her father to rest and to take over the family farm. You would think that with the 15 years that went by, some maturity would happen for the characters. That didn’t happen. They are late 30's characters acting like they are 15, and to me that just put a heavy damper on the book.
There are a couple positives to the book. The story line is great with a second chance romance type of feel and the general writing is great. The story has a great climax with a wonderful ending.
-Billi, Rock Star Review Team
This is the first review that I have had to write that has gotten below a 4 star. So, cut me some slack, because I don’t like writing these types of reviews!
When I first read the description of this book, I thought I would love it. That is not the case. After I started reading You Only, I had to put the book down and read something else because I couldn’t take the immaturity of the characters. After putting off reading this book as long as I could, I hunkered down and finished it. Fortunately it got a little better the longer I read.
The base of the story is that the town princess, Hale, left the town prince, her fiance Finn with no reason as to why. 15 years later, Hale comes back to town to lay her father to rest and to take over the family farm. You would think that with the 15 years that went by, some maturity would happen for the characters. That didn’t happen. They are late 30's characters acting like they are 15, and to me that just put a heavy damper on the book.
There are a couple positives to the book. The story line is great with a second chance romance type of feel and the general writing is great. The story has a great climax with a wonderful ending.
-Billi, Rock Star Review Team
January 20, 2016
You Only is a second chance at love story and you all know I'm a sucker for those. I was looking forward to trying this book out. Hale Cameron has returned home to take over her father's business. Finn, the guy whose heart she broke, is now the mayor of the town and has been avoiding her at all cost. But, the old attraction is still there.
I thought this was an entertaining story. I liked it but I didn't love it. I kind of had a hard time connecting with Hale and Finn. I did like that they were both going into a relationship with fifteen years of more maturity under their belts. But in the end, I'm not sure that they weren't going to keep having the same blow up fights and trust issues that they kept having throughout the book. So, for me it was more of a maybe HEA. I also never really felt like I understood why some people in the town seemed to hate Hale.
The part I liked more in the story was the peripheral characters. They add a lot of depth and entertainment and made me want to keep reading. Izzy and Jasmine's story is up next. I am intrigued to see how that little teaser/cliffhanger at the end of the book plays out in their book.
I thought this was an entertaining story. I liked it but I didn't love it. I kind of had a hard time connecting with Hale and Finn. I did like that they were both going into a relationship with fifteen years of more maturity under their belts. But in the end, I'm not sure that they weren't going to keep having the same blow up fights and trust issues that they kept having throughout the book. So, for me it was more of a maybe HEA. I also never really felt like I understood why some people in the town seemed to hate Hale.
The part I liked more in the story was the peripheral characters. They add a lot of depth and entertainment and made me want to keep reading. Izzy and Jasmine's story is up next. I am intrigued to see how that little teaser/cliffhanger at the end of the book plays out in their book.
January 12, 2016
So I really enjoyed this book. Hale knew what she needed 15 years ago when she left her hometown and the man she loved. She also knew returning now was going to be hard.
I absolutely loved Hale. She was such a strong heroine, who took pride in herself and her job, even when she doubted herself and felt like she was becoming someone she couldn't live with.
Finn. Hmm. I was seriously torn between loving him and wanting to strangle him. Some of his actions were just petty, especially after an event that happened towards the end of the book (the only time Hale's character disappointed me, because her man should've been damn proud of her and be acted like a freaking "poor me" wimp, and she basically just put up with it) That reason right there sort of ruined me for him, because he seemed so selfish when you look at the big picture. Don't let that stop you from reading this phenomenal read, because it is definitely worth it!!
I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great read
I absolutely loved Hale. She was such a strong heroine, who took pride in herself and her job, even when she doubted herself and felt like she was becoming someone she couldn't live with.
Finn. Hmm. I was seriously torn between loving him and wanting to strangle him. Some of his actions were just petty, especially after an event that happened towards the end of the book (the only time Hale's character disappointed me, because her man should've been damn proud of her and be acted like a freaking "poor me" wimp, and she basically just put up with it) That reason right there sort of ruined me for him, because he seemed so selfish when you look at the big picture. Don't let that stop you from reading this phenomenal read, because it is definitely worth it!!
I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great read
January 13, 2016
**ARC provided by publisher for honest review***
This was such a wonderful story of growth and second chance love. This was similar to a Nicolas Sparks novel, because you could grow with the characters and live through them their indecision and issues. Hale is the perfect heroine she spread her wings and got out of her small town and followed her dreams. In doing this she found who she was and realized that her true happiness was back at that town. When she came back she did it full throttle, to make amends and to make a home. She new she had hurt people and she was ready to do what she had to in order to heal the hearts of others. It didn’t hurt that she was just a really good person also. Finn was one of her victims but he isn’t without fault. He chose his career over love and let her go. After all this time can they really move past the hurt and make a life? This is just a really well told story and much more than I expected.
This was such a wonderful story of growth and second chance love. This was similar to a Nicolas Sparks novel, because you could grow with the characters and live through them their indecision and issues. Hale is the perfect heroine she spread her wings and got out of her small town and followed her dreams. In doing this she found who she was and realized that her true happiness was back at that town. When she came back she did it full throttle, to make amends and to make a home. She new she had hurt people and she was ready to do what she had to in order to heal the hearts of others. It didn’t hurt that she was just a really good person also. Finn was one of her victims but he isn’t without fault. He chose his career over love and let her go. After all this time can they really move past the hurt and make a life? This is just a really well told story and much more than I expected.
March 11, 2016
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review**
This story had a slow beginning, picked up a little, then slowed back down. I am about 10 chapters through and in all honesty, the book is just not catching my eye. I know that this sounds awful but it is not my idea of romance.
We don't get the background knowledge on Hale and Finn's relationship other than the fact that they loved each other but I guess something deterred them from it but now that Hale is back home, things will eventually lead up to it.
I found it as if it was a love-hate relationship but it was so cliche... I feel bad for saying this but I do not think that I can continue with the story. This is probably a story that I am going to have to stop reading, at least for now.
We'll keep this rating at a 2 out of 5 stars and if I ever get around to reading this again, we will come back with a hopefully better rating.
This story had a slow beginning, picked up a little, then slowed back down. I am about 10 chapters through and in all honesty, the book is just not catching my eye. I know that this sounds awful but it is not my idea of romance.
We don't get the background knowledge on Hale and Finn's relationship other than the fact that they loved each other but I guess something deterred them from it but now that Hale is back home, things will eventually lead up to it.
I found it as if it was a love-hate relationship but it was so cliche... I feel bad for saying this but I do not think that I can continue with the story. This is probably a story that I am going to have to stop reading, at least for now.
We'll keep this rating at a 2 out of 5 stars and if I ever get around to reading this again, we will come back with a hopefully better rating.
January 26, 2016
Hale, the hometown princess is home, but will her past be forgiven or will it haunt her the rest of her life. She has unresolved issues with the Mayor and her ex boyfriend she walked out on years ago. Will she be able to explain her issues and will Finn forgive is the big question.
Finn, has moved on, but has never forgotten the hurt Hale caused when she walked out on him and their relationship, but when he hears Hale’s explanation will he be able to forgive her. The attraction being them is still their and as strong as it was, but can he move on with her after all she put him through.
The sparks that fly between these two in this book of trust and forgiveness and moving on. Was interested in finding out why Hale left, but could have done without the whole town bullying throughout the whole book. All in all this was a good read.
Finn, has moved on, but has never forgotten the hurt Hale caused when she walked out on him and their relationship, but when he hears Hale’s explanation will he be able to forgive her. The attraction being them is still their and as strong as it was, but can he move on with her after all she put him through.
The sparks that fly between these two in this book of trust and forgiveness and moving on. Was interested in finding out why Hale left, but could have done without the whole town bullying throughout the whole book. All in all this was a good read.
January 8, 2016
Hale did not come across callous. She seemed liked a troubled woman whose biggest critic was herself. By allowing events from her past to filter into her present she gave up on the people that could have helped her see her strengths and gave into her weaknesses. Fear drove her away from her home, family and the man she loved but finding the courage to face her painful childhood, the loss of her father and the love she left behind took maturity. By facing her fears she found her heart and by healing became stronger. You Only is a story about facing fears, opening your heart and finding your own truth. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review and found it to be an emotional journey that was beautifully written.
February 25, 2016
Fifteen years ago Hale ran. Away from home, her dad and her fiancé, Finn, leaving only a note and the ring for him to find. Now coming home, she has a lot of things that need to be explained and resolved. She is her own biggest critic. She feels so much guilt and the feeling if not being good enough for anyone, especially Finn.
Finn was devastated when Hale left with no explanation. He's moved on but when she comes back he realizes he's never forgotten her. He is intrigued by the sassy, spunky woman she has become. They both have to deal with the reasons she left and how she left. Follow Hale and Finn through their journey to see if forgiveness and love can prevail.
January 18, 2016
I think it's a first for me to have liked the female main character way more than the male. I just couldn't jump on the Finn bandwagon. I get that Hale's hurt him in the past but he's awful quick to judge her. His ongoing quick temper and hurtful words are little too much for me. It seemed Hale was always trying to soothe his anger or she was apologizing for the past. The story line is great and all the other characters were fabulous.
I'm so excited to read Jasmine's and Izzy's book that comes out in the winter of 2016.
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I was not compensated for my review.
I was not required to write a positive review.
The opinion expressed is my own.
I'm so excited to read Jasmine's and Izzy's book that comes out in the winter of 2016.
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I was not compensated for my review.
I was not required to write a positive review.
The opinion expressed is my own.
February 18, 2016
3.5 Stars!
This was my first book to read by Melanie Jayne and I did enjoy it. It is a second chance romance. Hale, the hometown sweetheart left her town years ago without warning. Finn, never got over her or how she left him. Now that she has returned, he wants answers. I loved the idea and the storyline. Second chances are my favorite. I also liked the writing style. I really just really never connected with it as much as I hoped to. The characters did not elicit those major feelings in me for their story. However, that being said, I would still definitely recommend this book and I would read more of Melanie Jayne.
This was my first book to read by Melanie Jayne and I did enjoy it. It is a second chance romance. Hale, the hometown sweetheart left her town years ago without warning. Finn, never got over her or how she left him. Now that she has returned, he wants answers. I loved the idea and the storyline. Second chances are my favorite. I also liked the writing style. I really just really never connected with it as much as I hoped to. The characters did not elicit those major feelings in me for their story. However, that being said, I would still definitely recommend this book and I would read more of Melanie Jayne.
March 16, 2016
This is my favorite Melanie Jayne book yet! She spent a ton of time on storyline and character development which made the book flow well. She can write the heck outta a hot sex scene and her heroine, Hale, is feisty as ever! An perfectly imperfect hero, a bit of intrigue, mystery and great secondary characters. Plus there is Miller! I would recommend this hometown based story!
January 19, 2016
Hale comes home after her fathers death and ends up with a second chance romance with her ex Finn. The story is fast paced and I enjoyed it overall. I didn't like the way she was treated by the town...it was excessive in the book. Otherwise the story is good and the characters are well developed.
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January 16, 2016I'm 25% done with You Only: While this started out as interesting, I'm having a really hard time staying interested-neither main character is coming across as likable to me and I'm feeling no REAL chemistry between them. I'll take another stab at this later, but for now this is a DNF for me :-(
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