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Make Me Believe
With Tyler ready to move on, Drake’s run out of second chances.
Tyler Bryant and Drake Sutton met one day on the beach in Oahu and never parted—until Drake was offered the movie role of a lifetime and abandoned Ty to pursue fame and fortune. Tyler has moved on to another beach in another country, but he’s left his heart behind. And yet, every time Drake shows up he can’t help but let him back into his life. When he gets a familiar phone call, Tyler vows this is it, one last hook-up to provide a lifetime’s worth of memories.
Drake Sutton is tired of living a lie when it means not having the love of his life by his side. This booty call is going to be his last—because he’s determined to get Tyler back for good. But Drake’s going to have to go way off-script to make Ty believe.
Editor: Raevyn McCann
Tyler Bryant and Drake Sutton met one day on the beach in Oahu and never parted—until Drake was offered the movie role of a lifetime and abandoned Ty to pursue fame and fortune. Tyler has moved on to another beach in another country, but he’s left his heart behind. And yet, every time Drake shows up he can’t help but let him back into his life. When he gets a familiar phone call, Tyler vows this is it, one last hook-up to provide a lifetime’s worth of memories.
Drake Sutton is tired of living a lie when it means not having the love of his life by his side. This booty call is going to be his last—because he’s determined to get Tyler back for good. But Drake’s going to have to go way off-script to make Ty believe.
Editor: Raevyn McCann
44 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 20, 2015
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About the author
Jenna Kendrick
5 books29 followersJenna Kendrick writes contemporary, new adult, and paranormal romance about smart guys with a propensity for snark. Jenna went to a small college in the woods of Western Massachusetts, where she alternated between bare feet and hiking boots and used dining hall trays as a mode of transportation in the winter. She fell in love with creative writing after writing a satirical essay to get out of yet another literary analysis assignment. Unable to choose a coast or climate zone, she bounced around the country before settling in Upstate New York. She lives with her husband and several furry creatives, some of whom think of her desk as their own.
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July 28, 2015
OMG. I want more.
February 5, 2017
The writing is smooth but that's the only positive I can think of.
Possibly the problem lies in this being such a short story; there was a lot of background details thrown in without page time for any to be developed. Several things had me raise my brow, too much for a such a short story. But the real problem for me was Drake. I HATED Drake. Every new page cemented that. He's selfish, immature, and worse appeared aware of the hurt he was causing but continued taking what he wanted. Even his coming out is orchestrated in a way to cause upheaval/distress for Tyler. Was never convinced he saw Tyler as a person beyond a warm body.
To say anything more would be to rant. Did. Not. Like. Him.
Possibly the problem lies in this being such a short story; there was a lot of background details thrown in without page time for any to be developed. Several things had me raise my brow, too much for a such a short story. But the real problem for me was Drake. I HATED Drake. Every new page cemented that. He's selfish, immature, and worse appeared aware of the hurt he was causing but continued taking what he wanted. Even his coming out is orchestrated in a way to cause upheaval/distress for Tyler. Was never convinced he saw Tyler as a person beyond a warm body.
To say anything more would be to rant. Did. Not. Like. Him.
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July 25, 2015
Make me Believe is a debut book in fiction for Jenna Kendrick. I have to say, she's going to absolutely be one to watch for. As far as grammar and flow/pacing, she rocked it. Her characters have wonderful depth and the emotion of each situation just soaks through you. This is a second chance story and who doesn't love those? Tyler and Drake, oh those boys!!! You can't help but love them and cheer them on throughout. I love when you're reading a book and as the reader you're all, "Dude, you're screwed. It's love and I can't wait for you to realize it's forever." The climax to that moment needs to be executed perfectly and Jenna does just that! So, be sure to check this book out and keep your eyes out for more from her.
October 7, 2015
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. I have to preface this review by stating that I know the author, so I may be a little bit prejudiced LOL.
But I did truly enjoy the story. It was a bit short and the resolution to the conflict felt a bit rushed and too easy, but the characters were engaging and I wanted them to work things out and find a way to be together. I just wish there had been more, I wanted to know more about Ty and Drake.
But I did truly enjoy the story. It was a bit short and the resolution to the conflict felt a bit rushed and too easy, but the characters were engaging and I wanted them to work things out and find a way to be together. I just wish there had been more, I wanted to know more about Ty and Drake.
July 5, 2019
Rating: 4.0/5.0
This was a quite entertaining short story. Drake is a movie actor. He made it big in Hollywood with his film franchise Rage. However, fame has a price and the price for it is to stay in the closet or else roles will not come his way as suggested by his advisers. After dumping his boyfriend Taylor to pursue his career in Hollywood, Drake tries to make amends and get back to Ty as he calls him. Has Taylor moved on already? Will they get back together? You need to read to know.
The story is predictable but the writing was good and kept me entertained. Yes, it is very short and I wish it was a bit longer. There is a steamy scene so be warned.
This was a quite entertaining short story. Drake is a movie actor. He made it big in Hollywood with his film franchise Rage. However, fame has a price and the price for it is to stay in the closet or else roles will not come his way as suggested by his advisers. After dumping his boyfriend Taylor to pursue his career in Hollywood, Drake tries to make amends and get back to Ty as he calls him. Has Taylor moved on already? Will they get back together? You need to read to know.
The story is predictable but the writing was good and kept me entertained. Yes, it is very short and I wish it was a bit longer. There is a steamy scene so be warned.
August 9, 2015
Too short! I want more of them ;))
February 10, 2017
Meh.
Wasn't necessarily bad but it wasn't good either. Definitely too short for what she was trying to accomplish. Not interested enough to continue.
2.5 mayyybe stretching it to 3 stars
Wasn't necessarily bad but it wasn't good either. Definitely too short for what she was trying to accomplish. Not interested enough to continue.
2.5 mayyybe stretching it to 3 stars
August 8, 2017
This is a enjoyable short story about an actor and a marine biologist who have had an on again off again affair since the actor hit it big. The marine biologist has had a tough time and the actor has taken him for granted. There MIGHT be a way forward if the biologist can trust that the actor would really make another decision.
This is billed as Book 1 and was published in 2015. So far there is no book 2. I'd really like to know what happens with these guys. Just sayin'
This is billed as Book 1 and was published in 2015. So far there is no book 2. I'd really like to know what happens with these guys. Just sayin'
July 29, 2015
4.5 stars! We will get more of them right?? Please!!
March 7, 2016
I want more of these guys. Jenna had me crying and then laughing. I felt it....
February 5, 2017
I liked this very short story. However, I can see that if it had been a longer book, it might have been too angsty for me. I'm curious as to whether this is the start of a series centered around this couple or branches off with secondary characters. I can foresee rough roads ahead because of Drake being a movie star who has just come out.
January 10, 2026
I believe
I needed something short and sweet and Make Me Believe ticked all the boxes!
I rooted for them, I cried, and I wanted more.
Great read 🌈💜
I needed something short and sweet and Make Me Believe ticked all the boxes!
I rooted for them, I cried, and I wanted more.
Great read 🌈💜
November 21, 2015
Come Back to Me
Misunderstandings and a lack of conversation comes between two men. Only meeting infrequently over the span of three years allows for a tenuous tie to the other. When one of them takes a leap of faith, he can only hope it will be enough.
Beautifully composed scenes between two hot guys with everything at stake.
Misunderstandings and a lack of conversation comes between two men. Only meeting infrequently over the span of three years allows for a tenuous tie to the other. When one of them takes a leap of faith, he can only hope it will be enough.
Beautifully composed scenes between two hot guys with everything at stake.
June 13, 2016
2.5 stars
October 13, 2015
Baaaaah, this was good! I want more of that! MOOOORE. More story, more development, more background, more EVERYTHING. I really, really enjoyed this.
August 5, 2015
3.5 stars
October 23, 2015
quick emotional read!!!
February 2, 2017
Ugh I wish this had been a full book!!!
February 5, 2017
This is a great prequel. You get to know the characters and a little of their history. Plus, it shows how deeply they feel for each other. Can't wait for the next one.
May 26, 2017
Emotional strong, heartfelt. And yes, I want more.
September 18, 2017
Drake and Tyler... hmmm, they sure had a communication problem! This was an easy, short read... perfect for a nighttime read! :D
January 31, 2018
Way to short. It felt like I just was getting into the meat of the story and then it was over.
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