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Gypsy Beach #4
Gypsy Hope
From the time a car accident took her parents lives when she was a child, Hope Hendrix has lived in perpetual fear of most everything. Tired of always chickening out, she decides to grab onto life and really live it. For Hope, that means finally telling her best friend, Brock Camden, that she’s been in love with him since high school.
Misplaced cowboy and the town’s famed football star, Brock Camden, has lived a life of lies for so long all he knows is regret. It was never the life he wanted, but the past can’t be undone. Now, Hope, the one girl he’s always longed for, admits she wants him, too. Can he escape the web of deceit thrust upon him when he arrived at the shores of Gypsy Beach and have a real life with Hope, or will all the lies and uncertainty ultimately be their undoing?
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Thank you for your interest in Gypsy Hope. I promise all of the hot sexiness that always comes with every Gypsy Beach novel, but Brock and Hope’s tale has another element that I think makes their story all the more compelling.
Around the world, 757 million adults over the age of 15 cannot read or write a simple sentence. Thirty-two million American adults cannot read and the illiteracy rates in this country aren’t improving. We know that one in four American children grow up without learning how to read, and that students that don’t read proficiently by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school.
My oldest son was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was eight. Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects the ability to read and comprehend. Forty million American adults are dyslexic and make up a large portion of illiterate Americans. I wanted to give voice to those who struggle with illiteracy, and I’ve partnered with ProLiteracy for the release of Gypsy Hope to help them stamp out this global crisis. ProLiteracy is an organization that works to educate and provide resources to help teach adults to read. For every copy of Gypsy Hope sold, I will donate $1 to ProLiteracy.
If you love to read hot, sexy romance, or know someone who does, consider ordering a copy of Gypsy Hope and know that you’ve done something to help. Share the cover and the story on social media to help us get the word out. We can all do something to help. Working together, we can make a difference in the lives of so many. By simply purchasing a book, we can help ProLiteracy help those who need it most.
Misplaced cowboy and the town’s famed football star, Brock Camden, has lived a life of lies for so long all he knows is regret. It was never the life he wanted, but the past can’t be undone. Now, Hope, the one girl he’s always longed for, admits she wants him, too. Can he escape the web of deceit thrust upon him when he arrived at the shores of Gypsy Beach and have a real life with Hope, or will all the lies and uncertainty ultimately be their undoing?
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Thank you for your interest in Gypsy Hope. I promise all of the hot sexiness that always comes with every Gypsy Beach novel, but Brock and Hope’s tale has another element that I think makes their story all the more compelling.
Around the world, 757 million adults over the age of 15 cannot read or write a simple sentence. Thirty-two million American adults cannot read and the illiteracy rates in this country aren’t improving. We know that one in four American children grow up without learning how to read, and that students that don’t read proficiently by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school.
My oldest son was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was eight. Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects the ability to read and comprehend. Forty million American adults are dyslexic and make up a large portion of illiterate Americans. I wanted to give voice to those who struggle with illiteracy, and I’ve partnered with ProLiteracy for the release of Gypsy Hope to help them stamp out this global crisis. ProLiteracy is an organization that works to educate and provide resources to help teach adults to read. For every copy of Gypsy Hope sold, I will donate $1 to ProLiteracy.
If you love to read hot, sexy romance, or know someone who does, consider ordering a copy of Gypsy Hope and know that you’ve done something to help. Share the cover and the story on social media to help us get the word out. We can all do something to help. Working together, we can make a difference in the lives of so many. By simply purchasing a book, we can help ProLiteracy help those who need it most.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2015
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About the author
Jillian Neal
31 books227 followersBestselling author, Jillian Neal, was not only born 30 but also came accessorized with loads of books and adorable handbags in which to carry them, at least that’s what she tells people. After earning a degree in education, she discovered that her passion could never be housed inside a classroom. A vehement lover of love and having maintained a lifelong affair with the awe-inspiring power of words, she set to turn the romance industry on its head. Her overly-caffeinated, troupe-spinning muse is never happy with the standard formula story. She believes every book should be brimming with passion, loaded with hot sexy scenes, packed with a gut-punch of emotion, and have characters that leap off the page and right into your heart.
Her first series, The Gifted Realm, defines contemporary romance with a fantasy twist. Her Gypsy Beach series will leave you longing to visit the sultry shores of the tiny bohemian beach town, and her erotic romance series, Camden Ranch, will make you certain there is nothing better than a cowboy with some chaps and a plan. The sheer amount of coffee required to keep all of those characters dancing in her head would border on lethal, so she unleashes their engaging stories on page after page of spellbinding reads.
Jillian lives outside of Atlanta with her own sexy sweetheart, their teenage sons, and enough stiletto heels, cowgirl boots, and flip-flops to exist in any of the fictional worlds she brings to life.
Her first series, The Gifted Realm, defines contemporary romance with a fantasy twist. Her Gypsy Beach series will leave you longing to visit the sultry shores of the tiny bohemian beach town, and her erotic romance series, Camden Ranch, will make you certain there is nothing better than a cowboy with some chaps and a plan. The sheer amount of coffee required to keep all of those characters dancing in her head would border on lethal, so she unleashes their engaging stories on page after page of spellbinding reads.
Jillian lives outside of Atlanta with her own sexy sweetheart, their teenage sons, and enough stiletto heels, cowgirl boots, and flip-flops to exist in any of the fictional worlds she brings to life.
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November 10, 2015
Gypsy Hope is book four in the Gypsy Beach series by Jillian Neal. This book was generously provided to me in exchange for an honest review by the author. I have read this entire series. Each book can be read as a stand alone although it’s better to start at the beginning so you can grow to love all the characters on Gypsy Beach. Something about this one, though. I think Gypsy Hope is my favorite of the series.
Hope Hendrix lost her parents at a young age. She and her younger sister were forced to live with an overbearing, negative aunt in Gypsy Beach. Hope tried her best to please her aunt but nothing ever really would. She grew to fear life or anything new. After college she opened her own book store in Gypsy Beach. The very best thing in her life is her best friend Brock Camden. They have been best friends since high school. But all these years, Hope has secretly loved Brock. She could never tell him, though. She could never be that brave. But there are so many things Hope wants to experience and who better to teach her everything than Brock. Could she ever be brave enough to tell him that she wants him to be her friends with benefits teacher?
Brock started his growing up on a beautiful ranch but due to his father’s drinking, they lost their stake in the ranch and he moved them to Gypsy Beach. Brock became the high school football and baseball star but to this day he hates hearing about the glory days stories over and over again. Brock is hiding a terrible secret. One that makes him feel he never deserved any of the fame. That it was all a lie. The bright spot in his life is Hope. He has loved her as long as he can remember but he could never tell her. She deserves so much more than him.
“How was he going to get to be the one to show her all of that? It seemed too good to be true. He couldn’t possibly deserve something so close to his own personal version of heaven.”
Brock and Hope’s lives take a sharp turn when Hope finally gets brave enough to ask Brock if he would teach her all the things she has been missing. Brock is determined to do everything in his power to make their time together as a couple as special as it can be before it all ends.
I loved this book. Since Brock did part of his growing up on a ranch, he had that whole sexy cowboy drawl that I love. Even though he is working as a roofer now, I still picture him in boots and a cowboy hat. I might have a small thing for cowboys. Well, maybe more than a small thing. When Brock and Hope do get together, the steam was pouring off the pages. They…were…hot!
What happens, though, when their time is over? Will they just go back to being best friends? Brock doesn’t feel like he can be Hope’s happily ever after. That she deserves more. It’s obvious from the start that these two are fated for each other. But will the gypsy winds steer them towards a future neither of them will admit they want?
“It was her. It had always been her. It would always be her. She was his own personal brand of perfection.”
Hope Hendrix lost her parents at a young age. She and her younger sister were forced to live with an overbearing, negative aunt in Gypsy Beach. Hope tried her best to please her aunt but nothing ever really would. She grew to fear life or anything new. After college she opened her own book store in Gypsy Beach. The very best thing in her life is her best friend Brock Camden. They have been best friends since high school. But all these years, Hope has secretly loved Brock. She could never tell him, though. She could never be that brave. But there are so many things Hope wants to experience and who better to teach her everything than Brock. Could she ever be brave enough to tell him that she wants him to be her friends with benefits teacher?
Brock started his growing up on a beautiful ranch but due to his father’s drinking, they lost their stake in the ranch and he moved them to Gypsy Beach. Brock became the high school football and baseball star but to this day he hates hearing about the glory days stories over and over again. Brock is hiding a terrible secret. One that makes him feel he never deserved any of the fame. That it was all a lie. The bright spot in his life is Hope. He has loved her as long as he can remember but he could never tell her. She deserves so much more than him.
“How was he going to get to be the one to show her all of that? It seemed too good to be true. He couldn’t possibly deserve something so close to his own personal version of heaven.”
Brock and Hope’s lives take a sharp turn when Hope finally gets brave enough to ask Brock if he would teach her all the things she has been missing. Brock is determined to do everything in his power to make their time together as a couple as special as it can be before it all ends.
I loved this book. Since Brock did part of his growing up on a ranch, he had that whole sexy cowboy drawl that I love. Even though he is working as a roofer now, I still picture him in boots and a cowboy hat. I might have a small thing for cowboys. Well, maybe more than a small thing. When Brock and Hope do get together, the steam was pouring off the pages. They…were…hot!
What happens, though, when their time is over? Will they just go back to being best friends? Brock doesn’t feel like he can be Hope’s happily ever after. That she deserves more. It’s obvious from the start that these two are fated for each other. But will the gypsy winds steer them towards a future neither of them will admit they want?
“It was her. It had always been her. It would always be her. She was his own personal brand of perfection.”
October 25, 2015
Jillian Neal has toned down the raw, carnal passion and melted real romance into the mix, in a softer, gentler read that may be one of my favorites from this author, yet! Best friends, desperate needs and being able to trust someone with some of your deepest secrets, that alone is hot, but grab the oven mitts, this is Jillian Neal we are talking about!
We take so much for granted in life, our parents love and protect us, when we go to school our teachers are there to teach us, both book learning and about sportsmanship. Too bad Brock never had any of that, he was a victim of abuse, by both his parents and his schools. His greatest shame is not being able to read and his best friend is an avid reader, in fact, Hope owns a struggling book store. They have both kept secrets from each other and finally Hope, who often speaks before she thinks tells Brock she wants to know about the kind of wild and passionate sex she reads about in her books. Who better to ask than her best friend, the one man she has wanted forever? How could Brock say no when he has wanted her for his own for years? Too bad his past makes him feel he isn’t good enough for her. How can two people be so afraid of love, lust and sharing themselves with another that they trust? The answer is in their pasts, but can they overcome the darkness to find light of love?
Follow the passion, the lies by omission and how two people struggle to feel worthy to have the other in their life as more than just a friend. In typical Jillian Neal style, there is a warm romance and sizzling heat between the sheets! Leave your blush at the door; these lessons in sensuality hold nothing back! Wonderful characters that help draw the reader in, dialogue, both mental and verbal that smacks of realism, what’s not to like?
Jillian Neal, thank you for your passionate writing that constantly threatens to melt my e-reader! Thank you twice for weaving a real problem shared by many into your story in such a compassionate manner. Illiteracy is real; millions are affected, no matter the cause. Your support of ProLiteracy is beyond commendable!
I received this copy from Jillian Neal in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Gypsy Beach - Book 4
Publication Date: September 22, 2015
Publisher: Realm Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Print Length: 238 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
We take so much for granted in life, our parents love and protect us, when we go to school our teachers are there to teach us, both book learning and about sportsmanship. Too bad Brock never had any of that, he was a victim of abuse, by both his parents and his schools. His greatest shame is not being able to read and his best friend is an avid reader, in fact, Hope owns a struggling book store. They have both kept secrets from each other and finally Hope, who often speaks before she thinks tells Brock she wants to know about the kind of wild and passionate sex she reads about in her books. Who better to ask than her best friend, the one man she has wanted forever? How could Brock say no when he has wanted her for his own for years? Too bad his past makes him feel he isn’t good enough for her. How can two people be so afraid of love, lust and sharing themselves with another that they trust? The answer is in their pasts, but can they overcome the darkness to find light of love?
Follow the passion, the lies by omission and how two people struggle to feel worthy to have the other in their life as more than just a friend. In typical Jillian Neal style, there is a warm romance and sizzling heat between the sheets! Leave your blush at the door; these lessons in sensuality hold nothing back! Wonderful characters that help draw the reader in, dialogue, both mental and verbal that smacks of realism, what’s not to like?
Jillian Neal, thank you for your passionate writing that constantly threatens to melt my e-reader! Thank you twice for weaving a real problem shared by many into your story in such a compassionate manner. Illiteracy is real; millions are affected, no matter the cause. Your support of ProLiteracy is beyond commendable!
I received this copy from Jillian Neal in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Gypsy Beach - Book 4
Publication Date: September 22, 2015
Publisher: Realm Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Print Length: 238 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
August 4, 2016
Bravo to the author, Jillian Neal. The author, Jillian Neal has hit it out if that park yet again. Ever since I read Gypsy Beach The first book in this series that author has kept me coming back. Gypsy Hope has to be my new favorite from the Gypsy Beach Series.
Hope Hendrix, experience a terrible tragedy at a very young age. she lost both her parents. Hendrix and her sister comes to live with her not o great aunt in Gypsy Beach. While she is growing up she grows up feeling weary about experiencing what life has to offer. Either she was sheltered by her aunt or she is emotionally unavailable to open up an blossom. After she graduates from college. she opens her own business, She decided that enough was enough. She was ready to experience life at it fullest. She wanted to know what she was missing and who better then to show her the her best friend from high school Brock. She has a secret that she has held back from him for years, she loves him always had since high school. Hendrix's is not brave enough and fears being rejected that she hasn't told him.
Brock is a sexy cowboy with his own ranch that is taken away because of his father's problem. They move to Gypsy Beach where he meets Hendrix' a girl that he has always cared for but, never let himself have. He also has a secret that he has felt guilt ever since high school. See he was a star athlete something happened that he feels like he doesn't live up to the the glory. That he doesn't deserve it. He loves Hope but, because of his own secrets he thinking that she derives so much better hem him.
When she finally get the guts to ask Brock if he is up for the task to teach her what the world can offer? Will Brock be okay with this temporary arrangement? Will things go back to the way they were?
I've never dug cowboys but, Brock might change my mind. Both of them deny themselves their happy ever after? Brock doesn't feel worthy of her. Hope is too scared to admit it. Will they get the happiness the both deserve?
ARC was provided by Rock Star Lit in exchange for an honest review.
Hope Hendrix, experience a terrible tragedy at a very young age. she lost both her parents. Hendrix and her sister comes to live with her not o great aunt in Gypsy Beach. While she is growing up she grows up feeling weary about experiencing what life has to offer. Either she was sheltered by her aunt or she is emotionally unavailable to open up an blossom. After she graduates from college. she opens her own business, She decided that enough was enough. She was ready to experience life at it fullest. She wanted to know what she was missing and who better then to show her the her best friend from high school Brock. She has a secret that she has held back from him for years, she loves him always had since high school. Hendrix's is not brave enough and fears being rejected that she hasn't told him.
Brock is a sexy cowboy with his own ranch that is taken away because of his father's problem. They move to Gypsy Beach where he meets Hendrix' a girl that he has always cared for but, never let himself have. He also has a secret that he has felt guilt ever since high school. See he was a star athlete something happened that he feels like he doesn't live up to the the glory. That he doesn't deserve it. He loves Hope but, because of his own secrets he thinking that she derives so much better hem him.
When she finally get the guts to ask Brock if he is up for the task to teach her what the world can offer? Will Brock be okay with this temporary arrangement? Will things go back to the way they were?
I've never dug cowboys but, Brock might change my mind. Both of them deny themselves their happy ever after? Brock doesn't feel worthy of her. Hope is too scared to admit it. Will they get the happiness the both deserve?
ARC was provided by Rock Star Lit in exchange for an honest review.
September 22, 2015
An amazing romance. It has the perfect ending. Gypsy Hope is by far the most in depth story in the Gypsy Beach series. Jillian Neal delves deeper into each of the characters pasts more than ever before. It really shapes how you see each of the main two characters (Brock and Hope) through out the story.
Hope is a timid person who was raised by her aunt when she and her sister are suddenly orphaned by a car accident that killed both of their parents.
Brock is the High School hero of the past, but it is brought up all the time how he saved the day, and is reminded continually in his present.
Hope decides one day that she is tired of being afraid of everything. So she boldly tells Brock that she wants to experience everything in life and will he help her.
Brock agrees to help her in every passionate way possible so that she can experience everything her heart desires.
But before either one of them can commit fully to each other, Brock and Hope need to confess their deepest secrets to the other before time intervenes and does it for them.
For Hope it is difficult and she does open up to Brock and start to tell him about her past. Before the car accident that took her parents, and what her life was like before that dark day that changed everything for her and her sister. She begins to be bolder and to stand up for herself too. But for Brock it isn't so easy. The secrets of his past run deep and he is afraid that if he opens up that he will lose Hope forever.
Will Fate take a hand and play a cruel joke? Or will Fate draw Brock and Hope closer than ever before?
You will have to read it to the end to find out.
Hope is a timid person who was raised by her aunt when she and her sister are suddenly orphaned by a car accident that killed both of their parents.
Brock is the High School hero of the past, but it is brought up all the time how he saved the day, and is reminded continually in his present.
Hope decides one day that she is tired of being afraid of everything. So she boldly tells Brock that she wants to experience everything in life and will he help her.
Brock agrees to help her in every passionate way possible so that she can experience everything her heart desires.
But before either one of them can commit fully to each other, Brock and Hope need to confess their deepest secrets to the other before time intervenes and does it for them.
For Hope it is difficult and she does open up to Brock and start to tell him about her past. Before the car accident that took her parents, and what her life was like before that dark day that changed everything for her and her sister. She begins to be bolder and to stand up for herself too. But for Brock it isn't so easy. The secrets of his past run deep and he is afraid that if he opens up that he will lose Hope forever.
Will Fate take a hand and play a cruel joke? Or will Fate draw Brock and Hope closer than ever before?
You will have to read it to the end to find out.
September 2, 2017
"Gypsy Hope" is an engaging romance between Brock Camden, former high school star athlete, and Hope Hendrix, bookstore owner who lives vicariously through the romantic novels she devours. Brock and Hope are best friends and have secretly been in love with each other since high school. The plot revolves around their relationship and the fact that Brock is functionally illiterate and has hidden it from everyone, including Hope. This story has all the elements of a really good book but the writing leaves a lot to be desired. If Ms Jenkins hopes to be called a writer, she should know the difference between wander and wonder, tenor and timbre, taunted and teased, how to use the correct verb tense (ring, rang, rung - English 101), wan and wane, etc. And, I still haven't made sense of this: "Maybe the rhythmic tap of the nail gun would give variety to the endless abyss he'd constructed himself into when he was fourteen years old." Is that even possible? What is a "cry of relent"? Can't figure how this occurs - "He loped her legs over his shoulders....." To lope is to run in a loose-gaited way so it's doubtful he was running while making love. And don't get me started on using words like "edacious" that send the reader scurrying for the dictionary. I have a better than average vocabulary but the use of rare and/or archaic terms makes me wonder what the writer was thinking. Rule number one in writing is, know who your audience is and write for them! Not to mention, I think the word was misused. "He took her lips with 'edacious' hunger." Really?
June 13, 2020
I enjoyed this story so much! There is a tremendous amount of depth to both lead characters and to the story itself. The book blurb and other reviews have provided a lot of detail about Hope and Brock, so nobody needs me to do that really. This was one of the best ‘ friends to lovers’ books I have read. Both characters deserved their HEA so much 💗 I honestly couldn’t put it down until I got to the last page.
Jillian Neal really makes the point in this story that there is often so much more to people and situations than what we see on the surface. Severe anxiety, dyslexia and illiteracy can be brutally disabling, and the author addresses them all with grace and sensitivity.
Jillian Neal really makes the point in this story that there is often so much more to people and situations than what we see on the surface. Severe anxiety, dyslexia and illiteracy can be brutally disabling, and the author addresses them all with grace and sensitivity.
February 19, 2019
Excellent read
Completely enjoyed this book. Neal consistently builds stories with strong romantic plots, an alpha hero who has been damaged by a very conceivable past, and a sweetly strong heroine. Lots of steam and a HEA. What more could you ask for?
Completely enjoyed this book. Neal consistently builds stories with strong romantic plots, an alpha hero who has been damaged by a very conceivable past, and a sweetly strong heroine. Lots of steam and a HEA. What more could you ask for?
October 6, 2020
Hopeful!
What a sweet love story! I have been wanting to read brock & hope's story for ages it seems like & it was everything I hoped it would be & more!
What a sweet love story! I have been wanting to read brock & hope's story for ages it seems like & it was everything I hoped it would be & more!
January 7, 2019
4.5 stars...
Gypsy Hope is the last book in the Gypsy Beach series but a prequel to a new series called Camden Ranch.
Brock Camden and hope Hendrix have been best friends since high school but have kept their feelings for each other under wraps and never telling the other how they really feel...finally they decide to reveal those feelings BUT will it lead to a HEA or will all the deceit be the final straw...
Gypsy Hope is the last book in the Gypsy Beach series but a prequel to a new series called Camden Ranch.
Brock Camden and hope Hendrix have been best friends since high school but have kept their feelings for each other under wraps and never telling the other how they really feel...finally they decide to reveal those feelings BUT will it lead to a HEA or will all the deceit be the final straw...
September 22, 2015
5 HUGE, HOT, STUNNING stars!
My complete review will be posted on release day. For now, I will tell you this: Gypsy Beach fanatics, REJOICE! Brock and Hope are an unforgettable couple that will completely rock your world. They are loveable, sweet, hot, devoted, and destined to be each other's forever, which = the best Gypsy Beach book yet! The added bonus? An additional chapter available upon finishing the story. Whoop whoop!! Love Gypsy Beach, love Jillian Neal, and ADORE Brock and Hope:
COMPLETE REVIEW:
5+++, HOT, STUNNING stars!!!
Welcome back to Gypsy Beach, friends! If you're like me, you've been more than aflutter waiting for Brock and Hope's debut... and the time has arrived! I was so thrilled to receive an ARC copy of this story, it seriously felt like Christmas morning. I'm not kidding! I was so stinking pumped to get my hands on this story, ever since Hope was introduced in Gypsy Love. I had an instant connection to her, and was eager to learn her in's and out's, as well as delve into the relationship she shares with hottie pants roofer, Brock Camden. So, I settled in with my Kindle, grabbed a POT of coffee, snuggled with my puppy dog, and returned to Gypsy Beach. *sigh*
Bliss.
Complete and utter magic.
Brock and Hope quickly jump out of the pages and earn their position as my favorite couple on Gypsy Beach. They are thoroughly devoted to each other as best friends, and would risk their own lives if it meant saving the other. They are true blue, soul mates. The only problem is that neither are willing to admit their deepest feelings toward the other. Sparks start flying and emotions become real when Hope enlists Brock to 'show her the ropes.' The attraction and mutual adoration is undeniable for these two, and us readers are the lucky recipients of their story. We witness joy and pain, lust and loyalty, and a big dose of following one's heart. This is the stuff incredible books are made of. I absolutely adored every single sentence of this read, and will revel in its endearing theme long after I finish it.
As I've come to expect in this Gypsy series, the author does a masterful job of interweaving hot romance with actual struggles that plague everyday life. This brings a genuine and substantial feel to each of her books, resulting in a story that feeds the deepest desires us readers feel in our bones! In this case, we see Brock deal with his struggles fighting illiteracy, an issue that exists all across this country. It opened my eyes to the fact that no one, not even the studly cowboy Brock embodies, is immune to the effects of real life issues. Our author, knowing the concrete statistics of illiteracy in the US, is generously donating a portion of the sales of this book to Proliteracy, in honor of all those that face this very real topic in their lives. This is a win/win, guys! A fabulous book that will move you to pieces, along with the knowledge that your purchase is making a difference. Good stuff!
Alright, I must leave you now. I full-on NEED to go sign up for the additional chapter available. Brock and Hope have unrelentlessly stirred up my body and mind... and I desperately desire more of them, pronto!
What a gift....Gypsy Hope.
My complete review will be posted on release day. For now, I will tell you this: Gypsy Beach fanatics, REJOICE! Brock and Hope are an unforgettable couple that will completely rock your world. They are loveable, sweet, hot, devoted, and destined to be each other's forever, which = the best Gypsy Beach book yet! The added bonus? An additional chapter available upon finishing the story. Whoop whoop!! Love Gypsy Beach, love Jillian Neal, and ADORE Brock and Hope:
COMPLETE REVIEW:
5+++, HOT, STUNNING stars!!!
Welcome back to Gypsy Beach, friends! If you're like me, you've been more than aflutter waiting for Brock and Hope's debut... and the time has arrived! I was so thrilled to receive an ARC copy of this story, it seriously felt like Christmas morning. I'm not kidding! I was so stinking pumped to get my hands on this story, ever since Hope was introduced in Gypsy Love. I had an instant connection to her, and was eager to learn her in's and out's, as well as delve into the relationship she shares with hottie pants roofer, Brock Camden. So, I settled in with my Kindle, grabbed a POT of coffee, snuggled with my puppy dog, and returned to Gypsy Beach. *sigh*
Bliss.
Complete and utter magic.
Brock and Hope quickly jump out of the pages and earn their position as my favorite couple on Gypsy Beach. They are thoroughly devoted to each other as best friends, and would risk their own lives if it meant saving the other. They are true blue, soul mates. The only problem is that neither are willing to admit their deepest feelings toward the other. Sparks start flying and emotions become real when Hope enlists Brock to 'show her the ropes.' The attraction and mutual adoration is undeniable for these two, and us readers are the lucky recipients of their story. We witness joy and pain, lust and loyalty, and a big dose of following one's heart. This is the stuff incredible books are made of. I absolutely adored every single sentence of this read, and will revel in its endearing theme long after I finish it.
As I've come to expect in this Gypsy series, the author does a masterful job of interweaving hot romance with actual struggles that plague everyday life. This brings a genuine and substantial feel to each of her books, resulting in a story that feeds the deepest desires us readers feel in our bones! In this case, we see Brock deal with his struggles fighting illiteracy, an issue that exists all across this country. It opened my eyes to the fact that no one, not even the studly cowboy Brock embodies, is immune to the effects of real life issues. Our author, knowing the concrete statistics of illiteracy in the US, is generously donating a portion of the sales of this book to Proliteracy, in honor of all those that face this very real topic in their lives. This is a win/win, guys! A fabulous book that will move you to pieces, along with the knowledge that your purchase is making a difference. Good stuff!
Alright, I must leave you now. I full-on NEED to go sign up for the additional chapter available. Brock and Hope have unrelentlessly stirred up my body and mind... and I desperately desire more of them, pronto!
What a gift....Gypsy Hope.
September 24, 2015
*I received an ARC of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.*
I admit it: I’m a sucker for the ‘friends to lovers’ troupe – and Gypsy Hope by Jillian Neal does it beautifully. I’ve enjoyed all the previous Gypsy Beach installments (each of which can be easily read as a standalone) and Gypsy Hope now stands as my favorite one – not an easy task considering how much I adore Ms. Neal’s books!
Hope Hendrix is a bookshop owner and part-time librarian in the Carolina coastal town of Gypsy Beach; her best friend since age fourteen is transplanted Nebraska native Brock Camden, who harbors shame at his own struggles with the written word. Despite Brock’s longstanding attraction to Hope, which is very mutual, and the completeness he feels in her company, Brock believes his weakness makes him unworthy of Hope’s love. How can a brilliant woman like Hope, so in love with reading, ever be satisfied with a man who can’t even read a menu? The answer is easy for Hope, Brock is everything she has ever wanted – and needed.
Hope’s devastating loss of her parents at a young age, and her desire to please the narrow-minded aunt who raised her, have caused her to become guarded and risk-averse as an adult. Desire for the adventure and romance she finds in the pages of her beloved books finally force Hope to reach out to Brock to help her experience more out of life (both in and out of the bedroom!). Brock eagerly embraces a chance for more with Hope, even if he’s convinced himself it can only be temporary.
The chemistry and love between Brock and Hope is evident from their first appearance on the page together. If these two were your friends in real-life, you would constantly be screaming, “Why aren’t you two together!?!” It was very satisfying to witness Brock and Hope cast aside their fears and take a chance – at times also very sexy. Brock has a yummy rancher/cowboy vibe, yet his vulnerability and devotion to Hope were even more appealing than his country twang and well-fit jeans.
The lovely, well-written best friends to something more tale of Gypsy Hope would be engaging enough on its own, but the added layer of Brock’s learning disability provides the depth to make a good story great. I’m looking forward to Brock and Hope’s tale continuing in Coincidental Cowgirl: A Camden Ranch Novella, due out in early December and available for pre-order. Yee-haw!
I admit it: I’m a sucker for the ‘friends to lovers’ troupe – and Gypsy Hope by Jillian Neal does it beautifully. I’ve enjoyed all the previous Gypsy Beach installments (each of which can be easily read as a standalone) and Gypsy Hope now stands as my favorite one – not an easy task considering how much I adore Ms. Neal’s books!
Hope Hendrix is a bookshop owner and part-time librarian in the Carolina coastal town of Gypsy Beach; her best friend since age fourteen is transplanted Nebraska native Brock Camden, who harbors shame at his own struggles with the written word. Despite Brock’s longstanding attraction to Hope, which is very mutual, and the completeness he feels in her company, Brock believes his weakness makes him unworthy of Hope’s love. How can a brilliant woman like Hope, so in love with reading, ever be satisfied with a man who can’t even read a menu? The answer is easy for Hope, Brock is everything she has ever wanted – and needed.
Hope’s devastating loss of her parents at a young age, and her desire to please the narrow-minded aunt who raised her, have caused her to become guarded and risk-averse as an adult. Desire for the adventure and romance she finds in the pages of her beloved books finally force Hope to reach out to Brock to help her experience more out of life (both in and out of the bedroom!). Brock eagerly embraces a chance for more with Hope, even if he’s convinced himself it can only be temporary.
The chemistry and love between Brock and Hope is evident from their first appearance on the page together. If these two were your friends in real-life, you would constantly be screaming, “Why aren’t you two together!?!” It was very satisfying to witness Brock and Hope cast aside their fears and take a chance – at times also very sexy. Brock has a yummy rancher/cowboy vibe, yet his vulnerability and devotion to Hope were even more appealing than his country twang and well-fit jeans.
The lovely, well-written best friends to something more tale of Gypsy Hope would be engaging enough on its own, but the added layer of Brock’s learning disability provides the depth to make a good story great. I’m looking forward to Brock and Hope’s tale continuing in Coincidental Cowgirl: A Camden Ranch Novella, due out in early December and available for pre-order. Yee-haw!
September 28, 2015
I have wanted to read Hope and Brock's story ever since I met them in Gypsy Love and Gypsy Hope was much more and even better than I expected! It's the most magical and the best in the Gypsy Beach series and it's definitely my favorite! It was incredible and I completely loved it!!
I love how Jillean Neal writes her heroines and the way that they grow as the story goes on. They aren't the strongest they can be at the beginning, but by the end, they have transformed into the strongest, best women they can be and that is just amazing. Hope is no exception and for me, I think she grew the most. She has to overcome her past, her fears, and herself and she does it beautifully! Hope is a kind, strong, sweet heroine, I'm so proud of her and she's definitely my favorite!
And speaking of favorites, I have to say that out of the Gypsy Beach men, Brock is my favorite! It's true that he is keeping something from Hope, but he feels so bad about it and more than tries to make up for it that I couldn't be mad at him. I did want him to tell her, but from being inside his head, I understood his reasons for hiding his secret. Brock is just the absolute best, kindest, sweetest, most protective guy ever and I couldn't have stopped myself from loving him and the only time I got frustrated with him was when he thought he was unworthy of his Hope because he so totally is!! Brock is wonderful and I wholeheartedly loved him!
Gypsy Hope is full of magic, beauty, passion, and lessons. It made my want to cry, utterly broke my heart, made me laugh, and grin like a fool. It was a special book and even though I'll miss being in the Gypsy Beach world and even though I don't usually read cowboy romances, I am looking forward to reading more about Ms. Neal's cowboys!
Gypsy Hope is a standalone, it's told from Brock and Hope's POV, and they do have a HEA ending!
~ Sonja, 5 Stars
I love how Jillean Neal writes her heroines and the way that they grow as the story goes on. They aren't the strongest they can be at the beginning, but by the end, they have transformed into the strongest, best women they can be and that is just amazing. Hope is no exception and for me, I think she grew the most. She has to overcome her past, her fears, and herself and she does it beautifully! Hope is a kind, strong, sweet heroine, I'm so proud of her and she's definitely my favorite!
And speaking of favorites, I have to say that out of the Gypsy Beach men, Brock is my favorite! It's true that he is keeping something from Hope, but he feels so bad about it and more than tries to make up for it that I couldn't be mad at him. I did want him to tell her, but from being inside his head, I understood his reasons for hiding his secret. Brock is just the absolute best, kindest, sweetest, most protective guy ever and I couldn't have stopped myself from loving him and the only time I got frustrated with him was when he thought he was unworthy of his Hope because he so totally is!! Brock is wonderful and I wholeheartedly loved him!
Gypsy Hope is full of magic, beauty, passion, and lessons. It made my want to cry, utterly broke my heart, made me laugh, and grin like a fool. It was a special book and even though I'll miss being in the Gypsy Beach world and even though I don't usually read cowboy romances, I am looking forward to reading more about Ms. Neal's cowboys!
Gypsy Hope is a standalone, it's told from Brock and Hope's POV, and they do have a HEA ending!
~ Sonja, 5 Stars
September 24, 2015
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Note: This ARC was provided by Rock Star Lit PR in exchange for an honest review.
I've been reading and reviewing the Gypsy Beach series from the time the first book was slated for publication and while the first two were good reads and the third one faltered a bit, Gypsy Hope, the fourth and latest release in Jillian Neal's series set in Gypsy Beach, North Carolina, is by far the best one and my absolute favorite. This was a best-friends-to-lovers romance that was sweet and steamy and had lighthearted drama that made me cheer Hope Hendrix and Brock Camden on to the happily-ever-after they deserved to have together. The story was character-driven and this highly appealing pairing of two best friends who are each other's greatest source of support makes you believe in the power of true love.
Hope and Brock both have things in their pasts--Hope losing her parents to a car accident and Brock suffering abuse at the hands of his father and keeping a learning disability secret--and I loved how they were finally ready to overcome it all because they saw that they had each other's love and acceptance. If I could have given Hope a high-five when she confronted school officials and held them accountable for what happened to Brock, I would have because that was one of my favorite highlights in the book. Before I even got the end, I found myself wishing that there would be a spin-off series featuring Brock's cousins in Nebraska and it looks like my wish is going to come true. Gypsy Hope is a standalone and gets five stars. ♥
Note: This ARC was provided by Rock Star Lit PR in exchange for an honest review.
I've been reading and reviewing the Gypsy Beach series from the time the first book was slated for publication and while the first two were good reads and the third one faltered a bit, Gypsy Hope, the fourth and latest release in Jillian Neal's series set in Gypsy Beach, North Carolina, is by far the best one and my absolute favorite. This was a best-friends-to-lovers romance that was sweet and steamy and had lighthearted drama that made me cheer Hope Hendrix and Brock Camden on to the happily-ever-after they deserved to have together. The story was character-driven and this highly appealing pairing of two best friends who are each other's greatest source of support makes you believe in the power of true love.
Hope and Brock both have things in their pasts--Hope losing her parents to a car accident and Brock suffering abuse at the hands of his father and keeping a learning disability secret--and I loved how they were finally ready to overcome it all because they saw that they had each other's love and acceptance. If I could have given Hope a high-five when she confronted school officials and held them accountable for what happened to Brock, I would have because that was one of my favorite highlights in the book. Before I even got the end, I found myself wishing that there would be a spin-off series featuring Brock's cousins in Nebraska and it looks like my wish is going to come true. Gypsy Hope is a standalone and gets five stars. ♥
October 29, 2015
Review can be read at It's About The Book
4.5 stars
Even though this is my first visit to Gypsy Hope, I’m going to go back and check out this author’s previous books because she’s captured my interest with this great classic done right. When the high school nerd hooks up with the football hero, there’s usually a great backstory underneath–and this book’s no exception. How the author uses this odd pairing along with their deep friendship to create such a wonderful, deeply connected romantic relationship between these two–while wrapping it all up in a pretty pink bow of a small southern town–is something you’ll need to read to enjoy. Delicious!
This romance had more than a touch of heat to it, which made it a really great, funny read for me–in fact, the heroine’s shyness and naivete made the sweetly raunchy sex scenes even more surprising. She was just so open! And when you’re with your best friend, you’re not afraid to fly. Of course the bookstore idea is a bonus. As Brock and Hope deal with their rapidly changing relationship, neither one wants to go back to being just friends–but of course, they’re afraid the other one does. Who’s going to break first and admit to their real feelings?
Brock is in a world of hurt. His feelings of inadequacy go much further back, and if he admits to anything now, he’ll bring the entire high school football program down with him. But he can’t bear to let Hope go, and he could never hurt her by leaving her…
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4.5 stars
Even though this is my first visit to Gypsy Hope, I’m going to go back and check out this author’s previous books because she’s captured my interest with this great classic done right. When the high school nerd hooks up with the football hero, there’s usually a great backstory underneath–and this book’s no exception. How the author uses this odd pairing along with their deep friendship to create such a wonderful, deeply connected romantic relationship between these two–while wrapping it all up in a pretty pink bow of a small southern town–is something you’ll need to read to enjoy. Delicious!
This romance had more than a touch of heat to it, which made it a really great, funny read for me–in fact, the heroine’s shyness and naivete made the sweetly raunchy sex scenes even more surprising. She was just so open! And when you’re with your best friend, you’re not afraid to fly. Of course the bookstore idea is a bonus. As Brock and Hope deal with their rapidly changing relationship, neither one wants to go back to being just friends–but of course, they’re afraid the other one does. Who’s going to break first and admit to their real feelings?
Brock is in a world of hurt. His feelings of inadequacy go much further back, and if he admits to anything now, he’ll bring the entire high school football program down with him. But he can’t bear to let Hope go, and he could never hurt her by leaving her…
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September 22, 2015
Hope Hendrix is a typical 'girl next door'. She was always the smart one, with her nose stuck in a book, so it only seems fitting that at 26, she spends most of her time taking care of her bookstore in Gypsy Beach, Bandana Books.
Brock Camden is Hope's best friend, and has been since high school. An unlikely pair of the bookworm and star football player, neither of them will admit to the feelings they have for each other. They both think that the other can do better.
However, as secrets come out, the heat turns up and they both learn more than they ever thought they would.
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This book is my favorite of the Gypsy Beach books. While all of the books have some sweet and spicy mixes, this books just pulls out all the stops when Jillian adds in some major life lessons. I love the relationship that Brock and Hope have, and I LOVE the scenes that play out.
I also love that Jillian pulled from some personal experiences for this book, and that she has decided to donate $1 from each book sold to ProLiteracy. This book helps us to remember that we take for granted things that seem so simple as reading. It reminds us that reading is important for every activity in life.
Thank you Jillian for another wonderful, amazing and beautiful story, and thank you for giving others the chance to learn to read, no matter what age.
Brock Camden is Hope's best friend, and has been since high school. An unlikely pair of the bookworm and star football player, neither of them will admit to the feelings they have for each other. They both think that the other can do better.
However, as secrets come out, the heat turns up and they both learn more than they ever thought they would.
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This book is my favorite of the Gypsy Beach books. While all of the books have some sweet and spicy mixes, this books just pulls out all the stops when Jillian adds in some major life lessons. I love the relationship that Brock and Hope have, and I LOVE the scenes that play out.
I also love that Jillian pulled from some personal experiences for this book, and that she has decided to donate $1 from each book sold to ProLiteracy. This book helps us to remember that we take for granted things that seem so simple as reading. It reminds us that reading is important for every activity in life.
Thank you Jillian for another wonderful, amazing and beautiful story, and thank you for giving others the chance to learn to read, no matter what age.
September 23, 2015
This book is hot hot hot!
Uh, can we say hot as hell? Yes, yes we can!
Brock and Hope set the world, and the sheets, on fire in this installment of the Gypsy Beach series. Friends since their school days, Brock and Hope have a long history together. Brock was the hunky football star while Hope was the quiet bookworm. Even though they were from different worlds, both have been through difficult struggles and have been there for each other. But both of them have been keeping a secret from each other. They have harbored feelings for each other for over a decade. To further complicate things, Brock has been keeping an even bigger secret from Hope.
The book progresses very quickly and smoothly to where they can no longer hold back their longings for each other. Willing to try the Friends With Benefits status, they both realize nearly immediately that they want more. The electricity between them is incredible! As their story unfolds, you get pulled in deeper and deeper. You'll find yourself falling in love with these characters and when Brock's big secret is revealed, you'll be rooting for them to make it through.
I loved this series! You must read these books!
On a sidenote, I really love that the author, Jillian, is donating $1 for every book sold to help end illiteracy . Such a great cause!
Uh, can we say hot as hell? Yes, yes we can!
Brock and Hope set the world, and the sheets, on fire in this installment of the Gypsy Beach series. Friends since their school days, Brock and Hope have a long history together. Brock was the hunky football star while Hope was the quiet bookworm. Even though they were from different worlds, both have been through difficult struggles and have been there for each other. But both of them have been keeping a secret from each other. They have harbored feelings for each other for over a decade. To further complicate things, Brock has been keeping an even bigger secret from Hope.
The book progresses very quickly and smoothly to where they can no longer hold back their longings for each other. Willing to try the Friends With Benefits status, they both realize nearly immediately that they want more. The electricity between them is incredible! As their story unfolds, you get pulled in deeper and deeper. You'll find yourself falling in love with these characters and when Brock's big secret is revealed, you'll be rooting for them to make it through.
I loved this series! You must read these books!
On a sidenote, I really love that the author, Jillian, is donating $1 for every book sold to help end illiteracy . Such a great cause!
September 22, 2015
Gypsy Hope is a beautiful love story. It's also a very hot and steamy love story! Whew!! It's a story about people who aren't perfect. It's a story about loyalty. It's a story about being willing to make changes in your life for others.
Can you imagine going through everyday life not being to read? Most of us take the ability for granted. Brock deals with this issue, and with trying to keep his secret from Hope because he is afraid she will no longer love him. And he is afraid she will pity him. But when Hope does learn what Brock has gone through, she surprises him with her support. She forces teachers and coaches who knew and should have helped him, to take responsibility for their actions.
Come along with Hope and Brock as they move from being best friends to learning they both want more from each other. And as secrets are shared, and love found.
Thank you Jillian for bringing the issue of illiteracy, whatever the cause, into public light. Thank you for giving people who may know someone, be it family or friend, a direction for help. Also for those of you who are actually reading this review (smiling), please purchase this book, not only because it's a totally awesome book, but because $1 of the proceeds will be given to ProLiteracy.
Can you imagine going through everyday life not being to read? Most of us take the ability for granted. Brock deals with this issue, and with trying to keep his secret from Hope because he is afraid she will no longer love him. And he is afraid she will pity him. But when Hope does learn what Brock has gone through, she surprises him with her support. She forces teachers and coaches who knew and should have helped him, to take responsibility for their actions.
Come along with Hope and Brock as they move from being best friends to learning they both want more from each other. And as secrets are shared, and love found.
Thank you Jillian for bringing the issue of illiteracy, whatever the cause, into public light. Thank you for giving people who may know someone, be it family or friend, a direction for help. Also for those of you who are actually reading this review (smiling), please purchase this book, not only because it's a totally awesome book, but because $1 of the proceeds will be given to ProLiteracy.
October 2, 2015
This is another great book in the Gypsy Beach series.
This one delves into the lives of Brock and Hope. They have been friends since high school and have had feelings for each other since but didn't know how to make the next step and show their true feelings for each other.
When Brock is told what Hope wants he makes a decision to help Hope out with this and hopes that it will lead to a happy ever after. But when secrets are revealed they do things that they think can't be undone.
But the Gypsy spirit has other plans for them and they need to find their way back to each other.
This book brings up topics that after alot of people and shows that with the right people behind you and positive encouragement anything can happen.
I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review - Naughty Book Eden
This one delves into the lives of Brock and Hope. They have been friends since high school and have had feelings for each other since but didn't know how to make the next step and show their true feelings for each other.
When Brock is told what Hope wants he makes a decision to help Hope out with this and hopes that it will lead to a happy ever after. But when secrets are revealed they do things that they think can't be undone.
But the Gypsy spirit has other plans for them and they need to find their way back to each other.
This book brings up topics that after alot of people and shows that with the right people behind you and positive encouragement anything can happen.
I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review - Naughty Book Eden
September 22, 2015
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review*
Another great book by Jillian Neal! Have you ever read a series, and absolutely fall in love with each couple? Here I thought Grady was my favorite, nope Brock is!!!!! Part of me can relate to Hope on some levels. Sometimes she is afraid to follow her heart….yep, that’s me lol
Gypsy Hope will leave you wanting for more….heck it makes me wish that Gypsy Beach was real!
Brock is more than willing to teach/show Hope the things that she has been missing. They both are in love with each other, but neither one of them want to admit it to each other.
What happens when he is done teaching Hope new things? Will they finally admit their feeling’s for each other?
Another great book by Jillian Neal! Have you ever read a series, and absolutely fall in love with each couple? Here I thought Grady was my favorite, nope Brock is!!!!! Part of me can relate to Hope on some levels. Sometimes she is afraid to follow her heart….yep, that’s me lol
Gypsy Hope will leave you wanting for more….heck it makes me wish that Gypsy Beach was real!
Brock is more than willing to teach/show Hope the things that she has been missing. They both are in love with each other, but neither one of them want to admit it to each other.
What happens when he is done teaching Hope new things? Will they finally admit their feeling’s for each other?
September 22, 2015
Gypsy Hope by Jillian Neal is the #4 in the Gypsy Beach series. What can I say, but what a great book. Hope Hendrix parents die when she was very young and she had a tough time. Her best friend Brock Camden great athlete with problems of his own. Hope and Brock love one another, will they be able to tell each. This book has sadness, love, happiness and romance. I do not like giving spoilers in my review, so this is all for now. If you are looking for a book that you can't put down then this is your book.
This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I will be reading the first three books in the series. This is my first book by Jillian Neal and she is an amazing author.
I was given this ARC by the publishers via NetGalley, for my honest review.
This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I will be reading the first three books in the series. This is my first book by Jillian Neal and she is an amazing author.
I was given this ARC by the publishers via NetGalley, for my honest review.
September 22, 2015
Another great book by Jillian Neal! I think at this point, and I say this every time, this now my favorite from her! The real feel of the characters and the story makes for an snuggle in type of night read! Each of the books in this series you can read without reading the others, but I strongly don't recommend that! Why pass up a great set from an amazing author!
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*Received for an honest review*
September 22, 2015
I love love love the Gypsy Beach series. Hope and Brock are amazing. I love that Hope finally told him how she felt and that Brock came through in the end. Loved the heat between the two and Hope's backbone. I wish she'd stood up a little more to her aunt though. This is my favorite so far of the series and I can't wait for the next one. Brock is my new book boyfriend.
January 8, 2016
What an awesome book, I loved meeting Brock and Hope in this friends to lovers story of lies and deceit. How they became friends in high school but never got it on but always looked out for each other.
A very heart warming story full of passion and desire, I just couldn't put it down. This is the
first book I've read by this author and most likely it won't be my last.
A very heart warming story full of passion and desire, I just couldn't put it down. This is the
first book I've read by this author and most likely it won't be my last.
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December 31, 2015Loved it! Such a beautiful love story expressed through Jillian Neal's writing. Definitely recommend!
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