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Never Say Goodbye
Sex legend. Rock God. Addict. Elijah Briston may have grown up the sweetheart next door but he was morphed into a music deity through a tragic turn of events. When he finally hits rock bottom of a soulless existence, the very thing that threw him into the pit will be the only thing worth climbing out for. What happens to a rock star when the ghosts of his past become the saviors of his future?
394 pages, Paperback
First published November 14, 2014
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About the author
Angie Merriam
27 books93 followersI was born and raised in the small town of Klamath Falls. It is there that I met my husband and had my first two children. In 1999 we left Klamath Falls, headed towards Portland. I have since had one more child and have settled in Newberg. I worked as a waitress in a French Bistro for nearly five years before quitting to help care for my ill grandmother. It was during my care of her that I decided to go to school for Medical Assisting. I had planned on continuing onto nursing, but landed a job with a Dr. I highly admire in a practice that I love, that has trained me beyond my schooling. In the nearly five years that I have been employed there, I have spent a large amount of time commuting. During those times I would spin many stories in my mind with the intention of writing them down. I have always loved to write, but have ventured away from it due to lack of time and life. The story of Neveah and Lilly stuck with me and I decided to write it down. I never intended for it to go this far, or become a full fledged story that I would be so proud of. I look forward to seeing where this journey leads me!
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November 9, 2014
The connection Elijah and Chinda has is strong. You can feel it from the very beginning.
Chinda Miller she is beautiful, vibrant, wealthy and way out of Elijah's league. He comes from loving respectable hard working family who lives paycheck to paycheck.
Chinda's parents doesn't approve of their relationship. And forbids them to see each other.
None of that matters to them they are 17 years old and in love.
Then a tragedy strike and takes Chinda from his life forever..
For the past10 years Elijah has been living his life in a haze. He has thrown himself into his music, becoming a well known Rock star with an addiction to drugs and women.
That is Until Kendra !
This story will take you through many emotions. It is a compelling story of life, love and second chances !
Chinda Miller she is beautiful, vibrant, wealthy and way out of Elijah's league. He comes from loving respectable hard working family who lives paycheck to paycheck.
Chinda's parents doesn't approve of their relationship. And forbids them to see each other.
None of that matters to them they are 17 years old and in love.
Then a tragedy strike and takes Chinda from his life forever..
For the past10 years Elijah has been living his life in a haze. He has thrown himself into his music, becoming a well known Rock star with an addiction to drugs and women.
That is Until Kendra !
This story will take you through many emotions. It is a compelling story of life, love and second chances !
November 9, 2014
Elijah Briston lost the love of his life on prom night. Unable to pick up the pieces he threw himself in the cliché of sex, drugs and rock & roll. He couldn't get over Chinda so he did everything he could to keep the memories at bay. Returning to Oregon with the band he performs a new song written for Chinda and when he looks out over the crowd he swears he sees in there. It's been ten years and it can't be here. She died. Chinda felt a pull to the lead singer Elijah she didn't know why. She heard his voice in her dreams, pictured his face. She needed to find out what this attraction was all about before she married her fiancé.
Wow I don't know where to start. the attraction and love between Elijah and Chinda just blew me away. After ten years the love his still has for you just makes you want to cry, knowing the pain he has went through and to see a women that looks like her and sounds like her again. Having to relive all that had to really mess with your head. Elijah steps up and is determined to be a better person and take that chance on her being Chinda. Chinda is so confused. How can you blame her. She has been living a lie for ten years. Believing everything her parents have told her. Is she really the person Elijah thinks she is. Some really tear jerking moments in this book. I felt my heart break more then one time. Definite must read.
Wow I don't know where to start. the attraction and love between Elijah and Chinda just blew me away. After ten years the love his still has for you just makes you want to cry, knowing the pain he has went through and to see a women that looks like her and sounds like her again. Having to relive all that had to really mess with your head. Elijah steps up and is determined to be a better person and take that chance on her being Chinda. Chinda is so confused. How can you blame her. She has been living a lie for ten years. Believing everything her parents have told her. Is she really the person Elijah thinks she is. Some really tear jerking moments in this book. I felt my heart break more then one time. Definite must read.
January 19, 2015
Well late last night I saw one of the blogs on facebook promote this book. I got up this morning bought and just finished. What a treasure of a book I found!!
January 21, 2015
A beautiful heartbreaking story about second chances..
November 17, 2014
This was a beautiful second chance love story.
Amazing characters. True love that withstands anything life threw at them. Throw in a few I didn't see that coming moments.
There were a few things I didn't really agree with in the book. I won't say which parts because that would be a spoiler.
However I was cheering them on the entire time. I really wanted to see this fantastic couple that had been through so much get there HEA.
I'm happy I had the opportunity to read this book.
Amazing characters. True love that withstands anything life threw at them. Throw in a few I didn't see that coming moments.
There were a few things I didn't really agree with in the book. I won't say which parts because that would be a spoiler.
However I was cheering them on the entire time. I really wanted to see this fantastic couple that had been through so much get there HEA.
I'm happy I had the opportunity to read this book.
December 20, 2014
I was asked to read this book and give an honest review. Well, honestly, I loved it!!! The chemistry between all of the characters seemed to blend beautifully and effortlessly. The writing style was very easy to follow and flowed perfectly. I can honestly say that i will be buying more books from this author in the future. As a standalone book this one worked! sometimes i feel a bit let down by standalones but the way this one finished was spot on!!
November 15, 2014
I received and ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Elijah and Chinda are high school sweethearts. They are deeply in love, but her parents strongly disapprove of the relationship (because Elijah's family isn't rich) and forbid the relationship. They continue seeing each other in secret, even going so far as to have Chinda have a fake prom date pick her up so she could go to prom with Elijah. Then tragedy strikes and Chinda dies because of a drunk driver and Elijah's world is turned upside down.
He escapes to his music and his band becomes successful. He drowns his sorrows in sex, drugs, and rock & roll to try to numb the pain. Until one day, ten years later, when his band is on tour, and he spots Kendra in the front row - and Kendra looks just like Chinda.
From here the emotional roller coaster begins.
I loved this story. The characters felt so real to me. I hated Chinda's parents and I loved all of the band members. They certainly went through some rough times. I'm finding it hard to write a review because there were so many twists and turns in this story and I don't want to give anything away. Just when I thought I had it all figured out another bomb dropped. This was a book I didn't want to put down and I highly recommend it.
Elijah and Chinda are high school sweethearts. They are deeply in love, but her parents strongly disapprove of the relationship (because Elijah's family isn't rich) and forbid the relationship. They continue seeing each other in secret, even going so far as to have Chinda have a fake prom date pick her up so she could go to prom with Elijah. Then tragedy strikes and Chinda dies because of a drunk driver and Elijah's world is turned upside down.
He escapes to his music and his band becomes successful. He drowns his sorrows in sex, drugs, and rock & roll to try to numb the pain. Until one day, ten years later, when his band is on tour, and he spots Kendra in the front row - and Kendra looks just like Chinda.
From here the emotional roller coaster begins.
I loved this story. The characters felt so real to me. I hated Chinda's parents and I loved all of the band members. They certainly went through some rough times. I'm finding it hard to write a review because there were so many twists and turns in this story and I don't want to give anything away. Just when I thought I had it all figured out another bomb dropped. This was a book I didn't want to put down and I highly recommend it.
December 2, 2014
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
Elijah Briston and Chinda Miller were in love when they were teenagers. However, Elijah came from the wrong side of the tracks and Chinda’s parents didn’t approve of him so they had to hide their relationship. Tragedy strikes and Elijah is left to pick up the pieces. He turns to music and becomes a famous rockstar who depends on alcohol and drugs to keep the pain from becoming unbearable. He’s never forgotten Chinda and the love they shared. But what happens when his past collides with his present? Can Elijah be saved? Is everything always the way it seems?
This story was unlike one I have read before and I truly enjoyed it. My heart absolutely broke for Elijah and all that he had endured. He was such a sweetheart and super sexy too! If you’re in the mood for a rockstar romance or just something different, then definitely check out this book!
Elijah Briston and Chinda Miller were in love when they were teenagers. However, Elijah came from the wrong side of the tracks and Chinda’s parents didn’t approve of him so they had to hide their relationship. Tragedy strikes and Elijah is left to pick up the pieces. He turns to music and becomes a famous rockstar who depends on alcohol and drugs to keep the pain from becoming unbearable. He’s never forgotten Chinda and the love they shared. But what happens when his past collides with his present? Can Elijah be saved? Is everything always the way it seems?
This story was unlike one I have read before and I truly enjoyed it. My heart absolutely broke for Elijah and all that he had endured. He was such a sweetheart and super sexy too! If you’re in the mood for a rockstar romance or just something different, then definitely check out this book!
January 6, 2015
An awesome story of soul mates. Time and space can not keep 2 souls apart that are meant to be. This story takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions for 2 people who were torn apart at an early age. The cruelty of rich father and the determination of a young boy to make his life work after losing his young love. The young girl who has died and been ripped away from him appears like an angle 10 years later. Is it her? Would she have stayed away? What is going on? Read this book to get all the answers. You wont be disappointed.
November 21, 2014
I liked the cover and the core structure of the story but what ruined it for me was the add on plot twists that had no plausible reason to be in the story. No build up, no anticipation just the next borrowed clichéd romance twist. The writer has the skills but whoa the vernacular is so cliche and trashy, some might think it was a 13 year old boy trying really dirty first words for the first Not a page turner, except that I wanted to finish the book.
December 6, 2014
This is my second book by Angie Merriam and I will have to say that I am quickly becoming a fan. The book was right up my alley as I am a huge believer in fate and signs and the story of Elijah and Chinda fit that perfectly.
Things weren't ever easy for Elijah and Chinda even as high school sweethearts. She was from money, he wasn't, so her family tried to keep them apart and finally succeeded in the worst way possible. In his time away from the love of his life, Elijah and his sister's band make it to the big time.
Without Chinda (ugh I really had a hard time with this name, constantly stumbling over it) Elijah fell into the cliche life of a rock star with the sex and drugs. Going like this for years, Elijah sees the one thing that can help him out of his funk, however it won't be easy.
Because of the blurb, I'm reviewing vague as not to give away any of the plot lines. I really liked the story, but felt the Chinda POV chapters were a bit of filler as they retold what we had already read. With a POV chapter(s), I like the story to move forward and will admit to skimming through these a bit. Other than that, this was a beautiful story of long lost love and fate.
Angie Merriam did a great job of wrapping things up and with the band mates and Elijah's sister, maybe we can get a book two??I thank the author for letting me read it.
Things weren't ever easy for Elijah and Chinda even as high school sweethearts. She was from money, he wasn't, so her family tried to keep them apart and finally succeeded in the worst way possible. In his time away from the love of his life, Elijah and his sister's band make it to the big time.
Without Chinda (ugh I really had a hard time with this name, constantly stumbling over it) Elijah fell into the cliche life of a rock star with the sex and drugs. Going like this for years, Elijah sees the one thing that can help him out of his funk, however it won't be easy.
Because of the blurb, I'm reviewing vague as not to give away any of the plot lines. I really liked the story, but felt the Chinda POV chapters were a bit of filler as they retold what we had already read. With a POV chapter(s), I like the story to move forward and will admit to skimming through these a bit. Other than that, this was a beautiful story of long lost love and fate.
Angie Merriam did a great job of wrapping things up and with the band mates and Elijah's sister, maybe we can get a book two??I thank the author for letting me read it.
December 11, 2015
*** A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review***
This was one of those stories that has instances that make you question WTH is going on?!?, but also have moments where you can’t help but want to slap some sense into the characters and cry along with them. It’s a second chance at love story full of twists and turns and of course family drama!
True love can overcome any obstacles and withstand any time. Although for these characters it was entirely an unfair situation. I had a feeling the story would develop the way it did, Chinda’s parents absolutely horrendous human beings and Elijah just happened to be from the wrong side of the tracks.
A horrible incident shatters Elijah from the love of his life, Chinda, unable to cope with the pain he distracts himself with his music, meaningless sex and drugs. The memories of that fateful night and Chinda won’t allow him to move on. When his tour leads him back to Oregon ten years later, his past comes back to haunt him.
Kendra is captivated by the man that haunts her dreams and the voice that soothes her soul, but who is he? She must find out what it is about Elijah that draws her in so deeply before she gets married.
Interesting secrets are revealed, but it will only add to these characters turmoil, will they figure out what draws them to each other? Will they get their HEA?
This was one of those stories that has instances that make you question WTH is going on?!?, but also have moments where you can’t help but want to slap some sense into the characters and cry along with them. It’s a second chance at love story full of twists and turns and of course family drama!
True love can overcome any obstacles and withstand any time. Although for these characters it was entirely an unfair situation. I had a feeling the story would develop the way it did, Chinda’s parents absolutely horrendous human beings and Elijah just happened to be from the wrong side of the tracks.
A horrible incident shatters Elijah from the love of his life, Chinda, unable to cope with the pain he distracts himself with his music, meaningless sex and drugs. The memories of that fateful night and Chinda won’t allow him to move on. When his tour leads him back to Oregon ten years later, his past comes back to haunt him.
Kendra is captivated by the man that haunts her dreams and the voice that soothes her soul, but who is he? She must find out what it is about Elijah that draws her in so deeply before she gets married.
Interesting secrets are revealed, but it will only add to these characters turmoil, will they figure out what draws them to each other? Will they get their HEA?
November 22, 2014
RATING: 3.5 STARS
This novel had a great core story. A second chance romance between high school loves, torn apart by tragedy, betrayal, and secrets. Elijah Briston and Chinda Miller knew they had a love that would last. Although the relationship went against the wishes of Chinda's upper class parents. I don't want to ruin the story so we will fast forward 5 years and we see that Elijah has fallen into the predictable rock star persona, the only thing he cares about; his drugs, women and music. The story becomes intense and we follow along while secrets are revealed, lies are exposed and lives are changed. I really enjoyed this novel, as I said in the beginning, it has a great core story. I found myself a little put off by some of the plot twists that are thrown in, not quite believing or understanding how they fit with the general story line, but overall I enjoyed following along while trying to figure out what would happen next.
Caitlin
(ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.)
This novel had a great core story. A second chance romance between high school loves, torn apart by tragedy, betrayal, and secrets. Elijah Briston and Chinda Miller knew they had a love that would last. Although the relationship went against the wishes of Chinda's upper class parents. I don't want to ruin the story so we will fast forward 5 years and we see that Elijah has fallen into the predictable rock star persona, the only thing he cares about; his drugs, women and music. The story becomes intense and we follow along while secrets are revealed, lies are exposed and lives are changed. I really enjoyed this novel, as I said in the beginning, it has a great core story. I found myself a little put off by some of the plot twists that are thrown in, not quite believing or understanding how they fit with the general story line, but overall I enjoyed following along while trying to figure out what would happen next.
Caitlin
(ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.)
December 1, 2015
Elijah and Chinda have a connection that many people don't get to feel. Ever.
This was a story to me about loss. The loss of the love of your life and living in a world where you are trying to move on but not really living. Then one day, the love of your life you lost comes back in to your life. Only to find out she has no idea of who she really is or where she came from.
I laughed with this love story, I cried with this love story and I even wanted to scream about the stupidity these to went through. But when your life is turned upside down you can't just go back to what things were, because life changed so much during the time that was lost for both Elijah and Chinda.
I'm glad that they were brought back together and Chinda was able to remember the love of her life. And for Elijah to get to know the son he never knew he had.
This was a story to me about loss. The loss of the love of your life and living in a world where you are trying to move on but not really living. Then one day, the love of your life you lost comes back in to your life. Only to find out she has no idea of who she really is or where she came from.
I laughed with this love story, I cried with this love story and I even wanted to scream about the stupidity these to went through. But when your life is turned upside down you can't just go back to what things were, because life changed so much during the time that was lost for both Elijah and Chinda.
I'm glad that they were brought back together and Chinda was able to remember the love of her life. And for Elijah to get to know the son he never knew he had.
November 20, 2014
Great read if....you enjoy rock star novels, drama, plot twists, romance, steamy scenes, heartbreaking moments, letting go of the past, and a HEA!
Side Note: This book was something amazing to me. There was just a solid tugging of the heart strings as you make this messed up journey with this rock star and the only woman he's ever loved. And I know you're probably thinking that sounds cliche, but that's the twist. When you hit the moment and see that it's anything but you're a goner. I mean sucked in, twirled around, good luck not being hungover at the end kind of goner. Angie's execution was different in the way it dealt with both sides of one story, but I think it was necessary for the way the story was being driven to the reader. Well done Angie.
Side Note: This book was something amazing to me. There was just a solid tugging of the heart strings as you make this messed up journey with this rock star and the only woman he's ever loved. And I know you're probably thinking that sounds cliche, but that's the twist. When you hit the moment and see that it's anything but you're a goner. I mean sucked in, twirled around, good luck not being hungover at the end kind of goner. Angie's execution was different in the way it dealt with both sides of one story, but I think it was necessary for the way the story was being driven to the reader. Well done Angie.
March 29, 2015
This is such a beautiful story! This is the second book I have read by Angie Merriam in two days. She is a amazing writer! She has a way to draw the reader in from the first page to the last. I absolutely loved this book!! I really do enjoy books about second chances.
September 10, 2015
Unexpected
This was a live story that proved soul mates exist. However, Chindra's parents are absolutely crazy. I am so glad they are not mine. Anyways, this was a great love story but there are some losses that made you connect with the characters.
This was a live story that proved soul mates exist. However, Chindra's parents are absolutely crazy. I am so glad they are not mine. Anyways, this was a great love story but there are some losses that made you connect with the characters.
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