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The Blurred Series #1
Blurred Lies
Natalie:
I love my big brother, Nate, and I have no reservations about moving in with him at all. It’s his roommate and best friend, Ryan, who’s the issue; because I love him, too...or at least I did when I was fifteen. And he hates me…or at least he did when he was eighteen.
Well, I think he did.
I can’t think of another explanation for the way he treated me.
When Natalie Connor's parents are killed in a car accident, she's left with no choice but to move more than a thousand miles from the home she's always known, to live with her big brother, Nate, and his best friend, Ryan.
With anxiety playing a large role in her life, the loss of her loving parents, feelings that still linger for Ryan, and an online relationship to complicate matters even further, can Natalie find a way to be happy and grow into the person she wants to become? Or will all the lies ruin the love she's waited so long to discover?
***This book is intended for readers 18+ due to adult language and situations.***
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2015
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January 29, 2016
Loved it Lots
This is your typical boy isn't very nice to his best friend's sister with a unique twist. In this case we have Nate and his little sister Natalie who had a crush on him for years. Ryan is his name and I really liked him. Ryan's childhood wasn't a pleasant one. Nate and Natalie's parents are the ones who nurtured him and made him feel valued. The two boys leave for college when Nat is sixteen, she never sees Ryan again. Fast forward six years later, Nate and Leslie's parents are killed in a crash sending Natalie(21) to go live with Nate and... Ryan.
I wasn't too sure about Natalie. She basically stayed out of society tucked away inside her room only socializing in a chat room basically with one person, Land. They develop a very close relationship over five years. They don't know each others name, age , any type of personal information for a very long time! Not even descriptions of themselves. It bothered me that she was such a recluse but oh well not a very big deal because I loved the story none the less.
Ryan's actions have Natalie confused, he seems to have changed, he's nice and seems caring yet she feels it's just a game to him and at any minute the younger Ryan will surface. It was clear to me he loved her. So as the story went on they danced around each other but they were hot for each other. I felt she never really matured for quite awhile. She was definitely shy and gee, that big brother of hers didn't want her to work because putting her out there would cause more anxiety attacks. Thank God she wanted to eventually because between that and time around Ryan she started to grow. Throughout the story Leslie was still corresponding with Land even though Ryan tried to discourage it. A man named Elliot enters the story as well and Ryan isn't happy with that as well.
I stayed so entertained that I lost track of time and oh it was so late! I don't know what it is but my taste in reading are starting to expand. I do have to admit sweet is nice but I have to have dirty included there, (just do, I kinda get bored without it) I am pleasantly surprised that I have not been disappointed, maybe a few times but luckily it was a good enough story so I made it through easy enough.
I knew I'd love Land... and oh do I ever. I am not happy with that cliffy though! So many times I've wanted to jump in a book and slobber all over a crying man!
This is your typical boy isn't very nice to his best friend's sister with a unique twist. In this case we have Nate and his little sister Natalie who had a crush on him for years. Ryan is his name and I really liked him. Ryan's childhood wasn't a pleasant one. Nate and Natalie's parents are the ones who nurtured him and made him feel valued. The two boys leave for college when Nat is sixteen, she never sees Ryan again. Fast forward six years later, Nate and Leslie's parents are killed in a crash sending Natalie(21) to go live with Nate and... Ryan.
I wasn't too sure about Natalie. She basically stayed out of society tucked away inside her room only socializing in a chat room basically with one person, Land. They develop a very close relationship over five years. They don't know each others name, age , any type of personal information for a very long time! Not even descriptions of themselves. It bothered me that she was such a recluse but oh well not a very big deal because I loved the story none the less.
Ryan's actions have Natalie confused, he seems to have changed, he's nice and seems caring yet she feels it's just a game to him and at any minute the younger Ryan will surface. It was clear to me he loved her. So as the story went on they danced around each other but they were hot for each other. I felt she never really matured for quite awhile. She was definitely shy and gee, that big brother of hers didn't want her to work because putting her out there would cause more anxiety attacks. Thank God she wanted to eventually because between that and time around Ryan she started to grow. Throughout the story Leslie was still corresponding with Land even though Ryan tried to discourage it. A man named Elliot enters the story as well and Ryan isn't happy with that as well.
I stayed so entertained that I lost track of time and oh it was so late! I don't know what it is but my taste in reading are starting to expand. I do have to admit sweet is nice but I have to have dirty included there, (just do, I kinda get bored without it) I am pleasantly surprised that I have not been disappointed, maybe a few times but luckily it was a good enough story so I made it through easy enough.
I knew I'd love Land... and oh do I ever. I am not happy with that cliffy though! So many times I've wanted to jump in a book and slobber all over a crying man!
January 27, 2016
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review
From the moment I read the blurb I knew that this was going to be my kind of book. I am a big lover of New Adult, there is just something about the innocence during the beginning of adult hood and discovering love...sigh! Elle Ellerton wrote Blurred Lies from Natalie's point of view and did a phenomenal job of showcasing Natalie's feelings and emotions. She drags us into Natalie's anxious, scary, new reality of life without her parents after their accident. As readers we get to experience her highs and lows, confusion, past hurts, and see her love for Ryan grow. Ryan and Natalie together are smokin' hot whether it is in the shower, back of a truck, or a bed, they know how to heat things up!
Natalie has just lost her parents and her life has been uprooted to go and live with her brother and his best friend. She is anxiety ridden, lacks confidence, and is a total introvert. She spends her time writing memos and such for money and talking to a male friend in a chat room. I loved seeing Natalie blossom into her own person during the story. She became more confident about who she was and she began to shine. There would be no way that Ryan wouldn't be able to see this beauty and not fall in love. She made such an awe inspiring transformation in the face of the grief over her parents where stronger people might have crumbled. She began to build a new life that overshadowed her former life and made her a more self assured, beautiful woman.
Ryan Landon is quite the enigma throughout Blurred Lies. He is sexy, sweet, guarded and everything a young woman like Natalie needs and wants. I fell for Ryan right away knowing he a troubled past and the care he shows towards Natalie along with that ripped body, who could resist? I have this feeling that the mystery of Ryan will be unveiled more in Blurred Truth and we will see what makes this handsome guy tick.
Elle Ellerton brings us a love story that has been developing over many years, surprises, and lots of passion. I highly recommend for lovers of New Adult. Ryan and Natalie will rock your emotional foundation and make your heart melt.
From the moment I read the blurb I knew that this was going to be my kind of book. I am a big lover of New Adult, there is just something about the innocence during the beginning of adult hood and discovering love...sigh! Elle Ellerton wrote Blurred Lies from Natalie's point of view and did a phenomenal job of showcasing Natalie's feelings and emotions. She drags us into Natalie's anxious, scary, new reality of life without her parents after their accident. As readers we get to experience her highs and lows, confusion, past hurts, and see her love for Ryan grow. Ryan and Natalie together are smokin' hot whether it is in the shower, back of a truck, or a bed, they know how to heat things up!
Natalie has just lost her parents and her life has been uprooted to go and live with her brother and his best friend. She is anxiety ridden, lacks confidence, and is a total introvert. She spends her time writing memos and such for money and talking to a male friend in a chat room. I loved seeing Natalie blossom into her own person during the story. She became more confident about who she was and she began to shine. There would be no way that Ryan wouldn't be able to see this beauty and not fall in love. She made such an awe inspiring transformation in the face of the grief over her parents where stronger people might have crumbled. She began to build a new life that overshadowed her former life and made her a more self assured, beautiful woman.
Ryan Landon is quite the enigma throughout Blurred Lies. He is sexy, sweet, guarded and everything a young woman like Natalie needs and wants. I fell for Ryan right away knowing he a troubled past and the care he shows towards Natalie along with that ripped body, who could resist? I have this feeling that the mystery of Ryan will be unveiled more in Blurred Truth and we will see what makes this handsome guy tick.
Elle Ellerton brings us a love story that has been developing over many years, surprises, and lots of passion. I highly recommend for lovers of New Adult. Ryan and Natalie will rock your emotional foundation and make your heart melt.
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May 8, 2017When you can hardly make it past the prologue [and it's only 1 page], you know the writing style isn't for you. [did try a few more pages, still no]
March 16, 2017
This is my first time reading any of Elle's books, this book was amazing, put me through so many emotions. Make sure you have tissues near when reading it.
Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
April 5, 2016
I loved this book. From the first few pages I was hooked.
I loved the slight back story that bleeds through into the main story line explaining how the characters came to be in the apartment together.
I think I fell for Ryan as hard as Natty did. As I read, their relationship grew and blossomed into more than an uncomfortable friendship it looked possibly destined to be from the start.
I enjoyed meeting all the other characters in the book and the world they lived in expanded.
I loved the twist at the end, although I had an inkling from the start, it built drama and tension. Then the book ended and I was left with a very bad book hangover and I've immediately started on book 2 seeking answers and resolution.
I loved the slight back story that bleeds through into the main story line explaining how the characters came to be in the apartment together.
I think I fell for Ryan as hard as Natty did. As I read, their relationship grew and blossomed into more than an uncomfortable friendship it looked possibly destined to be from the start.
I enjoyed meeting all the other characters in the book and the world they lived in expanded.
I loved the twist at the end, although I had an inkling from the start, it built drama and tension. Then the book ended and I was left with a very bad book hangover and I've immediately started on book 2 seeking answers and resolution.
September 3, 2016
This was one of those books where I was reading way past my bedtime! I couldn't stop, I was hooked from the beginning! Natalie has just lost her parents in a car crash and moves to live with her older brother Nate, and his roommate Ryan, who Natalie had a crush on as a teenager. The book is in Natalie's POV and I loved the author's style of writing and Natalie's thoughts and feelings were so real and true that they had me giggling. I loved her insecurities, but also how she was willing to extend herself and wanted to move forward. Her relationship with Ryan had just the right amount of tension and sweetness and I loved Nate's caring nature to his sister. I love New Adult reads and this one was written exactly how I like them, a true 5 star read for me!
January 11, 2016
Seriously glad that I took a chance on a author that I had never heard of!! I loved this book and can't wait to read the next one, Blurred Truth! I recommend that if NA is your genre to read, give this book a chance.
March 23, 2016
Enjoyed reading this so much, I loved all the characters and found them really easy to relate to. I like how the story moves fast, there were never any points where I thought it was dragging. I would definitely recommend reading it!
November 21, 2015
pretty good book....waiting for the next one.
February 13, 2016
Is a great book to read
October 11, 2016
A good read. Loved it. Was hooked from the start. Can't wait to find out what happens next.
May 11, 2019
Originally published as two separate books (Blurred Lies & Blurred Truth). Re-edited to create this dual point-of-view, full-length novel. This book has no cliffhanger.
Blurred Lies: a new adult romance
Natalie:
"I love my big brother, Nate, and I have no reservations about moving in with him at all. It’s his roommate and best friend, Ryan, who’s the issue; because I love him, too... or at least I did when I was fifteen. And he hates me… or at least he did when he was eighteen. Well, I think he did. I can’t think of another explanation for the way he treated me."
When Natalie Connor's parents are killed in a car accident, she's left with no choice but to move more than a thousand miles from the home she's always known, to live with her big brother, Nate, and his best friend, Ryan.With anxiety playing a large role in her life, the loss of her loving parents, feelings that still linger for Ryan, and an online relationship to complicate matters even further, can Natalie find a way to be happy and grow into the person she wants to become? Or will all the lies ruin the love she's waited so long to discover?
Ryan:
"She’s arriving today. Natalie Connor is moving in with me, and I have no idea how I’m going to handle it."
When Ryan Landon is faced with the reality of living with the one girl he can’t have - his best friend’s little sister - he must choose between being honest or kind.Being both isn’t an option. When the truth is revealed, and the past comes back to haunt them, will Natalie and Ryan’s love for one another be strong enough to hold them together, or will the lies that have been allowed to prevail, tear them apart, forever?
Disclaimer: This book is intended for readers 18+ due to adult language and situations.
What people say about this story:
"Elle Ellerton brings us a love story that has been developing over many years, surprises, and lots of passion. I highly recommend for lovers of New Adult. Ryan and Natalie will rock your emotional foundation and make your heart melt." - Rochelle's Reviews
"Ryan is sex on a stick! You want to be Nat and have that bond with him. He's the bad boy turned good! I was so in love with him while I was reading this..." - Amazon customer
"Blurred Lies is the first book by Elle Ellerton that I have read and I absolutely loved it! A well written, fun read!" - Amazon customer
"This was one of those books where I was reading way past my bedtime! I couldn't stop, I was hooked from the beginning!" - Amazon customer
"I took a chance on a author I have never heard of and I am so glad I did because I LOVED this book!!!!" - Amazon customer
"Wow! What a great love story! I just love Ryan and Natalie together. This was the first book by Elle Ellerton that I have read but it won't be my last!" - Amazon customer
"This is a great book for anyone who can relate to introverts and the difficulties finding a real human connection in the digital world we live in. The steamy scenes are written to covey the heart pounding feelings with class. I would recommend this book to everyone that enjoys a well written romance." - Amazon customer
Blurred Lies: a new adult romance
Natalie:
"I love my big brother, Nate, and I have no reservations about moving in with him at all. It’s his roommate and best friend, Ryan, who’s the issue; because I love him, too... or at least I did when I was fifteen. And he hates me… or at least he did when he was eighteen. Well, I think he did. I can’t think of another explanation for the way he treated me."
When Natalie Connor's parents are killed in a car accident, she's left with no choice but to move more than a thousand miles from the home she's always known, to live with her big brother, Nate, and his best friend, Ryan.With anxiety playing a large role in her life, the loss of her loving parents, feelings that still linger for Ryan, and an online relationship to complicate matters even further, can Natalie find a way to be happy and grow into the person she wants to become? Or will all the lies ruin the love she's waited so long to discover?
Ryan:
"She’s arriving today. Natalie Connor is moving in with me, and I have no idea how I’m going to handle it."
When Ryan Landon is faced with the reality of living with the one girl he can’t have - his best friend’s little sister - he must choose between being honest or kind.Being both isn’t an option. When the truth is revealed, and the past comes back to haunt them, will Natalie and Ryan’s love for one another be strong enough to hold them together, or will the lies that have been allowed to prevail, tear them apart, forever?
Disclaimer: This book is intended for readers 18+ due to adult language and situations.
What people say about this story:
"Elle Ellerton brings us a love story that has been developing over many years, surprises, and lots of passion. I highly recommend for lovers of New Adult. Ryan and Natalie will rock your emotional foundation and make your heart melt." - Rochelle's Reviews
"Ryan is sex on a stick! You want to be Nat and have that bond with him. He's the bad boy turned good! I was so in love with him while I was reading this..." - Amazon customer
"Blurred Lies is the first book by Elle Ellerton that I have read and I absolutely loved it! A well written, fun read!" - Amazon customer
"This was one of those books where I was reading way past my bedtime! I couldn't stop, I was hooked from the beginning!" - Amazon customer
"I took a chance on a author I have never heard of and I am so glad I did because I LOVED this book!!!!" - Amazon customer
"Wow! What a great love story! I just love Ryan and Natalie together. This was the first book by Elle Ellerton that I have read but it won't be my last!" - Amazon customer
"This is a great book for anyone who can relate to introverts and the difficulties finding a real human connection in the digital world we live in. The steamy scenes are written to covey the heart pounding feelings with class. I would recommend this book to everyone that enjoys a well written romance." - Amazon customer
September 23, 2016
**Copy of book received in exchange for an honest review**
Blurred Lies is the first book by Elle Ellerton that I have read and I absolutely loved it! A well written, fun read!
I really liked Natalie and could totally relate to her! Nate and Elliott were really fun too and added an interesting dynamic to the story. My favorite person in the story was Ryan though. So sweet… super swoon-worthy! I’d love to find a guy like him..lol… You can’t help; but root for Natalie and Ryan to somehow find their happily ever after.
After some pretty interesting twists at the end; this story ended with one heck of a cliffie! I can’t wait to dive into Blurred Truth and see how Natalie and Ryan’s story unfolds!
Elle Ellerton has a new fan!
Blurred Lies is the first book by Elle Ellerton that I have read and I absolutely loved it! A well written, fun read!
I really liked Natalie and could totally relate to her! Nate and Elliott were really fun too and added an interesting dynamic to the story. My favorite person in the story was Ryan though. So sweet… super swoon-worthy! I’d love to find a guy like him..lol… You can’t help; but root for Natalie and Ryan to somehow find their happily ever after.
After some pretty interesting twists at the end; this story ended with one heck of a cliffie! I can’t wait to dive into Blurred Truth and see how Natalie and Ryan’s story unfolds!
Elle Ellerton has a new fan!
February 16, 2016
Lite, enjoyable...
Truly an enjoyable read, but I often found Natalie to be too naive and teenagery for a 21 year old. I would have liked the author to have given us more information about past online conversations between Natalie and Land.
I wasn't drawn to the relationship that developed between Natalie and Ryan. I would have liked to know more about Ryan to feel what the heroine felt. More information on Natalie would have helped too.
Truly an enjoyable read, but I often found Natalie to be too naive and teenagery for a 21 year old. I would have liked the author to have given us more information about past online conversations between Natalie and Land.
I wasn't drawn to the relationship that developed between Natalie and Ryan. I would have liked to know more about Ryan to feel what the heroine felt. More information on Natalie would have helped too.
April 19, 2016
I love this story! I can recognise myself in the female character Natalie and I feel with her. But also with Ryan and I wonder what his motive was to do what he did. I really need to read the second book.
Gosh, I don't even know how to use the right words to express how I felt reading this book. A lot of emotions was definitely a thing and it wasn't the usual alpha male/sassy girl story, which is refreshing.
Gosh, I don't even know how to use the right words to express how I felt reading this book. A lot of emotions was definitely a thing and it wasn't the usual alpha male/sassy girl story, which is refreshing.
December 22, 2015
Great story of Natty and Ryan. Ryan is all that and a bag of chips. Nate is also just as good. Starting book 2 to see how this story plays out.
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April 25, 2016DNF.....Gaaaah I just couldn't get into this. I was so eager to read this book after seeing so many great reviews but I just didn't like the writing style unfortunately.
October 7, 2016
3 1/2 Stars
December 20, 2016
Childish
The heroine never grew up. Don't waste you're time. Thank God it was free not worth the money. Second book by this author i dont like
The heroine never grew up. Don't waste you're time. Thank God it was free not worth the money. Second book by this author i dont like
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