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Hope Series Box Set
The Complete Hope Series Box Set with Bonus Material
Hope for Her - Book #1
What do you HOPE for?
Josh is on his last chance to live up to his families obligations, but he meets a girl that his father won't approve.
Carrington wants to feel special and Josh's attention is exactly what she craves.
Their volatile relationship has Josh questioning their connection while Carrington develops feeling for someone else, but they aren't ready to give up hope.
Hope for Him - Book #2
What do you HOPE for now?
Carrington is ready to be with the man of her dreams.
Jackson has moved on in need of a more normal life.
After an epic kiss, they know their life will never be normal again.
Can Carrington and Jackson find their way back to each other or will their past continue to tear them apart?
Hope for Us - Book #3
What do you HOPE for still?
Carrington's past haunts her around every corner. A move to Arizona will give her much needed distance.
Jackson is one mediocre season away from being a bust in the NFL. A trade to Arizona with no distractions is what he needs to turn his career around.
Carrington and Jackson are back tougher again.
Are they ready to admit, they have no hope without each other?
Hope for Her - Book #1
What do you HOPE for?
Josh is on his last chance to live up to his families obligations, but he meets a girl that his father won't approve.
Carrington wants to feel special and Josh's attention is exactly what she craves.
Their volatile relationship has Josh questioning their connection while Carrington develops feeling for someone else, but they aren't ready to give up hope.
Hope for Him - Book #2
What do you HOPE for now?
Carrington is ready to be with the man of her dreams.
Jackson has moved on in need of a more normal life.
After an epic kiss, they know their life will never be normal again.
Can Carrington and Jackson find their way back to each other or will their past continue to tear them apart?
Hope for Us - Book #3
What do you HOPE for still?
Carrington's past haunts her around every corner. A move to Arizona will give her much needed distance.
Jackson is one mediocre season away from being a bust in the NFL. A trade to Arizona with no distractions is what he needs to turn his career around.
Carrington and Jackson are back tougher again.
Are they ready to admit, they have no hope without each other?
871 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2015
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About the author
Sydney Aaliyah Michelle
41 books809 followersSydney Aaliyah Michelle is a Contemporary Romance writer, a voracious reader, tattoo lover, and movie fanatic who hails from Texas.
After surviving 5 1/2 years living in China, she had the courage to finally pursue her passion and become a writer.
She identifies the sci-fi action flick "The Matrix" as the best representation of her life in the past. She is now blessed to be awake and doing what she loves.
She can recite the entire script from the 80's teen comedy/drama "The Breakfast Club" and loves any and everything associated with the Avengers Movie, especially Tony Stark.
When it come to books, Sydney reads different genres, but some of her favorite writers are Stephen King, Alex J. Cavanaugh, J.A Huss, M. Never & Emily Bronte. Under the Dome, The Great Gatsby & Wuthering Heights are her favorite books.
Email Sydney at sydney@sydneyamichelle.com
After surviving 5 1/2 years living in China, she had the courage to finally pursue her passion and become a writer.
She identifies the sci-fi action flick "The Matrix" as the best representation of her life in the past. She is now blessed to be awake and doing what she loves.
She can recite the entire script from the 80's teen comedy/drama "The Breakfast Club" and loves any and everything associated with the Avengers Movie, especially Tony Stark.
When it come to books, Sydney reads different genres, but some of her favorite writers are Stephen King, Alex J. Cavanaugh, J.A Huss, M. Never & Emily Bronte. Under the Dome, The Great Gatsby & Wuthering Heights are her favorite books.
Email Sydney at sydney@sydneyamichelle.com
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The Complete Hope Series Box Set with Bonus Material
Hope for Her - Book #1
What do you HOPE for?
Josh is on his last chance to live up to his families obligations, but he meets a girl that his father won't approve.
Carrington wants to feel special and Josh's attention is exactly what she craves.
Their volatile relationship has Josh questioning their connection while Carrington develops feeling for someone else, but they aren't ready to give up hope.
Hope for Him - Book #2
What do you HOPE for now?
Carrington is ready to be with the man of her dreams.
Jackson has moved on in need of a more normal life.
After an epic kiss, they know their life will never be normal again.
Can Carrington and Jackson find their way back to each other or will their past continue to tear them apart?
Hope for Us - Book #3
What do you HOPE for still?
Carrington's past haunts her around every corner. A move to Arizona will give her much needed distance.
Jackson is one mediocre season away from being a bust in the NFL. A trade to Arizona with no distractions is what he needs to turn his career around.
Carrington and Jackson are back tougher again.
Are they ready to admit, they have no hope without each other?
The Complete Hope Series Box Set with Bonus Material
Hope for Her - Book #1
What do you HOPE for?
Josh is on his last chance to live up to his families obligations, but he meets a girl that his father won't approve.
Carrington wants to feel special and Josh's attention is exactly what she craves.
Their volatile relationship has Josh questioning their connection while Carrington develops feeling for someone else, but they aren't ready to give up hope.
Hope for Him - Book #2
What do you HOPE for now?
Carrington is ready to be with the man of her dreams.
Jackson has moved on in need of a more normal life.
After an epic kiss, they know their life will never be normal again.
Can Carrington and Jackson find their way back to each other or will their past continue to tear them apart?
Hope for Us - Book #3
What do you HOPE for still?
Carrington's past haunts her around every corner. A move to Arizona will give her much needed distance.
Jackson is one mediocre season away from being a bust in the NFL. A trade to Arizona with no distractions is what he needs to turn his career around.
Carrington and Jackson are back tougher again.
Are they ready to admit, they have no hope without each other?
November 7, 2016
This was a sad but hopeful story of 2 people that went thru an abundance of issues from one end of the spectrum to another and finally line up in a relationship. The characters are well developed and there is enough going on to keep you interested and invested in the story to the end. Well done!
Hope for Her:
What a frustrating read I just want to reach out and touch this child and knock some sense into her. An emotional read but truly a great book. When Carrington meets Josh she is heads over heals even though it's not all peaches and roses she is in for the count. At least that's what she thinks until the world they have created takes a hit. Is their love strong enough, Can Carrington take away all of Josh's pain and give him the love he needs/craves/dreams of? Will they survive? An amazing read I can't wait to read more and find out what happens next.
Hope for Him:
Talk about an emotional read. Carrington is back and this time she has her eyes set on the one person who has been there for her but is it too late? Carrington has taken a few hits and Jackson has been there to support her through it all but his guilt of falling for his best friends girl may not let him show how he really feels. What an emotional read. I wanted to shake some sense into both of them, but then I guess that's why I enjoyed it so much. I want more because this series has me all flustered and bothered that they just keep missing the mark. Great job getting me all invested in their HEA, now all it has to do is happen.
Hope for Us:
Whoop Whoop finally Carrington stops letting her brain get in the way of her heart. I have to admit this book had me wanting to slap some sense into her. I do love when one of the characters in the book I am reading draws some type of emotion out of me. Well Carrington did it. I do love that the HEA is finally achieved after all they went thru and I get some of her actions but the way she went about it. . . smh. All in all a great story and I loved the ending,
Hope for Her:
What a frustrating read I just want to reach out and touch this child and knock some sense into her. An emotional read but truly a great book. When Carrington meets Josh she is heads over heals even though it's not all peaches and roses she is in for the count. At least that's what she thinks until the world they have created takes a hit. Is their love strong enough, Can Carrington take away all of Josh's pain and give him the love he needs/craves/dreams of? Will they survive? An amazing read I can't wait to read more and find out what happens next.
Hope for Him:
Talk about an emotional read. Carrington is back and this time she has her eyes set on the one person who has been there for her but is it too late? Carrington has taken a few hits and Jackson has been there to support her through it all but his guilt of falling for his best friends girl may not let him show how he really feels. What an emotional read. I wanted to shake some sense into both of them, but then I guess that's why I enjoyed it so much. I want more because this series has me all flustered and bothered that they just keep missing the mark. Great job getting me all invested in their HEA, now all it has to do is happen.
Hope for Us:
Whoop Whoop finally Carrington stops letting her brain get in the way of her heart. I have to admit this book had me wanting to slap some sense into her. I do love when one of the characters in the book I am reading draws some type of emotion out of me. Well Carrington did it. I do love that the HEA is finally achieved after all they went thru and I get some of her actions but the way she went about it. . . smh. All in all a great story and I loved the ending,
January 16, 2016
It's my book and I loved it.
December 26, 2019
Had the potential to be so much better... 3.5 stars
This set really could have been so much better, but for poor editing (which I could have put up with) and a MC that was annoying at times. The story, though, with its not so typical love triangle, was actually good for the most part, although a bit drawn out.
I. Hope For Her
I got into this first book by the first few chapters, but wasn't really sure if I was going to like these characters. Carrington and Josh are young, first-year college students, who make some unwise choices. The story went in a surprising direction I never expected, and Carrington proved to be a stronger character than I thought, and then I was hooked.
II. Hope For Him
I was still very much into this story, but just as in the first book, sometimes these characters make foolish mistakes. This angst though is just one part that makes this good and spikes up the anticipation... so on I proceeded to the next book.
III. Hope For Us
This too was good and it was nice to see that Carrington and Jackson would find their HEA after all, but the rollercoaster ride was starting to feel a bit long with an ending that was just okay. This third book also would have been better with some needed editing.
I continued with the hope the Bonus Novella would provide a more satisfying conclusion.
BONUS MATERIAL: Hope Series Christmas Novella
First off, I don't know how long after Book III this novella was written, but immediately in the first chapter Jackson, who previously had brown hair and blue eyes, now became a green-eyed blonde... How does that happen... Need a proofreader or editor?
While this bonus novella provided a nice conclusion, it was somewhat annoying that Carrington always seemed to look for ways not to be happy. For as intelligent and successful as she became in her professional life and as a mother, she was very insecure about herself and this negative aspect of her personality was drawn out a little too much.
This series started out building into a great story with the potential for a 5-star rating, but then began to decline somewhere in the third book. Could have been so much better had it not been so drawn out, and there were too many times when I just wanted to shake Carrington and tell her to snap out of it already! This also needs better editing. Consequently, the series fell short of its potential and I had to knock it down to 3.5 stars.
This set really could have been so much better, but for poor editing (which I could have put up with) and a MC that was annoying at times. The story, though, with its not so typical love triangle, was actually good for the most part, although a bit drawn out.
I. Hope For Her
I got into this first book by the first few chapters, but wasn't really sure if I was going to like these characters. Carrington and Josh are young, first-year college students, who make some unwise choices. The story went in a surprising direction I never expected, and Carrington proved to be a stronger character than I thought, and then I was hooked.
II. Hope For Him
I was still very much into this story, but just as in the first book, sometimes these characters make foolish mistakes. This angst though is just one part that makes this good and spikes up the anticipation... so on I proceeded to the next book.
III. Hope For Us
This too was good and it was nice to see that Carrington and Jackson would find their HEA after all, but the rollercoaster ride was starting to feel a bit long with an ending that was just okay. This third book also would have been better with some needed editing.
I continued with the hope the Bonus Novella would provide a more satisfying conclusion.
BONUS MATERIAL: Hope Series Christmas Novella
First off, I don't know how long after Book III this novella was written, but immediately in the first chapter Jackson, who previously had brown hair and blue eyes, now became a green-eyed blonde... How does that happen... Need a proofreader or editor?
While this bonus novella provided a nice conclusion, it was somewhat annoying that Carrington always seemed to look for ways not to be happy. For as intelligent and successful as she became in her professional life and as a mother, she was very insecure about herself and this negative aspect of her personality was drawn out a little too much.
This series started out building into a great story with the potential for a 5-star rating, but then began to decline somewhere in the third book. Could have been so much better had it not been so drawn out, and there were too many times when I just wanted to shake Carrington and tell her to snap out of it already! This also needs better editing. Consequently, the series fell short of its potential and I had to knock it down to 3.5 stars.
July 19, 2018
What a journey
This series is quite a journey. It starts with a fresh start for Josh - reuniting with his best friend Jackson and starting over at FSU. Both Jackson & Josh meet & are attracted to Carrington. Carrington makes her choice for better or worse - and the stories in this series is a journey from adolescence to adulthood to parenthood to finding out that timing is everything and if something is meant to be it will happen in spite of our flaws and fears and hopes and dreams.
I have to say there were several times during this journey that I wanted to fling my reader across the room. I both loved and hated each of the MCs during this journey. I laughed, cried and experienced all the feels in between.
It does end with a HFN and the bonus is a lovely glimpse into their future.
(Warnings: controlling & abusive behaviors, drug used, cheating, OW/OM drama)
The result - two hurting, flawed people who run from and to each other and find something truly miraculous in the end.
This series is quite a journey. It starts with a fresh start for Josh - reuniting with his best friend Jackson and starting over at FSU. Both Jackson & Josh meet & are attracted to Carrington. Carrington makes her choice for better or worse - and the stories in this series is a journey from adolescence to adulthood to parenthood to finding out that timing is everything and if something is meant to be it will happen in spite of our flaws and fears and hopes and dreams.
I have to say there were several times during this journey that I wanted to fling my reader across the room. I both loved and hated each of the MCs during this journey. I laughed, cried and experienced all the feels in between.
It does end with a HFN and the bonus is a lovely glimpse into their future.
(Warnings: controlling & abusive behaviors, drug used, cheating, OW/OM drama)
The result - two hurting, flawed people who run from and to each other and find something truly miraculous in the end.
August 16, 2019
Wow what an amazing read and very astounding characters. This series will take you on a journey of epic emotional and psychological emotions. There's no way you'd think these characters would make an impact on the storyline in a dramatic and evolving way but they do. Every character in this series that are directly connected to the storyline were of upmost importance. I didn't know whether to dislike Carrington or pity her. Before her relationship with Josh her issues were never given any roadmap to her own journey and recovery, and the relationship attached itself to that person. Josh was the person in the story to have you up and down turned around with his emotions and moods. I think The old Griffins had such an impact on the storyline it wouldn't have an deep meaningful and utterly distracting experience to understand the new Griffin family. These characters Carrington,Josh,Jackson,Jack,Mr. Griffin,Amanda,Erin,Kayla They really made the story and conclusion so much intense and heartfelt. I recommend this series to any of my GR followers/friends you won't be disappointed!
June 24, 2017
Awesome
Ms Sydney writes a compelling novel on abuse ,drug addiction expectations, lies, riches ,family drama, depression,and fear.
The main characters are Carrington,Jackson and Josh, the settings is on a college campus where Carrington falls for Jackson and Josh who are best friends with two very different personalities. Josh comes from a dysfunctional family and Jackson has a great family. Really was not expecting Josh to follow in his mother footsteps ,my emotions was over the place with certain parts of this novel . The Secondary Characters were excellent and maybe Kayla can get a novel . First time reading a novel by Ms Sydney she going on my keeper list💛
Ms Sydney writes a compelling novel on abuse ,drug addiction expectations, lies, riches ,family drama, depression,and fear.
The main characters are Carrington,Jackson and Josh, the settings is on a college campus where Carrington falls for Jackson and Josh who are best friends with two very different personalities. Josh comes from a dysfunctional family and Jackson has a great family. Really was not expecting Josh to follow in his mother footsteps ,my emotions was over the place with certain parts of this novel . The Secondary Characters were excellent and maybe Kayla can get a novel . First time reading a novel by Ms Sydney she going on my keeper list💛
June 27, 2017
Well worth reading, full on emotional....
I really liked this series, the first book upset me and the second frustrated me but the third was worth all of the emotional rollercoaster I went through. Well worth reading there were some continuity errors and grammatical errors but this didn't distract from the story. Strong character development so the story had depth, enough to make you want to read another story about the two when they expand their family.
I really liked this series, the first book upset me and the second frustrated me but the third was worth all of the emotional rollercoaster I went through. Well worth reading there were some continuity errors and grammatical errors but this didn't distract from the story. Strong character development so the story had depth, enough to make you want to read another story about the two when they expand their family.
June 13, 2017
Great series! This is a trilogy with a bonus novella. I read them back to back and I'm glad I did because the series was addicting! The journey of Carrington, Josh and Jackson's relationship with each other will have you on an emotional roller coaster through out the entire series! At some point you will love, hate and feel sorry for each one of them! I highly recommend reading this series!
July 29, 2017
Emotional
When I say emotional, I mean just that. There were such highs and lows. I knew I would love Jackson. I actually liked Carrington but she gradually got worse and worse before she got better in my mind. Josh was a tortured soul but well-written. This read was good but a little hard because of all of the back and forth. It was nerve-wracking at times.
When I say emotional, I mean just that. There were such highs and lows. I knew I would love Jackson. I actually liked Carrington but she gradually got worse and worse before she got better in my mind. Josh was a tortured soul but well-written. This read was good but a little hard because of all of the back and forth. It was nerve-wracking at times.
January 8, 2017
Good, well developed but dragged a little long
I really enjoyed this series. Book One was so good - not your typical love story and quite shocking. Books 2 & 3 were a necessary continuation and conclusion, I liked the character development a lot and stories but the second and third books were a little long. I would recommend the entire series. A little more editing would be good but overall really enjoyable, well developed and not typical story line.? There should be a trigger warning for people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.
I really enjoyed this series. Book One was so good - not your typical love story and quite shocking. Books 2 & 3 were a necessary continuation and conclusion, I liked the character development a lot and stories but the second and third books were a little long. I would recommend the entire series. A little more editing would be good but overall really enjoyable, well developed and not typical story line.? There should be a trigger warning for people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.
June 7, 2018
Emotional read
The story was good. Josh and his life was horrible and I cried but it is part of life now days.
I wish that more proofreading and grammar would have been checked better. That is the reason for only 3 stars.
The story was good. Josh and his life was horrible and I cried but it is part of life now days.
I wish that more proofreading and grammar would have been checked better. That is the reason for only 3 stars.
February 26, 2017
3.5-4. I really liked the books, but in the last book I felt like the author kind of gave up. Names were wrong, spelling and errors all over. Other than that it was a good read
June 8, 2017
I spent my entire off day wrapped up in these stories. Enjoyable and well paced series of stories. Sydney Aaliyah Michelle is a new author to me, and I'm glad I discovered her.
June 24, 2017
Amazing
Loved this series well written and the characters flow you will laugh cry and cheer . The author is very talented and keeps you wanting more
Loved this series well written and the characters flow you will laugh cry and cheer . The author is very talented and keeps you wanting more
July 19, 2017
Fabulous series full of lust, love, anguish, hate and happiness!
December 6, 2017
Wow i dont now what to say box set is awesome. Hot sexy sad sweet and bad read it!!!! Love is all
November 6, 2019
True love?!
What a great story that’s in this boxed set! There were times I had to take a break so my emotions could settle down. I love this author’s style of writing
What a great story that’s in this boxed set! There were times I had to take a break so my emotions could settle down. I love this author’s style of writing
November 8, 2019
Please see individual stories for review.
November 16, 2019
Unnecessary plot twists
The story was good, but Carrington sometimes got on my last damn nerve. She was always half in everything. And her indecisiveness irritated me to no end.
The story was good, but Carrington sometimes got on my last damn nerve. She was always half in everything. And her indecisiveness irritated me to no end.
November 20, 2021
Nice Job
This was a very nice box set and I'm sure it would get a five star from someone a little younger than me. But way to go college students.
This was a very nice box set and I'm sure it would get a five star from someone a little younger than me. But way to go college students.
January 29, 2016
I got this in exchange for an honest review, I am not very familiar with this author but I did love this box set and was happy that I got the chance to review it the story line and plot were captivating the flow of events was perfect between each chapter and the characters main and second were great to connect and read about I enjoyed this one since it had a nice element to it that made me think of few things I recommend this to everyone you will enjoy it
January 29, 2017
I Want More!
I really enjoyed being involved in Carrington's loves and life! I was completely entranced by Josh, Jackson, Jack, Kayla and all of the characters Sydney created. I want to know more...more about Carrington and Jackson and what happens with Kayla. Very well written, despite needing more editing near the end. I just need more!
I really enjoyed being involved in Carrington's loves and life! I was completely entranced by Josh, Jackson, Jack, Kayla and all of the characters Sydney created. I want to know more...more about Carrington and Jackson and what happens with Kayla. Very well written, despite needing more editing near the end. I just need more!
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May 13, 2017Enjoyed the trilogy.
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