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#1 Fan
Living the life of an aspiring author is tough. Nothing written is ever good enough, everyone’s a critic, and no one believes the dream will work. Evan Taylor takes on all of it as he struggles to make himself known. He’s on the verge of being the next big thing when he meets Sara Reed, his biggest fan. Her love took him by surprise, making life on the road more difficult. With books being Evan’s life, will they cost him the love of his life?
- GenresRomance
276 pages, Paperback
Published February 21, 2016
5 people are currently reading
24 people want to read
About the author
Andrew Hess
37 books54 followersAndrew Hess is a resident of Long Island, New York and a Lindenhurst High School Alumni (graduating class of 2001) Having been a fan of writing creative writing and journalism, Andrew found himself with the desire to become an author while studying Psychology at SUNY New Paltz. His first book, Chamber of Souls, debuted in 2011 where he depicted the life of a broken man wallowing in self-pity. Using free verse poetry, he brought this character to life while he journeyed to find himself.
Hess also found himself immersed in the world of mystery and thriller novels. His first Series, The Phoenix Blade, showcased a group of vigilante 20 year olds hired by the government to rid the country of those that have evaded justice. This fictional government conspiracy series currently has three books available and was awarded the Best Series of 2014 by Indie Author Books.
Despite spending most of his life Lindenhurst, Andrew also spent five years living in the New Paltz and Poughkeepsie areas. His return trips helped inspire his second series, The Detective Ryan Series. Currently, there are two books in the action packed series that depicts the life of Detective Ali Ryan as she investigates a series of murders while struggling to keep her family together.
Andrew won Indie Author Books: Best Mystery Thriller Author of 2015
Nominated for Best Male Author, Best Mystery Suspense Author of 2015
(By Wickedly Devine Divas, The Three Bookateers, & SNSBAH Promotions)
He was also nominated for Book of the year, and Best Mystery Book of 2015 for Campus Killer
(By Wickedly Divine Divas, The Three Bookateers, SNSBAH Promotions, & Indie Author Books)
Hess is also an avid blogger at The Writers Revolution (http://thewritersrevolution13.blogspo...) and Between the Coverz (https://www.facebook.com/betweentheco...) where he promotes and interviews other authors, as well as reviewing books of all genres.
Hess also found himself immersed in the world of mystery and thriller novels. His first Series, The Phoenix Blade, showcased a group of vigilante 20 year olds hired by the government to rid the country of those that have evaded justice. This fictional government conspiracy series currently has three books available and was awarded the Best Series of 2014 by Indie Author Books.
Despite spending most of his life Lindenhurst, Andrew also spent five years living in the New Paltz and Poughkeepsie areas. His return trips helped inspire his second series, The Detective Ryan Series. Currently, there are two books in the action packed series that depicts the life of Detective Ali Ryan as she investigates a series of murders while struggling to keep her family together.
Andrew won Indie Author Books: Best Mystery Thriller Author of 2015
Nominated for Best Male Author, Best Mystery Suspense Author of 2015
(By Wickedly Devine Divas, The Three Bookateers, & SNSBAH Promotions)
He was also nominated for Book of the year, and Best Mystery Book of 2015 for Campus Killer
(By Wickedly Divine Divas, The Three Bookateers, SNSBAH Promotions, & Indie Author Books)
Hess is also an avid blogger at The Writers Revolution (http://thewritersrevolution13.blogspo...) and Between the Coverz (https://www.facebook.com/betweentheco...) where he promotes and interviews other authors, as well as reviewing books of all genres.
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February 17, 2016
Rating: 4.5 stars
#1 Fan is the first book I have read by Andrew Hess. And I absolutely loved it. I ranted, raved, and cursed up a storm.
All of the twist and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. I read this book straight through. It's 4:30am and I am just finishing it.
As I write this review, my vision is a bit blurry, and I can't stop yawning. So, to the author, "you. are. evil. No if, ands, or buts about it.
The book gripped me from the beginning. And now, I have to deal with a freaking cliffhanger
I just wanted to reach through my kindle and give Evan a good shaking. Ughh, he was so stupid. Some of the stuff he did was just crazy. But, I freaking loved it.
Now, I absolutely enjoyed this book, but I rated it 4.5 stars for a reason. One is the mother.
Everything she did and said pissed me off but while there are shitty paraents out there, everything she said and did just didn't feel realistic to me. I felt that some of it was a little over done when it came to her.
And the thing that just about had me about to break my kindle forreal was the blackmailing.
Oh my geez. I went off. I thought Evan gave in to easily. He didn't try to fight it at all. Like wtf? I was not happy with that. I don't want to spoil anything, so i'm leaving it here.
Over all #1 Fan was an captivating read. I truely loved it! I need to know what happens next. So I am so excited for the next book.
***Book provided by author for a honest review.***
#1 Fan is the first book I have read by Andrew Hess. And I absolutely loved it. I ranted, raved, and cursed up a storm.
All of the twist and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. I read this book straight through. It's 4:30am and I am just finishing it.
As I write this review, my vision is a bit blurry, and I can't stop yawning. So, to the author, "you. are. evil. No if, ands, or buts about it.
The book gripped me from the beginning. And now, I have to deal with a freaking cliffhanger
I just wanted to reach through my kindle and give Evan a good shaking. Ughh, he was so stupid. Some of the stuff he did was just crazy. But, I freaking loved it.
Now, I absolutely enjoyed this book, but I rated it 4.5 stars for a reason. One is the mother.
Everything she did and said pissed me off but while there are shitty paraents out there, everything she said and did just didn't feel realistic to me. I felt that some of it was a little over done when it came to her.
And the thing that just about had me about to break my kindle forreal was the blackmailing.
Oh my geez. I went off. I thought Evan gave in to easily. He didn't try to fight it at all. Like wtf? I was not happy with that. I don't want to spoil anything, so i'm leaving it here.
Over all #1 Fan was an captivating read. I truely loved it! I need to know what happens next. So I am so excited for the next book.
***Book provided by author for a honest review.***
February 29, 2016
FANTASTIC!!!! I couldn't put the book down. I was engrossed in the book. It is fillwith twist and turns that you didn't see coming and didn't expect. I didn't see the plot twist coming neither. I got so mad and disappointed at Evan for what he did in the book. This book made me have a WTF face moments several times. I absolutely loved this book. I highly recommended reading this book even though Andrew Hess is the King Of Cliffhangers. You will enjoy reading it. I'm looking forward to reading more books by Andrew Hess.
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February 23, 2016
Once I started reading this story I was so into the story! Only expected to read for a bit then get some sleep but um i couldn't stop reading! So many emotion with this story!! Beginning was so sweet but wait!! It starts getting wild then it turns into Oh NO WAY IN Heck did that just happen! Oh man did I get mad at the end!! I have never found a great story that could get me mad lol Now I am waiting for the next book I gotta know what happen! Andrew sure can write a great story and leave you hanging on the end of the story! Took me a few days trying to write a review for this story, trying to debate rather I talk about the story or how I feel about the story so i decided to tell about how I feel about it! It is a great story to read so check it out!
March 5, 2016
#1 Fan by Andrew Hess is such a ride that you could not get off until the last page. This book is like being on a roller coaster flying so fast you can't catch you breath. Andrew keeps you glued to the pages and wondering what will happen on the next page. This is a must read for anyone looking for that book that keeps you on your toes. I can't wait for the next book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
October 11, 2023
Mixed emotions on rating this book. I felt the characters were pretty immature. To me it seemed like a lot of build up going no where, then bam! The end! Four starts just for the climax of an ending!
February 27, 2016
Evan is on the path to become famous. His agent decides that he needs to go on tour to promote his book. Little did Evan know that life on the road would be demanding. To get the public image that his agent wants, Evan also has a grueling workout schedule with a personal trainer. It appears the life of an author is not easy nor relaxing.
After the night at the club, Sara went to a book signing to get her favorite author’s signature and meet him. What Sara didn’t anticipate was Evan wanting to hang out with her.
With Evan gone for months at a time, Sara tried to keep a positive attitude and to trust Evan while he was on the road. Evan’s agent had other plans for him then letting him and Sara be happy together.
Can Evan and Sara overcome all the hardships of being on the road to make a loving life together or will the agent succeeding coming between them?
The story will captivate you and keep your attention all the way to the end. It will pull at all sorts of your emotions. At times I wanted to scream and yell at the stupidity of the characters yet other times I wanted to cry. The book has lots of twists and suspense with an ending that you will never expect. By the time you finish the book you will want to strangle Andrew for the ending however you will love the book and will anticipate the next book even more.
I have read several books by Andrew and love his writing style. He is the Master of Cliffhangers and keeps to his standard tradition with his endings. I love how he can manipulate the book and throw twists in that you will never see coming. I have enjoyed each book I have read by Andrew and will continue to read his books as they come out. You never know what to expect from him and this story holds true to that!
After the night at the club, Sara went to a book signing to get her favorite author’s signature and meet him. What Sara didn’t anticipate was Evan wanting to hang out with her.
With Evan gone for months at a time, Sara tried to keep a positive attitude and to trust Evan while he was on the road. Evan’s agent had other plans for him then letting him and Sara be happy together.
Can Evan and Sara overcome all the hardships of being on the road to make a loving life together or will the agent succeeding coming between them?
The story will captivate you and keep your attention all the way to the end. It will pull at all sorts of your emotions. At times I wanted to scream and yell at the stupidity of the characters yet other times I wanted to cry. The book has lots of twists and suspense with an ending that you will never expect. By the time you finish the book you will want to strangle Andrew for the ending however you will love the book and will anticipate the next book even more.
I have read several books by Andrew and love his writing style. He is the Master of Cliffhangers and keeps to his standard tradition with his endings. I love how he can manipulate the book and throw twists in that you will never see coming. I have enjoyed each book I have read by Andrew and will continue to read his books as they come out. You never know what to expect from him and this story holds true to that!
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March 5, 2016#1 Fan by Andrew Hess
As the book starts, we find Evan at the college library looking for books to check out and dreaming of becoming a well known author. As he hears other students walking by and talking excitedly about a famous author that is signing books downstairs, he finds out that the author happens to be his favorite and hurries downstairs with hopes that he is not too late.
Fast forward Five years, Evan is living a miserable life at his parents house, still dreaming of becoming a famous author but also doing everything he possibly can to make that dream come true. He finds a literary agent that takes him on as a client, hires him a personal trainer and personal assistant to help him polish his image, then insists that he start touring to promote his first book. Evan was on cloud nine with his decision to tour the east coast...until he meets and falls for Sara.
I'm not going to ruin the story with spoilers, but when you read this book you will find yourself so immersed in the plot that you simply do not want to put the book down until you have finished reading. There were so many feels with unexpected, and shocking twists and turns, you will be asking yourself what the heck just happened?!?!
Andrew Hess is a new to me author so I didn't know what to expect when I began reading this book...I am now a fan and look forward to reading everything he has written.
As the book starts, we find Evan at the college library looking for books to check out and dreaming of becoming a well known author. As he hears other students walking by and talking excitedly about a famous author that is signing books downstairs, he finds out that the author happens to be his favorite and hurries downstairs with hopes that he is not too late.
Fast forward Five years, Evan is living a miserable life at his parents house, still dreaming of becoming a famous author but also doing everything he possibly can to make that dream come true. He finds a literary agent that takes him on as a client, hires him a personal trainer and personal assistant to help him polish his image, then insists that he start touring to promote his first book. Evan was on cloud nine with his decision to tour the east coast...until he meets and falls for Sara.
I'm not going to ruin the story with spoilers, but when you read this book you will find yourself so immersed in the plot that you simply do not want to put the book down until you have finished reading. There were so many feels with unexpected, and shocking twists and turns, you will be asking yourself what the heck just happened?!?!
Andrew Hess is a new to me author so I didn't know what to expect when I began reading this book...I am now a fan and look forward to reading everything he has written.
February 29, 2016
Anyone who has ever wondered whether or not there is a soul mate in this world who will be their wingman and complete them and can handle the truth should read this book. I thought this was an easy to read well done book and the author's "voice" really came through well. His books are the kind of books that will foster your love for reading because they are so fantastically interesting! This was a book I could not put down and when it was over I shed a tear. I wanted more which is why the only negative thing I have to say about this book is, it was too short I wanted more of Evan and Sara. But you will finish this book knowing that you definitely got your money's worth! I love Sara's perspective on so many things. I love her style. To sum it up, fans of Andrew Hess will not be disappointed with this book. The book is personal, insightful and yet very romantic. There is no boring moment in the book and it has plenty of brilliant moments.
My favorite part of the book would have to be when Evan and Sara have their little disagreements. I won’t give away the book but you will see what I mean when you read it. I have to say as always Hess makes you feel like your right there with the characters. A spectacular read.
My favorite part of the book would have to be when Evan and Sara have their little disagreements. I won’t give away the book but you will see what I mean when you read it. I have to say as always Hess makes you feel like your right there with the characters. A spectacular read.
February 28, 2016
What the heck did i just read?!?!?! First off, that ending!!!! I loved the ending!! Totally didn't see that coming. What a great twist. The main characters kind of bothered me due to their jealousy. However, having said that, it felt like a real relationship based on true jealousy issues, not just a fabricated relationship like you find in some books. Therewere times that i wished i could have reached into the book and shake Evan & Sara. The storyline was captivating and by 25% in I was hooked. The secondary characters (Julie, Audrey, Mr. Waters) we really well developed. I felt like i could picture them clearly in my kind. A couple of spelling issues but nothing that challenged the flow of the story or the characters. This is my first book by Andrew Hess, I definitely recommend it and will definitely read more of his books!!!
April 14, 2016
What an interesting couple.... Evan and Sara.
Evan is an aspiring author who lives at home with parents who are...shall we say...less than supportive. One day out of the blue, his agent calls and wants him to go on a book tour, which of course he is happily to do. On the first leg of the tour, he meets Sara. She ends up at his book signing, and he ends up asking her out. As the relationship furthers, there is a lot of mistrust as well as a lot of miscommunication. Eventually Sara and Evan move in together, and he gets another tour.
This book had an ending that was great! ( of which I won't reveal)
Good read... I recommend it.
Evan is an aspiring author who lives at home with parents who are...shall we say...less than supportive. One day out of the blue, his agent calls and wants him to go on a book tour, which of course he is happily to do. On the first leg of the tour, he meets Sara. She ends up at his book signing, and he ends up asking her out. As the relationship furthers, there is a lot of mistrust as well as a lot of miscommunication. Eventually Sara and Evan move in together, and he gets another tour.
This book had an ending that was great! ( of which I won't reveal)
Good read... I recommend it.
February 24, 2016
#1 Fan was an awesome book to read. I sure wish sleeping and working didn't get in the way of me reading this book. I was on the edge of my seat while reading this book and wondering what was going to happen next. I started out loving Evan but the farther I got into the book I wanted to scream at him and tell him how much of an idiot he was. I loved his relationsip with Sara but he needed to figure out how important she was! The cliff hanger in this book I NEVER saw coming. I cannot wait till the next book and I sure hope Evan redeems himself and becomes a favorite character again.
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