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Benched Part Two
During warm-ups, I used to skate to a rap song about having a ton of problems.
And a b*tch ain't one.
That's me.
Because I caught my fiance screwing my own brother. Now they're both dead to me.
I saw Julia for the first time since college curled up on a chair in my hospital room. She overtook my damaged senses like a fresh tropical breeze. She's lush. Decedent. But there's more ... Julia Wales is successful and kind.
Nothing like her.
Not since my injury have I shown a woman my scars.
Until now.
And there's no going back
And a b*tch ain't one.
That's me.
Because I caught my fiance screwing my own brother. Now they're both dead to me.
I saw Julia for the first time since college curled up on a chair in my hospital room. She overtook my damaged senses like a fresh tropical breeze. She's lush. Decedent. But there's more ... Julia Wales is successful and kind.
Nothing like her.
Not since my injury have I shown a woman my scars.
Until now.
And there's no going back
94 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2016
About the author
Colleen Charles
182 books1,191 followersAfter 26 years in Corporate leadership at a Fortune 500, I discovered people within the organization lacked integrity. I’d always known deep in my soul that I was trying to fit a square peg in to a round hole since I’m the typical creative type. I miss my staff but I don’t miss the corporate world. It’s been said that the Universe will let you know if something isn’t right for you. The first time, it will hit you with a pebble. Then a brick. Then a boulder. Let’s just say that I got flattened. When my fifteen pound toy dog, Nigel, was threatened, I knew it was time to say goodbye.
It’s true.
Here’s what I found within the first thirty days of being free. Writing stories from my heart that readers love means more to me than working myself in to an early grave for people who only care about their bottom line.
My heart has never been more full and my soul has never been more satisfied.
I’ve never worked so hard in my life but it doesn’t even feel like work. It’s worth it. All of it. Because it’s about the joy that’s found within the journey. The highs and the lows because I get to write stories for all of you.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading, enjoying and recommending the stories that I write. When you share my work with others, nothing is more rewarding. Your word of mouth is my very best friend … that, and your reviews. There is nothing more important to me than all of you.
I love to hear from my readers and answer all communications personally. You can find me at:
It’s true.
Here’s what I found within the first thirty days of being free. Writing stories from my heart that readers love means more to me than working myself in to an early grave for people who only care about their bottom line.
My heart has never been more full and my soul has never been more satisfied.
I’ve never worked so hard in my life but it doesn’t even feel like work. It’s worth it. All of it. Because it’s about the joy that’s found within the journey. The highs and the lows because I get to write stories for all of you.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading, enjoying and recommending the stories that I write. When you share my work with others, nothing is more rewarding. Your word of mouth is my very best friend … that, and your reviews. There is nothing more important to me than all of you.
I love to hear from my readers and answer all communications personally. You can find me at:
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April 10, 2016
Oh my God seriously!!!!!!
Does anyone else want to put Heather and Carter in a box and poke them with pointy sticks??????
Also what is with the rest of the town? They have known both Adam and Julia all there lives and know who they are. How can they just turn like that?
How much more are those loosers going to keep hurting Adam and Julia?
I'm so addicted and annoyed by this story. Adam needs to set the record straight with why him and Heather really broke up. They also need to get all the witnesses from the attempted rape to step forward too. When this all finally comes out all those people that turned on Julia are going to have alot of grovelling to do.
Now we have a cliffhanger that annoyingly good too and have to wait for what comes next.
Dam it!!! it's so irritating that I love it :)
Does anyone else want to put Heather and Carter in a box and poke them with pointy sticks??????
Also what is with the rest of the town? They have known both Adam and Julia all there lives and know who they are. How can they just turn like that?
How much more are those loosers going to keep hurting Adam and Julia?
I'm so addicted and annoyed by this story. Adam needs to set the record straight with why him and Heather really broke up. They also need to get all the witnesses from the attempted rape to step forward too. When this all finally comes out all those people that turned on Julia are going to have alot of grovelling to do.
Now we have a cliffhanger that annoyingly good too and have to wait for what comes next.
Dam it!!! it's so irritating that I love it :)
August 7, 2016
So much better than the first book in the series....can't wait to see how it all ends. The people surrounding Adam are freaking bat-shit crazy. Loving all the other the top drama.
June 25, 2018
2.5 - Demasiado corto -estrellas.
*SPOILER ALERT*
Si pensé que el libro pasado había sido rápido y directo al grano, este lo fue todavía más.
Los eventos que suceden en la segunda parte de Benched, son más de lo mismo. Nuestro héroe está perdidamente enamorado de julia, sin embargo, de momento se encuentra lidiando con demasiado e su vida, por lo que de manera muy inteligente, primero busca tener en orden todos sus problemas para después tener una oportunidad con ella.
¿El problema?
Bien, Julia se encentra en un pésimo momento, todo por un tipo que busca violarla en la club una noche.
Afortunadamente, Adam se encuentra ahí esa noche y sale a su rescate pero al día siguiente Julia se topa con que unas fotografías mal utilizadas y la arpía de su ex-novia, utilizan este evento como pretexto para hacer pasar a Julia como una mujer provocadora (cosa que para mí no tiene ningún sentido, es decir, entiendo completamente que son cosas que suceden realmente, pero no puedo evitar pensar en que toda la idea se ridícula), dejándola desbalanceada y con muchas dudas con respecto a su reciente relación con Adam, pero además, se encuentra mortificada por cómo afectará esto a su empleo.
Al terminar de leer, me sentí más frustrada de lo que me sentí con el primer libro. Los dos antagonistas son seres humanos horribles, quienes no conocen de límites mientras logren su cometido y creo que esa fue la pero parte, finalizar mi lectura y darme cuenta de que no iba a conseguir un desenlace satisfactorio.
Me encantó que Adam pueda recuperarse de su lesión y que a la primera persona que quiere decirle es a ella.
Por la parte romántica, el libro hace su trabajo, quizá me hubiera gustado que la novela fuera más larga, pero desde la primera me di cuenta de que esta iba a ser una lectura ligera.
Estoy ansiosa por leer la última parte y saber cómo será su final feliz.
*SPOILER ALERT*
Si pensé que el libro pasado había sido rápido y directo al grano, este lo fue todavía más.
Los eventos que suceden en la segunda parte de Benched, son más de lo mismo. Nuestro héroe está perdidamente enamorado de julia, sin embargo, de momento se encuentra lidiando con demasiado e su vida, por lo que de manera muy inteligente, primero busca tener en orden todos sus problemas para después tener una oportunidad con ella.
¿El problema?
Bien, Julia se encentra en un pésimo momento, todo por un tipo que busca violarla en la club una noche.
Afortunadamente, Adam se encuentra ahí esa noche y sale a su rescate pero al día siguiente Julia se topa con que unas fotografías mal utilizadas y la arpía de su ex-novia, utilizan este evento como pretexto para hacer pasar a Julia como una mujer provocadora (cosa que para mí no tiene ningún sentido, es decir, entiendo completamente que son cosas que suceden realmente, pero no puedo evitar pensar en que toda la idea se ridícula), dejándola desbalanceada y con muchas dudas con respecto a su reciente relación con Adam, pero además, se encuentra mortificada por cómo afectará esto a su empleo.
Al terminar de leer, me sentí más frustrada de lo que me sentí con el primer libro. Los dos antagonistas son seres humanos horribles, quienes no conocen de límites mientras logren su cometido y creo que esa fue la pero parte, finalizar mi lectura y darme cuenta de que no iba a conseguir un desenlace satisfactorio.
Me encantó que Adam pueda recuperarse de su lesión y que a la primera persona que quiere decirle es a ella.
Por la parte romántica, el libro hace su trabajo, quizá me hubiera gustado que la novela fuera más larga, pero desde la primera me di cuenta de que esta iba a ser una lectura ligera.
Estoy ansiosa por leer la última parte y saber cómo será su final feliz.
May 25, 2017
JUST LOVED IT....CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE LAST BOOK IN THE SERIES.....
May 31, 2016
Wow
All hell breaks loose in this part of Benched. Will Adam and Julia ever be able to to get together? Will Heather the Bitch of the Century and Some others bring all all of Adam and Julia"s life to ruin? Will all be resolved in the next book?
All hell breaks loose in this part of Benched. Will Adam and Julia ever be able to to get together? Will Heather the Bitch of the Century and Some others bring all all of Adam and Julia"s life to ruin? Will all be resolved in the next book?
July 22, 2016
Well hot damn! I highly recommend you get this whole set since it's a continuation from book to book
This one is out of control! Julia and Adam can't catch a break! Can their love survive all this
This one is out of control! Julia and Adam can't catch a break! Can their love survive all this
April 18, 2016
Waiting on the edge of my seat for the next book!!! I think this is by far my favorite series from Colleen Charles!!
August 12, 2016
This book is better then the first in the box set. Man, things are starting heat up. Cannot wait to read part three.
August 31, 2016
Loved reading Julia and Adam's story!
September 18, 2016
Decepcionada es poco.
la primera parte de esta historia realmente me había gusta, pero esta segunda parte, no se que quiso hacer la autora, no se entendió, demasiado drama clase B.
la primera parte de esta historia realmente me había gusta, pero esta segunda parte, no se que quiso hacer la autora, no se entendió, demasiado drama clase B.
October 24, 2016
Entretenido, pero Carter Jenkins y Heather son DEMASIADO malos, parecen irreales... son como locos de psiquiátrico, me estresan jajajaja
August 14, 2017
It was a well written story & a nice break from my normal reads.
The characters are well written & likable ... I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
The characters are well written & likable ... I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
May 3, 2017
Such a fabulous series of books, I loved each and every one of them. You just can't put them down once you start. Colleen Charles does a fabulous job grabbing your attention and you just can't wait to see what will happen next!!
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