Singled Out

Breaking Pointe #1

by Amy Elizabeth

From the outside looking in, Chris and Jasmine Navarro appear to have it all. As a commercial pilot for a major airline, Chris gets paid to travel the world. Once a principal dancer for the New York City Ballet, Jasmine now teaches at the most prestigious dance academy in Los Angeles. They have a house in the suburbs, jobs they love, and a wonderful circle of friends.

But behind closed doors, a long struggle has slowly sapped the joy from their marriage. Jasmine has tried for years–without success–to become pregnant. When they finally seek help from a fertility clinic, they receive a devastating diagnosis:

Chris can’t have children. Ever.

Down the street, Kyle Parrish is enjoying his own version of the American dream. As a successful model and actor, his world revolves around extreme sports, fast cars, and faster women. He has no commitments to anyone, and that’s the way he likes it. The only person he truly cares about–the only real friend he has–is Chris. There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for him. So when Chris comes to him with a very unusual request, Kyle doesn’t hesitate to say yes.

But his seemingly simple solution is anything but for Jasmine and Kyle, who share a complicated history of their own … including a secret Chris knows nothing about.

Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2017

About the author

Writing has always been my passion. I was hooked from the time I won the third-grade writing contest for my story about Nita, a very sophisticated and well-traveled peacock. By high school, my stories had developed into murder mysteries starring my (mostly!) understanding classmates. These days, my writing focuses on relationships and explores the endless intricacies of family, loyalty, and love.

I was born and raised in the tropical sprawl of South Florida, surrounded by beaches, horses, and lots of sunshine. Before becoming a full-time writer, I worked as a bartender and a massage therapist. In recent years, my wanderlust has taken me all over the world, and I've traveled extensively throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. When I'm not busy writing, I spend my time snowboarding, horseback riding, hiking with my husband and husky, or planning our next voyage abroad.

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel bad rating any book under 3 stars. I do. But if I'm generous with my stars, what's the point of me rating it at all, if this doesn't reflect how I felt about the book?

I had quite a few problems with the book, obviously. First of all, why is there even a ballerina on the cover? Her job as a dance instructor is BARELY mentioned. We read plenty about the other two main characters' jobs. The cover is what drew me in, and I was left quite disappointed. Secondly, the story was waaaaay tooooooo sloooooow. My gosh, it took us to around 40% to get past what we already learned in the synopsis. Why was it so detailed if it was going to reflect nearly half the book? Toss in some unnecessary but obvious drama bombs, and then we're to the end. I won't be continuing the series.

Third person storytelling did not help matters.

[Emily Quenneville · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amy's new book is simply fantastic! I have been a fan of her work since day one and it is great to see how she has progressed in her story telling. Each character in the novel is interesting and well developed. Each chapter takes you deeper into the secrets, and suspense of the story. I could not put it down but I was also savouring every word.

I am waiting very impatiently for book 2!! ;)

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5.0

This book will bring tears to the eyes of any reader.

Read full review in the 2016 October issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[v.geniebrown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Good reading, I was very pleased with the way the characters are, vivid and lifelike. I enjoyed the entire story