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Anywhere #2
Anywhere With You
Ten days. Four friends. One car. 3000 miles cross-country. It’s the adventure of a lifetime. Two people might find a second chance at love while two discover what it’s like to fall for the first time.
In this life, we all make choices that define us, but can we ever be more than the sum of these choices?
At eighteen, the choices I made set me on a path I thought there was no going back from. Stripper was never the aspiration for my life, but I learned at an early age that dreams could be crushed and it was better not to hang my hopes on silly fantasies. And so I shed my identity as Cecilia Rhoades to become Cici. I embraced the newfound sense of control and power I found in baring my body, bending and manipulating men as I wished, using their own desires against them.
Sex and lust ruled my world, but never love. There’s no place for love in the dark, and besides, only one man ever saw me as something more and I gave up my chance with him when I let myself become this.
I did what I thought I had to at the time, but the price I paid may have been too high. What if the cost was losing myself along the way? And what if the only way to find myself again is to return home and face the past I’ve been running from?
But I won’t be going alone and I may find something else I never expected on this trip. This is my story, and let me warn you, it's no fairy tale and it's not for the faint of heart.
In this life, we all make choices that define us, but can we ever be more than the sum of these choices?
At eighteen, the choices I made set me on a path I thought there was no going back from. Stripper was never the aspiration for my life, but I learned at an early age that dreams could be crushed and it was better not to hang my hopes on silly fantasies. And so I shed my identity as Cecilia Rhoades to become Cici. I embraced the newfound sense of control and power I found in baring my body, bending and manipulating men as I wished, using their own desires against them.
Sex and lust ruled my world, but never love. There’s no place for love in the dark, and besides, only one man ever saw me as something more and I gave up my chance with him when I let myself become this.
I did what I thought I had to at the time, but the price I paid may have been too high. What if the cost was losing myself along the way? And what if the only way to find myself again is to return home and face the past I’ve been running from?
But I won’t be going alone and I may find something else I never expected on this trip. This is my story, and let me warn you, it's no fairy tale and it's not for the faint of heart.
286 pages, Paperback
Published April 14, 2017
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About the author
Stephanie Hoffman McManus
24 books448 followersStephanie is a New Adult romance author who debuted her first series in Spring of 2014, but her love affair with books began at an early age. She consumed them from the moment she learned to read, loving nothing more than to get lost in the fictional worlds that came to life on the pages. Creating her own stories was something she always enjoyed but never pursued until she wrote Finding Ever After, her first novel. It has been a dream come true ever since.
She has many passions outside books, including hiking, traveling, drawing, painting, design, baking and cake decorating. Prior to the release of her first novel, she was running her own bakery and cake shop in the small coastal town where she was born and raised and returned home to after moving away for college. Becoming an author has been an incredible journey, one she hopes never ends.
She has many passions outside books, including hiking, traveling, drawing, painting, design, baking and cake decorating. Prior to the release of her first novel, she was running her own bakery and cake shop in the small coastal town where she was born and raised and returned home to after moving away for college. Becoming an author has been an incredible journey, one she hopes never ends.
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February 26, 2018
Well, geeze!
I freaking loved Cecilia and Luke's story! Thank God Kellan and Shae from book #1 were included as well. Damn I loved them all!
I freaking loved Cecilia and Luke's story! Thank God Kellan and Shae from book #1 were included as well. Damn I loved them all!
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Blurb:
Ten days. Four friends. One car. 3000 miles cross-country. It’s the adventure of a lifetime. Two people might find a second chance at love while two discover what it’s like to fall for the first time.
In this life, we all make choices that define us, but can we ever be more than the sum of these choices?
At eighteen, the choices I made set me on a path I thought there was no going back from. Stripper was never the aspiration for my life, but I learned at an early age that dreams could be crushed and it was better not to hang my hopes on silly fantasies. And so I shed my identity as Cecilia Rhoades to become Cici. I embraced the newfound sense of control and power I found in baring my body, bending and manipulating men as I wished, using their own desires against them.
Sex and lust ruled my world, but never love. There’s no place for love in the dark, and besides, only one man ever saw me as something more, and I gave up my chance with him when I let myself become this.
I did what I thought I had to at the time, but the price I paid may have been too high. What if the cost was losing myself along the way? And what if the only way to find myself again is to return home and face the past I’ve been running from?
But I won’t be going alone and I may find something else I never expected on this trip. This is my story, and let me warn you, it's no fairy tale and it's not for the faint of heart.
Blurb:
Ten days. Four friends. One car. 3000 miles cross-country. It’s the adventure of a lifetime. Two people might find a second chance at love while two discover what it’s like to fall for the first time.
In this life, we all make choices that define us, but can we ever be more than the sum of these choices?
At eighteen, the choices I made set me on a path I thought there was no going back from. Stripper was never the aspiration for my life, but I learned at an early age that dreams could be crushed and it was better not to hang my hopes on silly fantasies. And so I shed my identity as Cecilia Rhoades to become Cici. I embraced the newfound sense of control and power I found in baring my body, bending and manipulating men as I wished, using their own desires against them.
Sex and lust ruled my world, but never love. There’s no place for love in the dark, and besides, only one man ever saw me as something more, and I gave up my chance with him when I let myself become this.
I did what I thought I had to at the time, but the price I paid may have been too high. What if the cost was losing myself along the way? And what if the only way to find myself again is to return home and face the past I’ve been running from?
But I won’t be going alone and I may find something else I never expected on this trip. This is my story, and let me warn you, it's no fairy tale and it's not for the faint of heart.
July 17, 2017
I loved the story of Luke and CiCi. She was a classy young lady forced to do what she had to go in order to get by. Luke saw something in her that he couldn't let go. Both thought being best friends was enough. How wrong they were! The story will have you both laughing and crying! I was excited to see Shae and Kellens story continue to emerge in this book. I hope the next book takes both couples further into their relationships!
September 19, 2017
This book had an interesting and different storyline than what you typically read. Rich girl that is the failure of the family that turns ooooo soooo bad! Everyone need a Luke in their life as he is the perfect knight in shining armor! Where do I find this please?!? I definitely agree with the life Ci decided to live. Overall great book that makes you read to the last chapter to figure out what the end result is going to be.
July 5, 2017
AMAZING!
I loved this book! My only complaint is I wish I would have gotten more of shae's story as I felt like the first one didn't completely finish hers.
However I loved ci and Luke! Their story was amazing and I'm so happy they got their happily ever after! I cant wait for book 3!!
I loved this book! My only complaint is I wish I would have gotten more of shae's story as I felt like the first one didn't completely finish hers.
However I loved ci and Luke! Their story was amazing and I'm so happy they got their happily ever after! I cant wait for book 3!!
July 28, 2017
Anybody ready for a road trip?!
"I’ll fight; with you, for you, every day, whatever it takes."
The feels in this series and you get more of Shae & Kellen's story as well! Anywhere With YOu is Luke & Cici's story. Cici receives a letter to come home because her younger sister is getting married but when she left home, she left her past. Shae & Luke talk her into going since Shae has an Author convention in St Louis on the way, that they can just take a little road trip. Cici's past is no fairy tale and not for the faint of heart so just be warned.
"I’ll fight; with you, for you, every day, whatever it takes."
The feels in this series and you get more of Shae & Kellen's story as well! Anywhere With YOu is Luke & Cici's story. Cici receives a letter to come home because her younger sister is getting married but when she left home, she left her past. Shae & Luke talk her into going since Shae has an Author convention in St Louis on the way, that they can just take a little road trip. Cici's past is no fairy tale and not for the faint of heart so just be warned.
February 21, 2018
HOLY COW!
Luke and Ci’s story was as good as Kellen and Shae’s. This is just the second book I have read from Stephanie but wow she is at the top of my list of favorite authors. What amazing writing and deep story line. Like real life crap and it’s awesome to watch it all evolve. Awesome story.
Luke and Ci’s story was as good as Kellen and Shae’s. This is just the second book I have read from Stephanie but wow she is at the top of my list of favorite authors. What amazing writing and deep story line. Like real life crap and it’s awesome to watch it all evolve. Awesome story.
July 8, 2018
This book was even better than the first! I literally couldn’t help but obsess over Luke and Ci! Shae and kellen who in this book? Just kidding but it’s so good. Hope the author hurry up and writes more!!
February 27, 2019
I liked this book. I was hoping there was going to be more development on the reunification of Shae and Kellen though. I didn't fall in love with the Ci and Luke story quite as much.
May 1, 2017
Another cute story from Stephanie Hoffman McManus!! Luke and CiCi were sexy, hot, and very entertaining! I loved that CiCi finally opened herself up to Luke and started showing him the true Ci. I liked them together and loved the sweet and encouraging words that Luke spoke to her often. I also liked being able to get more of Kellan and Shae's story, and now I'll be patiently waiting for book 3 to be released!!
My favorite quote??
“Sometimes, I think you’re more afraid of the idea of me loving you than me not loving you.”
I felt this this was the moment that the relationship between Luke and CiCi changed! Loved it!
My favorite quote??
“Sometimes, I think you’re more afraid of the idea of me loving you than me not loving you.”
I felt this this was the moment that the relationship between Luke and CiCi changed! Loved it!
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