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The Fool
Waverly Johnson thought she had found the man she was going to spend the rest of her life with in Legend Michaels. That was until he just up and left without a word or explanation. He left her to fight a battle that she shouldn't have had to fight alone. Her heart in pieces, she seeks solace at a bar when she can no longer stand the silence. That's when she meets enigmatic Alexander Harris. They bond over broken hearts and friendship soon grows to so much more. When Alexander calls Waverly by his ex's name, Jenna Thomas, she must face the woman that holds the man she loves heart if there is to be any future for them. But as she faces a downfall for her future, her past comes back to haunt her like nothing before. Not all stories are hearts and flowers. Some stories are heartbreaks and tears. But then there's the story that Waverly lives through. Even though she gave away her heart so young is there a way that she'll be anything more in the end than The Fool?
364 pages, Paperback
Published April 3, 2017
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About the author
Patti Jean
36 books123 followersHello Everyone,
I'm a mother, a sister, a friend, a blogger, a volunteer, and a reader. I'm also a writer.
Writing began as a way to deal with my life as a child. It wasn't easy, but sometimes transferring over to a fictional state it allowed it all to not weigh me down as much.
Reading was much the same thing. A way to escape everything for a little while. To relax from the day and unwind.
Outside of reading and writing, I love the outdoors, being creative, and cooking. I'm currently learning to play tennis (I'm not sure how successful that's going at the moment LOL). I hope to learn kickboxing next.
Here's to learning something new everyday!
I'm a mother, a sister, a friend, a blogger, a volunteer, and a reader. I'm also a writer.
Writing began as a way to deal with my life as a child. It wasn't easy, but sometimes transferring over to a fictional state it allowed it all to not weigh me down as much.
Reading was much the same thing. A way to escape everything for a little while. To relax from the day and unwind.
Outside of reading and writing, I love the outdoors, being creative, and cooking. I'm currently learning to play tennis (I'm not sure how successful that's going at the moment LOL). I hope to learn kickboxing next.
Here's to learning something new everyday!
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May 11, 2017
THE FOOL totally got me out of my book funk-so, thank you P.J Belden!
A first for me from this author, I admit I was intrigued by the blurb. But, I'm compelled to tell you all I have mixed feelings about his book. On one hand, I loved it. The characters were very well developed and really relatable. On the other hand, I feel like I was reading two different stories with the two different male protagonists. But collectively, I feel like they were also weirdly interwoven. So...
Love interest number one: Legend.
What really got me was the passion between Legend and Waverly. Even though he wasn't verbally present through half the book, his presence was very raw and emotional. Always in the background-dominating the books' vibe. Waverly is completely destroyed finding the love of her life gone one morning-with no reasoning, with no letter, no...nothing. Hiding from life, grieving the loss of two loves, has completely turned her into a introverted hermit who'd rather wither drinking away, than live.
Enter male lead number two: Alexander.
He too, is grieving a loss, and the mutual pain Waverly and he feel is a comfort to both. They bond over loss and force a "relationship" to aide in mutual healing and hope it can erase feelings they'd rather banish than deal with. What I did like about the relationship between Waverly and Xander was the honesty they had with each other, it felt honest and genuine.
Two different relationships with two different men, at two different times, for two totally different reasons, yet connected together somehow is a lot for one short story-but it was handled well for the most part. A three person perspective can be tricky!
Some continuity issues and jumpy scenes were present-which hindered some of the flow for me, but all in all I enjoyed. I devoured this quick read and would likely read more from Belden in the future.
ARC received from author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Jess for joandisalovebooks blog
A first for me from this author, I admit I was intrigued by the blurb. But, I'm compelled to tell you all I have mixed feelings about his book. On one hand, I loved it. The characters were very well developed and really relatable. On the other hand, I feel like I was reading two different stories with the two different male protagonists. But collectively, I feel like they were also weirdly interwoven. So...
Love interest number one: Legend.
What really got me was the passion between Legend and Waverly. Even though he wasn't verbally present through half the book, his presence was very raw and emotional. Always in the background-dominating the books' vibe. Waverly is completely destroyed finding the love of her life gone one morning-with no reasoning, with no letter, no...nothing. Hiding from life, grieving the loss of two loves, has completely turned her into a introverted hermit who'd rather wither drinking away, than live.
Enter male lead number two: Alexander.
He too, is grieving a loss, and the mutual pain Waverly and he feel is a comfort to both. They bond over loss and force a "relationship" to aide in mutual healing and hope it can erase feelings they'd rather banish than deal with. What I did like about the relationship between Waverly and Xander was the honesty they had with each other, it felt honest and genuine.
Two different relationships with two different men, at two different times, for two totally different reasons, yet connected together somehow is a lot for one short story-but it was handled well for the most part. A three person perspective can be tricky!
Some continuity issues and jumpy scenes were present-which hindered some of the flow for me, but all in all I enjoyed. I devoured this quick read and would likely read more from Belden in the future.
ARC received from author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Jess for joandisalovebooks blog
April 17, 2017
A story that will pull on your heart strings and leave a impression on your heart long after your done reading the book. The book was well written and the story was full of all of the feels that you would expect. As always PJ put her heart into the story and created a book that was simply beautiful!
May 1, 2017
I liked the premises of the book. The story was unique, the pace was good and the emotions made me feel. Descriptively written and that makes the emotions it invokes very beautiful. I liked how realistically it was handled and not sugar coated just for the sake of this is how a person should think rather that what actual reality is.
There are few things that didn't sit well with it are-
It was quite rushed towards the ends.
I expected more explanation regarding few stuffs.
We got get much of background story so couldn't feel the romance that was actually between the characters.
But overall, a good book.
There are few things that didn't sit well with it are-
It was quite rushed towards the ends.
I expected more explanation regarding few stuffs.
We got get much of background story so couldn't feel the romance that was actually between the characters.
But overall, a good book.
April 30, 2017
It had me hooked from page one!
I don't believe in giving the book away and spoiling it for other readers. However, I must say that this author had my heart wrapped around her little finger. You cannot help but love these well developed characters; they draw you into their world and you can feel every emotion they do. Awesome job!
I don't believe in giving the book away and spoiling it for other readers. However, I must say that this author had my heart wrapped around her little finger. You cannot help but love these well developed characters; they draw you into their world and you can feel every emotion they do. Awesome job!
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