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All it takes is a moment. The flash of oncoming headlights and a split-second decision tears your world apart.
Jack McKenna fell in love with Ally Connor the first time he saw her. All through high school and beyond, it was the two of them against the world even though level-headed, pragmatic Jack and artistic, impulsive Ally couldn’t have been more different. Their future was mapped out until one night, driving home from a concert with their best friend, their world came crashing down.
Consumed by guilt, Jack walks away from everything and everyone. What follows is four years of living in the shadows, sliding further and further into the darkness until he finds himself doing things he never thought he was capable of. And then a phone call turns his world upside down a second time. Hours later, he’s heading back to the place where the nightmares began. The homecoming, a funeral and the journey of self-discovery will test the limits of his endurance, risking his very soul in the process.
Does he even deserve a second chance?
(ABSOLUTION - BOOK 1)
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Your past is not something you can hide from.
Callum Ferguson grew up in the shadow of the sins of his father. Alcoholism and violence are in the genes, and as much as he tries to deny it, he can see it every time he looks in the mirror.
Sass Hathaway thrived in the limelight, until one night she lost it all. With her career as a musician gone, it takes her brother to rescue her from herself. He presents her with his idea of salvation – a dilapidated bar, far from the bright lights and big city.
But when Sass and Callum form a tentative relationship, it’s clear that the fight for salvation has only just begun. To leave the past behind, you must reach further than you’ve ever reached before. Fighting is second nature for Callum, but does he have the stamina to fight for both of them – especially when the past returns with a vengeance?
(SLIDING DOWN THE SKY - BOOK 2)
Jack McKenna fell in love with Ally Connor the first time he saw her. All through high school and beyond, it was the two of them against the world even though level-headed, pragmatic Jack and artistic, impulsive Ally couldn’t have been more different. Their future was mapped out until one night, driving home from a concert with their best friend, their world came crashing down.
Consumed by guilt, Jack walks away from everything and everyone. What follows is four years of living in the shadows, sliding further and further into the darkness until he finds himself doing things he never thought he was capable of. And then a phone call turns his world upside down a second time. Hours later, he’s heading back to the place where the nightmares began. The homecoming, a funeral and the journey of self-discovery will test the limits of his endurance, risking his very soul in the process.
Does he even deserve a second chance?
(ABSOLUTION - BOOK 1)
***
Your past is not something you can hide from.
Callum Ferguson grew up in the shadow of the sins of his father. Alcoholism and violence are in the genes, and as much as he tries to deny it, he can see it every time he looks in the mirror.
Sass Hathaway thrived in the limelight, until one night she lost it all. With her career as a musician gone, it takes her brother to rescue her from herself. He presents her with his idea of salvation – a dilapidated bar, far from the bright lights and big city.
But when Sass and Callum form a tentative relationship, it’s clear that the fight for salvation has only just begun. To leave the past behind, you must reach further than you’ve ever reached before. Fighting is second nature for Callum, but does he have the stamina to fight for both of them – especially when the past returns with a vengeance?
(SLIDING DOWN THE SKY - BOOK 2)
803 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2017
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About the author
Amanda Dick
8 books168 followersAmanda Dick is a night-owl, coffee addict, movie buff and music lover. She loves to do DIY, believes in love at first sight, in women's intuition and in following your heart. She is rather partial to dark chocolate and believes in the power of a good vanilla latte.
What lights her fire is writing stories about real people in trying situations. She is insanely curious about how we, as human beings, react when pushed to the edge. Most of all, she enjoys writing about human behaviour - love, loss, joy, grief, friendship and the complexity of relationships in general.
After living in Scotland for five years, she has now settled back home in New Zealand, where she lives with her husband and two children.
Website: www.amandadick.com
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What lights her fire is writing stories about real people in trying situations. She is insanely curious about how we, as human beings, react when pushed to the edge. Most of all, she enjoys writing about human behaviour - love, loss, joy, grief, friendship and the complexity of relationships in general.
After living in Scotland for five years, she has now settled back home in New Zealand, where she lives with her husband and two children.
Website: www.amandadick.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/amandadickauthor
Facebook Readers Group: www.facebook.com/groups/amandadickbooks
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August 3, 2017
ABSOLUTION - I think the realism is my favorite thing about this book. The characters were well developed and easy for the reader to bond with. Every character has a relatable quality or flaw. It wasn't difficult to sympathize with their struggles. The raw and deep emotions of what Jack and Ally had gone through, and the ripple effect to their supporting family and friends, didn't stay within the pages of the book. When I had to put the story down, the emotion and anguish went with me to whatever daily task I tended. I desperately wanted the pair to have their happily ever after, especially given how much they'd been through, both together and individually. When obstacles appeared in their path, I wanted to growl in frustration, even though those things were both plausible and integral to the plot. My heart was so tied to their journey!
SLIDING DOWN THE SKY - If you enjoyed Absolution, by Amanda Dick, you will LOVE Sliding down the Sky. I was very excited to revisit these characters and their world, in the stand-alone sequel, but I wasn’t prepared for just how immersed in the story I would be. This author is a master at tugging on the heartstrings. Callum's story gripped me from start to finish, as I anxiously turned the pages. The inclusion of familiar faces, Jack and Ally, with their own challenges, gave the story a sense of togetherness, as did the introduction of Leo, Gemma, and the delightful Aria. The characterization in Sliding down the Sky is superb. They are so very real, and believable, they feel like old friends, or people you’ve actually met. Callum's character is very complex, which is not as apparent in the first book. I really loved getting to know him better, and learning more about who he is and what he's been through. The more I read, the more I ached for him to find happiness, and begin a new chapter in his life.
I highly recommend both these books, and I love-love-love, that they're available as a set, now!
SLIDING DOWN THE SKY - If you enjoyed Absolution, by Amanda Dick, you will LOVE Sliding down the Sky. I was very excited to revisit these characters and their world, in the stand-alone sequel, but I wasn’t prepared for just how immersed in the story I would be. This author is a master at tugging on the heartstrings. Callum's story gripped me from start to finish, as I anxiously turned the pages. The inclusion of familiar faces, Jack and Ally, with their own challenges, gave the story a sense of togetherness, as did the introduction of Leo, Gemma, and the delightful Aria. The characterization in Sliding down the Sky is superb. They are so very real, and believable, they feel like old friends, or people you’ve actually met. Callum's character is very complex, which is not as apparent in the first book. I really loved getting to know him better, and learning more about who he is and what he's been through. The more I read, the more I ached for him to find happiness, and begin a new chapter in his life.
I highly recommend both these books, and I love-love-love, that they're available as a set, now!
March 24, 2018
Absolution
This is a brilliant book. My heart went out for Jack. How can someone deal with so much heartache and grief.
This is the story of Jack and Ally. Their lives are pulled apart after a road traffic accident. To move on they need to forgive themselves but are they able to do it. Jack needs to face what happened. He needs to face the truth. Around every corner it seems as if he hits another bump in the road.
The accident turned Ally's life upside down. She's a strong character and I was so glad she had Callum, Tom and her friends with her.
The author did a really fantastic job of going back and forth to let us know what's happening and what happened in the past.
This book was addictive. I needed to read and find out what happens.
I received this book for a review as part of a blog tour. I really hope it gets more promotion as this was a great story. I'll certainly be recommending it.
Sliding Down the Sky
This is a standalone however I totally recommend you read Absolution first as it's also a fantastic read. I took this opportunity to re read Absolution. Yes I loved it that much.
After reading Absolution my expectations were high for this book. I wasn't disappointed as I loved this story.
My heart broke for Callum and Sass. Their story is heartbreaking.
Can two people that have been through so much and have so much baggage help each other??
This author certainly knows how to play on my emotions. I felt as if I was on a roller coaster of emotions reading this.
Super happy to revisit the characters from Absolution. Looking forward to seeing what else this author comes up with.
This is a brilliant read. I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author.
This is a brilliant book. My heart went out for Jack. How can someone deal with so much heartache and grief.
This is the story of Jack and Ally. Their lives are pulled apart after a road traffic accident. To move on they need to forgive themselves but are they able to do it. Jack needs to face what happened. He needs to face the truth. Around every corner it seems as if he hits another bump in the road.
The accident turned Ally's life upside down. She's a strong character and I was so glad she had Callum, Tom and her friends with her.
The author did a really fantastic job of going back and forth to let us know what's happening and what happened in the past.
This book was addictive. I needed to read and find out what happens.
I received this book for a review as part of a blog tour. I really hope it gets more promotion as this was a great story. I'll certainly be recommending it.
Sliding Down the Sky
This is a standalone however I totally recommend you read Absolution first as it's also a fantastic read. I took this opportunity to re read Absolution. Yes I loved it that much.
After reading Absolution my expectations were high for this book. I wasn't disappointed as I loved this story.
My heart broke for Callum and Sass. Their story is heartbreaking.
Can two people that have been through so much and have so much baggage help each other??
This author certainly knows how to play on my emotions. I felt as if I was on a roller coaster of emotions reading this.
Super happy to revisit the characters from Absolution. Looking forward to seeing what else this author comes up with.
This is a brilliant read. I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author.
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