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Harley's Redemption: The Search for True Love
Harley is a rebel soul, lashing out at his family because all they care about is their social standing. They are destroying him piece by piece. He is a biker on a downward spiral with his world falling apart. Together with his man servant, Garrett, he sets out to discover himself and look for the angel in his visions. This is his story about failure, redemption and his search for Mari.
Mari thinks Harley is drop dead gorgeous. He is the guy in most girls dreams. When he smiles she sees the innocent angel and the rascally devil in him. Harley loves her with reckless abandon. To Mari, Harley is her joy, her present, and her future. She loves how he encourages her to seek adventure, and to follow her dreams.
Harley's Redemption is a romance filled with comedic and tragic moments. It tells the story of two college students as they discover the love of a lifetime. This is the journey of two people who discover true love is endless, endures through all the heartbreak and laughter, and transcends time.
Come Ride With Harley.
Mari thinks Harley is drop dead gorgeous. He is the guy in most girls dreams. When he smiles she sees the innocent angel and the rascally devil in him. Harley loves her with reckless abandon. To Mari, Harley is her joy, her present, and her future. She loves how he encourages her to seek adventure, and to follow her dreams.
Harley's Redemption is a romance filled with comedic and tragic moments. It tells the story of two college students as they discover the love of a lifetime. This is the journey of two people who discover true love is endless, endures through all the heartbreak and laughter, and transcends time.
Come Ride With Harley.
391 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2017
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Cassandra Parker
24 books40 followersI love romance in all its multitude of forms. Romance is wistful, poignant, and classic. It makes the heart beat faster; it brings a twinkle to the eyes, a tear drop, and a smile. Romance is love, joy, pain, and loss. It is endearing and lasts through out time for all eternity.
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February 22, 2018
A Review of Cassandra Parker's HARLEY'S REDEMPTION
By Edentu Oroso
When I began reading Cassandra Parker's HARLEY'S REDEMPTION, I didn't know what to expect in its 389 pages. I almost ascribed it as another run-of-the-mill kind of romance centred stories with their banal offering. Few pages down the line, its cadences of requited love and selfless living began to rein on my sensibilities, to the extent, I wanted to go the whole hog, read to the end and discern its hidden motifs. The more I read, the more I came to the realization that I was inadvertently taken to a school of some sort...and I learned the art of life through the selfless acts of the main character Harlan Davis (a.k.a. Harley), who turned a new page from a past ridden with alcohol, women, drug addiction, and unbridled biking activities, to a present rid of their stifling hold.
The striking thread in this tale is Harley's humanity: living for the common good, a product of the direct influence of his servant Garret on his personality and his religious inclination through conversion to the Mormon Church. Ardently colour blind and shorn of the gritty realities of racial prejudices, Harlan Davis stands out as a rare breed in the rippling currents of life. His stupendous wealth partly inherited and partly earned at a tender age, business savvy and social status did not get in the way of his bowels of compassion, which touched lives boundlessly wherever he went with his streaks of largesse. Mari Forrester, his heartthrob, complements that wholesomeness with her brand of beauty, brains, patented care and love despite her middle class status. Together they are destined for higher things in human firmament.
If the need for literary piece is to steer readers' imagination towards the ideals of goodness, then HARLEY'S REDEMPTION is considered a great success by carrying out its onerous task of informing, entertaining and educating us all in an enthralling manner.
The well-defined characters and their rich interplay of emotions also curry a good omen for the story, which is written in simple but elegant language. Cassandra Parker cleverly relives in HARLEY'S REDEMPTION, the historic past of American life via its beauteous sounds and imageries through the 1950s to the early 1970s as encapsulated in the music of Steppenwolf loved by Harlan Davis with a passion.
If you are yet to read HARLEY'S REDEMPTION by Cassandra Parker, then you are missing out on a great signpost to a fruitful and meaningful life. I highly recommend this book as a template of what ought to be in human stead.
By Edentu Oroso
When I began reading Cassandra Parker's HARLEY'S REDEMPTION, I didn't know what to expect in its 389 pages. I almost ascribed it as another run-of-the-mill kind of romance centred stories with their banal offering. Few pages down the line, its cadences of requited love and selfless living began to rein on my sensibilities, to the extent, I wanted to go the whole hog, read to the end and discern its hidden motifs. The more I read, the more I came to the realization that I was inadvertently taken to a school of some sort...and I learned the art of life through the selfless acts of the main character Harlan Davis (a.k.a. Harley), who turned a new page from a past ridden with alcohol, women, drug addiction, and unbridled biking activities, to a present rid of their stifling hold.
The striking thread in this tale is Harley's humanity: living for the common good, a product of the direct influence of his servant Garret on his personality and his religious inclination through conversion to the Mormon Church. Ardently colour blind and shorn of the gritty realities of racial prejudices, Harlan Davis stands out as a rare breed in the rippling currents of life. His stupendous wealth partly inherited and partly earned at a tender age, business savvy and social status did not get in the way of his bowels of compassion, which touched lives boundlessly wherever he went with his streaks of largesse. Mari Forrester, his heartthrob, complements that wholesomeness with her brand of beauty, brains, patented care and love despite her middle class status. Together they are destined for higher things in human firmament.
If the need for literary piece is to steer readers' imagination towards the ideals of goodness, then HARLEY'S REDEMPTION is considered a great success by carrying out its onerous task of informing, entertaining and educating us all in an enthralling manner.
The well-defined characters and their rich interplay of emotions also curry a good omen for the story, which is written in simple but elegant language. Cassandra Parker cleverly relives in HARLEY'S REDEMPTION, the historic past of American life via its beauteous sounds and imageries through the 1950s to the early 1970s as encapsulated in the music of Steppenwolf loved by Harlan Davis with a passion.
If you are yet to read HARLEY'S REDEMPTION by Cassandra Parker, then you are missing out on a great signpost to a fruitful and meaningful life. I highly recommend this book as a template of what ought to be in human stead.
April 2, 2018
Amazon's chosen categories are misleading as this is not really an historical comedy romance but an interesting mix of literary fiction with a slight romance thread that starts after the fifty percent mark.
Written in an almost non-fiction style you follow Harlan, a motorcycle enthusiastic spoilt rich kid as he embarks on his personal journey into philanthropy. Guided by his manservant, Garett, they journey through 1970's America. With each new chapter the reader is treated to a potted history of the years and months of the time, shown what popular songs were around in the day and reminded of the key political happenings of the era.
After being introduced to the teachings of the Mormon church by his manservant, Harlan becomes affected by the injustices of life living in the prejudiced era of 1970's America and he vows to put his fortune to the greater good. Harlan is a driven young man running multiple businesses, taking on a new religious quest, and helping out his ungrateful family all before he reaches the tender age of 23.
Throughout the story it is hinted that Harlan led a debauched life before and once he finds God and philanthropy he leaves that behind. Apart from one quickly expedited chapter this is not really addressed in this book but as I see it is part of a multi book series so there is probably a lot more of that to come.
Another interesting side to this book is the attention to detail about visits to a variety of states and the new foods Harlan gets to eat. Those who like food and travel journals will enjoy the author's attention to factual detail here.
Written in an almost non-fiction style you follow Harlan, a motorcycle enthusiastic spoilt rich kid as he embarks on his personal journey into philanthropy. Guided by his manservant, Garett, they journey through 1970's America. With each new chapter the reader is treated to a potted history of the years and months of the time, shown what popular songs were around in the day and reminded of the key political happenings of the era.
After being introduced to the teachings of the Mormon church by his manservant, Harlan becomes affected by the injustices of life living in the prejudiced era of 1970's America and he vows to put his fortune to the greater good. Harlan is a driven young man running multiple businesses, taking on a new religious quest, and helping out his ungrateful family all before he reaches the tender age of 23.
Throughout the story it is hinted that Harlan led a debauched life before and once he finds God and philanthropy he leaves that behind. Apart from one quickly expedited chapter this is not really addressed in this book but as I see it is part of a multi book series so there is probably a lot more of that to come.
Another interesting side to this book is the attention to detail about visits to a variety of states and the new foods Harlan gets to eat. Those who like food and travel journals will enjoy the author's attention to factual detail here.
April 11, 2018
This is a story about a rich young man, Harlan Davis, who is struggling to understand who he is and become a man. It's set in the late 60's and goes through the 70's and it's written completely in Harlen's point of view. Harlen or Harley, doesn't want to be like his rich, high society parents and searches for a way to find himself with the help of his manservant Garrett. Initially at about the age of 18 he gets into a lot of trouble with drugs, has a motorcycle wreck and almost dies. After a rehab stint he turns his life around and becomes a Morman although he considers himself a bad ass biker dude. Throughout the story, starting during his hospital stay for the motorcycle wreck, he has visions of a woman who tells him to find her. She doesn't actually become a love interest for Harley until halfway through the story. He finds Mari in college and begins dating her. She's everything he's ever hoped for in a woman.
This was a decent read. Harley's a guy you can't help but like. He's actually a guy you would want to date and marry once he gets clean and comes into his own and the fact he's a billionaire with multiple businesses doesn't hurt either. My only problems with the story was I kept waiting for some big event to occur, a tragedy perhaps, something. But it was just scene after scene of Harley's life and in the latter half, his relationship with Mari. I honestly don't know how to categorize this story. It's as much a coming of age story as it is a romance. The writing is really good. If your a fan of good music from that era you get a real infusion of it throughout the story as well as historical tidbits of what was happening each year the story took place.
This was a decent read. Harley's a guy you can't help but like. He's actually a guy you would want to date and marry once he gets clean and comes into his own and the fact he's a billionaire with multiple businesses doesn't hurt either. My only problems with the story was I kept waiting for some big event to occur, a tragedy perhaps, something. But it was just scene after scene of Harley's life and in the latter half, his relationship with Mari. I honestly don't know how to categorize this story. It's as much a coming of age story as it is a romance. The writing is really good. If your a fan of good music from that era you get a real infusion of it throughout the story as well as historical tidbits of what was happening each year the story took place.
January 12, 2018
Editorial review by Kindle Customer
Harley’s Redemption The Search for True Love
By Cassandra Parker
You do not usually read a book with the idea of finding
enough music suggestions to fill your mp3 player with
hours of listening pleasure. This title will do and more
and this author just might be a major Steppenwolf fan.
Music plays a big part in the author’s telling of Harley’s
story.
The major character’s way of living: money, drugs,
alcohol, sex, fast wheels, what we think back on as part
of the ‘60’s starts to fade and a cleaner version of Harley emerges.
Ride along (Sorry (not) for the pun!) and enjoy this part
of Harley’s life. Enjoy seeing some of his mistakes and
humor along with achievements and love.
And you might think twice or three times before accepting an invitation for a home cooked meal – cooked by him!
February 16, 2020
ONE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER!!!
Speechless! Cassandra delivers one incredibly heartbreaking approach, nailing the heartache, torment, gut-wretching, soul searing and the most emotional rollercoaster ride through hell backwards. Stumbling through the trials and tribulations, shocking twists and startling turns, throwing this baby into the eye of the storm, blowing it into a tailspin with a life altering, mind-blowing culmination. A raging tempest chocked-full of gut-wretching events and inexplicable circumstances, thrusts every emotion bursting into play front and center. Unveiling a foray of drama, intrigue, distress, turmoil and desires along with a boatload of mistakes, risking it all, blasting this little fella to life spectacularly. Highlighting thrilling, well rounded scenario's, that punch dead center, revving up the exuberance and adrenaline with such intensity and precision, testing our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. The characters are authentic and realistic with qualities and traits that transform into amazing personalities. The scenes are so colorfully descriptive it paints an elaborate backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Outstanding job Cassandra, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Speechless! Cassandra delivers one incredibly heartbreaking approach, nailing the heartache, torment, gut-wretching, soul searing and the most emotional rollercoaster ride through hell backwards. Stumbling through the trials and tribulations, shocking twists and startling turns, throwing this baby into the eye of the storm, blowing it into a tailspin with a life altering, mind-blowing culmination. A raging tempest chocked-full of gut-wretching events and inexplicable circumstances, thrusts every emotion bursting into play front and center. Unveiling a foray of drama, intrigue, distress, turmoil and desires along with a boatload of mistakes, risking it all, blasting this little fella to life spectacularly. Highlighting thrilling, well rounded scenario's, that punch dead center, revving up the exuberance and adrenaline with such intensity and precision, testing our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. The characters are authentic and realistic with qualities and traits that transform into amazing personalities. The scenes are so colorfully descriptive it paints an elaborate backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Outstanding job Cassandra, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
July 26, 2018
Travel with Harley as he becomes of age.
I'm so happy I read this book. I read Cassandra Parker's first and this book answered all of my questions.
If you'd like to read about a young man who overcomes struggles from his past, becomes a strong independent adult, travels the United States with historical events mixed in, loves music from the sixties and seventies, and falls in love with the woman of his dreams this book is for you. It also doesn't hurt that Harley is more than rich, doesn't wish to follow in his high society parents snobbishness, and has a wonderful manservant, Garrett, to steer him in the right direction if he does happen to sway.
Cassandra Parker writes with ease and sustains a great tempo throughout the story.
I'm so happy I read this book. I read Cassandra Parker's first and this book answered all of my questions.
If you'd like to read about a young man who overcomes struggles from his past, becomes a strong independent adult, travels the United States with historical events mixed in, loves music from the sixties and seventies, and falls in love with the woman of his dreams this book is for you. It also doesn't hurt that Harley is more than rich, doesn't wish to follow in his high society parents snobbishness, and has a wonderful manservant, Garrett, to steer him in the right direction if he does happen to sway.
Cassandra Parker writes with ease and sustains a great tempo throughout the story.
January 12, 2018
Editorial review by Kindle customer
Harley’s Redemption The Search for True Love
By Cassandra Parker
You do not usually read a book with the idea of finding
enough music suggestions to fill your mp3 player with
hours of listening pleasure. This title will do and more
and this author just might be a major Steppenwolf fan.
Music plays a big part in the author’s telling of Harley’s
story.
The major character’s way of living: money, drugs,
alcohol, sex, fast wheels, what we think back on as part
of the ‘60’s starts to fade and a cleaner version of Harley emerges.
Ride along (Sorry (not) for the pun!) and enjoy this part
of Harley’s life. Enjoy seeing some of his mistakes and
humor along with achievements and love.
And you might think twice or three times before accepting an invitation for a home cooked meal – cooked by him!
December 10, 2017
Harley's Redemption is an excellent read. A fitting prequel to Harley & Me. Well written, funny and poignant, it shows how a "wealthy biker dude" redeems himself into a person worthy of Mari's love. Through love and the friendship of Mari, his manservant and radio disc jockeys, he grows into someone very admirable. Excellent.
December 22, 2017
I'm not usually a reader of romance or that type of story, but this one surprised me. It is really better than I expected. The characters are well defined and it's easily understandable why Harley would want to change and become a better person deserving of Mari's love and to live up to the standards and guidance Garrett has given him. I highly recommend this book.
April 24, 2018
A decent book
The story was predictable but well written. I wasn't happy with the ending, but that was me. The main character, Harley was almost a caricature. Mari was a bit too accommodating. It is fun to read and worth the time. I wish she knew more about being a biker, as the was what turned me off. I ride, so am more critical of stories involving bikers.
The story was predictable but well written. I wasn't happy with the ending, but that was me. The main character, Harley was almost a caricature. Mari was a bit too accommodating. It is fun to read and worth the time. I wish she knew more about being a biker, as the was what turned me off. I ride, so am more critical of stories involving bikers.
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