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Chasing Butterflies #2
Inseguendo il destino
Una notte… un bacio… un tocco… cambierà ogni cosa.
Chance Abbot è presuntuoso.
Sexy.
Bellissimo.
È un giocatore sotto ogni punto di vista.
Mi ha spezzato il cuore una volta e ho giurato che non gli avrei mai concesso una seconda occasione.
Quando mi sorride, però, mostrando quelle fossette irresistibili o guardandomi come se fossi la cosa più bella che abbia mai visto, mi dimentico che non dovrei cadere di nuovo vittima del suo fascino.
Brie Holloway è bellissima.
Innocente.
Indimenticabile.
È tutto quello che ho sempre voluto e che non merito.
Questo, tuttavia, non mi tratterrà dal cercare di riconquistarla.
Così, quando lei ha iniziato a uscire con l’assistente del professore, ho promesso di mantenere il segreto, a una sola condizione: ogni volta che uscirà con lui, poi dovrà uscire anche con me. Sono pronto a farle capire che sono io quello giusto per lei, un appuntamento alla volta.
Lui sta accendendo un fuoco nel mio cuore, sta abbattendo le mie difese e sta cercando di dimostrarmi che si merita una seconda occasione.
Lei è tutto ciò che c’è di buono nel mio mondo e, se vuole che le dia la caccia, lo farò, perché è grazie a lei che ho iniziato a inseguire il destino…
Chance Abbot è presuntuoso.
Sexy.
Bellissimo.
È un giocatore sotto ogni punto di vista.
Mi ha spezzato il cuore una volta e ho giurato che non gli avrei mai concesso una seconda occasione.
Quando mi sorride, però, mostrando quelle fossette irresistibili o guardandomi come se fossi la cosa più bella che abbia mai visto, mi dimentico che non dovrei cadere di nuovo vittima del suo fascino.
Brie Holloway è bellissima.
Innocente.
Indimenticabile.
È tutto quello che ho sempre voluto e che non merito.
Questo, tuttavia, non mi tratterrà dal cercare di riconquistarla.
Così, quando lei ha iniziato a uscire con l’assistente del professore, ho promesso di mantenere il segreto, a una sola condizione: ogni volta che uscirà con lui, poi dovrà uscire anche con me. Sono pronto a farle capire che sono io quello giusto per lei, un appuntamento alla volta.
Lui sta accendendo un fuoco nel mio cuore, sta abbattendo le mie difese e sta cercando di dimostrarmi che si merita una seconda occasione.
Lei è tutto ciò che c’è di buono nel mio mondo e, se vuole che le dia la caccia, lo farò, perché è grazie a lei che ho iniziato a inseguire il destino…
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First published October 25, 2016
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Terri E. Laine
79 books1,236 followersTerri E. Laine, USA Today bestselling author, left a lucrative career as a CPA to pursue her love for writing. Outside of her roles as a wife and mother of three, she’s always been a dreamer and as such became an avid reader at a young age.
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October 25, 2016
TITLE: Catching Fireflies
SERIES: (Chasing Butterflies #2)
AUTHOR: Terri E. Laine
GENRE: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
CHAPTERS: Fourty - One | Epilogue.
RELEASE DATE: 27th October, 2016
CATCHING FIREFLIES: A touching, heartbreaking raw story about second chance love.
As soon as I started Chance and Brie's story I fell in love with these two. As soon as Chance saw Brie he wanted to claim her as his they both just really craved, wanted, needed that one, and when that one came along neither of them really knew what to do with it.
Watch it all fall apart, only to be slowly put back together again better than the old version of themselves.
Then the story jumps to "two years later"
Both have been hurt beyond measure.
Chance isn't fully what I expected, a big shot on campus, the gorgeous hot shot football player with females dying for his attention, screams player right?? But he's nothing like that, he's had some growing up to do what with an alcoholic father and a mother who walked out on them when he was younger, a past girl friend who betrayed him and threw his heart away in the process.
I want your light to shine again, I want a second chance. But I'm not dumb enough to believe I've earned it yet.
I found his character to be sweet, loyal, and knew what he wanted and chased it with both hands. He wears his heart on his sleeve.
Brie was a tough cookie to crack, full of insecurities, smart and scared to share a little piece of herself, raised in a family of high achievers, crack that shell of hers and you'll find a sweet, feisty female.
I didn't want to fall for him again. It had been a long time until I climbed out of the hole his departure from my life had created.
Put these two characters together and it just worked, they sizzled, the chemistry, the feels, the heartbreak but in the end will love conquer all??
If you haven't read Chasing Butterflies I highly recommend it, but if you haven't this can be read as a complete standalone.
October 27, 2016
4 Super Sweet Stars
I really enjoyed this sweet, second chance romance!! I'm not one to read a lot of new adult books however, the characters in this one won me over! The story flowed nicely with little angst! We have Chance who is a small town boy who has grown up in a less than privileged lifestyle, who wins your heart over with all his charm! One thing I found that was very refreshing was that Brie wasn't physically "perfect"! She was strong and smart but she also had her moments of insecurities, that Chance helped her through! If your looking for a sweet story to cozy up on your couch with or read on the beach...this one's for you! ❤️
“And what if I plan on waiting to have sex until I get married?” “Then I’ll be waiting until you marry me.”
“That’s the thing. When that light goes, you think you’ve lost. But they give you a second chance. They light up again, letting you find them. Thus giving you an opportunity to catch them again.”
“You don’t have to be strong for me. Let me be strong for you.”
{I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book}
I really enjoyed this sweet, second chance romance!! I'm not one to read a lot of new adult books however, the characters in this one won me over! The story flowed nicely with little angst! We have Chance who is a small town boy who has grown up in a less than privileged lifestyle, who wins your heart over with all his charm! One thing I found that was very refreshing was that Brie wasn't physically "perfect"! She was strong and smart but she also had her moments of insecurities, that Chance helped her through! If your looking for a sweet story to cozy up on your couch with or read on the beach...this one's for you! ❤️
“And what if I plan on waiting to have sex until I get married?” “Then I’ll be waiting until you marry me.”
“That’s the thing. When that light goes, you think you’ve lost. But they give you a second chance. They light up again, letting you find them. Thus giving you an opportunity to catch them again.”
“You don’t have to be strong for me. Let me be strong for you.”
{I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book}
November 4, 2016
~~4.75 CATCHING FIREFLIES STARS~~
You meet Chance in Chasing Butterflies. He was Kelley's best friend and he proved himself worthy of his own book. Chance got his heart broken and when college presented girls that threw themselves at him with little to no effort he thought having a girlfriend wasn't what he wanted.
Brie has a lot of insecurities. She thinks she's not "model" beautiful. She has curves and she's not confident of herself. Her parent's expectation of her were pretty high. She's a virgin and doesn't want to give it up to any guy.
Trust was an issue between Chance and Brie. Brie gave Chance a chance (LOL) but he ran and as a result, bruised Brie's feelings. Chance was such a great guy. He loved his father even though he was more like the parent in the relationship he tried to make his father proud. Weak never crossed my mind when I thought of Chance. He was loyal and a great friend and a romantic. He made the best with the cards that he was dealt and that made him a man worthy of anything in my books.
November 2, 2016
3.5 Super Sweet Stars!!!
This was overall a super sweet read, I keep going back and forth on my rating for this book because honestly I’m not sure how I feel about it. Catching Fireflies is Book #2 in the Catching Butterflies series. I read Chasing Butterflies a few months ago and absolutely loved it. It was a little darker NA than I’m used to reading, which I loved. I felt like it was deeper and gave me a lot of feels. If you haven’t read it, I absolutely recommend it. So, if you’ve read Chasing Butterflies, you’ve been introduced to the main characters in Catching Fireflies, Brie, who is Lenora’s best friend and Chance, who is Kelley’s best friend. But if you haven’t read Chasing Butterflies, this could be read as a stand-alone, although I still think you should read Book 1.
Anyway, beck to Chance and Brie. Chance is a college football player that has had a rough time growing up, alcoholic dad, absent mom, but he hasn’t let that deter you from having goals and ambition in life. While in college, he meets Brie. She comes from a wealthy family but seems to have serious self-esteem issues. Brie and Chances are instantly attracted to each other but Chance breaks her heart. The story then picks up 2 years later and Brie and Chance are forced to reconnect and deal with their feelings. Chance does a lot of the chasing and boy does he redeems himself!
The story had a lot of parallels with Chasing Butterflies. Some of the events happen at the same time as CB, and Kelley and Chance are pretty similar characters. I will say that Terri writes amazingly swoony heroes. Just like I loved Kelley in CB, I loved Chance here. He definitely saved the book for him, such an amazing hero. Loved him. Unfortunately, I didn’t love Brie as much. She’s the man reason for my rating. She was so frustrating most of the time, although I can definitely identify with her self-esteem issues, I couldn’t comprehend some of her decisions and the way she acted towards Chance. Regardless, there are some awesome interactions between them, and some sweet and very hot scenes.
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This was overall a super sweet read, I keep going back and forth on my rating for this book because honestly I’m not sure how I feel about it. Catching Fireflies is Book #2 in the Catching Butterflies series. I read Chasing Butterflies a few months ago and absolutely loved it. It was a little darker NA than I’m used to reading, which I loved. I felt like it was deeper and gave me a lot of feels. If you haven’t read it, I absolutely recommend it. So, if you’ve read Chasing Butterflies, you’ve been introduced to the main characters in Catching Fireflies, Brie, who is Lenora’s best friend and Chance, who is Kelley’s best friend. But if you haven’t read Chasing Butterflies, this could be read as a stand-alone, although I still think you should read Book 1.
Anyway, beck to Chance and Brie. Chance is a college football player that has had a rough time growing up, alcoholic dad, absent mom, but he hasn’t let that deter you from having goals and ambition in life. While in college, he meets Brie. She comes from a wealthy family but seems to have serious self-esteem issues. Brie and Chances are instantly attracted to each other but Chance breaks her heart. The story then picks up 2 years later and Brie and Chance are forced to reconnect and deal with their feelings. Chance does a lot of the chasing and boy does he redeems himself!
The story had a lot of parallels with Chasing Butterflies. Some of the events happen at the same time as CB, and Kelley and Chance are pretty similar characters. I will say that Terri writes amazingly swoony heroes. Just like I loved Kelley in CB, I loved Chance here. He definitely saved the book for him, such an amazing hero. Loved him. Unfortunately, I didn’t love Brie as much. She’s the man reason for my rating. She was so frustrating most of the time, although I can definitely identify with her self-esteem issues, I couldn’t comprehend some of her decisions and the way she acted towards Chance. Regardless, there are some awesome interactions between them, and some sweet and very hot scenes.
I do love that these books are a little on the heavy/darker side for NA books. Oh, and I have to say, I’m super intrigued by Sawyer and Ashton and whatever is going on there. I’m shipping them hard so I hope the next book in this series is MM, there I said it! Even though I definitely enjoyed this one I felt like something was kinda missing. But then again, it could be just me and not the book. I definitely recommend this one, and Chasing Butterflies if you’re looking for some heavier NA books
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July 2, 2017
This series is sooooo good!! Chance and Brie are a unique couple. They find each other but let each other go. A bad situation opens their eyes they can't stop falling for each other even when they both try. The title of the story fits perfect in this heart wrenching Love story.
October 27, 2016
This book was unlike anything I've ever read before but have. I know it makes no sense. Just bear with me. It was a bit like deja vu but not.
Glad I could make it clearer for you. LMAO. It's just that it had familiar themes but the author made them her own. Get it? I hope so lol. It dealt with love, broken hearts, betrayal, addiction, abandonment, death, family, friends, and even the college experience.
Chance had his heart broken senior year of high school by his long-term steady girlfriend. He then swore off relationships in order to protect his little heart. That was until Brie blindsided him, but his fear of hurt was far too great and he sabotaged what could have been. Fast forward two years later and Chance is begging for Brie to take another "chance" on him.
Now for the part I always hate. Detailing what I didn't like about the book. Gah! Okay, so my biggest issue was time. Time would elapse with no explanation. There'd be a brief summary of the major events that happened during this unseen period of time, but I was still lost. That "brief" explanation wasn't enough for me. Add to that the existing stories between the side characters and I feel that I needed to read the first book first. So take my foolish advice, do not read this as a standalone unless you can deal with this.
However, I really do believe that this was the case of just me. So take my advice with a grain of salt.
Overall, these young'uns gave me a great story and I wonder what will be next for this series.
An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review
Glad I could make it clearer for you. LMAO. It's just that it had familiar themes but the author made them her own. Get it? I hope so lol. It dealt with love, broken hearts, betrayal, addiction, abandonment, death, family, friends, and even the college experience.
Chance had his heart broken senior year of high school by his long-term steady girlfriend. He then swore off relationships in order to protect his little heart. That was until Brie blindsided him, but his fear of hurt was far too great and he sabotaged what could have been. Fast forward two years later and Chance is begging for Brie to take another "chance" on him.
Now for the part I always hate. Detailing what I didn't like about the book. Gah! Okay, so my biggest issue was time. Time would elapse with no explanation. There'd be a brief summary of the major events that happened during this unseen period of time, but I was still lost. That "brief" explanation wasn't enough for me. Add to that the existing stories between the side characters and I feel that I needed to read the first book first. So take my foolish advice, do not read this as a standalone unless you can deal with this.
However, I really do believe that this was the case of just me. So take my advice with a grain of salt.
Overall, these young'uns gave me a great story and I wonder what will be next for this series.
An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review
October 24, 2016
I am a sucker for second chance love stories and this Chance stole my heart from the first chapter. To steal a line- he had me at hello- and kept me the entire book. And this story had it all-- it was emotionally driven with the perfect amount of angst and softness. I adored both characters and loved each of their story arcs. If you're a fan of second chance love stories with a little heat and a lot of swoon-worthy moments, then this book is for you. Btw, I loved Chasing Butterflies, but this one, hands down, is my favorite of the two.
October 28, 2016
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3.5 “Fireflies” Stars.
Catching Fireflies is the second book in the Chasing Butterflies series. It can be read as a STANDALONE.
With a battered heart, Chance Abbot leave his dad and his past to start a new chapter in life at Layton University. After a bad breakup, he decides to stay away from any kind of relationship, but then he meets Brie and his resolution starts to falter.
Brie Holloway is smart, beautiful and innocent. Girlfriend material. She falls for Chance right away and I can’t blame her, he always knew the right things to say… a natural born charmer.
They share a brief kind of relationship, but chance’s insecurities and desire to spread his wings made him broke Brie’s heart.
2 years has passed and now he is done fooling himself. He wants her back. The problem is that she has started dating another guy.
Will Chance prove that he is worthy of a second chance?
This was my first Terri E. Laine’s book and I really enjoyed it. I adored Chance, he was perfect in every single way. I really wanted to be his firefly just for him to catch me. LOL! Brie on the other hand, annoyed the heck out of me. I didn't like how she handle some situations. I know she was young but I consider that some of her actions were a bit childish. The plot was a little overused but I think the author took it and made it hers with the help of her sweet & sexy writing style. But still, I finished the book with the sensation that something was missing. I enjoyed the story but there were some moments that felt a little flat and that made me rest some brownie points to the story.
Overall, I did enjoy it and I would recommend it to the fans of second chance romances.
Catching Fireflies is a sweet, enjoyable, sexy story that I refused to put down I needed to know what will happen... Be ready because Chance Abbot will melt your heart with her sweet words. So if you enjoy romance, swexy couples, friendship and family, then you need to be reading this book.
3.5 “Fireflies” Stars.
Catching Fireflies is the second book in the Chasing Butterflies series. It can be read as a STANDALONE.
With a battered heart, Chance Abbot leave his dad and his past to start a new chapter in life at Layton University. After a bad breakup, he decides to stay away from any kind of relationship, but then he meets Brie and his resolution starts to falter.
Brie Holloway is smart, beautiful and innocent. Girlfriend material. She falls for Chance right away and I can’t blame her, he always knew the right things to say… a natural born charmer.
They share a brief kind of relationship, but chance’s insecurities and desire to spread his wings made him broke Brie’s heart.
2 years has passed and now he is done fooling himself. He wants her back. The problem is that she has started dating another guy.
Will Chance prove that he is worthy of a second chance?
This was my first Terri E. Laine’s book and I really enjoyed it. I adored Chance, he was perfect in every single way. I really wanted to be his firefly just for him to catch me. LOL! Brie on the other hand, annoyed the heck out of me. I didn't like how she handle some situations. I know she was young but I consider that some of her actions were a bit childish. The plot was a little overused but I think the author took it and made it hers with the help of her sweet & sexy writing style. But still, I finished the book with the sensation that something was missing. I enjoyed the story but there were some moments that felt a little flat and that made me rest some brownie points to the story.
Overall, I did enjoy it and I would recommend it to the fans of second chance romances.
Catching Fireflies is a sweet, enjoyable, sexy story that I refused to put down I needed to know what will happen... Be ready because Chance Abbot will melt your heart with her sweet words. So if you enjoy romance, swexy couples, friendship and family, then you need to be reading this book.
January 2, 2020
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Per chi non avesse letto il primo libro della serie vi consiglio di recuperare perché anche se sono autoconclusivi con protagonisti differenti sono tutti legati tra loro dal filo conduttore dell'amicizia fraterna; si potrebbero leggere separatamente ma vi perdereste le emozioni e il legame tra tutti i personaggi che prende forma dalla storia di Kelley e Lenny e che continua in Inseguendo il destino. Mi piace molto la scelta dell'autrice di presentarci i suoi protagonisti partendo dal loro ultimo anno di liceo: in questo modo cogliamo in profondità da dove vengono, cosa hanno vissuto e cosa li ha portati ad essere quello che sono oggi al college, il loro personale bagaglio emotivo e quello che li sprona a fare determinate scelte per sé stessi invece di altre. Chance e Brie si incontrano al primo anno universitario e tra loro nasce subito un legame che potrebbe diventare amore ma la paura di Chance di legarsi troppo a qualcuno spezza quel legame appena nato. Dopo due anni impegnato a raggiungere i suoi obiettivi tra football, studio e amici Chance capisce che non può rinunciare alla persona più bella, dolce e meravigliosa che abbia conosciuto e fa di tutto per riconquistarla in un gioco di corteggiamento dolce e romantico che conquisterà gli animi più romantici, farà sorridere e sperare. Confesso che Chance è il mio eroe, ho adorato questo ragazzo bellissimo e sexy, di una dolcezza e sensibilità incredibile, un ragazzo quasi d'altri tempi che nonostante una situazione famigliare difficile, un abbandono che lo ha segnato in profondità e un tradimento che mai si sarebbe aspettato, non si è lasciato andare restando fedele alla sua natura di bravo ragazzo intelligente e determinato a costruirsi un futuro migliore. Il suo altruismo ed il suo cuore innamorato e generoso nonostante tutto me lo hanno fatto amare immensamente e mi ha fatto commuovere in più di un'occasione durante il suo percorso alla conquista della donna della sua vita. So di essere criptica ma qui si rischia lo spoiler ovunque, quindi fidatevi perché capirete tutto leggendo, sappiate solo che lui è meraviglioso. Brie è una studentessa di psicologia, viene da una famiglia di medici e il suo obiettivo è renderli fieri di lei, non è una bellezza filiforme e questo le ha creato sempre dei complessi Lei è determinata ed intelligente, sa cosa vuole ma soprattutto cosa non vuole assolutamente: farsi spezzare il cuore e donarsi a chi non la merita. Chance è il suo punto debole, l'ha fatta soffrire ma non riesce a resistere al suo sguardo che trasmette ogni emozione e al suo sorriso disarmante, non riesce a spezzare quella connessione speciale anche se ci prova con tutte le sue forze. Chance e Brie sono perfetti e dolcissimi come coppia ma sono prima di tutto amici, uniti dal legame fraterno che caratterizza il loro gruppo di amici. La storia viaggia a tratti parallelamente al libro precedente, Kelley e Lenny con il piccolo Malcolm insieme a Sawyer e Asch sono parte integrante e fondamentale di ogni storia. Ritroviamo i beniamini che abbiamo amato in Inseguendo l'amore e li viviamo nuovamente scoprendo sempre un po' più di tutti loro e immaginando cosa ci riserveranno in futuro. Amo la coralità presente perché dona tanti scenari diversi ampi e completi, arricchendo ogni libro di tanti sentimenti diversi sempre positivi ed emozionanti. L'autrice attraverso una storia sulle seconde possibilità, dolce e romantica, sensuale al punto giusto, senza elementi angoscianti o di criticità tra i protagonisti, racconta altre sottostorie disseminando diversi messaggi importanti e profondi: nonostante un passato doloroso e un presente incerto, l'abbandono, la paura e la certezza di chi si è non viene meno e con dedizione e sacrificio si può ottenere quello che conta più di tutto e che rende davvero felici. La forza nell'andare avanti e l'integrità del cuore non viene toccata dall'egoismo altrui quando si è circondati dall'amore di amici che si definiscono fratelli, e il futuro è pieno di possibilità quando trovi la persona giusta che nonostante la libertà di scegliere, decide di restare al tuo fianco perché è libera di amarti...
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Per chi non avesse letto il primo libro della serie vi consiglio di recuperare perché anche se sono autoconclusivi con protagonisti differenti sono tutti legati tra loro dal filo conduttore dell'amicizia fraterna; si potrebbero leggere separatamente ma vi perdereste le emozioni e il legame tra tutti i personaggi che prende forma dalla storia di Kelley e Lenny e che continua in Inseguendo il destino. Mi piace molto la scelta dell'autrice di presentarci i suoi protagonisti partendo dal loro ultimo anno di liceo: in questo modo cogliamo in profondità da dove vengono, cosa hanno vissuto e cosa li ha portati ad essere quello che sono oggi al college, il loro personale bagaglio emotivo e quello che li sprona a fare determinate scelte per sé stessi invece di altre. Chance e Brie si incontrano al primo anno universitario e tra loro nasce subito un legame che potrebbe diventare amore ma la paura di Chance di legarsi troppo a qualcuno spezza quel legame appena nato. Dopo due anni impegnato a raggiungere i suoi obiettivi tra football, studio e amici Chance capisce che non può rinunciare alla persona più bella, dolce e meravigliosa che abbia conosciuto e fa di tutto per riconquistarla in un gioco di corteggiamento dolce e romantico che conquisterà gli animi più romantici, farà sorridere e sperare. Confesso che Chance è il mio eroe, ho adorato questo ragazzo bellissimo e sexy, di una dolcezza e sensibilità incredibile, un ragazzo quasi d'altri tempi che nonostante una situazione famigliare difficile, un abbandono che lo ha segnato in profondità e un tradimento che mai si sarebbe aspettato, non si è lasciato andare restando fedele alla sua natura di bravo ragazzo intelligente e determinato a costruirsi un futuro migliore. Il suo altruismo ed il suo cuore innamorato e generoso nonostante tutto me lo hanno fatto amare immensamente e mi ha fatto commuovere in più di un'occasione durante il suo percorso alla conquista della donna della sua vita. So di essere criptica ma qui si rischia lo spoiler ovunque, quindi fidatevi perché capirete tutto leggendo, sappiate solo che lui è meraviglioso. Brie è una studentessa di psicologia, viene da una famiglia di medici e il suo obiettivo è renderli fieri di lei, non è una bellezza filiforme e questo le ha creato sempre dei complessi Lei è determinata ed intelligente, sa cosa vuole ma soprattutto cosa non vuole assolutamente: farsi spezzare il cuore e donarsi a chi non la merita. Chance è il suo punto debole, l'ha fatta soffrire ma non riesce a resistere al suo sguardo che trasmette ogni emozione e al suo sorriso disarmante, non riesce a spezzare quella connessione speciale anche se ci prova con tutte le sue forze. Chance e Brie sono perfetti e dolcissimi come coppia ma sono prima di tutto amici, uniti dal legame fraterno che caratterizza il loro gruppo di amici. La storia viaggia a tratti parallelamente al libro precedente, Kelley e Lenny con il piccolo Malcolm insieme a Sawyer e Asch sono parte integrante e fondamentale di ogni storia. Ritroviamo i beniamini che abbiamo amato in Inseguendo l'amore e li viviamo nuovamente scoprendo sempre un po' più di tutti loro e immaginando cosa ci riserveranno in futuro. Amo la coralità presente perché dona tanti scenari diversi ampi e completi, arricchendo ogni libro di tanti sentimenti diversi sempre positivi ed emozionanti. L'autrice attraverso una storia sulle seconde possibilità, dolce e romantica, sensuale al punto giusto, senza elementi angoscianti o di criticità tra i protagonisti, racconta altre sottostorie disseminando diversi messaggi importanti e profondi: nonostante un passato doloroso e un presente incerto, l'abbandono, la paura e la certezza di chi si è non viene meno e con dedizione e sacrificio si può ottenere quello che conta più di tutto e che rende davvero felici. La forza nell'andare avanti e l'integrità del cuore non viene toccata dall'egoismo altrui quando si è circondati dall'amore di amici che si definiscono fratelli, e il futuro è pieno di possibilità quando trovi la persona giusta che nonostante la libertà di scegliere, decide di restare al tuo fianco perché è libera di amarti...
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June 19, 2019
Ho atteso tanto per leggere questo libro e sono stata felice di aver trovato una storia pulita e dolcissima.
Chance e Brie sono tutto ciò che dovrebbe essere l’amore e quando il destino decide per te, è giusto ascoltarlo.
Bello bello e super consigliato
Ps: anche io voglio un ragazzo meraviglioso come Chance e se qualcuno sa dove trovarlo me lo dica 🥰😬🥰😬
Chance e Brie sono tutto ciò che dovrebbe essere l’amore e quando il destino decide per te, è giusto ascoltarlo.
Bello bello e super consigliato
Ps: anche io voglio un ragazzo meraviglioso come Chance e se qualcuno sa dove trovarlo me lo dica 🥰😬🥰😬
July 30, 2017
“He helped me in the truck, making me feel small and girly. And I hated he was doing all the right things.”
I loved beats and parts of this story. But I wasn't feeling it.
I loved beats and parts of this story. But I wasn't feeling it.
October 19, 2016
Chance's woman goes to extreme measures to surprising him, it's quite obviously Chance appreciates Brie's efforts, "I had my *** in the air and head in the oven when Chance walked in. “Damn, I’m really hungry now,” he said." I really loved this book, Chance was such an awesome guy.
June 19, 2019
4.5⭐
"Inseguendo il destino" è la storia d'amore per eccellenza.
Troviamo cuori spezzati e anime danneggiate dalle cattiverie, capaci di riconoscersi con un colpo d'occhio e di provare un'attrazione immediata.
Brie e Chance hanno due vite lontane anni luce eppure appena i loro sguardi si incrociano sanno di appartenersi.
La narrazione scorrevole e incalzante ci racconta una storia d'amore bellissima, molto dolce e sensibile. Il punto di vista è in prima persona alternato e, per la prima volta, trovo un protagonista maschile molto coerente.
Chance è, infatti, un bel ragazzo (non è ovvio?) ma per quante opportunità potrebbe avere non cede alle lusinghe. Lo stesso ragazzo che conosciamo all'introduzione del libro, ferito ma innamorato, fedele e paziente, rimane coerente allo studente che conoscerà Brie tempo dopo.
Entrambi i protagonisti mi sono comunque piaciuti molto, li ho trovati ben caratterizzati e privi di contraddizioni. Sinceri e amorevoli hanno entrambi fatto breccia nel mio cuore.
La tensione rimane alta per tutta la durata del libro, non c'è stato un momento in cui l'attenzione da parte mia sia calata ed è stato un fattore importante per una lettura piacevole e scorrevole.
Una crescita di sentimenti e di emozioni.
Rispetto a molti altri romance sarà graduale l'ascesa della conoscenza e non ci saranno battute d'arresto significative, cosa che ormai trovo sempre più di rado perché diciamocelo: è molto difficile mantenere alta l'attenzione senza i classici sbagli/incomprensioni/bugie che affollano le pagine circa all'80% dei libri romance.
Mi stupisco ancora una volta di come la Laine sia capace di narrare una storia che avrebbe potuto risultare banale se non fosse stata scritta con la giusta armonia e il giusto tempismo.
La sua scrittura mi aveva già convinta in "Inseguendo l'amore" e con "Inseguendo il destino" ho avuto modo di affermare quanto brava sia come scrittrice.
Una storia per cuori sensibili. Per innamorarsi ancora una volta del romance, sincero e puro.
Recensione completa: http://libriilmiopassatopresentefutur...
"Inseguendo il destino" è la storia d'amore per eccellenza.
Troviamo cuori spezzati e anime danneggiate dalle cattiverie, capaci di riconoscersi con un colpo d'occhio e di provare un'attrazione immediata.
Brie e Chance hanno due vite lontane anni luce eppure appena i loro sguardi si incrociano sanno di appartenersi.
La narrazione scorrevole e incalzante ci racconta una storia d'amore bellissima, molto dolce e sensibile. Il punto di vista è in prima persona alternato e, per la prima volta, trovo un protagonista maschile molto coerente.
Chance è, infatti, un bel ragazzo (non è ovvio?) ma per quante opportunità potrebbe avere non cede alle lusinghe. Lo stesso ragazzo che conosciamo all'introduzione del libro, ferito ma innamorato, fedele e paziente, rimane coerente allo studente che conoscerà Brie tempo dopo.
Entrambi i protagonisti mi sono comunque piaciuti molto, li ho trovati ben caratterizzati e privi di contraddizioni. Sinceri e amorevoli hanno entrambi fatto breccia nel mio cuore.
La tensione rimane alta per tutta la durata del libro, non c'è stato un momento in cui l'attenzione da parte mia sia calata ed è stato un fattore importante per una lettura piacevole e scorrevole.
Una crescita di sentimenti e di emozioni.
Rispetto a molti altri romance sarà graduale l'ascesa della conoscenza e non ci saranno battute d'arresto significative, cosa che ormai trovo sempre più di rado perché diciamocelo: è molto difficile mantenere alta l'attenzione senza i classici sbagli/incomprensioni/bugie che affollano le pagine circa all'80% dei libri romance.
Mi stupisco ancora una volta di come la Laine sia capace di narrare una storia che avrebbe potuto risultare banale se non fosse stata scritta con la giusta armonia e il giusto tempismo.
La sua scrittura mi aveva già convinta in "Inseguendo l'amore" e con "Inseguendo il destino" ho avuto modo di affermare quanto brava sia come scrittrice.
Una storia per cuori sensibili. Per innamorarsi ancora una volta del romance, sincero e puro.
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June 14, 2019
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October 27, 2016
* A review copy was provided by the author for the Blog Tour *
~ 4.5 Firefly Stars ~
Well Terri E Laine did it again!!! I loved this book almost as much as the first book. I devoured this book and had a really hard time putting it down. Terri has a forever fan in this reader :)
Catching Fireflies is the next standalone novel in her interconnected standalone books in the Chasing Butterflies Series. This book was just as emotional as the first book. I was a little nervous going into this book because after reading the blurb I was afraid this was going to be a love triangle, and I really don’t like those. I will warn you…..yes she does touch on a love triangle, but not in the normal sense. I really can’t say too much because that would be a spoiler to that storyline, but just know if you aren’t a fan of triangles, don’t let that stop you from reading this fabulous book.
Terri does again tackle some tough subjects in this book, such as alcoholism and abandonment. But just like in the first book, I thought Terri handle these topics with tact and grace. I thought the writing of this book was fantastic. Terri knows just how to give us enough information in her stories without making us feel we are missing something, but not an over abundance to slow the story down. Her flow and pacing are always spot on!!!
Catching Fireflies is a second chance love story between Chance and Brie. In the start of the book these characters are just starting out as freshman in college. When they meet at a bonfire after a football game, they hit it off right away. Coming from different financial backgrounds, they found each other a refreshing change of pace. But Chance has some fears of commitment because of a betrayal in high school with his long time girlfriend. This in turns makes Chance make some dumb decisions and Chance and Brie lose contact. Fast Forward 2 years and they are reconnected, but Brie is seeing someone. Will Chance and Brie ever get on the same page?? Will Brie every be able to forgive Chance for walking away 2 years ago and give him another chance?? Follow them on their journey in Catching Fireflies to get those answers.
We do see Kelley and Lenny (Lenora) from the first book in this story, but this isn’t a sequel to that book. This story actually runs parallel to that book. So I don’t feel Chasing Butterflies needs to be read first, but these are both such amazing books, you really will want to read both of them!!!
So as you can tell I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of a New Adult College based story that is a second chance love story. I never feel like my reviews do the book justice. Honestly it is probably just better for you to read the book and experience the characters and emotions for yourself. You won’t be sorry!!!!
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~ 4.5 Firefly Stars ~
Well Terri E Laine did it again!!! I loved this book almost as much as the first book. I devoured this book and had a really hard time putting it down. Terri has a forever fan in this reader :)
Catching Fireflies is the next standalone novel in her interconnected standalone books in the Chasing Butterflies Series. This book was just as emotional as the first book. I was a little nervous going into this book because after reading the blurb I was afraid this was going to be a love triangle, and I really don’t like those. I will warn you…..yes she does touch on a love triangle, but not in the normal sense. I really can’t say too much because that would be a spoiler to that storyline, but just know if you aren’t a fan of triangles, don’t let that stop you from reading this fabulous book.
Terri does again tackle some tough subjects in this book, such as alcoholism and abandonment. But just like in the first book, I thought Terri handle these topics with tact and grace. I thought the writing of this book was fantastic. Terri knows just how to give us enough information in her stories without making us feel we are missing something, but not an over abundance to slow the story down. Her flow and pacing are always spot on!!!
Catching Fireflies is a second chance love story between Chance and Brie. In the start of the book these characters are just starting out as freshman in college. When they meet at a bonfire after a football game, they hit it off right away. Coming from different financial backgrounds, they found each other a refreshing change of pace. But Chance has some fears of commitment because of a betrayal in high school with his long time girlfriend. This in turns makes Chance make some dumb decisions and Chance and Brie lose contact. Fast Forward 2 years and they are reconnected, but Brie is seeing someone. Will Chance and Brie ever get on the same page?? Will Brie every be able to forgive Chance for walking away 2 years ago and give him another chance?? Follow them on their journey in Catching Fireflies to get those answers.
We do see Kelley and Lenny (Lenora) from the first book in this story, but this isn’t a sequel to that book. This story actually runs parallel to that book. So I don’t feel Chasing Butterflies needs to be read first, but these are both such amazing books, you really will want to read both of them!!!
So as you can tell I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of a New Adult College based story that is a second chance love story. I never feel like my reviews do the book justice. Honestly it is probably just better for you to read the book and experience the characters and emotions for yourself. You won’t be sorry!!!!
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October 27, 2016
This author is quickly becoming one of my favorites; it excites me because I don't know her books well enough to know what to expect and she delivers amazing work every time! I was blown away by Catching Butterflies and after reading Catching Fireflies I was left in awe because of the choices that were taken throughout the book. I love second chance books and this book was filled with second chances or missed chances and Chance the sexy football player who was burned at an early age. Chance was raised by his dad, who himself was burned by his wife and lives with it everyday. After reading that I was left devastated because I knew that Chance would believe all woman to be as is mother was, a runner. Luckily he met the love of his life in high school...or so he thought.
Brie was a young girl who was raised by doctors and she knew she had to deliver the best in everything she did, even boys. Brie meets an incredible guy but the butterflies she felt quickly fell away when she told him something about herself that made him change his mind about their relationship. After one phone call could all that change the past and rekindle what felt right?
Like I said, I am a major fan of second chances and this book had me swooning and holding my husband tight with the love flowing through me. I have read quite a lot of endings and I have to say that this was one of my favorites! I love how Ms. Laine intertwines fireflies with these characters and makes for one of the best endings I have read yet. I didn't just fall in love with Chance or Brie but I fell in love with each character from Lenny to Kelley and I even became a fan of Sawyer. I really really need Sawyer and Ashton's story though because I am dying to find out what is going on with those two! Great work Ms. Laine and congrats on this awesome new release!
Brie was a young girl who was raised by doctors and she knew she had to deliver the best in everything she did, even boys. Brie meets an incredible guy but the butterflies she felt quickly fell away when she told him something about herself that made him change his mind about their relationship. After one phone call could all that change the past and rekindle what felt right?
Like I said, I am a major fan of second chances and this book had me swooning and holding my husband tight with the love flowing through me. I have read quite a lot of endings and I have to say that this was one of my favorites! I love how Ms. Laine intertwines fireflies with these characters and makes for one of the best endings I have read yet. I didn't just fall in love with Chance or Brie but I fell in love with each character from Lenny to Kelley and I even became a fan of Sawyer. I really really need Sawyer and Ashton's story though because I am dying to find out what is going on with those two! Great work Ms. Laine and congrats on this awesome new release!
October 27, 2016
5
all the feels
stars!!
*ARC received in return for an honest review
Aaw, I adored this book!! I loved the first book in the series, Chasing Butterflies, but this was even better. I couldn't put it down!! Chance and Brie grabbed me from the very beginning and wouldn't leave go even after I read the last page. They have found their way into my heart.
We first met Chance & Brie in Chasing Butterflies and, although Catching Fireflies can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend you read book one first for a better understanding of all the characters and their back stories as they do cross over.
I loved Chance, he was so adorable, thoughtful and loving for those he cared about. I felt so sorry for him and what he had to cope with in his home life as he grew up, that I cried a few times for him. He made my heart hurt.
Brie was quite a strong character, the perfect soulmate for Chance. I cheered out loud when she stepped up and came to Chance's defence during a very emotional time for him.
Terri E. Laine has fast become one of my 'go-to' authors, she creates wonderful characters who fill us with so much emotion that we can't help either hating or falling in love with. I have laughed, cried and shouted my way through this book.
If you're looking for a great second chance romance read then I can definitely recommend Catching Fireflies, it's the perfect book to curl up with on these dark cold nights.
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Aaw, I adored this book!! I loved the first book in the series, Chasing Butterflies, but this was even better. I couldn't put it down!! Chance and Brie grabbed me from the very beginning and wouldn't leave go even after I read the last page. They have found their way into my heart.
We first met Chance & Brie in Chasing Butterflies and, although Catching Fireflies can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend you read book one first for a better understanding of all the characters and their back stories as they do cross over.
I loved Chance, he was so adorable, thoughtful and loving for those he cared about. I felt so sorry for him and what he had to cope with in his home life as he grew up, that I cried a few times for him. He made my heart hurt.
Brie was quite a strong character, the perfect soulmate for Chance. I cheered out loud when she stepped up and came to Chance's defence during a very emotional time for him.
Terri E. Laine has fast become one of my 'go-to' authors, she creates wonderful characters who fill us with so much emotion that we can't help either hating or falling in love with. I have laughed, cried and shouted my way through this book.
If you're looking for a great second chance romance read then I can definitely recommend Catching Fireflies, it's the perfect book to curl up with on these dark cold nights.
October 28, 2016
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Chance and Brie met their freshman year, dated and broke up. Forward two years and Brie is best friends with Lenora and Chance with Kelley from Chasing Butterflies. I liked Chance and Brie story because it was similar to Lenora and Kelley in which both couples weren't rushed to reconnect the second time.
Chance had a rough childhood, an absentee mom and an alcoholic, depressed father. But yet he was an excellent student and athlete. Chance gave Brie all the time and space in the world until they reconnected again. I loved how Chance never let any girl overstep. Brie was the opposite of Chance, she was raised wealthy within a fa,ily of doctors and they expected the same from her. Brie at times upset me but her friendship with Lenora was beautiful. At times she was blind to things but Chance never rushed her when she was dating so,done else. Regardless, both remained friends and always looked out for the other. Chance never missed a beat with Brie which made me like him even more.
This book is just as good as the first one and I enjoyed seeing the characters here also. This book was told at the same time when Kelley and Lenora got back together so some things intertwined and then lucked up from where Lenora and Kelley were together again. I hope to read about all 4 couples future later on and I can't wait for book 3 in these beautiful series of these college students that have dealt with so much.
Chance and Brie met their freshman year, dated and broke up. Forward two years and Brie is best friends with Lenora and Chance with Kelley from Chasing Butterflies. I liked Chance and Brie story because it was similar to Lenora and Kelley in which both couples weren't rushed to reconnect the second time.
Chance had a rough childhood, an absentee mom and an alcoholic, depressed father. But yet he was an excellent student and athlete. Chance gave Brie all the time and space in the world until they reconnected again. I loved how Chance never let any girl overstep. Brie was the opposite of Chance, she was raised wealthy within a fa,ily of doctors and they expected the same from her. Brie at times upset me but her friendship with Lenora was beautiful. At times she was blind to things but Chance never rushed her when she was dating so,done else. Regardless, both remained friends and always looked out for the other. Chance never missed a beat with Brie which made me like him even more.
This book is just as good as the first one and I enjoyed seeing the characters here also. This book was told at the same time when Kelley and Lenora got back together so some things intertwined and then lucked up from where Lenora and Kelley were together again. I hope to read about all 4 couples future later on and I can't wait for book 3 in these beautiful series of these college students that have dealt with so much.
August 31, 2019
Quanto vale la pena dare una seconda possibilità? E quanto siamo disposti a mettere la mano sul fuoco su una relazione passata che ci ha spezzato il cuore? Soprattutto, le farfalle possono annodarci lo stomaco dopo un'amara delusione?
Brie ha trascorso l'intera adolescenza con un unico pensiero: non sono all'altezza delle altre ragazze. L'insicurezza per il suo corpo robusto l'ha costretta a nascondersi e spesso ad evitare di socializzare con persone del sesso opposto. C'è qualcuno però che è attratto da lei e non fa fatica a presentarsi, Chance.
Chance e Brie si conoscono per la prima volta durante l'ultimo anno del college ed è subito alchimia fra i due. Sembrano essere l'uno l'incastro dell'altro, una coppia perfetta, un mix di sorrisi e sguardi complementari. Ma sapete quando si dice: sei la persona giusta al momento sbagliato?
Chance non sta vivendo un periodo facile, correndo sempre a salvare suo padre in bilico fra alcool e devastazione e cercando di riparare i pezzi del suo cuore dopo che l'amore della sua vita l'ha mollato per un altro. Tutto questo porterà ad una rottura improvvisa, al rancore di Chance e alla delusione di Brie.
Non potevo fidarmi di quello che provavo per Brie.
Era una distrazione di cui non avevo bisogno.
Dopo due anni si rincontreranno e per Brie sarà come se questi anni non fossero passati. Il risentimento, la rabbia e la diffidenza continueranno ad albergare il suo cuore di fronte agli occhi di Chance, quegli occhi che l'hanno fatta innamorare in passato ma che adesso le ricordano solo brutti momenti. Brie è in procinto di frequentarsi con un'altra persona, vuole essere felice e amata ma non appena Chance lo scoprirà le darà del filo da torcere.
Chance tempo prima ha dovuto rinunciare a lei per paura di essere ferito ancora, per paura di non riuscire a sopravvivere se un altro amore l'avesse devastato, ma il suo cuore non ha mai rinunciato a quella ragazza stupenda che gli ha rubato l'anima dal primo sguardo.
I capitoli si susseguiranno con un Chance determinato, romantico e straordinariamente dolce, capace di creare un corteggiamento con i fiocchi e pronto a prendersi la donna che si è lasciato sfuggire in passato. Ma non sempre il destino è semplice come si pensi e a spesso trovarsi sulla stessa lunghezza d'onda non è così scontato. Ora che Chance è deciso nel suo obiettivo, Brie non è così convinta di lui. Perchè proprio adesso vuole lei? Perchè ha dovuto attendere tutto questo tempo ?
«Ascoltami. Vedo come ti guarda e non è come meriteresti.» Infastidita, lo aggredii.
«Cosa c'è, Chance? Non mi merito un ragazzo come lui?»
«No.» Mi implorò con lo sguardo di ascoltarlo.
«Non ti guarda come faccio io. E io so quello che provo per te.»
Inseguendo il destino è un libro che si legge velocemente. Con una scrittura scorrevole, fluida, una trama ben fatta e la ricchezza dei contenuti, anche stavolta la Laine ci ha portato nel suo mondo, con una storia romantica, fatta di concretezza e realtà. La storia precedente forse mi è piaciuta di più; questa a volte l'ho trovata ripetitiva, come se si volesse allungare un po' il brodo verso la fine ma tutto sommato mi ha conquistata.
Chance è un personaggio adorabile, la sua condizione mi ha davvero intenerita, non è facile sopravvivere a certi traumi a quell'età e portarseli dietro negli anni; avere delle responsabilità grandi, lo renderanno più maturo di tutti i suoi migliori amici. In più vi innamorerete di questo giovane uomo che come un principe azzurro vuole a tutti i costi conquistare la sua principessa!
Brie a volte l'ho trovata un po' più debole come personaggio, per il resto mi ci sono molto immedesimata in lei: altruista, sempre pronta ad aiutare chi ama e ad esserci nei momenti più bui.
Nella storia continueremo anche a sentir parlare di Lenny e Kelly, che ci hanno fatto sognare nel primo capitolo della serie e coloro che ho aspettato con molta ansia e di cui leggerò subito il terzo volume: Ashton e Sawyer! Pronte per il capitolo finale?
October 20, 2016
Such a beautiful story of a second chance love! Emotional and intense, Chance and Brie love story developed, as they did, into a mature relationship with no fears and regrets.
Chance is a wonderful young man. He's adorable even!
Sexy, a football player, surrounded by women, he has a good head on his shoulders, he knows what he wants and party like the others it isn't at all what he does. He set his eyes on Brie and will do everything he can to have her.
But... there's always a but... after being betrayed in his past, he's afraid of commitment and being hurt again, so he thinks the better is to let her go.
Years later, he can't stand not being with her, so he will try everything to get her back again.
The friendship between the characters of this series is beautiful to be seen. They are a family of their own, laughing and crying together, fighting and loving each other.
I'm loving more and more Terri's books. She can bring a little angst out and play around love. The feeling you get that you are living the characters life while reading, is what I mostly love about her writing.
Chance is a wonderful young man. He's adorable even!
Sexy, a football player, surrounded by women, he has a good head on his shoulders, he knows what he wants and party like the others it isn't at all what he does. He set his eyes on Brie and will do everything he can to have her.
But... there's always a but... after being betrayed in his past, he's afraid of commitment and being hurt again, so he thinks the better is to let her go.
Years later, he can't stand not being with her, so he will try everything to get her back again.
The friendship between the characters of this series is beautiful to be seen. They are a family of their own, laughing and crying together, fighting and loving each other.
I'm loving more and more Terri's books. She can bring a little angst out and play around love. The feeling you get that you are living the characters life while reading, is what I mostly love about her writing.
October 27, 2016
THIS IS A MUST READ !!!!
I wish I could rate this book more than 5* it certainly deserves it, this by far has been one of my favourite books of this year and was so sad when I read the last page I just didn't want it to end. It was such a beautiful story and I want to catch fireflies <3<3
I adored Lenny and Kelley's book and didn't think that Chance and Brie could top it, but I was wrong so very very wrong this one surpassed my expectations and took this series to a whole other level the story flowed seamlessly every page just pulled you in more and more and the feels I felt every single emotion boy did I.
This was a story of second chances and how if you just forgive your life could be forever changed for the better.
Chance and Brie were both awesome I loved them both so much and all the secondary characters were also amazing and played a huge part in the story which I loved !!!!
Now the wait is on for Ashton and Sawyer to get there s
stories told and I know there's are gonna be EPIC.
I'm a huge fan of Terri's and whatever she writes ill always be sure to read !!!!
I wish I could rate this book more than 5* it certainly deserves it, this by far has been one of my favourite books of this year and was so sad when I read the last page I just didn't want it to end. It was such a beautiful story and I want to catch fireflies <3<3
I adored Lenny and Kelley's book and didn't think that Chance and Brie could top it, but I was wrong so very very wrong this one surpassed my expectations and took this series to a whole other level the story flowed seamlessly every page just pulled you in more and more and the feels I felt every single emotion boy did I.
This was a story of second chances and how if you just forgive your life could be forever changed for the better.
Chance and Brie were both awesome I loved them both so much and all the secondary characters were also amazing and played a huge part in the story which I loved !!!!
Now the wait is on for Ashton and Sawyer to get there s
stories told and I know there's are gonna be EPIC.
I'm a huge fan of Terri's and whatever she writes ill always be sure to read !!!!
October 23, 2016
I really, really loved this book by Terri E. Laine! Catching Fireflies is a beautiful story of second chance love.
Brie and Chance meet in college just a few weeks into their Freshman year of college. She is a smart and motivated young woman that is determined not to get thrown off task with a handsome, charming, football player like Chance. Although on the outside it appears he would be your typical jock who parties and snags any beatiful girl he wants, that couldn't be farther from the truth. He spots Brie and knows she's not like the rest of them.
They start spending time together and realize that although their backgrounds are very different, their hearts are not. I absolutely loved the relationships with all of the characters. It defined who they were as friends, actually becoming more like family as time goes on.
This is a great story of young love and tryting to figure out who you are when life can be chaotic.
Loved this story, be sure to put it on your TBR list for 2016!
Brie and Chance meet in college just a few weeks into their Freshman year of college. She is a smart and motivated young woman that is determined not to get thrown off task with a handsome, charming, football player like Chance. Although on the outside it appears he would be your typical jock who parties and snags any beatiful girl he wants, that couldn't be farther from the truth. He spots Brie and knows she's not like the rest of them.
They start spending time together and realize that although their backgrounds are very different, their hearts are not. I absolutely loved the relationships with all of the characters. It defined who they were as friends, actually becoming more like family as time goes on.
This is a great story of young love and tryting to figure out who you are when life can be chaotic.
Loved this story, be sure to put it on your TBR list for 2016!
February 28, 2017
It is so easy to love Bri and Chances story! If you haven't read Lenny's and Kelly's. Please go back and read it. It's amazing just like this one!!!!! PLUS who doesn't love a second chance romance?
Chase, had his heart ripped from his chest first his mom and then high school girlfriend. He wanted nothing to do. Nothing until he he saw saw Bri during Welcome week at school.
I can't wait for more books. Terri is an amazing author! She writes so well, I feel like I am apart of these stories. I am so connected and feel every emotion throughout the story.
Chase, had his heart ripped from his chest first his mom and then high school girlfriend. He wanted nothing to do. Nothing until he he saw saw Bri during Welcome week at school.
I can't wait for more books. Terri is an amazing author! She writes so well, I feel like I am apart of these stories. I am so connected and feel every emotion throughout the story.
June 25, 2019
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Buongiorno a tutti readers, oggi il blog partecipa al review party dedicato al romanzo Inseguendo il Destino, secondo volume della serie Chasing Butterflies di Terri E. Laine, uscito lo scorso 14 giugno per Quixote Edizioni.
Dopo aver letto e adorato Inseguendo L'amore, non vedevo l'ora di avere tra le mani il romanzo dedicato a Chance, amico e coinquilino di Kelley, protagonista del primo capitolo della serie.
I protagonisti maschili della Laine hanno spesso una caratteristica comune: un passato tormentato e difficile alle spalle che ha lasciato profonde cicatrici nella loro anima, e Chance non fa eccezione.
Chance è uno studente al primo anno di college, traguardo che ha conquistato con fatica. La vita non è certo stata magnanima con lui e ha dovuto ingoiare molti rospi: cresciuto solo con il padre, dopo che la madre li ha abbandonati senza alcuna spiegazione, e aver visto con i propri occhi il potere che può esercitare un sentimento forte come l'amore nelle persone, Chance ha costruito una corazza intorno al suo cuore; non crede più in questo sentimento, ma più di tutto è convinto di non esserne degno, proprio come non lo era stato suo padre.
Vuole dedicarsi esclusivamente allo studio e al football, sua più grande passione; nessuna relazione seria, nessuna fidanzata, solo storielle passeggere, giusto per scaricare la tensione. Non avrebbe mai immaginato che un semplice incrocio di sguardi avrebbe completamente stravolto tutti i suoi piani.
Brie Holloway è una ragazza di buona famiglia, figlia di medici, che conta di diventare medico a sua volta. É una ragazza piuttosto semplice, bellissima e intelligente; l'esatto opposto dal tipo di ragazza che di solito lo attrae. Chance farà di tutto per conoscerla, per trascorrere del tempo con lei e conquistare la sua fiducia, ma inizialmente Brie si mostrerà diffidente e restia alla loro conoscenza, perché Chance è il prototipo di ragazzo dal quale dovrebbe tenersi alla larga: gioca a football, è bellissimo, sexy, carismatico, attraente e come se non bastasse, è sempre circondato da bellissime ragazze pronte a fare a gara a chi riesce ad attirare la sua attenzione. Potrebbe rivelarsi l'ennesima delusione e ne soffrirebbe, ma Chance non è affatto un ragazzaccio, il classico bad-boy, dietro lo sguardo da sciupafemmine in realtà si nasconde un vero ragazzo d'altri tempi: rispettoso e galante, che la corteggerà e la farà sentire importante e speciale. Ma sembra tutto troppo bello per essere vero, di fatti, quando il rapporto tra i due inizierà a farsi più serio, Chance si farà travolgere da mille paure e insicurezze, conseguenze del suo passato, e inevitabilmente a pagarne le conseguenze ed uscirne con il cuore spezzato sarà proprio Brie.
Due anni dopo averle detto addio, ed essere sparito senza quasi una parola, però Chance è convinto di aver commesso un grosso errore; lasciare andare Brie, privarsi del tempo con lei, dei loro momenti e di tutto ciò che sarebbe potuto accadere di bello tra loro, è stata una pessima decisione, presa forse con troppa razionalità. Adesso più di prima è determinato a riconquistarla, vuole riconquistare il suo cuore, ma Brie non sembra esserne affatto d'accordo. Ha sofferto troppo quando lui l'ha semplicemente gettata via senza una spiegazione plausibile e non vuole certo incorrere nello stesso errore. Come se non bastasse ha da poco iniziato a frequentare un ragazzo, Devenport, un ragazzo strepitoso grazie al quale è convinta di poter finalmente voltare pagina e lasciarsi così la storia con Chance alle spalle una volta per tutte.
Riuscirà Chance a riconquistare il suo cuore, o per loro sarà troppo tardi?
Inseguendo il Destino è un romanzo che racconta una storia d'amore dolce e romantica, di quelle che ti fanno palpitare il cuore, che ti riportano indietro nel tempo: le prime cotte, il primo amore, il primo bacio, le prime delusioni. Personalmente adoro le storie che riescono a rievocarmi questo tipo di ricordi, che riescono a farmi rivivere con un pizzico di malinconia quel periodo della mia vita, e la Laine c'è riuscita perfettamente.
Chance e Brie sono due anime affini che non sapevano di appartenersi fino a quando i loro sguardi non si sono incrociati.
La storia è raccontata in prima persona da entrambi i protagonisti, quindi si ha una visione completa, a 360° dell'intera vicenda. I personaggi, sia principali che secondari, sono ben caratterizzati e ben contestualizzati.
Brie è una ragazza splendida, la Laine non avrebbe potuto renderla più perfetta, ma a portarsi via un pezzetto del mio cuore è stato Chance: che gran bel personaggio il suo, un po' insolito, ma non per questo meno accattivante. Ho adorato la forza e la determinazione che ha mostrato nel voler riconquistare a tutti i costi Brie; ma più di ogni cosa ho adorato la sua semplicità. Chance non ha bisogno di usare trucchetti, grossi escamotage o inutili orpelli, per far palpitare il cuore della donna che ama, al contrario, a lui basta regalarle momenti unici e indimenticabili: una semplice gita al lago, un ballo improvvisato, o un barattolo ricolmo di lucciole per compiere la magia…...Vi confesso che ho provato una sana invidia per la dolce Brie; odoro i gesti romantici e Chance è pieno di sorprese.
Terri E Laine si riconferma un'autrice talentuosa, che con semplicità e dolcezza riesce a conquistare il cuore del lettore.
Se lo consiglio? Assolutamente si!
Alla prossima lettura.
http://bit.ly/2RrtWoX
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Buongiorno a tutti readers, oggi il blog partecipa al review party dedicato al romanzo Inseguendo il Destino, secondo volume della serie Chasing Butterflies di Terri E. Laine, uscito lo scorso 14 giugno per Quixote Edizioni.
Dopo aver letto e adorato Inseguendo L'amore, non vedevo l'ora di avere tra le mani il romanzo dedicato a Chance, amico e coinquilino di Kelley, protagonista del primo capitolo della serie.
I protagonisti maschili della Laine hanno spesso una caratteristica comune: un passato tormentato e difficile alle spalle che ha lasciato profonde cicatrici nella loro anima, e Chance non fa eccezione.
Chance è uno studente al primo anno di college, traguardo che ha conquistato con fatica. La vita non è certo stata magnanima con lui e ha dovuto ingoiare molti rospi: cresciuto solo con il padre, dopo che la madre li ha abbandonati senza alcuna spiegazione, e aver visto con i propri occhi il potere che può esercitare un sentimento forte come l'amore nelle persone, Chance ha costruito una corazza intorno al suo cuore; non crede più in questo sentimento, ma più di tutto è convinto di non esserne degno, proprio come non lo era stato suo padre.
Vuole dedicarsi esclusivamente allo studio e al football, sua più grande passione; nessuna relazione seria, nessuna fidanzata, solo storielle passeggere, giusto per scaricare la tensione. Non avrebbe mai immaginato che un semplice incrocio di sguardi avrebbe completamente stravolto tutti i suoi piani.
Brie Holloway è una ragazza di buona famiglia, figlia di medici, che conta di diventare medico a sua volta. É una ragazza piuttosto semplice, bellissima e intelligente; l'esatto opposto dal tipo di ragazza che di solito lo attrae. Chance farà di tutto per conoscerla, per trascorrere del tempo con lei e conquistare la sua fiducia, ma inizialmente Brie si mostrerà diffidente e restia alla loro conoscenza, perché Chance è il prototipo di ragazzo dal quale dovrebbe tenersi alla larga: gioca a football, è bellissimo, sexy, carismatico, attraente e come se non bastasse, è sempre circondato da bellissime ragazze pronte a fare a gara a chi riesce ad attirare la sua attenzione. Potrebbe rivelarsi l'ennesima delusione e ne soffrirebbe, ma Chance non è affatto un ragazzaccio, il classico bad-boy, dietro lo sguardo da sciupafemmine in realtà si nasconde un vero ragazzo d'altri tempi: rispettoso e galante, che la corteggerà e la farà sentire importante e speciale. Ma sembra tutto troppo bello per essere vero, di fatti, quando il rapporto tra i due inizierà a farsi più serio, Chance si farà travolgere da mille paure e insicurezze, conseguenze del suo passato, e inevitabilmente a pagarne le conseguenze ed uscirne con il cuore spezzato sarà proprio Brie.
Due anni dopo averle detto addio, ed essere sparito senza quasi una parola, però Chance è convinto di aver commesso un grosso errore; lasciare andare Brie, privarsi del tempo con lei, dei loro momenti e di tutto ciò che sarebbe potuto accadere di bello tra loro, è stata una pessima decisione, presa forse con troppa razionalità. Adesso più di prima è determinato a riconquistarla, vuole riconquistare il suo cuore, ma Brie non sembra esserne affatto d'accordo. Ha sofferto troppo quando lui l'ha semplicemente gettata via senza una spiegazione plausibile e non vuole certo incorrere nello stesso errore. Come se non bastasse ha da poco iniziato a frequentare un ragazzo, Devenport, un ragazzo strepitoso grazie al quale è convinta di poter finalmente voltare pagina e lasciarsi così la storia con Chance alle spalle una volta per tutte.
Riuscirà Chance a riconquistare il suo cuore, o per loro sarà troppo tardi?
Inseguendo il Destino è un romanzo che racconta una storia d'amore dolce e romantica, di quelle che ti fanno palpitare il cuore, che ti riportano indietro nel tempo: le prime cotte, il primo amore, il primo bacio, le prime delusioni. Personalmente adoro le storie che riescono a rievocarmi questo tipo di ricordi, che riescono a farmi rivivere con un pizzico di malinconia quel periodo della mia vita, e la Laine c'è riuscita perfettamente.
Chance e Brie sono due anime affini che non sapevano di appartenersi fino a quando i loro sguardi non si sono incrociati.
La storia è raccontata in prima persona da entrambi i protagonisti, quindi si ha una visione completa, a 360° dell'intera vicenda. I personaggi, sia principali che secondari, sono ben caratterizzati e ben contestualizzati.
Brie è una ragazza splendida, la Laine non avrebbe potuto renderla più perfetta, ma a portarsi via un pezzetto del mio cuore è stato Chance: che gran bel personaggio il suo, un po' insolito, ma non per questo meno accattivante. Ho adorato la forza e la determinazione che ha mostrato nel voler riconquistare a tutti i costi Brie; ma più di ogni cosa ho adorato la sua semplicità. Chance non ha bisogno di usare trucchetti, grossi escamotage o inutili orpelli, per far palpitare il cuore della donna che ama, al contrario, a lui basta regalarle momenti unici e indimenticabili: una semplice gita al lago, un ballo improvvisato, o un barattolo ricolmo di lucciole per compiere la magia…...Vi confesso che ho provato una sana invidia per la dolce Brie; odoro i gesti romantici e Chance è pieno di sorprese.
Terri E Laine si riconferma un'autrice talentuosa, che con semplicità e dolcezza riesce a conquistare il cuore del lettore.
Se lo consiglio? Assolutamente si!
Alla prossima lettura.
http://bit.ly/2RrtWoX
November 4, 2016
Loved everything about this book. Couldn't put it down. Chance Abbot came from a poor family and an alcoholic dad who was heart broken when his wife left him. Bri Holloway is innocent and came from a family of Doctors. When these two meet it was all about trust, love and second chances. Loved all the characters and can't wait read the next story.
October 30, 2016
I received this for an honest review...
Holy Moly I just find the more I read from this amazing author the more I fall in love with her and her words!!!
Chance and Brie what a love story what a beautiful second chance at love!!!
I could not for anything put this book down I loved it from the minute I picked it up to the minute I put it down
This book can be read as a standalone...
Holy Moly I just find the more I read from this amazing author the more I fall in love with her and her words!!!
Chance and Brie what a love story what a beautiful second chance at love!!!
I could not for anything put this book down I loved it from the minute I picked it up to the minute I put it down
This book can be read as a standalone...
November 14, 2016
Every time I read one of this author's story I get so consumed by the characters and the story..it's truly amazing how much she can make me feel!
I love both Chance and Brie and there were twists I Def didn't see coming..plus these two are seriously so good, I couldn’t help but cheer for them.
I can’t recommend this story enough!
I love both Chance and Brie and there were twists I Def didn't see coming..plus these two are seriously so good, I couldn’t help but cheer for them.
I can’t recommend this story enough!
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