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Alexa #1-2
Alexa Duet Box Set
Alexa Crushed
Alexa Morgan lost her mother when she was two. At eighteen, her father and stepmother died when a devastating earthquake hit the Bay Area. Only one person has remained a constant in her life: Devin.
Devin has been Alexa’s best friend since childhood. The two are inseparable - or they were until Devin declared his love for her at sixteen. When Alexa can offer him only friendship in return, Devin retreats, brokenhearted.
Alexa, on the other hand, longs for Ethan, the boy next door. Four years older than her, and with an ever-changing roster of girlfriends, Ethan is everything Devin isn’t: wild, sensual, and unpredictable.
In the aftermath of the deadly earthquake, Ethan makes his move on Alexa, who reciprocates in a confused whirl of grief and desire. When Ethan leaves town the next day, Devin comes back into Alexa’s life, offering support and expecting nothing in return.
Alexa begins to see the advantages of Devin’s quiet, stable love. Can she get past the friendship hang-up while trying to forget bad boy Ethan? It’s a choice that changes her life forever.
Alexa Loved
After her parents died during her senior year of high school, Alexa Morgan is completely alone in the world—except for her best-friend-turned-boyfriend Devin, identical twins Becca and Jessa, and Sebastian, a mysterious associate of her father’s.
Upon graduation, Alexa wants nothing more than to move on with her life, go to college, and forget all the hard and hurtful things from her tragic past. But when her first love, Ethan, shows up at her graduation—it kicks off a whirlwind of events that threatens the good and stable things she’s worked so hard to achieve.
Ethan and Alexa shared one night of passion before he disappeared, leaving her bewildered and confused. But now he’s back, declaring that he loves her and that the only reason he left was to protect her from his malicious stepmother, Olivia.
In her heart, Alexa knows she loves Devin, but her attraction to Ethan is so strong she can’t help but be drawn in by their shared chemistry. Meanwhile, the threat of Olivia lurks around the edges, casting a menacing shadow over everything and everyone Alexa loves.
Alexa Morgan lost her mother when she was two. At eighteen, her father and stepmother died when a devastating earthquake hit the Bay Area. Only one person has remained a constant in her life: Devin.
Devin has been Alexa’s best friend since childhood. The two are inseparable - or they were until Devin declared his love for her at sixteen. When Alexa can offer him only friendship in return, Devin retreats, brokenhearted.
Alexa, on the other hand, longs for Ethan, the boy next door. Four years older than her, and with an ever-changing roster of girlfriends, Ethan is everything Devin isn’t: wild, sensual, and unpredictable.
In the aftermath of the deadly earthquake, Ethan makes his move on Alexa, who reciprocates in a confused whirl of grief and desire. When Ethan leaves town the next day, Devin comes back into Alexa’s life, offering support and expecting nothing in return.
Alexa begins to see the advantages of Devin’s quiet, stable love. Can she get past the friendship hang-up while trying to forget bad boy Ethan? It’s a choice that changes her life forever.
Alexa Loved
After her parents died during her senior year of high school, Alexa Morgan is completely alone in the world—except for her best-friend-turned-boyfriend Devin, identical twins Becca and Jessa, and Sebastian, a mysterious associate of her father’s.
Upon graduation, Alexa wants nothing more than to move on with her life, go to college, and forget all the hard and hurtful things from her tragic past. But when her first love, Ethan, shows up at her graduation—it kicks off a whirlwind of events that threatens the good and stable things she’s worked so hard to achieve.
Ethan and Alexa shared one night of passion before he disappeared, leaving her bewildered and confused. But now he’s back, declaring that he loves her and that the only reason he left was to protect her from his malicious stepmother, Olivia.
In her heart, Alexa knows she loves Devin, but her attraction to Ethan is so strong she can’t help but be drawn in by their shared chemistry. Meanwhile, the threat of Olivia lurks around the edges, casting a menacing shadow over everything and everyone Alexa loves.
416 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2019
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About the author
T.R. Cupak
10 books592 followersT.R. Cupak was born and raised in the suburbs of a Bay Area city in California. She now lives in a quiet town south of where she grew up with her husband and their Shih Tzu Harley and German shepherd Mac.
Saying she is obsessed with cars is an understatement. Since her sixteenth birthday, she's had at least thirty-three vehicles. Cupak is a self-proclaimed wine and bourbon enthusiast. She also loves a wide variety of music—anything from classical, EDM, rock, pop, country, and heavy metal, to name a few.
When she's not at work or busy writing, you can find her curled up with a good book or binge-watching a random series while enjoying a glass of wine or bourbon neat.
"Shattering hearts and piecing them back together one story at a time." -T Cupak
https://linktr.ee/authortrc
Saying she is obsessed with cars is an understatement. Since her sixteenth birthday, she's had at least thirty-three vehicles. Cupak is a self-proclaimed wine and bourbon enthusiast. She also loves a wide variety of music—anything from classical, EDM, rock, pop, country, and heavy metal, to name a few.
When she's not at work or busy writing, you can find her curled up with a good book or binge-watching a random series while enjoying a glass of wine or bourbon neat.
"Shattering hearts and piecing them back together one story at a time." -T Cupak
https://linktr.ee/authortrc
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January 15, 2018
Well this book will leave your head spinning. Alexa has definitely lived through several tragedies. She lost all 3 of her parents before graduation. That would be hard on anyone. The pull between Devin and Ethan was intriguing. Devin is the safe choice but Ethan needs her. He's had a rough life too. She balances him. Between the two guys she does find her HEA. The ending of this book had me in tears.
This author just knows how to pull emotions right out of you. Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved definitely drags your emotions all over the spectrum. The story is mainly told from Alexa's point of view but we get a few snippets from the guys too to create a well rounded story.
This author just knows how to pull emotions right out of you. Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved definitely drags your emotions all over the spectrum. The story is mainly told from Alexa's point of view but we get a few snippets from the guys too to create a well rounded story.
January 14, 2018
This is the first book I have read from this author and wow she blew me away. I absolutely love teen romance but this author put some crazy twists that I didn't see coming. This book has both books one and two from the Alexa series. These books had me on an emotional roller coaster all the way until the end. This amazing love story made me have all the feels. Once I started reading this story I could not put it down. I devoured both books in only a couple of days.
Alexa Morgan had a hard life right from the start. She lost her mother at a very early age. Alexa’s dad remarried and she got the mom she always wanted. She loves her parents and she had the perfect life. Alexa became friends with a boy named Devin. They were inseparable until she had to move away and a secret came out that changed their friendship forever. Alexa meets her new neighbors and she falls for the hot guy next door. Ethan makes her feel things that a sixteen year old should not feel. Alexa falls for Ethan but she knows there is an age difference that can cause problems. She is starting to get her life back in track until a deadly earthquake shatters her world. Alexa has no one to turn to and when all hope is lost Devin comes back. She quickly realizes that Devin is so much easier to love but then why does she still think about Ethan?
In the second book Alexa is a senior in high school and is getting ready to go to college. She has her loving boyfriend and her best friends. Alexa is so ready to move on with her life but she can’t stop thinking about where did Ethan go. She is at her graduation and feels something but she just ignores it. Alexa is very surprised when her first love comes back from the shadows and wants to claim what is his. She still feels this intense pull he has over her. Alexa knows that she loves Devin but she also has strong feelings for Ethan. She is told a dark secret about Ethan’s family that puts everyone in danger including her. Will Alexa get her happy ending or will she continue to get her heart broken?
I absolutely loved these books. The storyline has it all romance, suspense, heartbreak, and forgiveness. These stories are very emotional but you will love the ending. You will fall in love with all of the characters. Alexa is so strong and brave. She has a lot of heartache but it makes her stronger. Ethan is beautiful but he has a stubborn side to him. He is the bad boy that you can’t get enough of. Ethan changes throughout the book as he grows up. He is one of my favorite male characters to date. Devin is also gorgeous but he is the total opposite of Ethan. He is so sweet and kind he will make you swoon as well. Devin is also always there for Alexa. There is some very steamy scenes in these books that will make your toes curl. I loved that this author wrote these books in all of these characters points of views. This makes you have a more personal feeling with the characters. These characters will put a stamp on your heart for along time. I can’t wait to see what this talented author has in store for us next. I hope we get a book of the twins and their adventures.
Alexa Morgan had a hard life right from the start. She lost her mother at a very early age. Alexa’s dad remarried and she got the mom she always wanted. She loves her parents and she had the perfect life. Alexa became friends with a boy named Devin. They were inseparable until she had to move away and a secret came out that changed their friendship forever. Alexa meets her new neighbors and she falls for the hot guy next door. Ethan makes her feel things that a sixteen year old should not feel. Alexa falls for Ethan but she knows there is an age difference that can cause problems. She is starting to get her life back in track until a deadly earthquake shatters her world. Alexa has no one to turn to and when all hope is lost Devin comes back. She quickly realizes that Devin is so much easier to love but then why does she still think about Ethan?
In the second book Alexa is a senior in high school and is getting ready to go to college. She has her loving boyfriend and her best friends. Alexa is so ready to move on with her life but she can’t stop thinking about where did Ethan go. She is at her graduation and feels something but she just ignores it. Alexa is very surprised when her first love comes back from the shadows and wants to claim what is his. She still feels this intense pull he has over her. Alexa knows that she loves Devin but she also has strong feelings for Ethan. She is told a dark secret about Ethan’s family that puts everyone in danger including her. Will Alexa get her happy ending or will she continue to get her heart broken?
I absolutely loved these books. The storyline has it all romance, suspense, heartbreak, and forgiveness. These stories are very emotional but you will love the ending. You will fall in love with all of the characters. Alexa is so strong and brave. She has a lot of heartache but it makes her stronger. Ethan is beautiful but he has a stubborn side to him. He is the bad boy that you can’t get enough of. Ethan changes throughout the book as he grows up. He is one of my favorite male characters to date. Devin is also gorgeous but he is the total opposite of Ethan. He is so sweet and kind he will make you swoon as well. Devin is also always there for Alexa. There is some very steamy scenes in these books that will make your toes curl. I loved that this author wrote these books in all of these characters points of views. This makes you have a more personal feeling with the characters. These characters will put a stamp on your heart for along time. I can’t wait to see what this talented author has in store for us next. I hope we get a book of the twins and their adventures.
January 14, 2018
Alexa Series, Volume One by T.R. Cupak
5 Stars, but deserves so many more!
This author has snuck up on me and has me all kinds of messed up. This is my second read by her this week, and the first one about ruined me...this one has taken what was left and shattered me. I can not put my finger on what it is about this author's writing style but it is unmatched by anyone I’ve ever read, I have favorites, and they will remain favorites, but Miss Cupak holds a new favorite spot in my heart.
This story was amazing...the twists and turns in Alexa’s life had me sitting on the edge of my seat the entire book. Her friendship with Devin was so awesomely written and I loved that it didn’t stay a perfect friendship, it had its ups and downs and time apart. I had mixed feelings about Alexa’s new neighbor Ethan, I just wasn’t sure which way his character was gonna go and the part he was going to play in Alexa’s life. The devastating events that Alexa has to endure in this book were mindblowing, losing her parents in an earthquake had me in tears, and Im having a really hard time writing this review because it's all still so fresh and I'm so afraid I will give too much away. You have to experience this book the way I did, I did not even read the synopsis, I just knew that after reading her book Jordans Shadow that it didn't matter what the synopsis said I was reading this. This is broke up into two books, and I keep forgetting that because I don't even remember where the break between the two were, I just know it flowed so perfectly that it felt like one.
I do know that more characters came into play during the second, Alexas twin best friends Jessa and Becca who were completely awesome became a much bigger part of the second story and then there was Sebastian, a friend? Or business associate of her fathers? Alexa is unsure but a letter left by her father told her to trust this man known as Viper. This brought in a different twist to this story, but this man quickly became one of my favorite parts of this book, as well as Jeremy, who gets brought in to the mix by Sebastian, and his part in Alexa’s life also became one of my favorite things in this book.
I have to stop, Im rambling and going in different directions because I just don't know what to say...This was one of the most amazing stories I've ever read, there's so much going on but it is all centered around Alexa, Devin, and Ethan. I cried so hard so many times in this book, and the epilogue left me wanting so so much more, I can not wait to see how some of the twists in this book still play out.
LOVED LOVED LOVED it and am now a forever fan of this author..She is amazing!!
5 Stars, but deserves so many more!
This author has snuck up on me and has me all kinds of messed up. This is my second read by her this week, and the first one about ruined me...this one has taken what was left and shattered me. I can not put my finger on what it is about this author's writing style but it is unmatched by anyone I’ve ever read, I have favorites, and they will remain favorites, but Miss Cupak holds a new favorite spot in my heart.
This story was amazing...the twists and turns in Alexa’s life had me sitting on the edge of my seat the entire book. Her friendship with Devin was so awesomely written and I loved that it didn’t stay a perfect friendship, it had its ups and downs and time apart. I had mixed feelings about Alexa’s new neighbor Ethan, I just wasn’t sure which way his character was gonna go and the part he was going to play in Alexa’s life. The devastating events that Alexa has to endure in this book were mindblowing, losing her parents in an earthquake had me in tears, and Im having a really hard time writing this review because it's all still so fresh and I'm so afraid I will give too much away. You have to experience this book the way I did, I did not even read the synopsis, I just knew that after reading her book Jordans Shadow that it didn't matter what the synopsis said I was reading this. This is broke up into two books, and I keep forgetting that because I don't even remember where the break between the two were, I just know it flowed so perfectly that it felt like one.
I do know that more characters came into play during the second, Alexas twin best friends Jessa and Becca who were completely awesome became a much bigger part of the second story and then there was Sebastian, a friend? Or business associate of her fathers? Alexa is unsure but a letter left by her father told her to trust this man known as Viper. This brought in a different twist to this story, but this man quickly became one of my favorite parts of this book, as well as Jeremy, who gets brought in to the mix by Sebastian, and his part in Alexa’s life also became one of my favorite things in this book.
I have to stop, Im rambling and going in different directions because I just don't know what to say...This was one of the most amazing stories I've ever read, there's so much going on but it is all centered around Alexa, Devin, and Ethan. I cried so hard so many times in this book, and the epilogue left me wanting so so much more, I can not wait to see how some of the twists in this book still play out.
LOVED LOVED LOVED it and am now a forever fan of this author..She is amazing!!
December 31, 2017
Alexa Series Volume 1
By T R Cupak
5 stars overall!!
Alexa Crushed
Alexa Crushed is the first book in the Alexa series by T.R. Cupak. I have not previously read anything by this author so I was really looking forward to this book. Having read the synopsis I wasn’t quite sure what to expect – I’m not usually a fan of love triangle stories but this was far beyond that. I was emotional the whole way through this book and I instantly fell in love with the characters – all of them!
I honestly felt for Alexa, not only did she suffer the loss of a parent, albeit at an early age, she then has to suffer again at 18 when her father and step-mother are killed when a devastating earthquake hits the area where they live. When Alexa was young she lived next door to her best friend Devin but when she was 12 her family moved and she found that she now lived next door to Ethan! 4 years older but extremely handsome! He also has a never ending stream of girlfriends! At 16 Devin declares his love for Alexa, but she longs for Ethan next door leaving Devin broken hearted. I loved the pull between Alexa and Ethan – there is clear chemistry between them but that didn’t stop me from wanting her to choose Devin too! He is everything Ethan isn’t on the surface. Devin is kind, considerate, genuinely loves Alexa and has always been there for her. Ethan on the other hand is cocky, full of himself and leaves her when she needs him the most but I couldn’t help but love Ethan!
I was completely hooked on this story, I liked how it wasn’t predictable at all and as it progressed there were some great twists and turns that leave a lot of unanswered questions which I imagine will lead us nicely into the next story. I loved the way the author was able to bring out so many emotions in me as a reader, I cried right along with Alexa and found myself frustrated with her too! I love it when I can get that invested in a character!
I really cannot wait to read the next book in the series – I still don’t know who I want Alexa to choose – Devin or Ethan! I also can’t wait to find out just what is going on with Ethan’s step-mom Olivia – she’s a strange one! I loved this book and definitely recommend it!
Alexa Loved
Alexa Loved is the second book in the Alex Series by T.R. Cupak. This cannot be read as a standalone and book 1 should be read first.
So if I thought I loved book 1 then this one totally blew it out of the water! I may actually still be in shock from reading it! There’s no way I saw that conclusion to the story coming and I have a feeling there’s still more to come from some of the characters!
We get some new characters in this story, Alexa’s new friend’s twins Becca and Jessa and Sebastian a mysterious associate of Alexa’s father. I thought after book 1 the love triangle was over but no! Ethan is back in this story and he is more than happy to fight Devin for Alexa! Alexa desperately loves Devin but there’s still something that pulls her towards Ethan which leads to some pretty intense confrontations between them all. I found myself equally loving both Devin and Ethan! Not only did we have Devin and Ethan who were both equally as hot, there’s also the addition of Sebastian and Jeremey (who is assigned to protect Alexa from crazy Olivia) at one point I would have been more than happy to swap places with Alexa and be on a private island with those 4!! I liked the relationship that was beginning to form between Alexa and Sebastian he really was taking good care of her, just as he had promised her father.
So in the last book I wasn’t sure who I thought Alexa would choose and I still didn’t know until the end of this book! There were some absolutely heart breaking moments in this book and I mean moments where I was full on crying my heart out – in fact I’m tearing up just thinking about it! I thought that book 1 was emotional but this way surpassed it!
I liked that this book had multiple POV’s so we were able to see things from not only Alexa but also Devin and Ethan.
The epilogue at the end of the book has me extremely excited for Sebastian and just what is going on with the mysterious Micro-SD card!! Alexa Loved for me was an amazing second story in this series. It had me laughing, crying, and gasping out loud – I’m also sure I screamed no at one point (and if you have read this book I’m pretty sure you will know the part I’m referring to!) An absolutely outstanding book that I adored – I cannot wait for the next release!
By T R Cupak
5 stars overall!!
Alexa Crushed
Alexa Crushed is the first book in the Alexa series by T.R. Cupak. I have not previously read anything by this author so I was really looking forward to this book. Having read the synopsis I wasn’t quite sure what to expect – I’m not usually a fan of love triangle stories but this was far beyond that. I was emotional the whole way through this book and I instantly fell in love with the characters – all of them!
I honestly felt for Alexa, not only did she suffer the loss of a parent, albeit at an early age, she then has to suffer again at 18 when her father and step-mother are killed when a devastating earthquake hits the area where they live. When Alexa was young she lived next door to her best friend Devin but when she was 12 her family moved and she found that she now lived next door to Ethan! 4 years older but extremely handsome! He also has a never ending stream of girlfriends! At 16 Devin declares his love for Alexa, but she longs for Ethan next door leaving Devin broken hearted. I loved the pull between Alexa and Ethan – there is clear chemistry between them but that didn’t stop me from wanting her to choose Devin too! He is everything Ethan isn’t on the surface. Devin is kind, considerate, genuinely loves Alexa and has always been there for her. Ethan on the other hand is cocky, full of himself and leaves her when she needs him the most but I couldn’t help but love Ethan!
I was completely hooked on this story, I liked how it wasn’t predictable at all and as it progressed there were some great twists and turns that leave a lot of unanswered questions which I imagine will lead us nicely into the next story. I loved the way the author was able to bring out so many emotions in me as a reader, I cried right along with Alexa and found myself frustrated with her too! I love it when I can get that invested in a character!
I really cannot wait to read the next book in the series – I still don’t know who I want Alexa to choose – Devin or Ethan! I also can’t wait to find out just what is going on with Ethan’s step-mom Olivia – she’s a strange one! I loved this book and definitely recommend it!
Alexa Loved
Alexa Loved is the second book in the Alex Series by T.R. Cupak. This cannot be read as a standalone and book 1 should be read first.
So if I thought I loved book 1 then this one totally blew it out of the water! I may actually still be in shock from reading it! There’s no way I saw that conclusion to the story coming and I have a feeling there’s still more to come from some of the characters!
We get some new characters in this story, Alexa’s new friend’s twins Becca and Jessa and Sebastian a mysterious associate of Alexa’s father. I thought after book 1 the love triangle was over but no! Ethan is back in this story and he is more than happy to fight Devin for Alexa! Alexa desperately loves Devin but there’s still something that pulls her towards Ethan which leads to some pretty intense confrontations between them all. I found myself equally loving both Devin and Ethan! Not only did we have Devin and Ethan who were both equally as hot, there’s also the addition of Sebastian and Jeremey (who is assigned to protect Alexa from crazy Olivia) at one point I would have been more than happy to swap places with Alexa and be on a private island with those 4!! I liked the relationship that was beginning to form between Alexa and Sebastian he really was taking good care of her, just as he had promised her father.
So in the last book I wasn’t sure who I thought Alexa would choose and I still didn’t know until the end of this book! There were some absolutely heart breaking moments in this book and I mean moments where I was full on crying my heart out – in fact I’m tearing up just thinking about it! I thought that book 1 was emotional but this way surpassed it!
I liked that this book had multiple POV’s so we were able to see things from not only Alexa but also Devin and Ethan.
The epilogue at the end of the book has me extremely excited for Sebastian and just what is going on with the mysterious Micro-SD card!! Alexa Loved for me was an amazing second story in this series. It had me laughing, crying, and gasping out loud – I’m also sure I screamed no at one point (and if you have read this book I’m pretty sure you will know the part I’m referring to!) An absolutely outstanding book that I adored – I cannot wait for the next release!
December 31, 2017
Alexa Crushed (book#1 of Alexa Series)
“When it’s worth fighting for, you fight.”
Alexa has one gut wrenching story to be told in this book. This covered everything from birth until she is 18. Her own mother overdosed as a child and abandoned her father alone with Alexa at age two. This turned out to be a good thing because he shortly after fell in love with her ‘mom’ and they married. It was a fairytale life for her family and Alexa stood as the princess to the throne. She had her best friend growing up, Devin. They did everything together and when the time came for Alexa and her parents to move across the bridge to a more elite part of town she was devastated at first without her confidante. They manage to still maintain a relationship that is just as close as it was when they lived on the same block. The first day she moves into her new home she sees the neighbor’s boy outside and develops a crush that she doesn’t fully understand. He is too old for her though and stays clear because of the four-year age gap. Next part of the book finds us at the age of 18, shortly before her graduation from high school and the start of her Stanford career that she worked so hard for. It has been two years since she has seen or talked to Devin after a miscommunication of their friendship and the way that Devin feels about Alexa. It’s the day that she finds out she was accepted early that the entire world as she knows it crumbles around her. Literally, an earthquake throws her into the arms of her crush of a neighbor for protection. After she learns that she has lost both parents due to an accident from the earthquake she also seeks comfort in her old best friend Devin. What follows is one heck of a love triangle story. I really enjoyed how this book flowed through time so well and made everything seem so realistic. Even though it covered an 18-year time span the book was told just from Alexa’s point of view, which made it that much easier to follow. I was really happy to have the follow up novel available to read in a nice boxed set to read all at once because the flow was nice and I wanted it all in one sitting.
“You have one hundred percent of my heart…”
This book is book two in the Alexa series and to really understand and enjoy the book you will definitely need to read the first book in the series. With that said it picks up right where we left off in the previous book. Alexa is graduating from high school and getting her life back on track after the devastating loss of her parents just some months ago. She has clarified her relationship and set her heart of pursuing a fresh start at Stanford with her boyfriend and best friend, Devin. That is until now. The neighbor that she thought she wanted and liked, Ethan, left her alone and disappeared for almost a year. She has moved on past that but Ethan is pretty sure he still has reasons justified to fight for her when he returns home. He is determined to have her as his forever. “This isn’t over Alexa. We aren’t over. You will make time to listen to what I have to say. I suggest you do it soon. My patience is spent and I will not wait any longer to have you out of Devin’s arms and back into mine.” The problem is his secrets with his family and his past are about to destroy everything Alexa has built for a new life, again. Devin doesn’t back down and fights for the love of his life, no matter what amount of danger it will put him in. “I love you too Lexi, but if we’re being honest and laying it all out here I have to tell you that I don’t want to be your first or second choice. I want to be your only choice. I’m not going to keep fighting him to keep you if I’m not who you want with one hundred percent of your heart because, baby, you have one hundred percent of my heart.” There are a lot of plot twists that kept me on the edge of my seat and had me up till the late hours of the night because I had to know what happened till the very last page was read. I cannot wait for more of Alexa, and more of her ‘family’ that she manages to create out of all the disasters that fall on her.
“When it’s worth fighting for, you fight.”
Alexa has one gut wrenching story to be told in this book. This covered everything from birth until she is 18. Her own mother overdosed as a child and abandoned her father alone with Alexa at age two. This turned out to be a good thing because he shortly after fell in love with her ‘mom’ and they married. It was a fairytale life for her family and Alexa stood as the princess to the throne. She had her best friend growing up, Devin. They did everything together and when the time came for Alexa and her parents to move across the bridge to a more elite part of town she was devastated at first without her confidante. They manage to still maintain a relationship that is just as close as it was when they lived on the same block. The first day she moves into her new home she sees the neighbor’s boy outside and develops a crush that she doesn’t fully understand. He is too old for her though and stays clear because of the four-year age gap. Next part of the book finds us at the age of 18, shortly before her graduation from high school and the start of her Stanford career that she worked so hard for. It has been two years since she has seen or talked to Devin after a miscommunication of their friendship and the way that Devin feels about Alexa. It’s the day that she finds out she was accepted early that the entire world as she knows it crumbles around her. Literally, an earthquake throws her into the arms of her crush of a neighbor for protection. After she learns that she has lost both parents due to an accident from the earthquake she also seeks comfort in her old best friend Devin. What follows is one heck of a love triangle story. I really enjoyed how this book flowed through time so well and made everything seem so realistic. Even though it covered an 18-year time span the book was told just from Alexa’s point of view, which made it that much easier to follow. I was really happy to have the follow up novel available to read in a nice boxed set to read all at once because the flow was nice and I wanted it all in one sitting.
“You have one hundred percent of my heart…”
This book is book two in the Alexa series and to really understand and enjoy the book you will definitely need to read the first book in the series. With that said it picks up right where we left off in the previous book. Alexa is graduating from high school and getting her life back on track after the devastating loss of her parents just some months ago. She has clarified her relationship and set her heart of pursuing a fresh start at Stanford with her boyfriend and best friend, Devin. That is until now. The neighbor that she thought she wanted and liked, Ethan, left her alone and disappeared for almost a year. She has moved on past that but Ethan is pretty sure he still has reasons justified to fight for her when he returns home. He is determined to have her as his forever. “This isn’t over Alexa. We aren’t over. You will make time to listen to what I have to say. I suggest you do it soon. My patience is spent and I will not wait any longer to have you out of Devin’s arms and back into mine.” The problem is his secrets with his family and his past are about to destroy everything Alexa has built for a new life, again. Devin doesn’t back down and fights for the love of his life, no matter what amount of danger it will put him in. “I love you too Lexi, but if we’re being honest and laying it all out here I have to tell you that I don’t want to be your first or second choice. I want to be your only choice. I’m not going to keep fighting him to keep you if I’m not who you want with one hundred percent of your heart because, baby, you have one hundred percent of my heart.” There are a lot of plot twists that kept me on the edge of my seat and had me up till the late hours of the night because I had to know what happened till the very last page was read. I cannot wait for more of Alexa, and more of her ‘family’ that she manages to create out of all the disasters that fall on her.
January 7, 2018
Alexa Crushed
T. R. Cupak
Alexa Crushed is a five star novel by T. R. Cupak. When Alexa is a very small girl, her mother leaves her and her father because her jealousy over having Alexa’s dad’s divided attention is too much for her to handle. Later on that year, while Alexa is still only two years old, her mother dies from an overdose. Shortly after, Alexa’s dad remarries a wonderful woman who treats Alexa like she is her own. Alexa doesn't even remember any differently because she was so young when all that happened that she has no recollection of her mom. She grows up on a street full of boys and her best friend Devin and her do everything together. It is only natural that by middle school Alexa is a major tomboy. This is when her parents decide to move to the neighboring town. Although it is only half an hour away, Devin and Lexie’s relationship changes for a little while but then they pick up their friendship again like nothing changed. When she moves, she becomes immediately infatuated with her neighbor, Ethan, even though he is four years older than her. On her sixteenth birthday, Lexie and Devin have a great day together, until he tries to change everything about their relationship and declares his love for her. When she tells him that they can only be friends, he takes off not to be heard from for several years. Then after her 18th birthday, tragedy strikes again. When Ethan is the only one around to help her through, she turns to him and lets him know how much she has loved him from the moment she met him. The everything changes again and Devin is back. She has to make a decision on what is best for her moving forward without her parents advices.
Alexa Loved
T. R. Cupak
Alexa Loved by T. R. Cupak is a five star novel. I absolutely loved how the author was able to reel me in from the very first page with beautiful word choice and imagery to put me in the scene right off the bat. Please read The first book of the series, Alexa Crushed, before you read this book. Since it is a continuation of her story, the first story is also very important to understand the choices she makes. This book begins as Alexa is nearing her high school graduation. Ethan, the drop dead gorgeous neighbor, comes home for Alexa for the first time in almost eight months. After her parents passed away, he was there to comfort her but for only a short time. He ran out when he got scared and left her because he thought he was saving her from his evil stepmother, Olivia. But he has decided that now is the time for him to come back and stake his claim with Alexa. What he doesn't realize is that when he left her broken hearted at the worst time of her entire life, Devin (her former best friend) had swooped in and taken his claim on Lexie and once again proclaimed his love for her. She moved past the whole best friend thing in order to have a relationship with him to see where it would all lead. Will she once again stay with Devin or will she choose the other more dangerous path with Ethan where her life could be in danger. She knows her body betrays her whenever he is around but is that what she should go on?
T. R. Cupak
Alexa Crushed is a five star novel by T. R. Cupak. When Alexa is a very small girl, her mother leaves her and her father because her jealousy over having Alexa’s dad’s divided attention is too much for her to handle. Later on that year, while Alexa is still only two years old, her mother dies from an overdose. Shortly after, Alexa’s dad remarries a wonderful woman who treats Alexa like she is her own. Alexa doesn't even remember any differently because she was so young when all that happened that she has no recollection of her mom. She grows up on a street full of boys and her best friend Devin and her do everything together. It is only natural that by middle school Alexa is a major tomboy. This is when her parents decide to move to the neighboring town. Although it is only half an hour away, Devin and Lexie’s relationship changes for a little while but then they pick up their friendship again like nothing changed. When she moves, she becomes immediately infatuated with her neighbor, Ethan, even though he is four years older than her. On her sixteenth birthday, Lexie and Devin have a great day together, until he tries to change everything about their relationship and declares his love for her. When she tells him that they can only be friends, he takes off not to be heard from for several years. Then after her 18th birthday, tragedy strikes again. When Ethan is the only one around to help her through, she turns to him and lets him know how much she has loved him from the moment she met him. The everything changes again and Devin is back. She has to make a decision on what is best for her moving forward without her parents advices.
Alexa Loved
T. R. Cupak
Alexa Loved by T. R. Cupak is a five star novel. I absolutely loved how the author was able to reel me in from the very first page with beautiful word choice and imagery to put me in the scene right off the bat. Please read The first book of the series, Alexa Crushed, before you read this book. Since it is a continuation of her story, the first story is also very important to understand the choices she makes. This book begins as Alexa is nearing her high school graduation. Ethan, the drop dead gorgeous neighbor, comes home for Alexa for the first time in almost eight months. After her parents passed away, he was there to comfort her but for only a short time. He ran out when he got scared and left her because he thought he was saving her from his evil stepmother, Olivia. But he has decided that now is the time for him to come back and stake his claim with Alexa. What he doesn't realize is that when he left her broken hearted at the worst time of her entire life, Devin (her former best friend) had swooped in and taken his claim on Lexie and once again proclaimed his love for her. She moved past the whole best friend thing in order to have a relationship with him to see where it would all lead. Will she once again stay with Devin or will she choose the other more dangerous path with Ethan where her life could be in danger. She knows her body betrays her whenever he is around but is that what she should go on?
January 13, 2018
Alexa Series, Volume 1 by T.R Cupak is an intense, romantic read with twists that you don't see coming, that I absolutely loved. With double the reading, featuring Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved, this series will have you turning the pages as quickly as you can to get to the end but at the same wishing it would never end.
Alexa Crushed
Alexa Morgan had always been one of the boys growing up, even her best friend was a boy. She wasn't interested in boys at all, not in that way, until she moved and she met her hot older neighbour.
Best friend, Devin Miller is great to hang out with, until days after her 16th birthday when he kisses her and confesses his love. That's not what Alexa wants and tells him so. Devin leaves, heartbroken and she doesn't hear from him.
Boy next door, Ethan Gage is four years older than her and a magnet for girls. She crushes on him for years. When she turns 18, he let's her know that he wants her and always has, he just wanted to wait until she was old enough.
When an earthquake hits, Alexa's life changes forever. Ethan is there for her and just as things start to heat up between them Devin comes back into her life. Both want to help her and comfort her.
After spending the night together, Ethan leaves town without saying a word, leaving Devin to pick up the pieces expecting nothing in return. Will Alexa see Devin as more than a friend? Will she ever hear from Ethan again?
I don't want to say too much. But what I will say is, Alexa Crushed took me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. It's filled with love, secrets and twists that you don't see coming.
Alexa Loved
Alexa Loved follows on from where we left off in Alexa Crushed.
Ethan is back and this time he is prepared to fight for the girl who has his heart. He opens up to her and explains why he left all those months ago.
Alexa sees Ethan again and all the feelings she had months ago come flooding back. Can she love one man and have feelings for another?
Devin loves Alexa with everything that he is and knows that she loves him too. But when he sees Ethan with her and she keeps that from him, Devin wonders if Alexa is truly his.
There are POV's from Ethan and Devin in this part so we get to see how they are feeling. We also get to know a little more about the other characters. We get to see that Sebastian has a softer side while he is looking out for Alexa.
I absolutely loved the Alexa Series. It's not very often that a book has me pulled in so tight that I stay up till the early hours to get it finished. It pulled so many emotions from me and had me in tears at a few different points.
It's safe to say that T.R Cupak is now one of my favourite authors and I look forward to reading more from this author.
Alexa Crushed
Alexa Morgan had always been one of the boys growing up, even her best friend was a boy. She wasn't interested in boys at all, not in that way, until she moved and she met her hot older neighbour.
Best friend, Devin Miller is great to hang out with, until days after her 16th birthday when he kisses her and confesses his love. That's not what Alexa wants and tells him so. Devin leaves, heartbroken and she doesn't hear from him.
Boy next door, Ethan Gage is four years older than her and a magnet for girls. She crushes on him for years. When she turns 18, he let's her know that he wants her and always has, he just wanted to wait until she was old enough.
When an earthquake hits, Alexa's life changes forever. Ethan is there for her and just as things start to heat up between them Devin comes back into her life. Both want to help her and comfort her.
After spending the night together, Ethan leaves town without saying a word, leaving Devin to pick up the pieces expecting nothing in return. Will Alexa see Devin as more than a friend? Will she ever hear from Ethan again?
I don't want to say too much. But what I will say is, Alexa Crushed took me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. It's filled with love, secrets and twists that you don't see coming.
Alexa Loved
Alexa Loved follows on from where we left off in Alexa Crushed.
Ethan is back and this time he is prepared to fight for the girl who has his heart. He opens up to her and explains why he left all those months ago.
Alexa sees Ethan again and all the feelings she had months ago come flooding back. Can she love one man and have feelings for another?
Devin loves Alexa with everything that he is and knows that she loves him too. But when he sees Ethan with her and she keeps that from him, Devin wonders if Alexa is truly his.
There are POV's from Ethan and Devin in this part so we get to see how they are feeling. We also get to know a little more about the other characters. We get to see that Sebastian has a softer side while he is looking out for Alexa.
I absolutely loved the Alexa Series. It's not very often that a book has me pulled in so tight that I stay up till the early hours to get it finished. It pulled so many emotions from me and had me in tears at a few different points.
It's safe to say that T.R Cupak is now one of my favourite authors and I look forward to reading more from this author.
January 14, 2018
The Alexa Series Volume 1 by T.R. Cupak is composed of two books, Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved. In book one we meet Alexa Morgan. Alexa is a young girl at the beginning who has just lost her mom, her dad has just re-married and she has just met her best friend, Devin when the family moves into a new house. Years go by, Alexa is now twelve and her family moves to a new home where things are changing. Alexa and Devin’s friendship is now strained by the move and she finds a new set of neighbors, the Gage family including their son, the mysterious and attractive Ethan. This book spans Alexa’s life up to her 18th birthday.
In Alexa Loved, Alexa has just suffered a crushing tragedy and must go on with her life. She’s torn between her love for Devin and her infatuation for Ethan. Can she choose between her best friend and the man who makes her sweat? Throw in a mysterious co-worker of her father’s, a crazed step mother and secrets being unraveled and you have a fast-paced, edge of your seat suspenseful novel.
I wasn’t sure while reading the first book whether I wanted to finish and move on to the next book in this series. I am so glad I continued on, the second book was phenomenal, from the first page to the last. It kept me interested and turning the pages in order to see how this story would end. This book made me chuckle at times and brought a tear to my eye. I think my major problem with the first book, and I get that authors need to build their worlds, but the main character acted a little too mature for a 12, 16 and 18-year-old, I just had a hard time thinking of her that young when she read so mature. The second half redeemed everything. Unfortunately, the first half needs to be read in order to follow and appreciate the second half. All in all, a very good read and I am hoping Ms. Cupak continues this series with Sebastian’s story.
In Alexa Loved, Alexa has just suffered a crushing tragedy and must go on with her life. She’s torn between her love for Devin and her infatuation for Ethan. Can she choose between her best friend and the man who makes her sweat? Throw in a mysterious co-worker of her father’s, a crazed step mother and secrets being unraveled and you have a fast-paced, edge of your seat suspenseful novel.
I wasn’t sure while reading the first book whether I wanted to finish and move on to the next book in this series. I am so glad I continued on, the second book was phenomenal, from the first page to the last. It kept me interested and turning the pages in order to see how this story would end. This book made me chuckle at times and brought a tear to my eye. I think my major problem with the first book, and I get that authors need to build their worlds, but the main character acted a little too mature for a 12, 16 and 18-year-old, I just had a hard time thinking of her that young when she read so mature. The second half redeemed everything. Unfortunately, the first half needs to be read in order to follow and appreciate the second half. All in all, a very good read and I am hoping Ms. Cupak continues this series with Sebastian’s story.
December 26, 2017
Having lost her devoted parents Alexa is trying to put her life back together with the love of her best friends twins, Jessa and Becca and Devin. It is now graduation day and Alexa is thrown when someone from her past shows up. EthanGage is back and wants Alexa back in his life. Alexa loves Devin but she can’t ignore her feelings for Ethan.
After Ethan's finally tells Alexa about his past family history and Alexa can not believe the hell he has had to endure at the hands of his crazy, neurotic step-mother.
Sebastian, Alexa’s father’s friend has been keeping an eye on Alexa. When trouble comes to town Sebastian along with his friend Jeremy, tries to keep her by his side and safe. Just when you think the trouble is under control Alexa is once again put in danger. A danger that not only threatens her life but also that of all she holds dear.
Alexa once again finds herself trying to put her life back together after the biggest tragedy of her life. But from tragedy comes one of the greatest joys of life and her new family are there with her every step of the way. It has been a slow long hard slog but just as she has finally comes to terms with her new life she is yet again faced with one from her past.
Who will Alexa choose? Will Alexa find room in her heart to let someone else in or will she walk away forever? Will Alexa finally be free of all the hardships and heartaches she has endured for one so young? Will Sebastian be able to keep Alexa and her family safe from the past?
OMG this story is heartbreaking and yet beautiful and you will definitely need tissues to see you through to the end. You can’t help but fall in love with all the characters and feel as though you know each and every one of them. T.R is definitely a great writer.
After Ethan's finally tells Alexa about his past family history and Alexa can not believe the hell he has had to endure at the hands of his crazy, neurotic step-mother.
Sebastian, Alexa’s father’s friend has been keeping an eye on Alexa. When trouble comes to town Sebastian along with his friend Jeremy, tries to keep her by his side and safe. Just when you think the trouble is under control Alexa is once again put in danger. A danger that not only threatens her life but also that of all she holds dear.
Alexa once again finds herself trying to put her life back together after the biggest tragedy of her life. But from tragedy comes one of the greatest joys of life and her new family are there with her every step of the way. It has been a slow long hard slog but just as she has finally comes to terms with her new life she is yet again faced with one from her past.
Who will Alexa choose? Will Alexa find room in her heart to let someone else in or will she walk away forever? Will Alexa finally be free of all the hardships and heartaches she has endured for one so young? Will Sebastian be able to keep Alexa and her family safe from the past?
OMG this story is heartbreaking and yet beautiful and you will definitely need tissues to see you through to the end. You can’t help but fall in love with all the characters and feel as though you know each and every one of them. T.R is definitely a great writer.
January 14, 2018
Alexa Series, Vol 1 by T.R. Cupak is the 2 novels ‘Alexa Crushed’ and ‘Alexa Loved’ in the one volume. Before I add anything about the book the first thing I need to say is that tissues are required when reading both novels.
The story takes us from very early in Alexa Morgan’s childhood, through many tragic events in her life. Alexa’s character is very well written and we see her develop into a very strong young woman.
In Alexa’s life are 2 very different but equally appealing men. Devin is her childhood sweetheart who she grows to love very deeply and Ethan becomes the boy next door when her family move home when she’s 12. As much as she loves Devin there is a deep connection between her and Ethan too that she just can’t ignore. Both men are in love with Alexa. Will she ever be able to decide which one she should choose over the other?
One thing I’d like to add is that I’m so glad both books are included in this set as we are left with a cliff hanger at the end of Alexa Crushed and I was desperate to read the 2nd part.
Alexa Loved takes us from the time of Alexa’s High School graduation into adulthood. An element of mystery and intrigue is added in this book which keeps the reader gripped to the story. The introduction of characters Sebastian and Jeremy are a valued addition to the story as much of the mystery and intrigue comes through them.
The love triangle between Alexa, Devin and Ethan continues throughout, culminating in yet another tragic event in Alexa’s life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to others to read.
The story takes us from very early in Alexa Morgan’s childhood, through many tragic events in her life. Alexa’s character is very well written and we see her develop into a very strong young woman.
In Alexa’s life are 2 very different but equally appealing men. Devin is her childhood sweetheart who she grows to love very deeply and Ethan becomes the boy next door when her family move home when she’s 12. As much as she loves Devin there is a deep connection between her and Ethan too that she just can’t ignore. Both men are in love with Alexa. Will she ever be able to decide which one she should choose over the other?
One thing I’d like to add is that I’m so glad both books are included in this set as we are left with a cliff hanger at the end of Alexa Crushed and I was desperate to read the 2nd part.
Alexa Loved takes us from the time of Alexa’s High School graduation into adulthood. An element of mystery and intrigue is added in this book which keeps the reader gripped to the story. The introduction of characters Sebastian and Jeremy are a valued addition to the story as much of the mystery and intrigue comes through them.
The love triangle between Alexa, Devin and Ethan continues throughout, culminating in yet another tragic event in Alexa’s life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to others to read.
December 31, 2017
The Alexa series by T.R. Cupak is a coming of age story about a young girl who loses everything and has to fight to figure out what she wants.
At the age of eighteen Alexa suffers through a tragedy that even the most hardened person would find hard. Losing both her parents at the same time, leaving her alone in the world, shakes her to her core.
Trying to find her feet and regain some semblance of normality she starts to rely on her neighbour, Ethan, who she has had feelings for for years. But when he leaves suddenly she is yet again lost and feeling alone.
Except this time her once best friend Devin is there, helping to pick up the pieces. More confused than ever Alexa has a decision to make. Years later with the reemergence of Ethan Alexa finds herself in a dilemma that only she can fix.
As a new author to me I was excited to get stuck into this series. At first I didn’t think I was that invested into the book until the death of her parents. The emotion I felt at this point in the series had me hooked, wanting to know more, wanting to see what would happen, who she would choose. With one twist and turn after another this series really knew how to pack a punch. A great introduction to this author I enjoyed this series thoroughly. I would highly recommend reading these and I will be looking into more of this author.
At the age of eighteen Alexa suffers through a tragedy that even the most hardened person would find hard. Losing both her parents at the same time, leaving her alone in the world, shakes her to her core.
Trying to find her feet and regain some semblance of normality she starts to rely on her neighbour, Ethan, who she has had feelings for for years. But when he leaves suddenly she is yet again lost and feeling alone.
Except this time her once best friend Devin is there, helping to pick up the pieces. More confused than ever Alexa has a decision to make. Years later with the reemergence of Ethan Alexa finds herself in a dilemma that only she can fix.
As a new author to me I was excited to get stuck into this series. At first I didn’t think I was that invested into the book until the death of her parents. The emotion I felt at this point in the series had me hooked, wanting to know more, wanting to see what would happen, who she would choose. With one twist and turn after another this series really knew how to pack a punch. A great introduction to this author I enjoyed this series thoroughly. I would highly recommend reading these and I will be looking into more of this author.
January 10, 2018
Alexa Series- Volume 1 by T.R. Cupak
5 star review
Alexa Series by T.R. Cupak is one of the best I’ve read so far! It’s intriguing, intense, steamy, heart-warming and heart breaking. It was one emotional read, I laughed, I got angry, I cried. There was constantly something going on that pulled at my heart strings.
This is a book I couldn’t put down, right from the very start I was hooked. The story flowed seamlessly with an amazing amount of detail and the characters were very relatable. I loved how we got to read Alexa develop from a young girl to a young woman. It made it easier to connect with her because we knew so much about her.
I absolutely love a good love triangle romance, which made this read extra special as it’s two books in one. Alexa Crushed is book one and Alexa Loved is book two. I’m so thankful I got to read both books back to back as I could have read this story for hours. There was so much going on with all kinds of unexpected twists and turns. I had so many questions as everything was unfolding and I loved that each and every one of those questions were answered.
This was my first book by T.R. Cupak but it certainly won’t be my last, I look forward to reading all of her work! I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone looking for their next romance read.
5 star review
Alexa Series by T.R. Cupak is one of the best I’ve read so far! It’s intriguing, intense, steamy, heart-warming and heart breaking. It was one emotional read, I laughed, I got angry, I cried. There was constantly something going on that pulled at my heart strings.
This is a book I couldn’t put down, right from the very start I was hooked. The story flowed seamlessly with an amazing amount of detail and the characters were very relatable. I loved how we got to read Alexa develop from a young girl to a young woman. It made it easier to connect with her because we knew so much about her.
I absolutely love a good love triangle romance, which made this read extra special as it’s two books in one. Alexa Crushed is book one and Alexa Loved is book two. I’m so thankful I got to read both books back to back as I could have read this story for hours. There was so much going on with all kinds of unexpected twists and turns. I had so many questions as everything was unfolding and I loved that each and every one of those questions were answered.
This was my first book by T.R. Cupak but it certainly won’t be my last, I look forward to reading all of her work! I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone looking for their next romance read.
January 13, 2018
Alexa Series Vol. 1 contains the first two books in the series, Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved. When I started reading this story I was a bit skeptical about how it was going to turn out. Reading about a 12-year-old with a crush on her 16-year-old neighbor wasn’t exactly what I expected. HOWEVER, this story turned out to be a superb ride on a huge emotional roller coaster. The further I traveled around all of the plot twists the further this story emotionally ate me up and spit me out. You know a book is good when you can experience a wide variety of intense emotion in a short amount of time.
The characters are well written and you are immediately living in the story with them. I loved the contrast between Devin and Ethan, yet they both love Alexa completely and deeply. And Olivia…just wow! I connected so much with the story that I think I cried for the last 30 minutes I was reading. You simply can’t help it, you just can’t put it down even though it is tearing you up.
The main storyline wraps up at the end of book 2 except for one specific piece of it that is left open in the epilogue for the next part of the series. The epilogue leaves off with Sebastian, Alexa’s father’s friend and where his part of the story is headed. I am interested to see how his story plays out and how it affects Alexa.
The characters are well written and you are immediately living in the story with them. I loved the contrast between Devin and Ethan, yet they both love Alexa completely and deeply. And Olivia…just wow! I connected so much with the story that I think I cried for the last 30 minutes I was reading. You simply can’t help it, you just can’t put it down even though it is tearing you up.
The main storyline wraps up at the end of book 2 except for one specific piece of it that is left open in the epilogue for the next part of the series. The epilogue leaves off with Sebastian, Alexa’s father’s friend and where his part of the story is headed. I am interested to see how his story plays out and how it affects Alexa.
December 31, 2017
Alexa Series, Vol. 1 by T.R. Cupak is book 1 and 2 of her Alexa series. These stories took me on an emotional roller coaster ride from laughter to saddess. This series pulled me in from the first word and kept me engaged until the very last word. The characters in this series are connectable and lovable. They will take you on some twists and turns that you won't see coming but you will need to know what happens next. This story will show you what one girl goes through as she deals with loss and first love. This is the story of Alexa. She has a best friend that has been there for her through everything and then you have the boy next door. They are the complete opposites of each other, one a good boy and the other a bad boy type What will happen when feelings are revealed? What happens when jealousy rears its ugly head? Will she have to decide between the two? I felt so much compassion for Alexa because she has been through so much but she is strong and finds a way to keep going. I highly recommend this book. I know you will want to see what happens with Alexa and the suspense that follows her will just leave you sitting on the edge of your seat.
January 9, 2018
Alexa Series, Vol. One by T.R. Cupak is book one and two in the story of Alexa. Alexa hasn’t had the easiest life. At the tender age of two she lost her mother but luckily her father remarried a woman that would raise her like her own daughter. At the age of 18 a massive earthquake hits the town they live in and she finds herself truly alone after her parents die during it. Taking comfort in the arms of her neighbor, Ethan, only to be left again she turns to her former best friend, Devin, to help her pick up the pieces of her broken life. A year later and she is ready to go to college and start a fresh chapter in her life. Unfortunately Ethan walks back into her life and proceeds to make everything extremely complicated. Who will Alexa choose? Why did Ethan leave in the first place? These questions and more will be answered when you read these books
I really enjoyed these books and the definitely need to be read in order since book two starts off where book one ends. I was really happy that I got to read them as a set because the flow between the two is fantastic. I really sympathized with Alexa and could feel her pain as I was reading her story. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me interested from the very first page all the way to the very end of the last one. I have to give this story a solid four star rating.
I really enjoyed these books and the definitely need to be read in order since book two starts off where book one ends. I was really happy that I got to read them as a set because the flow between the two is fantastic. I really sympathized with Alexa and could feel her pain as I was reading her story. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me interested from the very first page all the way to the very end of the last one. I have to give this story a solid four star rating.
January 14, 2018
Alexa series Volume 1 by T.R. Cupak completely blew me away. I was instantly taken with this book. From the beginning something about the writing just completely held my attention. I never got bored or wished it to end. I actually would love to revisit these characters and get an update. I really didn’t see this book coming. I didn’t predict one thing that was going to happen. The author really got me good. Not to give away spoilers let’s just say I never saw that ending coming. I think the book ended well and all but I am not going to lie I was sad. Sad and happy I guess is the best way to describe my feelings. And also really shocked. Gosh I am just all over the place. The authors writing was superb and the story was great. I loved this book even with the sad. There is some disturbing stuff that is mentioned in the book. If you are sensitive to sexual abuse just a warning that there is a mention. That was the hardest part for me and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I would rate 5 stars. Good job T.R. Cupak you have earned a new fan/book stalker.
January 14, 2018
Alexa Series by T.R. Cupak is a great telling of the life of a girl that spans over 18 years. We travel through Alexa's life with her from her first tragedy to her first real friendship and of course her first love and heartbreak.
The story starts of with the tragedy of losing her mother. Life then gets better with her best friend Devin. Then life gives her more lemons. Devin declares that he loves her but she doesn't feel the same. Then she meets Ethan the boy next door. Then tragedy hits again when an earthquake hits.
This book has allot of ups and downs twists and turns.
T.R. Cupak couldn't have done this better the flow of the book is a masterpiece from the start straight through where the first and second book meet until the end. ( Yes this has book 1 and 2 in one amazing volume)
The characters are all very well developed and the storyline is consistent and believable.
Great read and so happy that both books are in one volume
The story starts of with the tragedy of losing her mother. Life then gets better with her best friend Devin. Then life gives her more lemons. Devin declares that he loves her but she doesn't feel the same. Then she meets Ethan the boy next door. Then tragedy hits again when an earthquake hits.
This book has allot of ups and downs twists and turns.
T.R. Cupak couldn't have done this better the flow of the book is a masterpiece from the start straight through where the first and second book meet until the end. ( Yes this has book 1 and 2 in one amazing volume)
The characters are all very well developed and the storyline is consistent and believable.
Great read and so happy that both books are in one volume
January 15, 2018
Alexa Series Volume One by T.R. Cupak contains the books Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved which, are the first two books of the Alexa Series. This story creates so many feelings for the reader. Alexa has experienced loss in her life but her life is mostly a fairytale. A life most young girls would want. She’s got a great family, the best friends anyone could ask for, a new neighbor to crush on. Everything looks good for Alexa. One day, one event changes her entire world and she feels lost and alone in the world. She doesn’t know who to turn to or what to do.
Alexa has such a gut wrenching story being told in this book that makes it so hard to put down. Even though the characters are younger, they are so relatable. I couldn’t put the book down. I absolutely had to know what was going to happen, how Alexa was going to make decisions, and what ripple effect it would have on her life.
I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read more from T.R. Cupak!!
Alexa has such a gut wrenching story being told in this book that makes it so hard to put down. Even though the characters are younger, they are so relatable. I couldn’t put the book down. I absolutely had to know what was going to happen, how Alexa was going to make decisions, and what ripple effect it would have on her life.
I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read more from T.R. Cupak!!
December 31, 2017
Alexa Series: Volume 1 by T.R. Stupak consists of two novels Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loves and are in the contemporary romance genre. These novels are both very emotional when you read so have a box of tissues ready. It tells the story of Alexa, who has not had a very easy life. Losing her mom at a very young age, then losing her dad and step-mom in an earthquake in the Bay Area of California. Alexa has the help of her best friends to help get her life back together. Alexa has someone from her past comeback into her life. Will her feelings for Ethan prevail? Again, Alexa has to put her life back together after some events took place in her life. Will she be able to get through?
T.R. Stupak has written a very emotional story, but done in a very classy way. Her characters are well developed and you will feel like you know the characters like they were your friends. Be prepared to be on an emotional roller coaster, but it is well worth the ride.
T.R. Stupak has written a very emotional story, but done in a very classy way. Her characters are well developed and you will feel like you know the characters like they were your friends. Be prepared to be on an emotional roller coaster, but it is well worth the ride.
January 14, 2018
The Alexa Series Vol. 1 by T.R. Cupak had me in tears almost from the beginning of the book and on and off all the way through it. This is the second book I have read by her this week and can't wait to go through her page and see what else there is for me to read.
Alexa's story was emotional and I both love and hate stories that make me cry the way I did while reading this book. At one point I had to blame the red eye and stuffy nose on my allergies because I was crying so much. Her heart is shattered and put back together way too many times for one person but she comes though all of it and becomes a stronger woman for it.
I'm going to assume that there will more to Alexa's story since this is the first volume and with the way it ended. I want to see Sebastian get his own story. Will it be part of the Alexa's story or will he have his own story? Can't wait to find out.
Alexa's story was emotional and I both love and hate stories that make me cry the way I did while reading this book. At one point I had to blame the red eye and stuffy nose on my allergies because I was crying so much. Her heart is shattered and put back together way too many times for one person but she comes though all of it and becomes a stronger woman for it.
I'm going to assume that there will more to Alexa's story since this is the first volume and with the way it ended. I want to see Sebastian get his own story. Will it be part of the Alexa's story or will he have his own story? Can't wait to find out.
January 9, 2018
Alexa Series volume 1 written by T.R. Cupak. Volume one contains Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved. This was a super cute series to me I loved watching that only Alexa grow up and become who she is but also her experiences with Devin and Ethan and everyone else she comes into contact with as she was growing. Her and Ethan. Are hit and miss at first with the whole neighbor and age thing going on but her and Dev have been best friends for a long time. Once Lexi (Alexa) hit 16 everything seems to change. After a lot happens in between the 2 stories I loved reading about Ethan and Devin and the differences between them and the confusion along the way. This story is told through Alexa’s point of view but you can relate to what’s going on or at least you think you can when it comes to Ethan and Devin. Then there is the threats Ethan’s nasty step mother makes …how much can one girl handle? And how far will love make them all go…
January 14, 2018
5 Stars
Alexa Series: Volume 1 by T.R. Cupak contains the two books of this fantastic series- ‘Alexa Crushed’ and ‘Alexa Loves’. I have read one of Ms. Cupak’s more recent novels and loved it so much I went looking for more of her work and discovered the Alexa Series. I was only too happy to jump right into these books, excited to discover what Ms. Cupak had produced- what I found was a really well written, beautifully detailed, emotive, and multi-layered storyline that contained such wonderfully complex characters, who were somewhat flawed, quite interesting, and so incredibly endearing.
Both stories took me on an emotional journey that I won’t soon forget! I am happy to recommend this book and I can’t wait to see what Ms. Cupak does next!
Thank you, Ms. Cupak!
Alexa Series: Volume 1 by T.R. Cupak contains the two books of this fantastic series- ‘Alexa Crushed’ and ‘Alexa Loves’. I have read one of Ms. Cupak’s more recent novels and loved it so much I went looking for more of her work and discovered the Alexa Series. I was only too happy to jump right into these books, excited to discover what Ms. Cupak had produced- what I found was a really well written, beautifully detailed, emotive, and multi-layered storyline that contained such wonderfully complex characters, who were somewhat flawed, quite interesting, and so incredibly endearing.
Both stories took me on an emotional journey that I won’t soon forget! I am happy to recommend this book and I can’t wait to see what Ms. Cupak does next!
Thank you, Ms. Cupak!
January 15, 2018
Emotional rollercoaster
Alexa Series Volume one by T.R. Cupak contains two books, Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved. Both of these books are packed full of love, lost, devastation, action, plot twists and turns and they are absolutely amazing!!! These books are the true meaning of an emotional rollercoaster. Both books are great but Alexa Loved was my favorite. I guarantee once you pick up this book you will not want to put it down. The book doesn't really end with a cliffhanger but the author did leave the doors open for the next book. These books do contain material that could be a trigger for some including sexual abuse so caution should be used. I recommend all readers be over the age of eighteen due to adult language and adult content. I give these books 5 stars!
Alexa Series Volume one by T.R. Cupak contains two books, Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved. Both of these books are packed full of love, lost, devastation, action, plot twists and turns and they are absolutely amazing!!! These books are the true meaning of an emotional rollercoaster. Both books are great but Alexa Loved was my favorite. I guarantee once you pick up this book you will not want to put it down. The book doesn't really end with a cliffhanger but the author did leave the doors open for the next book. These books do contain material that could be a trigger for some including sexual abuse so caution should be used. I recommend all readers be over the age of eighteen due to adult language and adult content. I give these books 5 stars!
January 1, 2018
Title: Alexa Series Volume One
Author: T.R. Cupak
Series: Alexa Series
Alexa Series Volume one was a great 5 star read.
We get the first two books in the series and they were both great.
Alexa loses her mom at the age of 2 so she can’t quite remember her. Her father eventually meets another woman who becomes the mom she never had. When she moves across the river it’s earth shattering for her, she won’t see her best friend Devin every day like she used too.
There is an older neighbor boy that has caught Alexa’s attention. She witnessed Ethan several times with different girls. And she encountered a tinge of jealousy.
All I could do was sit there and wish I was the blonde who got to kiss his perfect lips and feel his masculine body under my fingertips.
A misunderstanding occurs with Devin that causes them to not talk for a couple of years.Now that she is 18 she gets a kiss from Ethan while he is protecting her from an earthquake. She later gets some devastating news that changes her life. And it gets even more interesting from there.
Both Devin and Ethan want Alexa. Alexa loves Devin but she is also drawn to Ethan.
Not only is she dealing with her loss but she has to try and figure out who she loves and wants to be with.
Will she pick the right one?
Volume one took me on such an emotional rollercoaster. There are several twists and turns. All of the secondary characters were great and added a terrific element to the story. This is my first read from T.R. Cupak and I was pulled right in. I can’t wait to finish this series.
Author: T.R. Cupak
Series: Alexa Series
Alexa Series Volume one was a great 5 star read.
We get the first two books in the series and they were both great.
Alexa loses her mom at the age of 2 so she can’t quite remember her. Her father eventually meets another woman who becomes the mom she never had. When she moves across the river it’s earth shattering for her, she won’t see her best friend Devin every day like she used too.
There is an older neighbor boy that has caught Alexa’s attention. She witnessed Ethan several times with different girls. And she encountered a tinge of jealousy.
All I could do was sit there and wish I was the blonde who got to kiss his perfect lips and feel his masculine body under my fingertips.
A misunderstanding occurs with Devin that causes them to not talk for a couple of years.Now that she is 18 she gets a kiss from Ethan while he is protecting her from an earthquake. She later gets some devastating news that changes her life. And it gets even more interesting from there.
Both Devin and Ethan want Alexa. Alexa loves Devin but she is also drawn to Ethan.
Not only is she dealing with her loss but she has to try and figure out who she loves and wants to be with.
Will she pick the right one?
Volume one took me on such an emotional rollercoaster. There are several twists and turns. All of the secondary characters were great and added a terrific element to the story. This is my first read from T.R. Cupak and I was pulled right in. I can’t wait to finish this series.
January 11, 2018
Alexa series by T R Cupak
5 Stars!!!!!
Oh my God this book had me absolutely glued to the pages. It definately had me going through the emotions! There were sad and happy parts to this book and I admit I used a kleenex or two! I really enjoyed this book.
The whole triangle between Lexi, Dev and Ethan is so explosive and filled with twists and turns. I really like the way that the author brings in just enough of each backstory to fill in all the gaps and how the complex plot twists come out and unfold during the book. I really cannot wait to read more by this author and the refreshing characters and story lines.
5 Stars!!!!!
Oh my God this book had me absolutely glued to the pages. It definately had me going through the emotions! There were sad and happy parts to this book and I admit I used a kleenex or two! I really enjoyed this book.
The whole triangle between Lexi, Dev and Ethan is so explosive and filled with twists and turns. I really like the way that the author brings in just enough of each backstory to fill in all the gaps and how the complex plot twists come out and unfold during the book. I really cannot wait to read more by this author and the refreshing characters and story lines.
January 14, 2018
Alexa series volume 1 by T.R. Cupak contains the first two books, Alexa Crushed and Alexa Loved. These books tell the story of Alexa, a girl struggling to adjust to life after losing her parents, and having to choose between two guys. There is Devin her life long best friend and Ethan her sexy older neighbor. When Alexa reads a letter her father left in his will, she realizes there may be more to her parents death and she may be in danger. This was heart breaking, I really felt for Alexa. T.R. Cupak writes realistic characters that you can't help but love. This was my first book by this author but I am really looking forward to reading more from this author!
January 11, 2018
Alexa Series is the story of Alexa, Devin and Ethan. And what a story!!! My emotions went from "Are you crazy??" to "You poor thing, let me hug you", to "That b*tch is psyco!" to "WFT???" Literally, your emotions will be all over the place! While I was not a fan of Ethan in the beginning, he definately grew on me. And the way the story wrapped up literally had me in tears. I couldn't see the words I was trying to read! Once you start this story, you will devour it! This is the second book I have read by T.R. Cupak, and I am officially a fan!
April 9, 2018
This has both book one and two in it. These books are amazing. They rip your heart out, put it back in, rip it out again, and then put it back in again.
Alexa has a great best friend (Devin) and then a hot neighbor (Ethan). Devin is in love with her but Ethan has a thing for her too. Devin is the boy next door type who would do anything for Alexa where Ethan is the bad boy type who always gets what he wants.
Alexa goes through a horrible, horrible life experience. Which guy is going to be there for her, which is she going to choose, what will happen to make her life so very hard.
Alexa has a great best friend (Devin) and then a hot neighbor (Ethan). Devin is in love with her but Ethan has a thing for her too. Devin is the boy next door type who would do anything for Alexa where Ethan is the bad boy type who always gets what he wants.
Alexa goes through a horrible, horrible life experience. Which guy is going to be there for her, which is she going to choose, what will happen to make her life so very hard.
January 10, 2018
Wow time to take a breather, I loved the Alexa Series Vol 1 by T.R Cupak. It was an emotional roller coaster that I didn’t want to end. I don’t think I have cried that hard in a book for a long time. I’m so glad I had the two books because I don’t think I could have waited for the second. I fell in love with ALL of the Characters, which is a huge problem because I had no clue who to cheer on a price of my heart belonged to each one of them.
This is the first of T.R Cupak books that I have read and I can honestly say I can’t wait to see what comes next.
This is the first of T.R Cupak books that I have read and I can honestly say I can’t wait to see what comes next.
January 15, 2018
Alexa Series Vol. 1 by T.R. Cupak was a great read! I read it in two days. The passion, drama, and real life events in the book had me on an emotional roller coaster. The writing was excellent, and the characters were relatable and likeable. A love story with so many twists and turns you will keep reading because you have to know what happens next. I now impatiently wait the next book in this series to know what happens next in their lives. I give this book 5 stars easily!
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