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Twenty Year Reunion
Can you love the same person twice?
When recently divorced Rebecca Lassiter is invited to her twenty-year high school reunion, she considers her options. Should she go? And will he be there? ‘He’ is none other than her ex-boyfriend, Quinn Martel, a wildly successful musician, known around the globe. When Rebecca's flight is canceled the day before she’s supposed to leave for the reunion, as a last effort, she reaches out to Quinn, shocked when he responds, and even further surprised when he offers a ride in his private jet back to the States.
Will sparks fly again between them? Will Quinn’s rockstar life be too much to overcome? Or will Rebecca's jealous ex-husband ruin things before they get started?
Download Twenty Year Reunion for a fun, sexy, and unique trip down memory lane.
This novella is complete at 53K words and is priced accordingly.
When recently divorced Rebecca Lassiter is invited to her twenty-year high school reunion, she considers her options. Should she go? And will he be there? ‘He’ is none other than her ex-boyfriend, Quinn Martel, a wildly successful musician, known around the globe. When Rebecca's flight is canceled the day before she’s supposed to leave for the reunion, as a last effort, she reaches out to Quinn, shocked when he responds, and even further surprised when he offers a ride in his private jet back to the States.
Will sparks fly again between them? Will Quinn’s rockstar life be too much to overcome? Or will Rebecca's jealous ex-husband ruin things before they get started?
Download Twenty Year Reunion for a fun, sexy, and unique trip down memory lane.
This novella is complete at 53K words and is priced accordingly.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2020
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About the author
Ann Benjamin
4 books35 followersAnn Benjamin is an author and ex-pat living in Dubai, UAE. She writes about food at her culinary and travel blog, the Weekly A to Z. You might also recognize her from her other writing persona, Courtney Brandt, where she has authored six young adult marching novels, a complete steampunk trilogy, The Queen of England series, and a contemporary YA series, including Take One at Mulholland High, and the next novel, Take Two at Mulholland High. She recently released More Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek and Take Three at Mulholland High.
Ms. Benjamin was proud to release Room 702 in 2013, another stand-alone novel, Life After Joe, published in 2015, and Twenty Year Reunion in 2020. She is currently working on her next novel, Emily at the Wedding.
Please feel free to contact her at: annbenjaminauthor@hotmail.com, or visit her at: https://linktr.ee/cbrandtwright
Ms. Benjamin was proud to release Room 702 in 2013, another stand-alone novel, Life After Joe, published in 2015, and Twenty Year Reunion in 2020. She is currently working on her next novel, Emily at the Wedding.
Please feel free to contact her at: annbenjaminauthor@hotmail.com, or visit her at: https://linktr.ee/cbrandtwright
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May 18, 2020
For the most part, I enjoyed "Twenty Year Reunion" by Ann Benjamin. The main characters, Rebecca and Quinn, were quite likeable, and it was easy for me to relate to their situation because I too am facing my twenty-year high school reunion this summer (or would be if it hadn't been canceled due to the coronavirus). I particularly enjoyed watching Rebecca regain the confidence she'd lost after her divorce as she took steps to introduce more fun into her life. It's certainly normal and expected to go through something of a mourning period after a divorce, but Rebecca seemed to come out stronger, and certainly happier, on the other side.
When Rebecca and Quinn met up again after not having seen each other for so many years, it almost seemed as if no time had passed for them at all. There were a few minutes of awkwardness, but they quickly fell back into their old friendship. Their romance reignited shortly after that, and although things between them moved quickly, the relationship never felt rushed to me. Quinn and Rebecca were obviously much happier together than apart, and they both seemed committed to making it work no matter what challenges they faced.
That said, there were some things about the story that didn't make sense to me, which is why I wasn't able to give this book a higher rating. For example, why did Rebecca's former husband Peter, a dentist, move from the U.S. to London for work? The UK does not recognize dental degrees from the U.S. (or vice versa), so at the very least, Peter would have had to sit for a licensing exam before he would have been allowed to practice. The preparation for such an exam can be quite lengthy and sometimes involves enrollment in a local university for an additional degree. It wouldn't have been as easy for Peter and Rebecca to pick up and move as the author seems to think.
Further, it made no sense for Rebecca not to block Peter from her phone and social media after they split. They didn't have kids or anything else to tie them together, plus he cheated on her, so why would she have wanted to stay in touch with him anyway? IMO Rebecca was way too nice to Peter in general, and if she had cut him off sooner he may not have caused so many problems for her and Quinn down the line.
Aside from those plot issues, I found the writing in this book to be somewhat clunky and awkward in places, which detracted from my enjoyment of the story. For example, there were words in the wrong order or missing altogether, and some sentences or paragraphs used a strange mix of past and present tense. I've read much worse writing, but even so, IMO a little more editing would go a long way.
Overall, the positives outweighed the negatives for me, and I would recommend "Twenty Year Reunion" for all fans of contemporary romance. I would probably read another book by Ms. Benjamin in the future.
*ARC provided by the author/publisher via Hidden Gems Books. All opinions expressed are my own.
When Rebecca and Quinn met up again after not having seen each other for so many years, it almost seemed as if no time had passed for them at all. There were a few minutes of awkwardness, but they quickly fell back into their old friendship. Their romance reignited shortly after that, and although things between them moved quickly, the relationship never felt rushed to me. Quinn and Rebecca were obviously much happier together than apart, and they both seemed committed to making it work no matter what challenges they faced.
That said, there were some things about the story that didn't make sense to me, which is why I wasn't able to give this book a higher rating. For example, why did Rebecca's former husband Peter, a dentist, move from the U.S. to London for work? The UK does not recognize dental degrees from the U.S. (or vice versa), so at the very least, Peter would have had to sit for a licensing exam before he would have been allowed to practice. The preparation for such an exam can be quite lengthy and sometimes involves enrollment in a local university for an additional degree. It wouldn't have been as easy for Peter and Rebecca to pick up and move as the author seems to think.
Further, it made no sense for Rebecca not to block Peter from her phone and social media after they split. They didn't have kids or anything else to tie them together, plus he cheated on her, so why would she have wanted to stay in touch with him anyway? IMO Rebecca was way too nice to Peter in general, and if she had cut him off sooner he may not have caused so many problems for her and Quinn down the line.
Aside from those plot issues, I found the writing in this book to be somewhat clunky and awkward in places, which detracted from my enjoyment of the story. For example, there were words in the wrong order or missing altogether, and some sentences or paragraphs used a strange mix of past and present tense. I've read much worse writing, but even so, IMO a little more editing would go a long way.
Overall, the positives outweighed the negatives for me, and I would recommend "Twenty Year Reunion" for all fans of contemporary romance. I would probably read another book by Ms. Benjamin in the future.
*ARC provided by the author/publisher via Hidden Gems Books. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 19, 2020
My first Ann Benjamin novel, I really enjoyed reading about Rebecca and Quinn. I felt Becca's pain when she talked about Peter and how things ended, then her 'revenge' to get fit and look her best despite him. Many thin threads were weaved between the characters and their situations.
And Quinn. Oh. What a perfect specimen of a man with his insecurities and crazy life, he was just so real... jumping off the pages into my heart.
A wonderful book!
NB I received an ARC of this novel.
And Quinn. Oh. What a perfect specimen of a man with his insecurities and crazy life, he was just so real... jumping off the pages into my heart.
A wonderful book!
NB I received an ARC of this novel.
June 11, 2020
Rebecca is struggling after her divorce. Quinn has writers block. Can they rekindle the flame that they had years ago? Will she be able to let him in?
Overall, I loved this book. I love how this took us through Rebecca trying to pick herself up and to let herself love again. I loved the fact that both acknowledged that while they were the same person, they had also grown. The only question I had was what happened with her ex. Good read and would definitely love to see what this author has written otherwise!
Overall, I loved this book. I love how this took us through Rebecca trying to pick herself up and to let herself love again. I loved the fact that both acknowledged that while they were the same person, they had also grown. The only question I had was what happened with her ex. Good read and would definitely love to see what this author has written otherwise!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 14, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyable!
Former high school sweethearts, Rebecca and Quinn reunite for their 20-year high school reunion. Living in London, she has reached out to her former high school sweetheart when she was bumped from her flight home. She hopes that he is going and will give her a ride. What happens makes for a delightful story.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Former high school sweethearts, Rebecca and Quinn reunite for their 20-year high school reunion. Living in London, she has reached out to her former high school sweetheart when she was bumped from her flight home. She hopes that he is going and will give her a ride. What happens makes for a delightful story.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
April 19, 2020
I recieved this book free and I am voluntarily doing a review. I loved this sexy second chance romance. Must read! Reasons I enjoyed this book: Easy-to-read Entertaining Great world building Happily Ever After Original Page-turner Wonderful characters
April 25, 2020
This was a very quick enjoyable read. If you like 2nd chance love stories with a bit of humor in this this is your book. I am curious to read more of her books. So far I’d say she is my kind of writer.
May 15, 2020
Twenty Year Reunion is a fun, fast-paced, quick read. If you enjoy second-chance romances with a little bit of wit mixed in, then take a chance on Rebecca and Quinn's story.
November 27, 2021
twenty year reunion
Loved it! I’d love to think the ex gets his at some stage. Enjoyed this book immensely. Great job Ann Benjamin
Loved it! I’d love to think the ex gets his at some stage. Enjoyed this book immensely. Great job Ann Benjamin
November 28, 2021
Good
Good writing style, good characters and entertaining. Second chance. She could be a bit less insecure and He could be a bit more communicative. Would be a good movie.
Good writing style, good characters and entertaining. Second chance. She could be a bit less insecure and He could be a bit more communicative. Would be a good movie.
July 21, 2020
Rekindling an Old Flame
The cover of this book alone tells you that, even though the hero is a rockstar, it is certainly not a typical rockstar romance as usually seen in contemporary romance. The focus is where it ought to be, on the couple who is getting to know each other again after 20 years of separation and as they start to rekindle their former high-school-sweethearts relationship. I did, unfortunately, have a few issues with this book. I thought the book started with a rather prodigious information dump, which I never like. Authors should just start where the action is and weave in the backstory where and when necessary. We need not know everything upfront—I swear! I also thought the book was somewhat awkwardly written in parts, as the author used turns of phrase and sentence structure that didn't feel quite right and detracted from my reading enjoyment. I often felt that, even beyond the information dump sections, the story was more told rather than shown. To truly get into the heads of the characters and appreciate what they're going through, we need to be shown what is happening, not told. In a move that is unusual for contemporary romance, the author restricts the point of view to the heroine. I found myself missing having the hero's perspective as well. I would have loved to have known what he thought and felt throughout all that transpired.
The cover of this book alone tells you that, even though the hero is a rockstar, it is certainly not a typical rockstar romance as usually seen in contemporary romance. The focus is where it ought to be, on the couple who is getting to know each other again after 20 years of separation and as they start to rekindle their former high-school-sweethearts relationship. I did, unfortunately, have a few issues with this book. I thought the book started with a rather prodigious information dump, which I never like. Authors should just start where the action is and weave in the backstory where and when necessary. We need not know everything upfront—I swear! I also thought the book was somewhat awkwardly written in parts, as the author used turns of phrase and sentence structure that didn't feel quite right and detracted from my reading enjoyment. I often felt that, even beyond the information dump sections, the story was more told rather than shown. To truly get into the heads of the characters and appreciate what they're going through, we need to be shown what is happening, not told. In a move that is unusual for contemporary romance, the author restricts the point of view to the heroine. I found myself missing having the hero's perspective as well. I would have loved to have known what he thought and felt throughout all that transpired.
February 20, 2022
This second chance romance set around 20th high school reunion. It is refreshing to read a story about older characters finding love.
Rebecca is living and working in England as she makes plans to go to her 20th reunion she starts to look up her first love Quinn a big star in the music industry.
I am not big on 3rd person writing, I prefer first person even dual POV. But I did enjoy this book a lot.
Rebecca is living and working in England as she makes plans to go to her 20th reunion she starts to look up her first love Quinn a big star in the music industry.
I am not big on 3rd person writing, I prefer first person even dual POV. But I did enjoy this book a lot.
August 30, 2020
Just the name of this book causes a trip down memory lane.
The first thing that comes to mind is high school.
The things we wish to forget, the things we wish to relive.
But, what might have been with that high school sweetheart?
Worth the read!!!
***I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story.***
The first thing that comes to mind is high school.
The things we wish to forget, the things we wish to relive.
But, what might have been with that high school sweetheart?
Worth the read!!!
***I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story.***
February 8, 2022
I finished this book. I loved reading it very much. At how 2 people can have their love rekindle after so long. Having some one who can be so darn jealous and hatred and try to destroy that love after he had all ready lost her all be caused he cheated on her when she was his wife at one time and tried to destroy her and it did cost her but in the end it cost him.
May 18, 2020
I would have enjoyed this book more if Rebecca toned down her issues. I get she has trust issues and a lot of insecurities but she was such a pill.
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