From the Time Before

Hometown #0.5

by Jessie Marie

What will Alicia Jones do when her heart starts to overrule her head?

I’ve finally made it through my undergrad career. Everything seems great - I have my acceptance to Yale Law School; my boyfriend, Nicholas Stanley, supports my career choice; and the summer is at my fingertips, ready to be spent with my best friend, Andrew Parker.

After a hard year without my brother, I need all the wins I can get.

So why am I having such a difficult time accepting my decision to be a lawyer?
Why, when I think about Nicholas, do I get a funny sense of irritation?
And why can’t I get Andrew out of my head?

A standalone novella, the prequel to Take it on Faith, about taking risks and following your heart - even when your head tells you to do otherwise.

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About the author

Crisis handler by day and writer by night, Jessie often finds herself wrapped up in the tales of humanity. She cultivated an appetite for a good love story from the moment she read her first Sarah Dessen book, and it led to her desire to create some stories of her own.

When she’s not writing or providing resources for students at a small SoCal college, she can be found driving into the sunset while listening to the Foo Fighters, sinking her toes in the sand, or reveling in the beauty of a good meal. She also enjoys hanging out with her better half and her favorite tiny human.

You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, her website, Goodreads and Amazon.

Reviews

[Jessie Marie]

What will Alicia Jones do when her heart starts to overrule her head?

I’ve finally made it through my undergrad career. Everything seems great - I have my acceptance to Yale Law School; my boyfriend, Nicholas Stanley, supports my career choice; and the summer is at my fingertips, ready to be spent with my best friend, Andrew Parker.

After a hard year without my brother, I need all the wins I can get.

So why am I having such a difficult time accepting my decision to be a lawyer?
Why, when I think about Nicholas, do I get a funny sense of irritation?
And why can’t I get Andrew out of my head?

A standalone novella, the prequel to Take it on Faith, about taking risks and following your heart - even when your head tells you to do otherwise. Get your copy today for free when you sign up for the newsletter: Jessie Marie's Newsletter

[humansreading · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reads like a small town romance with a charming plot. At some points, Alicia, the MFC annoyed the hell out of me. 😅 Nevertheless, I actually appreciate how the end of this Novella turned out. Definitely interested to see more of Alicia and Andrew and what the future holds for them, if anything…

Would I recommend? Yes, it’s a very quick and sweet read.

[Savannah Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this glimpse into the early days! Jessie Marie is utterly brilliant & I'm never let down when I pick up one of her books!