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Here We Go
Samantha and Julia have been friends for years. Joe, Alex, and Nick are the men in their lives, and each of them wants to be more than just a friend. Samantha doesn’t really give romance much thought until her high school sweetheart shows up unexpectedly at her door after a decade-long absence. As much as Sam would like to put the past behind her, she finds herself suddenly trying to choose between whether or not to give her old flame a second chance or to finally take things to a new level with a good friend. When Julia’s longtime boyfriend suddenly reveals that he is in love with someone else, Julia reverts to the carefree, reckless behavior of her college days. Julia goes from party girl to pregnant and alone, making Samantha wonder if Julia is the best person to turn to when it comes to seeking advice for matters of the heart.
249 pages, Paperback
First published March 10, 2011
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About the author
Jessica Goodwin
5 books28 followersJessica Goodwin is an author, freelance writer, and blogger with five novels and hundreds of articles under her belt. Her work has appeared on Scary Mommy, Baby Gaga, Tribe Magazine, Mamalode, Mother Hustle, Nugget, Travel the Home Exchange Way, the Falls Church News Press, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
She is currently pursuing her ALM in Extension Studies (Creative Writing & Literature) with Harvard University Extension School.
Two of Goodwin's books, Here We Go and The One Who Got Away have appeared on the Amazon bestseller list. In March 2012, her third book, One of the Guys, received an Honorable Mention in Sapphire Star Publishing's Month of Romance contest. Goodwin's latest book, Starting from Scratch, was released in spring 2019.
Goodwin lives near Washington, DC with her husband, son, and their two cats. She likes cookies, coffee, and anything that sparkles. If she could have any animal for a pet, it would be a T-Rex. She loves experimenting in the kitchen, home exchanging, singing in the shower, and takes way too many pictures of her kid.
In what little spare time she has, she blogs about her family's travel adventures at Go With The Goodwins - www.gowiththegoodwins.com.
Visit www.jessica-goodwin.com for more information.
She is currently pursuing her ALM in Extension Studies (Creative Writing & Literature) with Harvard University Extension School.
Two of Goodwin's books, Here We Go and The One Who Got Away have appeared on the Amazon bestseller list. In March 2012, her third book, One of the Guys, received an Honorable Mention in Sapphire Star Publishing's Month of Romance contest. Goodwin's latest book, Starting from Scratch, was released in spring 2019.
Goodwin lives near Washington, DC with her husband, son, and their two cats. She likes cookies, coffee, and anything that sparkles. If she could have any animal for a pet, it would be a T-Rex. She loves experimenting in the kitchen, home exchanging, singing in the shower, and takes way too many pictures of her kid.
In what little spare time she has, she blogs about her family's travel adventures at Go With The Goodwins - www.gowiththegoodwins.com.
Visit www.jessica-goodwin.com for more information.
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June 16, 2011
I downloaded this for my Kindle after looking for something to suit my mood.
I really enjoyed the whole ‘feel’ of this story. We have four friends who know each other well and follow a part of their journey as romance enters and leaves their lives. We get to experience a part of their daily living and it’s so well-written and believable that I found it easy to be a part of it all.
You may well be thinking of the well-loved TV programme of ‘Friends’ – and yes, it does have that feel to it. Personally, I enjoyed watching it the first time round and now the re-runs. It’s a creation that is never out of date and something we all may have experienced at some point in our lives or even want to experience. There the similarities end as our four characters have very different personalities and the book has a very different setting.
From the very beginning of reading ‘Here We Go’ the friendship between Samantha, Julia, Joe and Alex is very evident………… the casual way Samantha overhears Joe’s conversation on his mobile and knows instantly it’s Alex and they are planning their evening – ‘they’ also including the girls. You know that these four built the foundation for their friendship years ago and they know each other well.
They are sharing a beachside duplex that’s owned by Julia’s parents. Samantha and Joe are working together on a weekly magazine feature, Julia is working in her mother’s business and Alex is a teacher.
The settings are described really well as are the everyday actions of the characters. I loved the casual way they perched on the railings or sat on the steps that led to the beach.
I think the clothes the girls wear portray their personalities and where they’re at emotionally. Jessica Strassner has Samantha dressing in drab and old clothes so we know she has been hurt emotionally even before we find out how. She’s hiding herself from public view!
Alex and Joe have important parts to play in the story but it’s the girls we get to know well and identify with. They both have a path to tread and wounds to heal – fears to confront. Not only do they achieve this through those outside of the friendship but also through being honest with each other.
I enjoyed the book and I want to know what happens next – I am left with many questions I want answers to! ………….. I would love to know what happens to Samanatha – does it work out for her? Does she continue to make her own decisions? Does she sell the house? What is Nick’s life like in New York? What happens to Joe? Do they stay in the beachside duplex? Does Julia go back to work? Can she handle starting her own business alongside being a mother? Who is invited to the wedding? What is the next crisis? (because there surely is one!) I hope Jessica Strassner may one day pick up this story again and lead us into the future but even if she doesn’t, I would recommend this book if you’re interested in the theme of friendships, love and finding yourself!
I really enjoyed the whole ‘feel’ of this story. We have four friends who know each other well and follow a part of their journey as romance enters and leaves their lives. We get to experience a part of their daily living and it’s so well-written and believable that I found it easy to be a part of it all.
You may well be thinking of the well-loved TV programme of ‘Friends’ – and yes, it does have that feel to it. Personally, I enjoyed watching it the first time round and now the re-runs. It’s a creation that is never out of date and something we all may have experienced at some point in our lives or even want to experience. There the similarities end as our four characters have very different personalities and the book has a very different setting.
From the very beginning of reading ‘Here We Go’ the friendship between Samantha, Julia, Joe and Alex is very evident………… the casual way Samantha overhears Joe’s conversation on his mobile and knows instantly it’s Alex and they are planning their evening – ‘they’ also including the girls. You know that these four built the foundation for their friendship years ago and they know each other well.
They are sharing a beachside duplex that’s owned by Julia’s parents. Samantha and Joe are working together on a weekly magazine feature, Julia is working in her mother’s business and Alex is a teacher.
The settings are described really well as are the everyday actions of the characters. I loved the casual way they perched on the railings or sat on the steps that led to the beach.
I think the clothes the girls wear portray their personalities and where they’re at emotionally. Jessica Strassner has Samantha dressing in drab and old clothes so we know she has been hurt emotionally even before we find out how. She’s hiding herself from public view!
Alex and Joe have important parts to play in the story but it’s the girls we get to know well and identify with. They both have a path to tread and wounds to heal – fears to confront. Not only do they achieve this through those outside of the friendship but also through being honest with each other.
I enjoyed the book and I want to know what happens next – I am left with many questions I want answers to! ………….. I would love to know what happens to Samanatha – does it work out for her? Does she continue to make her own decisions? Does she sell the house? What is Nick’s life like in New York? What happens to Joe? Do they stay in the beachside duplex? Does Julia go back to work? Can she handle starting her own business alongside being a mother? Who is invited to the wedding? What is the next crisis? (because there surely is one!) I hope Jessica Strassner may one day pick up this story again and lead us into the future but even if she doesn’t, I would recommend this book if you’re interested in the theme of friendships, love and finding yourself!
June 18, 2018
Sweet book
This is an enjoyable read about four friends who live together and are learning about love as they learn about each other. The focus is on Sam and Julia, but Alex and Joe learn about themselves as well.
This is an enjoyable read about four friends who live together and are learning about love as they learn about each other. The focus is on Sam and Julia, but Alex and Joe learn about themselves as well.
June 29, 2018
Another good read by this author. Read one—and then all the rest, like chips! Could not stop...one after the other. This is delicious!
February 6, 2014
Spoiler alert spoiler alert!!! This book was very confusing and hard to keep up with. It was a typical love story where the main love interest leaves and comes back and they live happily ever after. Sam and Nick fall in love in school but then Nick moves away to be with his dad only to return years later. When he does return Sam is having feelings for her roommate Joe. Oh and Sam's best friend Julie just slept with Alex, another close friend. Julie is on a rebound after breaking up with Jonathan. Julie finds out she's pregnant and the baby is Alex's but she lies about it until she actually gives birth and then her and Alex live happily ever after. The story also goes through hardships of losing friends and loved ones and how to deal with a hand of cards that aren't so pretty.
December 31, 2013
Cute Chick LIte book I rather enjoyed very much. The 4 main characters 2 boys 2 girls sharing a duplex since college. I really liked the story of a high school love coming back into the picture. I am a sucker for that destiny kind of love. Easy read and I will watch for more from Jessica.
February 16, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. Towards the end I didn't know if Sam was going to choose Nick or Joe personally I didn't agree with her decision. Glad it was free on kindle and downloaded " one of the guys" and " the one that got away". Can't wait to read more of them.
October 6, 2014
Definitely a great little story about possible second chances with the one that got away. Perhaps even a chance at love with someone who has been there as a wonderful friend. Who do you choose, depends where your heart truly is and wants to be. :)
October 25, 2013
People change and grow over the years. This is basically what happens to the main character in this book.
March 14, 2014
I was really enjoying this book, but hated the ending. It is sad that she ended the book with these friendships ending. People can move on without friendships ending amd it left me feeling sad.
November 24, 2013
Cute fun easy read
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