The Trouble with Jake

by Sue Nelson Buckley

Jake is dead, thanks to a sudden storm in the small, rural village of White’s Bluff. He didn’t consider himself much of a ghost. How could you haunt, if no one knew you existed. But that didn’t stop him from rescuing fifteen year old Kathryn from a treacherous fall. A few years later, Kathryn had it together, university classes, awesome part-time job, and a law-school bound boyfriend. A harsh discovery tore it all apart. After driving all night, she wasn't surprised to find herself back in White's Bluff. She'd always found a sense of peace there. Then she discovered her imaginary hero wasn't a fantasy after all. Kathryn fled. But she couldn't ignore the questions. Who was he? Why was he here? Jake was ecstatic someone else finally knew about him. As she searched to find out more about him, Jake had to make a hard decision. Should he selfishly encourage her to be content with what little he can offer, or send her away to forget him and find the fulfilling life she deserves? What happens next is beyond either of their wildest dreams.

203 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 22, 2009

About the author

Sue Nelson Buckley grew up in Saint John, New Brunswick before moving to Vancouver, British Columbia in 2002.

When asked why she writes she'll laugh and say she can't not write. She's been telling stories for as long as she could talk and writing them down soon after she learned her alphabet.

Her first books published were two versions of the same story. The original version is a regular adult romance which was re-written as a young adult romance. Unable to decide which edition to publish, Sue decided to offer both in a dual version volume.

Her latest novel, Hiding in Plain Sight makes you wonder which is worse, the evil aliens out to get them or the High School drama queen.

Reviews

[Sue Buckley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit I'm a little biased on this book. It was my first foray into writing Young Adult fiction and I quickly discovered how much I loved this genre.

I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

[Cassandra Ackerson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was my first read by this author. I liked the character development and always love a local setting. It really does enhance the connection to the story when we can recognize the locations. I liked the story and found it to be unique. It wasn't something that I couldn't put down but I did want to see how things ended for Kathryn and Jake. It's one of those stories that ties itself up in a neat little bow at the end. I prefer a bit more of a twist or surprise at the end but sometimes a pleasant happy ending story is just what we need. I worried that Kathryn would be killed and that's how they'd end up together. Still not sure how it all came about with him being regenerated but again...sometimes a happy ending is needed.I would definitely read Sue again.