Accidentally on Purpose discussion

Be nice when you comment, but am I stupid to feel bad for Kyle? I was mad that he didn't break it off with Jess, but I just felt bad for him. His dad was a dick who made everyone around him miserable. Dads wife is depressed, son (Kyle) has o much pressure on him that he reverts to drugs. His dad made every decision for him from work to personal life with unreal expectations placed on him. No wonder he was a dick at work. I believe he really loved Emmy but jeesh his dad put so much guilt on him about being with Jess so the business will grow and he wouldn't get in trouble. Don't get me wrong abuse is wrong no matter what (I should know from personal experience). Bit drugs messes with ya. I just felt bad for him. I am glad she ended up with Luke he was the better man, but at the beginning (before the abuse)I was hoping she could save Kyle from his family and their love would prevail. He was miserable before he met Emmy which was probably why he was a dick and she made him feel alive. Too bad his dad was a bigger dick and didn't want his child to be happy and too bad Kyle turned to drugs. I know this seems wrong but I hope Kyle gets the help he needs and gets is HEA.

No, you're not stupid. Drugs do affect behaviours in a negative manner. Regardless of everything that happened, I still believe he truly loves Emmy. And yes, I felt for him too.

Ok so glad I am not alone. I feel really bad for Kyle I think he really loved Emmy but those dang uber wealthy and greedy family can be the death of you. I would love for Kyle to have HEA. I have great love for him even though Luke was the better man

I understand how you feel...I was team Kyle for a while but then I realized Luke was the better man. Kyle was in a tough spot but then I was like if he really loved Emmy he should have took a chance..

So I just read something for the author and she is thinking about a story for Kyle and is writing Leo and Tabitha's story. I really need more Kyle

I totally agree that he should have taken a chance. However, there are those who feel they're obligated, or worse, made to feel guilty to do what they can for their family (ie: parents). To think of what is best for your own self always falls to the bottom of the pile. It's the lucky ones who recognize what may happen if they don't do what's right for them - especially when it comes to matters of the heart.

Yesss...I would definitely love to hear more from these characters!

The physical assault did me in. But I have a psych background so my compassion won. I look forward to seeing him with someone else.. He used drugs to deal with his situaion... It's been resolved....he deserves a second chance

So this book is really bugging me. I want to see Kyle redeemed.. I just thought of Prof Emerson (the GI sereies) he also expereince a smimilar situation wiht Paulina and drugs... He was redeemed (Julia's love)... Kyle needs a sticky little leaf

Oh yeah good example! It can happen..I would have like to have seen Kyle redeemed..

Stacey wrote: "Oh yeah good example! It can happen..I would have like to have seen Kyle redeemed.."

How about I just fan girled the L.D. Davis and suggested GI series . I really hope it inspires her. For some reason I'm in knots over this book.

Monica wrote: "I understand where you guys are coming from as well. Kyle did love Emmy, but guys he beat the hell out of her? I get he was on drugs but that does not excuse what he did. I would have wanted them t..."

Don't get me wrong. Like I said I think she ended up with the right guy. I just feel bad for his situation because of his asshole dad. I don't think he was leading Emmy on , I do believe he was trying to get out of the Jess thing in a different business like way. I can see where he turns to drugs and that is another reason I feel bad. In the end she said he was clean and I hope he stays that way and gets his HEA. I think he was a good guy who turned to drugs and ruined his happiness. After all that is what drugs do to you.

Deon wrote: "So this book is really bugging me. I want to see Kyle redeemed.. I just thought of Prof Emerson (the GI sereies) he also expereince a smimilar situation wiht Paulina and drugs... He was redeemed (J..."


Me too.

Monica wrote: "I understand where you guys are coming from as well. Kyle did love Emmy, but guys he beat the hell out of her? I get he was on drugs but that does not excuse what he did. I would have wanted them t..."

You're right. There's absolutely no excuse for it. No one should be with an abuser.

Now with respect to understanding why some of us feel about him, think of it this way.

The author takes us on a journey from the beginning all the way near to the end pulling on our emotions. Some of us may or may not like him. And then BAM! All is revealed about Kyle - the drugs, the abuse. This is the turning point. We see Kyle in a new light. It's the emotions we've formed for him before the precipice that is making some of us feel for Kyle the way we do.

At least, this is the way I look at it. I don't know if others will agree with me or not.

I hope this makes sense.

Pam wrote: "Monica wrote: "I understand where you guys are coming from as well. Kyle did love Emmy, but guys he beat the hell out of her? I get he was on drugs but that does not excuse what he did. I would hav..."

It makes perfect sense. Believe me I get it. I still would like to see him get his sticky little leaf. (redemption)... Emmy ended up with the right guy. I love Luke he's not only awesome he's hot and he says the sweetest things

Pam wrote: "No, you're not stupid. Drugs do affect behaviours in a negative manner. Regardless of everything that happened, I still believe he truly loves Emmy. And yes, I felt for him too."

Thanks, I was afraid to write this blurb. I know abuse is wrong I just felt bad for him. I am glad Emmy ended up with Luke (evn though I think he was too good for her. I mean she totally screwed him and broke his heart). I really liked Luke. I was also glad Kyles dad got what he deserved and Kyle got out from under him. Another reason I felt bad cuz when she left finally at the end, he let her go and apologized to Luke and took responsibility (even though he didn't remember). I guess that is why I thought he was a good guy without the drugs. He didn't stalk her at the end when he was clean. He saw his errors and took responsibility.

Never be afraid to write your thoughts on Goodreads. This is an awesome site. Having discussions and asking questions can help us understand why others (and us) feel the way they do; and make us pause to look at something in a new or different light. That's what makes reading books so awesome. All the discussions and new things we learn from others. Besides, I have no one else in my life who reads - sad but true.

That all said, the one thing that stayed with me when I finished reading the book - "forgiveness."

Deon wrote: "So I just read something for the author and she is thinking about a story for Kyle and is writing Leo and Tabitha's story. I really need more Kyle"

I definitely need more Kyle. I loved to hate him. Or maybe it was, I hated to love him. Idk but a book for his HEA would be nice ;)

I liked Kyle's character and felt he deserved a 2nd chance. I didn't get attached to Luke's character, even if he was portrayed as the "good guy". He unfortunately bored me; I stopped reading at the end of the book. I don't excuse abuse, but believe in change and 2nd chances. I don't know if another book about Kyle and someone else could capture my interest; maybe if a character is strong enough to make me move past Emmy & Kyle.

I actually feel real sorry for Kyle. He was so in love with Emmy to the point where it became an obsession. We were left with questions at the end about him. Is he still on meth? Is he still employed at Sterlings. Who is he currently dating? I really believe he needs his own happy ending. I like Kyle though, he's cool. I forgave him for what he did Emmy. Am I mean as a woman to say that sometimes i think that she deserved it? That this was all her fault in the first place? But if Kyle HAS changed, because we saw that he left whats her face, and some good things happened for him, thank you Emmy, you were a big help. After what Kyle did i guess..... he really loves Emmy. Please give him a happy ending, even though it's a short story no drama please.

Monica wrote: "I understand where you guys are coming from as well. Kyle did love Emmy, but guys he beat the hell out of her? I get he was on drugs but that does not excuse what he did. I would have wanted them t..."

I don't think he would've done it without the drugs though. The ending of the book proves it.

What's a story without drama? ;)

I had intended it to be a short story originally, but the book has taken on a life of its own. It may even be a little longer than the first book. I'm trying to wrap it up over the next week or so and then on to editing.

Ooh, please tell me it will be about Kyle and his HEA.......lol

Well, it's about Kyle :)

I'm defiantly going to read it then, lets see if I'm right that he's really a good guy but it was the drugs that changed him. Thank you for dropping in, I loved the first book, what a roller coaster and everyone I referred it to, loved it as well!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, Diana :)

I'm excited! I <3 the funny, carefree in love Kyle. I hope he becomes that Kyle again.
<3 Rhys too. HOT!

Diana, Im so glad you started this discussion group about Kyle. I dont have any personal experience of an abusive relationship, but I was questioning myself by the end of the book why I was feeling so miserable and heartbroken, how I was actually hoping that Kyle and Em would end up together? Was I crazy to feel that way?
After some thinking, I conclude that Kyle really was a nice guy (without the drugs and family issues). The connection and love Em and Kyle had for each other was undeniable strong and unique. And in the end of the book I was stunned with my reaction - I was really hoping Kyle would redeem, get help and fight for Em.

I know.. Luke was the better man.. but somehow I couldn’t think the connection between him and Em was that strong, and Lucas was their strongest bond. Luke had and important role in bringing back the old Em, the forceful woman we got to know in the beginning of the book, the woman that both men felt in love with, strong and independent, and I believe this will never leave her again.

If I was able fall for Kyle, even if he was a "dick-head", after some (better, a lot of) redemption, I truly believe he can become the better man. I was heartbroken in the end of the book, because I couldn’t believe in a world without Kyle and Em`s love prevailing and my so long wish of theirs happily ever after

Im really looking forward to L. D. Davis next book! I loved the way she developed the characters and made the story so real.. About the emotional rollercoaster, I loved it! It just means that the author did a hell of a job in writing the book and making you believe in every emotion that Em felt.

I read a comment about short story, I really hope the author doesn’t make the story short.. I hate books with less the 300 pages.. You don’t have time to relate with the characters and actually believe in their emotions..

L.D. wrote: "Well, it's about Kyle :)"

Awesome. I really felt for Kyle, hope he gets his happy :)

@Julianna,
I'm just glad I wasn't the only one thinking that. But I really wanted to talk about it so I started this thread, but honestly was nervous about the response. I wasn't making excuses for Kyle, I just know how drugs can change someone (I have a relative who had a drug problem, but is a good person, after help and therapy he's the man, husband and brother he was meant to be). So that's all I was expressing. Looking forward to reading Kyle's story, I'm sure there will be drama and probably another roller coaster......hold on tight!!!....lol

L.D. wrote: "Well, it's about Kyle :)"

Just read the peek you posted on FB page.. I knew you were writing a book about Kyle, but didn't know about Lily's part. Sorry for being nosy about Kyle and Em. I'm sure you will write a great story!

Can't wait to read it!!

Congrats again on the amazing job you did in the first book.

Thanks, Juliana! :)

What an amazing book and what fantastic characters! I have to say that AOP is one of the best stories I have read! And Kyle... what a character!

As one of my fellow- AOP readers above perfectly put it, we love to hate him and we hate to love him.
Although what he did was unimaginable (my jaw just fell and my eyes teared while reading both violent incidents) it is my firm belief that he is definitely worth redemption.
Who can forget the Kyle we loved, Kyle teasing Em, leaving her a Bob SquarePants sticker, Kyle cooking pasta for her and watching Transformers with her or Kyle offering to raise the baby together although it wasn't sure it was his?

Deep inside, I thought that Em was his salvation and that they would have a HEA together. Her love and attention would change and save him. Because Kyle had a huge burden on his shoulders (family, company, blackmail by Jessyka etc) and he is himself hurt and "abused". I can't possibly forget the scene when he told Em, and let me quote:

"You make me feel like I am more than someone's business venture, more than a trophy to drag around. You make me feel like...I don't know. Like a real man, I guess, or that I can be a real man anyway."

I am really looking forward to reading Kyle's story- and please Ms.Davis give us a long, long one- where he can show that he can truly be a real man.
I think that losing Em and the guilt for what he did to her were a good punishment already.

Ms. Davis thank you so much for the amazing experience called AOP and for the beautiful characters you created! I am really looking forward to read your future work!

I felt for him but he beat the shit out of Emmy, that is unforgivable and inexcusable wether on drugs or not! But I think I was always team Luke when he came in. He was straight forward loved Emmy unconditionally and was such a good guy! But I guess I would like to read a book about Kyle and how he matured and got his HEA