To learn more about Christene and her books visit her website: http://christenehouston.com/
ABOUT THE BOOK:
When Jenna Tucker arrives on Aunt Lilly's
porch, her broken arm is a small reflection of the shattered girl
within. The sudden loss of her father during his service in Iraq has
conspired to transform her from top of the class track queen to a girl
on the run from haunting nightmares. With a trail of burned bridges
ablaze behind her and deep resentment for the survivor of the blast that
took her father's life Jenna digs in for a miserable summer in small
town West Junction. Aunt Lilly is just what she needs: comfort,
guidance, and hard truth rolled into a pair of loving arms. Under her
tender care, Jenna has a vivid dream that reawakens hope for happiness.
Meeting handsome Cooper Turnage at the crossroads brightens the
possibilities considerably. The attraction that crackles between them is
hard to resist, but Cooper struggles to hide a painful history that
could ruin his chances with Jenna forever. The day Jenna discovers
Cooper's devastating secret, her still tender heart is crushed all over
again. She is confronted with a choice between the comfort of bitterness
or a path of forgiveness that will heal at last a heart so broken.
MY THOUGHTS:
This is the first book of Christene’s I have read. I was very impressed with her style of writing and her attention to the details. I plan to read more of her books in the near future. This book is listed as a YA romance but I didn’t feel that it was geared to an audience so young that I didn’t enjoy it just as much! I lost my own Father 9 years ago yesterday and it was very unexpected. Although I was older than Jenna some I struggled with some of the same emotions and still do. This is one of my favorite parts of the book so you can see what you’ll have to look forward to…. “Cooper, I can’t make you any promises. I know I’m emotional and crazy and so selfish. I know I’m going to disappoint you again because I’m human. But I also know that when we’re together, my heart feels like it’s beating right for the first time. You make me laugh until I cry. You help me be a better person. And I’m willing to fight for us.” I love it when I discover a new Author it’s like Christmas! Christene was a great discovery! I loved this book!
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