SYNOPSIS:
Today’s premiere New Adult authors combine
their talents to tell four original stories from inside one house.
When four girls decide to live off campus together as juniors at a college in Michigan, they expect it to be their best year yet. Little do they know, it’s a year that will change the rest of their lives.
BEHIND HER EYES by A.L. Jackson
Unable to live down her ex-boyfriend’s deception, Misha is determined to avoid betrayal. When, the new guy next door, Darryn starts to get under her skin, her defenses start to crumble. But trusting Darryn seems impossible, especially if he’s not sure he can trust himself.
SAVING ME by Molly McAdams
On the outside, Indy is always ready for a party—but inside she’s breaking. Kier makes a weekly routine of saving the girl next door from herself on Saturday nights… but when will she be ready to remember him on Sunday morning?
FOULING OUT by Tiffany King
Working at a sports bar, Courtney has become a pro at sidestepping propositions from arrogant jocks—which makes her a more elusive catch for campus basketball star Dalton than he expected. But when he falls for the saucy waitress, Dalton will have to rethink his game plan to prove he’s not the jerk Courtney expects.
BENEATH YOUR LAYERS by Christina Lee
In order to ace her fashion internship, Chloe must team up with local college dropout and set builder, Blake—much to her chagrin. But after some "hands-on" experience, Chloe will have to ask herself if Blake factors into her carefully laid plans…
When four girls decide to live off campus together as juniors at a college in Michigan, they expect it to be their best year yet. Little do they know, it’s a year that will change the rest of their lives.
BEHIND HER EYES by A.L. Jackson
Unable to live down her ex-boyfriend’s deception, Misha is determined to avoid betrayal. When, the new guy next door, Darryn starts to get under her skin, her defenses start to crumble. But trusting Darryn seems impossible, especially if he’s not sure he can trust himself.
SAVING ME by Molly McAdams
On the outside, Indy is always ready for a party—but inside she’s breaking. Kier makes a weekly routine of saving the girl next door from herself on Saturday nights… but when will she be ready to remember him on Sunday morning?
FOULING OUT by Tiffany King
Working at a sports bar, Courtney has become a pro at sidestepping propositions from arrogant jocks—which makes her a more elusive catch for campus basketball star Dalton than he expected. But when he falls for the saucy waitress, Dalton will have to rethink his game plan to prove he’s not the jerk Courtney expects.
BENEATH YOUR LAYERS by Christina Lee
In order to ace her fashion internship, Chloe must team up with local college dropout and set builder, Blake—much to her chagrin. But after some "hands-on" experience, Chloe will have to ask herself if Blake factors into her carefully laid plans…
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My Review:
When We Met is told in four different
stories from four fabulous authors. Each story has broken characters that
you're able to relate to; characters that felt so very real. The stories are
about 100 pages long and follow a group of four girls that are roommates. This
review will be a bit different only because I want to brush up on and give my
thoughts on all the girls.
A.L. Jackson’s, Behind Her Eyes, was absolutely heartbreaking. Misha is sweet and a
little naïve, which in turn causes her to go through a very traumatic situation.
The day she meets Darryn, is the day that her life changes. Darryn is so sweet
and has that cocky attitude where you can’t help but love him. But he harbors a
secret that if Misha were to find out, their relationship may or may not
survive. I adored these two characters so much!
Molly McAdams story, Saving Me, was next up. My goodness, she
can do no wrong and she made me cry! That woman always makes me cry. Indy and
Kier’s story is not like any other. See, Indy hardly knows who he is when she’s
sober. Kier is the knight and shining armor that Indy never knew she had; and
Kier being so good, wouldn’t let her in on the secret. The two get to know each
other and the sparks fly. Love them!
Tiffany King’s, Fouling Out, was my favorite type of story to read. Courtney works
at a local bar and loathes athletes. It just so happens that her former best
friend, Dalton, is the star basketball player for their college. Courtney hates
him because in high school he abandoned her for basketball and popularity,
leaving Courtney heartbroken and alone. Will the two ever be able to able to
mend what was once broken?
Christina Lee’s, Beneath Your Layers, is my first time ever reading from this
particular author. In this story, we get to know Chloe, who’s
a fashion student. Blake is the swoon-worthy
man that Chloe doesn’t even want to think twice about. Mainly because she knows
he isn’t something her mom would approve of. And Chloe is all about impressing
her. Their story was very cute and fun. I liked watching Chloe go from ice
queen to girl who does what she wants to make herself happy.
Overall, this was a great read. The
authors did well with bringing characters to life in their own individual ways.
Readers will not be disappointed!
Excerpt:
Saving Me by Molly Mcadams
“I’m
about to embarrass the hell out of myself, but I don’t care anymore. I feel
like when I’m near you, I’m safe, and it makes no sense to me. It is the
weirdest feeling to have with someone I only know three things about.”
My
eyebrows rose at that and I turned to fully face her. “Three?”
“Yes.
Three things. Your name is Kier, you’re extremely quiet, and you are the
biggest puzzle I’ve ever tried to figure out.”
“I’m
the puzzle?”
“Yes!”
she said in exasperation.
That
had to have been the most backward statement I’d ever heard. “And why am I a
puzzle?”
“Because
of what I just told you. I don’t know you, you don’t even talk to anyone, and I
feel safe when you’re near me! Why is that? I feel like I’m going crazy because
all I’ve been able to think about for these past two weeks is you, and how
every time you open your mouth it’s like déjà vu, and I just—I don’t know
what’s happening.” Her green eyes were massive and she looked like she was on
the edge of losing her shit.
I
took a few steps toward her and lowered my voice. “Calm down, Indy. You’re
fine.”
“I
just don’t understand,” she said loudly, the pitch of her voice rising. “Do you
believe in past lives?” she asked suddenly.
I
paused, a laugh slipping past my lips. “I’m sorry, what?”
“Past
lives? Like that whole stupid YOLO saying is really just bullshit, because
we’re about to get another shot down the road?”
I
tried to contain my smile, but she was really fucking adorable when she was
like this. “What does that have to do with what you’re freaking out over?”
“In
stories with soul mates they find each other no matter what in every life. And
it’s like they have a weird connection they can’t explain.”
I
closed the distance between us and dropped my head so I was looking directly
into her eyes. “Are you saying we’re soul mates?”
“No!”
she said, horror lacing her voice, her cheeks filling with heat.
“I
think you were,” I teased.
“I
wasn’t, I was just saying that in stories . . . I don’t know what I’m saying,
okay? But I don’t get what’s going on with us!”
“So
now there’s an us?”
“Oh my
God,” she whispered. “I need to stop talking.”
I laughed
and took a step back. “I’m teasing you, Indy. And no, I don’t believe in past
lives. I think we have this one, and that’s it.”
She
sighed, and her body visibly relaxed. When she spoke again, she sounded
exhausted—and in a way, defeated. “I don’t, either, but I can’t figure out how
to explain this feeling like I know you.”
I
ground my jaw for a few seconds as her green eyes held mine. “Because maybe you
do know me. You’re just not ready to remember why.
A.L.
Jackson:
A.L. Jackson is the New York Times
bestselling author of Take This Regret
and Lost to You, as well as other
contemporary romance titles, including Come
to Me Quietly, Come to Me Softly, Pulled,
When We Collide, and If Forever
Comes.
Years later, she shared a short story
she’d been working on with her two closest friends and, with their
encouragement, this story became her first full length novel. A.L. now spends
her days writing in Southern Arizona where she lives with her husband and three
children. Her favorite pastime is spending time with the ones she loves.
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TIFFANY
KING:
USA
Today Bestselling author Tiffany King is a lifelong reading fanatic who is now
living her dream as a writer, weaving Young Adult and New Adult romance tales
for others to enjoy. She has a loving husband and two wonderful kids. (Five, if
you count her three spoiled cats). Her addictions include: Her iPhone and iPad,
chocolate, Diet Coke, chocolate, Harry Potter, chocolate, zombies and her
favorite TV shows. Want to know what they are? Just ask.
For
information on any of Author Tiffany's titles, visit her blog at www.authortiffanyjking.blogspot.com
Where to connect with Author Tiffany
Email- authortiffany@yahoo.com
Molly
McAdams:
Molly grew up in California but now lives in the oh-so-amazing state of Texas with her husband and furry four-legged daughters. When she's not diving into the world of her characters, some of her hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and long walks on the beach … which roughly translates to being a homebody with her hubby and dishing out movie quotes. She has a weakness for crude-humored movies and fried pickles, and loves curling up in a fluffy comforter during a thunderstorm ... or under one in a bathtub if there are tornados. That way she can pretend they aren't really happening.
Come
be my friend!
CHRISTINA
LEE:
Mother, wife, reader, dreamer. Christina lives
in the Midwest with her husband and son--her two favorite guys.
She's addicted to lip gloss and salted caramel everything. She believes in true love and kissing, so writing romance novels has become a dream job.
Author of the Between Breaths series from Penguin. ALL OF YOU, BEFORE YOU BREAK and WHISPER TO ME available now, PROMISE ME THIS on October 7th, 2014.
Also Adult contemporary romance TWO OF HEARTS coming from Peguin/NAL on May 5th 2015.
She's addicted to lip gloss and salted caramel everything. She believes in true love and kissing, so writing romance novels has become a dream job.
Author of the Between Breaths series from Penguin. ALL OF YOU, BEFORE YOU BREAK and WHISPER TO ME available now, PROMISE ME THIS on October 7th, 2014.
Also Adult contemporary romance TWO OF HEARTS coming from Peguin/NAL on May 5th 2015.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Christina_Lee04
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Christina-Lee/e/B00D1W5RSE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1414001350&sr=8-2-ent
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