(#1 of Over)
Author: J.A. DeRouen
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance
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Today is the day – the day that the man I love marries someone else. I don’t deserve pity or sympathy. I’ve made my bed. I left Mason and ripped his heart to pieces as I ran away. The guilt and sorrow consume me, threatening to choke me everyday.
But today is a new beginning. Today is the day I will wake up with a renewed resolve and determination to do better … to be better … to be worthy. My name is Sara Preston, and this is my story about what happens after.
(#3 of Over)
Author: J.A. DeRouen
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance
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Promises are lies dressed up for the party.
Secrets poison the fairest of fairy tales.
Lies stain the purest of loves.
I've paid the ultimate price for my choices. The tendrils of those sins bind me to my past. The remnants of my love hold me captive.
Then he walks into my life and makes me believe in second chances. He awakens feelings in my I know I shouldn't have. I yearn for a future without guilt. With him, I dream of a love untainted.
Regret is a far reaching emotion. It barrels through time like a blazing comet, and its path isn't always straight. No matter what I feel, I cannot bring myself to regret the time I've spent with Cain.
But it doesn't mean I can have him.
My name is Celia Lemaire, and this is my story of broken promises.
Storms Over Secrets is the third book of The Over Series, a group of interconnected stand alone novels. This book is a new adult romance. It is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
As we progress through the story we understand why Sara let go of her best friend and it's incredible. The whole 'if you love someone, let them go' is so true here. She really is a strong woman to realise what she needed to do. And Adam. Ah Adam... so charming and sweet:
As Adam smirks at me, I start wondering. "So, why a dandelion?"
"I'm thinking you deserve a wish."
Aww.
Try as they might, they can't keep it a casual fling. Of course he has his reasons for keeping some of his life separate from Sara. However, he does let her in on one massive piece of his life and I was like :O
But I devoured the book in one sitting! Nothing else mattered. All I wanted was to finish reading the story and hope that Sara got the ending she deserved. There was definitely one moment where I wanted to punch Adam in the face but he redeemed himself. His actions were understandable but perhaps he could have been a bit more kinder. He did however realise his mistake and do his best to correct it.
Now let's get onto Storms over Secrets...
Cain is an absolute riot. I love him and what a crack up he is.
"Come on! Do you really get that dirty?"
She raises her eyebrows in question, and I nod my head solemnly. "Oh, believe me, I certainly do."
"Oh yeah?" she challenges, leaning back in my arms to see me better.
"I'm downright filthy," I whisper, my words filled with implication.
But there is more to him than meets the eye. He is sweet and kind. Not to mention respectful and loving.
Celia is so adorable and sweet. Not to mention selfless and compassionate. I love Tink and the gentle giant together ;) When you read the story that will totally make sense!
However Celia carries such a heavy burden. When can you let go of the past? Of obligation, responsibility, of guilt? When can you give yourself permission to be happy? Poor Celia doesn't believe she can and it breaks your heart!
So will the past keep Celia chained? And will Cain move on?
Ms. DeRouen takes me for a ride and I'm not quite sure where I'll end up. But the ending... sigh. So happy!
Ms. DeRouen explores sensitive issues with such delicacy and grace in her tales. Issues that are relevant to today's society and ones that should be spoken about more often. They are weaved into beautiful stories with remarkable characters who struggle with life and its many hurdles but that's what makes it real. There is hope despite the fear. Determination despite the obstacles. And love despite the pain. This series is incredible and I don't know what I'd do without it. I'm glad I found it and even more so that Ms. DeRouen deciding it pen it down. The next book cannot come fast enough!
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Title: Wings Over Poppies
(#2 of Over)
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