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MK Harkins
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Jax
Buried,
By my family's fame.
Dying to escape the limelight,
And finally, I do.
Being raised as a Jayne, I'm under constant scrutiny. The rock band my brothers formed makes it impossible to stay under the radar. Paparazzi, tabloids, rabid fans - you name it and I've got it. It all makes me sick. But getting shipped off to crazy Aunt Betty's house in my senior year of high school isn't any better. After all, there isn't a stray kid or pet in the world that my aunt wouldn't take in.
Then I meet her. She's cautious, suspicious, and not interested in me at all. But that's fine by me. Sivan Holt may be beautiful and intelligent, but she's nothing I'm looking for.
Sivan
Drowning,
In my past.
Struggling to feel settled.
And finally, I do.
Growing up in the foster care system, I longed for a sense of belonging. All I wanted was a place to call home.
At the age of 17, I'm finally starting to feel it here. Home.
When he comes along, it unsettles me. I don't want him to ruin everything we've built - everything that matters. Jax Jayne is arrogant, privileged, and I want nothing to do with him. But those green eyes of his keep drawing me in. If I let down my walls, will it be my final undoing?
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- Cinderella 7
- 07-02-18
Will Secrets Heal or Destroy?
Sivan was deeply traumatized and couldn't talk about it with anyone. What happens when she joins Aunt Betty's family?
What happens when she meets Jax? Why doesn't he want to be in his brother's band? What does he want to do with his life? Why does he pretend not to like Sivan?
I don't usually listen to YA books (Young Adults) however I decided to give it a chance. oh my word, this story ran the gauntlet of feelings for me.
there was a part that had me crying like a baby! I think you will too when you get this amazing book and read or listen to it yourself.
I highly recommend this book to everyone, its that good!
The narrator was wonderful too, she read the emotions as if it were happening to her.
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- Kimmy
- 02-08-18
riveting piece!!!
This is my first fictional audiobook and I’m almost speechless! It was an exceptional book that made me contemplate on love and life. MK came up with characters that have their own interesting personalities that will endear every reader. I’ll surely be checking out her other best-selling books.
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- micki
- 03-07-18
Great story!
This was a beautiful and fun story.
The narrator was great! Right up until the crying. Turning what, on paper, would have been a heart wrenching turn of events into a comical melodramatic sobfest. I'm talking a full minute of snot-filled "waaaaaahhh".
I will give this a full five star rating because the story is that good. Like a hug.
And don't get me wrong, Tiffany Marz is a wonderful narrator, and the scene was probably directed that way. Many folks don't realize that.
Just give this a listen for entertainment. A great story. I might pick up a hard copy to read in the future.
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- Heather North
- 04-10-18
Emotional YA listen
Loved this! This story deals with many tough subjects and really pulls on the heart strings, be prepared to laugh, cry, and learn to love with Sivan and Jax. The narrator did a phenomenal job, you can tell she really poured her emotions into this reading. I highly recommend this one, just make sure to keep some tissues handy. I received a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
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- Rebecca Azizov
- 03-16-18
my emotions
okay this book was very and extremely beautiful the emotions in this book were a constant factor
it was beautiful and very I don't know even how to explain how perfect this book is I loved it
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- LauraK
- 12-10-22
Another great story by MK Harkins!!
What a fun, entertaining and oftentimes humorous tale. I found myself laughing, smiling and sometimes crying. I highly recommend this book.
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- Rhonda
- 03-10-18
Pain and love
I wasn't quite expecting the emotion that came through in this book. It's a story of love, loss and the growth that comes from it. I liked the narration, except at times I couldn't tell the boy from the girl. I did however, find the emotion she put into one of the crying scenes very realistic and had to pause the book for a couple minutes to collect myself. I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.
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- Nelle
- 04-25-18
Unexpected Love
What did you like best about this story?
I liked that Jax and Sivan helped one another heal.
I loved Betty's character as I feel she saw the good in everyone and just wanted everyone to find themselves and the good in them.
Which scene was your favorite?
I loved the visit to the carnival
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- Nina DuBois
- 04-11-18
Excellent Listen
This was a great book with great narration. I loved listening to this book and Tiffany Marz was fantastic to listen to. I also liked her doing the voice of Jax, it really made his character that much more likable. Tiffany Marz does a great job evoking the characters emotions in feelings when she's narrating. I swear she had me in tears at the end when Sivan broke down. It may have been a tad bit much for me, although I think some of that had to do with how fast I had her speaking. But it had me balling in my car nonetheless. MK Harkins wrote a fantastic story. Jax and Sivan are great characters. Their relationship was very sweet with lots of funny banter and cute romantic moments. Definitely worth listening to.
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- TinkerMel
- 03-03-18
just wow! excellent!
I wanted to read this book, the story line seemed good and caught my interest. I wanted something light. I listen a a lot of audio books, mostly in the area of apocalypse and horror. Sometimes I need a break and look for something light in young adult.
This book blew me away. It was so good! so well written, and such a great story! Its an imaginative story with superb detail. The characters were well thought out, and well loved.
I would recommend this book to anyone really. I am in my 40s and loved it!
Tiffany Marz asa narrator is above excellent and makes this book an even better listen. She was amazing! You can tell she puts so much in to her performance. and quickly made it to my top five of all time favs. I would listen to any book by her again.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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