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4.2 out of 5 stars 532 ratings

Twenty-seven-year-old Laken Steadman and her life are falling apart.

On the back of a one-sided breakup, Laken must decide if she can ever trust again. Will the emotional hurt of her ex-fiancé always play a part in her future endeavors concerning love, or can she find herself that someone who loves her for who she is?

Will past experience keep her guard firmly up or will she see what is right in front of her? Love. Commitment. The beauty of who she is deep down.

Just when Laken is about to go it alone and visualize a future by herself…in walks Ava Brookes.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FSNR6KG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GPC Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 22, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 532 ratings

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Melissa Tereze
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Melissa Tereze is an award-winning, Liverpool-based author of sapphic erotic romance. With thirty books published—twenty-two of those international number one bestsellers—she spends her time writing angsty romance about complex, real-life women who love women. Her heart lies within the age-gap trope, and you’ll find a wide range of unique characters and stories to sink your teeth into.

Melissa’s books deal with real issues, ranging from grief, self-discovery, and starting over. Don’t let that fool you, though. With high angst comes high spice. There is a little something for everyone.

In 2023, Melissa was a triple gold medal winner in the eLit awards for At First Glance (LGBT Fiction), Behind Her Eyes (Romance), and The Stepmother (Erotic Fiction). In 2024, she was a finalist for a Golden Crown Literary Society Award in the Ann Bannon and

Erotica categories for her first published erotic novel, Study You.

In the rare event she’s not writing, Melissa enjoys spending time with her wife, travelling, and finding the nearest karaoke bar.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book beautiful and easy to read, with excellent writing and a poignant love story as the plot. They appreciate the character development, and one customer describes it as frustratingly heartwarming.

14 customers mention "Readability"12 positive2 negative

Customers find the book wonderful and beautiful, with one mentioning they have read it multiple times.

"...This is a beautiful, poignant love story! 5 stars." Read more

"...Well developed characters and plot. A very good read! I heartily and enthusiastically recommend this and any other works of this author...." Read more

"What a wonderful book. Great character development and wonderful storyline. I will retread this book many times! I have found another great author!" Read more

"...The are other great books by this author, Mrs. Middleton being a stand out in my opinion. This, this right here; do yourself a favor and skip it." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing style"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it excellent and easy to read, with one customer describing it as a beautifully written journey of Laken.

"...It’s mushy and gushy and gooey and really quite terrible it was easy to read and hard to read at the same time...." Read more

"Beautifully written journey of Laken, whose broken soul and past relationship was destroying her self image...." Read more

"...But true love will prevail. Don't miss out on this amazing Author, Melissa." Read more

"...I will retread this book many times! I have found another great author!" Read more

6 customers mention "Storyline"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a poignant love story.

"...This is a beautiful, poignant love story! 5 stars." Read more

"A nice romance novel but nothing special, just something to pass the time. Also reminiscent of a couple of her other nivels." Read more

"...Well developed characters and plot. A very good read! I heartily and enthusiastically recommend this and any other works of this author...." Read more

"What a wonderful book. Great character development and wonderful storyline. I will retread this book many times! I have found another great author!" Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...Well developed characters and plot. A very good read! I heartily and enthusiastically recommend this and any other works of this author...." Read more

"What a wonderful book. Great character development and wonderful storyline. I will retread this book many times! I have found another great author!" Read more

"...The perfectly flawed personalities had you cheering for the good and crying for the bad...." Read more

3 customers mention "Heartwarming"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one describing it as frustratingly emotional.

"Wow..... Sutch intense emotion and to finally be whole again...." Read more

"This book is everything and more! It is so heartbreaking and beautiful. Super easy to read...." Read more

"Frustratingly Heartwarming!..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Laken is coming out of a poisonous relationship. While at work as a barista she notices a beautiful repeat customer, Ava. When during her break, Ava sits down at her table and starts flirting with her. Taken can't believe it, she feels she's out of Ava's league. Laken is damaged, she has no self esteem and she puts up roadblocks up.
    This is a beautiful, poignant love story! 5 stars.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2022
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    The book isn’t bad but you wouldn’t want these peoples lives to be your own. It’s mushy and gushy and gooey and really quite terrible it was easy to read and hard to read at the same time. A lot of it did back-and-forth women of worry.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
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    A nice romance novel but nothing special, just something to pass the time. Also reminiscent of a couple of her other nivels.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
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    Beautifully written journey of Laken, whose broken soul and past relationship was destroying her self image. She meets Ava who loves unconditionally and empowers Laken to find strength within herself to repair the damage she received for far too long. Well developed characters and plot. A very good read! I heartily and enthusiastically recommend this and any other works of this author. I thoroughly enjoy her style of writing. Thank you Peace
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    (I fell in love with this story cause I met my now wife at a coffee shop. I was the barista and she was the customer. I did a lot of chasing and so did she so this one hit home.)
    There were a couple times I literally yelled at Laken lol and then was right there with Ava telling Louisa to kick rocks haha. I love all of Melissa’s writing for sure!
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
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    Wow..... Sutch intense emotion and to finally be whole again. Frustrated at some point with both MC's and their stupid mistakes, causing more pain than happiness. But true love will prevail. Don't miss out on this amazing Author, Melissa.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    What a wonderful book. Great character development and wonderful storyline. I will retread this book many times! I have found another great author!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021
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    Having read this book in one sitting I feel exhausted. The writing is raw and unpolished but it has the seed of future potential. I found myself very frustrated at times with the main characters but the psychology of Laken was so damaged by her ex that she was unable think straight or trust anyone even her self.

Top reviews from other countries

  • AMANDA PATMORE
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is the first book I have read by author Melissa Tereze and I absolutely loved it. I found it difficult to put down and finished it in 2 days. I loved the story line and loved how refreshing it was to be reminded that even though we may have experienced turmoil in our lives at some point and been hurt, there is tge right person out there for each of us. It made me look at myself and reflect on my own behaviour from the past and realise that I too, deserve finding happiness. We all do. This book is for anyone who needs reminding to be who you truly are, that you are worth it and that we all deserve a happy ending.
  • Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2019
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    Despite some other reviews of the hot and cold character, I can totally relate. Been through that myself. You don’t often see it in writing and it was nice to be able to relate so closely with the main character. Beautifully written as always when it comes to Melissa Tereze’s work.
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This was a great short read but still full of Melissas’ usual angst, amazing chemistry, and love she sets for her characters. Another massive pat on the back for ms Tereze!
  • Bonnie Mc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written. Looking forward to your next one
    Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Your writing always captivates me. Beautifully written. Looking forward to your next one.
  • hayley bryant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Truly an amazing book this is the second book I’ve read from this author and I love it loved them both. I love the style of writing the characters the story the emotion all of it once you start reading you just can’t stop. It’s like you living the story with them truly amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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