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Hope Over Fear (The Over Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J.A. DeRouen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 807 ratings

Today is the day - the day 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.

*Hope Over Fear can be read as a standalone novel. This novel is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

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  4. Publication date
    July 25, 2014
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"Hope Over Fear is a fantastic debut novel. It is all about finding your true love and letting your heart lead the way." - Three Girls and a Book Obsession "I really, really enjoyed this debut novel by J.A. DeRouen! Both the plot and the sub-plot kept me interested and turning the pages. This is an author to watch!" - Elisabeth Grace, USA Today Bestselling Author"While reading this book, I was truly amazed at how talented the author is, the story flows great, her characters are hilarious. I laughed, got teary-eyed, loved every minute. Exceptional debut from a talented first-time author!" -Schmexy Girl Book Blog"I loved watching Sara and Adam's relationship grow, I loved watching it heal, and of course, it was the perfect mixture of HOT and sexy, just how I like it! Definitely going on my 5 star list!" -A Beautiful Book Blog"This is my feel good book of the summer. Don't miss out on this story of redemption and love." - Daydream Believer Book Blog"This was a sweet, sexy, heartbreaking story. I laughed, cried, and screamed at my kindle." -Eye Candy Book Store"5 Fearless Stars. This book is so refreshing." -Three Chicks and Their Books

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J.A. DeRouen resides in South Louisiana with her husband, son (aptly nicknamed "The Professor"), and her furry friend, Scout. She has earned bachelor's degrees in psychology and nursing. When she's not writing or inhaling romance novels by the stack, she works as a women's health nurse. She's been an avid reader and daydreamer since childhood, and she's never stopped turning the page to get to the next happily ever after. Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/pages/JA-Derouen/1480178215546719?ref_type=bookmark Twitter: @JADerouen1 Goodreads: https: //www.goodreads.com/author/show/8184871.J_A_Derou

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00M5EHGZQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 25, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
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J.A. DeRouen resides in South Louisiana with her husband, son (aptly nicknamed "The Professor"), and her furry friend, Scout. She has earned bachelor's degrees in psychology and nursing. When she's not writing or inhaling romance novels by the stack, she works as a women's health nurse. She's been an avid reader and daydreamer since childhood, and she's never stopped turning the page to get to the next happily ever after.

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Customers find this young adult novel touching and relatable, with well-developed characters and a lighthearted tone that makes it a fun summer read. Customers praise the writing quality, noting it can be read as a standalone, and consider it an amazing debut by a talented first-time author. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some customers noting it starts out slow, while the message receives mixed reviews.

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55 customers mention "Storyline"51 positive4 negative

Customers find the storyline touching and poignant, describing it as a good story about love that is very relatable.

"...He's so genuine and REAL. I think that was one of my favorite things about this book. The characters were REAL. They weren't flawless and perfect...." Read more

"...There are definitely scenes that are charged with emotions and well-written...." Read more

"...I loved Sara's journey, when one door closes another one opens... She is on the road of recovering from loss a love, loss of a friend, loss of a..." Read more

"I believe the story was really good. I liked all the little smaller l stories involved in the book like Abby story...." Read more

47 customers mention "Enjoyment"42 positive5 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a fun and great summer read, with one customer noting it as a wonderfully fresh young adult novel.

"I loved this book. It was a strong debut by J.A. and I'm very anxious to read more from her...." Read more

"...I laughed, got teary eyed, loved every minute. Exceptional debut from a talented first time author!!!" Read more

"...This book is definitely worth reading and I'm just going to wait for the next book - Alex's story." Read more

"...some struggles I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a wonderful book that is lighthearted and really enjoyable...." Read more

33 customers mention "Character development"31 positive2 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly appreciating the inside stories about other characters.

"...I think that was one of my favorite things about this book. The characters were REAL. They weren't flawless and perfect...." Read more

"...The secondary characters are entertaining and I'm interested in discovering more about them." Read more

"...amazed how talented the author is, the story flows great, her character are hilarious. I laughed, got teary eyed, loved every minute...." Read more

"...LOVE! I really enjoy this book. You meet a whole team of characters and you fall for them all, which is great because this series..." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is well-written and can be read as a standalone, with one customer describing it as an effortless read.

"...The way the story weaves together is so good. J.A.'s writing was good. So, so good. I can't praise it enough!..." Read more

"...There are definitely scenes that are charged with emotions and well-written...." Read more

"...This book can be read as a standalone but the series continues and I’m hoping to read more about Adam and Sara in the rest...." Read more

"This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. Overall, I really liked this book...." Read more

15 customers mention "Author debut"15 positive0 negative

Customers praise the author's debut as an amazing and strong first effort, with one customer noting they were hooked from the prologue.

"...All in all, this was a stunning debut by an author that I recommend you keep your eye on! One-click this book. You will not regret it!" Read more

"...I laughed, got teary eyed, loved every minute. Exceptional debut from a talented first time author!!!" Read more

"...Most of this book's storyline really kept my attention. I'll give this a 4-star!" Read more

"Hope Over Fear is the amazing debut by J.a. DeRouen, telling a story of good intentions and how they can come back to haunt you...." Read more

11 customers mention "Humor"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it lighthearted and making them laugh, with one customer noting that the friends are fun and funny.

"...They are funny, caring, and... I just love them!..." Read more

"...We meet her friends who are funny and supporting. The book touches some very important issues beautifully...." Read more

"...Some moments were extremely emotional and painful, while others were lighthearted and laugh out loud hilarious (man, I love Cain and Marlo!)..." Read more

"...recommend this book to anyone looking for a wonderful book that is lighthearted and really enjoyable...." Read more

12 customers mention "Message"8 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the book's message, with some appreciating its important issues, while others find it childish and predictable.

"3.5-4 stars. I liked this story and the overall message...." Read more

"...Something they seek redemption for. Her issue was just childish and dumb...." Read more

"...The book touches some very important issues beautifully. And Sara's love interest, omg I loved him... So swoonworhty and sexy...." Read more

"...I just love that poem. She did it in such a meaningful and significant way...." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some saying they were hooked from the beginning while others mention it started out slow.

"...Overall, I really liked this book. It starts off tugging you in when Sara has to get through the day her ex Mason is marrying another woman...." Read more

"this book started out kinda slow. you didnt find out til almost the end of the book what she did...." Read more

"...This was a great book that sucked me in from start to end. It was a great summer read that I'm willing to recommend anytime...." Read more

"First few chapters are slow but after that it's a good read. 8 more words are required to post so that's the purpose of this sentence!" Read more

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  • Book Lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly good debut by an author to watch!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2014
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    I loved this book. It was a strong debut by J.A. and I'm very anxious to read more from her.

    As soon as I read the prologue, I was hooked!! I had no idea what to expect, but I knew I needed more. The biggest thing I always look for in books are the characters. I've read a lot of books lately where the female character is weak and becomes annoying. Sara (main female character) is NOT weak! She has her insecurities, but she never lets them stop her. She felt like she had jumped off the page and was telling me everything while sitting next to me. She is so genuine with such a great heart. I loved Sara!

    The side characters? Love them. I wish they were all in my band of friends and we could go out for some margaritas. They are funny, caring, and... I just love them!

    Her love interest (who shall remain nameless to keep the review spoiler free) is H O T. Like panty-melting hot. He's so genuine and REAL. I think that was one of my favorite things about this book. The characters were REAL. They weren't flawless and perfect. They had flaws and real struggles, but they kept their head held high. The characters alone get 5 stars from me.

    The storyline? Awesome. It's different without being so outside the box that it leaves you scratching your head. The way the story weaves together is so good.

    J.A.'s writing was good. So, so good. I can't praise it enough!

    All in all, this was a stunning debut by an author that I recommend you keep your eye on!

    One-click this book. You will not regret it!
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  • Michelle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline, average characters
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2015
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    3.5-4 stars. I liked this story and the overall message. This isn't a second chance romance where Sara is trying to reconcile with her ex-boyfriend, Mason. He really does get married and moves on to his own HEA although the prologue sets up the plot where Sara obviously did something terrible to hurt him deeply in the past and she can't seem to forgive herself for it, but needs to let him go. Whatever it was, it's been haunting Sara for all this time and everyone in the community is aware of it.

    Sara is really good at her job as a L&D nurse and she got a job at a local center to help adoptive parents - Sara actually shines at her jobs. Truthfully, I found Sara hard to connect with. She had relatable qualities, but as an overall character, I couldn't form an attachment to her. On the one hand, she was a true good girl at the core, works hard, stays out of trouble and only wants the best for other people. She was definitely insecure and had self-esteem issues, putting herself in a place of self-loathing. When Adam comes into the picture, suddenly Sara is all snappy and full of sass, which might be a tribute to the emotions Adam brings out of her, but seemed a little uncharacteristic.

    Adam is another person I couldn't invest myself in. Sure, I liked him all right, but I wasn't feeling the chemistry between he and Sara. Yes, the chemistry was there and they could feel it, but I was indifferent towards it. Adam is actually a caring guy who wants to get to know all of Sara, including the bad. Their problems stem from distrust because Adam won't let Sara into the most important part of his life if Sara won't tell him the truth about her past. There are definitely scenes that are charged with emotions and well-written. As for Sara's secret, it wasn't nearly as bad as I had imagined so basically Sara was vilified way worse than she deserved. If anything, I did admire Sara for knowing when to let go and when to hold on. The secondary characters are entertaining and I'm interested in discovering more about them.
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  • Roxie M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved Sara's journey
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
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    I read the prologue of this book and I was sucked in immediately... I needed to read this book, and when I did I was not disappointed. I loved Sara's journey, when one door closes another one opens... She is on the road of recovering from loss a love, loss of a friend, loss of a life she knew. We meet her friends who are funny and supporting. The book touches some very important issues beautifully. And Sara's love interest, omg I loved him... So swoonworhty and sexy. The circle of friends that we meet in this book are all amazing and I'm really hoping everyone gets their own book. While reading this book I was truly amazed how talented the author is, the story flows great, her character are hilarious. I laughed, got teary eyed, loved every minute. Exceptional debut from a talented first time author!!!
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  • Rachel
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2014
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    I believe the story was really good. I liked all the little smaller l stories involved in the book like Abby story. But the connection band true love between the two main characters was as by there didn't feel it.
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  • Old Dave's Romance Revue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome debut
    Reviewed in Australia on August 26, 2015
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    With 6 Children and a grandbaby, I've probably spent more time in labor/delivery rooms than most guys who aren't paid to be there. And those times that you're there? Everything is on high alert. Its amazing looking back just how much there is to remember about each and every visit.

    Emotions run high. Tempers tend to get short. Time speeds up and slows down seemingly at whim. The whole thing is an adrenaline rush.

    And the nurses? Yeah, you know when they're taking bets on how long the wife is going to hold out before she's begging for pain relief medication

    With all that drama, and a new patient (or three) to guide through the process every shift, its gotta be one of the toughest (though rewarding) jobs on the planet.

    That's what Sara, the main character from Hope Over Fear does for a living, and J.A. Derouen does a masterful job of portraying her, and her role.

    Beyond Sara, we're introduced to a whole cast of interesting and well developed characters, as they interact with Sara and her love interest Adam.

    The story starts out with Sara recovering from the fall out of a bad breakup and, as the story of her new developing relationship with Adam unfolds, its contrasted with flashbacks to her previous relationship with her former best friend turned lover, Mason.

    Both stories are woven together, with the occasional chapter from Adam's POV so that by the time Adam DOESN'T understand what happened in the past, the reader does, creating an interesting perspective for the climax of the story.

    Throughout all of this is deftly woven a subplot involving a young woman struggling with her decision to adopt out her as yet unborn baby. Sara serving as a mediator in the adoption process and support person for young Abby.

    I was really impressed with the depth and complexity of this debut novel, and plan on jumping straight into the follow up which tells the story of one of Sara's good friends, Alex.
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  • Weezie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I just loved this book!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2018
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    I just wanted u to know that this story was beautiful!
    I love the way JA writes!
    Go grab ur copy u won’t regret it!
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  • B
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
    Reviewed in India on March 29, 2017
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    We bash ourselves about our action, without realising that they are probably for the best in the future. Let's have some hope and faith....
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2015
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    Wow. This book did not go how I expected.
    After reading the blurb for this book I already made my mind up and the road I saw it going, but was surprised.
    It defiantly showed me to never judge a book by the cover.
    A really good read.
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  • kimberley carr
    4.0 out of 5 stars great debut from the author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2015
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    The synopsis for this book completely drew me in and i was not disappointed. The story did not go how i thought it would Sara does not end up with who i think she would, but the story on how she got to her new love was very enjoyable. It does deal with difficult subject matter that some people may have difficulty with, I loved all the supporting characters and Adam was dreamy and a guy you will fall for. A great debut novel.
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