Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Amie's Review of Belong by Jennifer Foor ~ BLOG TOUR ~ EXCERPT ~



Synopsis
Ten years ago I fell in love with a married woman. I walked away so she could be happy, moving across the country to make sure I put space between us. We severed ties, and I promised myself I wouldn't look back.  
Since then I committed to someone else, and we have a child and a life many would wish for. Except, it's never been enough for me. There's always been something missing; something I never wanted to admit.
With my own marriage failing, I'm forced to go back to my hometown to bury the man who raised me. I never expected to see her there, and nothing could prepare me for what would happen the moment my arms wrapped around hers again.




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Excerpt

"You have every right to assume this can't be anything more than a temporary affair. I don't blame you for being cautious, but there is something I want you to know."
She turned around, finally looking right at me with those hesitant eyes. "What?"
"I still love you." I swallowed the lump in my throat as the words came out, silently praying she wouldn't force me to leave. It wasn't every day that I told someone other than my wife I loved them, but in this instance it was the truest statement I'd ever made. "I feel like I've loved you for a lifetime. It’s true. I have loved my wife, but it’s not the same. It’s always been you, Rach. You’re the only woman I know I’ll never be able to let go of. Staying away was my only option. I did it to protect both of our lives, but there’s nothing standing in the way anymore. Please don't deny us a second chance." I paused one more time. "I need you, just as much as I think you need me."
Her shoulders relaxed, and I watched her purse fall from her grip and hit the concrete ground. She shrugged while staring into my eyes. Her lips were trembling, allowing me to almost sense the connection between us. "I'm not strong enough to be with you again. I can't handle anymore heartache. Being close to you scares me, because I’m tired of the pain and suffering."
I took two steps forward, breaking the distance between us. "I'm not capable of hurting you again, Rach. If you give me this chance I promise I won't let you down. Let me be your friend again, and whatever comes with it will be determined by both of us."




REVIEW
AMIE'S 4 STAR REVIEW

Well if this series , they can be read as standalones , is not eye opening then I don't know what is. I was eager to rejoin Chad and Rachel's journey because lets face it , they were hot and their connection was not one to be overlooked , sometimes it just is not the right time and place. 10 years , suffering much loss and now face to face again , WOW. This was a recipe for disaster but all the same a very real situation for some people. Chad and Rachel have never been in a place where they could give themselves to each other, sad but true. Their connection is amazing and their love is undeniable. Again I am not a fan of cheating but 10 years ago and now 10 years later there is total honesty in all they do. I can't deny that , I can't be disgusted with it. It is heartbreaking and it is nothing I would ever want to deal with but you feel their pain and emotion so for me I can understand their actions and be on board with them despite the devastation left in their path. 10 years ago Rachel was in a marriage that had lost its steam , her husband was cheating and she was too quick to be done and move on. We know where that left her , Greyson and Chad - it was a messy read and I was heartbroken for them in the end despite them all claiming to do what was best. Now 10 years later Chad is in a similar position but on top of this the loss of his grandfather has brought Rachel back into his life. He has no problem rushing back into things and it is hard to look past their amazing connection. I was not a fan of Veronica but having Harper involved made it a bit more heartbreaking knowing she would be affected. This story took a turn I was NOT expecting and wow the feels were crazy. I was all over the place and honestly hated to see Veronica deal with what happened. In the end despite the devastation , loss and heartache I know things ended up the way they were meant to be it just sucks that so many suffered and lost for it to come full circle. Again this is just like real life , nothing is easy and the pieces hardly ever come together nicely. Props to Jennifer for allowing her writing to be this vulnerable and difficult to read. I mean that in a good way , she took a chance and not everyone will see this for what it is , a harsh reality where not everyone behaves how we THINK they should !!
AUTHOR INFO
Jennifer Foor is an award winning Contemporary Romance Author.
She is married with She's best known for the Mitchell Family Series, which includes ten books.two children and spends most of her time behind a keyboard, writing stories that come from her heart. 



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