SYNOPSIS:
At
twenty-seven Erin Decker has the perfect life; a thriving career, a dream home
she shares with her best friend Noelle, and a secure relationship with Robert,
her handsome and faithful boyfriend. Or so she thinks.
When her
visions of a marriage proposal are met with the ultimate betrayal, Erin finds
herself in the arms of sexy and strong-willed distraction, Walker Prescott.
Her summer
becomes life changing as she realizes Walker has left her with a tiny piece of
himself and no way to find him…until he suddenly shows up and turns her world
upside down.
Can she let
go of her past to make way for a future she never saw coming?
Can Walker
be exactly what Erin needs?
Will he give
her the perfect life she so desperately craves in the most unexpected way?
Review:
“Embrace the Unexpected”
With this being her debut novel, Amy did a fantastic job.
The teasers had me waiting impatiently for this book and boy do I have to say
this book has lived up to the expectations that I had. She had me captivated
from the very first chapter. I was hooked and wasn’t able to put the book down.
With Amy’s writing, she was able to place me into the book with the characters
and allow me to feel every single emotion that they were feeling. It was as if
I was right there with them. I have no doubt you will love it as much it as
did. I had such a hangover and was missing them so much I had reread it shortly
after.
Erin Decker had her life going on the right track. She had
everything she ever wanted, she just was waiting for the long awaited proposal
from her longtime boyfriend Robert. She is surrounded by a lot of love; her
best friend Noelle and she is very close with her family. When the one thing
she least expects happen, her walls of trust go straight up around her heart.
Her amazing best friend comes to her rescue and tries to get her back out in
the real world again.
“I can’t be held accountable for my actions if you let me
get into my room, but I promise it will be a night you won’t ever forget.” ~
Walker
Walker Prescott was living the single life just like the
other male species his age. He had no plans for his distant future. Being at
the right place at the right time gave him a chance meeting with Erin. It was
like instant attraction between the two of them; dancing as if they were one.
Erin has never acted this way before, but it’s something that will help her move
on with her life. Walker makes her feel
things and it just feels right being with him. She has always been more
reserved, but being with Walker she’s more outgoing, more “adventurous”. It’s
as if he is secretly letting her out of her shell without her knowing. With Robert, sex has always been boring and
vanilla but with Walker, he’s very alpha in and out of the bedroom that he’s
taking Erin to places she has never experienced before and boy are those are
some hot places, that even I want to be involved at.
“Some for good, some for bad but all for one purpose; to
send you in the direction you are supposed to go. Robert was there for his
purpose and though his exit from your life wasn’t ideal, his presence was
necessary. Soon you will figure out why.” ~ Erin’s Mom
Walker was supposed to only be a one-time thing, but what
happens when she realizes she needs him and can’t find him? Did she make a
mistake? After months of searching with no luck, he shows up in front of
her. Did fate bring them back together
again? Was it truly meant to be? Will Erin be able to open up to a future with
Walker with the past she has? Will Walker be the same as Robert?
“When I’m with you I feel Amazing. You make my heart beat.
You make my world turn and fill my lungs with air. I live and die by you Erin.”
~ Walker
I have no doubt that you will fall in love with Walker. He
is every woman’s dream. Hell I fell hard. When Erin thought he would run, he
did the complete opposite and he planted himself right next to her and never
left. Just the way he treats Erin and puts her needs before his. He knows all
of her fears, insecurities and he pushes all of her buttons but he still made
his way into her heart. He had no future prior to meeting Erin, but now, he has
planned a future around her.
“It doesn’t happen that fast Walker. You need to work on
love and trust before it can wrap you up for much you can’t see it straight,” ~
Noelle
“I’m proof that it does, indeed, happen that fucking fast.”
~ Walker
“I’m falling for you, baby. Hard. Real hard.” ~ Walker
"I love you too, Walker. Not so much it hurt, because love
shouldn’t hurt, but so much that I give myself to you. My love. My all.”~ Erin
But can it last? They don’t know
each other well, or too long and their relationship is moving faster than they
both expected. Is he with her because of the situation they are in or does he
truly love her? What happens when Erin’s past insecurities come back? Or when a
part a Walker’s past comes back? Can she fully trust Walker and give him her
heart? Will she give up so easily and let him go? When faced with a tragedy,
will they both be able to fight through it together or will it be a breaking
point in their relationship?
I absolutely LOVED this book. I
still has me hanging actually. A part of me still has Walker on my brain and
I’m dying to reread it again. Amy has you on your toes the entire time while
reading, with just enough drama coming your way. Walker changed his life for
Erin and it kept me anticipating all the other things he would do for her. I
love them as a couple that I can’t wait to see what’s in store for them to
come. Erin is very family oriented and they have welcomed Walker with open arms,
Amy made it a very big point to show family being a big key into this book. Her
family has supported her and has not judged her no matter what situations she
has put herself into, which is what family should be about. I love Noelle. She
is the best friend every girl should have. I have an OCD BFF myself and she
keeps me in line. Noelle is pretty much Erin’s other half, like they should
have been sisters instead. Just a warning…there’s a small part in the book
where is slows down a bit, but don’t let it discourage you. Keep on reading, it
defiantly picks up shortly after and once you get past it, you won’t be able to
put it down. The only thing I didn’t like was the way she ended the book. She
wrapped up the book nicely, yes, however, the way she sets you up for the next
book just leaves you with your jaw dropping. It leaves you wanting the next
book like right now. So, Amy, hurry up and finish the second book pronto!
This review was done by Jenn. I was given an ARC for my honest review.
Excerpt #1
“You feeling ok, baby? Maybe remembering how I felt inside you? I can
make that happen again.” His voice oozes seduction, and though the question
pisses me off, the clothes he is wearing are now my focal point. It’s nothing
close to the sexed up god look from that night. It’s even better.
The dark forest green polo shirt is slim on his torso, and showcasing
the pecs I used for support as I rode him almost three long lonely months ago.
The ironed khaki pants are tight and hiding the beast that almost split me in
two. My pulse quickens at the thought. Raising my eyes up to his one dimpled
smirk, and swallowing the lump in my throat, I know he has caught me. “Like
what you see?”
“You are so egotistical, you know that? And didn’t you say you were
seeing someone, Walker? Don’t make those kinds of comments to me and then go
home to someone else,” I say in a hushed tone, finally breaking my silence.
“I don’t think she would mind, Erin. In fact, it's you that I'm seeing.
You’re all I see. All I’ve seen for
months now. I can’t get you out of this goddamn head of mine.” He taps the side
of his temple to make his point. “Every time I close my eyes I see your
beautiful brown eyes, hovering above me, using me for pleasure.”
AMAZON: http://amzn.to/1npYSxC
AUTHOR BIO:
Amy Marie
was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago and now resides in Virginia Beach
with her fantastically crazy husband and two kids.
As an avid
reader, she never dreamed of writing her own novel until the characters started
haunting her at night and in the shower.
Wanting to get it down on paper she set off on a journey that has been
more than she could have ever dreamed.
When not writing,
she can be found carting her kids around, breaking up their fights, cleaning up
messes, teaching Zumba, or reading.
AUTHOR MEDIA SITES:
GIVEAWAY:
Michelle moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from school to school before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years ago, where she now resides with her husband and two kids. She developed a love of reading at a young age, which helped lay the foundation for her passion to write. With the encouragement of her family, she finally sat down and wrote one of the many stories that have been floating around in her head. 
