LEFT BEHIND
A New Adult Romance novel
New York Times Bestselling Author Vi
Keeland and Dylan Scott
Release date 10/16/2014
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Information: Release Date 10/16/2014
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Blurb
Two stories so deeply intertwined, you’ll think you know
how they intersect…but you’ll be wrong….
Zack Martin
The day I met Emily Bennett my whole world changed. Sure,
we were just kids, but I was old enough to know my life would never be the
same. She was my best friend. My destiny. My fate. I wasn’t wrong…I just didn’t
know how twisted fate could be.
Nikki Fallon
After the death of my mother, moving from my dark and
dreary trailer park to sunny California, I was focused on one thing – finding a
sister I’d only just learned existed. Falling in love with him wasn’t part of
the plan. But he filled a void I never knew was possible to fill. He had to be
my fate. My destiny. Until the day I finally found out who my sister was…and
how twisted fate could be.
Review
“Love needs no words. You had me before you even spoke.”
This isn’t
your traditional love story. Zack and Nikki live separate lives, and somehow,
someway, their lives will cross. It alternates the POVs from Nikki’s to Zack’s,
telling their story. The story starts with Nikki living in Texas and Zack in
California, so the entire time I was reading it had me guessing how their lives
will intertwine. Fate screwed with them separately, but yet, fate brought them
both together.
Nikki hasn’t
had a normal childhood. At an early age, she’s had to learn how to take care of
herself and her mother. She didn’t have many friends since she mainly focused
on her schoolwork her mother. Before the age of 18, her mother had passed,
leaving her behind. She was an only child, she didn’t know who her father was,
and had no other living relatives. All she had was a best friend, Ashely, and
her house was already filled. She was about to be thrown into the system when
she found a note left behind from her mother admitting not only did she have a
long lost aunt but a sister as well. They were both in California. Her aunt was
keeping her sister a secret. She had one goal in mind from that point on. Move
to California with her aunt and track down her sister.
Zack knew
from the moment he met Emily when she first moved into the house next door when
they were little, that she would captivate his heart forever. They were
inseparable throughout the years. He was the football quarterback and she was
the head cheerleader. How could they not be together? When they were around
crowds, it seemed more like a show for Emily, but when they were alone, he
found the Emily he grew to love. She loved being center of attention, the
popularity, the fame, she was a socialite. He didn’t care for it much. He liked
to get to know people and find a common ground between them. They were growing
apart, how could they not? They were becoming different people, but he could
never see his life without her in it. Everyone though reaches their boiling
point and Zack was about to reach his. Emily was pushing him, a lot further
than she normally does. And leaves him with words that would haunt him every
day until he is able to find peace again.
“You’ll be sorry tomorrow, Zach Martin. And, you know what, by then it may be too late.” ~ Emily
Moving to
California, her life is different from what it was in Texas. She has things she
never had; a full array of clothes, a comfortable bed, heck she even had
breakfast cooked for her in the morning. She has always cared for someone,
never been cared for before. But she still hasn’t unpacked anything out of her
boxes, she never has. In all her life, she has lived out of boxes, never
finding a proper place to call home. Nikki first meets Zack running at the
track, but words aren’t exchanged, just glances. They’re both runners so they
both try to one up each other while running. There is something about Zack that
takes her breath away. Zack smiles at her but as quick as it appears, it
quickly disappears. Feeling guilty for feeling something for someone else, Zack
leaves quickly. Leaving Nikki a tad a disappointed at first, she shakes it off
but they cross paths again when they’re in the same class and assigned in the
same group.
“You’re different than other girls.” ~ Zack
Zack is
attracted to Nikki and does everything he can to fight those feelings, until
one of the group members tries to put a move on her. Unable to watch someone
else with her, he makes his move. One date proves there is something strong
between Zack and Nikki wanting both of them craving something more. Zack is
starting to find happiness again and Nikki is finding life. Nikki also confides
in Zack and tells her about finding her sister and he wants to help her. I
loved watching Zack and Nikki fall in love with each other. They never meant to
find each other, they just found each other one day. The more they spend
together, the more their love grows. Zack does everything he can to make Nikki
happy, including taking her places she has never been to and experienced
before. They find comfort in each other and their love goes beyond a physical
connection, it goes deeper. It’s as if they complete each other.
“I haven’t been able to think about anything but kissing you for days.” ~ Zack
“When you’re not around, I’m lonely in a room full of people. Everything is better with you. I’m better with you.” ~ Zack
Nikki has
been doing some sneaking around the house to try and get some clues from her
aunt about her twin sister. Zack has always supported her in every decision
that she has made. He has never left her side; they spend every possible moment
together. But when Nikki finds the truth on who her sister is, she feels alone
all over again. Like her life is one big lie, her time with Zack was a lie. He
knew who her sister was and was he in on this? Was this relationship just a
game to him the entire time? Were his feelings for her even real? And her Aunt
kept this secret for so long how could she not have told her. She feels even
more betrayed. Not being able to return back to Zack or to her Aunt’s house,
she escapes to the only place where she will find comfort in this time of
despair. She runs away to Texas, where her life first began. To the one person
who she knows she can trust.
“I don’t understand why this was our path, but I know fate brought us together.” ~Zack
What will
happen between Nikki and Zack? Is their relationship reparable? Can he explain
what happened? Are his feelings for Nikki real and sincere? Did he know
anything about his sister? Will Nikki go back to California or will she remain
in Texas? Will Nikki and her Aunt fix their relationship even after the secret
of her sister is out?
Vi and Dylan
did a fabulous job bringing both of their lives together. Seeing them overcome
the situations that they are in, seek comfort in each other, and grow together
was beautiful. I laughed, I cried and I rooted for their love to prevail when
it seemed like they were going to fall apart. Ashley is Nikki’s best friend
even though she is miles away, she is always there for her when she needs a
friend. It shows that true friends are out there. I have a few of those myself
and I’m thankful to have them in my life. Great job Vi and Dylan!
I was given
an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
This review was done by Jenn.
This review was done by Jenn.
Excerpt
He looks up and I watch his eyes take me in. Slowly. They rake over me, dropping from my eyes to my glossed lips down to my exposed shoulders. Taking his time, he follows the neckline of my simple, yet body contouring sundress, lingering when he reaches my full breasts. I’m sufficiently covered, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t aware that the dress showed off my assets well. Tight around my chest, gathering snuggly at the waist, with a scant amount of cleavage. Just enough coverage to still leave something for him to imagine. And I watch his face change as his imagination takes off running.
His eyes drift down my legs, tanned now from the eternal California sun. Momentarily he’s lost in what he sees and doesn’t even notice I’m watching him leer. Totally worth the extra effort getting ready tonight, I couldn’t be happier at the reaction I get. Eventually, his eyes make their way back up to mine and I arch one eyebrow, letting him know he’s been caught. A normal reaction might be to look embarrassed or perhaps even flustered a little. But not Zack. Instead, he flashes me a wicked grin. “You look incredible.” He’s the one doing the leering, yet I’m the one who ends up blushing.
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About the Authors:
Vi
Keeland is a native New Yorker with three children that occupy most of her free
time, which she complains about often, but wouldn't change for the world. She
is a bookworm and has been known to read her kindle at stop lights, while
styling her hair, cleaning, walking, during sporting events, and frequently
while pretending to work. She is a boring attorney by day,
and an exciting smut author by night!
Dylan
Scott
Dylan Scott is a New York trial attorney, wife and mother of
four. She believes her job as a trial
attorney is a subcategory to the field of entertainment more than law. With a Bachelor's Degree in English
Literature she believed teaching English was a destined career choice until she
realized her life long talent of "argument" could actually be her
job. A recent, fairly boring, midlife
crisis resulted in a brief stint as a middle school English teacher which
confirmed that she wasn't ready to give up the law. Dylan has also taught legal courses at the
college level and worked with at-risk inner city youth in the roles of mentor
and coach. She is co-author Vi Keeland's
biggest fan.
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