Jared Trent is
so mean to Tatum Brandt. And, he doesn’t care. Tate just can’t understand why
he hates her after they were childhood friends for years. It just doesn’t make
any sense. What did she ever do to him? She just can’t understand it. But, he’s
made his choice, now he can live with it. After Tate comes home after spending
her junior year of high school abroad in France, she’s not going to back down
anymore. She’s going to play the game with him, and see how he likes a little
competition in the “revenge” department. But, when Tate gets back, Jared just
can’t believe how much more beautiful she can be. Now what? How can he possibly
keep her at arm’s length now?
This was such a
sad story between two lonesome individuals. Jared was a hard person to like. He
just came off so arrogant and such a player - being with a different girl all the time. He
used people. He was mean. The ultra-typical “bully”. His own life was far from perfect. As I got a
further glimpse as to why he’s such a rotten bastard, a little of me couldn’t
help but feel sorry for him. His life sucks! His parents are big-time messed up
– both being different types of addicts. He blamed Tate for abandoning him, and
that was so far from the truth. While he tries to survive the horrifying
reality of his life, he pushes away the one person that really would have helped
him and supported him. The one person that truly loved him.
My heart went
out to Tate. She really was a genuinely nice person that didn’t deserve all the
heartless things that were done and said to her. That’s how a once best friend
treats you? How could she have been so stupid and trusted him with her most
precious secrets? How could she have given him her heart and then he just smashed
it to pieces without a care in the world? I couldn’t help but shed quite a few
tears for her. He humiliated her time and time again. It was heartbreaking to
read about. But, like I said, she was such a caring and trusting person. Those
are usually the ones that get their heart stomped on the most. But, will she get
her redemption? Will she rise to the occasion and hurt Jared just as much as he
hurt her or even worse?
I really couldn’t
turn the pages fast enough. Read this awesome book in just a day. I just had to
find out what happened. Okay, no one better dare talk to me in my house or
else...haha! I kind of figured out a little of the ending, but was also
pleasantly surprised about some things that went down. I got a little mad at
Tate’s best friend, K.C., though. She seemed like somewhat of a traitor, but I
was willing to forgive her a little as she really is just trying to help her
friend. There definitely was still a connection between Tate and Jared even though
their present relationship was so strained. It was just a matter of time before
one of them would crack. And, the sexual tension between the two was out of
control. They just had to be in the same room, and they could feel the anxiety
between the two. But, with Jared having that tough intimidating personality, he
just tried to brush it off as nothing. He just didn’t want to care about Tate
even though he knew deep down that she was his.
Amazing, amazing
book!!! Had my heart racing the entire time! My favorite scene was without-a-doubt
when Tate raced for Jared. So thrilling and exciting! I was just so hopeful
that they would find some common ground to just start over. What’s going to happen in the end? Tears upon
tears shed for both main characters along the way. Ms. Douglas couldn’t have captured my
attention more. I put off reading this book for so long. Why, I ask myself? Don’t
know the answer to that. But, now that’s it’s over, I’m sad. But, this is a
series, and next up is the story told from Jared’s POV. I heard that it’s very
well written and a totally different story than this one. So, I’m willing to
give it a chance and see if I can immerse myself into Jared’s story while
giving him the benefit-of-the-doubt to let him into my heart just a little bit.
He has a lot of soul-searching to do though. And, a lot of redeeming to put
forth. So, I’m looking forward to reading Jared’s story. Ms. Douglas definitely
“wowed” me with this book!! So sorry that it took me a while to read it!!!
“Yesterday
lasts forever. Tomorrow comes never. Until You.” ~ Jared (Chap. 30)
Review written, 1/13/15
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