How do you like that post title??? I figured I would just lay it all out there for you today. So, here’s the scoop… My friend Jolyn Palliata released a new book this week called A Modern Love Story (review below) and is giving away a $25 Amazon gift card in celebration. In addition, right now this book is on sale for only 99 cents for Kindle but you have to act fast because it will only be this price for today. After that, it is going up to $2.99. Have I mentioned how much I love Indie writers??? Only $2.99 regular price is pretty darn amazing but I wanted to give you the heads up for the 99 cent price because you really, really should read this book!
A Modern Love Story blew me away. I read it last night and this morning and fell in love with the characters… well not all of them. For a little bit I was pretty angry at the lead male, Luc. The story follows the characters from the time they are 12 which leaves a different perspective than other romance books I have read. Here is the summary:
After the death of her parents, Robbie Byrne is put in foster care where she meets her exact opposite, Luc Cintrone. Abandoned as a small child, Luc is a foul-mouthed rebel who takes it upon himself to be her defender, whether she likes it or not. As they grow up, they fumble through their different roles in each other’s lives—family, confidants and then, ultimately, lovers.
Just as the couple is settling into their newfound relationship, they encounter a beautiful lawyer, Payten, who is immediately taken by Luc’s rough edges. But he denies her, making him absolutely irresistible in her eyes. Payten is a woman who has grown accustomed in her privileged life in obtaining whatever she wants, no matter the cost or sacrifice. And she is fairly confident Luc will eventually see things her way…one way or another.
Now, the story line with Payten was totally surprising. Jolyn has quite the imagination to come up with the twists and turns and downright evilness that Payten posseses. It added a level of drama that you don’t always find in romance novels. I went from wanting to punch Luc for his behavior to feeling sorry for him. How does that happen?!? All along, I felt the desire to hold poor Robbie who keeps getting the short end of the stick. The addition of Conrad and Lizbeth made for a fun dialogue and you could almost feel the emotions of these characters stuck in the middle of their friends’ problems.
What am I saying? Read it! You have to read it to fully understand what I am talking about. It is super fantastic! This is much more than a romance novel… romance, intrigue, suspense, treachery… you will find it. One warning…. it has some cussing because Luc starts off a foul-mouth snot (my words haha!). Don’t forget that it is only 99 cents right now (Thursday) but is still a very affordable $2.99 after that. Let me know if you read this book. I would love to hear your thoughts.
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