Philadelphia Series Box Set- In My Arms, A Part of Me, Out of My Element By Taryn Plendl
Release date: August 8, 2013
Age Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
In My Arm by Taryn PlendlStars 4 of 5
Pages: 112
Purchase Links: Amazon
* * For mature audiences ages 17+ due to sexual scenes. * *
My Thoughts:
Ava just broke it off with her boyfriend when she found him with another women. Stuck in a funk she allowed her friend to drag her to the club to have fun get her mind off of things and maybe find a new man.Across the bar Trevor is the new guy I town and couldn't help but keep his eyes on the stunning Ava. After sharing an amazing kiss to have her ex back off of her, he just can't help but thinking about her.
Ava and Trevor managed to cross paths again, Ava wants to be just friends and Trevor wants more.
I enjoyed this short, quick and easy read. I liked the chemistry between the two. I thought that times that this book felt rushed and towards the end I felt that Ava should've just confronted Trevor which would've saved a lot of time. I felt like she had over reacted.
Even though I enjoyed this book I wish there was more, there was no surprise factors nothing different that would make this book stand out from the rest.
I loved that there was more then one point of view for Trevor and Ava. I found Trevors side more interesting, he has a hard life dealing with his mothers craziness and taking care of his younger sister. While he should be out doing his own this he's tied down. I loved his caring he was towards his sister. The characters I like most is Taila she is a fun, loyal friend who love to party. For some reason while reading this book I was much more interested in hearing Talia and Trevors two friends, which just so happens to be the next book so I look forward to seeing about their story.
Stars : 4 of 5
Pages: 141
Purchase Link: Amazon
My Thoughts:
"Love is irrational, but so it pain."
Talia has a nurse by day and party girl at night. She loves her job and one night the unexpected happened when a patient came in mangled from a car accident. After working on him Talia went on as usually until she heard the patients name, Tom, her Tom. Tom and Taila have had this connection for days and she takes it upon herself to be his nurse to help him get on his feet...foot. After the accident Tom is constantly being hot and cold. One minuet they are getting hot and heavy then he pushes her away with hurtful words. Will their friendship last this hard time?
"Sometimes we push away the ones we love and need the most because we think it's best for them."
I loved this short and sweet book. I loved the characters. I loved that there was more then one point of view. I probably would've been mad at Tom's character if I didn't get his point of view. I can understand why he was hot and cold. Many people in his position would probably feel the same. Tom was an active guy who loved to move then the accident taken it away from him so I can get why he got to a depressed level and why he wouldn't feel like a whole man after that accident. I loved Taila she was sarcastic, witty, loyal, and caring. She took time off of work to work for a friend in need. I loved both characters, in the book they felt realistic with the struggles and angst they went through.
"Courage does not mean you possess the strength to carry on; it means that you will carry on when you feel that you no longer have the strength."
4 of 5 Stars
Pages: 120
Purchase Link: Amazon
My Thoughts:
"At some point we all have to choose - do we fall back on what we've always done, or do we step forward to something new?"Nick is a guy who loves to play soccer, party, and sleep around. He loves his life and finds himself in a different situation where he can't help but have feelings for Chelsea.
Chelsea is stuck in a rut when her house catches on fire and is homeless. When she goes to Nick sees that there is another woman at her house and realizes shes got nowhere to go. When Nick finally finds her, he offers her to stay at his place for a while. They eventually end up being friends which is new territory for Nick. Chelsea is slowly falling for this player Nick and knows she can't get too close because he is a love'em and leave'em type of guy and she isnt that type of girl. Will Nick eventually tell Chelsea how he feels before he messes up again?
" We tend to fall in love the same way we get sick: without wanting to, without believing it, against our will and completely unable to defend ourselves. It was bound to happen - Even to you."
I'm trying to figure out which book is my favorite, it goes between Part of Me or Out of My Element. Hmm. I think this book is my favorite, I liked Nick and was surprised that he would find love and liked his character. No matter what he did, he always seemed to find himself in trouble or at a misunderstanding making him look bad. He was a guy who was conflicted used to his old ways but didn't find joy in it after Chelsea. I loved this book was two point of views I got to see just how out of their elements they were going by being around each other and learning how they were changing. I loved the chemistry between the two characters.
"You're worth fighting for. And if that means I have to break somebody's face, then so be it."
Like the other books this was a fun, quick and easy read and I enjoyed all the book in this series. All the books were very predictable but sweet and interesting nonetheless. Highly Recommend this book and the series.
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It wasn’t until well into adult hood that I discovered, late at night while the house was quiet, that I had just as many stories inside me just waiting to be let out. Writing has been a way for me to step away from reality and live a bit through my fun and sometimes damaged characters. You will almost always find a Happy Ever After at the end of my stories. I can’t help it, it’s an addiction.
I’m a Southwestern girl living a Mid-Atlantic life with my husband of seventeen years and two incredible daughters who inspire me daily. I am proud to be an advocate for my child with autism, and feel incredibly blessed to be able to see the world through her eyes. She teaches me more than I could ever teach her.
I enjoy reading, writing and spending time with my family, but cherish those quiet nights after everyone is asleep when I can curl up on the couch with my fifteen year old dog (Shh, don’t tell…He’s not supposed to be on the couch.)
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