Love Me For Me
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There are usually paragraphs after paragraphs where she repeats the same thing in her head before she replies Alex. Imagine if she really is thinking all those things while conversing. But…he just messes things up with Molly that eventually un-messes itself. Stephenie Meyer will approve of this. She goes to a room. When she knows a person wants to rape her. When she knows her boyfriend who will help her is outside the door. Someone needs to teach that girl some super-duper basic self-defense. When someone wants to rape you, get a stick, a broom, or in her case, a vase.
Knock him over the head. So, as promised, here are some books that pull off identical plots: Mar 28, Maija rated it really liked it Shelves: I received a copy for review purposes No matter how many New Adult books I read I can't get enough of them. They all have something special in them that makes them different from one another.
If in Beautiful Disaster it was the drama, in Fallen Too Far it was the connection between the characters, then in Love Me For Me it's definitely the emotions, it's a very heartfelt and emotion-packed love story. This book is an emotional roller-coaster, either taking you as high as love and happiness Source: This book is an emotional roller-coaster, either taking you as high as love and happiness or as low as bitterness and fear, you can feel it all. It's not about the descriptions that made me feel like that, but the simple words that affected me deeply. Like, when Alex asked Serena if he could kiss her- it was just a kiss, but the building up to that moment made my heart thump double the normal speed.
Serena has her dark past and secrets that no one at the college really knows about. She escaped from her town to change her life, she has a fresh start. She's been away for three years and she's not going back. She's keeping herself in form, studying for classes and keeping up the good girl facade. When Serena meets Alex she thinks all he wants is have a little fun, but these thoughts soon change. After a college party, where Serena and Alex danced like there's no one around, she gets the feeling he's not like other guys. Alex seems to be the only man who's touch she isn't afraid of, who's proximity is comfortable and soothing to her.
They both obviously have a connection, but there are secrets between them. Alex tells her about himself and reveals a little of his past, as if trying to tell Serena that she can tell him her secrets and why she's so closed off. But Serena has only told her secret to one person who didn't take her seriously, she doesn't want to loose Alex after she tells him. This book is written really good- the writing is emotional, fast-paced, I like how realistic the whole story felt. It isn't two dimensional or cheesy, it really seems like a real life story. I enjoyed the build up in Serena and Alex's relationship, that they didn't jump each other's bones, but took baby steps before they ran to the finish line.
She stood up to her mother live piranha, trust me and she had the guts to trust and overcome her fear. It's not like I cried that much while reading Love Me For Me, it's more about how much my heart skipped at the simplest of words. I really enjoyed this book and I'm definitely going to read the sequels. If you enjoy New Adult Contemporary genre or are just starting with these genres, this book is right for you.
May 13, Kathleen rated it really liked it. Can a person who is completely broken from a traumatic past learn to trust and love again? Love Me For Me is a powerfully intense story about two broken people who come together and help each other overcome their traumatic pasts, it is an emotional story that will pull at your heartstrings. In the first book of the Safe Haven series, author Kate Laurens weaves a heart wrenching tale written in the first person narrative that follows twenty-two year old Serena King's journey to rebuild her life aft Can a person who is completely broken from a traumatic past learn to trust and love again?
In the first book of the Safe Haven series, author Kate Laurens weaves a heart wrenching tale written in the first person narrative that follows twenty-two year old Serena King's journey to rebuild her life after a traumatic abusive experience in her teen years has left her completely broken. Serena escapes her traumatic past at home when she goes away to college in Connecticut.
She protects a dark secret that she carries around by keeping to herself, afraid that if she lets anyone get close to her that they would be disgusted by her past. The one person that she needed the most has let her down, leaving her self-conscious and with low self-esteem. Outside of her American Lit class she meets sexy Alex Blackthorn, she doesn't understand why he would be interested in her, but an undeniable attraction to each other simmers below the surface. Alex is also hiding a traumatic secret from his past. Coming together, they learn to make each other stronger, put their pasts behind them, and move forward in their lives.
This is a poignant tale that is so intense, it takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster ride. You can't help but feel deeply moved by Serena and Alex's story. Their traumatic pasts are haunting and disturbing, but their amazing chemistry and emotional connection makes up for it with their intense and palpable attraction to each other, the sparks literally fly off the page with their sexually charged interactions.
Both have so much emotional and traumatic baggage between them, it is simply heart wrenching to read about their pasts, but once they learn to trust each other and build upon their relationship by supporting each other, it was simply beautiful to see how they worked together to overcome their past and build a relationship. The author does a wonderful job of addressing serious issues like sexual abuse, diabetes and low self-esteem within the story.
Growing closer to him through the weeks that follow has made a positive impact on her outlook on life and how she has lived it up until then. She was sensitive, secretive, shy, hesitant, and a little bit broken. Doing this makes the reader feel small. Alex - wish they had his POV in this book - i'd love to hear his story - but what happened to him was tra This was a cute story - I enjoyed the passion developing between Serena and Alex. Will he think she's dirty and tarnished? Lists with This Book.
I loved how she interweaves the traumatic issues with an emotional romance that was so sensual. Serena and Alex's story is so bittersweet yet compelling, the reader can't help but become captivated Love Me For Me is a wonderfully inspiring tale about rebounding from a traumatic past, learning to love yourself, trust and love again, rebuild and move forward in life. I received a copy of the book from the author via Reading Addiction Blog Tours in exchange for my honest review.
Apr 19, Tana rated it really liked it. I would say that it's a story you don't want to stop reading because you want to know what is going to happen and what secrets they are holding on too. I really liked Kate's writing style and got hooked into this story very easily. We meet Serena and Alex who are both attending college, Alex appears to be drop dead gorgeous and when he talks to Serena she wonders if he is flirting with her.
Serena has a past and has some deep dark secrets. Alex also has some secrets he would rather forget. When Alex decides to befriend Serena she is uneasy about this. She has moved far away from her home town hoping to forget her past and her parents. Alex can't seem to stop himself from wanting to be around Serena and pursues her with all he has. Reading this story is at times was a bit heart breaking when you hear about both their pasts and how they both are trying hard to move on. Alex and Serena's relationship is bumpy and secrets are revealed, Can two people find love and trust when they had none growing up.
When Serena and Alex have to take a trip home can Serena for once stand up for herself, or will Alex come to her rescue? So if you interested I would recommend you go a head and purchase yourself a copy, it's worth it. I have rated it 4 stars and will definitely checking out Kate Lauren's novels. Aug 04, Kat rated it really liked it. Okay, dejando mi ataque de amor, sigamos con la historia.
Pero las cicatrices muestran que sobreviviste. Espero muy impaciente la historia de Kaylee, ay mi chica. Apr 23, JenniferJ rated it really liked it Shelves: Amazing actually as it could have been describing any number of people I know or knew at some point in my life. Selena has a few secrets about her past and the one person she should have been able to trust, her mom , fails her by not believing in her which caused a drastic measure to take place in Selena that takes years to unwind and she wont trust or let anybody get that close to her to confide in again for fear of being treated same as her mother treated her only she so Very realistic story!
Selena has a few secrets about her past and the one person she should have been able to trust, her mom , fails her by not believing in her which caused a drastic measure to take place in Selena that takes years to unwind and she wont trust or let anybody get that close to her to confide in again for fear of being treated same as her mother treated her only she soon learns that life has been tough on some of her new found friends as well and they are harboring secrets and hurts of their own.
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I read this book literally start to finish in a matter of hours because it drew me in and I could really feel the pain and angst coming off the characters instead of being told so much how they were feeling. To a certain point even if the circumstances were different I think we all at some point in our life has suffered some of the pains and feelings that could drive one to act out as Selena had. I was okay with the way it ended but I would enjoy seeing these characters make appearances in future books.
Aug 25, Deborah rated it really liked it. I really enjoyed this story by Kate Laurens. And Alex, what can I say? Alex was wonderful and so perfect for Serena. He had a maturity beyond his years in the way he dealt with his own demons. The manner in which he cared for Serena made I really enjoyed this story by Kate Laurens. The manner in which he cared for Serena made you fall in love with him so hard. Even though there were topics and scenes that could have been expanded upon the ending was a bit abrupt for me , I enjoyed the story and will seek out more of Ms.
Jul 19, Trisha rated it liked it Shelves: I really liked Alex. I mean, the cover of the book helped - I love this couple. I know I've seen them on about other covers, but this one is unique and they never fail to make me smile and hope for a HEA for them. His story was different from the typical NA format. He had a unique personality and I really appreciated how much patience he had but also that he didn't lose himself in Serena and her problems.
I'm curious to I really liked Alex. I'm curious to see where book 2 goes. Ok so I really enjoyed this book. Once again it was two broken souls coming together and helping each other overcome their pasts.
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It was a tad bit too short, seeing as the subject matter was pretty serious, I wish it had been a bit longer although the character development was pretty good. I totally felt Serena and Alex's pain and frustrations. Again I wish it had been longer, this was the first in a trilogy so I will definitely be reading the rest. Jul 08, Wolfie rated it it was ok.
Been there done that. Damaged H meets damaged h, they fall in love, yada, yada, yada. This isn't a "bad" book. It's just the same ole story as so many other books I've read. It's also pretty short for what I paid for it. Aug 11, Andrea rated it really liked it. Apr 01, sandra rated it really liked it Shelves: Jan 30, Janeth Rueda rated it did not like it Shelves: Pero el poder del amor logra que por primera vez exprese sus sentimientos y todos los traumas por los que ha pasado.
No eres tu Kate Laurens, soy yo. Jul 16, Sara Williams rated it it was amazing. If you haven't read this book, this review may potentially have some spoilers in it. I don't want to ruin it for anyone, so read at your own risk. This is a great book! I loved the characters, the plot, almost everything about this book. I also really, really absolutely love the cover!! It, and the title, is what really drew me in. First of all, we have Serena. She was a great heroine. She was sensitive, secretive, shy, hesitant, and a little bit broken.
But at the same time, she was strong, a fighter, ready to move on and leave her past behind. She felt really real to me. She didn't always make the right choices, like some book heroines do. She made mistakes and did things she regretted. I could really relate to her. I couldn't relate to her abuse personally, but I felt like the author did a good job at conveying her reluctance to share her burden with anyone and her frustration and anger at her mother for not believing her.
Speaking of, her mother was absolutely awful. I hated her with a burning passion. What kind of mother doesn't believe her only child about something as serious as sexual abuse!? But back to Serena. There was one thing about her that I didn't really understand. She kept saying she put on weight as self-defense, but it wasn't really completely understand. Was she trying to make herself unattractive to her step- father? Or men in general? But she was sleeping around, so obviously she wasn't that unattractive, so it didn't work. Maybe it was just me, but I was a little confused. As for her relationship with Alex, I was so happy for her.
I got tingles every time they were together. Although at the end when he stopped calling, and she saw him with another girl ,I was afraid she had pushed him away for good. Thankfully that was not the case. Serena was an awesome main character, and I loved all of her different sides and emotions. It made her really relatable to me.
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I mean how much hotter could he get? He was an athlete, had tattoos, liked taking things slow, and wasn't scared away by Serena's past? I loved him completely, but sometimes I felt like he was too good to be true. However that didn't make him any less awesome. I was glad that he didn't let Serena push him away that day when they were late for class. In my mind I was like, "Please go after her! Don't let her walk away!! But he totally lied. The next time they danced was at the charity, not in private. His past made me so sad for him. I just wanted to hug him.
How could his foster mother do that to him?? And why, WHY, did no one say anything?
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I understand that the foster mother lied to the social workers and said that he did it to himself, but Georgeanne could have stood up for Alex and she and Alex could have ganged up against her. If anything, a story like that should have raised some red flags sooner than it did. But Alex didn't let that keep him down. As soon as it was over, he moved on and learned to let the past go in order to be happy. And he taught Serena to do the same thing.
After he saved her, which was totally amazing, he gave her time and space and let her work through things on her own until he saw that she was ready to be with him. Not many college guys would be that compassionate and understanding. He was just a really great guy. I really loved this book! It wasn't the absolute best book that I've ever read, but it was a great book that captured my attention from the very beginning and didn't let it go until I had finished.
The only problems I have with this book are two things. Normally, I don't really mind books like that so much, but in this case it just seemed like it happened really fast. Alex was all about taking things kind of slow, but Serena was ready to jump him after only meeting him like, once. Which was just a little hard for me to believe because she was supposed to have been through abuse that emotionally scarred her.
What kind of girl who has been assaulted like that looks at a guy and is ready to go all the way with him almost immediately, without really getting to know him first? Maybe that was just me, but I just didn't really understand that aspect.
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Bob didn't seem like an actual threat, to me, until the very end. We just didn't really get a good explanation of what had happened and why she was how she was until then. I mean, I know Serena had been dealing with the aftereffects of his abuse throughout the whole thing, but I thought it was kind of skimmed over until the scene in the bathroom at the very end of the book. I mean, if Bob supposedly wanted to exert control over her, wouldn't he constantly be trying to call her, text her, e-mail her, see her, etc.?
But there wasn't any mention of Bob himself until the very end. Then it was kind of like, oh. He really is a real threat. And then we got an explanation about the lavender, which had been bothering me ever since it was mentioned. Other than those couple of things, the book was a really enjoyable read! Like I said, it captured my attention and held it. I would most definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good love story about facing past struggles and learning to move on.
Jan 21, Andrea rated it it was ok. Para matar una tarde aburrida es pasable. May 06, Keren Hughes rated it it was amazing Shelves: I'm not entirely sure how to proceed with this review. When I was first sent the email by RABT about participating in the tour, I read the synopsis and agreed as it seemed like the sort of thing I would enjoy.
In a way I was right. Yet I later learned that it opened up old wounds. It didn't make me dislike the book, it actually made me empathise with Serena on a level I didn't think possible before I started reading. Serena is at college. It's been a fresh start for her since getting the scholar I'm not entirely sure how to proceed with this review. It's been a fresh start for her since getting the scholarship. She shares a dorm with her best friend, Kaylee. Serena is past the days of being a party girl though. She no longer sleeps with random boys, even if they are cute. It's been hard for her, getting where she is today.
She has a past that she isn't proud of - there's a sordid secret she's never told anyone, bar one person. That person didn't believe her. So now she keeps herself to herself and doesn't let anyone get close. When she first told her mother her secret, she hoped and prayed she would believe her. But her mother Felicity was blind to the facts. She point blank refused to believe her daughter. So Serena went off sleeping with any boy that paid her any attention. She put on weight as a defence mechanism. These were the only ways she thought she'd be able to cope.
One day, she's late to class and can't bring herself to enter because the tutor doesn't think well of being tardy. She looks up and sees a gorgeous boy who's also late for class. They decide to ditch together and go and grab a coffee whilst studying for the clqass they have skipped. There's an air between them that crackles with electricity. But Serena has promised herself she is done with her days of meaningless sex.
She can't give someone the "more" that most people can give, she feels that she comes with too much emotional baggage and therefore she cannot commit to anyone. But Alex is gorgeous, kind, funny, and in no danger of going anywhere any time soon. Serena wars with herself about wanting to open up to Alex, but she can't.
She's never breathed a word of it since Felicity didn't believe her. There are times when her room-mate Kaylee looks at her as though she too has past experiences that she suffers silently. But Serena can't even share with her best friend what's tucked away in the darkest recess of her mind. It might be okay for Serena to say that she can't tell anyone because no-one will understand.
But in reality, she's just keeping those that care about her at arms length. If she told them the truth, they might just stand a chance of believing her. Serena and Alex date but she keeps those walls built up around her. One night, as they are kissing, Serena finds that Alex has scars. He may well even have a secret of his own. She wants him to share with her his innermost secrets, but that makes her hypocritical if she won't open up to him. What ensues is a beautiful, if tragic tale of a love that won't survive if some of their baggage isn't tossed overboard. Will Serena trust Alex enough to tell him the truth?
Will Alex tell her his own secret? Everybody has inner demons, but it's only when we finally open up and share with those that love us that we find a weight has been lifted from our shoulders.
How do I know? Well I suffered from the same past as Serena. I dealt with it in exactly the same way as she did and admitting that might make you think I'm nothing but a dirty [bleep] - that's on you, feel free to take that opinion - but for me, it was a coping mechanism, the same as it was for Serena. Two people who go through the same fate may not end up dealing with it in the same way. But for me, [my Mom] Alison didn't believe me about my step-dad either and in that way, Kate Laurens could have been describing me when she wrote Serena's character.
I was really feeling the emotional pain of these characters tortured souls. Kate Laurens debut novel is a tale of a hurt little girl who shuts herself off to the world and when she grows up, finds it hard to know who she can place her trust in. Enter Alex, the handsome, loving man who wants her to open up but at the same time doesn't pressure her. He's kind, loyal, loving, caring, all the traits you could want in a man. He loves Serena entirely, wholeheartedly and would give anything to be able to help her fight the demons that haunt her. This was a heartbreaking tale, but no less fantastic with its dark concepts and actions.
A great start to what I'm sure will be a wonderful new series in the new adult genre. Serena King has secrets. Devastating, life-altering secrets that she keeps buried deep so the feelings of shame, guilt, disgust, and pain won't show. It's been three years since she changed the path her life had taken when she was fifteen. Three years of building a new Serena. Now a sophomore in college, s 3. Now a sophomore in college, she wants a normal life, especially after meeting the one guy who can make her want Alex Blackthorn has his own demons from his past of growing up in foster care.
Despite his rough history and stereotypes of foster children, he is a decent, kind, caring man, that just happens to also be completely gorgeous. Serena meets Alex by chance when they are both late to a class they share. They decide to study together to make up for the missed class. Serena expects him to be like the boys she has come to know from her past of using anyone to fill the emptiness in her life. Alex is genuinely interested, but Serena can't figure him out.
He is content to take things slow, frustratingly so, despite the passion he feels for her. There seems to be an inexplainable connection between them. Serena feels more comfortable with Alex than she has with anyone since turning fifteen. Thinking that a serious relationship between them is impossible due to her past, Serena is stunned to learn that Alex makes her want things she never thought she could have.
Growing closer to him through the weeks that follow has made a positive impact on her outlook on life and how she has lived it up until then. Alex has even opened up about his tragic upbringing and the abuse he suffered. He trusted her, but Serena can't help but wonder what will happen when Alex learns her secret. Will he think she's dirty and tarnished? Will he leave her like everyone else has? Serena has a long, difficult road ahead in order to come to turns with her history, the demon hiding there, and how she coped. Can she trust Alex to handle her with care and love her for her?
Two damaged souls finding love and healing together, although Alex seemed a bit more content, just embarrassed. I did think the story would have been 10 times better if we had Alex's POV. I also think it would have given a bit more depth to the story, as well. The one thing I really didn't like and part of the reason my review isn't a four, is that the ending felt rushed. It could have been developed a bit more, I think, and an epilogue would not be bad.
From the author's website, I understand there will be a novella about Alex and Serena, so maybe it will shed some light on their future, and maybe we will see more of them in Kaylee and Maddy's stories. I also didn't give a higher review due to spelling and grammar errors. A little more proofreading needed, but I can easily overlook this and it didn't detract from the story, for me.
The story gripped my heart. I hate abuse of any kind, but especially when it happens to children. It makes me hurt. I cant wait to find out about Kaylee. She seems like a great friend, and I'm eager to delve into her equally mysterious past.
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Apr 19, Cathy rated it really liked it. First I have to say the author did such a great job explaining how the main characters were feeling that when their heart was pounding so was mine. I was addicted the minute I started reading. I was intrigued by the main character and wanted to immediately know more about her and what had happened to her.
Everyone has skeletons in their past, some darker than others and most are too afraid to trust anyone with their secrets. That's one of the biggest points in this book; you have to learn to tru First I have to say the author did such a great job explaining how the main characters were feeling that when their heart was pounding so was mine. That's one of the biggest points in this book; you have to learn to trust a person that is my lesson learned.
We meet Serena, who is a very guarded person and doesn't even want to let loose in college and have fun like her roommate Kaylee, but she has her reasons. There are hints throughout the book to make you wonder what really happened to her in the past but it doesn't escalate until her relationship with Alex gets more intense. Alex is a fellow student in one of her classes the she happens to notice and he in turn notices her. Their initial meeting is part of the excerpt. He has his own share of problems and like many people in the world he too carries a lot of baggage.
Alex begins to per sue Serena and there is something about them that matches so perfectly, as if they fit like a glove. Please be aware this is a New Adult book and some content may be too detailed for those underage. The scenes with the two of them seem very intense and at the same time rushed as they have just met but they have this unbelievable attraction and connection with one another that it actually works between them and the author did a great job showing this connection.
The plot of this book was great and the location of where this book takes place is perfect. I miss college so much sometimes. College is a time when everyone is truly finding themselves and will go through experiences they never had before, this is the time when they start to grow up and gain that responsibility they will use in the future. Sure the main characters had to grow up a little sooner but even still they have some more growing up to do.
The guy should have looked a little older since he is a senior and she is a sophomore. The tattoos on the guy is great though, that always brings a little of the bad boy element. The rest of the series looks promising as well so make sure you keep an eye out for those books as well. May 01, Jen rated it really liked it Shelves: This was a cute story - I enjoyed the passion developing between Serena and Alex.
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