SYNOPSIS:
Violet Hayes’s life is a mess. Between her stalker, Preston, refusing to leave her alone, her parents’ case still being unsolved, and falling behind in school, she always feels on the verge of losing it. When some unexpected news comes her way, it’s the final straw and she ends up doing something that almost costs her life. Thankfully, she survives and makes a promise to herself to put her life back together and to try and figure out exactly how she feels about Luke Price, the one person that’s always there for her.
But as a recovering alcoholic and gambler, Luke has his own struggles to overcome. He’s also fallen in love with Violet, but fears telling her the truth, that it will scare her away or worse, she won’t reciprocate the feeling. Plus, there never seems to be a right time to say it, either the case, Preston, or life getting in the way.
Can the two of them ever get enough peace in their lives to conquer their fears and finally tell each other the truth about how they feel?
Review by: KARIN
She did it again. She brought two characters together regardless of situations. Sorenson saved the underdogs and made them loveable. She wrote another hit.
I loved this book, the whole trilogy. They were beautifully written and executed.
Tears, pain, angst, justice, love, lust, intrigue. All included in Certainty. The 3rd and final installment of Luke and Violet proves that love can conquer. It can save those who thought they were unsaveable. Justice can be served years later. Pain can ease. Tears can ease, and turn to happy tears. Lust can be healthy.
I was uncertain as to how the trilogy could possibly end with a HEA, but ultimately, it does. They go through so much, and they deserve the end that they get. I must say though that I would love to know what happens to all of her characters in 20 years. How many children? How did they all fare?
5 STARS
SYNOPSIS:
Luke Price and Violet Hayes haven’t seen each other in a couple of months, not since they discovered Luke’s mother’s connection to Violet’s parent’s murders. But when Luke gets into some gambling trouble with the wrong people, destiny decides to throw the two of them together and they head out to Vegas to try and settle Luke’s debt.
As Violet spends time with Luke, she becomes torn on whether she should be with him. She definitely can’t deny that her life is better when she’s with Luke and she starts to wonder if going back to Preston was a mistake.
Things seem to be going well as Violet opens up more to Luke, but then she gets a call from the detective, not only to give an update on Mira Price and the case, but to give information about some threatening texts she’s been getting. The information is not only shocking, but makes Violet question what kind of people her parents really where and whether she’ll be able to trust anyone ever again.
Review by: KARIN
The Probability of Luke and Violet is the second in the series. It picks up a few months after The Destiny of Luke and Violet.
The story is completely Jessica Sorensen. It has danger, intrigue, love, lust, and no resolution. One of the things I love most about this story is the fact that it shows that there must be trust in order to have a fulfilling relationship. It shows that love can only bloom with respect. It shows that protective is not possession. Also, it shows that life can get better.
Two characters that overcome tremendous odds, relationships that are being repaired, and overcoming a wrong that is not their fault, Luke and Violet do it all. They begin to conquer their demons. And it is nail bitingly exciting to watch it all unfold.
This is NOT a stand alone. To fully understand it, you must read the first, and to fully appreciate it, the third is necessary. So, sit back and watch their story continue to unfold.
5 STARS
SYNOPSIS:
Luke Price's life has always been about order, control, and acting tough on the outside. For Luke, meaningless relationships are a distraction-a way to tune out the twisted memories of his childhood. He desperately wishes he could forget his past, but it haunts him no matter what he does.
Violet Hayes has had a rough life. When she was young, she was left with no family and the memory of her parents' unsolved murders. She grew up in foster homes, living with irresponsible parents, drugs, and neglect, and trying to fight the painful memories of the night her parents were taken from her. But it's hard to forget when she never got closure-and she can't stop dreaming about what happened that tragic night. To make it through life, she keeps her distance from everyone and never allows herself to feel anything.
Then Violet meets Luke. The two clash instantly, yet they can't seem to stay away from each other. Although they fight it, they both start to open up and feel things they've never felt before. They discover just how similar they are. But they also discover something else: The past always catches up with you . . .
Review by: KARIN
Luke and Violet are first introduced to the readers in the Kayden and Callie series, but the can be read as their own series.
Jessica Sorensen does it again. She takes two completely messed up lives that are completely separate and joins them. She makes them stronger, yet fate steps in.
Violet, Callie’s college roommate, is a shattered soul who trust no one. She has been destroyed, and believes that no one can put her pieces back together. Years of emotional neglect and betrayal leads her to be completely alone and standoffish.
Luke, Kayden’s best friend, has taken care of his mother since childhood. He realizes, young, that there is no one looking out for his back. He tells no one his secrets, and no one realizes that there is more to him than meets the eye.
Sorensen is always able to bring out emotions, but with this book, she not only brings out compassion and pity, she brings out anger. I found myself rooting for Luke and Violet, and when the truth came out, I realized I was hoping and praying that they could find it within themselves to make it through.
Destiny is NOT a happily ever after, and it is a cliff hanger. Be sure to finish the series with The Probability of Luke and Violet, as well as The Certainty of Luke and Violet.
5 STARS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jessica Sorensen is the author of The New York Times and USA Today Bestsellers, The Secret of Ella and Micha, The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden, and Breaking Nova, which are New Adult Contemporary novels. She also writes Paranormal series, including the Fallen Star Series, Shattered Promises, Darkness Falls, and the Death Collectors. She loves writing and reading and is an avid watcher of TV series The Vampire Diaries and Modern Family. An immense music lover, Jessica immerses herself in her music as she writes. She has a broad taste in music, and a list of favorite songs that goes on for miles! A few of her current favorite bands are Chevelle, Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Brand New, Death Cab for Cutie, Flight 409, and Nirvana. Some of Jessica’s favorite “watch it over, and over again” movies include Anywhere but Here, Juno, Pride and Prejudice, The Hangover, and Bad Teacher.
No comments:
Post a Comment