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Goodreads description: 


Samantha Branson is having severe anxiety attacks. Her heart beats unusually fast, her breath quickens and her hands sweat. Every detail screams in her head that she is the center of unwanted attention. Everyone can hear her thoughts, her heart and her breathing. The silence of the classroom is so loud that focus is impossible.

After an attack lands her in the wrong bathroom, Sam meets Eli who offers to provide help. Faced with the return of her possessive ex-boyfriend and the blossoming of a new romance, Sam must find the strength inside herself to face her anxieties head on.

MARY'S REVIEW:

Oh Lindsay Paige you talent amazes me! I first fell in love with Lindsay's work when I read Sweetness.  I was so excited when she announced this book because it was different from the Bold as Love Series. Now, there is a downfall to Lindsay, she is a Pittsburgh Penguins fan.  *shakes head* Such a shame!  Since I am a Chicago Blackhawks fan we don't always see eye-to-eye.  But, I won't let that problem interrupt my review (this time!)

Best part of the book:  This is outstanding from page 1!  One thing that Lindsay does well is that she is very detailed in her writing.  With every attack that Samantha had I could actually feel her pain.  Every time Eli try to help her or talk to her I could feel her emotions!  I felt so bad for Samantha because you know that she is having a lot of problems and you want to help her, but can't.  That is why I loved Eli!  He was there for her since the first moment she ran into the wrong bathroom.  I love that he never gave up!! It was wonderful seeing his support for her.

Not so great about the book: I wish the book was a little bit longer.  I would have like to see more of the progression of some of the scenes.  However, the most important parts of the book are perfect!! Lindsay has another hit on her hands.

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Now, I was picking on Lindsay for being a Penguins fan, which I should not do.  So, I will leave you with a little something because she does love Sidney Crosby.  But, don't tell Lindsay that I think Marc-Andre Fleury is pretty cool!!

Goodreads Description:


Emily wished she was invisible. But after moving to a new town with her dad, a charming boy makes it impossible for her to disappear. Despite her feelings of unworthiness, Emily soon finds herself drawn to the safety of Jake's world.

Good looking and the star of the hockey team, Jake has a lot going for him. What most people don't see is the difficult life he has at home. When quiet Emily steals his heart, Jake vows to help her discover she is worthy of love. 

Just when the two of them realize the sweetness of their relationship, they are put to the test. Only together can they overcome their haunted pasts to fight for a future together.

Mary's Review:


My twitter friend and amazing blogger @TwiMom101 had read this book a long time ago and gave it great review.  I had it but never got around to it.  I know....I know.....Bad Book Nerd!! So, let us move past the fact that I am a bad Book Nerd and go to the review of this book.

Poor Emily! She is currently living with her father because she was verbally abused by her mother.  Emily's main purpose in life is to stay out of every one's way.  Then one day in class Jake partners up with Emily.  From there they begin to build an relationship.  It is slow to start because Emily just wants to be invisible but Jake wears her down.

Best part of book: Lindsay Paige does not limit the book to just the point of view of Emily.  We are also graced with the point of view of Jake.  I like that because you get the full effect of the story.

Not so great part of the book:  I felt that it was kind of rushed.  I am not sure if that was just me but  as soon as I started the book it was over.  However, that just might be me!

Why read this book?  Lindsay Paige puts a wonderful story together of two people in love.  I love that we can see Jake and his techniques to wear Emily down.

Onto Book 2!