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amandawooden's review
5.0
5 UNFORGETTABLE STAR THOUGHTS
SPEECHLESS! That is how Mrs. LaRocca left me! This is one of those stories that will stick with you FOREVER!! Absolutely one of my ALL TIME favorites! It has taken me days to gather my thoughts enough so I can even begin to write my review! Major Book Hangover! (I know too many exclamation points… but it deserves a TON!!!!) I will never be able to do it justice, but I shall try! Because you MUST read it ASAP!!!
"This was a new beginning for me, a clean slate."
After moving to Texas, Sadie is determined to have a fresh start. While registering for college she makes an unexpected new friend. Lisa works at the local farm that her boyfriend's family owns and offers to help Sadie get a job. When Sadie accepted, she didn't expect to have to work every day with Landon! (Sexy Cowboy mixed with a man who likes to drive fast cars…. OMG) Landon has a reputation in town and Sadie is not interested in a relationship. . . No matter how much she is attracted to him.
"So, did you leave a boyfriend behind when you moved?" he blurted.
Heat rushed to my cheeks as he asked his question. He definitely took me by surprise. "No, actually. Why? Are you applying for the job?" I asked as my cheeks flamed hotter.
Although he can be a complete jerk at times, Sadie finds herself drawn to him. And soon they have formed a great friendship. But that quickly turns into something more. Fate has brought them together for a second chance at love. Can one person change your life completely?
"This is why you are so special to me. There isn't just anyone who could talk to me and make me see reason. You make me feel it…here," he said, bringing our joined hands up to his chest, over his heart.
I don't want to give too much of the story away because it is AMAZING! And unlike any story you have ever read! I was an emotional mess throughout the whole book. From the highs to the lows, J.M. LaRocca had my undivided attention! This is a story of love, friendship, moving forward, broken hearts, healing, and second chances.
This is my first novel by this Author (I know… I was shocked too) and it won't be my last. Drop what you are reading and start Drifting into Darkness TODAY! I will never get over this story…ever!
SPEECHLESS! That is how Mrs. LaRocca left me! This is one of those stories that will stick with you FOREVER!! Absolutely one of my ALL TIME favorites! It has taken me days to gather my thoughts enough so I can even begin to write my review! Major Book Hangover! (I know too many exclamation points… but it deserves a TON!!!!) I will never be able to do it justice, but I shall try! Because you MUST read it ASAP!!!
"This was a new beginning for me, a clean slate."
After moving to Texas, Sadie is determined to have a fresh start. While registering for college she makes an unexpected new friend. Lisa works at the local farm that her boyfriend's family owns and offers to help Sadie get a job. When Sadie accepted, she didn't expect to have to work every day with Landon! (Sexy Cowboy mixed with a man who likes to drive fast cars…. OMG) Landon has a reputation in town and Sadie is not interested in a relationship. . . No matter how much she is attracted to him.
"So, did you leave a boyfriend behind when you moved?" he blurted.
Heat rushed to my cheeks as he asked his question. He definitely took me by surprise. "No, actually. Why? Are you applying for the job?" I asked as my cheeks flamed hotter.
Although he can be a complete jerk at times, Sadie finds herself drawn to him. And soon they have formed a great friendship. But that quickly turns into something more. Fate has brought them together for a second chance at love. Can one person change your life completely?
"This is why you are so special to me. There isn't just anyone who could talk to me and make me see reason. You make me feel it…here," he said, bringing our joined hands up to his chest, over his heart.
I don't want to give too much of the story away because it is AMAZING! And unlike any story you have ever read! I was an emotional mess throughout the whole book. From the highs to the lows, J.M. LaRocca had my undivided attention! This is a story of love, friendship, moving forward, broken hearts, healing, and second chances.
This is my first novel by this Author (I know… I was shocked too) and it won't be my last. Drop what you are reading and start Drifting into Darkness TODAY! I will never get over this story…ever!
ashleyderoche's review
5.0
OMG! I'm wrecked! Fucking wrecked! Tears! So many tears! It was such an amazing and emotional read.
heatheray's review
4.0
In Drifting Into Darkness, Sadie had moved to Texas after some problems had happened with her family caused them to move. She could have stayed in Chicago to continue on with college but after a 6 year relationship had ended, she made the decision to go along with her parents.
She meets Lisa, a friend I think everyone would love to have. Sweet, fun to be around, and one who helps you find your way. Through Lisa she starts to work at this family farm.
There she meets Landon.
Love his name. I fell for Landon right away. He doesn’t do relationships and always has girls vying for his attention. He is sexy, confident, and everything you want in a country boy.
I loved the chemistry between Ladnon and Sadie, she didn’t fall at his feet like the other girls. She was outspoken and good humored but not in your face. I loved these characters. I loved all the characters.
I was so entranced in this book, reading it quickly, totally engrossed, and then BAM! the ending happened.
That is what it is taking this from a 5 star book to a 4 star to me. It is not what the ending was but how it happened that is changing the rating for me. If I had a bit more time to absorb it, to work through it while reading before the book was over, it would have been so much better for me. It just felt like here is the ending smack in your face, a couple of pages of epilogue, and done. There was no time to work through the emotions.
You don’t want a spoiler in the blurb but man, I wish there was a warning system in place that said may cause whiplash
Up until that point, the last few pages, there was awesome character building, a beautiful story about too people who had been hurt in different ways, who were working through those issues. It was such a lovely story.
I really liked it minus the abruptness of ending and I definitely will be reading more from J.M. La Rocca.
Thank you so much for my copy that was gifted to me to facilitate this review.
She meets Lisa, a friend I think everyone would love to have. Sweet, fun to be around, and one who helps you find your way. Through Lisa she starts to work at this family farm.
There she meets Landon.
Love his name. I fell for Landon right away. He doesn’t do relationships and always has girls vying for his attention. He is sexy, confident, and everything you want in a country boy.
I loved the chemistry between Ladnon and Sadie, she didn’t fall at his feet like the other girls. She was outspoken and good humored but not in your face. I loved these characters. I loved all the characters.
I was so entranced in this book, reading it quickly, totally engrossed, and then BAM! the ending happened.
That is what it is taking this from a 5 star book to a 4 star to me. It is not what the ending was but how it happened that is changing the rating for me. If I had a bit more time to absorb it, to work through it while reading before the book was over, it would have been so much better for me. It just felt like here is the ending smack in your face, a couple of pages of epilogue, and done. There was no time to work through the emotions.
You don’t want a spoiler in the blurb but man, I wish there was a warning system in place that said may cause whiplash
Up until that point, the last few pages, there was awesome character building, a beautiful story about too people who had been hurt in different ways, who were working through those issues. It was such a lovely story.
I really liked it minus the abruptness of ending and I definitely will be reading more from J.M. La Rocca.
Thank you so much for my copy that was gifted to me to facilitate this review.
danielle310411's review
1.0
Very slow... no hea (((major spoiler on ending)))
I've giving reviews before but no so low. I feel really but the ending changed my mind. The book as ok over all. It started off really slow. Then when things finally started to heat up and get good..BAM the book changes and it ends. I didn't really read any reviews on this book which I normally do. I'm such an emotional person that I only tend to read things with HEA. This does not have it.
Sadie moves to Texas with her parents after her boy friend of six years dumps her and her father cheated on her mom. When she goes to register for collage she meets Lisa. Lisa helps get her the job on the farm. Then enter landon.. they didn't hit off right at The beginning. It took awhile. But once things took off it was a slow pace. They didn't get to spend much time together. When things finally got heated up he told her he was done with racing and that he was doing one more race. Then boom the author kills him!!! And then there is like 5 more pages left of the book!. I didn't get into full detail about the book but let's just say if the author added more action to the book and maybe didn't kill landon off it would have been a 5 star review.
I've giving reviews before but no so low. I feel really but the ending changed my mind. The book as ok over all. It started off really slow. Then when things finally started to heat up and get good..BAM the book changes and it ends. I didn't really read any reviews on this book which I normally do. I'm such an emotional person that I only tend to read things with HEA. This does not have it.
Sadie moves to Texas with her parents after her boy friend of six years dumps her and her father cheated on her mom. When she goes to register for collage she meets Lisa. Lisa helps get her the job on the farm. Then enter landon.. they didn't hit off right at The beginning. It took awhile. But once things took off it was a slow pace. They didn't get to spend much time together. When things finally got heated up he told her he was done with racing and that he was doing one more race. Then boom the author kills him!!! And then there is like 5 more pages left of the book!. I didn't get into full detail about the book but let's just say if the author added more action to the book and maybe didn't kill landon off it would have been a 5 star review.
allyratkai's review
5.0
Pretty sure this book ripped my heart in half..wasn't expecting that ending at all! Over all it was a great book! I'd definitely recommend it:)
aflv_reads's review
5.0
I’m left speechless once more…
Drifting Into Darkness is highly emotional, very intense, full of love and tragedy and it is drifting us into a sweet darkness..
The review was asked to be written without any spoilers in it, so what I’m going to do is try to convince you that this is a great book…
First of all, I should say that this is a book for the ones who can handle sadness and tears, because you are going to experience them here..So, if you want one of those sweet, babbly stories, you’re in the wrong place..
If you’re looking for a deeply emotional book that handles the truth of life, that can make you cry during the good and the bad moments, well Eureka!
I read few reviews of this book on Amazon and many people said that this book is one of those that stay with you..They couldn’t be more correct. I don’t think I will ever forget this one..I just finished it, to be honest, and I am still reeling from its intensity and I am still on the verge of tears.
J.M. La Rocca wrote an AMAZING book, incredibly well written, with fantastic characters. Even when you’re in tears, you can’t help but still love the book. Why? Because it is THAT EXCELLENT! Drifting Into Darkness is an excellent book, I have no words…
I can only congratulate the author for her amazing work on this one..Everything about this book is perfect..It has this quality..It’s amazing..What more can I say?
Drifting Into Darkness is highly emotional, very intense, full of love and tragedy and it is drifting us into a sweet darkness..
The review was asked to be written without any spoilers in it, so what I’m going to do is try to convince you that this is a great book…
First of all, I should say that this is a book for the ones who can handle sadness and tears, because you are going to experience them here..So, if you want one of those sweet, babbly stories, you’re in the wrong place..
If you’re looking for a deeply emotional book that handles the truth of life, that can make you cry during the good and the bad moments, well Eureka!
I read few reviews of this book on Amazon and many people said that this book is one of those that stay with you..They couldn’t be more correct. I don’t think I will ever forget this one..I just finished it, to be honest, and I am still reeling from its intensity and I am still on the verge of tears.
J.M. La Rocca wrote an AMAZING book, incredibly well written, with fantastic characters. Even when you’re in tears, you can’t help but still love the book. Why? Because it is THAT EXCELLENT! Drifting Into Darkness is an excellent book, I have no words…
I can only congratulate the author for her amazing work on this one..Everything about this book is perfect..It has this quality..It’s amazing..What more can I say?
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