Alek and Rose had been best friends for years. They have also been in love with one another for just as long, without letting one another know. A night of celebrations turned out for the worst when Rose leaves without a trace. She is gone for just over a year with no contact with anyone, not even her best friend. No one knows why she left, except one man, who won’t tell anyone for fear of getting himself into more than one kind of trouble.
After losing something precious and undergoing a harsh recovery Rose has returned home to face her demons and finally acknowledge her feelings for Alek, through her loss she realized she needed to live life to the fullest. Her goal when she shows up to town is, to tell Alek the truth of what happened, admit how she feels, and hope that he feels the same way.
****WARNING****
Escape into the emotional and turbulent world of Alek and Rose, in the first of four short stories by Author Amanda Keeney. Due to strong sexual content, this story is best enjoyed for those 18+.
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An emotional and heartfelt book, I've never read a short story with that much depth and feeling, the writing was great, and it all made it a compelling read.
The beginning was a really good way to start the book because I was hook from there to the end.
It's one of those books where you kind of know what's going to happen but because of the way the story unfolds you aren't sure, but then you are, and then you are not, and then it happens, if that makes sense, it was like that for me and I enjoyed it.
I left wanting to know the story of Alek & Rose from before she left, their story in between the final chapter and the epilogue, and their story of what happens next, not because you aren't given a proper ending, but because, even if it is a short story, I was able to care, liked and understand, or at least try to, their actions and decisions.
It doesn't matter if you are not a fan of short stories, this one is worth it, and one of the few of it's type that will leave you feeling satisfied with it.
I want more Alek & Rose!
This is the author's first published novel, really?
I'm excited and looking forward to her other short stories and full lenght novels, first one to be release in December, Amanda Keeney you have a new fan!