Seal All Exits
by Jade C Jamison
Heather Morrow has been fighting demons all her life, but the past two years have likely been her darkest. So when her friend Katie invites her to a reunion of sorts, Heather jumps at the chance, because Katie, one of the most down-to-earth people Heather has ever called friend, is the only person she has ever felt like herself around, and Heather realizes that she needs an ally to help her out of the shadows.
Kiefer Steele, vocalist for Shock Treatment, has been battling some demons of his own. He’s been a nothing most of his life, but world-famous J.C. Gibson took him from his beach-combing, weed-smoking ways and helped him make something of himself…except life on the road has taken its toll. The only ray of hope in his life has been his continuing online friendship with Heather. The two met in person once, backstage at a concert, and their friendship has grown stronger.
They haven’t seen each other in three years, though, and both have changed immensely.
When they discover each other’s darkest secrets, will their friendship—and budding romance—survive, or are they destined to spend their lives apart…and alone?
My
Rating:
Favorite
Quotes:
“She’d loved
those sights as a child – until she’d discovered they were fake. Much like her family. Definitely like her stepmother’s boobs.”
“Kiefer had a
sensation like he was falling over backwards but he was still standing up
straight.”
“I don’t feel
alone when I’m with you. I feel whole…
and that’s why I don’t want to lose you.”
My
Review:
My first Jade
C. Jamison read. Finally… I am no longer
a virgin. Ms. Jamison is a talented author,
her story is well written, richly detailed, and intensely gripping. I was intrigued, but had a difficult time liking
the main female character, Heather. She
is a bit of a twisted sister that one. While
steamy, this is not a feel good romance.
Due to their histories, and Heather’s secrets and personal demons, there
are numerous and uncomfortable issues for Heather and Kiefer to wade through. And for a different twist, the female lead is
the one only looking for sex and not wanting to pursue a relationship. Hmmm. And
I thought I would enjoy that variation… And I also wanted to like Heather - but
found that to be a rather difficult task.
Although, maybe I would have a
different viewpoint had I not starting the series in the middle.
Empress DJ
Jade C. Jamison was born and raised in Colorado, moved from one city/town to the next, and she’s decided she likes it so much she wants to stay…although travel is not out of the question. She lives in a big town in Colorado (not unlike the fictional Winchester she writes so much about) with her husband and four children. She is working on becoming a crazy cat lady. Okay, so maybe not.
Still want more? Jade has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Theater, a master’s degree in English, and a master of fine arts in Creative Writing. Obviously, she loves school and the student loan folks love her. She works in human services by day, teaches English and creative writing at night, and—in between playing soccer mom and community leader—writes like a fiend. Someday soon, she’ll narrow it down to just writing, but let’s get all those kids off to college first.
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