Synopsis:
Everyone thinks of me as this happy and
upbeat person. What they don't know is that I carry a deep, dark secret.
Something horrible happened to me a year ago, and I have kept it quiet all this
time. I was fine for a while, but somehow it’s chosen this time to come back,
and it's eating at me--like a cancer.
I need to tell someone about it, I just don't
know how. I'm pushing everyone I love away, including my mom and my best friend
Charlie.
Then there is Will. Handsome, sweet Will. We
went out on a date a while back, but then the incident happened leaving me
crushed and him confused.
How do you tell someone you care about all of
your secrets, and will they still want you when the truth comes out?
Goodreads Link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17840836-heartstrings
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About The Author:
Heather is a devoted mother of three gorgeous
boys. She balances spending as much time
with them as possible with writing, updating her Into the Night Reviews book
blog and her day job. Her love of
animals sees her home in Canton, GA bursting with numerous dogs and ferrets.
Heather campaigns passionately for anti-bullying
initiatives and has a strong conviction to reduce peoples suffering at the
hands of bullies.
A talented singer, who once dreamed of pursuing
a career in that field, she has put that goal aside in exchange for her
writing. A self proclaimed geek,
whatever spare time she has is spent curled on the couch reading and listening
to music.
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Blog: http://authorheathergunter.blogspot.com.au/
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Stefanie's Review
5 Stars!!!
The story revolves around Tori a high school senior. She's tall with green eyes and freckles and fire red hair. Tori is beautiful. Unfortunately, Tori is also broken and damaged. She has been keeping a HUGE secret bottled up inside of her for a year. It's finally starting to eat her up inside. She can not fall asleep without hearing his voice. It always ends with her waking up in a cold sweat & her screaming.
She decided to go to the lake with her best friend Charlie and her boyfriend Maverick. And, Will... Oh Will... Tori has been madly in love with Will for what seems like forever. The more I read the more I fell for Will.
Will spots Tori the minute she gets out of the car. He has been in love with her forever. He's never loved any other girl but her. But, he knows that something has happened to her & he doesn't know what it is. All he knows is that she's not her normal mouthy, firecracker self. But, he'll wait as long as it takes.
Will walks up behind Tori and accidentally scares her. He ends up getting slapped!! She apologizes and they go swimming. Just as they both think they're finally going to kiss. Tori snaps and looses it. She's an absolute mess!! Will takes her straight home no questions asked!!
When Tori finally calms down. She realizes she can not keep her secret to herself any longer. Tori decides to tell her family. She sits her mom and Charlie down and begins to tell them she was sexually assaulted a year ago. They're furious. Not at Tori. But, at the person who did this to her. Her mom and Charlie stick behind her and give her all the support she needs. She starts going to a therapist and to a support group. Tori realizes very soon it was nothing she did or nothing she could of done to change what had happened.
Then, she realizes she MUST tell Will. That confuses her even more. What if can't look at her the same way again. What if he decides it's too much too handle and leaves. She finally gets over the fear and tells him.
This was where I first started falling for Will. He took it the same way Tori's mom and Charlie did. He felt hatred for the person who did this, and sadness for Tori. He wanted to take away all of her pain. He was by her side every single moment he could. I LOVED how he treated her. He would not put his arm around her without asking her if it was alright first. He would kiss her on her forehead. Too cute!!!
Will and Maverick are now on a mission. To find the S.O.B who did this to Tori. Will is also fighting his own secrets & inner demons as well as Tori.
You will find out everyone's secrets, demons and their intense feelings. What will happen when Tori learns about Will's secret. Will they find the person responsible before he strikes again!! And, will Tori eventually find herself...
This is a MUST read!!! I literally had to keep a box of tissues near me at all times. It's based on the author's past experiences. This book was written excellent. I have nothing but respect for Heather Gunter. I hope she found closure in writing this book.
"You want it and like it rough, don't ya? You're a little fighter you are. I knew having a red head would bring some spice."
"It's getting harder and harder for me not to kiss you... But I am a very patient guy and you are so worth waiting for."
"You're strong T, stronger than you give yourself credit for. I know we keep telling you, but you are. And I'll keep telling you until you finally believe it"
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