You Only by Melanie Jayne
Publication Date: January 12, 2016
Genre: Romance
Blurb
Fifteen years ago the hometown princess ran away...
Her prince, Finn Webber, has moved on but he never forgot his heartbreak.Now, Hale Cameron, his lost love, is back and he is curious.This new Hale is smart, sassy and sexy.
Hale is back home and all grown up. She's smarter and sassier. But there are still things she needs to resolve, one of which is Finn Webber, the guy whose heart she broke. She hopes he can forgive her for her past mistakes. What she doesn't expect is his reaction to her.
Time may have passed, but old feelings are still alive. Find out what happens when the hometown princess comes home and discovers
Review:
Now personally, I am a huge fan of romance books. It gives me unrealistic expectations at how my life is going to turn out. As if some guy would come up to me and sweep me off my feet.
This story had a slow beginning, picked up a little, then slowed back down. I am about 10 chapters through and in all honesty, the book is just not catching my eye. I know that this sounds awful but it is not my idea of romance.
We don't get the background knowledge on Hale and Finn's relationship other than the fact that they loved each other but I guess something deterred them from it but now that Hale is back home, things will eventually lead up to it.
I found it as if it was a love-hate relationship but it was so cliche... I feel bad for saying this but I do not think that I can continue with the story. This is probably a story that I am going to have to stop reading, at least for now.
We'll keep this rating at a 2 out of 5 stars and if I ever get around to reading this again, we will come back with a hopefully better rating.
Blog you later, awesome book nerds.
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About Melanie Jayne
I live on a grain farm southeast of Indianapolis, Indiana with my very patient husband of twenty-five years and our two English Mastiffs, Buster Brown and Ginger. I graduated from Indiana University when it was the #1 party school in the country and I took great pride in helping the school achieve that ranking.
I haven't figured out what I want to be when I grow up. I change careers every decade. I have worked in retail, a federal courtroom, travelled across the state closing loans, and behind the scenes in a casino.
I've always had an active imagination so when a good friend suggested that I try writing a book, I thought why not, it should be fun. It has, but I have had to work very hard to learn how to do it. I am so lucky for the outpouring of advice and education from so many in the industry, plus the hand-holding and cheerleading from My Gurls. I also have an incredible Ad-man-istrative Assistant, who tries to keep me under control. He rolls his eyes so much that I worry about a permanent condition.
When I ‘m not working or writing type stuff, I sleep, watch courtroom TV shows, and sports. I was a competitive pro-am ballroom dancer for ten years and I read as many books as I can.
I love to attend Author-Reader Conventions and look forward to meeting you.
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I got to ask Melanie, herself, a few questions in regards to You Only.
I got to ask Melanie, herself, a few questions in regards to You Only.
-What inspired you to make You Only?
A Bruno Mar’s song is the simple answer. The complete book idea popped into my head when I heard it for the first time. I love writing about older characters who bring their history and baggage with them to their new relationship. I believe that our history affects our future. We can change but we first have to identify the source of our problem. Hale could have settled into being a rich girl and ruled her hometown, but she was unhappy and did something about it. She returns with no expectations, and has the mind-set of “take me as I am.” Finn on the outside seems to have it all, success, friends, women and respect, yet he is still really wounded. He thought he knew Hale but learns that he didn’t. When he is scared he gets angry and acts out and a few times. Hale’s his target. She doesn’t like it but she looks beyond his anger. She wants to learn why he behaves like that because she sees that it is fear-driven.
-What is your favorite series?
Oh my gosh, I have so many. The Rough Riders by Lorelei James, The Beyond Series by Kit Rocha, The Rock Chicks by Kristen Ashley, The Drake Sisters by Christine Feehan, Goddess with a Blade by Lauren Dane and The Reed Brothers by Tammy Falkner.
-Is Finn Webber based upon anyone that you know?
Maybe a little. There was a guy that I dated when I was in college. We fought really hard and we made up really…well. Finn’s appearance is how I picture Brad would have looked at that age.
-Is Hale Cameron based upon anyone that you know?
No. Hale is totally made up. I wish I knew someone who was so grounded, strong and brave. She is the type of friend who understands that we all make mistakes and she may not agree with me but she’d have my back. I feel like she’s influenced me and my way of looking at friendship.
-Does you like “it was fate” stories only?
I love many different tropes. You Only came to me when I first heard “When I Was Your Man,” and so it was a fate story. I will tell you that my least favorite storyline is the surprise pregnancy and yet I’m going to write one and I hope that I like it.
Read more for a little teaser:
Teaser
Fifteen Years Ago
Hale Cameron looked around the small apartment slowly, trying to memorize every nook and cranny. It was Finn's apartment, but after their engagement, she'd been there almost every night. She'd moved more of her things into the space that Finn had willingly shared. Then, as the preparations for the Glass trial took more and more of Finn's time, she'd stayed over less and less.
"Honey, the clock's ticking. What's left to do?" her dad asked quietly.
"Everything's packed and loaded. I think we're done here," Hale replied as she circled the living room, touching a book on one of the shelves, straightening the antique hourglass that she had given Finn during their first Christmas together.
"I thought there would be more of your stuff here." Hale focused on Jasmine Wayne Benton, her best friend since infancy. Jasmine looked like she wanted to make a run for the door.
"You can go. Thanks for all of your help. I know this puts you in a tough position." Jasmine's fiancé was Finn's best friend. She'd have to explain to him, and therefore Finn, why Hale was leaving. How could she explain what she didn't understand?
Jasmine took a deep breath as she approached Hale. "I just want you to be happy. You could stay, maybe you and Finn could work things out. I don't want you to leave."
Hale hugged her friend. "I have to go, Jazz. I need to get away from this town. I need to figure out who I am and I can't do it here."
"I would help you."
"I know you would, but I need to do this on my own."
"I wish you would wait and talk to Finn. What time is he supposed to get back?"
"The interview with Channel 8 News is being taped at three and after that he has to meet with a reporter from the Indianapolis Star. He'll be tied up for hours. He might not even miss me until tomorrow."
"He should never have taken on the job of representing Doug Glass."
"That was just a part of our many problems. The Glass case will make his career. He's a media star for winning the case. You know how important that is to him."
Jasmine pulled Hale's left hand into hers and gently rubbed the now unadorned ring finger. "He loves you. This is going to kill him."
"I tried and tried to tell him that I was unhappy. He was either too busy to talk, or told me that I should be happy that he treated me like a princess." Bitterness crept into her tone. "I don't want to be that kind of woman."
"You mean like me?" Jasmine turned defensive.
"No, not like you. You're doing what you want, right? You love Izzy. You're going to graduate and teach kids. Have the career you chose. Someday you'll have some kids of your own, run the PTA, and be a great mom. Finn's plan for me is to enjoy our engagement, be pretty, smile, and attend dinners, and then after we marry, stay at home and join charity committees. I would be his accessory. That's not me. I want to be a partner, and I want my voice to be heard. I need to find out who I am so I can have a voice."
"Can't the two of you work this out?"
"Finn wants to give that life to his wife. I don't want it. These past months have been miserable. I can't live like this."
Jasmine started to speak but Hale cut her off. "I'm going to miss you, but I have to go somewhere that my family's name means nothing. Somewhere I'm not judged by my mama's actions or my daddy's money. I've done nothing to earn my place, everything I have comes from family money. I need to figure out who I am and I can't do that here. Plus, there's a part of me that's broken and the only person that can fix me is me."
Hale kissed Jasmine's cheek and gave her one last hug. She watched her best friend walk to the door and leave.
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