The second New Adult novel in the Something More series by
bestselling author Danielle Pearl!
Beth Caplan is ready to begin college a
new woman. She's worked hard to overcome her demons, and she's eager to live in
a world where no one knows about her past. Except, of course, her childhood
crush. David March has known Beth a lifetime. Tasked by her older brother to
look after the beautiful incoming freshman, he takes his job exceptionally
seriously. Even if she tempts him in ways no kid-sister type ever should.
When Beth's ex shows up as a transfer
student, and a creepy stranger with a reputation for violence sets his sights
on her, Dave will do whatever it takes to protect her, even if it means moving
her in with him. When he learns just how much a secret from his past hurt the
girl he's always cared for, he becomes doubly determined to protect her, even
from himself. But that's easier said than done.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Danielle Pearl is the bestselling author
of the Something More series. She lives in New Jersey with her three delicious
children and ever-supportive husband, who---luckily---doesn't mind sharing her
with an array of fictional men. She did a brief stint at Boston University and
worked in marketing before publishing her debut novel, Normal. She writes
mature Young Adult and New Adult contemporary romance. Danielle enjoys coffee,
wine, and cupcakes, and not in moderation.
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REVIEW
* * * 1/2
Source: advance e-galley provided in exchange for honest review
Beth's life was in turmoil three years ago after a devastating break up that had her taking matters into her own hands to get rid of the sadness. Now as a college freshman, that incident is behind her and her focus is on her studies and being someone who can help others. She finds her attempt at normalcy thwarted every so often by none other than David, her older brother's best friend and her long-time secret crush. He doesn't seem to reciprocate so she's resigned herself to the fact that nothing can happen. As much as David has been keeping his feelings for Beth in check, his top priority is Beth's well-being and he means to keep his promise to her brother to keep her safe. He does it to the point of overprotectiveness treating her as if she's a fragile china doll that'll break at any moment. He's so intent on sheltering her that he doesn't see how he's practically smothering her. This causes a lot of tension between them which only makes it harder to hold back his feelings for her. That temptation to cross the line from friendship to something more is just dangling there in front of them.
I remember Pearl's other book, In Ruins, as being angst-ridden which is honestly what I was expecting here. However, In Pieces couldn't have felt more different to me. Beth's rocky and emotional journey to distance herself from her past mistake - that thing that she refuses to be defined by - is told in a sympathetic and sensitive way. It's a story that sheds a little light on mental health, for example how something that can be seemingly innocuous is perhaps a sign of something that requires more attention. Beth's self-awareness and resilience is what impressed me most and I was very drawn to her narrative above anything else. When you read In Pieces, be prepared for some strong reactions and feels and I hope like me that you feel it is time well spent.
~ Bel
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