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Just Ella by Annette K. Larsen
Book Description:
Ariella was only looking for a distraction, something to break up the monotony of palace life. What she found was a young man willing to overlook her title and show her a new and vibrant way of life. But when her growing feelings for Gavin spiral out of control and clash with the expectations of her station, she will discover that the consequences of her curiosity are far more severe than she'd imagined.
Praise for Just Ella:
"I fell in love with this book. Treat yourself to something wonderful. You can't go wrong with Just Ella!" ~Inspired Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
"By far one of the best romance novels I've ever read. Pulls you in with great, likable characters and keeps you going with a sweet and exciting love story--plus a good plot to give it even more substance. Full of those tender moments you want to go back and read again, plus exciting moments, clever humor, and some suspense as well." ~Jana Miller
"Annette Larsen writes a love story that takes time, is complicated, and yet still sweeps you up in the romance (without the cheese, thank you). It's compelling and emotional and sweet and you will love every page." ~Kimi
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Tarah's Review:
Holy cow! I don't know what I was expecting when I started this book, but my expectations were blown away! I haven't come across a book that I loved liked this in a long time. I hope Annette K. Larsen writes another one soon. Ella was a fantastic character. She was strong and sympathetic. She was able to figure out who she was and try to help others. Gavin was everything I look for in a male lead, and you just fall in love with him a little bit. Ella makes moral choices that are hard, and may not make her happy, but they are selfless choices, and there isn't enough of that in today's society. The only thing I wish was different was either more explanation about one of her sisters behavior, or a conclusion to it. I can't wait to read this book again. I'd definitely recommend it to others, and add it to my collection.
About Author Annette K. Larsen:
I was born in Utah, but grew up in Flagstaff Arizona and St. Louis Missouri, the fifth of seven children. I attended college at Southern Virginia University and Brigham Young University where I studied English and Theater. I now live in Idaho with my husband and four children.
I have Charlotte Bronte to thank for the courage to write novels. After being bombarded with assigned reading about women who justified abandoning either their families or their principles in the name of love, I had the great fortune of reading Jane Eyre. And that was it: finally a heroine who understood that being moral and making the right choice was hard, and sometimes it hurt, but it was still worth it. After rereading it several years later, I realized that if I wanted more books to exist with the kinds of heroines I admired, then I might as well write a few myself. My books are about women who face hard choices, who face pain and rejection and often have to sacrifice what they want for what is right. The consequences are often difficult or unpleasant, but it the end, doing what’s right will always be worth it.
I believe there is no substitute for good writing or good chocolate. Fortunately, one often leads to the other.
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Title: Just EllaAuthor: Annette K. Larsen
Publisher: Hidden Falls Publishing
Published: August 2013
ISBN: 1492175390
Source: I received an eCopy via the Blog Tour host in exchange for an honest review.
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