Ruined by You
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4.3 • 23 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Can one summer change your life?
Maggie Simpson has one summer left before college starts. And the last place she wants to spend it is in Green Falls, TX with her mother’s family. She was annoyed when her mother announced the change of plans at the last moment, but as she reconnects with her cousin Sarah, she realizes a summer away might be exactly what she needs.
Maggie decides to find a summer job to keep herself occupied, and to help pay for college. She is ecstatic when Scottie gives her a job at a local watering hole, The Hill Country Saloon, to find a band to headline the annual Battle of the Bands competition.
One night, Maggie meets sexy and mysterious Haden, and he agrees to help her find a band for the competition. As Maggie and Haden work side by side, secrets are unleashed that make Maggie question everything she thought she knew about Haden, and the reason for her summer in Green Falls.
Secrets, so powerful, that her life may never be the same.
Customer Reviews
Broken iPad
I didn't know Kelly Harper or her books. But boy am I glad I commented on a post. This book is by far one of my favorites now. Yes. I almost threw my ipad and stomped it to tiny pieces but I loved Haden and Maggies story.
It is a huge tear jerker, smile maker and of course heart string puller. Maggie went through things that many people go through, lie and lots of tears. But she stood strong and kept her self. Haden surprised me a lot, being who he is and all, by his romance and admiration for Maggie.
This is a MUST READ from me. But beware of some ugly crying and anger towards Kelly. But you will love her much more the more you read on.
To be continued... This is part one with some secrets revealed.
The story is told from Maggie's perspective.
On the way to Green Falls she meets Haden at the gas station and then again at the saloon. Haden is confident yet he is hiding something from his past. Haden states that everybody is running away from something.
Maggie and Haden are going to work together over the summer.
Sweet first kisses and nice guys during the summer sounds like a good place to be.
Maggie has trust issues with guys and usually has a ton a walls in place to keep guys at arms length, but for whatever reason Haden is different. Haden is trying to make her more spontaneous and not so structured.
The story is written well. It's a great YA romance story. First love with the shyness and inexperience. The awkwardness of the first kiss and holding hands.
The family drama seems to be more prominent. The pressure of doing the right thing is consuming the story and taking away from the blossoming love story. I want answers and I want both of them to reveal there past issues but something continues to stand in the way. Just when you think one of them has the courage to face a fear one of them gets scared off. It's frustrating.
SECRETS, SECRETS, AND MORE SECRETS...
I think I have one figured out. Hayden is the singer of that band The Believers.
Everything does not get figured out in this story. Another book continues with what happened to Maggie's mom and what happens between her and Haden.
It was okay. It was puzzling the relationship Maggie had with her mom.