 The Over Duet is a story first loves, second chances, and hard truths. I fancy myself a purveyor of truth, a sifter of lies, a cutter of bullshit. It’s not a gift, but rather, all skill, honed to a razor’s edge after one too many trips down the rabbit hole. Some may dismiss my talent as misplaced and misguided cynicism, but they’d be wrong. Cliches about hope and faith in mankind are concocted unicorn farts, an effort to keep the dreamers dreaming. Experiences don’t lie—people do. While I’m not proud of the circumstances that led me to this way of thinking, I respect the journey. The road to enlightenment can be dark and foreboding, but the destination makes it all worthwhile. But funny thing about the past—it’s a defiant child refusing to stay in time out. No matter how deeply buried, it can always pop up when least expected, and sink its fucking claws into the flesh of your heart. No, not my heart—I no longer have one. I foolishly gave it away years ago, but I still feel the ripping in my chest as I fist the crumpled note left on my porch. I’ve avoided this day, ran from it, for the past eight years. And still we meet again. But to truly understand … to feel my dread and fear my future as I do, it’s important to know what happened in my past. Or who ... My name is Marlo Rivers, and this is my story of corrupted love. Book 1 of 2 in The Over Duet. This book contains graphic content which may not be suitable for sensitive readers.  The Over Duet is a story first loves, second chances, and hard truths. Marlo … wild-eyed, untamed, and every single thing I’ve ever wanted from this life. I wasn’t ready for her back then. I was a stupid boy with adult feelings and no idea what to do with them. I squandered away every chance she gave me. Yes, a love like ours either burns white hot or crumbles under the pressure. And now I’m back to sift through the rubble. Questions and excuses are two things I have in spades. What I need now are answers. Answers and Low. Always Low. My name is Ever Montgomery, and this is my story of love resurrected. Book 2 of 2 in The Over Duet. Ever Over After is not intended for readers under the age of 18. 5 Star Series Review by Ashley WOW. I mean just wow. I had heard great things about J.A. DeRouen's newest duet but since NA isn't really my thing I put off reading it for a bit. Well silly me because these books were just fantastic. I mean couldn't put it down, didn't want to work or eat or sleep so I could keep reading- that good! Marlo was just so dang likeable that I want her to real so we can be friends. Her sarcasm, kindness, wit and baking prowess drew people to her. Especially the broody and jaded Ever. That poor kid has had a life and he's only seventeen. He has his way of coping and it isn't the best but it works for him. Until Marlo finds his spot and makes it theirs. It was those stolen moments that forged the friendship that blossomed into love. Things were looking on the up and up for both of these tortured hearts until tragedy strikes. Oh my heart. I didn't think it could break more than it already had but the hits kept on coming. A different kind of tragedy and loss strikes the couple and hard choices have to be made. I get it- I so get why Marlo made the decision she did I just wish she didn't have to make that choice at all. Flash forward eight years...time, life, circumstance and a bit of "stalking" have brought these two back into each others orbit. Ever and Marlo had so much to overcome...years apart, lies, betrayal, hurt, suffering, loss...the list could go on and on. The one thing that wasn't lacking between them was a love so strong it had the power to destroy the fragile threads of the life they had built. Well this time Ever wasn't backing down. He was going for what he wanted and what he wanted was his Low. There were some bumps along the way and a lot of healing had to happen but it was almost worth all the pain. J.A. DeRouen did something special with these books. Everything that she broke in book one of this duet she put back together tenfold. Low and Ever's story was powerful and so much more than just a love story. It's about friendship and family and the friends that become your family. It's about letting go and learning to love yourself despite the scars on your soul. It's about turning your pain into purpose and using it for good instead of letting it strangle you. It's about forgiveness- for yourself and others. It's about acceptance and never setting for less than what makes your heart soar. But most of all it's about a love so true that is is every single thing. Low Over High (Book 1): http://mybook.to/lowoverhigh Ever Over After (Book 2): http://getbook.at/everoverafter About the Author J.A. DeRouen lives in South Louisiana with her husband, son (aptly named "The Professor), and her furry friend, Scout. She holds bachelor's degrees in psychology and nursing.
When she's not writing or inhaling romance novels by the stack, she works as a women's health nurse. She's been an avid reader and daydreamer since childhood, and she's never stopped turning the page to get to the next happily ever after. Author Links: Website: http://www.jaderouen.com Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2dFHwzC Facebook Author Page: http://bit.ly/2c3Y2O0 Facebook Reader Group: http://bit.ly/2eFOJ6m Instagram: http://bit.ly/2fc79xg Twitter: https://twitter.com/JADerouen1 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2dFnN8b Goodreads Author Page: http://bit.ly/2e78EZu Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/2eNra9f BookBub Author Page: http://bit.ly/2eNrncx
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