Away From the Spotlight
by Tamara
Carlisle
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BLURB:
In the closing weeks of law school, Shannon Sutherland
meets handsome and charming Englishman Will MacKenzie. Initially swept off her
feet, Shannon finds that Will has a secret that, once discovered and the
consequences realized, could destroy their fledgling relationship. Will and
Shannon take great pains to have a normal relationship but, ultimately, find it
impossible to do so. Will the pressures of their careers and the temptations of
others drive Will and Shannon apart? Can Will and Shannon live a happy life
away from the spotlight?
Away From The Spotlight was an emotional roller coaster ride for me, really it was.
Shannon is a law student who meets the man of her dreams in Will. Will falls for Shannon right away. He cares for her, and so to protect her he doesn't reveal to her what his career is. He keeps it from her, because he thinks it will be too much for her.
Will tries to keep his fame from her, but the truth comes out, and they have to deal with it. When Shannon realizes who Will is, she doesn't believe that she is good enough for him. Shannon doesn't believe that she deserves someone like Will.
Will believes that he is complicating her life, and all she deserves is normalcy. They embark on a journey of self discovery to find out if they can be together Away from The Spotlight.
Will they be able to make it work or will it be too much? I think you should pick up Away From The Spotlight, and Find out.
This is the author's debut novel, and she did a wonderful job. The depth of the characters were refreshing and completely believable. Will and Shannon's story blew me away. It was totally Romantic with a twist ending that I was not expecting. I actually cried real tears, and that should let you know the depth of emotion I felt while reading this story.
I recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good emotional romance. All I can say is have your box of tissues near.
****4 1/2 Stars out of 5
Excerpt:
I
took the opportunity to confront John.
“What was that in there? You know those are Will’s friends.”
“I
know.”
“Will
is my boyfriend. You shouldn’t be doing things like that and particularly not in front of his friends.”
“Which
is it that bothers you: that I was holding your hand or that Will’s friends
might see?”
“Both.”
“I’m
not sorry. I need your friendship right now.
Anyway, isn’t that what friends
do?”
“We’re
not five-years-old. At our age, no, it’s
not what friends do.”
“Don’t
be mad. I’m sorry. I can behave myself.”
“Can
you? Because I don’t know if we can be
friends if you can’t.”
A
pained look crossed John’s face. “Yes, I
can behave myself. Please.” We were silent as
we continued to walk to my car. As we
approached my car, John asked, “Uh, can you give me a ride back to Max’s? Because my car’s there and I’m kind of
stranded.”
I
rolled by eyes and grimaced. “Get in.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tamara
Carlisle is a former attorney and business consultant. Away from the Spotlight is her first
published work of fiction. She currently
is working on two additional novels: one
is about love in the music industry and the other is a work of paranormal fiction. Tamara currently resides in the San Francisco
Bay Area with her British husband and daughter.
For further information, go to http://www.tamaracarlisle.com.
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