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Published: Feb. 25, 2013
Words: 79,241 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301529520
Short description
What do you do when you realize you were foolish enough to throw away true, unconditional love?Extended description
What do you do when you realize you were foolish enough to throw away true, unconditional love?Lorraina Dabney turns her back on her creativity and tumultuous upbringing to embark on a college career that will lead her to law school and to becoming what she values most in life—a controlled, powerful, respected woman. When she stumbles upon her childhood friend's artwork, she feels inspired to reconnect with him and her former self. This onslaught of emotion will send Lorraina in a tale-spin to figure out exactly why she abandoned all that she was, all that she could've been.
Coming from his own chaotic upbringing, Michael falls quickly and deeply in love with Lorraina at a tender age. Even her rejection can't stand in the way of his obsession. When she starts to date other boys, however, Michael finally relents, causing him to spiral further into a world filled with violence, drugs, alcohol, and women. Realizing this lifestyle will only lead to his further estrangement from Lo.. (Read more)
Tags
tragedy, relationships, bullying, angst, catholicism, tattoos, roses thorns, boys behaving badly, abortion and morality, poverty childhood, second chance love, romance 1990s, forgiveness and loveAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Kristi Fortenberry
on May 01, 2013 :
Have you ever read a book that left you so incredibly emotionally raw that it was all you could think about for DAYS after you finished reading it???? That is exactly how Every Rose left me feeling. I only hope that my review gives this book the justice it deserves and can relay the awesomeness that is Lynetta Halat to you! I am still reeling from the emotional roller coaster ride that I was on during this book and I don't know if I want to yell at or hug this author!! Lynetta Halat is an evil genius and her story SUCKED me in from page 1!!
Every Rose follows the life of Lorraina and Micheal, neither of whom have had the easiest or most honorable upbringing. Michael was the town's outcast because he was a Native American and Lorraina was an outcast because of her father. Micheal decides at an early age that Lorraina is his future wife and pursues her with no holds barred. Lorraina, however, wants to only be friends and tries to persuade him (and herself) that there isn't anything between them but friendship. She decides that if he can't be friends, then they can't be anything and they part ways.
Fast forward to the ripe age of 22. Lorraina is now about to graduate college and has applied to law school. She goes home to visit her family over Christmas Break and runs across a piece of artwork that looks very familiar. It just so happens that the artist is Micheal and Lorriana is hellbent on reconnecting with him to see how he is doing. She finds out that he is playing a show at a local coffee house and plans the reunion. From the first note out of his mouth she is bombarded with memories and Lorraina now has to face the facts that she may have made the biggest mistake of her life by telling him to get lost all of those years ago. Will Micheal still have feelings for her and believe she is his one true love, or has he moved on and dropped that thought like a hot cake?
The story of how their reunion goes and what happens next must be read. There is no way I am going to spoil that, nor is there any way that I can write their story and hook you in as well as reading this book for yourself! I give Every Rose a solid 5 stars on the knock my socks off scale!! If my scale went to 10.... this book would get a 20!!! I will warn you, you may want to grab a box of tissues and make sure you have a full day ahead because once you start reading Every Rose... you WILL NOT stop!! I devoured this book in one sitting... forget kids needing to be fed, forget feeding myself! I HAD to know what happens with Lorraina and Micheal and there was NO WAY I could bookmark and come back later! I laughed, cried, laughed some more, and ugly cried... I mean U-G-L-Y cried!!! Face puffy and red, eyes swollen, tissues gone.. ugly cried. This story is so incredibly touching that it has sent me into a book hangover!! Kudos Lynetta Halat... you definitely have a permanent fan at R is my TO!!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Priscilla Shuster
on April 17, 2013 :
(no rating)
If you love romance then you will love this coming of age love story! It is a wonderful love story that is told by the heroine journaling her memories of her first love and smoothly bounces back to present day when she is reunited with him. Once I started reading it I didn't want to put it down. I finished it in one day, but that was time well spent because I completely enjoyed this book!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Velina Mcadams
on April 14, 2013 :
Lynetta Halat ‘s book, Every Rose, was extraordinary. She managed to draw me in with such passionate characters. I felt as if I were Lorraina. I experienced an assortment of emotions, some of which really hit close to home, while reading the book. I loved that the characters were convincingly ordinary yet interesting. My favorite part was when Lorraina spoke of her dreams. I agree that even everyday people who have made bad decisions or who are products of their situation have something meaningful to share with the world.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Michelle Sigur
on April 01, 2013 :
I was reluctant to read this book on my iPhone because I have never done that before! It didn't matter because I wasn't reading it for long! I couldn't put it down. It was great! I am so proud of you Lynetta!!!
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Amanda Conine
on March 30, 2013 :
Transfixed, I resorted to reading the majority of this powerful tale of love and loss in my iPhone. I could hardly put it down as I was overwhelmed with the memory of my first love. A must read for all who enjoy the romance genre. All set to read again over spring break. So full of detail and emotion I am looking forward to a whole new experience with Michael and Lorraina.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Melissa Fantauzzi
on March 29, 2013 :
I had been in a reading slump and this book brought me out of it. I loved it!! Lynetta Halat respected the reader by providing a rich history of the background between Michael and Lorraina and didn't rush through it like so many authors did. When you read the story you feel like you know the characters and can feel what they are going through. A very emotional but wonderful read for me.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Melissa Fantauzzi
on March 29, 2013 :
(no rating)
I had been in a reading slump and this book brought me out of it. I loved it!! Lynetta Halat respected the reader by providing a rich history of the background between Michael and Lorraina and didn't rush through it like so many authors did. When you read the story you feel like you know the characters and can feel what they are going through. A very emotional but wonderful read for me.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Macheal
on March 26, 2013 :
I absolutely loved this book I was totally hooked right from the beginning a def must read
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Freda Harwell
on March 24, 2013 :
I think Lynetta Halat is going to be a hit as an author. Every Rose was a very good book. I enjoyed reading it.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Cynthia Zuniga
on March 19, 2013 :
I just finished reading Every Rose. Wow! Great book. Very well written. I felt as if I was right there with the characters. I felt their emotions. I believe this is on the same level or better than a Nicolas Sparks book. I can't wait to read her next book.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Cynthia Zuniga
on March 19, 2013 :
I just finished reading Every Rose. Wow! Great book. Very well written. I felt as if I was right there with the characters. I felt their emotions. I believe this is on the same level or better than a Nicolas Sparks book. I can't wait to read her next book.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Kayla Robichaux
on March 13, 2013 :
4 out of 5 stars but ONLY because it made me cry! Great story, you root for the characters the whole time and want them to have a happy ending throughout the book. I would recommend this to someone who loves Nicholas Sparks, and who doesn't read for steamy scenes. This book is more for the emotion than the hotness factor. I read more erotica and romance, but this story was still very good! Great author, looking forward to see if she'll write anything in the genres I love!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Ashley Sabbatini
on March 11, 2013 :
This book was phenomenal. It made me smile, it made me cry, I absolutely loved it. It kept me up past my bedtime. I loved how I felt like I knew the characters and how much emotion there was. I can't wait till her next book comes out; I will be the first to download it! This author truly poured her heart and soul into this book. (:
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Donna Schafer
on March 10, 2013 :
I thouroughly enjoyed this book. I felt like I knew the characters personally. Every book Lynetta Halat writes will be in my library. Great book and not just because its the author's first. Will there be a sequel?
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Bobbie Myers
on March 05, 2013 :
I loved it!! I was hanging on every word. And i felt every emotion with Lorraina and Michael. Can't wait for more books.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Sean Halat
on March 04, 2013 :
I loved the way you could tell how much emotion and thought this author took from her own inner feelings and poured into this book. I really enjoyed it and look forward to seeing more to come.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Bobbie Myers
on March 03, 2013 :
This book grabbed me from the beginning. I found myself lost in the story of Michael and Lorraina. Their epic imperfect love gives hope in a crazy world. Page by page I found myself unable to stop reading and saddened when their story had to end. WELL DONE!!! I eagerly await this author's next release.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
aly stewart
on March 01, 2013 :
A well written story with characters that touch your heart. I couldn't put it down! I'm very much looking forward to more works from this author!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)