Where's My Slingshot When I Need It?

 

“A powerful story of growth and healing. Five amazing stars!" Coralee June, International bestselling author

 

Releasing Keanu, and all-new second chance romantic standalone in the fan-favorite Kennedy Boys Series from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis, is available now!

KEANU

Selena played me. 

Confirming I wasted years loving someone who didn’t love me back.

It should be easy to move on, but since she dumped me, I can’t shake her from my thoughts, no matter how hard I try.

Dates and random hookups don’t help, because no one measures up to the girl I still love with my whole heart.

When she appears at my door, begging me for help, I can’t turn her away. My protective instincts kick in, and I grasp this second chance with both hands.

This time, I’m determined to open her eyes. 

To help her realize she made a mistake throwing what we had away. 

To prove our love is the real deal.

SELENA

Keanu has it all wrong. 

I let him go because I love him too much to continue holding him back.

And I’ve paid for it every day since.

I didn’t think it was possible to miss someone this much, but my entire being aches for him in a way that isn’t healthy.

It’s why I continue to keep my distance even though it’s killing me inside.

No one understands me the way he does, so, when my ugly past returns, threatening to undo years of progress, he’s the first person I run to.

If anyone can keep me safe, it’s the love of my life.

Maybe, this time, I’m strong enough to be the woman he deserves.

If my past doesn’t take me from him first.

My Review 

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Yesss! This is new adult romance at its very finest! A beautiful first-love story with plenty of angst, conflict and tension but without the manufactured drama of immature characters sabotaging their relationship at every turn, making me wish I could reach through the Kindle and smack some sense into them. I’m ridiculously late to the Kennedy Boys party, and after reading Keanu's unbelievably amazing story, I have a lot of catching up to do. Better late than never because, with Keanu and Selena's story, another new-to-me writer secures a spot on my list of must reads. 

Before I get into all the delicious ‘feels’ that is Keanu and Selena, I need to start with a word of caution. Details of Selena's past are difficult to read and may be problematic for some readers, due to horrific treatment of children, so proceed with caution. That said, it is an integral part of Selena's story and things are handled with utmost care and respect. 

Now, on to these two phenomenal characters. Oh my heart, y'all, they own me!! Keanu and Selena are both so admirable, neither without flaws, but so strong, determined and committed to not only each other but to their own personal growth, as well. I’ve never been so heartened by two characters in their early twenties as I am with Keanu and Selena. They have a wretchedly rough road with extraordinary challenges, but they face things together. And get this. They actually communicate and talk things through rather than arguing and bickering. There just may be a lesson there. 

Selena comes from dreadful atrocities and we see her struggle throughout the book to put herself back together, piece by piece, conquer her demons and learn to thrive. Watching her overcome, heal, grow and reclaim her life is one of the most empowering and uplifting things I have ever read. Yes, she broke up with Keanu, but her reasoning was sound, and there was a lot that needed to happen while they were apart. Their reuniting is as inevitable as the tide coming in, and they’re both stronger, and stronger together, as a result of their time spent without each other. 

Keanu is like no young adult hero I’ve ever met. Sweet, tender, compassionate, and careful, with a heart as big as the sky, he is so perfect with Selena. The way he cherishes her, bolsters and encourages her and is so in tune with her needs, well, that's the kind of love we all dream of. Yet he's authentically human and has his own share of guilt and anger that he deals with throughout their story. But his commitment and soul-deep determination to be what Selena needs and to never let her go again is so swoony and admirable, my heart was ready to burst! 

If that's not enough, we have Selena's incredibly amazing mother and the big, loving Kennedy family, all of which make me wish that I could be an honorary member. Their unwavering support, unconditional love, and sense of family is a strong thread running throughout the book that blankets Keanu and Selena with comfort and encouragement. 

If you’re still on the fence or you just don’t like new adult romance, I encourage you to take a chance on this one and jump in. I promise you won’t be sorry. Keanu and Selena are unforgettable characters that will live in your heart, and their story is so overflowing with heart and emotion you’ll feel it deep in your soul. With a little steam, well-placed humor and riveting suspense, this full, rich, complex story will fill you up and burrow so deep you’ll feel it on a cellular level. Don’t miss this intriguing, enthralling, inspiring, phenomenal read. It is truly in a league of its own.

Get your copy of this fantastic read via the links below, then scroll down for author info and how to connect with her on social media. Until next time, dear reader 

Much love between the covers,

BookAddict

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About Siobhan

USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis writes emotionally intense young adult and new adult romantic fiction with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime! She is the author of the international bestselling Kennedy Boys, Saven, and True Calling series.  Siobhan’s family will tell you she’s a little bit obsessive when it comes to reading and writing, and they aren’t wrong. She can rarely be found without her trusty Kindle, a paperback book, or her laptop somewhere close at hand. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.  She resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.  

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