~ Synopsis ~
"The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise.” -Miguel de Cervantes
Samantha Whitney survived unimaginable tragedy only to discover she had been betrayed by a man who claimed to love her. Shattered, Sam spends months at a safe haven trying to piece herself back together. Ready or not, the time has come for her to return home.
As Sam struggles to resume a life that no longer feels familiar, she finds unwavering support in an unexpected, familiar face. Confronting Sam’s raw emotions and open wounds head-on, Griffin manages to take two steps forward for every step she retreats.
But when Sam is once again threatened, Griffin must decide how far he is willing to go to protect the woman he wants…knowing the cost of her safety is the risk of losing her.
Pieces For You is a captivating journey of survival, healing, and sacrifice—teeming with honesty, humor, unexpected twists, and love’s unsurpassed endurance.
• This story is appropriate for readers 18+
• Though Only For You is a part of the For You Series, the book can be read as a stand-alone.
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~ Review ~
5 Star Review
I have been wanting to read this book since I finished Pieces For You. This book did not disappoint me, it exceed my expectations!!!
Sam is trying to put her life back together after a brutal attack that almost killed her. She complete shuts down and won't speak to anyone, but her best friend Everleigh. Sam was not happy with Ev when she found out that she had to move across the country to get help. She only went for Ev. She couldn't hurt her by become a shell of a person. Sam doesn't want to get help at first and fights it until the therapist reminds her that she made a promise to Ev that she would try to heal and get help. Is Sam strong enough to survive and put her life back together? Will she ever open up to another male again?
Griffin will never regret anything more in his life then not making Sam his girl right away. He knew that Sam was meant to be his the moment he met her, but it always seemed like the timing was wrong. After her brutal attack he wanted to be with her, but knew that she wouldn't want him there. He ended up joining a gym to let out all the frustration he had from not being able to help her. Even after her two month stay in Cali he had to wait another two months. He knew that it would be a long shot for her to even want to be around him, but he had to try. He was so scared he would frighten her with his feelings, but he needed her to know that HE was HERS!! Will he get Sam to open up to him? Can he help her heal?
This book is amazing. It deals with a very hard topic. I knew this book was going to be hard going into it, but Genna did an amazing job with giving us some happy, laughter filled moments. It didn't take away from the seriousness of the situation, just let us know that even in our worst moments there is always something to look forward to. That as long as we have loved ones around us we have something to FIGHT for!! If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would!! It is a must read book and I cannot wait to see what else Ms. Genna Rulon has for us!!!!
~ Excerpt ~
I
raised up on my tippy-toes to peer through the peephole in the door,
a recent addition courtesy of Hunter, and saw nothing but a wall of
black. I paused for a moment, wondering if the person on the other
side placed their thumb over the glass, but dismissed the idea when I
noticed the contours of the black abyss before me. I verified that
the security chain was engaged before unlocking the deadbolt and
opening the door.
Jiminy
Crickets! The black void was a shirt, specifically a tee-shirt
undergoing durability testing as it strained to contain a
scandalously muscled chest and shoulders most NFL linebackers would
envy. I was confronted with a decision that no woman should ever
have to make; do I look upward to assess the face attached to the
scrumptious MMA pecks or go downward to find what other gifts God had
bestowed on this specimen. Who was I kidding; there was only one
right answer. As my gaze headed south I was greeted by a mid-section
that was clearly well tended and hard as stone. Despite his sinfully
tight shirt, I couldn’t make out his abs, but I suspected the shirt
was covering a defined six-pack. Would it be rude to ask him to
remove his shirt before inviting him in? Continuing my exploration I
discovered, distressed denim, bulging in all
the right places, draped over long thick legs. Hot damn! Hunter was
finally paying off with the hot guy friends. I knew this day would
come, it was inevitable, but I was still overwhelmed with
gratitude—Ev would be getting an extra nice Christmas present this
year.
I
slowly raised my gaze, verifying that the sight I beheld was not a
mirage, and it happened…finally. There was no tingle or twinge,
not a whisper of desire or hint of arousal—no, the floodgates of my
previously dormant libido opened and a tsunami of lust swept through
me. My breath caught and I was forced to grip the doorframe to
prevent melting to a puddle on the floor or climbing this tree of
man-flesh like the primate I had been reduced to. I gathered the
remnants of my cognitive function—the miniscule part of my brain
not dedicated to making an erotic laundry list of the many naughty
activities I wanted to enlist this man’s help with—to prepare for
the possible disappointment should the face accompanying this
god-like body be one that sent children shrieking in horror. On the
other hand, guys had practiced the “bag over her head” technique
for years. I needed to do it, rip the Band-Aid off and accept the
possible disillusionment. I reinforced myself, inhaled deeply, and
raise my eyes. You’ve got to be kidding me!
“Griffin?”
I accused more than asked.
“Hello
Sam, good to see you too,” he returned wryly. “Shall I turn so
you can get the 360-degree show?”
~ Author Bio ~
Genna Rulon is an up-and-coming contemporary romance author who loves nothing more than a good love story.
During her 15 years in the corporate world, Genna, inspired by her love of reading, fantasized about penning her own stories. Encouraged by her favorite authors, many of whom are indie writers and self-published, she committed to pursue her aspirations of writing her own novels.
Genna was raised on Long Island in New York, where she still resides, surrounded by the most amazing family and friends. Married to a wonderful man who patiently tolerates her ramblings about whichever book she is currently working on, even feigning interest relatively convincingly! Genna is blessed with two little boys who do their best to thwart mommy's writing time with their hilarious antics and charming extrapolations.
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