Pretending by Shanna Clayton
Publication date: March 12 2014
Genres: New Adult, Romance
Publication date: March 12 2014
Genres: New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:
Four years.
That’s how long Wesley Kent has to live with the girl his dad shacked him up with, and then he can collect his inheritance and escape small town life. He gets through the prison sentence by pretending Dahlia Reynolds doesn’t exist. With three years down and one more to go, he doesn’t expect much to change. That is, until the girl that’s not supposed to exist sharpens into his reality, making it impossible to ignore her.
Three years.
That’s how long Dahlia Reynolds has been living with a total stranger. She’s convinced herself Wesley Kent is no more than illusion in the hallways. It’s easy to do, especially since that same illusion has never spoken more than two words to her. But one mistaken identity later, and she finds herself caught up in the mysterious world Wesley lives in. One by one, he begins knocking down the safe, comfortable walls she built, leaving her wondering what his motives are. Does he want to expose her—or free her?
Recommended for 17+ due to mature language and adult situations.
That’s how long Wesley Kent has to live with the girl his dad shacked him up with, and then he can collect his inheritance and escape small town life. He gets through the prison sentence by pretending Dahlia Reynolds doesn’t exist. With three years down and one more to go, he doesn’t expect much to change. That is, until the girl that’s not supposed to exist sharpens into his reality, making it impossible to ignore her.
Three years.
That’s how long Dahlia Reynolds has been living with a total stranger. She’s convinced herself Wesley Kent is no more than illusion in the hallways. It’s easy to do, especially since that same illusion has never spoken more than two words to her. But one mistaken identity later, and she finds herself caught up in the mysterious world Wesley lives in. One by one, he begins knocking down the safe, comfortable walls she built, leaving her wondering what his motives are. Does he want to expose her—or free her?
Recommended for 17+ due to mature language and adult situations.
Review by Gia:
Pretending is a good book. At first I wasn't liking it. I was a little confused on how some of the characters knew each other. At first I thought maybe Pretending was book two in a sires but it's not. We know from the start that Wes' Dad (Harland) has passed away. Wes and Doll (at first I wasn't sure how doll fit in with Wes' Dad) are living together in Harland's house, in order to get any inheritance they must live their until they graduate from college. At some point in the story Shanna Clayton pulls everything nicely together.
Harland was a treasure hunter. Wes and doll also have an interest in finding treasures. There is romance between Wes and Doll but the book also contains some suspense. Pretending is told in dual POVs of Wes and Doll.
This is the type of book that when you are done reading and looking back at what you read, you can say wow that was a good book. There is no cliffhanger.
4 Amazeballs Stars!!!!
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20879074-pretending
Pretending is a good book. At first I wasn't liking it. I was a little confused on how some of the characters knew each other. At first I thought maybe Pretending was book two in a sires but it's not. We know from the start that Wes' Dad (Harland) has passed away. Wes and Doll (at first I wasn't sure how doll fit in with Wes' Dad) are living together in Harland's house, in order to get any inheritance they must live their until they graduate from college. At some point in the story Shanna Clayton pulls everything nicely together.
Harland was a treasure hunter. Wes and doll also have an interest in finding treasures. There is romance between Wes and Doll but the book also contains some suspense. Pretending is told in dual POVs of Wes and Doll.
This is the type of book that when you are done reading and looking back at what you read, you can say wow that was a good book. There is no cliffhanger.
4 Amazeballs Stars!!!!
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20879074-pretending
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AUTHOR BIO
I’m
not sure if my mother predestined me to become a romance author when
she named me after her favorite Kathleen Woodiwiss book, but that’s what
happened. Now I live and breathe all things books. When I’m not glued
to my desk writing, I can be found eating too much chocolate, obsessing
over Game of Thrones, and cyber stalking my favorite authors. Keep up
with me on Facebook and Instagram. I love hearing from readers!
Author Links:
Synopsis:
Four years.
That’s how long Wesley Kent has to live with the girl his dad shacked him up with, and then he can collect his inheritance and escape small town life. He gets through the prison sentence by pretending Dahlia Reynolds doesn’t exist. With three years down and one more to go, he doesn’t expect much to change. That is, until the girl that’s not supposed to exist sharpens into his reality, making it impossible to ignore her.
Three years.
That’s how long Dahlia Reynolds has been living with a total stranger. She’s convinced herself Wesley Kent is no more than illusion in the hallways. It’s easy to do, especially since that same illusion has never spoken more than two words to her. But one mistaken identity later, and she finds herself caught up in the mysterious world Wesley lives in. One by one, he begins knocking down the safe, comfortable walls she built, leaving her wondering what his motives are. Does he want to expose her—or free her?
Recommended for 17+ due to mature language and adult situations.
That’s how long Wesley Kent has to live with the girl his dad shacked him up with, and then he can collect his inheritance and escape small town life. He gets through the prison sentence by pretending Dahlia Reynolds doesn’t exist. With three years down and one more to go, he doesn’t expect much to change. That is, until the girl that’s not supposed to exist sharpens into his reality, making it impossible to ignore her.
Three years.
That’s how long Dahlia Reynolds has been living with a total stranger. She’s convinced herself Wesley Kent is no more than illusion in the hallways. It’s easy to do, especially since that same illusion has never spoken more than two words to her. But one mistaken identity later, and she finds herself caught up in the mysterious world Wesley lives in. One by one, he begins knocking down the safe, comfortable walls she built, leaving her wondering what his motives are. Does he want to expose her—or free her?
Recommended for 17+ due to mature language and adult situations.
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AUTHOR BIO
I’m
not sure if my mother predestined me to become a romance author when
she named me after her favorite Kathleen Woodiwiss book, but that’s what
happened. Now I live and breathe all things books. When I’m not glued
to my desk writing, I can be found eating too much chocolate, obsessing
over Game of Thrones, and cyber stalking my favorite authors. Keep up
with me on Facebook and Instagram. I love hearing from readers!
Author Links:
Glad you liked it, Gia! I love that there's no cliffhanger - while I like them sometimes it's nice to get a break you know. And I also like books that make you think back and reminisce on how great it was after you turn the last page. Like it kind of sneaks up on you.
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