In the Heart of Now

Book Description:
***Note from the author: Due to the mature content and subject of abuse, this book is not intended for younger audiences***

Jesse continues to navigate the hell of high school and dodge her vicious stepfather, trusting in the love and support from the dark and mysterious Rave to get her through.

Yet Rave has his own demons to battle that threaten to pull them apart.

With their already-rocky relationship in jeopardy from rivals at school, Jesse suffers through unfathomable trauma that solidifies her belief that she’s not worthy of love.

Despite his words of devotion, Rave can’t get Jesse to believe him, nor can he let go of a tragic guilt from his past that fuels his temper.

Can Jesse trust Rave’s words and live with no regrets or will his feelings result in a loss of control she can’t deal with?

Melinda's 5 Star Review:  

I was given this book by the author for a truthful review

This story picks up where Rave and Jessie's story ended in In The Heart of Yesterday.

I love this love story two 'broken soles' who both lived hard lives try to be together and help one another. Both are falling for the other but with so much 'baggage' it's so hard for one of them to admit that it's happening. Jesse is dealing with her DB of a stepfather and Rave is trying so hard to protect her from him. When Rave finally opens up to Jesse I want to jump in the book curl up in his lap and just hug him. I didn't like the 3M's before and loath them even more now. The ending Jo-Anna you had me literally yelling "no, no, no that can't be it" and trying to make more pages appear.

Here are some of my favorite quotes:
"And here I thought it would have been me that needed help, when really both of us were screwed up.” ~ Jessie

“You never have to apologize for crying. I’m your shoulder whenever you need it.” ~Rave

"I feel the need to protect you. It’s a feeling so deep, I can’t control it. It’s like it takes over my soul.” ~Rave

I am waiting patiently for the next book to come out to see where this story goes. Jo-Anna you truly have me hooked on Rave and Jessie. 

About the Author:

 

I'm a new self published author who just got introduced to the writing world early 2013. My aunt suggested that I write a story because I'm an avid reader but I waved it off and left it alone. Well this year, a story came to me and I went with it. It took me a little bit but I finally got a story idea that worked and now I can't stop or control the characters/stories that keep popping up in my head.

I'm born and raised in Canada and I live with my very wonderful and supportive husband, Michael. We don't have any children (yet) unless you count our cat. My hubby been my rock through this whole new experience for me. I couldn't have done it without him and my friends and family.

One of the many things I love about this new chapter in my life is that I'm learning constantly. It's never a dull moment and as long as one person likes my story, I am happy.

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