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Just Because of You
Just Because of You
A Single Dad romance
CHRISTIAN COLE
I loved her.
It took a day for me to realize she was different.
It took a night for me to realize I had to let her go.
I was reckless.
She deserved everything I couldn’t give to her.
I had someone else to worry about.
AMARI SANTANA
I was in love with him.
It only took a few weeks for him to take over all of my thoughts.
It only took a few words for him to rip all we had to shreds and break me.
I left.
He stayed.
Now I’m back.
A Single Dad romance
CHRISTIAN COLE
I loved her.
It took a day for me to realize she was different.
It took a night for me to realize I had to let her go.
I was reckless.
She deserved everything I couldn’t give to her.
I had someone else to worry about.
AMARI SANTANA
I was in love with him.
It only took a few weeks for him to take over all of my thoughts.
It only took a few words for him to rip all we had to shreds and break me.
I left.
He stayed.
Now I’m back.
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Gianna Gabriela
32 books451 followersWriter of the sexy alphas you want and the strong heroines you need.
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December 7, 2022
I'm not familiar with US educational system but one would assume that 24 is too young for a school principal. And considering that heroine is an immture mess she shouldn't be in charge of anyone. That kid seems more put together. Talking about kids, no 6yo I know talks like this one.
This was very surface level with the angst and tension of second-chance romance fizzling out pretty early.
Also, this was a clean romance if anyone cares.
This was very surface level with the angst and tension of second-chance romance fizzling out pretty early.
Also, this was a clean romance if anyone cares.
February 24, 2020
Sweet second chance romance. I just wondered why Christian did what he did, it was all explained but I still think men are stupid sometimes. 4.5 stars with a cute HEA.
March 4, 2020
4.5-stars!
Just Because of You by Giana Gabriela was a second chance romance with so many feels. Christian and Amari were high school sweethearts and in love. But Christian made a choice that left them both broken-hearted. Amari left but years later she is back. She is determined to have nothing to do with him this time around, but Christian has very different ideas. Amari was strong, determined and stubborn. But Christian was just as determined. And his daughter was just cute and adorable. Their journey may have not been easy with so much hurt behind them, but their chemistry was undeniable. An emotional and charming second chance romance!
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Just Because of You by Giana Gabriela was a second chance romance with so many feels. Christian and Amari were high school sweethearts and in love. But Christian made a choice that left them both broken-hearted. Amari left but years later she is back. She is determined to have nothing to do with him this time around, but Christian has very different ideas. Amari was strong, determined and stubborn. But Christian was just as determined. And his daughter was just cute and adorable. Their journey may have not been easy with so much hurt behind them, but their chemistry was undeniable. An emotional and charming second chance romance!
Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
Happy reading!
December 27, 2020
✨Amari es una mujer que luchó por conseguir su sueño. Ahora se le presenta una gran oportunidad, ser directora de una escuela primaria. El único problema es que tiene que regresar al lugar del que pensó que no volvería jamás, el lugar del que salió con un corazón roto.
Pero tiene la esperanza de no volver a verlo, aunque eso significaría que él siguió adelante, cosa que a Amari le rompería el corazón.
Tiene que ser fuerte y no dejar que sus sentimientos se interpongan en su trabajo.
✨Christian siempre soñó con ser más, tener una exitosa carrera y poder tener una familia con el amor de su vida.
Sin embargo, el pasado hizo que todos sus planes cambiaran.
Ahora es un maravilloso padre, Ari, su hija, es lo más importante.
Al igual que a Amari, a Christian se le presenta una oportunidad única, ser entrenador.
✨La manera en que Christian y Amari se reencuentran, es única.
Él no puede creer que ella regresó, ahora es el momento para luchar por conseguir su perdón y poder tenerla de vuelta.
Ella no sabe qué sentir con el hecho de que Christian no se fue y menos con saber que tiene una hija. A pesar de que nunca lo dejó de amar, su corazón no está preparado para dejarlo entrar.
Las decisiones que se tomaron en el pasado tal vez no fueron las adecuadas, pero Christian no quería arruinar el futuro de Amari.
✨Es un libro súper lindo, te atrapa tanto que no va a poder parar de leer.
Una vez más Gianna nos sorprende con una gran historia en español. ☺️
Pero tiene la esperanza de no volver a verlo, aunque eso significaría que él siguió adelante, cosa que a Amari le rompería el corazón.
Tiene que ser fuerte y no dejar que sus sentimientos se interpongan en su trabajo.
✨Christian siempre soñó con ser más, tener una exitosa carrera y poder tener una familia con el amor de su vida.
Sin embargo, el pasado hizo que todos sus planes cambiaran.
Ahora es un maravilloso padre, Ari, su hija, es lo más importante.
Al igual que a Amari, a Christian se le presenta una oportunidad única, ser entrenador.
✨La manera en que Christian y Amari se reencuentran, es única.
Él no puede creer que ella regresó, ahora es el momento para luchar por conseguir su perdón y poder tenerla de vuelta.
Ella no sabe qué sentir con el hecho de que Christian no se fue y menos con saber que tiene una hija. A pesar de que nunca lo dejó de amar, su corazón no está preparado para dejarlo entrar.
Las decisiones que se tomaron en el pasado tal vez no fueron las adecuadas, pero Christian no quería arruinar el futuro de Amari.
✨Es un libro súper lindo, te atrapa tanto que no va a poder parar de leer.
Una vez más Gianna nos sorprende con una gran historia en español. ☺️
January 7, 2021
Es una historia hermosa, llena de sentimientos que te envuelven, decisiones que traen sus consecuencias y esperanza, amor, dolor, es un combo que lo tenes de principio a fin.
Aunque intente cuestionar a Christian por sus decisiones, al momento de que él las explica no puedo hacer más que entenderlo y querer abrazarlo, porque hizo las cosas por amor aun sabiendo que eso lo destrozaria. Perdió y ganó al mismo tiempo que dejaba un corazón por otro.
Para Amari solo tengo abrazos de consuelos, porque hasta con todo su dolor intenta y saca fuerzas, admiro su personaje como también me apeno de él, ya que también pasó por decisiones que cambiaron su vida.
Tiene una trama super ligera y es bastante rápida de leer sin perderte ningún detalle, ame los epoligos, digo, más que eso no podía pedir 😍
Aunque intente cuestionar a Christian por sus decisiones, al momento de que él las explica no puedo hacer más que entenderlo y querer abrazarlo, porque hizo las cosas por amor aun sabiendo que eso lo destrozaria. Perdió y ganó al mismo tiempo que dejaba un corazón por otro.
Para Amari solo tengo abrazos de consuelos, porque hasta con todo su dolor intenta y saca fuerzas, admiro su personaje como también me apeno de él, ya que también pasó por decisiones que cambiaron su vida.
Tiene una trama super ligera y es bastante rápida de leer sin perderte ningún detalle, ame los epoligos, digo, más que eso no podía pedir 😍
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February 9, 2020
Life sure does sometimes throw us lemons...
Having been forced into a position of letting his High School girlfriend Amari go, despite how much he loved her, now 6 years later she's returned. When decisions taken as a teenager wet, right or wrong could be rectified. Can a love that was so shattered be reborn?
What i can say is that i loved each and every approach the author took us on with this journey.
Characters so easy to identify with, a story that pulls you in so deeply and emotionally, and angst that doesn't over take this couples path.
Amari's life has moved on, but her love for Christian Cole has never left her, and on her return and learning some truth's she torn yet again by this man who means everything to her. I loved her open heart, even though it was breaking, but i loved her spirit more!!
I just fell head over heels for Christian and you need to read the book to see why, omg that man !! He's given up so many of his dreams with no hesitation to do as he thought was the right thing. Oh yes he's definitely a keeper. His determination to win back this woman, will have you weak at the knees !! I am purposely not giving to much away because this story just needs to be read to feel it!!
Although YA this book is just a perfect romance read, one that will linger in your heart, beautifully written and i will definitely re read because i wasn't ready to let go of these characters !!!
Having been forced into a position of letting his High School girlfriend Amari go, despite how much he loved her, now 6 years later she's returned. When decisions taken as a teenager wet, right or wrong could be rectified. Can a love that was so shattered be reborn?
What i can say is that i loved each and every approach the author took us on with this journey.
Characters so easy to identify with, a story that pulls you in so deeply and emotionally, and angst that doesn't over take this couples path.
Amari's life has moved on, but her love for Christian Cole has never left her, and on her return and learning some truth's she torn yet again by this man who means everything to her. I loved her open heart, even though it was breaking, but i loved her spirit more!!
I just fell head over heels for Christian and you need to read the book to see why, omg that man !! He's given up so many of his dreams with no hesitation to do as he thought was the right thing. Oh yes he's definitely a keeper. His determination to win back this woman, will have you weak at the knees !! I am purposely not giving to much away because this story just needs to be read to feel it!!
Although YA this book is just a perfect romance read, one that will linger in your heart, beautifully written and i will definitely re read because i wasn't ready to let go of these characters !!!
March 3, 2020
Amalia was devasted when Christian, her high school sweetheart and the man she couldn’t imagine her future without, ends their relationship with no warning or explanation. She left town to put some physical and emotional distance between them until years later her career brings her back to her hometown.
Christian had his reasons for ending their relationship and he did it with the best of intentions. Now that she is back in town he wants a second chance but once she finds out the truth will they be able to overcome the pain of their past or will this drive them even further apart?
Christian may not have handled their past in the best way but there was no denying that even though they have both tried to move forward with their lives that they have never forgotten their first and only love.
Christian had his reasons for ending their relationship and he did it with the best of intentions. Now that she is back in town he wants a second chance but once she finds out the truth will they be able to overcome the pain of their past or will this drive them even further apart?
Christian may not have handled their past in the best way but there was no denying that even though they have both tried to move forward with their lives that they have never forgotten their first and only love.
March 8, 2021
Una lettura immediata, molto, molto immediata.
Son pochissime pagine scritte fluidamente e con leggerezza, che compongono una storia molto romantica, ma con un pizzico di rabbia (quel che basta).
Se fosse stato un romanzo vero e proprio, e intendo con una caratterizzazione, un approfondimento della storia soprattutto trascorsa tra i due personaggi, forse avrei apprezzato di più le note di rimpianto ed angst buttate qua e là nelle varie scenette iniziali tra i due protagonisti, ma Gianna Gabriela ha un modo diverso di strutturare le storie.
Questa, tra tutti i suoi lavori, mi è piaciuta un po' di meno perché non ho sentito la storia vicina a me, e oltretutto i due protagonisti non son proprio riuscito a digerirli, ma dal momento che il romanzo vola letteralmente e le pagine scorrono da sole, arrivare alla fine è stato un lampo, e nonostante tutto scalda il cuore.
Son pochissime pagine scritte fluidamente e con leggerezza, che compongono una storia molto romantica, ma con un pizzico di rabbia (quel che basta).
Se fosse stato un romanzo vero e proprio, e intendo con una caratterizzazione, un approfondimento della storia soprattutto trascorsa tra i due personaggi, forse avrei apprezzato di più le note di rimpianto ed angst buttate qua e là nelle varie scenette iniziali tra i due protagonisti, ma Gianna Gabriela ha un modo diverso di strutturare le storie.
Questa, tra tutti i suoi lavori, mi è piaciuta un po' di meno perché non ho sentito la storia vicina a me, e oltretutto i due protagonisti non son proprio riuscito a digerirli, ma dal momento che il romanzo vola letteralmente e le pagine scorrono da sole, arrivare alla fine è stato un lampo, e nonostante tutto scalda il cuore.
June 9, 2020
Loved this book by this author that is new to me! Definitely reading her again in the future. This single dad/second chance romance was perfect. Christian and Amari were MADE to be written together. I loved it!
May 26, 2020
Audio Review:
Just Because of You is a second chance romance swirled around a single dad.. I fell in love with Christian's daughter. Not a overly angsty love story, more of finding a way back to an old high school love. A sweet story with morsels of passion sprinkled throughout. With a syrupy epilogue to bring a hea.
Narrators Lacy Laurel, Matthew Cohn are well artistic narrators and have a creative style. You get transplanted into the world of Christian and Amari. A entertaining dual narration listen.
Overall a cheerful listen
🎧 Audiobook Obsession 🎧
Just Because of You is a second chance romance swirled around a single dad.. I fell in love with Christian's daughter. Not a overly angsty love story, more of finding a way back to an old high school love. A sweet story with morsels of passion sprinkled throughout. With a syrupy epilogue to bring a hea.
Narrators Lacy Laurel, Matthew Cohn are well artistic narrators and have a creative style. You get transplanted into the world of Christian and Amari. A entertaining dual narration listen.
Overall a cheerful listen
🎧 Audiobook Obsession 🎧
March 4, 2020
I loved this one. This characters are great and the story just sucked me right in. Christian and
Amari had a thing in high school. Christian pretty much broke her heart. She left for college and didn't come back. Now she's back in town for a new job and Christian is still in town. It's a small town so their paths cross. Christian is a sweet guy and did what he thought was right at the time. I really loved Amari too. I was a little frustrated with her at parts but total understand her. This one was a good read that you should check out.
Amari had a thing in high school. Christian pretty much broke her heart. She left for college and didn't come back. Now she's back in town for a new job and Christian is still in town. It's a small town so their paths cross. Christian is a sweet guy and did what he thought was right at the time. I really loved Amari too. I was a little frustrated with her at parts but total understand her. This one was a good read that you should check out.
March 6, 2020
4.5 stars
My first GG book and it won't be the last. A super sweet second chance romance. I loved these characters and flew through the pages. A great read.
My first GG book and it won't be the last. A super sweet second chance romance. I loved these characters and flew through the pages. A great read.
March 3, 2020
Gianna Gabriela is a new to me author, and after experiencing Just Because of You, I'm ready for more by her! Christian Cole made a decision when "forced" to let his High School girlfriend, Amari, go even though he loved her deeply. Let me pause there, see, I didn't feel sorry for him much since he didn't even try to make things right after the fact, because there's always different choices to be had. Moving on. Amari's life went on, but she never got over Christian, so when she came back home after 6 years, things got interesting. See, when she learned the why of her heart being broken in such a cruel way, she's even more hurt, and at this point, I'm pretty pissed at him. She wants nothing to do with him, which I absolutely agreed with, and at times, actually wished she had kept that up. Yeah, things are explained, but I'm just still enraged because of his utter stupidity. And, for him to chase her so hard?! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?! He should have just been trying to make amends, not trying so hard to get a second chance with her. Despite all the rage, I still couldn't stop reading, which was worth 4 stars. Christian's very questionable decisions were the star less to be honest. That being said, please read it for yourselves, since I'm in the minority, because it's almost a certainty that you'll see it differently to be honest. Anyway, I will be reading more by this addictive author, and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
March 3, 2020
In high school, Christian Cole broke the heart of Amari Santana, his one and only true love at that time. Six years later they have an unexpected encounter when Christian's six year old daughter, Ari is sent to the principal's office. The newly hired principal of the elementary is Amari! When Ari's father shows up, Amari is shocked to discover it's her heart-breaker, Christian. Amari quickly does the math and comes to the wrong conclusion though Christian assures her he never cheated on her. Of course, (and understandably so) she's too in her emotions to listen to him.
Christian slowly tries to integrate himself back into her life and he's given an opportunity when her car breaks down. Amari continues to keep him at arm's length but Christian is determined to win her back and Amari is just as determined to leave the past, right where it belongs!
I thought the age factor worked against this story in terms of their jobs. Both Christian and Amari are hired for jobs that they are way too young for and these hirings weren't believable to me. 10 years or even 15 years after high school--yes--but, not six years--making them 24 or 25 years old. Christian working as the football coach for the local high school was dropped from the story line. So, we never find out how he fared as a new coach nor whether they won any games or not.
This author has a nice writing style, so I'll continue to read her books.
ARC.
Christian slowly tries to integrate himself back into her life and he's given an opportunity when her car breaks down. Amari continues to keep him at arm's length but Christian is determined to win her back and Amari is just as determined to leave the past, right where it belongs!
I thought the age factor worked against this story in terms of their jobs. Both Christian and Amari are hired for jobs that they are way too young for and these hirings weren't believable to me. 10 years or even 15 years after high school--yes--but, not six years--making them 24 or 25 years old. Christian working as the football coach for the local high school was dropped from the story line. So, we never find out how he fared as a new coach nor whether they won any games or not.
This author has a nice writing style, so I'll continue to read her books.
ARC.
March 3, 2020
3.5 Stars
Amari thought she had met the love of her life in high school. He was the bad boy and she was the good girl but he loved her. Well until he broke her heart in front of everyone in the scho hall and wanted nothing to do with her. Now six years later she is on her way back to he home town as the new elementary school principal and hoping that Christian Cole has left Town too
Christian fell I love with Amari Santana and knew she was it for him. But then life threw him a curveball and he knew he wasn't good enough for her. So he broke it off in a way that he forced her to move on with her life and follow her dreams. Now six years later she is back in town and the principal of his daughter school and he Wil do anything to win her back. If only he can get her to forgive him😊
This book wasn't anything Wow for me. I felt like Amari was just to emotional for me crying all the time🙄 I understand he hurt you really bad but now there was a chance to get all the answers you wanted and maybe the closure. Well if you would give him a chance. An okay read. I enjoyed the scenes with little Ari more😁💖
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Fay's Corner
Amari thought she had met the love of her life in high school. He was the bad boy and she was the good girl but he loved her. Well until he broke her heart in front of everyone in the scho hall and wanted nothing to do with her. Now six years later she is on her way back to he home town as the new elementary school principal and hoping that Christian Cole has left Town too
Christian fell I love with Amari Santana and knew she was it for him. But then life threw him a curveball and he knew he wasn't good enough for her. So he broke it off in a way that he forced her to move on with her life and follow her dreams. Now six years later she is back in town and the principal of his daughter school and he Wil do anything to win her back. If only he can get her to forgive him😊
This book wasn't anything Wow for me. I felt like Amari was just to emotional for me crying all the time🙄 I understand he hurt you really bad but now there was a chance to get all the answers you wanted and maybe the closure. Well if you would give him a chance. An okay read. I enjoyed the scenes with little Ari more😁💖
Reviewed on behalf of
Fay's Corner
December 17, 2019
Walking away from high school girlfriend, Amari, was the hardest decision Christian ever had to make. Leaving both of them brokenhearted, they try to continue on with their lives but never forgetting the love that was lost. When Amari returns to their hometown they reconnect but it leaves her with more questions than answers. Can they rekindle the love that has haunted them both for years? Or is it too hard to be together because of the hurt that Christian caused. Beautifully written and a storyline I could not put down this was a great read. Once again Gianna Gabriela doe snot disappoint.
November 14, 2019
This book touches your heart and makes you let out a long contented sigh. Amari left her home town six years ago and never looked back. Christian, her high school sweetheart, had abruptly dumped her without warning in a very public, cruel way. Now, as the new principal of her childhood elementary school, she is making her way back to her childhood home. When she discovers that one of her six year old charges is Christian's daughter, Ari, Amari works back the timeline and assumes that Christian must have cheated on her and refuses to have anything to do with him outside of him being a parent. Christian has other ideas! Delightful story, and Ari is just a wonderfully precocious little girl, who is wise beyond her years. Loved this story.
December 8, 2019
This book will grab your heart and will have you feeling the emotional love throughout this story. This is a story that will grab your heart and have you loving every words that come rolling of the pages. This is a must read romantic story that will have you not being able to put down.
March 7, 2020
Not thrilled with Christian.
They were high school sweethearts and then it didn’t end well. He moved on. I hated that he did and had a kid!
So did not like him. At all.
Amari deserved way better and he had a hell of a lot more groveling to do (he did none).
2.5
They were high school sweethearts and then it didn’t end well. He moved on. I hated that he did and had a kid!
So did not like him. At all.
Amari deserved way better and he had a hell of a lot more groveling to do (he did none).
2.5
July 30, 2023
why the insta love?
July 3, 2023
Gianna Gabriela è il mio porto sicuro, il faro nella notte più buia, un luogo da chiamare “casa”. Adoro tutto di quest’autrice: la delicatezza della sua penna, il coraggio dei suoi personaggi, la speranza che riesce a infondere al lettore in ogni suo libro. È anche grazie a lei se ho imparato ad amare i New Adult. Prima di iniziare la serie Bragan University pensavo che questo genere non facesse per me. Insomma, le devo molto, soprattutto perché ogni suo libro riesce sempre a regalarmi emozioni vere, forti e genuine.
Just because of you è un romanzo intenso in cui l’amore è il protagonista assoluto. Christian e Amari sono due personaggi meravigliosi, capaci di arrivare direttamente nel cuore del lettore e di conquistarlo con la loro unicità. Questa, è stata una delle rare volte in cui entrambi i protagonisti mi sono entrati nel cuore con la stessa intensità e senza distinzione. Mi sono sentita così coinvolta da non riuscire nemmeno a trovare le parole per descrivere le sensazioni che ho provato, posso solo dirvi con assoluta certezza che li ho trovati entrambi convincenti e molto reali.
Christian è un personaggio bellissimo e ho amato tutte le sfumature del suo carattere, anche se ha dovuto prendere delle decisioni difficili che, forse, avrebbero richiesto un modo diverso di agire, ha sempre cercato di fare il meglio di sé. All’inizio non capivo come mai avesse deciso di comportarsi così ma quando ho avuto tutti gli elementi non ho potuto fare altro che comprenderlo e apprezzarlo. Il ritorno di Amari nella sua vita sembra un dono del cielo e la sola cosa che desidera fare è lottare per lei e cercare di riconquistarla.
Amari è una giovane donna davvero forte e in gamba. Ha sofferto tantissimo a causa di Christian e anche se ha provato a dimenticarlo non c’è riuscita e, nonostante tutto, continua ad amarlo. Quello che ho apprezzato tantissimo in lei è stato il coraggio e la dignità con cui riesce ad affrontare le sfide della vita. L’ho sentita vicina e non ho potuto fare a meno di immedesimarmi in lei, il suo dolore sembrava quasi il mio.
Ho trovato l’evoluzione della trama pressoché perfetta, nel momento in cui ho iniziato a leggere il primo capitolo non sono più riuscita a fermarmi e più mi addentravo nella storia più non riuscivo a staccarmene. Ho provato a procedere lentamente, cercando di non cedere alla frenesia di scoprire troppo presto cosa sarebbe successo ed è stata davvero dura. Alcuni passaggi, inoltre, mi sono piaciuto così tanto che li ho riletti più e più volte.
Attraverso il Pov alterno è stato davvero semplice per me empatizzare con entrambi i protagonisti, li ho trovati così unici e veri che non ho potuto fare altro che apprezzarne sia i pregi sia i difetti. I momenti tra di loro e i dialoghi sono intensi e molto realistici e, inutile dirlo, li ho amati tantissimo. Durante la lettura sentivo il cuore stretto in una morsa per entrambi perché mi sono piaciuti in misura uguale e non è così scontato che capiti.
L’aspetto che amo di più nella scrittura di Gianna Gabriela è la semplicità con cui riesce a rendere genuini e veri i suoi personaggi. Non ha bisogno di creare dinamiche strane o eccessive, con poche e semplici pennellate, invece, riesce a conferire loro una grandissima incisività. Questa storia, poi, è di una dolcezza infinita, in certi passaggi e momenti mi sono commossa da tanto mi sentivo coinvolta. Le storie che parlano di seconde possibilità mi piacciono anche se non sono tra le mie preferite, ma la storia di Christian e Amari l’ho trovata semplicemente perfetta.
Lo stile di scrittura di Gianna Gabriela mi piace sempre tantissimo. La sua penna è fluida, avvolgente intesa e di grande impatto emotivo; non ha paura di affrontare argomenti importanti e riesce sempre a farlo con tatto e senza dare niente per scontato.
Quest’autrice si conferma tra le mie preferite e un aspetto delle sue storie che adoro è la presenza dello sport – nel suo caso il football americano, magari non è centrale ma la sua presenza si sente e per me che amo lo sport questa peculiarità si trasforma in un valore aggiunto di grande importanza.
La famiglia e l’amicizia, così come il football, sono elementi che ritrovo spesso e che rendono i suoi libri ancora più emozionanti.
Recensione completa: https://virtualkaty.blogspot.com/2023...
Just because of you è un romanzo intenso in cui l’amore è il protagonista assoluto. Christian e Amari sono due personaggi meravigliosi, capaci di arrivare direttamente nel cuore del lettore e di conquistarlo con la loro unicità. Questa, è stata una delle rare volte in cui entrambi i protagonisti mi sono entrati nel cuore con la stessa intensità e senza distinzione. Mi sono sentita così coinvolta da non riuscire nemmeno a trovare le parole per descrivere le sensazioni che ho provato, posso solo dirvi con assoluta certezza che li ho trovati entrambi convincenti e molto reali.
Christian è un personaggio bellissimo e ho amato tutte le sfumature del suo carattere, anche se ha dovuto prendere delle decisioni difficili che, forse, avrebbero richiesto un modo diverso di agire, ha sempre cercato di fare il meglio di sé. All’inizio non capivo come mai avesse deciso di comportarsi così ma quando ho avuto tutti gli elementi non ho potuto fare altro che comprenderlo e apprezzarlo. Il ritorno di Amari nella sua vita sembra un dono del cielo e la sola cosa che desidera fare è lottare per lei e cercare di riconquistarla.
Amari è una giovane donna davvero forte e in gamba. Ha sofferto tantissimo a causa di Christian e anche se ha provato a dimenticarlo non c’è riuscita e, nonostante tutto, continua ad amarlo. Quello che ho apprezzato tantissimo in lei è stato il coraggio e la dignità con cui riesce ad affrontare le sfide della vita. L’ho sentita vicina e non ho potuto fare a meno di immedesimarmi in lei, il suo dolore sembrava quasi il mio.
Ho trovato l’evoluzione della trama pressoché perfetta, nel momento in cui ho iniziato a leggere il primo capitolo non sono più riuscita a fermarmi e più mi addentravo nella storia più non riuscivo a staccarmene. Ho provato a procedere lentamente, cercando di non cedere alla frenesia di scoprire troppo presto cosa sarebbe successo ed è stata davvero dura. Alcuni passaggi, inoltre, mi sono piaciuto così tanto che li ho riletti più e più volte.
Attraverso il Pov alterno è stato davvero semplice per me empatizzare con entrambi i protagonisti, li ho trovati così unici e veri che non ho potuto fare altro che apprezzarne sia i pregi sia i difetti. I momenti tra di loro e i dialoghi sono intensi e molto realistici e, inutile dirlo, li ho amati tantissimo. Durante la lettura sentivo il cuore stretto in una morsa per entrambi perché mi sono piaciuti in misura uguale e non è così scontato che capiti.
L’aspetto che amo di più nella scrittura di Gianna Gabriela è la semplicità con cui riesce a rendere genuini e veri i suoi personaggi. Non ha bisogno di creare dinamiche strane o eccessive, con poche e semplici pennellate, invece, riesce a conferire loro una grandissima incisività. Questa storia, poi, è di una dolcezza infinita, in certi passaggi e momenti mi sono commossa da tanto mi sentivo coinvolta. Le storie che parlano di seconde possibilità mi piacciono anche se non sono tra le mie preferite, ma la storia di Christian e Amari l’ho trovata semplicemente perfetta.
Lo stile di scrittura di Gianna Gabriela mi piace sempre tantissimo. La sua penna è fluida, avvolgente intesa e di grande impatto emotivo; non ha paura di affrontare argomenti importanti e riesce sempre a farlo con tatto e senza dare niente per scontato.
Quest’autrice si conferma tra le mie preferite e un aspetto delle sue storie che adoro è la presenza dello sport – nel suo caso il football americano, magari non è centrale ma la sua presenza si sente e per me che amo lo sport questa peculiarità si trasforma in un valore aggiunto di grande importanza.
La famiglia e l’amicizia, così come il football, sono elementi che ritrovo spesso e che rendono i suoi libri ancora più emozionanti.
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July 10, 2023
Cari lettori, sono tornata a Gianna Gabriela, che sia diventato il nuovo appuntamento? Stavolta si tratta di Just because of you, pubblicato il 30 giugno 2023 nella collana della Kiss Publishing.
Christian e Amari si conoscono dal liceo, lo hanno frequentato insieme, due mondi lontani che si incontrano all’improvviso scoprendo di stare bene insieme.
Lui è un ex giocatore di football che sognava di diventare un professionista, ma che nella realtà lavora da anni nell’edilizia, ha una bambina, Ari, che vi avverto non potrete non amare.
Lei sognava di diventare un’insegnante e che si ritrova a ricoprire il ruolo di preside dopo due anni di insegnamento.
Il loro rapporto alle scuole superiori era intenso, due anime diverse che si sono riconosciute come compagne, come affini, ma la storia è sempre stata vissuta di nascosto per non farla scoprire ai genitori della ragazza per la paura che potesse venire contrastata, giudicando male Christian.
Poi all’improvviso qualcosa cambia il percorso della vita di tutti: l’equilibrio di lui viene distrutto e invece di coinvolgere Amari nel capire il da farsi, lui la allontana nel peggiore dei modi, distruggendola, ferendola
“Camminavo per quei corridoi come un adolescente ribelle a cui non importava nulla. Non curante. Ecco cos’ero. Eppure, in quegli stessi corridoi, ho imparato a voler bene a una sola persona. Lei. E ho anche dovuto dirle addio. Qui. Dove tutti sono stati a guardare mentre io spezzavo il cuore all’unica persona che abbia mai amato.”
Dopo quello Amari decide che deve andare via da quella città che le aveva dato tanto e poi tolto tutto.
Dopo sei anni niente di quello che aveva sognato Christian si è avverato, lavora nell’edilizia e ha una figlia, è rimasto in quella cittadina che ogni giorno gli ricorda il suo fallimento. Ama alla folla Ari, lei è tutto per lui.
Per quanto riguarda Amari... beh il destino la riporta proprio nella sua città natale, a contatto con i ricordi che ancora oggi la feriscono. È diventata una preside giovane e pronta a tutto per dare un futuro ai suoi studenti.
Il destino, si sa, fa quello che vuole e se decide di far rincontrare due anime ferite, lo fa. È quello che ha in mente anche per Amari e Christian?
“Sono passati sei anni e i miei sentimenti sono rimasti gli stessi, anzi, si sono fatti anche più forti. Nonostante la distanza, rivederla oggi mi ha fatto sentire come se non avessi mai smesso di vederla. Mi fa desiderare di riprendere tutto da dove l’abbiamo interrotto.”
È una storia di seconde possibilità, non solo tra i due ragazzi, ma anche con se stessi, la possibilità di ritrovare quella felicità e completezza che si aveva un tempo non ha prezzo.
Apprezzo sempre più la penna di questa autrice, ha una delicatezza e dolcezza nel descrivere e nel far parlare i propri protagonisti che non si può non amare.
“Mi è mancato il modo in cui il mio cuore accelera quando sei vicina.”
Ringrazio la casa editrice per avermi dato la possibilità di leggere questa storia in anteprima, fornendomene una copia digitale.
Christian e Amari si conoscono dal liceo, lo hanno frequentato insieme, due mondi lontani che si incontrano all’improvviso scoprendo di stare bene insieme.
Lui è un ex giocatore di football che sognava di diventare un professionista, ma che nella realtà lavora da anni nell’edilizia, ha una bambina, Ari, che vi avverto non potrete non amare.
Lei sognava di diventare un’insegnante e che si ritrova a ricoprire il ruolo di preside dopo due anni di insegnamento.
Il loro rapporto alle scuole superiori era intenso, due anime diverse che si sono riconosciute come compagne, come affini, ma la storia è sempre stata vissuta di nascosto per non farla scoprire ai genitori della ragazza per la paura che potesse venire contrastata, giudicando male Christian.
Poi all’improvviso qualcosa cambia il percorso della vita di tutti: l’equilibrio di lui viene distrutto e invece di coinvolgere Amari nel capire il da farsi, lui la allontana nel peggiore dei modi, distruggendola, ferendola
“Camminavo per quei corridoi come un adolescente ribelle a cui non importava nulla. Non curante. Ecco cos’ero. Eppure, in quegli stessi corridoi, ho imparato a voler bene a una sola persona. Lei. E ho anche dovuto dirle addio. Qui. Dove tutti sono stati a guardare mentre io spezzavo il cuore all’unica persona che abbia mai amato.”
Dopo quello Amari decide che deve andare via da quella città che le aveva dato tanto e poi tolto tutto.
Dopo sei anni niente di quello che aveva sognato Christian si è avverato, lavora nell’edilizia e ha una figlia, è rimasto in quella cittadina che ogni giorno gli ricorda il suo fallimento. Ama alla folla Ari, lei è tutto per lui.
Per quanto riguarda Amari... beh il destino la riporta proprio nella sua città natale, a contatto con i ricordi che ancora oggi la feriscono. È diventata una preside giovane e pronta a tutto per dare un futuro ai suoi studenti.
Il destino, si sa, fa quello che vuole e se decide di far rincontrare due anime ferite, lo fa. È quello che ha in mente anche per Amari e Christian?
“Sono passati sei anni e i miei sentimenti sono rimasti gli stessi, anzi, si sono fatti anche più forti. Nonostante la distanza, rivederla oggi mi ha fatto sentire come se non avessi mai smesso di vederla. Mi fa desiderare di riprendere tutto da dove l’abbiamo interrotto.”
È una storia di seconde possibilità, non solo tra i due ragazzi, ma anche con se stessi, la possibilità di ritrovare quella felicità e completezza che si aveva un tempo non ha prezzo.
Apprezzo sempre più la penna di questa autrice, ha una delicatezza e dolcezza nel descrivere e nel far parlare i propri protagonisti che non si può non amare.
“Mi è mancato il modo in cui il mio cuore accelera quando sei vicina.”
Ringrazio la casa editrice per avermi dato la possibilità di leggere questa storia in anteprima, fornendomene una copia digitale.
March 3, 2020
Six years ago Christian broke Amaris heart. Now they are both back in their hometown Christian is the new highschool football coach and Amari is the new principal for the elementary school. When Christian broke up with Amari he did it for what he thought were good reasons. His life was changing in ways he did not want her to be stuck with. Now after all these years their lives have intertwined in ways they did not see happening. These two run into each other again after Ari, Christians six year old daughter gets sent to the principals office. To say Amari is shocked to see Christian is a dad to a six year old she comes to the conclusion of why he left her all those years ago. Chrsitian immediately knows he needs to do whatever it takes to get Amari to listen to him and try to win her back but she does not make it easy on him. When the truth finally gets revealed Amari is not sure what to do. These two have alot of things to work through and they to forgive before they can try to achieve their hea. This book was a fabulous read that really pulls on your heart. Sometimes you have to love and lose in order to come back together again stronger than you were before and these two definitely belong with one another. I loved all the characters and the story. I can not wait to read what this author writes next!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2020
Life sure does sometimes throw us lemons...
Having been forced into a position of letting his High School girlfriend Amari go, despite how much he loved her, now 6 years later she's returned. When decisions taken as a teenager wet, right or wrong could be rectified. Can a love that was so shattered be reborn?
What i can say is that i loved each and every approach the author took us on with this journey.
Characters so easy to identify with, a story that pulls you in so deeply and emotionally, and angst that doesn't over take this couples path.
Amari's life has moved on, but her love for Christian Cole has never left her, and on her return and learning some truth's she torn yet again by this man who means everything to her. I loved her open heart, even though it was breaking, but i loved her spirit more!!
I just fell head over heels for Christian and you need to read the book to see why, omg that man !! He's given up so many of his dreams with no hesitation to do as he thought was the right thing. Oh yes he's definitely a keeper. His determination to win back this woman, will have you weak at the knees !! I am purposely not giving to much away because this story just needs to be read to feel it!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Having been forced into a position of letting his High School girlfriend Amari go, despite how much he loved her, now 6 years later she's returned. When decisions taken as a teenager wet, right or wrong could be rectified. Can a love that was so shattered be reborn?
What i can say is that i loved each and every approach the author took us on with this journey.
Characters so easy to identify with, a story that pulls you in so deeply and emotionally, and angst that doesn't over take this couples path.
Amari's life has moved on, but her love for Christian Cole has never left her, and on her return and learning some truth's she torn yet again by this man who means everything to her. I loved her open heart, even though it was breaking, but i loved her spirit more!!
I just fell head over heels for Christian and you need to read the book to see why, omg that man !! He's given up so many of his dreams with no hesitation to do as he thought was the right thing. Oh yes he's definitely a keeper. His determination to win back this woman, will have you weak at the knees !! I am purposely not giving to much away because this story just needs to be read to feel it!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2020
This beautifully written love story by Gianna Gabriela was exactly the book I needed to read right now!!!! It hit all my emotions all at and left me in tears when it was done.... all happy tears!!!! A second chance romance, Just Because Of You, gives you a journey of two hearts that was always meant to be together finding their way back to one another. Amari was the girl who got away, not because she chose to leave but because she believed she wasn’t wanted anymore. She lives with that hurt and anger for 6 years. Christian broke the love of his lives heart and his own because he believes it the right thing to do and he had to live with that sadness for years. When fate brings them together again the circumstances of their being apart is revealed and the fight to believe in their love begins. I was completely mesmerized with these two characters and their story. The reason for their parting is the best part of the story for me and I don’t want to give it away but know it is quite amazing. I recommend this story to anyone who wants a heartwarming, feel good HEA that will leave you in tears of joy!!!
June 2, 2020
This story is about a choice made by Christian that changed his future with Amari. He made the decision for both of them. In his mind he thought he was doing the best for Amari. They had planned to go to college together. He knew if he told her the truth she would stay behind. All because of one wild night before Amari , his future changed forever.
Amari went away for college. She vowed never to return to the small town. After getting a job offer at the grade school back home, she contemplated how will she react running into Christian again. Is he still there? Did he move on? Does he still love her?
Gianna Gabriels story of second chance romance is about, finding strength to go on with life after a devastating breakup. Being honest, having secrets, anger, heartbreak, devastation, and rebuilding trust, love and forgiveness!
Lacy Laurel and Matthew Cohn narration is wonderful. Their emotions of love lost, uncertainty, devastation, and all the anguish/despair were felt within Christian's and Amari's thoughts and words. I thoroughly enjoy enjoyed listening to this story.
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Amari went away for college. She vowed never to return to the small town. After getting a job offer at the grade school back home, she contemplated how will she react running into Christian again. Is he still there? Did he move on? Does he still love her?
Gianna Gabriels story of second chance romance is about, finding strength to go on with life after a devastating breakup. Being honest, having secrets, anger, heartbreak, devastation, and rebuilding trust, love and forgiveness!
Lacy Laurel and Matthew Cohn narration is wonderful. Their emotions of love lost, uncertainty, devastation, and all the anguish/despair were felt within Christian's and Amari's thoughts and words. I thoroughly enjoy enjoyed listening to this story.
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June 8, 2020
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Just Because of You was such a sweet and heartwarming second-chance story. I have a slight thing for single dad stories and with daddy's like Christian, it's easy to see why single parents is a trope all in itself. Amari and Christian have never gotten over each other even after 6 years of distance. Now the distance is gone and they have unfinished business and unfinished feelings.
Gianna Gabriela gives us a clean story that won't scar little ears if they overhear. I do wish we could have had a bit more of a background on Ari's mom and the situation that led to their breakup but the jist of it is laid out. This is a story that thrives on love and what it's like to care about another person's dreams and needs before your own.
Lacy Laurel has a fabulous voice for high emotion stories. Amari was a wounded and hurt character and Laurel really portrayed those feelings. Matthew Cohn played Christian very well. I really liked how his voice seemed to light up whenever he spoke to his daughter. He seemed to sound like a real man, if that makes sense. His voice has a comforting feeling to it.
#AudiobookObsession
Just Because of You was such a sweet and heartwarming second-chance story. I have a slight thing for single dad stories and with daddy's like Christian, it's easy to see why single parents is a trope all in itself. Amari and Christian have never gotten over each other even after 6 years of distance. Now the distance is gone and they have unfinished business and unfinished feelings.
Gianna Gabriela gives us a clean story that won't scar little ears if they overhear. I do wish we could have had a bit more of a background on Ari's mom and the situation that led to their breakup but the jist of it is laid out. This is a story that thrives on love and what it's like to care about another person's dreams and needs before your own.
Lacy Laurel has a fabulous voice for high emotion stories. Amari was a wounded and hurt character and Laurel really portrayed those feelings. Matthew Cohn played Christian very well. I really liked how his voice seemed to light up whenever he spoke to his daughter. He seemed to sound like a real man, if that makes sense. His voice has a comforting feeling to it.
#AudiobookObsession
March 2, 2020
So this is the type of second chance romances I love to read. You have a single dad with a feisty, adorable and not afraid to speak her mind daughter who just landed his dream job. Things are falling into place for Christian but there's someone he hasn't forgotten about. Six years ago, Christian and Amari were in love. Things were going great until it wasn't. He had good reasons for what he did, he just didn't tell Amari though..Typical male I swear. Anyway fate has a way of working and bringing together those who need brought together. Him and Amari still have the love and fire in them after all these years. There's just one problem though, Amari is hard headed and stubborn. She's not willing to just fall at Christian's feet just yet. She makes him work for it. The icing on the cake is his daughter. She knows exactly what's going on and plans out how to get them together once and forever. This was such a cute book with characters you will instantly fall in love with or at least I did!!
March 29, 2020
Christian was in a job that he hated and when he found out his old coach was retiring and was offered his job, he didn’t hesitate, the last six years he hasn’t done anything he loved and now he could, he wouldn’t change them for anything even her.
Amalia was devastated when Christian ended things with her, so much she left but now she’s back, due to a job offer. She thought she was over the hurt but returning to her home brought back everything she tried to forget.
Christian returns to the place where he broke the heart of the person he loved, while everyone watched, knowing he broke her. He knows he made mistakes, he can’t fix them, but the job at least lets him do what he loves. He doesn’t regret the decisions he made, but he does regret having to lose Amalia.
Amalia knew there was a chance she would see Christian but she wasn’t ready for what she would find out when she saw him, or that he wants her back, he wants another chance, but Amalia needs to listen to the full story – loved the part when their taking to long someone decides they need a little help.
Amalia was devastated when Christian ended things with her, so much she left but now she’s back, due to a job offer. She thought she was over the hurt but returning to her home brought back everything she tried to forget.
Christian returns to the place where he broke the heart of the person he loved, while everyone watched, knowing he broke her. He knows he made mistakes, he can’t fix them, but the job at least lets him do what he loves. He doesn’t regret the decisions he made, but he does regret having to lose Amalia.
Amalia knew there was a chance she would see Christian but she wasn’t ready for what she would find out when she saw him, or that he wants her back, he wants another chance, but Amalia needs to listen to the full story – loved the part when their taking to long someone decides they need a little help.
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