That Girl by H.J. Bellus
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
The girl who leaves behind her past, including her name; runs away from home and vows to never let another identity claim her again. Broken dreams, an abusive step-dad and ugly memories from her childhood are the only shattered remnants that have the ability to haunt her.
With no money, an endless blank slate laying ahead of her and no hopes for the future, she sets out to survive at minimum wage jobs, moving from town to town, changing her name with each move, and never allowing glimpses of her past to threaten her empty future.
Average in every way, from her looks to her personality and even her style, there is not much to remember about her. When she abandons one town for another, she leaves behind her fake identity in the search of the next one, while leaving people asking themselves, “I wonder what ever became of that girl.”
This was her reality until Lincoln Wilks.
The number one defensive football player in Fort Collins who finally names That Girl.
Sometimes there are just no words to express just how fantastic and amazing you think someone is and how there work truly affects you. That's me when it comes to writing my reviews on H.J. Bellus' books. She just keeps making them better and better. Her ability to create these characters that you can relate to or you just simply become mesmerized by their struggles, strength, weaknesses and personalities.
What a heartbreaking story. From the very beginning you know it's going to be an emotional read. Running from town to town working day and night to escape the past. Choosing a new identity from town to town, mapping out routes to and from so that you have some semblance of safety and not walking into the unknown.
"I can't stay, Jazzy. I'm tired of smelling like cigarette smoke, having my eyes practically swollen shut from it, and I'm tired of being beat. My scars thrive in tis place. I'm done being reminded of the pain. I'm so done."
'That Girl' will no longer be a victim and has a plan to get far away, run and never come back. But can you truly run from your past?
I love how even though she is this scared broken young woman, she can also be witty and has a good heart. She wants to do good, she wants to get passed all the hurt. And that just might be possible when the handsome football player, Lincoln, comes into the picture.
Lincoln Wilks is the perfect guy! He was so patient, sexy, passionate and romantic. Always making sure to show and prove that she is not just That Girl.
I loved this book. It was very well written and as always with HJ Bellus, a strong set of characters. I would definitely recomment this as a TBR Asap! It's an emotional yet hopeful read.
***ARC received in exchange for an honest review
I am just a simple country girl getting one story out of my head at a time. I was raised in small town, USA and still reside there with my husband and children. I am a huge country music fan and am inspired by it everyday. I live and love country life, and you will find those elements in my books. I also adore strong and brave lead female characters, and strive to be a courageous and independent woman in everyday life. In my opinion, life is no fun without a good sense of humor, sprinkles, cheese whiz, and candy. It is the simple things that warm my heart.
Live life your way, HJ Bellus
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