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The Truth about Heartbreak (The Truth about Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by B. Celeste (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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I fell in love with him when I was thirteen years old.He was older, mysterious, and unattainable. The guy I could never touch.Then one night changed everything for us. But there was one huge problem.He belonged to her.

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Nelson Hobbs lives on the sand with a classical guitar in one hand and a glass of sangria in the other. His villa on the beach is lined wall-to-wall with a coveted library of romantic classics. His voice resonates in this paradise which has led to the natural transition to audiobook narrator.

B. Celeste is the author of The Truth About Heartbreak, The Truth About Tomorrow, and Underneath the Sycamore Tree.

Los Angeles-based actor Stephanie Wyles has been narrating erotica for the last four years. She has recorded erotica in many uncomfortable places, including an apartment full of eavesdropping roommates and her grandmother's house.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QBQSDWD
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5085 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 484 pages

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B. Celeste is a new adult and contemporary romance author that gives voices to raw, realistic characters with emotional storylines that tug on the heartstrings.

She was born and raised in upstate New York where she still resides with her four-legged feline sidekick Oliver “Ollie” Queen. Her love for reading and writing began at an early age and only grew stronger after getting a BA in English and an MFA in English & creative writing. When she’s not writing, she’s working out, binge-watching reality game shows, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Cassidy Bucek

Couldn't get enough

Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2020

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This book was unreal. I'd heard of people talking about it but thought it was one of those vanilla romances where boy meets girl and they fall in love. Boy was I wrong!! I'm so glad I decided to pick this up! I fell in love with Everett the moment he was introduced and he is the perfect book boyfriend! River is sweet and watching her grow throughout the book while still keeping little pieces of her old self was great! These two are PERFECT!

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4 "Friendship" Stars

Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2019

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Since the moment I saw the gorgeous cover and the blurb of The Truth About Heartbreak, I knew I needed to read this novel. As a fan of forbidden romance, I was really intrigued by this story! B. Celeste did a fantastic job delivering an overflow of feelings through the pages of this poignant love story!

When River is adopted by the James family at thirteen she not only gains parents, but a caring big brother in Oliver. Everett being Ollie’s best friend, he’s never too far and she forges a strong friendship with the boy too. He shows a protectiveness over her right away that got me swooning. He’s truly so sweet with her, knowing the harsh upbringing she had.

The story span over a decade where we see their relationship’s lines being blurred by new feelings. The fact Everett is in a relationship makes their romance forbidden and heartbreaking. It would be so easy for him to go for River, but Everett also has some trauma of the past making his decisions difficult to make. He’s definitely a man of his words and breaking a promise isn’t easy for him.

I cherished River and Everett’s romance! Their relationship evolving through the years into something so strikingly significant and powerful. It’s my favorite aspect of the story; their friendship that’s so effortless right from the start and can only turn into a love so potent.

As I previously said, I loved this book. The reason I didn’t rate it higher has something to do with the pacing and the fact some of the most pivotal scenes are only vaguely described. I wanted to feel River and Everett’s passion when they unleash their forbidden feelings for each other and I was left a little disappointed with the way it was brought.

Overall, the connection between River and Everett is what captivated me about this story. It’s utterly gorgeous, yet tragic. The prose is really beautiful and the supporting characters are so interesting and add another dimension to the book. Now, I’m more than excited about Ollie’s story, The Truth About Tomorrow. From the epilogues I know that one will be angsty and forbidden AF!!

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SP

Great book

Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2021

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Great book

Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2019

Wow, this book was an emotional rollercoaster that I didn't want to step away from. Wonderfully written, B. Celeste's words and her story worked it's magic and captured my heart. I was totally invested in this book from the very first chapter.

River is thirteen years old when the story begins. A wonderful character to get to know, her pain was so deep, her vulnerability so raw. It was very easy to connect with River and get to know about her and the life she had led up to that moment.

Everett is the boy who captures her attention with his caring ways, his loyalty and friendship means everything to River but he was also so indecisive that at times he frustrated me beyond belief. Both have a story to tell, both have lost their way in life and are looking for the right path to follow. This story is told in duel perspective going back and forth in time, which helped to get to know each character to the fullest.

The subject matter in this book was very well written and although painful at times to read I did enjoy it very much. I also loved the way the author captured the family circle, how important it was and what a massive part it played in this story. There were many exceptional secondary characters which added to the joy of reading this book. Add in some angst, lots of secrets, and a smidgen of taboo and what you have here is a phenomenal story you won't want to miss. Just perfect !!!

Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2019

I love everthing about this book! I love the back and forth between the characters, the switching between the ages as the story progressed... but most of all, I loved how it wasn't predictable! I laughed out loud, I cried, my heart ached, I bit my nails, I stayed up until 3am reading it.... just so good. Can't wait for the next one!

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Courtney

must read

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022

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Why does an author write about heartbreak, people who are destined to be together going through “unnecessary” pain only to end up together? I believe it makes the story more vulnerable, raw and realistic. Life isn’t this fairytale, where everyone makes the right choices and are exempt from flaws. Everyone has the faults but when a story truly puts salt in the wounds that have been reopened countless times just makes the ending that much eye opening.

River and Everett definitely did not make the best choices but sometimes people take what they think they deserve. Everett with staying in a relationship do to a promise and to make his parents proud of the man he became. After the pain and suffering River went through, becoming the person she finally feels she aloud to set free, and being in love with a man she could never have. Pushing all to reasonable thinking and taken over by the overwhelming need puts them in a position that changes everything.

Reading about Rivers past and what she went through is not something you take lightly. The strength and growth to being to trust again and open up shows how love and compassion can change the course of a persons life. Finding her voice and her passion for art leads her to a life she never even considered possible.

The pain that comes with losing both parents a such a young age, then both grandparents as a teenager, feels unbearable. Everett feeling stuck and accepting what he thinks he deserves leads to questionable choices, feelings of numbness, wishing for a different life and berating himself for the feelings he can’t control.

“Someone told me a long time ago that trust is like an eraser; it gets smaller and smaller until there’s nothing left. I don’t want it to disappear, so I don’t use it much.”

“Believe me, River, if I had you, I’d have all of you. There’s not one piece of skin that I wouldn’t see, touch, or kiss.”

“River James will always be mine, even if she doesn’t want to be. Even if she can’t be.”

“Everett Tucker doesn’t have to break my heart, because I broke it myself by loving him.”

“The truth about heartbreak is that there is no such thing. It’s your soul that shatters, along with every fiber of your being that screams for another person.”

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meghana

Touch of forbidden

Reviewed in India on February 28, 2022

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I'm back to reading and reviewing after a short break and this book proved to be a good choice. It's wholesome and has all the elements that make for an entertaining read without going overboard.
What stood out to me most was how well crafted the characters are. Their is a good development curve for all of them especially River and Everett. And the best part is the even the secondary characters are handled very well and play an active role in pushing the story forward. Overall, i would prefer describing it as story of growing up and finding oneself more than a romance with touch of forbidden. I liked how delicately it handled River's past in the foster system and the focus on her new family - Robert and Bridgette and Oliver. The emphasis on family and friends was portrayed and beautiful, but where it faltered was in the 'love story'. I wish their love story was fleshed out as much as the individual characters and their backstories. With River i could still understand, but i couldn't quite grasp how and when Everett starred liking her. Except the both of them having a good understanding and respecting each other for their pasts, i didn't see much of their chemestry. Also I felt, the author was holding back from getting too much into the 'cheating' aspect and just grazed it. I would be more invested if she could dig deeper into it. Considering it's her first book, the hesitation is understandable. This book definitely wasn't boring. There was a lot happening but didn't drag out much and there was no over the top drama. I am definitely jumping into the next book ;)..

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neenie

Absolutely worth the five star rating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2019

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So this story was everything and more, I honestly couldn’t put it down, it had me hooked.
The emotional rollercoaster reading this book, one minute happy the next frustrated especially at him!!!!
I’ve been shouting at the book whilst reading it, ‘come on your stupid man’ was often shouted however he redeemed himself a lot phew!

Am now looking all her books up as she’s a author I’ve not read before, her ability to make you feel all the emotions is amazing a true talent.

Sally

Incredibly put together

Reviewed in Australia on January 13, 2021

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A trope I didn’t know I needed in my life! A slow burn but the storyline was perfect. I contemplated on DNF because it was slow but I’m so glad I persisted!!

The love River and Everett have for each other is soo beautiful and feels as though it’s an everlasting sort of love!! And Everett’s want and need to be there for River... ugh my heart ❤️❤️

The James’ are such a beautiful family and I’m so happy with how they treated River, how Ollie really took her in under his wing and became the best big brother ever! And how River called Robert and Bridgette, Mum and dad with such confidence.

The storyline is just so beautiful. A great read!

LT

Romanticizing Toxic Relationships

Reviewed in Germany on May 4, 2024

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I mildly enjoyed reading this book only because it reflected a sad phase of my life (not the cheating part). I was a doormat for someone less honorable than the hero in the book. Yes, because many other reviewers didn't enjoy the book, we read about a woman who earnestly loves a man but suffers from a weak resolve to resist him. Anyone can fall into this perceived trap of weakness until they realize the BS has reached a ceiling. So, for future readers, go light in your judgment of the characters. I found the cheating theme complex, but it is and will always be wrong.

Spoilers ahead: I thought the writer sometimes wrote too much and went off on a tangent at times, and it did get boring. She attempted to perceive River as strong but vulnerable, and I felt that at times, she made her too weak. Everett's story could have been written better to give a better understanding of why he stayed with Isabel for so long...argh. A promise, really?! Steph was a small, comic relief to a rather intense and frustrating story.

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