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Everything Pales in Comparison Kindle Edition

by Rebecca Swartz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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Constable Emma Kirby isn’t minding her latest assignment in the least. Security detail for a rising country music sensation’s concert is easy on the eyes and ears—until a deadly explosion tears open the night.

After running into danger to save the life of singer/songwriter Daina Buchanan, Emma finds herself also a target of the stalker who claims responsibility. With both their lives in danger and turned upside down, Emma is charged with ensuring their safety. But independent and fiery-tempered Daina proves difficult to work with, even after she agrees to protective custody.

For the reserved Emma, life with a self-absorbed musician whom she is expected to protect is the last thing she needs. Daina Buchanan, she soon finds, is used to getting what she wants.

Passion and music are the backdrop for heart-pounding tension in this debut novel from Rebecca Swartz.
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About the Author

Rebecca Swartz was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada. Possessed of a restless nature, she's moved freely and easily throughout most of western Canada, and even venturing as far north as the NorthWest Territories. She has at various times worked as a DJ, dental assistant, pool maintenance worker, and dog obedience instructor. A firm believer in the taking of risks, Rebecca will try almost anything once—except for jumping out of an airplane; that is something she refuses to do.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008O9FFFY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bella Books (April 24, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 669 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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Rebecca Swartz was born in Winnipeg, Canada. While she’s worked in several different professions over the years, none has pleased her so much as writing. She is both a hopeless romantic and a hard-headed realist. She believes her stories reflect this.

Visit Rebecca’s website at www.rebeccaswartz.com to learn more of the author and her work.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Lisa A.
5.0 out of 5 stars I've been reading nonfiction ever since I finished "Everything Pales in Comparison"
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2013
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And I don't particularly care for nonfiction. The problem is this: This book has spoiled me. I've tried reading other novels since "Everything Pales..." (which I will from this point refer to as EPIC), but the characters do not engage me the way Daina and Emma did, the stories do not enthrall me the way the twists of EPIC did, the dialog never crackles the way Rebecca Swartz's does.

Also, I do not believe for one moment that this is her debut novel. It's just too darn good.

There were times I put down my Kindle and sighed, savoring the delicious love story. There were moments I marveled at the beauty of Swartz's sentences: "Emma felt herself go very still inside." Gorgeous. There was even a moment I threw my Kindle down and cursed the author for the earth-shaking twist she threw in there. (No spoilers here, sorry friends.) I lost sleep finishing EPIC.

So can I go back to the novels I was reading before EPIC came into my life? Nope. Sorry, they just don't move me the way this one did.

Hurry up with the next novel please, Ms. Swartz. All this nonfiction is growing tedious.
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Telstar
4.0 out of 5 stars Great debut book
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2012
Constable Emma Kirby is on a special assignment. She's on a security detail at a country and western concert. So far, she's enjoying herself, listening to the music and looking at the talent is great. Seeing the lovely singer and song writer, Daina Buchanan is even better. Then suddenly, there is an explosion. All hell breaks loose. Emma finds herself on a mission of mercy to try to save Daina's life.

What or who could have caused the explosion and why?

Emma finds herself being stalked. It appears that both Emma and Daina are targets for the same stalker. How can this be? Neither woman had even met before the night of the concert and explosion.

Emma is detailed to protection duty in a safe house for both Daina and herself. So the two women are thrown together due to circumstances beyond their control. It's not long before Emma and Daina realize they have an undeniable attraction for each other.

Will Emma, as Daina's body guard, mix business with pleasure? Will the stalker be found before he or she kills one or both women?

This is Rebecca Swartz's debut book. It is a very well written and tense page turner. A mixture of thriller and romance. The book clips along at a nice pace, the tension radiates from the page There are several twists and turns along the way to intrigue the reader further.

The two characters are great and their interaction is spot on. It was nice to get to known their previous back ground too.

I enjoyed this book very much, even though I did guess who the perpetrator was. There was still a little twist even to that.

I have no intentions of revealing any spoilers, but I felt the epilogue was a little bit apart and a bit out of place from the rest of the book, but it didn't spoil anything of the actual story.

All in all though, a jolly good, nail biting read. I look forward to Rebecca's next book eagerly.
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Paige
5.0 out of 5 stars Read 2x and Enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2014
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I read this book twice, mainly because I wanted to relive the romantic build up of Emma's and Daina's relationship.

I found myself really identifying with the character Emma. I found her both a picture of strength and tenderness at the same time. The author did a fine job of balancing and developing the emotional context of that character. I understand the scenes where she cries. I know that I have often been moved to tears when experiencing a big emotional release.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. From the lovely parents, the dynamics of her cop partner relationship, to the build up of the relationship between Emma and Daina.

I also appreciated the time the author put into describing the environment, thoughts and actions of the characters- really setting the scene.

I've already bought this author's 2nd book Falling. I pre-ordered it actually, and it should be coming in the mail this week. I'll let you folks know what I think about that one.
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Loek
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2016
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After walking onto the stage, she would never be the same. Her world turns upside down after she is forced to spend a lot of time with her. She has no choice but to accept. Feeling responsible for both their safety, love is not an option. Coming face-to-face with danger, she must make every effort to stop all the madness before it's too late. As the plot kept going and the story unfolds, I was surprised with the ending. The leading characters are just as complicated as interesting. The writing was very addictive and in a steady pace. You feel like you are a part of the story with the beautiful characters. The story contains tragedy, intrigue, mystery, angst and it is an awesome love story. This book was really hard to put down. Trust me when I say you won't want to miss this.
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DC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2012
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Everything Pales in Comparison grabs you from the start! Swartz offers a writing style that held my attention during the entire ride.

In addition to dynamic character development, Swartz does a great job with surprises in the story line. I connected with many of the characters and interpersonal relationships between the characters as I believe Swartz put deep thought into this area of the book. I look forward to the next book she crafts! Very good read. I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast paced, satisfying story.
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Tanya
5.0 out of 5 stars My second review..
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2012
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This was an extremely well written bool. İ'm no professional editor but İ love to read so İ know well written from not so well written! The story line was believable and the characters were down to earth. İt's a great romance that İ highly recommend!
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Sage320
4.0 out of 5 stars Good debut book
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2013
Everything Pales in Comparison is Rebecca Swartz's debut novel and a strong entry for a new author. It's a traditional romance with some mystery added in.

The story itself isn't unique and follows a regular pattern for romances. The characters are well drawn though and the pacing is appropriate for the book. The story also isn't cluttered with unnecessary scenes, so it moves quickly. Everything Pales in Comparison is excellent escapist reading and shows that Swartz has potential for the future.
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Lex Rolex
5.0 out of 5 stars I loving it so far!
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2015
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I just started reading the book and I'm really enjoying it. It's pretty cool to read published literature by someone I know.
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2013
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When Constable Emma Kirby saves the life of singer Daina Buchanan little does she realise the difference it will make to both their lives - and the pain and hatred they will face together before a stalker is done with them.... Excellent tense debut from a writer I will be watching out for.... Recommended
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Beni Pardy
4.0 out of 5 stars Cops and Rockers!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2013
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Really enjoyed this story of Canadian Constable Emma Kirby, who is sent on security detail to a charity concert where Canadian Country Singer Daina Buchanan is star of the show. Just as Daina gets into her act a bomb goes off underneath her and Emma rescues her from the fallen debris saving her life. From that moment on the two are thrown together while the Canadian Police workout who is trying to kill Daina. The novel is a good page turner and it is lovely to see how their relationship develops whilst at the same time both characters are under a great deal of stress, Emma from trying to protect a very independent minded women who doesn't really want the protection and Daina from fighting the restraints of protective custody. The author manages to keep the tension going up until the end even keeping us guessing as to the outcome well into the Epilogue!
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Deborah Gericke
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2017
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Enjoyed the story
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Ardis
5.0 out of 5 stars Two thumbs up!
Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2014
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A thoroughly enjoyable page-turner with real, multi-faceted characters and driving action right to the end. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! Well done! I look forward to this author's next book!!
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