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Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK
Sixteen-year-old Addison Blakely has tireless played the role of PK—preacher’s kid—her entire life. But after Wes Keegan revs his motorcycle into town and into her heart, Addison begins to wonder how much of her faith is her own and how much has been handed to her. She isn’t so sure she wants to be the good girl anymore. Join Addison Blakely as she attempts to separate lov...more
Paperback, 368 pages
Published
January 1st 2012
by Barbour Books
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Addison Blakely is a preacher's kid. Her whole life and beliefs are predetermined & all eyes are on her, and she needs to set the good example in her community. Problem is, Addison is confused. She doesn't know what to believe in, if everything is only black or white, and what are the intentions of the hot new 'bad boy' in town, Wes Keegan.
A big portion of the book is spent with Addison's infatuation and also resistance towards Wes, her internal struggle when it comes to being a preacher's k...more
A big portion of the book is spent with Addison's infatuation and also resistance towards Wes, her internal struggle when it comes to being a preacher's k...more
A book about religion is always very hit or miss. The way the specific belief is handled is what makes all the difference.
Addison Blakely is a PK- Preacher's Kid, and the story is told from her humorous point of view. Though much of this book is about God and how she feels about Him, it didn't feel especially preachy. There was a lot of other subject matter to keep you interested. There actually seemed to be almost too much else going on during the book. I honestly think that some things could...more
Addison Blakely is a PK- Preacher's Kid, and the story is told from her humorous point of view. Though much of this book is about God and how she feels about Him, it didn't feel especially preachy. There was a lot of other subject matter to keep you interested. There actually seemed to be almost too much else going on during the book. I honestly think that some things could...more
Being a Preacher's Kid is hard work!
At least that's what Addison Blakely thinks. Addison struggles to fit in with her peers, yet at the same time be the epitome of perfection expected of a PK. Addison navigates her way through High School, friendships, romantic relationships, and her dad dating again. Can Addison keep up with the unfair expectations handed down to her, can she be a good PK?
Written in an entertaining first person style, Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK, is a book that was a b...more
At least that's what Addison Blakely thinks. Addison struggles to fit in with her peers, yet at the same time be the epitome of perfection expected of a PK. Addison navigates her way through High School, friendships, romantic relationships, and her dad dating again. Can Addison keep up with the unfair expectations handed down to her, can she be a good PK?
Written in an entertaining first person style, Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK, is a book that was a b...more
Brilliant. Stunning. Poignant. Honest. Refreshing. Inspiring. Revelatory.
These were the first words that came to my mind after reading AB:CoaPK. Days later, I'm still in awe of the beauty in this story. I laughed, my eyes welled with tears, I laughed some more. It’s so much bigger than labels. The major theme of this story is universal. Who hasn’t questioned what they believe and why they believe it? And who hasn’t come to the realization, at some point in their lives that they have to choose w...more
These were the first words that came to my mind after reading AB:CoaPK. Days later, I'm still in awe of the beauty in this story. I laughed, my eyes welled with tears, I laughed some more. It’s so much bigger than labels. The major theme of this story is universal. Who hasn’t questioned what they believe and why they believe it? And who hasn’t come to the realization, at some point in their lives that they have to choose w...more
Addison Blakely’s life is about to unravel. The new boy, Wes Keegan, is continually standing outside her window with ‘Poodle Girl.’ Austin is hot after her, constantly kicking her chair in class. Luke stands up for her when Austin keeps acting like a jerk.
Addison’s best friend, Claire Pierson, starts to change for reasons unknown, and suddenly becomes Addison’s enemy. Marta, a German exchange student, steps in and becomes a close friend to her. In fact, because of Marta, she’s now in charge of t...more
Addison’s best friend, Claire Pierson, starts to change for reasons unknown, and suddenly becomes Addison’s enemy. Marta, a German exchange student, steps in and becomes a close friend to her. In fact, because of Marta, she’s now in charge of t...more
Betsy St. Amant hits a home run with Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK, the grippingly honest story of sixteen-year-old Addison who’s lived her entire life in the fish bowl world of being the preacher’s daughter. It’s been just her and Dad since Mom died leaving behind an only child to muddle through growing up with the unenviable title of P.K. About the time Addison’s best friend demands she fall for the hot jock, Austin, who always gets the girl, the Harley-riding, leather-jacket clad Wes c...more
I requested and received this book from NetGalley for a review, and I'm absolutely happy that I requested this book. Addison Blakely was a very relatable character, especially since I'm the daughter of a PK; that's right, my mother's father is a Preacher, so I understood many of Addison's struggles. Despite Addison being 16, she is definitely mature for her age, and she handled obstacles that were thrown her way very well. I loved her friendship with Marta, and I definitely loved Wes' character;...more
Summary: Addison Blakely lives in a fishbowl: not only does she live in a small town where everyone knows her business, but she's the pastor's kid. Up until now, she's lived up to the expectations. Then enters Wes, a motorcycle riding, leather jacket wearing brooder. His attention has her wanting to rebel and to follow her heart instead of the "rules" she's always followed. Will she be able to find her way and learn to balance faith and love?
My thoughts: Even though Addison is a PK, I think she'...more
My thoughts: Even though Addison is a PK, I think she'...more
Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK by Betsy St. Amant
Addison is almost seventeen. She lives with her father, who is a pastor, her mother died when she was five. Oh and her father is quite a bit on the overprotective side! For the past four months Addison has been trying to ignore her feelings for the new guy in town, Wes Keegan. He was a leather jacket, motorcycle riding, bad boy. At school she had to fend off Austin. One of the school jocks who wanted to add her to his list of conquests, the...more
Addison is almost seventeen. She lives with her father, who is a pastor, her mother died when she was five. Oh and her father is quite a bit on the overprotective side! For the past four months Addison has been trying to ignore her feelings for the new guy in town, Wes Keegan. He was a leather jacket, motorcycle riding, bad boy. At school she had to fend off Austin. One of the school jocks who wanted to add her to his list of conquests, the...more
It was a refreshing change to read a young adult book that had romance, yet was completely clean. The book held my attention throughout. TAnd I appreciated the fact that this was a definite work of Christian fiction...no holding back on that theme. There were only a few things that would be on my "wish list" for this book. They are, in no particular order:
1. Further explore the relationship between Addison and Claire. It was there, we got a glimpse, and then it was dropped like a hot mocha latte...more
1. Further explore the relationship between Addison and Claire. It was there, we got a glimpse, and then it was dropped like a hot mocha latte...more
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I started reading this one, but I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did. And I have to admit, it did take until about the halfway point for me to really get into this book, but once I was in? I was in and finished it in a few hours.
I have to say, while this book is very obviously Christian oriented, it's not beat you over your head religious - really it's just a side story in the bigger (more swoon-worthy) picture.
Addison is a loveable, and realisti...more
I have to say, while this book is very obviously Christian oriented, it's not beat you over your head religious - really it's just a side story in the bigger (more swoon-worthy) picture.
Addison is a loveable, and realisti...more
This doesn't appear to be a series but I think it should be.
Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK really kept me entertained! I was genuinely engrossed in this story. It was nothing like I thought it would be- it was much better and a very pleasant surprise. I really could not put this book down and read it straight through in about two sittings.
I really liked Addison. She was a little irritating at times but it's nice to see such an honest character. She didn't pretend she knew everything and s...more
Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK really kept me entertained! I was genuinely engrossed in this story. It was nothing like I thought it would be- it was much better and a very pleasant surprise. I really could not put this book down and read it straight through in about two sittings.
I really liked Addison. She was a little irritating at times but it's nice to see such an honest character. She didn't pretend she knew everything and s...more
This is one of those books that I really don't quite know how to rate.
The main character Addison was a pretty confused girl trying to live up to the stigma of being a preacher's daughter while also trying to find her wants and beliefs along the way without disappointing anyone during her journey to self discovery.
I liked that she was a strong character and that she stood up for herself and stuck with what she felt was right even though she had some pretty serious pressure and temptations along...more
The main character Addison was a pretty confused girl trying to live up to the stigma of being a preacher's daughter while also trying to find her wants and beliefs along the way without disappointing anyone during her journey to self discovery.
I liked that she was a strong character and that she stood up for herself and stuck with what she felt was right even though she had some pretty serious pressure and temptations along...more
I was surprised that I liked this book as much as I did. When I first read the title I expected some angst-filled fluff, but the character of Addison Blakely was well developed and realistic. Her struggles with being a PK seemed real and her emotions, genuine. She tried so hard to be herself but always found herself worried about how that would reflect on her dad.
The relationship between Addison and her dad wasn't quite as believable as it could have been. It didn't seem to me that there were as...more
The relationship between Addison and her dad wasn't quite as believable as it could have been. It didn't seem to me that there were as...more
Apr 09, 2012
Chrissy
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Addison, age 16, is best known for her role as the diligent PK (preacher's kid) -- always second guessing and second checking her actions to ensure she is upholding her father's good name. So, when she starts crushing on Wes, an older guy with a definite wild side, she is definitely hesitant to let things go too far. But, no matter how hard Addison tries to forget Wes, she is unable to keep herself from gravitating towards his mysterious charm. Can a preacher's justify a relationship with the to...more
Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK is written by Betsy St. Amant. This book is excellent and I will be sure to pick up and read any book written by her!
The story is about a sixteen-year-old girl who is a pastor’s daughter. Addison Blakely is not sure where she fits in or if she likes being a PK, preacher’s kid. When motorcycle riding Wes Keegan shows up in town it only makes her more confused about what she really wants in life. Will she follow the beliefs she has been taught her whole life or...more
The story is about a sixteen-year-old girl who is a pastor’s daughter. Addison Blakely is not sure where she fits in or if she likes being a PK, preacher’s kid. When motorcycle riding Wes Keegan shows up in town it only makes her more confused about what she really wants in life. Will she follow the beliefs she has been taught her whole life or...more
Addison Blakely is a preacher's kid. Her whole life and beliefs are predetermined & all eyes are on her, and she needs to set the good example in her community. Problem is, Addison is confused. She doesn't know what to believe in, if everything is only black or white, and what are the intentions of the hot new 'bad boy' in town, Wes Keegan.
A big portion of the book is spent with Addison's infatuation and also resistance towards Wes, her internal struggle when it comes to being a preacher's k...more
A big portion of the book is spent with Addison's infatuation and also resistance towards Wes, her internal struggle when it comes to being a preacher's k...more
While I loved the first two-thirds of this book, the last part crumbled for me. Addison Blakely is hilarious and very much a teenage girl with a huge crush on the bad boy. She’s lost her best friend from childhood, due to differences, her dad is dating her teacher, and she somehow volunteered to help run the school Talent Show. Then, it seemed, that the writer realized that she was writing a Christian novel for teens, and the last third of the book was all about that, tying things up with a neat...more
Review by Jill Williamson
Addison Blakely has always done everything to please her overprotective dad—who’s also a pastor. The thing is, she has a crush on a bad boy. And the more her dad ignores her, the more she wants to chase after something she wants. But what if it’s the wrong choice?
Two thumbs up! I adored this book so much that I ignored my entire household one Saturday morning because I couldn’t put it down! This is a great story about first love/lust/attraction and how Addison deals with...more
Addison Blakely has always done everything to please her overprotective dad—who’s also a pastor. The thing is, she has a crush on a bad boy. And the more her dad ignores her, the more she wants to chase after something she wants. But what if it’s the wrong choice?
Two thumbs up! I adored this book so much that I ignored my entire household one Saturday morning because I couldn’t put it down! This is a great story about first love/lust/attraction and how Addison deals with...more
Just writing the release date of Betsy's new book Addison Blakely : Confessions of a PK makes us wonder where the year is going as January 2012 is just around the corner as it creeps up pretty quickly. It always makes us wonder what goes on in the minds of PK (Preacher Kids) as they can be portrayed as two types of people in the movies and in literature - they either are really naughty and have a dark secret side to them or they are goody-goody two shoes- the ones that can do no wrong . Just loo...more
Jan 22, 2012
Brianne
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Addison Blakely is about a 16 year old girl who around her small town is known as the PK (Preacher's Kid) I instantly thought of Ariel from Footloose but Addison is the likeable "nice, obey my father's rules" kinda girl.She meets a boy named Wes the "mysterious brooding tattooed motorcycle driving -I don't want a relationship" type of guy.
I thought Addison was a great character who has a little bit of sass and humor. This was a very cute, clean, and fluffy read! The book does have some christia...more
I thought Addison was a great character who has a little bit of sass and humor. This was a very cute, clean, and fluffy read! The book does have some christia...more
Addison Blakely is a Preacher’s Kid. A straight-A student. Sweet and kind always, and completely loyal. Enough so that when her best friend, Claire, starts treating her like scum she smiles and takes it.
At least until Wes comes to town. Wes has a motorcycle and leather jackets and makes out with girls right in front of Addison’s house. But she has a major crush on him and Wes knows it.
When Addison finally finds the courage to not cover for Claire, leaving her to get an Incomplete on a major gr...more
Betsy St. Amant has a smooth writing style, and I was happy with the way the story of Addison Blakely unfolded. It's a difficult story to tackle, Addison like most of the other girls in her class is starting to think about not just dating, but also about sexual intimacy, and keeping that in mind I think the author conveys Addison's conflicting emotions very well.
The story could have come off entirely preachy, but it didn't. Addison's not perfect, in fact I was unimpressed by her attitude toward...more
The story could have come off entirely preachy, but it didn't. Addison's not perfect, in fact I was unimpressed by her attitude toward...more
Oh, Addison, I know you too well. PK (pastor’s kid) is a jarringly familiar term to me, a title and taunt that you never grow out of. Well, at least I haven’t. So when I saw this book on Netgalley my interest was instantly piqued. And while Addison and I have quite a lot to commiserate about, unlike her, worrying about rebelling was never my problem. Bad boy? Been there. Done that. Me and that chick from Footloose, we’re *like that*. Next cliché, please.
Confessions of a PK plays host to a bevy o...more
Confessions of a PK plays host to a bevy o...more
Sep 23, 2011
Ellen
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I liked this book. It is nice to read about people discovering what they really believe and then sticking to their morals. I liked Addison. She wasn't perfect but she was trying to not let her father down. Her father was a flawed and realistic character. I was happy to take the journey with her as she figured out how she really felt about things. I liked Wes but I never fully trusted him. Although I was happy with the way his character had changed by the end of the book. I have to admit (true to...more
I think this book was very good. A lot of people can relate to the main character.I read it in about a day or two. This book contains enough drama and enough romance. Overall I give it 5/5 stars!
Addison Blakely has led what one might say a complicated life. Addison is sixteen, in high school, lost her mom at a young age, and is the daughter of the local small town preacher. Everything she says or does reflects back on her dad and it seems people are always judging. This year has been more difficult than most; a new and intriguing bad boy has moved across the street and a sweet guy in her class has started paying attention to her. Making things more complicated her best friend Claire has...more
3.5/5
I admit, I was expecting a very different story. But in a way I’m really happy that it wasn’t what I initially thought. Was it a good thing? Yes. A big yes actually. I’m glad that the book has more depth than just a story of a goody two shoes girl that falls in love with a bad boy.
As the title suggests, Addison is a PK—a pastor’s kid. Because of that she has a big responsibility, big shoes to fill in as the preacher’s daughter. I confess again, I also have slight (but not really negative)...more
I admit, I was expecting a very different story. But in a way I’m really happy that it wasn’t what I initially thought. Was it a good thing? Yes. A big yes actually. I’m glad that the book has more depth than just a story of a goody two shoes girl that falls in love with a bad boy.
As the title suggests, Addison is a PK—a pastor’s kid. Because of that she has a big responsibility, big shoes to fill in as the preacher’s daughter. I confess again, I also have slight (but not really negative)...more
At First Sight: Addison lives the life expected of a small-town Preacher's Kid: she has good grades, is liked by all her teachers and is generally friendly with people - even if her relationship with best friend Claire is currently on a rocky patch. And if she has had to learn to be a little more self-reliant at home because her mom died when she was young and her dad works a lot, she's generally doing fine.
The only thing that shakes her is her attraction to Wes, the newly transplanted bad boy...more
The only thing that shakes her is her attraction to Wes, the newly transplanted bad boy...more
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Betsy St. Amant lives in Louisiana and is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers group. Betsy is multi-published through Steeple Hill and has been published in Christian Communicator magazine and Praise Reports: Inspiring Real Life Stories of How God Answers Prayer. One of her short stories, ‘Kickboxing or Chocolate’, appears in a Tyndale compilation book, and she is also multi-publish...more
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May 10, 2012 03:18pm