Veer (Clayton Falls, #2)

Feb 06, 2013 Tammy rated it 5 of 5 stars

The amazing second book in the Clayton Falls series. This book starts out introducing us to Becca. We learn a little about her in the first book. She is Molly's best friend from Boston and she is coming to Clayton Falls to spend the summer and work at a local law firm. Becca has had a tough year. Her mother has recently died from cancer and with no other family there is nothing holding her to Boston. She meets Gavin, and they instantly butt heads. He is still hurting over his fiance leaving him...more

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Feb 06, 2013 Lyra Gill rated it 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars.

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Veer, the second book in the Clayton Falls series, tells the story of Gavin (the cop who fell in love with Molly in the first book) and Becca (Molly's friend from law school) this time around. While it really isn't necessary to read Derailed, the previous book in the series, I would recommend that you read just so you have some background on the town and all the characters. Set a year after the happenings of Derailed, Veer not only allows us to ge...more 3.5 Stars.

This review is originally posted HERE.

Veer, the second book in the Clayton Falls series, tells the story of Gavin (the cop who fell in love with Molly in the first book) and Becca (Molly's friend from law school) this time around. While it really isn't necessary to read Derailed, the previous book in the series, I would recommend that you read just so you have some background on the town and all the characters. Set a year after the happenings of Derailed, Veer not only allows us to get to know more about Gavin and Becca, we also get to check up on the main characters we have come to love from the previous book.

What I loved most about this book is how realistic it was - the plot is concise and straight to the point with no room for irrelevant scenes in the novel. It isn't overwrought with overdone drama and nothing ias exaggerated - as a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure that there are a lot people out there who would be able to relate to both Gavin and Becca and as well as their story. I also love that Veer spotlighted enough attention on the main characters - there are novels wherein the secondary characters tend to hijack the plot but that simply isn't the case for Veer - this truly is Gavin and Becca's story through and through.

Just like Molly a year ago, Becca escapes to Clayton Falls after she discovers that her life is falling apart. Becca is a character that readers will have no problem relating to - there comes a time in every person's life when he or she feels lost, after all. Alternatively, I never quite liked Gavin from the first book. I found it weird that he just fell hard for Molly for no reason whatsoever, but I'm happy to say that I came to like his character this time around. Ivy explored enough of his past to explain just why he acts the way he does, and I also enjoyed that we were privy to his thoughts and feelings through his POV.

However, I did feel like Gavin's character was a bit inconsistent at times though. As I previously mentioned, Gavin fell in love with Molly, but Veer paints him as someone who is very wary of girls. I intially deduced this certain wariness due to Molly's rejection of Gavin's love, but suddenly, we find out that the reason why he was so wary of girls - which of course ultimately includes Becca - is because of how an ex-girlfriend (a Northerner) treated him three years ago, years before he moved to Clayton Falls. This part really cofused me. If Gavin does indeed have a grudge against girls because of his ex, then why on earth did he fall in love with Molly so easily a year ago? Despite the whole 'Northerner' issue (Gavin's ex was a Northerner, same as Becca, hence his aloofness towards Becca), this whole plotline just didn't make sense and have that much substance for me.

I did enjoy reading about Becca and Gavin's relationship. Nothing felt forced - the it's pretty obvious to me that the two are meant for each other, and I love how they slowly but surely made things work out for the two of them. All in all, Veer is an easy read and I can't wait for the next installment in this series. The alternating POVs was a nice touch, and I really got to know both main characters because of it.(less)

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Feb 01, 2013 Tishia (Paranormal Opinion) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Veer is the second book in the Clayton Falls series by Alyssa Rose Ivy. I was a little reluctant to read it at first when I found out it was about Gavin. I didn't really like him that much in the first book. This book made you see him in a new light though, and I really enjoyed this story.

The story starts off with Becca coming to Clayton Falls to visit her friend Molly. She is dealing with her mom's death and the stress of law school. She needs a break so she stays in Clayton Falls for the summ...more

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Jan 30, 2013 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Veer is even better than the first book in the Clayton Falls series. I enjoyed Derailed, but Veer had a different feel to it for me. Derailed was more of a second chances kind of story and Veer is more of an opposites attract or what I like to call, "nope-we-don't-like-each-other-kind-of-love-story." One thing that was the same is the consistent good quality writing that I have come to expect and admire about Alyssa Rose Ivy. I have now read 5 or 6 books by her and they are all very well written...more Veer is even better than the first book in the Clayton Falls series. I enjoyed Derailed, but Veer had a different feel to it for me. Derailed was more of a second chances kind of story and Veer is more of an opposites attract or what I like to call, "nope-we-don't-like-each-other-kind-of-love-story." One thing that was the same is the consistent good quality writing that I have come to expect and admire about Alyssa Rose Ivy. I have now read 5 or 6 books by her and they are all very well written and well developed. She is an excellent story teller.

Veer is the story of Becca and Gavin. The story opens with Becca and her car breaking down. This is just the tip of the iceberg for her- the girl has a lot on her plate! I connected with her pretty instantly. Because Alyssa's writing is so detailed and descriptive, it was really easy as the reader to get inside Becca's head. I felt like I was along for the ride, right there with her.

I feel like Gavin got a bad rep from Derailed. When I read the first book, I liked Gavin. Sure he had his jerk moment, but I didn't feel like that was who he was. I felt like that was kind of a knee jerk reaction to being hurt. But then I started seeing other reviews and people didn't like Gavin. At all. I was so bummed. But it just meant that I was even more excited to read his story. And I still like him. I think he is good for Becca. He is not perfect, and he certainly still had his jerk moments in this book too, but like I said before- I don't think that is who he is. Don't get me wrong- some of his actions crushed me, but I think he more than made up for it. I loved how thoughtful he could be and how dedicated he is.

Veer is a NA contemporary romance. The plot has a natural, easy flow and it is really easy to just sink into the story. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop and before I knew it, I had finished the book. I didn't even realize that much time had passed. It felt like I had just started reading. Alyssa Rose Ivy has that gift. She is just a consistently good writer. I can't wait to see what the next book in the Clayton Falls series has in store for us. (less)

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Jan 30, 2013 Haley ~ YA-Aholic rated it 5 of 5 stars

4.5 rating.

Veer: a sudden change of direction.

Again I love the title for this book, it matches perfectly with the story.

So Veer I have mixed feelings about, I can honestly say I think I enjoyed Veer even more so than I did Derailed (which I loved)BUT while reading Derailed there was really only one thing that bugged me about the story, while with Veer there was multiple things that bothered. Was it still a good story? Uh yeah of course, it was amazing! But it did hit a few pet peeves of mine.

Le...more 4.5 rating.

Veer: a sudden change of direction.

Again I love the title for this book, it matches perfectly with the story.

So Veer I have mixed feelings about, I can honestly say I think I enjoyed Veer even more so than I did Derailed (which I loved)BUT while reading Derailed there was really only one thing that bugged me about the story, while with Veer there was multiple things that bothered. Was it still a good story? Uh yeah of course, it was amazing! But it did hit a few pet peeves of mine.

Lets start with the characters, Veer is Gavin and Becca’s story and I have to say I am SO glad they got their own story, when I finished Derailed I didn’t feel all that great about Gavin being such a nice guy but ending up alone, so for him to get his own love story too? Two thumbs way up for that.

Then there was Becca, oh Becca how I loved you so! Becca was an awesome character , I love characters that are brutally honest and can stand on their own two feet and Becca is deff one of those characters! She had been through SO much in her life that I could not even imagine going through and yet she was such a strong woman, did she have her break down moments? Of course! But with everything she went through it would be unrealistic for her not to at least break down every once and awhile.

Did I mention this book is in alternating POVs too? Ya also another reason why I loved it so much.

Now I’m gonna go ahead and get out what bothered me about Veer and that was easily the mistakes Gavin kept making, idk what it was but I felt the way he was acting towards Becca when they first met was a little excessive rudeness for not a good enough reason. Overall I liked him, but there was a lot of moments in Veer besides his first encounter with Becca where I just wanted to strangle him.

If you’ve read Derailed I HIGHLY suggest you pick up Veer cause it’s even better. The emotions are stronger, the romance is more tense and overall it was just an amazing read. After reading book 1 and 2 of the Clayton Falls series I can easily say I am dying to get my hands on book 3, and that I will be picking up other books by Alyssa Rose Ivy very soon.
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Dec 20, 2012 Ellen rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This new adult contemporary romance is the second book in The Clayton Falls Series. I really loved Derailed, the first book in the series and couldn't wait to read Veer. We were introduced to the main characters in this story, Becca and Gavin in Derailed. Becca is Molly's best friend from Law School in Boston. Gavin is the hot cop that had a thing for Molly in Derailed, but Molly's heart totally belonged to Ben. Though Gavin displayed some really thoughtful moments in Derailed, I really thought...more This new adult contemporary romance is the second book in The Clayton Falls Series. I really loved Derailed, the first book in the series and couldn't wait to read Veer. We were introduced to the main characters in this story, Becca and Gavin in Derailed. Becca is Molly's best friend from Law School in Boston. Gavin is the hot cop that had a thing for Molly in Derailed, but Molly's heart totally belonged to Ben. Though Gavin displayed some really thoughtful moments in Derailed, I really thought he was kind of a jerk overall, and wasn't too crazy about him. In Veer, however, I came to really love him. We only met Becca briefly in Derailed, and I so enjoyed getting to know her in Veer. Becca has had a really tough year in Boston. Her mom has passed away from cancer, her best friend is no longer there, and the combination of it all has made the past year extremely difficult for her. She didn't get the summer job she was expecting, and her grades have suffered as a result of everything that has happened. Molly has managed to help Becca get a summer job with some of the local attorneys in Clayton Falls, and needing a break and her best friend, Becca heads down there in her beloved VW Beetle, which unfortunately leaves her on the side of the road as she nears Clayton Falls. Who happens to come to her rescue but Gavin, the hottie cop, and he gives her a ride to Molly's.

They immediately size each other up, each noting the other's undeniable attractiveness. Becca is a brunette, tall, and looks like a supermodel. Gavin is also tall, muscular, and looks more like a male stripper or movie star than a cop in a small town. Their conversation starts off friendly, until Gavin mentions Becca's accent. What Becca doesn't know is that Gavin's ex-girlfriend who dumped him when he was forced to leave his baseball career due to an injury, was from Boston. Gavin has since prejudged and labeled girls from up North based on his experience with his ex, and his judgement colors his comment about her accent. Becca, not being one to hold back, comments about his accent in return. His rebuttal is that he does not have an accent, and Becca's counter argument is that he most certainly does have a "Southern Drawl." Needless to say, they don't hit it off, at all. Despite the obvious chemistry, Gavin is determined to "not like" Becca, and Becca has no problem returning his feelings.

Try as they may to stay away from each other, they can't, and they wind up sharing a night together that changes everything. Gavin's jerkdom shows through and he totally screws things up, misreading the whole situation, crushing Becca's heart. He then seeks to redeem himself and becomes one of the sweetest, most romantic guys ever. Becca, however, has a secret from her past that has left her emotionally scarred with deep-set fear and trust issues. Will Gavin's efforts be enough to not only win her her heart, but help her to push past her fear, or will the things that happen be more than these two can overcome?

I really loved both Gavin and Becca, and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. I was really impressed with Gavin's determination to win Becca over. The things he did for her, once he got past the jerk part, were amazing and would melt any girls heart. His patience and love was incredible. Becca was such a sweetheart. Even though she was an obvious beauty queen, she didn't act like it or even realize it. She says what she means and doesn't sugarcoat things, while at the same time manages to be really sweet and likable. My heart broke with hers over the things she went through. I really loved getting to see what was going on with Molly and Ben, and some of the others characters we got to know in Derailed. I especially liked getting to know another side of Jake, Ben's brother. I am hoping he gets his own story. Veer is an enjoyable and entertaining second installment in this series, and if you are a new adult contemporary romance fan, this is a series you should check out. (less)

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Dec 14, 2012 Stephanie Ward rated it 4 of 5 stars

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In 'Veer', the second novel in a new adult contemporary romance series, Becca's life is in ruins after the death of her mother and barely making it through law school. Needing someplace to go to clear her head and take a break, Becca goes to a small town in North Carolina. While there, Becca finds herself repeatedly butting heads with a local cop named Gavin. Despite both their efforts, the attraction between them is impossible to ignore and may be just the thing they both need.

This novel is a r...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Isamlq rated it 2 of 5 stars

I'm not exactly sure why I picked this up especially considering my less than lukewarm reaction to its predecessor, DERAILED. Like that one, this is a standard romance. First take a girl in dire need of a break and heading on out to do something about it. Second have said girl then meets boy in a less than ideal situation. Try to shake things up a bit with a not quite love at first sight. Then have them both deny deny deny what they truly feel. Here though there's a dash of meanness on both thei...more

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Feb 18, 2013 Lara rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Veer is the second installment in the Clayton Falls series. This was the first book I've read from this series and even though it would probably be better to read this series in order, the author mentions details from the first book which were relevant to the story-line of this book, thus making it easy to grasp the story-line without much effort.

This book is about Becca who has moved to Clayton Falls for the summer. Here she meets Gavin, a local cop, where he helps her out when she gets strand...more

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Jan 31, 2013 Stephanie Cover2CoverBlog rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Background: Becca is Molly's friend from law school, and she is having a rough time this summer, her mother recently passed away and her position at the DA's office was not awarded again. So she is on her way to Clayton Falls to visit Molly and work at a small office in town for the summer.

Review: I am now a fan of Alyssa Rose Ivy, she is so talented. I really enjoyed this book as a follow up to Derailed. Same set of characters but the book was from another one's experiences and I really enjoye...more

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Dec 14, 2012 Corina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Veer

I get it!

I finally get why Gavin was included in Derailed and while I didn’t care for him in that story I absolutely love him in Veer. Alyssa Rose Ivy is the best. I’m not sure why I expected any different because I absolutely love her style of writing. I can literally finish her books in a couple of hours because I can’t put them down!

Becca, Molly’s friend from college from Derailed comes to Clayton Falls to get away from a life that’s sort of crumbling down around her and she needs a break...more Veer

I get it!

I finally get why Gavin was included in Derailed and while I didn’t care for him in that story I absolutely love him in Veer. Alyssa Rose Ivy is the best. I’m not sure why I expected any different because I absolutely love her style of writing. I can literally finish her books in a couple of hours because I can’t put them down!

Becca, Molly’s friend from college from Derailed comes to Clayton Falls to get away from a life that’s sort of crumbling down around her and she needs a break. The very first person she meets on her way is Gavin when her car dies on the highway. They don’t exactly hit it off, but since the books are from their perspectives you get to see what they’re thinking and I love that about how Ivy writes. Because even though the characters aren’t sure what the other is thinking, we as the reader know.

One of the best parts of this story though is getting to see new sides of old characters. We learn so much about Gavin in this book, where he comes from, and why he is the way he is. We also get to see another side of Jake, which is awesome. He forms this completely platonic bond with Becca and I absolutely love how protective he is of her. I’m going to skip over his drunken moment of insanity and say that their friendship was one of my favorite parts of this book.

I know I’ve been gushing about Gavin, but I really enjoyed Becca’s character to and god there were some points where I just felt so bad for her that all I wanted to do was give her a hug! She seems a little jumpy throughout the book, but when we finally find out why well who can blame her?

The Clayton Falls series is absolutely one of my favorites. I think the only character I didn’t love in this book was Matt, the law firm guy. I wanted to ring his neck every time he put his hands on Becca, what a creeper! But I love how realistic the situation was. There are some people out there who abuse the power they have and one thing about Ivy is she always puts her characters in these very real, very intense situations and I love it.

There are quite a few twists and turns and a moment or two where I want to slap Gavin and be like really? Don’t be an idiot. There were also times I wanted to slap Becca too, but that’s all part of the story and it’s seriously worth the read. This is a series I like so much I’ll be buying in paperback and trust me a book has to be super amazing for me to get a hard copy because I have like no bookshelf space.

Oh, we also get to see Molly and Ben and things that are happening in their relationship. Definitely a few surprises there! And the ending…god the ending was so beautiful that I squealed like a thirteen year old girl. I want to draw pink fluffy hearts around this story. I cannot wait until the next installment in the Clayton Falls series because I’m so in love with these books!(less)

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Jan 28, 2013 Sandy rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Sweet, enchanting and very lovable.

You know how you read companion novels and you never think it's going to be as good as the very first book? Well, I enjoyed this book maybe even more than I did the first one. Sure, there's that cheesiness that comes with romance novels, but that's what I love. It's like my brain went 'ahhh' when I read this. There was no trying to decipher what the author meant, where the plot was heading, or even trying to guess who the bad guy was - there was simply the feel...more

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Jan 28, 2013 Seirra rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Veer was every bit as good as Derailed and completely engrossing from just the first couple chapters in. I thought it was even better than the first because it took everything to a deeper level and it was fantastic. The main character Becca was very relatable and I loved that she had a ton of angst which really made the story feel real. I was also incredibly happy to see all of the previous characters from Derailed in this one because they are all so entertaining! I even started liking Jake a lo...more

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Dec 11, 2012 Antonia ♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars

After reading ‘’Flight’’, ‘’Derailed’’ and ‘’Veer’’, I can honestly say I am Alyssa’s biggest fan. I totally love her books and I don’t know why, but I always end up begging for more. It’s hilarious, believe me<3

‘’Veer’’ was a beautiful surprise for me. Reading Becca and Gavin’s story was entertaining and I wish it didn’t end. Gavin wasn’t my sweet crush in the first book, but in ‘’Veer’’, he made me think twice. When I read ‘’Derailed’’, I couldn’t realize how hot, strong and sweet he was. G...more

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Feb 15, 2013 Danica Page (One Page at a Time) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

An Overview of the Novel: Becca has just finished a tough year. Her mother had died and of course when her friend Molly dropped out of law school it didn't help the cause.

She needs a break from Boston, so when Molly suggests she head to North Carolina for the summer, she jumps at the chance. But things don't go exactly as she planned. First, her car breaks down and then meets a cop named Gavin, who seemingly wants nothing to do with her.

But Gavin has wounds in his pas...more

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Jan 30, 2013 Alba rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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AHHHHH!!!
First of all...
COVER FREAKING LOVE!!!!
Seriously, this cover is PERFECTION and it goes with the whole story!!
Now, before I start embarrassing myself yet again...
To my thoughts on this book.

I simply loved it!
There is no other thing I could say to let you know how much I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book... I couldn't put it down so... Less than a day and even after... I was left wanting more...
But not the more that comes when a book...more

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Jan 29, 2013 Marybeth (Manhattan Reader) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is the sequel to Derailed and this book focuses on Molly's best friend from Boston, Becca. I was surprised, to be honest, that Ivy went this way with the story. Becca had one scene in the novel and was hardly mentioned after that first chapter, so it was a little of a surprise. I know she has a third book coming out, which focuses on Ben's brother Jake, and it feels like it would have made more sense to do Jake, but that's just me.

Becca felt really new and I liked that. I don't like how eve...more

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Nov 29, 2012 Melanie Genanatti rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was totally cute fun and romantic! Gavin and becca what a perfect match! The ending was super cute, and i loved the way that we got a different side of jake in this book. I might of just found a new favorite character from this series.

Alyssa I really love love love your stories. Please keep writing, and hurry up with your other two books! I can't hardly wait any longer!

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Dec 06, 2012 Jennifer Snyder rated it 5 of 5 stars

If you enjoyed Derailed, the first novel in Alyssa Rose Ivy’s Clayton Falls Series, then you will fall in love with Veer! Told from the alternating POV’s of Gavin (the sexy cop we met in Derailed) and Becca (Molly’s best friend from law school), Veer is the perfect blend of romance and heartbreak. I found myself thoroughly engrossed in Becca’s side of the story. She was a very authentic character to me.

This is one of those stories where the author does a fantastic job of peeling back the layers...more

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Jan 28, 2013 Savannah (Books With Bite) rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have to admit that I wasn't sure if this story would work or not. After reading the first book, I was a bit disappointed of how close Gavin and Molly became. So, learning that he had his own story didn't quite sit with me right. Still, I gave it a chance and what do you know? Not only was this story better than the first book but I LOVED IT!

I think this story is better than the first book cause it got way deeper in emotions and history. I love a book that can really get me in touch with charac...more

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Jan 21, 2013 Rachael Woohoo rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Rating Clarification: 3 / 5

Like DERAILED, VEER is another sweet, short love story. To be completely honest, compared to the many YA/NA romances out there, it’s not very impressionable, but overall, it’s still a relatively enjoyable and easy read!

One of the best parts of the book, like its predecessor, is its “readability”: the language flows ea...more For more of my reviews, check out my blog @ Moosubi Reviews! Also check back on January 29th for a chance to win an eBook copy of this book or some swag!

Rating Clarification: 3 / 5

Like DERAILED, VEER is another sweet, short love story. To be completely honest, compared to the many YA/NA romances out there, it’s not very impressionable, but overall, it’s still a relatively enjoyable and easy read!

One of the best parts of the book, like its predecessor, is its “readability”: the language flows easily, the characters are likable, and the plot moves quickly, so you’re never bored. When I was reading the series, I found that I could easily finish the book within one or two sittings, perfect for the weekend-type of read. In fact, for a romancey type of story, there's also a bit of everything: cute scenes, HOT scenes, frustrating scenes, heartbreaking scenes, etc. Of course, the ending is cheesy, but cute and fuzzy (:

Even though VEER is more of a companion novel, it also features some of its old characters, and I loved that we could see some of our old beloved characters develop more, as well as seeing new sides of other characters. Gavin, the love interest in this book, seemed seriously like a jerk in the previous book, but he eventually develops into a pretty sweet guy. Jake, Ben's brother, also shows a sweeter side, which I found a bit surprising, and he's probably the main reason I'm considering reading the third book WRECKED. The type of relationship Gavin and Becca share is also pretty different from Molly and Ben's - there's more snark, rather than the high-school sweetheart approach, which of course led to a different but equally as romantic and sweet storyline.

However, like its predecessor, VEER also suffers from some predictability issues (apart from one twist involving Molly, though o____o). You can tell who is going to end up with who in the end, and you pretty much know there is a happy ending. Again, it's cheesy, but it would appeal to many romance readers.

Overall though, VEER was another short and easy read, and a great continuation of the Clayton Falls saga. Again, fans of YA and NA romance alike would probably enjoy this book, especially if you're looking for a weekend or beach read. If you haven't read the first book though, I highly suggest trying it out and reading it - it's free on both Amazon & Smashwords!

FTC Disclosure: I received an eARC of this book for the blog tour from the author. This did not affect my opinion of the book. No monetary transaction took place. Thanks!(less)

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Jan 05, 2013 Krystal rated it 4 of 5 stars

My thoughts on Veer:

POSITIVE POINTS:

+ The way Ms. Ivy seamlessly brings new characters into her stories while keeping the well loved characters in play.
+ Watching the relationship between Becca and Gavin evolve – you can’t help but fall in love with them as a couple.
+ The believable way in which the characters are written. If you can’t see some of yourself in them, you certainly know someone like them.
+ The fact that Veer is written from two different viewpoints – Becca’s and Gavin’s – it allow...more

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Feb 02, 2013 Aseel (My Crazy Book Obsession) rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Veer is about Becca, Molly's best friend and Gavin, who I had a strong dislike for in Derailed but liked much more in Veer. He came of as pushy and demanding in Derailed but when reading his own story I found out that he is a good and sweet guy under that jerk-ish personality he had going on.

In Veer, we meet Becca, Molly's best friend from Boston who comes for a visit to Clayton Falls and gets a summer job in a firm. She meets Gavin, the sexy cop who helps her when her car breaks down in the mid...more

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Mar 03, 2013 Megan rated it 4 of 5 stars

So I really liked Derailed, it is New Adult Contemporary Romance through and through... so I was so excited to read Veer, especially because I was was able to read it right after Derailed and I was still stuck in Clayton Falls with everyone.

Veer is the story of Becca and Gavin, and trust me it is such a cute story! Becca is a city girl and is only in town to visit her friend Molly as well as putting her schooling to use with a summer job at the towns lawyer office. Becca seems really put togethe...more So I really liked Derailed, it is New Adult Contemporary Romance through and through... so I was so excited to read Veer, especially because I was was able to read it right after Derailed and I was still stuck in Clayton Falls with everyone.

Veer is the story of Becca and Gavin, and trust me it is such a cute story! Becca is a city girl and is only in town to visit her friend Molly as well as putting her schooling to use with a summer job at the towns lawyer office. Becca seems really put together, however she is such a mess having recently lost her mother in the fight against cancer, she is now at loose ends as she has only ever cared for her mother, so when Molly suggested she come visit her there was nothing holding her back.

Gavin is the hottie cop that had to give up his pro baseball career when an injury sidelined him 3 years ago. He is looking for the love of his life and so far he has had no luck. He was also a bit of an ass in Derailed so I honestly wasn't sure what I thought about him pairing up with sweet Becca.

But pair up they did! At first it was tense, they were obviously attracted to each other, but Gavin had been burned by a city girl before and did not want that to happen again, then when they finally did give in to their attraction... Gavin was an ASSHOLE!

But I forgave him, because after that incident he proved that he really could be the sweetheart that we saw glimpses of throughout the first book in the series.

Overall this was a very sweet book, Alyssa Rose Ivy is a flawless writer, and I am in awe of the emotions she is able to draw out of me in every book of hers that I have read. The Veer is a fairly fast paced book, and you just sink into the story so fast that before you know it its over and your left wanting more.

I am so excited for the next book in the series to come out, I am sure that Wrecked will be just as fantastic as Derailed and Veer were... plus Jake Mathews was my favorite background character in both of these books I am so happy that he is finally getting his own book!(less)

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Feb 02, 2013 Mary Grace rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Well you've read my review of Derailed above, now Veer was exactly what I expected - well almost. It is indeed dedicated to the other character but oh man, the main character was the sole person I loathed in Derailed. Now we have Gavin, remember Gavin? The pursuer of Molly who was way over confident and too strong for anybody's taste. So in Veer, we meet Gavin again but now he has eyes for another chick. A newbie in town as a matter of fact, fresh meat a...more Originally posted at The Solitary Bookworm

Well you've read my review of Derailed above, now Veer was exactly what I expected - well almost. It is indeed dedicated to the other character but oh man, the main character was the sole person I loathed in Derailed. Now we have Gavin, remember Gavin? The pursuer of Molly who was way over confident and too strong for anybody's taste. So in Veer, we meet Gavin again but now he has eyes for another chick. A newbie in town as a matter of fact, fresh meat as they say but this girl isn't just anybody. She's actually Becca. I may not have mentioned Becca in my review of Derailed but she's actually Molly's buddy in college.

Molly decides to take a job in Clayton Falls after losing her mother to cancer. The moment she gets near Clayton Falls, disaster happens and there she meets Gavin. I know typical damsel in distress story but that's not the point. Gavin and Becca instantly has that connection between them but their moment did have a little friction at the beginning.

If Gavin was a jerk in Derailed, he was a definite a**hole in Veer. I am sorry for the word but seriously, there's no word more appropriate than that one. He was just all over the place BUT once you get pass halfway through, you'll see how awesome he really is. He maybe an ass from Derailed to the first few pages of Veer but he's definitely a boyfriend material underneath that layer of nastiness. I won't even tell you what he did but I was seething reading those parts. Becca on the other hand is just sweet, smart, attractive and down to earth. Don't know why he liked Gavin in the first place but those things definitely happens to everyone. There's really not much development on Becca in Veer but it is nice to know more about this awesome chick.

The most prominent character in Veer asides Gavin is Jake. Another major ass in Derailed, Jake showed a different side of him in this story. He was more mature, sensitive and I think he's really a great guy once you get to know him. The other character were here and there so there's not much that I can share that I haven't yet but they did complement the sorry as a whole. In the end, everything worked out and I enjoyed the journey of being in Clayton Falls.(less)

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Dec 22, 2012 Simone rated it 4 of 5 stars

I received a free copy of this novel for my honest review. In this second installment of The Clayton Falls Series, it’s Becca and Gavin’s story. I really enjoyed the way it was written, it switches back and forth between Gavin and Becca’s thoughts. They start off on a bad foot, and pretty much have a love/hate relationship. Eventually they cannot deny the attraction between them. Be sure to have Kleenex ready as you will feel Becca’s pain. The author did a great job of creating characters that w...more

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Dec 18, 2012 Vivian rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-arcs, 4-stars, reviewed

It was so nice to go back to Clayton Falls and “see” all of Alyssa’s characters again. Veer tells the story of Gavin, who was trying to date Molly in Derailed, and Becca, Molly’s friend from law school who has a pretty dark and troubled past. While not as romantic and “fairy tale-like” as Derailed where the girl rediscovers the love she left behind, Gavin & Becca’s story was more realistic to me and I loved that about Veer. You can’t deny the attraction these to have for each other, yet they...more It was so nice to go back to Clayton Falls and “see” all of Alyssa’s characters again. Veer tells the story of Gavin, who was trying to date Molly in Derailed, and Becca, Molly’s friend from law school who has a pretty dark and troubled past. While not as romantic and “fairy tale-like” as Derailed where the girl rediscovers the love she left behind, Gavin & Becca’s story was more realistic to me and I loved that about Veer. You can’t deny the attraction these to have for each other, yet they’re very guarded, the guy is pretty jaded from past relationships and the girl is plagued with trust issues and a heart-breaking secret of her own. You get to see these two characters open up their hearts to true love and come to terms with the parts of their lives they’ve been avoiding.

Becca is a pretty cool character. Not one to hold her tongue, I liked that she challenged Gavin in almost everything he did and said. She was also game for anything the Clayton Falls gang was doing and quickly became friends with everyone. She’s also very smart and goal-oriented, despite having a lot of grief and stress to deal with after the loss of her mother. Even though she goes to Clayton Falls to get away from everything, she still opts to work for a local law firm for the summer and even though it’s not an ideal situation, she does the job well and I love how great she handles that area. She’s a pretty tough character to me and I loved that about her.

Gavin wasn’t exactly my favorite character in Derailed. He came on a little too strong for me, but I could see it was only because he’s a man who knows what he wants and does what it takes to get it. That aspect definitely shows in Veer. He’s not a creep, but he does act like a jerk sometimes, not your typical swoon-worthy guy, but he still is in his own right. After a pretty cruel past relationship and his failed attempt at winning over Molly, it’s not hard to see why he is the way that he is. He slowly starts to come out of his shell though and you get to see the real Gavin and I really learned to love him. If anything, he’s definitely a dedicated guy and I did love those smexy moments.

You also get to see a lot of the Clayton Falls gang like Molly, Ben, and Jake, which I loved. It was nice to see how Molly & Ben’s relationship is nowadays and Jake is always a fun character to read about, he definitely adds life and entertainment to each scene that he’s in. There were some comical moments with Molly that had me cracking up (i.e. Gilmore Girls and a bathroom scene) that I honestly loved. I’m also a big fan of novels two in dual POVs, and in Veer you get to see both Becca and Gavin’s POVs, which was great.

Veer is an excellent companion novel to the Clayton Falls series and a fantastic novel in its own right. I have to give it to Alyssa, she knows how to write a killer ending. Just like with Derailed, the ending to Veer left me all cheesy and tingly inside from the sheer awesomeness of it. It’s one of those scenes you can’t help but gush over! If you’ve enjoyed Derailed you’ll definitely want to give Veer a try. I’m super excited and eagerly waiting for Wrecked, the third book in the series, which tells the story of Jake (he finally gets a love interest).(less)

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Dec 03, 2012 Amanda (mandy) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, series

Yay!! Becca and Gavin : )

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Dec 12, 2012 Annmarie (World of Books) rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Derailed, the first book in the Clayton Falls series so I was really excited to read Veer. And honestly, I loved this book even more then the first!

I was so happy that Gavin and Becca got their own story. I really liked them in the first book and even though I didn't imagine them together when I read the first book they really are great together. There's a lot more to both characters then I originally thought so it was really great getting to know them better.

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May 15, 2013 Tiffany Deblois rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story as much as I enjoyed Derailed. I read it a while back but since i just read and reviewed Wrecked (3rd in this series), I figured I should get them all done. Good characters that were likable despite (or because of) their flaws. I liked that Becca didn't drop everything for Gavin. Their relationship was rocky but that's what made it interesting. I like that they are followed up on in the 3rd book, Wrecked. I also like that Becca made Jake a better man (or maybe just mo...more

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