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Back to You
by
Priscilla Glenn (Goodreads Author)
When Lauren Monroe first laid eyes on Michael Delaney back in high school, she had every reason to stay away from him; within minutes of their first encounter, his volatile actions confirmed his notorious reputation. But Lauren saw something in him that caused her to question his bad-boy persona, and against her better judgment, she took a chance. She had no way of knowing...more
Kindle Edition, 328 pages
Published
October 20th 2012
by CreateSpace
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Where in the hell did this book come from and where can I get some more...
This is one of those reviews where I don't even know where to start. Reviewing, with words, a book that has rendered you speechless can be quite challenging. It was so well written it hurt. Priscilla Glenn has debuted and she has debuted hard!
This book is pure genius. You get to fall in love with Michael and Lauren twice! You will fall in love with Michael and Lauren. You experience a hurricane of emotions during a passion...more
This is one of those reviews where I don't even know where to start. Reviewing, with words, a book that has rendered you speechless can be quite challenging. It was so well written it hurt. Priscilla Glenn has debuted and she has debuted hard!
This book is pure genius. You get to fall in love with Michael and Lauren twice! You will fall in love with Michael and Lauren. You experience a hurricane of emotions during a passion...more
Oh my God. Oh my God. OH. MY. GOD.
Guys, you all HAVE to read this book!
“Right back to him. Always to him.”
Its a beautiful, believable second-chance friends-to-lovers story that was both heart breaking and heart warming, with an uplifting, satisfying ending that left me clutching my heart, with happy tears in my eyes and a smile on my face :)
I loved it.
I started this book late last night after a long day at work and it kept me glued to my kindle until I finished it at 3:30AM. I couldn’t...more
Review posted at: Swept Away By Romance
3 to 31/2 stars
Back To You is a sweet, well written, slightly angsty, and engaging romance about second chances. The story is told in present day and flashback segments, giving the reader a thoroughly comprehensive and engaging look into Michael and Lauren's current and past relationship. This couple develops a close friendship during their high school years, but it ends badly and they go their separate ways. Fast forward eight years and they are unexpec...more
3 to 31/2 stars
Back To You is a sweet, well written, slightly angsty, and engaging romance about second chances. The story is told in present day and flashback segments, giving the reader a thoroughly comprehensive and engaging look into Michael and Lauren's current and past relationship. This couple develops a close friendship during their high school years, but it ends badly and they go their separate ways. Fast forward eight years and they are unexpec...more
OMG, LOVE, LOVE LOVE!!! THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!
Every now and then a little indie book pops up that is a total surprise and just completely takes your breath away. This is that book. An absolutely beautifully written love story that made me laugh, cry, and squee over and over. I was gripped from the first page and couldn’t put it down.
It tells the story of Lauren and Michael, who are unexpectedly reunited after not seeing each other for eight years. When they first see each other in th...more
Every now and then a little indie book pops up that is a total surprise and just completely takes your breath away. This is that book. An absolutely beautifully written love story that made me laugh, cry, and squee over and over. I was gripped from the first page and couldn’t put it down.
It tells the story of Lauren and Michael, who are unexpectedly reunited after not seeing each other for eight years. When they first see each other in th...more
If I wish upon that star
Someday I'll be where you are
And I know that day is coming soon
Yeah, I'm coming back to you.
Meet Lauren. A kindergarten teacher who's left her previous job to get a master's in Child psychology (which is very interesting btw ;) )...but because she's unable to stay away from her children she joins Learn & Grow Day Care, where she can work with children as well as find enough time for her own studies....
But on her very first day she meets him, Michael Delaney when h...more
Someday I'll be where you are
And I know that day is coming soon
Yeah, I'm coming back to you.
Meet Lauren. A kindergarten teacher who's left her previous job to get a master's in Child psychology (which is very interesting btw ;) )...but because she's unable to stay away from her children she joins Learn & Grow Day Care, where she can work with children as well as find enough time for her own studies....
But on her very first day she meets him, Michael Delaney when h...more
Review posted at: Swept Away By Romance
4 1/2 Stars! Priscilla Glenn's Back To You is a wonderfully romantic story from a fantastic debut author!!
Lauren Monroe and Michael Delaney met in high school. She was an incoming freshman, and he was a sophomore. She got good grades, participated in gymnastics and did what was expected of her. He could have cared less about studying, participated in nothing but having a good time and was often suspended from school for one violation or another. She was a g...more
4 1/2 Stars! Priscilla Glenn's Back To You is a wonderfully romantic story from a fantastic debut author!!
Lauren Monroe and Michael Delaney met in high school. She was an incoming freshman, and he was a sophomore. She got good grades, participated in gymnastics and did what was expected of her. He could have cared less about studying, participated in nothing but having a good time and was often suspended from school for one violation or another. She was a g...more
Lauren & Michael
I love those stories where the unlikely pair become friends and then inevitably fall in love and Back To You was no exception. This was a really beautiful story.
I loved the flashbacks. Soooo adorable! Think Dirty Dancing, plate smashing, spontaneous make-outs and a pizza dates.
I love those stories where the unlikely pair become friends and then inevitably fall in love and Back To You was no exception. This was a really beautiful story.
And she couldn't help but smile at the irony of the fact that the baddest boy in school could somehow always make her feel like the world was good.
I loved the flashbacks. Soooo adorable! Think Dirty Dancing, plate smashing, spontaneous make-outs and a pizza dates.
“The crust is the best part,” he explained around hi...more
Back to You is a sweet and endearing read about love lost and second chances. It eloquently portrays the bonds of true love and what one is willing to endure all in the name of love.
The book begins in present time where we meet Lauren, a childcare worker who has been hurt in the past by her high school best friend and first love—Michael Delaney. This story is told in third person, as it weaves in and out of the past, slowly revealing Michael's betrayal. I enjoyed the slight aspect of suspense cr...more
The book begins in present time where we meet Lauren, a childcare worker who has been hurt in the past by her high school best friend and first love—Michael Delaney. This story is told in third person, as it weaves in and out of the past, slowly revealing Michael's betrayal. I enjoyed the slight aspect of suspense cr...more
If you are in mood for strongly emotioanl story, go for this one. This is definitely one of the most emotional stories I have ever read - it made me smile, it made me cry and I even had goose bumps couple of times. Back To You is beautifully written book and I highly recommend it!!!
This story has its cute moments, sad moments, moments full of love and moments full of heartbreak. Basically, it has everything that really good contemporary novel should have. Moreover, I love stories where we get ch...more
This story has its cute moments, sad moments, moments full of love and moments full of heartbreak. Basically, it has everything that really good contemporary novel should have. Moreover, I love stories where we get ch...more
Nov 15, 2012
Sara (is in love with boys who love boys)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
a-must-read,
angst,
can-t-miss-book,
debut-new-author,
friends-to-lovers,
favorites,
romance
What a wonderful debut from Priscilla Glenn! To say I liked this book would be an understatement! I LOVED this book! I could not put it down. I don’t stay up until 2am reading because I like the look of luggage under my eyes!
This is a beautifully told friends to lover’s story with a twist. The story is told with dual perspectives and alternating time lines and I love the way this story was written. The writing is gorgeous; it is flawless and seamless in its transition from past to present to giv...more
This is a beautifully told friends to lover’s story with a twist. The story is told with dual perspectives and alternating time lines and I love the way this story was written. The writing is gorgeous; it is flawless and seamless in its transition from past to present to giv...more
Dec 17, 2012
Paula (Romantic Book Affairs Blogspot)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
contemporary-romance,
2012-release
“I never stopped loving you. Not for one second.”
It's almost been nine years since Lauren has seen Michael. After deciding to go back to school to get her Masters in child psychology, she decides to work at Learn and Grow daycare to tie her over until she graduates. She wasn't prepared to run into her once best friend, the boy she never got over, Michael, as he was dropping off his little girl at the same daycare. Both shocked to see one another again, they are barely able to say hello. But be...more
What the hell did I just read? I mean, seriously, WTF? This book had balls. That's the only way I can think to describe it. It had the balls to mess up my night and turn me into a lip-trembling fool. It had the balls the whack me upside the head with the voice of a shattered five year old little boy who just wanted his daddy to love him. It had the balls to bitch slap me with a mother so hateful and vicious as to blame an eight year old boy for the death of his older brother. And it had the bal...more
God,I hate it when you read a book,and you're so sure you're gonna give it a five stars,and then BAAAAM the ending takes those five stars straight to hell.
I loved the book,I really did.The beginning was amazing,the middle was amazing,the ending? SUCKS!!
I can't believe the stupid reason Micheal left Lauren for.I really can't.
Worse? I can't believe she forgave him just like that *finger snap* after the hell he put her through,even worse I can't believe she actually asked HIMMM for forgiveness.
Excu...more
I loved the book,I really did.The beginning was amazing,the middle was amazing,the ending? SUCKS!!
I can't believe the stupid reason Micheal left Lauren for.I really can't.
Worse? I can't believe she forgave him just like that *finger snap* after the hell he put her through,even worse I can't believe she actually asked HIMMM for forgiveness.
Excu...more
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Back To You was totally worth a crappy Monday at work because I stayed up way too late the night before reading. I could not go to bed without knowing what happens with Michael and Lauren and I was dying to know what Michael did eight years ago to cause Lauren to be so mad at him and Michael hurting her so much. I just had to know! What a wonderful story and characters. I couldn't put the book down and fell totally in love with Michael, Lauren, a...more
Back To You was totally worth a crappy Monday at work because I stayed up way too late the night before reading. I could not go to bed without knowing what happens with Michael and Lauren and I was dying to know what Michael did eight years ago to cause Lauren to be so mad at him and Michael hurting her so much. I just had to know! What a wonderful story and characters. I couldn't put the book down and fell totally in love with Michael, Lauren, a...more
Oh My God, what a book. I want more!!!
I always knew I would fall in love with you," he said softly, "but you were never supposed to love me back
What an incredible beautiful book about friendship, second chanses and rekindled love! I want more, give me more, where can I get more? The bond between Mickeal and Lauren was so beautiful and strong. The uniqueness made it obvious that they were meant to be. Lauren saw something in Mickeal that no one else saw, and when everyone was scared of him and...more
“And she couldn’t help but smile at the irony of the fact that the baddest boy in school could somehow always make her feel like the world was good.”
Let me start off by saying that, “I freakin’ loved this book!” Okay, that feels better. Seriously, for those of you who know me personally, two of the requirements of most books I read are “steam” and a happily ever after ending. Yes, you can call me a book snob all you want, and I know that I am missing out on many other great books. But I don’t h...more
Let me start off by saying that, “I freakin’ loved this book!” Okay, that feels better. Seriously, for those of you who know me personally, two of the requirements of most books I read are “steam” and a happily ever after ending. Yes, you can call me a book snob all you want, and I know that I am missing out on many other great books. But I don’t h...more
Dec 28, 2012
Elle (Ligia)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
EVERYONE! Read it! NOW!
Shelves:
r2r,
2012,
adult,
cried-a-river,
forever-in-love,
favorites,
its-warm-in-here,
must-read,
own-ebook,
oh-my-heart,
read-in-2012,
romance,
stand-alone,
to-review
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Check out my full review on my blog: My Life Through a Book . Read it people, it's AMAZING! ;)
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Edit.[Dec. 14]
Wow. Just wow. Back to You was beyond amazing. To say it landed on my "forever-in-love" shelf is a lot, not many books get to be there! ;)
I seriously loved this book. And now I will go study because I've neglected that long enough. You'll have my fullrant review later tonight, most likely.
For now just know that it's recommended. TO EVERYONE!
And... I feel like saying something to...more
Check out my full review on my blog: My Life Through a Book . Read it people, it's AMAZING! ;)
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Edit.[Dec. 14]
Wow. Just wow. Back to You was beyond amazing. To say it landed on my "forever-in-love" shelf is a lot, not many books get to be there! ;)
I seriously loved this book. And now I will go study because I've neglected that long enough. You'll have my full
For now just know that it's recommended. TO EVERYONE!
And... I feel like saying something to...more
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Oh my freaking god! Where do I begin. This book blew me away. I know it was going to be intense and romantic and sweet and heartbreaking.. but it was all that completely amplified! I read Back to You in one straight sitting—less than a full day. It was so good that I couldn't stand to be parted from it!
This book alternates between three different time periods: Lauren and Michael's reunion after eight years of no communication, their friendship and romance dev...more
Oh my freaking god! Where do I begin. This book blew me away. I know it was going to be intense and romantic and sweet and heartbreaking.. but it was all that completely amplified! I read Back to You in one straight sitting—less than a full day. It was so good that I couldn't stand to be parted from it!
This book alternates between three different time periods: Lauren and Michael's reunion after eight years of no communication, their friendship and romance dev...more
What a Great book , very emotional throughout the beginning all the way to the end .
When Lauren Monroe first laid eyes on Michael Delaney back in high school, she had every reason to stay away from him; within minutes of their first encounter, his volatile actions confirmed his notorious reputation. But Lauren saw something in him that caused her to question his bad-boy persona, and against her better judgment, she took a chance. She had no way of knowing that the unlikely friendship they forme...more
When Lauren Monroe first laid eyes on Michael Delaney back in high school, she had every reason to stay away from him; within minutes of their first encounter, his volatile actions confirmed his notorious reputation. But Lauren saw something in him that caused her to question his bad-boy persona, and against her better judgment, she took a chance. She had no way of knowing that the unlikely friendship they forme...more
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Back To You was totally worth a crappy Monday at work because I stayed up way too late the night before reading. I could not go to bed without knowing what happens with Michael and Lauren and I was dying to know what Michael did eight years ago to cause Lauren to be so mad at him and Michael hurting her so much. I just had to know! What a wonderful story and characters. I couldn't put the book down and fell totally in love with Michael, Lauren, a...more
Back To You was totally worth a crappy Monday at work because I stayed up way too late the night before reading. I could not go to bed without knowing what happens with Michael and Lauren and I was dying to know what Michael did eight years ago to cause Lauren to be so mad at him and Michael hurting her so much. I just had to know! What a wonderful story and characters. I couldn't put the book down and fell totally in love with Michael, Lauren, a...more
Nov 25, 2012
Vikki ~where did my *squee* go ~
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
angsty,
awesome-sauce,
bad-boy-hero,
friends-to-lovers,
leave-me-with-a-smile,
kids,
sniffle,
swoon,
kindle-lendable
Oh wow, I'm so glad I finally read this! This was a beautiful story of second chances, forgiveness, letting go and sacrifice. I loved the whole thing. The dual POVs and flashbacks were the perfect way to tell this story. I can't say enough about how great Back to You is -- he pacing was perfect, the slow revelation of Michael and Lauren's past, the development of their new relationship. *sigh* Just loved every minute (even the ugly crying part)
I loved Michael, especially how he was with Erin (lo...more
I loved Michael, especially how he was with Erin (lo...more
Just wow! I'm amazed right now. I couldn't say anything more. Just READ IT!!!!
Review to come. :)
Here it is:
5 stars plus the moon!!! lol
After reading the book, i feel unsettled and so eager to tell everyone how great this book is. I cannot even believe this is a debut novel of the author, Priscilla Glenn. It's just...very well drafted! I like that the past and present were written and arranged alternately. Although, I was really anxious to leap over the past so I would know what happens next wi...more
Review to come. :)
Here it is:
5 stars plus the moon!!! lol
After reading the book, i feel unsettled and so eager to tell everyone how great this book is. I cannot even believe this is a debut novel of the author, Priscilla Glenn. It's just...very well drafted! I like that the past and present were written and arranged alternately. Although, I was really anxious to leap over the past so I would know what happens next wi...more
Wow! That was one heck of a story! I just can't believe that it's been awhile that I've finished reading a book in just one sitting, I mean that's how truly addictive the story is.
Well I must say the story is kinda typical for me but there's just something about the way that is written by the author that makes you all hooked up and just can't get enough of Michael Delaney and Lauren Monroe and wants to really finished it as fast as you can. And that's how I feel while reading it last night, I...more
Well I must say the story is kinda typical for me but there's just something about the way that is written by the author that makes you all hooked up and just can't get enough of Michael Delaney and Lauren Monroe and wants to really finished it as fast as you can. And that's how I feel while reading it last night, I...more
Oh my, how much did I love this book? A whole lot!!
Here's somethings that I felt during my read...
THE EMOTIONS FROM PAST AND PRESENT....
Pricilla, you tried to kill me!!
And then the end....
Srsly though, I loved following Michael and Lauren's relationship from the past to the present. Erin was adorable!! Her scenes with Michael and then both Michael and Lauren were heart melting!! Such a well written book with engaging characters and real emotions!!
Here's somethings that I felt during my read...
THE EMOTIONS FROM PAST AND PRESENT....
Pricilla, you tried to kill me!!
And then the end....
Srsly though, I loved following Michael and Lauren's relationship from the past to the present. Erin was adorable!! Her scenes with Michael and then both Michael and Lauren were heart melting!! Such a well written book with engaging characters and real emotions!!
Jan 05, 2013
Debbie (Cimmaron of Talk Supe)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
contemporary-romance,
kindle-book,
new-adult,
purchased,
read-in-2013,
romance,
tear-jerker
Review originally posted on Talk Supe
I bought Back To You weeks before I even had the chance to join the blog tour. After reading the synopsis, I knew that this was going to be the type of contemporary romance read that I needed to add to my digital library. I'm a sucker...more
"Sometimes if something is really important to you, it gets stuck in your body. So even if your mind thinks that it's gone, it's still there, kind of hiding inside of you, just waiting for you to remember. It never goes away."
I bought Back To You weeks before I even had the chance to join the blog tour. After reading the synopsis, I knew that this was going to be the type of contemporary romance read that I needed to add to my digital library. I'm a sucker...more
4-4.25 Stars
“See, Red? When life hand you lemons, you know what you gotta do now.”
“Wow,” Lauren said. “Yes, Mr. Cliché, I know what I have to do. I make lemonade.”
“No,” he said. “You scream, ‘Fuck you, lemons!”
“God,’ she said with a horrified laugh.
“And then you throw those goddamn lemons into oncoming traffic, and you go do what you want to do.”
This has been on my radar for the last couple weeks. The book I read prior to this left me in tears and completely torn up. So I was in desperate need...more
“See, Red? When life hand you lemons, you know what you gotta do now.”
“Wow,” Lauren said. “Yes, Mr. Cliché, I know what I have to do. I make lemonade.”
“No,” he said. “You scream, ‘Fuck you, lemons!”
“God,’ she said with a horrified laugh.
“And then you throw those goddamn lemons into oncoming traffic, and you go do what you want to do.”
This has been on my radar for the last couple weeks. The book I read prior to this left me in tears and completely torn up. So I was in desperate need...more
Books like this, which read so beautifully and flawlessly, remind me on every single page why I fell in love with reading.
I absolutely did not want this book to end. I kept trying to prolong the experience, to savor every single word on every single page, but I suppose you can only delay the inevitable for so long.
This book pulled me in immediately, with exceptionally written scenes and lovable characters. I can honestly say I fell madly in love with every single character in this book. One of...more
I absolutely did not want this book to end. I kept trying to prolong the experience, to savor every single word on every single page, but I suppose you can only delay the inevitable for so long.
This book pulled me in immediately, with exceptionally written scenes and lovable characters. I can honestly say I fell madly in love with every single character in this book. One of...more
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4.5 stars
This beautifully written story takes us back and forth from present to past, between the two main characters – Lauren Monroe (Red) and Michael Delaney (Del). In the present, Lauren is working in a day care while earning her Master’s degree. Michael happens to be a parent of one of her students. Immediately, we understand that Lauren and Michael used to be friends, maybe even more than friends, but that their relationship ended badly....more
4.5 stars
This beautifully written story takes us back and forth from present to past, between the two main characters – Lauren Monroe (Red) and Michael Delaney (Del). In the present, Lauren is working in a day care while earning her Master’s degree. Michael happens to be a parent of one of her students. Immediately, we understand that Lauren and Michael used to be friends, maybe even more than friends, but that their relationship ended badly....more
What can I say about this book that will do it justice? I absolutely fell head over heels for this story and I didn’t want it to end. I tried to read each page as slowly as I could but it didn’t work. I devoured this book like a piece of Cadbury chocolate!! This is romance at its finest!!! This is a story about second chances and forgiveness. Back to You is told so beautifully that it made me believe(again)in the power of true love. It has instilled hope in the eyes of this jaded gal.
I was wrap...more
I was wrap...more
What can I say about this book that can actually do it justice?! This book was such an amazing and emotional read! I absolutely loved it! The writing is what truly makes this book special. Flenn wrote the book in third person so you get a POV from Michael and Lauren, but every other chapter is a flashback; thus making the reader swoon one chapter, then be heartbroken the next.
Cover love
I like the cover, but I would like to see a bit more. If I hadn't heard amazing things about this book, and ju...more
Cover love
I like the cover, but I would like to see a bit more. If I hadn't heard amazing things about this book, and ju...more
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Priscilla Glenn lives in New York with her husband and three children. She has been teaching English Language Arts for the past eleven years while moonlighting as a writer, mom, coach, student, and professional laundry-doer.
If you catch her when she's feeling sophisticated, she'll tell you her favorite things are great books and good wine. In the moments in between, she'll admit her love for anyt...more
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“I always knew I would fall in love with you," he said softly, "but you were never supposed to love me back.”
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“See, Red? When life hands you lemons, you know what you gotta do now."
"Yes, Mr. Cliche. I know what I have to do. I make lemonade."
"No, you scream 'fuck you, lemons!”
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"Yes, Mr. Cliche. I know what I have to do. I make lemonade."
"No, you scream 'fuck you, lemons!”
Jan 03, 2013 01:35am
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