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Across The Hall
by
N.M. Facile (Goodreads Author)
Sylvia O'Mara has spent the last four years trying to get over her high school sweetheart, who after breaking off their relationship left town without any reasons. With the help of her friends she has moved on and started dating a mysterious bad boy. She isn't happy, but she's content; until she meets the new neighbor.
Quinn Lobato has recently moved to Minneapolis to finis...more
Quinn Lobato has recently moved to Minneapolis to finis...more
ebook, 301 pages
Published
October 20th 2010
by Central Avenue Publishing
(first published July 1st 2010)
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If you don't already know, I thoroughly enjoyed Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Disaster, even though I was well aware of its problems. I couldn't help it, it was sort of a guilty pleasure book. So when a discussion popped up on my Goodreads homepage regarding books that were similar to Beautiful Disaster, I took a peek and wrote down a few suggestions. Across the Hall was one such suggestion, and I can honestly say that I will never take a recommendation that lightly again.
I'm assuming you've read t...more
I'm assuming you've read t...more
I'm very disappointed in this book. I thought I'll like it or at least enjoy it to some point, but, honestly, it too cheesy and amoral.
What I didn't like?
*the change in POV's was really shitty, I didn't need to see through a whole day twice. The author should learn from Simone Elkeles.
*the idea- nothing new there
*TMI in descriptions, I got bored quite fast. I even started reading diognally at 18th chapter, so I'd fucking finish it already
*when Sylvia and Quinn finally got back together every cha...more
What I didn't like?
*the change in POV's was really shitty, I didn't need to see through a whole day twice. The author should learn from Simone Elkeles.
*the idea- nothing new there
*TMI in descriptions, I got bored quite fast. I even started reading diognally at 18th chapter, so I'd fucking finish it already
*when Sylvia and Quinn finally got back together every cha...more
50% through and loving this story! Takes me back to those early 20s when we think we know who we are and where we are going but later learn, we weren't quite there? Or, that we knew more than we gave ourselves credit for.
Great Chick-Lit book with a small love triangle!
Great Chick-Lit book with a small love triangle!
First off, let me say that this book was longer than I thought. A little too long. Too detailed in some parts. I mean, there was a page or two describing jeans and the stains on them. Seriously, did we need to know that?
Also, what was with all the blushing. COME ON! Do people really blush that much? Kinda got old.
Now on to the story. I thought it was really good. I had weird creepy vibes coming from Beau since she first met him. So I wanted him gone right away.
Then, Quinn. Oh how he's swoon wor...more
Also, what was with all the blushing. COME ON! Do people really blush that much? Kinda got old.
Now on to the story. I thought it was really good. I had weird creepy vibes coming from Beau since she first met him. So I wanted him gone right away.
Then, Quinn. Oh how he's swoon wor...more
Ok, the story wasn't BAD, but it's so obvious where the origins of this story lie, that even if I didn't know it started as Twi-fic, it was glaringly obvious.
The heroine is clumsy, she doesn't feel as pretty as her friends. She and the guy met in Biology class, where they got closer and formed a relationship. He broke up with her for her own good, and she slides into a deep depression, just going through the motions of life until her friend, Jason Bratt, manages to pull her out of her grief. The...more
The heroine is clumsy, she doesn't feel as pretty as her friends. She and the guy met in Biology class, where they got closer and formed a relationship. He broke up with her for her own good, and she slides into a deep depression, just going through the motions of life until her friend, Jason Bratt, manages to pull her out of her grief. The...more
I really liked this book. Quinn was perfect and swoon worthy, I loved Quinn and Sylvia together and rooted for them from the beginning. This book made laugh, cry, and made me full of joy. All the supporting characters were great and I loved them just as much as Quinn and Sylvia. I also realy liked that everyone's story got wrapped up perfectly. This book is definite worth it and excellent read!
Overall, I thought the book was cute. It left me pining for my own big sweeping high school romance and sweetheart. Other then that, the plot was very predictable, a little stagnant at times, (but I guess that lends a little bit of reality to the story. I mean, not everybody gets swept up into a whirlwind romance and falls in love at first sight...oh wait).
To be honest, I had to drag myself through the introduction. It was boring and simple and there was no complexity to it, but I don't really k...more
To be honest, I had to drag myself through the introduction. It was boring and simple and there was no complexity to it, but I don't really k...more
I'm not going to be harsh in this review as I usually am for most 2 star books, I will be brutally honest though. Self-publishing has been an amazing thing for the world, we found authors and books that would never have come to light without self-publishing. Yet the downside to it is that publishing houses weed out authors who just aren't ready to be published, and Across the Hall would have been one of those books. From the writing, to the character development, to even the flashbacks this nove...more
Unfortunately did not enjoy this as much as I hoped I would.
The main problem of Across the Hall is pretty typical of authors in this genre - too much emphasis on the romance and not enough on the actual plot line or background to the story. Most of the book was filled with lackluster love scenes that weren't all that inspiring.
The characters themselves were also 2D. I didn't sympathize all that much with either Sylvia or Quinn, which sucked because they were the main characters. After finishing...more
The main problem of Across the Hall is pretty typical of authors in this genre - too much emphasis on the romance and not enough on the actual plot line or background to the story. Most of the book was filled with lackluster love scenes that weren't all that inspiring.
The characters themselves were also 2D. I didn't sympathize all that much with either Sylvia or Quinn, which sucked because they were the main characters. After finishing...more
This may sound harsh but I honestly wish I could erase ever reading this book and could have spent that time doing something even marginally better like watching clothes dry. I really can't bring myself to write a review. Apart from the fact that the writing was terrible and the infodumps were endless, it looks the author just tried to slip in as many sex scenes as she could (with the most cliché descriptions).So with that, I'll just put a few random passages and let you decide for yourself. I w...more
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This book was tolerable for the first two chapters, and then it just got annoying. There were times when I felt like my brain was going to explode because of the stress the characters put me through.
The book could have been written a whole lot better. There were times when I wished that the characters weren't so stupid (Sylvia, my God, she was so stupid like 80% of the time).
Also, I found Beau to be such a horrible villain. I mean, what kind of villain would be a stalker ex boyfriend? Beau was s...more
The book could have been written a whole lot better. There were times when I wished that the characters weren't so stupid (Sylvia, my God, she was so stupid like 80% of the time).
Also, I found Beau to be such a horrible villain. I mean, what kind of villain would be a stalker ex boyfriend? Beau was s...more
Across The Hall is a story about Sylvia and Quinn. Their romance began at an early age in biology class and lasted for four years. Quinn left Sylvia devastated the summer before their freshman year of college. Ultimately they both believed that they would never get back together. Then, right before classes began about four years later, Sylvia met her across the hall neighbor, low and behold it was Quinn. The two grow back together over the course of the book and even apart again due to Sylvia's...more
This was not the kind of story where girl and boy skate around their attraction and then they get together and BOOM end of story!!! NM Facile introduces us to the main characters, Sylvia and Quinn, and lets on that each one has had their life turned upside down by the one that got away. With a great cast of supporting characters, it was hard not to like this story. Quinn and Sylvia were high school sweethearts until after graduation Quinn breaks up with her out of the blue and breaks Sylvia's he...more
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I'm a sucker for second chances. That's the reason I got this book because the blurb promises an interesting story to read and it would be a breathe of fresh air for someone like me to read a romance novel about second chances. I don't know why but lately I have fallen into a pattern of reading love at first sight romances. I was a little worried at first because I've read a couple of not so good reviews about this book. Nevertheless, I picked i...more
I'm a sucker for second chances. That's the reason I got this book because the blurb promises an interesting story to read and it would be a breathe of fresh air for someone like me to read a romance novel about second chances. I don't know why but lately I have fallen into a pattern of reading love at first sight romances. I was a little worried at first because I've read a couple of not so good reviews about this book. Nevertheless, I picked i...more
I just finished Across The Hall and I was just amazed on how well developed the story was. There are some emotional rifts, but there are just so many good feeling moments as well; it was impossible to put this story down. It was absolutely wonderful. Towards the end, I have to admit, my heart tugged a little, for a good reason, and I was just very pleased on how things went at the end, to me like it should be, and was. The characters were well written, just so well written. Quinn and Sylvia: the...more
Well... I don't really know how to rate this... I'm so conflicted! mean, the book was somewhat enjoyable, but the writing... DEAR GOD! The only well written (and that's a long stretch) parts where the sex scenes. Surprisingly, the author included every detail and wrote everything nicely. The rest of the book? Well let's just say I was more than annoyed at everything. N.M. Facile didn't add ANY suspense into the story. You wanted to know how Quinn bought his apartment? She'll explain it to you in...more
So this book was suppose to be a easy-going light read. I started it on Friday to hold me over until Monday. I will admit when I started reading Across the Hall I was pretty excited. Briefly, this is the story of a girl, Sylvia, whose heart was broken by her high school sweetheart, Quinn. It's taken her more than four years to try to get over him and now he moves across the hall. In an attempt to mend her heart she has to decide if she'll take her ex back or if she'll continue dating the over-ag...more
Jan 03, 2012
Chucha
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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bad-girls-and-good-guys
Across the Hall is basically about second chance on love. I am a sucker in reading about old couples who drift apart and once again found themselves back in each other’s arms. NM Facile made an amazing story of love and friendship in Across the Hall. The main characters Sylvia and Quinn were once high school sweethearts who broke up after graduation and things for them were never the same again.
Until four years later, they once again saw each other and found out that they just live Across the Ha...more
Until four years later, they once again saw each other and found out that they just live Across the Ha...more
I've read numerous reviews in which the reviewer has said "I really wanted to like this". I never fully comprehended what that meant until I read Across the Hall so here it goes... I so WANTED to like this book, unfortunately in the end it just didn't spin my wheel.
What I wanted to like about it... I love second chance romances. It is without a doubt my most favorite theme. In Across the Hall we have Sylvia who is a grad student and lives in a small apartment building. Four years ago her boyfri...more
What I wanted to like about it... I love second chance romances. It is without a doubt my most favorite theme. In Across the Hall we have Sylvia who is a grad student and lives in a small apartment building. Four years ago her boyfri...more
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Across The Hall started strong. The main characters Sylvia and Quinn were likable enough and their backstory led to some drama filled scenes that kept me wanting more. Told in alternating points of view (which I always love) we were able to experience the thoughts and feelings of both Sylvia and Quinn seeing each other again since their breakup years earlier, sparks flying all over the place! I really loved all the secondary characters and the bad boy Beau was the perfect bit of conflict needed...more
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Everyone remembers their first love. What if you not only remember them but can never seem to get over them. Sylvia and Quinn met when they were freshman in high school, became friends, and then a couple. a very happy couple. It was that happiness that caused Sylvia to be blindsided when Quinn ends their relationship after graduation. Quinn apparently moves on and Sylvia is stuck in depression. She learns to move on but never seems to find another meaningful relationship.
Now Sylvia is in her las...more
Now Sylvia is in her las...more
I've never had a problem NOT liking a book. I'm usually pretty lucky at almost always liking/loving which ever book I'm reading...
However it was not the case for this book. I just did not like it. I can't exactly pin point why or what I didn't like. I hate saying I disliked a book but I must.
I didn't care for each chapter being from Sylvia's point and the next was in Quinn's. Some of the stuff was a repeat just from the others POV.
Beau... OK now I'm usually the "Bad Boy LOVER" and he was defin...more
However it was not the case for this book. I just did not like it. I can't exactly pin point why or what I didn't like. I hate saying I disliked a book but I must.
I didn't care for each chapter being from Sylvia's point and the next was in Quinn's. Some of the stuff was a repeat just from the others POV.
Beau... OK now I'm usually the "Bad Boy LOVER" and he was defin...more
A tale of ex boyfriends, never-ending innuendo, crime mixed in with college romance, plus a dash of friendships, picnics, bowling and somehow teenage pregnancy.
I can't explain it. The plot just didn't click - none of the pieces matched up to me, as the plot flittered from one path to another. First it's about undying love, then about lust, then about 'hey I still love you', then it's about deciding who to love, then it's 'hey my not-so-boyfriend-boyfriend-was-actually-a-criminal', then the show...more
I can't explain it. The plot just didn't click - none of the pieces matched up to me, as the plot flittered from one path to another. First it's about undying love, then about lust, then about 'hey I still love you', then it's about deciding who to love, then it's 'hey my not-so-boyfriend-boyfriend-was-actually-a-criminal', then the show...more
The story itself had a lot of potential. And I truly liked the hero - a high school geek that turned into a gorgeous med school student. But he was still geeky enough to make him pretty adorable. He wasn't the typical alpha hero, but he was no push-over either. That's what I really liked about him. He knew what he wanted and went for it, but throughout the entire book he stayed totally likable.
Because of the promising storyline and the great hero I'm even more sorry that I just couldn't enjoy th...more
Because of the promising storyline and the great hero I'm even more sorry that I just couldn't enjoy th...more
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http://mydailyobsessionreview.blogspo... I picked up this book, I was worried this was one of those quick college romances that always end abruptly and are always way too short. Thank god that wasn't the case with this book. This book really lets the story develop. As much as Sylvia tries to hide it, she is still heartbroken by her high school sweetheart Quinn, even though she hasn't seen him in years. Quinn is also heartbroken, but thinks that Sylvia move...more
http://mydailyobsessionreview.blogspo... I picked up this book, I was worried this was one of those quick college romances that always end abruptly and are always way too short. Thank god that wasn't the case with this book. This book really lets the story develop. As much as Sylvia tries to hide it, she is still heartbroken by her high school sweetheart Quinn, even though she hasn't seen him in years. Quinn is also heartbroken, but thinks that Sylvia move...more
I really enjoyed Across the Hall. I enjoyed Sylvia and Quinn’s love story, their reunion and their epilogue. Sure, it wasn't the best written book by all means, but come on, I highly doubt she was aiming to be compared to Shakespeare. Different strokes for different folks, and for this particular day, this was my kind of stroke.
I enjoyed every character ( with the exception of Beau obviously) the boys were hilarious and the girls were great. I will say concerning Beau, I did really like him at...more
I enjoyed every character ( with the exception of Beau obviously) the boys were hilarious and the girls were great. I will say concerning Beau, I did really like him at...more
"It surprised the hell out of me when the bad boy from across the bar came up to me and started dancing with me"
I want to open on this quote for a number of reasons;
a) This is something I might have written when I was 10.
b) Don't judge a book by it's cover, even if you end up right about the 'bad boy'; and
c) It's just hilarious.
I found a copy of this book because I read quite a negative review and for some reason, it's the bad books that intrigue and excite me more than the supposed good books t...more
I want to open on this quote for a number of reasons;
a) This is something I might have written when I was 10.
b) Don't judge a book by it's cover, even if you end up right about the 'bad boy'; and
c) It's just hilarious.
I found a copy of this book because I read quite a negative review and for some reason, it's the bad books that intrigue and excite me more than the supposed good books t...more
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Nov 05, 2011
Fred
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Beautiful Disaster lovers
Recommended to Fred by:
Amy
Kind of a funny book for me, I found every character kind of irritating, but still had a hard time putting it down, and def got absorbed in the story. Sylvia comes to life, and is charming and realistically mixed up. Quinn, both too bad and too good to be true. Beau Dalton ... girls, if you ever meet someone with a name like this, run a background check BEFORE getting involved with him. Towards the end I felt like I was reading a Dickens novel where everything seemed to conspire against Sylvia's...more
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I want to say a HUGE thank you to my Goodreads friend Chanda for lending me this e-book via kindle!
I absolutely loved this romance about two high school sweethearts that are seperated after graduation only to meet up years later after some growth, maturity and plenty of drama!
Sylvia and Quinn were together in h.s. (first loves I guess you could say) and broke up before they both went to seperate colleges. I love this story and how Quinn was brough back into Sylvia's life and all the ups and down...more
I absolutely loved this romance about two high school sweethearts that are seperated after graduation only to meet up years later after some growth, maturity and plenty of drama!
Sylvia and Quinn were together in h.s. (first loves I guess you could say) and broke up before they both went to seperate colleges. I love this story and how Quinn was brough back into Sylvia's life and all the ups and down...more
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NM Facile is the youngest of a large Midwestern family. Growing up in a small town, she learned early the quirks and charms of a small town and the lure of big city life. She shares the love of a lifetime with her husband and three children. She spends her free time lost in worlds where all cats are gray in the dark and love is just around the corner. Her everyday life is filled with the excitemen...more
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