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Providence (Providence #1)
Stuggling with her father's death, Nina meets Jared Ryel, presumably by chance. However it soon becomes clear that he knows more about her than even close friends. When her father's former associates begin following her in the dark, Nina learns that her father was not the man she thought he was, but a thief who stole from demons. In searching for the truth behind her fathe...more
Paperback, 484 pages
Published
November 17th 2010
by Jamie McGuire LLC
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Jamie McGuire, you have done it again, girl!!! I had this on my kindle for months and wasn't sure what exactly what it was about (that's what I get for adding books to my TBR without fully reading the summary). I'd been wanting to start it because I know I love Jamie's writing style, and I'm SO glad I finally picked it up!!
Providence gives us Nina, a student at Brown University who's dad has just passed away. The day of her dad's funeral, she happens to meet Jared Ryel, a kind and dreamy strang...more
Providence gives us Nina, a student at Brown University who's dad has just passed away. The day of her dad's funeral, she happens to meet Jared Ryel, a kind and dreamy strang...more
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Apr 10, 2013
Heather K (dentist in my spare time)
rated it
1 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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Okay Heather, calm down, it wasn't really that bad was it??
Yes it freaking was! 500 pages of crappy bad Twilight fan fic! I can't believe I wasted so much time!
Yes but you loved "Beautiful Disaster"? Isn't this by the same author?
Very true, I did like "Beautiful Disaster". But maybe I 'm just sick of stalker-boy insta-love YA romances!? I mean Jared was spouting creepy I love yous and making Nina her favorites meals at their first real date. He knew all of her preferences and likes and disl...more
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I’m going to keep this review short and sweet.
Yup, just like that...short and sweet.
I did not really know what to expect going into this book. Sure, I loved Beautiful Disaster, but that was no guarantee that I would love this Jamie McGuire paranormal romance. Admittedly, Providence started off a little slow for me and it took me a little while to get into it. However, Jamie McGuire picked up the pace and by the end I was completely into the book.
I really did enjoy this story. I loved Jared! Was...more
Yup, just like that...short and sweet.
I did not really know what to expect going into this book. Sure, I loved Beautiful Disaster, but that was no guarantee that I would love this Jamie McGuire paranormal romance. Admittedly, Providence started off a little slow for me and it took me a little while to get into it. However, Jamie McGuire picked up the pace and by the end I was completely into the book.
I really did enjoy this story. I loved Jared! Was...more
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I really don’t know how to describe this book. I picked this up because I loved Beautiful Disaster and I mean LOVED! I read it so many times it was a little ridiculous. Near obsession. Back to this book… I actually had to go on a huge search for this one; I could not find it anywhere. Not in the shops, not in the library, not online. I ended up buying it on I-tunes, to read on my I-phone. Let me tell you now, such a pain! My hands hurt by the end of finishing each chapter and the screen kept mov...more
That's the evil police for you ;)
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Also Found On: A Book and A Record
Let me start by saying that one of my goodreads friends (Cindy over at Once Upon a Time Book Reviews – click our link to her site, she’s great!) was really excited about this book, and though my TBR list on my Kindle is hovering somewhere around 110 titles, I knew that this one was going get pushed to the top. I’m so glad that it did! So thank you, Cindy, for getting so excited about such a fun read!
Providence is a really amazing blend that has slight elements o...more
Let me start by saying that one of my goodreads friends (Cindy over at Once Upon a Time Book Reviews – click our link to her site, she’s great!) was really excited about this book, and though my TBR list on my Kindle is hovering somewhere around 110 titles, I knew that this one was going get pushed to the top. I’m so glad that it did! So thank you, Cindy, for getting so excited about such a fun read!
Providence is a really amazing blend that has slight elements o...more
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Ok I have to be honest. I started this book with some pretty high expectations. I was looking for another Beautiful Disaster. But part way through the book i realized I didn't want another BD, not really. I wanted a book that would provoke the same feelings BD did. I can't say this book did that exactly, but it was still a great book. In fact I would have loved it more had I not been comparing it to BD so much I think.
OK enough babbling, I loved it. I read reviews before reading it and so some o...more
OK enough babbling, I loved it. I read reviews before reading it and so some o...more
I am having a hard time getting into this one. I am about 1/3 through it and the whole set up seems silly and contrived...I am finding the love hard to believe...I am going to take a break and come back to it...which usually means I won't finish it...sooo disappointed because I loved Beautiful Disaster so much!
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I am back at it again. I think it took reading a couple of bad books for me to come back and appreciate this one. I am enjoying it more now....ab...more
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I am back at it again. I think it took reading a couple of bad books for me to come back and appreciate this one. I am enjoying it more now....ab...more
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Jan 31, 2012
Linda
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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*Possible spoiler alert*
It's pretty safe to say I've found myself a new favorite author.
I read this book on my Kindle but I'm going to have to buy it because I want it, in my hands! To maybe hug, I'm not sure...
I just love the way Jamie writes, it's so captivating and intriguing. And when there's drama and action going on, you really sit on the edge of your seat! She had me quite worried there towards the end...
I totally love the entire environment she created in this one and every single pers...more
It's pretty safe to say I've found myself a new favorite author.
I read this book on my Kindle but I'm going to have to buy it because I want it, in my hands! To maybe hug, I'm not sure...
I just love the way Jamie writes, it's so captivating and intriguing. And when there's drama and action going on, you really sit on the edge of your seat! She had me quite worried there towards the end...
I totally love the entire environment she created in this one and every single pers...more
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Providence was yet another brilliant display of Jamie McGuires raw talent. My first introduce to her works was with the title Beautiful Disaster, and it was a amazing and thrilling story that I have revisited since. McGuire is a amazing author with the ability to combine sweet and simple characters with remarkable story lines. Everytime I have the opportunity to read works by this author I am astounded and awestruck with her ability to create breath taking romances. These are the stories that re...more
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I thought i wouldn't gush about this novel for the first 2-3 chapters. I didn't read reviews about it, i just saw the ratings and since i love Beautiful Disaster, i thought i'd try this one. So everything was so normal-ish when suddenly, there's a talk about angels and then demons and then being a guardian. . that's when i started to really pay attention. I was kinda overwhelmed at how Jared poured his heart out (during the revelation).. it was just too much, knowing that he spent lots and lots...more
This book is definitely going in my favourite books file!! NEVER has a book made me cry until this one. I love the story, the romance is so touching and pure, the while story had me gripped. Jamie McGuire did an amazing job with this book and I'm sure I will be returning for a second read very soon!
All in all AMAZING and well worth 5*
All in all AMAZING and well worth 5*
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No, I think I'll do it now.
3 stars! = I liked it!
I felt the need to do repeat Goodreads summary plot for the book. So here :
Stuggling with her father's death, Nina meets Jared Ryel, presumably by chance. However it soon becomes clear that he knows more about her than even close friends. When her father's former associates begin following her in the dark, Nina learns that her father was not the man she thought he was, but a thief who stole from demons. In searching for the trut...more
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Providence by Jamie McGuire is a Paranormal Young Adult novel involving a young College Freshman, Nina and her Guardian Angel/Boyfriend Jared, along with the demons and humans who are after them. This novel is packed full of drama with a sweet romantic twist.
The novel stars with Nina losing her father in what seems like a car accident. The night of his funeral Nina meets a young man, Jared at a bus stop. After their first meeting, Nina stars to s...more
Providence by Jamie McGuire is a Paranormal Young Adult novel involving a young College Freshman, Nina and her Guardian Angel/Boyfriend Jared, along with the demons and humans who are after them. This novel is packed full of drama with a sweet romantic twist.
The novel stars with Nina losing her father in what seems like a car accident. The night of his funeral Nina meets a young man, Jared at a bus stop. After their first meeting, Nina stars to s...more
A toast! To finally finishing this book.
It took me forever. It's never ending. *relieved sigh* But I did it.
"You have feelings for me?" His face fell. "I still can't get you out of my head."
"I want you safe. I want you happy. I'm figuring out the rest."
I had very high expectations for this book. HIGH. Sadly, I just did not love it. It irritated me beyond reason. I was either rolling my eyes, huffing in annoyance, or arguing with the pages. Seriously.
I was really looking forward to this book...more
It took me forever. It's never ending. *relieved sigh* But I did it.
"You have feelings for me?" His face fell. "I still can't get you out of my head."
"I want you safe. I want you happy. I'm figuring out the rest."
I had very high expectations for this book. HIGH. Sadly, I just did not love it. It irritated me beyond reason. I was either rolling my eyes, huffing in annoyance, or arguing with the pages. Seriously.
I was really looking forward to this book...more
Apr 28, 2012
Maureen Hoar
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who loves a tourtorous love story with a twist
Well, I thought it couldn't get any better than Beautiful Disaster, but I was wrong. This book was fantastic from start to end. Jamie Mcguire is a very gifted writer and quickly becoming one of my favorites.
This story starts with Nina Grey, a typical college student who has just lost her father in a tragic car accident, finding herself in very dangerous situations. She discovers she has a guardian who rescues her at the most oportune times. When the drama is over, her mysterious guardian disapp...more
This story starts with Nina Grey, a typical college student who has just lost her father in a tragic car accident, finding herself in very dangerous situations. She discovers she has a guardian who rescues her at the most oportune times. When the drama is over, her mysterious guardian disapp...more
After Nina's father died, she was left with not only pain- but her father's secrets. After her father's funeral, Nina meets Jared- who although seems like a stranger at first, is anything but. As Nina gets to know Jared, bad things start to happen. Her father's former associates begin to harass her, and they are all asking for the same thing. Trying to find answers, Nina discovers that the truth will hurt more than anything else.
I read this book because of how much I loved Beautiful Disaster. A...more
I read this book because of how much I loved Beautiful Disaster. A...more
Though this book is completely opposite from Beautiful Disaster, the beautifully talented writing is exactly the same. Who needs vampires and werewolves when you have an extremely hot half angel bodyguard who is unconditionally in love with you and completely devoted to keeping you safe (even though it does make Jared appear to be a little bit whipped at times). I fell in love with this book from the start. One of the things I liked most was that it took place in college which is very rare for a...more
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I'm probably going to get slammed for this, but thats okay. I did really enjoy the book. Like Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Disaster I read it in one night. My only issues is that I think this one is pretty much Twilight fanfiction. I could literally name what was coming up. This wasn't really an issue for me because I not ashamed to admit that I love Twilight!
I bought this on my NOOK and the trilogy was bundled for only $7.99. Pretty Awesome.
I bought this on my NOOK and the trilogy was bundled for only $7.99. Pretty Awesome.
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“I exist for you. And I live for you. And I live to love you.”
This is a great YA love story with a paranormal twist. Very easy to fall in love with the characters. Just loved how much Jared loved Nina. He's so sweet and loving. This is the first of three and I'm sure it only gets better!!!
“I could step aside, Nina. I could step aside and let you be with who you're supposed to be with. If I was any less selfish... I would. But even after all of my stupid mistakes, I still think I can make you...more
This is a great YA love story with a paranormal twist. Very easy to fall in love with the characters. Just loved how much Jared loved Nina. He's so sweet and loving. This is the first of three and I'm sure it only gets better!!!
“I could step aside, Nina. I could step aside and let you be with who you're supposed to be with. If I was any less selfish... I would. But even after all of my stupid mistakes, I still think I can make you...more
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So fugging perfecto! Don't know why but I always love LQs on a certain part of the book.
Jamie Mcguire. YOU woman, is an effing great author. =D
At first, I was like.
"WTF?" when I saw the book cover, seriously though. I thought at first it was some kind of horror book. Which, by the way is not the type for Jamie Mcguire.
Then there's Ryan, LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. I mean, you don't even know the woman, dude. But I think he's going to be cute when casted. (PLEASE LET THEM MAKE IT A MOVIE. I SUFFERED EN...more
Jamie Mcguire. YOU woman, is an effing great author. =D
At first, I was like.
"WTF?" when I saw the book cover, seriously though. I thought at first it was some kind of horror book. Which, by the way is not the type for Jamie Mcguire.
Then there's Ryan, LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. I mean, you don't even know the woman, dude. But I think he's going to be cute when casted. (PLEASE LET THEM MAKE IT A MOVIE. I SUFFERED EN...more
The first half of the book was really great. Jared was the sweetest guy. Nina and Jared had a strong chemistry. Unfortunately, it really drifted off. It sucked from the middle until the end. It's such a twilight fanfic that you can almost predict what's about to happen. Even the smallest details seemed to be almost like twilight.
It's just so ridiculous that Jared is exactly the version of Edward and Ryan as Jacob. I mean that's fine but the characters even Nina and her friends were seemed to be...more
It's just so ridiculous that Jared is exactly the version of Edward and Ryan as Jacob. I mean that's fine but the characters even Nina and her friends were seemed to be...more
PROVIDENCE: In the old world shadows of Providence, Rhode Island, Nina Grey finds herself the center of a war between Hell and Earth.
Struggling with her father’s recent death, Nina meets Jared Ryel by chance…or so she believes. Although his stunning good looks and mysterious talents are a welcome distraction, it soon becomes clear that Jared knows more about Nina than even her friends at Brown University. When questions outnumber answers, Jared risks everything to keep the woman he was born to s...more
Struggling with her father’s recent death, Nina meets Jared Ryel by chance…or so she believes. Although his stunning good looks and mysterious talents are a welcome distraction, it soon becomes clear that Jared knows more about Nina than even her friends at Brown University. When questions outnumber answers, Jared risks everything to keep the woman he was born to s...more
I had really high hopes for this book when I started, not only because of the high average rating but also because I read and loved Beautiful Disaster. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed.
Providence follows Nina, a student at Brown University in the wake of her father's death. She's being stalked (but obviously in a good way because the stalker is hot, so she doesn't care- she even goes so far as to invite it) by the mysterious Jared Ryel who, as it later turns out, is meant to stalk her, so it...more
Providence follows Nina, a student at Brown University in the wake of her father's death. She's being stalked (but obviously in a good way because the stalker is hot, so she doesn't care- she even goes so far as to invite it) by the mysterious Jared Ryel who, as it later turns out, is meant to stalk her, so it...more
Entre 3 y 4.... Nunca leo las reseñas o las sinopsis de un libro porque, normalmente, me explican demasiadas cosas y acaban arruinándome las sorpresas, así que leo dependiendo de si me gusta la portada, el título o la autora. En este caso fue por la autora y por esa portada en plan Stephen King. Dicho esto me encontré sumergida en una historia como de la mafia, con guardaespaldas, asesinos y un padre que chantajeaba a policías corruptos, al más puro estilo Mírame y dispara. De repente, y sí, de...more
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Let's start by saying I still haven't finished this book, so there are chances (although not too many) that I may change my mind about it.
As many of you I am reading this book because after reading Beautiful Disaster there was no way I wasn't reading another Jamie McGuire book. But I must say that till now I am not impressed. I am halfway through the book and I am feeling kind of disappointed.
The first 100 pages where just plain boring. It's a girl meets boy and lots of drama and self pity. Nina...more
As many of you I am reading this book because after reading Beautiful Disaster there was no way I wasn't reading another Jamie McGuire book. But I must say that till now I am not impressed. I am halfway through the book and I am feeling kind of disappointed.
The first 100 pages where just plain boring. It's a girl meets boy and lots of drama and self pity. Nina...more
Look! I know I'm late, but I'm totally on the Providence bandwagon.
I read Beautiful Disaster first and fell in love with Jamie McGuire's writing. Actually, I blame her and Travis for my unhealthy addiction to all things books and boys. They both sent me on this downward spiral towards an obsession over fictional characters. And I thank them for that.
I knew about her Providence trilogy and totally judged it by it's cover. I remember looking for something to fill the void I had after finishing Be...more
I read Beautiful Disaster first and fell in love with Jamie McGuire's writing. Actually, I blame her and Travis for my unhealthy addiction to all things books and boys. They both sent me on this downward spiral towards an obsession over fictional characters. And I thank them for that.
I knew about her Providence trilogy and totally judged it by it's cover. I remember looking for something to fill the void I had after finishing Be...more
The first time I had heard of Jamie McGuire was when I was searching for something new to read last year and came across "Beautiful Disaster". It stayed on my must-read list until I finally bought it as a pre-birthday present for myself a couple of weekends ago. It still sits on my must-read pile next to my TV (I had a buttload of other books that I had bought late last year that were ahead of it). Now, here's the weird thing...I decided to get the Providence trilogy, the YA paranormal series by...more
I liked it? I didn't love it tho, and failed to see how Jamie McGuire, author of Beautiful Disaster, had written this. Where was the fast pace, romantic build-up and amazingly deep and complex characters I loved in BD?
I had to be dragged, nails scraping on the floor, through the first 60% of this book. It was shallow, boring and slow. Girl meets boy, decides she is in love with him and does not run away screaming even after discovering he has stalked her her whole life. And she just accepts thi...more
I had to be dragged, nails scraping on the floor, through the first 60% of this book. It was shallow, boring and slow. Girl meets boy, decides she is in love with him and does not run away screaming even after discovering he has stalked her her whole life. And she just accepts thi...more
”I have kissed boys, some of those boys more than once, that never kissed like that.” Jared closed in and kissed my neck-from collar bone to the line of my jaw-stopping to whisper in my ear. “That’s because you kissed boys, sweetheart”
5 stars
What can I say, Providence=swoon. I judged the book by the cover and summary, I thought I was going into something dark, mysterious and kind of depressing and it’s still very mysterious, but also intriguing and entertaining.
Nina is coping with the recent dea...more
5 stars
What can I say, Providence=swoon. I judged the book by the cover and summary, I thought I was going into something dark, mysterious and kind of depressing and it’s still very mysterious, but also intriguing and entertaining.
Nina is coping with the recent dea...more
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So I know that I've lamented a few times that authors keep writing to the same YA formula, and on a few occasions, I've even begged them to stop. But here's the thing--it's like Big Oil. If consumers are going to keep paying money for gasoline (read: same YA shit) then the oil companies are going to keep manufacturing it and not put a lot of time and effort into exploring new sources of renewable energy.
So while I might bitch that Providence had every single YA cliche that I've grown tired of, a...more
So while I might bitch that Providence had every single YA cliche that I've grown tired of, a...more
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Jamie McGuire was born in Tulsa, OK. She was raised by her mother Brenda in Blackwell, OK, where she graduated high school in 1997. Jamie attended the Northern Oklahoma College, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Autry Technology Center where she graduated with a degree in Radiography.
Jamie now lives in Enid, OK with her three children and husband Jeff, who is a real, live cowboy. They share...more
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