Dancing in Circles on Weekend Writing Warriors #8sunday

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 From NA contemporary - Dancing in Circles - scene set - Julie and Robert are having lunch (I know it's been going on for months - lol). Robert just asked Julie - why she cares about who he is or what he does. Robert speaks first.
"My curiosity's piqued. I thought I understood people, but you surprised me. There's something behind those eyes…some sort of a secret.""I've got a past. I ain't proud of it. Didn't wanna cause any trouble. Just wanted to get through this term and disappear."Julie swallowed the last of her lemonade and said, "I'm really angry with myself because I'm having a difficult time letting you be you. I want you to fit the stereotype."



Blurb – One born into privilege and a charmed life surrounded by love and family. The other born to a life of violence on the streets as the solemn gang leader of the notorious Shoresmen. A young, idealistic co-ed, Julie, meets a jaded, cold gang member, Robert, and cracks his icy shell, allowing the warmth of her love to awaken his soul.
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5 stars  - Julie I liked, but Robert, loved that guy. He's thrown some insurmountable circumstances to overcome, but he manages a way around it all quite nicely. While he may be the 'bad boy', he still has a heart of gold. The author did a nice job expressing that while we may not all travel the same paths in life, we still are essentially the same people and deserve happiness alike.

5 Stars - I loved the cover, as well as the story. I liked the school setting, and the description in the beginning of Julie and her friends. Julie is the dreamer, searching for a happy ending. I also liked Robert, who is a "bad boy" gang leader. "from the wrong side of the tracks," etc. One of Julie's relatives says he has a heart of gold, and he does. He's smart and practical and I think he's great.

5 Stars - Author Victoria Adams does an excellent job at bringing characters to life. I really enjoyed living through Julie's dream of becoming a dancer and her connection with Robert. Yeah, Robert may have gotten himself in the wrong crowd, but he really does portray a compassionate person and in the end he really does grow on you. Can't wait to see the next one in the series!




What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance28 – author spotlight - Georgina Troy – A Jersey Dreamboat29 – author spotlight – Juli D Revezzo – Druid Warrior’s Heart30 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks